From the legendary director of Dawn Of The Dead, George A. Romero comes a new take on his terrifying world of the undead.
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song is the story of a young hustler (Van Peebles) whose aimless pleasure-seeking turns to radicalism after witnessing the beating of a black revolutionary by two white cops. Sweetback driven to a state of blind rage takes brutal revenge on the cops forcing him into a desperate life on the run. Despite a minor opening at only two theaters followed by a torrent of negative reviews 'Sweetback' mushroomed to $10 000 000 at the box office
It's been 15 years but Minder is back... The iconic 80s television show Minder is given a 00's update starring Shane Richie as Archie and Lex Shrapnel as Jamie. This series is not a remake but a new show with all the heart and wit of the original that's shot through with new boldness glamour and humour.
Four Children. One Ancient Civilisation. A World Of Adventures.The most expensive children's television drama made in the UK Roman Mysteries follows four friends - Flavia Nubia Jonathan and Lupus - as they struggle to live through one of history's most turbulent times. With many comparisons to the lives of youngsters today they deal with issues of prejudice violence and the environment wrapped up in riveting stories of mystery and suspense. For differing reasons each of the lead children is seen by Roman society as a misfit an outsider which helps strengthen the bond between them. What lies at the heart of each episode whether they are dealing with erupting volcanoes assassins or plague is the strength of their friendship.
Richard Strauss's powerful and erotic one-act opera caused such a sensation when it was first performed in 1905 that it caused protests and was banned in several cities. In Petr Weigl's production for the Deutsche Opera Berlin filmed in 1990 Catherine Malfitano gives a suitably graphic portrayal of Salome a role which demand the utmost physical and emotional commitment throughout the complex vocal passages and choreographed scenes. Simon Estes is Jokannan and Herodias is sung by one of the greatest dramatic singers of the 20th century Leonie Rysanek. The conductor is Giuseppe Sinopoli.
Max Ophuls is widely regarded to be one of the greatest and most revered directors in the history of cinema. His trademark array of lavish fluid camera movements would influence generations of filmmakers to come. Among the many who have had praised his genius are Francois Truffaut Jean-Luc Goddard Martin Scorsese Stanley Kubrick who believed his camera could pass through walls and more recently directors such as Todd Haynes (Velvet Goldmine Far From Heaven) and Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights Magnolia) who called him his idol. Now for the first time on DVD Orphuls masterpiece La Ronde. Anton Walbrook is the enigmatic omnipotent master of ceremonies guiding us through a series of amorous encounters in Vienna of 1900. Featuring some of the greatest names in French cinema Max Ophuls' wonderful adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's play was honoured with a BAFTA for 'Best Film' as well as Oscar nominations.
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) reunite as sci-fi geeks taking a pilgrimage to America’s UFO heartland. There they mess a smart-ass alien, Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen), who takes them on an insane road trip. As they struggle to return Paul home, the little green man might just take the outcasts from misfits to intergalactic heroes. From the director of Superbad, Greg Mottolla, and with a stellar supporting cast including Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Joe Lo Trugllio and Sigourney Weaver, Paul is a must-own comedy adventure not to be missed! Special Features: Extended Version Original Theatrical Feature The Evolution of Paul Bloopers Who the Hell is Adam Shadowchild? Simon's Silly Faces Feature Commentary
Smart and brooding, Swedish detective thriller, Modus, follows psychologist and ex- FBI profiler Inger Johanne Vik as she finds herself and her autistic daughter drawn into an investigation surrounding a series of disturbing and brutal deaths in Stockholm. The case leads her to team up with local detective Ingvar Nymann and together they set about uncovering the clues to these shocking crimes. As the number of mysterious murders starts to increase, Inger Johanne is driven by her need to protect her daughter and starts noticing a pattern. But her discovery of the killer s weakness and the connection to a ruthless international network unintentionally turns the entire threat towards herself and her family. Based on the best-selling novels of Anne Holt, Modus is a thrilling, atmospheric crime series that raises questions about faith, intolerance, and the very nature of love itself.
Jet Li stars as Tai Feng a Hitman with a sense of justice and a talent for deliberately missing his intended victims. When his streetwise agent Sam (Eric Tsang) uses Tais awesome fighting skills to acquire billions of dollars at the expense of the heavy-hitting Japanese mobsters the scene is set for a martial-arts showdown of ground-breaking proportions.
Schoolteacher and family man Ed Avery who's been suffering bouts of severe pain and even blackouts is hospitalized with what's diagnosed as a rare inflammation of the arteries. Told by doctors that he probably has only months to live Ed agrees to an experimental treatment: doses of the hormone cortisone. Ed makes a remarkable recovery and returns home to his wife Lou and their son Richie. He must keep taking cortisone tablets regularly to prevent a recurrence of his illness. But the miracle cure turns into its own nightmare as Ed starts to abuse the tablets causing him to experience increasingly wild mood swings...
When a drug deal goes wrong, a simple kidnap turns to murder and a secret mission becomes a savage massacre, one of Hong Kong's most ruthless Triad gangs is on the verge of self-destruction.
Discover the curious relationship between the British and the seas in these two series first shown on the BBC.
The saucy adventures of two overweight over-opinionated and overly offensive lasses. Episodes comprise: Slags At Large / Working Girls / Dirty Weekend.
A film noir classic directed by the great Val Lewton! Irena (Simone Simon) a mysterious fashion artist falls in love but believes that she suffers from an ancient curse and whenever emotionally aroused will turn into a panther and savage her victims. Psychiatrist Dr. Judd (Tom Conway) tries to cure her.
A Kingdom Ruled By Evil. A Princess Enslaved By Passion. A Warrior Driven By Justice. Meet Talon a daring mercenary who conquers castles and dungeons alike with his lethal three-bladed sword. But when Talon learns that he is the prince of a kingdom controlled by an evil sorcerer he is thrust into the wildest fight of his life. Can Talon rescue the beautiful princess and slay the warlock or will he fall prey to the black magic of medieval mayhem? Lee Horsley Kathleen Beller Simon MacCorkindale and Richard Moll star in this action-packed adventure saga filled with brutal battles luscious maidens savage monsters and more!
Max Ophuls' wonderful adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's play won a BAFTA for Best Film as well as two Oscar nominations. Starring Simone Signoret, Simone Simon and Anton Walbrook as the enigmatic master of ceremonies who guides us through a series of amorous encounters in 1900's Vienna. A soldier (Serge Reggiani) meets an eager young lady of the night and later has an affair with a young lady, who becomes a maid who then has an affair with the young master of the house. The young man then seduces a married woman and on and on spins on the gay carousel of romantic life...
As Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Forest Whitaker gives 'one of the great performances of modern movie history' (The Wall Street Journal) one that the Associated Press calls 'nothing short of Oscar - worthy.' This is Amin's incredible story as seen through the eyes of Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy) a young Scotsman who becomes the volatile leader's personal physician due in part to Amin's unexpected passion for Scottish culture - Amin even proclaims himself 'The Last King of Scotland.' Seduced by Amin's charisma and blinded by decadence Garrigan's dream life becomes a waking nightmare of betrayal and madness from which there is no escape. Inspired by real people and events this gripping suspenseful stunner is filled with performances you will never forget.
Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner, Batman Begins) delivers a haunting performance as the bringer of death in this terrifying take on the vampire tale, as he unleashes a horrifying brand of religious purification upon a small town. When a Reverend (Stuart Brennan - Risen) arrives to a new parish in a troubled town, he embarks upon a holy crusade to purge the neighborhood of hooligans, criminals and thugs. However, what the locals have yet to realize is that his divine service is driven by an uncontrollable thirst for blood and they soon find themselves sucked into his diabolical world of death and devastation.
A romantic comedy. With zombies. From the co-creator of TV's "Spaced" comes another offbeat tale about a group of London friends whose visit to the pub is rudely interrupted by a gang of zombies.
Ricky helps to bring Christmas magic to Wheelford when he saves SantaCycle after a crash landing! Join the Bike Buddies as they rescue Christmas and have fun on other adventures! Episode List: SantaCycle Down Shining! Steel Awesome Meets Vroomboy The Gold Ticket Rush Toot's Invisible Friend Maxwell Gets a Little Help Trike Trials Ruled by Ricky Problem at Windshield Point Super Awesome Magnet
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