Basquiat (DVD)
An insider`s look at the kinetic New York art world, told through the life story of Jean-Michel Basquiat. A black, 19-year-old graffiti artist who catapulted to superstardom with his controversial paintings, Basquiat rubbed elbows with the likes of Andy Warhol and Julian Schnabel before burning out permanently at the age of 27. Schnabel, himself a celebrated figure in the art world, makes his directing debut.R"
Director: Julian Schnabel
ACTORS: Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio Del Toro, Claire Forlani, David Bowie
The Desperate Hours (DVD)
A remake of the 1955 Humphrey Bogart thriller, DESPERATE HOURS reunites director Michael Cimino and star Mickey Rourke in a richly photographed film filled with emotional and physical violence. Bosworth (Rourke), a brutal criminal on the run, takes over a house occupied by an unhappily married couple, Nora (Mimi Rogers) and Tim (Anthony Hopkins), and their two young children. Bosworth has escaped from jail with the help of his attorney, Nancy Breyers (Kelly Lynch). The film circles around the interactions of the hostage family and Bosworth as he waits for his accomplice and plans his escape to Mexico.R"
Director: Michael Cimino
ACTORS: Mickey Rourke, Anthony Hopkins, Mimi Rogers, Kelly Lynch, Lindsay Crouse
Mascara (DVD)
Linda Kandel`s MASCARA is a character study of three female friends approaching 30 and struggling to deal with the men in their lives. Rebecca (Ione Skye) seems happy in her relationship with a middle-aged photographer (the Sex Pistols` Steve Jones) until she notices his unhealthy attachment to his sexy teenage daughter. Laura (Lumi Cavazos) is a newlywed who discovers that her husband (Steve Schub) has racked up a mountain of credit card debt in the 7 months since their wedding. And Jennifer (Amanda de Cadenet) is unhappily married to a successful attorney (Barry del Sherman) whose emotional distance prompts her toward alcohol and a series of vengeful affairs. Director Kandel examines the impact of these women`s life choices--and the bonds of friendship that see them through their trials and tribulations.R"
Director: Linda Kandel
ACTORS: Ione Skye, Lumi Cavazos, Amanda De Cadenet, Karen Black, Steven Schub
Gumby - Volume 2 (DVD)
The classic and beloved animated character, Gumby is featured here in this second volume of adventures along with his friends Pokey, Prickle, and Goo. Creator Art Clokey first introduced the character on the HOWDY DOODY SHOW. Gumby has been a staple in American culture ever since.NR"
Director: Arthur Clokey
Midsomer Murders - Set One (DVD) 4 Disc Set The top-rated UK television show MIDSOMER MURDERS is collected here in a lavish box set. Based on the novels of Caroline Graham, and filmed in the English countryside, this series uncovers a dark undercurrent to a seemingly ...
The top-rated UK television show MIDSOMER MURDERS is collected here in a lavish box set. Based on the novels of Caroline Graham, and filmed in the English countryside, this series uncovers a dark undercurrent to a seemingly idyllic village. Chief Inspector Barnaby (John Nettles) is at hand to thwart any wrongdoers, solving the most complex of cases thanks to his keen knowledge of the criminal psyche. Guest appearances come from Prunella Scales (FAWLTY TOWERS) and Orlando Bloom (LORD OF THE RINGS), adding to the high quality cast, direction and storylines.
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ACTORS: John Nettles, Daniel Casey, Jane Wymark, Laura Howard
