Finney provides a humble look at the first non-Italian to become Pope in over four hundred years.

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A great soundtrack too!

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A beautifully poignant and all too human drama about life choices and what will remain of our day.

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A very much deserved 3rd Best Actress Oscar for Ms. Hepburn.

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Redford's message is clear but so was the outcome!

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Peck has never been better since "To Kill A Mockingbird" - a must see!

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Talk about customer service - A+

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I own the UK DVD of this movie.

This has to be one of the most faithful adaptations of a Stephen King book. I loved it.

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It opens to a scene where all the staff at a biological warfare facility are wiped out when a virus gets out. This caused a stir because it the first time on TV that it showed dead people with their eyes still open. Tame by today's standards but the thing that got me was the choice of music. I still can't hear 'Don't Fear The Reaper' by Blue Öyster Cult without thinking of this opening scene.

The acting is tremendous by all, with some stand out performances by Matt Frewer, Rob Lowe, Ray Walston (always my Favourite Martian), Gary Sinise, Laura San Giacomo and Shawnee Smith. The only person I didn't get with regard to casting was Corin Nemec as Harold Lauder, to me he just didn't seem the right fit. He still put in a good performance though.

One of the movies that should be in everyone's collection.

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Actor Neil North, who plays the First Lord of the Admiralty in this 1999 version, played Ronnie Winslow in the first film version of The Winslow Boy (1948). Nice touch of continuity. Jeremy Northam who plays Sir Robert Morton is absolutely suberb as is Nigel Hawthorne as Arthur Winslow. I feel the part of of Sir Robert Morton is I'm afraid to say head and shoulders above Robert Donats version in 1948, much more verve and vivacity to the character as oppposed to the original which is far to laid back. I did like Cedric Hardwickes version of Arthur Winslow as it seems more affective than Nigel Hawthornes version, but Hawthornes version is much more how I would imagine that character to be in reality with his obvious affection for his daughter and sons. It's hard to choose which performance is the best but I side with Hawthorne. The only thing I didn't like about the Catherine Winslow character in this movie is quite trivial, but at one point in the film she is wearing sunglasses which look totally anachronistic, they just don't look right. Gemma Jones is absolutely superb in this as she is in everything she does. The one big difference for me was the contrast between Kathleen Harrisons character (Violet) and the new version with Sarah Flinds (Violet). The two are poles apart, Kathleen Harrisons effervescent performance which seemed a tad over the top and Sarah Flinds performance which looks like she's on Valium. They went from one extreme to the other and somewhere in between would have been the way to go. Overall both movies are brilliant and hard to choose one over the other, if you get the chance to see either I Thoroughly recommend you sit down and watch, both are brilliant and worth the watch.

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A moving film, top locations, especially the Hungarian countryside.

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Being a Sci-Fi fan,i was looking forward to this one,and it didn't really disappoint,given that most sequels are never quite as good as the original work,this one does a fair job of living up to the reputation of the first.The only things i would criticise perhaps,is that it tries too hard/too often to reference the previous work,and thereby suffers by not being it's "own" film.Also,i understand the overall "dark and moody" approach,but sometimes,it's a bit too "dark and moody",and could maybe have done with some lighter moments thrown in,it's also a tad too long,other than that,it's a good sequel;) 8/10

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This is a film that should be on everybody's "must see" movie list. It charts the oil industry from it's beginnings to the situation we find ourselves in today. The political shenanigans over who controls the oil supply just beggars belief, the wars that have been fought over the head of it, the people who have died over the head of it, and the consequences for the environment today. This is another movie that should be on the school curriculum to teach the up and coming generations just what we've done to the planet and where we should be going in the future. Oil will one day run out and leave civilization completely stranded so the development of all the other energy sources are of vital importance before that happens. Definitely a very important piece of education for us _all_

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I can't believe it was 2001 when this was made. A very chilling account of what went on at Wannsee in January 1942. Kenneth Branagh's portrayal of Reinhard Heydrich is excellent and manages to convey the absolute coldness of the man who, in a matter of fact way, discusses the plans for the final solution. Stanley Tucci (Margin Call) playing Adolf Eichmann is just brilliant. This is a must-see film for anyone who doubts the callousness of the Nazi regime. 10/10

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Considering the panel and stock footage of Jon & Paul intermixed it's interesting enough!

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If you didn't see Sir Paul and his mates in concert during the "Back In The U.S." tour - it's fine.

However, if you did (like I did in Tacoma, WA) this one DVD does NOT do it justice.

Along with my first concert in 1968 - Cream - this is No. 1.

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One of the worst quality DVD's I've ever seen. This is no more than a very poor transfer from VHS (or worse) to disc. It is completely unwatchable so I have no idea what the storyline is because after about 5 minutes it's only fit for ejecting. I'm afraid this is another one for the shredder. Stay away from this at all costs. Total rubbish

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Although Kraftwerk have never been the most animated of performers (they stand rooted to the spot mostly,with the occasional head-bob or foot-tap;)The screen behind them makes up for any lack of movement,and audibly,this is one of the few concerts in 5.1 that would make me reconsider getting a surround sound set-up again(although the girlfriend might not be too happy;),it sounds great,made for 5.1

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The footage is rare, and for good reason - its terrible. What you get is a jam session/rehearsal but it appears that the cameraman has yet to learn the fundamentals of operating the camera and seems to have difficulty trying to get the thing fixed on a stand, and then he plays around with the zoom, continuously. The sound is barely audible on much of the soundtrack even though after about 50 minutes the cops arrive and cut the session after neighbours complain, the remaining footage is just people milling around the studio.
Tagged on afterwards is the short film Andy Warhols's Exploding Plastic Inevitable, which has been sourced from a video-taped copy. Images flicker sporadically on the screen and are only briefly sequenced, but you can make out the faces from the factory scene. The purpose of these films was to contribute to the light show projected onto the live band, so they are really just an element of a multi-media art experience. Many images are repeated, and the whole 22 minutes may have been looped several times, generally its fairly boring to watch without a band playing on stage.

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Have to say,as an "Alien" fan,that this was a big disappointment.Personally,i found only a couple of the characters believable,the plot really plods along,even where there is supposed to be tension,there isn't any (you know nowadays that any of the half-important characters are not going to be killed off,despite increasingly ridiculous odds;),and they've tried to reveal too much of the monster's early development,leaving none of the mystery anymore,and surely,it's the mystery that makes a true monster.
A cash-in :(

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this er, creation of ed wood's is generally accepted to be a seriously worthy contender for the title of the worst feature film of all time. "unmissable".

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Although not normally a fan of sequels,this one's not bad,and although the plot is rather tenuous,it's made up for by the stunning visuals,which,have surely raised the bench-mark for any further sequels in this series,which director James Gunn alludes to there possibly being many more in "The Making Of....",unsurprising perhaps,as this had a working budget of $200,000,000 ,and has already grossed over $389,000,000 (to date)(according to IMDB),the merchandising opportunites seem to be endless,especially with the ultra-cute Groot (or "Twiglet" as i named him;),kids,and bigger kids alike,will snap it up.At least there is some tongue-in-cheek humour here,like in the first film,and it doesn't take itself to seriously,just sit back,and enjoy the ride :)
(PS Another good soundtrack btw,courtesy of an "Awesome Mix Vol.2" cassette left to Peter by his mum,the inspired opening sequence using ELO'S "Mr.Blue Sky" is worth the price of admission alone:)

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LOVE IS ALL (DVD)
A film by Kim Longinotto, with music by Richard Hawley

A hundred years of love and courtship on the silver screen, from the acclaimed filmmaker Kim Longinotto with music by celebrated singer-songwriter-producer Richard Hawley

Love is All takes us on an exquisite journey through the twentieth century, exploring love and courtship in all of its shapes and sizes on the silver screen across decades of unprecedented social upheaval. From the first kisses caught on film, through the disruptions of war and on the birth of youth culture, free love and gay liberation we follow courting couples as they flirt at tea dances, kiss in the back row, shack up together and fight for their right to love whoever they choose.

This celluloid love letter is directed by Kim Longinotto (Divorce Iranian Style) and edited by Ollie Huddleston (From the Sea to the Land Beyond) using a selection of spellbinding footage from British archives, including the BFI National Archive and the Yorkshire Film Archive, all set to Richard Hawley's stunning soundtrack.

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I had great hopes for this documentary whenever I read about it, I have to say I was bitterly disappointed with it. I had hoped it would've been in the same vein as "From Scotland With Love", "Faces Of Scotland" or "From The Sea To The Land Beyond" but it wasn't even close. I found it to be a load of pretentious nonsense, some of it was actually embarrassing. The creator makes great play of the symbiotic relationship between the music and the footage and all I can say is he hasn't watched enough documentaries such as another BFI disc I have called "Love Is All" which has a soundtrack by Richard Hawley and the aforementioned "From Scotland With Love". I was surprised to read in the booklet that this film has been deposited in the BFI. Maybe I missed something (I don't think so) but I'll maybe give it another go sometime and see if I change my mind, but after the first viewing my inclination is to deposit it in the bin

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Completely unwatchable. I must be more vigilant when buying DVD's as I have been caught once before with a disc that was equally as bad as this one. I don't know who this company AG Plate are but they definitely produce some of the worst quality DVD's ever. This particular one got precisely 10 seconds before it was ejected and shredded. Complete and utter rubbish

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Although i enjoy most of Jackie's films,in this one,i didn't believe either his,or any other of the actors characters,and so,just ended up watching it for the fighting (which was alright),so,despite all the money that must have been spent here,only 5 out of 10 for me.

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From such a visually rich film the art department of Kabel Eins must have worked really hard to create box art this horrid.

And then they stick that cool photo in the middle to show you what might have been had it not been 'designed' to death!

Beautiful film - Ugly DVD!

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Fun for all the family? There is some tension in this film but really it's all about watching Marianne Faithful ride a motorbike in skin tight black leather. Nothing wrong with that of course but does it really deserve the cult following it has? I'm sure some of you will say yes but it is a no from me. The movie is easy on the eyes but there is little else in it of any substance here to keep the viewer entertained.

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This documentary highlights Elton John's historic, and groundbreaking visit to (the former) Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in May 1979.
Accompanied by percussionist Ray Cooper, they performed a series of eight shows; four in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), and four in Moscow.
The concert footage was filmed 25-28 May at the (now demolished) Rossiya Hotel Concert Hall.

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The performance took place on 13 June 1978 at the Napa State Hospital, Napa, California.
It was a free concert by the Mutants, from San Francisco, and The Cramps from New York City.
The event was arranged by former CPS (Child Protective Services) activities specialist Bart Swain, through booking agent; Howie Klein.
The band originally booked to appear on this occasion was the Readymades, a notable San Francisco based new wave/punk band, but either by divine providence or fate, The Cramps and Mutants performed the show.
Video footage of The Cramps was taped using a battery powered Sony Portapak two piece camera/recorder unit (possibly the AV-3400, with a ½" U-Matic S 20 minute cassette).
It is believed either Target Video founder/director Joe Rees, or associate Jill Hoffman-Kowal videotaped the show. It should also be noted that many still photographs were captured by photographer Ruby Ray, who can be clearly seen documenting the event throughout. Many of her images can be found on the Internet (mostly uncredited).
Mutant band vocalist Freddy Mutant (Fritz Fox), and lead guitarist Brendan Earley both contend that their performance should have been documented on video.
However, Ruby Ray did photograph them.
Excerpted quote by Target Video founder Joe Rees, from an interview conducted for the L.A. Record by Chris Ziegler, entitled "TARGET VIDEO: LIKE WATCHING SOMETHING BIBLICAL", published 30 April 2009, regarding the Napa State video: "...The same with the Napa State Mental Hospital. You think that could go on today? No way! There would be like fifteen lawyers standing outside the gate licking their chops. One of the greatest things about that event—even to this day I am so moved when I watch that video over and over. But the thing of it is—those people who were going through such a heavy experience in life and were confined to that mental institution, the freedom and the happiness that they had that day during that event was almost like a miracle! It was almost like watching something biblical—something from a Cecil B. DeMille film but in a real sense, a true sense. Nobody was acting and I have never seen anything in my life so moving and I’ve been told that a thousand times. We were at the right place at the right time but we had the right thing in our hearts. We wanted to have an experience and it all came together with magic."

footnote # 1:

This contributor first stumbled into The Cramps traveling medicine show during their first foray outside of New York City's Bowery, (as I like to refer to as) my "Baptism by Fire" on 07 April 1978, at the Atlantis Club in Washington, D.C., two months prior to their Napa event. I had heard of The Cramps in drips and drabs, in the pages of Richard, and Lisa Robinson's Rock Scene magazine, a rag devoted primarily to NYC glam rock, and the burgeoning punk rock movement.
Needless to say, The Cramps opened many doors, and left an incalculable, indelible, life long impression on me.
I was now totally corrupt, and, as I won't retrace the circumstances leading up to this moment, suffice to say, it had to do with an employee of a local record store; the Penguin Feather, seeking a gig as a DJ, and my giving him a lift to the Atlantis Club that evening, and as The Cramps lay waste...

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The Atlantis Club was located at 930 F Street, NW, in the Atlantic Building, adjacent to Ford's Theatre (where U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated).
Atlantis owner Paul Parson's was quoted in the day's following The Cramps ill-fated booking with support group, The Puppets as: "...too controversial, too destructive. No club is ready for that kind of destruction. The Cramps are not healthy."
The Cramps were told 'never to return.'
Soon after, the Atlantis closed it's doors, and the building was purchased and re-christened the Nightclub 9:30 on 31 May 1980, and there, The Cramps enjoyed many a return engagement.

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"This is the Inner Sanctum. The strange, fantastic world controlled by a mass of living, pulsating flesh: the mind. It destroys, distorts, creates monsters, commits murders. Yes, even you, without knowing, can commit murder."



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