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An less-well-known Vietnam War picture with an interesting point of view formed while memories of the war were still fresh. Lancaster plays a tough U.S. military advisor in 1964 assigned to the abandoned French outpost of Muc Wa, where he must assemble a platoon out of inexperienced American soldiers and hardened Vietnamese mercenaries. As he the conditions at first hand, his doubts about the U.S. involvement grow.DVD Features:Keep Case
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The life of a murderer is turned upside down when a botched attempt at claiming another victim irretrievably alters his life in GHOST OF THE NEEDLE. Jacob (played by Brian Avenet-Bradley, who also directs) is a successful fine-art photographer who has made his way into the art world through somewhat dubious means; he kills his models, then takes their picture. Aimee (Cheri Christian) is all set to be his next victim until she fights back and sends the murderous snapper careering down a flight of stairs and into unconsciousness. Awakening, Jacob finds himself in a different world. Surrounded by suspicious finger wagging and a detective who suspects Jacob is up to something, the one person he can't find is Aimee. The surreal events that subsequently unravel highlight Avenet-Bradley's superlative talents as a filmmaker, allowing GHOST OF THE NEEDLE to easily stand out from a pack of likeminded movies.DVD Features:Region (unknown)Keep CaseWidescreenAudio: Surround Sound 5.1 EnglishAdditional Release Material: Features: Outtakes TrailersInteractive Features: Scene Access
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This program features four films starring acclaimed actors James Earl Jones, Morgan Freeman, and Louis Gossett, Jr.: BLOOD TIDE, DEADLY DRIFTER, THE RIVER NIGER, and DEATH OF A PROPHET.DVD Features:Region [unknown]2-Disc SetFull Frame - 1.33
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MAX, directed by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Menno Meyjes, stars John Cusack as the title character, Max Rothman, a German-Jewish man who lost his right arm while fighting for his country during World War One. Although Rothman is no longer able to pursue his dream of becoming an artist, he channels his love of art into a successful gallery that shows the work of many European modernist painters, including George Grosz (portrayed by Kevin McKidd). At one of his gallery openings, Rothman meets an artist and fellow WWI soldier, an intense young man named Adolf Hitler (Noah Taylor). Largely out of a veteran's bond, Rothman agrees to buy some of Hitler's work and encourages the frustrated painter to channel his emotions onto the canvas. However, angered and disillusioned by Germany's impoverished state, Hitler also begins flirting with politics and public speaking. As Rothman comes closer to selling his work, Hitler's interests take a turn--a turn that will change the course of world history.Stirring up controversy even before its release, MAX largely avoids the pitfalls often associated with taking on major historical figures. Although the film is about Hitler, as the title implies, it focuses more on the intriguing and complex character of Max Rothman, who is excellently portrayed by Cusack. In spite of his lost arm and his country's decline, Rothman tries to remain optimistic and finds solace in his appreciation of art. Meanwhile, Hitler's artistic output is largely unimaginative, and Taylor's performance as the future dictator and mass murderer is far from flattering or sympathetic. A smart and unusual film that handles its delicate subject matter well, MAX is a engaging look at the lives of two men just before they are irrevocably altered.
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A young boy learns to deal with the fact that he is gay. He falls for another young boy, his friend, and his true feelings are revealed. He attempts suicide, but in the end his strong will and determination help him get through this tough time. A 1994 Academy Award Winner for Best Live Action Short.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseSingle Side - Single LayerFull Frame - 1.33Additional Release Material: Alternate Version with Ellen Degeneres Introduction.
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