So, last week there was so little thrown at me that I didn't even bother. Thus, a couple of these might be a bit older than new this week. But, there are some interesting bits in here. As usual, the first picture will take you to the Netflix page, and the second (if there is one) will take you to the Amazon page. The blurb is from Netflix.
The Hairdresser's Husband
Patrice Leconte directs this poignant and erotic story centered on Antoine (Jean Rochefort), who is fixated with female hairdressers and has been since he was a young boy. All his lifelong dreams are fulfilled when he marries a beautiful hairdresser named Mathilde (Anna Galiena). After days on end spent in the beauty parlor, the couple's happiness has reached a pinnacle -- at which time Mathilde does the unthinkable.
Kavanagh QC
John Thaw stars as James Kavanagh, Queen's Counsel, a barrister who takes on tough cases that often raise thorny moral questions, such as defending a mother's right, based on her religious beliefs, to refuse medical care for her child. In this collection of episodes from the popular British television series, Kavanagh faces other challenging briefs, including a murderer who may have been sexually assaulted by a priest.
J.R.R. Tolkien
This absorbing documentary transports J.R.R. Tolkien fans to England's rural West Midlands, which inspired the celebrated writer to create Middle Earth, the setting for his fantastical Lord of the Rings novels. Discover how the pastoral milieu influenced the author, and how his lifelong study of ancient northern languages helped him develop one of English literature's most vibrant and complex fictional worlds.
Castle Ghosts of the British Isles
Explore the haunted castles of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales with these four thrilling programs that take you inside some of the most frightening spots in the British Isles as you learn about their legends and myths. Sites include Ireland's Leap Castle, Castle Leslie and Castle Matrix; Scotland's Glamis Castle, Duntrune Castle and Fyvie Castle; England's Sudley Castle, Mucaster Castle and the Tower of London; and more.
Nothing but the Truth
Journalist Rachel Armstrong (Kate Beckinsale) turns Washington on its ear when she outs a casual acquaintance (Vera Farmiga) as a CIA agent. The government's formidable prosecutor (Matt Dillon) sends Rachel to jail for contempt, where she discovers the true impact of her decision. David Schwimmer, Alan Alda and Edie Falco co-star in this drama from Rod Lurie, the politically savvy filmmaker behind The Contender and "Commander in Chief."
Puppet Master
The entire series is available now at Netflix, and if you can't appreciate the dumbest excuse for horror ever, then I can't help you.
In director David Schmoeller's taut chiller, perverse master puppeteer Andre Toulon (William Hickey) harnesses the power of ancient Egyptian magic to breathe life into his crew of marionettes, who morph into demonic killers. Many years later, a group of modern psychics looking for clues to explain a mutual friend's mysterious suicide end up trapped in a creepy hotel stalked by Toulon's miniature assassins. Paul Le Matalso stars.
What Doesn't Kill You
Partners in crime Paulie (Ethan Hawke) and Brian (Mark Ruffalo) find themselves at odds after years of pulling dangerous jobs, surviving turf wars and evading a determined detective (Donnie Wahlberg) in this gritty crime drama set in South Boston. The childhood buddies have gone through the wringer together, but when Brian's relationship with his wife (Amanda Peet) begins to fall apart, their loyal friendship is tested.
The Hit
After living in Spain for a decade, English mobster-turned-informant Willie (Terence Stamp) finds his sun-drenched retirement interrupted by two hit men -- Braddock (John Hurt) and his protégé, Myron (Tim Roth) -- who have come to transport him to Paris, where he will be killed. Featuring first-rate performances and a deft script from Peter Prince, the sleeper crime drama is an early success from acclaimed directorStephen Frears.
Little Dorrit
In this sweeping rags-to-riches miniseries based on Charles Dickens' epic novel,Claire Foy stars as the titular Amy Dorrit, a poor girl who follows her father out of debtors' prison when they learn the family is entitled to a life-changing fortune.Matthew Macfadyen plays the kindhearted Arthur Clennam, who brings the Dorrits' long-hidden wealth to light, with Andy Serkis appearing as the shadowy villain who could ruin it all.
King Lear
If you happen to have seen the Royal Shakespeare Company DVD of Macbeth, you know that Ian McKellen is amazing in these performances.
In this 2008 Royal Shakespeare Company production of the bard's enduring tragedy,Ian McKellen stars as the world-weary title character, a doting father who abdicates the throne and divides his empire among his three daughters (Frances Barber,Monica Dolan and Romola Garai). But the stage is set for betrayal when the sovereign announces that the daughter who loves him most will receive the largest share.
My Own Worst Enemy
There's probably a reason that a show can get booted after like five episodes (or whatever) and still get a DVD release, but I don't know what that reason might be. Still, I find it rather noteworthy.
Spy Edward Albright and suburban dad Henry Spivey have absolutely nothing in common -- save the fact that they share the same body. And when the invisible wall separating the two men starts crumbling, each man will fall far outside his comfort zone. Christian Slater plays a dual role as Edward and Henry in this NBC drama, also starring Mike O'Malley as our hero's similarly split-personality best friend and Saffron Burrows as the sexy Dr. Skinner.
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