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The 10th Kingdom
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»rank: 664
Our review: :At the edge of the mortal world lies a mystical vortex which leads to the Nine Kingdoms, a fantastic land where fairy tales are reinvented...and not with happily-ever-after results! An evil queen (Dianne Wiest) has just doomed Prince Wendell (Daniel Lapaine) to a life as a dog. His quest to recapture the throne leads him through a portal to the mythical Tenth Kingdon...Central Park! With the help of ordinary mortals Virginia (Kimberly Williams) and Tony (John Larroquette), they battle evil in a parallel universe of vile trolls, goblins and every fairy tale character imaginable. Stunning visual effects and a stellar cast, including ...
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I Claudius & Epic That Never Was (4pc)
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»rank: 2125
Our review: essential video:This superbly acted, mordantly funny romp through 70 years or so of Roman history is one of the best-loved miniseries ever made, and deservedly so. Derek Jacobi plays Roman Emperor Claudius, who reflects in old age on his life and his remarkable family, giving us a history lesson that's unlike anything you learned in school. The story begins in 24 B.C. during the reign of Augustus Caesar, Rome's first emperor, and ends in A.D. 54 with Nero on the throne. In between, I, Claudius details the scheming, murder, madness, and lust that passed for politics in the early years of the Pax Romana. The ...
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P.D. James: The Essential Collection
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»rank: 4519
Our review:Description:Hailed as Britain’s 'Queen of Crime' by critics and fans alike, P.D. James is one of the most celebrated mystery writers of all time. Her first novel, Cover Her Face, introduced the world to the brilliant and poetic mind of Scotland Yard’s Adam Dalgliesh. Audiences have been captivated ever since! From the diabolical to the macabre, this 'essential collection' presents nine critically acclaimed P.D. James film adaptations on 15 discs – each starring Roy Marsden in a compelling Adam Dalgliesh Mystery. Includes: Death of an Expert Witness, Shroud for a Nightingale, Cover Her Face, The Black Tower, A Taste for Death, Devices and ...
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I, Claudius
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»rank: 15161
Our review:Description:Roman history comes alive in this magnificent 13-part series. 'I, Claudius' (1976, 668 min.) ranks among the most acclaimed productions in BBC history. Tracing the lives of the last of the Roman emperors, it's an epic of ruthless ambition, shocking debauchery and murderous intrigue set in one of history's most fascinating eras. Bearing witness to the saga is Claudius, whose stutter and limp have marked him a fool--yet whom prophesies have foretold will one day rule Rome. This collector's edition set includes a unique documentary feature, 'The Epic That Never Was' (1965, 71 min.), a remarkable behind-the-scenes look at Alexander Korda's ill-fated 1937 ...
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Rumpole of the Bailey, Set 1 - The Complete Seasons 1 & 2
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»rank: 8010
Our review:Description:Today’s legal minds could take a lesson or two from Horace Rumpole, one of the most colorful characters ever to approach the bench. Rumpole also maneuvers behind the scenes, using his brilliant mind and sly sense of humor to make his case. Stylishly played by Leo McKern, he throws the courtroom into an uproar for twenty episodes that seamlessly blend comedy, mystery, and drama. :Before there was Quincy and The Practice, there was Rumpole. Rumpole of the Bailey is, quite simply, one of the finest television series, and it has served as a model for all law dramas that followed it. Edgy and ...
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BBC Shakespeare Tragedies DVD Giftbox
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»rank: 17879
Our review:Description:Shakespeare is rightly considered the world's greatest playwright for the soaring beauty of his language, for his profound insight into human nature, for the truths he dramatized and for the realism of the characters he created. He was, and remains, a superb entertainer. These BBC and Time-Life film productions feature some of Britain's most distinguished theatrical talent (Anthony Hopkins, Sir John Gielgud, Patrick Stewart, Derek Jacobi, Claire Bloom and more), these DVD's now are the number-one choice for continuing personal enjoyment. This special Drama DVD Giftbox Set contains 5 of Shakespeare's most popular tragedies: *Romeo and Juliet *Hamlet *Macbeth *Julius Caesar *Othello. The ...
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Mrs. Warren's Profession
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»rank: 53422
Our review:Description:What is the profession that has enabled Mrs. Warren to give her daughter all the benefits of 'good society?' Vivie Warren discovers her mother's secrets and embraces her own power as a 'modern' woman. :Suffice to say, Mrs. Warren's profession is not Amway, but its illicit gains have allowed her estranged and unwitting daughter, Vivie, to live a life of affluence and higher education. Bernard Shaw's witty attack on 'the hypocrisy of the world' and 'fashionable morality' is given a compelling staging in this impeccably acted 1972 BBC production starring the venerable Coral Browne (Auntie Mame ) as the 'wicked' Mrs. Warren and ...
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The 10th Kingdom
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»rank: 29209
Our review: :This epic 10-hour miniseries from the Emmy-winning writer of Gulliver's Travels was a ratings bust on television, but on video and DVD, where it can be enjoyed at one's leisure, it has a better chance to cast its magical spell. Kimberly Williams has never been more enchanting than as Virginia, a waitress who still lives with her janitor father (John Larroquette) and yearns for something exciting to happen to her. Her wish comes true when she and her father are transported from New York City into a dimension that, with apologies to Rod Serling, can only be called the Fairy Tale Zone; nine ...
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Man in a Suitcase-Complete Series
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»rank: 40427
Our review:Album Description:Anybody who's been in intelligence soon learns it's a dead end business. CIA agent McGill (Richard Bradford) has been in it too long. Now he's out . . . in the cold . . . on the run. He's accused of treason, with both sides after him & no way to clear himself. With only a suitcase & a gun, McGill is a discredited secret agent whose career has been shattered & his reputation ruined. Risking his life is part of the business as he travels the globe plying the only skill he knows - undercover espionage! Produced in 1966-67 by ITC ...
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I, Claudius [Region 2]
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»rank: 67265
Our review: essential video:This superbly acted, mordantly funny romp through 70 years or so of Roman history is one of the best-loved miniseries ever made, and deservedly so. Derek Jacobi plays Roman Emperor Claudius, who reflects in old age on his life and his remarkable family, giving us a history lesson that's unlike anything you learned in school. The story begins in 24 B.C. during the reign of Augustus Caesar, Rome's first emperor, and ends in A.D. 54 with Nero on the throne. In between, I, Claudius details the scheming, murder, madness, and lust that passed for politics in the early years of the Pax Romana. The ...
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