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In this well-conceived Elizabethan comedy, writers Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman ask the question: Who was William Shakespeare's muse? The answer: Viola de Lesseps, a young noblewoman who dreams of acting on a man's stage. The screenwriters deliver a cleverly crafted scenario which beautifully illustrates both the early aspirations of the playwright, and a glimpse into the culture of Elizabethan theater. Colorful characters, like the Globe theater owner Henslow (played by Geoffrey Rush), the lead player in the troupe (Ben Affleck), and the Queen herself (Judi Dench), give the cast charm, wit, and feasibility.
The young playwright who at the start of the film is experiencing writer's block bursts forth with a lyrical text inspired by the lovely and passionate Viola. Ultimately this film is about the making of a great play, but most importantly it is about the power of words.DVD Features:Region 1 EncodingKeep CaseTheatrical TrailerShakespearean FactsScene AccessInteractive MenusAudio Commentary
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Leonardo, Donatello, Michaelangelo, and Raphael are back in a new animated series that more closely follows the dark tone of the original comic books than did the comedy-driven 1980s version. With the help of Zen master Splinter (a mutated rat) and their human ally April O'Neil, the four ninja turtles battle New York City crime, their evil nemesis Shredder, and the mad scientist Baxter Stockman in a series of action-packed adventures. This volume includes the 3-part episode Return to New York.DVD Features:Region [unknown]Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Additional Release Material: Interview - 1. Peter Laird - Part 7Text/Photo Galleries: Biography - 1. AprilPlaymates Toys
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One of the lesser known but not less influential and important auteurs of the French New Wave, Jaques Rivette is adored by contemporaries including Trouffaut and Chabrol. His 1998 thriller, SECRET DEFENSE, is a murder mystery set apart by its fiercely intelligent narrative and assured directing. A brilliant scientist becomes trapped in a mysterious web of danger and lies after finding out that her father was killed by a trusted family friend. Upon further investigation, she opens up dirty secrets about her father's life--secrets that cause her to question her entire existence.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseLetterboxed - 1.85Audio: Dolby Digital Mono - French
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Spike Lee turns his attention to the high-stakes world of basketball with this charged drama. Jake Shuttlesworth (Denzel Washington) is serving 15 years for playing a role in the death of his wife. His son, Jesus (Ray Allen), is the best high school basketball player in the country. One week before Jesus must sign a letter of intent to the college of his choice, Jake is granted a temporary reprieve. The catch is that the state's governor wants the prodigy to go to his alma mater and is willing to consider commuting Jake's sentence if he can persuade Jesus to go there. When the time comes for Jesus to make a decision, both father and son are forced to confront their past and present actions--as a role reversal has taken place during Jake's time in prison that sparks a heated confrontation on the basketball court. Lee's unusual choice to use the music of Aaron Copland, an American classical composer, for the soundtrack and his concept of pairing it with the national sport of basketball is a contrast that is made even more striking by the other contributing artists, notably the insistent urban sound provided by Public Enemy.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseLetterboxed - 1.85:1Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical TrailerInteractive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus
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