Moving Target (DVD)
An ace bounty hunter is caught between the Russian mob and the police when a routine mission leads to a bum rap for murder.R"
Director: Damian Lee
ACTORS: Michael Dudikoff, Billy Dee Williams, Aaron Bess, Michelle Johnson, Tom Harvey
Excel Saga Vol. 1 (DVD)
Billed as the ultimate parody of anime, EXCEL SAGA certainly goes out of its way to parody every convention of the genre it can. From the cloying J-pop opening, it`s clear that this series` sole aim is to be a good-natured farce, one that revolves around a main character who, on the surface is not much different from any other anime heroine. However, the key difference between Excel and all those who preceded her is that Excel is completely and utterly insane and considers it her goal to to conquer the city of F. This gives the series a clear and ingenious jumping off point as it encounters Martian princesses, afro-wearing action heroes, mysterious governmental agencies, space butlers, deranged comic book authors, annoying roommates, and removable moustaches, among other things.NR"
The Governess (DVD) Closed Caption; Subtitled French and Spanish In 1840s London, Rosina`s beloved father is killed, so she must take a job in order to keep her deeply religious Jewish family afloat. Choosing the new name of Mary Blackchurch, she accepts ...
In 1840s London, Rosina`s beloved father is killed, so she must take a job in order to keep her deeply religious Jewish family afloat. Choosing the new name of Mary Blackchurch, she accepts a job as a governess to a wealthy gentile family in Scotland. Her responsibility is to be the friend and teacher of the Cavendishes` young daughter, Clementina, a mean-spirited, spoiled child. Mary is much more interested in the work being done by Mr. Cavendish as he attempts to perfect an early form of photography. But working closely in the laboratory soon releases feelings that change their very different worlds.
Sandra Goldbacher`s debut feature film is steeped in religious overtones as Mary-Rosina struggles to maintain--and hide--her Jewish identity. Minnie Driver is excellent as Rosina, her round face almost glowing amid the deep, muted tones of Sarah Greenwood`s sets. Tom Wilkinson is superb as Charles Cavendish, trying desperately to hold back his feelings, unable to break free of the repressed society that dominates him. As Charles becomes obsessed with the technical aspects of his work, Mary tries to show him the beauty that his work can create, ultimately leading to an emotional confrontation for which neither is prepared.
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Director: Sandra Goldbacher
ACTORS: Minnie Driver, Tom Wilkinson, Florence Hoath, Jonathan Rhys-Myers, Harriet Walter
Babel II Vol. 1: Call to the Gods (DVD)
As the heir to the unknown forces that created the Tower of Babel, Koichi is in an extraordinary position for a boy his age. As the successor of these forces, Koichi has been called upon to guard the Tower from a vicious underworld of malevolent psychics who wish to gain the Tower`s powers. Summoning three psychic guardians, Koichi prepares to stand fast against the forces that would destroy him to get to the Tower. Contains episodes 1-4.NR"
The Mayor of Casterbridge (DVD) 3 Disc Boxed Set Alan Bates (GOSFORD PARK) stars as Michael Henchard in this television miniseries of Thomas Hardy`s MAYOR OF CASTERBRIDGE. When past misdeeds, namely selling his wife and daughter at a country fair, return to haunt him...
Alan Bates (GOSFORD PARK) stars as Michael Henchard in this television miniseries of Thomas Hardy`s MAYOR OF CASTERBRIDGE. When past misdeeds, namely selling his wife and daughter at a country fair, return to haunt him, Henchard`s prosperous lifestyle comes under threat. As he attempts to right his wrongs he descends into an ever increasing downward spiral of destruction, with fascinating implications and complications along the way. This British miniseries was adapted for television by English playwright Dennis Potter.
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ACTORS: Alan Bates, Anne Stallybrass, Jack Galloway
