I have gotten many since the last time I posted... as you can see among other things I been trying to collect all the best picture winners....
Mrs. Miniver Kay Miniver doesn't fly a Spitfire in dogfights over London or ply the North Sea in a battleship, but she's doing her all for wartime England. And she does it so well that Winston Churchill would say
Mrs. Miniver was more vital to the nation than a fleet of destroyers.
Winner of six Academy Awards®* including Best Picture, this memorable spirit-lifter about an idealized England that tends its prize-winning roses while confronting the terror of war struck a patriotic cord with American audiences and became 1942's #1 box-office hit. Greer Garson gives a formidable Oscar®-winning performance in the title role, comforting children in a bomb shelter, capturing an enemy parachutist and delivering an inspirational portrait of stiff-upper-lip British resolve. When Hitler did his worst,
Mrs. Miniver did her best.
*Additional 1942 Awards: Best Supporting Actress (Teresa Wright), Director (William Wyler), Screenplay and B&W Cinematography.
Cimarron Spaces were neither wide nor open in most early Sound Westerns. Not so in
Cimarron. It starts with one of the most renowned giddy-ups in cinema history: a thundering recreation of the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush.
From there
Cimarron, based on the bestselling epic by
Giant and
Show Boat novelist Edna Ferber, traces the generations-spanning saga of that land. There rugged Yancey Cravat (Richard Dix) and his resourceful pioneer wife Sabra (Irene Dunne) sink roots, persevere, give shape to their dreams. It's a saga of change, told with an authenticity that moviegoers who had lived through that era recognized — and told with a skill that earned it three Academy Awards®* including Best Picture!
*Other 1930-31 Awards: Best Adaptation Screenplay (Howard Estabrook) and Interior Decoration.
The King's Speech When England's throne is suddenly thrust upon him, amidst royal family scandal and impending world war, King George VI (
Colin Firth, Oscar® nominee, Best Actor) must overcome a lifelong, debilitating speech impediment to lead his nation. After his iron-willed, compassionate wife Elizabeth (Oscar® nominee
Helena Bonham Carter) secretly enlists an eccentric speech therapist (Oscar® winner
Geoffrey Rush), the two men forge an unlikely friendship that will ultimately empower the monarch to find his voice, inspire his people and rally the world. Based on an inspiring true story,
The King's Speech has been universally hailed as "a masterpiece. The majestic cast is overwhelming" (
The New York Observer).
Gentleman's Agreement Director Elia Kazan and producer Darryl F. Zanuck caused a sensation with "the most spellbinding story ever put on celluloid" (
Hollywood Reporter), which won three Academy Awards® including Best Picture. One of the first films to directly tackle racial prejudice, this acclaimed adaptation of Laura Z. Hobson's bestseller stars Gregory Peck in an Oscar® nominated role as a journalist assigned to write a series of articles on anti-Semitism. Searching for an angle, he decides to pose as a Jew – and soon discovers what it is to be a victim of religious intolerance. Dorothy McGuire, John Garfield, Dean Stockwell and June Havoc also star in this riveting post-World War II classic.
The Shape of Water From master storyteller, Guillermo del Toro comes
THE SHAPE OF WATER, an otherworldly fairy tale set against the backdrop of Cold War-era America circa 1962. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisa's life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classified experiment. Rounding out the cast are Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Michael Stuhlbarg and Doug Jones.
The French Connection New York City detectives "Popeye" Doyle (Gene Hackman) and Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider) hope to break a narcotics smuggling ring and ultimately uncover
The French Connection. Based on a true story, this action-filled thriller won five 1971 Academy Awards®: Best Picture, Directing (William Friedkin), Actor (Hackman), Adapted Screenplay and Film Editing.
French Connection II Gene Hackman returns as "Popeye" Doyle, the hard-nosed New York detective determined to break a French narcotics ring. Kidnapped by a heroin kingpin in Marseilles, Doyle is mercilessly forced to become a junkie himself! Gritty action, riveting performances and a vividly realistic setting make
French Connection II a powerful sequel to the brilliant original.
Patton Winner of seven 1970 ACADEMY AWARDS® including Best Picture and Best Actor for George C. Scott*,
Patton is a riveting portrayal of one of the twentieth century's greatest military geniuses. As rebellious as he was brilliant, George Patton (Scott) was the only general truly feared by the Nazis, yet his own volatile personailty was one enemy he could never defeat.
*1970: Best Picture, Directing, Actor (Scott), Writing, Film Editing, Art Direction, Sound.
12 Years a Slave From acclaimed director Steve McQueen comes this "deeply evocative and brilliantly acted" film (Claudia Puig,
USA Today) based on the true story of Solomon Northup.
It is 1841, and Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor in a gripping performance), an accomplished, free citizen of New York, is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Stripped of his identity and deprived of all dignity, Northup is ultimately purchased by ruthless plantation owner Edwin Epps (Michael Fassbender) and must find the strength within to survive. Filled with powerful performances by an astonishing cast that includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt and newcomer Lupita Nyong'o,
12 Years A Slave is both an unflinching account of slavery in American history and a celebration of the indomitable power of hope.
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) "Michael Keaton delivers the best performance of his career" (Peter Travers,
Rolling Stone) in this "funny, frenetic..." (Manohla Dargis,
The New York Times) film from co-writer/director Alejandro G. Iñárritu. When a has-been movie superhero (Keaton) risks everything for Broadway, he faces harsh critics, a deranged alter ego, his estranged daughter (Emma Stone) and a difficult stage star (Edward Norton). Also starring Naomi Watts And Zach Galifianakis,
Birdman is "audacious, original, and bold" (Leonard Maltin,
Indiewire.com). Go behind the scenes with exclusive extras on Blu-ray!
Going My Way/Holiday Inn Going My Way:
When young Father O'Malley (Bing Crosby) arrives at St. Dominic's, old Father Fitzgibbon (Barry Fitzgerald) doesn't think much of the church's newest member. These two priests simply can't agree. But when O'Malley's fresh methods succeed in reaching out to the neighborhood's toughest kids, the community starts to change. The neighborhood becomes closer as the church's meaning grows dearer to their souls.
Holiday Inn:
This is the film where audiences first heard the now classic Academy Award™-winning song "
White Christmas." This is the story about two talented pals, a singer (Bing Crosby) and a dancer (Fred Astaire) who compete for the affections of the same pretty lady (Virginia Dale). But when she dumps them both, the singer comes up with the idea of running a tavern that's open only on holidays.
Out of Africa Winner° of 7 Academy Awards®, including Best Picture,
Out of Africa is a cinematic masterpiece filled with breathtaking passion and majestic imagery. Robert Redford and Meryl Streep star in the fascinating true story of a woman who travels to Kenya to be with her husband and falls in love with a mysterious adventurer. Directed by Sydney Pollack, this epic tale of love, loss and self-discovery amid the stunning vistas of the African continent is an unparalleled filmmaking achievement.
°1985 Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Art Direction and Best Sound.
The Hurt Locker War is a drug. Nobody knows that better than Staff Sergeant James, head of an elite squad of soldiers tasked with disarming bombs in the heat of combat. To do this nerve-shredding job, it's not enough to be the best: you have to thrive in a zone where the margin of error is zero, think as diabolically as a bomb-maker, and somehow survive with your body and soul intact. Powerfully realistic, action-packed, unrelenting and intense,
The Hurt Locker has been hailed by critics as
"an adrenaline-soaked tour de force" (A.O. Scott,
The New York Times) and
"one of the great war movies." (Richard Corliss,
Time)
The Jerk That wild and crazy guy, Steve Martin, makes his film-starring debut in the wacky comedy
The Jerk. Steve portrays Navin Johnson, adopted son of a poor black sharecropper family, whose crazy inventions lead him from rags to riches and right back to rags. Along the way, he's smitten with a lady motorcycle racer, survives a series of screwball attacks by a deranged killer and becomes a millionaire by inventing the "Opti-grab" handle for glasses. It's an outrageous comedy with one laugh after another!
The Lost Weekend The Best Picture of 1945 has lost none of its bite or power in this uncompromising look at the devastating effects of alcoholism. Ironically, this brilliant Billy Wilder film was almost never released because of poor reaction by preview audiences unaccustomed to such stark realism from Hollywood, but the film has since gone on to be regarded as one of the all-time great dramas in movie history.
Ray Milland's haunting portrayal of a would-be writer's dissastisfaction with his life leads him on a self-destructive three-day binge. Filled with riveting imagery, the multiple Academy Award®-winner* offers an unforgettable view of life on the edge.
*Winner Best Picture - 1945.
The Sting Winner of 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture,
The Sting stars Paul Newman and Robert Redford as two con men in 1930s Chicago. After a friend is killed by the mob, they try to get even by attempting to pull off the ultimate "sting." No one is to be trusted as the twists unfold, leading up to one of the greatest double-crosses in movie history. The con is on!
All Quiet on the Western Front Relive the drama, conflict and power of one of the most influential anti-war films ever made,
All Quiet on the Western Front, featuring a new restoration from the original film negatives to showcase stunning picture and sound in celebration of Universal's 100th Anniversary. The studio's first Best Picture Academy Award® winnerº follows a group of idealistic young men as they join the German Army during World War I and are assigned to the Western Front, where their patriotism is destroyed by the harsh realities of combat. This hard-hitting, timeless masterpiece returns with stunning visual enhancement to its deserving place in film history.
º1929/1930 Best Picture,
All Quiet on the Western Front.
Dracula Throughout history, Dracula has filled men's hearts with fear – and the hearts of women with desire. In this stylish production of Bram Stoker's classic tale, Frank Langella gives an electrifying performance as the bloodthirsty Count Dracula in search for his ultimate bride. Meanwhile, the renowned and relentless vampire hunter, Van Helsing (Laurence Olivier), seeks to end the Dark Prince's reign of terror over the citizens of Transylvania. Featuring a mesmerizing cast, fine direction and a superbly atmospheric musical score,
Dracula is an unforgettable adaptation of one of the most enduring horror legends of all time.
The Deer Hunter Winner° of five Academy Awards®, including Best Picture and Best Director, and of AFI's Top 100 Films of All Time,
The Deer Hunter follows a group of Pennsylvania steelworkers from their blue-collar lives, hunting in the woods of the Alleghenies, to the hells of Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Academy Award® winners°° Robert De Niro and Christopher Walken star in this unforgettable saga of friendship and courage. Experience the brutality of war and the depths of emotional strain on the human spirit in this extraordinarily powerful film classic.
°1978 Best Supporting Actor, Best Editing, Best Sound,
The Deer Hunter.
°°Robert De Niro: 1974 Best Supporting Actor,
The Godfather Part II, 1980 Best Actor,
Raging Bull. Christopher Walken: 1978 Best Supporting Actor,
The Deer Hunter.
Spotlight Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, and Rachel McAdams lead a critically acclaimed cast in this gripping true story about the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation that uncovered a scandal that rocked one of the world's oldest and most trusted institutions. Delving into allegations of child abuse within the local Catholic Archdiocese, a tenacious team of
Boston Globe reporters exposes a decades-long cover-up that reaches the highest levels of Boston's religious, legal, and government establishment. "Brilliantly acted and flawlessly directed" (
New York Post),
Spotlight is a powerful and riveting drama the critics are calling "the
All the President's Men of our time" (
Los Angeles Times).
Simon & Simon: Season One Botherly Love is put to the test as all thirteen Season One episodes of the action-packed adventure series
Simon & Simon arrive on DVD for the first time! Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parkey star as the sibling sleuths whose approach to fighting crime are as unrelated as they come. A.J. (Parker) is slick, sophisticated and ambitious. His scruffy older brother, Rick (McRaney), would rather kick back and play his guitar. As private investigators, they're on the hunt for criminals, counterfeiters, and contract killers on the streets of San Diego, but in order to succeed, they'll have to work together without driving each other crazy in the process! Along for the exciting ride are popular guest stars Markie Post, Peter Graves, Jerry Stiller and More! From the producer of
NCIS,
JAG,
Max Headroom and
The Twilight Zone, comes the Emmy®-nominated series about the mismatched detective duo with adventure coursing in their blood!
Episodes:
1. Details at Eleven
2. Love, Christy
3. Trapdoors
4. A Recipe for Disaster
5. The Least Dangerous Game
6. The Dead Letter File
7. The Hottest Ticket in Town
8. Ashes to Ashes, and None Too Soon
9. The Uncivil Servant
10. Earth to Stacey
11. Double Entry
12. Matchmaker
13. Tanks for the Memories
Shaun of the Dead There comes a day in every man's life when he has to get off the couch...and kill some zombies. When flesh-eating zombies are on the hunt for a bite to eat, it's up to slacker Shaun (Simon Pegg) and his best pal Ed (Nick Frost) to save their friends and family from becoming the next entrée. Novelist Stephen King gushes
Shaun of the Dead is "a 10 on the fun meter and destined to be a cult classic" and
Newsweek calls it "a bloody hoot!" It's a screamingly hilarious zomedy that will have you dying with laughter.
Platoon Winner of 4 Academy Awards,® including
Best Picture and
Directing,* this harrowingly realistic war film (based on director
Oliver Stone's firsthand experience) arrives on Blu-ray for the first time in this
25th Anniversary Edition–loaded with explosive extras that take you to the front lines of moviemaking. Starring
Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe and
Charlie Sheen, Platoon is a powerful, riveting and starkly brutal tale of an American soldier's descent into the chaos and horror of the Vietnam War.
*1986 - Best Picture, Directing, Film Editing, Sound
Annie Hall Winner of four Academy Awards™* including Best Picture and Best Director,
Annie Hall is Woody Allen's supreme masterpiece. Coming between such early, slapstick farces as
Sleeper and
Love and Death, and darker, more reflective comedies like
Manhattan and
Hannah and Her Sisters, this endearing semi-autobiographical film "put Woody in the league with the best directors we have" (Vincent Canby,
The New York Times). Starring Allen as New York comedian Alvy Singer and Diane Keaton (in a Best Actress Oscar®–winning role) as Annie, the film weaves flashbacks, flash forwards, monologues, a parade of classic Allen one-liners, and even animation into an alternately uproarious and wistful comedy about a witty and wacky on-again, off-again romance.
*1977
Chicago At a time when crimes of passion result in celebrity headlines, nightclub sensation Velma Kelly (Zeta-Jones) and spotlight-seeking Roxie Hart (Zellweger) both find themselves sharing space on Chicago's famed Murderess Row. They also share Billy Flynn (Gere), the town's slickest lawyer with a talent for turning notorious defendants into local legends. But in Chicago, there's only room for one legend!
The Descent On an annual extreme outdoor adventure, six women meet in a remote part of the Appalachians to explore a cave hidden deep in the woods. Far below the surface of the earth, disaster strikes when a rockfall blocks their exit and there's no way out. The women push on, praying for another exit, but there is something else lurking under the earth. The friends are now prey, forced to unleash their most primal instincts in an all-out war against an unspeakable horror – one that attacks without warning, again and again and again.
Moonlight A timeless story of human connection and self-discovery,
Moonlight chronicles three defining chapters in the life of a young black man growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami. Anchored by extraordinary performances from a tremendous ensemble cast,
Moonlight is a profoundly moving portrayal of the moments people, and unknowable forces that shape our lives and make us who we are.
Wonder Based on the beloved best-selling novel,
Wonder follows the inspiring story of the Pullman family, whose youngest child, Auggie, is a boy born with facial differences. When Auggie enters mainstream elementary school for the first time, his extraordinary journey unites his family, his school, and his community, and proves that you can't blend in when you were born to stand out. Oscar® winner*
Julia Roberts,
Owen Wilson, and
Jason Tremblay star in this heartwarming and uplifting film.
Death Wish In this explosive story of revenge and urban violence, Charles Bronson plays Paul Kersey, a bleeding-heart liberal who has a change of opinion after his wife and daughter are violently attacked by a gang of thugs in their apartment. His daughter is sexually assaulted, and his wife is murdered. Bronson then turns vigilante as he stalks the mean streets of New York on the prowl for muggers, hoodlums and the like.
Death Wish is a violent, controversial film that is frank and original in its treatment of urban crime and the average citizen's helplessness in dealing with it. Herbie Hancock wrote the musical score. And watch for a young Jeff Goldblum in his film debut as one of the thugs.
Surf's Up Come join Cody (Shia LaBeouf), a Rockhopper penguin, as he journeys from his home in Shiverpool, Antarctica, to take part in the Big Z Memorial Surf-Off on beautiful Pen Gu Island. During his adventure he meets many new friends, including surf nut Chicken Joe (Jon Heder) and spirited lifeguard Lani (Zooey Deschanel). Cody believes that winning is everything until he meets Geek (Jeff Bridges), an old, washed-up pro surfer, who may just show Cody that a true winner isn't always the one who comes in first.
The Dark Crystal Enjoy incredible footage from the Henson archives in THE DARK CRYSTAL
. Travel back in time to the faraway planet of Thra. Cheer on the Mystics as they fight to overthrow the evil Skeksis and take back control of their planet! When Jen, a member of the Gelfling tribe, sets out to find the crystal's missing shard, his dangerous journey brings him face to face with monsters at every turn. Determined to restore peace to their planet, Jen will not back down! From the brilliant imagination of Jim Henson, this masterpiece of animation recounts the timeless tale of good vs. evil and has become a cult favorite of children and grown-ups alike!
Pixels When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war against them, they attack the Earth, using the games like PAC-MAN, Donky Kong, Galaga, Centipede and Space Invaders as models for their various assaults. President Will Cooper (Kevin James) has to call on his childhood best friend, '80s video game champion Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler), to lead a team of old-school arcaders (Peter Dinklage and Josh Gad) to defeat the aliens and save the planet.
Don't Breathe From the twisted minds behind EVIL DEAD comes a new terrifying experience. Three young thieves (
Jane Levy,
Dylan Minnette,
Daniel Zovatto) fight for their lives after breaking into the home of a blind man (
Stephen Lang) who has a dark side.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of. When they decide to play, they are immediately sucked into the jungle world of Jumanji in the bodies of their avatars (Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan). They’ll have to complete the adventure of their lives filled with fun, thrills and danger or be stuck in the game forever!
The Departed Rookie cop Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) grew up in crime. That makes him the perfect mole, the man on the inside of the mob run by boss Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson). It's his job to win Costello's trust and help his detective handlers (Mark Wahlberg and Martin Sheen) bring Costello down. Meanwhile, SIU officer Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) has everyone's trust. No one suspects he's Costello's mole. Martin Scorsese directs this visceral tale of crime and consequences that's searing, can't-look-away filmmaking: like staring into the eyes of a con – or a cop – with a gun.
The Ultimate Matrix Collection Includes:
The Matrix
Matrix Reloaded
Matrix Revolutions
The Animatrix
The Matrix Experience
Chariots of Fire England's finest athletes have begun their quest for glory in the 1924 Olympic Games. Success brings honor to their nation. For two runners, the honor at stake is a personal honor... and their challenge one from within.
Winner of four 1981 Academy Awards® including Best Picture,
Chariots of Fire is the inspiring true story of Harold Abrahams, Eric Liddell and the team that brought Britain one of its greatest sports victories.
Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nigel Havers, Nicholas Farrell and Alice Krige enjoyed their first major movie roles in this debut theatrical feature for director Hugh Hudson (
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes). Producer David Puttnam (
The Killing Fields, Local Hero) blended these talents to shape a film of unique and lasting impact. From its awesome footage of competition to its Oscar® winning Vangelis score,
Chariots of Fire has blazed its way into the hearts of movie lovers everywhere.
The Greatest Show on Earth Step right up for Cecil B. DeMille's spectacular Academy Award®-winning Best Picture* –
The Greatest Show On Earth. The master showman brings the thrills, chills and exhilaration of the Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Circus to the screen via an Oscar®-winning story and an all-star cast that includes Betty Hutton, Cornel Wilde, Charlton Heston, Dorothy Lamour, Gloria Grahame, James Stewart and Lyle Bettger -- plus a few surprises! It's action, romance, laughs and treachery all under the big top, culminating in an incredible train disaster that threatens the very lives and livelihood of the traveling troupe. Grab a bag of popcorn, take a ringside seat and get ready to experience the excitement and drama of
The Greatest Show On Earth!*Best Picture, 1952; Best Writing, Motion Picture Story, 1952.
The Godfather The Godfather® Trilogy is the benchmark for all cinematic storytelling. Francis Ford Coppola's masterful adaptation of Mario Puzo's novel chronicles the rise and fall of the Corleone family in this celebrated epic. Collectively nominated for a staggering twenty-eight Academy Awards®, the films are the winner of nine, including two for Best Picture for
The Godfather® and
The Godfather® Part II.
My Fair Lady AUDREY HEPBURN has never been more "loverly" than in this breathtaking musical extravaganza that won 8 Academy Awards® in 1964, including Best Picture*.
For the first time on BLU-RAY™, this beloved adaptation of the Broadway stage hit stars Hepburn as a sassy, working class London street vendor whom an arrogant professor (REX HARRISON) attempts to turn into a sophisticated lady through proper schooling. But, when the humble flower girl blossoms into the toast of London's elite, her teacher may have a lesson or two to learn himself. Hepburn's performance, style, and sweet spirit have made
My Fair Lady a timeless classic.
*Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Rex Harrison); Best Director (George Cukor); Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color; Best Cinematography, Color; Best Costume Design, Color; Best Music, Scoring of Music, Adaptation or Treatment; Best Sound.
Gladiator/Saving Private Ryan/Braveheart BRAVEHEARTThe richly detailed saga of power, passion and the fight for freedomboasts Mel Gibson as William Wallace, a bold Scottsman who rallies his countrymen to liberationfrom oppressive English rule.
BRAVEHEART is "the most sumptuous and involving historical epic since
Lawerence of Arabia" (Rod Lurie,
Los Angeles Magazine).
GLADIATORFollow Maximus Meridas, the brave general who was forced into slavery, emerged as a gladiator and defied an empire. Masterfully directed by Ridley Scott, and featuring a riviting performance from Russell Crowe, it is truely "a colossus of rousing action!" (Peter Travers,
Rolling Stones).
SAVING PRIVATE RYANCaptain John Miller (Tom Hanks) must take his men behind enemy lines to find Private James Ryan (Matt Damon) faced with impossible odds, the men question their orders: Why are eight men risking their lives to savejust one? Surrounded by the brutal realities of war, each man searches for his own answer – and the strength to triumph over an uncertain future with honor, decency and respect.
Stranger Things: Season 1 A love letter to the '80s classics that captivated a generation, Stranger Things is set in 1983 Indiana, where a young boy vanishes into thin air. As friends, family and local police search for answers, they are drawn into an extraordinary mystery involving top-secret government experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one very strange little girl.
Chapters:
1. The Vanishing of Will Byers
2. The Weirdo on Maple Street
3. Holly, Jolly
4. The Body
5. The Flea and The Acrobat
6. The Monster
7. The Bathtub
8. The Upside Down
Chaplin's Mutual Comedies In the comedies Charlie Chaplin created for the Mutual Film Corporation, Chaplin sometimes played an inebriate, a fireman, or a prop man in a movie studio, but most of all, he further explored and developed his celebrated Little Tramp character that would soon join Falstaff and Don Quixote in the pantheon of immortal comic characters.
Flicker Alley and The Blackhawk Films® Collection are proud to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Little Tramp with the premiere of
Chaplin's Mutual Comedies, a 5-disc Blu-ray/DVD box set, presented for a limited time in a collector's edition SteelBook case. The collection features 12 newly restored films (
The Floorwalker,
The Fireman,
The Vagabond,
One A.M.,
The Count,
The Pawnshop,
Behind the Screen,
The Rink,
Easy Street,
The Cure,
The Immigrant, and
The Adventurer), all scanned under the aegis of Association Chaplin at a resolution of 2,000 lines from original 35mm prints gathered from archives all over the world, then digitally assembled and restored, a collaborative effort of Lobster Films in Paris and L Immagine Ritrovata in Bologna, Italy. Each film offers the option of either improvised piano accompaniment or a full orchestral score. Among the many well-known composers and musicians featured are Eric Beheim, Neil Brand, Timothy Brock, Antonio Coppola, Carl Davis, Stephen Horne, Robert Israel, the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra, Maud Nelissen, Donald Sosin, and Gabriel Thibaudeau.
The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll / The Gorgon For more than four decades, Hammer Films' unique blend of horror, science fiction, thrills and comedy dominated countless drive-ins and movie theaters. Enjoy this impeccable collection from the darkest corners of the Hammer Imagination!
The Two Faces of Dr. JekyllAbsorbed in research directed towards freeing the two natures of man, Dr. Jekyll degenerates into Mr. Hyde, a vengeful maniac. While Hyde wants revenge against a gambler whom his wife is in love with, Dr. Jekyll takes steps to do away with his evil self.
The GorgonIn a rural village, a series of murders have been committed where each victim was turned into stone. A local professor investigates and finds an evil Gorgon haunting a nearby castle and in search of more victims.
Haven: The Complete Second Season FBI Agent Audrey Parker was brought to Haven, Maine on a routine case, but quickly discovered that the seemingly sleepy town was, in fact, refuge for people with supernatural afflictions. Now a permanent resident, Audrey continues to explore Haven's many secrets – including the mystery behind her lost past.
Episodes:1. A Tale of Two Audreys
2. Fear & Loathing
3. Love Machine
4. Sparks and Recreation
5. Roots
6. Audrey Parker's Day Off
7. The Tides That Bind
8. Friend or Faux
9. Lockdown
10. Who, What, Where, Wendigo?
11. Business as Usual
12. Sins of the Fathers
13. Silent Night
A Heartland Christmas Amy, Ty, Jack and Tim sacrifice Christmas at Heartland to save starving horses in a remote mountain area and in the process of a daring rescue they manage to bring together a town and a family divided by a long ago tragedy.
The Rescuers / The Rescuers Down Under To commemorate the 35th anniversary of an original classic, Disney proudly presents a special 2-movie collection featuring all-time family favorites,
The Rescuers and
The Rescuers Down Under, for the first time ever on Blu-ray!
Join two of the world's bravest mice – Bernard and Bianca – as they set out on two thrilling rescue missions full of comic adventure while soaring through the Devil's Bayou and flying sky high in the Australian outback. Buckle up for the ride of your life as these tiny heroes with great big hearts outrun and outwit their rivals to save the day.
Brimming with lovable characters and unforgettable music, this 2-movie collection is high-flying fun for the entire family! Share the laughs and excitement for the first time on Disney Blu-ray.
Prep & Landing / Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice PREP & LANDINGOn Christmas Eve, a high-tech team of elves from an elite unit known as 'Prep & Landing' ensures homes around the world are prepared for Santa's visit. But when two hilarious little elves face unexpected challenges and are pushed to their limits, it'll take a great big effort to save the season. Enjoy a heartwarming holiday classic sure to make everyone's Christmas list!
PREP & LANDING: NAUGHTY VS. NICEThe outrageous yuletide adventures of Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne continue in this totally tinsel adventure that reminds us there's room for everyone on the 'nice' list. Santa's stealthiest little elves must race to recover classified North Pole technology, which has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking naughty kid, in order to stop Christmas from descending into chaos. Bring the family together for a comical adventure that puts the Ho, Ho, Ho in your holidays!
Atlantis: The Lost Empire / Atlantis: Milo's Return The creators of
The Lion King and
Beauty And The Beast take you under the sea into an amazing world of excitement and exploration. Discover
Atlantis: The Lost Empire and
Atlantis: Milo's Return – together for the first time on Blu-ray, complete with digitally restored high definition picture and sound.
Set your course for adventure as Milo Thatch and his fearless crew dive into the mysteries of the sea. The group's underwater expedition brings them face-to-face with gigantic sea monsters, spectacular spirits and the mythical land of Atlantis while they discover the power of friendship and teamwork. Loaded with thrills and stunning visual effects, this sensational 2-Movie Collection invites you on an unforgettable voyage you'll want to experience over and over again!
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Visionary director J.J. Abrams brings to life the motion picture event of a generation. As Kylo Ren and the sinister First Order rise from the ashes of the Empire, Luke Skywalker is missing when the galaxy needs him most. It's up to Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, a defecting stormtrooper, to join forces with Han Solo and Chewbacca in a desperate search for the one hope of restoring peace to the galaxy.
Thor: Ragnarok Imprisoned on the other side of the universe, the mighty Thor finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against the Hulk, his former ally and fellow Avenger. Thor's quest for survival leads him in a race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home world and the Asgardian civilization.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi The Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of
The Force Awakens join the galactic legends in an epic adventure that unlocks new mysteries of the Force. It's "everything you could want and more from a
Star Wars film" (Katie Walsh,
Detroit Free Press).
Blacula / Scream Blacula Scream Blacula:
In 1780 African Prince Mamuwalde (Marshall) pays a visit to Count Dracula in Transylvania, seeking his support in ending slave trade. Instead, the evil count curses his nobel guest and transforms him into a vampire! Released from his coffin nearly two centuries later by a pair of luckless interior decorators, Mamuwalde emerges as "Blacula," one strange dude strollin' the streets of L.A. on a nightly quest for human blood!
Scream Blacula Scream:
Blacula lives! This scintillating sequel, Scream,Blacula, Scream, pits voodoo power against vampire fury! Willis Daniels (Richard Lawson), the son of a late hogh priestess, seeks revenge on the cultist who have chosen his sister Lisa (Pam Grier) as their new leader. Hoping to curse Lisa, Willis unwittingly resurrects Blacula's earthly remains - and unleashes the Prince of Darkness and his freaked-out army of the undead!
Bronson Legendary tough guy Charles Bronson ignites a firestorm of action as urban avenger Paul Kersey in these three pulse-pounders. In
Death Wish 2, the now widowed, L.A.-based Kersey faces yet another family tragedy, which thrusts him into a deadly vendetta until he can bring another thug to justice. When an old friend is brutally attacked in
Death Wish 3, Kersey brings out the heavy artillery, and in
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown, Kersey becomes a fierce, one-man demolition force against ruthless drug traffickers.
Amadeus Now seen in a Director's Cut including 20 minutes worth of scenes not seen in its original release,
Amadeus remains a screen triumph: as sumptuous period epic, as soaring celebration of the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and as the winner of 8 Academy Awards®**, including Best Picture (produced by Saul Zaentz), Actor (F. Murray Abraham), Director (Milos Forman) and Adapted Screenplay (Peter Shaffer, from his play). In 1781 Vienna, court composer Antonio Salieri (Abraham) is maddened with envy after discovering that the divine musical gifts he desires for himself have been bestowed on the bawdy, impish Mozart (Tom Hulce), whom he plots to destroy by any means necessary. And by means of cinematic craft and sublime music, we watch spellbound.
**Other 1984 Awards: Best Art Direction/Set Decoration, Costume Design, Makeup and Sound.
Gone With the Wind Period romance. War epic. Family saga. Popular fiction adapted with crowd-pleasing brilliance. Star acting aglow with charisma and passion. Moviemaking craft at its height. These are sublimely joined in the words
Gone with the Wind.
This dynamic and durable screen entertainment of the Civil War-era South comes home with the renewed splendor of a
New 70th-Anniversary High-Definition Release capturing a higher resolution 1080p image from Restored Picture Elements than ever before possible. David O. Selznick's monumental production of Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer Prize-winning book can now enthrall new generations of home viewers with a majestic vibrance that befits one of Hollywood's greatest achievements.
Firefox / Heartbreak Ridge Star/director Clint Eastwood wields weaponry, commands troops and triggers soaring suspense and adventure in two popular action hits. The Cold War heats up when war-haunted pilot Eastwood slips inside the Soviet Union to steal the mind-controlled high-tech fighter called
Firefox. And he's a
semper fi lifer who whips raw Marine recruits into shape and leads them into the invasion of Grenada in
Heartbreak Ridge. A science-fiction spectacular and a character-driven study of a warrior at a peacetime crossroads: it's a dynamite double feature from one of cinema's most beloved stars and acclaimed filmmakers.
American Beauty LOOK CLOSER......and experience
American Beauty as never before, with the pristine picture and sound quality of Blu-ray. In his directorial debut, Academy Award®-winner Sam Mendes creates, with Oscar®-winning screenwriter Alan Ball, a dark, intelligent, and truthful portrayal of suburbia. Named Best Picture of the Year by over 65 critics and honored with five Academy Award®*, including Best Picture,
American Beauty stars Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening as Lester and Carolyn Burnham, a seemingly ordinary couple whose unraveling marriage sparks a storm of change in their seemingly perfect neighborhood. Also featuring an acclaimed ensemble supporting cast,
American Beauty has been hailed as a "flat-out masterpiece" (Rod Dreher,
New York Post).
*Best Picture (Producers Bruce Cohen and Dan Jinks); Best Director (Sam Mendes); Best Actor in a Leading Role (Kevin Spacey); Best Cinematography (Conrad L. Hall); Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen (Alan Ball), 1999.
The Flintstones and WWE: Stone Age Smackdown! Get ready for some action in this all-new, original movie that brings some of WWE's toughest, wildest Superstars to Bedrock! When Fred loses his family's vacation money, he hatches one of his harebrained plans to get it back. It's a sports entertainment spectacle that involves throwing Barney into the ring with the likes of
John Cenastone,
Marble Henry and even
The Undertaker, with Fred himself as event promoter! The crowds roar, the "clams" are pouring in from ticket sales and even
Mr. McMagma is taking notice of all the hoopla. Can Fred keep serving up bigger and badder matches or is he in for the rocky ride of his life? It's time to get the whole family together for some hard-hitting, sidesplitting laughs from the most epic event in all of prehistory!
Mike & Molly: The Sixth and Final Season Ever since the fateful meeting of Chicago cop Mike Biggs and schoolteacher-turned-author Molly Flynn, the world has fallen head over heels in love with watching Mike and Molly fall–and stay!–in love. With bear-hug affection and quick-witted laughs, the happy couple weathers whatever life throws their way. Health scares, career bumps, intrusive in-laws, cramped living quarters... Mike and Molly face it all with humor and heart, ultimately finding happiness in togetherness and in supporting each other to follow their dreams. Join the sidesplitting soulmates, plus Molly's party-girl sister Victoria, their sharp-tongued mother Joyce, Joyce's uncensored hubby Vince, Mike's cantankerous mother Peggy, and his best friends Samuel and beat-partner Carl, in all 13 hysterically funny episodes of
Mike & Molly's Sixth and Final Season. You'll cherish them for a lifetime.
Episodes:
1. Cops on the Rocks
2. One Small Step for Mike
3. Peg O' My Heart Attack
4. Super Cop
5. Joyce's Will Be Done
6. The Good Wife
7. Weekend With Birdie
8. The Wreck of the Vincent Moranto
9. Baby, Please Don't Go
10. Baby Bump
11. The Adoption Option
12. Curse of the Bambino
13. I See Love
The Conjuring 2 Reprising their roles from
The Conjuring, Oscar® nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits. Known as England's Amityville, the Enfield Haunting was the most documented case in paranormal history. Discover the truth behind the event that shocked the world.
Fuller House: The Complete First Season The adventures that began with
Full House continues, with veterinarian DJ Tanner-Fuller (Candace Cameron Bure) recently widowed and living in San Francisco. DJ's younger sister/aspiring musician Stephanie Tanner (Jodie Sweetin) and DJ's lifelong best friend/fellow single mom Kimmy Gibbler (Andrea Barber), plus Kimmy's feisty teenage daughter Ramona, all move in to help take care of DJ's three sons: awkward 12-year-old Jackson, neurotic 7-year-old Max and newborn Tommy Jr. With surprise visits from new suitors, ex-spouses and beloved relatives, your favorite house promises to become fuller than ever. There's a lots of love, laughs and everything you loved about the '90s in all 13 family-friendly episodes!
Episodes:
1. Our Very First Show, Again
2. Moving Day
3. Funner House
4. The Not-So Great Escape
5. Mad Max
6. The Legend of El Explosivo
7. Ramona's Not-So-Epic Party
8. Secrets, Lies and Firetrucks
9. War of the Roses
10. A Giant Leap
11. Partnerships in the Night
12. Save the Dates
13. Love Is in the Air
Justice League Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by
Superman's selfless act,
Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally,
Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together,
Batman and
Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman,
Aquaman,
Cyborg and
The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.
Field of Dreams "If you build it, he will come." With these words, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) is inspired by a voice he can't ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe. Also starring Ray Liotta, James Earl Jones and Amy Madigan,
Field of Dreams is an extraordinary and unforgettable experience that has moved critics and audiences like no other film of its generation.
Field of Dreams is a glowing tribute to all who dare to dream.