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Release: October 22, 2013

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John Cassavetes was a genius, a visionary, and the progenitor of American independent film, but that doesn’t begin to get at the generosity of his art. A former theater actor fascinated by the power of improvisation, Cassavetes brought his search for truth in performance to the screen. The five films in this collection—all of which the director maintained total control over by financing them himself and making them outside the studio system—are electrifying and compassionate creations, populated by all manner of humanity: beatniks, hippies, businessmen, actors, housewives, strippers, club owners, gangsters, children.

Release: August 6, 2013

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Zambezia is a new feature film by Triggerfish Animation Studios about a young high-spirited falcon who journeys to the famed bird city of Zambezia.

Release: January 3, 2023

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The boundless imagination of Terry Gilliam yields a dazzling fantasy of epic proportions. Inspired by the extravagant exploits of the fabled Baron Munchausen, this spectacle—born of a famously turbulent production—follows the whimsical eighteenth-century nobleman (John Neville) as he embarks on an outlandish quest that takes him from faraway lands to the moon to the belly of a sea monster and beyond, meanwhile waging battle against a vengeful sultan and the tyranny of logic. Packed frame to frame with special effects, mischievous wit, and colorful performances—including a young Sarah Polley as the Baron’s no-nonsense sidekick—the Oscar-nominated The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is a lavish celebration of the triumph of make-believe over reality. DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, approved by writer-director Terry Gilliam, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and two Blu-rays with the film and special features Audio commentary featuring Gilliam and his coscreenwriter, Charles McKeown Documentary on the making of the film New video essay by critic and filmmaker David Cairns about the history of the Baron Munchausen character Behind-the-scenes footage of the film’s special effects, narrated by Gilliam Deleted scenes with commentary by Gilliam Storyboards for unfilmed scenes, narrated by Gilliam and McKeown Original marketing materials including a trailer and electronic-press-kit featurettes, as well as preview cards and advertising proposals read by Gilliam Miracle of Flight (1974), an animated short film by Gilliam Episode of The South Bank Show from 1991 on Gilliam English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by critic and author Michael Koresky

Release: May 5, 2026

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Join Alice as she falls into the madcap world of Wonderland and meets extraordinary characters including Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, and the frantically late White Rabbit.

Release: May 5, 2026

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Join Alice as she falls into the madcap world of Wonderland and meets extraordinary characters including Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, and the frantically late White Rabbit.

Release: August 16, 2016

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In this clever animated comedy, meet Red, Chuck and Bomb, a team of unlikely heroes, and finally learn why the birds are so angry!

Release: August 16, 2016

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In this clever animated comedy, meet Red, Chuck and Bomb, a team of unlikely heroes, and finally learn why the birds are so angry!

Release: August 16, 2016

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In this clever animated comedy, meet Red, Chuck and Bomb, a team of unlikely heroes, and finally learn why the birds are so angry!

Release: November 21, 2023

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Enter the magical, musical world of Toyland in this heartwarming holiday classic starring Drew Barrymore (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial) and Keanu Reeves (Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure)! Once a bright and cheerful community, Toyland is in great danger from the terrible Barnaby (Richard Mulligan, The Big Bus) and his scary creatures who live in the forest of the night. The only person who can save Toyland is Lisa (Barrymore), a little girl from Cincinnati who lands in Toyland on Christmas Eve. But since Lisa, a very “grown-up” little girl, doesn’t believe in toys, she needs special help from the wise but impish Toymaster (Pat Morita, The Karate Kid), the dashing and gallant Jack Nimble (Reeves) and the mother-of-many-children Mrs. Hubbard (Eileen Brennan, Clue). Together they muster an army of toy soldiers and teddy bears to drive the villainous Barnaby and his nightmare creatures out of Toyland! Wonderfully directed by Clive Donner (What’s New Pussycat?, A Christmas Carol). Special Features: • Includes both the Original 1.33:1 Fullscreen and the 1.78:1 Widescreen Ratios • Trailer • Optional English Subtitles

Release: March 29, 2022

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Years ago, young Glenn Randall had his backwoods adventure with his father go horribly wrong when Dad got caught in a bear trap... and the starving boy made a horrendous choice. Now, the kids of the locality are being mysteriously lured into a cannibalistic cult-and the stunned adults head into a showdown packed with all sorts of incredibly violent altercations. Sanguine shocker from Troma stars Michael Robertson, Rich Hamilton, and director Mik Cribben. 94 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English (SDH); audio commentary; featurettes.

Release: July 16, 2019

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Similar From the Brand Questions Reviews The Big Bad Fox And Other Tales [Blu-ray] The Big Bad Fox And Other Tales [Blu-ray] Similar brands on Amazon Sponsored Frieren: Beyond Journey's End - Season 1 Part 2 - Blu-ray & DVD Frieren: Beyond Journey's End - Season 1 Part 2 4.84.8 out of 5 stars141 $175.98 List:$219.98 Always Be Yourself Unless You Can Be A Fox - Fox Lover T-Shirt Always Be Yourself Unless You Can Be A Fox - Fox Lover T-Shirt 4.84.8 out of 5 stars19 $19.99 Panasonic 4K Blu Ray Player, Ultra HD Premium Video Playback and Hi-Res Audio - DP-UB154P-K DVD Player (Black) Panasonic 4K Blu Ray Player, Ultra HD Premium Video Playback and Hi-Res Audio - DP-UB154P-K DVD Player (Black) 4.24.2 out of 5 stars627 $237.99 Blu Ray DVD Player, WISCENT Full HD 1080p Home Theater Disc System, R

Release: March 13, 2018

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There is light and beauty, even in the darkest of worlds. Stranded on an island in a post-apocalyptic world, teenager Dinky and her friends hatch a dangerous plan to escape in the hope of finding a better life. Meanwhile, her old friend Birdboy has shut himself off from the world, pursued by the police and haunted by demon tormentors. But unbeknownst to anyone, he contains a secret inside him that could change the world forever. Based on a graphic novel and short film by co-director Alberto Vázquez and winner of the Goya Award for Best Animated Feature (where Vázquez won Best Animated Short Film in the same year), Birdboy: The Forgotten Children is a darkly comic, beautiful and haunting tale of coming of age in a world gone to ruin. Bonus Content: Interview with the Filmmakers Alberto Vasquez's Birdboy - A Short Film Decorado Short Film by Alberto Vázquez Theatrical Trailer Product details Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.85:1 Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated) Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.2 ounces Director ‏ : ‎ Alberto Vázquez, Pedro Rivero Media Format ‏ : ‎ Blu-ray, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 16 minutes

Release: August 7, 2018

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Interviews With Cast & Crew Interview With The Composer Behind-The-Scenes Interview With The Sound Editing And Mixing Team

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A family holiday in an isolated country house turns nightmarish when the children fall ill and begin attacking the adults with chilling malice.

Release: December 13, 2016

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Blu-ray/DVD combo. The world premiere of Children Of Divorce, starring Clara Bow and Gary Cooper. The film begins in an American "divorce colony" in Paris after the First World War, where parents would leave their children for months at a time. Jean, Kitty, and Ted meet there as children and become fast friends. Years later, in America, when wealthy Ted (Gary Cooper) reconnects with Jean (Esther Ralston), the two fall deeply in love, vowing to fulfill a childhood promise to one day marry each other. But true love and the most innocent of plans are no match for the scheming Kitty-played by the original Hollywood "It" girl, Clara Bow-who targets Ted for his fortune. After a night of drunken revelry, Ted wakes up to find he has unwittingly married Kitty. This unfortunate turn of events, however, carries with it the traumatized pasts of the three players, whose views of marriage have been shaped as children of divorce.

Release: April 8, 2009

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Product Description A young British journalist, George Hogg, who with the assistance of a courageous Australian nurse saves a group of orphaned children during the Japanese invasion of China in 1937. Amazon.com The Children of Huang Shi is a powerful, inspiring film about a real-life, outsider hero who emerged from Japan's catastrophic invasion of China in 1937. A British journalist, George Hogg (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) sneaks into Nanjing at the height of Japan's destruction of that cosmopolitan city. Rescued from certain death by a suave rebel named Chen Hansheng (Chow Yun-Fat), Hogg goes deep

Release: March 13, 2011

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Set in 19th-century Paris, this sweeping classic follows a mysterious actress and the four very different men who fall in love with her.

Release: May 9, 2023

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Something must have possessed 12-year-old Nebraska farmgirl Eden Edwards (Kate Moyer)-quite literally-as she's managed to inveigle other local kids in a plan to stalk and systematically slaughter the community's unsuspecting adults. College-bound Boleyn Williams (Elena Kampouris) may have the only chance of stopping her, in this long-shelved franchise entry styled as a prequel to the '84 Stephen King shocker. Callan Mulvey, Bruce Spence co-star. 93 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.

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A stranded couple discovers a Nebraska town where a fanatical cult of children worships an evil force lurking in the cornfields.

Release: October 3, 2017

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HE WHO WALKS BEHIND THE ROWS From the mind of celebrated horror author Stephen King, the man behind such classic terror tales as The Shining, Carrie and It, comes one of his most chilling offerings yet – Children of the Corn. A young couple on a road trip find themselves lost in the backroads of rural Nebraska, eventually winding up in the seemingly abandoned town of Gatlin. But the town is far from empty – as the pair soon discover, it’s inhabited by a twisted cult of murderous children thirsty for another blood sacrifice… Adapted from King’s eponymous short story first published in 1977 and starring Linda Hamilton (The Terminator) and Peter Horton (thirtysomething), Children of the Corn has gone on to spawn one of the most enduring horror franchises of all time. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS Brand new 2K restoration from the original camera negative High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original stereo and 5.1 DTS-HD MA audio options Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary with horror journalist Justin Beahm and Children of the Corn historian John Sullivan Audio commentary with director Fritz Kiersch, producer Terrence Kirby and actors John Franklin and Courtney Gains Harvesting Horror: The Making of Children of the Corn – retrospective piece featuring interviews with director Fritz Kiersch and actors John Franklin and Courtney Gains …And a Child Shall Lead Them – a brand new interview with actors Julie Maddalena and John Philbin It Was the Eighties! – an interview with actress Linda Hamilton Field of Nightmares – a brand new interview with writer George Goldsmith Return to Gatlin – brand new featurette revisiting the film’s original Iowa shooting locations Stephen King on a Shoestring – an interview with producer Donald Borchers Welcome to Gatlin: The Sights and Sounds of Children of the Corn – an interview with production designer Craig Stearns and composer Jonathan Elias Cut from the Cornfield – an interview with actor Rich Kleinberg on the infamous “lost” Blue Man Scene Disciples of the Crow – 1983 short film adaptation of Stephen King’s story Storyboard gallery Original Theatrical Trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Fully illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by John Sullivan and Lee Gambin

Release: September 28, 2021

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From the mind of celebrated horror author Stephen King, the man behind such classic terror tales as The Shining, Carrie, and It, comes one of his most chilling offerings yet. Linda Hamilton (The Terminator) and Peter Horton (Thirtysomething) star as a young couple who find themselves lost on the backroads of Nebraska, eventually winding up in the seemingly deserted town of Gatlin. But the town is far from empty. As the couple soon discover, it is inhabited by a twisted cult of murderous children, thirsty for another blood sacrifice… Available for the first time ever in Ultra High Definition, Arrow Video is proud to present a brand new 4K restoration of the film that launched one of the most enduring horror franchises of all time. Children of the Corn… they’re an adult nightmare! SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS Brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Original lossless stereo and 5.1 Audio Options Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Audio commentary with horror journalist Justin Beahm and Children of the Corn historian John Sullivan Audio commentary with director Fritz Kiersch, producer Terrence Kirby and actors John Franklin and Courtney Gains Harvesting Horror: The Making of Children of the Corn, retrospective piece featuring interviews with director Fritz Kiersch and actors John Franklin and Courtney Gains It Was the Eighties! an interview with actress Linda Hamilton Return to Gatlin, featurette revisiting the film’s original Iowa shooting locations Stephen King on a Shoestring, an interview with producer Donald Borchers Welcome to Gatlin: The Sights and Sounds of Children of the Corn, an interview with production designer Craig Stearns and composer Jonathan Elias Cut from the Cornfield, an interview with the actor who played “The Blue Man” in the fabled excised sequence Theatrical Trailer Disciples of the Crow, a 1983 short film adaptation of Stephen King's short story

Release: August 30, 2011

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A stranded couple seeks shelter at a remote farmhouse, where they become trapped in a sinister cult connected to the children of the corn.

Release: March 13, 2018

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The plot of Children of the Corn: Runaway follows a young pregnant Ruth who escapes a murderous child cult in a small Midwestern town. She spends the next decade living anonymously in an ...

Release: October 26, 2021

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Six gifted children are found to pose a threat to the world in its chilling horror story from the makers of Village of the Damned. The Children, who all live in England but are from different parts of the world, are normal in all respects except that they are geniuses with acute psychic powers. They have more in common than their IQ, however: None of them have fathers, and no one seems to know where they came from. When a psychologist (Ian Hendry of TV's The Avengers) attempts to find out more, he unlocks a mystery that could lead to the destruction of the universe.

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College students on a community project stumble into a nest of vampires and find themselves fighting an ancient evil in a decaying orphanage.

Release: September 1, 2020

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"A surging tsunami-crash of creativity and beauty that leaves you gulping for breath." – Robbie Collins, The Telegraph From Japan's cutting-edge STUDIO4°C (Tekkonkinkreet, MFKZ) and director Ayumu Watanabe, this stunningly beautiful adaptation of the prize-winning manga features a score from legendary composer Joe Hisaishi (Spirited Away). When Ruka was younger, she saw a ghost in the water at the aquarium where her dad worked. Now she feels drawn toward the aquarium and the two mysterious boys she meets there, Umi and Sora, who were raised by dugongs and hear the same strange calls from the sea as she does. As the kids get caught up in the mystery behind the sudden worldwide disappearance of the ocean's fish, they uncover cosmic connections that will change them forever.

Release: June 30, 2026

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Half-brothers Dominic and Justin Hardy explore their late father's complicated legacy in this "incredibly brave and touching documentary" (MovieJawn). THE WORLDWIDE DISC PREMIERE With his 1973 directorial debut, Robin Hardy fought to craft what would eventually be recognized as one of the greatest horror movies ever made. But for his loved ones, Hardy created a very different kind of nightmare. Now art historian Dominic Hardy and filmmaker Justin Hardy (A FEAST AT MIDNIGHT) - half-brothers and self-described "far-flung spawn" - explore their late father's complicated legacy in this "incredibly brave and touching documentary that will take you on a journey unlike any you've been on before" (MovieJawn): Through stacks of decades-old correspondence, a pilgrimage to the original locations and new interviews with friends, family and the movie's surviving personnel, Robin's sons uncover the personal costs of the film's chaotic production, their father's war with the studio British Lion, his bitter falling-out with friend, business partner and screenwriter Anthony Shaffer, the financial and sexual improprieties that tore families apart and their own lifelong traumas as CHILDREN OF THE WICKER MAN. Special Features Audio Interview With Co-Directors Justin Hardy, Dominic Hardy And Chris Nunn, Moderated By David Gregory, Director Of THE WICKER MAN ENIGMA Q&A With Co-Directors Justin Hardy, Dominic Hardy And Chris Nunn And Producer Alison Palmer Making-Of Featurette Trailer Bonus Materials Audio Interview With Co-Directors Justin Hardy, Dominic Hardy And Chris Nunn, Moderated By David Gregory, Director Of THE WICKER MAN ENIGMA Q&A With Co-Directors Justin Hardy, Dominic Hardy And Chris Nunn And Producer Alison Palmer Making-Of Featurette Trailer Cast & Crew Actors: Justin Hardy Dominic Hardy Director: Justin Hardy Director: Dominic Hardy Director: Chris Nunn Producer: Chris Nunn Producer: Dominic Hardy Producer: Justin Hardy Top About this item Similar From the Brand Questions Reviews Children Of The Wicker Man Children Of The Wicker Man

Release: December 6, 2022

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YOU’RE INVITED TO ORVILLE’S COMING OUT PARTY… IT’LL BE A SCREAM… YOURS!! The SET-UP: Five young kinky actors and their artistic director come to a desolate and nearly forgotten burial island, complete with a morbid history of MURDER, RAPE, CURSES and DEMONS. Alan (Alan Ormsby), the brilliant but bizarre Director of the company, has brought them to this foreboding place to dabble in witchcraft; specifically to dig up a fresh corpse and use it in a ritual ceremony which is supposed to raise the dead from their graves. The PAY-OFF: It seems as though Alan has really gathered his ""children"" here, only to play a practical joke on them and then to party the rest of the night away. However, the joke's on Alan. His bizarre ritual ceremony really does raise the dead from their graves...only they're in no mood to party! NOTE: ""BENJAMIN"" CLARK is really ""BOB"" CLARK, the creative director behind the hit films PORKY'S, BLACK CHRISTMAS and A CHRISTMAS STORY among others. ALAN ORMSBY, though he turned in what has been described as ""...one of the most obnoxious screen performances in history!"", has actually made a mark for himself as the screenwriter for such memorable films as MY BODYGUARD, CAT PEOPLE, KARATE KID 3 and PORKY'S 2. SPECIAL FEATURES: New 2022 Video Introduction and Q&A with Alan Ormsby New 2022 – 90-minute Video Documentary DREAMING OF DEATH: Bob Clark’s Horror Films, with many new interviews with cast and crew. Full Commentary Track with Alan Ormsby, Jane Daly and Anya Cronin Memories of Bob Clark: A video tribute to the late Director. The Los Angeles Grindhouse Festival, May 22, 2007 Q&A. A Video filmed in between a double feature showing of CHILDREN SHOULDN’T PLAY… and DEATHDREAM at the Beverly Cinema. Confessions of a Grave Digger: Video Interview with Ken Goch. Extensive Photo & Poster Gallery “Dead Girls Don’t Say No” Music video by The Deadthings. “Cemetery Mary” Music video by The Deadthings. Original Theatrical Trailer and Radio Spots. New Special Liner-Notes Booklet written by Patrick McCabe.

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A vain theater director drags his troupe to an island cemetery for a black-magic prank that goes very, very wrong.

Release: December 6, 2022

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YOU’RE INVITED TO ORVILLE’S COMING OUT PARTY… IT’LL BE A SCREAM… YOURS!!

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A lonely girl follows a mysterious boy into a fantastical underworld where life, death, and grief collide.

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A malicious lie by a student destroys the lives and friendship of two women who run a private girls’ school.

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In a surreal port city, a strongman and a clever orphan confront a mad scientist who steals children’s dreams.

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Tati stages a whimsical celebration of circus and vaudeville, inviting the audience into a playful blend of live performance and filmed spectacle.

Release: August 16, 2021

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Emma Stone stars as one of cinema’s most notorious and stylish villains, Cruella de Vil. Determined to become a successful fashion designer, a creative young grifter named Estella (Stone) teams with a pair of mischievous thieves to survive on the London streets. But when her flair for fashion catches the eye of the legendary designer Baroness von Hellman (Emma Thompson), Estella rises to become the raucous, revenge-bent “Cruella.”

Release: April 5, 2016

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Troubled TV personality Steven Evans struggles to find meaning in his life in the superficial world he has created. Suffocated by materialism, Steven's only relief is through solitary visits to the ocean and shallow sexual encounters with acquaintances. When his long-term partner throws him headfirst into fatherhood, Steven's initial reluctance is replaced with love. But the return of an unexpected visitor sets off a series of events that hurls Steven and his family into a cycle of loneliness, self-destruction and grief.

Release: September 20, 2022

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The magnificent Ian Holm (The Homecoming, Alien) is renowned children’s author Lewis Carroll in this poignant fantasy-drama set in 1930s New York and populated by the fabulous special-effects creatures of Muppet master Jim Henson. To help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s birth, the real-life Alice in Wonderland—80-year-old Alice Hargreaves (Coral Browne, The Killing of Sister George)—is baffled by her enormous public popularity. As she comes to terms with America’s “Alice Mania,” she returns in her thoughts and dreams to her idyllic childhood, in the England of the mid-1800s. In a wondrous blend of fantasy and reality, she confronts the unsettling memories of her past—and the strangely repressed Reverend Dodgson (a.k.a. Lewis Carroll), whose powerful affection for Alice surfaced in his writing to create one of the world’s most beloved literary classics. Scripted by Dennis Potter (Gorky Park) and co-starring Peter Gallagher (Summer Lovers), Dreamchild is a delightfully unique and inspiring film for all ages. Special Features: NEW Audio commentary by Author/Film Historian Lee Gambin PETER MEDAK Remembers CORAL BROWNE – Audio Interview Moderated by Lee Gambin Theatrical Trailer Optional English Subtitles

Release: October 27, 2009

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Product Description This moving documentary takes US from the rubbish dumps and barrios of Caracas to the world's finest concert halls. It shows how El Sistema, Venezuela's unique system of music education which has been founded by the visionary Jose Antonio Abreu. Review "El Sistema" is a remarkable documentary film by Paul Smaczny and Maria Stodtmeier about the remarkable Venezuelan music education program that has changed the lives of thousands of impoverished children of that country, bringing new meaning to their lives. Gustavo Dudamel is a product of this program, and of course he figures prominently in this film, as does the remarkable Jose Antonio Abreu, who began the educational program three decades ago. This is a positive look at today's youth, a memorable viewing experience. It is available in both regular DVD and Blu-Ray; there's little point in spending the extra dollars for the latter. -- Classical CD Review, Robert Benson, December 2009 DVD OF THE MONTH Fed up with hearing about Venezuela's El Sistema and its superstar young conductor Gustavo Dudamel? There has already been at least one very fine documentary about that country's transformational music education system. And this is another reminder of the role music can play in society. It focuses particularly on El Sistema's founder, Jose Antonio Abreu. And even if you know the story inside out, its power to inspire does not dim. -- Gramophone Editor's Choice, January 2010 El Sistema: Music to Change Life Blu-ray Review A lot of other, more developed, countries could learn a thing or two from Venezuela's incredible El Sistema music education program. I don't think it will come as much of a surprise to any of you in the United States who may be reading this review and who have children in the public school system when I say that Arts education has suffered horribly over the past couple of decades. When I was growing up (admittedly a long, long time ago, as my own sons never hesitate to remind me), it was simply de rigeur for every school to have a full assortment of Arts classes available to students, whether that be Drama, Art (as in painting) or Music. I know from personal experience with my own kids that that tradition has woefully fallen by the wayside here in the States, especially with regard to Music, which is strangely now often perceived as something not especially relevant to preparing today's youth for the challenges of tomorrow. Despite longstanding clinical studies which have proven that musical education ups most students' antes with regard to any number of other disciplines (notably mathematics), music education simply seems to be an afterthought nowadays. I know for example that at the elementary school both of my sons attended the only way we were able to maintain a full time music teacher (an absolute rarity in my neck of the woods) was with funding provided by the school's private foundation, which exists off of the goodwill of the mostly well to do parents, who contribute generously in order to make sure their children receive well rounded educations. Even with that parental support, we are sadly witnessing a generation (my kids included, I"ll admit it) who are just as likely to want to "play" an instrument in "Guitar Hero" as they are to actually put the time and effort into actually learning about music and mastering a real instrument. It therefore came as something of a rude awakening, if an appreciated one nonetheless, to be introduced to similar problems, at least in terms of music education if not Xbox 360, in Venezuela, a country of at times overwhelming poverty and teeming barrios which infest the hillsides of Caracas like Rube Goldberg shanty towns. The difference between, say, the United States and Venezuela is the incredible effort of José Antonio Abreu, an amateur musician who decades ago formed an organization nicknamed El Sistema (The System), a sort of boarding school for mostly low income kids where the driving force behind all education is music. The fact that the organization was originally named Social Action for Music and then ultimately became Fundación del Estado para el Sistema Nacional de las Orquestas Juveniles e Infantiles de Venezuela, (AKA Fesnojiv), (National Network of Youth and Children's Orchestras of Venezuela), may indicate to some politically paranoid people that the group may be hiding some sort of Marxist Socialist protocol in its motives (especially those who tend to demonize Venezuela's Hugo Chavez), but from the evidence given in this fascinating and often deeply moving documentary, that's simply not the case. Though this is indeed a government funded program, and there is a sort of worker bee ethos which runs through both the teachers' methods and the students' daily struggles, there's simply too much good happening here to get hung up on the political backstory. It's almost mind boggling to realize that over 250,000 children are currently having their lives changed by El Sistema. T

Release: October 24, 2017

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Discover the secret world inside your phone where all the emojis live. Three emoji friends go on an epic “app-venture” to save Textopolis!

Release: October 24, 2017

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Discover the secret world inside your phone where all the emojis live. Three emoji friends go on an epic ?app-venture? to save Textopolis!

Release: June 8, 2021

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Continuing the storyline based on the hit Playstation� game Final Fantasy VII, two years have passed, a mysterious illness is spreading and old enemies are astir. And Cloud, who walked away from the life of a hero to live in solitude, must step forward yet again...

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Cloud Strife is drawn back into battle when a deadly illness and a trio of mysterious enemies threaten the future of Midgar.

Release: October 22, 2024

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Fluke is a heartwarming and uplifting tale of puppy reincarnation, directed with compassion and wonder by Carlo Carlei (Romeo & Juliet).

Release: January 15, 2019

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After accidentally releasing Slappy, three friends must lock the evil puppet and his creatures back into Stine?s book before he takes over.

Release: January 15, 2019

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After accidentally releasing Slappy, three friends must lock the evil puppet and his creatures back into Stine?s book before he takes over.

Release: October 9, 2018

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Superstars Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman and Julia Roberts star in award-winning director Steve Spielberg's updating of PETER PAN.

Release: November 25, 2025

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Bookish teen Mari (Tomoyo Harada) ventures solo to a paradise-laden archipelago in search of the mythic locale, in this coming-of-age tale. Based on Katsura Morimura's 1966 best-selling travelogue, Obayashi's paradise-laden coming-of-age tale is an island retreat to the white sands of New Caledonia. Fulfilling her late father's (YMO's Yukihiro Takahashi) dream to take her to "the island closest to heaven," bookish teen Mari (Tomoyo Harada) ventures solo to the archipelago's indigo waters in search of this mythic locale. Taking in the island's sites, Mari journeys off the beaten path, befriending a host of friendly locals in the process, from islander Taro (Ryoichi Takayanagi) to footloose tour guide Yuichi. One of Obayashi's breeziest features, filled with a sense of old school Hollywood romanticism, The Island Closest to Heaven forms an affecting portrait of a young girl's journey to self-discovery and her own piece of heaven deep within. Bonus Materials 2K Transfer & Restoration Audio Commentary by film critic Derek Smith Kadokawa and Obayashi - Visual essay by Alex Pratt Tomoya Harada 28 Days in Caledonia: The Making of The Island Closest to Heaven Theatrical Trailers New improved English subtitles New Slipcase art design by Sam Smith Reversible sleeve with original Japanese poster art First Pressing includes repro 24-page Japanese booklet (pamphlet) Cast & Crew Actors: Tomoyo Harada Yukihiro Takahashi Ryoichi Takayanagi Toru Minegishi Miyoko Akaza Director: Nobuhiko Obayashi Press “The Island Closest To Heaven might be the purest idol-film Obayashi made.” - Psychocinematography “With “The Island Closest to Heaven”, Obayashi takes what could be presented as a run-of-the-mill coming-of-age tale and instead turns it into something quite special, the film is a beautiful tale about growing up. The director delivers a rich and reflective story about finding happiness along with yourself, rife with romanticism and set against the glorious backdrop of the Southwest Pacific. With a stirring lead performance and a touching, character-driven narrative, the film is a beautiful tale about growing up.” - Asianmoviepulse “Each of Obayashi’s films feel like gifts, but this has become one of my favorites.” - Letterboxd "There’s a gentle, low stakes quality to The Island Closest to Heaven that feels very much in tune with some of the anime films put out by Studio Ghibli.” - Derek Smith (Slant Magazine)

Release: April 10, 2012

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A family-friendly 3D travel adventure introduces young viewers to the wildlife, people, and landscapes of Africa through the eyes of host Jillian.

Release: December 5, 2017

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Robin Williams stars as Alan Parrish, who, after 25 years, is finally freed from the spell of an ancient magical board game named JUMANJI. The two children who freed him, however, have unleashed a group of wild and exotic creatures from the game, forcing the long-lost Alan to save his hometown from destruction.