Based on the award-winning play by Ruben Santiago-Hudson this poignant and colourful drama tells the inspirational story of a courageous woman Nanny whose spirit and strength served as the foundation for a struggling community trying to survive during the segregation era. Starring an exceptional ensemble cast led by Jimmy Smits Rosie Perez and Macy Gray this inspiring drama from HBO Films is a celebration of the good things in life no matter how tough times may be.
Come integrate mind body and spirit with the art of Chi Kung. Learn a living holistic tradition for our modern world that has been practiced for thousands of years. Originating from ancient China the exhilarating movements of Chi Kung are simple to perform and yet produce profound health benefits. Filmed in serene landscapes and accompanied by original music Bamboo Mountain Chi Kung takes you on a pleasurable tour of calming meditative movements. Tranquil and elegant these movements will cultivate your natural life force energy (chi) so that you feel your very best. An antidote to stress an enjoyable exercise and a path to peace of mind. Chi Kung is a wise way to healthy living. Betty Sun and Joi Eden are founders of the New York-based Stillness in Motion a respected school of Tai Chi Chuan Chi Kung meditation philosophy and healing arts. With over 55 years of experience between them they have established themselves as leaders in the field of Tai chi and Chi Kung through workshops seminars retreats and counseling. Their relaxed warm and enjoyable style have empowered many people to reach their full potential.
They followed their dreams and on their way against all odds they changed history forever. In 1945 three of the greatest baseball players met on a playing field where the professional scouts were watching. This is the story of how and when Jackie Robinson came along thus paving the way for black players to take their rightful place in the top leagues.
Gone In 60 Seconds (2000): Academy Award winners Nicolas Cage and Angelina Jolie ride an unstoppable wave of speed and adrenaline in this hot edgy action hit from high-octane producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Legendary car booster Randall Memphis Raines (Cage) thought he'd left the fast lane behind - until he's forced out of retirement in a do-or-die effort to save his kid brother (Giovanni Ribisi) from the wrath of an evil mobster! But with speed to burn and attitude to spare Memphis hastily re-assembles his old crew - a rogues' gallery including Academy Award winner Robert Duvall - and floors it in a full-throttle race to pull off the ultimate car heist: 50 exotic beauties in 24 hours: and the cops are already on to them! The Rock (1996): Two Academy Award-winners Sean Connery and Nicholas Cage star in the action adventure blockbuster that critics hailed as a drop-dead thrill ride. Millions of lives hang in the balance after a military madman seizes control of the island prison Alcatraz and threatens to launch deadly poison gas missiles at San Francisco. With time ticking away a chemical weapons expert and a cunning federal prisoner who happens to be the only man ever to escape from Alcatraz must now break in and disarm the missiles. From the hot film making team that brought you 'Crimson Tide' and 'Bad Boys' 'The Rock' delivers hard-hitting action and suspense you'll never forget!
The One (Dir. James Wong 2001): In order to save the universe he will have to fight the fiercest enemy he has ever faced: himself! A sheriff's deputy fights a diabolical and deadly mirror image of himself that has escaped from an alternate and parallel universe. Sometimes the difference between good and evil is only a matter of degrees... Legend Of The Red Dragon (Dir. Wong Jing 1995): The epic story of a man who challenged the limits of courage and fought for the heart of a nation. When his wife and entire village are brutally murdered by evil Manchu soldiers the master warrior Kwun (Jet Li) sets out on a mission of vengeance with the only survivor of the massacre - his son Ting. For seven years the two journey across ancient China on their quest for revenge always staying one step ahead of the deadly army. But Kwun is forced to face the past when they come across a wealthy benefactor with five young Shaolin masters in his charge who unbeknownst to Kwun have the detailed map to a priceless treasure trove tattooed on their backs. It is not long before Manchu officials find out about the maps and deadly soldiers came after the masters. Now in an ancient battle that will pit Kwun against one of the very soldiers who helped to kill his family he and Ting will unite with the young masters of Shaolin for a fight to the death. Get ready for an ancient martial arts battle with the world's most masterful warriors! Meltdown (Dir. Wong Jing 1995): After failing to save his wife from 'The Doctor' Kit Li is working as a bodyguard and secret stunt double for the cowardly martial arts film star Frankie Lane. Frankie attends an exhibition of the crown jewels of Russia at a Hong Kong hotel and when the Doctor's gang take over the building in attempt to steal the jewels Kit is the only thing standing in their way. Will Frankie regain his courage? Will romance blossom between Kit and the nosy reporter? Who has the best Kung-Fu?
Keira Knightley stars as real-life model turned bounty hunter Domino Harvey in this thriller from director Tony Scott.
Gone In 60 Seconds - Director's Cut:Fasten your seatbelts for the extended ride of your life in this high-performance fuel-injected Gone In 60 Seconds Director's Cut from producer Jerry Bruckheimer (National Treasure Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl). Never-before-seen footage and amped-up sound add fuel to this already high-octane action hit starring Nicolas Cage Robert Duvall and sexy Angelina Jolie. A legendary car booster (Cage) thought he left the fast lane behind him - until he's forced out of retirement to save his kid brother from the wrath of an evil mobster. It's nothing less than a full-throttle race to pull off the ultimate car heist: 50 exotic beauties in 24 hours - and the cops are already onto them!The Rock:Academy Award winners Sean Connery (Entrapment) and Nicolas Cage (Gone in 60 Seconds Face/Off Con Air) star in this action-adventure blockbuster. Millions of lives hang in the balance after a military madman (Ed Harris - Apollo 13) seizes control of the island prison Alcatraz and threatens to launch deadly poison gas missiles at San Francisco. With time ticking away a chemical weapons expert (Cage) and a cunning federal prisoner (Connery) who happens to be the only man to have broken out of Alcatraz must now break in and disarm the missiles.Face/OffOscar winning superstar Nicolas Cage (Con Air) and screen icon John Travolta (Pulp Fiction) battle head to head in Face/Off... the ultimate cat and mouse thriller directed by the world's most acclaimed action film director John Woo (Mission Impossible 2). To avenge the senseless murder of his son FBI agent Sean Archer (Travolta) undergoes radical new surgery allowing him to switch faces with the comatose terrorist Castor Troy (Cage) and assume his identity. But when Castor awakes and assumes Sean's identity the real Sean is thrust into an unimaginable nightmare fighting not only for his life but also those of his wife (Joan Allen) and daughter. Brilliant performances and mind-numbing visual effects make Face/Off the explosive action thriller you've got to see to believe.
The Recruit: (Dir. Roger Donaldson) (2003): In an era when the country's first line of defense human intelligence is more important than ever comes a thriller that gives an insider's view into the CIA's secret training ground: The Farm. James Clayton (Colin Farrell) might not have the attitude of a typical recruit but he is one of the smartest graduating seniors in the country - and he's just the person that Walter Burke (Al Pacino) wants in the Agency. James regards the CIA's mission as an intriguing alternative to an ordinary life but before he becomes an Ops Officer James has to survive the Farm where the veteran Burke teaches him the ropes and the rules of the game. James quickly rises through the ranks and falls for Layla (Bridget Moynahan) one of his fellow recruits. But just when James starts to question his role and decides to ""wash out "" Burke taps him for a special assignment to root out a mole. As the suspense builds toward a gripping climax it soon becomes clear that at The Farm the CIA's old maxims are true: 'trust no one' and 'nothing is as it seems'... Ransom: (Dir. Ron Howard) (1997): It's a parent's worst nightmare for business tycoon Tom Mullen (Gibson) as he gazes at a picture of his kidnapped son helplessly bound and gagged. To get his boy back Mullen and his wife (Rene Russo) agree to deliver a multi-million dollar ransom to the kidnappers. But after the exchange erupts in a hail of gunfire Mullen takes one final risk to ensure his child's safety and goes on national television with a shocking proposal. It's a gamble that could cost him his marriage as well as the life of his son!
Honoured with two Oscars® and based on John Irving's best-selling American classic, The Cider House Rules tells a compelling and heartwarming story about how far a young man must travel to find where he truly belongs.
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