Pray for Hell After his father and brother are brutally murdered, cop Tonka (Alan Wone) stops at nothing to bring justice -- very deadly justice -- to the perpetrators of the crime. But as he sinks deeper into his quest for vengeance, Tonka loses hold of his own humanity. Portland, Ore.,-based filmmaker Todd E. Freeman keeps the blood flowing fast and furiously in this low-budget, violent revenge thiller, also starring Robert Blanche as Griff.
Baby IQ: Baby's First Words This installment in the popular learning series uses colorful images and the power of music -- by the London Symphony Orchestra, no less -- to create an interactive experience that helps parents encourage children to form their first words. Without intrusive narration, this fun, user-friendly program allow adults to create an organic lesson plan, setting a pace that's comfortable and appropriate for their little ones.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold: Vol. 2 In this entertaining homage to the Dark Knight's silver age adventures of the 1950s and '60s, Gotham City's stalwart, resourceful protector goes outside his comfort zone to locales far from home base. If you think Batman is awesome on his own, wait till you see him in action with some of the weirdest, wildest, baddest heroes in the DC universe, including the Blue Beetle, Deadman, Wildcat, the Green Arrow and Aquaman.
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days Take a trip to "Sesame Street" with this celebration of the wildly popular show's four decades of entertaining children and adults alike. The compilation of favorite segments includes more than five hours of beloved Muppets, songs and celebrities. Features are "Rubber Duckie"; "Lady Bug Picnic"; the first appearance of Elmo; celebrity guests Robert De Niro, Alicia Keys and Destiny's Child; previously unseen behind-the-scenes clips and much more.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Truth or Square It's the Krusty Krab's eleventy-seventh anniversary, and the gang's getting together to celebrate. But when everyone gets locked in the restaurant's freezer during preparations for the evening, they wind up shivering and reminiscing. Will Ferrell, Ricky Gervais and Robin Williams lend their vocal talent to the title tale in this five-episode collection that also includes karaoke music videos and a featurette, "Behind-the-Scenes of the SpongeBob Opening."
Up After a lifetime of dreaming of traveling the world, 78-year-old homebody Carl (voiced by Ed Asner) is lured into an unbelievable adventure, thanks in part to the persistence of Russell, an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer (Jordan Nagai). Together, the unlikely pair embarks on a thrilling odyssey full of jungle beasts and rough terrain. Other voices include the renowned Christopher Plummer and Pixar stalwart John Ratzenberger.
The Three Stooges Collection: Vol. 7: 1952-1954 Enjoy the innocent lunacy of these classic short films from America's favorite trio of knuckleheads -- Larry, Moe and Shemp -- as they stumble into a variety of crazy adventures, criminal schemes and conflicts over pretty girls. Highlights include the boys playing pie salesmen who are kidnapped by a mad scientist and his pet gorilla, moonlighting as court fiddlers in search of wives and facing off against a trio of quick-draw cowboys.
American Virgin When a shady movie producer films her during a night of drunken depravity, a usually straight-laced college girl must get her hands on that tape before the abstinence-only organization that sponsors her scholarship catches wind of it. But when the producer flees, the coed and her pals must hit the road to track him down and save her college career. This comedy from director Clare Kilner stars Rob Schneider, Jenna Dewan and Brianne Davis.
Bald Soon after Max (Jonathan Cherry), a balding college student, launches a chicks-caught-on-camera scam à la "Girls Gone Wild" with his roommates -- The B (Darris Love), Heather (Whitney Anderson) and her shirtless girlfriend, Cynthia (Lisa Gleave) -- the project takes off beyond their wildest dreams. But when the leading ladies' parents (including Sally Kirkland) start seeing their daughters on the Internet, they come after Max with a vengeance.
Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Not Fat ... I'm Fluffy Proudly plus-sized funnyman Gabriel Iglesias puts the crowd in stitches with this stand-up comedy performance filmed live in 2009 at The Plaza Theatre in El Paso, Texas, where he shares his uncensored perspective on the crazy side of life. Known for his hilarious character voices and his uncannily lifelike squeals, screeches and other sound effects, the award-winning Iglesias delivers a performance you won't soon forget.
Greg Behrendt: Is That Guy from That Thing Greg Behrendt, co-author of He's Just Not That Into You, takes you inside his world for a stand-up set that riffs on the nature of a certain level of celebrity, straight from the mouth of an insider who still feels a little outside. A no-nonsense comic with a self-deprecating wit, Behrendt isn't afraid to take the wind out of his own sails -- along with a few others -- and proves he appreciates the irony of being a love guru.
L.A. Without a Map A holiday affair in England mushrooms into a full-blown life crisis for struggling actress Barbara (Vinessa Shaw) when the earnest undertaker (and obituary writer) she met on vacation, Richard (David Tennant), follows her back to Los Angeles. As Barbara tries to explain her rustic suitor to her friends -- who've only heard about the cute "writer" she met abroad -- Richard attempts to cope with the more exotic aspects of Hollywood culture.
Make the Yuletide Gay Gunn is totally at ease with his sexuality when it comes to everyday life. But going home to spend the holidays with his well-meaning Midwestern parents -- who have no idea he's gay -- is a little different. Of course, his closeted charade seems to be working fine until his mom and dad try to set him up with an old flame (Hallee Hirsh) -- and his current boyfriend (Adamo Ruggiero) shows up unannounced.
Mike Epps: Under Rated & Never Faded Actor and stand-up comedian Mike Epps hits Detroit's Fox Theatre and unleashes an uncensored torrent of observations about life in the modern age, including his thoughts on the many challenges that face married men. Epps also takes on crime-scene investigation television shows, the different ways that black families and white families act out their dysfunctions, and more. This program also includes an appearance by rapper Doug E. Fresh.
Spread Nikki (Ashton Kutcher) has made a career out of targeting older women and using them for anything and everything … in exchange for a little sex. But the player gets played when he meets Heather (Margarita Levieva), a pretty waitress who knows every trick. Before Heather came along, Nikki had a foolproof arrangement with Samantha (Anne Heche), a successful attorney who was happy being "friends with benefits." But now he might actually be in love.
Star Wreck After traveling far back in time and saving the Earth from aliens, Capt. James B. Pirk (Samuli Torssonen) winds up shipwrecked on the planet in the 21st century along with his crew, Comm. Dwarf (Timo Vuorensola) and Comm. Info (Antti Satama). As their situation begins to look bleak, Pirk spends his time scarfing down fast food and trying to impress unbelieving women with his space hero credentials in this sci-fi adventure spoof.
The Accidental Husband Emma Lloyd (Uma Thurman) has always led a sensible life, with the right career and the right fiancé (Colin Firth) -- until she learns the shocking news that she's already married to another man, whom she's never even met. When Emma finally comes face to face with her "accidental husband," his carefree approach to life prompts her to reexamine her own choices while also raising doubts about her impending marriage.
The Art of Pain Uninspired artist Jack (Anders Erickson) is a living out a robotic existence working at a movie theater until new employee Marcus (John LaFlamboy), a would-be ninja in training, becomes obsessed with turning Jack into a great painter through the power of pain. To get him back on track, Marcus beds Jack's girlfriend and kills his geeky best buddy, motivating Jack to paint like a madman ... while being "guided" by one in this imaginative indie tale.
The Break-Up Artist When she discovers that her own boyfriend (Peter Benson) has been using her and stealing her business, professional break-up specialist Britney Brooks (Amanda Crew) -- she'll dump your lover for you, for a fee -- turns the tables and becomes a professional matchmaker instead. But can a jaded, jilted woman really play cupid? This romantic comedy from director Steve Woo also features Ali Liebert and Serinda Swan.
The Gambler, the Girl and the Gunslinger When smooth-talking gambling man Shea McCall (Dean Cain) manipulates his way into half-ownership of a ranch run by sharpshooter B.J. Stoker (James Tupper), the two clash over everything from running the homestead to winning the heart of lovely widow Liz Calhoun (Allison Hossack). But when Mexican bandits threaten to seize their farm, the rivals must settle their differences and defend their land. Anne Wheeler directs this family-friendly Western.
The Ugly Truth Chauvinistic morning show commentator Mike Chadway (Gerard Butler) makes his perpetually single producer (Katherine Heigl) the subject of a series of romantic tests in order to prove the theories on relationships he espouses on his segment called "The Ugly Truth." But will his experiments help her find love, or is she just a hopeless case? Cheryl Hines co-stars as an unflappable anchor in this rom-com from the team behind Legally Blonde.
Envy Seduced by the booty and plunder that a life of crime can offer him, Detroit youth A.J. (Ray J) rejects his family's warnings and joins the drug-dealing organization run by his streetwise older cousin, Caesar (Anthony "Az" Cruz). But when rivals make a play for Caesar's power, both cousins discover how treacherous the gangster life can be. This gritty urban drama from director Desmond Walker co-stars LisaRaye and Maia Campbell.
Evergreen Teenaged Henri (Addie Land) is mesmerized by the seemingly idyllic life of the family of a boy she meets at her new school. Addie herself must contend with the harsh realities of poverty that she faces everyday living in a shack with her mother (Cara Seymour) and grandmother, so her new friend's life provides a kind of welcome escape … if only by proxy.
Love Finds a Home Dr. Belinda Owens's (Sarah Jones) difficulties with conception take a toll on her marriage to Lee (Jordan Bridges) in this eighth installment of the frontier series of books written by Janette Oke. Meanwhile, in the final stages of her pregnancy, Annie Watson (Haylie Duff) stays with her old pal, Dr. Owens, whose modern scientific knowledge doesn't impress Annie's stubbornly old-fashioned mother-in-law and nursemaid, Mary (Patty Duke).
Natalee Holloway When her 18-year-old daughter Natalee (Amy Gumenick) goes missing while on a class trip to Aruba, distraught mother Beth Twitty (Tracy Pollan) launches a tireless campaign to get to the bottom of the girl's sudden disappearance. Despite deepening mystery and dwindling chances of finding Natalee alive, Beth's determination to find her daughter never wavers. Based on a true story, this drama co-stars Grant Show and Catherine Dent.
The Line Seasoned assassin Mark Shields (Ray Liotta) hunts down Salazar crime cartel leader Pelon (Esai Morales) in Tijuana, Mexico. Meanwhile, he becomes involved with Olivia (Valerie Cruz), a mother and meth addict struggling to clean up her act and improve her daughter's life. Andy Garcia, Armand Assante and Danny Trejo co-star in this action-packed crime drama inspired by the infamous Francisco Arellano Félix drug cartel.
The Merry Gentleman Kelly Macdonald stars as a young wife who escapes an abusive marriage to begin a new life on her own. But when she finds herself a witness to a murder, she develops an unusual bond with a glum hit man. Beloved actor Michael Keaton makes his directorial debut with this quirky drama from a script by Ron Lazzeretti. The film premiered at the famed Sundance Film Festival in 2008.
The River Within When he returns to his small hometown to study for the bar exam, recent law school graduate Jason (Josh Odor) starts working as a youth counselor at a local church. Discovering an unexpected passion for helping the kids, he begins to question his career. As he reconnects with old friends Paul (Craig Luttrell) and Layla (Jaclyn Friedlander), Jason struggles to understand his life's purpose in this moving drama.
Would Be Kings Best friends Patrick (Currie Graham) and Jamie (Ben Bass) are also cousins and cops determined to keep the streets safe and provide for their families. Their relationship suffers when they become entangled in a dangerous mix of mobsters, corruption, drugs and murder. As Jamie's boss, Patrick often has to cover for him, but their roles are reversed when Patrick falls in with the wrong people. Natasha Henstridge co-stars as Patrick's wife.
Wrecked Gay teenager Ryan dreams of making it as an actor. But when his ex, Daniel, shows up unexpectedly, Ryan's plans become derailed. Though Daniel promises to be a loving boyfriend, he brings his addiction to drugs and casual sex into the relationship. Ryan soon finds himself spiraling down into Daniel's unhealthy lifestyle in this edgy, sexually explicit indie drama directed by Harry and Bernard Schumanski.
Eating Out: All You Can Eat In a bid to spark an Internet romance with the hunky Zack, nerdy Casey (Daniel Skelton) fudges his online profile by using a photo of his friend Tiffani's (Rebekah Kochan) hot -- but straight -- ex-boyfriend Ryan (Michael E.R. Walker). Great idea ... until Ryan appears in the flesh. Mink Stole adds to the shenanigans as Casey's eccentric but lovable Aunt Helen and Leslie Jordan appears as Casey's mentor in this wacky comedy of love and lust.
Intruder When Andrew (Jack Reiling) and his troubled girlfriend, Lila (Christena Doggrell), travel to a peaceful country estate for a relaxing getaway, they unwittingly stumble into the clutches of a predatory killer who roams the dark woods near the house. Now the lovers are in for the fight of their lives as they try to elude the bloodthirsty intruder. This horror-thriller from director Gregory Caiafa also features Ryan Merrigan.
Summer's Moon Visiting a rural town to find a father she's never met, Summer (Ashley Greene) falls into a trap set by deranged serial killer Tom (Peter Mooney). Buried in an inescapable mound of dirt, Summer frantically tries to win her captor's confidence and stay alive any way she can. Full of shocking twists and turns, this frightening horror movie also stars Barbara Niven, Stephen McHattie and Peter Michael Dillon.
The Echo Echoes from the past plague ex-con Bobby (Jesse Bradford) when he moves into his dead mother's apartment and begins to hear disturbing noises next door. His paranoia grows as he investigates and realizes that no one else notices the strange and sinister happenings. Director Yam Laranas favors creative lighting and suspenseful editing over special effects in this terrifying remake of his 2004 film of the same name.
Ballast In a small Mississippi Delta township, one of the poorest places in the rich nation of America, a single mother struggles to provide for herself and her son. Their fragile lives are tragically ripped apart when an extreme act of violence occurs. Michael J. Smith Sr., JimMyron Ross, Tarra Riggs and Johnny McPhail star in this lyrical drama (nominated for multiple Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Feature) that explores long-standing conflicts and the meaning of family.
Ink Late one night, a lost soul named Ink snatches 8-year-old Emma (Quinn Hunchar) into the world of dreams. There, he hopes to use her soul to join the ranks of the evil Incubi. In the real world, Emma lies comatose, to the despair of her father, John (Chris Kelly). But the Incubi's benevolent opposites -- the Storytellers -- rally to help Emma, motivating John to wage war for his daughter. Jessica Duffy co-stars in this dark fable.
Bad Guys When disillusioned criminal defense attorney Zena (Kate del Castillo) hatches a scheme to get filthy rich by creating a new opium-based street drug, she turns to three shady former clients to help her set the plan in motion. But when an important meeting ends in a shootout, the four accomplices find themselves caught between vengeful gangsters on one side and law enforcement on the other. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson co-stars in this thriller.
Hurt When Robert Coltrane suddenly dies, his wife (Melora Walters) and two kids (Johanna E. Braddy and Jackson Rathbone) can no longer afford their affluent lifestyle. So when Robert's loner brother Darryl (William Mapother) offers lodging to the downsized family, they reluctantly accept -- a fatal mistake. Their transition is shaken up by the arrival of a troubled foster child (Sofia Vassilieva), who sets into motion a string of horrifying events.
Subtle Seduction Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned when Vanessa (Jaci Williamson) discovers her boyfriend cheating on her and decides to get revenge by single-handedly eradicating the world of adulterous men in this tense urban thriller. As the body count begins to pile up, Vanessa finds herself in an intriguing game of cat-and-mouse with undercover cop Damien Tierney (Eric Lane). Alex Thomas and Buffie Carruth co-star.
Dragon Ball: Season 2 The search for the Seven Magic Balls continues in this second season. The nefarious Red Ribbon Army, led by the cigar-chomping Comm. Red, is determined to seize the balls and use them to conquer the world. Watch as colonels, generals, ninjas, android pirates and giant pink monsters use every dirty trick in the book to stop Goku from getting his hands on the magic balls. But with the Flying Nimbus and Bulma's Dragon Radar, Goku is ready.
Huntik: Secrets & Seekers: Journal 2: Legacy of the Argonauts After stumbling upon his dad's private journal, high school kid Lok Lambert finds himself the target of the shadowy Organization. Soon, Lok must become a Seeker in order to conjure up a band of Titans to save the planet. Enlisting the aid of detective Dante Vale, brainy heiress Sophie Casterwill and others, Lok takes on the Organization -- and its mastermind, the Professor -- in the explosive adventures of this animated series. Journal 2 contains episodes 8-13.
Naruto Shippuden: The Movie The adventures of adolescent ninja Naruto Uzumaki continue in the fourth movie based on the popular anime character created by Masashi Kishimoto. In this adventure, the mighty Naruto must protect a priestess from a demon, and to do so, he must die. Or at least, this is what the young leader believes when the priestess foresees his death. Convinced he can only save the priestess -- and the world -- by sacrificing himself, Naruto faces his fate.
Special A: Collection 1 After losing a wrestling match to Kei Takishima at age six, Hikari Hanazono considers him her adversary and will stop at nothing to win. Now in high school, Hikari doesn't realize Kei is in love with her as she tries to best him. Though everyone else can see Kei's feelings for her, Hikari remains frustrated at her efforts to topple him as the top student in their exclusive school and continues plotting to prevail in this anime series.
Art of Faith See the artistic wonders of the world in this visually stunning documentary about the art and architecture of Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Key figures from each faith provide commentary about the featured buildings, paintings and sculptures. Historians and congregation members also discuss the expression of faith through art. Mount Sinai, St. Peter's Basilica and Beth Sholom Synagogue are among 27 locations in 18 countries that are visited.
Discovery Atlas: The Complete Series From the tuna fisherman of Japan and the helicopter commuters of Brazil to the gondoliers of Venice and the reindeer herders of Siberia, this epic documentary series paints indelible portraits of people and places throughout the world. China, Australia, Mexico, South Africa, India, France and Egypt are also stops along the gorgeously photographed journey. Narrators include James Spader, Russell Crowe, Isabella Rossellini and Mira Nair.
Dying to Live: The Journey into a Man's Open Heart About to undergo surgery for the same condition that took his father's life, Jewish actor Ben Mittleman starts a video diary in which he shares his deepest fears and emotions. This intimate record chronicles Mittleman's life and close relationships. When both his longtime girlfriend, Valerie, and his mother, Anne, come down with serious illnesses, the 49-year-old Mittleman must finally grow up and shoulder adult responsibilities.
Flintown Kids Filmmaker Omar McGee trains an unflinching lens on the large African-American community of his hometown of Flint, Mich., where -- despite a legacy of producing NBA stars -- violence, drugs and poverty are a sad way of life. This gritty documentary examines the economically troubled city's broken education system, which overly stresses basketball success. NBA stars Morris Peterson, Tracy McGrady, Glen Rice and others appear.
From One Rose The stately, generations-old traditions of the Portland Rose Festival serve as a lens through which this lyrical documentary examines the history and sense of community that pervade the friendly Oregon metropolis, known as the City of Roses. Following a fictional family through the trials of world wars, floods and other turbulent times, the film reveals how the Rose Festival has been a touchstone for the city since 1907.
Ice People In the brutal region of Antarctica, researchers leave behind the comforts of their former lives in the name of science, pouring their ceaseless energy into their work and, in the process, forging new understandings about climate change. Emmy-winning filmmaker Anne Aghion spent four months in the icy locale to make this exhilarating documentary, painting dual portraits of gritty human determination and eye-popping natural splendor.
Ice World In this fascinating Discovery documentary, scientists explore and explain how the Pleistocene Ice Age helped shape the modern world in which we live, from how our ancestors coped to where we choose to spend summer vacation. Learn the truth about how an earth embattled by extreme climate change affected everything from human migration patterns to the topography of the planet itself, and glimpse what the future might hold when the next ice age arrives.
Mafia: Code of Conduct Bosses, snitches and undercover agents are the key players in this trio of Discovery Channel mob documentaries that reconstruct some of the Mafia's most notorious hits and expose the strict code of conduct that governs these otherwise lawless men. Witness the curious relationship between Bonanno family capo Sonny Black and FBI agent Donnie Brasco, and learn how snitch Sammy "the Bull" Gravano brought down infamous New York crime boss John Gotti.
Pray the Devil Back to Hell Director Gini Reticker and producer Abigail E. Disney's documentary tells the story of the thousands of Liberian women, both Christian and Muslim, who helped end the bloody civil war in 2003 that killed over 200,000 people. Through nonviolent protests, these brave women forced a resolution in the peace talks, and their efforts led to the election of Africa's first female head of state, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.
Robsessed: Inside the Life of Robert Pattinson Fanatically loved by hordes of young people, teen heartthrob and paparazzi magnet Robert Pattinson (Twilight, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) reveals his inner world to devotees in this high-energy documentary directed by Irene Antoniades. The film's video clips and voiceovers shine a spotlight on Rob's daily life as he chats with friends, fends off gossip columnists and manages his growing superstardom.
Steam Locomotives I: The German Railway 1835-1919 This informative documentary traces the early decades of Germany's steam locomotive revolution, which began in 1835 when an engine called the Adler successfully chugged from Nuremberg to the nearby Bavarian town of Fürth. Vintage photographs and archival documents detail the growth of Germany's steam railway system through World War I, and a segment takes viewers aboard the historic Adler engine itself.
The Real Story: Part 2: People Discover the facts behind the folklore of Eliot Ness and the Untouchables and film icons James Bond and Indiana Jones as this 3-episode collection from the Smithsonian Channel documentary series explores the real story. What are the true-life influences for 007's cool gadgets and debonair spy persona? Which real-life explorers inspired Indiana Jones? And what do unsealed court files reveal about the Untouchables' legal battle against Al Capone?
The World of Body Art The human body becomes a canvas for artist Rah Pacasso, who transforms 25 beautiful nude models into works of art that evoke the most colorful animals of the natural world, including cheetahs, lions, tigers, flamingos and butterflies. The unique artist also turns his talents to ancient Egyptian culture and history for his Queens of the Nile series, in which he depicts Isis, Cleopatra, Nefertiti and other beauties.
Kim Kardashian: Fit in Your Jeans by Friday: Amazing Abs Body Sculpt Join curvaceous Kim Kardashian and trainer Jen Galardi for two challenging workout programs designed to tone and strengthen your abs and upper body, kicking off with a 15-minute cardio routine that works your arms, core and more. The second, 20-minute regimen features push-ups and other exercises to sculpt your muscles, plus a bonus segment that offers exercises specifically designed to push abdominal muscles to the limit.
Kim Kardashian: Fit in Your Jeans by Friday: Ultimate Butt Body Sculpt Sexy celebrity Kim Kardashian teams up with personal trainer Jen Galardi to offer this butt-busting workout designed to lift and tone your derrière, including a fun but challenging 15-minute regimen of squats, lunges, steps and jumps. Next, a 20-minute routine increases the intensity and pace of the workout for enhanced results, and a final bonus segment uses advanced techniques to whip your behind into shape in no time.
JAG: Season 9 Navy Cmdr. Harmon "Harm" Rabb (David James Elliott) and Marine Lt. Col. Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie (Catherine Bell) continue their adventures investigating military crime. In the ninth season of the long-running hit series, Harm flies missions for the CIA in the Philippines, North Korea and Libya during a break in his employment at JAG. Later, Mac and Harm are once again pitted against each other in the courtroom in a case involving a sailor's death.
Keeping Up with the Kardashians: Season 2 Romance is in the air in the series' second season as Kim poses for a sexy calendar for her boyfriend (gridiron superstar Reggie Bush), Rob falls for pop star Adrienne Bailon, and Kourtney and Kim set up Khloe on blind dates. Mom Kris shakes things up by getting a tattoo, while her husband, Bruce Jenner, is heading for a midlife crisis. Later, the girls travel to New Orleans and meet victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Nash Bridges: Season 3 Don Johnson returns as elite San Francisco Det. Nash Bridges in the third season of this hit show, which finds the hunky Special Investigations Unit cop learning the shocking truth about his long-missing Vietnam vet brother, Bobby. With help from his pal and partner, Joe (Cheech Marin), Bridges also protects his daughter, Cassidy (Jodi Lyn O'Keefe), from jewel thieves and solves other crimes. Willie Nelson and RuPaul turn in guest appearances.
The Sarah Jane Adventures: Season 2 Together with her genetically engineered adopted son, Luke (Tommy Knight), journalist Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen) is back for another round of otherworldly adventures in the second season of the Doctor Who spin-off. In this installment, Sarah Jane attempts to keep her alien-fighting lifestyle a secret from the neighbors, but it's only a matter of time before plucky, 14-year-old aspiring journalist Rani (Anjili Mohindra) catches on.
The Untouchables: Season 3: Vol. 2 Eliot Ness (Robert Stack) and his crack team of G-men continue to battle the most brutal and cunning Prohibition-era Chicago organized crime bosses in these last 12 episodes of the third season of the classic Emmy-winning series. Guest stars include Gavin McLeod, Cloris Leachman and Leonard Nimoy. Columnist Walter Winchell lends his legendary voice to narrate the series, which was controversial for its violence.
Xavier: Renegade Angel: Season 1 From Vernon Chatman and John Lee, creators of the cult anti-kiddie show "Wonder Showzen," comes this strange comedic saga of an incompetent, self-absorbed man-creature seeking truth and revenge, leaving accidental chaos in his wake. With the beak of a bird, a snake for an arm and his running shoes, Xavier cuts a bizarre, disturbing figure that unsettles nearly everyone he meets. That is, until he bores them with his babbling bits of "wisdom."
Xavier: Renegade Angel: Season 2 The surreal animated adventures of the wandering Xavier spill into a second season, with the hero as freakish, self-deluded and morally unsound as ever. Yet he continues to travel with a purpose: to play his shakashuri and speak the truth. In these episodes, well-meaning Xavier consoles a grief-stricken couple ... and then pops too many pills in an effort to cope; struggles with his stance against violence; and becomes a crime boss's guardian.
Escape to Nature: Vol. 7: The Beauty of Winter Dancing sunlight guides you through gorgeous winter landscapes of snow, ice and water in the seventh installment of the beloved Escape to Nature series. Relaxing instrumental music accompanies the vivid yet extremely soothing images. Pause and let the stress of everyday life melt away as you immerse yourself in the unmatched beauty of these tranquil, snowy panoramas and the amazing intricacies of nature.
Escape to Nature: Vol. 8: Breathtaking Horizons Throughout history, humankind has searched the horizon for inspiration and relaxation. The eighth installment of the Escape to Nature series offers stunning vistas of horizons from around the world, along with calming ambient music. Let your ordinary cares fall far behind and your imagination run free as you gaze at vast horizons full of possibilities and breathtaking sunrises glowing with promise.
Escape to Nature: Vol. 9: Taking Flight Accompanied by gentle, relaxing music, dazzling photography of birds in flight will lift you up and let you feel the soothing wind beneath your wings. This installment of the Escape to Nature series is sure to comfort your overly stressed spirit. Allow the peaceful beauty of the soaring birds -- amongst the backdrop of stunning natural landscapes -- to aid you in meditation, restore your equilibrium and spark your imagination.
The Cosmetics Cop with Paula Begoun "Cosmetics Cop" Paula Begoun reveals some of the most pervasive untruths about the effectiveness and ingredients of a variety of cosmetics in this helpful program, providing indispensible advice for anyone who uses skin-care products. Begoun has been exposing misleading claims by makers of beauty products for more than 15 years. She has written 18 books, including Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me and three other best-sellers.
Damon Dash: International Grizzly Step into the glamorous world of entrepreneur and hip-hop pioneer Damon Dash in this globe-trotting documentary that follows the business-savvy founder of Roc-A-Fella Records and his tight-knit crew to locales such as Milan, Amsterdam and Paris. You'll see the fabulous fashion shows and parties featuring guests like Naomi Campbell, Tommy Hilfiger and Gisele Bundchen, but also the intimate moments that demonstrate Dash's drive to succeed.
Kings of Leon: Live at the O2 London, England Nashville-based rockers Kings of Leon take the stage at The O2, London's renowned arena, where they unleash a long set of hit tunes, including "Be Somebody," "Sex on Fire," "Molly's Chambers," "Use Somebody," "Notion" and "Knocked Up." Filmed in 2009 before a packed house, this concert also features the band treating their fans to "My Party," "Cold Desert," "Black Thumbnail," "Red Morning Light," "Slow Night, So Long" and other songs.
Mark Selby: Live at Rockpalast: One Night in Bonn Bluesy rocker Mark Selby and his Nashville-based band thrill German fans with songs like "Blue on Black" -- Billboard magazine's 1998 rock track of the year -- in this 2008 Bonn concert, broadcast live on the German television show "Rockpalast." Other tunes are "More Storms Comin'," "Don't You Throw That Mojo on Me," "She's Like Mercury," "Cold One Closin' In," "Baby I Do," "Nine Pound Hammer" and many more. An interview with Selby is included.
A Woman in Berlin Based on the best-selling diaries of an anonymous German woman who survived the Soviet invasion of Berlin at the end of World War II, this gripping drama tells the story of a photojournalist's (Nina Hoss) forbidden relationship with a Soviet officer (Yevgeni Sidikhin). After being sexually assaulted by members of the invading Red Army, she turns to the officer for support, but soon finds herself falling for him.
Alive In the wake of a violent sexual assault that leaves her physically and emotionally bruised, 19-year-old college student Claire (Vahina Giocante) charts a self-destructive path toward survival that's littered with substance abuse and random sexual encounters. Despite protests from her father and brother, Claire drops out of school and digs further into a dangerous lifestyle that could ultimately lead to death.
Avigile and Friends Like her popular American counterpart Elmo, 3-year-old Avigile charms everyone she meets with her bottomless curiosity and friendly nature in these three charming episodes of "Rechov Sumsum" -- the Israeli equivalent of "Sesame Street." Our heroine learns how to express her emotions through painting, how very dissimilar people can be friends and how to cope when her dear pal Gershon goes away.
Bajo la Sal When he arrives at a village near a remote salt mine to solve a string of grim murders, Mexican detective Comandante Trujillo (Humberto Zurita) turns his investigation toward local lad Victor Zepeda (Ricardo Polanco), a troubled youth who works in a funeral parlor. Could Victor be a convenient patsy for the real killer? Or is the lad a dangerously cunning murderer? This Mexican thriller from director Mario Muñoz also stars Emilio Guerrero.
Charleston In this charming, colorful comedy set in the 1920s, Beatriz and Javier must pretend they're engaged to placate their pushy parents, even though they're just friends. Intrigue abounds as Javier dallies with a singer and Beatriz pursues a painter. Eventually, the pair succeeds in ending their engagement, but will they be able to live happily ever after with their paramours, or will they realize they're really in love with each other?
Dil Bole Hadippa! To fulfill her dream of playing cricket professionally, spirited Veera (Rani Mukherjee) disguises herself as a man and tries out for a struggling team. But while Veera makes a splash on the field, her crush on the squad's handsome captain (Shahid Kapur) may jeopardize her plan. Directed by Anurag Singh, this gender-bending Bollywood rom-com also features Anupam Kher, Rakhi Sawant and Sherlyn Chopra.
Disciples of Shaolin Kuan Fung Yi (Sheng Fu), a hot-headed factory worker and Shaolin disciple, becomes embroiled in a bloody conflict between rival textile mills as his lust for money and power threatens to overwhelm his considerable fighting skills. As he loses sight of himself, he pushes away his Shaolin master and only true friend. Can Kuan regain his integrity in time to take on his vicious enemies, or will he succumb to the deadly iron finger lock?
Django Shoots First When gruff gunslinger Django (Glenn Saxson) retrieves his father's corpse from a bounty hunter and turns it in to collect the reward for himself, he learns that he's entitled to a valuable inheritance that his old man's business partner will do anything to steal. Now Django must fight for his birthright and get revenge on the man who betrayed his father. Nando Gazzolo co-stars in this spaghetti Western from director Alberto De Martino.
Evil Face Obsessed with repairing the damage done to his wife's face in an accidental fire, mad Victorian scientist Nijinsky (Klaus Kinski) labors in his eerie underground lab to perfect a radical skin-grafting technique. But when he runs short on materials to conduct his experiments, he turns to unsuspecting local girls for some fresh flesh to work with. Yilmaz Duru and Sergio Garrone direct this Italian horror flick.
Graveyard Disturbance Accepting an easy bet from the creepy owner of the ramshackle inn where they're laying low, five teenage shoplifters on the lam agree to spend a night in the twisting catacombs beneath a nearby church. But as soon as the young delinquents go underground, zombies and other evil creatures emerge to hunt them down. This Italian thriller from director Lamberto Bava stars Lea Martino, Gregory Lech Thaddeus, Karl Zinny, Gianmarco Tognazzi and Beatrice Ring.
Green Fields Years after leaving for America to start a new life, Shmuel Braverman returns to Israel to celebrate his son's completion of military training. There, the expat's views on his homeland conflict with those of the locals during a long van journey. Esteemed director Yitzhak Yeshurun's tough and thoughtful drama was a winner at the Jerusalem Film Festival and the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival.
Lake Tahoe When he wraps the family car around a telephone pole on the outskirts of his small town, teenager Juan (Diego Cantaño) searches for help but finds himself thrust into a strange odyssey filled with unusual characters. Writer-director Fernando Eimbcke's award-winning indie dramedy also stars Hector Herrera as quirky mechanic Don Heber and Daniela Valentine as wannabe punk star Lucia.
Made in France In this French comic drama, Patrick (Patrick Ligardes) has his limits tested when he's thrown in jail with the lovely Sonia (Ronit Elkabetz) and the brash Youssef (Atmen Kelif), all three of them bound for deportation until a last-ditch escape frees them in more ways than one. Once the threesome is on the lam, they learn they share a mutual taste for misadventure, good times and, ultimately, one another.
Maten a Leo Mendez Leo Mendez (Ernesto Barquet) is a wrestler ensnared in a dangerous web of gangsters, underground fighting, gambling and prostitution. Doña Reyna (Carmen Salinas), the leader of the illegal ring, orders Leo to win his next bout ... or else. Leo also battles his attraction to Gloria (Marcela Cantu), who works at the brothel Doña Reyna operates. Tensions run high and action abounds as Leo tries to outwit his tormentors and protect his friends.
Nu-Meri: Book of the New Spawn When her friend, Nanako, dies covered in vicious fish bites and appears to be growing scales, marine bio-engineering student Mari realizes there's more under the surface than she suspected in this shocking spine-chiller from Japan. Now, she must investigate to find out who -- or what -- at her school, the Pacific Institute, is involved in this new underwater threat determined to wipe out the human race.
Pudor This award-winning film from Spanish actor turned director Tristán Ulloa and co-director David Ulloa tells the story of multiple generations of a family dealing with everything from the onset of puberty and erotic temptation to impending death. Adapted by Tristán Ulloa from the novel by Santiago Roncagliolo, the film frankly and honestly addresses the trying, sometimes tragic situations that life throws at every family.
The Divine Weapon Under the benign leadership of King Sejong (Sung-kee Ahn), the Joseon dynasty is a model of Korean statehood but is perceived as an obstacle to the warlike Chinese Ming dynasty, which wishes to expand its power and influence, whatever the cost. In response to the Ming's bloody incursions into his territory, Sejong commands the construction of a secret weapon, the Phantom Arrowslinger, a device that may just cause as many problems as it solves.
The Heartbreak Yakuza Assigned to knock off several members of a rival gang, young yakuza hit man Shuji (Akira Emoto) spares one thug's life in a moment of compassion. But it isn't long before the vengeful survivor is hot on his trail. Soon, Shuji reunites with a childhood sweetheart and resolves to leave the assassin business, a decision that could cost him his life. Masato Harada directs this gripping thriller, a precursor to John Woo's action classic The Killer.
The Samurai Princess When 11 of her friends are raped and murdered, leaving the Samurai Princess (adult video star Aino Kishi) the only survivor, she becomes infused with her comrades' souls. Transformed into an android, she sets out to avenge their deaths. Dai Mizuno co-stars as the princess's human partner in this Kengo Kaji-directed gore fest that features breast grenades, detachable chainsaw limbs, deadly guitar riffs and more.
