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A compilation of the best Saturday night live moments of comedian John Belushi. Spanning 1975-1979, this collection features Belushi playing both popular characters like the Samurai, a Killer Bee, the Olympia restaurant cook, Jake the Blues Brother (not to mention Marlon Brando), as well as 'himself' in mock commercials, on Weekend Update commentaries, and in Tom Schiller's poignant short film "Don't look back in anger."
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A bad day gets worse for rookie detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a hot, crowded bus. Desperate to right the wrong, he goes undercover, scavenging Tokyo's sweltering streets for the thief, whose desperation has led him to a life of crime. With each step, the cop and the criminal's lives become more intertwined and the investigation becomes an examination of Murakami's own dark side.
7) Walkabout
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Stranded in the Australian desert, an English girl and her small brother are rescued by an aborigine boy who has journeyed into the outback on his "walkabout"--A tribal initiation into manhood. This is the original director's cut.
9) La ciaenaga
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Mecha, her husband Gregorio and their friends are spending another stifling day drinking and lounging around the filthy swimming pool of their crumbling summer estate when Mecha stumbles and is badly cut on her broken wine glass. On hearing the news, her less affluent cousin Tali marshals her own large family for a visit. The long, hot summer and crowded situation strain everyone's nerves and repressed family conflicts surface. An atmosphere of oppressive...
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Fred and Barney are neighbors, who both work for Mr. Slate at the gravel pit, and Wilma and Betty stay home. The Flintstones are a perfect alchemy of adult humor, outlandish plots and childish pranks. But the biggest ongoing series treat - the one that hooks each new generation - is the sight gag of dinosaurs performing as "modern" appliances - from lawnmowers to airplanes to vacuum cleaners to garbage disposals.
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Pac-Man! The game that gobbled up a nation's quarters while its hero gobbled up those annoying Ghost Monsters spawned sequels, spin-offs, toys, games and more. Taking note of Pac-Man's avid fan base, famed cartoon studio Hanna-Barbera hit upon the idea of adapting the game for Saturday morning animation - becoming the first video game to make the jump to TV. Kids were immediately enraptured and a score of other arcade favorites soon followed Pac-Man,...
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20 years after Bruce Wayne retired from the role, his secret is discovered by troubled teen Terry McGinnis. Terry's father is murdered by the man who took over Bruce Wayne's company. McGinnis puts on a high-tech Bat suit last worn by Wayne, creating a new hero for a future Gotham. Terry, as the new Batman, has the high-tech gear and gadgets he needs, plus Bruce Wayne's research skills and instincts.
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From ancient, misty forests to canyons, from pristine lakes to majestic peaks, experience Australia's dramatic contrasts. The Great Barrier Reef's colorful coral; Daintree's mountains and creeks; Lord Howe Island's rich wildlife; Shark Bay, where desert meets the Indian Ocean. Kings Canyon's oasis of rare plants, the majestic Flinders Rangers, magical Lake Eyre's water birds; Kakadu's waterfalls and aboriginal rock art. The Australian Alps' snow-covered...