Flawless (1999) – Imprint Collection #605

Philip Seymour Hoffman stars alongside Robert De Niro in this crime drama from acclaimed writer/director Joel Schumacher.

Homophobic, conservative New York security guard Walt (Robert De Niro) suffers a stroke, leaving him partially paralysed and unable to speak properly. As part of his rehabilitation, he reluctantly hires his drag queen neighbour Rusty (Philip Seymour Hoffman) for singing lessons. Despite their initial hostility, they form an unlikely bond.

Awarded three out of four stars from critic Roger Ebert, who said “Hoffman … shows he’s one of the best new character actors, able to take a flamboyant role and find the quiet details in it”.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• NEW Audio commentary by film historians Bryan Reesman, Max Evry, and Jason Bailey
• Archival interviews with actors Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Robert De Niro, and director Joel Schumacher
• B-Roll Footage
• Theatrical Trailers
• Audio: English 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo
• Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
• Optional English HOH Subtitles

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Owning Mahowny (2003) – Imprint Collection #606

Owning Mahowny is a gripping Canadian crime thriller starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Minnie Driver, Maury Chaykin and John Hurt.

Based on the true story of mild-mannered bank employee Dan Mahowny, who executed the largest single-handed bank fraud in Canadian history, embezzling over $10 million in eighteen months to feed his gambling obsession.

Named as one of Roger Ebert’s top ten films of 2003, he described Hoffman’s performance as “a masterpiece of discipline and precision”.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• NEW Audio commentary by writer Gary Stephen Ross, author of No Limit: The Incredible Obsession of Brian Molony (the source novel for Owning Mahowny), and Dr. Will Dodson of Someone’s Favorite Productions
• NEW Audio commentary by film critic and author Walter Chaw
• NEW Place Your Bets: The Agony and The Ecstasy of Gambling in Cinema – video essay by film programmer Billy Ray Brewton
• Archival interviews from actors Philip Seymour Hoffman, Minnie Driver, John Hurt and Richard Kwietniowski
• Theatrical Trailer
• Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
• Aspect Ratio 1.78:1
• Optional English OH Subtitles