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Based on Aldous Huxley's groundbreaking 1932 novel, "Brave New World" imagines a utopian society that has achieved peace and stability through the prohibition of monogamy, privacy, money, family, and history itself. As citizens of New London, Bernard Marx (Harry Lloyd) and Lenina Crowne (Jessica Brown Findlay) have only ever known a rigid social order, a perfect pharmaceutical called Soma and a culture of instant gratification and ubiquitous sex. Curious to explore life beyond the strictures of their society, the two New Worlders embark on a vacation to the Savage Lands, where they become embroiled in a harrowing and violent rebellion. - Director:
- Owen Harris
- Cast:
- Alden Ehrenreich, Jessica Brown Findlay, Harry Lloyd
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"American Gods" is the epic story of an inevitable war building between the Old Gods of mythology and our New Gods of technology. Ricky Whittle (The 100) stars as ex-con Shadow Moon, a man pulled into the service of the mysterious Mr. Wednesday, played by Ian McShane (Deadwood, John Wick) - only to discover that not only is his charismatic but un-trustable boss actually the Norse All-Father god Odin, he's also...Shadow's father. In Season Three, Shadow angrily pushes this apparent destiny away, and settles in the idyllic snowy town of Lakeside, Wisconsin - to make his own path, guided by the gods of his black ancestors, the Orishas. However, he'll soon discover that this town's still waters run deep, and dark, and bloody, and that you don't get to simply reject being a god. The only choice - and a choice you have to make - is what kind of god you're going to be. - Director:
- Jon Amiel
- Cast:
- Ricky Whittle, Emily Browning, Yetide Badaki
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Amid an explosive political landscape, three young film buffs are drawn together by their shared passion for movies... and for each other! Left alone while their parents are on holiday, twins Isabelle (Eva Green) and Theo (Louis Garrel) invite American exchange student Matthew (Michael Pitt) to stay with them. So begins an intense, erotic voyage of sexual discovery and desire in which nothing is off limits and anything is possible! - Director:
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- Cast:
- Michael Pitt, Louis Garrel, Eva Green
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Series Two returns with an all-star cast, including Ian McShane, Ricky Whittle and Emily Browning, and finds the battle between Old Gods and New Gods moving inexorably towards crisis point as their destinies collide with those of men. While Mr. World (Crispin Glover) plots revenge for the attack against him in Series One, Shadow throws in his lot with Wednesday's attempt to convince the Old Gods of the case for full-out war. In this strange new world of living gods, change demands commitment and faith requires terrible sacrifice. - Director:
- Christopher J. Byrne
- Cast:
- Ricky Whittle, Emily Browning, Crispin Glover
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Following a one-off Christmas special in 1986, 'Hale and Pace' became household names with this phenomenally successful series for LWT. A rapidly paced, occasionally notorious mix of stand-up and sketches that stayed just the right side of Broadcasting Standards, the series won the Silver Rose at Montreux and made the two former PE teachers one of the most mimicked comedy acts in television history. This complete second series sees Gareth and Norman visiting a centre for Guide Cats, lifting the lid on Moroccan cuisine, displaying their beer guts and finding out whether the American doughnut-and-hamburger diet really works. We also catch up with the Two Rons - the legendary tuxedoed heavies later to enjoy fame on their own terms as The Management - and kids' TV presenters Billy and Johnny, who find themselves at an Acid House party... - Director:
- David G. Hillier
- Cast:
- Norman Pace, Tracy Brabin, Gareth Hale
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7 Virgins is a powerful coming-of-age tale about the exploits of sweet-faced Tano (Juan Jose Ballesta), a 16-year-old reform school inmate, who is given a 48-hour pass to attend his brother's wedding. He and his neighbourhood buddies are soon on the prowl for sex, drugs and cheap thrills. It is during this time that Tano must make some difficult choices - choices that will either force him to grow up or lead him on a spiraling road to tragedy. - Director:
- Alberto Rodríguez
- Cast:
- Juan José Ballesta, Iride Fontana, Javier Berger
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Following a one-off Christmas special in 1986, Gareth Hale and Norman Pace's first foray into the sketch series format was instantly successful - and instantly controversial. Staying just the right side of Broadcasting Standards, the two former teachers enjoyed massive ratings over a decade of quick-fire, occasionally notorious comedy sketches, winning the Silver Rose at Montreux and becoming one of the most mimicked comedy acts in television history. Complete and uncut, this set contains the entire first series alongside the Channel 4 1986 Christmas Special. With legendary bodyguards The Two Rons featuring throughout, each show contains a relentless mix of hilariously barbed sketches and musical numbers, as well as a few appearances from cult favourites Billy and Johnny, the useless children's TV presenters. Regarded as one of the best sketch shows of the last thirty years, this series guest stars Ainsley Harriott, Status Quo, Harry Enfield, Courtney Pine, Rick Wakeman, Helen Atkinson-Wood and Doon MacKichan. - Director:
- Vic Finch
- Cast:
- Gareth Hale, Norman Pace, Wendy Leavesley
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When Shadow Moon is released from prison, he meets the mysterious Mr. Wednesday and a storm begins to brew. Left adrift by the recent death of his wife, Shadow is hired as Mr. Wednesday's bodyguard. He finds himself in a hidden world where magic is real, where the Old Gods fear irrelevance and the growing power of the New Gods, and where Mr. Wednesday is building an army to reclaim his lost glory. - Director:
- David Slade
- Cast:
- Demore Barnes, Ricky Whittle, Emily Browning
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La Prisonnière (1968)Woman in Chains
The wife of a modern artist discovers the perverse and inclinations of the director of the gallery her husband's work in exhibited in. She witnesses the scenes of sexual submission he photographs, placing women in humiliating poses. Fascinated by this man she too becomes his model and prisoner of his fantasies, trapped in a depraved world with no way of escaping. - Director:
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Cast:
- Laurent Terzieff, Elisabeth Wiener, Bernard Fresson
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Ken Stott stars in The Vice, a hard-hitting drama set in the vice unit off the Metropolitan Police, based in the heart of London's West End. Prostitution, pornography and murder are all part of the workload for the vice team as they investigate the capital's darker secrets. The Vice portrays a city of extraordinary social contrasts, moving swiftly from the back streets of King's Cross to the bars of Park Lane hotels. - Director:
- Douglas Mackinnon
- Cast:
- Caroline Catz, David Harewood, Ken Stott
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Time for Loving (1972)Paris Was Made for Lovers / A Time for Loving
Filmed in Paris by Oscar-nominated director Christopher Miles from celebrated French dramatist Jean Anouilh's first original screenplay, this bittersweet romantic comedy-drama stars Joanna Shimkus, Mel Ferrer, Britt Ekland and Susan Hampshire. A tale of three love affairs seen from the viewpoint of a small studio room in Montmartre, 'Time for Loving' showcases a classic score from legendary composer Michel Legrand (with vocals from Dusty Springfield and Matt Monro)... - Director:
- Christopher Miles
- Cast:
- Joanna Shimkus, Mel Ferrer, Britt Ekland
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Explore a world of fantasy and mythology in the unforgettable epic adventure 'Legend of the Seeker'. Take a coming-of-age journey with The Seeker as he joins forces with a mysterious woman and a wise, powerful wizard to combat Darken Rahl (Craig Parker), the demonic sorcerer intent on taking over the world. In the ultimate battle between good and evil, who will answer destiny's final call? - Director:
- Mark Beesley
- Cast:
- Craig Horner, Campbell Cooley, Bridget Regan
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For decades, ex-government agent Raymond "Red" Reddington (James Spader) has been one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives. Brokering shadowy deals for criminals across the globe, Red was known by many as "The Concierge of Crime". Now, he's mysteriously surrendered to the FBI with an explosive offer: he will help catch the world's most elusive criminals, under the condition that he speaks only to Elizabeth "Liz" Keen (Megan Boone), an FBI profiler fresh out of Quantico. For Liz, it's going to be one hell of a first day on the job. - Director:
- Joe Carnahan
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- James Spader, Michael Klesic, Megan Boone
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"You will go to sleep: you will wake up. It will be as if those hours never existed." Beautiful and quietly reckless university student Lucy (Emily Browning - the mesmerising star of Sucker Punch) takes a job as a Sleeping Beauty to pay her way through college. In the Sleeping Beauty Chamber men seek an erotic experience that requires Lucy's absolute submission. This experience starts to bleed into Lucy's daily life and she develops an increasing need to know what happens to her when she is asleep. Julia Leigh's powerful and provocative vision is one of the most startling debut features of recent years. - Director:
- Julia Leigh
- Cast:
- Emily Browning, Rachael Blake, Ewen Leslie
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Tough, gritty and totally compelling, this hard-edged re-imagining of the iconic 'Prisoner: Cell Block H' remains unmissable drama. In this final run of episodes, Allie (Kate Jenkinson) returns to Wentworth Prison after her near-fatal shivving, grappling with her new reality. Boomer (Katrina Milosevic) and Ruby (Rarriwuy Hick) rally support, with Boomer stepping up as temporary Top Dog. Believing Lou (Kate Box) is responsible, Marie (Susie Porter) manipulates Sheila's (Marta Dusseldorp)'s hatred of Lou. Meanwhile, as Rita (Leah Purcell) struggles to connect with her dying dad, Ferguson (Pamela Rabe) finds it increasingly difficult to control her desire for revenge. - Director:
- Fiona Banks
- Cast:
- Leah Purcell, Huw Higginson, Katrina Milosevic
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