The Red Violin (DVD)
Following the unusual journey of an original and unique violin (painted red with the blood of his beloved and deceased wife), as it survives three centuries to a present-day auction in Montreal. The violin weaves a Svengali over all those who play it and becomes the subject of passion, deception and destruction. It passes through the hands of traveling Gypsies, a famous concert violinist in England to near-confiscation in Communist China, the violin manages to survive the different lives of those it touches.In present day it again becomes the subject of fascination for a violin historian, played by Samuel L. Jackson. On discovering that he has stumbled upon the much sought after `Red Violin`, he considers instigating a deception of his own kind.R"
Director: Francois Girard
ACTORS: Samuel L. Jackson, Greta Scacchi, Don McKellar
Moll Flanders (DVD) 2-DVD Set An acclaimed mini-series adaptation of Daniel Defoe`s classic tale of Moll Flanders, one of the most experienced heroines in literary history. From her birth in Newgate prison, through her five marriages and her years as a pr...
An acclaimed mini-series adaptation of Daniel Defoe`s classic tale of Moll Flanders, one of the most experienced heroines in literary history. From her birth in Newgate prison, through her five marriages and her years as a prostitute, Moll`s fiery spirit could never be dimmed. From the Mobil Masterpiece Theatre series. Contains nudity and adult situations.
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Director: David Attwood
ACTORS: Alex Kingston, Diana Rigg, Daniel Craig, Ronald Fraser
Scotland, PA (DVD)
Yahtzee, chicken nuggets, weed-smoking clairvoyant hippies, Shakespearean refrains, and jamming rock songs by Bad Company are some of the key elements of director Billy Morrissette`s ode to MACBETH and early 1970s small town America. A comic interpretation of the William Shakespeare classic, SCOTLAND, PA tells the story of a fast food restaurant called McBeth`s, an innovative establishment that offers drive-through service. However, the success of the restaurant`s young owners, the stylish and popular local couple Mack and Pat McBeth (James LeGros and Maura Tierney) is largely due to the convenient murder of its former owner (James Rebhorn). When the quirky vegetarian Lieutenant Ernie McDuff (Christopher Walken) is assigned to investigate the murder, each of Scotland`s strange characters--the tanning salon operator, the homeless guy that lives in a barn, the perpetually drunk barfly--come forward to share what they know about the case. Some of the funniest moments of the film come from the lieutenant`s interrogations of the teenage sons of the late restaurant owner, the amped rock guitarist Malcom (Tom Guiry) and his poised, artistic gay brother Norm (Geoff Dunsworth). SCOTLAND, PA is a funny, light hippie movie with an excellent grasp of `70s music, decor, and dress.NR"
Director: Billy Morrissette
ACTORS: James LeGros, Maura Tierney, Christopher Walken, Kevin Corrigan, James Rebhorn
My Giant (DVD)
At 7`7 , Max (Gheorghe Muresan) is considered a freak in his native Romania and is banished to a monastery. When he saves the life of Sammy Kamin (Billy Crystal), a down-on-his-luck talent agent, a whole world of opportunity opens up for him. The two embark on an adventure that provides closure for Max with a woman he has obsessed over for years and helps Sammy put his life in perspective and regain whats important to him. Michael Lehmann (HEATHERS, THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS AND DOGS) directs this surprisingly bittersweet tale.PG"
Director: Michael Lehmann
ACTORS: Billy Crystal, Gheorghe Muresan, Kathleen Quinlan, Joanna Pacula
The Poseidon Adventure (DVD)
When an earthquake sends a tidal wave over a luxury liner on New Year`s Eve the top-heavy vessel capsizes. Ten survivors journey through the ship to escape. Terrible sequel: Beyond the Poseidon Adventure. Academy Award Nominations: 8, including Best Actress--Shelley Winters. Academy Awards: Best Song ( The Morning After ).PG"
Director: Ronald Neame
ACTORS: Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Carol Lynley, Red Buttons, Shelley Winters
