
Two films. Yakuza Papers - Based on the prison diary of a yakuza, (Kozo Mino), involved in the gang wars that ravaged Hiroshima in post-war Japan. The villainous godfather Yamamoru initiates him into his ruthless gang, which inevitably wins the power struggle through titanic, gruesome battles. Once more with The Yakuza Papers, director Kinji Fukasaku elevates brutality and abrupt editing to new levels as he emphasises the degeneration of the feudal samurai's code of ethics. Yakuza Graveyard - Tetsuya Watari is a brooding misfit cop who becomes involved in the turbulent underworld that he investigates after developing a bond with a local crime-lord. After the mobster is assassinated he falls in love with his sister he can see no way to end his involvement.
Punk Icons - Sex Pistols/ Ramones/ Clash
Three separate programmes. The Sex Pistols: The Ultimate Review With Glen Matlock - Drawing on extensive rare footage much of it previously unavailable on DVD, this is the ultimate critical review of the music of the Sex Pistols on stage, on record and on film. Glen Matlock heads a team of leading critics, reviewers and Pistols insiders, including legendary film maker Don Letts in this review of the music that changed a generation. Includes rare film from The Punk Rock Movie and the Pistols in performance throughout their career. Features highlights from Anarchy in The UK, God Save the Queen, No Future, Pretty Vacant, EMI, Holidays in The Sun and more. The Ramones: The True Story With Monte E. Melnick - This is the true story of the Ramones featuring founder member Tommy Ramone, tour manager Monte A. Melnick, art director Arturo Vega and Hilly Kristal, founder and owner of CBGB's. Also included are rare broadcast interviews with Joey, Dee Dee and Johnny Ramone. Features highlights from Blitzkrieg Bop, Beat On The Brat, The KKK Took My Baby Away, We Want The Airwaves, Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment, Sheena Is A Punk Rocker, I Don't Care and many more. The Clash: The Ultimate Review - Veteran film maker Don Letts heads a team of leading critics, reviewers and Clash insiders in this review of the music that changed a generation. Includes rare film from The Punk Rock Movie and the 1983 US Festival. Features highlights from: London's Calling, Should I Stay Or Should I Go, Rock The Casbah, Garageland, Guns Of Brixton, Brand New Cadillac, I Fought The Law, Clash City Rockers, Know Your Rights and more.
Tom Cruise stars as Detective John Anderton in this action-detective thriller set in Washington D.C. in 2054, where police use psychic technology to arrest and convict murderers before they commit their crime. Anderton is the head of a precrime unit and finds himself fighting to save his own life when he is accused of the future murder of a man he doesn't even know.
As Ichimatsu battles the demons within his soul, the fight for justice against the Shogunate continues. Lord Kozan's new position has increased his power, and thus, the Anti-Samurai Gun Unit has become even more deadly. They have garnered even bigger and badder weaponry - and their counter-intelligence has moved them dangerously one step ahead of our freedom fighters. And that spells trouble. With three very important missions on the docket, the Samurai Gun warriors cannot afford to lose their technological advantage. A highly secretive package must be transported through enemy territory, an extremely valuable captive must be rescued from prison, and an entire village must be pulled from the clutches of ruthless killers. It's time for the Samurai Gun!
Stealing money from the mob, Nicky finds out they have put a contract out on him. He turns to his lifelong friend Mikey for help and advice. But it may be that Mikey is no longer his friend and that he may be the trigger man he has been dreading...
Based on a tragedy by Lord Byron. The opera relates the tragic death of the Jacopo Foscari and his equally unfortunate father, Francesco Foscari, the Doge. After returning from exile, Jacopo is wrongfully accused of murder and again sent into exile by the Council of Ten. When the real murderer finally confesses it is found that Jacopo has already died of a broken heart.
Like many holiday films, THIS CHRISTMAS mines the ample humor and drama of a family Christmas. Ma'Dere (Loretta Devine) is the matriarch to the large and loving Whitfield family, which consists of her three daughters--Kelli (Sharon Leal), Lisa (Regina Kin
Nancy is a divorced mother of three who is so busy raising her children that she's forgotten to take care of herself as well. With Christmas fast approaching, she decides to take her kids to the mall to meet Santa Claus, not knowing that her youngest daug
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