Attwood, David

Shot Through the Heart

History runs deeper than friendship- and blood runs deeper than both. Two friends (Linus Roache & Vincent Perez) each a champion marksman have been inseparable since childhood but the collapse of their nation divided by civil war in a ruthless bloody struggle for independence and power. Almost overnight neighbors and families once united are torn apart-and two best friends themselves on opposite sides of a deadly line. One turns sniper for the enemy-the other almost stays to defend his community. Now in a war where so many innocents have fallen and so many more must fall two best friends are forced to pull the trigger. Only one will feel the bullet but both will feel the pain.Running Time: 112 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: R UPC: 026359141423

To the Ends of the Earth

From Nobel Laureate William Golding's (Lord of the Flies) epic sea-voyage trilogy comes the story of an ambitious British aristocrat, humbled by the lives of his fellow passengers, as he embarks on an ocean voyage for Australia where he is to be an official in the colonial government.

The Fortunes & Misfortunes of Moll Flanders

This energetic, sardonic, and richly funny adaptation of Daniel Defoe's classic novel is completely unlike what you might expect from genteel Masterpiece Theatre. The heroine, Moll Flanders (Alex Kingston), after being born in prison, wends her way through the top and bottom of 18th-century English society, has five husbands (including a roguish highwayman who becomes the love of her life), many lovers (male and female), travels to America and back again, and in general discovers all that is cruel and sweet in life. Kingston tears into her role with gleeful amorality and delicious charm, often turning to the camera with a seductive smile to ask, "What would you do?" This British miniseries is brilliantly written, skillfully directed, and superbly acted all around (with particularly delightful performances by Diana Rigg and Daniel Craig)--in short, among the best of its kind; both a cunning examination of social morés and a hugely entertaining story. Not to be missed. --Bret Fetzer

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Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: UN
Release Date: 15-SEP-2004
Media Type: DVD

The Hound of the Baskervilles

David Attwood's fresh and thrilling BBC adaptation of The Hound of the Baskervilles grabs the viewer by the throat from its opening scene. The plot of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous story should be familiar: Sherlock Holmes (Richard Roxburgh) and Dr. Watson (Ian Hart) take on the case of Sir Henry Baskerville (Matt Day), hoping to protect him from the terrifying fate that has befallen his family for generations. But if you think you know how the story ends, think again.

While Jeremy Brett remains the definitive Holmes on screen, Roxburgh is also outstanding, as are Hart as an unusually passionate Watson and Richard E. Grant as the neighbor Stapleton. Trivia note: Roxburgh continued his take on the Holmes legend in 2003's The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. --David Horiuchi

In this energetic and bold adaptation Conan Doyle's legendary characters are portrayed with a pace and vigor that capture the spirit of the original story. Sir Charles of Baskerville lies dead on the moors of his family estate. The look of abject fear on his face and the presence of animal footprints around his corpse suggest the impossible; that the ghost of a fearsome hound long feared by the Baskerville family is responsible for his death. As the new heir Sir Henry Baskerville takes up residence at the estate legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his trusted associate Dr. Watson arrive to investigate the mystery.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA UPC: 794051173126

Fidel

In 1959 Fidel Castro's tiny band of rebels toppled a corrupt Cuban dictatorship. Forty years later Castro remains in power incredibly surviving a CIA-led invasion a missile crisis eight assassination attempts nine U.S. presidents and the fall of his Soviet allies.This riveting hard edged and intensely emotional drama traces the rise of one of history's most intriguing and controversial figures from a guerilla outpost to the presidential palace. Featuring a stellar cast and tightly woven script Fidel goes behind the politics to offer up a rare personal portrait of a man driven relentlessly by his convictions his pride and his passions.Ultimately as portrayed by Victor Huggo Martin the legendary Fidel Castro proves very human torn by his love for two women and despairing that the idealism charisma and will power that inspired a revolution could not build the free and prosperous nation he had envisioned.System Requirements: Running Time 140 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: NR UPC: 707729115199 Manufacturer No: 11519

Moll Flanders

This energetic, sardonic, and richly funny adaptation of Daniel Defoe's classic novel is completely unlike what you might expect from genteel Masterpiece Theatre. The heroine, Moll Flanders (Alex Kingston), after being born in prison, wends her way through the top and bottom of 18th-century English society, has five husbands (including a roguish highwayman who becomes the love of her life), many lovers (male and female), travels to America and back again, and in general discovers all that is cruel and sweet in life. Kingston tears into her role with gleeful amorality and delicious charm, often turning to the camera with a seductive smile to ask, "What would you do?" This British miniseries is brilliantly written, skillfully directed, and superbly acted all around (with particularly delightful performances by Diana Rigg and Daniel Craig)--in short, among the best of its kind; both a cunning examination of social morés and a hugely entertaining story. Not to be missed. --Bret Fetzer

Shot Through the Heart [IMPORT]

Asian only NTSC / All Code DVD. A 1998 HBO film, BBC-produced chronicle of the former Yugoslavian conflict as seen through the eyes of two friends turned snipers, fighting on opposing sides of the war. No amount of TV or cinema familiarity with the subject can dent the emotional power of this searing drama. This film is only available on VHS domestically.

Moll Flanders (Unrated Edition)

This energetic, sardonic, and richly funny adaptation of Daniel Defoe's classic novel is completely unlike what you might expect from genteel Masterpiece Theatre. The heroine, Moll Flanders (Alex Kingston), after being born in prison, wends her way through the top and bottom of 18th-century English society, has five husbands (including a roguish highwayman who becomes the love of her life), many lovers (male and female), travels to America and back again, and in general discovers all that is cruel and sweet in life. Kingston tears into her role with gleeful amorality and delicious charm, often turning to the camera with a seductive smile to ask, "What would you do?" This British miniseries is brilliantly written, skillfully directed, and superbly acted all around (with particularly delightful performances by Diana Rigg and Daniel Craig)--in short, among the best of its kind; both a cunning examination of social morés and a hugely entertaining story. Not to be missed. --Bret Fetzer

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