The Indian Ocean's islands off the coast of Africa are an indisputable paradise on earth with their luxurious resorts sun-kissed beaches and sparkling turquoise seas. Africans Indians Europeans and even pirates have all settled here in this timeless tropical paradise.Traveller Ian Wright visits just a handful of the hundreds of Indian Ocean islands. Beginning in the most luxurious hotel in the Republic of Mauritius he then fly's to the island of Reunion before ending his journey in the Republic of Seychelles on the islands of Mahe and La Digue. Next traveller Megan McCormick begins her journey in Colombo capital of Sri Lanka flying to the Maldives she ends her trip with a diving safari around the maze of idyllic uninhabitated islands.
Stolen Youth: When Abby's 18-year-old son Paul becomes passionately involved with her best friend Nina emotions and passions run high. Separate Lives: Ex-homicide detective Tom Beckwith (James Belushi) is hired by psychologist Lauren Porter (Linda Hamilton) to watch her every move. Haunted by a secret fear that she is leading a dangerous double life Lauren confronts a dark incident from her past.
Known as the cradle of civilisation the Middle East is the meeting point between Africa Europe and Asia and contains some of the most beautiful and mystical scenery in the world. Due to cultural and political complexities only a handful of visitors get to experience the genuine hospitality of the people and see the regions stunning ancient cities. Traveller Ian Wright starts his journey in Jordan's Wadi Rum Desert travelling south past the ruins at Petra and then on to Beirut in L
New Zealand is a land of unspoilt landscapes adn immense natural beauty with amazng extremes of climate and terrain. From rainforest to reef and glacier to volcano Globe Trekkers Ian Wright and Zay Harding explore the four corners of the country. As they head out on individual expeditions of New Zealand they take the Maori cultural heritage empty wilderness and bustling cities where even the skyscrapers are home to some of the world's most extreme sports.
Has The Dust Really Settled? Sorry Haters is an intense thriller about anger and retribution so timely that it could be too close for comfort. When Manhattan cab driver Ashade (Asdellatiff Kechiche) opens his taxi's door to Phoebe (Robin Wright Penn) a mysterious well-heeled professional he has no idea what he's in for. Phoebe offers to help exonerate Ashade's wrongly imprisoned brother yet reveals her own perverse set of demands... and shocking secrets. Featuring stunning performances by an internationally renown cast including Sandra Oh and Elodie Bouchez Sorry Haters is a searing portrait of lives in reverse.
Owen Daybright has taken the rap for his boyhood pal Les Strobie all his life. Now the foreman on Strobie's ranch he is even willing to accept paternity of Strobie's illegitimate child. Daybright continues to make life easy for his friend partly from high motives - to protect Strobie's wife - and partly from habit. He even dodges bullets and doesn't give his friend up for the heel he is until Strobie negotiates to make off with his father's cattle. An unusual adult Western for its
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
In Season 3 of House of CardsĀ, President Underwood fights to secure his legacy. Claire wants more than being the first lady. The biggest threat they face is contending with each other. This Emmy-winning original thriller series stars Golden Globe winner Kevin Spacey as ruthless, cunning Francis Underwood, who will stop at nothing to conquer the halls of power in Washington D.C. His secret weapon: his gorgeous, ambitious, and equally conniving wife Claire (Golden Globe winner Robin Wright). Bonus Features: Backstage Politics: On the Set of House of Cards A Death in New Mexico
An interesting guide to America's deep south.
Bolivia is a country of unique qualities unpredicatble and extreme; it needs no embellishment to entice visitors. Landlocked between Peru Chile Paraguay Brazil and Argentina it has managed to escape mainstream tourism quietly retaining its mystery. Globe Trekker Ian Wright explores Bolivia finding one of the poorest countries in South America is also one of the richest in culture and landscape.
Like their Caribbean neighbours Cuba and Haiti are home to pristine beaches and lush tropical weather. However these two nations are among the least explored in the world. Though largely untouched by mass tourism both countries manage to offer a wealth of cultural and historical sights not to be missed.
A useful guide to the islands of Corsica Sicily and Sardinia.
South Korea is a land rich in cultural heritage and esoteric beauty that somehow remained far removed from the Asian tourist trail. Since 1998 when the Olympic Games put Seoul on the international map the country's profile has grown but despite this the ""Hermit Kingdom"" still remains an unexplored gem.
A blaxploitation film with a heavy dose of Voodoo Zombies! When her boyfriend is brutally murdered Sugar Hill (Marki Bey) refuses to be shaken down by the local gangsters running their protection racket and decides not to get mad but bad! Calling upon the help of aged voodoo queen Mama Maitresse Sugar entreats her to call upon Baron Zamedi the Lord of the Dead for help in gaining a gruesome revenge...
Who is Mary Magdalen? Was she the love of Jesus' life? Or simply the strongest of his followers? How did she become the bad girl of the Bible...the forbidden woman...the prostitute who was made into a saint? Hosted by Penelope Ann Miller and directed by Emmy award-winning producer Charles Stuart this penetrating film explores the mysteries still surrounding Mary Magdalen one of the least understood women in history.
Over 7 hours of the greatest football ever played! England's Greatest Matches of the 60s 70s & 80s: Ian Wright presents a compilation of England's greatest matches from the last five decades. This programme focuses on the 60s 70s & 80s including a mix of World Cup Home Internationals and classic qualifying action. England's Greatest Matches of the 90s & New Millennium: Watch in awe as Ian Wright continues to select England's greatest matches from the 90s and New Millennium. Memorable encounters in the 1990 World Cup 1996 European Championships and the classic 5-1 victory over old enemy Germany are just a few from an action-packed selection of classic England action. World Cup Fever 1966: Sir Geoff Hurst presents this incredible programme that not only shows digitally re-mastered colour footage of England's 1966 World Cup Final but also puts the tournament into the context of Britain at the time. John Motson's Legends of World Football: An incredible compilation of the greatest players teams and matches to have graced the World Cup. From Pele to Platini Kruyff to Kahn this is a classic tribute to football's greatest stars. History of Football: Alan Green presents the complete history of football from the early part of the 20th century through to a moving BBC tribute to George Best who died in November 2005.
If you read the label on a box of chocolates you'll know exactly what you're gonna get. Life isn't like that in Forrest Gump, however, which is one of the reasons why this movie divided appreciative audiences from hard-hearted critics like few others before it. Audiences responded to the Frank Capra-style sentimentality of this warm-hearted tale of a good ol' American boy making his way in the world without ever losing his pure and simple innocence. Critics, however, were made uneasy by the apparently reactionary subtext to the parallel lives of Forrest and his girlfriend Jenny. Her fate, contrasted with his, suggests a triumph for plain ol' American values over dangerous freethinking hippies and liberals. Whether the movie is just unadulterated sentiment or right-wing propaganda, one thing at least was acknowledged by all: that Forrest Gump displays all the craftsmanship of one of Hollywood's most inventive directors and features a central performance from an actor renowned for his total commitment to every role. Thanks to Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks, even the most cynical critic will find it hard not to shed at least one tear by the end of this undeniably engrossing movie. The soundtrack is great, too. On the DVD: another good two-disc set gives fans of Gump and budding filmmakers alike plenty to enjoy. The anamorphic picture and Dolby Surround on Disc 1 do full justice to Zemeckis' vision, which is accompanied by two commentaries: one from the director, producer Steve Starkey and production designer Rick Carter, and another one from producer Wendy Finerman. Disc 2 has the usual making of documentary (30 mins), plus some neat featurettes on the production and sound design and the many special effects shots (including how they made Gary Sinise lose his legs). In addition there are some screen tests of Robin Wright and a very young Haley Joel (The Sixth Sense) Osment, plus trailers and a photo gallery. All in all this is a worthwhile package. --Mark Walker
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