About this product: Cockney boys Tom, Soap, Eddie, and Bacon are in a bind; they owe seedy criminal and porn king "Hatchet" Harry a sizable amount of cash after Eddie loses half a million in a rigged game of poker. Hot on their tails is a thug named Big Chris who intends to send them all to the hospital if they don't come up with the cash in the allotted time. Add into the mix an incompetent set of ganja cultivators, two dimwitted robbers, a "madman" with an afro, and a ruthless band of drug dealers and you have an astonishing movie called Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Before the boys can blink, they are caught up in a labyrinth of double-crosses that lead to a multitude of dead bodies, copious amounts of drugs, and two antique rifles.
Written and directed by talented newcomer Guy Ritchie, this is one of those movies that was destined to become an instant cult classic à la Reservoir Dogs. Although some comparisons were drawn between Ritchie and Quentin Tarantino, it would be unfair to discount the brilliant wit of the story and the innovative camerawork that the director brings to his debut feature. Not since The Krays has there been such an accurate depiction of the East End and its more colorful characters. Indicative of the social stratosphere in London, Ritchie's movie is a hilarious and at times touching account of friendships and loyalty. The director and his mates (who make up most of the cast) clearly are enjoying themselves here. This comes across in some shining performances, in particular from ex-footballer Vinnie Jones (Big Chris) and an over-the-top Vas Blackwood (as Rory Breaker), who very nearly steals the show. Full of quirky vernacular and clever tension-packed action sequences, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a triumph--a perfect blend of intelligence, humor, and suspense. --Jeremy Storey
About this product: Streetwise charmer Eddie (Nick Moran) enters the biggest card game of his life with the savings of his three best friends: Tom (Jason Flemyng), Bacon (Jason Statham) and Soap (Dexter Fletcher). But he leaves the table owing his underworld boss Hatchet Harry half a million and has a week to come up with the money. Now Eddie and his friends must outsmart and outgun all types of lowlifes on their way to pay off Harry before time runs out.
About this product: Judy Garland managed to subdue her ongoing medical problems long enough to make Summer Stock in 1950, her last film with MGM and longtime collaborator Gene Kelly. In a throwback to Garland's "let's put on a show" films with Mickey Rooney, Kelly plays a theater director who sets up in Garland's barn to prepare his musical, but Garland has other ideas. Romantic entanglements ensue, of course, and Eddie Bracken, Phil Silvers, and Marjorie Main are on hand to lend comedic support. Following his mostly forgettable score in 1949's The Barkleys of Broadway, Harry Warren contributes another mostly forgettable score, though it's complemented with a few ringers from other songwriters. There are many enjoyable moments, however, including a lot of tap from Kelly. He and Garland share a tap duel at a square dance turned lindy hop, and Garland performs her classic "Get Happy" routine in a black jacket and fedora. Kelly also performs a solo number to "You Wonderful You" with no gimmicks--just a darkened stage, a squeaky floorboard, and a sheet of newspaper. --David Horiuchi
About this product: Cockney boys Tom, Soap, Eddie, and Bacon are in a bind; they owe seedy criminal and porn king "Hatchet" Harry a sizable amount of cash after Eddie loses half a million in a rigged game of poker. Hot on their tails is a thug named Big Chris who intends to send them all to the hospital if they don't come up with the cash in the allotted time. Add into the mix an incompetent set of ganja cultivators, two dimwitted robbers, a "madman" with an afro, and a ruthless band of drug dealers and you have an astonishing movie called Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Before the boys can blink, they are caught up in a labyrinth of double-crosses that lead to a multitude of dead bodies, copious amounts of drugs, and two antique rifles.
Written and directed by talented newcomer Guy Ritchie, this is one of those movies that was destined to become an instant cult classic à la Reservoir Dogs. Although some comparisons were drawn between Ritchie and Quentin Tarantino, it would be unfair to discount the brilliant wit of the story and the innovative camerawork that the director brings to his debut feature. Not since The Krays has there been such an accurate depiction of the East End and its more colorful characters. Indicative of the social stratosphere in London, Ritchie's movie is a hilarious and at times touching account of friendships and loyalty. The director and his mates (who make up most of the cast) clearly are enjoying themselves here. This comes across in some shining performances, in particular from ex-footballer Vinnie Jones (Big Chris) and an over-the-top Vas Blackwood (as Rory Breaker), who very nearly steals the show. Full of quirky vernacular and clever tension-packed action sequences, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a triumph--a perfect blend of intelligence, humor, and suspense. --Jeremy Storey
About this product: Cockney boys Tom, Soap, Eddie, and Bacon are in a bind; they owe seedy criminal and porn king "Hatchet" Harry a sizable amount of cash after Eddie loses half a million in a rigged game of poker. Hot on their tails is a thug named Big Chris who intends to send them all to the hospital if they don't come up with the cash in the allotted time. Add into the mix an incompetent set of ganja cultivators, two dimwitted robbers, a "madman" with an afro, and a ruthless band of drug dealers and you have an astonishing movie called Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Before the boys can blink, they are caught up in a labyrinth of double-crosses that lead to a multitude of dead bodies, copious amounts of drugs, and two antique rifles.
Written and directed by talented newcomer Guy Ritchie, this is one of those movies that was destined to become an instant cult classic à la Reservoir Dogs. Although some comparisons were drawn between Ritchie and Quentin Tarantino, it would be unfair to discount the brilliant wit of the story and the innovative camerawork that the director brings to his debut feature. Not since The Krays has there been such an accurate depiction of the East End and its more colorful characters. Indicative of the social stratosphere in London, Ritchie's movie is a hilarious and at times touching account of friendships and loyalty. The director and his mates (who make up most of the cast) clearly are enjoying themselves here. This comes across in some shining performances, in particular from ex-footballer Vinnie Jones (Big Chris) and an over-the-top Vas Blackwood (as Rory Breaker), who very nearly steals the show. Full of quirky vernacular and clever tension-packed action sequences, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a triumph--a perfect blend of intelligence, humor, and suspense. --Jeremy Storey
About this product: Classic Musicals from the Dream Factory is a five-film collection of enjoyable but not-quite-top-tier movies from MGM's peak period between the mid-1940s and mid-'50s. The best films are the two with Gene Kelly. In Summer Stock (1950), he teams with Judy Garland in a traditional "let's put on a show" setting. Garland was in her last MGM film, but she shares a tap duel with Kelly and performs one of her most famous routines, "Get Happy" in a black jacket and fedora. It's Always Fair Weather (1955) features Kelly alongside Dan Dailey and Michael Kidd as three GIs who return from the war, a plot reminiscent of On the Town, another Kelly collaboration with Stanley Donen. The songs aren't much, but highlights include the three GIs' trash-can-lid dance, Cyd Charisse's solo supported by a crew of boxers, and Kelly's number on roller skates, "I Like Myself." Ziegfeld Follies (1946) follows the format of a revue, with a wisp of a plot (producer Florenz Ziegfeld is in heaven imagining his dream revue; he's played by William Powell, who had played the character 10 years earlier in The Great Ziegfeld) and a bunch of diverse musical numbers: Fred Astaire's dances with Charisse, Lucille Bremer, and Gene Kelly (their only screen collaboration till That's Entertainment II in 1976); a water number with Esther Williams; and songs by Judy Garland, Lena Horne, and Kathryn Grayson. Also following the revue format is Till the Clouds Roll By (1946), which features famous performances by Frank Sinatra ("Ol' Man River"), Lena Horne ("Can't Help Lovin' That Man"), and Judy Garland ("Look for the Silver Lining"). Interspersed among the numbers is a lackluster biography of songwriter Jerome Kern. For a more traditional songwriter biography, try Three Little Words (1950), starring Astaire and Red Skelton as Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby, respectively, whose Tin Pan Alley and Broadway songs include "Who's Sorry Now," "My Sunny Tennessee," "I Wanna Be Loved by You," and the title tune. Vera-Ellen is an excellent partner for Astaire, and a young Debbie Reynolds appears as Boop-a-Doop girl Helen Kane.
All the discs are supplemented by new featurettes and classic shorts and cartoons. Deserving special mention is Till the Clouds Roll By, which has been available for years on inferior public-domain DVDs. This version has the best picture by far, and also offers musical outtakes by Judy Garland and Kathryn Grayson. --David Horiuchi
About this product: Buckle up and hold on to your wallet as we follow the wild ups and downs of the
American stock market through the eyes of stunned Sirius XM investors.
In the tradition of Michael Moore's documentary (Capitalism: A Love Story) "Stock Shock" reveals the down and dirty schemes behind the glitter of Wall Street.
Sirius XM stock seemed poised to go through the roof. Then something went horribly wrong. Investors saw their stock drop to 5 cents/share in 2009. Was it bad management, a poor economy...or stock market manipulation?
"Stock Shock" is a must see for anyone who has ever lost money in stocks...or fears they're about to.
"Shocking and eye-opening!" says Jane Velez-Mitchell, Issues on CNN Headline News.
"It's an awakening. Academy Award...Stock Shock should get one," says radio host Jim Puplava of the Financial Sense Newshour.
Industry expert and shareholder activist Bud Burrell remarks: "I will give it 10 stars of 10. It is the best doc of this length I have ever seen. I think this will go into the defining literature of this space."
This DVD will play Internationally.
About this product: In this rare 90-minute presentation, Charlie Kirkpatrick will discuss his thoughts on technical analysis theory versus finance theory, including why prices are not random. He will work through problems with forecasting and will give detailed instructions on how to select stocks for outstanding performance.
Kirkpatrick will also show you:
-How to use relative price strength analysis to maximize your short-term growth the same techniques he uses to outperform the S&P 500 by almost 800%; -His EXACT formula using relative price strength, relative earnings growth, relative price-to-sales ratio, and chart patterns to REACT to triggers rather than predict the market; -Which, of relative price strength, relative earnings growth, and relative price-to-sales ratio, is the strongest indicator; -The best buy and sell triggers to maximize your portfolio, and how to identify them repeatedly; -The results of the Lo Study Specification Test as it relates to price trends to help you grasp the reasoning behind his ultra-successful trades.
In an organized, concise manner, Kirkpatrick will present the fundamentals that every savvy technical trader should consider. He will show you evidence that goes back over 25 years in real time, not in optimized past data, and has a recorded history of pinpointing the best stocks and the best trades. Learn how to use these methods to optimize profits in your own portfolio in advancing and declining markets. This is your opportunity to learn from one of the best technical minds in the business and put his years of experience to work for you. Learn from one of the top technical minds in the world!
In this 90-minute DVD, Charlie Kirkpatrick will discuss his thoughts on technical analysis theory versus finance theory, including why prices are not random. He will work through examples of problems with forecasting and will give a description of how to use relative price strength, relative earnings growth, and relative price-to-sales ratio to select stocks for outstanding performance.
In an organized concise manner, Charlie will present the fundamentals that every savvy technical trader should consider. He will show you evidence that goes back over 25 years in real time, not in optimized past data, and has a recorded history of beating the S&P 500 by almost eight times. Learn how to use these methods to optimize profits in your own portfolio in advancing and declining markets.
About this product: To escape the disapproval of her father, young lovers Roselle (Belinda Montgomery) and Clarence (Tim Matheson) elope, pursuing a perilous journey through the rugged frontier. On their travels they fall in with an escaped convict (Claude Akins) and a charlatan preacher (Burgess Meredith). This made-for television western is set in the scenic west of 1880.
About this product: OMR IN PARIS: Kitty is engaged to Joe who is in Paris. Mother Riley goes to Paris to keep an eye on Joe. She is mistaken for a spy, parachutes from a plane and is awarded a medal for counter espionage. 73 min, B&W, 1.33:1, NR, 1938. Distributed by Butchers Film. OMR MP: Old Mother Riley, a washerwoman is sacked by the landlord, an MP. She decides to stand against him, wins the election and is put in charge of Ministry for strange affairs. 73 min, B&W, 1.33:1, NR, 1939. Distributed by Butchers Film. OMR MEETS THE VAMPIRE: The plot involves Lugosi as the mad scientist Von Housen, who needs a map to a South American uranium deposit so he can build an army of robots and take over the world. To accomplish this, he kidnaps the daughter of an Italian scientist who, conveniently, has this very map. 74 min, B&W, 1.33:1, NR, 1952. Distributed by Renown Pictures. OMR HEADMISTRESS: When the old lady buys the school with its revolutionary group of students, Mother Riley is obliged to deal with a gang of crooks so shady their family trees never knew what Autumn was! Riley manages to turn the tables on the hapless hoodlums and the wacky film ends in a riot of crazy comedy. 75 min, B&W, 1.33:1, NR, 1950. Distributed by Renown Pictures. OMR JUNGLE TREASURE: Old Mother Riley (Arthur Lucan) and Kitty Riley (Kitty McShane) are shop assistants in a failing antique shop. Befriended by the ghost of the infamous Captain Morgan, Old Mother Riley is directed to a map detailing the location of the captains buried treasure; whereupon they set off to find their fortune. Despite a gang of crooks and angry natives being hot on their heels, Old Mother Riley manages as ever to save the day! 76 min, B&W, 1.33:1, NR, 1952. Distributed by Renown Pictures. OMR's NEW ADVENTURE: Music-hall comedian Arthur Lucan first brought his "drag" character Old Mother Riley to the screen in 1937. Lucan went on to star in 14 films as the rambunctious Irish washerwoman, while Lucan's wife Kitty McShane co-starred as Old Mother Riley s daughter, who had a habit of bursting into song whether the audience liked it or not. The first series entry, aptly titled Old Mother Riley, found the title character put in charge of managing a huge luxury hotel. A jewel theft seriously compromises Mother Riley's new position, but everything is resolved in a climactic slapstick-fest, replete with pie-throwing. 79 min, B&W, 1.33:1, NR, 1947. Distributed by Renown Pictures. Product Specs: 2-DVD9s; B&W; Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 / 4X3; NR; Year - 1938, 1939, 1952, 1950, 1952, 1947; SRP: $29.99.
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