Candid discussion from screenwriter Gore Vidal as candidate William Russell (Henry Fonda) confers with wife Alice (Margaret Leighton) in an early scene from director Franklin Schaffner's The Best Man, 1964. watch
All the drama, heartache and triumph of a Dickens novel comes alive in this extravagant screen adaptation with stunning portrayals by world-class actors. The young boy Pip, lives with his kindly Uncle. One day he helps an escaped convict, Magwitch - an act, which will have an effect on the rest of his life. Pip grows in the company of the deeply troubled Miss Havisham (deftly portrayed by Margaret Leighton), and falls hopelessly in love with her haughty young ward Estella. Pip eventually inherits a handsome and valuable property, which he believes was bestowed upon him by Miss Havisham. However, he learns that his fortune has come from escaped convict Magwitch who he had helped as a young boy, and will have to help again, as a man.Great Expectations is a richly rewarding film experience, its story filled with adventure, romance and moments to touch the hearts of audiences everywhere. watch
The Dark NightPaid | Amazon Video on Demand
Length: 43:00
Aired: 9/15/2008
Serena and Dan are forced to deal with their unspoken problems while trapped in an elevator during a citywide blackout. In a humorous twist, Blair questions the lack of passion in her relationship with Marcus (recurring guest star PATRICK HEUSINGER), while, at the same time, Chuck appears to have lost his "passion" for any woman other than Blair. Meanwhile, Nate struggles between his feelings for Vanessa and his more-complicated-by-the-day relationship with Catherine (recurring guest star MADCHEN AMICK). Plus, Jenny risks losing her internship when Eleanor (recurring guest star MARGARET COLIN) catches Jenny critiquing one of the Eleanor Waldorf designs. watch
