Violent Cop (DVD) Violent Cover In his directorial debut, famed Japanese personality Takeshi Kitano (acting under the alias Beat Takeshi) plays Azuma, a brutal but honorable cop at the end of his rope. Azuma`s trying daily routine involves dealing with ...
In his directorial debut, famed Japanese personality Takeshi Kitano (acting under the alias Beat Takeshi) plays Azuma, a brutal but honorable cop at the end of his rope. Azuma`s trying daily routine involves dealing with a naive new partner and caring for his drug-dependent, mentally challenged sister. When a friend on the police force is killed and his sister is kidnapped by drug dealers, Azuma begins walking a mercilessly vengeful path that leads to a shocking finale.
VIOLENT COP is a stunning first feature from Kitano, who took over for veteran director Kinji Fukasaku after he left the project. Primarily known as a television comedian, Kitano rewrote the script to better suit his surprisingly dark vision of the film, which serves an intriguing introduction to his unique directorial style, combining scenes of extreme violence with beautifully meditative shots. Elevating the then-waning yakuza genre to a more artistic level, Kitano`s film is a landmark in late 20th century Japanese cinema.
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Director: Takeshi Kitano
Blue Planet, The: Seas of Life - Part 3 & 4 (DVD) Two Disc Set A collection of two installments from the British underwater exploration series, THE BLUE PLANET. Episodes included are Seasonal Seas , Coral Seas , Tidal Seas , and Coasts. See individual titles for further details.
A collection of two installments from the British underwater exploration series, THE BLUE PLANET. Episodes included are Seasonal Seas , Coral Seas , Tidal Seas , and Coasts. See individual titles for further details.
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Grease 2 (DVD)
It`s the early 1960s, and new Brit in town Michael Carrington (Maxwell Caulfield) has just arrived at Rydell High School. Michael, a bookish, sappy milquetoast, immediately becomes smitten with Stephanie Zinone (Michelle Pfeiffer), the gorgeous leader of the Pink Ladies, the hippest clique of chicks at Rydell -- who only date the way-cool T-Birds. So if Michael wants to win Stephanie`s heart, he`ll have to transform himself from a geek to a greaser. Will his plan work?PG"
Director: Patricia Birch
Glenn Gould: Life & Times (VHS)
LIFE & TIMES is a revealing biography of classical piano legend Glenn Gould. The program features public and private footage of interviews, performances, recording session, as well as casual shots of his personal life. This is an excellent overview for both classical fan and newcomer.NR"
ACTORS: Glenn Gould
Andrea Bocelli - A Night in Tuscany (DVD)
The celebrated Italian vocal artist returns home to Tuscany, where he performs tracks from his albums Romanza and Viaggio Italiano and reunites with his family in candid personal footage. A NIGHT IN TUSCANY intersperses exclusive interviews, emotional performances, and gorgeous travel photography of Tuscany, creating a fully realized world which helps to the man behind the performer. Highlights of the video include moving duets with renowned vocalist Sarah Brightman and Italian pop star Zucchero.NR"
