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The Great Hindu God Shiva Is Oft Depicted In A Multiplicity Of Forms However In One Exquisite Picture In The British Museum This Deity Is Shown In A More Private Moment Seated With His Wife Parvati. This Compelling Film Examines And Celebrates The Artistry Of This Late 18th Century Masterpiece And Its Fascinating History. Other Beautiful Representations Of Shiva And Parvati In Paintings Reliefs And Sculptures Are Included In The Gallery Of Extra Images.

 
Shiva And Parvati Seated On A Terrace (British Museum)
 
 

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Hammer Horror: A Fans Guide

 
Hammer Horror: A Fans Guide
 
 

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Babycart in Peril is the fourth of the internationally renowned Lone Wolf and Cub productions. Lone Wolf (Ogami Itto) is separated from his Cub Daigoro in the course of a mission to find and kill the tattooed mistress of martial arts Oyuki. Daigoro is found at the mercy of a rival of his father Ogami Itto. Ogami eliminates the problem with his routine efficiency. Despite continuous harassment from Yagyu assassins Lone Wolf discovers Oyuki. Although he admires her he is contracted to destroy her. All this time the evil Lord Retsudo is coming closer to Lone Wolf and he’s bringing an army with him.

 
Babycart – In Peril
 
 

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Anyone who loves pure road racing is sure to be familiar with the TT and the Manx GP but there is another event held on the Isle of Man that’s just as fierce with corners and straights just as challenging and spectacular dices that are just as memorable. This year saw an anniversary celebration of the 50th race meeting on the Isle of Man’s southern 4.25 mile circuit – with numerous top racers and past winners gathering for this colourful event. Fans can relive the best action from three days of tight close racing on the hairiest roads in this great highlights package featuring all major races from solos to sidecars as well as rare footage from bygone years.

 
Southern 100 2005: 50th Anniversary
 
 

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Then darkness overcomes the heart and Lil’ Slugger appears… After the first victim’s story the police felt the overly stressed woman was having a breakdown and liedi o cover up for some crime. However after the third and fourth attacks upon unrelated victims led to the same description of a young attacker with a golden baseball bat and in-line skates the police had to wonder: is the Lil’ Slugger real or a sinister phantom? Explore a contagious madness in the first TV show directed by Satoshi Kon the visionary director behind ‘Perfect Blue’ ‘Millennium Actress’ and ‘Tokyo Godfathers’!

 
Paranoia Agent: Vol.1 – Enter Lil’ Slugger (Limited Edition)
 
 

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The battle between East and West continues to escalate as Agent 009-1 takes on her greatest challenge yet: trying to find time to relax! Just wait ’til you see what she calls a vacation! First she finds herself going toe to toe with a deadly cyborg that has ’strategically-placed’ golden guns! Then she discovers that an old friend who originally helped her defect has gone double agent and is smuggling intelligence to both sides for extra cash! Will she reminisce with him about old times or have to take him out?

 
Innocent Venus: Vol.2
 
 

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Based on the award-winning play by Ruben Santiago-Hudson this poignant and colourful drama tells the inspirational story of a courageous woman Nanny whose spirit and strength served as the foundation for a struggling community trying to survive during the segregation era. Starring an exceptional ensemble cast led by Jimmy Smits Rosie Perez and Macy Gray this inspiring drama from HBO Films is a celebration of the good things in life no matter how tough times may be.

 
Lackawanna Blues (HBO)
 
 

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To get into shape follow three programmes which consist of an aerobic workout designed to burn fat and make you fitter some body conditioning exercises to tone up those problem areas plus a chair workout for those with restricted mobility or who are unable to take part in standing exercises.

 
Rosemary Conley – Ultimate Body Workout
 
 

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Mike Leigh’s controversial epic stars David Thewlis as a deeply frustrated idealist. Disappointed with the material world at the end of the last century and the impending millennial apocalypse Johnny is aggressive and confrontational but also eloquent sexy and charming. With a virtuoso script brilliant cinematography by Dick Pope and a cast of stunning performances headed by co-stars Katrin Cartlidge and Lesley Sharp Leigh’s masterpiece is by turns hilarious terrifying and thought-provoking. Naked won many awards notably Best Director and Best Actor at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival.

 
Naked
 
 

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On September 30th 1955 James Dean Was only 24 years of age when he was killed in an automobile accident. Today he is still revered as an icon of fifties style. This film traces his life from the early years in Indiana up to his finest hour in the movie ‘Rebel Without A Cause’.

 
James Dean – The James Dean Story
 
 

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