Even if the notorious 1970s porn-filmmaking milieu doesn't exactly turn you on, don't let it turn you off to this movie's extraordinary virtues, either. Boogie Nights is one of the key movies of the 1990s and among the most ambitious and exuberantly alive American movies in years. It's also the breakthrough for an amazing new director, whose dazzling kaleidoscopic style here recalls the Robert Altman of Nashville and the Martin Scorsese of Good Fellas. Although loosely based on the sleazy life and times of real-life porn legend John Holmes, at heart it's a classic Hollywood rise-and-fall fable: a naive, good-looking young busboy is discovered in a San Fernando Valley disco by a famous motion picture producer, becomes a hotshot movie star, lives the high life and then loses everything when he gets too big for his britches, succumbs to insobriety and is left behind by new times and new technology. Of course, it isn't exactly A Star Is Born or Singin' in the Rain. Writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson (in only his second feature!) puts his own affectionately sardonic twist on the old showbiz biopic formula: the ambitious upstart changes his name and achieves stardom in porno films as "Dirk Diggler." Instead of drinking to excess, he snorts cocaine (the classic drug of 70s hedonism); and it's the coming of home video (rather than talkies) that helps to dash his big-screen dreams. As for the britches ... well, the controversial "money shot" explains everything. And the cast is one of the great ensembles of the 90s, including Oscar nominees Burt Reynolds and Julianne Moore, Mark Wahlberg (who really can act--from the waist up, too!), Heather Graham (as Rollergirl), William H. Macy, John C. Reilly and Ricky Jay. --Jim Emerson
A ranching family in Montana faces off against others encroaching on their land.
Determined to protect his land and legacy at any cost, John Dutton (Academy Award®,* Golden Globe® and Emmy® winner Kevin Costner) takes his fight to the halls of government in the most explosive season of Yellowstone yet. But with greater power comes further scrutiny of his family, his land, and the morally questionable measures he's taken to protect them both. As new threats emerge and old enemies return, John, Beth, Kayce, Rip, and Jamie learn that power has a price. Head back to the ranch and dive into Season 5, along with never-before-seen bonus content that includes exclusive interviews with the cast and crew. In these featurettes, we explore the fan-favourite relationships of Rip and Beth, and Kayce and Monica; take an in-depth look at the iconic music of Yellowstone and the process of bringing the Yellowstone world to life; and more!Special Features:Undeniable Passion: Beth & Rip / Monica & KayceMusical Crosscurrents with Composers Brian Tyler & Breton VivianGiving Everything to This Land: Yellowstone ReturnsInside Yellowstone: Season 5Redemption: A Season of ChangeMoments in Time with Photographer Emerson MillerThe Heartbeat of Yellowstone: Chief Joseph Ranch Stories from the Bunkhouse
Under the watchful eye of DCI James Langton (Ciar'n Hinds) DC Anna Travis joins a team investigating a series of brutal and shocking murders.
Hailed by critics as a masterpiece Casualties of War is based on the true story of a squad of soldiers caught in the moral quagmire of wartime Vietnam. Witness to a vile crime Private Eriksson (Michael J. Fox) is forced to stand alone against his fellow soldiers and commanding officer Sergeant Meserve (Sean Penn). A powerful and charismatic man pushed over the edge of barbarism by the terror and brutality of combat. With sweeping scope action and raw power master filmmaker Brian De Palma creates a devastating and unforgettable tale of one man's quest for sanity and justice amidst the chaos of war.
The location: a picturesque seaside town in 1991. The scene: two bodies in a carbon monoxide filled car. Nurse, Lesley Howell, and police officer, Trevor Buchanan, have apparently taken their own lives... This is the true story of a Sunday school teacher and respectable dentist and pillar of the community, who formed a murderous partnership. Hazel Buchanan and Colin Howell met at their local Baptist Church in Coleraine, Northern Ireland and embarked upon a passionate and destructive affair, which climaxed in an elaborate plot to commit the perfect murder to kill both their partners, Lesley and Trevor and make it look like a suicide pact.
THE LITTLE STRANGER tells the story of Dr Faraday, the son of a housemaid, who has built a life of quiet respectability as a country doctor. During the long hot summer of 1947, he is called to a patient at Hundreds Hall, where his mother once worked. The Hall has been home to the Ayres family for more than two centuries. But it is now in decline and its inhabitants - mother, son and daughter - are haunted by something more ominous than a dying way of life. When he takes on his new patient, Faraday has no idea how closely, and how terrifyingly, the family's story is about to become entwined with his own.
Brought to you by the producers of 'Broadchurch', Tin Star is an epic and bloody new revenge drama from Sky Atlantic, telling the story of Jim Worth (Tim Roth), an ex-pat British police officer starting a new life with his family as police chief in Little Big Bear, an idyllic town near the Rocky Mountains. Not long after their arrival, the opening of an oil refinery nearby leads to Jim encountering its mysterious representative Mrs Bradshaw (Christina Hendricks) and the Little Big Bear soon becomes a boom town, bringing with it a wave of drugs, prostitution and organised crime. When Jim takes a stand against the oil company, it's not long before someone makes an attempt on his life. But when he ducks the bullet meant for him it leaves a member of his family dead instead. With the gang of killers still in town, the police chief becomes hell-bent on violent revenge and as his world continues to unravel, the line between hero and villain becomes blurred. Will Jim's lust for bloody vengeance put his family's life in further danger still?
Tale of Tales unleashes a barrage of mind-bogglingly gorgeous and fantastical imagery as it brings to life the (mis)adventures of three kings.
A friendly troll with a magic green thumb grows one flower too many for the queen whose laws require all trolls to act meanly...
Because Hamburger Hill was released less than a year after Oliver Stone's Platoon and within months of Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket, this exceptionally well-made film about one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War was largely overshadowed and overlooked. It's a pity, because in some respects this is the best of the Vietnam films of the late 1980s, at least in terms of the everyday authenticity it depicts. Stripped clean of dramatically extraneous narrative, the movie opts instead for a straightforward approach to its day-by-day account of one of the war's costliest victories--a deadly siege on Hill 937 in the Ashau Valley, where soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division engaged the enemy over the course of 11 brutal assaults between May 10 and May 20, 1969. The film specifically follows the 3rd Squad, 1st Platoon, a mixture of "new guys" and battle-weary "short-timers" who fought against terrifying odds and suffered a 70 per cent casualty rate. From first scene to last, Hamburger Hill traces the rise and fall of their battle experience, from the horror of fire-fights to the camaraderie of men who've faced death and survived. Racial tensions flare and subside, trusts are established and courage emerges from unexpected places. Through it all, writer Jim Carabatsos and director John Irvin maintain a purity of focus that pays tribute to the soldier's life without promoting false patriotism or gung-ho theatrics. In addition, the film features a cast full of talented and well-known actors in the early stages of their careers, including Dylan McDermott and Don Cheadle (Devil in a Blue Dress, Boogie Nights). Colour accuracy, image clarity and the explosive soundtrack have been remarkably preserved in a flawless DVD transfer, lending even greater immediacy to this underrated film. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
Collector Edition 4k UHD Steelbook featuring art designed by Attila Szarka, concept artcards and never seen before bonus features. Explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor's journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It's an era filled with danger, deception, and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero. 3 Collectible Artcards, over an hour of bonus material in 4k or Blu-ray format: Featurettes: Ferrix Part 1: Imperial Occupation - Tony Gilroy, Kathleen Kennedy and Diego Luna discuss the series origins. Aldhani: Rebel Heist - Join the shoot in Scotland with character spotlights, rebel training, stunts, a VFX breakdown and more. Coruscant: Whispers of Rebellion - Explore the stories of ISB agent Dedra, Senator Mon Mothma and spymaster Luthen Rael. Narkina 5: One Way Out - Uncover the Empire's penal system and the prison's stark look, get to know Kino Loy, and view VFX breakdowns. Ferrix Part 2: Fight the Empire - Tony Gilroy, Diego Luna, cast and crew reveal the making of the season ï¬nale.
Leonardo DiCaprio stars as the eccentric industrialist and Hollywood film mogul Howard Hughes in this glamorous biopic from Martin Scorsese.
If you thought the night before was funny wait till you see the next day. Proving they haven't matured a bit since the original Porky's much of the cast is back to take on right-wing bigots religious fanatics and double-talking politicians. Count on more delicious revenge for the gym teacher everyone loves to hate Ms. Balbricker and outrageous antics that never enter the realm of good taste.
Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law put memorable imprints on the roles of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in a bold reimagining that makes the famed sleuth a daring man of action as well as a peerless man of intellect. Director Guy Ritchie helms the excitement, reintroducing the great detective to the world. Special Features: Sherlock Holmes Reinvented: See how Guy Ritchie and Robert Downey Jr. reinterpret the master sleuth and how Downey prepares for the role
Brennan and Dale are live-at-home grown-ups who become step-brothers overnight and struggle to deal with their parents wish for them to leave home and get lives of their own.
Hang on tight for a suspense-filled action-thriller starring Oscar-winner Meryl Streep in a stunning performance that will take your breath away! Streep portrays a former river guide who arranges a white-water rafting trip to celebrate her son's birthday and salvage her shaky marriage. Her skills and courage are soon put to the test when three mysterious strangers threaten to turn their vacation into a living hell...
Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law return as Holmes and Watson in this acclaimed action-thriller. This time, the sleuths face off against their greatest foe, Professor Moriarty, as they travel across Europe bent on thwarting the master criminal's plans for world domination.
After being told he will be murdered in one week's time Father James Lavelle (Brendan Gleeson) finds himself with seven days to determine his would be killer and put his affairs in order.
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