The summer I killed my father, I was ten years old . . . So begins this spellbinding feature debut by KASI LEMMONS (Harriet), an evocative journey into the maze of memory steeped in fragrant southern-gothic atmosphere. In 1960s Louisiana, a young girl (Friday Night Lights' JURNEE SMOLLETT) sees her well-to-do family unravel in the wake of the infidelities of her charming father (Pulp Fiction's SAMUEL L. JACKSON)setting in motion a series of deceptions and betrayals that will upend her world and challenge her understanding of reality. Rooted in Creole history, folklore, and mysticism, Eve's Bayou is a scintillating showcase for a powerhouse ensemble of Black actressesincluding LYNN WHITFIELD (Madea's Family Reunion), DEBBI MORGAN (Roots), and the legendary DIAHANN CARROLL (Claudine) as a voodoo priestess as well as a profoundly cathartic exploration of trauma, forgiveness, and the elusive nature of truth. Product Features New 4K digital restoration of the director's cut, supervised by director Kasi Lemmons and cinematographer Amy Vincent, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack Original 108-minute theatrical-release version Audio commentary on the director's cut featuring Lemmons, Vincent, producer Caldecot Chubb, and editor Terilyn A. Shropshire Dr. Hugo (1996), a short film Lemmons made as a proof of concept for Eve's Bayou, in a new 4K digital transfer New interview with Lemmons Cast reunion footage Interview with composer Terence Blanchard New program showcasing black-and-white Polaroids that Vincent took during production Cast and crew photographs by William Eggleston Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by film scholar Kara Keeling
In Between follows the lives of three strong, independent minded Israeli-Palestinian women sharing an apartment in Tel Aviv. Away from the constraints of their families and enforced tradition, they find themselves in between' the free and unfettered lives they're aspiring to lead and the restrictions still imposed on them by a blinkered society. Laila, a successful lawyer, craves the love of a good man who she thinks she's found in the apparently open-minded and handsome Ziad. Salma works at menial jobs in restaurants and bars hoping her long-held dream of being a DJ becomes a reality. In the meantime she falls for the beautiful trainee doctor Dounia but is forced to keep their lesbian relationship secret from her family. Laila and Salma's hard partying ways initially come as a shock to the more traditional and reserved Nour who is still studying for a degree and seeks a simple life. She is set for an arranged marriage to fiancé Wissam, seemingly a pillar of the community but who behind closed doors isn't the man he appears to be. The three girls are rocked by a shocking series of events that will push their beliefs to the limit and change their lives forever whilst sealing the bond of friendship
The complete third series of the bittersweet comedy drama first shown on the BBC. Abby's life now seems a million miles away from London but just as she is beginning to feel accepted as by the island community on Ronansay Robbie the children's father turns up. He was a lousy boyfriend and father and is not welcome. Kenny meanwhile has finally accepted that his feelings for Abby will remain unrequited and decides to move on emotionally. Another erring father is Alistair who i
Dennis Potter's play is set in the Forest of Dean on a summer day in 1943. Seven children go out to play. The seven children are all played by adult actors to act as 'A magnifying glass to show what it's like to be a child'.
Here Come The Girls
Based on the Highland novels by Compton Mackenzie Monarch of The Glen follows the fortunes of Archie MacDonald (Alastair Mackenzie) who is carving out a life for himself as a restauranteur in London when he is summoned home to the Scottish Highlands after his father The Laird of Glenbogle (Richard Briers) is injured in an accident.
A ruthless business executive (an intense tour de force performance by leading man Nicol Williamson) returns home to his Liverpool roots to investigate his father's death. An unflinching exploration of the British class system, Jack Gold's penetrating, brutal drama stands alongside contemporary classics Up the Junction and Room at the Top, and prefigures Get Carter by several years. Underrated and underexposed, The Reckoning may well be one of the most essential British films ever made. Available for the first time ever in the UK. INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES: High Definition remaster Original mono audio Audio commentary New interview with actor Ann Bell (2017, tbc mins) Original theatrical trailer Image gallery: on-set and promotional photography New English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Limited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by Michael Pattison, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and historic articles on the film World premiere on Blu-ray UK DVD premiere Limited Dual Format Edition of 3,000 copies
One DayEmma Morley (Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway) and Dexter Mayhew (Jim Sturgess - The Way Back, 21) begin a relationship that will last a lifetime. July 15th, 1988, Emma and Dexter meet on the night of their graduation. Tomorrow they must go their separate ways. So where will they be on this One Day next year? And the year after that? And every year that follows? From the acclaimed British director of 'An Education' and written for the screen by David Nicholls, One Day is a modern love story, captivating and moving from beginning to end. Remember MeIn the summer of 2001, New York college student Tyler (Robert Pattinson - The Twilight Saga) is still feeling lost from the tragedy that has strained his relationship with his father when he meets Ally (Emilie de Ravin - TV's Lost), a girl who understands his pain. The last thing Tyler's looking for is love, but through their passionate relationship, he finds new possibilities for happiness. Charlie St CloudBased on the acclaimed best seller comes a story of love starring Zac Efron and Academy Award winner Kim Basinger. Charlie St. Cloud (Efron) is a man lost in love when his old classmate Tess (Amanda Crew) returns to his small town. Torn between keeping a promise to his brother and following his heart, will Charlie find the courage to let go of the past and pursue Tess before it's too late?
George Clooney's directorial debut is an adaptation of the cult memoir of TV game show impressario Chuck Barris, in which he purports to have been a CIA hitman!
In 1799 Russian general Souvarof spearheads the invasion of Italy. Left alone as her father commands a force in the thick of battle against the Russians the beautiful young widow the Marquis of O is captured and violated by Count F a Russian lieutenant she mistook for her saviour. Unconscious at the time of the attack she has no recollection of events and only when she begins to experience strange feelings and sensations does she realise that she may be carrying Count F's child..
"A Single Man" is a romantic tale of love interrupted, the isolation that is an inherent part of the human condition, and ultimately the importance of the seemingly smaller moments in life.
An iconoclastic young man (Cary Grant) who's engaged to a snooty heiress (Doris Nolan) discovers he's really in love with his fiance's down-to-earth sister (Katharine Hepburn) in director George Cukor's stylish comedy...
A teenager's attempts to strengthen his relationship with his father leads him into some crazy adventures.
From the award winning director of Secrets And Lies comes Career girls - a wonderful film about friendship love sex and hilarious memories of student life. Former college flatmates Annie (Lynda Steadman) and Hannah (Katrin Cartlidge) decide to meet up in London for the weekend. Naturally both girls have changed since their student days of some 10 years earlier. The curry loving ""Cure"" obsessed acne ridden and moody flatmates of yesteryear have been replaced by confident career girls of today. As they talk go flat-hunting get drunk and bump into numerous people from their past the girls start to reminisce upon their earlier friendship. Mike Leigh cleverly weaves together past and present as we share their memories; the touching the funny and the sometimes tragic. Full of classic one liners hilarious comedy and tear inducing emotion Career Girls is Mike Leigh at his very best.
They built their home on the timeless mountain that bears their name. They built their lives on even stronger stuff: the bedrock of family. Fetaures all 24 episodes from season 4. Episode List: 1.The Sermon 2. The Genius 3. The Fighter 4. The Prophecy 5. The Boondoggle 6. The Breakdown 7. The Wingwalker 8. The Competition 9. The Emergence 10. The Loss 11. The Abdication 12. The Estrangement 13. The Nurse 14. The Intruders 15. The Search 16. The Secret 17. The Fox 18. The Burnout 19. The Big Brother 20. The Test 21. The Quilting 22. The House 23. The Fledgling 24. The Collision
A provocative tale of hidden desire. Although Los Angeles doctor Zack (Michael Ontkean) is happily married to television executive Claire (Kate Jackson), he finds himself struggling with his increasing attraction to other men. These feelings boil over when he meets a new patient, the openly gay and hedonistic Bart (Harry Hamlin), with whom he begins a tempestuous and emotionally draining affair. His infidelity throws Zack and Claire's marriage into turmoil at a time when they had been discussing starting a family.
In this adaptation of the James Joyce short story which takes place at an annual New Years Eve party in Dublin in 1904 Gretta Conroy after hearing an old and sad ballad sung by one of the guests confesses to her husband Gabriel of a long ago love affair she still remembers. This revelation causes Gabriel to question matters of life and death... and moves him to lament the lack of such passion in his own life. The Dead was nominated for two Oscars following its release in 1
Submerged in the fears of a childhood devoid of affection fifteen-year old Lulu succumbs to the attraction of a young friend of the family Pablo. One night he takes her to a rock concert and after the show in the back of his car introduces Lulu to her first sexual experience. Years later when Pablo returns from teaching in the U.S. the two meet again and get married. He creates for her a world apart a private universe in which time has no meaning. But Lulu tires of living in an unreal world and leaves home. She begins to hang out in shady bars where she plunges helplessly but feverishly into the hell of dangerous apparently forbidden desires
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