Uncle Buck:John Candy stars in this John Hughes comedy as an idle good-natured bachelor who's left in charge of his nephew and nieces during a family crisis. Unaccustomed to suburban life fun-loving Uncle Buck soon charms his younger relatives Miles and Maizy with his hefty cooking and his new way of doing the laundry. But his carefree style doesn't impress everyone including Tia (Jean Kelly) his rebellious teenage niece and Chanic (Amy Madigan) his impatient girlfriend. Uncle Buck is the last person you'd think of to watch the kids. But with a little luck and a lot of love he manages to surprise everyone in this heartwarming family comedy.The Blues Brothers:After the release of Jake Blues (John Belushi) from prison he and brother Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) go to visit the orphanage where they were raised by nuns. They learn that the church stopped its support and will sell the place unless the tax on the property is paid within 11 days. The brothers decide to raise the money by putting their blues band back together and staging a big gig. They may be on a 'mission from God' but they're making enemies everywhere they go.Brewster's Millions:Could you spend $30 million in 30 days and have nothing to show for it? That's exactly what Richard Pryor has to accomplish in this hilarious contemporary version of the classic big money comedy. Montgomery Brewster (Pryor) is a down-and-out baseball player who discovers that he's the only living relative on an eccentric multi-millionaire (Hume Cronyn). Monty stands to inherit $300 million but only if he can spend $30 million in a single month without acquiring any assets. If he fails it's back to zero again.Going Berserk:The film's plot finds Candy brainwashed by a religious aerobics cult to kill his soon-to-be father-in-law a United States Congressman.The Great Outdoors:It's a vacationer's worst nightmare as wheeler-dealer Aykroyd his sexually repressed wife and eerie twin daughters join the easygoing Candy and his straight-laced clan for a season of fun in the sun.
John Candy Collection
Big Stories Small Flashes
On DVD for the first time a superb diverse collection of top quality short films which formed Short Circuit Films travelling showcase in UK cinemas. These films are produced by the UK Film Council's New Cinema Fund and partners across the UK.The collection includes:FIVE WAYS JOHN WAYNE DIDN'T DIE - a black comedy directed by Martin Wallace and featuring the talents of Ricky Tomlinson and Jarvis Cocker among many others.BOUNCER - directed by Michael Baig-Clifford and starring the incomparable Ray Winstone and Ronny Fox.FIRST TO SEE THE SUN - a street hockey battle drama directed by Joe Tunmer.WHAT ABOUT THE BODIES - directed by Simon Ellis a mystery drama.WHERE WERE WE... - directed by Matt Smith is about a beach three people and a car and an absurd outcome.PUT YOUR COAT ON - directed by Sol Papadopolous a generational tale of parental fear and loss of innocence.THE 1:10 SCALE SCORE - a comedy about preparation for a heist directed by Tim Cunningham.RHUBARB AND ROSES - directed by Ged MacGuire a heart-warming and heartbreaking tale of love and understanding.BUST - a substance abuse comedy filmed in Watford directed by Jon Sen.
How I Met Your Mother – Seasons 1-6
A love story in reverse. Best Buddies Ted (Josh Radnor) and Marshall (Jason Segel) move to the Big Apple with plans to paint the town red. The road to mayhem is sidetracked however when Marshall decides to move in with his girlfriend Lily (Alyson Hannigan) spurring on Ted to find a girl to call his own. With wingman Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) by his side Ted's journey to find his one true love leads him to close encounters with a slew of (un)desirable women. When Lily and Marshall announce plans to wed things get even more complicated for our hero Ted as he heats up his search for the one. Could the love of his life be closer than he thinks? Enter Robin (Cobie Smulders) a crazy Canuck and Lily's BFF. Ted's smitten but has Robin been bitten by the love bug. Told as a series of flashbacks to Ted's long-suffering kids and narrated by situation comedy legend Bob Sagat How I Met Your Mother relives the tale of Ted and his many misadventures on the road to nowhere as he searches for his Miss Right. Caught up in the chaos are Marshall Lily Robin and Barney. Crammed with laugh-out-loud moments zinging one-liners and a stack of high-profile guest stars (Katy Perry Britney Spears Jorge Garcia and John Lithgow to name a few) How I Met Your Mother is an iconic series for our times. Collected together in the box set are seasons 1-6 of this cult classic. Laugh aloud as Ted and company's search for domestix bliss in the big city continues. Let the pandemonium begin!
Shakespeare In Love
Shakespeare In Love is a romantic comedy set in the 1590''s telling the witty sexy story behind the creation of the greatest love story of them all - 'Romeo and Juliet'. Young Will Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) is the up and coming playwright of the time but has been disastrously struck by the bane of writer's block. His comedy 'Romeo and Ethel the Pirate's Daughter' is not going anywhere and the playhouse is under threat of closure. What Will needs is a muse - and she appears in the form of the beautiful (and betrothed) Lady Viola (Gwyneth Paltrow). The path of true love doesn't run smooth for Will however - Viola is engaged to be married to the insufferable Lord Wessex (Colin Firth) at the command of Queen Elizabeth (Judi Dench). The joys and tragedy of his own life find their way onto the page in a moving witty and spellbinding tale.Shakespeare In Love is a brilliantly funny warm and fast moving romance from acclaimed director John Madden.
Martin Lawrences 1st Amendment Series 1
First there was Def Comedy Jam. Then came The Bad Boys Of Comedy. Now get ready to experience the most fearlessly funny comedy that the U.S. Constitution will allow!Host Doug Williams ATL’s Griff and heavyweight funnyman Ralphie May highlight this special 2 Disc Set featuring over six hours of uncensored stand up that takes free speech to its very limits.This is 1st Amendment Stand Up: You have the right to laugh like a &^#%*@!
Rocky Horror Picture Show
It was great when it all began...The Rocky Horror Picture Show is an erotic nightmare beyond any measure. Relive Richard O'Brien's sinfully twisted salute to horror sci-fi B-movies and rock music - a sensual daydream to treasure forever - starring Tim Curry (in his classic gender-bending performance) Barry Bostick and Oscar winner Susan Sarandon. Do the Time Warp and sing Hot Patootie with Meatloaf again...and again...and again...
Win Win
Tom McCarthy acclaimed writer/director of The Visitor and The Station Agent once again explores the depths and nuances of human relationships in his new film about the allegiances and bonds between unlikely characters in this touching comedy about disheartened attorney Mike Flaherty (Paul Giamatti) who moonlights as a high school wrestling coach.
Sarah Millican – Chatterbox Live
Following three sell-out UK tours multi award-winning comedian Sarah Millican presents her eagerly awaited debut live DVD. The UK’s hottest female comedian star of Live at the Apollo Mock The Week Michael Mcintyre’s Comedy Roadshow and if.comedy Best Newcomer offers advice for life including non-fattening stress relief the alternative to marriage and the acceptable face of adultery. The sweet and filthy Geordie’s stand-up was nominated for the prestigious Fosters Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival and was the first woman ever to win Chortle’s Best Headliner Award.
Hugh Grant Box Set (Mickey Blue Eyes / Two Weeks Notice / Music and Lyrics)
Mickey Blue Eyes Michael Felgate (Hugh Grant) an elegant debonair Englishman who runs an auction house in New York is head-over-heels in love for the first time in his life. After only a few months with his beautiful girlfriend Gina (Jeanne Tripplehorn) Michael gathers up courage and proposes marriage. But to Michael's shock Gina declares that though she loves Michael she can never marry him.Michael pursues Gina to her father (James Caan) Frank's restaurant in Little Italy where Michael introduces himself to a tight-knit and tight-lipped group of Italian-American men who treat Frank with more than the usual respect. Frank welcomes his potential son in law with open arms. But Michael begins to realise that by marrying Gina he may not just become a member of her family - he may become a member of 'The Family'! Two Weeks Notice Attorney Lucy Kelson (Sandra Bullock - Miss Congeniality) passionately wants to save the world. Instead she's choosing ties and interviewing prospective girlfriends for her handsome and fabulously irresponsible billionaire boss George Wade (Hugh Grant - Bridget Jones's Diary). Is this why she got a Harvard Law Degree? It's not the job getting to her. It's George. After countless sleepless nights and an ulcer exasperated Lucy hands in her notice - but it's George who can't quite let go.Will they be able to admit their true feelings for each other in the two weeks they have left? Hugh Grant and Sandra Bullock charm collide and ultimately attract in this wonderfully hilarious tale written and directed by Marc Lawrence (Miss Congeniality). Is it ever too late to say I love you? Music and Lyrics First you're hot then you're not... and then you're Alex Fletcher. So when the new sizzling tween queen on the charts asks the has-been '80s pop sensation to write her a song he grabs for another chance at stardom. Problem: Alex can say it with music but he sure can't say it with words. Enter Sophie Fisher his beguiling if quirky plant lady who has an unexpected green thumb for lyrics. Together they go after songwriting success - and discover that if you want to write the perfect love song it helps to fall in love.With Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore at the keyboard and Marc Lawrence (Two Weeks Notice Miss Congeniality) directing Music and Lyrics is a witty wacky romantic comedy that faces the music... and laughs!
The Cooler
Bernie Lootz (William H Macy) is an unlucky guy. Everything he touches turns bad. However his ill fortune is actually the one thing he depends upon to do his job to the best of his abilities; Bernie Lootz is the best 'cooler' in town.Working in one of Las Vegas' few remaining golden-era Casinos Bernie is employed by the ruthless Shelly (Alec Baldwin in an Oscar nominated role) to end the winning streak of anyone whose luck is on the up. But life in the bad luck lane has taken its toll and after working for Shelly for years Bernie has decided to move on. Then he meets the hard-bitten Natalie (Maria Bello) and life takes a turn for the better. But as his fortunes change so does his ability to 'cool' a winning streak and soon an unhappy Shelly decides to make sure that Bernie never feels happiness again...Part hard-edged thriller part well-observed comedy this unique and unconventional tale of love luck money and revenge features powerhouse performances from some of Hollywood's finest stars and is one of the year's best films.