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Sadistic City/Taboo (DVD)
This DVD double feature contains two films. The first, SADISTIC CITY, finds a unhappy office dweller finding some satisfaction when he learns that some of his coworkers have formed a group whose purpose is to make each of its members sadistic sexual fantasies a reality. The second, TABOO, is the story of a man who lusts after a married woman. The twist is that woman`s husband dies unexpectedly, giving the would-be Romeo a shot at his dream girl. However, in order to obtain her, he must perform a shocking act in front of her husband`s coffin during his funeral.NR"
Director: Ryuichi Hiroki|Yutaka Kohira
ACTORS: Noriko Hamada
Masterpiece (VHS) English Packaging Two misfit movie buffs, Benito (Santiago Segura) and Carolo (Pablo Carbonell), realize that watching movies to escape their drab, everyday lives is not enough for them--they want to MAKE a movie! So they write a music...
Two misfit movie buffs, Benito (Santiago Segura) and Carolo (Pablo Carbonell), realize that watching movies to escape their drab, everyday lives is not enough for them--they want to MAKE a movie! So they write a musical and acquire an 8mm camera...but they need a star. They approach their favorite actress, Amanda Castro (Ariadna Gil), who is young and beautiful, but whose career has become marred by drug abuse and tempestuousness. She declines, but that is not enough to deter Benito and Carolo, who kidnap her and take her to a house in the woods to begin filming their masterpiece. This unusual Spanish comedy/drama was written and directed by David Trueba.
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Director: David Trueba
ACTORS: Ariadna Gil, Pablo Carbonell, Santiago Segura, Jesus Bonilla
Fulltime Killer (DVD)
Johnny To (HEROIC TRIO) directs this thriller, which stars Andy Lau as Tok, a mysterious and flamboyant hitman who challenges the reigning top assassin, known as O, for supremacy. Tok`s string of high-profile and somewhat careless hits have not only made him the talk of the underworld, but also attracted the attention of Interpol Inspector Lee, who longs to put away both O and his challenger.NR"
Director: Johnny To|Wai Ka Fai
ACTORS: Andy Lau, Takashi Sorimachi, Simon Yam, Cherrie Ying, Kelly Lin
Glenn Gould: Life & Times (DVD)
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
Fright (DVD)
Peter Collinson directed this nasty shocker that stars Susan George as Amanda, a teenage babysitter whose night looking after a couple`s son goes horribly wrong. Suspicious from the start because of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd`s nervous manner, it isn`t long before Amanda is jumping out of her skin every time she sees a shadow. However, the real terror starts when Mrs. Lloyd`s psychotic ex-husband shows up, fresh from a mental institution, and tries to break into the house to exact revenge on the wife he hates.NR"
Director: Peter Collinson
ACTORS: Susan George, Honor Blackman, Ian Bannen, John Gregson, George Cole
