Kirsten Dunst stars in this tale of the trials & tribulations faced by an award winning high school chearleading team.
Batman: The Movie carries the high camp absurdity of the 1960s TV show to gleeful new heights. Shark Repellent Batspray, costume-removing Batpoles, a contraption that dehydrates political figures into coloured powder, and endless childishly easy conundrums. Bringing the primary-coloured show to the big screen was a natural move, since sets, costume and casting were all in place. But what elevates the movie above the series? Is it the wonderful new toys--the Batcopter, Batboat and Batbike? Is it the OTT direction, taking the Dynamic Duo on location far more than usual? Or is it the electrifying one-upmanship between Burgess Meredith (Penguin), Cesar Romero (Joker), Frank Gorshin (Riddler) and Lee Meriwether (a new Catwoman since regular Julie Newmar was busy elsewhere)? As Commissioner Gordon says, "The sum of the angles of that rectangle is too monstrous to contemplate!" Really, the best of the movie's magic is to be found in the sheer glee Adam West and Burt Ward exhibit in playing for the big screen. This was the most exciting event in their careers. And it shows in their colourful, zestful performances. On the DVD: Batman: The Movie on disc includes an affectionate commentary from the two stars ("Oh lookee!" says West repeatedly), after which the duo are heavily involved in the wealth of additional material, even recording dialogue for the interactive animated menus. Seeing them on screen in the 16-minute featurette might be a shock, though. In the restored 1.85:1 film print they look much better! Additionally there's a five-minute "Batmobile Revealed" featurette with designer George Barris, a trailer page with some very humorous inclusions and two large galleries of behind-the-scenes photos.--Paul Tonks
The Railway Children (1970) and Swallows and Amazons (1974) are perfect bedfellows: two classic children's novels, simply and faithfully adapted for the big screen. Together they evoke a poignant nostalgia for the periods in which they are set--Edwardian and 1920s England, respectively--and for the childhood of anyone who has grown up watching them. Sentimentality reigns, of course, but it's never cloying. The truthfulness of the juvenile performances, balanced with restrained sympathy from the adults, sees to that. Flourishing under Lionel Jeffries' delicate direction, Jenny Agutter dominates The Railway Children as the oldest daughter of a family thrown on hard times when their father is wrongly sent to prison. They avert a train disaster, save an imperilled steeple chaser and reunite an exiled Russian with his wife, all with equal enterprise. Happy endings prevail after every crisis. And no number of repeat viewings can ever diminish the impact of father's return. One of the most expert tear-duct work-outs in film history, it hits the spot every time. Perhaps the lack of such a pivotal scene has kept Swallows and Amazons in the relative shade. But its gentle appeal survives with equal charm, not least in the resourcefulness of the eponymous children and the period detail. Together this pairing makes a double bill to treasure, and a piquant reminder that Disney doesn't have a complete monopoly on the rich heritage of children's cinema. On the DVD: The Railway Children and Swallows and Amazons is presented in standard 4:3 picture format, from so-so prints, and with acceptable mono soundtracks. Both films envelope the viewer in a comforting Sunday-afternoon haze. There are no extras, apart from scene indexes. --Piers Ford
She was a gifted artist he was an eminent writer and together they created a controversy that sent shock waves through polite society. This is the true story of Dora Carrington and Lytton Strachey - their lives their loves and the desires they unleashed in a relationship that dared to challenge the taboos of England between the wars.
In this ferocious retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae based on the epic graphic novel by Sin City creator Frank Miller, King Xerxes of Persia (Rodrigo Santoro -- Lost) amasses an army of hundreds of thousands, drawn from Asia and Africa, to invade and conquer the tiny, divided nation of Greece in 481 B.C. But when the advancing Persian forces enter the treacherous mountain pass of Thermopylae, they encounter Spartan King Leonidas (Gerard Butler -- The Phantom of the Opera) and his royal guard of soldiers numbering just 300. According to legend, their valor and sacrifice inspired all of Greece to unite against the Persian foe, planting the seeds of democracy and ushering in the Golden Age of Greece.With nonstop action and awe-inspiring visual effects, director Zack Snyder creates a breathtaking vision of one of history's most legendary battles ... and an epic tale of sacrifice and heroism.
The 1964-65 season was always going to be special for Ron Greenwood's West Ham United. Having won the FA Cup the previous May for the first time in their history the Club then embarked on a European adventure that saw them defeat La Gantoise of Belgium Spartak Prague of Czechoslovakia Lausanne of Switzerland and Real Zaragoza of Spain in the semi-final to set themselves up with a Wembley Cup Final for the second year in succession. This time though they faced the powerful TSV M
The 1964 FA Cup Final is rightly remembered as one of the most dramatic finals ever witnessed. Ron Greenwood's up-and-coming Hammers were hot favourites but Second Division Preston North End came close to producing another major upset in what has been described as a truly 'titanic battle' beneath the Twin Towers.Forty one years after West Ham United's last FA Cup final appearance in the inaugural 'White Horse' final at Wembley confidence was high as they looked to take the
Stretching from the Stone Age to the year 2000, Simon Schama's Complete History of Britain does not pretend to be a definitive chronicle of the turbulent events which buffeted and shaped the British Isles. What Schama does do, however, is tell the story in vivid and gripping narrative terms, free of the fustiness of traditional academe, personalising key historical events by examining the major characters at the centre of them. Not all historians would approve of the history depicted here as shaped principally by the actions of great men and women rather than by more abstract developments, but Schama's way of telling it is a good deal more enthralling as a result. Schama successfully gives lie to the idea that the history of Britain has been moderate and temperate, passing down the generations as stately as a galleon, taking on board sensible ideas but steering clear of sillier, revolutionary ones. Nonsense. Schama retells British history the way it was--as bloody, convulsive, precarious, hot-blooded and several times within an inch of haring off onto an entirely different course. Schama seems almost to delight in the goriness of history. Themes returned to repeatedly include the wars between the Scots and the Irish and the Catholic/Protestant conflicts--only the Irish question remains unresolved by the new millennium. As Britain becomes a constitutional monarchy, Schama talks less of Kings and Queens but of poets and idea-makers like Orwell. Still, with his pungent, direct manner and against an evocative visual and aural backdrop, Schama makes history seem as though it happened yesterday, the bloodstains not yet dry. On the DVD: The Complete History of Britain extras are generously packaged on a separate disc and include the original score and a Simon Schama biography. There's an interesting "promotional message" to camera in which Schama explains the role of a cab driver, Wally, in inspiring the series, along with an interview with Mark Lawson in which Schama stresses the deliberate subjectivity of these programmes and an inaugural BBC History lecture in which he defends TV's ability to transpose history to camera. --David Stubbs
It had been eleven years since the hammers last tasted success in this prestigious competition and against Second Division Fulham the stage was set for the trophy to return to the East End of London in only the second ever all-London Cup final.The neutrals favoured Fulham who with Hammers' legend Bobby Moore marshalling their defence posed a serious threat to John Lyall's men.But the afternoon belonged to Alan Taylor who netted twice in four minutes to ensure an FA
Mark Wahlberg stars in the tale of the lead singer in a heavy metal tribute band who is recruited by his idols to replace their departed frontman!
SWALLOWS & AMAZONS was the first novel in Arthur Ransome's much-loved series following the adventures of four children and their sailing boat Swallow. In this film of the first installment, Roger, Titty, Susan and John are taken on holiday by their mother to the Norfolk Broads, where they are allowed to sail their boat to a nearby island and set up camp. However they soon discover another boat: the Amazon, manned by potential rivals for dominion of the island. Evoking an England and way of li.
Swallows and Amazons was the first novel in Arthur Ransome's much-loved series following the adventures of four children and their sailing boat Swallow. In this film of the first instalment Roger Titty Susan and John are taken on holiday by their mother to the Norfolk Broads where they are allowed to sail their boat to a nearby island and set up camp. However they soon discover another boat: the Amazon manned by potential rivals for dominion of the island. Evoking an England and way of life long forgotten Swallows and Amazons turns an enduring model of idyllic and innocent childhood into a lyrical and beautifully realized film. Special Features: Interviews with Sophie Neville Suzanna Hamilton and Virginia McKenna Locations Featurette Behind the Scenes Footage with Commentary from sophie neville Stills Gallery Trailer
Full match coverage as West Ham takes on London rivals Arsenal in the Wembley cup final of 1980. In the 99th FA Cup final Terry Neill's Arsenal were making their record third succesive final appearence against second division underdogs West Ham. With players like - Sir - Trevor Brooking Frank Lampard Snr and the youngest player ever to appear in an F.A Cup final Paul Allen the Gunners were never going to have it all their way...
NBA star Michael Jordan teams up with Bugs Bunny and the rest of his pals in a basketball game that is more important than any that has ever come before - the fate of the Earth hangs on the result. The problem has arisen because an invading alien race, the Nerclucks, want to kidnap Bugs and the rest of the Looney Tunes and use them as a tourist attraction on Moron Mountain. Bill Murray also stars in this live-action and animated mix. Special Features Commentary by Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Director Joe Pytka Featurette Jammin' with Bugs Bunny and Michael Jordan 2 Music Videos: Seal's Fly like an Eagle and the Movie Cast's Monstars Anthem Hit 'Em High Theatrical Trailer
Two teenage dancers - easily distracted Sam (Shiri Appleby) and driven Jules (Larisa Oleynik) - must examine their lives and take a closer look at their futures when Jules is diagnosed with cancer. Based on the popular book by Davida Wills Hurwin and directed by Hoop Dreams producer Peter Gilbert.
Six young children experience a holiday in the Lake District during the peaceful summer of 1929.... Based on the novel by Arthur Ransome.
TV's iconic Dynamic Duo has been captured, along with a legion of abominable archenemies in a POW-erful numbered limited-edition collection. Featuring ALL 120 original broadcast episodes, ever popular guest stars like Julie Newmar and Cesar Romero, The Adam West Scrapbook, complete episode guide - and exploding with over 3 hours of all new extras - you can bring home all the crime fighting action that won generations of fans! Episodes Comprise: Season One Disc One: Hi Diddle Riddle Smack in the Middle Fine Feathered Finks The Penguin's a Jinx The Joker is Wild Batman is Riled Instant Freeze Rats Like Cheese Zelda the Great A Death Worse Than Fate A Riddle a Day Keeps the Riddler Away When the Rat's Away the Mice will Play Disc Two: The Thirteenth Hat Batman Stands Pat The Joker Goes to School He Meets his Match, the Grisly Ghoul True or False Face Holy Rat Race The Purr-fect Crime Better Luck Next Time The Penguin Goes Straight Not Yet, he Ain't The Ring of Wax Give 'em the Axe Disc Three: The Joker Trumps An Ace Batman Sets The Pace The Curse Of Tut The pharaoh's in a rut The Bookworm Turns While Gotham City Burns Death in Slow Motion The Riddler's False Notion Fine Finny Fiends Batman Makes The Scenes Season Two Disc Four: Shoot a Crooked Arrow Walk the Straight And Narrow Hot Off The Griddle The Cat And The Fiddle The Minstrel's Shakedown Barbecued Batman? The Spell Of Tut Tut's Case Is Shut The Greatest Mother Of Them All Ma Parker The Clock King's Crazy Crimes The Clock King Gets Crowned Disc Five: An Egg Grows In Gotham The Yegg Foes In Gotham The Devil's Fingers The Dead Ringers Hizzonner the Penguin Dizzoner the Penguin Green Ice Deep Freeze The Impractical Joker The Joker's Provokers Marsha, Queen Of Diamonds Marsha's Scheme Of Diamonds Disc Six: Come Back, Shame It's How You Play The Game The Penguin's Nest The Bird's Last Jest The Cat's Meow The Bat's Kow Tow Disc Seven: The Puzzles Are Coming The Duo Is Slumming The Sandman Cometh The Catwoman Goeth He Contaminated Cowl The Mad Hatter Runs Afoul The Zodiac Crimes The Joker's Hard Times He Penguin Declines That Darn Catwoman Scat! Darn Catwoman Penguin is a Girl's Best Friend Disc Eight: Penguin Sets A Trend Penguin's Disastrous End Batman's Anniversary A Riddling Controversy The Joker's Last Laugh The Joker's Epitaph Catwoman Goes to College Batman Displays His Knowledge A Piece Of The Action Batman's Satisfaction King Tut's Coup Batman's Waterloo Disc Nine: Black Widow Strikes Again Caught in The Spider's Den Pop Goes The Joker Flop Goes The Joker Ice Spy The Duo Defy Season Three Disc Ten: Enter Batgirl, Exit Penguin Ring Around The Riddler The Wail Of The Siren The Sport Of Penguins A Horse Of Another Color The Unkindest Tut Of All Louie, The Lilac The Ogg And I How to Hatch A Dinosaur Surf's up! Joker's under! Disc Eleven: The Londinium Larcenies The Foggiest Notion The Bloody Tower Catwoman's Dressed to Kill The Ogg Couple The Funny Feline Felonies The Joke's On Catwoman Louie's Lethal Lilac Time Nora Clavicle And The Ladies' Crime Club Penguin's Clean Sweep The Great Escape The Great Train Robbery I'll be a Mummy's Uncle The Joker's Flying Saucer Disc Twelve: The Entrancing Dr. Cassandra Minerva, Mayhem and Millionaires Disc Thirteen: Bonus Content Disc
The former Brighton and Tottenham striker recounts his new club West Ham's ascent to the pinnacle of League football the Premiership.
West ham United are a club with a rich heritage of quality players whose names still excite today's supporters when they are mentioned. 'West Ham Legends' is a tribute to some of the West Ham greats. This DVD triple box set takes you through the decades and takes a close up look at some of the famous names like Brooking Cottee Dicks and Hartson. Volume 1: West Ham United are a club with a rich heritage of quality players whose names still excite today's supporters whenever they are mentioned. This first volume features players whose careers span the decades of success from the late sixties through to the nineties featuring: Sir Trevor Brooking Tony Cottee Julian Dicks Ludek Miklosko and John Hartson. Volume 2: The history of the Hammers' finest assets continues with profiles on: Bobby Moore Alan Devonshire Frank McAvennie Trevor Morley and Paolo Di Canio. Volume 3: The concluding part of the journey through West Ham's top players features: Sir Geoff Hurst Bryan 'Pop' Robson Billy Bonds Alvin Martin and Steve Potts.
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