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Two of England's greatest actors, Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench, electrify in this lean, stripped-down production of Shakespeare's darkest tragedy. In the wake of a battle, the Scottish warrior Macbeth (McKellen, Gods and Monsters, Lord of the Rings) receives a prophecy from a trio of witches: He shall be king. When fate doesn't unfold quickly enough, Macbeth and his even more ambitious wife (Dench, Shakespeare in Love, Iris) decide to give it a push. McKellen sweats anxiously and oozes a creeping lust for power, while Dench is hypnotically vicious from her first moment. For audiences used to their film careers, this grand pair will seem young as pups (this TV movie is from 1979, adapted from an acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Company production)--but that only gives them an added edge of sex and vigor. Extras include the older McKellen thoughtfully commenting on the play and this classic production. --Bret Fetzer
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Masterpiece Theatre - Painted Lady (1997)
Starring: Helen Mirren , Iain Glen , Franco Nero , Michael Maloney , and Lesley Manville
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Release Date: 2004-09-28 |
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Helen Mirren (Prime Suspect, The Clearing) stars in this compelling murder-mystery set amid the murky underworld of illegal art trade.
Maggie Sheridan (Mirren), once one of the most famous blues voices of her generation, lost decades of her life to drinking and hard-living. After a failed suicide attempt, she was taken in by Sir Charles Stafford (Iain Cuthbertson, Antonia and Jane) and his son Sebastian (Iain Glen, Tomb Raider). She has lived quietly on their Irish estate for ten years. But one summer evening, her peaceful life is shattered when Sir Charles is brutally murdered, and a valuable sixteenth century painting is stolen. The painting is one of several disturbing pictures sent to Sir Charles marking the major events in his life.
Maggie is convinced that the stolen painting holds the key to Sir Charles' death and decides to track it down. Meanwhile, Sebastian uncovers a terrible secret, with horrific consequences.
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In the Cut (Unrated Director's Cut)
Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh , Meg Ryan , Micheal Nuccio , Allison Nega , and Dominick Aries
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ASIN: B0000ZMGWK
Release Date: 2004-02-10 |
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Based on Susanna Moore's popular novel, In the Cut centers on Frannie (Meg Ryan), an emotionally stifled English teacher who gets steamy with sultry Malloy (Mark Ruffalo, You Can Count On Me), a cop who's investigating a series of brutal murders--but Frannie soon suspects that Malloy may be the killer. As a psychological thriller, In the Cut is heavier on psychology than thrills; the story is a skeleton that director Jane Campion (The Piano, An Angel at My Table) cloaks in one of the most nightmarish visions of urban life since Taxi Driver or Seven, accompanied by lots of explicit sex. The movie's dark tone will put some viewers off, but Ruffalo's effortless magnetism serves him well; no woman in the audience will question how quickly Ryan falls into bed with him. Also featuring Jennifer Jason Leigh and an uncredited Kevin Bacon. --Bret Fetzer
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Enemy of the State
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Release Date: 1999-06-15 |
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Robert Clayton Dean (Will Smith) is a lawyer with a wife and family whose happily normal life is turned upside down after a chance meeting with a college buddy (Jason Lee) at a lingerie shop. Unbeknownst to the lawyer, he's just been burdened with a videotape of a congressman's assassination. Hot on the tail of this tape is a ruthless group of National Security Agents commanded by a belligerently ambitious fed named Reynolds (Jon Voight). Using surveillance from satellites, bugs, and other sophisticated snooping devices, the NSA infiltrates every facet of Dean's existence, tracing each physical and digital footprint he leaves. Driven by acute paranoia, Dean enlists the help of a clandestine former NSA operative named Brill (Gene Hackman), and Enemy of the State kicks into high-intensity hyperdrive.
Teaming up once again with producer Jerry Bruckheimer, Top Gun director Tony Scott demonstrates his glossy style with clever cinematography and breakneck pacing. Will Smith proves that there's more to his success than a brash sense of humor, giving a versatile performance that plausibly illustrates a man cracking under the strain of paranoid turmoil. Hackman steals the show by essentially reprising his role from The Conversation--just imagine his memorable character Harry Caul some 20 years later. Most of all, the film's depiction of high-tech surveillance is highly convincing and dramatically compelling, making this a cautionary tale with more substance than you'd normally expect from a Scott-Bruckheimer action extravaganza. --Jeremy Storey
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Hot Hollywood favorite Will Smith (MEN IN BLACK, INDEPENDENCE DAY) stars with Academy Award(R)-winner Gene Hackman (Best Actor, 1971, THE FRENCH CONNECTION) in a high-powered suspense thriller where nonstop action meets cutting-edge technology! Robert Clayton Dean (Smith) is a successful Washington, D.C., attorney who -- without his knowledge -- is given a video that ties a top official of the National Security Agency (Oscar(R)-winner Jon Voight, Best Actor, 1978, COMING HOME) to a political murder! Instantly, every aspect of Dean's once-normal life is targeted by a lethal team of skilled NSA surveillance operatives who wage a relentless, ultra-high-tech campaign to discredit him and retrieve the incriminating evidence! Also featuring Regina King (JERRY MAGUIRE, BOYZ N THE HOOD) in an impressive, star-studded cast -- get ready for the action to explode as Dean desperately races to reclaim his life and prove his innocence before it's too late!
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Helter Skelter
Starring: George DiCenzo , Steve Railsback , Nancy Wolfe , Marilyn Burns , and Christina Hart
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ASIN: B0001AVZM6
Release Date: 2004-04-20 |
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Based on the bestselling book by Vincent Bugliosi, the two-part TV movie Helter Skelter is a clinical but often chilling recount of the arrest and trial of Charles Manson and his cult for a pair of horrific murders in 1969. Character actor George DiCenzo is a bit dry as prosecutor Bugliosi, who must patch together a series of far-flung clues to incarcerate Manson for the murder spree, which claimed the life of actress Sharon Tate, among others; he and the rest of the capable cast (which includes Marilyn Burns from the '74 Texas Chainsaw Massacre) are completely overshadowed by Steve Railsback's disturbing performance as Manson. Railsback is the main reason to revisit this feature, which shocked many during its network run in 1976, but now seems methodical in its pacing and direction. Warner Bros.'s DVD is the longer 184-minute version of the film, which should please viewers accustomed to the 119-minute rebroadcast cut; otherwise, the disc is disappointingly supplement-free. --Paul Gaita
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The investigation of two horrific mass murders leads to the capture and trial of the psychotic pseudo-hippie Charles Manson and his "family".
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Jason and the Argonauts
Starring: Jason London , Frank Langella , Natasha Henstridge , Derek Jacobi , and Olivia Williams
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Release Date: 2000-08-15 |
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Is your classical Greek rusty? This is just the thing--a feast of epic Greek mythology--and the classic tale of Good (Jason, Theseus, Hercules, Orpheus) versus Evil (angry gods, Poseidon, Harpies, the women of Lemnos) is a great introduction. The plot has been entertaining people for thousands of years and is still going strong--now strengthened by great special effects and good acting. Sure, some people will think this version isn't "high culture" enough (it's a bit reminiscent of The Clash of the Titans), but those folks should probably be reading Bulfinch's Mythology instead of watching TV anyway.
The DVD includes a "making of" documentary, "notable and quotable," detailed cast and crew information, scene access, and Dolby surround sound. Even hard-core fans of Ray Harryhausen's 1963 stop-motion-animation version will find room in their hearts (and DVD libraries) for this one. Although the basic plot elements are the same, the two versions achieve very different (and both quite enjoyable) effects. The new Jason and the Argonauts is something kids and adults can all enjoy. --Tara Chace
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Inspired by the Greek myth, the story begins when the fearless explorer Jason returns to the kingdom of Thessaly to make his rightful claim to the throne, but the gods proclaim that he must first find the magical Golden Fleece. Consulting Hera, the Queen of gods, Jason recruits the Argonauts to crew his ship, and they embark on their eventful journey.
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Paradise Lost - The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills
Starring: Jason Baldwin , Steven Branch , Christopher Byers , John Mark Byers , and Melissa Byers
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ASIN: B000AYEIY0
Release Date: 2005-10-25 |
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On May 6, 1993, the mutilated bodies of three 8-year-old boys were found in a shallow creek in West Memphis, Arkansas. A short time later police arrested three local teenagers, linking the boys' killings to a satanic ritual. One of the boys confessed. The intriguing court case was about to unfold as filmmakers Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky ventured forth to make this documentary. They captured footage of not only courtroom proceedings but also interviews with the major players in trial--parents, suspects, lawyers. The documentary filmmakers, whose previous film, Brother's Keeper, is as intriguing of a crime story you'll ever see, tells this story without re-creations or flashbacks. The film makes a clear argument that the court trial may not be about witchcraft but a witch hunt. As with any great drama, the faces and situations are etched upon the viewer; however, we are dealing with real lives and real crimes (told gruesomely and necessarily by police photographs and videotape), and the impact is far greater. And so is the maddening ambivalence of the trial. Like the O.J. Simpson fiasco, a verdict is reached but the truth is questioned. Did police make fatal errors the night of the crime? Do last-minute clues lead to justice? Who's lying on the stand? As with Roger and Me and Hoop Dreams, we have a provocative single incident that holds a mirror to many of society's problems. The results are just more horrifying. The Emmy-winning film was followed four years later by Paradise Lost 2: Revelations. --Doug Thomas
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One of the most influential documentaries in recent years, the Sundance favorite PARADISE LOST is an emotionally raw, must-see crime doc from two of today's most exciting filmmakers--Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky (the team behind Metallica: Some Kind of Monster, Brother's Keeper). This dark odyssey began with the tragic murders of three 8-year-old boys, whose bodies were discovered in a shallow creek in West Memphis, Arkansas. The community demanded justice, and one month later the police delivered: three local teenagers accused of sacrificing the boys as part of a Satanic ritual. Despite overwhelming public antipathy towards them, defendants Damian Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley steadfastly maintained their innocence. Although the trial produced virtually no physical evidence connecting the defendants to the crime, the town, the jury, and the police felt that they had their killers, and used the young men's penchant for heavy metal music and black clothing and a fascination with the Wicca religion as evidence of their guilt. With unprecedented access to all the players, Berlinger and Sinofsky captured the events as they unfolded before their cameras. From actual courtroom footage and clandestine jailhouse interviews to behind-the-scenes strategy meetings and intimate portraits of grief-stricken families, PARADISE LOST is a shocking yet uniquely American real-life drama. DVD Features: Exclusive Trial Footage; Timeline of Events; Trial Updates; Theatrical Trailer; Filmmaker Biographies; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection
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Celluloid Propaganda.......2007-05-16
Paradise Lost is an exercise in historical revisionism. Its producers aimed at spinning history with the hope that a trio of clearly guilty murderers would be released. This alleged documentary plays fast and loose with the facts that it presents while leaving inconvenient facts on the cutting room floor to present a false picture of three innocent lads being railroaded for crimes that they did not commit.
Paradise Lost is a dishonest documentary in that while the producers never state their opinions directly, they deliberately omit certain facts while twisting other facts so that they can present a distorted version of what really happened. For instance, the producers want you to believe that the convicted killers were really innocent, that there was no real evidence against them. The makers of this documentary want you to believe that the 3 teenagers were convicted due to their love of heavy metal, the works of Stephen King, the fact they wore black T-shirts and because there was a "satanic panic" in the community.
The documentary producers also use John Mark Byers, the stepfather of one of the victims, as a red herring. They insinuate that Byers should have been the top suspect instead of the 3 convicted punks. They conveniently leave out the fact that Byers had an airtight alibi and was cleared of suspicion following an intensive police investigation. This so-called documentary implies that since Byers is mentally slow, then he could have been the real murderer.
Paradise Lost was made along the lines of a Michael Moore documentary sans the comedy. Like a Moore documentary, Paradise Lost shows some of both sides of an issue, but upon further examination, it is clearly one sided. In this case, the bias is on the side of the convicted criminals. Facts that point towards guilt are either glossed over or entirely left out. Contrary to the movie, the trio were not convicted just because they wore black or liked heavy metal music. That is a gross distortion of the evidence against them.
Paradise Lost is one of those documentaries where if you do not know much about the subject, your response likely will be that what happened to the 3 convicts was a horrible miscarriage of justice. However, if you actually know a good deal about what really happened, your reaction is that the documentary itself was nothing but a sham and a fraud.
Paradise Lost is a sham and a fraud that is not worth either your time or your hard earned money. It is most definitely not recommended.
Compelling and appalling.......2007-03-02
I saw this movie in a theatre ten years ago and recently saw the DVD version. It's pretty obvious that these boys are innocent. It's even more obvious they never got a fair trial.
I'm impressed by Damien, the young man accused of satanism. He's smart and articulate and he kept his cool.
But what's even more appalling is that, given the publicity attached to this case, the young men remain in prison. Why hasn't the governor commuted their sentences? With so many holes in the prosecution's case -- absence of blood being just one -- why have appeals failed?
Paradise Lost describes a 20th century witch hunt. And that's our justice system.
Haunting.......2007-02-07
This documentary is brilliantly made - no commentary, just footage of the incidents, interviews with the people involved in them, all of which speak for themselves. But it's a haunting message they tell - a haunting, horrific murder and some haunting questions about the justice system's response. The film does not pretend to give answers - it doesn't preach, it just asks questions. Those questions continue to reel inside me, long after viewing - the guilt or innocence of the young men charged with the crimes, the guilt or innocence of others and, perhaps for me the most disturbing question of all: will we ever know for sure just what happened? Like pretty well everything that HBO is involved in, I found this to be really top-shelf documentary production.
Johnny Cash wore black, but he's considered normal........2007-01-23
I'd like to think that people are getting more open minded regarding justice and the law. With the recent explosion of court and police shows on tv, nearly everyone is getting interested in the subject, and tries to be their own detective, figuring out what's right and what's wrong while looking at both sides of the story. Unfortunately, that's only recently, and the events that take place in Paradise Lost were anything but handled that way. I don't think I've ever been disgusted or disappointed when seeing the outcome of a trial for anything, but this one had me shaking my head in disbelief each time the verdict was made. This isn't my own personal feeling on the more southern states, but documentaries like this certainly don't help the more city-slicker's view of that area, seeing how one-sided things can be. The fact that a little over 10 years ago, people were using the "they wear black and listen to heavy metal, so they must be Satanic" really makes me feel sorry for the older people of that age. Let's hope that my generation, as pitiful as it seems most of the time, is more open minded on such subjects. Anyway, Paradise Lost is one of the few movies to really get me. At two and a half hours long, most documentaries would bore you with false info and a one-sided argument, like Michael the Hutt Moore does. Here, everything goes by fast thanks to flawless editing, interesting people, and the best defense attorneys one could ever wish to see.
In May of 1993, 3 small boys were found murdered (amongst other things) in a shallow creek in West Memphis, Arkansas. What was done to them is pretty graphic, so you're better looking up info on that on your own rather than me explaining it here. Seemingly right away, police got a supposed confession from Jessie Misskelley who claimed his friends Damien Echols and Jason Baldwin did it. All three of them were seen as outcasts in school and by the rest of the community for listening to bands like Metallica and Slayer, wearing black shirts, and not being into the typical things people in that area were. So, naturally, the police went after them since they'd be the ones who'd do such a thing, what with being different and all. The problem is, there's nearly no evidence to support that any of the 3 boys were involved. Jessie's confession is filled with holes, and the officer questioning him more or less tells him what the right time was for them to be there, after Jessie changes the time on when it happened more than 3 times in his story. His IQ of 72 doesn't help matters either. The murders were done by a professional, obviously, having no blood, foot prints or anything of that sort at the scene of the crime. The scene was left clean- no teenagers could've done it that well, especially some of the skinning that took place...in the dark, and it would've had to have been underwater since no blood was found. One officer even admits to LOSING evidence later in the trial. But, the city made up their mind before the trial even began. All that mattered to them was that someone was going to pay for a crime, regardless of if they did it or not.
As a few have said, the real heroes here are the defense lawyers. These guys are some of the best I've ever seen, and go into detail as to why the boys are innocent, providing enough proof that it couldn't possibly have been them. I'm wondering why nothing they said seemed important to the jury at all, since everything they said and questioned made 100% sense. One lawyer even comes up with a case that shows that one victim's stepfather could have done it, and provides enough evidence. He admits to beating his son shortly before the murder took place, can't easily explain why his own blood was found on a murder weapon, and changes his mind about what the police asked him and how he answered several times. Again, despite the proof that he's more than likely the real culprit, his case is dismissed after just a few minutes. I don't know if this is as bad, or worse, but some of the parents involved here can easily be seen as just as heartless as the killer(s). One mother is smiling and cheering before she's interviewed by a news station just because she's "on tv". Another more or less makes death threats to all 3 boys if they were ever to be let out of prison, while another pair practices at a shooting range and names the 3 targets after the accused boys. The boy's stepfather who is accused later on even goes on into detail about how he hopes terrible things will happen to all 3, and what he'll do to their graves each year if they die before him. Naturally, most would feel sorry for the parents of the lost children at first, but when everything's almost done here, you realize that they've lost their humanity and only care about revenge. Sadly, Paradise Lost doesn't work out like an episode of Law & Order. All 3 accused boys are still in prison today, DNA testing was only cleared just recently, and the real murderer is still at large. Considering that the 3 families of the victims were involved with a Parents of Murdered Children meeting, seemingly for the state, it shows that the person(s) who did this probably did those ones in as well. A sequel is available right now, and I just read that a third one is in the works. Lets hope that justice is served soon. The movie isn't one sided, but it's obvious that all 3 boys were innocent.
Since this is a documentary for HBO, filmed back in the early 90s, the picture quality isn't going to be that great. There's a lot of grain and out of focus shots, but none of it takes away from the presentation. What do you expect? The audio's just the same, recorded on low-quality microphones. Sadly, there aren't any subtitles or captions you can turn on to help with the heavier accents of some people. But I'm sure you'll want to watch the movie more than once, and you'll figure out any questionable phrases upon the second viewing.
The extras here aren't much, but at least we get something. Damien Echols Trial Testimony is just extended footage of Damien talking about what he's into and why he dresses the way he does. It was summarized already in the movie, but it helps out on showing that the community didn't like him before the trial even began. Timeline of Events is just that, and is represented by screens showing where and when things happened. It's good to check out if you might have missed anything, but not quite necessary. Lastly is a Trial Updates file that you can download from the disc. Though, you'd be best off just looking up any info on the West Memphis 3 and going from there since this file's semi-outdated now.
I know 2 other movies have been made since this, but they could've piled on some more extras. Surely there was some other good trial footage taken out like the footage of Damien explaining his ways and such. The movie itself is amazing though, and really makes you wonder how people can still backtrack from all the proof that 3 boys are innocent, and stick with the whole "they wear black and listen to heavy metal" excuse.
must-see.......2006-04-04
this documentary takes you inside the robin hood hills case, and for me it made me doubt the outcome and imprisonment of the three teenagers. it is honest, graphic and sad, but i think it takes you inside better than most other documentaries i've seen.
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Hot Hollywood favorite Will Smith (INDEPENDENCE DAY, MEN IN BLACK, ALI) stars with Academy Award(R)-winner Gene Hackman (Best Actor, 1971, THE FRENCH CONNECTION; THE FIRM, CRIMSON TIDE) in a high-powered suspense thriller where nonstop action meets cutting-edge technology! Robert Clayton Dean (Smith) is a successful Washington, D.C., attorney who -- without his knowledge -- is given a video that ties a top official of the National Security Agency (played by Jon Voight, PEARL HARBOR, NATIONAL TREASURE, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE) to a political murder! A lethal team of skilled NSA operatives wages a relentless, ultra-high-tech campaign to discredit Dean and retrieve the incriminating evidence! Also featuring Regina King (JERRY MAGUIRE, BOYZ 'N THE HOOD, RAY) in an impressive, star-studded cast -- get ready for even more action to explode as Dean desperately races to reclaim his once normal life in this Extended Edition packed with bonus material.
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Nice guy accountant Robbie lives an idyllic life with his partner Trey in a quiet suburban neighborhood. But when a venomous neighbor moves in and starts harassing them, hate sparks violence. Recipient of the Best Feature Award at the Outtakes Dallas and Sedona International film festivals, Hate Crime features a brilliant cast including Seth Peterson (Providence) as Robbie, Lin Shaye (Snakes On A Plane, There's Something About Mary) and Golden Globe winners Susan Blakely (The Towering Inferno, Rich Man, Poor Man) and Bruce Davison (Longtime Companion). A provocative thriller, Hate Crime delves deep into intolerance, challenging audiences to question their own prejudices as they witness the heartbreaking consequences of hate and a family's painful quest for retribution.
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Kevin Spacey (American Beauty) plays David Gale, a brilliant but hard-drinking anti-death penalty crusader on death row for a rape and murder that he claims he didn't commit. The victim of the crime is Gale's close friend and anti-death penalty colleague (Laura Linney, You Can Count On Me), so Gale argues that he's been set up to discredit the cause. Committed journalist Bitsey Bloom (Kate Winslet, Titanic) takes it upon herself to figure the whole thing out--and so we follow her through a ridiculous plot full of supposedly shocking twists that are telegraphed far in advance and make very little sense when they arrive. The overwritten script tries to cover too many hot-button issues and gives Spacey way too many showy scenes where he gets to be passionate and caring, which is creepier than his psychopath roles in The Usual Suspects and Seven. --Bret Fetzer
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Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey (American Beauty) stars with Oscar nominee Kate Winslet (Titanic) in a powerfully gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller hailed as provocative (ABC-TV). An electrifying suspenseful journey into deadly conspiracy and murderous deception begins when a respected professor who may or may not be guilty is charged with a brutal crime. The Life of David Gale is a brilliantly unpredictable thriller, which builds relentlessly to a shocking final twist guaranteed to blow you away!
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