Sharper and deeper than Robin Williams's previous road material, Live on Broadway is a mature comedian's view of all things to do with power, prejudice and paranoia in the 21st century. On the anthrax scare of 2001: "The Senate cleared out of their building but told the rest of us 'Get on with your normal lives'!" On his solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict over Jerusalem: "Time share!" On the pitfalls of America's deepening alliance with Britain: "The House of Commons is like Congress with a two-drink minimum". A viewer may have to slog through Williams's tedious breast fetishism, but patience is quickly rewarded with bitchy takes on Martha Stewart facing prison, solid satire about French existentialist judges at the Olympics and subversive op-eds about the Bush administration's inability to clarify terrorist threats to the public ("Has the CIA become the Central Intuitive Agency?"). --Tom Keogh
The acclaimed TV mini series tells the story of Easy Company of the US Army Airbourne Paratrooper division and their mission in WWII France during Operation Overlord.
Featuring all 6 episodes of ITV's short-lived comedy-drama series. The village of Shillingbury is a tranquil place staunch in the established old-fashioned values of rural England. It is a picture postcard place of honeysuckle and home-made strawberry jam fine thatched roofs a timbered pub and contented folk...
Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini's film of The Canterbury Tales was one of a trilogy from the early 1970s that, like its companions The Decameron and the Arabian Nights, was an international box-office hit playing for long runs in mainstream cinemas. All of them adapt a masterpiece of literature where man becomes the moral catalyst for his own destiny. Chaucer's ribald sense of humour was a natural outlet for Pasolini's own desire to throw caution to the wind on screen, causing controversy at the time by displaying all facets of the male and female body unadorned. (Although it all looks pretty tame now, the Italian authorities were a threatening presence to Pasolini at the time.) Produced by Alberto Grimaldi with a large budget, the location scenes were filmed in many historic sites in England, notably Wells Cathedral, its crypt, and the surrounding flatlands leading toward Glastonbury, captured in early spring by Tonino Delli Colli's cinematography. The cast with Italian and English actors dubbed into Italian with English subtitles is a mixed blessing. Hugh Griffith as Sir January is one Anglo-Saxon recognisable from his role as the lecherous squire in Tom Jones, and overacts like the rest of the cast. Pasolini himself appears briefly as Chaucer in a non-speaking role that one regrets he didn't enlarge for himself in this sprawling tableaux of pilgrim's tales (Ken Russell's excesses from the same period come to mind). The musical score, an adaptation by Ennio Morricone of some traditional indigenous melodies, prefigures the early music revival by a few years and provides a stimulating soundtrack. --Adrian Edwards
Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman's next big screen adventure finds her facing a wide array of foes including: Max Lord and The Cheetah. Special Features The Making of Wonder Woman 1984: Expanding the Wonder-A fascinating high energy peek behind the curtain. Gal & Kristen: Friends Forever-Take a deep dive into the iconic friend/foe relationship of Wonder Woman and Cheetah plus witness the real friendship that developed between Gal Gadot and Kristen Wiig. Small But Mighty-Return to the island of Themyscira for a high stakes flashback of Diana's childhood, in which she competes in the Amazon Games. Lilly Aspell, the cast, and filmmakers take us through this mind-blowing sequence. Scene Study: The Open Road-In-depth breakdown of the exciting desert car chase. Scene Study: The Mall-In-depth breakdown of the high-flying mall scene. Gal & Krissy Having Fun-See the hilarious content that Kristen Wiig filmed during production. Meet the Amazons-Get to know the incredible women that bring the Amazons to life. Black Gold Infomercial-Max Lord's full uncut infomercial. Gag Reel-A fun compilation of the film's best bloopers. Wonder Woman 1984 Retro Remix-Enjoy this fun remix of a classic theme song.
Bicentennial Man was stung at the 1999 box office, due no doubt in part to poor timing during a backlash against Robin Williams and his treacly performances in two other, then-recent, releases, Jakob the Liar and Patch Adams. But this near-approximation of a science-fiction epic, based on works by Isaac Asimov and directed, with uncharacteristic seriousness of purpose, by Chris Columbus (Mrs Doubtfire), is much better than one would have known from the knee-jerk negativity and box-office indifference. Williams plays Andrew, a robot programmed for domestic chores and sold to an upper-middle-class family, the Martins, in the year 2005. The family patriarch (Sam Neill) recognizes and encourages Andrew's uncommon characteristics, particularly his artistic streak, sensitivity to beauty, humour and independence of spirit. In so doing, he sets Williams's tin man on a two-century journey to become more human than most human beings. As adapted by screenwriter Nicholas Kazan, the movie's scale is novelistic, though Columbus isn't the man to embrace with Spielbergian confidence its sweeping possibilities. Instead, the Home Alone director shakes off his familiar tendencies to pander and matures, finally, as a captivating storyteller. But what really makes this film matter is its undercurrent of deep yearning, the passion of Andrew as a convert to the human race and his willingness to sacrifice all to give and take love. Williams rises to an atypical challenge here as a futuristic Everyman, relying, perhaps for the first time, on his considerable iconic value to make the point that becoming human means becoming more like Robin Williams. Nothing wrong with that. -- Tom Keogh, Amazon.com
The warrior Beowulf must fight and defeat the monster Grendel who is terrorizing towns in this effects laden take on the classic legend.
1876 the Black Hills of South Dakota. In an age of plunder and greed the richest gold strike in American History draws out a throng of restless misfits to an outlaw settlement where everything-and everyone-has a price. Welcome to Deadwood...a hell of a place to make your fortune. Episodes comprise: 1. Deadwood 2. Deep Water 3. Reconnoitering The Rim 4. Here Was A Man 5. The Trial Of Jack McCall 6. Plague 7. Bullock Returns To The Camp 8. Suffer The Little Children 9. No Other Sons Or Daughters 10. Mister Wu 11. Jewel's Boot Is Made For Walking 12. Sold Under Sin 13. A Lie Agreed Upon (Part1) 14. A Lie Agreed Upon (Part2) 15. New Money 16. Requiem For A Gleet 17. Complications 18. Something Very Expensive 19. E.B. Was Left Out 20. Childish Things 21. Amalgamation And Capital 22. Advances None Miraculous 23. The Whores Can Come 24. Boy The Earth Talks To 25. Tell Your God to Ready for Blood 26. I Am Not The Fine Man You Take Me For 27. True Colors 28. Full Faith And Credit 29. A Two-Headed Beast 30. A Rich Find 31. Unauthorized Cinnamon 32. Leviathan Smiles 33. Amateur Night 34. A Constant Throb 35. The Catbird Seat 36. Tell Him Something Pretty
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tubular Bells, the best-selling instrumental album of all-time, with this packed, Live Tour Double Disc release. Experience the iconic music of Tubular Bells like never before, performed in a new cinematic style alongside live musicians and world-class performers, featuring BAFTA nominated, Samuel West, as MC. Also featured is a fascinating 90 minute behind-the-scenes documentary, narrated by BAFTA winner, Bill Nighy. Disc 1 - Full Live Show Filmed over three nights at the world-famous Royal Festival Hall, this contemporary masterpiece incorporates the beauty of the original music with dance and acrobatic feats by the Circa Contemporary Circus. Includes stunning performances of Moonlight Shadow, Mike Oldfield's biggest single hit, along with Summit Day, from his Guitars album, and The Gem, a new work by Musical Director Robin Smith. Disc 2 - Tour Documentary The feature-length documentary explores the history and legacy of Tubular Bells, and closely follows the dramatic story behind the spectacular new production. Product Features Turning Back the Clock' - An interview with Mike Oldfield and Richard Branson
Sanctuary follows the exploits of Dr Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping of Stargaze SG1 7 Stargate Atlantis) as she seeks out all manner of terrifying and monstrous creatures. She is aided in her quest by her reluctant prot''g'' Will Zimmerman and her intrepid if somewhat reluctant daughter Ashley. Together they will be drawn into a frightening and mysterious world populated by beings that deft explanation. Features all 13 episodes from season 1.
Jack Nicholson plays a retiring police officer who promises to track down a murderer.
When young Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers, until he is magically transported before the eyes of his friend, Sarah, into the untamed jungles of JUMANJI! 26 years later he is freed from the game's spell by two unsuspecting children. Alan (ROBIN WILLIAMS) reunites with Sarah (BONNIE HUNT) and together with Judy (KIRSTEN DUNST) and Peter (BRADLEY PIERCE) tries to outwit the game's powerful forces in this imaginative adventure that combines breathtaking special effects with an enchanting mixture of comedy, magic and thrills. 2017 DVD 20th Anniversary Release - International When young Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers, until he is magically transported before the eyes of his friend, Sarah, into the untamed jungles of JUMANJI! 26 years later, Alan (Robin Williams) reunites with Sarah (Bonnie Hunt) and, together with Judy (Kirsten Dunst) and Peter (Bradley Pierce), tries to ou. Special Features: First look at Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle Never-before-seen Deleted Scenes and hilarious Gag Reel with Robin Williams and the cast! Special Effects Crew Commentary Jumanji Motion Storybook as read by Author Chris Van Allsburg 3 Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes Storyboard Comparisons Extreme Book of Nature Photo Galleries Episodes from Jumanji: The Animated Series Original Theatrical Trailers
Season 1 Ruthless and cunning, Congressman Francis Underwood (Golden Globe® winner Kevin Spacey) and his wife Claire (Golden Globe® winner Robin Wright) stop at nothing to conquer everything. This wicked political drama penetrates the shadowy world of greed, sex and corruption in modern D.C. Kate Mara and Corey Stoll costar in the first original series from David Fincher and Beau Willimon. Season 2 Masterful, beguiling and charismatic, Francis Underwood and his equally ambitious wife Claire (Robin Wright) continue their ruthless rise to power in Season 2 of House of Cards . Behind the curtain of power, sex, ambition, love, greed and corruption in modern Washington D.C. the Underwoods must battle threats past and present to avoid losing everything. As new alliances form and old ones succumb to deception and betrayal, they will stop at nothing to ensure their ascendancy. Season 3 In Season 3 of House of Cards, President Underwood fights to secure his legacy while Claire wants more than being the first lady but the biggest threat they face is contending with each other. Frank will stop at nothing to conquer the halls of power in Washington D.C. Season 4 They've always been a great team. But now in Season 4 of House of Cards, Frank and Claire become even greater adversaries as their marriage stumbles and their ambitions are at odds. Season 5 In the midst of the presidential election, tensions mount in the White House as Frank and Claire continue to navigate their political careers and redefine their relationships particularly with each other. Bonus Features: Season 2 Politics For The Sake of Politics featurette Direct Address featurette Two Houses featurette Table Read Line of Succession featurette Season 3 Backstage Politics: On The Set of House of Cards featurette
'House Party' is a fast and fresh look at one teenager's pursuit of life liberty and happiness! Kid (Christopher Reid) has three things going for him - a tall fade a wide grin and a way with women. But three equally powerful things are against him - trio 'Full Force' as the pumped-up punks who want to put an end to Kid's fun an over-protective father (Robin Harris) and the very beautiful best friends who want Kid to choose between them. What's a Kid to do?
The Agatha Christie Hour is a collection of ten hour-long dramas based on short stories by the most popular novelist in history. Some were romances some had supernatural themes and a couple were adventures. The common link was that all came from the talented pen of Agatha Christie all were entertaining and each drama was carefully crafted and well cast with many of Britain's best known actors of the time represented. Episodes Comprise: The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife: When Mrs Packington whose husband is paying more attention to his young secretary answers an ad in the papers reading ARE YOU HAPPY? IF NOT CONSULT MR PARKER PYNE she soon finds herself being dazzled and swept off her feet by the handsome Claude Luttrell. In A Glass Darkly: Matthew Armitage is startled by a vision in his mirror: he sees a man with a scarred neck strangling a beautiful blonde. He later meets the woman in his vision Sylvia and notes her fiance's scarred neck. Mathew tells Sylvia of his premonition and the engagement is broken off. But is that all there is to it? The Case of the Discontented Soldier: The recently retired Major Wilbraham is bored and unhappy so he answers Parker Pyne's newspaper ad. Before long the Major finds himself rescuing Freda Clegg from two burly attackers; with Freda in tow he embarks on a daring adventure to find treasure in the wilds of Africa! Another charming love story of an autumn romance. Magnolia Blossom: Theodora Darrell is running away with her lover - and business associate of her husband - Vincent Easton when she learns her husband Richard is facing financial ruin. Old loyalties resurface and she returns home to see if she can fix the situation. The Mystery of the Blue Jar: Playing golf early one morning Jack Harrington hears a cry Murder! Help! from a nearby cottage. He runs up to find a beautiful French girl Felise placidly weeding the garden oblivious to any disturbance. When the Jack hears the same cries for many days he begins to think he might be mad. But are more sinister forces at work? The Red Signal: Dermot West is invited to dinner at the home of Jack and Claire Trent. The first is his best friend the second the woman he loves. During the evening the conversation turns to the supernatural; Dermot admits he frequently gets what he calls 'the red signal' to warn him of impending danger. He neglects to mention that he is getting the signal strongly that night! Jane in Search of a Job: Jane Cleveland lands a sought-after job as double for the Grand Duchess of Ostrova during the latter's state visit to England. An attempt is feared on the Duchess' life and when Jane is framed for a theft events become ever more complicated. Can she clear her name and who is trying to kill the Duchess? The Manhood of Edward Robinson: Prim and proper yet a romantic dreamer Edward Robinson leads a rather dull life with his domineering girlfriend and uninspiring job. His quiet dull life ends when he wins some money in a newspaper contest and he embarks on an adventure that even he never dreamed of. The Girl in The Train: George Rowland a bored playboy disowned for the seventh time by his wealthy uncle is on the train to London. When a beautiful girl bursts into his compartment frantically begging to be hidden his life changes dramatically. The Fourth Man: A canon a lawyer and a psychiatrist find themselves together on a train bound for Newcastle. There is a fourth man in the compartment who apparently pays no attention to his companions' animated conversation.
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