Olivia Hussey
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In 1968, Olivia Hussey became one of the most famous faces in the world, immortalized as the definitive Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo & Juliet. Now the iconic girl on the balcony shares the ups and downs of her truly remarkable life and career . . .
At only sixteen-years-old, she was an internationally celebrated overnight discovery. The part was an opportunity of a lifetime for a simple girl from Buenos Aires, Argentina. But for Olivia, admired...
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A dangerous psychopath hiding out in the attic of a sorority house torments a small group of pretty young sisters (including Olivia Hussey and Margot Kidder) who are staying behind over Christmas break. His tactics range from making obscene phone calls from their house-mother's phone, to stalking the terrified boarders with sharp objects and murderous intent. Director Bob Clark demonstrates a tight, aggressive style that generates some very original...
Pub. Date
1974.
Language
English
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The college town of Bedford is receiving an unwelcome guest this Christmas. As the residents of sorority house Pi Kappa Sigma prepare for the festive season, a stranger begins to stalk the house. One of the earliest examples of a slasher film, this creepy holiday classic is sure to terrify and delight classic horror lovers everywhere. Winner of Best Performance by a Lead Actress and Best Editing at the **Canadian Film Awards**. Nominated for Best...
Series
Criterion collection volume 1171
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Shakespeare's classic play of tragic love between members of opposing families.
8) Virus
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English
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A lab assistant accidentally creates a deadly bacteria which kills her and rapidly engulfs the city. The authorities order a curtain of secrecy and impose quarantine whilst embarking on a search for a cure. One of the people in quarantine escapes and spreads the plague. The full horror of the plague becomes public and the pandemic has to be stopped before all human life on Earth is destroyed.
10) Black Christmas
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Special edition.
Language
English
Description
The college town of Bedford is receiving an unwelcome guest this Christmas. As the residents of sorority house Pi Kappa Sig prepare for the festive season, a demonic stranger begins to stalk the house. A series of grisly obscene phone calls begins to plague the residents and soon they will each meet their fate at the hands of the psychotic intruder. As the police trace the calls, they soon discover that nothing is as it seems.
12) Lost horizon
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
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In this musical remake of the Frank Capra classic, a group of passengers survives a plane crash in the Himalayas and ends up in the mystical world of Shangri-La, an idyllic oasis where art, culture and the knowledge of the world are treasured.
Pub. Date
[2007]
Edition
Triple feature.
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English
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Psycho II. After years of treatment at a mental institution for th ecriminally insane, Norman Bates still can't quite elude the demands of "Mother".
Psycho III. A failed nun and a sleazy musician find the desert motel Norman Bates runs in memory of his mother
Psycho IV. When Norman Bates is drawn to a late night radio show where he shares his views on the topic of matricide--he relives his trials as a young boy living with his widowed schizophrenic...
Pub. Date
[2000]
Edition
Full screen version.
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English
Description
Maintaining the perfect balance between religious fervor and realism, this film depicts the life of Christ from His birth through His resurrection. It is acclaimed exceptional for its thorough Biblical and historical research written in consultation with leading Anglican, Catholic and Jewish religious authorities.
16) Romeo and Juliet
Series
Criterion collection volume 1171
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
Blu-ray special edition.
Language
English
Description
Franco Zeffirelli's sublime adaptation starring Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting and featuring a score by Nino Rota and Oscar-winning costumes and cinematography is Shakespeare at its most deeply felt and passionately alive.
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[2008]
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English
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The series: Revolves around the life and times of Newt Call, the young cowhand who started out as a boy in Lonesome Dove and now goes on to make his way in the world.
The outlaw years: Newt Call returns to Curtis Wells after the killing of his wife and must content with Clay Mosby.
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