Although indisputably a film by Woody Allen, Interiors is about as far from "a Woody Allen film" as you can get--and maybe more people could have seen what a fine film it is if they hadn't been expecting what Allen himself called "one of his earlier, funnier movies." An entirely serious, rather too self-consciously Bergmanesque drama about a divorcing elderly couple and their grown daughters, it is slow, meditative and constructed with a brilliant, artistic eye. There is no music--a simple effect that Allen uses with extraordinary power. In fact, half the film is filled with silent faces staring out of windows, yet the mood is so engaging, hypnotic even, that you never feel the director is poking you in the ribs and saying, "sombre atmosphere". Diane Keaton, released for once from the ditzy stereotype, shines as the "successful" daughter. Some of the dialogue is stilted and it's hard to tell whether this is a deliberate effect or simply the way repressed upscale New Yorkers talk after too many years having their self-absorption sharpened on the therapist's couch. Fanatical, almost childish self-regard is the chief subject of Allen's comedy--it's remarkable that in this film he was able to remove the comedy but leave room for us to pity and care about these rather irritating people. --Richard Farr
Series 6 is possibly the most eagerly awaited of the Red Dwarf DVD sets, due to its acclaimed third episode, "Gunmen of the Apocalypse", which earned the program an International Emmy Award in 1994. However, the five other episodes in the series have their own share of absurd laughs, and the two-disc set features enough supplemental features to keep even the most demanding RD fan happy. The crux of series 6 is that the Red Dwarf has been stolen (no thanks to Lister, who can't remember where he left it), and the crew must recover it; their pursuit brings them in contact with brain-consuming aliens ("Psirens", with guest star Jenny Agutter), a polymorph that turns Rimmer and Cat into their alternate identities from Series V ("Emohawk--Polymorph II"), the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse tricked out as gunslingers ("Gunmen of the Apocalypse"), an army of Rimmer clones ("Rimmerworld"), and finally, their own future selves, who turn out to be particularly awful (worse than the present-day ones, that is), and cause a cliffhanger ending that just might spell the end for the Red Dwarf crew.... In short, series 6 more than earns its popular status among Red Dwarf's fanbase, thanks to its sharp writing (sadly, it would be the last series to feature scripts by co-creator Rob Grant) and energetic performances. And the double-disc set matches the quality of the programs with some terrific extras, including commentaries by the RD crew and fans (the latter on "Gunmen of the Apocalypse" only), and featurettes on composer Howard Goodall and series director Andy de Emmony; these are rounded out by the usual collections of "smeg-ups" (bloopers), deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage, and another episode of the "Dave Hollins, Space Cadet" radio sketch that inspired the show. And again, the most patient of viewers will find Easter eggs on the menus (happy hunting). --Paul Gaita
Roots recounts one family's struggle to resist American slavery. The gripping story is told through four generations, from the capture of Kunta Kinte in Africa to his transport to Colonial America in brutal conditions through successive generations fighting to win their freedom in the Civil War. Based on Alex Haley's best-selling novel which has resonated with millions of Americans, ROOTS⢠reveals powerful, universal truths about the resilience of the human spirit. Extras: Bonus disc with Roots⢠: A History Revealed feature on it.
The trials and tribulations of criminal lawyer, Saul Goodman, in the time leading up to establishing his strip-mall law office in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The hottest show on television takes ruthless ambition to all-new heights of shock and awe in the game-changing fifth season of ABC Studios' Scandal. The Oval Office is up for grabs, and none of the players are playing nice, including Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington), who now realizes she can never be content as a wifely First Lady. Domestic bliss pales in comparison with holding the reins of the highest office in the land, so when faced with a chance to wield unrivaled influence at any cost, will she continue to wear the white hat or prove that she is, indeed, her father's daughter? Prepare for a battle royale as Olivia, the White House politicians and the O.P.A. gladiators play an anythinggoes game of blackmail, murder and seduction in a bid for that allconsuming, all-corrupting commodity: Power. Succumb to all 21 intoxicating episodes, spiced with exclusive, neverbefore-seen bonus features. Relive every drop of scintillating drama as you raise a glass to Scandal: The Complete Fifth Season.
The official release of the famous BBC ""Sight And Sound"" concert from January 1978 at the Golders Green Hippodrome. Audio comes from the BBC Radio 1 Simulcast. There is also a commentary track by Gary John Derek Kerry and Ray! Extras include TV film from ""The Old Grey Whistle Test"" in 1974 and promo video footage from 1976 and 1978. Also included is a bonus audio CD of the concert and ""Old Grey Whistle Test."" There is also Super 8 footage from April 1975 filmed in Munster Germany by Martin Buntrock with audio added by Klaus Buntrock. As always Gary has provided a superb gallery of pics plus some live shots and memorabilia. Finally Kerry has composed new music for the intro and menus with drumming by John ""Pugwash"" Weathers taken from multitracks provided by our old friend Dan Bornemark.
Three friends push the boundaries of trust in this hermetically sealed shocker from the creators of Trainspotting. Starring Kerry Fox (The Hanging Garden), Christopher Eccleston (Elizabeth) and Ewan McGregor (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace), Shallow Grave is a masterpiece of terror riddled with hairpin turns that takes you on a fantastic ride to the lowest depths of human nature. Juliet (Fox), David (Eccelston) and Alex (McGregor) find that their reclusive roommate has not left his bedroom for days. After kicking in the door they discover his drug over-dose . and a suitcase full of money! Fatefully choosing to keep the money, they know they have got to get rid of the remains. But the body won't stay buried and a careless trail from the shallow grave leads the police - and two money hungry thugs - back to the trio. And as the stakes get higher, so does the body count, not to mention their paranoia which is quickly putting their friendships in jeopardy.... forever!
The trials and tribulations of criminal lawyer, Jimmy McGill, in the time leading up to establishing his strip-mall law office in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Click Images to Enlarge
Set in 1899, this musical drama from director Baz Luhrmann ("Romeo + Juliet") stars Ewan McGregor as a young poet who begins a passionate but doomed affair with the most famous courtesan in Paris (Nicole Kidman).
Lon Chaney, the man of a thousand faces, was best known for playing Quasimodo and the Phantom of the Opera. But the former role in The Hunchback of Notre Dame was clearly the most ambitious of his illustrious career, full of such longing and anguish. It's as though his entire being was consumed by this ugly outcast with a heart as big and beautiful as Notre Dame itself. And the makeup is still astonishing. The rest of this unrequited love story is pretty effective as well, with the re-creation of medieval Paris a standout for its lavishness. Like all great silent films, it delivers a poetry of life that is abstract and tangible at the same time. --Bill Desowitz
Adapted from the short stories of acclaimed writer Hanif Kureishi, Intimacy is an intelligent, thought provoking and frank adult drama about relationships, jealousy and the inability to love.
Prisoner Cell Block H was a popular Australian drama set inside the Wentworth Detention Centre an all-female prison.
Olivia is a professional Fixer who makes problems go away before anyone even knows they exist. But no matter how careful you are when you do damage control for a living you're bound to cause some damage to your own life. Each week as Olivia and her team race against the clock to defuse intriguing new problems before they become full-blown disasters they also have to deal with their own personal issues. They may call themselves 'gladiators in suits' but little by little Olivia and her crew begin to reveal the chinks in their armor. Special Features: Scandal: Setting the Pace Gladiators in Suits: Casting a Series Scripting Scandal
The producers of M3GAN high dive into the deep end of horror with the supernatural thriller, Night Swim. Wyatt Russell (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) stars as a former major league baseball player, forced into early retirement by a degenerative illness, who moves into a new home with his wife (Oscar nominee Kerry Condon) and their two children. The new home comes complete with a backyard swimming pool, but a deep secret surfaces and unleashes a malevolent force that will drag the family into the inescapable depths of terror. Directed by Bryce McGuire & starring Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon
Jocelyn Moorhouse directs this Australian revenge comedy starring Kate Winslet as Myrtle Dunnage, a woman who returns to her hometown to take care of her ailing mother Molly (Judy Davis). Myrtle's return sparks much debate between the residents of the town as she was accused of murdering someone many years ago. Now an expert dressmaker, Myrtle goes about transforming the local fashion while exacting her revenge upon those who have wronged her in the past... The supporting cast includes Liam Hemsworth and Hugo Weaving.
A midst a barrage of seduction, betrayal, conspiracy and murder, ultimate fixer Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) is pushed to her limits in ABC Studios' gripping Scandal: The Complete Fourth Season. After the shocking events surrounding President Grant's reelection, a newly fragile Olivia has gone off the grid. But her plan to stand in the sun with Jake is derailed when Quinn tracks her down with news of Harrison's death. Once back in D.C., Olivia struggles to reconnect with her embittered gladiators. There, she's finally forced to confront the unspeakable evil her father has wrought. And once she chooses sides against him, there's no turning back. Meanwhile, the traitorous vice president uses Olivia to blackmail Fitz with devastating results. Relive every intense moment as you explore the darkest corridors of private obsession and political corruption in all 23 episodes. Also featuring exclusive bonus features available only on DVD, Scandal's pulse-pounding fourth season will leave you gasping for breath!
Meg Ryan stars in this fact-inspired drama as a woman who defied all the odds when she entered the male dominated world of boxing management and took it by storm.
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