Quentin Tarantino came out of nowhere (i.e. a video store in Manhattan Beach, California) and turned Hollywood on its ear in 1992 with his explosive first feature, Reservoir Dogs. Like Tarantino's mainstream breakthrough Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs has an unconventional structure, cleverly shuffling back and forth in time to reveal details about the characters, experienced criminals who know next to nothing about each other. Joe (Lawrence Tierney) has assembled them to pull off a simple heist, and has gruffly assigned them colour-coded aliases (Mr Orange, Mr Pink, Mr White) to conceal their identities even from each other. But something has gone wrong, and the plan has blown up in their faces. One by one, the surviving robbers find their way back to their prearranged warehouse hideout. There, they try to piece together the chronology of this bloody fiasco--and to identify the traitor among them who tipped off the police. Pressure mounts, blood flows, accusations and bullets fly. In the combustible atmosphere these men are forced to confront life-and-death questions of trust, loyalty, professionalism, deception and betrayal.As many critics have observed, it is a movie about "honor among thieves" (just as Pulp Fiction is about redemption, and Jackie Brown is about survival). Along with everything else, the movie provides a showcase for a terrific ensemble of actors: Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Steve Buscemi, Michael Madsen, Christopher Penn and Tarantino himself, offering a fervent dissection of Madonna's "Like a Virgin" over breakfast. Reservoir Dogs is violent (though the violence is implied rather than explicit), clever, gabby, harrowing, funny, suspenseful and even--in the end--unexpectedly moving. (Don't forget that "Super Sounds of the Seventies" soundtrack, either.) Reservoir Dogs deserves just as much acclaim and attention as its follow-up, Pulp Fiction, would receive two years later. --Jim Emerson
Lucile is a mother who has been driven mad by the death of her child 16 years ago. A strange man appears, claiming to be a fallen angel, who was supposed to protect the child and his failure to do so lead to his fall from grace. He carries wounds on his back that resemble the stumps of severed wings. He has now returned with a mission to redeem himself but his violent and underhand methods are far from heavenly. Reviews: Chock full of sudden violence, coarse language, nudity and sex - Match Flick. The way it all played out made me feel uneasy and dirty - DTV Connoisseur Extras: Trailer Click Images to Enlarge
A predictable vehicle for the resistable Martin Lawrence, Black Knight is yet another rerun of Mark Twain's Connecticut Yankee at the Court of King Arthur concept which here plays like a horror-free, considerably less funny take on Army of Darkness. Jamal (Lawrence), minion in a mediaeval theme park, reaches into a moat for a magic amulet and is transported to the 14th century, where he is appalled by the toilet facilities, pals around with a disgraced knight (an equally disgraced Tom Wilkinson), romances a feminist lady-in-waiting (Marsha Thomason), introduces soul music to the court in a bit done better in A Knight's Tale, and becomes the legendary black knight to help the rebels overthrow the wicked king. It has a bigger, more lavish feel than most of Lawrence's makeshift knockabouts, but that may also be why it is even less funny, since his rants are rather reined-in and his screen character comes across as just overly pleased with himself rather than a comic foul-up who turns heroic. --Kim Newman No-one tries very hard in Big Momma's House so your enjoyment of this Martin Lawrence vehicle pretty much depends on how much amusement you are able to derive from a guy dressed up as a very ample woman. The setup is of the eye-rolling, only-in-Hollywood nature: Lawrence, as detective Malcolm Turner, is after a killer, and apparently the only way to capture him is to pose as the bad guy's ex-girlfriend's grandmother, who--the film cannot stress this point too much--is quite large. Apparently, Sherry (Nia Long), the young woman in question--she's as attractive as Big Momma is, well, you know--is none too bright, for she falls for Malcolm's ruse, which of course ostensibly amuses mainly because it's so transparent. Paul Giamatti is wasted as Malcolm's partner, while director Raja Gosnell's clunky sense of comic rhythm is bewildering, because he used to be an editor (he brought a similar lack of magic to Home Alone 3). Eddie Murphy in The Nutty Professor 2: The Klumps is far more accomplished, versatile and funny. --David Kronke
When Luke, a massively successful businessman, is brutally attacked and his fiance is viciously raped and murdered, he pledges to use every last penny he has to train himself in the art of combat and killing in order to use it against any wrong doers who dare to cross his path. What Luke doesn't know is that his own attackers are highly connected to the local crime family, and they have every intention of finishing what they started... Now the hunter has become the hunted and there will be violence...
Quentin Tarantino came out of nowhere (i.e. a video store in Manhattan Beach, California) and turned Hollywood on its ear in 1992 with his explosive first feature, Reservoir Dogs. Like Tarantino's mainstream breakthrough Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs has an unconventional structure, cleverly shuffling back and forth in time to reveal details about the characters, experienced criminals who know next to nothing about each other. Joe (Lawrence Tierney) has assembled them to pull off a simple heist, and has gruffly assigned them colour-coded aliases (Mr Orange, Mr Pink, Mr White) to conceal their identities even from each other. But something has gone wrong, and the plan has blown up in their faces. One by one, the surviving robbers find their way back to their prearranged warehouse hideout. There, they try to piece together the chronology of this bloody fiasco--and to identify the traitor among them who tipped off the police. Pressure mounts, blood flows, accusations and bullets fly. In the combustible atmosphere these men are forced to confront life-and-death questions of trust, loyalty, professionalism, deception and betrayal.As many critics have observed, it is a movie about "honor among thieves" (just as Pulp Fiction is about redemption, and Jackie Brown is about survival). Along with everything else, the movie provides a showcase for a terrific ensemble of actors: Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Steve Buscemi, Michael Madsen, Christopher Penn and Tarantino himself, offering a fervent dissection of Madonna's "Like a Virgin" over breakfast. Reservoir Dogs is violent (though the violence is implied rather than explicit), clever, gabby, harrowing, funny, suspenseful and even--in the end--unexpectedly moving. (Don't forget that "Super Sounds of the Seventies" soundtrack, either.) Reservoir Dogs deserves just as much acclaim and attention as its follow-up, Pulp Fiction, would receive two years later. --Jim Emerson
A guide to one of the most dynamic breathlessly exhilarating cities on earth the Japanese capital Tokyo.
The Bostonians The daughter of a faith healer is forced to choose between her mother's religious activities and her desire to use her speaking ability to further the women's suffragette movement. To complicate matters more the man she loves is strongly opposed to the feminist cause. The Europeans In 1850 a few miles outside Boston the household of the dour Mr. Wentworth receives two unannounced visitors from Europe Eugenia and Felix the daughter and son of his half sister. Gertrude one of Wentworth's two daughters is instantly infatuated with her cousins and trouble brews... The Ballad Of The Sad Cafe A tangled triangle. In the rural South of the early 20th century Miss Amelia is the town eccentric... Jane Austen In Manhattan Two teachers vie for the right to stage a play written by Jane Austen when she was twelve years old... Roseland Three interlocking stories set in the legendary New York City dance palace make up this charming film the third to be shot by Merchant Ivory Productions in America. In the first segment 'The Waltz' Teresa Wright is a widow who comes to Roseland in order to sustain the memory of her late husband where she meets Stan (Lou Jacobi) a man who offers her an opportunity for happiness in the present. In 'The Hustle' Christopher Walken stars as a gigolo with three women in his life all of whom depend on him for different degrees of romance and companionship. In the final segment 'The Peabody' an older Vietnamese woman (Lilia Skala) sets out to win a dance competition despite warnings that it could imperil her health. The Proprietor A story of changing times constant relationships and reconciliation with the past.
Disc 1: Rock Milestones - Piper at the Gates of Dawn Pink Floyd's debut album, Piper at the Gates of Dawn, epitomized the remarkable year of 1967, and is today considered to be a prime example of English psychedelia. The album's tracks; predominantly written by the great, late Syd Barrett, showcase poetic and surreal lyrics often referring to folklore (such as The Gnome). The eclectic mixture of music ranged from the avant-garde free-form piece Interstellar Overdrive, one of rock's fir...
""Civil Brand"" is the award-winning gutsy prison drama which has become a cause celebre in the US following its theatrical release. Directed by Neema Barnette ""Civil Brand"" exposes the mistreatment of female inmates by a corrupt prison regime: the humiliation brutality sexual abuse violence and exploitation. Look out for stunning performances from Mos Def (""The Italian Job"" ""Hitch-Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy"") Lisa Raye MC Lyte and Da Brat who together make ""Civil Brand"" effec
There is nowhere on the planet quite like Australia. It has lured people from all over the globe with its amazing scenery and wildlife laid back lifestyle and some of the best beaches in the world. There is so much to see in Australia that many people just cant stop going back again and again. Traveller Ian Wright explores Outback Australia one of the most sparse and rugged landscapes on Earth before checking out the vibrant cities and glorious beaches of the South East. Meanwhile
Leah Garr's (Meredith Baxter) life is fraught with tensions: a strained relationship with her husband and a young daughter Robin (Evan Rachel Wood) - who feels insecure and neglected. When a tragic accident devastates Robin it would seem that the Garr's new neighbour Dorothy (Diana Scarwid) is the answer to Leah's prayers - a kindly divorcee who's willing to act as companion and confidante to Robin while Leah pursues her career in a distant city...
Ex-con Johnny (Scot Williams, 'The Crew') is forced into pulling a heist he wants nothing to do with. Mob Boss 'Shrewd' Eddie (Paul Freeman, 'Raiders of the Lost Ark', 'Hot Fuzz') has one million in dirty cash stashed at his home, just waiting to be stolen. But what Johnny doesn't know is that seven other dangerous criminals also have plans to steal the money... Filled with twists, double-crosses and murder, Hard Boiled Sweets is a crime thriller inspired by the International Best-Selling short film, 'A Girl and a Gun'. Special Features: Exclusive Artwork and Artcards
Lawnmower Man: Pierce Brosnan is computer scientist Dr. Lawrence Angelo - a man with a vision of the future. Jeff Fahey is Jobe Smith a simple gardener whose brain capacity is increased 400% by the powers of Virtual Reality. His possibilities are infinite. His potential is terryfying... Based on a short story by horror creator Stephen King and featuring extraordinary special effects never seen before in the UK. 'The Lawnmower Man' is the ultimate futuristic thriller as the frightening forces of the human imagination and computer science collide to create a monstrous reality. Robocop Dark Justice: Ten years after his resurrection RoboCop is up against the havoc creating Bone Machine. A sinister rebel group called The Trust secretly re-programs RoboCop to kill Delta City's security commander Cable. This results in a violent clash between RoboCop Cable and Bone Machine which ultimately leads to RoboCop's biggest challenge yet... Robocop Meltdown: The Trust (a sinister rebel group) schemes to take over Delta City. They transform the dead body of RoboCop's best friend Cable into a machine designed to destroy RoboCop. Will Cable remember he is the man inside the machine? Robocop Resurrection: Fugitives on the run RoboCop and former partner Cable are seperated during a pitched battle with Robohunters. They fall into the hands of two opposing mercenary groups who restore and re-programme them for the purpose of their own dark crusades. Robocop Crash And Burn: With Delta City on the verge of a dark age RoboCop and Cable are trapped inside the towers of Control Headquarters. To save the city the entrapped defenders must shut down the all poweful computer and in doing so the ultimate sacrifice must be made.
Flyin' Cut Sleeves completed in 1993 portrays street gang presidents in the Bronx. The project grew out of the experiences of Rita Fecher the film's co-producer who taught in a South Bronx school in the late 1960's and early 1970's became intimately involved with the gangs their leaders and the leaders' families and began to document their lives. Their world was the streets set against a backdrop of uprooted families cultural alienation drugs and violence.
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