'Fear And Trembling' follows downtrodden Belgian translator Amelie as she takes a job in a Tokyo firm's head office. Speaking fluent Japanese and enamoured with life in the East she quickly finds herself on the receiving end of cruel office politics sadistic bosses and the complex niceties of Japan's intricate system of manners. As her dream job turns into a living nightmare she's trapped in a world that's part 'The Office' part 'Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence'....
In a complex narrative mosaic Egoyan spins a breathtaking web of interconnected stories about the lives of the inhabitants of a small town in British Columbia following a tragic road accident. Atom Egoyan's most successful film to date The Sweet Hereafter garnered a staggering 42 international festival awards - including the 1997 Cannes Grand Jury Prize - and was graced with 2 OSCAR nominations (Best Director Best Adapted Screenplay).
A sterling performance by Olivier is the centerpiece of this drama based on the novel of Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser. When a farm girl follows her dreams to turn-of-the-century Chicago she enters a bleak world of grueling poorly-paid factory work. Determined to better her condition she attaches herself to a salesman and then to a married restaurant manager who loses everything in order to keep her. As she ascends to success in the footlights she leaves behind the man who r
A deeply disturbing character study of a handsome and sociopathic American in Paris writer-director Antonio Campos's Simon Killer hones further the psychological perceptiveness and keen filmmaking craft exhibited in Campos's acclaimed feature debut Afterschool. Brady Corbet (Melancholia Thirteen Martha Marcy May Marlene) plays Simon a recent college graduate full of promise and potential who goes to Paris to begin a trip around Europe following a break-up with a long-time girlfriend. An outsider adrift upon a profound sense of loss Simon takes solace in the company of Victoria (Mati Diop of 35 Shots of Rum) a beautiful young and mysterious prostitute - and their fateful journey begins... Emotionally compelling and visually stunning Simon Killer is an examination of casual brutality profane sexuality alienation and desperation all cut to a killer soundtrack that underscores the borderline psychotic fervour of Simon's descent. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present the UK debut of Antonio Campos's powerful hypnotic and remarkably assured Simon Killer on Blu-ray and DVD. Special Features: 1080p Blu-ray presentation (progressive presentation on the DVD) of the film in its original 2.40:1 aspect ratio Behind-the-scenes and rehearsal footage from the production of the film Sundance Alumni interview with Antonio Campos and producers Sean Durkin and Josh Mond The Last 15 - Campos's Palme d'Or nominated short film The Case of the Conscious Camera - A 29-minute interview with Campos on the aesthetics of Simon Killer Conversations with Moms - an interview with Campos Brady Corbet and their mothers Original theatrical trailer Optional English subtitles (SDH also available) Booklet featuring a new and exclusive essay by critic Karina Longworth; a new interview with Antonio Campos; a visual primer on the development of the poster art; and more!
The First Lebanon War - June, 1982. A lone tank is dispatched to search a hostile town that has already been bombarded by the Israel Air Force. What seems to be a simple mission gets gradually out of control and turns into a shivering nightmare.
Say it with FlowersThis 1934 Real Art production was made at Twickenham Film Studios. Directed by John Baxter, this was one of his earliest works. He was already showing his deft hand at understanding the working people, the sequence along a row of market traders was years ahead of its time. The story revolves around market flower sellers Kate Bishop (Mary Clare) and husband Joe Bishop (Ben Field) who fall on hard times and fellow traders decide to put on a benefit concert for them. Stars of the concert are Charles Coborn, (The Man That Broke The Bank Of Monte Carlo), Florrie Forde (Has Anyone Seen Kelly) and Marie Kendall, Grandmother of Kay Kendall. Enjoy this wonderfull slice of history. Picture and sound of excellent quality.Song of the RoadAnother classic from John Baxter who directed this 1937 UK film production. It stars Bransby Williams as old Bill, a horse and cart driver and Tod Slaughter, a fairground medicine man. The council whom Bill works for are turning to motor transport to replace the horse and cart. Bill, unable to accept the change, buys his horse and sets off to seek work in the country. He encounters many folk that he helps along the way. A lovely gentle film with some unique shots of the horse and rider through London. A great social document of a bygone age, with picture and sound of excellent quality following extensive restoration.
Hiroshi Takagi (Asano) is a young man who has just regained consciousness having slipped into a coma following the horrible car accident which claimed the life of his girlfriend Ryoko. Takagi awakes with no memory of any sort: not of the accident not of his family not of his girlfriend. His parents both doctors take him home where he discovers a box full of old medical textbooks and fascinated he subsequently enrolls in medical school. Still Takagi is a shell of a man; he show
I Love You Phillip Morris I Love You Phillip Morris is the improbable but true story of a spectacularly charismatic conman’s journey from small-town businessman to flamboyant white-collar criminal, who repeatedly finds himself in trouble with the law and on the lam, brilliantly escaping from the Texas prison system on four separate occasions – all in the name of love.Told with an uncanny sense of humour and a lot of heart, “I Love You Phillip Morris” is an oddball tale of what can happen when the legal system, a daredevil spirit and undying love collide.The film is co-written and co-directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa (who wrote “Bad Santa”) and stars Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor. Liar Liar When hotshot lawyer Fletcher Reede (Jim Carrey) misses his son, Max’s birthday it’s not the first time he has let him down and broken one of his promises. But it may be the last!Fletcher finds it hard balancing his successful but very busy career and seeing his son Max (Justin Cooper). His ex-wife Audrey (Maura Tierney) is seriously considering moving away with her new boyfriend Jerry (Cary Elwes) and Fletcher has to convince her that he can be a better father. This appears to be very difficult at first but when Max wishes for Fletcher to be unable to tell a lie for one day Fletcher has to keep his promises as he literally cannot bring himself to tell a lie. Fletcher's career is now in jeopardy as he has a big court-case supporting a promiscuous woman who is trying to get custody of her children and he cannot tell a single lie! The Cable Guy Jim Carrey is Chip Douglas, cable installer. Raised on television sitcoms, he wants his life to look just like My Three Sons. And when he meets single guy Steven Kovacs (Matthew Broderick), he sees his chance for some serious male bonding. But Chip’s idea of friendship – which includes psychical assault, a game of ‘Porno Password’ and a medieval joust – may be hazardous to Steven’s health. In Chip’s own immortal words, “I can be your best friend... or your worst enemy”.
Eugenie an innocent young woman taken to an island paradise where she is initiated into a world of pleasure and pain controlled by the sinister Dolmance (Christopher lee). But when she surrenders to her own forbidden fantasies Eugenie becomes trapped in a frenzy of drugs sadomasochism and murder. Can a frightened girl in the grip of carnal perversion find sanctuary in the orgies of the depraved? Based on De Sade's notorious novel 'Philosophy In The Boudoir'.
A remake of 'Valley Of The Giants' 'The Big Trees' features Kirk Douglas as an ambitious lumberman who wants to make a fortune from the Redwood Forest by pushing a religious sect off their land. His many adventures include organising the religious sect to take action and leading them against their enemies as well as saving a heroine from a runaway train.
Robert (Ezra Miller) is a young American student at an elite East Coast preparatory school who accidentally captures on camera the tragic death of two classmates.
Titles Comprise: Gypsy Splendour In The Grass Inside Daisy Clover Sex And The Single Girl Cash McCall Bombers B-52
The history of a country under siege is the backdrop for this story of Liz Grainger an Englishwoman who is being recruited by a British intelligence agency during the height of World War II. Since the Armed Forces have been reduced by German counter-intelligence activities it has become imperative to gather civilian volunteers to work with the Resistance forces in occupied France. The agents are trained and deployed into service by Colonel James Cadogan who will use any means necessary to meet the primary needs of his organization: to transmit vital information on German activities to the intelligence network in London. Liz in her role with the Resistance finds espionage romance intrigue suspense. This superb box set features the entire three season of Wish Me Luck
The true story of Naomi and Wynonna Judd who became country music's most honoured and successful female singing stars. Soundtrack by the Judds.
Why did 13 women willingly open their doors to the Boston Strangler? With 13 women murdered Boston is held under siege by a madman. One by one they fall each death more gruesome than the last. The actual murders that rocked Boston in the 60's are the gripping subject of this unforgettable police thriller. The Boston Strangler is one of the most powerful films in its genre with possibly Tony Curtis' finest performance.
Legendary auteur Ingmar Bergman emerged in the late '40s as an art-house icon and remained one for more than four decades.This set includes four early masterpieces on DVDIt Rains On Our Love (1946)A Ship Bound For India (1947)Sawdust And Tinsel (1953)Dreams (1955)So Close To Life (1958)
Undercover GirlDirected by the prolific Francis Searle, in this 1957 Luckwell production, a reporter is killed when he was about to expose a drug ring. His brother (Paul Carpenter) sets out to find his brothers killers, with the help of night club hostess (Kay Callard) our 'undercover girl'. Also stars Jackie Collins. Undercover Agent - Aka CounterspyDirected by Vernon Sewell, this 1953 Merton Park production from the novel of Julian Symons. Auditor Dermot Walsh visits a company to audit their books and is asked to deliver a package but the packages contains secret jet plans and are wanted by some crooks. A corpse in a bath, a kidnap, a bogus nursing home and a police chase make this an enjoyable British B. Also stars Hazel Court and Bill Travers.
Whether you’re uptown downtown in style or online Gossip Girl is a must-watch for fans of stylish drama hoping to sneak a peek into the scandalous lives of Manhattan’s elite. Starring some of today’s hottest young actors — Blake Lively Leighton Meester Penn Badgley Chace Crawford Ed Westwick and more.
What happens when twins meet again in India after being seperated at birth??
A riotous burst of energy and colour almost documentary in style Rockers is a cameo-packed gutsy thriller of the dread-locked ganja-smoking drummer Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace's attempts to succeed in the cut throat Jamaican music biz which provides much insight amusement and education. The film captures reggae at its musical apex with a vibrant and magnificent reggae soundtrack now digitally re-mastered from the original 35mm film made in 1978.
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