David Carradine (1936-2009) I hear the grasshopper.
Some films in the collection:
Boxcar Bertha (1972) Martin Scorsese Kung Fu- Season One (1972-3) Death Race 2000 (1975) Paul Bartel VHS Bound for Glory (1976) Hal Ashby Long Riders, The (1980) Walter Hill Q (1982) Larry Cohen VHS Roadside Prophets (1992) Abbe Wool Kill Bill: Vol.1 (2003) Quentin Tarantino Kill Bill: Vol.2 (2004) Quentin Tarantino Dead & Breakfast (2004) Matthew Leutwyler
Fan Club
Sean Penn movies in the collection
as director:
Indian Runner, The (1991) Crossing Guard, The (1995) Pledge, The (2001) September 11 (2001) segment Into the Wild (2007)
as actor w/director:
Taps (1981) Harold Becker Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Amy Heckerling Bad Boys (1983) Rick Rosenthal Falcon and the Snowman, The (1985) John Schlesinger At Close Range (1986) James Foley Colors (1988) Dennis Hopper Casualties of War (1989) Brian De Palma State of Grace (1990) Phil Joanou Carlito's Way (1993) Brian De Palma Dead Man Walking (1995) Tim Robbins She's So Lovely (1997) Nick Cassavetes U Turn (1997) Oliver Stone Game, The (1997) David Fincher Hurlyburly (1998) Anthony Drazon Thin Red Line, The (1998) Terrence Malick Sweet and Lowdown (1999) Woody Allen Before Night Falls (2000) Julian Schnabel Weight of Water, The (2000) Kathryn Bigelow I Am Sam (2001) Jessie Nelson Mystic River (2003) Clint Eastwood 21 Grams (2003) Alejandro Inarritu Assassination of Richard Nixon, The (2004) Niels Mueller Interpreter, The (2005) Siddney Pollack Milk (2008) Gus Van Sant
FAN CLUB
Gus Van Sant Born July 24, 1952 Louisville, KY Film Director
in our collection on DVD
Milk (2008) Paranoid Park (2007) Paris, je t'aime (2006) (segment "Le Marais") Last Days (2005) Elephant (2003) Gerry (2002) Finding Forrester (2000) Good Will Hunting (1997) To Die For (1995) Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993) My Own Private Idaho (1991) Drugstore Cowboy (1989) Mala Noche (1985)
Appreciation
Paul Newman 1925-2008
an American treasure that will live forever on film
in our collection (w/director)
Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956) Robert Wise (VHS only) Long Hot Summer, The (1958) Martin Ritt Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) Richard Brooks From the Terrace (1960) Mark Robson Exodus (1960) Otto Preminger Hustler, The (1961) Robert Rossen Paris Blues (1961) Martin Ritt (VHS only) Sweet Bird of Youth (1961) Richard Brooks Hud (1963) Martin Ritt Harper (1966) Jack Smight Torn Curtain (1966) Alfred Hitchcock Hombre (1967) Martin Ritt Cool Hand Luke (1967) Stuart Rosenberg Rachel, Rachel (1968) Paul Newman Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) George Roy Hill Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean, The (1972) John Huston Sting, The (1973) George Roy Hill Towering Inferno, The (1974) John Guillermin Drowning Pool, The (1975) Stuart Rosenberg Buffalo Bill and the Indians (1976) Robert Altman Slap Shot (1977) George Roy Hill Absence of Malice (1981) Sydney Pollack Fort Apache, The Bronx (1981) Daniel Petrie Verdict, The (1982) Sidney Lumet Color of Money, The (1986) Martin Scorsese Blaze (1989) Ron Shelton Mr. and Mrs. Bridge (1990) James Ivory Hudsucker Proxy, The (1994) Coen Brothers Nobody's Fool (1994) Robert Benton Twilight (1998) Robert Benton Road to Perdition (2002) Sam Mendes Our Town (2003) James Naughton Empire Falls (2005) Fred Schepisi Cars (2006)(voice) John Lasseter & Joe Ranft
(listed chronologically w/director)
Mel Gibson was here
Mel Gibson born Jan 3 1956
In the library:
as director: Apocalypto (2006) Passion of the Christ, The (2004) Braveheart (1995) Man Without a Face, The (1993)
as actor (w/director):
Mad Max (1979) George Miller (Australia)
Gallipoli (1981) Peter Weir (Australia) Road Warrior, The (1982) George Miller (Australia) Year of Living Dangerously, The (1982) Peter Weir Bounty, The (1984) Roger Donaldson (UK/USA) Mrs. Soffel (1984) Gillian Armstrong (USA) Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) George Miller & George Oglivie (Autrailia/USA) Lethal Weapon (1987) Richard Donner (USA) Tequila Sunrise (1988) Robert Towne (USA) Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) Richard Donner (USA) Hamlet (1990) Franco Zeffirelli (USA/UK) Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) Richard Donner (USA) Man Without a Face, The (1993) Mel Gibson (USA) Maverick (1994) Richard Donner (USA) Braveheart (1995) Mel Gibson (USA) Pocahontas (voice)(1996) Disney Animation (USA) Conspiracy Theory (1997) Richard Donner (USA) Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) Richard Donner (USA) Payback (1999) Brian Helgeland (USA) Million Dollar Hotel (2000) Wim Wenders (Germany/UK/USA) Chicken Run (voice)(2000) Peter Lord & Nick Park (UK) Patriot, The (2000) Roland Emmerich (USA) What Women Want (2000) Nancy Meyers (USA) We Were Soldiers (2002) Randall Wallace (USA) Signs (2002) M. Night Shyamalan (USA) Singing Detective, The (2003) Keith Gordon (USA)
Appreciation
Sydney Pollack 1934-2008
in the DVD collection:
as director:
This Property is Condemned (1966) Swimmer, The (1968) VHS only They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) Jeremiah Johnson (1972) Way We Were, The (1973) Yakuza, The (1974) Three Days of the Condor (1975) Absence of Malice (1981) Tootsie (1982) Out of Africa (1985) Firm, The (1993) Interpreter, The (2005) Sketches of Frank Gehry (2005)
notable acting roles:
Tootsie (1982) Player, The (1992) Husbands and Wives (1992) Eyes Wide Shut (1999) Michael Clayton (2007)
Appreciation
Charlton Heston 1924-2008
in the collection:
Julius Caesar (1950) David Bradley Greatest Show on Earth, The (1952) Cecil B. DeMille Ten Commandments, The (1956) Cecil B. DeMille Touch of Evil (1958) Orson Welles Big Country, The (1958) William Wyler Ben-Hur (1959) William Wyler El Cid (1961) Anthony Mann Major Dundee (1965) Sam Peckinpah Agony and the Ecstasy, The (1965) Carol Reed Planet of the Apes (1968) Franklin J. Schaffner Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) Ted Post Omega Man, The (1971) Boris Sagal) Soylent Green (1973) Richard Fleischer Three Musketeers, The (1973) Richard Lester Four Musketeers, The (1974) Richard Lester Midway (1976) Jack Smight Tombstone (1983) George P. Cosmatos True Lies (1984) James Cameron In the Mouth of Madness (1995) John Carpenter Hamlet (1996) Kenneth Branagh Any Given Sunday (1999) Oliver Stone
Everybody Loves Peter
Peter Boyle (1935-2006) Here are some of his best movies available at the store: Medium Cool (1969) VHS Joe (1970) DVD Candidate, The (1972) VHS Friends of Eddie Coyle, The (1973) VHS Young Frankenstein (1974) DVD Taxi Driver (1976) DVD VHS Brink's Job, The (1978) VHS Hardcore (1979) VHS Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) DVD Hammett (1983) VHS Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) VHS Malcolm X (1993) DVD Monster's Ball (2001) DVD
We'll miss you
Robert Altman born 2/20/25 Kansas City, MO died 11/20/06 Los Angeles, CA
"Filmmaking is a chance to live many lifetimes."
In our collection, listed in chronological order:
Countdown (1968) VHS M*A*S*H (1970) DVD Brewster McCloud (1970) VHS McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) DVD Images (1972) DVD Long Goodbye, The (1973) DVD Thieves Like Us (1974) DVD California Split (1975) DVD Nashville (1975) DVD Buffalo Bill and the Indians (1976) DVD 3 Women (1977) DVD Wedding, A (1978) DVD Perfect Couple, A (1979) DVD Popeye (1980) DVD Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982) VHS Streamers (1983) VHS Secret Honor (1984) DVD Fool for Love (1985) DVD Beyond Therapy (1986) DVD Aria (segment) (1987) DVD Tanner 88 (1988) DVD Vincent & Theo (1990) DVD Player, The (1992) DVD Short Cuts (1993) DVD Ready to Wear (1994) DVD Kansas City (1996) DVD Gingerbread Man, The (1998) DVD Cookie's Fortune (1999) VHS Dr. T and the Women (2000) DVD Gosford Park (2001) DVD Company, The (2003) DVD Prairie Home Companion, A (2006) DVD
Altman directed more than 35 feature films and was nominated five times for best-director Oscar. He was given a lifetime-achievement Oscar in 2006 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
DEARLY DEPARTED
Shohei Imamura (1926-2006) Japanese director
in our collection
The Pornographers 1966 VHS Ballad of Narayama 1983 VHS Black Rain 1989 VHS The Eel 1997 VHS Dr. Agaki 1998 VHS Warm Water Under a Red Bridge 2001 DVD September 11 (segment) 2002 DVD
SHELLEY WINTERS (1920-2006)
in our collection:
Place in the Sun, A (1951) DVD VHS Executive Suite (1954) VHS I Am a Camera (1955) VHS Night of the Hunter, The (1955) DVD VHS Diary of Anne Frank, The (1959) VHS Odds Against Tomorrow (1959) VHS Lolita (1962) DVD VHS Patch of Blue, A (1965) VHS Harper (1966) VHS Alfie (1966) DVD VHS Wild in the Streets (1968) VHS Poseiden Adventure, The (1972) VHS Blume in Love (1973) VHS Next Stop, Greenwich Village (1976) VHS Pete's Dragon (1977) VHS S. O. B. (1981) VHS Heavy (1995) DVD
RICHARD PRYOR (1940-2005)
in our collection:
Wild in the Streets (1968) VHS Lady Sings the Blues (1972) VHS Wattstax (1973) DVD Car Wash (1976) VHS Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars...(1976) VHS Silver Streak (1976) DVD Blue Collar (1978) VHS Wiz, The (1978) VHS Muppet Movie, The (1979) DVD VHS Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979) VHS Stir Crazy (1980) DVD Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip (1982) DVD Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin' (1985) VHS Lost Highway (1997) VHS
EDWARD R. MURROW
With the release of George Clooney's Good Luck, And Good Night, comes a renewed interest in the red-baiting McCarthy era, and Edward R. Murrow's role in bringing him down. Here are a few related titles in our catalog:
The Front (1976) Martin Ritt VHS McCarthy: Death of A Witchhunter (1975) Emile de Antonio VHS Point of Order (1963) Emile de Antonio VHS Edward R. Murrow: The McCarthy Years (1992) VHS Hollywood On Trial (1976) David Helpern Jr. VHS Guilty By Suspicion (1993) Irwin Winkler VHS Witness To An Execution (2004) Ivy Meeropol DVD
RECENTLY DEPARTED:
TERESA WRIGHT (1918-2005)
The Little Foxes (1941) William Wyler VHS Mrs. Miniver (1958) George Abbott VHS Pride of the Yankees (1942) Sam Wood VHS Shadow of a Doubt (1943) Alfred Hitchcock VHS Best Years of Our Lives (1946) William Wyler VHS Pursued (1947) Raoul Walsh VHS
ARTHUR MILLER (1915-2005)
The Crucible (1957) Raymond Rouleu VHS The Crucible (1995) Nicholas Hytner VHS DVD The Misfits (1961) John Huston VHS DVD Death of a Salesman (1985) Volker Schlondorff DVD Focus (2001) Neal Slavin VHS
HUNTER S. THOMPSON (1937-2005)
Where The Buffalo Roam (1980) Art Linson VHS Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) Terry Gilliam VHS DVD
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
These are sections in our catalog that we think deserve special attention. We'll be constantly adding to this list. Enjoy.
Ok fans, here there are! In alphabetical order, the films (and a few TV shows) that you think are the funniest ever...humor is a matter of taste, isn't it?
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Adam's Rib (1949) Hepburn & Tracy Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai (1984) After Hours (1985) Martin Scorsese Airheads (1994) Fraser/Buscemi/Sandler Airplane! (1980) Zucker/Abrahams/Zucker All of Me (1984) Steve Martin & Lily Tomlin American Movie (1999) Chris Smith Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) Will Ferrell Animal Crackers (1930) Marx Brothers Animal House (1978) National Lampoon Annie Hall (1977) Woody Allen Apartment,The (1960) Billy Wilder Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) Frank Capra Auntie Mame (1958) Rosalind Russell Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) Mike Myers Awful Truth, The (1937) Cary Grant & Irene Dunne Bananas (1971) Woody Allen Being There (1979) Peter Sellers Best in Show (2000) Christopher Guest Better Off Dead (1985) John Cusack Big Bus, The (1976) precursor to Airplane! Big Lebowski, The (1998) Coen Brothers & Jeff Bridges Big Mouth, The (1967) Jerry Lewis Birdcage, The (1996) Robin Williams & Nathan Lane Blazing Saddles (1974) Mel Brooks Borat: Cultural Learnings...etc (2006) Sacha Baron Cohen Bringing Up Baby (1938) Katharine Hepburn & Cary Grant Champagne for Caesar (1950) Ronald Coleman & Vincent Price Clerks (1994) Kevin Smith Clueless (1995) Alicia Silverstone Dark Star (1974) John Carpenter Death to Smoochy (2002) Danny De Vito Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) Ben Stiller & Vince Vaughn Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008) Josh Whedon Dr. Strangelove (1964) Stanley Kubrick Duck Soup (1933) Marx Brothers Dumb & Dumber (1994) Jim Carey & Jeff Daniels Election (1999) Matthew Broderick & Reese Witherspoon Evil Dead II (1987) Sam Raimi Fargo (1996) Coen Brothers Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Amy Heckerling Father of the Bride (1950) Spencer Tracy Female Trouble (1974) John Waters & Divine Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) Matthew Broderick Fish Called Wanda, A (1988) Cleese/Palin/Kline/Curtis Fletch (1985) Chevy Chase Flight of the Conchords (TV)(2007) Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie 40 Year Old Virgin, The (2005) Judd Apatow & Steve Carrell Get Shorty (1995) Travolta & Hackman Ghostbusters (1984) Bill Murray & Dan Aykroyd & Harold Ramis Go (1999) Doug Liman Graduate, The (1967) Dustin Hoffman Great Dictator, The (1940) Charles Chaplin Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) John Cusack Groundhog Day (1993) Bill Murray & Andie MacDowell Half Baked (1998) Dave Chappelle Hard Day's Night, A (1964) The Beatles Harold and Maude (1971) Bud Cort & Ruth Gordon Heathers (1988) Winona Ryder & Christian Slater High Anxiety (1977) Mel Brooks High Fidelity (2000) John Cusack His Girl Friday (1940) Cary Grant & Rosalind Russell How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1988) Bruce Robinson I Love You, Alice B. Toklas! (1968) Peter Sellers It Happened One Night (1934) Clark Gable & Claudette Colbert It's All Gone Pete Tong (2004) Michael Dowse Jerk, The (1979) Steve Martin Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002) Steve Oedekerk La Cage aux Folles (1978) Ugo Tognazzi & Michel Serrault Ladies Man, The (2000) Tim Meadows Ladykillers, The (1955) Alec Guinness Lavender Hill Mob, The (1951) Alec Guinness Legally Blonde (2001) Reese Witherspoon Liar Liar (1997) Jim Carrey Life is Sweet (1991) Mike Leigh Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Arkin/Kinnear/Breslin etc Lost in America (1985) Albert Brooks Love and Death (1975) Woody Allen M*A*S*H (1970) Robert Altman Mean Girls (2004) Lindsay Lohan Meatballs (1979) Bill Murray Meet the Parents (2000) Ben Stiller & Robert De Niro Midnight Run (1988) Robert De Niro & Charles Grodin Midsummer's Night Sex Comedy, A (1982) Woody Allen Milky Way, The (1936) Harold Lloyd Miss Congeniality (2000) Sandra Bullock Modern Romance (1981) Albert Brooks Mommie Dearest (1981) Faye Dunaway Money Pit, The (1986) Tom Hanks & Shelley Long Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) Monty Python's Meaning of Life (1983) Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) Robin Williams Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995-98)(TV) Bob Odenkirk & David Cross MST3K: Mitchell/ Eegah/Manos/The Movie Naked Gun, The (1988) Leslie Nielsen Naughty Nineties, The (1955) Abbott & Costello ("Who's on First") Night at the Opera, A (1935) Marx Brothers Peep Show (TV)(2003) David Mitchell & Robert Webb Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985) Tim Burton & Pee-Wee Herman Philadelphia Story, The (1940) Hepburn/Stewart/Grant Pink Flamingos (1972) John Waters & Divine Planes, Trains, & Automobiles (1987) John Candy & Steve Martin Police Squad! (TV)(1982) Zucker/Abrahams/Zucker Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959) Ed Wood, Jr. Polyester (1981) John Waters & Divine Princess Bride, The (1987) Rob Reiner Raising Arizona (1987) Coen Brothers Rat Race (2001) Jerry Zucker Real Life (1979) Albert Brooks Repo Man (1984) Alex Cox Return of the Living Dead (1985) Dan O'Bannon Return of the Pink Panther, The (1975) Blake Edwards & Peter Sellers Richard Pryor Live in Concert (1979) Road House (1989) Patrick Swayze School of Rock (2003) Jack Black Scrooged (1988) Bill Murray Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The (1947) Danny Kaye Seems Like Old Times (1980) Chevy Chase & Goldie Hawn Shakes the Clown (1991) Bobcat Goldthwait Shall We Dance? (1996) (Japanese version) Shaun of the Dead (2004) Edgar Wright & Simon Pegg She Done Him Wrong (1933) Mae West Sleeper (1973) Woody Allen Some Like it Hot (1959) Billy Wilder Sour Grapes (1998) Larry David South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut (1999) Trey Parker & Matt Stone Strictly Ballroom (1992) Baz Luhrmann Stir Crazy (1980) Gene Wilder & Richard Pryor Stripes (1981) Bill Murray/Harold Ramis/John Candy Sullivan's Travels (1941) Preston Sturges Summer Heights High (TV)(2007) Chris Lilly Superbad (2007) Jonah Hill & Michael Cera Take the Money and Run (1969) Woody Allen Tenacious D (TV)(1999) Jack Black & Kyle Gass Team America: World Police (2004) Trey Parker & Matt Stone They Live (1988) John Carpenter This is Spinal Tap (1984) Guest/McKean/Shearer Time Bandits (1981) Terry Gilliam Tootsie (1982) Dustin Hoffman To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar (1995) Trading Places (1983) Eddie Murphy & Dan Aykroyd Twentieth Century (1934) Carole Lombard & John Barrymore UHF (1989) Weird Al Yankovic Waiting for Guffman (1996) Christopher Guest Wayne's World (1992) Mike Myers & Dana Carvey We're No Angels (1955) Bogart/Ray/Ustinov What About Bob? (1991) Bill Murray & Richard Dreyfuss Whoops Apocalypse (1986) Tom Bussmann Withnail and I (1987) Bruce Robinson Young Frankenstein (1974) Mel Brooks
salutes to: Chaplin, Keaton, Tati, W.C. Fields
Kate Winslet
Available at the store in chronological order:
Heavenly Creatures (1994) Peter Jackson (New Zealand) Sense and Sensibility (1995) Ang Lee (Jane Austen) Jude (1996) Michael Winterbottom (UK Drama) VHS only Hamlet (1996) Kenneth Branagh (Shakespeare) Titanic (1997) James Cameron (Drama) Hideous Kinky (1998) Gillies MacKinnon (UK Drama) VHS only Holy Smoke! (1999) Jane Campion (Australia) Quills (2000) Philip Kaufman (Drama) Enigma (2001) Michael Apted (WWII) Iris (2001) Richard Eyre (UK Drama) Life of David Gale, The (2003) Alan Parker (Drama) Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) Michel Gondry Finding Neverland (2004) Marc Forster (UK Drama) Romance & Cigarettes (2005) John Turtorro (Musical) Little Children (2006) Todd Field (Drama) Holiday, The (2006) Nancy Meyers (Comedy) coming soon: Reader, The (2008) Stephen Daldry (Drama) Revolutionary Road (2008) Sam Mendes (Drama) GOTTA DANCE!
118 films featuring the art of dance...
We have them all...enjoy
Absolute Beginners (1986) Julian Temple's swingin' homage to 50's London All That Jazz (1979) Bob Fosse directs Roy Scheider...It's show time, folks American in Paris, An (1951) Gene Kelly stars in this Best Picture Oscar winner Anchors Aweigh (1945) Gene Kelly and Jerry Mouse- together at last! Ballet Russes (2005) they were there...see the original modern ballet dancers Band Wagon, The (1953) Fred Astaire & Cyd Charisse dance in the dark... Beat Street (1984) gotta love Crazy Legs...remember break dancing? Billy Elliott (2000) a sensitive and talented boy discovers dance...and himself Breakin' (1984) Push it to pop it! Rock it to lock it! Break it to make it! Breakin' 2- Electric Boogaloo (1984) If you can't beat the system...break it! Bring it On (2000) cheerleaders with attitude in short skirts...rah rah! Carousel (1956) great ballet sequences in this Rogers & Hammerstein chestnut Carefree (1938) Astaire and Rogers and psychiatry? an underrated weird mix Carlos Saura Dance Trilogy: Blood Wedding (1981) impeccably crafted flamenco rehearsal drama Carmen (1983) the magic of flamenco...more please El Amour Brujo (1986) form, function and flamenco...rip it up! Catherine Wheel, The (1982) Twyla Tharp teams up with David Byrne-fascinating Center Stage (2000) ballet school drama focusing on 12 teens...cheesy? oh yeah Children of Theatre Street, The (1977) appealing Kirov School of Ballet doc Chicago (2002) They sing...they dance...they win the Best Picture Oscar! Chorus Line, A (1985) film based on the Broadway musical...let your hair down! Company, The (2003) Robert Altman captures the fluid grace and beauty of ballet Dames (1934) Busby Berkeley's Depression era oddity-love those chorus lines! Damn Yankees! (1958) Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets- Gwen Verdon rocks Dance for Camera (2003) six astounding dance shorts from around the world Dance for Camera 2 (2008) seven more amazing dance shorts Dancemaker (1998) doc profiling modern dance choreographer Paul Taylor Dance With Me (1998) Latin ballroom dancing fever with Vanessa Williams Dancing Outlaw (1991) Jesco White is for real and we love him nonetheless Danzon (1991) Mexican film about a dancer looking for her lost partner Dancehall Queen (1997) Jamaican cult classic about a talented street vendor Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) Yash Chopra directs this Bollywood hit Dirty Dancing (1987) Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey heat it up...slinky! Fame (1980) I want to watch this film forever...remember my name... Flamenco (1995) Carlos Saura's stunning and brilliant performance film Flashdance (1983) Adrian Lyne directs Jennifer Beals. What a feeling! Follow the Fleet (1936) Astaire & Rogers: "Let's Face the Music and Dance" Footlight Parade (1933) Pre-code weirdness from Busby Berkeley Footloose (1984) Kevin Bacon. One kid. One town. One chance. 42nd Street (1933) another adorable gem choreographed by Busby Berkeley Freshest Kids, The (2002) Let's break...cool doc on history of the B-Boys Full Monty, The (1997) Six men. With nothing to lose. Except their pants. Funny Face (1957) Audrey...Fred...Paris...Gershwin...fun! Gay Divorcee, The (1934) Ginger and Fred in a frothy, silly delight Ginger and Fred (1986) Fellini...Giullietta...Marcello...one last time Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985) Sarah Jessica Parker stars- pure 80's pop Grease (1978) Sandy and Danny are summertastic! Word. Great Ziegfeld, The (1936) William Powell stars in this spectacle of talent Guys and Dolls (1955) Brando and Sinatra- "Luck Be a Lady" Gypsy (1962) Natalie Wood as Gypsy Rose Lee- Rosalind Russell as Mama Rose Hair (1979) Let the sun shine in! Milos Forman directs Hairspray (1988) John Waters channels the 1962 Baltimore TV dance scene Hairspray (2007) Travolta in drag anchors this remake based on the Broadway hit Happy Feet (2006) animated tap dancing penguins took home the Oscar High School Musical 1 & 2 (2006/07) the kids can sing AND dance House Party (1990) Kid 'N Play rock the new jack swing How She Move (2007) Set your dreams in motion. Dynamite physicality? Check. Hula Girls (2006) Aloha meets Konnichiwa with struggle, understanding, embrace Isadora (1968) (VHS only) Vanessa Redgrave stars in this Isadora Duncan biopic Invitation to the Dance (1956)(VHS only) No dialogue...only movement and music! Jailhouse Rock (1957) Elvis Presley knows how to fight...and dance Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) Hrithik Roshan: Bollywood's new Elvis King and I, The (1956) Yul Brynner took home the Oscar...et cetera... Kiss Me Kate (1953) Ann Miller is "Too Darn Hot" in the zippy Cole Porter gem Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) Bollywood sci-fi with Hrithik Roshan and a dance contest! Little Colonel, The (1935) Shirley Temple and Bojangles impress on the staircase Madonna- Drowned World Tour (2001) Madonna grooves out at age 43 Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) Anyone can make it if they know how to shake it Martha Graham: Dance on Film (1957-1960) revolutionary and potent Mary Poppins (1964) It’s truly supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Step in time! Michael Jackson-History (2001) collection of videos including "Thriller" Moulin Rouge! (2001) a stunning, visual feast from Baz Luhrmann Newsies (1992) a thousand voices. a single dream. a young Christian Bale! Nutcracker, The (1977) Mikhail Baryshnikov never gets old in this TV treasure On the Town (1949) 3 sailors let loose in NY, NY- Gene Kelly & Frank Sinatra star Plisetskaya Dances (1964) absorbing doc on the charismatic ballerina Rangeela (1995) Urmila Matondkar stars in this Bollywood delight Red Shoes, The (1948) Powell & Pressburger's ballet masterpiece Riverdance, Best of (2005) a generous survey of the Irish hard-shoe sensation Rize (2005) the South Central LA krumpsters are on the loose-clown up! Satin Rouge (2002) an intimate belly dancing tale from Tunisia Saturday Night Fever (1977) John Travolta IS Tony Manero Save the Last Dance (2001) The Only Person You Need To Be Is Yourself. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) Real men can sing AND dance Shall We Dance (1937) Gershwin, Astaire, and Rogers...pure magic Shall We Dance (1996) a Japanese man finds passion in ballroom dancing Shall We Dance (2004) decent US remake with Richard Gere & Jennifer Lopez Singin' in the Rain (1952) Gene Kelly & Donald O' Connor are simply the best Staying Alive (1983) So bad...it's bad! Stallone directs?! Travolta dances, again. Step Up (2006) Every second chance begins with a first step. Step Up 2: The Streets (2008) It's not where you're from. It's where you're at. Stomp Out Loud (1997) rhythm-of-urban-life stylings..live!...on DVD....so cool Stomp the Yard (2007) what's stepping? an exhilarating display of stuff- see this! Stop Making Sense (1984) Talking Heads live will make you dance Stormy Weather (1943) Cab...Fats...Nicholas Brothers...Lena...Bojangles...watch! Strictly Ballroom (1992)Baz Luhrmann's giddy delight Summer Stock (1950) Gene Kelly & Judy Garland- oh, the good ole days! Sweet Charity (1969) Fosse directs Shirley MacLaine- simply dancerrific! Swing Kids (1993) They fought for the freedom that bound them together Swing Time (1936) Astaire & Rogers meet again for "A Fine Romance" Taal (1999) a breathtaking Bollywood treat with the stunning Aishwarya Rai Take the Lead (2006) Antonio Banderas stars as a caring dance teacher-feel good Tales of Beatrix Potter (1971) the Royal Ballet are enchanting in this fun take Tango (1998) another delight for the senses from Carlos Saura Tango Lesson, The (1997)(VHS only) Sally Potter directs and stars in this beauty Tap (1989) Not a great plot, but plenty of amazing tap dancing from the masters That's Dancing (1985) dynamic clip show about the history of dance in film There's No Business Like Show Business (1954) classic Irving Berlin songbook They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) penetrating1930's dance marathon saga Top Hat (1935) one of Fred and Ginger's best includes "Cheek to Cheek" Turning Point, The (1977) MacLaine & Bancroft shine in this ballet company drama Victor/Victoria (1982) Blake Edwards' witty screwball comedy w/Julie Andrews Viva Las Vegas (1964) Elvis is at the wheel but Ann-Margret drives him wild! Weapon of Choice (Best of Spike Jonze) (2001) Christopher Walken dances! West Side Story (1961) one of the most acclaimed motion pictures of all time! White Nights (1985) Baryshnikov and Hines together again for the first time! Xanadu (1980) Where time stops and the magic never ends- plus rollerskates! Yes Nurse! No Nurse! (2002) truly wacky Dutch musical wows and charms Young Girls of Rochefort, The (1967) there's dancing and singing in the streets!
100 Essential Films About World War II
Here are some important films about a time in history that should never be forgotten...We have them all on DVD. Please watch and learn.
Anne Frank Remembered (1995) Jon Blair (Documentary) Architecture of Doom, The (1989) Peter Cohen (Documentary) Army of Shadows (1969) Jean-Pierre Melville (France) Ashes and Diamonds (1958) Andrzej Wajda (Poland) Au Revoir, Les Enfants (1987) Louis Malle (France) Ballad of a Soldier (1959) Grigori Chukrai (Soviet Union) Band of Brothers (2001) various directors (HBO mini-series) Battle of Britain (1969) Guy Hamilton (U.K.) Battle of Okinawa (1971) Kihachi Okamuto (Japan) Best Years of Our Lives, The (1946) William Wyler (USA) Big Red One, The (1980) Samuel Fuller (USA) Black Book (2006) Paul Verhoeven (Netherlands) Bridge on the River Kwai, The (1957) David Lean (U.K.) Bridge Too Far, A (1977) Richard Attenborough (U.K.) Casablanca (1943) Michael Curtiz (USA) Catch-22 (1970) Mike Nichols (USA) Closely Watched Trains (1966) Jiri Menzel (Czechoslovakia) Come and See (1985) Elem Klimov (Soviet Union) Counterfeit Traitor, The (1962) George Seaton (USA) Cross of Iron (1977) Sam Peckinpah (U.K./West Germany) Cuckoo, The (2002) Alexander Rogozhkin (Russia) Das Boot (1985) Wolfgang Petersen (Germany) Days of Glory (Indigenes) (2006) Rachid Bouchareb (France) Devils on the Doorstep (2000) Wen Jiang (China) Diary of Anne Frank, The (1959) George Stevens (USA) Die Brucke (The Bridge) (1959) Bernhard Wicki (Germany) Dirty Dozen, The (1967) Robert Aldrich (U.K./USA) Downfall (2004) Oliver Hirschbiegel (Germany) Eagle Has Landed, The (1976) John Sturges (U.K.) Empire of the Sun (1987) Steven Spielberg (USA) Enemy at the Gates (2001) Jean-Jacques Annaud (USA/U.K./Germany) Enemy Below, The (1957) Dick Powell (USA) English Patient, The (1996) Anthony Minghella (U.K.) Enigma (2002) Michael Apted (U.K.) Europa Europa (1990) Agnieszka Holland (Germany) Eye of the Needle (1981) Richard Marquand (U.K.) Fateless (2005) Lajos Koltai (Hungary) Fires on the Plain (1959) Kon Ichikawa (Japan) Flags of Our Fathers (2006) Clint Eastwood (USA) Forbidden Games (1951) Rene Clement (France) 49th Parallel (1941) Michael Powell (U.K.) From Here to Eternity (1953) Fred Zinnemann (USA) Garden of the Finzi Continis, The (1970) Vittorio De Sica (Italy) Germany Year Zero (1948) Roberto Rossellini (Italy) Great Dictator, The (1940) Charles Chaplin (USA) Great Escape, The (1963) John Sturges (USA) Grey Zone, The (2001) Tim Blake Nelson (USA) Guadalcanal Diary (1943) Lewis Seiler (USA) Guns of Navarone, The (1961) J. Lee Thompson (U.K./USA) Hope and Glory (1987) John Boorman (U.K.) Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport (2000) Mark Jonathan Harris (Documentary) Ivan's Childhood (1962) Andrei Tarkovsky (Soviet Union) Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) Stanley Kramer (USA) Kanal (1957) Andrzej Wajda (Poland) Kelly's Heroes (1970) Brian G. Hutton (USA) Lacombe Lucien (1974) Louis Malle (France) Last Days, The (1998) James Moll (Documentary) Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) Clint Eastwood (USA/Japan) Life is Beautiful (1997) Roberto Benigni (Italy) Longest Day, The (1962) various directors (USA) Midway (1976) Jack Smight (USA) Mr. Klein (1976) Joseph Losey (France) Mrs. Miniver (1942) William Wyler (USA) Night and Fog (1955) Alain Resnais (France) Night of the Shooting Stars, The (1982) Taviani Brothers (Italy) Open City (1945) Roberto Rossellini (Italy) Overlord (1975) Stuart Cooper (U.K.) Paragraph 175 (2000) Robert Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman (Documentary) Partisans of Vilna (1986) Joshua Waletzky (Documentary) Patton (1970) Franklin J. Schaffner (USA) Pianist, The (2002) Roman Polanski (France/Germany/U.K./Poland) Prisoner of Paradise (2002) Malcolm Clarke & Stuart Sender (Documentary) Ritchie Boys, The (2004) Christian Bauer (Documentary) Run Silent, Run Deep (1958) Robert Wise (USA) Saving Private Ryan (1998) Steven Spielberg (USA) Schindler's List (1993) Steven Spielberg (USA) Seven Beauties (1975) Lina Wertmuller (Italy) Shoah (1985) Claude Lanzmann (Documentary) Shop on Main Street, The (1965) Jan Kadar & Elmar Klos (Czechoslovakia) Sink the Bismarck! (1960) Lewis Gilbert (U.K.) Slaughterhouse-Five (1972) George Roy Hill (USA) Sophie Scholl- The Final Days (2005) Marc Rothemund (Germany) Sorrow and the Pity, The (1969) Marcel Ophuls (Documentary) Stalag 17 (1953) Billy Wilder (USA) Stalingrad (1993) Joseph Vilsmaier (Germany) They Were Expendable (1945) John Ford (USA) Thin Red Line, The (1998) Terrence Malick (USA) 30 Seconds Over Tokyo (1944) Mervyn LeRoy (USA) To Be or Not to Be (1942) Ernst Lubitsch (USA) Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) various directors (USA/Japan) Train, The (1964) John Frankenheimer (USA) Tuskegee Airmen, The (1995) Robert Markowitz (USA) Twelve O' Clock High (1949) Henry King (USA) Two Women (1960) Vittorio De Sica (Italy) Victory at Sea (1952) M. Clay Adams (TV Documentary series) War, The (2007) Ken Burns (TV Documentary series) When Trumpets Fade (1998) John Irvin (USA) Where Eagles Dare (1968) Brian G. Hutton (U.K./USA) Why We Fight (1943) Frank Capra (Documentary series) World at War, The (1974) various directors (TV Documentary series)
Spotlight on INGMAR BERGMAN
Ingmar Bergman (1918-2007)
"No form of art goes beyond ordinary consciousness as film does, straight to our emotions, deep into the twilight room of the soul."
In our collection (listed in chronological order)
Summer Interlude (1951) VHS Secrets of Women (1952) VHS Sawdust and Tinsel (1953) DVD Monika (1953) VHS Lesson in Love, A (1954) VHS Dreams (1955) VHS Smiles of a Summer Night (1955) DVD Seventh Seal, The (1957) DVD VHS Wild Strawberries (1957) DVD Magician, The (1958) VHS Virgin Spring, The (1960) DVD Devil's Eye, The (1960) VHS Through a Glass Darkly (1961) DVD Winter Light (1963) DVD Silence, The (1963) DVD Persona (1966) DVD Shame (1968) DVD Hour of the Wolf (1968) DVD Rite, The (1969) VHS Passion of Anna, The (1969) DVD Cries and Whispers (1972) DVD Scenes from a Marriage (1973/4) DVD Magic Flute, The (1975) DVD Serpent's Egg, The (1977) DVD Autumn Sonata (1978) DVD From the Life of the Marionettes (1980) VHS Fanny & Alexander- TV version (1982) DVD Fanny & Alexander-Theatrical Version (1982) DVD After the Rehearsal (1983) VHS Saraband (2003) DVD
As writer only...
Torment (1941) VHS directed by Alf Sjoberg Best Intentions, The (1992) VHS directed by Billie August Sunday's Children (1993) VHS directed by Daniel Bergman Private Confessions (1996) VHS directed by Liv Ullman Faithless (2000) DVD directed by Liv Ullman
Spotlight on MARTIN SCORSESE
Martin Scorsese, film director
Born November 17, 1942 Queens, New York
Films in our collection in reverse chronological order:
Departed, The (2006) No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005) Aviator, The (2005) Gangs of New York (2002) Bringing Out the Dead (1999) My Voyage to Italy (1999) Kundun (1997) Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies (1995) Casino (1995) Age of Innocence, The (1993) Cape Fear (1991) Goodfellas (1990) New York Stories (1989) (segment "Life Lessons') VHS only Last Temptation of Christ, The (1988) Color of Money, The (1996) After Hours (1985) King of Comedy, The (1983) Raging Bull (1980) Last Waltz, The (1978) American Boy (1978) (short) VHS only New York, New York (1977) Taxi Driver (1976) Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) Italianamerican (1974) VHS only Mean Streets (1973) Boxcar Bertha (1970) Who's That Knocking at My Door? (1967) Big Shave, The (1967) (short) VHS only
Martin Scorsese, actor
a few notable appearances...
Shark Tale (2004) voice Search and Destroy (1995) Quiz Show (1994) Guilty By Suspicion (1991) Akira Kurosawa's Dreams (1990) 'Round Midnight (1986) Taxi Driver (1976)
etc
Spotlight on WERNER HERZOG
Werner Herzog (real name Werner H. Stipetic) was born in Munich on September 5, 1942. He grew up in a remote mountain village in Bavaria and never saw any films, television, or telephones as a child. He started travelling on foot from the age of 14. He made his first phone call at the age of 17. During high school he worked the nightshift as a welder in a steel factory to produce his first films and made his first film in 1961 at the age of 19. Since then he has produced, written, and directed more than forty films, published more than a dozen books of prose, and directed as many operas. (biography lifted from www.wernerherzog.com).
Available on DVD at Pleasant St. Video (except where noted)
Wild Blue Yonder, The (2005) The story of astronauts lost in space, the secret Roswell object re-examined and Brad Dourif as alien, telling us all about his home planet -the Wild Blue Yonder- where the atmosphere is composed of liquid helium and the sky frozen. Using unique, beautiful, and unseen footage,with access to the five astronauts responsible for the Galileo-mission, and with haunting specially composed music, Herzog has created a spectacular vision of imagery, sound, music and human emotion, all part of his science-fantasy.
Grizzly Man (2005) Documentary about Timothy Treadwell, the avowed bear man of the Alaskan wilderness.
White Diamond, The (2004) Airship engineer Dr. Graham Dorrington embarks on a trip to the giant Kaieteur Falls in the heart of Guyana, hoping to fly his helium-filled invention above the tree tops. But this logistic effort will not be without risk. Twelve years ago, a similar expedition into the unique habitat of the canopy ended in disaster when Dorrington's friend Dieter Plage fell to his death. With the expedition is Werner Herzog, setting out now with a new prototype of the airship into the Lost World of the pristine rain forest of this little explored area of the world, to record and tell this unique story in an extraordinary, feature-documentary film.
Wheel of Time (2003) Documentary film about the largest Buddhist ritual to promote peace and tolerance, held by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Bodh Gaya, India and Graz, Austria in 2002, including exclusive interviews with the Dalai Lama, access to secret rituals for the first time on film as well as footage of a pilgrimage to the Holy Mount Kailash in Tibet.
Invincible (2001) This is the true story of a Jewish blacksmith from Eastern Poland, Zishe Breitbart, who, to the dismay of the rising Nazis, creates a sensation in the Variété world of Berlin in the early thirties as the strongest man of his time. He meets a tragic end, as he believes it is his mission to defend his people as the New Samson.
My Best Fiend (1999) A film about the love-hate relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski.
Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997) Feature-documentary about the extraordinary capture and escape of the German/US pilot Dieter Dengler in Laos.
Lessons of Darkness (1992) An apocalyptic vision featuring the oilwell fires in Kuwait after the Gulf-War, as a whole world burst into flames. This film is stylized as science fiction, as there is not a single shot in which you can recognize our planet.
Herdsmen of the Sun (1989) A fascinating portrait of the Wodaabe tribe of the Sahara, who consider themselves the world's most beautiful people. VHS only.
Cobra Verde (1987) Based on the best-selling novel "The Viceroy of Ouidah" by Bruce Chatwin, the film tells the fascinating story of Francisco Manoel da Silva - they called him Cobra Verde...Klaus Kinski.
Where the Green Ants Dream (1984) A desolate stretch of earth somewhere in the heart of Australia. A group of tribal Aborigines struggles to defend a sacred site against the bulldozers of a mining company. It is the place where the Green Ants dream.
Fitzcarraldo (1982) Werner Herzog's gigantic jungle adventure ... Already a piece of German film history. Klaus Kinski.
Woyzeck (1979) The powerful story of the poor soldier Woyzeck driven to madness and murder by the social conditions in which he lives. Based on the stage play by Georg Büchner. Klaus Kinski.
Nosferatu (1979) A hommage to Murnau`s silent classic. This richly drawn version of the Dracula tale is one of Herzog's most beautiful and haunting films. Klaus Kinski.
Stroszek (1977) The story of a man for whom there is no place in society and who attempts to find freedom and fortune in America. Bruno S.
Heart of Glass (1976)A motion picture about a figure who has apocalyptic visions and foresees destruction and collective madness. The entire cast acted under hypnosis.
Enigma of Kaspar Hauser, The (1974) A mysterious foundling emerges from a dark cellar where he has spent his youth, and, as if fallen from another planet, has no concept of this world. Based on a true story, his captors and murderers remain unknown to this day. Brunoo S.
Aguirre: The Wrath of God (1972) Spanish conquistadores in search of the legendary El Dorado. A whole army disappears into the jungle without a trace. A story of power and madness. Klaus Kinski.
Fata Morgana (1971) Fata Morgana ("Mirage") is a science-fiction elegy of dead or demented colonialism in the Sahara. Much of the footage consists of filmed mirages.
Even Dwarfs Started Small (1970) Werner Herzog`s bleak vision of a rebellion and the resulting mayhem in an institution. The entire world is inhabited by midgets.
Signs of Life (1968 )Werner Herzog's first feature film, which also marks a turning point in German cinema. A wounded German soldier is sent to sit out the war in an isolated Mediterranean garrison, and seized by sudden madness defies friend and foe.
Also notable:
Incident at Loch Ness (2004) Werner stars in the mock doc by Zak Penn. Burden of Dreams (1982) Les Blank's documentary about the making of Fitzcarraldo. Julien Donkey-Boy (1999) Writer-director Harmony Korine's Dogma film stars Ewen Brenner, Chloe Sevigny, and Werner Herzog.
Spotlight on MARILYN MONROE
Date of birth: June 1, 1926 Place of birth: Los Angeles, California
"I knew I belonged to the public and to the world, not because I was talented or even beautiful, but because I had never belonged to anything or anyone else."
1. The Asphalt Jungle (1950) John Huston 2. All About Eve (1950) Joseph L. Mankiewicz 3. Clash By Night (1952) Fritz Lang 4. Monkey Business (1952) Howard Hawks 5. Niagara (1953) Henry Hathaway 6. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) Howard Hawks 7. How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) Jean Negulesco 8. The Seven Year Itch (1955) Billy Wilder 9. Bus Stop (1956) Joshua Logan 10. Some Like it Hot (1959) Billy Wilder 11. Let's Make Love (1960) George Cukor (VHS only) 12. The Misfits (1961) John Huston
PLAY A FUN GAME! Match the Monroe character to the movie!
A. Pola Debevoise B. Roslyn Taber C. Peggy D. The Girl E. Lois Laurel F. Angela Phinlay G. Miss Caswell H. Amanda Dell I. Sugar Kane Kowalczyk J. Rose Loomis K. Cherie L. Lorelei Lee
ANSWERS: A7, B12, C3, D8, E4, F1, G2, H11, I10, J5, K9, L6
20 Years Worth of Golden Palm Winners, from the Cannes Film Festival...
2005 The Child 2004 Fahrenheit 9/11 2003 Elephant 2002 The Pianist 2001 The Son's Room 2000 Dancer in the Dark 1999 Rosetta 1998 Eternity and a Day 1997 Taste of Cherry, The Eel 1996 Secrets & Lies 1995 Underground 1994 Pulp Fiction 1993 Farewell My Concubine, The Piano 1992 The Best Intentions 1991 Barton Fink 1990 Wild at Heart 1989 Sex, Lies and Videotape 1988 Pelle the Conqueror 1987 Under the Sun of Satan 1986 The Mission 1985 When Father Was Away on Business 1984 Paris, Texas 1983 Ballad of Narayama 1982 Missing, Yol 1981 Man of Iron 1980 All That Jazz, Kagemusha 1979 Apocalypse Now, The Tin Drum 1978 The Tree of the Wooden Clogs 1977 Padre Padrone 1976 Taxi Driver
other notables winners
1974 The Conversation 1970 M*A*S*H 1967 Blowup 1964 Umbrellas of Cherbourg 1963 The Leopard 1960 La Dolce Vita 1959 Black Orpheus 1955 Marty 1949 The Third Man
Spotlight on ANG LEE
Born 1954, Taiwan.
Current film is the melancholy romance "Brokeback Mountain", now available on DVD.
"I don't know where I am, but I never know where I am. I was born in China, then my parents moved to Taiwan, where we were outsiders, then to the States, then back to China, then back here. I trust the elusive world created by movies more than anything else. I live on the other side of the screen."
Ang Lee films in our collection:
Pushing Hands (1992) VHS The Wedding Banquet (1993) DVD Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) DVD VHS Sense and Sensibility (1995) DVD VHS The Ice Storm (1997) DVD Ride with the Devil (1999) VHS Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000) DVD VHS Hulk (2003) DVD Brokeback Mountain (2005) DVD
New Arrivals MAY 2009
Bleak House By Hook or By Crook Crips & Bloods- Made in America Curious Case of Benjamin Button Dana Carvey Show, The Defiance Friday Night Lights-Season Three Friends of Eddie Coyle, The Last Chance Harvey Momma's Man Of Time and the City Paul Blart: Mall Cop Pervert's Guide to Cinema, The Star Trek-Original Series-Season One & Two Revolutionary Road Taken True Blood- Season One Valkyrie We Feed the World Weeds- Season Four Wendy and Lucy
New Arrivals-APRIL 2009
Alexandra Bedtime Stories Day the Earth Stood Still, The Doubt Get Smart- Season Two Frost/Nixon Jihad for Love Johnny Got His Gun Live and Become Poultrygeist Reader, The Secrets, The Spirit, The Stranded Tale of Despereaux, The Wrestler, The Yes Man
New Arrivals MARCH 2009
Ashes of Time Redux Australia Beverly Hills Chihuahua Boy in the Striped Pajamas, The Bolt Cadillac Records Danton (Criterion) Dear Zachary Elegy Happy-Go-Lucky In Treatment-Season One It Crowd, The- Season One I've Loved You So Long Let the Right One In Marley And Me Milk Quantum of Solace Praying with Lior Rachel Getting Married Ricky Gervais- Out of England Role Models Secret, A Slumdog Millionaire Summer Heights High Synecdoche, NY Tell No One Timecrimes Transporter 3 Twilight
New Arrivals FEBRUARY 2009
Blindness Body of Lies Bottle Shock Breaking Bad-Season 1 Changeling Choke Chris and Don Dead Like Me-The Movie Duane Hopwood Exterminating Angel, The Flash of Genius Frozen River Girls Rock! High School Musical 3 Inside Moves I Served the King of England James Brown Live at the Boston Garden 1968 Kenny Last of Sheila, The Long Way Down Madagascar-Escape 2 Africa Miracle at St. Anna, The Motel, The Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist Nights in Rodanthe On Any Sunday Order of Myths. The Our Man in Havana Prisoner, The (TV) Religulous Secret Live of Bees, The Secret Policeman's Ball Collection Sex Drive Simon of the Desert Singing Revolution, The Summer Heights High Transsiberian Vicky Cristina Barcelona W. What Just Happened Wide Awake Zack and Miri Make a Porno
New Arrivals January 2009
Appaloosa-Actor Ed Harris takes only his second stab at directing, following the Oscar-winning feature POLLOCK (2000) with this spiririt westernActor Ed Harris takes only his second stab at directing, following the Oscar-winning feature POLLOCK (2000) with this spirited western. Harris draws on a strong cast, many of whom have acted with him in previous films, to tell the story of two gunfighters attempting to bring peace to the small town of Appaloosa in the late 1800s. Virgil Cole (Harris) and Everett Hitch (Viggo Mortensen) ride into the windswept New Mexico town and are hired to bring vigilante entrepreneur Randall Bragg (Jeremy Irons) to justice. Bragg has imposed a reign of terror over Appaloosa, but his murderous actions are tempered when Cole and Hitch take control. Matters get complicated when widower Allison French (Renee Zellweger) flounces into town and variously woos Cole, Hitch, and Bragg, allowing Harris to throw in a few neat twists as his two principal characters attempt to bring the miscreant entrepreneur to justice. APPALOOSA is a slow-moving and beautifully shot feature that perfectly translates the dusky New Mexico landscape to celluloid. The film stands shoulder to shoulder with 21st-century westerns such as THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD and THE PROPOSITON, and much like those films Harris's feature draws heavily on deeply affecting performances from his leads. Irons is particularly affecting as the baleful Bragg, who brings a real air of menace to the screen any time he appears on camera. The nuanced turns by Harris and Mortensen play like a master class in subtlety, with the two seasoned actors perfectly delivering two stoic characters who are masking a lifetime of pain and suffering. Harris's feature is a welcome addition to the fold of introspective westerns, effortlessly standing alongside similar efforts such as Clint Eastwood's UNFORGIVEN or James M Battlestar Galactica-Season 4-only one more season after this...savor it! Black is Black Ain't (1994) A still relevant call for communion among diverse African-American communities, and an elegy for the great activist-artist Marlon Riggs. Brick Lane-set in multicultural Britain, this poignant drama is quietly observant and a quite beautiful adaptation of the Monica Ali novel Blindsight-an accomplished work from documentarian Lucy Walker, who uses her battle-against-the odds story to illuminate how Tibetan society mistreats its blind citizens Brideshead Revisited (2008)-suspenseful and beautifully mounted, this familiar drama does an able job condensing Evelyn Waugh’s novel Chris Rock-Kill the Messenger-yay...more from one of the best stand-ups around City of Ember-visually arresting family adventure fantasy with a superb cast which includes Bill Murray and Tim Robbins Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog- in his internet-distributed miniseries, Joss Whedon puts his chorus where his comic books are, uniting once and for all his loves of sci-fi and musical theater....In his internet-distributed miniseries DR. HORRIBLE'S SING-ALONG BLOG, Joss Whedon puts his chorus where his comic books are, uniting once and for all his loves of sci-fi and musical theater. Broadway vet Neil Patrick Harris stars as the title's cut rate supervillain, a wannabe who's always one step behind his preening nemesis, Captain Hammer (Nathan Fillion). The hero thwarts Dr. Horrible's schemes and courts his dulcet-voiced, do-gooder crush, Penny (Felicia Day), a sad fate the evil doctor laments via blogs and hilarious, brokenhearted ballads. Written by Whedon with his brother, Jed, the show's universally catchy track list strikes the director's trademark balance of snark and earnestness, most notably in Harris's yearning opener "My Freeze Ray" and Fillion's third act show-stopper, "Everyone's a Hero," a spot-on parody of vaunted superhero iconsstarring Neil patrick Harrisstars Neil Patrick Harris El Norte (1983) Gregory Nava's illegal immigrant classic comes to Criterion Everybody's Famous-wacky satire about the cult of celebrity makes for loopy, cheerful fun...nominated for foreign film Oscar (Belgium) Humboldt County-an amiably paced, character-driven comedy-drama about a disenchanted student who finds himself among the unreconstructed hippies and second-generation fringe dwellers who farm marijuana in the Lost Coast region of Northern California Little Britain USA-those kooks can do American accents! Patti Smith-Dream of Life-an enduring and sometimes rough portrait of the titular chanteuse, complete with footage onstage and at home Pineapple Express-both funny and scatter shot, this loose-knit action/buddy/stoner comedy bridges genres and keeps a steady tempo of low ball laughs. Pride and Glory-police drama elevated by superb performances by Edward Norton and a very chilling Colin Farrell. RockNRolla-Guy Ritchie returns to form with this cockney crime caper starring Gerard Butler and Tom WilkinsonGuy Ritchie returns to form with this cockney crime caper starring Gerard Butler and Tom Wilkinson. Lenny Cole (Wilkinson) is a bungling London crime boss who calls the shots in London's underworld. We learn all about Lenny from Archie (Mark Strong)--his second in command--who serves as the film's sly narrator. When a wealthy Russian property dealer by the name of Uri (Karel Roden) looks to Lenny for help on a major new deal, Lenny is eager to assist (for a very large fee, of course). Uri agrees to pay, and as a show of faith, he insists that Lenny borrow his "lucky painting." Uri then asks his accountant, Stella (Thandie Newton), to transfer the money to Lenny, but things quickly go awry when two crooks known as Mumbles (Idris Elba) and One Two (Butler) intercept the money before it reaches him. To make matters worse, the lucky painting has mysteriously been stolen, and the number one suspect is a crack-addicted pop star, Johnny Quid, who is presumed dead. Violent hijinks ensue as Lenny desperately tries to locate the painting, Uri calls in some sadistic thugs to recover his money, and Johnny Quid suddenly resurfaces. Men are battered with golf clubs, fed to crawfish, and attacked with machetes, and a surprise twist ending neatly ties up the whole bloody mess. Fans of Ritchie will likely be very pleased to see him return to his SNATCH-style of filmmaking. ROCKNROLLA has the same frenetic, humorous edge as the film that made him famous, though critics might complain that this particular style is starting to look a little dusty. Regardless, ROCKNROLLA features many fine performances, and once you get past the rather slow beginning, it ki Roman Polanski-Wanted and Desired-chronicle of Polanski's life, career and legal woes offers an engaging portrait of the artist SNL-Season 4-where were you in 1978? Tokyo Gore Police-quite possibly the goriest, craziest, most eye-blowing, chunk-spewing, head-exploding sci-fi movie of all time Saxondale-grizzled rock roadie Tommy Saxondale (Steve Coogan) finds himself stranded in suburbia in this British comedy seriesGrizzled rock roadie Tommy Saxondale (Steve Coogan) finds himself stranded in suburbia in this British comedy series. Through daily drudgery as a pest control agent, anger management classes, and showdowns with the town's curious citizenry, Tommy is determined to flout conventions and battle authority. This collection presents the first two season Skins-Season 1-drugs, sex, and binge-drinking fight for space in this unsparing British series about teenagers Swing Vote-predictable, feel-good fantasy in the mould of a political satire starring Kevin Costner Wackness, The-teen drama, set in 1994 against a backdrop of laidback hip-hop and a roasting hot New York which tries just a bit too hard to be cool. But it is definitely not wack-Ben Kingsley stars
New Arrivals December 2008
Ahlaam-first film shot in Iraq after Sadam Hussein's fall American Teen-fun doc on seniors at a high school in a small Indiana town and their various cliques Baghead-horror movie about making a horror movie...spoof? Not sure... Battle for Haditha-Nick Broomfield's intense Iraq drama Burn After Reading-Coen brothers' CIA farce stars George Clooney and Brad Pitt Christiane F.-drug scene in Berlin in the 70s, following tape recordings of troubled teen Constantine's Sword-James Carroll's exploration of the dark side of Christianity Dark Knight,The-Heath Ledger plays the Joker in this decent Batman movie Duchess, The-Keira Knightly's latest costume drama Fly Me to the Moon-fun animated kiddie film about flies in space Frost/Nixon-the original 1977 broadcast Ghost Town-Ricky Gervais comedy-He sees dead people... and they annoy him! Hamlet 2-Steve Coogan comedy about an outrageous high school teacher and his play Horton Hears a Who!-does justice to the Dr. Seuss classic-w/voicework by Jim Carrey House Bunny, The-Anna Faris keeps her funny streak going Lost Season 4-finally! Ludwig-Viconti's 1972 historical epic about the king of Bavaria, from his crowning in 1864 until his death in 1886 Mamma Mia!-the hit stage play comes alive-long live ABBA Man on Wire-1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century. Doc of the year. Mr. Lonely-Harmony Korine's latest explores the world of celebrity lookalikes Narnia-Prince Caspian Neo Ned-dark drama about a skihead who falls in love with an African American woman in a psych ward Please Vote for Me-revealing doc about an election in a Chinese elementary school Short Films By Werner Herzog-3 docs from the master Step Brothers-Will Ferrell & John C. Reilly goof it up with mixed results Still Life-Chinese film about citizens that return to a flooded town to salvage what they can and say good-bye to things they lost Towelhead-Alan Ball's drama about a young Arab-American girl Wanted-summer popcorn never tasted so good White Dog-Sam Fuller's 1982 throat-grabbing statement on American racism X Files-I Want to Believe-Mulder and Scully are back
New Arrivals November 2008
Atomic Cafe, The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, The Christmas on Mars Clone Wars, The Encounters at the End of the World Few Kilos of Dates for a Funeral, A Fanfan La Tulipe George Carlin-It's Bad for Ya Get Smart (2008) Girl Who Leapt Through Time, The Gonzo-The Life and Work of Hunter S. Thompson Hancock Hellboy 2 Kung Fu Panda Mr. Foe Orchestra of Piazza Vittorio, The Planet B-Boy Project Runway-Season 4 Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 Space Chimps Sukiyaki Western Django Tenacious D Live Tropic Thunder Wall-E Up the Yangtze
New Additions October 2008
Autumn Afternoon, An- Ozu's 1962 gem about a widower's relationship with his 24-year old-daughter Boy A-intriguing British drama about a young ex-con, newly released from serving a prison sentence for a murder he committed as a child Callas Forever-Franco Zeffirelli's fictionalized account of the last days of opera singer Maria Callas (played by Fanny Ardant) Edge of Heaven, The-evocative and complex film about struggling immigrants in Germany from director Fatih Akin Elite Squad-brutal, action heavy, cop film from Brazil Flight of the Red Balloon-Hou Hsiao-hsien's unhurried, contemplative, and visually rapturous film was inspired by the French 1956 classic kids film Four Minutes-riveting German drama set in a women's prison 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days-excruciatingly intense Romanian drama Happening, The- M. Night Shyamalan's latest thrillerM. Night Shyamalan directs this thriller about a science teacher (Mark Wahlberg) who tries to escape with his wife and friend's daughter after an apocalyptic event. THE HAPPENING costars Zoo How I Met Your Mother-Season 3-more funny stuff Incredible Hulk, The-Ed Norton stars in this re-boot of the Marvel comic Jury, The-ambitious 2002 British miniseries about the dynamics of a court case Kit Kittredge: An American Girl-refreshingly sweet and sincere Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull-go Indy, go Indy! Last Laugh, The-F. W. Murnau's 1924 silent film starring Emil Jannings is German expressionism at its best L Word, The-Season 5-more from the girls Mongol-Russian filmmaker Sergei Bodrov illuminates the life and legend of Genghis Khan in this stunning historical epicAward-winning Russian filmmaker Sergei Bodrov (Prisoner of the Mountains) illuminates the life and legend of Genghis Khan in his stunning historical epic, Mongol. Based on leading scholarly accounts and written by Bodrov and Arif Aliyev, Mongol delves into the dramatic and harrowing early years of the ruler who was born as Temudgin in 1162. As it follows Temudgin from his perilous childhood to the battle that sealed his destiny, the film paints a multidimensional portrait of the future conqueror, revealing him not as the evil brute of hoary stereotype, but as an inspiring, fearless and visionary leader. Mongol shows us the making of an extraordinary man, and the foundation on which so much of his greatness rested: his relationship with his wife, Borte, his lifelong love and most trusted advisor.
Filmed in the very lands that gave birth to Genghis Khan, Mongol transports us back to a distant and exotic period in world history; to a nomad's landscape of endless space, climatic extremes and ever-present danger. In a performance of powerful stillness and subtlety, celebrated young Japanese actor Asano Tadanobu (Zatoichi, Last Life in the Universe) captures the inner fire that enabled a hunted boy to become a legendary conqueror. Asano's achievement is matched by those of his co-stars, including the radiant newcomer Khulan Chuluun as Temudgin's courageous, spirited wife Borte, and the Chinese actor Honglei Sun (The Road Home) as the Mongol chieftain Jamukha, Temudgin's dearest friend and deadliest enemy. Masterfully blending action and emotion against some of the most arresting terrain on earth, Bodrov delivers an exciting and awe-inspiring tale of survival and triumph, and a love story for the ages Naked World- doc about artist Spencer Tunick: he gathers dozen, hundreds, sometimes thousands of people, has them strip naked, and then photographs them Paranoid Park-Director Gus Van Sant once again superbly captures the ins and outs of teenage life this quietly devastating portrait of a young man living with guilt and anxiety Rebecca- Alfred Hitchcock's 1940 Gothic masterpiece finally comes to DVD Robot Chicken-Season 3-more inspired lunacy Sarah Silverman Show-Season 2-Volume 1-she's back! Slacker Uprising- minor Michael Moore Standard Operating Procedures-master filmmaker Errol Morris turns his keen eye to the Abu Ghraib prison scandal in this intense and provocative documentary Strangers, The-for his film debut, director Brian Bertino has crafted a fantastically creepy horror flick based on the very simple premise of strangers who come knocking late at night...For his film debut, director Brian Bertino has crafted a fantastically creepy horror flick based on the very simple premise of strangers who come knocking late at night. Kristen (Liv Tyler) and James (Scott Speedman) have arrived at a secluded vacation home in the woods after attending a friend's wedding. It's four in the morning, and they're both tearful and emotionally exhausted after a disagreement about their relationship. As they awkwardly try to navigate the long night together, they are distracted by the sound of a heavy knock at the door. They open it to find a dazed young woman hidden in the shadows. Assuming she is lost, James sends her away, but Kristen is disturbed by the late-night visit. When James leaves to go on a drive and pick up some cigarettes, Kristen is left alone, and we watch her move through the huge house in a painfully eerie silence, all the while knowing that she is being watched. By the time James returns, Kristen is in hysterics, and together they must face the terrifying fact that they are indeed in grave danger. Both Tyler and Speedman give excellent, understated performances that lend the film a truly frightening edge of realism. The story's simplicity is a refreshing change from over-the-top torture films like SAW, and the violence in the film is minimal, and much of it off camera. THE STRANGERS also lacks any big-budget special effects. You won't find any CGI creatures or armies of zombies. The only monsters depicted here are the very real human kind, which is what leaves you thoroughly spooked and shaken, and ready to push a chair against your own front doo Stuck-steeped in gallows humor, this Stuart Gordon picture is a taut, tense examination of a tragic accident 30 Rock-Season 2-see why Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin won Emmys Threepenny Opera, The-G. W. Pabst's 1931 classic musical tells the story of a debonair gangster and his cohorts Visitor, The- Richard Jenkins stars in this heartfelt, humanistic drama that deftly explores identity, immigration, and other major post-9/11 issues War, Inc.-John Cusack plays an assassin in the star-filled satire that takes aim at war Watership Down-aimed at adults perhaps more than children, this is a respectful, beautifully animated adaptation of Richard Adams' beloved book X-Files, The-Revelations-episodes from the series that serve as a primer for the new theatrical film You Don't Mess with the Zohan- the latest from Adam Sandler
New Arrivals September 2008
Adam's Apples- Danish gem about a neo-nazi sentenced to community service at a church who clashes with a blindly devotional priest Baby Mama- SNL's Tina Fey & Amy Poehler make funny music together Beaufort- potent war drama from Israel about the 2000 withdrawal from Lebanon Before I Forget- fascinating French drama about a 58 year old man battling inner demons Bigger, Stronger, Faster- personal documentary about steroid use in athletics and US culture Blood and Oil- new one from the Media Education Foundation based on the Michael Klare book Boys in Company C, The- the 1978 Vietnam drama is finally out on DVD! Brothers and Sisters-Season 2- Sally Field and company keep it real Case of the Grinning Cat, The- Chris Marker's intriguing doc about a mysterious drawing that keeps popping up around Paris right after 9/11 Dhamma Brothers, The- doc about a meditation program implemented in a maximum-security prison Earrings of Madame De...Max Ophuls' 1953 masterpiece gets the Criterion treatment Fall, The- this beautifully done fantasy from director Tarsem will amaze you Forgetting Sarah Marshall- quite possibly the funniest movie of the year Freeheld- Oscar winning documentary short from this talented Smith College graduate Grey's Anatomy-Season 4- more medical drama from this guilty pleasure TV series Helvetica- documentary about typography, graphic design, and global visual culture Iron Man- Robert Downey Jr stars in this awesome superhero movie Itty Bitty Titty Committee- comedy about a girl who hooks up with some radical feminists Jellyfish- story of three very different Tel Aviv women whose intersecting stories weave an unlikely portrait of modern Israeli life Kabluey- enjoyable indie about a guy helping his brother's family while his bro is in Iraq Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains- the 1981 cult classic is finally available Last Winter, The- creepy film about isolation, the environment, and fear Leatherheads- George Clooney directs this romantic comedy set in the world of 1920's football Long Way Round-this documentary series follows actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on a motorcycle trip around the world Lou Reed- Berlin-Julian Schnabel filmed Lou Reed performing his 1973 album in Brooklyn- Love Guru, The-Mike Myers tries to make us laugh once again-with mixed results Married Life- Hitchcockian infidelity drama set in the 1940's w/Chris Cooper & Patricia Clarkson Noise- Tim Robbins stars in this comedy about a man who singlehandedly tries to stop noise pollution in NYC Office, The- Season 4-it just gets better and better Pushing Daisies- Season 1-one of the coolest TV series to come along in years Rape of Europa, The-doc of Nazi Germany's plundering of Europe's great works of art during World War II Reprise- great Norwegian drama about two competitive friends Run, Fat Boy, Run- this Simon Pegg vehicle is actually pretty funnny Sex and the City- The Movie- they're back and better than ever! Smart People-sometimes the smartest people have the most to learn Snow Angels-David Gordon Green's new film is solid angsty drama Son of Rambow-ahhh...the wonders of childhood abound is this charming UK comedy Speed Racer-the Wachowski brothers serve up some more eye-candy Taxi to the Dark Side-winner of the 2007 Academy Award for best documentary Then She Found Me-local writer Elinor Lipman's novel is made into a fine film by Helen Hunt This American Life-Season 1-Ira Glass makes good with the TV version of his popular radio show Unforeseen, The-documentary about the development around Barton Springs in Austin, Texas, and nature's unexpected response to being threatened by human interference Water Lilies-captivating French film about the discovery of sexuality by three teenage girls Workingman's Death-documentary on the extremes to which workers will go to earn a living Young @ Heart-Northampton's own Young @ Heart Chorus are in a movie-see it!
New Releases August 2008
Abel Raises Cain American Crime, An Brand Upon the Brain Chicago 10 CJ7 Counterfeiters, The Get Smart- Season 1 Hair Extensions Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day My Brother is an Only Child Nim's Island Nina's Heavenly Delights Pete Seeger-The Power of Song Recount Redbelt Ruins, The Street Kings Sonja Spider Lilies Wire, The- Season 5 You Belong to Me
New Releases July 2008
Band's Visit, The- charmer about an Egyptian band that loses its way in Israel Bank Job, The- Jason Statham excels in this entertaining British heist movie Batman-Gotham Knight-6 stories plus 6 directors equals animation heaven Bonneville- Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, and Joan Allen go on an unforgettable journey Chop Shop- inspired indie about kids trying to survive in a Queens junkyard Come Drink With Me (1966) Shaw Brothers classic which inspired KILL BILL Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay- more shenanigans from the lovable losers Joe Strummer-The Future is Written- nice tribute to the deceased Clash front man Kiss of the Spider Woman- finally on DVD- William Hurt took home the Oscar Lenny Bruce Performance Film- includes THANK YOU MASK MAN Mad Men- Season 1- nominatated for an Emmy for Best Drama Series Mishima/Patriotism- Paul Schrader looks at Mishima and so does Mishima My Blueberry Nights- Wong Kar-Wai's first English language film stars Norah Jones & Jude Law Penelope - fun, modern-day fairy tale with Christina Ricci Priceless- Audrey Tautou stars in this French comedy hit Robot Chicken- this Star Wars parody will make you laugh Rolling Stones- Shine a Light- Martin Scorsese makes another cool concert film Satantango- Bela Tarr's Hungarian epic is 420 minutes long! Spaced- the cult BBC series starring Simon Pegg & Jessica Hynes finally is here! Shotgun Stories- powerful debut from director Jeff Nichols Stop-Loss- Kimberly Peirce (BOYS DON'T CRY) directs Surfwise- interesting documentary about a counter-cultural family Tierney Gearon-The Mother Project- complex doc about the famous photographer Tracey Fragments, The- Ellen Page stars in another angsty indie 21- story of card-counting MIT students in Vegas Trafic (1971) Jacques Tati never ceases to amaze me 21 Up in South Africa- an update on those kids we last saw at age 14 Year My Parents Went on Vacation, The- poignant story from Brazil Vampyr (1932) Carl Dreyer's classic gets the Criterion treatment
New Releases June 2008
Before the Rain (Criterion) Be Kind Rewind Bucket List, The Californication-Season 1 Caramel Classes Tous Risques (1960)(Criterion) Definitely, Maybe Funny Games USA Furies, The (1950)(Criterion) Honeydripper Hula Girls In Bruges John Adams Onion Movie, The Other Boleyn Girl, The Persepolis Protagonist Radiohead-Best of Video Spiderwick Chronicles, The Under the Same Moon Wayward Cloud, The
New Releases May 2008
Animation Show Vol.3 Autism the Musical Bella Boarding Gate Business of Being Born, The Cassandra's Dream Control Cranford Darfur Now Delirious Delirious Fictions of William Klein Diary of the Dead Diva Grace is Gone Great Debators, The House- Seasons 1-3 I'm Not There Joy Division Machine Girl, The National Treasure 2 P.S. I Love You Semi-Pro SNL- Season 3 Teeth Thief of Bagdad, The 27 Dresses Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show Weeds- Season 3 Women and Spirituality Youth Without Youth
New Releases April 2007
Alvin and the Chipmunks Avida Bamako Battlestar Galactica- Seasons 1-3 Before the Devil Knows You're Dead Blast of Silence Charlie Wilson's War Cloverfield Diving Bell and the Butterfly, The Dog Whisperer, The- Season 1 11th Hour, The Friday Night Lights- Season 2 Golden Compass, The Juno King Corn Lars and the Real Girl Lions for Lambs Looking for Cheyenne Manda Bala Meerkat Manor- Season 2 Nanking Orphanage, The Savages, The Sense and Sensibility (2008) Starting Out in the Evening Sweeney Todd (Tim Burton) There Will Be Blood Tongues Untied Trailer Park Boys- The Movie Trans Generation Walk Hard- the Dewey Cox Story War/Dance Water Horse, The
New Releases March 2008
Atonement August Rush Bee Movie Bonnie and Clyde-special edition Crazy Sexy Cancer Dan in Real Life Darkon Devil Came on Horseback, The Enchanted Forbidden Hollywood- Vol.2 I am Legend Into the Wild Jimmy Carter- Man from Plains Kite Runner, The Lake of Fire Lost Highway Mafiaso Mouth to Mouth My Kid Could Paint That Nancy Drew No Country for Old Men Real Dirt on Farmer John, The SNL- Seasons 1 & 2 Southland Tales South Park- Imaginationland State of Play Steep Things We Lost in the Fire Trade Wristcutters: A Love Story Zebraman Zen Noir
New Releases February 2008
Across the Universe Amateurs, The American Gangster Assassination of Jesse James, The Becoming Jane Beowulf Brave One, The Bubble, The Darjeeling Limited, The Day Zero Death at a Funeral Elizabeth: the Golden Age Extras- Series Finale Family Guy: Blue Harvest Feast of Love Gone Baby Gone Goya's Ghosts Great World of Sound In the Shadow of the Moon In the Valley of Elah Jane Austen Book Club, The Lust, Caution Margot at the Wedding Michael Clayton Monastery, The Mr. Warmth- the Don Rickles Project Nines, The No Reservations Pierrot le Fou Redacted Rendition Romance and Cigarettes Tell Me You Love Me Terror's Advocate Two Days in Paris Walker Weirdsville We Own the Night
New Releases January 2008
Curb Your Enthusiasm- Season 6- Larry welcomes a homeless family from New Orleans into his home this season in this hilarious HBO series Damages-Glenn Close stars in this original FX series set in the high-stakes legal world Drunken Angel- Akira Kurosawa's first critical success (1948) is an odd blend of American film noir and Italian neorealism
Eagle vs Shark- quirky deadpan romantic comedy from New Zealand starring Jemaine Clement (FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS) and Loren Horsley
Game Plan, The- a predictable, yet fun, family film starring the charismatic Duane "The Rock" Johnson Golden Door- romantic drama about a Sicilian peasant and a worldly Englishwoman coming to Ellis Island in 1913. Profound with scenes of fantastical magical realism, lively humor, and stunning images King of Kong- A Fistful of Quarters- Seth Gordon's documentary of obsessive classic arcade game players finds high drama and murky intrigue in the competition for the Donkey Kong world record Miss Julie (1950)-Alf Sjoberg's vivid portrait of class barriers, overbearing social mores and the torrid, forbidden love affair that is effected by it Naked Prey, The- Cornel Wilde directs and stars in this 1965 vision of survival at its starkest Rana's Wedding- a poignant drama that offers a look at what it is like to live in occupied PalestineA poignant drama that offers a look at what it is like to live in occupied Palesti Rocket Science- this unusually voluble comedy, set in the world of high school debating, is as eloquent about love, self-realization and adolescent angst as its protagonist is endearingly tongue-tied Shoot 'Em Up- Over the top action flick- put your brain on pause and enjoy! Smiley Face- Anna Faris stars as Jane F- a stoner slacker who is having a really bad day...inspired comedy from director Gregg Araki Sunshine- Danny Boyle's thrilling science fiction adventure about a crew of men and women trying to reignite the dying sun Syndromes and a Century-profoundly mysterious, erotic, funny, gentle, playful, utterly distinctive, it is the work of the Thai director and installation-artist Apichatpong Weerasethakul, who now has a claim to be approaching the league of Kiarostami and Haneke Ten, The-with its gleeful hash of the sacred and the profane, this comedy that takes liberties with the Bible's Ten Commandments. After the cult success of WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER and THE STATE, David Wain and Ken Marino reteam with a few familiar faces--as well as some new additions--to poke fun at the Old Testament tenets with 10 stories. 3:10 to Yuma- James Mangold's riveting and impressive remake of the 1957 western classic stars Christian Bale and Russell Crowe Yacoubian Building, The-the complex, corrupt, and beautiful stories of the residents of central Cairo who live in the crumbling, once-decadent Yacoubian Building are interwoven in this roman à clef, which paints a merciless and haunting picture of Egypt from director Marwan Hamed Zodiac Director's Cut- David Fincher's thoughtful and involving thriller comes jammed pack with extras in this 2-Disc set
New Releases December 2007
Arctic Tale- a carefully fictionalized narrative using stunning documentary footage shows the plight of polar bears and walruses on an Arctic ice floe Balls of Fury- silly farce about a scruffy ping pong prodigy who is recruited to to infiltrate an ENTER THE DRAGON-style ping pong tournament (to the death) run by an evil triad leader (Christopher Walken) Big Love Season 2- life is never simple for the Henricksons, a Utah fundamentalist Mormon family. The HBO series stars Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloe Sevigny, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Harry Dean Stanton Blade Runner- The Final Cut- a bleaker, more cynical version of an already dark film, which might explain why the studio insisted on a softer, more optimistic ending when it was first released. Bourne Ultimatum, The- a satisfying conclusion to an excellent trilogy, Matt Damon stars in this exciting, intelligent and impeccably directed thriller. Deep Water- the stunning true story of the first solo, non-stop, round-the-world boat race, and the psychological toll it took on its competitors Dynamic: 1- Best of DavidLynch.com- a collection of seven shorts from the celebrated director's website. Lynch's trademark style, which plays with surrealism, dream imagery, and tropes from American genres, is in full evidence. The program also includes a 20-minute feature in which Lynch answers questions asked of him by his website's subscribers Eastern Promises- director David Cronenberg teams up with leading man Viggo Mortensen for the second time (they worked together on to craft an intelligent and provocative crime thriller about the Russian mob in London East Side Story- set in East LA, this charmer is the story of Diego, a young man working at his family's restaurant and having an affair with a secretly gay real estate agent. As the relationship heats up and the Latino neighborhood becomes more and more gentrified, everything changes for Diego and his family Exiled- Johnnie To's riff on Western genre conventions is a flabbergasting spectacle of kaleidoscopic violence that abstractly appraises codes of masculine honor. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix- once again, the series has produced a winner: an intriguingly complex, visually dazzling, multilayered fantasy-adventure of the first order. (this is the fifth film adapted from the books of JK Rowlings) High School Musical 2- his Disney Channel original movie musical brings back all the beloved characters from the first film, but it moves the action from the school year to the sizzling summer. Interview- the plot of this indie is devilishly simple: a political journalist (Steve Buscemi) is sent on a clearly beneath-him assignment to meet an attractive B-list soap star celebrity (Sienna Miller). He makes a mess of the interview, but winds up at her Manhattan loft apartment following an unfortunate car accident... Kingdom,The- Jamie Foxx stars in this absurdly gung-ho, but no less enjoyable thriller, providing you don't take the flag-waving politics too seriously. Lady Chatterley- French director Pascale Ferran's lovely, 161-minute adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's 1928 novel moves with its own unique rhythm. Live-in Maid- this Argentinean comedy centers on the tenuous friendship between a woman and her maid. Though the former aristocrat finds her finances dwindling, she holds onto her maid as proof she still belongs to the upper class in Buenos Aires Lost Season 3- more suspense, secrets, and fear are uncovered in these 23 episodes about the most mysterious setting in television history. The puzzle pieces of the Others, the Dharma Project, and how the island seems to know the survivors of the plane crash are all part of what keeps fans glued to their sets Once- a charming and endearing Irish film about two down-and-out individuals who collaborate on a musical project that deeply enriches them both in surprising ways. Pirates of the Caribbean 3-At World's End- director Gore Verbinski continues to deliver the big-budget goods. All hail Jack Sparrow. Prisoner Or: How I Planned to Kill Tony Blair, The- a follow-up to the acclaimed GUNNER PALACE, this documentary, about one innocent Iraqui's detention and then shipment to Abu Ghraib, exhibits a restrained approach that allows its righteous indignation to grow slowly without resorting to manipulative tactics Rush Hour 3- the division of labor is the same as in the first two films: Jackie Chan kicks ass; Chris Tucker kicks sass. Simpsons Movie, The- the big screen version of the legendary TV series is a fitting tribute and is worth the wait. Stardust- from the imaginations of best-selling author Neil Gaiman and director Matthew Vaughn comes this totally original fantasy epic that is destined to enchant and excite audiences of all ages Superbad- a raunchy teen comedy flick about parties and having sex that really wants to say something about male friendship. TED: The Future We Will Create- The TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Conference is a gathering of like-minded souls who meet every year to discuss innovations in their respective fields. This film is a document of the 2006 event, and includes extensive clips of panels, interviews with participants, and coverage of the TED Prize. Wire, The- Season 4- nothing short of emotionally devastating, the acclaimed HBO series is back, focusing on education
New Releases November 2007
Amazing Grace- this compelling bi0-pic (directed by Michael Apted) is an overdue tribute to William Wilberforce (1759-1833), the British abolitionist who, for 20 years, tirelessly lobbied Parliament to end England's participation in the slave trade Angel-A- Luc Besson shoots his beloved Paris in gorgeous black and white photography that recalls both WINGS OF DESIRE and IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, both of which this beautiful film happily steals from Battle of Okinawa- one of the most violent and costly battles of World War II is recounted in this Japanese feature film from 1971. The Japanese forces mount one last, desperate attempt at defending their territory as the island of Okinawa comes under attack, leading to enormous bloodshed and many casualties. Berlin Alexanderplatz- Rainer Werner Fassbinder directed this masterful 1983 German TV miniseries. An ex-convict, when released into the day's cruel and indifferent society slowly loses his mind. Set in Berlin in the 1920's and based on Alfred Doblin's epic novel. Best of the Colbert Report- starting out as a glib correspondent on THE DAILY SHOW, uber-patriot Stephen Colbert quickly rose up the ranks to land his own satirical show. Modeled after political pundits like Bill O'Reilly, Colbert takes self-aggrandizing to new levels as its smarmy, flag-waving host, often one-upping John Stewart for sheer bravado Blame it on Fidel- a smashing, funny and politically sophisticated French feature debut from Julie (daughter of Costa) Gavras with a wonderful performance from little 9- year-old Nina Kervel. Colma: The Musical- taking place in the suburban town of Colma, where the dead outnumber the living 1500 to 1, this fresh indie takes the music of H.P. Mendoza and weaves it into an original personal look into the ups and downs of early adulthood. Destined to be a cult classic! Flight of the Conchords-Season 1 - hilarious HBO series about two New Zealand musicians who have moved to NYC in search of love and fame Ghosts of Cite Soleil- a daring portrait of a family and a culture torn apart by poverty and violence, this powerful and unsettling documentary takes us inside the lives of the notorious gang leaders who dominate the Haitian slum of Cite Soleil, one of the most desperate communities in the Western hemisphere Hairspray (2007)- an energetic, wholly entertaining musical romp; a fun Summer movie with plenty of heart...and John Travolta in a fat suit! Hot Rod- a fresh, hip take on the Bumbling Idiot genre that made Will Ferrell a superstar- SNL's Andy Samberg throws himself into the role with an amiable mix of birthday-entertainer goofiness and klutzy bravado Killer of Sheep- a film with a depth of feeling seldom scene in commercial cinema, Charles Burnett's 1977 student project of life in LA's Watts neighborhood is a textbook of neo-realism and of the artistic use of the film media stripped to its basics La Vie en Rose- the set design and cinematography are impressive, but the real achievement of this French bio-pic is Marion Cotillard's mesmerizing, wholly convincing performance as Edith Pilaf Live Free or Die Hard- Bruce Willis is back as John McClane! A hugely enjoyable action flick that delivers likeable characters, a decent plot, plenty of wisecracks and more breathtakingly ridiculous stunts than you'll know what to do with Mr. Bean's Holiday- the hopelessly daft but delightful Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) is back in this jovial comedy. This time he wins a trip to the Cannes Film Festival and havoc ensues to such an extent that he may never even get there Namesake, The- like the best-selling novel it's based on, director Mira Nair chronicles two generations of an Indian immigrant family with compelling flow Ocean's Thirteen- the third installment of Steven Soderbergh's slick, star-studded heist series just might be the best, as Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and company pull off another elaborate caper, this time in the name of revenge Paprika- whatever it is you're looking for -- comedy, horror, parades of singing frogs and dancing kitchen appliances -- you'll find it in Satoshi Kon's anime adventure, a jaw-dropping feat of trippy animation Paris Je T'aime- eighteen different directors and a slew of indie actors come together for this omnibus movie, a cinematic homage to the City of Light Project Runway- Season 3- make it work! Ratatouille- Pixar succeeds again with Ratatouille, a stunningly animated film with fast pacing, memorable characters, and overall good humor Rescue Dawn- riveting Vietnam wartime thriller, superbly directed by Werner Herzog and featuring yet another terrific performance by Christian Bale. Ritchie Boys, The- this is a WWII documentary with a story we have not seen before, a story about American troops so unusual it needed a German director to ferret it out... Sawdust and Tinsel- Ingmar Bergman's 1953 masterpiece gets the it's proper Criterion release Shrek the Third- if you liked Shrek and Shrek 2, you will probably enjoy this Sicko- driven by Michael Moore's sincere humanism, this compelling film is a devastating, convincing, and very entertaining documentary about the state of America's health care 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama- a slam-dunk for history classes -- informative and challenging, touching on issues of free speech, modernity, democracy, and globalism This is England- a moving coming-of-age tale that captures the despair among England's working-class youth in the 1980s...from director Shane Meadows Waitress- as a gently fitting requiem for an unspeakable loss, it's perfect. RIP Adrienne Shelly
New Releases October 2007
Casshern- an action-packed sci-fi thriller which blends Japanimation and manga-inspired live action resulting in a new kind of hybrid filmmaking that is both visually stunning and thought-provoking. The human cast propels the action against a backdrop of CGI, special effects, and a wide range of animation techniques, from state of the art to simple stop-motion animation. Chalk- though advertised as mockumentary, this funny indie is actually a warm character piece with many poignant observations about the American school system, depicting the teachers work and lives at a Texas high school with compassion and understanding. Civic Duty- a tense psychological thriller that effectively exploits our fears of terrorism. Peter Krause stars (Nate on SIX FEET UNDER) Commune- a breezy, informal history of a long-running California commune begun in the summer of 1968 and still in existence, offers the fascinating spectacle of observing people then and now. Crazy Love- this fascinating documentary distills every functionally dysfunctional relationship you’ve ever had into one horrific case study. Creature Comforts America- Season 1- U.S. version of the popular animated U.K series about animals who talk about various aspects of everyday life. Day Night Day Night- filmmaker Julia Loktev's taut, harrowing drama chronicles two days and nights of one of our darkest contemporary fears: a young woman who, for reasons never stated, decides to turn herself into a human bomb in NYC Days of Heaven (1978)(Criterion)- Terrence Malick creates a film that has all the rich density of a literary experience but is made irrefutably cinematic in its lavish, uncompromised visual Day Watch- a dazzling mix of state-of-the-art visual effects, amazing action sequences, and nail-biting horror set in contemporary Moscow, this sequel to NIGHT WATCH revolves around the conflict and balance maintained between the forces of light and darkness. Entourage- Season 3 Pt. 2- the boys go to Cannes Fantastic Four- Rise of the Silver Surfer- with a livelier script and stronger production values, this sequel far outdoes the 2004 original. Fantastic Planet (1973)- extraordinary animated feature from French director Rene La Loux Films of Kenneth Anger- Volume 2- includes SCORPIO RISING and LUCIFER RISING 1408- relying on psychological tension rather than overt violence and gore, this Stephen King adaptation is a genuinely creepy thriller with a strong lead performance by John Cusack. Free Spirits-the incredible true story of the Renaissance Community commune, one of the largest, most controversial intentional communities of the 1960s and 70s, and its flamboyant founder, Michael Metelica Rapunzel. Directed by Bruce Geisler Heavy Metal Parking Lot- in 1986 indie filmmakers John Heyn and Jeff Krulik wandered around a Maryland sports arena parking lot with a video camera, seeking to capture footage of Judas Priest fans in their native habitat..enjoy! Hoax, The- fast paced, intriguing and fun from beginning to end with a super cast and nary a lack-luster performance---the years best scam flick so far. Richard Gere and Alfred Molina star, Lasse Hallstrom directs How I Met Your Mother- Season 2- guilty pleasure city- the CBS TV seires Jindabyne- a sobering and serious Australian movie that touches the deep places in us that are haunted and colored by love, loss, community, and grief. Starring Laura Linney and Gabriel Byrne John Waters- This Filthy World- John Waters delivers a lecture, part-memoir, part-stand-up, on his life in movies, and proves himself an oddly winsome anecdotalist. L Word, The- Season 4- finally- Showtime is the new HBO Mala Noche (1985) Shot on a cutrate stock with meager budget ($25,000), Gus Van Sant's debut, about a doomed romance between a liquor store clerk and a Mexican immigrant, shows an iconoclast with nihilistic sensibility and fresh POV on down-and-out characters in America. Man Push Cart- an unforgettable portrait of a Pakistani pushcart vendor trying to keep his soul alive on the congested streets of New York City. Martha Graham: Dance on Film (Criterion) as a dancer and choreographer, Martha Graham was a revolutionary, exchanging the flowing movements of traditional ballet for an approach far more jagged and Cubist. Though her legacy remains controversial, it is undeniable that Graham's impassioned forms helped give birth to the rise of modern dance. This collection of films offers a rare glimpse into Graham's world, both as choreographer and performer Meerkat Manor- Season 1- this nature series from Animal Planet follows the lives of a family of meerkats living in the Kalahari Desert. With complicated relationships and rivalries that would make DYNASTY blush, the show captures these endearing, but often brutal, creatures as they battle over territory, struggle for power, and squabble with their mates. Meet the Robinsons- an eye-popping, madcap adventure with a real heart and great characters well in keeping with the sterling tradition of the Disney classics so many of us grew up on Mighty Heart, A- there's a compelling urgency about this riveting, highly political portrait of a brave and compassionate woman that allows us to feel as though we have partaken of her journey. Angelina Jolie is stunning. Michael Winterbottom directs. My Best Friend- the always-dependable French director Patrice Leconte returns to the subject of friendship with another mordantly funny -- and unexpectedly touching -- odd-couple buddy comedy. No End in Sight- a clear-eyed appraisal and condemnation of Bush administration war policies as seen through the eyes of people in a position to note the disastrous choices that left a country in chaos. O Lucky Man! (1973) rich, densely layered, disturbing, unique and strangely satisfying in a way few films ever have been. Lindsay Anderson directs. Planet Terror- a lunatic go-go stripper romance, zombie plague medley- originally part of GRINDHOUSE...(see Death Proof) Sarah Silverman Show- Season 1- the first six episodes Sopranos, The- Season 6 Pt. 2- the last 9 episodes Spider-Man 3- an extravagant three-ring circus of a movie from director Sam Raimi, but it's not without a struggle. Surf's Up- a laid back, visually stunning animated movie presented in a witty mockumentary format. Penguins and surf unite! Talk To Me- a riveting look at the life of legendary DJ "Petey" Greene, this high-quality film goes beyond the typical biopic with explosive performances from Don Cheadle and Chiwetal Ejiofor. Trials of Daryl Hunt, The- a scathing indictment of a system in disarray and provides a heartfelt portrait of the resilience of the human spirit, struggling in the face of injustice and genuinely overwhelming odds. Academy Award nominated documentary 12:08 East of Bucharest- Romanian filmmaker Corneliu Porumboiu grapples with his country's troubled recent past in this wonderfully droll, Cannes Camera d'Or winner about a local TV station owner who attempts to define the events of December 22, 1989. 28 Weeks Later- while this zombie sequel lacks the humanism that made 28 DAYS LATER a classic, it's made up with fantastic atmosphere and punchy direction. Transformers- it's as juvenile as it exhilarating, as staggeringly-stupid as it is keenly well-crafted. This is one fun summer movie. Totally ridiculous. Big and loud. Senseless. Campy and dumb. But great fun. War, The- a seven-part series directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, tells the story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four quintessentially American towns You Kill Me- featuring wonderful performances from Ben Kingsley and Tea Leoni, this gangster comedy is a charming, funny take on the familiar inner-lives-of-hit-men premise.
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