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Noted British TV director Ken Russell oversees this third installment of the Harry Palmer series. No longer working for the British Secret Service, Palmer (Michael Caine, HANNAH AND HER SISTERS) has become a private investigator, and has been hired to travel to Latvia to visit an unknown doctor. There, he meets none other than his old friend Leo Newbigen (Karl Malden, PATTON), who introduces Palmer to his new line of work. Palmer, of course, senses something amiss, and wastes no time tracking it down. He soon finds himself embroiled in the plans of a megalomaniac Texas billionaire, General Midwinter (Ed Begley, HANG `EM HIGH), to take over the world with a computer the size of a football field--the
brain
of the title. Quickly acquiring a camp feel that encourages comparisons to James Bond films, this witty spy movie is fast-paced and fun, with Caine and Begley turning in particularly fine performances.
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Based on a real trial that divided Australia in the 1950s, this searing drama from director Craig Lahiff follows an Aboriginal man (David Ngoombujarra) accused of raping and killing a white child in a trial that exposed the ugly racism of Australia`s legal system. Robert Carlyle and Kerry Fox play the public defenders who take on that system when they help him appeal his brutally unjust conviction. Excellent performances and thoughtful direction helped this small but powerful film rack up praise and awards on its release in Australia, as well as on the festival circuit.
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This broadly drawn fable takes place at the height of legendary Studio 54's delirious heyday.
A cast of attractive youngsters portrays fictionalized employees and clientele of the glitzy urban playland.DVD Features:Region 1 EncodingKeep CaseMusic VideoChapter Search
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A metal-twisting, glass-shattering car accident destroys both the face and memory of Dan Merrick (Tom Berenger), while his sublimely beautiful wife remains unharmed. Although plastic surgeons repair the physical damage, he still remembers nothing of the past. Despite his wife's solicitousness, Dan slowly begins to realize she's trying to hide something from him. Desperate for knowledge, he hires a private eye to search out the truth. But when the investigator gets to the bottom of it all, Dan may not want to hear what he's got to say. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen (A PERFECT STORM, AIR FORCE ONE), this suspenseful tale of lies, betrayals, and unanswered questions hurtles the audience headfirst toward its surprising conclusion.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseAnamorphic Widescreen - 1.85Full Frame - 1.33Audio: Stereo Surround - English
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Reese Witherspoon is surprisingly effective as Becky Sharp in Mira Nair's lush adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's classic novel of Victorian England, VANITY FAIR. Nair, known for such films as SALAAM BOMBAY!, MISSISSIPPI MASALA, and MONSOON WEDDING, tells the compelling story of a young orphan girl, Sharp, who attempts to rise above her station in very class-conscious British society. Sharp enters this very rich and rigid world as a governess who captures the heart of Rawdon Crawley (James Purefoy), who chooses love over the family fortune, a financial decision that could potentially doom the relationship. Meanwhile, her best friend, Amelia Sedley (Romola Garai), lets true love slip right through her fingers. As war rages on against Napoleon and the French, Sharp continues her ascension, though she's met by naysayers and gossipmongers every step of the way.Nair has put together a terrific cast, including Gabriel Byrne, Bob Hoskins, Jim Broadbent, Douglas Hodge, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, and Rhys Ifans. Natasha Little, who played Becky Sharp in a 1999 BBC miniseries, appears here as Lady Jane, and British favorite Eileen Atkins is hysterical as Miss Matilda Crawley. Splendid costumes, beautiful locations (including Hampton Court Gardens and India), high-quality acting, and gorgeous music combine to make this a worthy version of a classic tale about a feminist ahead of her time.DVD Features:Region 1Snap CaseAnamorphic Widescreen - 2.35Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Digital 5.1 - FrenchAdditional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. Mira Nair - Director Deleted Scenes Featurette - 1. The Women Behind Vanity Fair








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