Only Oscar-winning writer-director Alexander Payne (Sideways) would think to cast the famously handsome George Clooney as a dishevelled dad in his outstanding adaptation of Kaui Hart Hemmings's tragicomic novel. Clooney dials down the glamour to play Matt King, a Hawaii real-estate attorney with a propensity for unflattering shirts and ill-fitting trousers. When Matt's wife, Elizabeth, ends up in a coma after a water-skiing accident, Matt must learn to balance the parenting of his resentful daughters, Scottie (Amara Miller) and Alexandra (Shailene Woodley, The Secret Life of the American Teenager), with the sale of a pristine plot of Kauai land that stands to make the King cousins, including scruffy Hugh (Beau Bridges), a fortune. As Elizabeth's condition worsens, Matt contacts friends and relatives, like her fiercely protective father (Robert Forster), so that they'll have the chance to say goodbye. In the process, he finds out she was having an affair with realtor Brian Speer (Matthew Lillard, effectively cast against type), so he and the girls, including Alex's hilariously mellow friend, Sid (Nick Krause), go on an island-hopping trip, ostensibly to add Brian to the mix, but Matt really wants to find out what his wife saw in the guy. His journey from naiveté to knowledge brings out Clooney's soulful side, creating a believably flawed, deeply sympathetic figure. If Payne leans too heavily on the slack-key soundtrack, his love for his characters, including Judy Greer as Matt's female counterpart, results in his most emotionally satisfying movie to date. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
When Randy the video geek rattles off the rules of surviving a horror movie in Wes Craven's Scream, he speaks for a generation of filmgoers who are all too aware of slasher-movie clichés. Playfully scripted by Kevin Williamson with a self-aware wink and more than a few nods to its grandfathers (from Psycho to Halloween to the Friday the 13th dynasty), Scream skewers teen horror conventions with loving reverence while re-creating them in a modern, movie-savvy context. And so goes the series, which continues the satirical spoofing by tackling (what else?) sequels while sustaining its own self-contained mythology. Catty reporter Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) turns grisly murders into lurid best-sellers, a cult of killer wannabes continues to hunt spunky psycho-survivor Sydney Prescott (Neve Campbell) for their 15 minutes of fame, and a cheesy movie series (Stab) develops within the movie series.Scream remains the high point of the series--a fresh take on a genre long since collapsed into routine, but Scream 2 spoofs itself wittily ("Why would anyone want to do that? Sequels suck!" opines college film student Randy), and delights with more elaborate set-pieces and all-new rules for surviving a horror movie sequel. The endangered veterans of the original film reunite one last time for Scream 3, which plays out on the movie set of Stab 3 (it's a trilogy within a trilogy!). With Williamson gone, replacement screenwriter Ehran Kruger tries to mine the formula one more time. It's a little tired by now, and pale imitations (Urban Legend, I Know What You Did Last Summer) have further drained the zeitgeist, but the film bubbles with bright humour and director Craven is stylistically at the top of his game. As a trilogy, it remains both the most consistently entertaining and self-aware horror series ever made. --Sean Axmaker, Amazon.com
The Mystery Inc. gang welcomes new members in the all-new series, Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?. From Warner Bros. Animation, Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? follows the grand tradition of Scooby-Doo team ups and takes the idea to hilarious new heights. Faced with some of their toughest mysteries yet, Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo will join forces with some of the biggest names in celebrity and pop culture including NBA superstar Chris Paul, recording artist Sia, Ricky Gervais, Kenan Thompson, Bill Nye, Neil Degrasse Tyson, Mark Hamill, Steve Urkel (voiced by Jaleel White reprising his iconic role) Batman, Sherlock Holmes, The Flash, Wonder Woman and many more! Jump into the Mystery Mobile for all-new comedic mystery-solving adventures where the biggest mystery will be who's teaming up with those meddling kids this week!
It's a well-known fact that Halloween is Scooby's and Shaggy's favorite holiday. Why? Because it's the one day out of the year when the monsters are guaranteed to be fake (plus, there's free candy everywhere!) But, this year, their sweet holiday turns sour when the SPOOKIEST MONSTER THEY'VE EVER MET starts knocking on doors and scaring everybody out of town! Now it's up to Scooby and his pals to solve the mystery of this terrifying trick-or-treat and save the day!
Josh Hartnett plays an investment banker who, when he sees a woman in a cafe whom he believes is his long-lost love, embarks on an obsessive and dangerous journey in this Hitchcockian thriller.
Scream the classic horror directed by the legendary Wes Craven now available for the first time on Blu-ray. A hyper-intelligent serial killer preys on the teenage denizens of a small town using their fascination with horror movie conventions to set up his diabolical doings. An intelligent well-crafted thriller from the creator of A Nightmare On Elm Street. The Blu-ray contains a behind-the-scenes featurette and running audio commentary from Wes Craven and writer Kevin Williamson. Starring Neve Campbell Courtney Cox Drew Barrymore David Arquette and Skeet Ulrich. All in DTS HD Master Audio Surround 5.1
Neve Campbell leads an all-star cast in this iconic slasher thriller that launched the Scream franchise and breathed new life into the horror genre. After a series of mysterious deaths befalls their small town, an offbeat group of friends led by Sidney Prescott (Campbell) becomes the target of a masked killer. As the body count rises, Sidney and her friends turn to the rules of horror films to help navigate the real-life terror they're living in. Also starring Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, Rose McGowan and Drew Barrymore. Buckle up for an irresistible killer ride! Extras A Bloody Legacy: Scream 25 Years Later Audio Commentary By Director Wes Craven And Writer Kevin Williamson Production Featurette Behind The Scenes Q&a With Cast And Crew Note: 4K Disc is Region Free, Blu-ray Disc is Region B
avvi - The Home of Pop Culture Neve Campbell leads an all-star cast in this iconic slasher thriller that launched the Scream franchise and breathed new life into the horror genre. After a series of mysterious deaths befalls their small town, an offbeat group of friends led by Sidney Prescott (Campbell) becomes the target of a masked killer. As the body count rises, Sidney and her friends turn to the rules of horror films to help navigate the real-life terror they're living in. Also starring Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, Rose McGowan and Drew Barrymore. Buckle up for an irresistible killer ride! Extras DVD: Feature audio commentary by director Wes Craven and writer Kevin Williamson Trailers Production featurette Behind the scenes Special effects gallery Q&A with the cast and crew Cast and crew profiles Did you know? Blu-ray: A Bloody Legacy: Scream 25 years later Audio commentary by director Wes Craven and writer Kevin Williamson Production featurette Behind the scenes Q&A with the cast and crew
Ghosts haunting spooky old factories? Hip kids being brainwashed? The Darkopalypse about to engulf the world? Scooby-Doo, where are you? But the gang have all fallen out and dissolved the Mystery Inc partnership for good. Jinkeys! Luckily a strange invitation to solve a mystery on Spooky Island has unwittingly reunited the now-flopped members of the team. Can ghoul-getting gang get along again? The latest in a long line of live-actioned-up retro cartoon faves, Scooby-Doo features superb action set-pieces and seamlessly blended live actor/CGI interaction--our eponymous hero is rendered with particular panache. What's more, the special effects are backed by a scarily well-written script and some frighteningly good performances. The Buffy-tastic Sarah Michelle Gellar was born to be Daphne, and Matthew Lillard is show-stealing as the dream-to-play Shaggy. The characters themselves are darkly developed--Fred is now a vain egotist, Velma a last-picked-at-sport geek and Daphne a Clueless-style airhead. Happily, Shaggy and Scooby are still a pair of snack-happy gormless goofs for whom friendship outweighs all else. Scooby-Doo manages to be great fun for the kids without neglecting the fans of the original (1969!) series. Alongside the fun, frights and frantic action are clever in-jokes and even a few hints at some rather adult goings on--Shaggy getting "toasted" in a smokey hippy-style camper van may explain why he's always so peckish. Throw in a surprise appearance from a love-to-hate familiar face, some Charlie's Angels-style wire work and a storming rap-rock soundtrack and this'll frighten the life out of the competition. If you're thinking of missing it--Scooby-Don't. On the DVD: Scooby-Doo is beautifully realised in this anamorphic widescreen transfer--the picture is crisp, the colour dazzling and the sound crystal-clear. The menu screen is entertainingly presented with plenty of extras to explore. Highlights include the "Daphne Fight Scene", the Outcast music video and the "making-of" short "Unmasking the Mystery", which features a rare appearance from an ancient Joseph Barbera and reveals the cast and crew to be a personable, fun-loving bunch. The real stand-out here, though, is the "Alternative Scenes" section. The dropped scenes--which include a superb cartoon intro sequence--really add an extra level of understanding to the film, and one suspects that it's only because of today's attention-span challenged audiences that some of the best bits ended up on the cutting-room floor. --Paul Eisinger
The sequel to the blockbuster hit Nim's Island, Return to Nim's Island explores the lives of Nim and her Father. One day they get a message that some people will be buying the island to build an attraction there, but Nim will not stand for it and comes up with some things to do to save what she calls home.
The film follows a troubled security guard as he begins working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he realises the night shift at Freddy's won't be so easy to make it through.
Neve Campbell leads an all-star cast in this iconic slasher thriller that launched the Scream franchise and breathed new life into the horror genre. After a series of mysterious deaths befalls their small town, an offbeat group of friends led by Sidney Prescott (Campbell) becomes the target of a masked killer. As the body count rises, Sidney and her friends turn to the rules of horror films to help navigate the real-life terror they're living in. Also starring Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, Rose McGowan and Drew Barrymore. Buckle up for an irresistible killer ride! Special Features A Bloody Legacy: Scream 25 Years Later Audio Commentary By Director Wes Craven And Writer Kevin Williamson Production Featurette Behind The Scenes Q&a With Cast And Crew Note: 4K Disc is Region Free, Blu-ray is Region B
She's All That is a witty and charming romantic comedy set in the capricious world of a trendy Los Angles High School.
Critically acclaimed as the definite horror thriller of the `90s from Wes Craven 'Scream' will terrify you beyond belief! The residents of a picturesque small town are being victimised by a sly psycho with a twisted love for scary movies. As this masked predator continues to mimic horror films with real life acts of terror it becomes clear that solving this mystery is going to be murder! An instant favourite with audiences for its unique style and humour this chilling one-of-a-kind thriller will make you laugh until you scream.
Six more episodes from the children's animated series following the gang of mystery solvers. After completing their last year of high school Shaggy (voice of Matthew Lillard), Fred (Frank Welker), Daphne (Grey Griffin) and Velma (Kate Micucci), along with Scooby-Doo (also Welker), spend their final summer as a group on an adventure aboard the Mystery Machine, coming face-to-face with a number of monsters and ghouls on the way.
BE COOL SCOOBY-DOO! is an all-new 22-minute animated comedy series featuring the Scooby gang, back with a modern comedic twist on the beloved classic. With high school over and one last summer to live it up, the gang hits the road in the Mystery Machine, chasing fun and adventure. But monsters and mayhem keep getting in the way. This time, the gang is working as hard to solve their own personal problems as they are in solving the endless, mind-bending mysteries that await them. So what's new with the gang? Fred aspires to be the world's next great detective, but he's struggling to control the chaos inside the van, as well as outside. Sometimes it seems the greatest impediment to Fred's ambition is also his greatest asset the gang itself. Velma's got the mind of a computer and the social skills of ... a computer, and once Velma's found her path, it's almost physically impossible for her to stray from it. As a girl of privilege, Daphne is a wide-eyed innocent and a danger magnet for whom the world is an obstacle course. Fortunately, she's armed with unshakeable optimism and a unique skill set acquired from the world's finest finishing schools. And Shaggy and Scooby-Doo are still as brave and heroic as ever ... in their own way, of course, with their well-known survival instincts, offbeat wit and improvisational skills matched only by their insatiable appetites. So grab your Scooby snacks, and get ready to have a blast!
Scream (Dir. Wes Craven 1996): Critically acclaimed as the definite horror thriller of the '90s from Wes Craven Scream will terrify you beyond belief! The residents of a picturesque small town are being victimised by a sly psycho with a twisted love for scary movies. As this masked predator continues to mimic horror films with real life acts of terror it becomes clear that solving this mystery is going to be murder! An instant favourite with audiences for its unique style and humour this chilling one-of-a-kind thriller will make you laugh until you scream. Scream 2 (Dir. Wes Craven 1997): Wes Craven once again teams up with Kevin Williamson in this hip fun and relentlessly scary follow-up to the hit thriller Scream! Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) thought she had put the shocking Woodsboro murders behind her... until a crazed copycat killer begins acting out a chilling real-life horror sequel on her college campus! As the bodies begin to pile up ambitious reporter Gale Weathers (Courtney Cox) Deputy Dewey (David Arquette) and other Woodsboro survivors find themselves trapped in an all-new nightmare where no one is safe - or above suspicion. Even more terrifying and twistedly funny then the original Scream 2 again defies the rules and delivers heartstooping surprises giving you more of what made you scream in the first place! Scream 3 (Dir. Wes Craven 2000): Stars Neve Campbell David Arquette and Courteney Cox are back for more in the chilling final chapter of this phenomenally popular and frightfully entertaining trilogy! While Sidney Prescott (Campbell) lives in safely guarded seclusion bodies begin dropping around the Hollywood set of 'Stab 3' the latest movie sequel based on the gruesome Woodsboro killings! And when the escalating terror finally brings her out of hiding Sydney and other Woodsboro survivors are once again drawn into an insidious game of horror movie mayhem! But just when they thought they knew how to play by the rules they discover that all the rules have been broken! Featuring hot newcomers Parker Posey and Jenny McCarthy in another stellar ensemble cast Scream 3 offers an unmatched mix of thrills laughter and suspense that brings this spine-tingling saga to an unforgettable conclusion!
LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST is a frothy but bitter - sweet comedy about love and romance in which four well intentioned but misguided young men discover the impossibility of denying the power of true love.
Kermit takes centre stage in A Very Muppet Christmas Movie, a hilarious, parody-laden celebration of muppetry, pulsating with original music, a star-studded cast of human cameos, and a heartwarming story reminiscent of It's a Wonderful Life. Joan Cusack plays the deliciously villainous Miss Bitterman, a ruthless banker who succeeds in foreclosing on the Muppet Theatre only days before Kermit's Christmas extravaganza. As Kermit loses his livelihood, he plunges into the "I wish I'd never been born" mind-set instantly recognisable to George Bailey fans. It's going to take some divine intervention (Whoopi Goldberg is cast as God, no less), plus a little help from a heavenly "Clarence". Despite some moments where the script seems adrift and some humour that borders on the risqué, Fozzie and the gang are in fine form. The message is sweet: dreams are as vital to life as loyal friendships are to see them through. --Lynn Gibson
At the edge of our universe all hell is about to break loose. A vicious alien race the Kilrathi has discovered the coordinates to Earth and is heading there with plans for its total destruction. Now all that stands between Earth and this new breed of enemy are two young hotshot fighter pilots and their elite fighter squadron on the battleship Tiger Claw. It's an all-out race against time as they engage the Kilrathi in a final desperate attempt to prevent them from reaching Earth s
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