Casino Royale (DVD) Widescreen This swinging spoof of Ian Fleming`s spy hero features an aging James Bond (David Niven), reluctantly dragged out of retirement to chase down the evil crime clique called SMERSH. In order to confound the forces led by the vi...
This swinging spoof of Ian Fleming`s spy hero features an aging James Bond (David Niven), reluctantly dragged out of retirement to chase down the evil crime clique called SMERSH. In order to confound the forces led by the villainous Le Chiffre (Orson Welles), the Secret Service enlists five other agents, also under the name Bond, and all six converge on the titular casino. Meanwhile, Woody Allen, as the retiring secret agent`s nephew, causes havoc at every turn.
The gleefully chaotic product of five directors, numerous screenwriters, and the late 1960s in general, CASINO ROYALE revels in its psychedelic spy satire premise. The comedy features a legion of stars in roles both large and small: Niven, Welles, Allen, Peter Sellers, Ursula Andress, William Holden, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jacqueline Bisset, Deborah Kerr, and many more. (Apparently, Sellers and Welles despised each other, and Sellers would frequently not show up for his scenes.) Amid the wackiness, there are genuine moments of hilarity, making the film a surreal romp through Bond lore and the more eccentric aspects of 1960s pop culture.
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Director: Val Guest|John Huston|Joseph McGrath|Robert Parrish|Ken Hughes
ACTORS: David Niven, Peter Sellers, Orson Welles, Ursula Andress, Woody Allen
Abandoned (DVD)
Abandoned by his recently divorced father, young Aron is left to fend for himself in a horrifyingly strict orphanage. Everyday the nine-year-old has to suffer through beatings from the staff and fights with the other boys. His only comfort comes in the form of a very special relationship with his classmate Attila. Over time, the two become very close friends in the midst of a sexual awakening. The friendship ultimately gives Aron the strength to overcome his dangerous surroundings.NR"
Director: Arpad Sopsits
ACTORS: Tamas Miszaros, Szabolcs Csizmadia, Attila Zsilak, Piter M, ller
Home Alone (VHS) Spanish Subtitled A young boy wakes up to find that his Christmas wish has come true--his large family has disappeared. Taking full advantage of his freedom, he learns some lessons about independence, responsibility, defending the home...
A young boy wakes up to find that his Christmas wish has come true--his large family has disappeared. Taking full advantage of his freedom, he learns some lessons about independence, responsibility, defending the home against two bungling burglars--and how nice it is to have a family! Academy Award Nominations: Best Original Score.
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Director: Chris Columbus
ACTORS: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Catherine O`Hara
The Italian Job (DVD) Widescreen In this wholly refreshing remake of the 1969 crime classic starring Michael Caine and Noel Coward, Mark Wahlberg stars as Charlie Croker, a smooth thief who orchestrates a flawless heist in Venice with the help of his mentor...
In this wholly refreshing remake of the 1969 crime classic starring Michael Caine and Noel Coward, Mark Wahlberg stars as Charlie Croker, a smooth thief who orchestrates a flawless heist in Venice with the help of his mentor, safecracker John Bridger (Donald Sutherland). Together with his cronies--explosives expert Left-Ear (Mos Def), tech whiz kid Lyle (Seth Green), adrenaline junky Handsome Rob (Jason Statham), and the shady Steve (Edward Norton)--Charlie walks away with thirty-five million dollars worth of precious gold bars. But just when the gang appears to be headed to freedom, Steve performs a heist of his own, killing John and running off with the gold, thinking that Charlie and his mates are all deceased. A year later, Charlie has located Steve, who is gradually selling off the gold bars in Los Angeles. With the help of John`s beautiful daughter Stella (Charlize Theron), a brilliant safecracker in her own right--as well as those adorable Mini Cooper sports cars--Charlie orchestrates a revenge heist that will teach Steve a valuable lesson about loyalty once and for all. F. Gary Gray`s thoroughly entertaining caper film doesn`t merely imitate the original, and that is what makes it such a pleasant surprise.
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Director: F. Gary Gray
ACTORS: Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, Seth Green, Jason Statham
Secret of NIMH 2, The: Timmy to the Rescue (DVD) Movie Time Sequel to Secret of NIMH continues the saga of a group of intelligent rats who have escaped from the National Institute of Mental Health.
Sequel to Secret of NIMH continues the saga of a group of intelligent rats who have escaped from the National Institute of Mental Health.
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ACTORS: Dom DeLuise, Ralph Macchio, Eric Idle, William H. Macy
