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158 reviews
Kiami Davael, Embeth Davidtz

Sony Pictures, 1996

A Gifted Child, A Caring Teacher, and an Odious Child-Hating School Principal
If you are a teacher or student who would like to get back vicariously at an unfair school principal, this movie is especially for you. The principal in this movie, Agatha Trunchbull, is worse than a martinet: She is diabolically mean, even reminiscent of some of the SS women in charge of the defenseless prisoners at Nazi-German concentration camps during WWII. Eight-year old prodigy Matilda ...

Darling Buds of May, Collection Set 3 [VHS]

2 reviews
David Jason, Pam Ferris

Bfs Entertainment, 1998

wish there were more people like 'em.
these videos are purfick and worth every penny. Even more purfik are the books if you can find them. I collected all the series on videos and dearly wished they made a fourth taking place in the late 60's or early 70's about Pop and his heart attack and dear Ma trying ways to get him through his depression while he is recovering. PS if you ever read "a little of what you fancy", you will know ...

Our Mutual Friend (1998) (3pc) [VHS]

44 reviews
Paul McGann, Keeley Hawes

20th Century Fox, 2000

Engaging and intriguing, intelligent and fun
I love this movie. I first saw it on PBS, and only because a family member made me do it. I'm not a PBS'er by nature, but once I got into this, I was hooked. This is a Dickens' novel that I can't believe I'd never heard of before, because it's easily one of his best. It contrasts two segments of old English society, in typical Dicken's style. The "dustmen" earn their living from "dust" - ...

Tenant of Wildfell Hall [VHS]

59 reviews
Toby Stephens, Tara Fitzgerald

20th Century Fox, 1997

good viewing,good movie
although I am not an expert I would recommend this movie to those of you who enjoy period movies. This movie kept my attention and kept me wondering what would come next. It's a good movie to watch on a raining night, alone or with someone who enjoy period movies like you. Happy viewing

Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban [VHS]

1332 reviews
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson

Warner Bros. Pictures, 2004

The best of the Harry Potter films
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is easily the best of the Harry Potter films. It has an emotional richness that rises above some of the silliness of the other films. Prof. Lupen as the new teacher and Sirius Black are both strong and complex characters, both with their inner demons and hidden strengths. Lupen and Potter's talks are amongst the most moving moments in the entire series - ...

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit [VHS]

7 reviews
Charlotte Coleman, Mark Aspinall

20th Century Fox, 1997

oranges are not the only fruit
I first saw this movie years ago in the early 90s when I happened to be up late one night channel-surfing. PBS aired the film from 12-3am, undoubtedly due to its homosexual content. Little did I know I was about to view one of the best gay-themed films I have seen to date. Although I am neither a lesbian (although I am gay), nor a product of a fundamentalist Pentecostal upbringing (I was ...

Darling Buds of May - Collection Set 1 [VHS]

5 reviews
David Jason, Pam Ferris

Bfs Entertainment, 1998

Lovely family nostalgia
This is a funny gentle family series set in Kent England post WW2. The philosophy of the father and his facile handling of people make this an enjoyable watch for anyone tired of violence and gore.

Nicholas Nickleby (2pc) [VHS]

21 reviews
John Dallimore, James D'Arcy

Acorn Media, 2002

Dickens wrtiting and BBC Production....Brilliant
My Wife saw this at the library and borrowed it, well....we then had to buy it !!! The BBC have remained true to the Dickens classics and Nicholas Nickleby is one of the best. This is a two part series and I am so glad I watched it on DVD, I would have hated to have to wait 24 hrs or (God forbid) a week) to see the 2nd installment. Thoroughly enjoyable with brilliant acting, directing and set ...

Pollyanna (2003) [VHS]

21 reviews
Amanda Burton, Kenneth Cranham

Wgbh Boston, 2004

Best family movie of all times
I know many good family movies (Anne of Green Gables, The Waltons, Tinke, Heidi, The Secret Garden, Alan & Naomi, Whale Rider, Little House, etc.) But THIS "Pollyanna" either comes very close to the best of any of those or maybe even beats them. If a movie is so good that it can give you tears, then it is a good movie in my opinion. This "Pollyanna" was able to do this to me. And I am male ...

Matilda (1996) (Clam) [VHS]

158 reviews
Kiami Davael, Embeth Davidtz

Sony Pictures, 2002

A Gifted Child, A Caring Teacher, and an Odious Child-Hating School Principal
If you are a teacher or student who would like to get back vicariously at an unfair school principal, this movie is especially for you. The principal in this movie, Agatha Trunchbull, is worse than a martinet: She is diabolically mean, even reminiscent of some of the SS women in charge of the defenseless prisoners at Nazi-German concentration camps during WWII. Eight-year old prodigy Matilda ...

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit (2pc) [VHS]

7 reviews
Charlotte Coleman, Mark Aspinall

BBC Warner, 2000

oranges are not the only fruit
I first saw this movie years ago in the early 90s when I happened to be up late one night channel-surfing. PBS aired the film from 12-3am, undoubtedly due to its homosexual content. Little did I know I was about to view one of the best gay-themed films I have seen to date. Although I am neither a lesbian (although I am gay), nor a product of a fundamentalist Pentecostal upbringing (I was ...

Our Mutual Friend (1998) (3pc) [VHS]

44 reviews
Paul McGann, Keeley Hawes

BBC Warner, 2000

Engaging and intriguing, intelligent and fun
I love this movie. I first saw it on PBS, and only because a family member made me do it. I'm not a PBS'er by nature, but once I got into this, I was hooked. This is a Dickens' novel that I can't believe I'd never heard of before, because it's easily one of his best. It contrasts two segments of old English society, in typical Dicken's style. The "dustmen" earn their living from "dust" - ...

Death to Smoochy [VHS]

166 reviews
Richard Cocchiaro, Glen Cross

Warner Home Video, 2002

A LAUGH-A-MINUTE!!
Oh wow, this was such an insane, rollicking ride. This film is pure genius, poking fun at the sanctity of something involving...GASP.....CHILDREN!!. Oh yes, we know, YOU SHOULDN"T DO THAT.....whine, whine, snivel, whine!!! Just pull the stick out of your a$$ and prepare to have a good, long laugh at this irreverent rollercoaster of ironic brilliance.

The Muppet Movie / Matilda / Madeline [VHS]
Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman

Sony Pictures, 2002

The Turn of the Screw [VHS]

14 reviews
Jodhi May, Pam Ferris

chilling
in the vein of "the woman in black," "the others" and the old vincent price films such as "the pit and the pendulum" this film doesn't take much to creep up your spine. being a little skeptical and not seeing many masterpiece theater productions, this was lavishly done and uses a simple format to get to the core of what is truly haunting to the human psychology. A great movie with great ...

Meantime (1981) [VHS]

11 reviews
Marion Bailey, Phil Daniels

Fox Lorber, 1999

Tim Roth & Gary Oldman is the best...
This movie is a great movie...to see Tim Roth and Gary Oldman when they first started out is a treat..in this movie they were kids...Roth was around 18-19 when he made this role. I enjoyed this film a raw and gritty look at a working class family and their friends..the stand out performances are Roth and Oldman incredible....... ..i hope the distributors of Made in Britain makes this movie and ...

Darling Buds of May Collection (7pc) [VHS]

2 reviews
David Jason, Pam Ferris

Bfs Entertainment, 2002

One of the Best British Comedy-Dramas Ever!
Set in idyllic Kent (the Garden of England) in the 1950s, The Darling Buds of May is truly one of the sweetest, most relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable British comedy-dramas on the market. Indeed, if you enjoy classic shows like All Creatures Great and Small or The Irish R.M. for example, I really think you'll enjoy this lovely series that's perfect for the whole family to curl up and watch time ...

Death to Smoochy (Spanish) (Sub) [VHS]

Darling Buds of May - Collection Set 2 [VHS]

1 review
David Jason, Pam Ferris

Bfs Entertainment, 1998

Good Clean Fun! Catherine Zeta Jones early in her career.
I've been trying to remember the name of this series for months & found it on Amazon! It used to be on PBS several years ago. The beautiful, Catherine Zeta Jones you may know from Entrapment (with Sean Connery) is the eldest daughter in a large family; David Jason (regular on Broadway, NYC) is excellent and is the father in this comedy series, set in the English Coutryside. Always a happy ...

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