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Terror’s Advocate - Trailer
A history of world terrorist movement as told through the story of the enigmatic figure Jacques Verges. Communist, anti-colonialist, right-wing extremist? What convictions guide the moral mind of Jacques Vergès? Barbet Schroeder takes us down history’s darkest paths in his attempt to illuminate the mystery behind this enigmatic figure. As a young lawyer during the Algerian war, Vergès espoused the anti- colonialist cause and defended Djamila Bouhired, ‘la Pasionaria,’ who bore her country’s hopes for freedom on her shoulders and was sentenced to death for planting bombs in cafes. He obtained her release, married her and had two children with her. Then suddenly, at the height of an illustrious career, Vergès disappeared without trace for eight years. He re-emerged from his mysterious absence, taking on the defense of terrorists of all kinds, from Magdalena Kopp and Anis Naccache to Carlos the Jackal. He represented historical monsters such as Nazi lieutenant Klaus Barbie. From the lawyer’s inflammatory and provocative cases to his controversial terrorist links, Barbet Schroeder follows the winding trail left by this ‘devil’s advocate,’ as he forges his unique path in law and politics. Schroeder explores and questions the history of ‘blind terrorism’ through his penetrating investigation of this compelling man and leads us towards shocking revelations that expose long-hidden links in history.

The Company (R2) in December
News: Universal Playback have announced the UK Region 2 DVD release of The Company on 10th December 2007. The recent TV mini-series with a long list of talent both behind and in front of the camera (including director Mikael Salomon, executive producers Ri…

2 Days in Paris (R1) in February
News: Fox Home Entertainment have announced the Region 1 DVD release of 2 Days in Paris on 5th February 2008 priced at $27.98 SRP. Julie Delpy and Adam Goldberg star in this romantic comedy in which a Parisian getaway becomes anything but romantic for a hi…

Day Watch
This Russian sci-fi thriller is the second installment in a trilogy that began with Night Watch. [Rated R]

The Rocket
The extraordinary story of Maurice The Rocket Richard, whose tireless fight on and off the ice ignited and forever changed a generation.

Rush Hour 3
Cinema Review: Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan return for a third outing, and take their brand of action and humour to France. But is it going to be third time lucky, or a case of diminishing returns?

Ratner Escapes from Escape from New York
Well, that didn’t take long: Just a little over three weeks after the rumor mill started spinning about Brett Ratner taking over for Len Wiseman as director of the Escape from New York remake, IGN Movies reports that Ratner has told New Line “thanks anyway.”

Meryl Streep stealing Dan Aykroyd’s thunder? Seriously, this should be his role…

Paramount Gives G.I. Joe Its Official “Yo”
For Stephen Sommers’ live-action G.I. Joe feature, getting the green light from Paramount has been half the battle — and now, as IGN Movies reports, the battle is half won.

Designer says Jennifer Lopez is pregnant (AP)

AP - Roberto Cavalli has confirmed, perhaps inadvertently, that Jennifer Lopez is pregnant. Asked what types of clothing he designs for celebrities, the fashion designer told People magazine: “Well Jennifer Lopez, at this moment, she requests something very special because she is waiting for the baby.”