Direct Contact Imprisoned in Eastern Europe, former Special Forces agent Mike Riggins (Dolph Lundgren) jumps at the chance when he's offered his freedom in exchange for tracking down American Ana Gale (Gina May), who's been abducted by a brutal underground leader. But after rescuing Gale, he discovers he's been used to locate her for nefarious purposes. Now he must get Gale to the U.S. Embassy while fighting off a host of bad guys in this thrilling action flick.
Punk Rock / Pleasure Palace Adult film actors-turned-B-movie regulars Richard Bolla aka Robert Kerman and Wade Nichols take top billing in this shameless grind house double bill from sexploitation filmmaker Carter Stevens. In the first film, a kidnapping case leads Det. Dillinger (Nichols) into the heart of the seedy New York underworld. In the second film, the owners of a massage parlor become the victims of their own success when the mob starts targeting them.
Silent Venom On a remote Pacific island, military tensions derail Dr. Andrea Swanson's (Krista Allen) research on a mutant snake species. She takes refuge on Commander O'Neill's (Luke Perry) Taiwan-bound submarine, unaware that her assistant has smuggled some of the snakes on board. When a Chinese torpedo rocks the sub, the serpents are unleashed to hunt the scientists and the crew. Tom Berenger co-stars in this depth-charged chiller.
Baby Boost: Sing-a-Long Give your baby a developmental boost with this interactive program that entertains while it educates little ones about colors, numbers, animals and shapes with sing-along songs that make learning lots of fun. The set list of kid-friendly tunes includes "Black and White, Day and Night," "Roy G. Biv: The Rainbow Song," "Circles, Circles Everywhere," "Animals in the Barn," "I Know My Numbers" and "One and One Is Two!"
Catch Your Mind While trying to navigate the uncertainties of youth, 15-year-old Bruce (Patrick Welsh) -- once a brilliant student -- falls in with the wrong crowd and ends up engaged in self-destructive behaviors … until his mother (Margaret DeAngelis) and boyhood friend Monica (Megan Beale) intervene. When Bruce's grades slip, Mom and Monica attempt to save him by steering him toward the NASA-sponsored high school robotics program in this moving family drama.
Elmo and Abby's Birthday Fun! While preparing for his pet goldfish Dorothy's upcoming birthday party, Elmo shows his friend, Abby, how Sesame Street residents celebrate birthdays, from fun games to gift giving and everything in between. To return the favor, Abby takes Elmo on a magical journey to Fairytale Land, where they attend a birthday celebration for Little Red Riding Hood. But when Abby forgets how to get them to Sesame Street, Elmo fears he'll miss Dorothy's party.
My Friend Rabbit: Hello Rabbit! Best buddies Mouse and Rabbit -- who's well-meaning but has a way of finding trouble -- find themselves in the midst of one comic adventure after another in this delightfully quirky animated series based on Eric Rohmann's popular children's book. Together, the two friends and their spirited animal kingdom pals learn lessons about curiosity, problem solving and camaraderie as they work their way out of sticky wickets. Six episodes are included.
The Zula Patrol: Animal Adventures in Space As the zany Zula Patrol team travels the cosmos on a string of adventures, they learn about animal life cycles, metamorphosis, ecosystems and other intriguing scientific phenomena in this educational animated series. These installments find the crew hunting for stolen frog eggs and restoring an environment … while stopping an invasion from another planet in the process. Five episodes are included, along with new scenes tying them together.
Catlow Yul Brynner stars as an outlaw named Catlow who puts his friendship with a law-abiding marshal (Richard Crenna) to the test when he launches a plot to steal a shipment of Mexican gold from Confederate soldiers. All the while, he's pursued by a hired killer (Leonard Nimoy) who's dead serious about bringing him down. Sam Wanamaker directs this 1970s Western based on Louis L'Amour's novel of the same name.
Spring Breakdown Desperate to spice up their boring lives, three thirtysomething women (Amy Poehler, Rachel Dratch and Parker Posey) set off for a vacation on a tropical island known for its raucous Spring Break parties. But instead of recapturing their youth, they wind up mothering a senator's shy daughter (Amber Tamblyn). As they help the awkward girl grow more comfortable in her own skin, they, too, learn to embrace aging with wit, joy and grace.
Defiance Daniel Craig stars as Tuvia Bielski, one of four Jewish brothers who escape from Poland into the forests of Belarus during World War II to lead a band of resistance fighters and create a safe haven for Jewish refugees. The real-life sanctuary established by the Bielski brothers saved more than 1,000 Jews from persecution and death. Edward Zwick directs this moving historical drama that also stars Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell and George MacKay.
Revolutionary Road Based on the novel by Richard Yates and set in the mid-1950s, this story helmed by Sam Mendes follows the Wheelers (Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslett, in a Golden Globe-winning role), a young couple in suburban Connecticut who tries desperately to confront the problems in their relationship while raising two children. Despite their best intentions, the couple's intense arguments send them into a downward spiral. Michael Shannon co-stars in an Oscar-nominated role.
Anacondas: Trail of Blood A vicious anaconda escapes into the remote mountains after being subjected to a new anti-cancer serum, and now Dr. Amanda Haze (Crystal Allen) and others must brave the wilderness to kill the fearsome beast. But no sooner do they cut the snake in half than it regenerates into two bloodthirsty serpents, thanks to the experimental drug. Don E. FauntLeRoy directs this creepy-crawly sequel to Anaconda 3: The Offspring. John Rhys-Davies costars.
Razortooth When four college students trek to the Everglades to conduct extra-credit research for their biology professor, they become prey to a huge man-eating eel with nasty incisors that's been terrorizing a nearby Florida community. As they try to kill the bloodthirsty beast with the help of a few local residents, the kids uncover their professor's true motive for sending them to the swamp. Patricia Harrington directs this chilling horror flick.
Henry Hills: Selected Films (1977-2008) Spanning more than three decades, this collection of Henry Hills's short films forms a multifaceted portrait of an artist who redefined what it meant to be unpredictable by embracing improvisation at every turn. Highlights include the shorts "Bali Mechanique" (1992), "The Little Lieutenant" (1993) and "Money" (1985), as well as Hills's music video for the band Naked City's song "Gotham," filmed in 1990.
He's Just Not That Into You Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson lead an all-star cast in this adaptation of the bestseller that follows an ensemble of characters dealing with the pitfalls of love and human interaction. Set in Baltimore, director Ken Kwapis's film moves swiftly between a host of storylines and characters brought to life by a stellar lineup that includes Jennifer Connelly, Ben Affleck, Ginnifer Goodwin and Justin Long.
Elsewhere Small-town life goes topsy-turvy when young girls start disappearing out of thin air. But things get uncomfortably personal when Sarah (Anna Kendrick) learns that her best friend, Jillian (Tania Raymonde), has joined the ranks of the missing. The trouble is, only cryptic clues remain: Jillian's diary, a puzzling message that was sent from her cell phone -- and Sarah's prior knowledge that her friend had been meeting strange men online.
The Butterfly Tattoo Set in modern Oxford, two young star-crossed lovers, Jenny (Jessica Blake) and Chris (Duncan Stuart), find their lusty relationship infiltrated by secrets from the past, leading to betrayal, revenge and murder. Phil Hawkins directs this intriguing drama based on Philip Pullman's clever, popular novel, The White Mercedes. Dan Morgan, Aidan Magrath, Christopher Dane, Michael Dacre and Abigail Tarttelin star.
Wallander: One Step Behind When three students are murdered in the Swedish countryside, surly detective Kurt Wallander (Kenneth Branagh) suspects that his friend and fellow policeman, Svedberg (Tom Beard), may be somehow connected to the grisly crime -- until Svedberg himself also turns up dead. Now, Wallander must unravel a tangled web of deceit in order to catch the killer. Sarah Smart, Tom Hiddleston, Sadie Shimmin and Jeany Spark co-star in this thriller.
Wallander: Sidetracked / Firewall Kenneth Branagh returns as disaffected Swedish detective Kurt Wallander in this pair of tales based on the work of crime writer Henning Mankell. Wallander has his work cut out solving mysterious murders in both "Sidetracked" and "Firewall." In the first, he hunts down a grisly killer who scalps his victims; in the second, the stabbing death of a cab driver leads Wallander into a deadly conspiracy involving a group of computer hackers.
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor TV Series The exploits of the sometimes maddeningly reckless Captain Tylor, the intrepid hero of this anime series, are captured in this series. Discover how such a laconic man ended up with the major responsibility of trying to protect the universe. The crew aboard his spaceship doesn't particularly trust his approach to doing battle, and his enemies are bent on destroying him whatever means necessary. Can Tylor be relied on to save the day?
Bono: Big Daddy Born on May 10, 1960, in Dublin, Paul David Hewson rose to worldwide fame as Bono, the charismatic founder and lead singer of U2 and a tireless campaigner for a wide range of social issues, as chronicled in this engaging documentary. Charting Bono's evolution as a vocalist, songwriter and humanitarian, the film features previously unseen footage, archival interviews, rare photographs and contributions from close friends and colleagues.
Detroit: Remember When: Vol. 1 & 2 This two-part documentary celebrates Detroit's history through rare film clips, interviews and archival photographs, examining in detail the city's longstanding ties with the automobile industry and Motown music. Segments also focus on the architectural development of downtown Detroit -- including stops at nostalgic spots like Belle Isle, Jefferson Beach and the Vernor's soda fountain -- as well as the city's most famous former residents.
Ernesto Che Guevara: The Bolivian Diary Employing eyewitness accounts and information gleaned from Che Guevara's own diary, Swiss documentarian Richard Dindo paints a compelling portrait of the iconic Cuban guerilla and his attempts to create a revolution in Bolivia. Segments also focus on Guevara's troubles with chronic asthma, his relationship with a mysterious woman known only as Tania and his subsequent betrayal by Bolivian peasants.
Home Award-winning photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand directs this breathtaking ode to planet Earth, an aerial voyage that captures the interdependence of the world's ecosystems -- and the bruises left behind by human indifference. From the agricultural revolution to our ever-increasing reliance on oil, narrator Glenn Close examines the changes that have wreaked havoc on our home, urging viewers to preserve the Earth's remaining natural treasures.
Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures: Sea Ghosts and Call of the Killer Whale A pair of voyages with noted ocean explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau reveals the surprising interdependence between marine mammals and humans, as well as how climate change, pollution and dwindling habitat affect life both on land and in the sea. In "Sea Ghosts," Cousteau journeys to the Arctic to document conservation efforts aimed at protecting white beluga whales, and in "Call of the Killer Whale," he sails the globe to study lethal orcas.
Let Freedom Sing: How Music Inspired the Civil Rights Movement From the Civil Rights era to Watergate, the most striking moments in 20th-century American history were accompanied by an amazing soundtrack of artists whose work reflected and commented on those turbulent times. Revisit the remarkable sounds of Ruth Brown, Isaac Hayes, Mavis Staples, Pete Seeger and many others in this stirring musical history lesson. Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. narrates.
Murder, Spies, & Voting Lies In this intriguing documentary, journalist and blogger Brad Friedman details the story of software engineer Clint Curtis, who claims U.S. Congressman Tom Feeney asked him to rig Florida's voting machines in 2000. Despite the programmer's testimony before a congressional committee, the election scandal has received scant media attention -- and has turned into an unsolved murder. Author Gore Vidal and former House member Cynthia McKinney appear.
Nature's Most Amazing Events Experience the planet's most incredible natural phenomena in this breathtaking Discovery Channel documentary series, which chronicles spectacular seasonal events such as the Okavango Delta floods in Botswana and the British Columbia salmon run. Time-lapse and macro photography from land, sea and air captures images of exquisite landscapes and their exotic animal inhabitants, including lions, wildebeests, polar bears, sharks and dolphins.
The Adventure of English Author Melvyn Bragg delves into the colorful history of the English language, explaining how through historical conquests English has become the world's premier language, used as a communication bridge between peoples of different tongues. Poet Seamus Heaney, theater director John Barton and scholar Katherine Duncan-Jones give insights into this living language that continually molds to a range of influences, from the Bible to American slang.
The Four Corners: A National Sacrifice Area? The major social, cultural and ecological ramifications of coal, uranium and oil energy development in Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico are addressed in this eye-opening, Oscar-winning documentary. Often sparing little expense -- and sometimes at the expense of human health and life -- private corporations and U.S. government agencies are at the center of an environmental justice firestorm for their polices and practices.
Thrilla in Manila In the Philippines on Oct. 1, 1975, boxers and onetime friends Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier had their third and final showdown, which is at the center of this spirited documentary. Exploring both this notorious rivalry and the multifaceted racial politics of the era, director John Dower uses extensive archival footage and interviews with biographers and journalists to tell the story from Frazier's corner of the ring.
Arizona Cardinals: 2008 NFC Champions Relive the excitement and glory of the Arizona Cardinals 2008 season with this retrospective that chronicles the historically underachieving franchise's greatest season, culminating with their NFC title victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Buoyed by the superstar emergence of wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and veteran QB Kurt Warner's return to all-star form, the underdog Cardinals shocked the league with their ascent up the NFL ranks.
Inning by Inning: A Portrait of a Coach Filmmaker Richard Linklater -- an Austin resident and former college baseball player -- directs this insightful documentary about Augie Garrido, the University of Texas baseball great who boasts more wins than any other NCAA Division I coach. In addition to footage from his five national championships, the film explores Garrido's coaching philosophy and how it's put into action, with friends, peers and players weighing in on his winning formula.
Jim McLean's X-Factor I In this video tutorial, famed golf instructor Jim McLean shares his tips and techniques for hitting the ball farther and in a straighter line, detailing the correct positions, motions and body angles to achieve maximum results. Renowned for his research on swing mechanics, McLean has schooled more than 100 professional linksters, including Sergio Garcia, Brad Faxon, Tom Kite, Gary Player and Christie Kerr.
Jim McLean's X-Factor II Renowned golf trainer Jim McLean continues his course to help linksters hit the ball farther and straighter, explaining how to achieve the perfect position by maximizing shoulder turn while controlling the hips. An expert on swing mechanics, McLean has coached more than 100 professional players. The second volume includes an analysis of the techniques used by golf tour stars Sergio Garcia and Vijay Singh.
NFL Greatest Follies: Vol. 4 Get ready for another round of uproarious fumbles, calamitous snaps, head-scratching gaffes and hilarious sideline hijinks with this fourth installment of the National Football League's ever-popular collection. In addition to the comical compilation of "lowlights" featuring the league's best at their absolute worst, this program also features a series of coaching meltdowns, mascot mishaps and a dance by one tough lineman.
Power Aerobics: Abs, Buns & Legs Featuring easy-to-follow workouts for both beginning and advanced exercise enthusiasts, this enjoyable and effective program from fitness expert Michaela Roberson promises to whip you into shape -- stat. Targeting the core, glutes, legs and hips, Michaela's routines blend dance moves, stepping routines, jump exercises and balance resistance training to help you achieve the results you are after.
Road to Super Bowl XLIII: Pittsburgh Steelers With this jam-packed retrospective, football fans can relive the best moments of the Pittsburgh Steelers impressive 2008-'09 season, which culminated with the NFL dynasty claiming the Vince Lombardi trophy for an unprecedented sixth time. Led by second-year coach Mike Tomlin and unassuming QB Ben Roethlisberger, the '08 Steelers flew under the radar for most of the season en route to their 27-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Army Wives: Season 2 In the aftermath of the traumatic Hump Bar bombing which closed out Season 1, the Army wives struggle to regain their bearings at the start of the hit series' second season, which promises to entertain viewers with even more intrigue and surprises. While Roland (Sterling K. Brown) and Joan (Wendy Davis) deal with an unexpected pregnancy, Chase's (Jeremy Davidson) secrecy about his career in Delta Force frustrates Pamela (Brigid Brannagh).
Blood Ties: Season 1 In the first season of this hit Canadian crime drama, Vicki Nelson (Christina Cox), a policewoman turned private eye, finds herself fighting supernatural mayhem with darkly charismatic Henry Fitzroy (Kyle Schmid), a centuries-old vampire descended from English royalty. Together they take on rogue bloodsuckers, murderous demons, voodoo curses and other paranormal forces that wreak havoc in the land of the living. Dylan Neal co-stars.
Cannon: Season 2: Vol. 1 Heavyset, high-priced private investigator Frank Cannon (the formidable William Conrad) orders up a new course of tough cases to fund his pricey gourmet food habit in this sophomore season of the beloved detective series. While chasing down Los Angeles bad guys, Cannon encounters a full menu of familiar 1970s faces, including Micky Dolenz, Richard Hatch, Jessica Walter, Stefanie Powers, Mike Farrell and others.
Prison Break: Season 4 Brothers Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) and Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) are on the loose again, after breaking out of a dangerous Panamanian prison, but the shadowy agents who framed Burrows for murder are on their trail, in the fourth season of this popular TV series. And unlike their last breakout, from a U.S. prison, when they were hoping to quietly disappear, the brothers now want revenge for the death of Scofield's girlfriend.
Quincy, M.E.: Season 3 In the third season of this long-running drama, Los Angeles's top medical examiner (Jack Klugman) clashes with his boss (John S. Ragin) and the LAPD's Lt. Frank Monahan (Garry Walberg) in his ongoing determination to find the make-or-break clues. Shady union dealings, a reclusive tycoon's mysterious death and a hijacked plane figure in this season's episodes, with guest appearances by Dabney Coleman and sports greats Rosey Grier and Joe Louis.
Raising the Bar: Season 1 Emmy-winning producer Steven Bochco delivers another gripping legal drama about a crop of newly minted law school graduates who are longtime friends but find themselves working on opposite sides of the system. As a lawyer in the district attorney's office, Michelle Emhardt (Melissa Sagemiller) focuses on bringing the guilty to justice. But as a public defender, Jerry Kellerman (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) uses his skills to protect the innocent.
Reaper: Season 2 With a creative team that includes filmmaker Kevin Smith and the producers of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," this offbeat supernatural series follows Sam Oliver (Bret Harrison), a young man forced into service as a bounty hunter for the devil (Ray Wise). Sam and his co-workers spend each episode rounding up escaped souls and returning them to hell. Tyler Labine, Missy Peregrym, Rick Gonzalez and Valarie Rae Miller co-star.
The Hunger: Season 1 Tony Scott and Ridley Scott produce this horror anthology series, which delves into everything from cannibalism and vampires to poison and soft-core erotica. Demons and desires intermingle in the first season. Terence Stamp serves as host, and a slew of familiar faces -- including Daniel Craig, Karen Black, Colin Ferguson, Margot Kidder and Balthazar Getty -- appear in these twisted tales in which lust and temptation nearly always win out.
The Jetsons: Season 2: Vol. 1 To satisfy his quick-tempered boss's demands, George Jetson (voice of George O'Hanlon) judges a dog competition, infiltrates a rival company dressed as a woman and leads his family to victory on a TV game show in this collection of episodes from the classic cartoon series. The futuristic Jetson family also welcomes new pet Orbitty into their fold, experiences some major malfunctions with robot maid Rosie, wins the lottery and much more.
Weeds: Season 4 Golden Globe winner Mary-Louise Parker returns for another smoke-filled season of Showtime's critically acclaimed cable series as suburban California widow Nancy Botwin, America's favorite pot-dealing soccer mom. Season 4 finds Albert Brooks joining the cast as Nancy's neurotic father-in-law, while Nancy, her headstrong sons and her business partner, Conrad (Romany Malco), head south to set up shop in the beachy border town of Ren Mar.
Zeroman: The Complete Series Leading a secret life as incompetent superhero Zeroman, Fair City postal carrier Les Mutton tries desperately to live up to his deceased secret agent father's accomplishments in this entertaining animated show from Canada. Though he never lacks enthusiasm, Zeroman often experiences a common sense deficiency. Leslie Nielson provides the voice of Zeroman, with Ryan Reynolds, Kevin MacDonald and Doris Roberts also lending their voice talent.
Ballroom Basics: Vol. 5: Bollywood Dancing Bollywood choreographer Shoni shows off dazzling dance moves plucked from India's wildly popular genre and leads a step-by-step lesson that will help beginners master the basic techniques of these high-powered routines. The creator of some of Bollywood's most spectacular numbers, Shoni inspires with easy-to-follow lessons that import these energetic motions from the big screen to the dance floor.
Foot Reflexology: A Step by Step Guide Relieve tension, stress, pain and discomfort while promoting deep relaxation with this step-by-step tutorial that demystifies the ancient art of foot reflexology, a healing practice that involves applying firm pressure to the feet. The program introduces easy-to-follow techniques designed to stimulate the foot's reflex areas, each of which correspond to muscle groups, nerves, the brain and other vital organs.
Playing Shakespeare Legendary director John Barton of the Royal Shakespeare Company leads these nine workshops filled with some of England's finest actors, who discuss how to interpret Shakespeare for contemporary audiences while remaining faithful to the text. Participants include Oscar winners Judi Dench, Ben Kingsley and Peggy Ashcroft, along with celebrated thespians Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and David Suchet.
B.B. King: Live at Montreux 1993 Blues legend B.B. King brings his unmistakable sound to this performance at the 1993 Montreux Jazz Festival, one of his nearly 20 appearances at the event. Filmed when King was well into his 60s, the show demonstrates that he only improves with age. The 16-tune set list includes "Since I Met You Baby," "When It All Comes Down," "Let the Good Times Roll" and "Why I Sing the Blues," concluding with his Grammy Award-winning hit "The Thrill Is Gone."
Chris Thompson: One Hot Night in the Cold Chris Thompson, best known as the voice of Manfred Mann's Earth Band, heats up the stage in Tromso, Norway, with support from the Mads Eriksen Band in this cold-weather live concert peppered with familiar Manfred Mann tunes. Highlights include renditions of "Blinded by the Light," "Questions," "For You" and "Davy's on the Road Again," plus an in-depth interview with Thompson recorded in London in 2008.
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog When he's not busy breaking the law or trying to get close to his secret crush, Penny (Felicia Day), supervillain wannabe Dr. Horrible (Neil Patrick Harris) boasts about his exploits via his Internet video blog and dreams of defeating his nemesis, Captain Hammer (Nathan Fillion). Conceived during the 2008 Hollywood writers' strike, Joss Whedon's quirky musical comedy originally debuted as an online miniseries.
Fillmore: The Last Days Relive the final days of the legendary Fillmore West with this footage from five nights of star-studded concerts that took place in the summer of 1971, leading up to the closing of rock impresario Bill Graham's celebrated music venue. Long unavailable since its original 1972 release, this program features backstage clips and performances by the Grateful Dead, Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna, Quicksilver Messenger Service and others.
Jeff Buckley: Amazing Grace Officially sanctioned by the artist's family, this revealing biographical portrait documents the brief but brilliant career of singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley, who drowned tragically at the age of 30 while swimming in a river in Memphis, Tenn. Highlights include interviews with fellow musicians, poets, dancers and painters who share how Buckley's unique sound and devotion to his craft helped shape and inspire their own creativity.
Jeff Buckley: Grace Around the World Late singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley tours the world in this compilation of concert footage and live television broadcasts commemorating the 15th anniversary of his first -- and only -- studio album, "Grace." Highlights include renditions of "What Will You Say," "Last Goodbye," "Lilac Wine," "Eternal Life," "Dream Brother" and "Mojo Pin," plus a music video for Buckley's haunting cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah."
Oasis: And It's Goodnight from Him Fans of British rock outfit Oasis are in for a treat with this revealing documentary that uses rare archival footage, interviews with members of the group and more to tell the story of the band from the inside out. Band biographer Paolo Hewitt and other noted music journalists, producers and engineers also share their insights into what keeps this remarkable act going strong after nearly two decades of hits.
Pink Martini: Discover the World: Live in Concert Sampling a wide variety of global musical styles from samba to Cuban jazz, multilingual lounge ensemble Pink Martini presents this live concert, featuring "Let's Never Stop Falling in Love," "The Flying Squirrel" and other memorable tunes. Staged in the band's hometown of Portland, Ore., this engaging performance also includes guest appearances from koto player Masumi Timson and the Brazilian marching band Lions of Batucada.
William Walton: At the Haunted End of the Day Tony Palmer directs this critically acclaimed documentary that celebrates the life and works of Sir William Walton with interviews and performances by the likes of Laurence Olivier, Sacheverell Sitwell, Yehudi Menuhin and Julian Bream. Creator of award-winning works such as "Crown Imperial," "Belshazzar's Feast," "Façade" and "In Honour of the City of London," the renowned composer is easily amongst 20th century most celebrated musical figures.
Shinobi No Mono 4: Siege On his quest to completely dominate Japan, the last thing that stands between Tokogawa Ieyasu (Ganjiro Nakamura) and total supremacy is the infamous Toyotomi Clan, led by Saizo Kirigakure (Ichikawa Raizo). As the fate of the nation hangs in the balance, Ieyasu's army prepares for the ultimate clash with the Toyotomi in a battle destined to shape the future of the land. Tomisaburo Wakayama also stars in this epic from director Tokuzo Tanaka.
The Fox and the Child Through a series of flashbacks, a woman (Isabelle Carré) recalls her childhood friendship with a fox in this fantastical drama from French director Luc Jacquet (March of the Penguins). After getting lost in the forest and waking up with the animal sleeping protectively next to her, the girl (Bertille Noël-Bruneau) grows to love her newfound friend. But problems arise when she tries to tame it and make it her pet.
Une Femme Mariee While entangled in an adulterous affair, young Parisian Charlotte (Macha Meril) discovers that she is with child and is immediately faced with the decision to either stay with her husband, Pierre (Philippe Leroy), or forge a new life with her lover, Robert (Bernard Noel). Cinema pioneer Jean-Luc Godard continues to explore the enigmatic relationships between men and women with this trenchant examination of love, lust and infidelity.
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