Francis Ford Coppola's epic masterpiece features Oscar winner Marlon Brando as the patriarch of the Corleone family. Coppola paints a chilling portrait of a Sicilian family's rise and near fall from power in America, and the passage of rites from father to son. He masterfully balances the story between family life and the ugly business of crime in which they are engaged. Based on Mario Puzo's best-selling novel, this graphic and brilliant film garnered ten Academy Award nominations.
Rated R.
The legendary epic that's as big as Texas. Giant is just that, a film of staggering scale and grandeur in which cattleman Bick Benedict (Rock Hudson), his society-gilded wife Leslie (Elizabeth Taylor) and three generations of land-rich Texas sons and daughters love, swagger, connive and clash in a monumental drama of family strife, racial bigotry and conflict between cattle barons and newly-rich oil tycoons. Sprawling landscapes...gushing oil wells...front-porch gabfests...Texas-sized barbecues...money...celebrations...courtships...brawls. Giant's director George Stevens (Gunga Din, A Place In the Sun, Shane) weaves them all into a stunning visual tapestry of a society where the insecure "haves" are threatened by the envious "have-nots". Giant, said Time, "is something the film colony often claims but seldom achieves: an epic." Stevens won an Academy Award for Giant (his second) and of the film's nine other Oscar nominations, three went to actors: Hudson, Mercedes McCambridge...and the legendary James Dean. Dean's portrayal of the sulking, cackling wrangler-turned-rich man Jett Rink is perhaps the most significant of Giant's stellar performances because it was the actor's last. Just two weeks after he completed the role, the 24-year-old star of East of Eden and Rebel Without a Cause died in a tragic automobile accident, leaving Giant as the final evidence of the greatness he so brilliantly - and briefly - shared with us.
Rated G.
All the romance, passion and drama that began with Gone With The Wind continues in Scarlett, the unforgettable sequel. Power-packed with captivating performances by Joanne Whalley-Kilmer (Scandal) and Timothy Dalton (The Living Daylights), Scarlett sweeps you off your feet with more excitement and passion from one of the most romantic periods in American history. For Scarlett O'Hara, the Civil War is over but not her desire for Rhett Butler. She must have him back - no matter what the cost. From the ruins of Tara, to the streets of Ireland and back to the American southland, Scarlett woos this lovable cad with an intensity only she could sustain. Strong, proud, self-sufficient, sexually assertive and innocently sweet, Scarlett is a woman who knows what she wants, and exactly how to get it. Now only time will tell if her intentional ordeal was worth the price. The reunion of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara was the most anticipated in recent film history. Now you can enjoy six of the most passionate hours ever captured on film any time you desire.
Not Rated.
"Absolutely hilarious!" - American Urban Radio Networks. Expect crowd-pleasing entertainment when Steve Martin (Parenthood), Diane Keaton (Look Who's Talking Now) and Martin Short (Captain Ron) return in this hilarious sequel to the comedy smash, Father of the Bride. Having just married off his cherished daughter (Kimberly Williams - Father of the Bride), George Banks (Martin) is ready to get footloose and fancy free! So when his daughter and his wife Nina (Keaton) both announce they are pregnant, George finds himself in one outrageous situation after another - desperately trying to recapture the wild and crazy days of his youth! You'll love every star-filled minute of Father of the Bride, Part II - the riotous comedy hit that delivers double the fun and twice the laughs! "Steve Martin...At His Comic Best!" - CBS-TV, Los Angeles.
Rated PG.
"A worthy successor to Free Willy. Appealing to all ages." - Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times. He's exuberant. Inspiring. Irresistible. He's Andre, the seal that won the approval of audiences and film critics everywhere! "If you loved Free Willy, you'll adore Andre " (Maggie Barron, Kids Today), a totally delightful family film. Here is the remarkable true story of a seal who each spring swam hundreds of miles to visit the human family that rescued him when he was an orphaned pup. Keith Carradine stars as a Maine harbor master who witnesses the playful and appreciative animal's impact on his hometown, his family and especially on his shy nine-year-old daughter (Tina Majorino of Corrina, Corrina). Her friendship with Andre helps bring her out of her shell, reinforcing this film's timeless message: a little love can have big results.
Rated PG.
"A terrific romantic comedy!" - Peter Rainer, Los Angeles Times. The puppy love they shared has gone to the dogs. But that doesn't mean Gus (Matt Dillon) doesn't want his ex-wife Lee (Annabella Sciorra) to be happy. Besides, alimony payments are cutting into his dream of renovating a rundown Brooklyn bowling alley. So Gus realizes there's only one thing to do. He must find her a Mr. Wonderful. When he finally finds the right guy for his ex, Gus realizes something else. He wants Lee back! Mr. Wonderful is a "friendly, moonstruck comedy" (Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly) that takes a second look at first love. Dillon (Singles), Sciorra (The Hand That Rocks the Cradle), Mary-Louise Parker (Fried Green Tomatoes) and William Hurt (The Accidental Tourist) headline a marvelous cast in roles full of humor and heart. For romantic comedy that hits the mark, look to Mr. Wonderful!
Rated PG-13.
"A Slapsticky Blast!" - Cincinnati Enquirer. Everybody's favorite know-it-all, Ernest P. Worrell, scares up heaps of hilarious laughs in this frightfully funny comedy! The loveable lunkhead is in for a devil of a time when he accidentally unleashes an evil demon from its sacred tomb - causing the awakened foe to go on a devastating rampage. Ernest desperately attempts to prevent the destruction of town, but a 200-year-old curse renders Ernest Scared Stupid! And that's when the fun and adventure begin! Loaded with uproarious hilarity - and a host of outrageously kooky characters - this big-screen treat delivers off-the-wall nuttiness that's sure to drive you wild any time of the year!
Rated PG.
An all-star cast delivers a big bundle of joyful laughs in this hilarious comedy about pregnancy, parenthood and panic. Sam (Hugh Grant) has it all - a wonderful girlfriend, a successful child psychology practice and a red Porsche. But he's faced with having something he never wanted when he learns his girlfriend (Julianne Moore) is expecting. The news sends the unflappable psychologist into a panic. Torn between advice given by a well-meaning but over-bearing couple (Tom Arnold and Joan Cusack), and by his confirmed bachelor buddy (Jeff Goldblum), Sam's in serious danger of losing his mind and his girlfriend. He's got just nine months - give or take a week, according to their crazy Russian gynecologist (Robin Williams) - to grow up! Approx. 103 minutes.
Rated PG-13.
Sergio Leone's epic of crime and betrayal. They grew up in the violent immigrant ghetto of New York's Lower East Side: Max and Noodles, Cockeye and Patsy, Deborah and Fat Moe. They grew up on the streets and they grew up fast. Fighting their way to the top of the heap, they took a vow to stick together - but that's not how things worked out. Once upon a Time in America is director Sergio Leone's astonishing gangster melodrama, an epic exploration of the dark side of the American dream. Ten years in the planning, Leone's film is the work of a master storyteller - grandly conceived, rich in complexity and detail, thrilling in the depth and originality of its vision. Like Leone's classic Westerns (including A Fistful of Dollars and Once upon a Time in the West), this new film is a bold personal statement on a familiar genre. It's also an exciting tale of risk, danger and betrayal, with the narrative drive to carry its characters across 50 years of lurid underworld history. Robert De Niro and James Woods co-star as Noodles and Max, the two childhood friends whose uneasy crime partnership unravels in death and mystery. An all-star supporting cast features standout portrayals by Tuesday Weld, Treat Williams, Elizabeth McGovern and newcomer Larry Rapp. Particularly strong are performances by the young actors chosen to play the central characters as ghetto children, when the tragic pattern of their lives is set. Drawing inspiration from the New York ghetto photographs of Jacob Riis, Leone's cast and crew recreated period settings with meticulous authenticity. Leone's search to find the perfect visual setting for each event in his tale gives Once upon a Time in America an uncanny power that often seems more dreamlike than realistic. "The important thing is to make a different world,"Leone told American Film. "To make a world that is not now. A real world, a genuine world, but one that allows myth to live. The myth is everything."
Rated R.
"One of the most spectacular entertainment in years. An exhilarating, new-fashioned epic." - Caryn James, The New York Times. Mel Gibson stars on both sides of the camera, playing the lead role plus directing and producing this brawling, richly-detailed saga of fierce combat, tender love and the will to risk all that's precious for something more precious: freedom. In an emotionally charged performance, Gibson is William Wallace, a bold Scotsman who used the steel of his blade and the fire of his intellect to rally his countrymen to liberation. Filled with sword-clanging spectacle, Braveheart is a tumultuous tapestry of history come alive, "the most sumptuous and involving historical epic since Lawrence of Arabia" (Rod Lurie, Los Angeles Magazine).
Rated R.
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It Could Happen To You
Nicholas Cage, Bridget Fonda and Rosie Perez star in this irrestible romantic comedy inspired by the true story of a humble cop who leaves a $2 million tip to a hard-luck waitress. Charlie Lang (Cage) is a neighborhood cop with a heart of gold - and a money-hungry wife Muriel(Perez) who's always looking for a way to cash in. When she asks Charlie to buy a Lottery ticket, he agrees, then impulsively promises half the winnings to a waitress, Yvonne (Fonda). When their numbers hit, the real fun begins, as Muriel learns to live large while Charlie and Yvonne learn to love again. A captivating comedy laced with whirlwind romance, "It Could Happen To You should happen to everyone!" - Joel Siegel, Good Morning America. Starring Nicholas Cage, Bridget Fonda and Rosie Perez. Color/Approx. 101 mins.
Rated PG
Winner of 9 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actress (Juliette Binoche), this unforgettable story is the motion picture event of the year! During World War 11, when a mysterious stranger (Ralph Fiennes - Schindler's List) is rescued from a fielry plane crash, he is cared for by American allies unaware of the dangerous secrets of his past. Yet, as the mystery of his identity is slowly revealed, an incredible tale of passion, intrigue and adventure unfolds! Also starring Kristin Scott Thomas (Four Weddings And A Funeral) and Willem Dafoe (Clear And Present Danger), The English Patient is a powerful cinematic triumph sure to entertain you. Starring Raphy Fiennes, Julette Binoche, Willem Dafoe and Kristin Scott Thomas. Color/Approx. 162 mins.
Rated R
Charles Bronson stars as a quient but dangerous horse breeder trying to maintain a peaceful life on his small ranch in New Mexico. When his partner turns against him, trouble begins. Starring Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland and Vincent Van Patten. Color/Approx. 83 mins.
In this edge-of--your seat thriller, Charles Bronson portrays an amnesia victim who believes that he may be a killer. Seemingly befriended by a psychiatrist who promises to resore his memory, instead he is programmed to murder the doctor's wife. Starring Charles Bronson, Anthony Perkins and Jill Ireland. Color/Approx. 83 mins.
An American (Charles Bronson) living peaceably on the Riviera is forced into the drug trade by a powerful drug lord (James Mason). Color/Approx. 93 mins.
A teenage British girl falls in love with an older man (Charles Bronson), an American writer. One of Bronson's most likeable roles. Color/Approx. 88 mins.
Academy Award winners Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy star with Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary-Louise Parker in this heartwarming tale, based on Fannie Flagg's best-selling novel. A chance encounter in a nursing home between dowdy housewife Evelyn Couch (Bates) and spry octogenarian Ninny Threadgoode (Tandy) leads to an unexpected friendship. Ninny tells Evelyn an absorbing story of two women who lived half a century ago in the town of Whistle Stop: the fiercely independent Idgie (Masterson) and the gentle Ruth (Parker), Idgie stands up to the Klan, Ruth's abusive husband and a charge of murder in a time when a woman's place was considered the kitchen. Idgie's courage in the face of adversity inspires Evelyn to take a look at her own life and make drastic changes, often with hilarious results. It's the story of a friendship that defied all obstacles, a devotion that couldn't be broken and a courage unlike any other. It's the story of a simpler time, and the strength of the human spirit that still exists today. Starring Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary-Louise Parker. Color/Aqpprox. 2 hrs. 10 mins.
Rated PG-13
This thrilling and thoroughly captivating theatrical hit from Disney has become an instant favorite with audiencies of all ages. You'll lose your heart to Chance, a fun-loving American bulldog pup; Sassy, a hilarious Himalayan cat who lives up to her name; and Shadow, a wise old golden retriever - all of whom express themselves with very familiar human voices! The adventure begins when the loving owners of these irrestible pets are forced to leave them in the temporary care of a friend who lives hundreds of miles away. But after several days, the worried animals begin to think their family must be in trouble, so they decided to head for home. On their incredible journey across the ruggedly beautifl Sierras, they encounter unexpected surprises from man, beast, and nature alike. It's an unforgettable story of love, courage and devotion that will delight and inspire generations to come! Color/Approx. 84 mins.
Rated G
Hotshot attorney Kevin Lomax's 64-0 case record has brought him a tempting offer from an elite New York firm. But the job Lomax accepts isn't what it seems. The Devil is in the details. In this gleeful, modern gothic fable, Keanu Reeves plays eager Lomax and Al Pacino is the charismatic firm founder who knows there are cases to be won...and souls to be lost. From Lomax's court triumphs and skyrocket rise to its double-twist ending, "The Devil's Advocate" is red-hot entertainment. Lomax's life, wife (Charlize Theron) and soul are on the line. He's landed a job that's Heaven on Earth...which can lead him straight to Hell. Starring Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino and Charlize Theron. Color/Approx. 144 mins.
Rated R
Using an astounding array of weapons, Agent 007 has singlehandedly wiped
out an army of Her Majesty's enemies. But when a lovely captive slips a knife
into 007's ribs, the super spy's boss decides it' time his top agent sharpen
up his lethal edge. So James Bond is off to a health spa - and Never Say Never
Again is off to a flying start that never falters. Sean Connery stars as James
Bond, the role he created and stamped with his rugged good looks and roguish
humor. Top-notch support come from Barbara Carrera as murderous femme fatale
Fatima Blush, Max Van Sydow as vile Spectre chief Blofeld and Kim Basinger
as willowy Domino, who falls for Bond. And Klaus Maria Brandauer portrays
Largo, one of the best Bond adversaries ever, a power-made mastermind set
on carrying out his plan for worldwide nuclear blackmail. With great performances,
a smart array of ultra-tech gadgets and Connery as the inimitable Bond, Never
Say Never Again recalls the exciting 007 days of old, then tops them! Please,
Sean - don't ever say never again! Starring Sean Connery, Klaus Maria Brandauer,
Max Van Sydow, Barbara Carrera, Kim Basinger, Bernie Casey and Alec McCowen.
Color/Approx. 134 mins.
Rated PG
"A Glorious Example of the Very Best in Family Entertainment" - Michael Medved, Sneak Previews. Winona Ryder (in an Oscar-nominated role) and Susan Sarandon (The Client) star in Little Women,"an affectionate, superbly acted" (Los Angeles Times) film that quickly became a classic in family entertainment. With her husband off at war, Marmee (Sarandon) is left alone to raise her four daughters - her "little women." There is the spirited Jo (Ryder), who longs for a career as a writer; beautiful and conservative older sister Meg (Trini Alvarado, Mrs. Soffel); fragile Beth (Claire Danes, TV's My So-Called Life); and romantic Amy (played at different ages by Kirsten Dunst, Interview With The Vampire and Samantha Mathis, Pump Up The Volume). As the years pass, the sisters share some of their most cherished - and painful - moments of self-discovery as they become women. Aunt March (Mary Wickes , The Man Who Came To Dinner) and Marmee's wisdom and strength guide them through issues of independence, romance and virtue. Gabriel Byrne (Into The West), Eric Stoltz (The Waterdance) and Christian Bale (Empire of the Sun) co-star in this "handcrafted valentine"(Newsweek) that the whole family will enjoy. Color/Approx. 118 mins
Rated PG.
John Grisham's bestseller A Time to Kill hits the screen with incendiary force, directed by Joel Schumacher (Batman Forever, The Client). Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey and Kevin Spacey portray the principals in a murder trial that brings a small Mississippi town's raciail tensions to the flashpoint. Amid a frenzy of activist marches, Klan terror, media clamor and brutal riots, an unseasoned but idealistic young attorney mounts a stirring courtroom battle for justice. The superb ensemble also includes Brenda Fricker, Oliver Platt, Charles S. Dutton, Ashley Judd, Patrick McGoohan, Chris Cooper and both Donald and Kiefer Sutherland. These and other talents make A Time to Kill "One of the year's most powerful films" (Jeffrey Lyons, Sneak Previews/ABC Worold News Now). Starring Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey and Kevin Spacey. Color/ Approx.150 mins.
Rated R
The zany sketches, lecherous comedy and witty ditties that made Benny Hill's long-running series the toast of twenty countries and took America by storm! Through his immensely popular TV show, this British music hall comedian became an American household word. Now The Best Of Benny Hill captures old favorites and delivers fresh, bawdy humor for both long-time viewers and his ever-growing arsenal of ardent, new fans. It's a classical collection of low humor from the old master of the single entendre, and a hilarious good time with a bevy of buxom lovelies. Color/Approx. 83 mins.
Not Rated
Jumpin' Jack Flash marked the screen comedy debut of Whoopi Goldberg and the directional feature film debut of Penny Marshall. A computer operator (Goldberg) at a bank is plunged into an exciting world of international intrigue, danger and romance when her terminal gets an S.O.S. form "Jumpin' Jack Flash," a British spy stranded in Eastern Europe. She is soon matching wits with the deadliest members of the espionage community from the CIA to the KGB, Jon Lovitz and Jim Belushi co-star in this uspenseful, fast-paced and murderously funndy comedy. Color/Approx. 98 mins.
Rated R
Now relive all the fun, laughter and irrestible music of Sister Act - the unforgettable hit comedy that packed movie theater pews everywhere! Adacemy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg stars as a sassy, low-rent lounge singer forced to hide out from the mob in the last place on Earth anyone would look for her - in a quiet religious convent. There, her irreverent behavior attracts a flock of faithful followers - and before long she turns the nuns' tone-deaf choir into a soulful chorus of swingin', singing sisters. But when the group earns rave reviews, her sudden celebrity jeoprdizes her hidden identity. Overflowing with laughs and a hilariously acclaimed cast, treat yourself to the divine comedy that bursts with '60s Motown hits - and delivers habit-forming fun every time you watch it! Starring Whoppi Goldberg, Maggie Smith and Harvey Keitel. Color/Approx. 100 mins.
Rated PG
An irresistible cast of Hollywood's hottest young faces star in this fun, sexy comedy hit about the power of attraction and the pressures of popularity! Stung when his bombshell girlfriend abruptly dumps him for a TV celebrity, big man on campus Zack Siler (Freddie Prinze Jr. - I know What You Did Last Summer) wagers with a classmate he can quickly turn any girl ... even the school's biggest geek, Laney Boggs (Rachel Leigh Cook - Living Out Loud) ... into the prom queen! He wasn't, however, betting on falling in love! After an amazing makeover, Laney is transformed from nobody to knockout ... but when she learns of Zack's deception, it could ruin any chance he had with his newfound dream girl! With a hip, modern soundtrack and a hilarious story that audiencies loved, this great comedy is all that ... and more! Starring Freddie Prinze Jr. and Rachael Leigh Cook. Color/Approx. 95 mins.
Rated PG-13.
Ray Stevens Comedy Video Classics
Help Me Make It Thru The Night
It's Me Again Margaret
Santa Claus is Watching Yopu
Sittin' Up With the Dead
Surfin' U.S.S.R.
Mississippi Squirrel Reviva;
The Streak
Everything is Beautiful
Special thanks to all my friends who participated in the making of these music videos and to all the fans who have made them "classics". I hope you enjoy watching them as much as I enjoyed making them. This is my first video album......there will be more. Sincerely, Ray Stevens.
This multi-talented singer, songwriter, comedian is at his best in this ground-breaking
musical comedy video movie. Ray Stevens plays...of all people...Ray Stevens
and he has run afoul of a maniacal record company executive who wants him
to, you guessed it, "Get Serious". Ray resists, the record company
executive insists and off we go on a zany romp with Ray being chased not only
by the record company executive but by characters from his songs like Sister
Bertha and Harv from "The Mississippi Squirrel Revival" and Ethel
from 'The Streak". It is 1 hour and 50 minutes of hilarious musical fun
for the whole family. Ray plays numerous characters and performs all new elaborate
video productions of Gitarzan, The Woogie Boogie, Shriner's Convention, Dudley
Dorite, The Day I tried to Teach Charlene MacKenzie How to Drive (partial
performance), We Don't Take Nuthin' Off Nobody, The Dooright Family, Ain't
Nobody Here But Us Chickens, Can He Love You Half As Much As I, I Used to
be Crazy, and finally Ahab the Arab. Join Ray, his characters and some of
Nashville's favorite comedy talents as he tries his best to not...Get Serious.
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