Few names are as synonymous with Polish cinema as that of Krzysztof KieÅlowski, the renowned auteur responsible for the Dekalog and the Three Colours trilogy. Prior to the fall of the Berlin Wall and his subsequent creative and critical success in France, KieÅlowski plied his trade within the confines of the Eastern Bloc, capturing the realities of everyday life under Soviet rule. This collection gathers his four earliest narrative feature films, encapsulating the years 19761984.In 1976's The Scar, a well-intentioned Party loyalist is charged with overseeing the construction of a new chemical plant in the face of fierce resistance and is forced to confront the conflict between his good intentions and local opposition. In 1979's Camera Buff, a family man and amateur filmmaker experiences a dramatic change in fortunes when his newfound hobby opens up new horizons but also results in deep marital and philosophical conflicts. Blind Chance, completed in 1981 and denied a release in its native Poland until 1987, presents three possible outcomes to a single, seemingly banal event a young medical student running to catch a train and, in the process, explores the relationship between chance and choice. Finally, in 1984's No End, a recently bereaved translator juggles the conflicting demands of her work, caring for her son and her continued visions of her late husband, all against the backdrop of a Poland under the grip of martial law.As socially conscious as KieÅlowski's earlier documentary shorts, this quartet of films covers a tumultuous period in Polish and Eastern European history, shot with unflinching realism by a filmmaker of distinction.Special Features:High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentations of all four filmsOriginal lossless mono audio for all filmsOptional English subtitles for all filmsAudio commentary on Camera Buff by Annette Insdorf, author of Double Lives, Second Chances: The Cinema of Krzysztof KieÅlowskiAudio commentary on Blind Chance by film historian Michael BrookeGhost of a Chance, a visual essay on No End by Adrian Martin and Cristina Ãlvarez LópezMoral and Martial Anxieties, a discussion with Michael Brooke, exploring the brief and remarkable Polish film renaissance of the turn of the 1980sIntroductions by scholar and critic MichaÅ Oleszczyk to all filmsMichaÅ Oleszczyk looks through archive materials for each filmArchival interviews with filmmakers Agnieszka Holland and Krzysztof Zanussi, cinematographers Slawomir Idziak and Jacek Petrycki, actress Grażyna SzapoÅowska, sound designer Michal Zarnecki, critic Annette Insdorf and KieÅlowski collaborator Irena StrzaÅkowskaThree short films by KieÅlowski: The Office (1966), Concert of Requests (1967) and Talking Heads (1980)Workshop Exercises, a 1987 short film by Marcel ÅoziÅski, KieÅlowski's colleague at the Warsaw Documentary Film StudioReversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Corey Brickley
Class 3E is about to begin their second semester! And while some things have changed, the class assignment is still the same: kill their teacher before the end of the year! Easier said than done since Koro Sensei's made it clear he won't go down without a fight. Will these students be able to take down the tentacled monster that moves at Mach 20 before he can destroy the world? Contains the first half of season 2 on Blu-Ray. Presented in collectors packaging.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito team up with Emma Thompson in Junior, in their follow-up to Twins from director Ivan Reitman! Dr. Alex Hesse (Schwarzenegger) and his associate, Dr. Larry Arbogast (DeVito), develop a wondrous new drug to ensure healthy pregnancies. When the government forbids further testing of their creation, Alex and Larry secretly move forward with a daring plan...to impregnate Alex! Along the way, they must cope with a snooping, villainous research administrator (Frank Langella) and the brilliant, beautiful-but-klutzy scientist, Dr. Diana Reddin (Thompson). The seeds are sown for a hysterical, high-spirited whirlwind of humor, romance and tender insights into the magni cent power of maternal love Bonus Feature Featurette: Interviews with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, Emma Thompson and Director Ivan Reitman Theatrical Trailer
Racking up nine Academy Award Nominations including Best Picture this powerful and provocative cinematic masterpiece explodes on screen - as never before - on Blu-ray! Paul Newman electrifies in his brilliant portrayal of Fast Eddie Felson an arrogant hustler whose unbridled ambition drives him to challenge legendary pool player Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason) - but the stakes are higher than either of them could have imagined.
Directed by Dennis Hopper, Colors is a superior 1988 action movie set among the street gangs of LA that teams up Robert Duvall as Hodges, the elder cop, with young hothead partner Danny McGavin (Sean Penn). Investigating a murderous feud between the Bloods and the Crips, Duvall attempts to impress upon the impetuous Penn the value of a more cautious, easy-going approach in dealing with gang members, rather than trying to charge in among them. The film as a whole was one of the first to take a serious, unromantic and unstereotypical look at gang culture, at how youngsters are sucked into it, how few options are actually open to these macho hoodlums and how little they have in the way of family, community and stability other than the gangs. The partnership between Penn and Duvall by contrast, though well played, is pretty much the standard old cop/young cop set-up, right down to Duvalls frequent, ominous remarks about how close he is to retirement. While the action is sometimes disjointed and the relationships between the gangs at times confused, it at least helps to dispel the usual Hollywood good vs. evil dynamic. Instead, theres a more ambient sense of violence, desperation, retribution and recrimination. Penns doomed relationship with a homegirl indicates that while the LAPD may capture a few felons, theyve little chance of capturing the hearts and minds of the criminalised poor. Later films such as John Singletons Boyz 'n the Hood (1991) would go further in exploring how life looks from the gangsta perspective.On the DVD: The films is presented in an anamorphic 16:9 widescreen version, with the usual chapter and language selections. The only other feature is the original, detailed but run-of-the-mill trailer. --David Stubbs
Batman races against the calendar when an unknown criminal named Holiday starts committing murders on holidays throughout the year. Special Features Justice Society: World War II - Consumer Trailer HD Batman: Soul of the Dragon - Consumer Trailer HD Batman: Death in the Family - Consumer Trailer HD A Sneak Peek at the Next Animated DC Universe Movie, Batman: The Long Halloween Part Two - The saga continues as Batman desperately hunts the Holiday killer and Harvey Dent comes face to face with his worst nightmare. DC Showcase: The Loser From the DC Vault: Batman The Animated Series: Christmas With The Joker - After escaping Arkham Asylum on Christmas Eve, the Joker takes over Gotham's airwaves and terrorizes the city for a crime. He challenges Batman and Robin to find his hidden TV studio and free his hostages Commissioner Gordon, Detective Bullock and Summer Gleeson before midnight. From the DC Vault: Batman The Animated Series: It's Never Too Late - A mob war between crime bosses Rupert Thorne and Arnold Stromwell is nearing its end when Batman saves Stromwell and tries to persuade him to give up his life of crime and help the police bring Thorne down by testifying against him.
The international smash-hit, Lord of the Dance, is back with an all-new electrifying show. Filmed LIVE in Dublin and London during the sold out 2011 European Tour, experience the magic, excitement and passion like never before.Starring show creator and Irish dance pioneer Michael Flatley (returning to Lord of The Dance for the first time in 13 years); the breathtaking performance comprises a spectacular new set design, state-of-the-art lighting, special effects and costumes that will captivate audiences both young and old.Featuring unprecedented access to Flatley's performance and exclusive behind the scenes footage, you'll never be closer to the action than this! Don't miss out on the performance film event of the year!
This movie, that made Albert Finney a star, is a UK cinematic gem. At the time of release it hit the audience like a bombshell due to its frank portrayal of life, sex and double standards in the late 1950's. It tells the story of Arthur (Finney) a factory worker who is seeing two women at the same time. When one of them falls pregnant he finds himself having to choose...It was the first of the cinematic 'kitchen sink drama's' of the 1960's and was a huge box office hit. This film has been unavailable for almost three years. This version is restored and remastered with new extra's including interviews with Albert Finney and Shirley Anne Field. This will be the definitive release of this classic of British cinema.
TEEN WOLF What's a high school kid got to do to be popular? Just let down his hair and howl! Starring Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future Trilogy). Teen Wolf is an outrageous comedy about a shy teenager with more than a changing voice to contend with- he's a budding young werewolf! And when his newfound powers help him score at basketball - and with the popular girls - he has some pretty hairy decisions to make. TEEN WOLF TOO Meet a college freshman who's having trouble fitting into his genes'- family ones, that is - when he finds out his uncle and cousin are werewolves.. and so is he! Now the clean-cut science student is the star of the boxing team with a hair- raising right hook and an animal attraction to his curvy co-eds. Starring Jason Bateman (Starsky and Hutch), this four-fang film is sure to bring out the party animal in everyone! Product Features Teen Wolf - NEVER. SAY. DIE. THE STORY OF TEEN WOLF A Comprehensive Documentary About The Making And Legacy Of The Film, Including Brand-new Interviews With The Writers Jeph Loeb and Matthew Weisman, Co-Stars Susan Ursitti-Sheinberg, Jerry Levine, Matt Adler and James Mackrell; Producers Mark Levinson and Scott Rosenfelt; Production Designer Chester Kaczenski; Casting Director Paul Ventura; Editor Lois Freeman-Fox; Wolf Make-Up Artist Jeff Dawn; and Basketball Double Jeff Glosser ORIGINAL THEATRICAL TRAILER Teen Wolf 2 - WORKING WITH THE WOLF - An Interview With Director Christopher Leitch OTHERWORLDLY - An Interview With Co-star Kim Darby¨A MAN OF GREAT STILES' - An Interview With Co-star Stuart Fratkin NERDY GIRL SAVES THE DAY - An Interview With Co-star Estee Chandler A WOLF IN 80S CLOTHING - A Look At The Wardrobe Of Teen Wolf Too With Costume Designer Heidi Kaczenski
James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) pulls out all the stops to take you on an unforgettable, adrenaline-pumping ride across the globe in this action-filled adventure! From a dark cell in a North Korean prison to the beautiful beaches of Cuba, 007 is on the trail of a diabolical genius who's hell-bent on slicing up the Earth... literally. Now it's up to Bond, with help from a sultry American agent (Halle Berry), to put the evil mastermind's plans on ice.
Box Set of the 4 Part Television Mini Series; The Hollow Crown Richard II Henry IV Part 1 Henry IV Part 2 Henry V
Duelling alien races, the Autobots and the Decepticons, bring their battle to Earth, leaving the future of humankind hanging in the balance.
Julia Roberts Cameron Diaz Rupert Everett and Dermot Mulroney star in My Best Friend's Wedding a high-spirited romantic comedy that serves up something wild something new sometimes touching and sometimes truly hilarious! Roberts dazzles as commitment-shy Julianne Potter who suddenly realises she is in love with her best friend Michael (Mulroney). There's just one catch: he's about to marry someone else. Now she has to win him back and with just four days the help of her resourceful boss (Everett) and the benefits of an extremely devious mind Jules will do anything to steal him back; except tell him the honest truth!
Loosely inspired by the early childhood experiences of many of the notorious dictators of the 20th Century, The Childhood of a Leader is an ominous portrait of emerging evil. A young American boy is living with his family in France in 1918 while his father works for the US government on the creation of the Treaty of Versailles. What he sees helps to mould his beliefs, and we witness the birth of a terrifying ego. Starring Robert Pattinson, Liam Cunningham, Berenice Bejo and Stacy Martin.
Some high school kids create a ruse involving a serial killer but it's a game that turns terrifyingly real.
Prolific Japanese director Sion Sono (Love Exposure, Himizu) departs from his usual style for this movingly restrained drama of a rural family's struggle to survive in the aftermath of the Tohoku earthquake and the resulting nuclear crisis.
In the first of the Chicago franchise from Dick Wolf, the everyday heroes of Firehouse 51 forge headfirst into danger no matter the risk, making the difference between life and death. Last season, the team faced a myriad of hardships a fire truck collision, a rooftop helicopter crash and a car accident involving a close friend of their unit. But none of these challenges was as tough as losing one of their own an unthinkable tragedy that affected each and every one of them. Through all the ups, the downs and the tensions both at work and at home, the firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics know that their commitment to each other is what keeps them alive.
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