A beautiful, unique, and deeply personal depiction of Palestine since 1948 from the internationally acclaimed director of Divine Intervention.
It earned Oscar nods, yet this cinematic look at a genius--that of English cellist Jacqueline du Pré, who enraptured audiences with her bold, emblazoned and wholly unconventional playing style, and who died at age 42--was criticised for its "lapses" in truth by people who purportedly knew du Pré. Some of the controversy revolved around the other main character in Anand Tuckers gorgeous, involving movie--du Prés sister, Hilary, whose book,A Genius in the Family (cowritten with brother Piers), dished some dirt on Jackies sleeping with Hilarys husband. But dont let that deter you from this ebullient movie experience. Hilary and Jackie is a bisected story (each sisters tale is told in the same amount of screen time) teeming with heartfelt drama that belies the cheap shots it received from its detractors. Its stirring, reckless, loving, involving, and rife with unconventional passion; passion for music, life, art, and the delicate relationship between these two synchronous, extraordinary sisters as played by brilliant actors Emily Watson and Rachel Griffiths (both of whom earned Oscar nods). Though Watson got the juicy, showy role as Jackie, its Griffiths who provides the heart, soul, and spine of the film. And director Tucker has that gift of being able to explain through the visual medium what is happening inside of his characters heads. Hes helped by a fine screenplay by Frank Boyce Cottrell. No matter what the truth of Hilary and Jackie might really be, this is an exceptional, rare film that is defined and graced by fine acting and writing. --Paula Nechak
Clint, a young druggie amongst a bunch of drop-outs in London's Notting Hill area, resolves to go straight. He is offered a job as a waiter but must first go on a quest for proper shoes. Writer Hanif Kureishi's directorial debut.
Homer's epic poem telling of the siege of Troy by vengeful Greek forces after Helena is taken from them gets the lavish Hollywood treatment with an all-star cast under the direction of the respected Robert Wise.
Come aboard for more military justice and non-stop action a all 24 episodes of JAG's sixth season arrive on DVD for the very first time! Their search for the truth takes the JAG team of lawyers around the world but what happens at home this season rivals any investigation. Harm Robb (David James Elliot) considers leaving Mac (Catherine Bell) behind when his dream of becoming a pilot is realized just as Admiral Chegwidden (John M. Jackson) welcomes a new attorney to the JAG team. But it's Bud (Patrick Labyorteaux) and Harriet (Karri Turner) with the biggest news of all - the birth of their son! JAG is back and ready for action!
The complete first series of ITV's comedy drama comes to DVD for the first time. The Braithwaites are a dysfunctional family who live in Leeds and comprise mother Alison (Redman) father David (Davison) and their three daughters Virginia Sarah and Charlottle. The story begins with Charlotte giving her mother a Euro Lottery ticket for her birthday and subsequently scooping a 38 million jackpot. However Alison decides to keep the win a secret from her family and sets up a charity - t
Jason Bateman directs and stars in this comedy which follows Guy Trilby (Bateman), a 40-year-old school dropout who, after finding a loophole, enters The Golden Quill children's spelling bee and befriends Chaitanya (Rohan Chand), one of his fellow competitors. Due to never having graduated beyond the eighth grade, Guy is able to enter himself into the competition - much to the chagrin of contest officials and the parents of competing children. Meanwhile, Jenny Widgeon (Kathryn Hahn), a local news reporter, attempts to find out Guy's real motivations for entering.
Gossip is one of a spate of movies that owe a lot to Cruel Intentions. This time it's rich kids in college, but other than that Gossip stays well within the beautiful-young-people-doing-awful-things-to-each other formula. Lena Heady plays Jones, obviously the Smart Girl because she is briefly seen wearing glasses. Jones hangs out with Arty Guy Travis and Handsome Rich Guy Derrick, who finances their adventures and has a little bit of a lying habit. The three are all in the same journalism class (acidic monologist Eric Bogosian plays the acidic professor) and decide to start and track a rumour for their term papers. They pick rich and beautiful couple Beau and Naomi (Joshua Jackson and Kate Hudson) as the focus of the rumour, and before you know it their juicy story starts spinning out of control into ugly territory and a truly ludicrous climax. There are attempts at making sledgehammer points about the slippery task of finding Truth, but mostly Gossip is about the guilty pleasure of watching pretty young actors be mean to each other. You'll hate yourself in the morning, but watch it anyway. --Ali Davis, Amazon.com
Contains the films: The Shooting Ride In The Whirlwind The Wild Ride Flight To Fury Studs Lonigan. The Shooting (Dir. Monte Hellman 1965): Monte Hellman reinvented the Western genre with 'The Shooting' a cryptic tale of revenge that has become an underground masterpiece of existentialism. The story follows Willett Gashade (Warren Oates) an ex-bounty hunter who returns home searching for his brother only to discover that he has disappeared. He is met by Coley (Will Hu
This 1954 drama directed by Charles Crichton (The Lavender Hill Mob, The Avengers, A Fish Called Wanda) starring Cornell Borchers (Never Say Goodbye), Yvonne Mitchell (Woman in a Dressing Gown, The Queen of Spades) and Armin Dahlen has been newly restored. Franz and Inga Hartl have brought up Toni, who they believe to be a war orphan, as their own child; he is ten years old when two officials from the International Refugee Organization visit them with the news that his actual mother, a Yugoslavian woman, is alive and desperately wants him back. A heart-breaking drama between two women that both call Toni their son that can only be decided in court... Product Features NEW Interview with actor Michel Ray NEW Interview with author Quentin Falk Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery
After the death of his wife Anna (Sinead Cusack) Max Morden (Ciaran Hinds) retreats to The Cedars a house by the sea where he spent his childhood summers. Reacquainting himself with places past provokes a cathartic reflection as the present draws out powerful memories from one fateful summer many years ago - memories of innocent joy uplifting warmth but also of profound tragedy. Only an unforeseen revelation will provide a path to redemption and closure.
Eric Bana stars as a poker ace who must face up to his demons both on and off the table in this drama.
A celebration of Britain's most famous and enduring television programme Coronation Street features 80 landmark episodes 8 from each year of the decade from the 1970s in a 10-disc box set. With 8 outstanding episodes from each year this box set represents the very best of 'Coronation Street' in the decade that established it as a staple part of British TV culture. With many episodes unseen since their original broadcast the release is an opportunity to revisit old friends and
Steven Spielberg explores the aftermath of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre in this tense drama.
Brooke Burns stars as an undercover bridesmaid in this romantic comedy. When Texas tycoon Jim Thompson (Gregory Harrison) hires a private security firm for his daughter Daisy (Nicole Paggi)'s grand wedding, it falls to Tanya (Burns), as the only female bodyguard, to protect the spoiled bride-to-be. Having been jilted at the alter herself, the covert law enforcer is none too happy about assuming the role of an undercover bridesmaid. But with several conspiring suspects present at the wedding Tanya has her work cut out to protect the bride while trying to locate the family's harasser.
Kyle and Evie Preston had always been told stories by their grandmother about battling giants who trapped the last of the world's fairies underground many thousands of years ago. When their grandmother dies they inherit a family house overseas and discover an old gold mine in the grounds. The children soon realise that the old lady's fairy tales weren't stories after all and that if not freed from the gloomy mine the fairies will be lost from the world forever! When their father (Corbin Bersen) is taken seriously ill a frantic struggle ensues to free the fairies and try to cure him with their magic. Unfortunately the children are hampered by the fears of their mother (Glynis Barber) about the mine and by the hostility of the local community particularly Ian the caretaker (Malcolm McDowell). The Fairy King Of Ar is a magical story of fairies goblins and two children who dare to believe the unbelievable...
A hard-working lawyer attached to his mobile phone can’t find the time to communicate with his family. A couple is drawn into a dangerous situation when their secrets are exposed online. A widowed ex-cop struggles to raise a mischievous son who cyber-bullies a classmate. An ambitious journalist sees a career-making story in a teen that performs on an adult-only site. They are strangers neighbours and colleagues and their stories collide in this riveting dramatic thriller about ordinary people struggling to connect in today’s wired world. From Academy Award® nominated director Henry-Alex Rubin
The true story of the unique friendship forged between Magnum photographer Dennis Stock (Robert Pattinson) and actor James Dean (Dane DeHaan) when Stock is commissioned to photograph the actor for Life magazine in 1955 weeks before his untimely death.
The long running life guard series finally comes to DVD! Mitch Buchannon is head lifeguard of the Los Angeles County beaches. Under his watchful eye he and his staff patrol the beaches on hand to assist in the inevitable dangers that present themselves. From shark attacks to sudden storms earthquakes and inter-personal relationship troubles between the guards it's all in a days work for those gorgeous red lycra clad lovelies. Now bring on the slow mo's!
Seas boil, heavens fall, and Demi Moore takes a candlelit bath in this effective apocalyptic chiller. The prosthetic-enhanced Moore plays a pregnant non-believer whose baby may hold the key to impending Armageddon. Logic is not exactly the strong point in this well-acted, stylish, theological grab bag, but the random collection of horrific images manages to work more often than not in this acceptable time waster for fans of The Omen and The Exorcist. Also starring Michael Biehn (The Terminator), the always-welcome John Heard in a brief cameo and the exceptional Jürgen Prochnow as a mysterious stranger who could either be from the extreme North or way, way down South. --Andrew Wright
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