New Releases for July 8th, 2008 (Full List)
Take No Prisoners After surviving childhood in a tough Brooklyn project, three friends find ways to leave the ghetto. But when a brutal murder brings them back together, their lives are turned upside down by a ruthless drug lord who controls their old neighborhood. Julian Thomas, Javier Corniell and John Beckles star in this compelling drama about whether loyalty and friendship are enough to withstand the perils and consequences of an urban war.
The Pledge On the trail of the escaped convict who brutally killed his wife and son, Sheriff Matt Austin (Luke Perry) finds the man working for a lowdown snake out to steal land from a widow and her son. Now, Austin must take on not only the man who killed his family, but also a ruthless land baron with powerful connections. C. Thomas Howell and Francesco Quinn (son of Anthony Quinn) co-star in this Old West tale of justice.
Backyardigans: Mighty Match-Up! This four-episode collection from Nickelodeon's popular musical animated series follows the Backyardigans -- Pablo, Tyrone, Tasha, Uniqua and Austin -- as they travel all the way back to ancient Greece. There, the five friends don togas, snack on baklava and beg the god of weather to stop the rainstorm that's casting a cloud over their plans for a basketball game.
Bamboo Bears: Forest Adventure Bears Bamboo-Lee, Dah-Lin and Slo-Lee are three heroic friends working together to preserve the environment by preventing endangered species from becoming extinct, which often means fighting against the evil Ratco Corporation. But the Bamboo Bears are extremely determined, and with some assistance from their friend, Ai-Ai, a pink dragon, they take on the vermin of Ratco in an effort to save the planet one victory at a time.
Shaggy and Scooby-Doo: Get a Clue: Vol. 2 Zoiks! Here comes another collection of spine-tingling mysteries and fun adventures as Shaggy and his faithful pal Scooby-Doo hit the road in the Mystery Machine, equipped with special Scooby snacks that enable everybody's favorite pooch to fly! Can they and their trusty robot Robi stop the nefarious plans of Phineas Phibes? Episodes include "Mystery of the Missing Mystery Solvers" and "Lightning Strikes Twice."
Teen Titans: Season 5 Superhero teens Robin, Starfire, Raven, Cyborg and Beast Boy continue to battle a rogue's gallery of scoundrels to save the world in the fifth season of this hit animated series inspired by DC Comics. When their greatest enemies, the Brotherhood of Evil, return with a dastardly plan to eradicate every teen superhero on the planet, the Titans must draw on all their powers to save their contemporaries -- and themselves -- from the überthugs.
The Batman: Season 5 The Caped Crusader continues to keep Gotham City safe from the nasty villains and criminal masterminds determined to run roughshod over the town in the fifth season of this Emmy-winning animated series. New superheroes join Batman -- including Superman, Hawkman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow and Flash -- as the Joker, Lex Luthor, the Penguin, Poison Ivy and other baddies persist in pursuing their dastardly schemes.
305 Five Spartan warriors engage in the battle of their lives in this hilarious satire of 300. When the king sends Claudius (Tim Laron), Darryl (David Schultz), Testicles (Brandon Tyra), Shazaam (Ed Portillo) and Demetrius the Blind (Sunny Peabody) to guard a goat path, they soon find themselves going head to head with the brutal Persian army. Now, they must draw on all their resources to save themselves -- and to prevent the overthrow of Greece.
Flakes Hanging out with eccentric pal Pussy Katz (Zooey Deschanel) and a host of oddball customers, slacker Neal Downs (Aaron Stanford) runs a funky bistro in New Orleans that serves nothing but cereal. But his easy life gets difficult when a competitor tries to rip off his restaurant idea. Now, he'll have to fight if he wants to save his lifestyle and his livelihood. Christopher Lloyd co-stars in this quirky indie comedy directed by Michael Lehmann.
Superhero Movie The team behind Scary Movie takes on the comic book genre in this tale of Rick Riker (Drake Bell), a nerdy teen bitten by a radioactive dragonfly. Imbued with superpowers, Riker assumes a new identity as the Dragonfly. And because every hero needs a nemesis, enter Lou Landers (Christopher McDonald), who leads a double life as the villainously goofy Hourglass. Spoof veteran Leslie Nielsen and Marion Ross co-star as Drake's doting uncle and aunt.
The Outlaugh Festival on Wisecrack The stars of the Logo stand-up comedy series "Wisecrack" hit the road and head to Hollywood for the Outlaugh Comedy Festival, America's first queer comedy festival, hosted by funnywoman Margaret Cho. Jason Stuart starts off the season with his rants on straight guys, dating and "Lost." Other standouts include Suzanne Westenhoefer, Bruce Vilanch, Karen Ripley and Michele Balan.
Little Chenier Beaux Dupuis (Johnathon Schaech) and his mentally handicapped brother, Pemon (Frederick Koehler), live on a houseboat in the bayou and run a bait shop. But their lives are thrown into turmoil when Pemon is falsely accused of a crime and tossed in jail. To set things straight, Beaux must go up against bitter local deputy Carl Lebauve (Jeremy Davidson), who happens to be married to Beaux's one true love, Mary-Louise (Tamara Braun).
Sleepwalking When James's (Nick Stahl) sister Joleen (Charlize Theron) shows up on his doorstep with her 11-year-old daughter, Tara (AnnaSophia Robb), he doesn't think twice about welcoming them into his home. But when Joleen skips town without Tara, James is thrust into a role he's grossly unprepared for. At risk of losing the girl to foster care, James hits the road with Tara, where the pair develops a genuine bond and discovers a true sense of family.
Stop-Loss After a tour in Iraq, decorated hero Sgt. Brandon King (Ryan Phillippe) returns home to his small Texas town and tries to readjust to civilian life. But when he's called up again as part of the military's controversial stop-loss program, he decides to go AWOL. Directed by Kimberly Peirce (Boys Don't Cry), this poignant drama co-stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Channing Tatum as Brandon's war buddies and Timothy Olyphant as his superior officer.
This Kiss Two childhood friends reunite but realize they have become very different people. During an emotional weekend, successful executive Lucy (Tamsin Gatewood) and stay-at-home mom Juliet (Mel Lockman) must address an incident from their past as they rekindle their friendship. Soon, long-buried issues have been dragged out of the closet and the two reflect on the choices they have made in this Australian drama directed by Kylie Eddy.
American Zombie Part mockumentary, part unabashed gore-fest, American Zombie follows filmmakers Grace Lee and John Solomon -- both playing themselves -- as they infiltrate a Los Angeles zombie community in an effort to document the undead subculture. Finding that the reanimated aren't much different from the rest of us -- save for some patches of rotting flesh -- the moviemakers offer a comical look at their marginalized subjects.
Bone Eater When three hapless construction workers break ground at an ancient Indian burial site and foolishly decide to remove an artifact they've found, they unleash the Bone Eater, an evil spirit that feeds on the bones of unsuspecting victims. Tasked with neutralizing the specter, Sheriff Evans (Bruce Boxleitner) turns to a mysterious Native American woman he believes can help him.
Crimson Two hard-partying nursing students (Jaimi Paige and Elizabeth Di Prinzio) must save a woman they find in the middle of nowhere, Sammi (Stuart Brazell), who's on the run from a vampire cult and its bloodthirsty leader, Rachel (Erika Smith). After the girls bring a battered Sammi to their sorority house for care and to sober up themselves, they quickly realize that they've stepped into a gruesome battle that just might end in terror.
Death of a Ghost Hunter Twenty years after minister Joseph Masterson and his family were slaughtered inside their home, noted ghost hunter Carter Simms (Patti Tindall) is offered $5,000 to investigate the residual paranormal activity in the house -- with shocking results. Director Sean Tretta's spine-tingling low-budget flick was an official selection at the Phoenix Film Festival and took home the Best Screenplay prize from the 2007 New York City Horror Film Festival.
Death on Demand Twenty years ago, Sean McIntyre (Jerry Broome) slaughtered his family with his mountain-climbing hooks and hung himself. Now, Internet entrepreneur Richard Sachs (Dan Falcone) is offering $5,000 to anyone willing to spend the night in the supposedly haunted house. What began as a simple online game turns bloody when a séance unleashes Sean's spirit. He picks off the contestants one by one, forcing the survivors into the attic for a final showdown.
Dungeon Girl Inspired by a true story, writer-director Ulli Lommel's disturbing portrait of captivity centers around the complex relationship between a teenage girl and the man who abducts and holds her prisoner for nearly seven years. Gritty and unrelenting, Lommel's independent thriller stars Wendi Jean Linn, Günther Ziegler, Marcia James and Hank Gordon.
Hybrid Using a risky transplant operation, Dr. Hewlitt (Justine Bateman) restores the vision of newly blinded Aaron (Cory Monteith) by replacing his eyes with those of an injured wolf's. Now, Aaron can see in the dark, and his dangerous wolflike behavior only increases with time. Part wolf as well, museum curator Lydia (Tinsel Korey) decides to help Aaron, but Dr. Hewlitt's colleagues are convinced the man-wolf is dangerous and resolve to hunt him down.
Jekyll In a 21st-century twist on the Robert Louis Stevenson novella, cancer researcher Henry Jekyll (Matt Keeslar) creates a digital avatar of the dark side of his personality, but when he downloads it into his brain, a hedonistic rampage ensues. The alternate persona at first imperils his marriage and friendships -- and then embarks on a deadlier path. Jonathan Silverman and Alanna Ubach co-star.
Survive This! When the cast and crew of a sexy new reality show begin production on mysterious Pirate Island, the torrid on-camera action is soon overshadowed by the lethal activities off-camera when the contestants begin turning up dead. Now, the sexy starlets are up to their bikinis in haunted happenings as everyone tries to find a way to be the final survivor. Gina Lynn, Dale Resteghini and Jill Nicolini star.
The Key A film student hires a group of classmates to make a documentary in an ancient, crumbling building in rural Kansas. The crew thinks they're at the site because it's allegedly haunted, but they've really been hired to find a long-lost treasure. During the search, a portal unleashes a hideous demon to stalk the students, and now they must fight to survive as they try to close the doorway to hell. Marcus Miller, Tabitha Lester and Wesley James star.
The Ruins An idyllic vacation in Cancun takes a dangerous turn for four young Americans when they're persuaded by a mysterious tourist to join an archaeological dig and subsequently find themselves lost within the cursed ruins of a forgotten city. Adapted by Scott B. Smith from his own novel, this bone-chilling thriller from director Carter Smith stars Jonathan Tucker, Laura Ramsey, Jena Malone and Shawn Ashmore.
The Zombie Apocalypse This collection features a variety of zombie films culled from an Internet contest, including Scream Farm, Ghouls Gone Wild, In the Event of a Zombie Attack, White Zombi and music video Brainz, providing hours of brain-chewing zombie action. In Scream Farm, a group of students discover a drug that turns everyone into zombies, while in Ghouls Gone Wild, a rock band takes a wrong turn and ends up in a town where all the locals are walking dead.
Chop Shop Twelve-year-old street orphan Alejandro (Alejandro Polanco) lives and works amid the mass of auto shops and junkyards known as the "Iron Triangle" just outside Queens, N.Y. When his teenage sister (Isamar Gonzales) arrives, the ambitious boy is inspired to make life better for them both. Nominated for an Independent Spirit Award, this second feature from director Ramin Bahrani is a tough, eye-opening look at life on society's margins.
The Tracey Fragments On a quest to locate her missing brother -- who believes he's a dog after she hypnotized him -- Tracey Berkowitz (Ellen Page) traverses a city full of hazards. Meanwhile, her neglectful parents (Ari Cohen and Erin McMurtry) make plans to send her to an equally dysfunctional therapist. Unhappy and insecure, Tracey consoles herself with rock 'n' roll fantasies about the new boy at school, Billy Zero (Slim Twig), in this quirky indie drama.
Journey to the Center of the Earth On an expedition to track down a missing adventurer, archaeologist Jonathan Brock (Rick Schroder), heiress Martha Dennison (Victoria Pratt) and two others venture into the center of the Earth, where they find themselves in a world populated by prehistoric creatures. Set in the late 1870s, this adaptation of Jules Verne's novel follows the team as they trek bravely into dinosaur territory. Peter Fonda co-stars.
2 Minutes Later When Michael Dalmar's (Michael Molina) twin brother -- a pro photographer -- goes missing after disappearing from a shoot, Michael hires crack private eye Abigail Marks (Jessica Graham) to help find him. What the pair find instead are a wealth of motives and a number of suspects among the local men who've been humiliated, disgraced and angered by the not very well-liked shutterbug in this witty and stylish noir thriller from Robert Gaston.
Impact Point When beach volleyball star Kelly Reyes (Sports Illustrated model Melissa Keller) meets news reporter Holden (Brian Austin Green), strange things start happening to her and those around her. As Kelly and Holden become romantically entangled, his unsettling behavior begins to hinder her focus on a big upcoming match and causes her to question the true character of this mysterious man. Hayley Cloake directs this sexy suspense thriller.
Toxic After escaping from a mental asylum, a young woman embarks on a killing spree when her gangster father puts a price on her head in this direct-to-video thriller from director Alan Pao. As she cuts a swath of death and destruction, a nightclub owner, a barkeeper, a hooker, a clairvoyant and an exotic dancer are in her crosshairs. The cast includes rapper Master P, Dominique Swain, Danny Trejo and Tom Sizemore.
Batman: Gotham Knight Batman takes on Deadshot, Killer Croc and other deadly foes in six anime-inspired short films. Together, the interlocking tales bridge 2005's Batman Begins and its 2008 sequel, the Dark Knight, and illuminate our anti-hero's troubled psyche. The powerhouse writing team includes Oscar nominee Josh Olson, Batman Begins writer David S. Goyer, comic book writers Greg Rucka and Brian Azzarello, and "Batman Beyond" creator Alan Burnett.
Gurren Lagann: Vol. 1 Living in a future where human beings dwell in underground villages, orphans Kamina and Simon dream of visiting the world on the surface of the planet. As luck would have it, Simon discovers a giant robot that allows them to fulfill that wish. But when they reach the surface, they soon find themselves engaged in an ongoing battle with other robots that terrorize the people living above ground.
Bump!: The Ultimate Gay Travel Companion: Massachusetts The popular gay and lesbian travel series turns its discerning eye on the great state of Massachusetts, ferreting out the shopping hot spots, tourist attractions and nightlife that GLBT travelers will love. The fabulous Shannon McDonough hosts this installment, which soaks up all the colonial charm of Northampton, the seaside splendor of Provincetown and the metropolitan flair of Boston.
For the Love of Dolly Following five of Dolly Parton's most avid devotees, filmmaker Tai Uhlmann explores the qualities of the country artist that draw such loyalty and the extreme measures the fans take to get close to their idol. Gay couple Patric and Harrell embrace Parton's message of self-acceptance, visits to Dollywood act as therapy for mentally challenged David, and Melisa and Jeanette discuss how their devotion to the singer has changed their lives.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Speaks: Peace and Prosperity In this sold-out 2007 lecture recorded at Radio City Music Hall, the esteemed Dalai Lama speaks with grace and humor to a receptive audience about how all people can foster peace and create prosperity in their lives -- and in the world at large. The insightful spiritual leader also discusses how to apply fundamental Buddhist principles to everyday life. Actor Richard Gere provides an introduction.
In the Year of the Pig Filmed at the height of the Vietnam War, director Emile de Antonio's unabashedly subjective documentary blasts American involvement in the divisive conflict. Through news footage and interviews with military figures, journalists and politicians, the provocative filmmaker traces modern Southeast Asian history and makes an argument for Vietnamese self-determination. Startling and disturbing images add emotional impact to this scathing critique.
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten Joe Strummer, late lead singer of legendary punk-rock band The Clash, narrates this documentary of his own life through collected interviews and tapes from his BBC radio show. From Strummer's childhood to his later days playing with the Mescaleros, this film features rare footage of the rock hero. Interviewees include Strummer fans Bono, Johnny Depp, John Cusack and members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Metropolis Journey back in time to explore some of the mightiest cities the world has ever seen, from Athens, Carthage and Rome to Alexandria, Constantinople, Paris and Venice. Computer animation reveals the grandeur these centers of economic, political and cultural power enjoyed, and dramatic re-creations reveal what everyday life was like for their citizens.
Millhouse: A White Comedy Radical leftist filmmaker Emile de Antonio unleashes a scabrous attack on then-president Richard Nixon with this satirically edited compilation of newsreel footage, which provides a presidential portrait that is by turns hilarious and chilling. Focusing specifically on Nixon's political career, the film devotes special time to the famed "Checkers" speech and the president's keen camera-consciousness.
Mr. Hoover and I Turning the camera on himself and his 10,000-page FBI file, radical documentary filmmaker Emile de Antonio skewers the legacy of FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover while offering up a fascinating self-portrait in his final film. A lengthy conversation with the composer John Cage, a discussion with a college crowd about McCarthyism and numerous witty observations by de Antonio himself also contribute to this discursive yet sharply observed documentary.
Philosophy of a Knife: Limited Edition Part documentary, part feature, director Andrey Iskanov's graphic shocker chronicles the horrors committed by the Japanese army's Unit 731, which used biological and chemical weapons on Russian and Chinese prisoners during the 1930s and '40s. The film blends computer-generated replications of grisly experiments with documentary-style segments and the eyewitness account of military translator and ex-doctor Anatoly Protasov. Not for the squeamish.
Phoenix Mars Mission: Ashes to Ice In the wake of several failed missions, a team of dedicated researchers led by principal investigator Peter H. Smith endeavors to send a spacecraft to Mars, where it will study the planet's water and soil. This absorbing documentary chronicles the making of the 420 million-mile mission through all the painstaking preparations and right up to the spacecraft's predawn launch from Cape Canaveral, Fla., in August 2007.
The Atheism Tapes Six renowned intellectuals debate whether God exists in these fascinating interviews with playwright and atheist Jonathan Miller. Highlights include playwright Arthur Miller discussing the anti-Semitism he's faced and his disbelief in God. Other participants are biologist Richard Dawkins, author of The God Delusion; theologian Denys Turner; physicist Steven Weinberg; and philosophers Daniel Dennett and Colin McGinn.
The Gits Filmmaker Kerri O'Kane's incisive documentary tracks the inception and ascent of Seattle-based post-punk band the Gits, whose rise to prominence was cut short by the shocking rape and murder of their fiery lead singer, Mia Zapata, in 1993. Featuring performance footage and reflective interviews with the remaining members of the Gits, O'Kane's labor of love celebrates Zapata's memory and the group's enduring legacy.
Underground Seized by the FBI as evidence at the time it was made in 1974, Emile de Antonio's tense documentary features clandestinely filmed interviews of the then-fugitive members of the notorious Weather Underground. Radicals Billy Ayers, Kathy Boudin, Jeff Jones, Cathy Wilkerson and Bernadine Dohrn sound off on their reasons for going underground and reflect on the trials of the fugitive lifestyle.
World War II: Air War Take flight and discover how the United States gained control of the skies during World War II in this documentary that traces the roots of the country's amazing industrial capability and explains the strategic value of air cover. The collection of newsreel footage and historical documentaries featuring celebrities from the era was compiled by historians from the National Archives and showcases thrilling battles for supremacy in the clouds.
World War II: Bloodiest Battles In this collection of five outstanding documentaries selected by specialists at the National Archives, historical newsreel footage and dramatic images retell the most destructive and important battles of World War II. The films include "D-Day: The Normandy Invasion," directed by Frank Capra; "Surrender in the Pacific"; "Invasion of Poland in 1939 by the German Army"; "Fury in the Pacific"; and "The Battle for the Marianas."
World War II: In Color Get a new perspective on World War II with this selection of rare color footage documenting some of the most important battles from the Pacific and European theatres, selected by historians from the National Archives. The images illustrate in vivid color the intensity of the fighting and the tragic aftermath of the struggles at Midway and Tarawa, and spotlight the courageous pilots of the Memphis Belle, one of the most famous bombers of the war.
NHL Stanley Cup Champions 2007-2008 Catch all the action as the vaunted Detroit Red Wings and the underdog Pittsburgh Penguins battle for supremacy in the 2008 National Hockey League championship to capture the coveted Stanley Cup. Features include complete coverage of the winner's season, the playoffs and the final series, along with a highlights reel, insights and analysis from experts, exclusive interviews and scads of behind-the-scenes footage.
Pure Barre Dance and fitness expert Carrie Rezabek combines ballet, dance, Pilates and Lotte Berk exercises in this challenging workout that uses the barre to develop the abdominals and core, trim the thighs and rear, and sculpt the back and arms. This rigorous 45-minute routine features strength-building movements and stretching techniques that will create lean muscles and increase flexibility, without adding excess bulk.
Ring of Honor: Best in the World This mighty collection contains some of Ring of Honor's most intense wrestling action yet, including a title match between Takeshi Morishima and Nigel McGuinness and another with Bryan Danielson taking on Lance Storm. Other bouts include Claudio Castagnoli vs. El Generico, a vicious match between Samoa Joe and Kenta Kobashi, and a world tag team title bout with Jay and Mark Briscoe facing off against Naruki Doi and Shingo.
Ring of Honor: Greatest Rivalries Ring of Honor hosts some of the baddest blood feuds in pro wrestling, and the heat is on full display in these bone-crunching matches that include CM Punk vs. Raven, Samoa Joe against Homicide, and A.J. Styles with Mick Foley vs. Jimmy Rave. The collection also features an all-out body-slammin' free-for-all with Adam Pearce, Ace Steel, Colt Cabana and B.J. Whitmer taking on Claudio Castagnoli, Super Dragon, Necro Butcher and Spyder Nate Webb.
Striptease Series: Advanced Pole Work & Fire Ready to add some heat to your routine? Award-winning Canadian exotic dancer Fawnia Mondey leads students through a series of more than 20 advanced pole moves, building strength and agility for both pole and floor work. Mondey explores the art of performing with poi and fire, explaining how to use fire safely and effectively, and demonstrates several challenging contortions, with the help of dancers Tammy Morris, Natasha Bird and Kelly Kayne.
Cannon: Season 1 The crustily charismatic William Conrad stars as Frank Cannon, a penthouse-dwelling private eye and gourmet cook who chases down bad guys through the streets of Los Angeles in his majestic Lincoln Continental. The debut season of this beloved early-1970s detective series -- whose portly, epicurean hero went strongly against the grain of the typical PI protagonist -- features guest appearances by Vera Miles, Kim Hunter and Roy Scheider.
Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan: Season 3 Possessing an uncanny knack for dog rehabilitation, Cesar Millan, the Dr. Phil of the canine world, demonstrates his amazing abilities in the third season of his Emmy-nominated TV series. Millan has helped countless troubled pets and their equally quirky owners achieve harmony in their households through his effective training and therapy. Now, watch him at work -- and see if you can sniff out any clues to helping your own pets.
Fastlane: The Complete Series Under the command of shapely Lt. Billie Chambers (Tiffani Thiessen), Los Angeles cops Donovan Ray (Peter Facinelli) and Deaqon Hayes (Bill Bellamy) go deep undercover to take out some of the city's worst crooks and crime rings in this slick drama. As they pursue high-rolling drug lords and lowlife thieves, the duo also attempts to hunt down the killers of the man who was Ray's ex-partner and Hayes' brother.
I Dream of Jeannie: Season 5 The fifth -- and final -- season of the popular 1960s sitcom again finds the spirited Jeannie (Barbara Eden) up to her belly button in comic misadventures, along with her astronaut master, Maj. Tony Nelson (Larry Hagman). As the series draws to a close, Jeannie is briefly crowned queen of the nation of Basenji before reconciling with Tony and eventually becoming his bride. Notable guest stars include Farrah Fawcett, Jim Backus and Michael Ansara.
Jake & the Fatman: Season 1: Vol. 1 Jason "Fatman" McCabe (William Conrad) -- a tough Hawaii cop turned Los Angeles district attorney -- teams with dashing, carefree special investigator Jake Styles (Joe Penny) to fight crime in the City of Angels in the debut season of the CBS crime drama. Alan Campbell co-stars as Assistant District Attorney Derek Mitchell, who helps the titular duo investigate murder, theft, prostitution, drugs and more.
Monk: Season 6 Emmy Award winner Tony Shalhoub returns as obsessive-compulsive San Francisco detective Adrian Monk. This season, Monk suspects Capt. Stottlemeyer's (Ted Levine) of murder, investigates a slaying at a nude beach, incurs the wrath of the city when he shoots Santa Claus, and falls victim to a charismatic cult leader (guest star Howie Mandel). Traylor Howard and Jason-Gray Stanford co-star. Snoop Dogg, Sarah Silverman and Alfred Molina guest star.
Psych: Season 2 In Season 2 of the hit mystery dramedy, business is still booming for Shawn (James Roday), the fake psychic detective who solves crimes in sunny Santa Barbara, Calif. Aided by his ice-cool partner, Gus (Dulé Hill), and hounded by his ex-cop father (Corbin Bernsen), our fast-talking hero applies his uncanny powers of observation to the trickiest of cases. Special guest stars include Lou Diamond Phillips and Tim Curry.
Soul Food: Season 4 Follow the continuing saga of Chicago's tight-knit Joseph sisters in this fourth season of the acclaimed Showtime series in which Bird learns that she's pregnant, Teri deals with custody issues and Damon struggles with a drinking problem. No matter what the challenge, the sisters prove that family will always see you through. Vanessa Williams, Nicole Ari Parker, Malinda Williams, Aaron Meeks, Rockmond Dunbar and Darrin Dewitt Henson star.
Stargate Atlantis: Season 4 "Stargate SG-1" co-star Amanda Tapping joins the "Stargate Atlantis" cast this season as Col. Samantha Carter, bringing her much-needed scientific knowledge and military chops to the mission's base station. Also joining the crew in its exploration of the lost civilization of Atlantis and the parallel galaxy of Pegasus is chief medical officer Dr. Keller (Jewel Straite). Together, they face a grim future as the damaged city drifts in space.
The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet: The Best of Ricky & Dave This heartwarming and hilarious collection features memorable episodes from one of the longest-running sitcoms in television history, starring the beloved, real-life Nelson clan of Ozzie, Harriet, Ricky and David. The compilation zeroes in on Ozzie and Harriet's teenage sons, Ricky and David, chronicling the brothers' shenanigans, rivalries, academic struggles and romances. Fans can also catch musical performances from future pop star Ricky.
Transamerican Love Story Logo, cable's first all-LGBT network, presents this new twist on reality and dating shows. Transgender Calpernia Addams begins the series with eight potential suitors. As episodes progress, Addams narrows down the field, leaving only one lucky guy. Along the way, viewers get to know Addams, her friend and adviser Andrea James, and the would-be dates, all of whom have some big surprises in store. Alec Mapa ("Ugly Betty") hosts the show.
Wire in the Blood: Season 5 In Season 5 of the smart British crime series, Dr. Tony Hill (Robson Green) has his hands full with more tough cases to crack, which include looking for a missing girl, hunting a serial rapist and unlocking the mysteries of a ritualistic murder. Working side by side with DI Alex Fielding (Simone Lahbib), Tony relies upon his psychological profiling skills to get inside the minds of murderers.
Cannibal Corpse: Centuries of Torment: The First 20 Years Go on tour, into the studio and backstage with legendary death metal band Cannibal Corpse in this comprehensive history that traces their evolution from a Buffalo, N.Y., cult favorite to international stars. The collection includes interviews with past and present band members, music videos, rare clips of candid moments and plenty of live performances, including concerts in Toronto and New York and a dramatic homecoming show in Buffalo.
Dark Funeral: Attera Orbis Terrarum: Part 2 Swedish black metal lords Dark Funeral are at their evil best in this collection of ear-busting performances from their 2006 stops in Brazil, Argentina and Guatemala in support of their "Attera Totus Sanctus" album. If that's not enough Dark Funeral for you, the program also includes rare bootleg footage shot by fans during this tour as well as the band's 2003 swing through Latin America.
Jean-Luc Ponty: Live in Concert This concert film captures innovative French violin virtuoso Jean-Luc Ponty and his band in Poland during their 1999 tour, performing compositions such as "No Absolute Time," "Rhythms of Hope," "Pastoral Harmony," "Enigmatic Ocean" and "Open Mind." Ponty and company also play "Jig," "Mount Bowa," "Caracas," "Memories of California" and more.
Linkin Park: From a Whisper to a Scream This documentary offers an insider's look at the runaway success of California rap-rock band Linkin Park, featuring in-depth interviews with founding members and longtime friends Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson and Mike Shinoda. The program also includes rare images and photographs along with additional interviews with journalists and colleagues of the band, creating a detailed portrait of the group that helped put the nu metal genre on the map.
Patrick Moraz: Live in Princeton Swiss jazz keyboardist Patrick Moraz, formerly of the bands Yes and the Moody Blues, performs a wide selection of songs before a live audience in Princeton, N.J., in this 1995 concert. In addition to the live show, which features songs such as "Blue Monk," "Talisman, "Isle of View" and "Soul Eternal," this video also contains footage recorded as an accompaniment to Moraz's 1976 "The Story of I" album.
Patti Smith: Under Review Activist, poet and punk music icon Patti Smith comes under scrutiny in this extensive documentary chronicling her varied career and the profound influence she's had on musicians and artists of every stripe. Featuring photographs and footage of Smith in concert, as well as penetrating interviews with journalists, fellow musicians and Smith herself, the program reveals why her talents and unique perspective have produced such a towering legacy.
Paul Oakenfold: 24/7 Superstar DJ Paul Oakenfold travels the world spinning his music in this in-depth documentary that takes you inside his whirlwind lifestyle and features Oakenfold's high-energy set at Clapham Common's 2005 B-Live music festival in London. Also included is rare behind-the-scenes footage of Oakenfold spending some (well-earned) down time with friends and family.
Ringo Starr: Live on Tour Legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr takes the stage headlining his own 2006 concert tour, performing some of the Fab Four's greatest hits, such as "Yellow Submarine" and "A Little Help from My Friends." Ringo is backed by his trusty All-Starr band --composed of Billy Squier, Sheila E., Edgar Winter, Richard Marx and Rod Argent -- and also performs other classic rock hits, including "Everybody Wants You" and "Love Bizarre."
Sheryl Crow: Live (Soundstage) This film captures some of the best performances from Sheryl Crow's sold-out 2003 tour, including rocking versions of "My Favorite Mistake," "The First Cut Is the Deepest" and "Every Day Is a Winding Road." The Grammy Award winner's distinctive sound and contagious energy are also on full display as she jams on "Strong Enough," "All I Wanna Do," "I Shall Believe," "Redemption Day," "Steve McQueen" and many more of her hits.
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band: Total Rock Review This fascinating program offers a rare glimpse into the life and legacy of one of the glam-rock era's most gripping performers, Alex Harvey, including live footage of the rocker and his band performing "Delilah," "Runaway" and more. Interviews with original members of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band -- as well as archival interviews Harvey himself granted before his untimely death in 1982 -- paint a complex portrait of the man behind the legend.
Bat Without Wings Prolific cult filmmaker Yuen Chor directs this campy martial arts thriller starring Tung-Shing Yee as a good-hearted swordsman who teams up with a kidnapped girl's fiancé to track down a menacing killer known as "the Bat." Released by Hong Kong's famed Shaw Brothers Studio, this campy atmospheric classic blends elements of horror, mystery and suspense with top-notch martial arts choreography and action.
Blood Brothers Inspired by John Woo's renowned Bullet in the Head, this highly stylized gangster film set in 1930s Shanghai follows three friends from a poor fishing village who travel to the big city in search of their fortune. What they find, however, is a seductive criminal underworld that tests their values and threatens to tear their friendship apart. Daniel Wu, Ye Liu and Tony Yang star.
Blood and Wine: A Brazilian Story Mateus (Leonardo Vieira), Antônia (Simone Spoladore) and their children are thrust headlong into the political turbulence of 1950s and '60s Brazil when police violently arrest an outlaw during the grand opening of the family's new grocery store. The brutal act is only the first of many wounds the family will sustain during the tumultuous era in this gripping drama, based on the novel by Miguel Jorge.
Don Camillo The first in a series of films based on Giovanni Guareschi's popular books, this film stars French comedian Fernandel as Don Camillo, a Catholic priest who is at odds with his rural village's newly elected Communist mayor, Peppone (Gino Cervi). This joint production between France and Italy transcends its own identity as a comedy, making a historically relevant commentary about Italy's controversial postwar politics and policies.
Pleasure Factory Ekachai Uekrongtham directs this provocative drama about Singapore's red-light district and the tales of those who visit and work there, including a cynical prostitute who buys a song from a street musician and a soldier trying to lose his virginity. And what will a young girl do when she discovers that sex can be a business transaction? Ananda Everingham, Jeszlene Devon Zho, Kuei-Mei Yang, Isabella Chang and Zihan Loo star.
So Much Rice A man named Mr. Mao is so indifferent to his current circumstances that he decides to abandon his home one day while playing hide-and-seek with his girlfriend. When he comes upon the city of Liaocheng, he allows himself to put down roots. But is it a permanent change of address, or merely a temporary stay-over? Han Dong and Zhang Yaodong co-star in this foreign-language romance directed Li Hongqi.
The Black and White Milk Cow In the wake of his father's death, Jinsheng is forced to quit school to support himself and his elderly grandmother, taking a job as a teacher in a poor village. But the only salary the elders can afford to pay him is a black-and-white milk cow. Actual money would, of course, be much better, but the young man refuses to become discouraged. Yang Dazhe, Guan Luancang and Yang Dongjing co-star in this inspiring drama from director Yang Jin.
The Resurrection of Amanda Morales Jorge (Felix Lozano), an apprentice sorcerer with extraordinary psychic capabilities, has been charged with freeing the soul of Amanda Morales, a murdered witch whose spirit has sought revenge in the form of a string of murders at an ecological preserve. To complete his formidable task, Jorge, along with some friends, must spend the weekend in a haunted house in an attempt to save Amanda's spirit -- which might also mean saving themselves.
The Return of Don Camillo It's a battle of pride and power between Father Don Camillo (Fernandel) and Communist Mayor Peppone (Gino Cervi), in the second film of a series based on Giovanni Guareschi's popular books. Just when Peppone believes he has finally gained unbridled control of his village, the villagers need the exiled Catholic priest's assistance with persuading a landlord to let them build a dike to prevent flooding. Will Peppone end up summoning Camillo?
Vlado: Thirty Years Later Filmmaker João Batista de Andrade chronicles the tragic story of Brazilian journalist Vladimir "Vlado" Herzog, who was detained in 1975 by Brazilian authorities on suspicion of anti-government activities, then tortured and killed while in custody. Compelling interviews with key figures including artists, religious figures, fellow journalists and Herzog's widow shed crucial light on this dark episode in modern political history.
