Amateur (DVD)
After falling from the window of a New York City apartment, a man named Thomas (Martin Donovan) awakens as an amnesiac. Wandering into a diner, he meets Isabelle (Isabelle Huppert), an former nun who writes pornography while waiting patiently for God to reveal her mission in life. A deeply spiritual yet sexually curious woman who has yet to be physically intimate with anyone, Isabelle invites Thomas to stay at her apartment, where she propositions him. But before they can consummate their relationship, the clairvoyant Isabelle senses a connection between Thomas and infamous porn star Sofia (Elina Lowensohn). Though Thomas now seems kindhearted, as he and Isabelle search out his true identity, they come upon some unpleasant truths about the man he was.Hal Hartley's AMATEUR carries the tone of mystery and imminent violence inherit in Hollywood thrillers while retaining the director's quirky and unique aesthetic. Hartley regulars Donovan and Lowensohn are in fine form and well-matched by the elegant yet naive Huppert. The film also includes appearances by Parker Posey, Dwight Ewell, and Tim Blake Nelson. In addition to its strong cast, AMATEUR features a delightfully deadpan script which adds an absurd quality to the proceedings, making this one of Hartley's most fascinating films.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CasePan& Scan - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Featurette - 1. Making Of
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Recorded in 1986, this concert from acclaimed soprano Renata Scotto was shot in Quebec. Scotto shot to fame in the early 1950s after taking on the role of Violetta in LA TRAVIATA, and winning over critics and fans with her superlative performance. Raffi Armenian conducts the Symphonique de Quebec throughout, providing a suitable backing for the talented soprano to work from. Also included is a 1984 performance, with Scotto demonstrating her versatility by working her way through works by Verdi, Liszt, Handel, and other prominent names from the classical music world.DVD Features:Region (unknown)Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Mono - English/Italian
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A breathtakingly photographed, epic western like none produced for decades, HIDALGO recounts the life of legend Frank T. Hopkins (Viggo Mortensen). Set in the 1800s, this family film chronicles the triumphant victory won by Frank and his mustang Hidalgo in the Ocean of Fire, an often-fatal competition in which the best riders and thoroughbreds race across Middle Eastern deserts. For Frank, who is known in the west for his prowess as a Pony Express rider and the winner of long-distance horse races, the lure of the Ocean of Fire is not only the $100,000 purse but also the clear challenge--both of which prove irresistible, and inspire him to travel across the world for this life-altering experience.With sweeping landscapes that evoke John Ford westerns like STAGECOACH and THE SEARCHERS, HIDALGO features enough racing, rivalry, and romance to befit any action film. But the race also provides a vehicle for the story of Frank forgiving himself for his participation in the Wounded Knee slaughter and accepting his part-Indian ancestry. The film's message, highlighted in a particularly moving scene where Frank invokes the spirits of his Native American ancestors, is that the key to happiness is accepting yourself as you are.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseWidescreen - 2.35Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound - English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound - French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound - Spanish THX- Mastered AudioAdditional Release Material: Featurette - 1. MAKING OF SAND& CELLULOID
2. AMERICA'S FIRST HORSE: HILDALGO AND THE SPANISH
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