TV Guide: House Of Cards

Video: House of Cards

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:51:36 -0500

House of Cards is a delicious tale of greed, corruption and burning ambition. Chief Whip Francis Urquhart schemes his way into Number 10 Downing Street by systematically demolishing all rivals, including the Prime Minister, all of whom trust him implicitly. He is innocently aided by eager young journalist Mattie Storin, who thinks he is her ?Deep Throat?, not realizing that ?cut-throat? is a far more apt description. Urquhart uses her to leak damaging stories to undermine anyone who stands in his way to the top. To Mattie, Urquhart is her ?Daddy?, a lover and a father-figure who is helping her in her career. In reality, he?s a Daddy who has too much to lose if she ever stumbles onto the truth.

Video: House of Cards

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:47:58 -0500

When Ruth Matthews (Turner) finds that her young daughter has withdrawn from reality, she and a well-meaning doctor (Jones) struggle to come to the aid of the child. But when conventional science appears unable to reach the little girl, Ruth embarks on a journey within herself to unlock the mysteries that hold her daughter captive in this passionate and heartrending tale of a mother's love- and a family's determination to heal.

Video: House of Cards Episode 3

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:20:24 -0500

Collingridge is in deep political trouble and he has no alternative but to step down as Prime Minister. Ironically, he still has great faith in Urquhart, whom he feels is the only man he can trust. However, as the scandals and leaked stories have gained momentum, political journalist Mattie Storin begins to suspect that Collingridge has been framed. But who is the culprit? By now, she is too emotionally involved with Urquhart (her loving Daddy ) to realize how she has been used.

Video: House of Cards Episode 4

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:47:46 -0500

Urquhart s ruthless scheming has worked. As the leadership election looms, all his leading rivals have been discredited. But even though the obstacles in his way have been erased, there is still no guarantee of his winning. Meanwhile, by the process of reason and elimination, the truth is beginning to dawn on Mattie, though she can hardly bring herself to believe that Daddy is not what he seems. As for Urquhart, he has too much to lose now to let sentiment stand in his way. He will go to any lengths to prevent her, or anyone else, from finding out just what he has done to gain power.

Video: House of Cards Episode 2

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:38:11 -0500

The new Prime Minister, Collingridge, tells Urquhart that he is far too valuable in his current post to be offered a ministerial position. Urquhart is furious but hides his contempt of the man under his usual urbane smile. Collingridge, he believes, will not last long and perhaps something can be arranged to hasten his departure. Meanwhile, it might be a good idea to surreptitiously undermine the leader and start maneuvering in his own favor. And, as luck would have it, an inexperienced young journalist, Mattie Storin, is innocently hanging on his every word. He pretends to be helping her learn about Westminster politics, instead he uses her to leak damaging stories about his rivals. As the Party gathers for its annual conference, the scandals begin to break.

Video: House of Cards Episode 1

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:21:57 -0500

Urquhart is the perfect politician. Impeccably diplomatic, charming, admired, trusted and respected by all. He has faithfully served his party without question, but events are about to spark his ambition. When the long-standing Prime Minister dies, the hunt is on to find a replacement. Urquhart is a hard-line Conservative and believes in strong leadership. In his eyes, none of the choices measures up. Naturally, he keeps his opinions to himself, but as Party Whip, his support is valuable, and he is courted by all the candidates. He must tread warily, as supporting the loser could cost him his position. Supporting the winner, however, could land him a Cabinet position.

Video: House of Cards

CinemaNow — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:15:40 -0500

When Ruth Matthews (Turner) finds that her young daughter has withdrawn from reality, she and a well-meaning doctor (Jones) struggle to come to the aid of the child.