New Releases for November 18th, 2008 (Full List)

Street Revenge A gang of low-level New York thugs finds themselves in the fight of their lives when they accidentally steal a million dollars from a notorious crime syndicate during a botched Diamond District robbery. Conrad Glover writes, directs and produces this Indie crime thriller starring Jaime Velez, Joe Wissler, C.L. Rivera, Rick Borgia, Raine Brown and Antonio Saillant.

Hannah Montana: DVD Game: Sing, Dance, Act, Play Enjoy the music and fun of Hannah Montana as never before with this collection of 11 interactive games. All it takes is a remote control to play, either solo or with friends and family in multiplayer or Party Play modes. Move to Hannah's biggest hits in a high-energy dance-off, play a special game of charades inspired by the show, test your knowledge with fun quizzes and more. Emily Osment (Hannah's best friend Lilly) hosts the fun.

Hannah Montana: Season 1 Rock out to the first season of Disney's "Hannah Montana," starring Miley Cyrus as middle school student Miley Stewart, who leads a secret life as a pop star but does her best to be a normal kid when she's not performing. This inaugural Emmy-nominated season of the show finds Miley constantly hiding her alter ego from her classmates and trying to balance homework and boys with the demands of musical stardom.

High School Musical: DVD Game: Sing, Dance, Act, Play Get into the music and fun of High School Musical like never before with this compilation of 11 interactive games inspired by all three movies. Grab the remote control to play solo or with friends and family in multiplayer or Party Play modes. Move to the movies' hot soundtracks with a dance competition, see how much you really know about the gang from East High School with fun trivia quizzes, play on-screen hoops against the Wildcats and more.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 5: Vol. 2 Return to Bikini Bottom for episodes from the funny, frenetic fifth season of one of television's biggest animated hits. In this collection, SpongeBob, perennially sunny fry cook at the Krusty Krab, discovers his body can musically attract jellyfish; mistakenly boards a prison ship with his dimwitted buddy Patrick; crosses paths with a dastardly outlaw; and watches in horror as plastic surgery turns his ugly rival Squidward into a hunk.

The Art of Knitting 4 Kids Geared toward kids ages 5 and older, this fun program teaches children how to knit, a skill which helps with confidence, hand-eye coordination, motor skills and more. Dr. Elizabeth Seward also teaches kids how to make their own knitting needles. Other segments include an animated story about knitting, 7-year-old Ryan Anderson teaching knitting basics, instructions for making knitted toys, a visit to an alpaca ranch to learn about yarn and more.

The Fairly OddParents: Season 6: Vol. 1 The laughs continue in the sixth season of Nickelodeon's Emmy-winning series about 10-year-old Timmy and his all-powerful fairy godparents, Cosmo and Wanda. This year, Timmy uses his powers to help his mother's real estate business, a wish for the perfect older brother backfires, a journey to the beach reveals a strange connection between Cosmo and the lost city of Atlantis and Timmy attempts to cheer up his perpetually grumpy Pappy.

WALL-E In a futuristic world, human beings have destroyed Earth and evacuated the planet, leaving the cleanup to an army of robots they've programmed to do their dirty work. Due to a mishap, the dutiful WALL-E is the only one left. But with the arrival of a female probe named EVE, the monotony of WALL-E's existence is broken -- and he experiences love for the first time. Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo) directs this Pixar tale with a sci-fi twist.

Abraham Lincoln / The Struggle A celebrated leader and alcholism take center stage in this D.W. Griffith double feature. Walter Huston delivers a riveting performance in the first half, starring as Abraham Lincoln, American's adored 16th president. With the second film -- comprised of the only two sound features Griffith ever directed -- the cinematic pioneer explores alcoholism and the devastating ways that addiction can destroy a happy marriage.

Chinese Hercules / Black Dragon This pairing of kung fu classics from the 1970s offers two times the action -- and twice the nostalgia. In Chinese Hercules (1973), a young man haunted by his past can't keep quiet when he witnesses the brutality dispensed by his corrupt boss (Liang Tin). Then, in Black Dragon (1974), a country bumpkin (Ron Van Clief) who moves to Hong Kong joins forces with a narcotics agent to combat the city's drug culture.

Fanfan la Tulipe Handsome peasant Fanfan (Gérard Philipe) joins the army to avoid a shotgun wedding, encouraged by a phony fortuneteller (Gina Lollobrigida) who predicts that the military will lead him to fame, glory and the hand of the king's daughter. Although he's been duped, Fanfan decides to make the false prediction into reality. Award-winning filmmaker Christian-Jaque directs this swashbuckling classic set in 18th-century France.

Stanley: Special Edition Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, recent Vietnam vet and Seminole Indian Tim Ochopee (Chris Robinson) turns into a psychopathic killer after returning home to the Everglades and learning his father has died in this classic spine-chiller. Learning the truth about his father's death, Ochopee decides to let his pet snake, Stanley, loose on those he believes have wronged him and his family. Alex Rocco co-stars.

The Avenging Conscience Regarded as the "First Great American Horror Film" and inspired by the writings of Edgar Allan Poe, this harrowing tale from director D.W. Griffith centers on a young man (Henry B. Walthall) driven to madness by his own murderous actions. In addition to the groundbreaking feature-length film, this collection also boasts Griffith's 1909 short film "Edgar Allan Poe," starring Herbert Yost as the legendary gothic author.

BachelorMan When his usual bag of tricks fails to make an impression on his beautiful new neighbor (Missi Pyle), consummate ladies' man Ted Davis (David DeLuise) decides to turn over a new leaf and embrace his sensitive side in order to win her heart. But when he discovers that transforming himself into a one-woman man has cost him the respect of his friends and co-workers, he sets out to recapture his mojo and once again don the cape of "BachelorMan."

Butch Jamie After transforming her look into a femme and still not getting the part, struggling lesbian actress Jamie (Michelle Ehlen) pumps ups her butch factor and lands a male role. Problem is, everyone on set thinks Jamie's a man, including a very seductive young starlet. In order to keep her part in the film, Jamie must continue to fool cast and crew into believing she's all man in this twist on Dustin Hoffman's classic role as Tootsie.

Dirty Cop, No Donut / Dirty Cop, No Donut 2 Taking a cue from the popular reality series "Cops," writer-director Tim Ritter's satirical mockumentary follows the jaw-dropping exploits of gleefully corrupt flatfoot Officer Gus Kimble (Joel D. Wynkoop). Armed with a badge and bad attitude, Gus, aka "Officer Friendly," sets out on his graveyard shift patrols to wreak havoc on the criminal world. Bonus features include the short "Gus Gets His Badge" and a commentary track by Officer Friendly.

Doughboys Bronx brothers Frank (Gaetano Iacono) and Lou (Louis Lombardi) must learn to work together to save the family bakery after Lou's gambling debts pile up and the local mob boss gives them an ultimatum: settle up or hand over the business. As the brothers try to come up with the cash, they reflect on the life choices they've made. Lombardi also directs and co-wrote this comedy-drama, which co-stars Vincent Pastore.

Get Pony Boy After years in prison, Pony Boy (Rafael Pony Boy Ochoa) is struggling to rebuild his life on the outside when he falls hard for Mira (Siboney Lo), a beautiful prostitute who confides that she's being held prisoner in a brothel -- and may be hiding a more sinister secret. Pony Boy enlists his old friend C-Note (Manuel Skribe Garcia) in a crazy scheme to rescue Mira, but soon, things take a turn for the weird in this comedy-meets-horror flick.

Jason Stuart: Making It to the Middle Openly gay comic Jason Stuart -- a funnyman actor who's appeared on "Will & Grace" and "My Wife and Kids" -- heads to the middle of the country in the middle of his life to elicit laughs from a variety of audiences. Whether you're gay or straight, you're bound to be entertained by Stuart's act, which includes stories about his crazy family, his Jewish background and why he thinks the pope is just "fabulous!"

Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special Live from Milwaukee, ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and his collection of colorful puppet characters -- affectionately known as the "suitcase posse" -- delight sold-out crowds with this unique Christmas special from the stages of the Pabst Theater. Loaded with extras, this release features behind-the-scenes footage, outtakes, the uproarious "Ask Santa-Walter" skit and the side-splittling music video "Christmas Roadkill."

The Clique In the tradition of Mean Girls, this direct-to-video teen comedy based on the best-selling book series follows Massie Block (Elizabeth McLaughlin), the leader of a group of privileged schoolgirls who arrogantly call themselves "The Pretty Committee." But Massie's life take an unexpected turn when her parents' friends, a middle-class family with a self-assured teenage daughter (Ellen Marlow), move into the Blocks' guest house.

Tropic Thunder Drawing inspiration from films like Apocalypse Now and Platoon, this war movie send-up from director and star Ben Stiller follows a group of dimwitted actors forced to become real-life soldiers when they're abandoned in the jungles of Southeast Asia. Stiller leads an all-star cast that includes Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey and Nick Nolte, with Tom Cruise in an unforgettable cameo as a rude, crude movie mogul.

Dog Tags Nate Merritt (Paul Preiss) enlists in the Marines in order to support his fiancée. But during a furlough in California, Nate meets an uninhibited gay man who leads him on a journey of self-discovery -- and gives him new insight into the father who abandoned him. This heartfelt coming-of-age drama from writer-director Damon Dietz co-stars Candy Clark, Amy Lindsay, Hoyt Richards and Barry J. Ratcliffe.

Flowers for Algernon Charlie (Matthew Modine), who is mentally challenged, undergoes a dangerous experimental operation to boost his intelligence. When the procedure works, Charlie becomes a new person, but he later realizes his significant intellectual gains may only be temporary. Based on the classic novel by Daniel Keyes, this heart-wrenching drama also features Kelli Williams, Bonnie Bedelia, Ron Rifkin and Cameron Bowen.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 Three years later, the famed sisterhood is going strong even as Bridget (Blake Lively), Lena (Alexis Bledel), Tibby (Amber Tamblyn) and Carmen (America Ferrera) scatter throughout the country for their first year of college. Separated by geography, the fabulous foursome remains united in friendship in this sequel to the beloved 2005 hit, which finds the characters facing new challenges in the realms of romance, school and growing up.

3-Day Weekend Each year, committed couple Simon (Derek Meeker) and Jason (Douglas Myers) spend a weekend relaxing with their friend, Cooper (Derek Long), and the guy he's dating at the time, but their decision to invite single friends along this year leads to major relationship shakeups. The newcomers joining the getaway include a frisky college pal, a yoga teacher who enjoys being naked and a temperamental co-worker.

Arizona Sky Despite their strong feelings for each other, two teenage best friends hide their real emotions for years. Now adults with vastly different lives, Jake (Eric Dean) and Kyle (Jayme McCabe) reconnect in their Arizona hometown and try to rekindle their relationship. As the two men attempt to figure out what feelings they still have for each other, their closest family members help them search for happiness.

The Devil's Curse Several theological students summon a hellish demon in an experiment to test their own faith -- and end up paying a severe price in the process. Ten years later, the curse lives on as five students move into the abandoned residence hall of the Catholic school. But what was supposed to be a larkish weekend stay turns deadly when the kids realize they are not alone. Toni Harman directs this supernatural horror-thriller set in London.

The Gay Bed & Breakfast of Terror Forgetting to make advance hotel reservations for the party event of the year is a deadly mistake for five gay couples who are forced to stay at the Sahara Salvation Inn bed-and-breakfast -- the only place in town with any vacancies. The out-of-the-way establishment is run by a God-fearing mother-and-daughter duo (Mari Marks and Georgia Jean) who appear to be relatively normal. But the truth is, they're anything but

The Zombie Diaries In the not-too-distant future, a mysterious plague has spread to every corner of the planet. Once it kills, the virus reanimates the dead, transforming them into flesh-eating zombies. This film reveals the terror through the eyes of its witnesses. Video cameras from a documentary film crew, a couple fleeing London (ground zero for the virus) and a band of survivors holed up in a barn capture the relentless zombie attack as it happens.

Garden Party Pretty April (Willa Holland) and a group of other teens try to attain their dreams without losing themselves or falling victim to the designs of pot-dealer Sally (Vinessa Shaw), an opportunist who's able to spot a lost soul from a mile away. Young, beautiful and on their own, the kids struggle with sexual confusion, breaking into the entertainment industry and avoiding the pitfalls and vipers of Los Angeles.

Hard Head: The Films of Mounir Fatmi Provocative Moroccan artist Mounir Fatmi uses the Koran, Islamic art and noted European authors as a departure point in this collection of eight videos that examine current events but take liberties with well-established contextual relationships. With pieces produced between 1999 and 2008, the collection offers a unique perspective on the modern world, blurring the lines between what is expected and what is real.

Mister Lonely This gorgeously lensed, slightly surreal dramedy follows a Michael Jackson impersonator (Diego Luna) to Paris, where he meets a Marilyn Monroe look-alike (Samantha Morton) and accompanies her as she reconvenes with her husband and daughter (also impersonators) in Scotland. Along the way, they rendezvous with a Queen Elizabeth look-alike, among others, in director Harmony Korine's absurdist statement about celebrity obsession.

Wholphin: Issue 7 The seventh volume of this anthology of short films, documentaries and cartoons includes Gus Van Sant's first filmed work, the 1982 short film "The Discipline of D.E." based on the story by William S. Burroughs. The compilation also includes works by Nicolas Berger ("Nutkin's Last Stand"), Carson Mell ("Field Notes from Dimension X"), Kristoffer Joner ("Cold & Dry"), Arthur Metcalf ("Fantaisie in Bubblewrap") and eight others.

Ghost Hunt: Season 1: Part 2 Based on the popular manga series created by Fuyumi Ono, this gripping anime follows the adventures of Naru Shibuya and Mai Taniyama, the teenage paranormal researchers known collectively as the Shibuya Psychic Research team. Aided by cutting-edge technology and a collection of psychic mediums and spirit guides, Naru and Mai investigate the unsettling supernatural events that plague the campus of Ryokuryou High School.

Gundam Seed Destiny TV Movie 3 Amid a fierce battle between the joint forces of the Earth Alliance and Orb fleet and the crew of the Minerva, lifelong friends-turned-bitter rivals Kira Yamato and Athrun Zala face off in another epic battle. Meanwhile, Shinn is faced with a decision that could lead to tragic consequences when he considers betraying the wishes of the Plant Supreme Council in order to rescue the dying Stella from the Minerva's sickbay.

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Inspired by author Yasutaka Tsutsui's novel, this anime follows the adventures of Makoto Konno, a seemingly ordinary high school student who makes a startling revelation when she learns that she's been endowed with the ability to travel back in time. Following a series of frivolous "time leaps," Makoto learns that her powers have a negative impact on the people around her and sets out to correct the effects of her actions.

D.W. Griffith: The Father of Film With this multi-part documentary, film historians Kevin Brownlow and David Gill explore the tumultuous life of cinema maven D.W. Griffith, the American filmmaker regarded as "The Father of Film." One of the early architects of the language of cinema, Griffith helmed many of the most important and influential movies in the history of film, including Broken Blossoms, Way Down East and the controversial Birth of a Nation.

Encounters at the End of the World Celebrated documentary filmmaker Werner Herzog takes you on a wild and woolly journey to the South Pole, from the National Science Foundation's headquarters on Ross Island to some of Antarctica's most remote and dangerous terrain. With a keen eye for the wonders and sometimes hilarious peculiarities of this icy land's animal and human inhabitants, Herzog offers an astounding look at the world's most inhospitable landscape.

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Always willing to hurl himself right in the middle of the action, journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson was fearless as well as reckless. This documentary looks beyond his wild antics to focus on the courage and principles that made him a success. Rare home movies, audiotapes and unpublished materials offer added insight into this complex man, who was well-known for his fondness for sex, drugs and alcohol.

Hitler's Britain Taking actual Allied and Nazi plans into account, this documentary constructs the events that might have occurred if Nazis had conquered Britain during WWII, including collaboration by British leaders and the destruction of resistance forces. Drawing on newly released documents, blueprints and archival footage, this historical program explores top-secret tunnels, wartime strongholds and defense plans.

I, Caesar: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire The first in a six-part series focusing on men who reigned over the Roman Empire, this superb program explores the life and rule of Julius Caesar, examining the battles, vast reforms and conspiracies of his reign. After gaining control of the Empire, Caesar was declared the dictator of Rome. But his policies and political intrigue within the Senate eventually led to Caesar's assassination by a group led by his former friend and ally, Brutus.

In Nelson's Footsteps: Life and Times of Lord Horatio Nelson In this documentary, historian Colin White examines the career of British flag officer Lord Horatio Nelson, chronicling the naval hero's rise to prominence and his dramatic victory over France and Spain at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Journeying to the locales that figured prominently in Nelson's life, including his childhood home and the ship HMS Victory, White also reveals aspects of Nelson's personal life, including his troubled marriage.

Philip K. Dick: The Penultimate Truth This in-depth biography chronicles the personal life and professional career of iconic science fiction writer Philip K. Dick, author of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? which inspired the movie Blade Runner, and other influential works. Recounting how Dick's history of hallucinations and paranoia contributed to his genius, the program also celebrates the singular vision this uniquely gifted writer shared with the literary world.

Stress: Portrait of a Killer The serially overworked already know that stress is a near-constant fixture in modern-day living. But to what degree is stress affecting our bodies -- and is there any way to healthfully combat it? With a focus on the work of Stanford University neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky, this National Geographic program looks at the latest science to see what researchers are learning about this insidiously silent killer.

The Journey to Palomar This engaging documentary chronicles the epic journey of visionary astronomer George Ellery Hale, who constructed the greatest telescopes of his time, including the mammoth 200-inch telescope at the Palomar Observatory. Featuring interviews with prominent scientists, archival footage and more, the program celebrates Hale's intrepid spirit and his astonishing achievements that helped advance our understanding of the universe.

The Last Klezmer Filmmaker Yale Strom chronicles the inspiring journey of Leopold Kozlowski, a Ukrainian-born holocaust survivor whose passion for Jewish klezmer music -- a lively blend of liturgical and folk music -- has kept the disappearing musical genre alive. Featuring interviews with Kozlowski and following him on a moving visit to his hometown, the film celebrates both traditional klezmer music and the still-vibrant musician's devotion to preserving it.

The Normans: The Complete Epic Saga This comprehensive three-part series chronicles the rise, rule and eventual decline of the mighty Normans, medieval descendants of Scandinavian Vikings who conquered much of Europe with a blend of merciless conquest and sophisticated statesmanship. Combining authoritative commentary with fresh archaeological evidence, the program sheds new light on the people whose indelible stamp can still be felt across Europe today.

Thomas Pynchon: A Journey into the Mind of [p.] This engaging documentary examines the enigmatic life of reclusive novelist Thomas Pynchon, award-winning author of influential 20th-century works such as V and The Crying of Lot 49. Along with exploring the themes and ideas present in his books, the program visits known elements of the author's life and attempts to provide new clues into Pynchon's particular -- and peculiar -- genius.

Up the Yangtze When the Three Gorges Dam makes life hard for the Yu family, daughter Yu Shui must take a job aboard a cruise ship, where she enters into a dizzying microcosm of modern China. Meanwhile, her parents face the rising waters of the Yangtze. Chinese-Canadian filmmaker Yung Chang's beautifully photographed documentary of China's peasant life and cultural upheaval had its U.S. premiere at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.

Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell Director Matt Wolf's critically acclaimed documentary examines the life and work of Arthur Russell, an influential singer, songwriter, cello player and disco auteur who died prematurely from AIDS complications in 1992. The film blends archival footage with illuminating interview segments featuring some of Russell's colleagues and most notable collaborators, including poet Allen Ginsberg, composer Philip Glass and indie pop sensation Jens Lekman.

Johnny Cash Narrates the New Testament Bible Country music icon Johnny Cash reads the New King James Version of the entire New Testament in this inspiring program. On-screen text allows you to follow along with Johnny's soulful baritone voice, and a variety of interactive options enable you to listen to the entire New Testament from start to finish, or to move directly to any book and chapter you choose.

Gilad: Bodies in Motion: Vol. 1: Waikiki Beach Workout Set against the backdrop of Hawaii's beautiful Waikiki Beach, this workout by Gilad Janklowicz, the fitness instructor of the long-running TV program "Bodies in Motion," is designed to help you whip your body into shape while having a great time. Joined by a group of series regulars, Gilad leads you through an energizing routine that burns calories while building, strengthening and toning all of the major muscle groups.

Gilad: Bodies in Motion: Vol. 2: Waikiki Pier Workout Culled from the archives of the long-running TV series "Bodies in Motion," this workout from fitness guru Gilad Janklowicz combines high-energy, fat-burning movements with muscle-toning exercises that will help transform your entire body. From a Waikiki Beach pier with views of the Diamond Head crater, Gilad and company lead you through a comprehensive regimen that targets upper and lower body, as well as the ever-important core.

Gilad: Bodies in Motion: Vol. 3: Sandy Beach Workout With this compilation of episodes from the long-running fitness series, exercise guru Gilad Janklowicz and his crew lead you through a variety of easy-to-follow body-sculpting routines that target every major muscle group. Against the backdrop of a picturesque Hawaiian beach, Gilad guides viewers through a series of movements and exercises designed to burn fat and calories while toning and sculpting the upper and lower body.

National Geographic Extreme This visually spectacular program takes you to the limit and beyond with an assortment of extreme sports action, including daredevil skiing and snowboarding down wild mountain ranges and surfing truly monster waves. A pulse-pounding soundtrack amps up the excitement, and narration from the athletes themselves yields insight into what inspires them to push their chosen sports beyond all barriers.

Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders: Last Call with Raven & Sandman Dr. Keith Lipinski sits down with extreme wrestling icons Raven and Sandman but gets more than he bargained for when Terry Funk, New Jack and Mustafa show up unannounced in this raucous installment of the "Ultimate Insiders" interview series. The upside? With access to five of the biggest names in the game, Dr. Keith gets even more wild stories. Extras include more than an hour of bonus footage, including previously unreleased matches.

UFC: Ultimate Comebacks Proving that real competitors never say "die," this action-packed fight collection features many of the greatest comebacks and unbelievable turnarounds UFC fighters have ever mounted in the vaunted octagon. Among the bouts included are Pete Sell vs. Scott Smith, Alessio Sakara vs. Drew McFedries, Martin Kampmann vs. Drew McFedries, Renato Sobral vs. Jason Lambert and Keith Jardine vs. Houston Alexander.

Bones: Season 3 Brilliant forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan (Emily Deschanel) and FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz) return for a third season in this popular procedural drama. To solve decades-old murder mysteries, Bones applies her unique ability of finding clues in the victims' skeletal remains, while Booth uses the people skills that she lacks. The hit series is based on the cases of a real-life forensic scientist.

Doctor Who: Season 4 In the fourth season of the hit BBC sci-fi series, former runaway bride Donna Noble (Catherine Tate) joins the good Doctor (David Tennant) on his intergalactic adventures, fighting for justice and solving mysteries throughout space and time. The two battle psychic powers in ancient Pompeii, evil forces that lurk in an abandoned library and menacing alien wasps from the Silfrax Galaxy. Freema Agyeman also returns this season.

Doctor Who: The Infinite Quest David Tennant and Freema Agyeman lend their voices to this animated "Doctor Who" spinoff that finds the Doctor (Tennant) and his companion Martha Jones (Agyeman) in space, searching for a way to help people make their dreams come true. If they can locate a set of all-important datachips and unlock the spacecraft Infinite, anything's possible. But the space pirate Baltazar has his eye on the Infinite, too.

Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan: Celebrity Edition World-renowned dog behavior specialist and Emmy-nominee Cesar Millan, aka the Dog Whisperer, has built an empire around his astounding talent for rehabilitating and retraining canines -- and no dog is too great or too small. This program goes behind the scenes with Cesar as he pays house calls to the estates of celebrity dog owners and shows them how to tame their seemingly incorrigible pooches of privilege.

Everest: Beyond the Limit: Season 2 In the much-awaited second season of this expertly shot Discovery Channel series, a second group of adventurers is assembled to take on the world's tallest mountain under the leadership of expert climbing guide Russell Brice. Each installment of this riveting documentary series features candid footage of team members as they confront -- and attempt to conquer -- their own personal limits, against seemingly insurmountable odds.

Hawaii Five-O: Season 5 Protecting Hawaii from criminals of all classes, Steve McGarrett (Jack Lord) and his Five-O team face many challenges in this fifth season, including Duke (Herman Wedemeyer) being accused of murder and Danno (James MacArthur) mistakenly shooting an unarmed teen. In addition, McGarrett and company run into trouble with the Vashon mob family, bomb-planting vigilante nationalists and a crazed electronics wizard.

Mitzi Gaynor: Razzle Dazzle! The Special Years From 1968 to 1978, millions of viewers tuned in to see iconic performer Mitzi Gaynor sing and dance in her annual television variety special; the best moments of those programs are captured in this anthology. Interviews with Mitzi and friends Carl Reiner, Kristin Chenoweth and others recall the dazzling splendor of those heady days, and rare footage from Gaynor's own collection reveals the scene behind the scenes of her award-winning programs.

The Odd Couple: Season 5 Tony Randall won an Emmy Award for his role as neat freak Felix opposite Jack Klugman's slovenly Oscar in this fifth and final season of the classic comedy series, based on Neil Simon's play and film. This season, Oscar lands a part in a movie alongside Bob Hope, Felix attempts to revitalize Oscar's interest in New York City by getting him trapped in a subway car, and Felix rescues a canine star from the cruelty of bad management.

A Place of Our Own: Health and Nutrition This presentation from the Peabody Award-winning series teaches parents and others who care for young children the fundamentals of making sure their kids get off to a healthy start in life. Fun and informative segments cover topics including healthy eating, getting enough sleep, preventing obesity, getting adequate exercise, dealing with medical problems such as asthma and diabetes and more.

Aspect: The Chronicle of New Media Art: Vol. 11 This collection of nine videos from acclaimed artists in South and Central America features such diverse works as Daniel Mendoza Alafita's examination of Mexican culture and Jessica Lagunas's silent performance piece on beauty rituals. Part of Aspect's series of video art, the compilation also includes commentary from modern art experts, including Bill Arning of MIT's List Visual Arts Center and documentary filmmaker Jesse Lerner.

Crochet Fashions in Motion Expert crochet instructor Catherine Miller Scott offers viewers step-by-step instructions to create several beautiful items, providing close-up demonstrations of each stitch in this comprehensive and fun instructional program. Projects include a matching hat and scarf, a cropped cardigan, capelet, purse, sarong skirt and fingerless gloves. Extra features include an A-to-Z index, a fashion show, reference guide and more.

Crochet Stitches in Motion Learn how to crochet while having fun with this instructional program. Expert crochet instructor Catherine Miller Scott offers close-up demonstrations that are easy to follow whether you're a beginner or have some crochet experience. Scott teaches 12 stitches, starting with simple single crochet ridges and moving onto more complex stitches, including the complicated cross stitch. Projects are a stroller blanket, a hat and scarf set, and more.

I Can't Believe I'm Crocheting Take a crochet class in your own home with this fun and easy instructional video based on the best-selling book. Expert designer Melissa Leapman provides easy-to-follow instructions, allowing viewers to follow along with each stitch she makes. Projects include a simple spa cloth, a belt, an openwork scarf and a granny square mini purse. Extra features are an A-to-Z index, a trouble-shooting section, extra tips and more.

I Can't Believe I'm Knitting Designer Melissa Leapman teaches you everything you need to know to learn to knit in this excellent instructional program based on the best-selling book. Have fun while you follow along with each stitch in Leapman's step-by-step demonstrations. Projects include a basket weave purse, a ladder scarf and a hat for a toddler. Other features are a helpful A-to-Z index, reference library, trouble-shooting section and more.

Knit Fashions in Motion Providing close-up demonstrations of each stitch, expert knitting instructor Catherine Miller Scott offers viewers easy-to-follow instructions, demonstrating how to create several attractive items in this fun, informative program. Projects include a purse, a shrug, a cuff and collar, a shoulder warmer, a matching scarf and hat, and a cell phone holder. The program also includes a fashion show, sketches, a reference guide and more.

Knit Stitches in Motion Have fun while learning to knit with this easy-to-follow program from expert knitting instructor Catherine Miller Scott. Scott provides step-by-step demonstrations, starting with simple stitches and moving on to more challenging patterns. Viewers will learn the Berry Stitch, Moss Stitch Panes, Trellis Lace, Five-Stitch Cable with Bobble and more. Projects include a scarf, a shawl, a headband, a shoulder warmer and a spa cloth.

No Rules Knitting at the Teen Knit Café Geared toward younger knitters, this program features instructor Chelsea Povall demonstrating a variety of projects that teenagers can complete after learning just two stitches. Then, the Teen Knit Café gang explains how to dye yarn with Kool-Aid. The many possible projects include an iPod case, a messenger bag, a bracelet and matching ring, ear and leg warmers, a lip balm holder, several hats and scarves, a rug and much more.

Shakespeare in Words and Music This unique program features recitations of famous selections drawn from the works of William Shakespeare, accompanied by vocal and instrumental musical excerpts inspired by or relating to the Bard's words. Each of six half-hour programs focus on a particular theme, including Shakespeare and Broadway, Shakespeare and opera, the Shakespearean heroine, Shakespeare in love and more.

Style Remix Give your closet a makeover with this innovative fashion program. Host Candice Coke and designer Lori Wenger demonstrate a variety of possibilities for updating your old clothes and creating fun new fashions without busting your budget. The program includes more than 20 projects to inject fresh style into your old wardrobe, along with a segment on basic techniques, a guide to caring for your clothing and a resource guide.

The Art of Knitting & Crochet 2 Learn all about knitting and crocheting -- or expand your knowledge if you've already mastered the basics -- with this superb compilation of demonstrations from a variety of experts, designers and instructors. Segments include "Intermediate Knit Skills" with Vogue Knitting's Carla Scott, "The Art of Crochet" with author-designer Jennifer Wenger, "A Socks Workshop" with Crochet Guild of America President Nancy Brown and much more.

Antonín: The Dvorák Cycle: Vol. 6 Renowned maestro Petr Altrichter conducts the Prague Symphony Orchestra in this 1993 performance of composer Antonín Dvorák's exquisite funereal mass, Requiem in B-flat Minor op. 89, recorded at Germany's Alte Oper Frankfurt. Featured solo artists include soprano Lucia Popp, mezzo-soprano Eva Randová, tenor Josef Protschka and basso Peter Mikulás, all accompanied by the Prague Symphonic Choir.

Foo Fighters: Live at Wembley Stadium Former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl and his Foo Fighters play to a mammoth crowd in London's Wembley Stadium, performing songs that span their career, including "My Hero," "Cold Day in the Sun" and "Monkey Wrench." Along with Foo Fighters hits such as "The Pretender," "Times Like These," "Everlong" and "Learn to Fly," the band is joined by the legendary Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones for epic covers of Led Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll" and "Ramble On."

Great Opera Arias In 1996, Placido Domingo and a host of opera luminaries gathered at the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden for an unforgettable evening of aria performances, including Domingo singing "O Souverain" from "Le Cid." Other highlights include Susan Graham and Lillian Watson singing "The Presentation of the Rose" from "Der Rosenkavalier," Roberto Alagna singing "Rachel, Quand du Seigneur" from "La Juive" and many more.

History of the Organ: Vol. 4: The Modern Age Featuring the work of musicians and composers Jehan Alain, César Franck, Max Reger, Charles-Marie Widor and Olivier Messiaen, the final installment of this outstanding series charts the organ's development from the early 1800s to the present. Organists in the spotlight include Ton Koopman, René Saorgin, Xavier Darasse, Louis Robilliard, Marie-Claire Alain and Ben van Ousten.

Hoodz: The Game Visit some of the most perilous neighborhoods in America with this uncensored video tour. Gangsta rapper The Game takes viewers on a trip through his hometown of Compton, Calif. Along the way, he reveals the reality about all the action on the streets and his beefs with certain record labels and imprints. Since gaining fame with his 2005 debut album, The Game has been one of the main players in the West Coast hip-hop scene.

José Carreras: Sacred Songs Celebrated Spanish tenor José Carreras performs at Rome's Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli, singing inspired selections drawn from a range of classical sources, including "Ecce Panis Angelorum" and "Panis Angelicus" by J. S. Bach. Backed by the Orchestra Internazionale d'Italia, Carreras also lends his soaring voice to "Mille Cherubini in Coro" by Franz Schubert, "Hallelujah" from G.F. Handel's oratorio "Messiah" and more.

Parliament Funkadelic: The Mothership Connection: Live 1976 Parliament Funkadelic and their mesmerizing front man George Clinton tear the roof off the sucker in this powerhouse 1976 concert from Houston. The show, a companion to the album of the same title, features 14 funk masterpieces. Highlights include "Cosmic Slop," "P. Funk," "Standing on the Verge of Gettin' It On," "Dr. Funkenstein," "Night of the Thumpasorus Peoples," "Children of Production" and the title tune.

The Who: At Kilburn 1977 In December 1977, rock gods the Who met at the Gaumont State Theatre in Kilburn, North London, to record a set for the film The Kids Are Alright, but the show would prove to be one of drummer Keith Moon's final performances. The rare concert, shot in 35mm, features "I Can't Explain," "Substitute," "Baba O'Riley," "Behind Blue Eyes," "Dreaming from the Waist," "Pinball Wizard," "My Generation" and more.

Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan Hip-hop heroes Wu-Tang Clan come to life in this insightful, in-depth documentary. Interviews and rare footage illuminate the band's history, from their origins in Staten Island's slums through their long rise to worldwide fame. Profiles of RZA, Ghostface Killah, Method Man and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard, plus a frank examination of the Clan's ups and downs over the years, create a portrait that fans will treasure.

A Wonderful Night in Split Three couples ring in the New Year in this award-winning Croatian film. Their parallel stories of illicit sex, drugs and desperation underscore social upheaval in the port town of Split. The players include a drug dealer (Marinko Prga), his widowed client (Nives Ivankovic), a drug addict (Marija Skaricic) on a one-night stand with an American sailor (Coolio), and a sexually frustrated young couple (Vicko Bilandzic and Ivana Roscic).

Acorralada After serving several years in prison on charges that forced her to take the wrap for her husband's murder, Fedora Garces (Sonya Smith) emerges from her cell determined to bring down the woman behind her unjust incarceration: Ocativa Irazabel (Frances Ondiviela). But before Fedora can fully execute her plan of revenge, she sets out to reconnect with the daughters (Alejandra Lazcano, Mariana Torres) who have grown up without her.

Black Belt Set in 1932 amidst the rise of militarism in Japan, this drama follows three karate protégés, Taikan, Choei and Giryu, who are nearing completion of their education when the military police suddenly take over their dojo for use as a barracks. Forced to go and work for the army as fighting instructors, the trio unwittingly becomes ensconced in a battle not only for their nation -- but for personal integrity and honor.

Frágil After the death of her father, sweet but sheltered Venus (Muriel Moreno) leaves her isolated country home to find the only boy she ever kissed. Along her journey, she meets a budding movie star named David (Julio Perillan), and soon romance begins stirring in their hearts. Starring in his first big-budget Hollywood movie, David both worries about and looks forward to the fame and fortune that await him.

Goya Donatas Banionis stars in this lush biopic of Spanish artist Francisco Goya and his years as court painter to King Carlos IV (Rolf Hoppe). Though rich, famous and in love with a duchess (Olivera Vuco), Goya is drawn to depict the lives of the common people. It is this artistic conflict that leads to his infamous encounter with the Spanish Inquisition. Produced by DEFA, East Germany's state film board, the film co-stars Fred Düren.

Of Love and Eggs At a bustling Indonesian market, three children from different families experience mishaps -- with eggs, a prayer rug, a mosque's cupola -- that provide comment on the relationship each child has with his or her parents. Familial, social, generational and religious issues frame each accident and how it's viewed by those involved. Award-winning filmmaker Garin Nugroho delivers a universal message with this poignant, gently comic film.

Priceless Irène (Audrey Tautou), who makes a fortune sweet-talking rich men, puts the moves on klutzy Jean (Gad Elmaleh), unaware that he's just a hotel bartender. But by the time she realizes her mistake, Jean is smitten with her. Letting men down easy has never been Irène's strong suit, but she finds a way to mend Jean's broken heart that ensures he'll never have to mix cocktails again. Vernon Dobtcheff co-stars in this wacky French farce.

The Grand Chef: Vol. 1 Sung Chan (Rae-won Kim) and his friend Bong Joo (Oh-jung Kwon) spent their childhood in the kitchen of Bong's father's acclaimed eatery. But as they become chefs in their own right as adults, Bong's father favors Sung to inherit the restaurant over his own son. Sung isn't looking for a fight, but a cooking competition with Bong shows him his old friend's true colors. Bul-am Choi co-stars in this adaptation of the comic Hur Young Man.

Un Hilito de Sangre Awkward teenager Leon (Diego Luna) becomes obsessed with beautiful schoolgirl Osbelia, but he is too scared to even talk to her. During his summer vacation, Leon decides to follow his dream girl to Guadalajara, which leads him into many exciting adventures. Based on the novel by Eusebio Ruvalcaba, this Mexican coming-of-age story also stars Claudette Maille, Guillermo Gil, Jorge Martínez de Hoyos and Antonio Serrano.