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Returning home from college one Christmas, young artist Thomas Kinkade is dismayed to learn that attempts to promote local tourism have failed and his mother is dangerously close to losing the family cottage to foreclosure. Inspired by his mentor, Glen, a famous artist who lives next door, Thom accepts a job painting a mural of his small, idyllic hometown. With Glen's help, Thom not only discovers his calling as the Painter of Light but also helps the town rediscover the true spirit of Christmas in this nostalgic, humorous and heart-warming true story destined to become a holiday classic. - Director:
- Michael Campus
- Cast:
- Peter O'Toole, Jared Padalecki, Marcia Gay Harden
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Mathias (Kevin Kline) is a New Yorker who has never had much in terms of wealth. However, when his father passes away he inherits a valuable Parisian apartment and immediately sets out for France in order to liquidate this asset and end his money troubles. Yet when he gets there he finds the property to be inhabited by a peculiar old woman (Maggie Smith) who refuses to leave and has more than just a bit of bad news for Mathias' plans to get rich - under French law not only does he not own the property until she dies but he must pay a fee for her to live there. But unbeknownst to Mathias, this set of circumstances may just turn out to be a blessing in disguise and a true life lesson... - Director:
- Israel Horovitz
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- Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott-Thomas, Maggie Smith
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When thirteen year-old Tolly (Alex Etel) is sent to stay with his grandmother (Maggie Smith) at her sprawling country estate he uncovers a centuries-old family secret that takes him into a world of mystery and magic. Able to move amongst the people of the past, he's drawn into the greatest adventure of his young life. - Director:
- Julian Fellowes
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- Alex Etel, Helen Kennedy, Timothy Spall
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Filmed live at Liverpool's Echo Arena on the hugely successful tour of the same name (which saw John play to over 400,000 people in the arenas of the UK), this DVD is the follow-up to 'The Elvis Has Left The Building Tour' which, on release, was the fastest selling debut stand-up DVD everl John's unique brand of observational humour, his unrivalled gift of creating a relaxed atmosphere and his undeniable charm means that the laughs keep coming. In this show John shares anecdotes about the ways in which his life has changed because of fame, he confesses to what his kids really think of him and he explains why this is his time in the Sunshine. - Director:
- Paul Wheeler
- Cast:
- John Bishop
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A computer operator (Whoopi Goldberg) at a bank is plunged into an exciting world of international intrigue, danger and romance when her terminal gets an S.O.S. from "Jumpin' Jack Flash", a British spy stranded in Eastern Europe. She is soon matching wits with the deadliest members of the espionage community from the CIA to the KGB. - Director:
- Penny Marshall
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- Whoopi Goldberg, Stephen Collins, John Wood
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While almost everyone ranks Brian Wilson a musical genius, a quite brilliant songwriter and a top notch arranger/producer, he is rarely credited as much of a speaker or raconteur. But while clearly a shy and humble man, Brian does have a unique gift with language as well, which the interviews, contributions, media events and other spoken engagements collated on this fascinating video now bear witness to. This film features numerous chapters and clips containing Wilson speaking about his music and his life, often in terms that only an ogre would not be deeply touched by, in the full flush of emotion and with brutal honesty (perhaps at times too brutal!), but also, when appropriate, with great humour. In completion this film will prove a must see - albeit occasionally difficult - presentation. With almost 90 minutes of filmed footage in all, every second of which will have viewers on the edge of their seats, this video will delight and enthral Brian Wilson's millions of fans worldwide. - Director:
- Not Available
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- Brian Wilson
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Determined to gate-crash her ex-lover's funeral on glamorous French hideaway Ile-de-Re, former Hollywood siren Helen (Joan Collins) escapes her London retirement home with the help of Priscilla (Pauline Collins). Pooling their limited resources, they hit the road together by coach, ferry, car and foot in a race to get to the funeral on time, becoming entangled in a love triangle with an Italian painter (Franco Nero) along the way. On this unforgettable journey, they find true friendship in one another - and have the time of their lives. - Director:
- Roger Goldby
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- Joan Collins, Pauline Collins, Franco Nero
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Pierrepoint (2005)Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman / The Last Hangman
"Pierrepoint" is the gripping and dramatic true-life story of Albert Pierrepoint (Timothy Spall), Britain's most notorious hangman. Following in the footsteps of his father and uncle before him, Albert joins the 'family business' in 1934. Living a secret life as a master hangman, as well as a humble grocery deliveryman and loyal husband, Pierrepoint's reputation as the most highly regarded executioner in the land results in him executing some of Britain's most infamous murderers including Derek Bentley and Ruth Ellis (Mary Stockley), and also the Nazi war criminals convicted at the Nuremberg Trials. But the media coverage from these shatters Pierrepoint's closely guarded anonymity turning him into a minor celebrity. As his two lives collide, and public opinion turns against capital punishment, Pierrepoint troubled by his notoriety is ready to give it all up, but fate has other plans in store for him. - Director:
- Adrian Shergold
- Cast:
- Timothy Spall, Juliet Stevenson, Eddie Marsan
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Following Sexy Intellectual's previous film about Brian Wilson's magnificent craft; 'Songwriter:1962-1969', comes this companion piece covering the maverick composer's life and work throughout the 1970s. While this latter part of his career is rarely championed with the same kind of enthusiasm that greets his 1960s productions, it remains an essential part of Brian's story and contains many, many moments of glory which compare favourably to those which litter the era generally considered his heyday.
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- Historical musical performances and rare and classic recordings re-assessed by a panel of esteemed experts.
- Obscure footage, rare archive interviews and seldom seen photographs.
- Contributions from Beach Boys manager, Fred Vail; Brian's sometime co-producer, David Sandler; his close friend, Mark Volman (The Turtles / Flo and Eddie); Brother Records Studio engineers, Earl Mankey and Stephen Desper; Wilson collaborator Stephen Kalinich; Three Dog Night's Danny Hutton, plus Beach Boy Bruce Johnston and the Wrecking Crew's Hal Blaine.
- Live and studio recordings of many Brian Wilson classics and obscurities.
- Review, criticism and comment from biographers and writers, Peter Ames Carlin, Domenic Priore, Professor Philip Lambert and Barney Hoskyns.- Director:
- Not Available
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- The Beach Boys, Thomas Arnold, The Beatles
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This delightful romantic comedy shows just what can happen when two perfect strangers say "I do". Thinking they'll never see each other again, Bronte, a demure New Yorker, and George, a newly immigrated Frenchman, agree to a marriage of convenience. Everything goes off without a hitch until immigration officials investigate their marriage and suspect it's a fake. To prove they're husband and wife, these tow opposites are forced to move in together for a hilarious and memorable weekend of love and laughter. - Director:
- Peter Weir
- Cast:
- Gérard Depardieu, Andie MacDowell, Bebe Neuwirth
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Fiona Maye (Emma Thompson) is an eminent judge in the Family Division of the High Court, making daily decisions about complex family issues. But her workload is heavy, and her marriage to American professor Jack (Stanley Tucci) is at breaking point. In this moment of personal crisis, Fiona is asked to rule on the case of Adam (Fionn Whitehead), a brilliant and beautiful teenager who is refusing on religious grounds the blood transfusion which will save his life. Wanting to hear from Adam before making her decision, Fiona goes to his hospital bedside. Their extraordinary meeting releases strong emotions, with momentous consequences for both of them as Fiona decides whether Adam should live or die. - Director:
- Richard Eyre
- Cast:
- Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Fionn Whitehead
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The sun, the surf and the songs that defined an era - songwriter 1962-1969 is an in-depth celebration of prolific composer Brian Wilson and his remarkable body of musical work - his ability to not only sell millions of albums worldwide, but also his influence on generations of artists for years to come. This detailed exploration of one of the greatest singer/songwriters of the 20th Century covers an exciting era of music, where The Beach Boys captured the imagination of the world. Developing a unique sound - blending melodies, chord changes and catchy Harmonies The Beach Boys reflected the romance and cultural relevance of the Southern California surf movement. From the crashing waves and summer sun of Surfin'safari, through Surfin'usa to the imaginative, complex and multi-layered creation of Pet Sounds, Brian Wilson pushed sonic boundaries like few musicians before him ever had. - Director:
- Elio Espana
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- The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Hal Blaine
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The Legend of 1900 (1998)La leggenda del pianista sull'oceano
On the very first day of the new century, a baby boy is found on the passenger ship, Virginia. The orphan is brought up in secret by the ship's coal room worker, hidden from the world and never knowing any other life than the belly of the ship. He is known as "1900". When the boy's father is killed in an accident, 1900's identity becomes known to the rest of the ship when he wanders into first class and proves to be a prodigy on the grand piano. 1900 stays on board the ship, entertaining the world, 2000 people at a time. Three decades later, The Virginian is a rusted hull, due for demolition. Just one man remembers the former beauty of the ship, the legend that was 1900, and the strange fact that the pianist just disappeared when the ship was taken out of business. He suspects that 1900 may still be on board the doomed ship. And so the search begins. - Director:
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Cast:
- Tim Roth, Clarence Williams III, Pruitt Taylor Vince
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Love and Mercy presents an unconventional portrait of Brian Wilson, the mercurial singer, songwriter and leader of The Beach Boys. Set against the era-defining catalog of Wilson's music, the film intimately examines the personal voyage and ultimate salvation of the icon whose success came at extraordinary personal cost. - Director:
- Bill Pohlad
- Cast:
- John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks
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At the age of 21, Tim is told an incredible family secret by his father: all the men in his family have the ability to relive their past. He can revisit any moment in his life to try things differently until he gets them perfectly right. He decides to use his special new gift to win the heart of the beautiful Mary, but finds that the course of true love can be hilariously difficult - even with the ability to try, try and try again. - Director:
- Richard Curtis
- Cast:
- Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy
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