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24 Hour Party People (DVD)
Staggeringly versatile director Michael Winterbottom follows up his epic Western THE CLAIM with a period piece of a completely different variety. A sprawling, visceral tribute to the legendary Manchester music scene that flourished between the years of 1976 and 1992, 24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE recreates that influential era with reckless exuberance. In order to bring structure to the tale, Winterbottom and screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce focus their attentions on Tony Wilson (Steve Coogan), the man who was responsible for making it all happen. A television reporter by day, Wilson also led a notorious double life as band manager (Joy Division, the Happy Mondays, James), label president (Factory Records), and club owner (The Hacienda). Fiercely determined and dangerously stubborn, Wilson`s energy gave an entire subculture of Manchester youths their place in the spotlight, forever changing the face of popular music in the process. Shot by acclaimed cinematographer Robby Muller in faded digital video, Winterbottom`s pulsating film tears through its subject matter like an ecstasy induced history lesson. The performances are flawless from top to bottom, most notably Wilson, Sean Harris, Paddy Considine, John Simm, and Danny Cunningham. A must-see for music aficionados, Winterbottom`s film is also worth viewing for its sheer sense of hyperkinetic entertainment.R"
Director: Michael Winterbottom
ACTORS: Steve Coogan, Paddy Considine, Lennie James, John Simm, Keith Allen
Scooby-Doo in Arabian Nights (DVD)
In this installment from the New Scooby-Doo Movies, Scoob and the gang ditch the Mystery Machine for adventures in the exotic Mideast. Jeepers!NR"
Absolutely Fabulous - The 2nd Season (DVD)
The second smashing season of the uproarious BBC comedy series about two women living high on life, amongst other more potent uplifts. Includes 6 episodes: Hospital (An upcoming photo shoot of Patsy stimulates facelift ideas.); Death (Edina`s father dies.); Morocco (Patsy and Edina take a trip to Morocco.); New Best Friend (Edina`s artist friends bring over their new baby.); Poor (Edina suddenly finds herself needing to save her money.); and Birth (The house nearly burns down.) Kiss, kiss sweetie darling!NR"
Director: Bob Spiers
ACTORS: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks, June Whitfield
Hamilton Mattress (VHS)
In this rocking animated comedy from the producer of WALLACE & GROMIT, Sludger, a gifted drummer--who just so happens to be an aardvark--meets with prejudice when he takes his talent to Beak City. The only non-bird in the community, Sludger must rise above the snout-hating residents to teach them a very valuable lesson about the power of tolerance and understanding in a normally judgmental world.NR"
Director: Barry Purves
The Black Stallion (DVD) Letterbox and Standard; Family Treasures Acclaimed cinematographer Carroll Ballard steps into the directors chair with THE BLACK STALLION, a visually stunning adaptation of Walter Farleys classic novel about the adventures of a young...
Acclaimed cinematographer Carroll Ballard steps into the directors chair with THE BLACK STALLION, a visually stunning adaptation of Walter Farleys classic novel about the adventures of a young boy and his love for a black, Arabian stallion. When Alec (Kelly Reno) washes upon the shore of a deserted island after a terrible shipwreck, he soon discovers that he isnt the only survivor. A wild Arabian stallion managed to reach the island as well, giving Alec a new reason to live. Gradually, Alec wins the stallions trust, instigating a relationship that will change both of them forever. When Alec is finally discovered, he convinces his mother to let the stallion live in the backyard, and after meeting Henry Dailey (Mickey Rooney), a thrilling final chapter is introduced, one in which Alec and the stallion begin to train for a racing championship, making their bond even stronger. Ballards film, tautly edited by Robert Dalva and lushly photographed by Caleb Deschanel, has become one of the pinnacle achievements of family entertainment. Intelligent, simplistic, moving, and inspiring, it is a brilliant example of cinemas ability to be effective without relying on dialogue to tell the story. Featuring a standout performance by Rooney as the horse trainer.
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Director: Carroll Ballard
ACTORS: Mickey Rooney, Kelly Reno, Teri Garr, Hoyt Axton, Clarence Muse
