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Memoirs of a Geisha Based on Arthur Golden's novel and set in 1929, this tale follows 9-year-old Chiyo, who is sold to a Kyoto geisha house. Chiyo endures harsh treatment from the owners and head geisha Hatsumomo, who's envious of Chiyo's stunning beauty. Rescued by Hatsumomo's rival, Chiyo blooms in her role as a geisha, but World War II threatens to change her privileged life forever. Ziyi Zhang, Ken Watanabe, Michelle Yeoh and Li Gong star.
King Kong Set in the 1930s, Peter Jackson's remake follows a group of adventurous explorers and filmmakers to mysterious Skull Island in search of a legendary giant gorilla known as King Kong. The team battles dinosaurs and, with the help of a beautiful woman, manages to capture the mighty ape and ship him back to New York. King Kong goes on display, but his heart is stronger than his shackles. … Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody and Andy Serkis star.
Get Rich or Die Tryin' In director Jim Sheridan's gritty urban drama, a dope-peddling street punk sets out to turn his life around through music. Determined to leave his criminal days behind, inner-city drug dealer Marcus (50 Cent, aka Curtis Jackson) pursues the one thing that inspires him -- rap music -- and on his life-altering journey, the aspiring artist runs into tough times. The film's supporting players include Viola Davis and Terrence Dashon Howard.
Six Feet Under: Season 5 The fifth season of HBO's emotional dramedy finds the Fishers and their friends and loved ones in the show's typical state of angsty turmoil. Will Nate (Peter Krause) finally be able to make a relationship work? What is George (James Cromwell) hiding from Ruth (Frances Conroy)? Can David (Michael C. Hall) and Keith (Matthew St. Patrick) stay together? And is Claire (Lauren Ambrose) ready for life as an artist? Stay tuned. ...
A Sound of Thunder Gamer Travis Ryer (Ed Burns) chases the ultimate thrill -- hunting dinosaurs -- by turning back the clock with the help of a time-travel outfitter run by Charles Hatton (Ben Kingsley). But after unwittingly destroying a butterfly-like creature, Ryer finds his game going horribly awry, leaving him stranded in a prehistoric past that promises to erase all hopes of a future. Can he undo the damage he's unleashed? Or is the world doomed to end?
G If the title character of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby had been a rap mogul, would the outcome have been much different? This modern retelling of the classic novel -- co-starring Richard T. Jones, Blair Underwood, Chenoa Maxwell, Andre Royo and Andrew Lauren -- follows flashy hip-hop rapper Summer G, who moves out to the Hamptons to impress a woman he's always loved, despite her affection for another.
Ron White: You Can't Fix Stupid Hard-drinkin', chain-smoking comic Ron White (one of the stars of the wildly successful "Blue Collar Comedy Tour") takes the stand-up stage to deliver more of his signature brand of blunt humor in this live performance. Outspoken, irreverent and unapologetically obnoxious, the good ol' boy from Texas offers his testosterone-fueled observations on marriage, dispenses tips on finding the right spouse and introduces the audience to "Squirrel Man."
The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold In this sequel to the 1992 sleeper hit The Cutting Edge, Jackie Dorsey (Christy Carlson Romano), the grown daughter of ice skaters Doug Dorsey and Kate Moseley, has her eye on Olympic glory. But with a partner (Ross Thomas) who's more into in-line skating than he is into her, she relives plenty of her parents' dramas. Can the mismatched pair overcome their differences and go for the gold? Former skating champ Oksana Baiul co-stars.
Robot Chicken: Season 1 The collectors who haunt eBay have some new competition -- Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, creators of Cartoon Network's irreverent "Robot Chicken." In each episode, Green and Senreich, accompanied by a rotating roster of celebrity guest voices, use vintage '70s and '80s toys to animate 15 minutes' worth of quick-hit, fast-paced parody (highlights include dueling superheroes' and supervillains' carpools and a He-Man press conference).
Loggerheads It's Mother's Day weekend in North Carolina, and three people face life-altering decisions in this poignant triad of interwoven tales. Grace(Bonnie Hunt) returns home to visit her mom and find the child she gave up for adoption; Mark (Kip Pardue) heads to the shore to help endangered turtles procreate and meets a potential mate himself; and Elizabeth (Tess Harper) must decide whether to publicly diverge from the beliefs of her minister husband.
The Ragman's Daughter Director Harold Becker's poignant debut film centers on Tony Bradmore (Simon Rouse), a talented young thief who loses his heart to Doris Randall (Victoria Tennant), the beautiful daughter of a rich rag trader. But her father is far from supportive -- in fact, he's downright derisive -- of Doris's new paramour. Becker won raves for his later works, including The Onion Field and Taps, but this often-overlooked early effort is well worth viewing.
I Love Your Work Writer-director Adam Goldberg (a longtime actor who's held memorable supporting roles in films such as Saving Private Ryan and A Beautiful Mind) helms this star-studded tale of a fictional Hollywood celebrity (Giovanni Ribisi) who's slowly losinghis grip on life. An ensemble cast features Jason Lee, Haylie Duff, Shalom Harlow, Vince Vaughn, Joshua Jackson, Christina Ricci and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello, who plays himself.
Au Revoir Les Enfants As World War II rages on, two students at a boarding school, the French-Catholic Julien Quintin (Gaspard Manesse) and the Jewish Jean Bonnet (Raphael Fejto), form an unlikely friendship in director Louis Malle's powerfully moving drama based on events from his own life. Although the boys begin as adversaries, they soon find common ground, especially when it becomes clear that Jean is merely trying to survive the tyranny of the Nazis.
Fabled Joseph (Desmond Askew) just had a bad breakup with his girlfriend. What's worse, he thinks she's plotting against him with the aid of their psychiatrist. Oh, and his dog's gone missing. Add in a large, unhealthy dose of guilt and the "fact" that monsters are out to get him, and Joseph has his hands (and head) more than full. J. Richey Nash, Michael Panes and Kathryn Winnick co-star in this allegorical fable directed by Ari Kirschenbaum.
Ball & Chain Horrified to find that their Indian parents have set them up in an arranged marriage, Texan 20-somethings Ameet (Sunil Malhorta) and Saima (Lisa Ray) do everything they can to convince them to break it off. But in the course of trying to split themselves apart, they're inevitably drawn closer together -- which isn't a problem until Saima gets engaged to someone else. Ismail Bashey and Kal Penn co-star in this modern romantic comedy with a twist.
2001 Maniacs After following a bogus detour sign into the sleepy town of Pleasant Valley (population: 2001 maniacs), an unsuspecting group of travelers become the special guests in the town's "Guts and Glory Jubilee." At the center of it all is a sadistic master of ceremonies, played by the incomparable Robert Englund. Lin Shaye, Giuseppe Andrews, Jay Gillespie and Marla Malcom co-star in this gory retelling of the Gordon Lewis classic Two Thousand Maniacs!
C.S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia Relive the life of C.S. Lewis (portrayed by Anton Rodgers) in this fascinating docudrama written and directed by Norman Stone (Shadowlands), filmed in many of the actual locations where the famed British author penned his legendary works (including the beloved Chronicles of Narnia that spawned the Academy Award-nominated film The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe). Robert Hickson co-stars as the equally influential J.R.R. Tolkien.
Quantum Leap: Season 4 In this Emmy-winning time-travel series, Dr. Sam Beckett (Scott Bakula) and his holographic touchstone, Al (Dean Stockwell), ping-pong through the past as they search to find a way to bring the scientist home. In the show's fourth season, Sam dons the robe of a Ku Klux Klansman to save the life of a civil rights leader; rescues a small town from drought as a rain-making huckster; and makes music as a member of an all-black girl group.
Northern Exposure: Season 4 Due to a glitch in his scholarship papers, newly minted physician Dr. Joel Fleishman (Rob Morrow) is forced to set up his practice in the remote town of Cicely, Alaska, where the locals make him wish he were a shrink. In the fourth season of this Emmy-winning drama, Joel becomes a "light looney"; a heavy metal rocker (guest star Adam Ant) rolls into town, thinking he's in Sicily; and Maggie (Janine Turner) celebrates her 30th birthday alone.
Little House on the Prairie Disney's adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's novel chronicles the Ingalls' wagon trek from Wisconsin to Kansas, where dad Charles (Cameron Bancroft) will claim a new parcel of land. During the dangerous journey, mom Caroline (Erin Cottrell) copes while daughters Laura (Kyle Chavarria) and Mary (Daniell Chuchran) thrill in the adventure. In Kansas, Charles builds a new home and befriends wisecracking neighbor Edwards (Gregory Spencer).
Love on the Side Burned-out waitress Eve Stuckley (Marla Sokoloff) has had her eye on town fox Jeff Sweeney (Barry Watson) for years -- not that he'd notice. So when the beautiful Linda Avery (Monika Schnarre) blows into town, Eve figures her chances are nil. What she doesn't count on, however, is that -- although her brother Chuck (Jonathan Cherry) and Jeff are in a fierce battle for Linda's heart -- Linda only has eyes for Eve.
Godzilla: The Series: Mutant Madness This trio of episodes from the inventive animated spinoff picks up where the blockbuster film left off. In "S.C.A.L.E.," the Humanitarian Ecological Analysis Team and Godzilla join forces to stop a giant mosquito. In "The Twister," H.E.A.T. goes after an enormous shrewlike creature that can morph into a whirling beast, and in "Where Is Thy Sting?" Maj. Hicks learns that a longtime compatriot is creating mutant scorpions for biological warfare.
Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King In this swords-and-sorcery tale, good-hearted blacksmith Eyvind (Max von Sydow) hides away infant Prince Siegfried (played as an adult by Benno Furmann) after two malevolent kings murder his father. But a fiery meteor sent by the gods ultimately reveals Siegfried's destiny, sending him on the quest of a lifetime to save a crumbling kingdom from a nefarious dragon and to claim the heart of his true love (Kristanna Loken).
Godzilla: The Series: Monster Mayhem This trio of episodes from the inventive animated spinoff picks up where the blockbuster movie left off. In "DeadLoch," the Humanitarian Ecological Analysis Team travels to Scotland to take on the fabled monster of the lake. In "What Dreams May Come," a terrifying beastie sets its sights on New York City, and in "Bird of Paradise," a giant winged monster resembling the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl wreaks havoc on Mexico.
The Andy Milonakis Show: Season 1 Chubby, mischievous man-child Andy Milonakis pulls off pranks stamped with his unique brand of humor in MTV's outrageous comedy sketch series. Featuring Andy's family members (and pets), who invariably are drawn into some wild and crazy skits, the premiere season also dispenses a liberal dose of punking unsuspecting innocent bystanders. And getting in on the antics are plenty of celebrity guests, including Snoop Dogg and the Black Eyed Peas.
Masters of Horror: John Carpenter: Cigarette Burns John Carpenter directs this unsettling installment of the "Masters of Horror" series, following one man's search for the holy grail of horror cinema. Hired by a millionaire collector (Udo Kier) to retrieve the infamous Le Fin du Monde -- a violent movie that reportedly causes viewers to turn into homicidal maniacs after they watch it -- an unsuspecting theater owner (Norman Reedus) begins to fall under the film's spell.
La Madre Muerta Years after murdering an innocent woman and severely disabling her daughter Leire (Ana Alvarez), Ismael Lopez (Karra Elejalde) crosses paths with his victim once again. Fearing that Leire -- who, because of Ismael's actions, has been left mute with the mental capacity of a child -- might still be able to identify him, he decides to hold her hostage in exchange for a hefty ransom. But he doesn't count on becoming attached to her.
The Keeper After living most of his life as a model citizen, morally upright cop Sheriff Krebs (Dennis Hopper) reveals a darker side that he's kept hidden from everyone -- including himself. Impulsively kidnapping exotic dancer Gina (Asia Argento) and holding her hostage in his basement, Krebs makes her play the part of his sexual slave. Will Gina be able to outwit her deranged captor before she's nothing more than a memory?
Lacombe Lucien Director Louis Malle's World War II drama centers around the titular character, a teenager who wishes to join the French Resistance but is rejected because of his youth. Stung, the boy instead signs up with the Gestapo, a move that leads him to question his ultimate loyalties. This powerful coming-of-age tale earned widespread critical acclaim, including a BAFTA win for Best Film and an Oscar nod, and generated a healthy amount of controversy.
Sliver Soon after moving into one of New York City's sought-after "sliver" apartments, sexy divorcee Carly Norris (Sharon Stone) meets two of her handsome neighbors -- best-selling writer Jack Landsford (Tom Berenger) and computer software designer Zeke Hawkins (William Baldwin). But as she settles into her new digs, little does she know that an unknown admirer is keeping an eye on every move she makes, with plans to use her hidden desires against her.
Knots Landing: Season 1 This popular evening soap sought to capitalize on the success of "Dallas" by following the exploits of Ewing family outcast Gary Ewing (Ted Shackelford). In the show's first season, J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman) pays his brother a visit; Laura (Constance McCashin) falls prey to a predatory artist; Valene (Joan Van Ark) confronts her errant mother (Julie Harris); and Kenny (James Houghton) dons a gorilla suit to win Ginger (Kim Lankford) back.
Tornado Intercept Forget what you saw in Twister -- this National Geographic program takes the dangerous pastime of tornado chasing to a whole new level. Tag along with the crew of the Tornado Intercept Vehicle -- an 8,000-pound monster with armor plating and bullet-proof windows mounted with a state-of-the-art IMAX camera -- as they drive straight into the heart of nature's fury to capture what it's really like in the eye of a storm.
Doctor Who: The Beginning This collection rounds up the earliest episodes from the long-running "Doctor Who" series, starring William Hartnell as the time-traveling scientist. In "An Unearthly Child," The doctor and his granddaughter transport two teachers to the Paleolithic age; in "The Daleks," the travelers have their first run-in with the aliens that will become their nemeses; and in "The Edge of Destruction," the TARDIS experiences technical difficulties.
Murmur of the Heart Louis Malle's gentle coming-of-age comedy was nominated for an Oscar and for the Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival. In 1950s France, 15-year-old Laurent (Benoit Ferreux) is dying to lose his virginity, but he's watched closely by his tight family circle and suffocated by domestic problems, including his mother's marital discontent. When an illness sends him to a spa, he finally finds an opportunity for sex -- with a very unexpected partner.
Wonder Showzen: Season 1 If the folks behind South Park took over Sesame Street, you might get something resembling MTV2's hilarious Wonder Showzen, a profane, puppet-filled parody that is definitely not for children. Offering a mix of skits, kid-on-the-street interviews, animated segments and truly dark "educational films," Vernon Chatman and John Lee's cracked creation aims to both shock viewers senseless and make them laugh until they cry.
AcceleRacers: Vol. 3: Breaking Point This disc includes the episode "AcceleRacers: Breaking Point."
Naruto In a remote village, young, mischievous Uzumaki Naruto has a hard time fitting into the Ninja Academy. In fact, with so many demerits -- and questionable skills as a fighter -- Naruto may not even graduate. But the boy harbors a long-held dream that someday he'll become the head of the ninja village, indeed, the greatest warrior ever. In pursuit of his goal, Naruto is set upon a course that will either prove or dispel his lofty dream.
Barney's Great Adventure: The Movie Everyone's favorite purple dinosaur stars in his first feature film. Cody and his sister, Abby -- along with her best friend, Marcella -- visit Grandpa and Grandma on their farm. The kids don't think they'll enjoy their stay, but then Barney appears to sing some songs and teach them a lesson about the power of imagination.
Snoopy, Come Home This feature-length animated film (based on Charles Schulz's "Peanuts" comic strip) follows lovable beagle Snoopy as he reconnects with his former owner, Lila, after receiving a letter asking him to visit her in the hospital. With his fine-feathered friend Woodstock in tow -- and without telling anybody -- Snoopy sets off to see the bedridden Lila, leaving Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang behind ... perhaps forever.
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! In 1989, the two Brooklyn plumbers burst out of the Nintendo game world and onto television screens. "The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!" aired weekday afternoons and catapulted Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool and King Koopa into thrilling, animated adventures. What's more, each vintage episode contains live-action segments with such guest stars as Cyndi Lauper, Sgt. Slaughter, Danica McKellar, Joe Piscopo and Magic Johnson.
Dog the Bounty Hunter: The Best of Season 2 You don't want to ruffle the fur of Duane "Dog" Chapman when he's bounty hunting ... you just want to go -- quietly! Built like a Mack truck and tenacious as a pit bull, Dog is a bail jumper or court dodger's worst nightmare come alarmingly to life. Surrounded by a crew that includes family members and loyal comrades, Dog unerringly sniffs out his quarry and nails his target.
Kibakichi 2 Kibakichi is a Yokai, a shape-shifter who can transform himself into a beast at will. Forced to go underground after leaders attempt to wipe out his kind, Kibakichi wanders from town to town as a lone samurai. His travels lead him to a small village where he helps a blind girl and the rest of the townspeople as they seek revenge on a homicidal madman. But someone from his past is spying on him -- an old enemy who means to do him harm.
Welcome to Destination Shanghai Shanghai was once called the "Paris of the East," but changes come with time and social tumult. Now, amid crumbling buildings, crushing poverty and social decay, filmmaker Andrew Cheng captures a city fallen victim to moral and economic decline. Through a collection of vignettes involving male prostitutes, aging hookers and other sex-trade workers, Cheng reveals the sordid heart of a once glittering metropolis.
Transgeneration This gender-bending documentary series captures a year in the life of four college students who are hell-bent on changing their sexes, no matter what the consequences. Follow along as Lucas writes a letter explaining her decision to become a man, Raci seeks illegal hormones on the black market, Gabbie celebrates his surgery with a preop dinner party and T.J. plans a trip to Cyprus, Greece, to visit her parents.
Karol: A Man Who Became Pope Polish actor Piotr Adamczyk portrays Karol Wojtyla -- aka Pope John Paul II -- in this two-part miniseries that aired just weeks after the pontiff's death in 2005. Filmed on location in Poland and the Vatican, this inspirational biopic follows Wojtyla from his early years as a university student who witnessed the Nazi invasion of Crakow in 1939 to his surprise election as one of the youngest popes on record some 40 years later.
Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn When a teenage ogre inadvertently opens a door to the Other World, Earth is flooded with the spirits of evil beings -- including a bevy of Dragon Ball scoundrels -- and the adolescent is transformed into a colossal monster named Janemba. While Gohen, Goten and Trunks try to beat the undead back into their realm, the ghosts of the trio's deceased fathers, Goku and Vegeta, devise a dicey scheme to save the cosmos.
Masters of Horror: Stuart Gordon: Dreams in the Witch House A short story by H.P. Lovecraft springs to life in this shocking installment of the "Masters of Horror" series, directed by Stuart Gordon. In hopes of making progress on his graduate thesis, stressed-out student Walter Gilman (Ezra Godden) rents a room in a crumbling old house. But with so many distractions -- including a wall that could be a portal to another dimension and fiend with the face of a rat -- it's unlikely he'll make much headway.
A Boy Named Charlie Brown The lovable kids from Charles Schulz's popular comic strip "Peanuts" star in their first full-length animated film. Memorable scenes include Lucy tricking Charlie Brown by pulling away the football he's about to kick, Snoopy ice-skating with abandon in Central Park, Linus losing his security blanket and Charlie Brown competing in the National Spelling Bee. The film was nominated for a Best Music Score Academy Award.
Lincoln Despite the admiration many Americans feel for him, Abraham Lincoln was said to have called himself "the loneliest man in the world." Relying on analysis from Lincoln biographers (including Gore Vidal, Andrew Solomon, Jan Morris and Harold Holzer), as well as words from the president himself, Oscar-winning producer Vikram Jayanti paints a portrait of one of the most private public figures in U.S. history.
Garam Masala With an empty flat to himself -- and his fiance, Anjali (Rimi Sen), waiting in the wings -- Mac (Akshay Kumar) strikes up relationships with three beautiful flight attendants: Deepti (Daisy Bopanna), Sweety (Nitu Chandra) and Puja (Nargis Bagheri). But complications ensue when his jealous best friend (John Abraham) threatens to reveal Mac's secret to Anjali, and all three of his mistresses turn up at his door the same day.
Neal 'n Nikki In this romantic comedy set in Canada, man about town Neal Ahluwalia (Uday Chopra) consents to an arranged marriage, with one caveat: He gets to live it up in Vancouver before taking the plunge. Shortly after arriving, he crosses paths with ditsy waitress Nikki Bakshi (Tanisha Mukerjee), who derails Neal's date with a foxy model -- and every other woman he squires. When sparks begin to fly between Nikki and Neal, will all his plans get scotched?
Ariel Sharon (Biography) Beloved by right-wingers but hated by Palestinians, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has led a turbulent political life. As a military commander in the 1967 and 1973 Arab-Israeli wars, he achieved bold victories. But he blundered in the 1980s when he engineered the disastrous invasion of Lebanon. This episode of "Biography" explores the span of Sharon's career, from his military triumphs to his controversial tenure as an elected official.
Europe to the Max: Alpine Secrets As a correspondent for National Geographic Traveler magazine and a noted radio personality, Rudy Maxa built his career on sharing his experiences and offering tips to make wayfarers' vacations memorable. This installment of the Europe to the Max series finds Rudy scaling the heights of the Dolomite Alps, visiting the Lauterbrunnen Valley, sampling the flavors of Bologna and Emilio-Romagna, and celebrating Christmas in Switzerland.
Europe to the Max: Great Cities of Europe As a correspondent for National Geographic Traveler magazine and a noted radio personality, Rudy Maxa built his career on sharing his experiences and offering tips to make wayfarers' vacations memorable. In this volume of the Europe to the Max series, Rudy takes in the grand plazas of Madrid, Spain, and samples the cuisine in Amsterdam, Holland. He also visits Rome; Berlin and Munich, Germany; Barcelona, Spain; and Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Wind in the Willows: A Tale of Two Toads Designed with young audiences in mind, this award-winning animated film (created with labor-intensive stop-motion techniques) brings Kenneth Grahame's classic children's book to life. When the villainous Weasel and his crew of thugs kidnap an unsuspecting Toad and send an impostor to take over Toad Hall, Badger, Rat and Mole aren't fooled. But can they figure out a way to save their friend before it's too late?
Europe to the Max: Treasures Outside London As a correspondent for National Geographic Traveler magazine and a noted radio personality, Rudy Maxa built his career on sharing his experiences and offering tips to make wayfarers' vacations memorable. This installment of Europe to the Max finds him poking through Dublin, Ireland's literary history, enjoying a medieval feast at Bunratty Castle, taking in Bath, England's beauty and exploring the legend of Camelot in Glastonbury, England.
Europe to the Max: Mysteries of Greece and Rome As a correspondent for National Geographic Traveler magazine and a noted radio personality, Rudy Maxa built his career on sharing his experiences and offering tips to make wayfarers' vacations memorable. In this installment of the Europe to the Max series, Rudy explores the ample mysteries of Greece and Rome, touring the historical sites of Athens, making a pilgrimage to the oracle of Delphi and traveling along the Appian Way.
Europe to the Max: Splendors of France As a correspondent for National Geographic Traveler magazine and a noted radio personality, Rudy Maxa built his career on sharing his experiences and offering tips to make wayfarers' vacations memorable. This installment of the Europe to the Max series finds Rudy trekking through wine country to sample French champagne, remembering D-Day in Normandy, touring castles in Carcasonne and cruising the Dordogne and Lot rivers.
The New York Mets 1986 World Series Collector's Edition Packed with more than 20 hours of game footage and official programming, this collector's edition turns back the clock to relive the 1986 World Series and the New York Mets' historic win. Extras include postgame interviews with Mookie Wilson, Gary Carter, Ray Knight, Keith Hernandez and many more; the official trophy presentation; and Lenny Dykstra's game-winning home run during the National League Championship Series.
My-Hime Teenager Mai once dreamed of an ordinary high school life -- that is, before she won a scholarship to the prestigious Fuuka Academy. But (tearing a page from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer") it turns out that Mai is a HiME, one of 12 girls with supernatural powers gathered at the academy to fight the demons that dwell in and around the school. However, a murky secret organization has other plans for the HiME than just wasting fiends. ...
POPaganda: The Art & Crimes of Ron English In this critically acclaimed documentary (filmed in an appropriately guerilla style), director-producer Pedro Carvajal captures vigilante artist Ron English as he makes a series of thought-provoking -- and sometimes just plain odd -- statements. The film also serves as a biography, chronicling English's evolution from a simple painter to an activist-instigator who skewers just about everything -- from Ronald McDonald to the war in Iraq.
Entre Ciclones In this comic drama from Cuba, Tomas is fed up with his life, which involves a job as an telephone engineer trainee, a best friend determined to rope him into petty crime, a grumpy boss with a technology phobia and a discontented girlfriend. And things only get worse when a hurricane destroys his house. But Tom is determined to improve his lot -- and he sees a chance when he's sent to repair the fax machine of an alluring Spanish photographer.
Guardians of the Frontier College students Alja (Tanja Potocnik), Simona (Iva Krajnc) and Zana (Pia Zemljic) go on a canoe trip down the Kolpa River in this edgy thriller billed as a female version of Deliverance. The river divides off-limits Croatia from Slovenia, and as the women float downstream, they confront their sexuality as well as the danger that lurks in the woods. Maja Weiss helms his allegorical adventure, the first Slovenian film to be directed by a woman.
Sleep Paralysis Looking for the perfect place to ignite her creativity, children's book writer Valerie Whitmore (Evelyn Papadopoulos) moves into a lakeside estate. But the setting quickly becomes a waking nightmare for the author as she experiences bouts of a frightening phenomenon called sleep paralysis -- along with the sense of a lethal presence bent on her demise. Tyrone Wade and Anthony Wemyss provide support in this supernatural thriller.
Arizona Growing up in a neglectful home, Kayden (Heaven Peabody) depends on just two people: her sister Tamarah (Dezryelle Arcieri) and her boyfriend, Bryan (Mishi Schueller). But Bryan's about to leave for college, and Tamarah's disappeared. Following her sister's trail, Kayden uncovers along the way evidence of Tamarah's second, darker life. Director Daniel Holechek helms this powerful drama exploring family bonds and the tragic effects of abuse.
Highway to Heaven: Season 3 Earthbound angel Jonathan Smith (Michael Landon) and ex-cop Mark Gordon (Victor French) are on a mission: to help others reach heaven. Backed by the Man Upstairs and blessed with divine powers, the two travel across America, helping troubled people connect with goodness, love and forgiveness. Among the stars making cameo appearances in the third season of the wholesome, family-oriented series are Josh Brolin, James Earl Jones and Rosalind Cash.
The Catherine Cookson Collection: The Fifteen Streets Part of a collection of television epics based on the best-selling books by novelist Catherine Cookson, this turn-of-the-century drama follows the romantic struggles of two star-crossed lovers. When factory worker John O'Brien (Owen Teale) falls in love with his sister's pretty teacher (Clare Holman), they know their liaison is doomed because of the difference in their social status. Can love conquer all, or are they destined to be just friends?
The Catherine Cookson Collection: The Moth Part of a collection of television epics based on the best-selling books by novelist Catherine Cookson, this 1940s drama presents a story of class conflict and its influence on romance. When poor carpenter Robert Bradley (Jack Davenport) falls in love with the daughter (Juliet Aubrey) of his wealthy employer, he has no reason to expect her to reciprocate. But when she does, the next question is, will their love prevail?
The Catherine Cookson Collection: The Wingless Bird Part of a collection of television epics based on the best-selling books by novelist Catherine Cookson, this World War I-era drama unravels the romantic entanglements of beautiful shop girl Agnes Conway (Claire Skinner), who melts the hearts of two wealthy brothers (Edward Atterton and Julian Wadham). Smitten with Agnes's suitors, her sister (Michelle Charles) picks one for herself, but what's to become of the other?
Bobby When her father objects to her romance, Bobby D'costa (Monalisa) runs off with her boyfriend, Uday (Gaurav Dixit), to get married in Mumbai and go on her dream honeymoon at a beach resort. When the couple accidentally gets separated, Bobby stumbles into the midst of a notorious flesh market, where she's tossed onto the auction stage and sold to the highest bidder. Can she find a way to escape this cruel twist of fate?
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! Director Mahesh Manjrekar's fantasy tale stars Shahid Kapoor as Aditya, who lives in Mumbai with his extended family -- which includes his grandmother, sister, brother, a sister-in-law and sundry nieces and nephews. Aditya plans to wed the children's tutor (Amrita Rao) after marrying off his sister … but instead meets his demise. When he's granted a week to return to Earth to wrap up unfinished business, can Aditya accomplish his mission?
Mr. Ya Miss Advertising executive Sanjay (Aftab Shivdasani) reaps the consequences of his womanizing when one of his many girlfriends finds out he's cheating and kills him in a fit of rage. But the gods give him another chance by reincarnating him as Sanjana (Antara Mali), Sanjay's long-lost sister! In his new feminine form, he finally understands what it's like to be a woman -- and what dogs men can be -- in this gender-bending Bollywood comedy.
Anjaane It's bad enough when Shivani (Manisha Koirala) learns that her husband, Aditya (Sanjay Kapoor), is sleeping with Sonia (Tejaswini Kolhapure). But after a judge rules that Aditya can take custody of their children -- and that Sonia will become their new mother -- Shivani is prepared to do anything to keep her kids. Destiny, however, has something in store for them all in this Bollywood ghost story that takes its cues from 2001's The Others.
Wind and Cloud: Storm Riders More than a decade after their last meeting, warring siblings Wind (Vincent Zhao Wen Zhou) and Cloud (Ho Yun Tung) reunite in a head-to-head battle for supremacy -- but who will emerge victorious? Acclaimed action choreographer Raymond Lee helmed this high-octane sequel (featuring mind-blowing swordplay sequences and spectacular effects) to the 1998 epic based on Hong Kong artist Ma Wing-Shing's best-selling comic-book series.
Modern Marvels: Great Inventions This popular A&E program documents mankind's greatest "Eureka!" moments via a study of the most important modern inventions, creations that have helped to shape the world as we know it. Segments focus on the printing press, the steam engine, the jet airplane and the Internet, to name a few, with special emphasis on the groundbreaking pioneers and processes behind these critical technological advances.
The Chicago White Sox 2005 World Series Collector's Edition Relieve the Chicago White Sox's successful bid for the 2005 World Series pennant with this comprehensive collector's edition, stocked with more than 18 hours of game footage and official programming. Extras include postgame interviews with players Ozzie Guillen, Jermaine Dye, Aaron Rowland, Kenny Williams, Scott Podsenik and many more; the official trophy presentation; and replays of the final three outs that led to victory.
The Best of Not the 9 O'Clock News Boasting cheeky British humor at its incendiary best, this hilarious collection from the seminal BBC comedy series features a first-rate ensemble cast that includes Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith and Pamela Stephenson. The show's witty, rapid-fire skits are blithely politically incorrect, taking aim at such choice targets as the royal family, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Scotland Yard, Christianity and punk rock, among other subjects.
Danger Mouse: Seasons 5 & 6 Danger Mouse -- the tiniest secret agent that ever craved a piece of cheese -- and his itty-bitty friend and sidekick, Penfold, get into more hair-raising adventures in Seasons 5 and 6 of the wacky animated series. The dauntless duo travels from the Amazon jungle to outer space and even back in time to fight the good fight, ultimately prevailing over the never-ending parade of evildoers threatening the world.
The Catherine Cookson Collection: The Rag Nymph Part of a collection of television epics based on the best-selling books by novelist Catherine Cookson, this 19th century drama traces the childhood of young orphan Millie Forester (Perdita Weeks), who's taken in by the homeless Aggie Winkovski (Val McLane) after her prostitute mother commits suicide. Growing up alongside Aggie's other charge, a teenage boy named Ben (Alec Newman), Millie builds a special friendship that could blossom into love.
Devaki This affecting film parallels the lives of two disparate women: uneducated villager Devaki (Suman Ranganathan) and worldly urbanite Nandini (Perizaad Zorabian). Soon after Devaki is forced into an arranged marriage with an impotent old man, she's raped by her brother-in-law but finds friendship with a runaway. Meanwhile, Nandini takes a job at her father's ad agency, only to discover that he wants her to bed a client to close a business deal.
Kalyug When their honeymoon night is captured on camera and broadcast over the Internet, newlyweds Kunal (Kunal Khemu) and Renuka (Smilie Suri) are devastated -- so much that the distraught Renuka commits suicide. Setting out to avenge his wife's honor, Kunal immerses himself in the pornography industry to catch the culprits and ends up befriending a porn queen (Deepal Shaw) who's as much a victim of the system as she is a participant in it.
Annie Oakley: Crack Shot in Petticoats Frontier legend Annie Oakley could shoot a hole through the ace of hearts at 30 paces, her expert marksmanship cementing her place as one of the best sharpshooters of the American West. But more than for her skill with a rifle, she stands out as a gender pioneer, an independent woman who challenged conventions. Through photos, film footage and interviews, this episode of "Biography" tells the story of one of America's most enduring folk heroes.
Genghis Khan: Terror and Conquest One of the greatest rulers in history, Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan amassed an empire that stretched from the Pacific Ocean to the Black Sea, but his military skills and ruthlessness in battle often overshadow his more refined qualities. This biography chronicles Khan's life, including his skills as a statesman and highly effective leader. Follow the camera crew to the sites in Asia where Khan and his army engaged their enemies in epic battles.
Humphrey Bogart: Behind the Legend In a series of films that have become enduring classics, Humphrey Bogart personified the tough, laconic leading man of the 1940s better than just about any other actor. Through clips of such films as Casablanca and The African Queen, as well as vintage interviews with Bogie, this fascinating documentary chronicles both the silver-screen star's movie triumphs and his complicated life away from the camera.
Modern Marvels: FBI's Crime Lab Exploring some of the most important departments of the FBI Crime Lab -- including Firearms, DNA and Fingerprints -- this eye-opening program offers a behind-the-scenes view of forensic science. FBI agents discuss the work that goes on at the lab and provide a rare glimpse of cutting-edge technologies. Top administrators reflect on the changes created by the Sept. 11 attacks and on how the FBI is adjusting to its role in the war on terror.
American Justice: Donnie Brasco This episode of "American Justice" traces the story of FBI special agent Joe Pistone, who infiltrated the Bonanno crime family posing as jewel thief Donnie Brasco. In a series of extensive interviews with the undercover operative, this engrossing documentary charts the progress of a case that took nearly five years to build, offering fascinating insights into the mob world. Ultimately, Pistone's work led to the arrests of several Mafia kingpins.
The Wrath of God: Tsunami: Killer Wave Even more so than the hurricane, which can be monitored and somewhat predicted, the tsunami is a natural disaster of devastating proportions, a sudden menace that can bring towering waves to the shoreline with almost no warning. This fascinating A&E program examines the aftermath of two lethal tsunamis that struck Hawaii in 1946 and 1960, interviewing survivors and the researchers who devote their lives to predicting the next disaster.
Another Public Enemy Even though he's a promising prosecutor, Kang Chul-joong (Kyung-gu Sol) was never cut out for a desk job. That's why, when a series of unsolved crimes begin to pile up in the offive, he joins police at the scene of the crime. The plot thickens when he discovers a link between the mysterious foundation under investigation and a rival former classmate (Jun-ho Jeong). Woo-Suk Kang directs this sequel to his 2002 action hit.
The Louisiana Purchase In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson's emissaries brokered the greatest real-estate deal in history, purchasing the vast Louisiana Territory from the King of France -- doubling the size of the United States with the stroke of a pen. This enlightening documentary chronicles the $15 million land acquisition that reshaped and transformed the fledgling nation, forever altering the course of the country and the world.
American Justice: John Lennon Assassination "American Justice" host Bill Kurtis probes the troubled mind of Mark David Chapman, the unbalanced Beatles fan who grew up worshipping John Lennon, then stalked and murdered him in 1980. Through conversations with many involved in the case, including Chapman's attorneys, the arresting officer and -- in a rare taped interview from his cell -- Chapman himself, this gripping episode revisits the assassination and the events leading up to it.
American Justice: Quiz Show Scandal and Other Frauds From the so-called Quiz Show Scandal of the 1950s to a phony biography of Howard Hughes and the accomplished forgeries of a rare documents dealer, this episode of "American Justice" examines some of the most famous hoaxes in recent history. Included is an interview with Herbert Stempel, the contestant on the popular '50s TV game show "Twenty-One" whose revelations of cheating caused nearly all the game shows of the day to be taken off the air.
Ancient Mysteries: The Sacred Waters of Lourdes More than a century ago, a girl in the French village of Lourdes claimed to have had a vision of the Virgin Mary. Ever since, believers have maintained that the waters of Lourdes hold a mystical power to heal, a claim that continues to divide scholars, doctors and even Catholic officials. This program explores all sides of the debate, and contains interviews with both skeptics and people who insist they've been healed by the waters.
Ancient Mysteries: Curse of the Hope Diamond At 45 1/2 carats, the Hope Diamond is the largest blue diamond in the world, owned by kings, sultans, heiresses and empresses over the years. According to legend, it was stolen from the eye of a Hindu idol -- but it came with a price: a curse that destroyed careers, lives, marriages and empires in its long journey through time. This fascinating program explores the bizarre stories and the even stranger facts behind this infamous jewel.
Frank Serpico (Biography) An honest cop who slammed into the "Blue Wall of Silence" when he complained of police corruption, Frank Serpico became famous for his integrity -- a quality he maintained in the face of great personal danger. This engrossing program chronicles the bravery and perseverance of the remarkable New York officer who risked alienation -- and his life -- in his dogged efforts to blow the whistle on and clean up corruption within the force.
Returning Mickey Stern Old friends Mickey Stern (Joseph Bologna) and Harry Mankelbaum (Tom Bosley) don't exactly believe in second acts, but Mickey's about to get another chance to turn his life around ... via someone else's future. Comedy stalwarts Bologna and Bosley have plenty of chemistry as they shine in director Michael Prywes's heartwarming comedy, the first feature-length movie that invited the Internet audience to choose four of its stars.
The Plague It took just three years since the first evidence of outbreak in 1437 for the bubonic plague to lay waste to almost half of Europe's population. Through dramatic reenactments, this fascinating A&E documentary roots out the rat-infested holds of the ships that bred the Black Death, travels with a fearless princess into the center of the plague and re-creates the terror that swept through the continent as the disease spread.
In Search of History: Voodoo Secrets Often misunderstood and vilified as a gutter religion of black magic and witchcraft, voodoo is an amalgam of several practices, rooted in the ancient religions of Yorubaland, Dahomey and Kongo, with a liberal dose of Roman Catholicism adding to the mix. This engrossing documentary takes an in-depth look at the reality and falsehoods of the religion founded by African slaves, which continues to thrive to this day.
Ancient Mysteries: Dragons: Myths & Legends It's widely accepted that dragons are the stuff of myth. But if that's true, what explains the famous "dragon" sightings throughout history by prominent figures such as adventurer Marco Polo? Turning to art and ancient writings, this intriguing installment of A&E's "Ancient Mysteries" series examines evidence for and against the existence of genuine dragons -- which may have been beasts that are now quite familiar.
Mr. Stain on Junk Alley This award-winning CGI series, created by animator Ryuji Masuda, proves that not everything in a garbage dump is a throwaway. Living in Junk Alley with his pet cat, Palvan, the hard-hatted Mr. Stain holds court with his misfit friends amid a twisted world of trash. But the real adventures begin when they discover that their surroundings are coming to life! DVD extras include a step-by-step explanation of the series' production process.
America's Castles: California Dreamers: The Winchester Mystery House & Scotty's Castle This installment of A&E's "America's Castles" series heads west to tour two of the nation's most fascinating mansions. The Winchester Mystery House -- the architectural product of a widow's fear of ghosts -- is laden with stairs to nowhere, secret passages and elements built around the number 13. Scotty's Castle, built by the eccentric Walter Scott, is less bizarre but equally as impressive, with an elaborate pipe organ and a Moorish bell tower.
The Gladiators Director Peter Watkins raises the global obsession with professional sports to a fever pitch in this biting political satire, set in a futuristic world where tournaments are often fought to the death. As part of a series of televised military games, a team of gladiators must overcome obstacles to reach a predetermined goal. But when the human spirit exceeds the game's boundaries, officials must resort to extreme measures to keep it in check.
Ancient Mysteries: The Quest for the Fountain of Youth More than 20 years after accompanying Christopher Columbus on his second excursion to the New World, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon set out on his own expedition in search of, it was said, the mythical Fountain of Youth. Instead, he discovered Florida. But what if his motivations were more material? In this installment of "Ancient Mysteries," historians and other experts suggest that profit and fame were Ponce de Leon's chief incentives.
Modern Marvels: Extreme Gadgets Get an inside look at the sophisticated tools of extreme sports -- the inventions that have changed the way athletes perform. In the last decade, extreme sports have taken off. But behind every competitor is an amazing arsenal of technology. This fascinating program explores the impact of technological breakthroughs such as the urethane wheel and the original in-line skate, and includes interviews with inventors and athletes.
Modern Marvels: Disney World Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the amazing engineering and ingenious technology that produced the 27,000-acre complex of Orlando's Walt Disney World. Disney World is not only the most visited theme park on the globe, it's also the most technologically advanced, boasting lifelike animatronics, a network of underground tunnels connecting the various regions of the park, and space-age propulsion technology called linear synchronous motors.
America's Castles: Hearst Castle: San Simeon Media magnate William Randolph Hearst lavished much of his publishing fortune on a palatial house set on an estate almost half the size of Rhode Island. Boasting 165 rooms and a stunning California hilltop vista, Hearst Castle draws visitors from around the globe. This volume of the cable-TV series takes viewers on a tour through the remarkable mansion, which includes exquisite ancient artworks, a Roman temple and the famed Neptune Pool.
In Search of History: Navajo Code Talkers During World War II, Navajo soldiers contributed one of the conflict's most vital yet least publicized achievements by weaving their native language into an unbreakable code. Via interviews with surviving code talkers, this History Channel documentary sheds light on the Navajo troops' role, valor and motivations. The program also details their legacy's effect on contemporary Navajo and how the cipher has aided the United States since the war.
Pol Pot Pol Pot may just be one of the most despised political figures in history. And no wonder: Under his orders, the Khmer Rouge killed millions of people to further the dictator's ideology and secure his supremacy. This episode of "Biography" recounts the life of Pol Pot, from his childhood when he was known as a boy with a lot of heart to his sojourn in Paris where he formed his ideas and to his rise as one of the world's most gruesome leaders.
The Wrath of God: Hurricanes: Deadly Wind, Deadly Rain This riveting documentary reveals how scientists have made great strides in understanding and predicting hurricanes in the 20th century. But as the population in America's coastal areas increases, the threat that these storms represent remains huge. Three powerful tempests are profiled here, including the "big one" in Miami in 1926, the New England Hurricane of 1938 and Hurricane Andrew, which struck Florida in 1992.
Charles & Camilla: Whatever Love Means From their first meeting at a polo match in 1971, Prince Charles (Laurence Fox) and Camilla Parker-Bowles (Olivia Poulet) had a special kind of chemistry. Yet because Camilla insisted that she never wanted to be queen, Charles was forced to marry another. Charting the early years of their on-again, off-again romance, this made-for-television movie reveals a royal passion thwarted by duty to the crown.
Legend to Legend Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Wolff's six-decade career included more than 10 years as the voice of the original Washington Senators. Over the years, he befriended many of the game's greats. A result of those friendships, this collection of interviews is made up of casual conversations that reveal fascinating details about the players. Interviews with Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, Casey Stengel and many more baseball legends are included.
Dark Shadows: Collection 23 This collection of 40 episodes from the popular Gothic soap opera takes the show's intricate story lines to new heights. In these installments, Daphne Harridge (Kate Jackson) begs the ghost of Gerard Stiles (Jim Storm) to stay away from the children of Collinwood, and Julia Hoffman (Grayson Hall) transports herself to the year 1840. Meanwhile, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) is blackmailed into romancing the witch Angelique (Lara Parker).
Nature: Ocean Wonders This two-pack of episodes from the popular PBS television series "Nature" examines the ocean's fascinating depths. "Encountering Sea Monsters" takes viewers underwater with deep-sea cameraman Bob Cranston to view the rarely seen octopus and squid. "Oceans of Glass" -- narrated by actor Peter Coyote -- goes behind the scenes at California's spectacular Monterey Bay Aquarium to study the inner workings of a national treasure.
Ship to Shore Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a first-time cruiser, this video travelogue is the perfect way to plan your next vacation if you're going by boat. Activities include snorkeling in Martinique; sampling the flavors of Bar Harbor, Maine; and shopping in Istanbul, Turkey's Grand Bazaar. You'll also take in the beauty of Holland's trademark windmills, dive for buried treasure in Greece and set sail on one of the Caribbean's famed party boats.
Nature: Spiders and Snakes This two-pack of episodes from the popular PBS television series "Nature" examines the creepy-crawly worlds of two of the planet's most feared creatures. In "True Adventures of the Ultimate Spider Hunter," viewers tag along with noted arachnologist Martin Nicholas as he hunts two rare breeds of spiders. In "Venom Cure," you'll meet a band of medical researchers who are mining miraculous cures from the venom of poisonous snakes.
Nature: Extraordinary Animal Behavior This two-pack of episodes from the popular PBS television series "Nature" examines the wonders of animal behavior. "Can Animals Predict Disaster?" spotlights creatures' uncanny ability to protect themselves from natural disasters and asks whether we can harness those skills to save human lives. "Killers in Eden" explores the intriguing working relationship between humans and killer whales in an Australian coastal town.
Drowned Out In this acclaimed documentary, filmmaker Franny Armstrong -- the mind behind the McDonald's trial exposé, McLibel -- captures the heart-wrenching story of an Indian family forced to choose between their homeland and the rising waters of the Narmada Dam. Shot over three years, the film captures the Jalsindhi villagers' protests, hunger strikes and an emotional Supreme Court case, as well as interviews with best-selling author Arundhati Roy.
Bedwin Hacker Kalt (Sonia Hamza) isn't your average Tunisian woman. After all, as the leader of a small ring of high-tech thieves, she spends most of her time hijacking the frequencies of foreign television channels so that an animated camel named Bedwin Hacker can say his piece in Arabic. Nadia El Fani directs this fresh and critically acclaimed look at a slice of North African life, co-starring Nadia Saiji and Muriel Solvay.
Asylum Night St. Mariah's Hospital for the criminally insane achieves a new level in sadistic horror when a group of vampires that have been used as human guinea pigs begin to put the bite on Christmas party guests gathered for a grand (Guignol) ball. At the same time, an undercover reporter tries to rescue her incarcerated brother before he becomes the head vamp's latest tidbit. Adrienne Carlyle and Michelle Esclapez star in this blood-soaked British gem.
Capricious Summer While vacationing in a quiet resort town, three middle-aged friends (Rudolf Hrusinsky, Vlastimil Brodsky and Frantisek Rehak) are joined by a tightrope walker named Ernie the Conjurer (director Jiri Menzel) and his lovely young assistant, Anna (Jana Preissova). But the girl's presence has the unfortunate side effect of throwing everyone's life out of balance. This critically acclaimed Czech comedy is based on the novel by Vladislav Vancura.
Blind Target Maria Beltran (Rachel Sheppard) emigrated from San Hermoso to the United States as a child. As an adult, she has written a best-selling novel outlining the corruption that runs rampant in her native country. While on a South American press junket, she becomes a political pawn when she is kidnapped and used as a bargaining chip in an assassination plot. Blind Target is a sexy political thriller from one of a kind B-movie director Jess Franco.
Alchemy Absent-minded professor Malcolm Downey (Thomas Cavanagh) has just invented the sure thing that will lead to the academic easy street of tenure: a computer that can register human emotions. In order to give his device the acid test, Malcolm decides to see whether a real woman can fall in love with his machine. But Malcolm never computed falling in love himself -- with his test subject, Samantha (Sarah Chalke).
Twisters: Nature's Deadly Force Spectacular footage captured by an array of professional "storm chasers" takes you dangerously close to the vortex of one of nature's most powerful destructive forces: the tornado. This gripping documentary also includes interviews with scientists and National Weather Service meteorologists who explain why and how these ferocious funnel clouds form and, more importantly, how they can be predicted to help save lives.
Guns & Guts The title sums up the action-driven plot in this blood-splattered Western directed by Rene Cardona Jr. A gunslinger would like nothing better than to retire and live with the prostitute who stole his heart, but he's obliged to wrap up his final contract killing: a sheriff who's holed up inside an old monastery. The cast includes Jorge Rivero, Pedro Armendariz, Rogelio Guerra, Zulma Faiad, Quintin Bulnes and ChanoUrueta.
Bootleggers Set in the Ozark Mountains, this Southern-fried comedy follows moonshiners Othar Pruitt (Paul Koslo) and Dewey Crenshaw (Dennis Fimple), who are looking to settle the score with rival bootleggers who croaked the duo's granddaddy (Slim Pickens). In the meantime, Othar and Dewey try to get their latest batch of hooch to Memphis ahead of the competition. Watch for Jaclyn Smith in a small role before "Charlie's Angels" made her a superstar.
Shape: Long, Lean and Strong Led by certified yoga instructor and Shape magazine assistant fitness editor Teri Hanson, this comprehensive workout delivers deep-breathing exercises and strength-building stances designed to relax, stretch and tone the entire body. The program begins with a yoga warm-up and 20 minutes of vinyasa, or standing yoga poses, followed by 10 minutes of yoga postures created to enhance flexibility and promote meditation.
Shadow: Dead Riot When a convicted serial killer known as Shadow (Tony Todd) performs a bizarre occult ritual shortly before his execution, he infects his fellow inmates with the thirst for human blood and prompts the warden to have them all slaughtered. Twenty years later, the undead spirits have unleashed their wrath on the facility, which is now a prison for women where Solitaire (Carla Greene), a mysterious beauty with supernatural powers, is serving time. …
Violent Midnight When a beautiful model (Kaye Elhardt) ends up dead, all eyes turn to Elliott Freeman (Lee Philips), an artist who was the last person to see her alive. But for Elliott's frazzled attorney (Shepperd Strudwick), proving his client's innocence grows infinitely more difficult when a second corpse (Lorraine Rogers) washes ashore. Can an intrepid detective (Dick Van Patten) track down the real killer before Elliott takes the rap?
Invisible Man: Season 1 When a clandestine lab experiment goes awry, brilliant young scientist Peter Brady (embodied by Johnny Scripps and voiced by Tim Turner) becomes the Invisible Man -- the perfect cover for his new career as a British secret agent. Co-starring Lisa Daniely as Diane and Deborah Watling as Sally, this collection from the first season of the popular television drama (based on the classic novella by H.G. Wells) features 13 remastered episodes.
Mysteries of the Apocalypse: Are the End Times Near? For thousands of years, biblical prophets have foretold that a period of war, famine and persecution will precede the end of the world. Considering the tragedies of modern times, the question is, are the end times already here? This unsettling documentary talks to an array of theologians, scholars and military experts to explore whether the apocalypse is at hand, examining the clues that mark the End of Days.
Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion A beautiful young housewife (Dagmar Lassander) teeters on the brink of sanity when she begins to fixate on the man who sexually molested her. Soon, her obsession leads to blackmail and murder as she becomes a slave to her own perverted passions. Luciano Ercoli directs this kinky giallo flick, co-starring Susan Scott and Simon Andreu, with a memorable score by spaghetti Western composer Ennio Morricone.
The Fifth Cord When four beautiful socialites meet their end at the hands of a faceless killer, it's up to an intrepid reporter with a serious drinking problem (Franco Nero) to unravel the clues and solve the case. But with the murderer tracking his every move, he'll be lucky if he can avoid becoming victim No. 5. Luigi Bazzoni directs this classic Italian giallo, with cinematography by Academy Award winner Vittorio Storaro (Apocalypse Now).
Black Belly of the Tarantula An indefatigable detective (Giancarlo Giannini) is on the trail of a deranged serial killer with a unique method of murder: He abducts beautiful women and then injects them with the poison of a wasp, which paralyzes them just enough to witness their own agonizing deaths. Paolo Cavara directs this fine entry in the giallo genre of horror films, co-starring Claudine Auger and Barbara Bach, with a score by spaghetti Western composer Ennio Morricone.
The University Player Obsessed with basketball, college hoopster Chance has ignored his girlfriend's heart, so now, she's kicking him to the curb until he learns his romantic lessons. But there's no need to worry, thanks to Chance's suave Uncle Rick -- the self-proclaimed head professor of "Player University" -- who plans to teach his nephew everything he knows about the ladies! Red Grant, Travon Brumfield and Meredith McLain co-star.
Ballroom Dancing Made Easy Channel your inner Fred or Ginger with this easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to ballroom dancing. Hosts Angela Rippon and European ballroom dancing champion Ian Waite will instruct you in the basic steps of the waltz, quick step, tango, cha-cha and the jive. Perfect for beginners, this fun and lively program will give the moves -- and the confidence -- to trip the light fantastic on any dance floor.
Enigma Secret Director Roman Wionczek's fact-based World War II drama reveals Poland's little-known yet critical part in achieving Allied victory, recounting the gripping story of three Polish mathematicians who crack the "unbreakable" Enigma code used by the Nazis. At great risk and working against time, the Poles build replicas of the Enigma machine and manage to smuggle them to British and French code-breakers before the German invasion of Poland in 1939.
The Groom Wore Spurs/Oklahoma Annie Old West divas rule the big screen in this collection of romantic comedies. In The Groom Wore Spurs, attorney Abigail Jane "A.J." Furnival (Ginger Rogers) is hired to keep cowboy Ben Castle (Jack Carson) out of trouble and ends up falling for her client. In Oklahoma Annie, shopkeeper Judy Canova (Judy Canova) vows to clean up her corrupt cow town and, in the process, develops a crush on handsome new sheriff Dan Fraser (John Russell).
Destiny's Child: Live in Atlanta R&B vocalists Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams -- collectively known as Destiny's Child -- have made their mark as one of the best-selling female groups of all time. But to the dismay of their legions of fans, on June 12, 2005, they announced that they were breaking up the trio to pursue individual careers. This live DVD recorded in Atlanta captures an electrifying concert during their sold-out farewell tour.
Twilight Iranian homicide detective Mohammad Alavi (Ezatollah Entezami) works through the pain of his wife's terrible death by staying focused on his job. But when his latest case yields a dead body with startling connections to his personal life, Alavi begins to wonder whether there's a link between the killer and his family tragedy. Ahmad Najafi and Behnaz Moharrar also star in this gritty police drama helmed by Hassan Hedayat.
Samba Party Workout: Brazilian Carnival Grooves Join instructor Vanessa Isaac for a high-octane workout that will make you feel as if you're on vacation at Brazil's annual Carnival. Designed for a variety of fitness levels and demonstrated with dancing newbies in mind, this conditioning video is the perfect alternative to going to the gym. Let the rhythm move you as you dance the samba and sweat to live in-studio drums -- all while burning calories and having the time of your life!
Snowboarding: Promo Copy This high-octane video rounds up some of the most mind-blowing examples of progressive freestyle snowboarding ever caught on tape. Footage captures Eddie Wall nailing a 60-foot 270 step-up gap, Joni Malmi hitting incredible street rails, Eero Niemella spinning front-side 1080s and impressive action from Chris Coulter. Extras include trick tips and interviews, plus the bonus featurette "The Real Story Behind the Shot."
Resurrection: A Search for Answers What do we know about what really occurred the first Easter nearly 2,000 years ago, when Jesus Christ was said to have risen from the dead? In this fascinating documentary, ABC News anchorwoman Elizabeth Vargas journeys to Jerusalem to ask scholars, theologians and archaeologists the nagging question that millions of Christians and skeptics still ponder: Did Jesus walk the Earth after death, or was it all an elaborate religious vision?
American Muscle Car: Season 1 Roll up your sleeves for this high-speed television series chronicling the diversity of the American muscle car (which, incidentally, began its history in Detroit with the creation of the 1964 Pontiac GTO). The show's complete first season, captured in 12 half-hour episodes, features the 1967-69 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396, the Buick Gran Sport, the 1969-71 Hurst Oldsmobile 442, the Dodge Hemi Challenger, the Ford Mustang Shelby 1967-69 and more.
Avoid Eye Contact: Vol. 2: NYC Independent Animation Seventeen of the best independent films from New York City's thriving animation scene are featured in this showcase of works from a range of artists, including legendary animators George Griffin, Bill Plympton and John Dilworth, industry heavyweights John Schnall and Patrick Smith and emerging animators Mike Overbeck and Jesse Schmal. The collection also boasts a host of extras, including revealing behind-the-scenes featurettes.
Barnstormers: 360 Degrees In 1999, artist David Ellis gathered a group of colleagues to paint murals on the sides of crumbling tobacco barns in his hometown of Cameron, N.C., earning the group the nickname "the Barnstormers." This fascinating program records the group's deconstruction of a 1930s tobacco barn and its subsequent reconstruction in the Southeast Center for Contemporary Art in Winston-Salem, after which the building was returned to its home in Cameron.
Ten Animated Films: Signe Baumane Award-winning Latvian-born animator Signe Baumane's short films are showcased in this quirky collection, which includes "The Witch and the Cow," "Tiny Shoes," "The Gold of the Tigers," "Love Story," "The Threatened One," "Natasha," "Five F***ing Fables," "Woman," "Dentist" and "Five Infomercials for Dentists." Special features include a short documentary about Baumane, who now lives and works in New York City.
Stalin's Bride Acclaimed Hungarian filmmaker Peter Basco directs this savvy political farce, set in the summer of 1937 during the darkest days of Joseph Stalin's reign. When the pitifully dressed Parana (Juli Basti) wanders into a remote Soviet village, the suffering townsfolk angrily dub her "Stalin's Bride." With eyebrows raised by Parana's new nickname, the authorities cart her away, eventually allowing her to return to face her cruel tormentors.
Somewhere in Europe Geza von Radvanyi directs this heartfelt drama produced by the Hungarian Communist Party, considered the first major achievement of the country's postwar film industry. When a ragtag band of orphans finds its way to a bombed-out castle, the children discover an eccentric musician (Arthur Somlay) who's been emotionally destroyed by conflict. But will the love of their makeshift family be enough to protect them against a cruel civilization?
Just Beyond This Forest The relationship between a wealthy Jewish woman and her working-class Aryan employee changes drastically against the backdrop of war-torn Poland. Bribed with money and expensive gifts to take the young daughter (Joanna Friedman) of her desperate employer (Marzena Trybala) away from the Warsaw ghetto, a washerwoman (Ryszarda Hanin) halfheartedly agrees. Her feelings change, however, when she becomes emotionally attached to her impish charge. …
The Power of Kangwon Province Attempting to distance herselffrom a painful breakup with her married professor, Jisook (Yun-hong Oh) joins two of her girlfriends (Sunyoung Im and Hyunyoung Park) for a holiday in South Korea's Kangwon Province. But in an eerie twist of fate, her former lover, Sangkwon (Jong-hak Baek), plans a getaway for the same destination, where tragedy brings them together once again. Yoosuk Kim and Jaehyun Chun co-star.
2 Young After coming to grips with the fact that they're going to have a baby, two love-struck teenagers -- the well-bred Nam (Fiona Sit) and the working-class Fu (Jaycee Fong) -- focus on persuading their horrified parents (Anthony Wong, Candice Yu, Eric Tsang and Teresa Mo) to support them. Are they really too young, or are their families simply unwilling to give them a chance? Derek Yee (One Nite in Mongkok) directs.
Ah! My Goddess: Vol. 4: We've Got Tonight In this collection of episodes, Skuld is building a robot to protect Belldandy from Keiichi Morisato's amorous advances, but he doesn't count on the machine falling in love with the goddess, too -- and now it won't let anyone near her! Meanwhile, as the gang plans a vacation at the beach during summer break, Urd has a few tricks up her sleeve, and Keiichi makes a vow to kiss Belldandy or resign himself to never having her.
Fight Back to School When the prized gun of his captain (Barry Wong) turns up missing, it's up to police officer Chow Sing-Sing (Stephen Chow) to retrieve it ... by going undercover as a high school student. Zeroing in on a gang of teenage triads, Chow navigates the halls with a helpful sidekick cop (Man Tat Ng) who doubles as the school's thankless janitor. Meanwhile, Chow tries his best to make the grade with his pretty teacher (Man Cheung).
Taxi Tonight After purchasing a used taxi, an unsuspecting entrepreneur (Chutikarn Jullanun) realizes that life as a cabdriver isn't all that he'd hoped it would be. To his dismay, he spends most of his time stuck in traffic and getting terrible tips -- and one persistent rider can't seem to leave the cabbie alone. It's not because he's irresistible: It's because his hack is haunted, and this hopeless roaming spirit needs his help.
Echoes of Innocence While most of her classmates look up to modern pop stars such as Britney Spears, Sarah Jenkins (Sara Simmonds) idolizes Saint Joan of Arc, the 15th century French heroine who claimed she saw visions that told her to reclaim her homeland from the English. But when Sarah herself begins hearing mysterious voices, there's only one boy (Cody Linley) who stands by her ... until he disappears. Jack McDorman and Mat Vodvarka co-star.
Astro Boy: Ultra Edition: Set 1 Blast off for adventure with these episodes of the first anime television show ever produced, which aired in the 1960s. It's the year 2000, and a scientist creates a robot in the image of his deceased son. Astro Boy can swim across oceans, leap over mountains and fly into space. When his inventor abandons him, Astro Boy is befriended by Dr. Packadermus J. Elefun, who guides him as he embarks on a crusade against the forces of evil.
Strength Toolbox with Mindy Mylrea World aerobic champion, author and motivational speaker Mindy Mylrea puts you through the paces via a complete full-body workout that you can customize with toolbox options. Following a warm-up, the disc is divided into three 30-minute sections, one using your body weight, another utilizing resistance tubing and the third employing hand weights as part of the exercise regimen. The workout concludes with a cooldown and stretch.
Rhonda Cook: Surging Step & Sculpt with Rhonda Cook Beginning with a warm-up routine, workout guru Rhonda Cook leads this advanced-level aerobics video designed to provide optimal fitness results. Cook turns up the heat with step patterns and choreography interspersed with faster exercise segments to get your heart pumping, followed by a cool-down session. Next -- using heavy and light weights -- she guides you through range-of-motion moves that will tone and sculpt your body in short order.
How to Break Dance: Vol. 2 World-renowned break-dancer Mike Garcia has spent two decades entertaining audiences from Las Vegas to Moscow and has performed on MTV, "Late Night with David Letterman" and many other television shows. Now, he shares his professional break-dance expertise with step-by-step instructions. In this second volume, you'll learn popular moves such as flares, 1990s, head spins, jack hammers, coin drops, back spins, elbow swipes, freezes and much more.
How to Break Dance: Vol.1 World-renowned break-dancer Mike Garcia has spent two decades entertaining audiences from Las Vegas to Moscow and has performed on MTV, "Late Night with David Letterman" and many other television shows. Now, he shares his professional expertise with step-by-step instructions. In this first volume, you'll learn to perform these popular break-dancing moves: windmill, hand spin, six-step shuffle, single and double-legged swipes, knee drop and more.
Tales of the Unexpected: Set 4 Just when you think you've figured it all out, think again! This hit British television series springs from the febrile mind of famed author Roald Dahl. His macabre and darkly humorous adult stories launched the series, paving the way for a passel of tales tailor-made to give you a terminal case of the willies! Featuring many big-name stars, this creepy collection of episodes will keep you squirming with shivery delight.
Vampiros While trying to drink his ex off his mind, Jonathan (Jorge Dieppa) meets sultry temptress Gloria (Wanda Rovira) at a nightclub. The sexy siren pulls out all the stops for Jonathan, but when he awakens in the morning, he's alone -- except for a fresh and unquenchable desire for human blood. Now, Jonathan and his friends must find the elusive Gloria and a cure for his new vampire life (and death) style.
Intoxicating Gifted surgeon Dorian Shanley (Kirk Harris) has a serious drug problem, trading stolen pharmaceuticals in exchange for cocaine from his dealer (Eric Roberts). Numbing himself from the pain of his father's (John Savage) descent into Alzheimer's, Shanley plummets toward rock bottom, pulling his new girlfriend (Camilla Overbye Roos) into his dark world in the process. Can he put a halt to the downward spiral of addiction before it's too late?
Eye of the Storm In this tense thriller, brothers Ray (Craig Sheffer) and Steven (Bradley Gregg) run the Easy Rest Inn, a gas-stop motel at the edge of the Mojave Desert. Eight years ago, they witnessed the murder of their parents by robbers. Now, they're dealing with the emotional fallout from the tragedy -- and when a bickering couple (Dennis Hopper and Lara Flynn Boyle) checks into the motel, all their lives become intertwined ... with tragic results.
Esmeralda Comes by Night Bewitching, passionate and beautiful, Esmeralda (Maria Rojo) is happily married -- to five husbands! But just as she's about to marry groom No. 6, she's charged with polygamy. She reveals her reasons for marrying each husband to stern Judge Solorio (Claudio Obregon), who -- like Esmeralda's spouses -- is no match for her charms. Meanwhile, her husbands conspire to break her out of jail, and feminists demonstrate in her defense.
Snake Woman From legendary cult director Jesus "Jess" Franco comes this orgiastic horror film, replete with the deviant excesses for which the filmmaker is known. Sent to acquire the rights to the work of early 20th century underground movie icon Oriana Balasz, a publicist is drawn into the seductive and hedonistic world of Balasz's descendents, including the insatiable Snakewoman, whose serpentine charms promise a carnal experience unlike any other.
Exiles In this French drama, two Parisian lovers (Romain Duris and Lubna Azabal) decide to move to Algeria and reconnect with their roots. They travel slowly, moving across three countries by foot, train and hitched rides. En route, they meet many people, including a helpful Algerian couple (Leila Makhlouf and Habib Cheik). When they finally arrive, the culturally naive pair find themselves in a country that fascinates them -- but feels truly foreign.
Conjure Writer-director Matt Busch and model Sarah Wilkinson play themselves in this frightening tale of life -- and death -- that eerily imitates art. Addressing his obsession with a photograph of a Gothic castle by painting the image on canvas, Matt inadvertently summons a cast of tortured souls who make his life a living hell. After being transported to the real castle, Matt and Sarah try to stay alive as they battle to get back home.
The Pyjama Girl Case When the mutilated body of a beautiful girl wearing yellow pajamas washes up on an Australian beach, a retired police detective (Academy Award winner Ray Milland) dedicates himself to solving her murder. But finding out who killed her accounts for only half of his mission … the other half is staying alive. Mel Ferrer, Howard Ross and Dalila Di Lazzaro co-star in this classic giallo based on actual events, written and directed by Flavio Mogherini.
Del Tenney Double Feature: The Horror of Party Beach/The Curse of the Living Corpse Scarf down a double dose of director Del Tenney with this one-two punch of campy 1960s horror! In The Horror of Party Beach, a wayward stream of toxic waste brings to life abandoned human remains, which mutate into flesh-eating monsters. Then, in The Curse of the Living Corpse, a dead man's family is forced to honor his final wishes exactly as he expressed them in his will … because if they don't, his spirit will come back to haunt them.
Chasing the Touge: The Story of Canyon Racing in America Get the inside track on the little-known world of canyon racing, where drivers speed through serpentine mountain passes -- terrain known as the "touge" -- to test the limits of their abilities behind the wheel. Filmed over nine months in California, Hawaii and Japan, this turbocharged documentary follows the paths of several drifters, rally racers and tuners who put their lives on the line to break into professional motor sports.
Chonda Pierce: A Piece of My Mind In an uplifting and hilarious stand-up set filmed in her hometown of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Christian comedian Chonda Pierce shares with the audience her recent battle with depression as well as her wacky take on being a woman. The show also includes several musical numbers backed by a 60-member choir. Over the years, Pierce has gathered a following of more than 2 million fans and has appeared on stage with Billy Graham and the Gaithers.
A Bride for Henry When the dashing Eric Reynolds (Henry Mollison) stands her up at the altar, distraught socialite Sheila Curtis (Anne Nagel) turns to her lawyer and friend Henry Tuttle (Warren Hull) to make everything all right. Henry agrees to marry her, hoping she'll learn to love him, but he doesn't count on his new bride to still nurse feelings for the man who broke her heart. Will Sheila's plan to win Eric back turn out for better … or for worse?
Hay Foot Though he's spent years backing up the befuddled Col. Barkley (James Gleason), Sgt. "Dodo" Doubleday (William Tracy) doesn't mind, mostly because it allows him to be closer to the colonel's pretty daughter (Elyse Knox). But complications ensue when a misunderstanding causes Barkley to think that Dodo is an expert marksman, and two rival soldiers (Noah Beery Jr. and Joe Sawyer) plot to prove that he isn't. Can Dodo fake his way to the target?
The Admiral Was a Lady In the wake of World War II, former WAVE admiral Jean Madison (Wanda Hendrix) is feeling useless and jobless. But her predicament suits an indolent trio of charming ex-airmen (Edmond O'Brien, Johnny Sands and Steve Brodie) just fine; they're only too happy to show her how to relax and have a good time. Unfortunately for them, she's holding tightly to the torch she carries for her wayward boyfriend (Richard Erdman).
Mad Youth While middle-aged divorcee Lucy Morgan (Betty Compson) is out trolling for "dates" with scores of anonymous partners, her teenage daughter Marian (Mary Ainslee) is at home throwing wild orgies for her gang of rowdy friends. Things only get worse when Marian secretly takes up with her mother's latest boyfriend, the handsome playboy Count DeHoven (Willy Castello), and deliberately breaks her mother's heart. Like mother, like daughter, indeed.
Heart of the Rockies Animal lover Davey Dawson (Sammy McKim) has no idea that his stepfather (J.P. McGowan) and his cronies are poaching critters in the nearby Blackstone National Park. Fortunately, the Three Mesquiteers -- Tucson Smith (Ray Corrigan), Stony Brooke (Robert Livingston) and Lullaby Joslin (Max Terhune) -- are wise to the criminals' deeds. But when a ranger is shot and Stony is framed for the crime, it's up to Lullaby and Tucson to prove his innocence.
The Traitor After Texas Ranger Tim Vallance (Tim McCoy) busts up a mob-induced lynching, he fails to turn the intended victims, a pair of murderous outlaws, over to the authorities. Tim's apparent error ultimately costs him his badge, but what the Rangers don't know is that his renegade act is all part of a larger plan to infiltrate the dirty gang and bring their evil boss (J. Frank Glendon) to justice. Frances Grant, Karl Hackett and Jack Rockwell co-star.
Gene Autry Collection: Rim of the Canyon When Jake Fargo (Walter Sande) and his motley crew bust out of prison to collect $30,000 of stolen loot, it's up to lawman Steve Autry (Gene Autry) to bring them to justice. Tracking the thieves to an abandoned mining town, he meets up with pretty schoolteacher Ruth Lambert (Nan Leslie), whose fascination with a local "ghost" (Thurston Hall) could help Autry rein in the bad guys. Champion, the "World's Wonder Horse," co-stars.
Death Rides the Range When Ken Baxter (Ken Maynard) and his sidekicks Panhandle (Ralph Peters) and Pancho (Julian Rivero) stumble across an injured archaeologist (Michael Vallon), the wounded man tells the trio about a mysterious Indian cave but is murdered before he can reveal all its secrets. Determined to locate it, the threesome follows a trail that leads to the ranch of a pretty cowgirl (Fay McKenzie), who has no idea the cave in question is on her property.
Phantom Thunderbolt When friction builds between two tiny Western towns that are vying to win the same lucrative railroad contract, it's up to "Thunderbolt Kid" Ken Peters (Ken Maynard) and his trusty steed, Tarzan, to mete out justice. To sabotage the competition, the town of Spotted Horse has hired a gang of rowdy outlaws to terrorize the settlement of Coyote Gulch and render it unsuitable for development. But Coyote Gulch has plans of its own. …
Martin Kane Private Eye: Vol. 2 Lloyd Nolan steps in to portray private eye Martin Kane in this classic crime series set on the streets of New York. In this collection of episodes, Kane is the prime suspect in his wealthy client's murder ("Black Pearls"); a slain singer has a long list of enemies ("A Crooner Is Murdered"); a jockey is killed after throwing a race ("A Jockey Is Murdered"); and Kane suspects foul play when a rich patient dies in an asylum ("Rest Home Murder").
Martin Kane Private Eye: Vol. 1 William Gargan portrays television's first private detective in this classic crime series set on the streets of New York. In this collection of episodes, a dead man's will could help solve his murder ("Doctored Will"); a stripper turns up dead ("Hotel Con Game"); a man on trial uses his defense attorney's gun to kill the prosecutor ("Murder in the Court"); and a solicitor disappears after visiting three siblings ("Reclusive Sisters").
The Green Promise Growing up under the thumb of their strict father (Oscar winner Walter Brennan), the Matthews children are discouraged from doing anything that could be considered "modern" -- including joining the local 4-H club or dating boys. But when their father's fear of progress ultimately confines him to his bed, it's up to eldest daughter Deborah (Marguerite Chapman) to save their farm from utter ruin. Natalie Wood co-stars.
The Eyes of the Mummy After overhearing talk of an enchanted Egyptian tomb that brings disaster to anyone who disturbs it, young artist Albert Wendland (Harry Liedtke) drops his paintbrushes and sets off on an intriguing adventure. But instead of finding a mummy in the crypt, he finds a beautiful woman (Pola Negri) who's being held captive by the evil Radu (Emil Jannings). And as it turns out, rescuing her has a way of evoking the tomb's mysterious curse. …
False Pretenses Determined to rise above her station in life, pretty waitress Mary Beekman (Irene Ware) persuades high-rolling millionaire Ken Alden (Sidney Blackmer) to help her find a rich husband. With Alden as her accomplice, Mary disguises herself as the daughter of a wealthy man and crashes a high society party, where she sets her sights on the worldly Pat Brennan (Russell Hopkin). Little does she know that he may not be everything he claims to be.
Goodbye Love When his wealthy employer, Chester Hamilton (Sidney Blackmer), loans him a handsome sum to pay off a greedy ex-wife, butler Oswald Groggs (Charlie Ruggles) uses half of the money to send himself on an extravagant seaside vacation. While on holiday, however, he's mistaken for a billionaire bachelor playboy and attracts the attention of a gorgeous gold digger (Verree Teasdale), a girl who also has her eyes on Hamilton ... and his deep pockets!
Bill Cracks Down When Old Man Reardon (Pierre Watkin), the owner of a profitable steel mill, dies of a bad heart, his will stipulates thattwo disparate men must work together for a year before final ownership rights are determined. Will the spoils go to Reardon's son, Bill (Ranny Weeks), who underestimates the steel industry, or to "Tons" Walker (Grant Withers), the loyal employee who helped Reardon build the business from the ground up?
Picture Brides As she sails upriver with four other mail-order brides to meet her prospective husband in the Brazilian jungle, Mary Lee (Dorothy Libaire) is unaware of the horrors that await her. For one thing, her betrothed is a debauched drunk (Alan Hale) who can't wait to get his hands on the nubile virgin he was promised. And when another bride (Dorothy Mackaill) agrees to take Mary's place, he reacts with savage violence. Regis Toomey co-stars.
Live from Hurrah's New York At the height of the new wave and punk era, Hurrah's New York nightclub was one of the best places in the city to catch a new act. This compilation of footage from the legendary venue's glory days includes vintage performances by the Go-Go's, the Psychedelic Furs, the Waitresses, the Fleshtones, Public Servants, the Pylons, Buzz and the Flyers, the Lounge Lizards, Liquid Liquid, the Dell Byzanteens and more.
Live Comedy from the Laff House: Make Room for Comedy This comedy showcase filmed at Philadelphia's famed Laff House samples the comedic styles of some of the funniest people in the business. Featured quipsters include Deon Cole of Home Box Office's "Def Comedy Jam" and the Barbershop films, and Michael Shawn, the self-described "Puerto Rican Phenomenon." Also on tap is Nic Novicki, the diminutive comic from "Saturday Night Live" who packs a wallop when it comes to laughs.
Pimp C: Pimpalation This all-access documentary chronicles Houston rapper Pimp C's attempts to restart his career after spending four years behind bars, where he reportedly penned more than 2,500 new rhymes. The cameras follow Pimp C from his coming home party to his first video shoot, featuring cameos by noted hip-hop personalities Lil' Flip, Scarface, Young Jeezy, Z-Ro, Lil Webbie and fellow Underground Kingz member Bun B.