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Cheltenham Film Society - Large membership based organization that shows recent foreign (English subtitles) films, and some lesser known UK/US films. Includes details about the society, where they meet, the films they show, and their history.

Union Films - Southampton University Students' Union film society shows over 70 films a year in digital surround sound, on a big screen, in a several hundred-seat capacity theatre. Includes a searchable film database, news, reviews and society information.

Manchester University Film Society - The society shows films to professional cinema standard in the Union's main hall. Includes the film schedule, film reviews by other members, committee and volunteering information.

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Film Music Society - Film Music Society Cinemas of the World: Film and Society from 1895 to the Present "An engaging, excellent piece of ...

Culture Kuwait Society - Culture Kuwait Society Portrait of Islam: A Journey Through the Muslim World by Robin Laurance, From Africa's Atlantic shore, through North Africa, the Middle East, Central, South, culture kuwait society and Southeast Asia, to the far-flung Pacific islands of Indonesia, the Islamic world extends over a ...

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Death Film Irwin Steve - Death Film Irwin Steve A French Kiss with Death: Steve McQueen and the Making of Le Mans: The Man, the ... Le Mans: The Man--The Race--The Cars--The Movie examines the life of actor Steve McQueen, the films in which he appeared and his love affair with the many cars and motorcycles he owned during ...

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Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out Of Balance/ Powaqqatsi: Life In Transformation (Widescreen) : Includes "Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out Of Balance" and "Powaqqatsi: Life In Transformation". "Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out Of Balance": Prepare to experience a truly remarkable film - a cinematic masterpiece so extraordinary that it regales the senses, stimulates the mind and actually "redefines the potential of filmmaking" (The Hollywood Reporter). Celebrated director Godfrey Reggio, innovative cinematographer Ron Fricke and Golden Globe(R)-winning composer Philip Glass have created a "spellbinding [film] so rich in beauty and detail that with each viewing it becomes a new and different film" (Leonard Maltin). "Unique...profound...mesmerizing and thought-provoking" (Boxoffice), "Koyaanisqatsi" contrasts the tranquil beauty of nature with the frenzied hum of contemporary urban society. Uniting breathtaking imagery with a hauntingly evocative, award-winning score, it is "original and fascinating" (People) - "one of the greatest films of all time" (Uncut). "Powaqqatsi: Life In Transformation": Hailed by audiences and critics around the world as mesmerizing (The Detroit News), this second installment of ...

Rules Of The Game (Le Regle Du Jeu) (Full Frame) : Jean Renoir's 1939 classic is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, and Criterion is very proud to present the film in a special two-disc edition. Cloaked in a comedy of manners, this scathing critique of corrupt French society is about a weekend hunting party at which amorous escapades abound among the aristocratic guests-which are also mirrored by the activities of the servants downstairs. The refusal of one of the guests to play by society's rules sets off a chain of events that ends in tragedy. Introduction by Renoir, Audio Commentary Written By Film Scholar Alexander Sesonske And Read By Filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich Selected Scene Audio Commentary By Renoir Historian Christopher Faulkner, A French Television Program About The Film Featuring Interviews With The Director And Actors, A New Video Essay About The Film's Production, Release And Later Reconstruction, Plus Written Tributes To The Film And Renoir By Filmmakers Francois Truffaut, Paul Schrader, Bertrand Tavernier, Wim Wenders, And More.

Blondie Collectible Tin : The "Blondie Collectible Tin" includes ten classic "Blondie" feature films and a bonus Shirley Temple film "The Little Princess". "Blondie": Spawned from Chic Young's celebrated comic strip "Blondie", this series features Arthur Lake and Penny Singleton as Dagwood and Blondie Bumstead, America's favorite couple with a knack for getting into trouble. Whether it's an ill-fated meeting with the boss or a run-in with the mailman, Dagwood's plights are nothing short of hilarious! Watch your favorite Sunday strip come alive in ten classic, heartwarming feature films from the longest-running film franchise in movie history. Films include "Blondie", "Blondie Meets The Boss", "Blondie Takes A Vacation", "Blondie Brings Up Baby", "Blondie On A Budget", "Blondie Has Servant Trouble", "Blondie Plays Cupid", "Blondie Goes Latin", "Blondie In Society" and "Blondie Goes To College". "The Little Princess": It is the Victorian Era in London, England, and little Sara Crewe (Shirley Temple) is forced to enter a boarding school while her affluent, widowed father (Ian Hunter) heads off to fight in the Boer War. ...

Hindle Wakes : Factory girls Fanny Hawthorn and Mary Hollins decide to take their vacation at Blackpool, Britain's version of Coney Island. There Fanny meets Allan, the wealthy son of factory owner Nathaniel Jeffcote, The two impetuously ditch Mary to spend time alone. When her family discovers what has occurred, they confront Nathaniel, who forces his son to propose marriage to the girl. Fanny's decision shocks everyone... In filming this popular stage play, director Maurice Elvey decided to provide a complete back-story. In doing so, he liberated the film from the conventions of the theater. Using the actual mills in Lancashire gives the film an astonishing documentary realism while the moving camera flying in and around Blackpool's famed rides like the plunging Big-Dipper and Helter-Skelter and climbing the heights of the Tower is as good as any in the history of cinema. When Stanley Houghton's play opened in 1912, a near-riot broke out in London. Famed anarchist Emma Goldman proclaimed it as one of the most important advancements in liberating women from society's sexual double standards. Even today, F...

Schindler's List (Full Frame) : "Schindler's List," a Steven Spielberg film, is a cinematic masterpiece that has become one of the most honored films of all time. Winner of seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director it also won every major Best Picture award and an exceptional number of additional honors. Among them were seven British Academy Awards; the Best Picture Awards from the New York Film Critics Circle, the National Society of Film Critics, the National Board of Review, the Producers Guild, the Los Angeles Film Critics, the Chicago, Boston and Dallas Film Critics; a Christopher Award; and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Golden Globe Awards. Steven Spielberg was further honored with the Directors Guild of America Award. The film presents the indelible true story of the enigmatic Oskar Schindler, a member of the Nazi party, womanizer, and war profiteer who saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust. It is the triumph of one man who made a difference, and the drama of those who survived one of the darkest chapters in human history because of what he did. Directed by Stev...

Schindler's List (Widescreen) : "Schindler's List," a Steven Spielberg film, is a cinematic masterpiece that has become one of the most honored films of all time. Winner of seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director it also won every major Best Picture award and an exceptional number of additional honors. Among them were seven British Academy Awards; the Best Picture Awards from the New York Film Critics Circle, the National Society of Film Critics, the National Board of Review, the Producers Guild, the Los Angeles Film Critics, the Chicago, Boston and Dallas Film Critics; a Christopher Award; and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Golden Globe Awards. Steven Spielberg was further honored with the Directors Guild of America Award. The film presents the indelible true story of the enigmatic Oskar Schindler, a member of the Nazi party, womanizer, and war profiteer who saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust. It is the triumph of one man who made a difference, and the drama of those who survived one of the darkest chapters in human history because of what he did. Directed by Stev...

Schindler's List (With Movie Money) (Full Frame) : "Schindler's List," a Steven Spielberg film, is a cinematic masterpiece that has become one of the most honored films of all time. Winner of seven Academy Awards(R), including Best Picture and Best Director, it also won every major Best Picture award and an exceptional number of additional honors. Among them were seven British Academy Awards(R); the Best Picture Awards from the New York Film Critics Circle(R), the National Society of Film Critics(R), the National Board of Review(R), the Producers Guild(R), the Los Angeles Film Critics(R), the Chicago, Boston and Dallas Film Critics(R); a Christopher Award(R); and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Golden Globe Awards(R). Steven Spielberg was further honored with the Directors Guild of America Award(R). The film presents the indelible true story of the enigmatic Oskar Schindler, a member of the Nazi party, womanizer, and war profiteer who saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust. It is the triumph of one man who made a difference, and the drama of those who survived one of the darkest chapters in human history becaus...

Schindler's List (With Movie Money) (Widescreen) : "Schindler's List," a Steven Spielberg film, is a cinematic masterpiece that has become one of the most honored films of all time. Winner of seven Academy Awards(R), including Best Picture and Best Director, it also won every major Best Picture award and an exceptional number of additional honors. Among them were seven British Academy Awards(R); the Best Picture Awards from the New York Film Critics Circle(R), the National Society of Film Critics(R), the National Board of Review(R), the Producers Guild(R), the Los Angeles Film Critics(R), the Chicago, Boston and Dallas Film Critics(R); a Christopher Award(R); and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Golden Globe Awards(R). Steven Spielberg was further honored with the Directors Guild of America Award(R). The film presents the indelible true story of the enigmatic Oskar Schindler, a member of the Nazi party, womanizer, and war profiteer who saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust. It is the triumph of one man who made a difference, and the drama of those who survived one of the darkest chapters in human history becaus...

New World Order: What Do You Believe : From the award winning filmmakers of "Darkon" comes "New World Order", a feature length documentary about conspiracy theorists directed by Luke Meyer and Andrew Neel. The film is a behind the scenes look at the underground movement of people who want to expose "global elitists," whom they claim are covertly masterminding a series of destructive events to cause a mass breakdown of the world's economy and society. Once the world has fallen into chaos, these same "elitists" will offer a plan to rebuild the economic and social structure of the world (to their liking). This theory is also knows as the "New World Order". The film captures this growing anti-New World Order movement as it targets the annual Bilderberg conference and the 9/11 attacks as focal points in the alleged global conspiracy. Alex Jones, a celebrity radio host and underground cult hero, is the central character of the film. The film chronicles Alex and four other conspiracy theorists on their ceaseless quest to expose the "massive global conspiracy" they believe threatens the future of humanity. "New World Order" is a film abo...

Goodfellas (20th Anniversary) (Blu-ray) (Widescreen) : When Martin Scorsese, one of the world's most skillful and respected directors, reunited with two-time Oscar(R)-winner Robert De Niro in "GoodFellas", the result was one of the most powerful films of the year. Based on the true-life best seller "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi and backed by a dynamic pop/rock oldies soundtrack, critics and filmgoers alike declared "GoodFellas" great. It was named 1990's best film by the New York, Los Angeles and National Society of Film Critics. And it earned six Academy Award(R) nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. Robert De Niro received wide recognition for his performance as veteran criminal Jimmy "The Gent" Conway. And as the volatile Tommy DeVito, Joe Pesci walked off with the Best Supporting Actor Oscar(R). Academy Award nominee(R) Lorraine Bracco, Ray Liotta and Paul Sorvino also turned in electrifying performances. You have to see it to believe it - then watch it again. "GoodFellas" explores the criminal life like no other movie. Audio Commentary, Featurettes, Documentary. 34-Page Digibook filled with fascinating Photos, Film ...

Day For Night (Widescreen) : The leading lady is recovering from a nervous breakdown, another performer is soused on the set, unions threaten to walk, shooting must finish before the insurance lapses and a cat can't hit its mark. Is this any way to make a film? Francois Truffaut's sly, humorous Oscar-winning Best Foreign Language Film (1973) that speaks the language of everyone who loves movies. Jacqueline Bisset, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Valentina Cortese, Nathalie Baye and Truffaut star. Valentina Cortese Interview. Truffaut Interviews, one from the 1973 Cannes Film Festival and the other from the 1973 National Society of Film Critics Awards. Cast/Director Film Highlights.Actor Commentary, Behind The Scenes Footage, Director Commentary, Original Theatrical Trailer, Dual Layer.

Perilous Fight: America's World War II In Color (Full Frame) : Narrated by Martin Sheen: The Second World War was the first war to be recorded extensively on color film, mostly by Americans. For years, much of that color footage remained unknown and unseen - until now. "The Perilous Fight: America's World War II In Color" brings America's wartime experience - on the battlefield and at home - vividly and intimately to life. The series combines original color film footage with compelling passages from diaries and letters written by people who were part of an unforgettable period of history. Award-winning actor Martin Sheen narrates. Relying exclusively on color film footage, with no still photographs, black and white film or interviews, "The Perilous Fight" is a unique and telling look at how Americans faced history's greatest armed conflict. The series brings to the fore timeless questions about national and personal duty, courage and loss. The series depicts not only the actions of battles in Europe, Africa and the Pacific, but also developments at home that altered the fabric of American society. "Excerpts from four original World War ll documentar...

Good Morning, Vietnam: Special Edition / Dead Poets Society : "Good Morning, Vietnam: Special Edition": When the U.S. Army engages irreverent, nonconformist radio deejay Adrian Cronauer, it unleashes a secret, if unpredictable, weapon: laughter. Academy Award(R) winner Robin Williams (Best Supporting Actor, "Good Will Hunting", 1997) shakes up 1965 Saigon in the role that garnered him his very first Oscar(R) nomination. Imported by the Military to host an early a.m. radio show, Cronauer (Williams) blasts the formerly serene, sanitized airwaves with a constant barrage of rapid-fire humor and the hottest hits from back home. The G.I.s love him, but the top brass is up in arms. Riddled with sidesplitting comic salvos, bittersweet bombshells and hot '60s rock 'n' roll, this landmark film chronicles on man's raucous Saigon adventures amidst a world gone mad. Featuring bonus material that includes hilarious outtakes from Robin Williams' "raw" monologues, this Special Edition of "Good Morning, Vietnam" scores a direct hit every time you watch! "Dead Poets Society": Academy Award(R) Winner Robin Williams (1997 -- Best Supporting Actor, "Good Will Hunting") del...

Vicki (1953) (Full Frame) : Film noir, a classic film style of the '40s and '50s, is noted for its dark themes, stark camera angles and high-contrast lighting. Comprising many of Hollywood's finest films, film noir tells realistic stories about crime, mystery, femmes fatales and conflict. Jean Peters stars as New York cover girl Vicki Lynn, whose fame came fast and hard, and so does her murder. Her press agent Steve Christopher (Elliott Reid) and her sister Jill (Jeanne Crain) are placed under the microscope by relentless police lieutenant Ed Cornell (Richard Boone), who derives sadistic pleasure from interrogating them. And there is no lack of other suspects in Vicki's death, despite the fact that Jill found Steve standing over the body. Suspense builds as the characters remember moments in Vicki's lightning rise to the top of cafe society. Max Showalter plays Steve's columnist pal, Carl Betz is a police detective and Aaron Spelling operates the telephone switchboard at Vicki's hotel. Interactive Menus. Poster Art Gallery; Behind The Scenes Gallery; Interactive Pressbook Gallery; Fox Noir Trailers, Audio Comme...

Goodfellas (Widescreen, Special Edition) : When Martin Scorsese, one of the world's most skillful and respected directors, reunited with two-time Oscar-winner Robert De Niro in "GoodFellas," the result was one of the most powerful films of the year. Based on the true-life best seller "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi and backed by a dynamic pop/rock oldies soundtrack, critics and filmgoers alike declared "GoodFellas" great. It was named 1990's best film by the New York, Los Angeles and National Society of Film Critics. And it earned six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. Robert De Niro received wide recognition for his performance as veteran criminal Jimmy "The Gent" Conway. And as the volatile Tommy DeVito, Joe Pesci walked off with the Best Supporting Actor Oscar. Academy Award nominee Lorraine Bracco, Ray Liotta and Paul Sorvino also turned in electrifying performance. You have to see it to believe it-then watch again. "GoodFellas" explores the criminal life like no other movie. Audio Commentary : by Martin Scorsese and others, , Documentaries : "Getting Made," "The Goodfellas Legacy," "The Workad...

Saraband (Swedish) (Widescreen) : "Saraband" - the acclaimed follow-up to the Golden Globe-winning Best Foreign Film, "Scenes From A Marriage" - is director Ingmar Bergman's last statement on film, "a powerful and poignant final roar from the grand old man of cinema" (Richard Corliss, Time). Thirty years after their divorce, Marianne (Liv Ullman, in a reprise of her National Society of Film Critics Award-winning role) impulsively decides to visit Johan (Erland Josephson) at his isolated country retreat. Upon her arrival, she bears witness to the tortured relationship between her bitter ex-husband, his hated son Henrik (Borje Ahlstedt), and 19-year-old granddaughter, Karin (Julia Dufvenius). Unable to cope with his wife's recent death, Henrik expresses his grief through an unhealthy obsession with his teenage daughter. Ignoring his son's protests, Johan offers to send the girl to a prestigious music conservatory, forcing Karin to choose between a promising future as a cellist or caring for her tormented father. "Making Of" Featurette; Film Scholar Interview; Previews.Actor Commentary, Audio Commentary, Biographies, Interv...

Man With The Movie Camera (Full Frame) : Described by director Dziga Vertov as an experiment in the language of pure cinema, "The Man With the Movie Camera" is perhaps the most dazzling and sophisticated, not only of Soviet, but of world silent cinema. In part it is a "city symphony," although its urban landscape is actually a film synthesis of shots taken in Moscow, Kiev, Odessa and elsewhere. In part, it is a panorama of and a manifesto on the nature of socialist society in the late 1920s. But it is especially a revelation of the possibilities of non-acted, non-fiction films: We see the cinema projectionist show the reel we are actually viewing; the "star" is the film's actual cameraman at work; the shots we see him take will reappear elsewhere as we see the film editor create emotional and intellectual moments from unrelated lengths of footage. Music by the Alloy Orchestra. commentary by Yuri Tsivian; original score composed and performed by the Alloy Orchestra.Audio Commentary.

Almost Perfect Affair, An (Widescreen) : Director Michael Ritchie, well respected for his perceptive satirical jabs at American society in such diverse films as "The Bad News Bears", "Semi-Tough", and "Smile", presents us with a charming love story while he delivers a gentle swipe at his own movie making industry. Set in the midst of the frenzied goings-on of the Cannes Film Festival (many sequences were actually filmed during the 1976 event), this romantic comedy concerns the relationship between a young idealistic American film-maker (Keith Carradine) and the beautiful wife of a powerful Italian producer (Monica Vitti). Of course, they fall passionately in love.

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