Alien is the first movie of one of the most popular sagas in science fiction history, and introduces Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, the iron-willed woman destined to battle the galaxy's ultimate creature. The terror begin when the crew of the spaceship Nostromo investigates a transmission from a desolate planet and makes a horrifying discovery - a life form that breeds within a human host. Now the crew must fight now only for its survival, but for the survival of all mankind.
History will place an asterisk next to A.I. as the film Stanley Kubrick might have directed. But let the record also show that Kubrick--after developing this project for some 15 years--wanted Steven Spielberg to helm this astonishing sci-fi rendition of Pinocchio, claiming (with good reason) that it veered closer to Spielberg's kinder, gentler sensibilities. Spielberg inherited the project (based on the Brain Aldiss short story "Supertoys Last All Summer Long") after Kubrick's death in 1999, and the result is an astounding directorial hybrid. A flawed masterpiece of sorts, in which Spielberg's gift for wondrous enchantment often clashes (and sometimes melds) with Kubrick's harsher vision of humanity, the film spans near and distant futures with the fairy-tale adventures of an artificial boy named David (Haley Joel Osment), a marvel of cybernetic progress who wants only to be a real boy, loved by his mother in that happy place called home. Echoes of Spielberg's Empire of the Sun are evident as young David, shunned by his trial parents and tossed into an unfriendly world, is joined by fellow "mecha" Gigolo Joe (played with a dancer's agility by Jude Law) in his quest for a mother-and-child reunion. Parallels to Pinocchio intensify as David reaches "the end of the world" (a Manhattan flooded by melted polar ice caps), and a far-future epilogue propels A.I. into even deeper realms of wonder, just as it pulls Spielberg back to his comfort zone of sweetness and soothing sentiment. Some may lament the diffusion of Kubrick's original vision, but this is Spielberg's A.I., a film of astonishing technical wizardry that spans the spectrum of human emotions and offers just enough Kubrick to suggest that humanity's future is anything but guaranteed. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com On the DVD: A perfect movie for the digital age, A.I. finds a natural home on DVD. The purity of the picture, its carefully composed colour schemes and the multifarious sound effects are accorded the pin-point sharpness they deserve with the anamorphic 1.85:1 picture and Dolby 5.1 sound, as is John Williams's thoughtful music score. On the first disc there's a short yet revealing documentary, "Creating A.I.", but the meat of the extras appears on disc two. Here there are good, well-made featurettes on acting, set design, costumes, lighting, sound design, music and various aspects of the special effects: Stan Winston's remarkable robots (including Teddy, of course) and ILM's flawless CGI work. In addition there are storyboards, photographs and trailers. Finally, Steven Spielberg provides some rather sententious closing remarks ("I think that we have to be very careful about how we as a species use our genius"), but no director's commentary. --Mark Walker
Ian Hendry June Ritchie John Hurt and future Randall and Hopkirk stars Annette Andre and Mike Pratt feature among an outstanding cast in this mid-sixties realist drama from noted director Sidney Hayers. This Is My Street is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Jubilee Close a drab street of decaying houses in London's Battersea is home to a cross-section of working-class families. Yearning to escape from this depressing environment is the pretty ambitious Margery Graham; the victim of an enforced marriage she is tied to a lazy boorish husband and young daughter Cindy. Margery lives next door to her widowed mother who in order to make ends meet has taken in a lodger Harry - a slick unscrupulous salesman with a roving eye and a more-than-neighbourly interest in Margery... Special Features: Original Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Original Pressbook PDF
The 20th Anniversary special edition includes a set of five exclusive Gruffalo postcards. The Gruffalo is one of the most loved children's stories of all time and tells the story of a mouse who is forced to rely on his wits for survival when confronted by three hungry animals. To scare them away he invents an imaginary monster with terrible teeth and terrible claws. But what happens when he comes face to face with his own creation? Featuring an all-star voice cast of Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, Robbie Coltrane, James Corden, John Hurt, and Tom Wilkinson. Also available in the collection of much-loved family films based on the wonderful books written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, are: The Gruffalo's Child, Room On The Broom, Stick Man, The Highway Rat and Zog.
Set against the romantic desolation of Detroit and Tangier an underground musician deeply depressed by the direction of human activities reunites with his resilient and enigmatic lover. Their love story has already endured several centuries at least but their debauched idyll is soon disrupted by her wild and uncontrollable younger sister. Can these wise but fragile outsiders continue to survive as the modern world collapses around them? With an all-star cast including Oscar winner Tilda Swinton (The Grand Budapest Hotel We Need To Talk About Kevin) Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers Thor) Mia Wasikowska (Stoker Lawless) Anton Yelchin (Star Trek Into Darkness) and John Hurt (Harry Potter Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) Only Lovers Left Alive is the apotheosis of American Independent film and underground music combined from acclaimed director Jim Jarmusch (Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai and Dead Man). Oozing cool and dry wit Only Lovers Left Alive also features an original soundtrack with music by Jozef Van Wissem Sqürl and more.
Episodes Comprise: Episode 7: When Arthur becomes besotted with a mysterious girl he could lose more than just his heart. Episode 8: A young druid boy on the run in Camelot is condemned to death by Uther but Merlin Arthur and Morgana feel compelled to help him. Episode 9: A mysterious Black Knight crashes his horse in through a window to challenge the knights of Camelot to single combat. Episode 10: Merlin's village is under attack from a ruthless group of bandits but can Merlin Arthur Morgana and Gwen save them? Episode 11: When Arthur kills a unicorn - a prize beast - his knights celebrate but the prince has inadvertently brought a curse upon Camelot. Episode 12: When Gwen's father is arrested by Uther for helping a sorcerer Morgana reveals a surprising side of her character. Episode 13: As Arthur's life hangs in the balance Merlin is the only one who can save him - but at what price?
Director Ridley Scott's new cut of his 1979 sci-fi classic about a lifeform that is perfectly evolved to annihilate mankind. In space no-one can hear you scream.
It's a gorgeous Summer's day and two teams play a cricket game with a difference. It's the annual match between the local mental asylum and the villagers and in the scoring hut patients Crossley and Graves sit side-by-side recording every run over and fallen wicket. To keep themselves entertained Crossley recounts a terrifying story of how he came to possess supernatural powers that enable him to kill with a shout. It was he claims an ancient magic he learnt from spending many years with the Australian Aborigines. Although Graves dismisses the tale as an insane fantasy as the match continues the proceedings take on an emphatically sinister turn...
Based on the Johnson County War of 1892 Michael Cimino's epic western is now hailed as a masterpiece of American Cinema and is presented here in its newly and definitive director's cut. Harvard graduate James Averill has returned to Wyoming as a Marshall and is facing growing divisions and escalating tensions in the local community. The powerful government-backed cattle barons are waging war on the immigrant settlers they brand 'thieves and anarchists' and are drawing up a 'death list' for their hired mercenaries to act upon. As hostilities mount the inevitability of a full-scale and blood war edges even closer. Special Features: New Interview with Jeff Bridges New Interview with Cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond Extracts from 'Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate' - Michael Epstein's Acclaimed Documentary Based on Steven's Bach book
The 2011 BAFTA winning adaptation of John Le Carré's classic novel Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is now available in stunning 4K with newly commissioned artwork. George Smiley (Gary Oldman), a recently retired MI6 agent, does his best to adjust to a life outside the secret service. However, when a disgraced agent reappears with information concerning a mole at the heart of the service, Smiley is drawn back into the murky field of espionage. Tasked with investigating which of his trusted former colleagues has chosen to betray him and their country, Smiley narrows his search to four suspects - all experienced, skilled and successful agents - but past histories, rivalries and friendships make it far from easy to pinpoint the man who is eating away at the heart of the British establishment. An acting masterclass from the crème de la crème of British film; Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour); Colin Firth (The King's Speech); Tom Hardy (Inception); Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game) and inspired direction from Let the Right One In's Tomas Alfredson make this gripping and tense adaptation of John le Carré's classic spy novel essential viewing. Includes brand new interviews on the UHD disc with all the original bonus features included on the Blu-Ray disc. Also includes a limited poster for the initial print run - featuring the brand new artwork by Matt Taylor. Special Features NEW Conversation between Mark Kermode and Tomas Alfredson NEW Film Critic Jason Solomons discusses Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy NEW Film Critic Matthew Sweet discusses Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy NEW Le Carré Biographer Adam Sisman shares his thoughts on Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Commentary with Director Tomas Alfredson and Actor Gary Oldman Smiley Featurette Inside the Circus Featurette Shadow World Featurette Interviews :- Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, Director Tomas Alfredson and Writer Peter Straughan John le Carré Featurette Deleted Scenes UK premiere Featurette Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Sky Movies Special Photo Gallery Teaser Trailer
Director Steven Spielberg's futuristic sci-fi classic A.I. dazzles! When a prototype robot child named David (Haley Joel Osment) is programmed to love, his human family isn't prepared. Now alone in a dangerous world, David befriends a streetwise robot (Jude Law) and embarks on a spectacular quest to discover the secret of his own identity. SPECIAL FEATURES Documentary on bringing A.I. to the screen Interviews with Steven Spielberg, Haley Joel Osment and Jude Law Behind-the-scenes featurettes on the making of A.I. Interview with Sound Designer Gary Rydstrom at Skywalker Ranch Visit to Stan Winston Studios with early Teddy footage Interviews with Lucasfilm's ILM special effects group Trailers, storyboards, drawings and hundreds of photos And much, much more!
"44 Inch Chest", a powerful and explosive drama of retribution, is the feature film debut of renowned photographer and commercials director Malcolm Venville.
Hellboy: In the final days of World War II the Nazis attempt to use black magic to aid their dying cause. The Allies raid the camp where an occult ceremony is taking place but not before a demon Hellboy has already been conjured. Joining the Allied forces Hellboy eventually grows to adulthood under the supervision of his adopted 'father' Trevor Bruttenholm serving the cause of good rather than evil. When the powerful and evil Nazi figure who unleashed Hellboy suddenly reappears in modern times he discovers that Hellboy is now working as a paranormal investigator at a secret U.S. government agency dedicated to protecting humanity from the forces of darkness. Now Hellboy must fight to solve the riddle of his own existence and prevent the destruction of mankind... Hellboy 2: The Golden Army: After an ancient truce existing between humankind and the invisible realm of the fantastic is broken hell on Earth is ready to erupt. A ruthless leader who treads the world above and the one below defies his bloodline and awakens an unstoppable army of creatures. Now it's up to the planet's toughest roughest superhero to battle the merciless dictator and his marauders. He may be red. He may be horned. He may be misunderstood. But when you need the job done right it's time to call in Hellboy!
This classic British chiller is the horrifying true story of serial killer John Christie, played to unnerving effect by Richard Attenborough. When Timothy Evans (John Hurt) and his wife (Judy Geeson) rent a tiny room in Christie's terraced house, they are unaware that they have sealed their fates and that they will fall foul of Christie's perverse and murderous scheme. Shot in the original street where Christie's crimes were perpetrated, Richard Fleischer's stark, unsensational depiction uses exteriors from the actual house as part of its grim recreation of the events. Extras: Audio commentary with Judy Geeson and film historians Lem Dobbs and Nick Redman Audio commentary with acclaimed actor John Hurt Introduction by Sir Richard Attenborough (2 mins): An appreciation by the great actor Interview with Sir Richard Attenborough (20 mins): Attenborough discusses many aspects of the film Being Beryl: Judy Geeson Interview (22 mins) Filmed in 2016. Isolated score track Original theatrical trailer New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Booklet with new and archival contents
! Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull finds Indy (Harrison Ford) trying to outrace a brilliant and beautiful agent (Cate Blanchett) for the mystical, all-powerful crystal skull of Akator. Teaming up with a rebellious young biker (Shia LaBeouf) and his spirited original love Marion (Karen Allen), Indy takes you on an action-packed adventure in the exciting tradition of the classic Indiana Jones movies! Also includes an exclusive mini-poster.
Samantha Morton, Tahar Rahim and John Hurt star in The Last Panthers, a thrilling six-part crime drama series for Sky Atlantic and CANAL+. Based on real events, The Last Panthers delivers full-blown action, big emotion, cinematic vision and storylines worthy of a Greek tragedy. At the beginning of the millennium, capital cities across Europe - from London to Liechtenstein - were targeted in a series of daring jewellery robberies. They were carried out by the Pink Panthers' a gang famed for their bold daylight raids and movie-style getaways. But after terrorising Europe's jewellers for a decade, they suddenly disappeared. Now, a heist in the south of France bears all the hallmarks of the Panthers. Apart from one tragic difference: the death of a little girl during the getaway. The death sparks a series of events across Europe that sets a British insurance loss adjuster, a French-Algerian cop and a Serbian soldier-turned-diamond thief on a dramatic and dangerous collision course. What starts with diamonds, leads to guns, drugs, high-finance and involves the corridors of power in the EU, the City of London and the murky world of Europe's criminal underworld. Through the eyes of our main characters we travel back and forth between London, Marseille, Belgrade and Bosnia and between the dark days of the 1995 Balkan conflict, through the evolution of organized crime in Europe, to the modern day world of gangsters and Euro banks and its new breed of criminal - the Banskters'
The Firm Cruise plays Mitch McDeere a brilliant and ambitious Harvard Law grad. Driven by a fierce desire to bury his working class past Mitch joins a small prosperous Memphis firm that affords Mitch and his wife (Jeanne Tripplehorn) an affluent lifestyle beyond their wildest dreams. But when FBI agents confront him with evidence of corruption and murder within the firm Mitch sets out to find the truth in a deadly crossfire between the FBI the Mob and a force that will st
As a Christmas treat in the late 1960s and 70s, the BBC produced adaptations of ghost stories based on the works of MR James, the Cambridge academic and author of some of the most spine-tingling tales in the English language, which were broadcast to terrified viewers in the dead of winter. This was a tradition that was briefly revived by the BBC between 2007 and 2010.These adaptations, which have a subtlety and style all of their own, have been a major influence on many contemporary British horror filmmakers and have come to be some of the most sought after British TV titles of all time by their legions of eager fans.Volume one in the BFI's BBC Ghost Stories collection pairs both versions of the terrifying Whistle and I'll Come To You: the 1968 adaptation directed by Jonathan Miller and starring Sir Michael Hordern, and the more recent reinterpretation, starring the legendary John Hurt, from 2010.
The ultimate 3D Blu-ray starter pack! 47 Ronin 3DKeanu Reeves makes an explosive return to action-adventure in 47 Ronin. After a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes their kind 47 leaderless samurai vow to seek vengeance and restore honour to their people. Driven from their homes and dispersed across the land this band of Ronin must seek the help of Kai (Reeves)- a half-breed they once rejected-as they fight their way across a savage world of mythic beasts shape-shifting witchcraft and wondrous terrors. As this exiled enslaved outcast becomes their most deadly weapon he will transform into the hero who inspires this band of outnumbered rebels to seize eternity. R.I.P.D 3DJeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds headline the supernatural action-adventure R.I.P.D. as two undead cops dispatched by the otherworldly Rest In Peace Department to protect our world from an increasingly destructive array of creatures who refuse to move peacefully to the other side. Immortals 3DFrom the producers of '300' Immortals is a visually stunning and bloody retelling of the epic Greek legend of Theseus. The ruthless King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) leads his bloodthirsty army on a murderous rampage across Greece to find a deadly weapon that can kill the Gods themselves. Only Theseus (Henry Cavill) a mortal chosen by Zeus King of the Gods can lead the fight against Hyperion and his evil army with the fate of mankind and the Gods at stake. Special Features: Immortals Immortals It's No Myth Carravaggio Meets Fight Club Deleted Scenes Alternate Opening Scene - Young Theseus Alternate Endings Excerpt from Immortals: Gods and Heroes Comic Book.
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