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Director Paul Cox (Innocence) began his winning streak of offbeat pictures and off-center character pieces with this deft 1981 romantic comedy. Norman Kaye is a delight as the 40ish piano tuner with a whimsical streak who meets shy, sheltered single Wendy Hughes, a woman 20 years his junior, through a dating service. This unlikely couple hits it off right away, much to the disapproval of her smothering parents. Cox's deadpan observance of Kaye's wacky pranks is hilarious--Kaye convinces one woman that he's blind, and the confused look on her face as he wobbles back to his car and drives off is alone worth seeing the film. But at heart the movie belongs to the awkward, uncomfortable moments of new relationships that Cox so warmly captures in all their nervous excitement. Cox and Kaye followed this lovely little picture with the even more eccentric Man of Flowers. --Sean Axmaker
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Starring: Peter Frampton , Barry Gibb , Robin Gibb , Maurice Gibb , and Frankie Howerd Director: Michael Schultz Manufacturer: Universal Studios ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00009APB6 Release Date: 2003-08-12 |
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If it weren't for a couple of inspired performances, as well as the time-capsule weirdness of it all, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band would be definitively unwatchable. This misguided effort to dramatize the classic Beatles album (the Fab Four had nothing to do with it, thank goodness) also includes tunes from other Beatles LPs, strung together in lumbering '70s rock-opera style. Peter Frampton, then at the crest of his brief run at the top, stars as Billy Shears, with the Bee Gees wearing the glossy day-glo band jackets from the Pepper album cover. Earth, Wind & Fire turn in a spirited revamp of "Got to Get You into My Life," and Aerosmith thrash their way through "Come Together"; but most of the performances are pretty awful. Out-and-out novelties include Steve Martin doing "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" and George Burns (but of course) warbling "Fixing a Hole." This high-profile 1978 flop helped kill the hot streak (Saturday Night Fever, Grease) of record and movie producer Robert Stigwood and sink his RSO movie-music empire. --Robert HortonCustomer Reviews:
bee gees.......2007-06-08
Rating of zero is generous.......2007-05-24
Hidden classic.......2007-05-14
Bad and Good.......2007-05-11
Fluff, but a lot of fun.......2007-05-10
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Lonely Hearts
Starring: Laura Dern , James Gandolfini , Alice Krige , John Travolta , and Scott Caan Director: Todd Robinson Manufacturer: Sony Pictures ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000QGEB1M Release Date: 2007-07-31 |
Product Description
Martha Beck (Hayek) and Raymond Fernandez (Leto) were America's notorious "Lonely Heart Killers." Their lethal scam was simple; they would swindle and then viciously murder lovelorn war widows who would answer their proposal ads in which Ray would describe himself as a sexy Latin Lover. Ironically, Ray's initial introduction to Martha was a prospective mark. But when they met, it was love at first sight, perhaps as a result of their passion for hot-blooded sex and cold-blooded murder. With Martha posing as Ray's sister, they swindled elderly spinsters and widows of their savings then viciously murdered them in a bloodbath of sexual frenzy. Raymond and Martha believe they're literally getting away with murder until homicide detectives Elmer C. Robinson (Travolta) and Charles Hildebrandt (Gandolfini) pick up their scent.Customer Reviews:
Director Honors His Grandfather.......2007-06-04
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Fantasm Comes Again
Starring: Angela Menzies-Wills , Clive Hearne , Tom Thumb , Liz Wolfe , and Rosemarie Bem Director: Colin Eggleston Manufacturer: Synapse Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000654ZHI Release Date: 2004-11-16 |
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From the producers of the original sex-comedy hit FANTASM, comes the outrageous sequel, FANTASM COMES AGAIN. Libbie, a young up-and-coming journalist, is taking over as a writer for a "Dear Collette" sexual advice column in a local newspaper. Harry, the fellow who's been impersonating "Collette" for years, shows her the pros and cons of the job while they spend the evening responding to the many letters for the next day's news. As they create their responses, we see the sexual hang-ups, erotic fantasies and secret desires of the letter writers come to life on screen.Directed by Colin Eggelston (LONG WEEKEND, OUTBACK VAMPIRES), FANTASM COMES AGAIN has a classic cast of adult film stars like Uschi Digart, John C. Holmes, Serena, Rick Cassidy and even has a cameo by late cult-film starlet Cheryl "Rainbow" Smith.
Look for the bawdy first film, FANTASM, also available from Synapse Films.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- Anamorphic 1.66:1 Transfer of the Original Uncut Version from the Original 16mm Negatives
- Audio Commentary from Producer Antony I. Ginnane
- Original Theatrical Trailer
- Liner Notes
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Interesting 70's Sleaze........2006-07-31
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Lonely Hearts
Starring: Wendy Hughes , Norman Kaye , Jon Finlayson , Julia Blake , and Jonathan Hardy Director: Paul Cox Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005R5GH Release Date: 2001-12-26 |
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Director Paul Cox (Innocence) began his winning streak of offbeat pictures and off-center character pieces with this deft 1981 romantic comedy. Norman Kaye is a delight as the 40ish piano tuner with a whimsical streak who meets shy, sheltered single Wendy Hughes, a woman 20 years his junior, through a dating service. This unlikely couple hits it off right away, much to the disapproval of her smothering parents. Cox's deadpan observance of Kaye's wacky pranks is hilarious--Kaye convinces one woman that he's blind, and the confused look on her face as he wobbles back to his car and drives off is alone worth seeing the film. But at heart the movie belongs to the awkward, uncomfortable moments of new relationships that Cox so warmly captures in all their nervous excitement. Cox and Kaye followed this lovely little picture with the even more eccentric Man of Flowers. --Sean AxmakerDescription
Treat yourself to a laugh-out-loud look at romance when an eccentric piano tuner and a shy bank clerk fall in love in this heartwarming romantic comedy that critics call a gem of a film (The Hollywood Reporter) and the Australian Film Institute named Best Picture of the Year! Peter (Norman Kaye) is quirky, a bit homely and quickly approaching 50a man in dire need of a well-matched mate. But when a dating service offers him a chance to find romance, he meets Patricia (Wendy Hughes),a reserved woman 20 years his junior. It's a pairing only professionals could manage and a courtship only true dating amateurs could endure! But from their excruciating first date at a geriatric bingo game to an intimate evening that ends with tears, these two hopeful romantics find themselves stumbling head over heels toward love. Their heartfelt and often hilarious attempts make Lonely Hearts an enchanting comedyand a pleasing reminder that even the loneliest of hearts can find its match.Customer Reviews:
"Lonely Hearts" won the Best Film award from the Australian Film Institute..........2007-01-07
Well-made film about ordinary people falling in love.......2006-12-14
Lonely Hearts.......2002-03-11
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Lonely Hearts
Manufacturer: Screen Media Ventures ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000LMPLNI Release Date: 2006-12-21 |
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your lonely heart will get you killed.......2007-03-05
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Lonely Hearts [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - Australia ]
Director: Andrew Lane Manufacturer: MRA ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000FS5IRC |
Product Description
Australia released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada. LANGUAGES: English (Dolby Digital 2.0), SYNOPSIS: Alma, a lonely woman, falls for the conman who steals her money after seducing her. Frank doesn't want Alma around him, but he cannot do anything about the situation in case she goes to the police. Hot on the trail of the two is a female private detective, working for another of Frank's victims. SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access,DVD:
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