New Releases for May 27th, 2008 (Full List)

All Hat Newly paroled ex-con Ray Dokes's (Luke Kirby) plans to stay out of trouble are immediately thrown for a loop when he returns home to find himself squaring off with greedy developer Sonny Stanton (Noam Jenkins), who's forcing the local farmers to sell their land. With the aid of a beautiful young jockey (Rachael Leigh Cook) and a Texas cowboy well past his prime (Keith Carradine), Ray devises a plan to stop Stanton and save his community.

Rambo When governments fail to act on behalf of captive missionaries, ex-Green Beret John James Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) sets aside his peaceful existence along the Salween River in a war-torn region of Thailand to take action. Although he's still haunted by violent memories of his time as a U.S. soldier in Vietnam, Rambo is unable to turn his back on the aid workers who so desperately need his help.

Street Racer After serving a prison sentence for crippling a boy in an illegal drag race, a young man tries to put his life on the straight and narrow, only to find himself thrust back into the perilous world of street racing he resolved to leave behind. Can he get out of the high-speed life before tragedy strikes again? Directed by Teo Konuralp, this fast and furious action drama stars Gregory Paul Smith, Sinead McCafferty and Jennifer Dorogi.

The Take Family man and armored car security guard Felix (John Leguizamo) is shot during a robbery attempt. Recovering from a brain injury that shattered his memory, Felix must clear his own name when an FBI agent (Bobby Cannavale) names him as a suspect. To the dismay of his wife (Rosie Perez), Felix becomes obsessed with hunting down the man responsible (Tyrese Gibson) as he struggles to put the pieces of his life back together.

Cory in the House: Newt & Improved Edition Three episodes of the hit Disney show follow the hilarious White House misadventures of young Cory Baxter (Kyle Massey), the son of the president's chef. First, Cory and Meena (Maiara Walsh) try to help Newt (Jason Dolley) land his first kiss; then, tempers flare as the guys attempt to write a new song for their band in record time; and finally, Cory has to do some quick thinking when he almost ruins the presidential seal.

Diary of a Spider and More Cute Critter Stories This collection of Scholastic Storybook Treasures will delight children with its tales of plucky creatures narrated by Angus T. Jones, Sean Hayes, Mary Beth Hurt, Neil Innes and Amanda Plummer. The characters include a spider who goes to school, a termite pursuing his dream to become an architect, an art museum doorman who's a sculptor in his spare time, a very unusual tadpole and a dancing frog who makes a splash in the theater.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Vol. 2 Continuing to defend Eternia from the evil Skeletor, Prince Adam -- aka He-Man -- fights for justice with the help of his friends Man-At-Arms, the Sorceress, Orko and Teela in this collection of episodes from 2003. Focusing on Prince Adams's early adventures, this Cartoon Network revival of the classic 1980s animated series includes such other memorable characters as Man-E-Faces, Trap Jaw, Merman, Tri-Klops, Whiplash and more.

Ki-Kids: Cocineros Kio, Kia, Pekas, Kate and the rest of the Ki-Kids guide two utensils to the kitchen of a famed chef, who's set to prepare a regal dinner for a visiting king in this charming installment of the children's series, presented in Spanish and English. The program emphasizes good table manners and how to respect your guests during a dinner. The series is designed to help children aged 3 and up learn English as a second language.

Ki-Kids: Police Kio, Kia and company introduce young viewers to the world of police, who work together to keep everybody safe and following the rules. Kids can even sing about what they learned to the song "Follow the Rules." The delightful program emphasizes -- both in English and in Spanish -- how to be courteous and responsible and lets kids know that if they have a question or need help, they can always ask a police officer.

Minutemen Offering their services to fellow misfits, high school outcasts Virgil (Jason Dolley), Zeke (Nicholas Braun) and Charlie (Luke Benward) design a time machine that allows the user to travel back into the past to correct embarrassing social gaffes, a "do over" opportunity, so to speak. But for all their good intentions, the three are soon in over their heads when they inadvertently open up a black hole and find themselves on the run from the feds.

Muhammad: The Last Prophet A father tells the story of Muhammad to his little girl in this animated family film. The film chronicles Muhammad's life story, beginning with his retreat from Mecca's decadent streets to a cave where he prays and is visited by the archangel Gabriel. Told by Gabriel that he's a prophet meant to preach charity and the religion of Abraham, Muhammad returns to Mecca and quietly gathers followers, but Quarysh leads an army against the man of peace.

Come Drink with Me When bandits kidnap his son, the governor sends his daughter Golden Swallow (Pei-Pei Cheng) to the rescue. With the help of a local beggar known as Drunken Cat (Hua Yueh), Golden Swallow tracks down the main perpetrator, the evil monk Jade Faced Tiger (Hung Lieh Chen). Hailed as a pioneering classic of Hong Kong martial arts cinema, director King Hu's action hit features a butt-kicking turn by the 19-year-old Cheng.

Heroes of the East A Chinese man (Gordon Liu) and a Japanese woman (Yûko Mizuno) enter into an arranged marriage, but what begins as a happy union starts to unravel when their clashing styles of martial arts trigger a family feud. The husband must then prove the worth of Chinese kung fu in a series of duels with seven Japanese fighters. The sparks fly, and so do the swords, spears, kicks and punches in this playful entry from the Shaw Brothers catalog.

Johnny Legend Presents: Beat Mania! Oddball movie maven Johnny Legend presents The Beatniks, an exploitation crime flick from 1960 filled with bongos, hep cats and reefer. After holding up a convenience store with his pals, Eddie Crane (Tony Travis) is discovered by a talent agent at a diner; now, he has a shot at fame and fortune -- but not if his buddies have a say in the matter. Paul Frees -- best known as the voice of Boris Badenov from "The Bullwinkle Show" -- directs.

King and Country / Angels One Five Though the battles in these two British dramas take place largely off-screen, both films remain riveting tales of war in the first half of the 20th century. King & Country stars Dirk Bogarde as military attorney Capt. Hargreaves, whose contempt for his deserter client (Tom Courtenay) slowly transforms to sympathy. In Angels One Five, Jack Hawkins stars as an injured squadron leader determined to fight in the Battle of Britain.

Mooch Goes to Hollywood / Poco, Little Dog Lost / My Dog Shep / Rin Tin Tin and the Test Hollywood goes to the dogs with this quartet of canine movies. A mutt hungers for the limelight in 1971's Mooch Goes to Hollywood and meets a host of popular stars along the way; separated from his owner, a brave pooch crosses mountains and deserts to find her in 1977's Poco, Little Dog Lost; an orphan's life is changed by a pup in My Dog Shep (1946); and Rin Tin Tin and the Test (1935) finds our hero track down some fur thieves.

The Captive Heart In a German POW camp, Czech officer Capt. Karel Hasek (Michael Redgrave) assumes the identity of dead British officer Capt. Geoffrey Mitchell, and to keep up the charade he must correspond with Mitchell's estranged wife, Celia (Rachel Kempson). The letters revive Celia's faded love for her husband, but the Gestapo is closing in on Hasek and is bound to expose him, forcing a heartbreaking realization from the amorous Celia.

The Great Adventure / George! / Rin Tin Tin and the Fangs of the Wild / Rin Tin Tin and the Skull and Crown Prepare for canine adventure with four features. Jack Palance and Joan Collins star in 1975's survival tale The Great Adventure, based on Jack London's story; a Swiss bachelor's life is turned upside down when he inherits a 250-pound St. Bernard in the 1973 comedy George! Rin Tin Tin helps rangers track thieving fox trappers in Fangs of the Wild (1938), then aids a border agent bring the outlaw El Zorro to justice in 1935's The Skull and Crown.

The Sound Barrier World War II pilot Tony (Nigel Patrick) marries into the family of wealthy airplane designer John Ridgefield (Ralph Richardson), whose near-reckless pursuit of breaking the sound barrier creates an emotional barrier with his daughter Susan (Ann Todd). Featuring ace performances, vintage aviation footage and sterling direction by master auteur David Lean, the stirring drama won the 1953 BAFTA for Best Film and Best Actor for Richardson.

The Thief of Bagdad Banished from Bagdad by evil wizard Jaffar (Conrad Veidt), blind Prince Ahmad (John Justin) teams with plucky boy-thief Abu (Sabu, in his signature role) to return to the royal palace, reclaim the throne and win the hand of a lovely princess (June Duprez). Also starring Rex Ingram as the wily genie, this rousing adventure classic -- which chalked up three Oscars -- remains one of cinema's finest fantasies.

The Three Stooges Collection: Vol. 2: 1937-1939 Get ready for more madcap misadventures and mishaps with this 24-karat collection of rib-tickling short films featuring cinema's wackiest trio of screwballs. Selections include "Cash and Carry," which finds the zany threesome looking at a stint in stir after inadvertently digging into the U.S. Treasury, and in "Termites of 1938," all hell breaks loose when the boys attempt to exterminate some uninvited dinner guests.

White Fang and the Hunter / Lassie and the Painted Hills / War Dogs / Call of the Yukon Thrill to the adventures of canine heroes in this quadruple feature. In 1975's White Fang and the Hunter, a fur trapper and his dog aid a woman who rescued them after a wolf attack; Lassie and the Painted Hills (1951) stars Lassie as gold rush-era hero Shep, who solves a murder; 1942's War Dogs follows a boy and his dog who help with the war effort; and Swift Lightning, Firefly and Buck team up to save the life of a reporter in Call of the Yukon.

Crackpot After years of struggling on the streets, a homeless man named Bobby (director Michael Keller) is inspired to take his life in a different direction with a bold new philosophy of freedom. Yet the powers that be are determined to keep him caged. After attracting a ragtag band of loyal followers, Bobby is dismissed as a "crackpot" and labeled as crazy. But that doesn't stop him from spreading his wacky but wise gospel to anyone who will listen.

Futile Attraction It seems like a story tailor-made for reality television: "Couple finds true love with the help of a matchmaking service." The only problem now, of course, is finding a couple that actually fits that description. When a TV crew casts the so-called "lovers" to star in their new reality show, they come up two people who can hardly stand each other. But instead of changing the story line, the producers decide to manipulate reality.

The Lather Effect On the eve of selling her childhood home, Valinda (Connie Britton) hosts a liquor-drenched high school reunion party, after which she and a handful of her now 30-something friends clean up the wreckage and wax nostalgic about the long-gone 1980s. Eric Stoltz, Peter Facinelli, Ione Skye, Sarah Clarke and Tate Donovan fill out the cast of this intriguing ensemble dramedy from co-writer-director Sarah Kelly.

You're Triflin In an effort to earn more respect from their ladies, Keith (Juan Branch) and Tray (Walter Fauntleroy) try to get some quick cash by hosting a comedy show at the Viper Room -- and taking a big cut from the house -- but their plans get brought back to earth thanks to a local mobster. The sexy urban romantic comedy also features a hilarious cameo by Ghana-born comic Michael Blackson.

A Simple Promise While dreaming of success, struggling artist Marcus Savage (Wallace Demarria) and talented chanteuse Madison Lane (Layla Kayleigh) start a romance but are forced to reassess the relationship when Madison gets her break first and moves to Los Angeles. Will faith get them through the rough patch, or will their shifting fortunes drive a wedge between them? Ella Joyce, Bobby Reed and Alana Ethridge also star in this urban drama.

Back Soon In the wake of his wife's death, Logan (Windham Beacham) becomes fast friends with Gil (Matthew Montgomery). But after a drunken night together ends with the two straight men sharing a steamy bed, the two must reexamine their sexual identities as they forge a new relationship. Writer-director Rob Williams's touching and surprising drama won the Alternative Spirit Award at the 2007 Rhode Island International Film Festival.

Daphne Geraldine Somerville stars in this BBC biopic as acclaimed novelist Daphne du Maurier, whose secret infatuations and affairs with the likes of heiress Ellen Doubleday (Elizabeth McGovern) and actress Gertrude Lawrence (Janet McTeer) are said to have informed much of her writing. Based largely on Margaret Forster's biography, Clare Beavan's film paints a stirring portrait of an artist's struggle for self-acceptance.

Shelter Zach (Trevor Wright) sacrifices his dream of going to art school to support his ill father (Don Margolin), sister (Tina Holmes) and her young son (Jackson Wurth) in this moving drama. He finds happiness surfing with buddy Gabe (Ross Thomas). But when he falls for Gabe's older brother, Shaun (Brad Rowe), his world is turned upside down. Zach struggles to learn how to put his own needs first before the demands of his family.

The Air I Breathe Kevin Bacon, Forest Whitaker, Brendan Fraser and Sarah Michelle Gellar star in this Jieho Lee-directed drama that mines four basic human emotions -- love, pleasure, sadness and joy -- for inspiration. A banker discovers true happiness; a mobster finds hope; a celebrity sees life lose its luster; and a doctor wrestles with matters of the heart that can't be addressed within the confines of an operating room. Julie Delpy and Andy Garcia co-star.

The Buddha of Suburbia Naveen Andrews (TV's "Lost") stars in this satirical coming-of-age tale as Karim, a half-English, half-Indian teenager who struggles to find his own identity while growing into adulthood in 1970s London. Adapted by Hanif Kureishi from his Whitbread Award-winning novel, this BAFTA-winning miniseries also stars Brenda Blethyn (Secrets & Lies) as Karim's loving mother, Margaret.

The Life I Lived Looking back on his professional life on the day of his retirement, small-business owner Bill Cacchiotti (Richard Bennett) can't help but notice that his son Eddie (David L. Buckler) is following in his footsteps -- and not necessarily in a good way. Just like his father, Eddie is tangled in a dangerous web of illegal activity, including racketeering and murder. But his desire to take the family business in a new direction could be his undoing.

The Walker Openly gay Carter Page III (Woody Harrelson) often escorts middle-aged Washington, D.C., wives to high-society events their husbands can't attend. But when the lover of one of his women friends is killed, Page is drawn into a tangled murder investigation. To protect his friend's reputation, he claims to have found the body -- involving himself in a crime that may have been politically motivated. Kristin Scott Thomas and Lauren Bacall co-star.

Whatever It Takes Desperate to trade their painful lives for a fresh start in America, two Russian women (Lika Levskaya and Elena Carnicki) leave everything behind but find that there are still problems waiting for them in their adopted country. Each starts out by trying to navigate her strange and unfamiliar world alone. But both ultimately find strength in each other. Levskaya and Carnicki also direct this drama based on a true story.

Chronicles of an Exorcism Based on true events, this documentary-style horror flick follows two amateur filmmakers (Rob G. Kahn and David Michael Ross) as they record an exorcism performed on a young girl (Dara Wedel) suffering from demonic possession. Over three days, priests Father Michael (Matthew Ashford) and Father Lucas (Nick G. Miller) faithfully work to rid the girl of the evil entity but soon realize they're facing the most sinister demon that exists.

Cool Air In this film based on H.P. Lovecraft's famous short story, aspiring author Randolph Carter (Bryan Moore) takes a room in a cheap boarding house and befriends the mysterious Dr. Muñoz (Jack Donner), who resuscitates the writer after he suffers a near-fatal heart attack. When the doctor shares a terrifying secret, Carter must reexamine his ideas of life and death. Several shorts adapted from Lovecraft tales are also included.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde While researching a rare and mystical Amazonian flower, Dr. Henry Jekyll (Dougray Scott) accidentally releases his dark alter ego -- the homicidal Mr. Hyde (also portrayed by Scott) -- in this modern retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale. When he realizes that Hyde is the perpetrator of a series of brutal murders, Jekyll tries to stop the killings by confessing to the crimes -- but it may be too late. Tom Skerritt co-stars.

Dreams of Cthulhu: The Rough Magik Initiative In this horrifying film based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft, the Night Scholars, a secret society dedicated to protecting the world from the evil of Cthulhu, are stunned to realize that the long-dormant Sleeping God may be waking up. After investigating a ritual sacrifice, the mysterious Mr. Moon (Paul Darrow) visits a former Night Scholar who shares a terrible secret. The collection also includes two shorts based on Lovecraft tales.

Drive-In Madness This nostalgic program features some of the best sexy, scary and exploitative movies ever to hit the drive-in screen, including Naughty Stewardesses, Blood Monsters, Satan's Sadists and, of course, Night of the Living Dead. Host James Karen guides you through this rip-roaring collection that also includes clips from Don't Open the Window, Deadtime Stories, Bloodeaters and Vampyres. Pass the popcorn!

Grizzly Park After tangling with the law, eight wayward strangers (Randy Wayne, Zulay Henao, Emily Foxler, Shedrack Anderson III, Julie Skon, Kavan Reece, Jelynn Rodriguez and Trevor Peterson) find themselves assigned to community service under the watchful eye of an avuncular park ranger (Glenn Morshower). But among Grizzly Park's many dangers is a killer who's lurking in the shadows. Now, they'll have to pit their survival skills against man and beast.

Johnny Legend Presents: The Ultimate Sleazemania B-movie maven Johnny Legend presents a compilation of trailers, film clips, shorts, previews, highlights and interviews culled from a variety of the strangest, wildest movies ever made. Among the featured films are Curse of a Teenage Nazi, My Baby Is Black, Mondo-Mania, Shagmania, Lash of the Penitentes, The Young Seducers, Jail Bait, Pin Down Girls, The Flesh Merchant, Escape from Women's Prison and many more.

Marina Monster With a deadly bull shark trolling the waters of the local marina, Earl Molar and his girlfriend, Oceana, drop everything to convince their parents -- competing owners of rival yacht clubs -- to cancel the town's annual "Around the Bay" race. Earl's father is so obsessed with winning the race to pay off his towering pile of debts that he hardly has time to listen. But he's also worried about the nosy reporter who's been watching his every move.

Out of Mind A fictionalized H.P. Lovecraft (Christopher Heyerdahl) introduces this tale about a man who inherits a mysterious book from a distant relative. Randolph (Art Kitching) reads a strange incantation, accidentally awakening an evil force, and is soon plagued by terrifying visions. As he struggles to separate reality from hallucination, Randolph learns the terrible history of his magical tome. Extras include several haunting Lovecraft shorts.

Point of Fear A camping trip in the seemingly benign town of Pleasant Point turns into a hellish trek for four friends when one of them (Austin Musick) is nabbed by a deranged doctor who mistakes her for his long-dead wife. Working with the local police, the remaining three campers (Erica Bundy, Linds Edwards and Casey Payne) try their best to locate the doctor and rescue their captured friend. But with every step, their own lives are in serious danger.

Winterbeast When a park ranger is badly mauled by an unseen entity in the woods, Sgt. Bill Whitman (Tim R. Morgan) and his partner (Mike Magri) investigate. Their trail leads them to the Wild Goose Lodge, where the usual sleepy atmosphere has been shattered by supernatural horror. Native American spirits have brought totem poles to life, turned trees into monstrous killers and summoned the deadly Winterbeast, a nearly unstoppable force of vengeance.

Cassandra's Dream When two brothers turn to crime to solve their money troubles, they soon find themselves over their heads and pitted against each other in this thriller from Oscar-winning writer-director Woody Allen. Meanwhile, one brother (Ewan McGregor) becomes smitten with a beautiful young actress (Hayley Atwell), while his sibling (Colin Farrell) struggles with mounting gambling debts. Tom Wilkinson and Sally Hawkins co-star.

Grace Is Gone Director James C. Strouse's indie drama stars John Cusack as Stanley Phillips, an ex-military man trying to find the courage to break some devastating news to his two daughters: Their mother has died while serving in Iraq. As he works through his complex feelings about his wife's death and the war, Stanley delays telling his girls the truth, instead taking them on an excursion to a theme park. The film won the Dramatic Audience Award at Sundance 2007.

Noise Directed by Matthew Saville (in his feature film debut), this Aussie thriller chronicles the fallout from a mass killing aboard a suburban passenger train. As the surrounding community staggers, young cop Graham McGahan (Brendan Cowell) -- who suffers from chronic tinnitus -- finds himself propelled into the tragedy's frenetic aftermath. The supporting cast includes Simon King, Henry Nixon and Katie Wall.

Resistance[s]: Vol. 2 Nine filmmakers from the Middle East and North Africa explore political and cultural identity in this collection of experimental short films. From the 1970s-influenced "I Swam in the Sea Last Week but the Water Has Become Colder Since" to the angst-ridden longing of "Straight Stories" to the mesmerizing wedding dance of "Nouba," each piece reveals a different aspect of the upheaval and tradition that tear at these regions.

7 Angels in Eden Two young lovers are the final hope for mankind in this chilling vision from director and star Marshall Mills. Will and Mia are the last people left on Earth, but amid the barren landscape, they face something even more terrifying: Will's nightmares. Seven deadly rednecks -- summoned to life by Will's dreams -- relentlessly pursue them. Can they survive the ultimate confrontation between good and evil … and then become a modern-day Adam and Eve?

Cleaner After years as a detective, Tom Carver (Samuel L. Jackson) runs a business specializing in cleaning up crime scenes. But when he realizes his latest gig at a ritzy suburban house might have been a cover-up for a homicide, he must clean up the injustice. Our hygienic hero gets far more than he bargained for in director Renny Harlin's twisty crime thriller, co-starring Ed Harris as Carver's old partner and Eva Mendes as a grieving wife.

Interstate Hitchhiking takes a sinister turn for a young Canadian DJ on his way to California. Car troubles force Edgar (Shiloh Fernandez) to use his cash to send his girlfriend ahead by bus, but his plan to thumb his way there quickly goes awry. One crazy ride later, Ed finds himself in the company of psycho sisters Veronica and Gloria, and so begins a hallucinogenic journey into dark secrets and surprising twists.

Just Business Hoping to track down her missing cat burglar father after he pulls one last big score, Marty (Gina Gershon) reluctantly agrees to help the injured party, art collector David Gray (Jonathan Watton), recover the stolen artwork. But things are not as they seem, and Marty is soon drawn into an unexpected situation in this dramatic thriller. Zachary Bennett and Mif co-star.

Planted Evidence In the wake of their weekly card game, six co-workers stumble upon the body of one of their associates. To avoid suspicion, they secretly dispose of the corpse. But a stranger was watching everything -- and he caught it all on tape. Thanks to threats from their ruthless blackmailer, the friends begin turning on one another until only one of them remains. But is the last man standing the one who actually started it all?

Storm Stockholm journalist Donny (Eric Ericson) is handed a tiny box, which may or may not contain the answers of human existence. Before long, Donny finds himself framed for murder and fleeing ruthless assassins determined to reclaim the box. Accompanied by the tough and beautiful Lova (Eva Röse), Donny takes an unexpectedly personal journey into his past in this slick, fast-paced psychological thriller from Sweden.

The Chair To put her troubled past behind her, pretty psychology student Danielle Velayo (Alanna Chisholm) moves into an old Victorian home -- and unwittingly stirs the sinister spirit of child killer Edgar Crowe (Adam Seybold), who soon possesses her body and soul. Can her sister (Lauren Roy) save Danielle before she replicates Crowe's horrific crimes? Deftly directed by Brett Sullivan, this taut indie thriller also stars Ryan Durbin.

Valentina's Tango Teetering on the edge of madness, striking dancer Valentina (Guillermina Quiriga) keeps the obsessive love she has for her husband, Eduardo (Jordi Caballero), in check by dancing the tango with him. But as time goes on, she slowly drifts into insanity. As Valentina's family tries to rescue her, they instead find themselves drawn into her nightmarish world. George Perez and Dianna Miranda co-star in this passionate drama peppered with dark comedy.

Windstorm In the wake of a worldwide disaster that brought war and disease to Los Angeles, a group of strangers (William Beauhuld, Scott Ciampi, Sandra Gianozakos, Jasmine Kim and Dennis Luciani) seeks shelter from a severe windstorm. The irony is, they might have been safer had they chosen to stay out in the elements. Lurking inside the shelter with them is something far more dangerous than the chaos waiting outside.

Dragon Ball Z: Season 5 As the Z-Fighters prepare to battle the Androids threatening Earth, they learn of a more powerful enemy: Dr. Gero's creation, Cell. Crafted from the genetic material of the planet's finest warriors, Cell has the ability to wipe out entire cities. Now, the Z-Fighters must figure out how to stop this fearsome fighting machine before he absorbs all the Androids, gains ultimate power and decimates the planet.

Go-Lion: Vol. 1 Five explorers are captured by the evil Emperor Daibazal and sent to the planet Altea, where they learn of the mighty Golion robot. The discovery might just turn the tide against Daibazal in the first 18 episodes of the Japanese cartoon. Much of the animation was later used -- with different story lines and characters -- in the U.S. series "Voltron: Defender of the Universe." This collection reveals the original stories newly restored and uncut.

Joe vs. Joe While walking home one night, superstar DJ Joe Yuki sees a youth taunting a mild-mannered businessman. Haunted by his own memories of such treatment, Yuki comes to the man's rescue, challenging his attacker, also named Joe, to battle it out. This action-packed anime from creators Kazuki Kaziwara and Hisao Maki features three "rounds": "Fateful Encounter," "Seal the Nightmare" and "The Snowy Illusion."

Pokemon: The Rise of Darkrai On a tour of Alamos Town and the Space-Time Tower, Ash, Alice and the rest of their friends learn that the town's special garden has been destroyed, and the culprit seems to be the mysterious Darkrai. With the space-time continuum threatened by a battle between Dialga and Palkia, Ash and company attempt to learn the true identity of the enigmatic Darkrai and determine whether he's friend or foe.

A Little Family Conversation Directed by French actress Helene Lapiower, this fascinating documentary chronicles a seven-year odyssey into her family's Jewish roots and history, including their emigration from Poland to France decades before. More than a mere family album, the film raises broader cultural and religious questions: How is a family's sense of itself transmitted from generation to generation? How do its religious beliefs change over time?

A Panda Is Born / Baby Panda's First Year This delightful pair of documentaries follows the painstaking but ultimately successful mating attempts of two panda bears at the Smithsonian National Zoo and their offspring's first year of life. In the first film, scientists investigate the low birthrate among pandas and use their findings to help Mei Xiang and Tian Tian produce a baby. Then, watch cuddly cub Tai Shan grow and explore the zoo habitat, from wobbly first steps to climbing trees.

American Drug War: The Last White Hope With commentary from soldiers on both sides of the conflict, filmmaker Kevin Booth's incisive documentary wades into the murky waters of the American war on drugs, the longest and costliest war in U.S. history. Taking viewers from prisons and inner-city streets to the halls of Congress and his own kitchen, Booth attempts to sort out the intricacies of the national drug policy -- and the reasons for its unmitigated failure.

American Experience: Walt Whitman The world knows Walt Whitman as one of America's most influential poets. This "American Experience" documentary reveals that Whitman rose from working-class roots and labored as a newspaper reporter before penning his seminal work, Leaves of Grass. Constantly seeking approval for his literary efforts, Whitman was alternately acclaimed and reviled for the daring sexual overtones he employed.

Bomb It Graffiti isn't simple vandalism; it's an artistic expression employed around the world. Filmmaker Jon Reiss travels five continents to reveal graffiti's history, cultural impact and social relevance. Noted artists share their stories, bringing this vital form of expression out of the shadows. It's on freeway overpasses, buildings and billboards. Now, see the real meaning of the world's graffiti.

Churchill: The Life and Speeches Experience the inspirational power of Winston Churchill's public speaking with this collection of his most famous speeches that also traces the arc of his prestigious career as one of Great Britain's most celebrated political figures. Through Churchill's voice and words, viewers will come to understand why he was so instrumental to the Allied victory over the Axis powers and said to posses "the common touch" despite undeniably aristocratic roots.

Contested Streets Since the invention of the automobile, the streets of New York City have slowly been taken over by cars -- sacrificing what was once a beautifully conceived public space. This documentary looks at the history and future of the Big Apple's roadways. Through interviews and footage, the film explores how limiting vehicles in such cities as London, Copenhagen and Paris has resulted in vast environmental and social improvements.

Crap Shoot: The Documentary Join filmmaker Kenneth R. Close and his trusty narrator, James E. Horton, for an unorthodox investigation of the movie business. Their noble mission? To understand why Hollywood films have become so consistently "crappy" … for lack of a better word. Alarmed by the number of inane sequels and shoddy remakes that pass for entertainment, these plucky heroes take to the open road to find out why good movies have gone bad.

Darfur Now A gripping insight into the tragic genocide in Darfur, this documentary highlights the work of six individuals who have taken a role in trying to stop the killings and help the millions of suffering residents of the region. Filmmaker Ted Braun spotlights actor Don Cheadle, a politically active UCLA student, a refugee camp leader, an international prosecutor, an Ecuadorian working to feed starving victims and a young female armed rebel.

Elephant in the Room Discover the challenges and conflict experienced by gays and lesbians in the Republican Party in this eye-opening documentary from Logo, the first LGBT network. Focusing on three individuals, the program reveals the difficulty of being openly gay in a political party that traditionally takes a dim view of the gay lifestyle. Each of them finds their own way to balance party loyalty with personal fulfillment. Norman Green directs.

Frisbee: The Life and Death of a Hippie Preacher David Di Sabatino's engaging documentary chronicles the long, strange trip of evangelist Lonnie Frisbee, who, after baptizing throngs of counterculture teens at the height of the hippie explosion, made the pages of Time and Life magazines. Hailed as an icon of the so-called "Jesus movement," Frisbee was later banished from the very church that he founded when allegations of his homosexuality surfaced, and he was all but forgotten from history.

Frontline: Bad Voodoo's War For many civilians, military conflict is an abstract concept; this powerful documentary brings the personal drama of the Iraq war right into viewers' homes. At the height of America's military presence in Iraq in June 2007, director Deborah Scranton gave cameras to Bad Voodoo Platoon, a National Guard infantry unit, so they could tell their own stories, conveying intimate first-person accounts of the progress of their dangerous mission.

Frontline: Bush's War This definitive documentary, produced to mark the fifth anniversary of the Iraq invasion, analyzes in detail controversial topics surrounding the war, including Sept. 11, al-Qaida, Guantanamo, Abu Ghraib, weapons of mass destruction and Fallujah. For years, the Peabody Award-winning series "Frontline" has brought viewers the real story of Afghanistan, Iraq and the dramatic political intricacies at the highest levels of the U.S. military.

George Segal: American Still Life Through candid interviews, archival footage and commentary from critics and historians, this program presents a finely rendered portrait of American sculptor George Segal, best known for his haunting life-size plaster casts of human beings. An important figure of the pop art movement of the 1960s, Segal began his career as a painter but would emerge as a pioneer of an entirely different new medium.

Hell's Kitchen: A New York Neighborhood It is perhaps the most notorious neighborhood in New York City. Hell's Kitchen -- the section of Manhattan's West Side that runs from 34th Street to 59th Street -- is the focus of this film that looks at the area's illustrious and violent history. Winner of the Best Documentary award at the New York International Independent Film Festival, the film crafts a vivid mosaic of the neighborhood through the tales of local artists and other residents.

Long Live Pakistan: Pakistan Zindabad Since its establishment as an independent country in 1947, Pakistan has seen a volatile history; this meticulously researched documentary examines the various political and military figures who have been pivotal in shaping that history. In addition to looking at the complex role Islam plays in Pakistan's government and policies, the film also includes one of the last interviews with former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto before her assassination.

Mapping Stem Cell Research: Terra Incognita This documentary follows the journey of neurologist Dr. Jack Kessler, who was inspired to apply stem cell research to find a cure for spinal cord injuries after his daughter Allison was paralyzed in a skiing accident. Exploring the science of modern stem cell research through a personal prism, the film offers a candid look at the bioethical issues and puts a human face to those living with injuries like Allison's.

Out on the Job For gays and lesbians of any age, coming out is a momentous and often difficult act. That's even more true of coming out in the workplace. This documentary, from Logo's "Real Momentum" series, reveals the pressures faced by three gay professionals. Each of them finds differing levels of acceptance in the workplace, especially for those who live in one of the 33 states where they can be fired simply for being gay.

Ray: The Rayful Edmond Story: Part 2 In 1989, 24-year-old Rayful Edmond was sentenced to 25 years in prison for drug trafficking and homicide, but as director Troy Reed's documentary shows, Edmond didn't let incarceration stop his criminal activities. Coincidence put him in a cell with one of Colombia's biggest cocaine distributors, allowing Edmond to expand his Washington, D.C.–based empire from behind bars. The irony of the ensuing events is as riveting as any Hollywood film.

Reza: Shooting Back World-renowned National Geographic magazine photographer Reza Deghati -- a man who's accustomed to working behind the camera -- steps in front of the lens for this stirring documentary that recounts his remarkable life as an artist and activist. The film traces Deghati's journey from Iran, where he was imprisoned and tortured for taking pictures, to his ongoing crusade to expose injustice through his arresting images.

Secrets of the Dead: Aztec Massacre Historians have long believed that the Aztecs worshipped the Spanish conquistadors and barely resisted their crusade. But as this surprising documentary reveals, we may need to rethink our assumptions about the ancient civilization. Recent finds near Mexico City -- where more than 550 bodies, a portion of which seem European, have been unearthed -- are sparking theories that the Aztecs fought back and may have sacrificed the invaders to the gods.

Secrets of the Dead: Doping for Gold During the 1970s, international sports were suddenly dominated by female East German athletes, seemingly out of nowhere. The secret of their unprecedented success is examined in this controversial documentary. A state-sponsored doping program pushed untested steroids on competitors as young as 12, often without their knowledge. Now, these women are left to cope with the physical and psychological consequences of the unethical experiment.

Secrets of the Dead: Escape from Auschwitz This compelling documentary uncovers the amazing story of two young Slovak Jews, Rudolph Vrba and Alfred Wetzler, who managed to escape Auschwitz and wake up the world with their account of what went on in the death camps. Holocaust horrors are common knowledge today, but at the time, the atrocities committed by the Nazis behind the gates of concentration camps were among the most closely kept secrets of the Third Reich.

Stravinsky: Once at a Border With the aid of documentary footage and interviews, this biographical program explores the life and work of Russian composer Igor Stravinsky, widely considered to be one of the most influential classical composers of the 20th century. Highlights include conversations with Stravinsky's three surviving children, who discuss their memories of their famous father, as well as performances from the ballets "Les Noces" and "Petroushka."

Tchaikovsky Conductor Charles Hazlewood journeys to Russia in search of clues to uncover the heavily shrouded mysteries surrounding the life of enigmatic composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (played by Ed Stoppard). Through dramatic interpretation and personal insight, Hazlewood paints a portrait of a genius whose inner demons, paralyzing neurosis and closeted homosexuality combined to make Tchaikovsky one of music's most fascinating and troubled figures.

The Boy Actor / Captain Coward / Sail Away This collection of three documentary-style programs traces the life and work of Noel Coward, an English actor, playwright and composer who was both popular and prolific. "The Boy Actor" chronicles Coward's humble beginnings and his eventual rise to worldwide fame; "Captain Coward" tracks his experiences traveling to the Far East and entertaining Allied troops; and "Sail Away" focuses on his final years as a tax exile living abroad.

The Four-Winged Dinosaur Join the "Nova" team as they accompany a world-class crew of paleontologists and aeronautical engineers on a journey to eastern China to examine a four-winged, feathered dinosaur's fossilized remains and attempt to create a robotic replica. Beautifully preserved in volcanic ash, the pigeon-sized Microraptor may hold clues to the origin of flight, a theory the scientists test on their high-tech model with a climactic wind-tunnel experiment.

The Suffragettes With the aid of archival footage, period photography and dramatized eyewitness accounts and reconstructions, this documentary commemorates the rise of the suffragettes and chronicles their fight for the female vote in the United Kingdom. The film also focuses on the life and work of suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst, who was famously sent to prison for her devotion to the cause and died the same year her dream was finally realized.

The Ultimate National Parks: Vol. 1: Northeast Ten beautiful documentaries make up this comprehensive tour of the American northeast, from the crisp ocean view of Cape Cod, Mass., to the historic monuments of Washington, D.C. Other destinations include the majestic Acadia National Park in Maine and the scenic Dickey Ridge in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, as well as views of Cape Cod and its surrounding environs.

The Ultimate National Parks: Vol. 2: Southern US & Virgin Islands Filmed throughout the beautiful American South, these 11 gorgeous documentaries showcase the natural splendor of bayous, reefs, beaches, rivers, hot springs and more. Prepare for stops at the Florida Everglades, Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas's Ouachita Mountains, Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, St. John Virgin Islands National Park and more.

The Ultimate National Parks: Vol. 3: Midwest & Rocky Mountains On this tour of national parks in America's Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions, amber waves of grain and purple mountain majesties are certainly on the itinerary. Thirteen beautifully shot documentaries capture the natural splendor of such destinations as Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan, Montana's Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming and the majestic Yellowstone National Park.

The Ultimate National Parks: Vol. 4: Northwest Marvel at the natural majesty of Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Idaho with this breathtaking tour of the Northwest by way of the region's national parks. Eleven documentaries record the magic. Alaska stops include Glacier Bay; Katmai National Park and North America's highest peak, Mount McKinley; followed by the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, Crater Lake in Oregon and the Nez Perce National Historical Park in Idaho.

The Ultimate National Parks: Vol. 5: California Are you California dreamin'? Then explore the natural wonders of the Golden State in this visually transfixing tour of California's diverse national parks, where sand, surf, mountains, desert, forests and more can be found. Stops include Death Valley National Park, Sequoia National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Channel Islands National Park and Lava Beds National Monument.

The Ultimate National Parks: Vol. 6: Southwest The enchanting vistas of the American Southwest come alive in these 11 documentaries filmed in the region's ravishing national parks. Destinations include Lehman Caves National Monument in Nevada's Great Basin National Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument in Arizona, Pipe Spring National Monument in Arizona and Glen Canyon National Recreational Area in Arizona and southern Utah.

Titanic: Born in Belfast This thought-provoking program offers a behind-the-scenes look at the construction of the ill-fated Titanic, the lavishly grand White Star liner that infamously sank after striking an iceberg in the North Atlantic in 1912. Shot on location at the Titanic's birthplace in Belfast, Ireland, the film also includes rare interviews with people who actually witnessed the ship being built, as well as those who saw its one and only launch.

Tony Palmer's Film About Callas Opera diva Maria Callas is the subject of filmmaker Tony Palmer's in-depth documentary that explores the heights and depths of her storied career and her legendary romance with shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis. Archival footage and interviews with director Franco Zeffirelli and others who knew Callas best offer fresh insight into the triumphs and heartaches of "La Divina Assoluta" -- one of the 20th century's most celebrated voices.

What Would Jesus Buy? Taking on rampant American consumerism with a focus on Christmas shopping, the Rev. Billy (Bill Talen) and the Church of Stop Shopping go on a cross-country journey to save citizens from the Shopocalypse in this hilarious documentary produced by Morgan Spurlock. Reminding shoppers of the true meaning of Christmas, Reverend Billy exorcises demons at Wal-Mart's headquarters and preaches his message at the Mall of America and Disneyland.

Zora's Roots While many enjoy the writing of anthropologist and Harlem Renaissance author Zora Neale Hurston, few know the real woman behind the popular novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. This biographical portrait features reminiscences from those who knew her. Hurston drew constant inspiration from the tropical land where she grew up, a place that served as a source of comfort throughout the rest of her life.

Beautiful Belly with Hemalayaa Get a toned, sexy, beautiful belly with this unique workout from fitness expert and yogini Hemalayaa. Blending a variety of dance moves from different cultures, Hemalayaa leads viewers through three 12-minute routines that target the core muscles. Choose one, two or all three for the workout that suits your fitness level and schedule. Add the invigorating cardio warm-up for a fun exercise program that produces fast results.

ESPN Ringside: Rivalries ESPN revisits boxing's blockbuster bouts in this knockout documentary that features Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier in the Thrilla in Manila, Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake LaMotta in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and more full-length matches. Other bouts include Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling, Evander Holyfield vs. Riddick Bowe, Jack Dempsey vs. Gene Tunney and more. Revealing interviews provide fascinating insight into these legendary competitors.

Jackass Presents: Mat Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel BMX great Mat "the Condor" Hoffman joins other top riders in this salute to iconic daredevil Evel Knievel, with host Johnny Knoxville presiding over the insane stunt spectacular. Travis Pastrana, Scott Palmer, Allan Cooke, Davin "Psycho" Halford, Trigger Gumm and Jeff "Harley" Schneider are among the freewheeling talents. Bonus features include a career retrospective for Hoffman, as well as footage of Knoxville's visit to the hospital.

Kelly Coffey-Meyer: Cardio Kick: Step-Boxing Tone up and trim down with this invigorating workout led by fitness expert Kelly Coffey-Meyer. Combining kickboxing with step aerobics, the unique routine will blast away fat and sculpt your entire body. The program includes a warm-up, four vertical step segments, three horizontal step segments, two traditional floor kickboxing routines and a stretching cooldown. You'll need a step bench for the aerobics portions.

Kelly Coffey-Meyer: Cardio Sculpt Fitness Have a blast while blasting fat and sculpting your body with this high-powered workout led by fitness expert Kelly Coffey-Meyer. Designed to keep your body burning fat while you work your muscles, the program includes five circuits. Each begins with step aerobics and moves on to weight training for your upper or lower body, with intense bursts of cardio between the sets. You'll need a step bench and 5- to 10-pound hand weights.

UFC 81: Ultimate Fighting Championship: Breaking Point The Ultimate Fighting Championship comes to Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, where the gladiators are ready for action -- and marquee matches include the interim heavyweight title bout between Tim Sylvia and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Other showdowns include Tyson Griffin against Gleison Tibau, Rob Yundt vs. Ricardo Almeida, Nate Marquardt taking on Jeremy Horn, and Frank Mir battling former professional wrestler Brock Lesnar.

WWE: Backlash 2008 Raw megastars Triple H, Randy Orton, John Cena and JBL battle for the WWE champion title in a Fatal Four-Way elimination extravaganza at the 10th annual Backlash wrestling event, held at Baltimore's 1st Mariner Arena. Other bouts include Smackdown's Undertaker vs. Edge for the world heavyweight championship; Chavo Guerrero vs. Kane for the ECW championship; and Shawn Michaels vs. Batista and the Great Khali vs. Big Show in the undercard bouts.

Can't Get a Date Follow six gay singles who've been unlucky in love on a road to relationship recovery as host Stefan Springman and others help transform the hopefuls emotionally, physically and behaviorally to attract a partner. Candidates include James, whose career failure has affected his self-esteem; Mandy, a dancer with anxiety issues; uptight Robert, who needs to learn to let himself go; and Jenni, a mom with a strong and, at times, intimidating personality.

Degrassi: The Next Generation: Season 6 The teenagers from Degrassi Community School continue to make their way through the minefield of adolescence in this sixth season of the popular Canadian series. Peter (Jamie Johnston) and Sean (Daniel Clark) battle for Emma's (Miriam McDonald) affections, Darcy (Shenae Grimes) looks for excitement online but gets more than she bargained for, and a fatal tragedy affects the whole gang. Alt rockers Taking Back Sunday guest star.

Gunsmoke: Season 2: Vol. 2 U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) continues to keep the peace in Dodge City in these episodes from the second season of the classic TV Western. After he kills three men, Dillon is plagued by nightmares that prompt him to reconsider his calling; a Washington bureaucrat challenges Dillon's authority; and a visiting photographer becomes a murder suspect. Guest stars include Jack Kelly, Sebastian Cabot and Russell Johnson.

Intervention: Season 1: Then and Now Families and friends try to help the addicts in their lives through interventions in this powerful A&E reality series that examines the highs and lows faced by people struggling to recover, as well as the sacrifices made by their loved ones. Four episodes from the first season tell the stories of Alyson, Gabe, Tamela, Sara and Travis. Additional segments follow up on the subjects to see how they're faring.

Lipstick Jungle: Season 1 Three high-powered friends strive for success in this dramedy based on the best-selling novel by Sex and the City author Candace Bushnell. But how will their ambitions affect their personal lives? Nico O'Neilly (Kim Raver) is an editor of a top fashion magazine, gunning for her boss's job; Wendy Healy (Brooke Shields) tries to balance the demands of her film career and her family; and designer Victory Ford (Lindsay Price) longs to find Mr. Right.

Love My Way: Series 1 This successful and critically acclaimed series from Down Under follows the joys and hardships faced by the Jackson and Paige clans and their extended group of family, friends and lovers. In the premiere season, impulsive Frankie (Claudia Karvan) and her newly remarried ex, Charlie (Daniel Wyllie), cope with an unthinkable sudden tragedy. Meanwhile, Frankie's cynical flatmate, Tom (Brendan Cowell), wrestles with substance abuse.

MonsterQuest: Season 1 Cutting-edge equipment and investigative techniques are used to determine whether legendary monsters really exist in this thrilling series from the History Channel. Photos, footage, bones and eyewitness reports are examined in a quest for the truth. Season 1 finds researchers on the trail of creatures such as America's Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, the American Werewolf, Russia's Killer Apemen, Canada's Sasquatch, the Swamp Beast and more.

Rawhide: Season 3: Vol. 1 Trail boss Gil Favor (Eric Fleming) continues to lead his band of Texas cowpokes as they drive the herd to market in this popular Western series that launched the career of Clint Eastwood, who stars as cowboy Rowdy Yates. In these episodes, the team deals with buyers scared off by fears of a failing bank, a new drover who's addicted to morphine, a murderous buffalo soldier and sundry other outlaws, from horse thieves to stagecoach robbers.

The Adventures of the Black Stallion: Season 3 Richard Ian Cox saddles up for a third season to play Alec Ramsey, a teenager who roams the globe competing on the racehorse circuit with the Black, a beautiful stallion that only he can ride, and his trusty trainer, Henry Dailey (Mickey Rooney). This season, Alec's adventures include falling for the wrong girl, a near-drowning experience and helping Black to recover from an injury that threatens to put the animal's career in jeopardy.

The Color Honeymooners: Collection 3 The Great One -- Jackie Gleason -- heads the cast in this popular comedy and variety series, reprising the role of blustering bus driver Ralph Kramden, a character he created on "The Honeymooners." Art Carney returns as his best friend, Ed Norton, and Sheila MacRae and Jane Kean add to the hilarity playing the boys' put-upon spouses. Also on hand are the gorgeous Glea Girls, the June Taylor Dancers and bandleader Sammy Spear.

The Grand: Complete Collection Welcome to The Grand, a four-star 1920s English hotel where melodrama is offered in high style. Love, lust, adultery, greed, prostitution and plenty of juicy gossip come into play as owners John and Sarah Bannerman (Michael Siberry and Julia St. John) host a crop of colorful characters. This collection includes episodes from Series 1 and 2 of the acclaimed British television show, which originally aired on PBS.

The Invaders: Season 1 In Season 1 of this sci-fi series, it's one man against the world when architect David Vincent (Roy Thinnes) sights a UFO landing and tries to convince a skeptical world that an alien invasion has begun. David's mission is made all the more difficult by the fact that the aliens -- who've come to Earth to take over the planet -- are able to disguise themselves as humans, making them virtually impossible detect.

132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Filmed live at Madison Square Garden in New York, the 2008 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show puts the pooches through their paces as they vie to be named the best in their categories. More than 2,500 contestants representing 169 breeds and varieties are judged on breeding, training and showmanship. One special dog makes headlines this year by becoming the first of his breed to win Best in Show at the legendary canine competition.

A Place of Our Own: Early Childhood Solutions: Behavior & Emotions This informative documentary gives parents and child care providers the tools to help youngsters develop the cognitive, social and emotional skills they'll need to face the challenges of school. Covering such early-childhood topics as identifying developmental milestones, recognizing special needs and nurturing good health, the fun and instructive program aims to get kids off to a good start in the educational system.

Hans van Manen Festival Relive the excitement of a gala event organized to honor the work of Dutch choreographer Hans van Manen and celebrate his 75th birthday with this collection of memorable performances recorded at Amsterdam's Het Muziektheater. Highlights include appearances by internationally acclaimed dance companies and solo artists, such as the Kirov Ballet, the Nederlands Dans Theater, Uliana Lopatkina and Lucia Lacarra.

The Lawrence Jordan Album This extensive collection features a broad selection of films by underground director Lawrence Jordan, whose eccentric "moving collage" style of animation influenced countless animators and filmmakers. Jordan's work from the 1950s through the '90s is covered, including shorts such as "Duo Concertantes" as well as feature-length films like Sophie's Place, a dazzling piece of animation that took Jordan five years to complete.

To Die For: The Images of Peter Kennard & Cat Picton Phillipps Known throughout the world for his satirical montages, London-based photographer Peter Kennard teams up with artist Cat Picton Phillipps for this unique collection. An impressive assortment of compelling, eye-popping images, compiled from their 2007 show, cast a critical eye on contemporary politics, art and society. At times alarming but always engaging, Kennard and Phillipps's work turns your screen into a canvas of unmistakable power.

Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard In a rare in-depth interview, billionaire personal-growth mogul Werner Erhard reflects on the impact and controversies surrounding his famed brainchild: the "est" program. Vintage footage transports the viewer inside the est seminars, while critics, former participants, experts and Erhard's own family members sound off on the self-help phenomenon and its creator. The documentary screened at the 2006 Palm Beach Film Festival.

Bernstein: Brahms Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4: Boston Symphony Orchestra Leading the Boston Symphony Orchestra in performances of Johannes Brahms's Second and Fourth Symphonies, legendary American composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein is captured in all of his fiery glory at the 1972 Tanglewood Festival. Gorgeous aerial views of the grounds where Bernstein had once been a student further enhance the enchanting musical display. Bonus materials include a featurette on Bernstein and his life at Tanglewood.

Bishop Paul S. Morton: Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Praise & Worship In this inspirational follow-up to Bishop Paul S. Morton's "Still Standing" and "Let It Rain," the Canadian-born pastor brings together some of the nation's most fervent worship teams for an evening of music, fellowship and praise. Featured songs in this program recorded live at the 2007 Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship Church National Convention in Atlanta include "You Are Holy," "We Are One" and "Arise O God."

Classical Images: A Concert in Nature Works by the world's greatest classical composers blend with breathtaking images that match their majesty in this celebration of music and Mother Nature, featuring the New Philharmonic Masterpiece Orchestra. Highlights include Mozart's "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," Debussy's "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun," Pachelbel's Canon in D Major, Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake Ballet Scene" and Beethoven's "Fur Elise."

Fazil Say: Alla Turca Get up close and personal with world-famous Turkish pianist-composer Fazil Say in this special that features the versatile former child prodigy in various performances. See him jam with Turkish pop star Sertab Erener and play compositions by Bach and Beethoven in Istanbul. Also included are his "Black Earth" piano solo and footage from his performance of "Nazim" at the Roman amphitheater at Aspendos, Turkey.

James Galway at the Waterfront Irish flutist James Galway shines in this memorable recital filmed live from the Waterfront Hall in Belfast. Later, in a segment from "The South Bank Show," he speaks candidly with Melvyn Bragg about his life and career. Featured compositions include Taffanel's "Fantaisie," Mouquet's "La Flute de Pan," Doppler's "Andante et Rondo," Rimsky-Korsakov's "The Flight of the Bumblebee" and the traditional Irish ballad "Danny Boy."

Jiri Kylian's Car Men Georges Bizet's famed French opera "Carmen" is the basis for this one-of-a-kind film choreographed by Czech dance legend Jiri Kylian and directed by Boris Paval Conen. Lensed in black-and-white in a coal mine, the film focuses on four dancers who portray the seductive Carmen, her jealous lover Don Jose, handsome Escamillo and the kindhearted Michaela. Costumed as kids, the quartet reveals their stories around a set highlighted by a 1930s car.

Juilliard String Quartet: Beethoven: Op.18, 59 & 131 The world-renowned Juilliard String Quartet plays one of their finest performances: a 1975 concert at Polling in Bavaria, featuring a trio of Beethoven's unforgettable works. The ensemble consisting of violinist and founder Robert Mann, second violinist Earl Carlyss, violist Samuel Rhodes and cellist Joel Krosnick puts on a splendid display in performing Beethoven's String Quartets op. 18, no. 4; op. 59, no. 1; and op. 131.

Ma Vlast Famed Czech conductor Rafael Kubelik leads the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in this inspired rendering of Bedrich Smetana's six-part cycle "Ma Vlast" ("My Fatherland"). Filmed at the Herkulessaal in Munich in 1984, the concert includes all six parts of "Ma Vlast," an inspiring and unforgettable symphonic tone poem composed by Smetana in the 1870s. Bonus materials include a special introduction to the feature.

Magic in the Air / Bantry House Music Tailor-made for fans of classical music, this pairing of films offers two compelling programs in one convenient package. Magic in the Air takes viewers behind the scenes at the two-week West Cork Chamber Music Festival, an event spearheaded by an Irish cattle farmer. Bantry House Music includes two live concerts featuring the Leopold String Trio, the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet, the Borodin String Quartet and other artists.

Maxim Vengerov: Playing by Heart / Masterclass When viewed together, this pairing of films paints a complete portrait of Russian violinist Maxim Vengerov, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest musicians of his generation. The documentary Playing by Heart examines Vengerov's public passion for music while offering a glimpse of his private life. Masterclass captures him in action during an instructive performance in London for an intimate group of students.

Opera Australia: Celebration: 40 Years Of Australian Opera Gathering a collection of great opera moments into one convenient package incorporating both archival footage and live performances, this commemorative program toasts the 40-year partnership between Opera Australia and Australia's ABC Television. Highlights include appearances by Joan Sutherland, Donald Smith, Neil Warren-Smith, John Shaw, Joan Carden, Yvonne Kenny and Jeffrey Black, as well as clips from Baz Luhrmann's staging of "La Boheme."

Opera Australia: Madama Butterfly Cheryl Barker, Jay Hunter Morris, Douglas McNicol and Ingrid Silveus star in this Opera Australia production of Puccini's "Madama Butterfly," featuring the Australian Opera Chorus and Ballet Orchestra and directed by Moffatt Oxenbould. In a classic romantic plot, a U.S. Navy lieutenant falls in love with a Japanese geisha and marries her despite her family's objections. But will he break her heart by choosing to return to America without her?

Opera Australia: Nabucco Jonathan Summers, Elizabeth Connell and Bruce Martin headline this Opera Australia production of Verdi's "Nabucco," featuring the Australian Opera Chorus and the State Orchestra of Victoria and directed by Barrie Kosky. Based on biblical accounts, the plot follows the trials of the Jewish people as they are driven from their homeland and forced into exile at the command of the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar.

Opera Fanatic Quirky opera lover Stefan Zucker delves into the world of Italian opera with this fascinating, funny documentary in which he tracks down notorious divas of the 1950s. Trekking all over Italy, Zucker talks with such legends as Leyla Gencer, Marcella Pobbe, Magda Olivero, Giulietta Simionato, Anita Cerquetti and Gina Cigna, whose famous temperaments haven't been tempered … even in retirement.

Pavlo: Mediterranean Nights Thrill to the Mediterranean-infused sound of award-winning guitarist Pavlo in this concert from Dearborn, Michigan's Ford Center. Pavlo's fiery performance combines Greek, Spanish and Middle Eastern styles for a sound that's all his own. A host of musicians and dancers join Pavlo on stage for "Mediterranean Girl," "Midnight Dance," "Malaguena," "Under the Heat," "Seleni," "Santorini Sunset," "Café Kastoria," "Irresistible" and 10 other tunes.

Steve Miller Band: Live from Chicago Classic rock outfit the Steve Miller Band performs 20 favorites from their long-beloved catalog on a starlit night at Ravinia, a famed outdoor venue on Chicago's North Shore. Thirty-two high-def cameras caught the band throughout two sold-out shows. Steve and company rock out on "Fly Like an Eagle," "Abracadabra," "Dance, Dance, Dance," "Wild Mountain Honey," "Rockin' Me," "The Joker," "Take the Money and Run," "Jungle Love" and more.

Symphony of Sorrowful Songs David Zinman conducts the London Sinfonietta in this compelling performance of Henryk Gorecki's Symphony no. 3, featuring soprano Dawn Upshaw. Also included are an interview with the Polish composer and moving footage of Gorecki reflecting as he walks the hauntingly empty grounds at Auschwitz, underscoring the music's emotional themes of motherhood, loss and sorrow.

The Work Series: Musician Jazz musician Ken Vandermark, a modern master of improvisational saxophone and clarinet, is profiled in this frank, candid look at the daily life of a touring artist, from the excitement of live gigs to the pedestrian reality of financial struggles. Shot in a cinema verité style, the film is a window into Vandermark's routine as he composes music, interacts with fans and, of course, plays the clubs.

Variations VII by John Cage The result of an unlikely pairing between New York artists and Bell Telephone, this program features music legend John Cage in a seldom-seen performance, melding his signature style with the cutting-edge sounds of Bell's electronic equipment. With this unique piece, Cage adds the penultimate chapter to the series he began in 1958. Archival footage shows Cage at work on the piece's analog portion as it's transformed into the finished product.

A Thousand Women Like Me When Sharzad (Niki Karimi), an attorney in Iran, loses custody of her diabetic son following a divorce, she finds her world turned upside down. With the courts biased in favor of her ex-husband, Sharzad must find the strength to change her circumstances. Reminiscent of Lars von Trier's heroines, Sharzad is representative of other modern Iranian women struggling to be heard in a country that is still a patriarchal society at heart.

Maillart's Bridges Famed Swiss architect and artist Robert Maillart was renowned for his concrete bridges; this documentary examines the elegant design of his engineering masterpieces, which, the film argues, embrace both functionality and aesthetics. Instead of following a traditional journalistic structure, director Heinz Emigholz's spellbinding film reads more like ethereal visual poetry, allowing the beauty of Maillart's work to speak for itself.

Millennium Dragon A treasure hunter cuts a deal with North Korean terrorists that could spell doom for the world in this action adventure. Tomb-raiding Han has his eye on an ancient dig on the Russia-China border. The prize? A priceless pearl with magical properties. Han promises the gem to a ruthless gangster -- in exchange for a computer chip that could vastly expand North Korea's military might. Can secret agents stop the deal before it's too late?

Nathalie Granger Against a backdrop of domestic routine that borders on banality, two friends (Jeanne Moreau and Lucia Bosé) discuss the events of the day, including the housekeeper's immigration status and the troubling behavior of one of their daughters, Nathalie Granger (Valerie Mascolo). A young Gérard Depardieu co-stars in this classic example of French-language minimalism, written and directed by novelist Marguerite Duras.

Noriko's Dinner Table Unhappy with suburban life, 17-year-old Noriko (Kazue Fukiishi) spends more and more time on a Web site where she meets and chats with other teenage girls across Japan. But when she runs away from home, her new friends in Tokyo lead her into a dark world. She joins a group that gives her a new personality and family, only to find her dream life turn into a nightmare when a mass suicide of high school girls occurs.

Operation Arsenal This pulse-pounding film tells the true story of the daring 1943 mission by Polish resistance fighters to free a group of 31 prisoners from a German motorcade in broad daylight, the success of which further inspired the Polish resistance. Starring Cezary Morawski and Miroslaw Konarowski as members of the freedom fighters' famous "Gray Ranks" team, this inspiring World War II tale is directed by Jan Lomnicki.

Pickman's Model Three directors each deliver an interpretation of one of H.P. Lovecraft's creepiest short stories, a tale about an artist whose grotesque paintings of horrifying monsters may be more than just creations of his fertile imagination. Ricardo Harrington's Chilean Gothic follows a detective's search for the mysterious artist on a South American island. Cathy Welch and Giovanni Furore offer short versions that are closer to Lovecraft's original tale.

Plum Role From the desolate reaches of Perth in Western Australia, a young actor is finally realizing his dream -- if his world doesn't crash down around him first. In a stroke of good fortune, up-and-coming thesp Jacob has landed the lead role in a TV series being shot in Sydney. But in the days before he leaves, he meets the lovely, broken Cheryl -- an encounter that sets off a series of unexpected events that could doom much more than just his career.

The Future of Emily When popular movie star Isabelle (Brigitte Fossey) returns home to visit her parents and daughter, family secrets and accusations emerge. The night is made even more complex when Friedrich (Hermann Treusch), Isabelle's love-struck co-star, arrives. Writer-director Helma Sanders-Brahms crafts a poignant, often painful look at the relationship between three generations of strong women in this German production.

The Tiger Blade Villainous sorcerer Mahesak (Amornrit Sriphung) and his vicious gang can be taken down only by the mythical Tiger Blade, and it's up to rebel cop Yosthana (Atsadawut Luengsuntorn) and his sexy sidekick, Deungdao (Phimonrat Phisarayabud), to find the sword and save the city. Chalad Na Songkhla co-stars as the deadly Five Bullets Bandit in this Thai action fantasy with a playful sense of humor.

The Untouchable On Jeanne's (Isild Le Besco) birthday, her mother breaks the news that her father is an Indian man she met while traveling. Determined to find the dad she never knew, actress Jeanne takes a dubious role in a movie to make some quick cash and hops on a plane. She soon finds herself adrift in an unfamiliar land, until she befriends a young man who volunteers to help guide her through India. Benoît Jacquot wrote and directed this passionate drama.

The Violin Don Plautarco (Ángel Tavira), his son Genaro (Gerardo Taracena) and grandson Lucio (Mario Garibaldi) earn a living as traveling musicians while also smuggling weapons to rebels fighting the country's oppressive regime. But when they return home to find their town occupied by the army and the residents forced into hiding, they make a bold play to recover the ammunition the troops have seized. Francisco Vargas directs.

Typhoon Still seething over the killing of his family as they tried to defect from North to South Korea when he was a child, Sin (Dong-Kun Jang) schemes to nuke all of Korea. Now, naval Lt. Gang Se-jong (Jung-Jae Lee) must track Sin down before he carries out his nefarious plan. But while he can't run the risk of having personal feelings interfere with his mission, as Gang learns more about the man he seeks, he begins to feel sympathy for his plight.