Frank Capra Collection, The
Frank Capra Collection, The : short review
Four classic films by director, Frank Capra. It's A Wonderful Life - A triple Oscar-nominated comedy drama starring James Stewart as George Bailey, a pillar of his community, who is prevented from committing suicide by a merciful angel. Through a series of heart rending dream sequences, George is shown what a sad and sorrowful place the town would have become without him. Can the angel lift George out of his despair? Mr Smith Goes To Washington - An idealistic, small-town senator goes to the corridors of power in Washington, finding his honesty and commitment in danger of sinking beneath rampant corruption. Nominated for 11 Oscars, but winning only one (it was up against Gone With The Wind), Capra's stirring masterpiece was in itself a triumph over the odds, many wanting it suppressed because of its controversial message. You Can't Take It With You - Winning Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture, this is Capra's version of Kaufman and Hart's witty play about an eccentric New York household where love tangles get in the way of an attempted dispossession. It Happened One Night - When their bus breaks down in the middle of nowhere, heiress Ellie Andrews and reporter Peter Warner are forced to hitch-hike together. However their constant bickering threatens to explode into a full-scale battle of the sexes. Winner of five Academy Awards, this is one of Capra's most delightful screwball comedies - which caused a slump in American vest sales when Gable undressed to reveal a bare chest!
Experience one of the most legendary rock 'n' pop bands as you've never seen or heard them before. Directed by and starring ex Beatle, Ringo Starr, featuring Elton John and with surrealist scenes - get ready to join Marc Bolan and T.Rex on stage. Also includes the only two full concerts ever recorded with T. Rex, prepare to be blown away by a band at the height of their success performing to over 10,000 screaming fans. The studio sound is unmistakable - on stage, the live experience is transforming.
A bored housewife reads a series of Personal ads in the paper which pique her curiosity. Who is the Susan they are looking for, and why is she missing? When she assumes the woman's identity, her humdrum life becomes a convoluted topsy-turvy New Wave dream. Delightfully off-beat with outstanding performances. Madonna's first screen role and still her best.
Chrono Crusade - Vol. 2 - Holy War
The year is 1928. Jazz is hot, bootleg liquor is king and the idle rich of a nation have discovered a horrifying new past time: summoning demons! To combat this growing threat, a new order of Holy Warriors has arisen. This is the story of Sister Rosette, an elite Exorcist in the Order of Magdalene, whose soul has been bound by alchemy to that of the devil Chrono. Armed with Sacred ammo, they form an unstoppable team, ready to wage war at a moments notice... because when the gates of hell are opened, someone has to put the devils back! Contains four episodes: Militia, Jewel Witch, Devil and Puppets.
Dr. Mumford is a psychologist in a small American town. His uncanny insights into the human condition have made him a local hero and caretaker of all the town's secrets. But what the town doesn't realise, is that he has a secret of his own...
MacMillan - Prince Of The Pagodas, The - Bussell/ Cope
Sir Kenneth MacMillan's glorious version of The Prince of The Pagodas provides a fascinating and magnificent spectacle of classical dance on the grandest scale. Benjamin Britain's exotic score, inspired by the sounds of the gamelan, is the only one that he created for ballet. The oriental theme is followed through with Nicholas Georgiadis's enchanting designs, enhancing the fairytale atmosphere. This production by the Royal Ballet, filmed at Covent Garden in 1990, stars Darcey Bussell as Princess Rose and Jonathan Cope as the Prince. This is the role that launched Bussell's career. MacMillan had noted her exceptional talent while she was still a student and he chose her to create the role of Princess Rose for him.
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