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Reversal Of Fortune
(1990) [M]

Did European aristocrat Claus von Bulow (Jeremy Irons) try to murder his wife Sunny (Glenn Close) at their luxurious Newport mansion in 1980? Tabloids of the day had their opinions. "You have one thing in your favour," defence attorney Alan Dershowitz (Ron Silver) told von Bulow. "Everybody hates...  More

Postcards From The Edge
(1990) [M]

Suzanne Yale (Meryl Streep) struggles with her drug addictions as she attempts to build an acting career that doesn't lie in the shadow of a famous show-business mother (Shirley MacLaine) in this wicked comedy adapted by Carrie Fisher from her semi-autobiographical novel.  More

The Glenn Miller Story
(1953) [G]

It was a time that changed the world. And one man put it to music. Glen Miller is playing his terrific big band hits again in this stunning musical biography. The great Jimmy Stewart and June Allyson star in this vibrant tribute to one of America's legendary bandleaders, charting Miller's rise...  More

Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday
(1991) [E]

This sparkling documentary lets us see and hear the miracle that was Billie Holiday. Featured are rare TV and movie clips. Along with commentary by a stellar group of jazz instrumentalists and singers who knew her well. Among those recalling Lady Day are the vocalists Carmen McRae and Annie...  More

Cleopatra (Special Edition) (2 Disc Set)
(1963) [M]

Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and Rex Harrison star in this sweeping tale of power and betrayal - the legendary story of the Queen of the Nile and her conquest of Julius Caesar and Marc Anthony. Here is the truly unforgettable portrayal of the beguiling beauty who seduced two of Rome's...  More

Caravaggio
(1986) [M]

A powerful meditation on sexuality, criminality and art, 'Caravaggio' brings together Derek Jarman's twin worlds of film and painting.  More

My Left Foot
(1989) [M]

Based on the life story of Christy Brown, this touching film depicts his struggle for a normal life. Born with cerebral palsy into a very poor family, Christy was able to control movement in his left foot and speak in guttural sounds. With the help of his strong-willed and dedicated family and...  More

Scott Of The Antarctic
(1948) [G]

John Mills stars as Commander Scott, the leader of the ill-fated and famed 1911 expedition to be the first to discover the South Pole. The British were up against the Norwegians in the Arctic quest for fame and honor which was won by Norway.  More

Hope And Glory
(1987) [M]

A semiautobiographical project by John Boorman about a nine year old boy called Bill as he grows up in London during the blitz of World War 2. For a young boy, this time in history was more of an adventure, a total upheaval of order, restrictions and discipline. The liberating effect of the war...  More

Deep In My Heart
(1954) [G]

Jose Ferrer stars as the composer Sigmund Romberg, who creates and plays charming music, reminiscent of his native Austria, in the Cafe Vienna on Second Avenue. His boss, opera diva Anna Mueller, convinces him to try writing some popular ragtime music and he is soon swept up in the glamorous...  More