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The Madness of King George

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:42:45 -0400

The Madness of King George, Based on Alan Bennett’s acclaimed play The Madness of George III, takes a dark-humored look at the mental decline of King George III of England. Taking place in 1788, the film???s story begins three decades into George's reign, as the unstable king (Nigel Hawthorne) begins to show signs of increasing dementia, from violent fits of foul language to bouts of forgetfulness. The King's prime minister William Pitt (Julian Wadham) and his wife Queen Charlotte (Helen Mirren) are determined to protect the throne during this time of weakness, when many see it as an opportunity to overthrow the unpopular George, whom they blamed for the loss of the American colonies. Although doctors are brought in, their archaic treatments of the time prove of little value and therefore, in desperation, they turn to Dr. Willis (Ian Holm), a harsh, unconventional specialist whose unusual methods recall modern psychiatry. George experiences an unfamiliar anger and haughtiness as Willis struggles to break through to the mad king. Stressing the absurdity of the entire situation, Bennett's witty screenplay emphasizes dry humor over tragedy, even utilizing references to King Lear for comic effect.

Punisher: War Zone

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:17:58 -0500

After hunting down and killing hundreds of violent criminals, Frank Castle, aka The Punisher, faces his most deadly foe yet: Jigsaw.

Yossi & Jagger

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:08:56 -0500

Romance blooms between two soldiers (Knoller, Levi) stationed in an Israeli outpost on the Lebanese border.

Saturn 3

Sat, 16 May 2009 08:38:24 -0400

Terror and twisted love on an isolated outpost in the vastness of deep space. Adam (Kirk Douglas) and Alex (Farrah Fawcett) are two scientists stationed deep beneath the barren surface of Saturn’s moon, Titan.

Global Treasures KASTRON MEFA’A Jordan

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:12:30 -0400

KASTRON MEFA’A Umm Ar-Rasas, the Kastron Mefa'a of antiquity, is one of the most mysterious archaeological sites in Jordan. Today this ancient settlement is tantamount to a field of ruins. Kastron Mefa'a is divided into three sections. In the northern area is one of the few buildings that has managed to survive in reasonable condition and even now it is unknown how many treasures still lie undiscovered.With the decline of the Roman Empire this military outpost on the edge of the desert was abandoned. Between the fourth and sixth centuries A.D. there were many eremites, men who lived an ascetic life, in this region. They were honoured as mediators between Heaven and Earth.Over the years the buildings here served many purposes and several Bedouin families lived in the ancient ruins right up to the beginning of the twentieth century.The ruins of Umm Ar-Rasas, formerly Kastron Mefa'a provide a fascinating insight into a once forgotten part of Jordan's history that lay hidden beneath the desert sand. Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations. our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage. Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.

Dances with Wolves

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:49:36 -0500

Lt. John Dunbar, exiled to a remote western Civil War outpost, befriends wolves and Indians, making him an intolerable aberration in the military.

Screamers

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:36:18 -0400

A rebel commander (Peter Weller) must protect his outpost from the programmed weapons that are mutating into killers of all human life.

One Stone and Two Birds

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:36:01 -0500

Stationed at a remote government outpost high in the mountains, low-ranking officer Yangchuan Wang finds his day-to-day routine turned upside down with the arrival of a newly-arrested criminal, whom he recognizes as a formerly well-known inspector. Soon their mutual history of political backstabbing and ruthless ambition surfaces again, with past and present colliding in an outrageous and hilarious explosion of martial arts mayhem, illicit black magic, ruthless barbarians, a disastrous flood, sweeping romance, and the mysterious, unstoppable "Three Points Red" assassin!