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Grease
John Travolta (Actor)
| Olivia Newton-John (Actor)
| Stockard Channing (Actor)
| Kelly Ward
Olivia & John - Rockin' 'n' Rollin'In the end of the 70s, Grease was the word, and it comes as no surprise, as this musical with its chemistry-charged leads, Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, sparkles with the style and charm of a nostalgic era. Taking the viewer back to a time when rock 'n' roll and love song crooners were on the top of the list of all teenagers, Grease revolves around the happenings in and around Rydell High School. It's also the romantic tale of Sandy and Danny, two summertime lovers who are hopelessly destined for each other, even if it runs counter to the hip traditions of the school's commanding Pink Ladies and super chic T-Birds, whose head happens to be Danny. Caught in a world were falling in... [read more]
August 16, 2007 Picked By A-Xiang Joe See all this editor's picks
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Enter the Dragon (25th Anniversary Special Edition) (US Version)
John Saxon (Actor, Director)
| Bruce Lee (Actor)
| Bob Wall (Actor)
| Michael Hubbs (Writer)
Still classic after all these years...Enter The Dragon presents the arguably most successful Hong Kong-Hollywood collaboration to date. Completed shortly before its leading star, Bruce Lee, passed away, it contains some of the finest moments in martial arts movie history. Enter The Dragon has essentially been divided into 3 sub-plots that merge together as the main tale moves on. Bruce Lee portrays Mr. Lee, a highly ambitious Shaolin student who works for the British police to bust a drug trafficking organization led by a certain Mr. Han (Shih Kien). John Saxon plays Roper, a happy-go-lucky playboy who is in need of a little extra cash to pay off his debts. Jim Kelly as Williams on the other hand is more than happy to leave his... [read more]
August 9, 2007 Picked By A-Xiang Joe See all this editor's picks
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Charade (US Version)
Walter Matthau (Actor)
| Coburn James (Actor)
| Ned Glass (Actor)
| Hilyard Brown (Actor, Producer)
Silver-screen legends Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant are too good to be true in the romantic murder mystery adventure Charade. The star magic of this once-in-a-lifetime movie couple lets Stanley Donen's early 60s film fly by in front of the viewers in no time at all. Acting as the movie's protagonist damsel in distress, Hepburn may never have been more charming, placed right in the middle of a cat-and-mouse chase that leaves everybody guessing until the end. Involved in the whole riddle, which involves a gang of dishonest war-time veterans, is a large amount of money that seemingly has vanished into thin air. Hepburn gives a convincing natural performance as the cute, but often helpless... [read more]
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The Incredibles (Widescreen) (US Version)
Brad Bird (Director)
| John Walker
| Holly Hunter
Superheroes have had a fair amount of silver screen presence and there seems to be no end in sight, as far as the demand for this genre is concerned. The Incredibles sees Brad Bird bring alive his own share of superhero magic with a little help from the talented Pixar Studio team. Longer than most traditional animations, The Incredibles has plenty of good laughs and thrills to offer. Supposed to showcase superheroes, some of the film's most appealing scenes are perhaps those that expose the featured characters as human beings deep down inside. Whether it's Helen revealing more than she ought to when she is asked about Bob's whereabouts ("either he's in trouble, or he's going to be..."), or... [read more]
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Gladiator (Limited Edition Packaging) (US Version)
Djimon Hounsou (Actor)
| Ridley Scott (Actor, Director)
| Richard Loncraine (Actor, Director)
| Joaquin Phoenix (Producer, Actor)
Re-inventing the beauty of the classic costume movies, Ridley Scott is ably assisted by a convincing cast led by Russel Crowe in this touching tale about a man's battle for final justice. Shot in the beginning of the new century, Gladiator is one of those movies that puts you right into the middle of the happenings. Crowe no doubt imbues the protagonist with a charisma that has become rare in Hollywood productions, especially those from the more recent past. Perhaps one of the finest scenes from the movie is the one in which the protagonist has to face his archenemy, the new emperor of Rome, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), for the second time. Crowe's portrayal of Maximus says it all: he makes... [read more]
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Hombre (US Version)
James Mason (Actor)
| Diane Cilento (Actor)
| John Beradino (Actor)
| Cameron Mitchell (Actor)
Before slipping into a more relaxed role next to Robert Redford in Butch Cassidy + Sundance Kid, Paul Newman gave a convincing performance as a cynical hero in Hombre. Newman portrays John Russel, an individual who feels resentment for the white culture as a result of being raised by native Apaches and witnessing their hardships. Shot in the latter half of the 60s, Martin Ritt's film paints the picture of a biased society that looks down on Native Americans, treating them as an inferior people void of rights. Supporting his tribe even after he is called back to his white roots, the movie's protagonist has to put his life on the line in order to save a group of people from a society he has... [read more]
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Rear Window (DVD) (Collector's Edition) (US Version)
Brigitte Auber (Actor)
| Richard H. Riedel (Actor)
| Kiva Hoffman (Actor)
| Frank Cady (Actor, Director)
Hitch turns peeking into a cinematic delight...The blinds roll up slowly as this film unveils a classic team-up between Grace Kelly and James Stewart, while the skilled direction by master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock keeps the excitement high. Stewart stars as the unusual protagonist L.B. Jeffries, in this guidebook film shot around the mid-50s, temporarily trapped in a wheelchair due to an unexpected accident. Unable to attend to his regular work as photographer, he does what we all may find us doing from time to time, mostly unintentionally - spying on the people living in our vicinity. Even though the movie just introduces various neighbors as a means to an end, it is all done effectively, perhaps leaving some of the viewers wishing... [read more]
June 7, 2007 Picked By A-Xiang Joe See all this editor's picks
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Princess Hours (Ep.1-24) (End) (English Subtitled) (Malaysia Version)
Kim Jeong Hoon (John-Hoon) (Actor)
| Song Ji Hyo (Actor)
| Yoon Eun Hye (Baby V.O.X.) (Actor)
| Ju Ji Hoon (Actor)
To state the obvious, Palace (a.k.a. Princess Hours) wins on concept. This lighthearted drama re-imagines modern-day South Korea as a constitutional monarchy complete with a royal family, fancy palace, feuding queens, teenage princes, and a plentitude of archaic traditions. Just the novel premise alone warrants a watch, and the drama brilliantly follows through with its lofty concept in execution. From the dialogue and set to the wardrobe and even food, it is clear that significant time, research, and budget was put into making the drama convincingly royal in an updated, modern setting. These interesting royal details keep coming in casually throughout the drama, so there's a lot to see and... [read more]
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Spider-Man (DVD) (Widescreen Special Edition) (US Version)
Tobey Maguire (Actor)
| Rosemary Harris (Actor)
| J.K. Simmons (Actor)
| Sharon Gless (Actor)
It's everybody's favorite neighbor Spider-ManOffering perhaps one of the best comic to real movie adaptations so far, Stan Lee's legendary character, Spider-Man, leapt to the silver screen in the beginning of this century. Climbing to extraordinary heights, the golden boy from the Marvel franchise nicknamed "Wallcrawler" no doubt has also turned into one of the favorites of Sony Pictures, hopefully not only because of his gigantic box-office potential. By now a household name, it's probably senseless to go through the details of Peter Parker's story again. Instead here are some comments by an old comic book lover who has followed Spider-Man off and on since the mid-70s. In the role of the protagonist, Tobey Maguire fits the bill... [read more]
May 31, 2007 Picked By A-Xiang Joe See all this editor's picks
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The Old Man and the Sea (US Version)
J. Ray (Actor)
| Spencer Tracy (Actor)
| Don Diamond (Actor)
| Harry Bellaver (Actor)
Idyllic nature scenary is nicely blended with Spencer Tracy's tour de force performance in the silver screen adaptation of The Old Man and the Sea. Trying its best to flow as smoothly as the classic novel by Ernest Hemingway, John Sturges' movie from the late 50s lets the audience take part in a crucial experience of an aged fisherman. With the camera firmly fixed on the protagonist as he wages an all-determining battle against his chosen and respected aquatic adversary, a marlin of immense proportions, the excitement never leaves the screen as soon as the two cross paths. Essentially about an old fisherman's attempt to walk out victorious, when his perhaps final opportunity for a big catch... [read more]
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Once Upon a Time in the West (Special Collector's Edition; 2-Disc Set) (US Version)
Claudia Cardinale (Actor)
| Gabriele Ferzetti (Actor)
| Charles Bronson (Actor)
| Peter Cardinale (Actor)
In the end of the 60s, Italy's epic master Sergio Leone blessed the movie world with his probably best-remembered work, Once Upon A Time In The West. The said work may be referred to as one of cinema's finest hours, offering unique character studies enveloped by a captivating plot that pays true homage to the genre of the western. Charles Bronson portrays the film's nameless protagonist, who has a score to settle with Frank (Henry Fonda), a killer for hire. Leone presents the tale in the form of an enigmatic odyssey that provides clues to the past, but not enough for the viewers to piece it all together until the secret is revealed in the final showdown between the two opposing characters.... [read more]
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15 (DVD) (US Version)
Royston Tan (Director)
Singapore, I have underestimated you. Wrist slashing, self-piercing, simulated orgy with a blow-up doll, and an excruciating before-the-smuggling (pills, condom, throat) sequence - all in one film. Good for you. Royston Tan's provocative and compelling anthem to the lonely, disaffected youth of Singapore, 15 plays like a kinetic drug-induced exercise in neopop realism. It's like Kids, Requiem for a Dream, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (the Tim Burton one) all rolled into one - in Singapore. 15 follows five dreadfully thin, monotonic 15-year-old hooligans who have severely lost their way in life. They skip school, deal drugs, fight aimlessly, sell their bodies, hurt their bodies,... [read more]
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Into The Night
Jeff Goldblum
| Michelle Pfeiffer
| Richard Farnsworth
| John Landis
Simply a movie lover's dream come trueVeteran filmmaker John Landis gets Michelle Pfeiffer and Jeff Goldblum into trouble that's too good to miss in this adventure ride from the mid-80s. Pfeiffer plays Diana, a happy-go-lucky girl who knows men well. One of these men is destined to become Ed Okin (Jeff Goldblum) who has no other choice than to escort her out of trouble after she lands on the hood of his car chased by a group of Persian killers. Now involuntary accomplices in a matter of life and death that involves half a dozen of priceless stones smuggled to Los Angeles, the two are in for the roller coaster ride of their lives, as the murderous gang starts a relentless chase to get their hands on the valuable gems. The two... [read more]
April 26, 2007 Picked By A-Xiang Joe See all this editor's picks
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Desperately Seeking Susan (US Version)
Madonna (Actor)
| Rosanna Arquette (Actor)
| John Turturro (Actor)
| Mark Blum (Actor)
Get Into The Groove with Madonna + Co.Desperately Seeking Susan presents a refreshing silver screen treat that not only fans of personals are likely to be fond of. Susan Seidelman's romantic comedy from the mid-80s teams up Rosanna Arquette and pop icon Madonna. It revolves around the story of bored New Jersey housewife Roberta Glass (Arquette), a devoted reader of personal ads, especially those placed by Susan (Madonna), who uses this method to stay in touch with her lover, Jim (Robert Joy). After Roberta acquires a jacket sold by Susan who forgot her locker key in it, the two girls' lives intermingle in a romantic, hilarious, and hazardous way Served in mainly bright pastel colors, the film owes a lot to its female lead,... [read more]
April 24, 2007 Picked By A-Xiang Joe See all this editor's picks
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Ben-Hur
Charlton Heston
| Jack Hawkins
| William Wyler
There no doubt are endless stories about the classic era of the Romans, but probably no other silver screen production has presented it in such a grand way as Ben Hur. Until today, William Wyler's mammoth epic, which was honored with 11 Oscars including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor, by and large remains unrivalled. Charlton Heston portrays Ben Hur, a man of wealth and influence in the Roman administrative district of Judea. Friends with Messala (Stephen Boyd), an officer from the Roman troops, he soon discovers a brutally different side to his long-time friend, who asks him to betray his own countrymen. When Ben Hur refuses to do so and holds on to his own credo, Messala orders... [read more]
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Romancing the Stone/The Jewel of the Nile - Gift Set (2-Disc Set) (US Version)
Kathleen Turner (Actor)
| Douglas Michael (Actor)
| Danny DeVito (Actor)
| Alfonso Arau (Actor)
Turner & Douglas romancing on the screen...Shot around the mid-80s, Romancing the Stone brought together the talents of Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas. This romantic cliffhanger silver screen release lives through the synergy of its well-selected cast. Turner portrays female novelist Joan Wilder who risks her career and life in order to rescue her sister who was kidnapped by a gang of hoodlums on the loose in Colombia. It so happens that Joan is in possession of a mysterious treasure map sent to her by her sister. Just when everything's about to go wrong for the novelist, suave Jack T Colton (Douglas) enters the scene and saves the damsel in distress from her predicament as only one of the heroes from her novels can. Captivated... [read more]
March 29, 2007 Picked By A-Xiang Joe See all this editor's picks
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When Harry Met Sally... (Contemporary Classics - Special Edition) (US Version)
Meg Ryan (Actor)
| Billy Crystal (Actor)
| Carrie Fisher (Actor)
| Bruno Kirby (Actor)
Should Bergmann stay with Bogart? plus a few other things, on the side...Meet Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) and Harry Burns (Billy Crystal), perhaps one of the sweetest and most energetic couples in the history of Hollywood films. Sally and Harry run into each other by coincidence and are fated to do so off and on throughout the movie while the viewer is introduced to their lives and their standpoints about love and relationships. That being said you can probably already guess that there's a lot of talk about opposite genders involved in this comedy that dates back to the late 80s. However, in this particular case, it works because, excuse the praise, Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal are simply brilliant in their roles, and there's intense chemistry going on in every scene... [read more]
March 22, 2007 Picked By A-Xiang Joe See all this editor's picks
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The Breakfast Club (US Version)
Anthony Michael Hall (Actor)
| Paul Gleason (Actor)
| Kasi Lemmons (Actor)
| Molly Ringwald (Actor)
High school - for some it's heaven for others it's hell. John Hughes' (Ferris Bueller's Day Off) 2nd movie sends the viewer down memory lane to the good/bad old student days with a not so common group of girls and boys torn between elitism and rebellion. Introducing the so called brat pack in its premier formation, namely, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, and Anthony Michael Hall, Hughes presents a comedy drama that lets us take part in a day in the lives of 5 college students. Actually it's a day unlike any other, which starts with the fact that the protagonists have to return to school on a Saturday for detention because they have in one way or another breached... [read more]
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THE WAY OF THE DRAGON Digitally remastered (Japan Version)
Classic Martial Arts Movie Lessons by an Immortal DragonSwitching from his position of overnight star through his role in Big Boss to Hong Kong's national hero after Fist of Fury, legendary Bruce Lee went on to direct and co-produce his third major motion picture, Way of the Dragon. Also known as Return of the Dragon, the tale revolves around Tang Long who rushes to the aid of Chen Qing Hua (Nora Miao) whose restaurant is threatened by a band of organized hoodlums. Lee, known to be a perfectionist not only as far as martial arts were concerned, improvised the role from his earlier roles to present a many-faceted hero. He mostly follows his nature as a well-trained destructive living weapon, but is also very likely to become caught within cultural... [read more]
March 9, 2007 Picked By A-Xiang Joe See all this editor's picks
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Some Like It Hot (Movie-Only Edition) (US Version)
Jack Lemmon (Actor)
| Tony Curtis (Actor)
| Tom Kennedy (Actor)
| Edward G. Robinson (Actor)
Two years shy of its 60th anniversary, Some Like It Hot presents perhaps one of the most amusing screwball comedies shot in the olden days. Jack Lemmon (Missing, The China Syndrome) and Tony Curtis (father of Jamie Lee Curtis) portray Jerry and Joe, a pair of jazz musicians on the run from the mob. With no other alternative than to join a girl band, they make a pronto change of clothes and become Geraldine, no, Daphne and Josephine. As being in a band of the opposite sex on the way to sunny Florida wasn't good enough, they run into Sugar Cane Kowalczyc (Marilyn Monroe), a charmingly attractive girl trying to get over some disloyal lovers. Reminding Jerry that they are now girls, Joe finds... [read more]
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