When a trio of low-level criminals with a supply of drugs find themselves with some time to kill before a big deal, they decide to live a little. But a chain of stupid mistakes and unfortunate events brings them no small amount of trouble. Glenn Plummer (Showgirls), Ernie Reyes Jr. (Surf Ninjas), Rae Dawn Chong (Commando), and Darren McGavin (A Christmas Story) star in this clever crime comedy.
Hollywood's greatest portrayer of country bumpkins, Stuart Erwin, excels in this comic gem about a yokel whose belief that "Honesty is the best policy" helps him survive through thick and thin - a domineering mother and terrifying boss. At curbside in his bucolic home town of Fairview, meek insurance salesman Henry Armstrong finds a $1,000 bill. With this life-changing amount of money, he now sees himself as a man of some consequence, and his attitude changes to that of a self-confident...
Sentenced to 30 days cooling his heels in the Duck Creek cooler for speeding, Manhattan playboy Rick Belrow Livingston (Farley Granger) decides he doesn't like anything about small towns until he meets small town girl Cindy Kimbell (Jane Powell). The stars make charming lovers, but the film belongs to Busby Berkeley, whose inspired dance direction guides some of the most famed moments in movie-musical history: I've Got to Hear That Beat, with Ann Miller whirling her fabulous legs around a...
Ib and Ed make a rash decision to hire a hitman to kill their wives. Enter Igor, a Russian contract killer who prefers taking shots to doling them out. Quickly regretting their dumb decision, Ib and Ed try to call Igor off, but he won't be dissuaded. Things get even worse when their wives learn of the plot and hire their own assassin. Now it's a race to see who will be the last men (or women) standing.
On Christmas Eve, the sheriff arrests a jolly old fellow with a little white beard. While behind bars, the old man brings kindness and wisdom to the town. By the end of the evening, even the sheriff believes he might be the real Saint Nick.
This Oscar-nominated documentary (which inspired the 1999 film Music of the Heart) follows the struggles of Roberta Guaspari-Tzavaras as she teaches violin to youngsters in East Harlem, N.Y. After budget cuts slash her school's music program, she creates a nonprofit organization to train children selected by lottery, and her disciplinarian style pays off as her charges reap the rewards. Fiddlers Itzhak Perlman and Isaac Stern make appearances.
An animated adventure for all ages, with original music and an all-star cast, "Smallfoot" turns the Bigfoot legend upside down when a bright young Yeti (Channing Tatum) finds something he thought didn't exist a human. News of this "smallfoot" (James Corden) brings him fame and a chance with the girl of his dreams. It also throws the simple Yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village, in a rollicking story about friendship, courage...
One of the better East Side Kids films has Danny knocking over a racket and getting a $200 reward. The rest of the gang turn their backs on him thinking he's sold them out. Like most of the others, this film suffers from a somewhat stale story but there are plenty of laughs with the best being the one where the gang poison's one of the crooks. The last fifteen minutes turn to drama and the actors handle this very well.... Muggs' rich cowboy uncle is coming to town for the first time ever and...
Those roughneck rascals are running wild again! The East Side Kids tangle with former boxing star Maxie Rosenbloom in this comedy drama about Danny (Bobby Jordan) winning a 200 -dollar reward for helping to nab a wanted criminal. The boys get upset when he doesn't share the money, but the gang can't stay mad at each other for long. Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, and Ernest "Sunshine Sammy" Morrison star, and of course,Rosenbloom appears as Butch Brocalli. What a finish!
During the Gulf War, as Americans huddled around televisions to watch General Schwarzkopf's daily briefings, a star emerged. It was not the general or any of the soldiers who fought in the desert sands. It was, instead, a remarkable weapon that showed the future of warfare. SMART BOMBS chronicles the development of the most sophisticated missiles ever built, which use space-age technology to deliver their deadly payloads with unheard-of accuracy. Engineers reveal how these weapons are able to...
When club owner Marty Fain (Bruce Bennett) blithely declares, "Gambling is my profession," it's an understatement. Because the beautiful, tough-talking society dame he's talking to is the riskiest wager he's made yet. Virginia Mayo plays tart tomato Linda Vickers, who, suspicious that Fain used her car in the murder of a gangster who held up his joint, declares in return that she has a great memory and gets "paid for not talking." But minds can change just as readily as a gambler's luck. Newly...
Edward G. Robinson and James Cagney were hotter than smoking gats when Smart Money was released. Each actor was mere months removed from his star-making role -- Little Caesar and The Public Enemy, respectively -- when paired with the other in a snappy tale that one might expect would be the first of many tough-guy collaborations. Alas, perhaps astonishingly, no. This is the only feature teaming the two legends. Robinson leads the way and Cagney rides shotgun in this brisk tale of barbers who...
When Lawrence Wetherhold (Dennis Quaid) a widowed and self-absorbed professor falls for his attractive former student (Sarah Jessica Parker), his all-too-predictable life suddenly turns sunny-side up. That is until his freeloading brother (Thomas Haden Church) and his sharp-tongued overachieving daughter (Ellen Page) speak up, making "chaos" the word of the day. Delight in the clarity, comedy and conundrums of the lovable yet dysfunctional family in this lighthearted comedy.
Arrogant aristocrat Tommy Van Buren (William Haines) calls himself "America's gift to polo," while his female fans think he's the most gorgeous creature on four legs. All except for plucky Polly (Alice Day), who responds to his amorous advances by running him off the road! And now that Tommy's replaced her father on the squad, Polly has even more reason to loathe the pompous brute -- although after an evening's dancing and dalliance, even she yields to the champ's charms. But when Tommy's...
Two episodes plus bonus clips: World-class cultural sites, dynamic architecture and energy, Berlin is a city on the move. We visit the museums: the Pergamon and the Egyptian museum, German Expressionism at the Neue Nationalgalerie and the Jewish Museum. From dynamic Potzdamer Platz to the stark reminders at Checkpoint Charlie, we feel the past and see the future in Berlin. Our base is historic Hotel Adlon. Even shopping brings history at the fabulous KaDeWe department store. An outing to...
Two episodes plus bonus clips: While Athens sprawls, its historic core survives. After climbing the Acropolis, prowling the Plaka, and cheering folk dancers, we trip outside the city to Delphi and a medieval monastery. On the Peloponnese, we scope out Nafplion and the ancient capital, Mycenae. Greek Islands: Sun-drenched, upscale and exotic, Santorini is the rim of an ancient volcano. At one end of island is the archeological site of Akrotiri, a city frozen in time by an eruption 3,600 years...
Two episodes plus bonus clips. Barcelona simmers with beautiful beaches, medieval mazes, eye popping art and hypnotic architecture. From tapas bars to surrealist art to Modernist structures, we'll feast on Barcelona's delights. Rambles along La Rambla, Gaudi's treasures, a neighborhood festival, designer shopping and waterfront fun are highlights. For the best in beaches we head north to the coves of the Costa Brava. Madrid welcomes with grand plazas and sparkling fountains. Madrid's pride is...
Two episodes plus bonus clips: We conjure magic in Georgian Bath and follow tales of Camelot into South Wales. In Bath, we marvel at ancient Roman spas and peek into the high society of Jane Austen's day. We stop by Wells to admire that city's spectacular cathedral, and we quest for the Holy Grail in mystical Glastonbury. Wales' Wye River Valley offers a wealth of scenic riches. We investigate Caerleon's claim to King Arthur and explore a ruined abbey that inspired poet William Wordsworth....
Three episodes plus bonus clips: Belgium is a hub for gourmets and connoisseurs. Treat yourselves to chocolate and first-rate beer. Indulge in folk music and Bruegel paintings, and investigate a passion for comic strips. Then drive to breathtaking Bruges, a medieval city suspended in time. Cruise canals, admire handmade lace and pay homage to a Michelangelo masterpiece. Netherlands inspired the Dutch masters and conquered the sea. Bicycle to Amsterdam's great art museums to see the works of...
Two episodes plus bonus clips: From a fairytale fortress to the gentle Pyrenees, Rudy takes in the castles and peaks of this magical region. We tour the largest fortress in Europe, Carcassonne. A gallop through the countryside takes in several romantic castle ruins and the artwork of Toulouse Lautrec. Then we head for high country and one of the world's natural wonders--a mountain amphitheatre with cascading waterfalls. The world's finest wines, sweeping vineyards and fine food couple with a...
Three episodes plus bonus clips : Classical Europe: Ancient remnants are more than cold stone. They hold centuries of stories. We visit favorite classical sites around the Mediterranean, pick up new stories and learn connections. It's the Greeks in Athens, Delphi, Delos, Paestum, and Syracuse--and the Romans in Pompeii, Rome, and Provence. Renaissance Europe explores the arts and ambiance of that vibrant period. In Florence, Milan, and Venice, we find works by Brunelleschi, Michelangelo,...
Two episodes plus bonus clips: London came close to ruling the world. With a legacy that includes Shakespeare and the Beatles, London endlessly reinvents itself. Sip tea and savor traditional sights such as Buckingham Palace and the changing of the guard. See where Charles Dickens penned Oliver Twist, and get a birds-eye view of contemporary London from the London Eye observation wheel. Check out the art at the newly opened Tate Modern Art Museum. The English Countryside outside of London...
Two episodes plus bonus clips: Milan symbolizes 21st century Italy--a center for finance and fashion. We explore Italy's most extravagant Gothic cathedral,check out Leonardo's Last Supper and shop, shop, shop. The Milan Design Museum shows how, for locals, everyday life is art. We train north to Lake Como, ferry-hop lakeside villages, and explore elegant villas and historic Villa D'Este Hotel. A side trip to ancient Bergamo and a festival in the Valtellina complete our journey. Once the hub of...