New Releases for March 18th, 2008 (Full List)
Conspiracy When he discovers that a shady corporation known for harassing illegal aliens is intimately involved with the disappearance of his best friend, retired special ops Marine William MacPherson (Val Kilmer) decides to take matters into his own hands. Co-written and directed by filmmaker Adam Marcus, this topical thriller also stars Jennifer Esposito ("Samantha Who?") and Gary Cole (Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby).
In the Place of the Dead While trying to navigate Low's Gully -- a legendary spot in the Malaysian jungle dubbed "the place of the dead" -- members of a British-led mission divide up, with one faction leaving the other in the dust. As provisions run low and the men are pressed to their physical and psychological limits, making it out alive will be a challenge for even the strongest and most resourceful. Dougray Scott, Simon Dutton, Greg Wise and Dane Carson star.
Jet Li's Shaolin Fists 10 Pack Kung fu star Jet Li shares the secrets of the Shaolin Temple in this collection of 10 hard-hitting films, including Li's Shaolin Fists, showing his early training, and Shaolin Pao Quan, which offers a peek at the temple's most dangerous style. Other standouts in this compilation show Li trying to stop a mob hit in Beijing Bodyguard; using a mystical weapon in Shaolin Meteor Hammer; and learning a rare technique in Shaolin 7 Star Fist.
Rockaway Cultures violently clash when war hero Trane (Nicholas Gonzalez) returns stateside to find that his wife and child in Rockaway, Queens, have been murdered. With the help of his friend Dave (Ricardo Chavira), he takes on the thugs and criminals who've invaded his old neighborhood. But alliances aren't so clear-cut when Trane discovers that his sister Cari (Delilah Cotto) has become entangled in the very forces of violence he seeks to eradicate.
Dennis the Menace: Trouble, Trouble Everywhere! Lovable troublemaker Dennis the Menace travels the world, managing to find himself in hot water along the way in this collection from the popular animated series that follows the Mitchell family on several exciting vacations. The seven episodes feature Dennis chasing kangaroos in Australia, getting mixed up in an Italian heist and coming eye-to-eye with an angry bull in Spain. But wherever he goes, Dennis always manages to have fun.
Farmkids: Chaos in the Country A lovable gang of pampered animals in a petting zoo must adjust to life -- and real work -- on a dude ranch in the first seven installments of this delightful animated series. Among the oddball cast are a bull that's a sports fan, a techno-savvy horse and a duck that can't swim or fly. Episodes include the series pilot, "Fresh Country Air"; "The Giant Alien Tomato Attack"; "Law and Disorder"; and "MooLoo's Big Day."
Farmkids: Hair Wool Feathers and Fur Months after being relocated from an urban petting zoo to a dude ranch, the gang of city-slicker critters is adjusting to country life in this set of episodes from the animated Australian series. These installments find Poppit entering a pumpkin contest, grouchy Splat turning sugary after listening to self-help tapes, Doogie and Dumpster going on a fishing excursion and the whole crew on a campout swapping scary tales around the fire.
Johnny and the Sprites: Meet the Sprites Aspiring songwriter Johnny (John Tartaglia) moves into a new home to focus on his music but discovers that he's sharing the house with a group of fun-loving magical sprites in this popular Disney series for kids that features live actors and charming puppets. As Ginger, Basil, Lily and Root introduce Johnny to the wonders of their enchanted neighborhood, Grotto's Grove, he uses his songs to teach his new pals about friendship, fun and life.
Pirates in Callao When 9-year-old Alberto's class goes on a field trip to a fortress in the Peruvian port of Callao, he falls through a time portal and winds up in the 17th century. Soon, Alberto finds himself in the thick of one adventure after another, including clashing with Dutch pirates as they loot Peruvian gold from Spanish galleons. Later, Alberto meets a boy from the 19th century, and the pair tries to help two enslaved Indians escape from the pirates.
Pucca: Kung Fu Kisses Hoping to steal a kiss, adorable Pucca chases Garu -- her ninja knight in shining armor -- from the noodle house to the bamboo forest and back again in this collection starring the spunky 10-year-old whose Internet fame led to a gig on Toon Disney. Pucca and friends have plenty of fun in the 14 shorts here as they experience "Matinee Mayhem," celebrate at a "Slam Bam Birthday Bash," witness the thrill of "Rootin' Tootin' Ninjas" and much more.
Pucca: Ninjas Love Noodles Cute-as-a-button Pucca is back with more adventures in this collection of shorts starring the 10-year-old whose Internet fame led to a gig on Toon Disney. The spunky charge of noodle house owners, Pucca is forever chasing her ninja knight, Garu. There's plenty of high-kicking martial arts action, scrumptious noodles and amour in the 13 shorts here, which include "Noodle to the Stars," "Ninjitsu for Dummies," "Sooga Size Me" and many more.
The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show Pebbles Flinstone and Bamm-Bamm Rubble are all grown up in this "Flinstones" series spinoff, which follows the prehistoric teens and their buddies Penny, Wiggy and Moonrock as they endure the ups and downs of adolescence at Bedrock High. Proving that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, Pebbles, much like her old man, is always landing the gang in hot water when she ropes them into one of her harebrained schemes.
Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge Packed with Shemp Howard features, this treasure trove contains five 1930s solo shorts, three short films from the Three Stooges years, a clip from television's "Camel Comedy Caravan" with his cohorts Larry and Moe, and more. Interviews with Shemp's family members -- including his daughter-in-law and granddaughter -- shed light on this great entertainer. Previously unseen home movies, personal photographs and family memorabilia are also included.
The Dragon Painter Inspired by the belief that his fiancée, a princess, was captured by a dragon, Japanese mountain hermit Tatsu (Sessue Hayakawa) produces incredible works of art. Upon discovering this mad genius's work, Kano, a famous artist (Edward Peil Sr.), attempts to bring him into society. But when the uncivilized Tatsu meets Kano's daughter, he immediately falls in love with her, convinced he's found his long-lost princess.
Dead Cool When his mom (Imogen Stubbs) decides to move in with her new boyfriend (Anthony Calf) and his wacky family, 15-year-old David (Steven Geller) can't help but wish that his father (James Callis) -- who died in a car crash six years earlier -- could come back and stir things up in his newly blended brood. Rosanna Arquette also stars in this satirical take on family relationships from writer-director David Cohen.
Def Comedy Jam: Hughley Popular entertainer D.L. Hughley takes the microphone as host of Russell Simmons's "Def Comedy Jam," one of the best-known showcases for established stars and up-and-coming comics, filmed before a live audience at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. This sidesplitting collection features performances from Capone, Earthquake, Patrice O'Neal, Russell Peters, Tony Roberts and many other talented stand-up artists.
Enchanted Princess Giselle's (Amy Adams) perfect life in the wonderful cartoon kingdom of Andalasia comes to an abrupt end when the evil Queen Narissa (Susan Sarandon) exiles her to the cruel, real world of New York City, where the naive girl will have to quickly learn some street smarts. Fortunately, a Prince Charming in the unlikely form of a divorce lawyer (Patrick Dempsey) offers to lend the bewildered Giselle a hand.
Naked Movie A slew of Hollywood stars -- including Carmen Electra, Lou Diamond Phillips and David Carradine -- play themselves in this mockumentary about what it takes to get a movie made in Hollywood. When director Sam Henry Kass gets little help from his agent (Tori Spelling) in procuring funding for his flick, he turns to a porn king (Andy Dick) for bucks. Soon, however, Kass is relegated to directing adult videos, and the porn mogul has wrested control.
Southland Tales Set in a dystopian near-future, director Richard Kelly's visionary tale mines post-Sept. 11 angst and paranoia as Los Angeles teeters on the verge of social, financial and ecological catastrophe. While a heat wave takes its toll on the sprawling metropolis, one man foresees the coming apocalypse -- but can he prevent it? The Rock heads the star-studded cast, which includes Sarah Michelle Gellar, Justin Timberlake and Miranda Richardson.
Suzanne Westenhoefer: A Bottom on Top Holding court in front of a receptive Indianapolis crowd, Suzanne Westenhoefer shows why she's earned a reputation as an entertaining comedian who slings jokes about everyday topics -- and just so happens to be a lesbian. Dishing on topics that almost everybody can relate to (like the embarrassment of your parents walking in on you having sex), Westenhoefer also touches on the lighter side of gay cruises and the frustrations of using a strap-on.
Alpha Male When her warm and successful husband dies suddenly, Alice (Jennifer Ehle) watches her idyllic world begin to fall apart. She decides to move on with her life and remarries, which greatly upsets her son Jack (Mark Wells) and creates tension within her family. When everyone reunites years later to celebrate Jack's 21st birthday, the young man decides to share his true feelings about all of them -- especially his stepfather
Atonement In this drama based on the critically acclaimed novel by Ian McEwan, a childhood lie irrevocably changes the lives of several people forever. When 13-year-old Briony Tallis (Saoirse Ronan) misinterprets a moment of flirtation between her older sister Cecilia (Keira Knightley) and a servant's son, Robbie Turner (James McAvoy), her confusion causes her to finger Robbie as the perpetrator of a crime. Brenda Blethyn and Vanessa Redgrave co-star in this Oscar nominee for Best Picture.
Full Count Jason Ritter and William Baldwin star in this intriguing thriller that centers on five small-town friends who risk everything to defend one of their own when a troubling secret surfaces to threaten his reputation. Chris Klein, Austin Nichols, Michael Rooker and Michael Beach also star in this tale of loyalty, sacrifice and the bonds of friendship.
Into the Blue While working as a caretaker at a former British politician's villa on the island of Rhodes, ex-businessman Harry Barnett (John Thaw) finds himself charged with murder after houseguest Heather Mallender (Abigail Cruttenden) mysteriously vanishes. Armed with some photos that Heather left behind, Harry attempts to retrace her steps -- and discovers that he's part of a deadly conspiracy in this small-screen adaptation of Robert Goddard's novel.
West of Here When Gil (Josh Hamilton) loses his cousin and songwriting partner, Josiah (Norbert Leo Butz), to a fatal car crash, the aspiring musician ditches his job and begins a cross-country trek to San Francisco to settle Josiah's affairs and to figure out his own. Along the way, Gil meets up with his cousin's ex-girlfriend (Mary Stuart Masterson). Tate Donovan, Elisabeth Moss and Guíllermo Diaz co-star in this tale of love and loss.
Amok Train On a class field trip to Yugoslavia, a shy American college student (Mary Kohnert) finds herself inexplicably drawn into a world of black magic and devilish rituals. Things only get worse when she discovers that she's been handpicked to be the devil's bride. Meanwhile, the rest of her classmates are dropping like flies as the victims of a series of gruesome deaths that seem to have something to do with their professor (Bo Svenson).
Borderland A weekend getaway turns into a hellish encounter for three college buddies in this unnerving shocker based on a true story. Setting off to chase skirts and get soused, Phil (Rider Strong), Ed (Brian Presley) and Henry (Jake Muxworthy) head south of the border, where Phil soon finds himself held captive by satanic drug smugglers looking for a human sacrifice. Sean Astin delivers a disturbingly sadistic performance in a career-altering turn.
Crazy Eights When six childhood friends gather for an old pal's funeral, they find a map leading to a time capsule they buried two decades ago. But the former playmates discover a shocking secret when they dig it up: the corpse of a young child. Now, they're literally haunted by their past as they try to uncover the truth … before it kills them. Traci Lords, Frank Whaley and Gabrielle Anwar star in this creepy spine chiller.
Lake Dead Director George Bessudo makes his feature film debut with this horror tale of greed and murder. Following the death of their estranged grandfather, three sisters, along with some of their friends, pay a visit to his home, hoping to claim the man's inheritance. They get far more than they bargained for when they find a deranged family ensconced at their grandfather's house intent on a murderous rampage.
Mulberry Street A mysterious virus creates pandemonium as it spreads through the Big Apple in this eerie creature feature that gives new meaning to the term rat race. On a scorching day in Manhattan, the denizens of a tumbledown tenement on Mulberry Street grouse about the heat, but as night falls, they find themselves battling a horde of mutants turning powerless New Yorkers into a bloodthirsty new species. Nick Damici, Kim Blair and Bo Corre star.
Nightmare Man Soon after receiving an African fertility mask, Ellen (Blythe Metz) tells her husband, William (Luciano Szafir), that she's been attacked by the Nightmare Man. As Ellen's paranoia increases, William must determine whether the attacks are real or Ellen needs professional help. Horror fans will enjoy this hair-raising film from writer-director Rolfe Kanefsky, creator of the comedic chiller The Hazing.
The Deaths of Ian Stone In this byzantine psychological thriller directed by Dario Piana, working stiff Ian Stone (Mike Vogel) finds himself trapped in a bizarre reality: Every day he dies a horrific death at the hands of a killer, only to be resurrected and murdered again. Can Ian get to the bottom of the mystery and break the recurring cycle of death and rebirth? Christina Cole, Michael Feast and Jaime Murray also star.
The Lost Four years after 19-year-old Ray Pye (Marc Senter) murdered two women, Detective Charlie Schilling (Michael Bowen) and his ex-partner, Ed (Ed Lauter) -- who are convinced Ray is the killer -- decide to turn up the heat before the psychopath strikes again. But they'd better move fast. Ray's volatile relationship with bad girl Katherine (Robin Sydney) is about to explode, and the killer's also got his eye on Ed's girlfriend, Sally (Megan Henning).
The Sickhouse Archaeologist Anna (Gina Philips) is thrilled to excavate the site of a 17th-century plague hospital. But when her dig unleashes the spirit of a murderous doctor, she'll have to do all she can to thwart the hospital's dormant evil secrets from springing to life. Trapped inside the hospital with four trespassing teens, Anna must find a way out before history repeats itself. Who will become the next patient?
Tooth and Nail In a postapocalyptic world, a small band of survivors who call themselves Foragers plan to rebuild civilization from their headquarters in an empty hospital. But they're soon forced into a face-off with the Rovers, a brutal gang of cannibals. As the Rovers take them out one at a time, the Foragers must draw on all their resources to stay alive. Michael Madsen, Vinnie Jones, Robert Carradine and Rachel Miner star in this futuristic thriller.
Unearthed An archaeologist's excavation in the American Southwest unwittingly awakens a ravenous creature with a taste for human flesh in this Tribeca Film Festival selection from director Matthew Leutwyler. As the beast picks its way through the residents of a small unsuspecting town, mangled bodies pile up in its wake. Can the town's sheriff (Emmanuelle Vaugier), who's usually soused, rise to the occasion and shield the survivors?
G.I. Jesus Jesus Feliciano, a Mexican national and soldier of the Iraqi war, returns to California after his tour of duty hoping to gain his U.S. citizenship. Suffering from postwar trauma, he tries to readapt to family life, but his battle experience has left him psychologically scarred and distrustful. Seeing his heritage slip away as his wife and daughter embrace their new culture, Jesus questions the sacrifices he must make to attain his American Dream.
Love in the Time of Cholera Based on the novel by Gabriel García Márquez, Mike Newell's romantic drama stars Javier Bardem as Florentino, a man obsessively in love with Fermina (Giovanna Mezzogiorno), the childhood sweetheart who rejected him. But although she's married another, the patiently devoted Florentino remains on the sidelines of Fermina's life for the next 50 years, carving out a turbulent relationship of tortured longing and passion. Benjamin Bratt co-stars.
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising Just as he turns 11, Will Stanton (Alexander Ludwig) learns that he's the last of a race of paladins dedicated to beating back the forces of darkness and their malevolent leader, the Rider (Christopher Eccleston). As Will travels through time gathering the powerful artifacts that will give rise to the ultimate showdown, he must keep the Rider at bay. Ian McShane and Jonathan Jackson also star in this fantasy adventure.
I Am Legend A terrible virus has spread across the planet and turned the human race into bloodthirsty monsters. Mankind's only hope for survival is scientist Robert Neville (Will Smith), the one person left unaffected by the epidemic. When he's not fighting for his life against the hordes of the infected, Neville searches for a cure to reverse the virus's effects -- all the while battling his own doubt and despair as he spends every day alone.
Revolver Guy Ritchie delivers another fast-paced crime thriller starring Jason Statham (of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch), who this time plays Jake, a gangster and ace gambler recently released from prison. Determined to hustle the crime boss (Ray Liotta) who killed his sister-in-law, Jake deliberately humiliates the kingpin in a private game. But when the mobster calls for Jake's head, a mysterious duo steps in to save his skin.
Trigger Man Three old friends travel from their New York City homes to a remote spot in the woods for a day of hunting and male bonding before one of them gets married. But their excursion turns into a nightmare when they realize someone is hunting them. As the sniper tracks them, the trio find they must use all their wits in order to survive. Inspired by true events, this tense thriller stars Reggie Cunningham, Ray Sullivan and Sean Reid.
Tweeny Witches: Vol. 1: Arusu in Wonderland Since she was very young, Alice has believed in magic, learning spells from a book and dreaming of the day when she can use her powers. When she's suddenly whisked away to Witch World, she discovers that not everyone uses magic for good. With the help of two magic-savvy friends, Eva and Sheila, Alice confronts Ateria, Kuu and the Grand Master, three witches who keep the world in darkness and enslave magical beings.
Autopsy: Postmortem with Dr. Michael Baden Regarded as arguably the best forensic pathologist in the country, Dr. Michael Baden anchors this captivating documentary series from HBO, which takes viewers along on investigations into some of the world's most fascinating high-profile deaths. Highlights include segments on John F. Kennedy, Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen, the Romanov dynasty, Sept. 11 first responders and the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson.
Beyond Belief Two strangers, Patti Quigley and Susan Retik, formed a common bond in their grief when both lost their husbands on Sept. 11, 2001. This documentary chronicles what they did with that unimaginable loss, traveling to Afghanistan to meet women there also widowed by violence. Director Beth Murphy follows Quigley and Retik as they discover that although they are worlds apart, they share a kinship with their Middle Eastern counterparts.
National Geographic: Extreme Alaska: Denali National Park Spanning an awe-inspiring 6 million acres of wilderness, located just 200 miles from the Arctic Circle, Alaska's Denali National Park is home to Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America. Journey from the subarctic vistas of the frozen tundra to the seemingly endless taiga forest, and get up close and personal with the wolves, grizzlies, moose and other creatures that call this natural wonder home.
New York: First City of the World Viewers will enjoy a smorgasbord of art, architecture, commerce, history and culture with this virtual tour of the Big Apple, visiting all the hot spots -- from Lady Liberty to the familiar Chrysler Building to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Other stops include tony shopping destinations on Fifth Avenue, historic Rockefeller Center and such institutions as the Museum of Modern Art, the Frick Collection and the Guggenheim Museum.
Steep From its wild early days in the French Alps to its wild present the world over, extreme skiing is chronicled in breathtaking detail by filmmaker Mark Obenhaus. You'll meet the superstars of big-mountain skiing, who defy death with every jump. Obenhaus follows the work of renowned skier Doug Coombs, as well as the careers of pioneers Anselme Baud and Patrick Vallencant. The documentary screened at AFI Fest and the Tribeca Film Festival in 2007.
The Dialogue: Ed Solomon Ed Solomon, screenwriter for blockbusters such as Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure and Men in Black, sits down for an in-depth interview about life in the Hollywood fast lane, from breaking into the business to having a script produced. Entertaining, informative and candid, Solomon reveals what the life of a working industry screenwriter is really like in both television and film.
The Dialogue: Jeff Nathanson Screenwriting success story Jeff Nathanson, who penned the megahits Rush Hour, Catch Me If You Can and more, offers a penetrating glimpse into the life of a working screenwriter, including his personal quirks that have helped his career. Just what makes a script sell? What is it like to collaborate with another writer? What about research? These are just some of the topics covered in this entertaining and informative interview.
The Dialogue: Peter Tolan Hollywood screenwriter extraordinaire Peter Tolan gives a compelling and candid interview about what it's like to live and write in Hollywood, working on such groundbreaking TV shows as Murphy Brown and films such as Analyze This. Confessing to his penchant to procrastination and other entertaining revelations, Tolan offers an insider's look into what it really takes to work and thrive as a scribe in Tinseltown.
Tongues Untied In this searing documentary, filmmaker Marlon Riggs uses his own and others' stories to reveal the realities of being black and gay in America. Vintage film clips intercut with readings by poet Essex Hemphill accompany tales of gay-bashing, protest movements, drag culture and a memorial for black AIDS victims, all filtered through Riggs's slyly humorous voice. The pointed study originally aired as part of the PBS series "P.O.V."
Wings of Freedom With this high-flying video, you'll have a seat in the cockpit with America's most renowned flight squads: the U.S. Air Force's Thunderbirds and the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels -- aerial aces who've amazed millions of spectators for more than 60 years. You'll follow the Thunderbirds from their 1953 inception to their most daring and sophisticated modern maneuvers and witness the Blue Angels execute tricky moves at speeds up to 700 mph.
Prayer in America This compelling PBS documentary journeys deep into the prayer life of Americans of all faiths, revealing the power and solace that so many find in communicating with the divine and exploring topics such as the relationship between prayer and health. Illuminating and penetrating, the program also considers the impact of prayer throughout American history, the controversy over prayer in schools and prayer's unifying power in the face of crisis.
Angie Miller: Strength & Core Fusion Fitness instructor Angie Miller leads this adaptable but challenging workout designed to strengthen your core while building flexibility, balance and coordination throughout the rest of your body. If your schedule permits, you can perform the entire routine; if time is at a premium, you can select from an abbreviated menu of options. The use of a step is optional, but you will need dumbbells and a resistance tube to achieve maximum results.
Joyce Vedral: Just Thighs & Just Arms Best-selling author Joyce Vedral's highly targeted workout is designed to blast fat away from your arms and your thighs. With Vedral's efficient "pyramid method," you can bid adieu to those saggy triceps and jiggly legs in less time. Eight toning exercises, divided into easy-difficult combos, allow you to work your thighs from virtually every angle. The arm workout focuses on your biceps, triceps and shoulders.
Battlestar Galactica: Season 3 The third season of this popular sci-fi drama picks up where the 10-part series of "Webisodes" left off, with Tigh (Michael Hogan), Tyrol (Aaron Douglas) and Anders (Michael Trucco) leading resistance forces on New Caprica in attacks against their Cylon oppressors. Elsewhere, a reluctant Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff) is enduring forced cohabitation with Leoben Conoy (Callum Keith Rennie), a humanoid Cylon agent she despises.
Greek: Season 1: Chapter One Discover the inner workings of the Greek world at Cyprus-Rhodes University in this ABC Family series centering on Casey (Spencer Grammer), who's running for sorority president, and her little brother Rusty (Jacob Zachar), who wants to shed his nerdy past by joining a fraternity. Highlights from the first season include a rigged sorority scavenger hunt, Rusty's efforts to join the Kappa Tau floor hockey team and several major parties.
Married... with Children: Season 8 Led by shoe-selling malcontent Al Bundy (Ed O'Neill) and his wife, Peggy (Katey Sagal) -- the less-than-industrious matriarch with an aerodynamic 'do -- America's favorite family of dysfunction returns with another year of their trailblazing sitcom. Eighth season guest stars include Gary Coleman, Danny Bonaduce, Waylon Jennings and the Village People, plus sports legends Joe Namath, Johnny Bench and Ernie Banks.
McHale's Navy: Season 3 The high-seas high jinks continue aboard the PT-73, where Lt. Cmdr. Quinton McHale (the great Ernest Borgnine) rules over a motley crew of misfits, including Tim Conway, Gavin MacLeod, Carl Ballantine and Edson Stroll. Season highlights include a visiting sultan, a payroll robbery, a secret party with the nurses and a hilarious fountain of youth. Watch for guest appearances by Ted Knight, Marlo Thomas and Raquel Welch.
Monster Hunters: Ordinary People on an Extraordinary Mission Join intrepid explorers as they delve into the mysterious world of bizarre and legendary creatures in an effort to determine whether the monsters exist in the real world -- or only in the imaginations of people who claim to have to see them. Six groups of monster hunters sift through the evidence as they try to track down the strange and elusive Jersey Devil, the vampirelike Mexican chupacabras, Australian Yowies and more.
Steve Canyon: Special Edition U.S. Air Force pilot Steve Canyon (Dean Fredericks) nose-dives into dangerous assignments in this collection of four complete half-hour episodes of the late-1950s adventure show based on Milton Caniff's popular comic strip hero. Remastered from the originals, these rare episodes feature the original commercials and network promos. Extras include extended clips from six more episodes and a photo gallery.
The Bionic Woman: Vol. 1 While working to support her kid sister (Lucy Hale), Jaime Sommers (Michelle Ryan) is hit by a car. Life as she knows it seems over until help arrives in the form of a top secret government project that turns her flesh and bones into bionic parts with superhuman abilities. The classic 1970s series starring "Bionic Woman" Lindsay Wagner gets a 21st-century makeover in this updated remake that borrows little else but the title.
The Untouchables: Season 2: Vol. 1 In these episodes from the classic television show's second season, Robert Stack returns as legendary T-man Eliot Ness to clean up Prohibition-era Chicago. Ness and his crack team continue their efforts to take down mob kingpin Al Capone and other notorious felons such as Jack "Legs" Diamond, Dutch Schultz and "Lucky" Luciano. Guest stars include Norman Fell, Elizabeth Montgomery, Michael Ansara, Jack Warden and Werner Klemperer.
The Wild Wild West: Season 4 Federal undercover operative James T. West (Robert Conrad) and his sidekick, Artemus Gordon (Ross Martin), continue to battle baddies in the fourth season of this sci-fi Western hybrid. West and Gordon have to do some fancy footwork when a villainous German baron (guest star Harvey Korman) tries to humiliate the president. Later, the duo must save the world from a doomsday formula that may have fallen into the wrong hands.
Ayurveda for Detox with Dr. John Douillard Respected health professional Dr. John Douillard guides you through a simple daily program based on the ancient system of health practices known as ayurveda, designed to gently detoxify your body from the harmful compounds it absorbs in daily living. Elements explored include diet, meditation and simple breathing and yoga practices to help decrease weight gain, soothe painful joints and increase overall energy levels.
Ayurveda for Stress Relief with Dr. John Douillard Respected health professional Dr. John Douillard uses the ancient health practices of ayurveda to guide you through a simple daily practice to help relieve stress, anxiety, exhaustion and insomnia. From simple changes in diet, sleeping patterns and breathing techniques, you can reduce, and learn to prevent, stressful reactions to events in your life. This program also includes instructions for a daily yoga routine to complement the practice.
Ayurveda for Weight Loss with Dr. John Douillard Dr. John Douillard describes how the ancient Indian system of health practices known as ayurveda can become an integral component of your daily life to help you lose weight. A balanced diet consisting of foods in season helps the body naturally reduce weight, lowers stress and helps detoxify your system. Also included are simple instructions for complementary activities such as meditation and yoga.
Strong Women: Osteoporosis Prevention with Miriam E. Nelson Acclaimed health and nutrition expert Miriam E. Nelson guides you through a series of easy-to-follow steps that can help prevent and combat osteoporosis through a combination of diet and exercise to enhance your strength and energy. Also included is a discussion of the causes of osteoporosis and who is most at risk, as well as an enjoyable 39-minute workout routine led by fitness trainer Tavia Patusky.
Strong Women: Weight Loss with Miriam E. Nelson Nutrition expert Miriam E. Nelson helps take the mystery and intimidation out of weight loss with this program that explores the leading reasons why women gain weight and then offers a simple, sane program to help shed the pounds. Combining sound eating advice with two exercise routines led by fitness trainer Tavia Patusky, this encouraging program exposes the futility of fad diets and gets you on the road to permanent, healthy weight loss.
An Evening with Quincy Jones For more than 50 years, Quincy Jones has forged a varied career as a recording executive, arranger, film producer, performer and composer. Here, journalist Gwen Ifill sits down with "Q" in front of an enthusiastic Washington, D.C., crowd. In this revealing interview, complemented by performances from Lesley Gore, BeBe Winans, James Ingram, Bobby McFerrin and Herbie Hancock, a portrait emerges of one of the most influential artists of our time.
BET Hip Hop Awards 2007 Comedian Katt Williams hosts this all-star event honoring the hip-hop world's best artists, producers and video directors, featuring high-energy performances from Nelly, Soulja Boy, Wyclef Jean, Busta Rhymes, Ludacris and many more. In a field crowded with musical standouts, Kanye West took home the award for best video ("Stronger"), while the Shop Boyz' "Party Like a Rock Star" was named top track of the year.
Elvis & Pat Boone: Rockin' Rivals Elvis Presley and Pat Boone were two of the hottest forces on the early rock 'n' roll music scene in the 1950s. In this toe-tapping documentary, the good-natured, chart-topping rivalry between the duo is explored through rare footage and newsreels. Interviews include Dick Clark, Tom Jones, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, Phyllis McGuire, Bill Medley, Arlene Dahl, Joe Esposito, Shirley Jones and others.
Less Than Jake: People's History A rockin' history of Less Than Jake, this compilation features live performances and concert sets that chronicle the ska band's evolution, along with interviews, videos, band commentary and outrageous clips of guitarist Chris DeMakes's alter ego. From early footage of the band ripping out tunes in a deserted parking lot to their triumphant show at the Reading Festival, the collection sheds new light on the Gainesville, Fla., group.
Boys Love In the wake of a routine interview with attractive teenage model Kisaragi Noeru (Saito Takumi), magazine editor Akira Mamiya (Kotani Yoshikazu) finds himself drawn into an unfamiliar world of illicit sex with a boy who might not be capable of lasting love. Both know all too well that their passionate relationship is considered a sin. But if a real connection exists between them, is it really so wrong?
Funky Forest: The First Contact Cult filmmaker Katsuhito Ishii collaborates with former schoolmates Shunichiro Miki and Hajime Ishimine to create this absurd anthology of mind-bending short films. Centered on a trio of oddball brothers, this hyperimaginative experience blends comedy, science fiction and experimentalism to reach new cinematic heights. Rinko Kikuchi (Babel) stars alongside Susumu Terajima, Andrew Alfieri and Tadanobu Asano.
Mafioso When the mob decides to call in a favor, factory exec Antonio Badalamenti (Alberto Sordi) finds himself in the unlikely role of Mafia assassin in this Golden Globe-nominated Italian crime drama that deftly walks the line between comedy and tragedy. Tapped by a Sicilian don to perform a hit in New York, the inexperienced Antonio must somehow carry out his mission, all the while keeping his criminal connections hidden from his unsuspecting family.
The Silly Age When 10-year-old Samuel (Iván Carreira) and his recently divorced mother move to Havana to live with his grandmother, life changes immensely for the boy on the cusp of adolescence in this Cuban coming-of-age drama from director Pavel Giroud. Using the melodrama surrounding life in an eccentrically dysfunctional middle-class household to shine a light on the discord in pre-Castro Cuban society, the film has become a festival favorite.
