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1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four
1.  1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
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  "Orwell's powerful, complicated and misunderstood masterpiece is an indispensable book. The book about everything that mattered in the 20th century. And now."
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Brazil (1985) [VHS]
2.  Brazil (1985) [VHS] VHS Robert De Niro
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  "Terry Gilliam's greatest film is this wonderfully dark industrial satire, that owes a tiny debt to Orwell."
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Gershwin: Piano Works
3.  Gershwin: Piano Works by George Gershwin
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  "Beautiful interpretations of one of the 20th century's greatest artists. 'Rhapsody in Blue', 'Swet and Lowdown'...what more could you possibly need?"
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Ham on Rye
4.  Ham on Rye by Charles Bukowski
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  "Charles Bukowski's semi-autobiographical account of his childhood growing up in Depression-era L.A. is a passionate and immensly sad novel, assuring his place as one of the finest writers of our time."
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The Singing Detective - Vol.1 [VHS] [1986]
5.  The Singing Detective - Vol.1 [VHS] [1986] VHS Michael Gambon
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  "Dennis Potter's murky drama is one of the best television serials ever made. Uncompromising, moving and inventive - it set new standards of excellence in television writing. Buy."
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The Best of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
6.  The Best of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds by Nick Cave
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  "The best of's all you really need. Not miserable. Not goth. Not 'foppish' (if that's what you've heard) - just a storyteller doing what he does best with appropriate mood music."
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To Bring You My Love
7.  To Bring You My Love by PJ Harvey
The list author says:
  "Polly Harvey's sexiest and creepiest album is awash with gorgeous melodies and a bodycount Nick Cave would kill for (no pun intended). A dark fantasy."
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The Definitive Chet Baker
8.  The Definitive Chet Baker by Chet Baker
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  "Chet sings and plays trumpet. A gorgeous little package showcasing some of his best works. The definitive Chet Baker album."
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The Day Today - 1 [VHS] [1994]
9.  The Day Today - 1 [VHS] [1994] VHS Christopher Morris
The list author says:
  "It introduced Chris Morris, Steve Coogan (as Alan Partridge), Doon Mackichan and Patrick Marber to television audiences. It's got something to say, but don't forget it's still damn funny."
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Gulliver's Travels (Penguin Classics)
10.  Gulliver's Travels (Penguin Classics) by Jonathan Swift
The list author says:
  "Jonathan Swift's satire of human pride is the exceptional work of a remarkable intelligence. After 300 years its relevance is still felt stronger than ever."
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Dr. Strangelove [1963] [VHS]
11.  Dr. Strangelove [1963] [VHS] VHS Peter Sellers
The list author says:
  "Stanley Kubrick's greatest movie is also one of the most important (as well as funniest) war films ever. Hysterical, even though you know it's really not something to laugh at."
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Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams, and other prose writings
12.  Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams, and other prose writings by Sylvia Plath
The list author says:
  "Not depressing like people think, but thought-provoking and complex. Plath's prose flows like her poetry."
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Six Feet Under: The Complete First Series [VHS] [2002]
13.  Six Feet Under: The Complete First Series [VHS] [2002] VHS Alan Ball
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  "Not yet released on video, but I watched it religiously on television. The other greatest television drama of all time. Nice cover, too!"
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A View from the Bridge & All My Sons (Penguin Modern Classics)
14.  A View from the Bridge & All My Sons (Penguin Modern Classics) by Arthur Miller
The list author says:
  "Arthur Miller is an often rivalled but never bettered writing talent. His plays buzz with urgency and burning issues. This, like his other works, stands as an eternally relevant piece of drama."
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Ligeti: Choral and Orchestral Works
15.  Ligeti: Choral and Orchestral Works by Gyorgy Ligeti
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  "Got into him through his use in Kubrick's films. Eerie stuff. Great mood music."
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Brighton Rock (Essential Penguin)
16.  Brighton Rock (Essential Penguin) by Graham Greene
The list author says:
  "Greene legitimised crime fiction with this stunning account of gang war in 1930s...you get the idea. Chandler and Hammett come close, but no cigar."
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Apocalypse Now Redux [VHS] [1979]
17.  Apocalypse Now Redux [VHS] [1979] VHS Marlon Brando|Robert Duvall|Martin Sheen|Frederic Forrest
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  "Coppola's dark study of the inhumanities of war. Lifted from its source novel..."
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Heart Of Darkness
18.  Heart Of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
The list author says:
  "Joseph Conrad's greatest work, the cornerstone of Modernist literature. Don't let false accusations of racism put you off one of the greatest anti-imperialist tracts ever written."
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Raging Bull (20th Anniversary Edition) [VHS] [1981]
19.  Raging Bull (20th Anniversary Edition) [VHS] [1981] VHS Robert De Niro
The list author says:
  "Martin Scorsese crafted not only the best movie about boxing, but one of the best character studies of all time. Heavy going, powerful stuff."
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Moby-Dick: or, The Whale (Penguin Classics)
20.  Moby-Dick: or, The Whale (Penguin Classics) by Herman Melville
The list author says:
  "One of the most challenging books you will ever read and one of the most rewarding. Melville uses an impressive range of styles to express...well, you tell me what it all means!"
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This Album's Big Enough - The Best of Sparks
21.  This Album's Big Enough - The Best of Sparks by Sparks
The list author says:
  "As impenetrable as Melville, Sparks deliver luscious pop with a hint of darkness topped with sugared sweetness. Delicious - and if you don't know at least one song you don't like music."
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Purple Rose Of Cairo The [DVD]
22.  Purple Rose Of Cairo The [DVD] DVD ~ Mia Farrow
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  "A movie for movie lovers. One of Woody's absolute best works. Respect the man."
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Ulysses (Penguin Modern Classics)
23.  Ulysses (Penguin Modern Classics) by James Joyce
The list author says:
  "Joyce's exceptionally complicated and linguistically intricate novel is difficult to read, let alone understand - but go with it and its a very rewarding experience."
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Chinatown - Collector's Edition [VHS]
24.  Chinatown - Collector's Edition [VHS] VHS Jack Nicholson
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  "A labyrinthine mystery. Nicholson's greatest role. Polanski's triumph. Dark, demanding and with no trace of hope. A crime masterpiece."
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Beyond the Sun
25.  Beyond the Sun by Billy Mackenzie
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  "Great last album from pop's tragic prince. In a world populated by pretenders like Robbie Williams, Mackenzie needs to be restored to the throne."
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Nineteen Eighty-Four forum
Definitive book of the 20th century? 		5 25 Jan 2012
The Singing Detective [DVD] [1986] forum
sub-titles 		0 20 Sep 2011
Raging Bull [Blu-ray] forum
Subtitles 		1 24 Mar 2011
Apocalypse Now: The Complete Dossier [DVD] [1979] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] forum
Subtittles 		0 16 Mar 2011
Raging Bull [Blu-ray] forum
Languages? 		1 13 Jan 2011
Six Feet Under : Complete HBO Season 1 [DVD] forum
Subtitles 		1 3 Sep 2010
Gulliver's Travels: Retold from the Jonathan Swift original (Classic StartsTM) forum
Book information 		0 27 Aug 2010
Apocalypse Now: The Complete Dossier [DVD] [1979] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] forum
Redux 		1 21 Aug 2010
Nineteen Eighty-Four forum
Definitive book of the 20th century? 		4 6 Feb 2010
Raging Bull [Blu-ray] forum
portuguese subtitles?? 		0 29 Apr 2009
Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams, and other prose writings forum
20th century poetry 		0 23 Mar 2009
Apocalypse Now: The Complete Dossier [DVD] [1979] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] forum
What are the extra features on this disk? Why doesn't Amazon list them!? 		0 28 Aug 2008
 
   

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