Anne (Juliette Binoche) is a journalist who, during her investigation into prostitution, encounters two young girls who use their bodies as a way to make easy money. Fascinated by them, she is drawn into their world, which stands in marked contrast to her own bourgeois life. Juliette Binoche gives a characteristically committed performance in Malgorzata Szunowska's frank drama, whose camera never shies away from the details of the girl's work, always capturing Anne's response to it.
Is it time, after the anonymous disaster of Mission to Mars, to give Brian De Palma's famously doomed film of Tom Wolfe's bulky novel Bonfire of the Vanities another chance? The uproarious ins and outs of the film's troubled production have become well-known via Julie Salamon's account of its making, The Devil's Candy, and fans of that might want to flick between page and screen to see just when Melanie Griffith caused untold continuity problems by having her breasts inflated. Techno buffs will surely appreciate the pointless but somehow wonderful trickery of an extended tracking shot at the outset that exists only to last a few seconds longer than the one in Orson Welles Touch of Evil (1958). Tom Hanks was rather better cast than was generally allowed, as "master of the universe" Sherman McCoy, who comes a cropper after a hit-and-run accident, since his nice-guy act shows intriguing cracks. And even Bruce Willis does his best on a hiding to nothing as the drunken writer. It is funny in parts, agonising in others, and misses Wolfe's tone--but somehow its failures might make it as symptomatic of the long-gone excesses of the early 90s as the novel was of the 80s. --Kim Newman
From a thrilling jet chase to a climactic countdown to nuclear disaster, James Bond is back in an electrifying adventure that pushes the limit for nonstop excitement. Roger Moore portrays the immortal action hero, perfectly capturing Agent 007's deadly expertise, acerbic wit and overpowering sex appeal as he investigates the murder of a fellow agent who was clutching a priceless Fabergé egg at the time of his death.
The world of Cars takes flight in Planes Disney's high-flying animated comedy revved up with action and adventure. Join Dusty a crop duster with sky-high dreams and a once-in-a-lifetime chance to take on the world's fastest flyers in the greatest air race ever. Dusty has a huge heart but two big problems...he's not exactly built for speed plus he's afraid of heights. His courage is put to the ultimate test as this unlikely hero aims higher than he ever imagined. With a little help from his friends Dusty finds the courage to be more than he was built for - and the inspiration to soar. Experience Disney's uplifting story of bravery and friendship with never-before-seen bonus features. Special Features: Exclusive Musical Scene: Franz's Song Klay's Flight Plan Introduction To Deleted Scenes By Director Klay Hall And Producer Traci Balthazor-Flynn Deleted Scenes with filmmaker intro: Training Montage Taj Mahal Meet The Racers: El Chu Ripslinger Dusty Ishani Top 10 Flyers Disney Mickey Mouse Croissant de Triomphe
In post-war Paris Albert Dehousse (Mathieu Kassovitz) attempts to escape his past (working as a travelling salesman in the war to avoid 'voluntary' labour in Germany) by creating a new identity for himself. Reinventing himself as a Resistance hero he is appointed to weed out traitors in France. Overcoming initial hostility from his new colleagues he soon finds his facade beginning to crack.
Bob Gold is a cop. A good cop. But tonight he will betray his friends disgrace the force and commit an act of violence because he believes it is the only right thing to do... Cop Bobby Gold and his partner Tim Sullivan accidentally discover the murder of an elderly Jewish shopkeeper. What seems like a simple robbery gone wrong leads the investigation to Zionist vigilantes and an anti-Jewish conspiracy. Gold must then confront his loyalties to the force and question his own ethni
From producer Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy) and director Neill Blomkamp comes a startlingly original science-fiction thriller. With stunning special effects and gritty realism, the film plunges us into a world where the aliens have landed only to be exiled to a slum on the fringes of Johannesburg. Now, one lone human discovers the mysterious secret of the extra-terrestrial weapon technology. Hunted and hounded through the bizarre back alleys of an alien shantytown, he will discover what it means to be the ultimate outsider on your own planet.
Seinfeld: Season 9 is a four-disc boxed set including all 24 episodes from the ninth and final season of the long-running series including the finale and hours of exclusive never-before-seen bonus footage. The ninth season was nominated for five Emmy Awards including Outstanding Comedy Series and features an astounding array of noteworthy episodes such as the unique backwards episode 'The Betrayal ' and the reemergence of a classic arcade game in 'The Frogger'. The season culminates in the highly rated two-part finale which boasts an illustrious gathering of some of the show's most memorable guest stars including Larry Thomas (Soup Nazi) Wendel Meldrum (Low-Talker) Teri Hatcher TV journalist Geraldo Rivera and others. Episodes Comprise: 1. The Butter Shave 2. The Voice 3. The Serenity Now 4. The Blood 5. The Junk Mail 6. The Merv Griffin Show 7. The Slicer 8. The Betrayal 9. The Apology 10. The Strike 11. The Dealership 12. The Reverse Peephole 13. The Cartoon 14. The Strongbox 15. The Wizard 16. The Burning 17. The Bookstore 18. The Frogger 19. The Maid 20. The Puerto Rican Day 21. The Clip Show (1) (a.k.a. The Chronicle (1)) 22. The Clip Show (2) (a.k.a. The Chronicle (2)) 23. The Finale (1) 24. The Finale (2)
Broadway-bound the Muppets Take Manhattan by storm in this magical musical about breaking into show business! Fresh out drama school Kermit Fozzie Bear and the entire cast of Kermit's musical - Manhattan Melodies - head for the Big Apple with plans to turn their small play into a big hit! All they need now is someone to produce their show! But when no one in town will even meet with them it's up to Kermit to believe hard enough for all of his friends that the show WILL go on!
Former Senator Selina Meyer was a charismatic leader and rising star in her party with her eye on the White House - then she became Vice President. Emmy Award winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld) stars in Veep, the new HBO comedy series created by Oscar nominee Armando Iannucci (In the Loop). Veep follows the whirlwind day-to-day existence of Vice President Meyer as she puts out political fires, juggles a busy public schedule and demanding private life, and defends the president's interests, even as she tries to improve her dysfunctional relationship with the chief executive.
JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS stars as former VP and onetime President Selina Meyer, now out of office for the first time in years after her loss in a Senate vote to resolve an Electoral College tie last season. Forging ahead to secure her legacy and find her place in the world, while much of her staff pursues endeavors of their own, Season 6 finds Selina and her band of fellow misfits hilariously attempting to make their mark while navigating the political landscape in Washington and beyond. Episodes: Episode 1: Omaha Episode 2: Library Episode 3: Georgia Episode 4: Justice Episode 5: Chicklet Episode 6: Qatar Episode 7: Blurb Episode 8: Judge Episode 9: A Woman First Episode 10: Groundbreaking Extra: Audio Commentaries Deleted Scenes
One Direction: This Is Us is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall Zayn Liam Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor to conquering the world and performing at London's famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction. Directed by Morgan Spurlock the film is produced by Simon Cowell Adam Milano Morgan Spurlock and Ben Winston. The executive producers are Richard Griffiths Harry Magee Will Bloomfield Doug Merrifield Jeremy Chilnick and Matthew Galkin.
Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus in her three time Emmy®-winning role the Emmy®-nominated comedy series VEEP created by Oscar® nominee Armando Iannucci follows the whirlwind day-to-day existence of Vice President Selina Meyer. Following the revelation that the president will not seek re-election the Veep begins eying a promotion. With all of America now watching her and her team Selina and her staff head off to Detroit and Silicon Valley go on a drug bust with the Maryland Coast Guard and fly to London to confer with heads of state. The ensemble cast includes Tony Hale in his Emmy® Award winning role Anna Chlumsky in her Emmy® nominated role in Matt Walsh Reid Scott Timothy Simons Sufe Bradshaw and Kevin Dunn. Episode List Some New Beginnings The Choice Alicia Clovis Fishing Detroit Special Relationship Debate Crate New Hampshire Bonus Features: Deleted Scenes Audio Commentaries
Danish historical drama written and directed by Martin Zandvliet. After Germany's surrender in May 1945 signals the end of World War II, a group of young German prisoners are handed over to Danish sergeant Carl Leopold Rasmussen (Roland Moller) to clear the Danish coastline of thousands of live landmines. Promising them that they will be free to return home once the job is done, Rasmussen quickly sends the boys out onto the beaches to begin their dangerous assignment. However, as the group's inexperience starts to show, Carl soon finds himself forming a strong bond with his young charges as they attempt to carry on with their daunting task.
In a quiet French coastal resort chaos reigns when it is invaded by a noisy group of holidaymakers who want some fun in the sun. A charming movie with Tati starring as well as directing the film. This version was seen as a landmark in his illustrious career.
An obvious attempt to cash in on the success of Jaws, this 1977 thriller was also based on a best-seller by Peter Benchley, and it features a memorable performance by Robert Shaw (the doomed shark hunter in Jaws) in one of the last roles of his career. Looking very tanned and healthy, Nick Nolte and Jacqueline Bisset play a young couple enjoying a tropical vacation who discover a glass ampoule while scuba diving off the coast of Bermuda. It takes a seasoned treasure hunter (Shaw) to identify the ampoule as part of a valuable shipment of World War II morphine lost at sea, coincidentally, atop the even greater treasure of a sunken Spanish galleon. Thus begins a race for drugs and treasure pitting Nolte, Bisset and Shaw against a ruthless drug lord (Louis Gossett Jr) who will do anything--even resort to Haitian voodoo--to get what he wants. It's all rather contrived and exploitative (after all, the movie's best known for Bisset's wet T-shirt scuba-dive), but as escapist entertainment goes it's got some exciting highlights including a moray eel that attacks on cue and... well, uh, Jacqueline Bisset in a wet T-shirt. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
One of the most popular Disney films ever, The Jungle Book is a song-filled celebration of friendship, fun and adventure set in a lush and colourful world. Inspired by Rudyard Kipling's'Mowgli' stories, Disney's 19th animated masterpiece was the last animated feature that had Walt Disney's personal touch. The jubilant adventure begins when Mowgli, a little boy raised by wolves, is urged by his friend Bagheera, a wise old panther, to seek safety in the man-village. Feeling very much at home i...
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the Vice President of the United States in this hilarious HBO comedy series. Each episode follows her whirlwind day-to-day existence as she puts out political fires, juggles public and private demands and defends the interests of the chief executive--with whom she shares a uniquely dysfunctional relationship.
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