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Double bill of futuristic horror films. In 'The Purge' (2013),
Ethan Hawke stars as the head of a family forced to fight for their
lives. With crime in America spiralling out of control and prison
populations soaring, the government of the day implements a drastic
new initiative to address the problem. For a 12-hour period once a
year, all crime, including murder, is legal, as the police and
other emergency services stand down for the night, allowing the
population to regulate itself. 'The Purge' is deemed a success due
to plummeting crime levels and record low unemployment figures. But
after placing their upmarket home under its yearly lockdown, James
and Mary Sandin (Hawke and Lena Headey) and their family find
themselves under siege from a crazed group of masked killers when
their teenage son (Max Burkholder) offers shelter to the mob's
terrified prey. In 'The Purge: Anarchy' (2014), following on from
events in the previous film, a year has passed and the time for
society to purge itself of all murderous and violent urges has come
back around. Desperate to get home to their children before 'The
Purge' commences, a young couple (Zach Gilford and Kiele Sanchez)
find themselves stranded when their car breaks down, leaving them
at the mercy of a mob of masked attackers. Meanwhile, a man (Frank
Grillo) looking to avenge the murder of his son becomes the
reluctant protector of a mother and daughter (Carmen Ejogo and Zoe
Soul) on the run. Can they all survive the night?
When Michael K. Williams died on 6 September 2021, he left behind a
career as one of the most electrifying actors of his generation.
From his star turn as Omar Little in The Wire to Chalky White in
Boardwalk Empire to Emmy-nominated roles in HBO's The Night Of and
Lovecraft Country, Williams inhabited a slew of indelible roles
that he portrayed with a rawness and vulnerability that leapt off
the screen. Beyond the nominations and acclaim, Williams played
characters who connected, whose humanity couldn't be denied, whose
stories were too often left out of the main narrative. At the time
of his death, Williams had nearly finished a memoir that tells the
story of his past while looking to the future, a book that merges
his life and his life's work. Mike, as his friends knew him, was so
much more than an actor. In Scenes from My Life, he traces his life
in whole, from his childhood in East Flatbush and his early years
as a dancer to his battles with addiction and the bar fight that
left his face with his distinguishing scar. He was a committed
Brooklyn resident and activist who dedicated his life to working
with social justice organisations and his community, especially in
helping at-risk youth find their voice and carve out their future.
Williams worked to keep the spotlight on those he fought for and
with, whom he believed in with his whole heart. Imbued with
poignance and raw honesty, Scenes from My Life is the story of a
performer who gave his all to everything he did-in his own voice,
in his own words, as only he could.
The New York Times Bestseller ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR:
The New York Times, NPR, The Root A moving, unflinching memoir of
hard-won success, struggles with addiction, and a lifelong mission
to give back. When Michael K. Williams died on 6 September 2021, he
left behind a career as one of the most electrifying actors of his
generation. From his star turn as Omar Little in The Wire to Chalky
White in Boardwalk Empire to Emmy-nominated roles in HBO’s The
Night Of and Lovecraft Country, Williams inhabited a slew of
indelible roles that he portrayed with a rawness and vulnerability
that leapt off the screen. Beyond the nominations and acclaim,
Williams played characters who connected, whose humanity couldn’t
be denied, whose stories were too often left out of the main
narrative. At the time of his death, Williams had nearly finished a
memoir that tells the story of his past while looking to the
future, a book that merges his life and his life’s work. Mike, as
his friends knew him, was so much more than an actor. In Scenes
from My Life, he traces his life in whole, from his childhood in
East Flatbush and his early years as a dancer to his battles with
addiction and the bar fight that left his face with his
distinguishing scar. He was a committed Brooklyn resident and
activist who dedicated his life to working with social justice
organisations and his community, especially in helping at-risk
youth find their voice and carve out their future. Williams worked
to keep the spotlight on those he fought for and with, whom he
believed in with his whole heart. Imbued with poignance and raw
honesty, Scenes from My Life is the story of a performer who gave
his all to everything he did – in his own voice, in his own
words, as only he could. 'Immensely inspiring and candid' -
Publishers Weekly 'Soul-baring' - The Washington Post 'A gripping,
revelatory memoir' - NPR 'William's cool rasp leaps off every page,
his story told in the direct yet impassioned language that defined
his greatest characters' - Vulture
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RoboCop (DVD)
Joel Kinnaman, Michael Keaton, Gary Oldman, Samuel L. Jackson, Abbie Cornish, …
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Discovery Miles 530
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Ships in 10 - 20 working days
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José Padilha directs this big-budget remake starring Joel Kinnaman
as the part-man, part-machine police officer known as RoboCop. In
the year 2028, multinational company OmniCorp are leading the way
in robot technology, with machines serving in the military around
the world. Eager to increase OmniCorp's profits, CEO Ray Sellars
(Michael Keaton) wants to advance to the next level by developing a
part-robot police officer. When Detroit cop Alex Murphy (Kinnaman),
a devoted family man, is critically wounded, Sellars seizes his
chance to use him in his project and RoboCop is created at the
hands of scientist Dr. Dennett Norton (Gary Oldman). The robot has
been designed to remain under the control of the company but they
have failed to take into account the human factor and the man who
exists inside the machine begins to develop the ability to override
their system... The film also stars Samuel L. Jackson and Abbie
Cornish.
New York Times BESTSELLER A moving, unflinching memoir of hard-won
success, struggles with addiction, and a lifelong mission to give
back - from the late iconic actor beloved for his roles in The
Wire, Boardwalk Empire, and Lovecraft Country. When Michael K.
Williams died on 6 September 2021, he left behind a career as one
of the most electrifying actors of his generation. From his star
turn as Omar Little in The Wire to Chalky White in Boardwalk Empire
to Emmy-nominated roles in HBO's The Night Of and Lovecraft
Country, Williams inhabited a slew of indelible roles that he
portrayed with a rawness and vulnerability that leapt off the
screen. Beyond the nominations and acclaim, Williams played
characters who connected, whose humanity couldn't be denied, whose
stories were too often left out of the main narrative. At the time
of his death, Williams had nearly finished a memoir that tells the
story of his past while looking to the future, a book that merges
his life and his life's work. Mike, as his friends knew him, was so
much more than an actor. In Scenes from My Life, he traces his life
in whole, from his childhood in East Flatbush and his early years
as a dancer to his battles with addiction and the bar fight that
left his face with his distinguishing scar. He was a committed
Brooklyn resident and activist who dedicated his life to working
with social justice organisations and his community, especially in
helping at-risk youth find their voice and carve out their future.
Williams worked to keep the spotlight on those he fought for and
with, whom he believed in with his whole heart. Imbued with
poignance and raw honesty, Scenes from My Life is the story of a
performer who gave his all to everything he did - in his own voice,
in his own words, as only he could. 'Immensely inspiring and
candid' - Publishers Weekly 'Soul-baring' - The Washington Post 'a
gripping, revelatory memoir' - NPR 'William's cool rasp leaps off
every page, his story told in the direct yet impassioned language
that defined his greatest characters' - Vulture
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Paradox (Paperback)
Michael K. Williams
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R555
Discovery Miles 5 550
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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