Queen Dvd Sealed
Utopian Prediction And Other Mysteries by Alex Blade
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Queen $11.36 Helen Mirren delivers a royally stirring performance as Queen Elizabeth II in Stephen Frears’s fictional romp, THE QUEEN. The year is 1997, and Great Britain has a newly elected prime minister, the youthful, optimistic Tony Blair (Michael Sheen). In Buckingham Palace, the Queen doesn’t appear to be fazed by Blair’s arrival. Then again, she doesn’t appear to be fazed by anything. But when Diana–her son’s ex-wife and the mother of her grandchildren–is killed in a tragic car accident, her authority is tested as never before. While the Queen Mother (Sylvia Syms) and Prince Philip (James Cromwell) agree with her decision to remain at their holiday estate in Balmoral and not publicly acknowledge the tragedy, Tony Blair feels differently. Unfortunately, so do the English people. Making matters worse is the out-of-control media, which has begun to castigate the queen for her silence. In order to retain her grip on the country that she has served for so many years, she must swallow her pride and let the world know that she does, in fact, care.With THE QUEEN, the consistently superior Frears (DIRTY PRETTY THINGS, DANGEROUS LIAISONS) strikes once again. Peter Morgan’s devilishly clever script provides the foundation, but the expert performances are what make the film such an exhilarating ride. What begins as a humorous critique of the stuffy royal family becomes an unexpectedly sympathetic portrait of a woman who carries the weight of a nation on her shoulders.This film was chosen to be the opening night selection of the 44th New York Film Festival organized by the Film Society of Lincoln Center. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. |
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Our Lips are Sealed $11.36 The twins we all know and love visit the Land Down Under and wreak their own brand of cute havoc on the Aussies. Kangaroos, koalas, and overall crazy fun abound. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. |
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Queen Christina $15.16 Queen Christina of Sweden shocked all of Europe by abdicating herself from the throne for her true love. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. |
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Queen of Sheba $11.36 The mysterious Queen of Sheba has been the subject of countless books and films though little is known about her. One of the few historical facts about her is the trip she took to Jerusalem to visit the legendary King Solomon. Italian director Pietro Francisci (a mentor to Mario Bava) made this costume epic is, a fictionalization of that visit. In it, the Queen of Sheba falls in love with Solomon’s son, causing war to erupt between the two powerful nations. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. |
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Snow Queen $7.59 An animated retelling of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fable which follows a young woman in her quest for her kidnapped lover, and her battle with the evil Snow Queen to save his soul. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. |
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Queen Family $15.16 Discover how musical traditions from England, Ireland, and Scotland gave rise to bluegrass, gospel, and country music in this documentary about the Queen family of western North Carolina, who represent the very epitome of Southern Appalachian heritage. The Queen family’s music represents a way of life that’s gradually fading into oblivion, yet their legacy reaches back centuries and across an ocean. In this documentary, filmmakers trace the roots of the folk-music tradition all the way back to Europe and reveal exactly how it evolved to become what it is today. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. |
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Rock Case Studies: Queen [DVD/Book] $26.56 ROCK CASE STUDIES weighs in on the musical legacy of the band that virtually embodied 1970s pomp rock, Queen. This critical perspective assesses the band’s entire musical output–from their 1973 self-titled debut to their 1991 swan song, INNUENDO–through rare archival footage, live-performance clips, and interviews with Queen insiders like producers Jeff Griffin and Les Davidson. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. |
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Virgin Queen $15.16 The new world is waiting to be conquered and Sir Walter Raleigh is just the man to do it. Though Raleigh only has designs on the treasures to be had, the queen has romantic designs on him, but he’s married. Academy Award Nominations: Best (Black-and-White) Costume Design. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. |
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Fairy Queen $22.76 A filmed record of the beautifully designed production of THE FAIRY QUEEN performed in 1995 at the English National Opera, this two-hour opera is sure to enchant. The performances and staging wonderfully capture the ephemeral and magical mood of the opera, which is loosely based on Shakespeare’s wonderful comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Richard Van Allan and Yvonne Kenny are featured performers. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. |
