In 1607 three ships sailed across the Atlantic to the shores of what became known as Jamestown Virginia The arrival of these Europeans changed forever the history of the native people already living peacefully in this fertile country Writer-director Terrence Malick who has been waiting 25 years to tell this story finally gets his chance in the breathtaking epic The New World Colin Farrell stars as Captain John Smith a British mutineer facing execution who finds a new purpose & a dangerous love in this new land Smith falls for the young & beautiful Pocahontas (Q& Orianka Kilcher in her first major role) who happens to be the daughter of the Indian chief Powhatan (August Schellenberg) thus laying the groundwork for trouble ahead The Indians are both fascinated & frightened of the Europeans; uncertain whether they are friend or foe Suspicion desire greed lust & power soon combine to make them mortal enemies Using natural lighting carefully reconstructed forts (James Fort) & villages (Werowocomoco) realistic weaponry fabulous makeup & costumes & even a re-creation of the Algonquin language Malick has made a majestic historical drama that transports viewers back to early 17th century America Complimented by James Horner&s percussion-based score & Emmanuel Lubezki&s emotive photography The New World is a compelling exploration into the very beginning of American history Certificate 12 Running Time 171 Minutes Language English Subtitles English Number Of Discs 1 ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play A drama about explorer John Smith & the clash between Native Americans & English settlers in the 17th century ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Once discovered it was changed forever In the early years of the 17th century North America is much as it has been for the previous five thousand years-a vast land of seemingly endless primeval wilderness populated by an intricate network of tribal cultures Although these nations live in graceful harmony with their environment their relations with each other are a bit more uneasy All it will take to upset the balance is an intrusion from the outside One is not long in coming On a spring day in April of 1607 three diminutive ships bearing 103 men sail into this world from their unimaginably distant home the island kingdom of England Shackled below deck is a rebellious 27 year old John Smith (Farrell) sentenced to be hanged for insubordination as soon as the ship reaches land A veteran of countless European wars Smith is a soldier of fortune
- though fortune has often turned its back on him However his Captain Christopher Newport (Plummer) frees him as he knows surviving in this unknown wilderness will require the services of every able-bodied man Though they don&t realize it at the time Newport & his band of British settlers have landed in the midst of a sophisticated Native American empire ruled by the powerful chieftain Powhatan (Schellenberg) To the colonists it may be a new world But to Powhatan & his people it is an ancient world
- & the only one they have ever known The English strangers in a strange land struggle from the beginning to fend for themselves Smith searching for assistance from the local tribesmen chances upon a willful & impetuous young woman Powhatan&s daughter Pocahontas Before long a bond develops between Smith & Pocahontas a bond so powerful that it transcends friendship or even romance
- & eventually becomes the basis of one of the most enduring American legends of the past 400 years The New World is an epic adventure set amid the encounter of European & Native American cultures during the founding of the Jamestown settlement in 1607 Inspired by the legend of John Smith & Pocahontas acclaimed filmmaker Terrence malick transforms this classic story into a sweeping exploration of love loss & discovery both a celebration & an elegy of the America that was
- & the America that was yet to come



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Gathers the work of four of the 'first generation' of New York poets Frank O' Hara John Ashbery Kenneth Koch & James Schuyler This anthology provides introductions to the poets' work & charts an exchange between experiment & the emergence of language poetry 214 pages Ashbery John ...

Whether it's a languid day on the postcard-perfect bays of the Maldives a swim to the tiny monastery island in Italy's Lago d' Orta or a chocolate tour of the Caribbean dive in & share the discoveries of Beaches Islands & Coasts Part of TASCHEN's Explorer series with The New York Times this book tells the stories of 25 dream trips for curious minds where the water is always only a pebble's throw away Motor past pink sands & bougainvillea in Bermuda with Andrew Mc Carthy walk the rugged trail where Wales meets the sea with Dominique Browning or skip Tuscany's countryside in favor of its inviting coastline with Frank Bruni The Times writers are your guides & the wealth of color photographs that accompany their writing capture the soul-nourishing magic of places where the water rolls up to meet the land The Explorer series takes travel beyond the obvious with adventures in exotic places & new perspectives in familiar ones all based on the distinguished travel journalism in The New York Times Each journey features a first-person narrative & postcard-perfect photography that capture the unique personality of the destination-as well as practical information to help get you on your way Edited by Barbara Ireland whose 36 Hours travel series has been a TASCHEN best seller the Explorer series launches with Beaches Islands & Coasts & Mountains Deserts & Plains Upcoming volumes include Urban Adventures & Road Rail & Trail ...

The New York Trilogy is perhaps the most astonishing work by one of America&s most consistently astonishing writers The Trilogy is three cleverly interconnected novels that exploit the elements of standard detective fiction & achieve a new genre that is all the more gripping for its starkness It is a riveting work of detective fiction worthy of Raymond Chandler & at the same time a profound & unsettling existentialist enquiry in the tradition of Kafka or Borges In each story the search for clues leads to remarkable coincidences in the universe as the simple act of trailing a man ultimately becomes a startling investigation of what it means to be human The New York Trilogy is the modern novel at its finest a truly bold & arresting work of fiction with something to transfix & astound every reader& Marks a new departure for the American novel& Observer&A shatteringly clever piece of work Utterly gripping written with an acid sharpness that leaves an indelible dent in the back of the mind& Sunday Telegraph& The New York Trilogy established him as the only author one could compare to Samuel Beckett& Guardian ...

The New York Trilogy is perhaps the most astonishing work by one of America's most consistently astonishing writers The Trilogy is three cleverly interconnected novels that exploit the elements of standard detective fiction & achieve a new genre that is all the more gripping for its starkness It is a riveting work of detective fiction worthy of Raymond Chandler & at the same time a profound & unsettling existentialist enquiry in the tradition of Kafka or Borges In each story the search for clues leads to remarkable coincidences in the universe as the simple act of trailing a man ultimately becomes a startling investigation of what it means to be human The New York Trilogy is the modern novel at its finest a truly bold & arresting work of fiction with something to transfix & astound every reader' Marks a new departure for the American novel' Observer'A shatteringly clever piece of work Utterly gripping written with an acid sharpness that leaves an indelible dent in the back of the mind' Sunday Telegraph' The New York Trilogy established him as the only author one could compare to Samuel Beckett' Guardian ...

Helps modellers expand their skills & explore fresh techniques from the essential basics to the intricacies of Digital Command Control leading to the goal of the hobby
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Do you know fact from fiction &8211; which stories were real & which were fake? test your knowledge & that of family & friends with this fun new game taking a sideways look at current affairs With a collection of stories some real events as reported by major news outlets & some completely fictional 'fake' news will you be able to spot the difference between the two or has this era of information overload left you baffled too? the news game contains 100 real & fake stories for you to untangle with many proving truth to be stranger than fiction Great fun for family games or nights in with friends the news quiz is a laugh-out-loud game full of bafflement & befuddlement that challenges your knowledge of real & fake news A great stocking filler or secret Santa gift for those who think they know their onions when it comes to news & current affairs the news quiz is guaranteed fun for the whole family filled as it is with weird & quirky believe-it-or-not stories from around the world FACT OR FICTION Can you spot the lie? The game that challenges fact from fiction is an exciting way; Get ready for a night of entertainment with 100 outrageous real & fake stories CONVERSATION STARTER A great way to break the ice when hosting your next party; Get everyone talking & laughing at these hilarious news stories that are too extreme to be real PLAY ANYWHERE This unique card game is compact & makes for easy traveling; Take it to your next reunion or play in the car; Keep everyone amused for hours & wanting to hear more PERFECT PRESENT Great for newly married couples or anyone that loves game nights; The News Game is the perfect stocking stuffer secret Santa or birthday present SPECIFICATIONS Contains 100x &8216;true or false&8217; question cards with full gameplay instructions; The News Game is a part of the violet Donkey range from Paladone; 2 Players ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play From the mind of Aaron Sorkin creator of The West Wing & screenwriter of The Social Network & Moneyball comes The Newsroom a behind-the-scenes look at the people who make a nightly cable-news program Focusing on a network anchor (played by Jeff Daniels) his new executive producer (Emily Mortimer) the newsroom staff (John Gallagher Jr Alison Pill Thomas Sadoski Olivia Munn Dev Patel) & their boss (Sam Waterston) the series tracks their quixotic mission to do the news well in the face of corporate & commercial obstacles-not to mention their own personal entanglements ...