Dan G
04-02-2012, 06:56 AM
Dan's DVD Picks for April 3, 2012
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War Horse (2011)
dir. Steven Spielberg
Product Description:
From legendary director Steven Spielberg comes the epic adventure War Horse, a tale of incredible loyalty, hope, and tenacity. Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway play, and set against the sweeping canvas of World War I, this deeply heartfelt story begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and his young trainer Albert. When they’re forced apart by war, we follow Joey’s extraordinary journey as he changes and inspires the lives of everyone he meets. Filled with spectacularly rich visuals — and complete with never-before-seen bonus features — War Horse is a “Genuine movie masterpiece,” (Rex Reed, The New York Observer) and one of the most powerful and moving stories of friendship ever told.
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We Bought a Zoo (2011)
dir. Cameron Crowe
Product Description:
Oscar(R) Winner Matt Damon gives a heartfelt performance in this "delightful surprise" (Lou Lumenick, New York Post) that's based on a true story. When his teenage son gets into trouble, Benjamin Mee (Damon) gives up a lucrative newspaper job to move his family to the most unlikely of places: a zoo! With help from an eclectic staff, and with many misadventures along the way, Benjamin embarks on a fresh beginning to restore the dilapidated zoo to its former glory, while uniting his family. From the director of "Jerry Maguire", "We Bought a Zoo" is a "wonderful, warm and witty" (Bill Bregoli, CBS Radio News) celebration of the human spirit.
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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey (2011)
dir. Constance Marks
Product Description:
Beloved by millions of children around the world, Elmo is an international icon. However, few people know the soft-spoken man behind the furry red monster: Kevin Clash.
Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, BEING ELMO: A PUPPETEER’S JOURNEY follows Clash’s remarkable career, while also offering a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop. As a teenager growing up in Baltimore in the 1970s, Clash had very different aspirations from his classmates. He wanted to be a part of Henson’s team, the creative force responsible for delivering the magic of Sesame Street on a daily basis. With a supportive family behind him, Kevin made his dreams come true.
Featuring interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and Clash himself, filmmaker Constance Marks insightful and personal documentary tells the story of one of the world’s most adored and recognizable characters and the visionary behind the icon.
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Tyrannosaur (2011)
dir. Paddy Considine
Product Description:
Tyrannosaur; follows the story of two lonely, damaged people brought together by circumstance. Joseph (Peter Mullan) is an unemployed widower, drinker, and a man crippled by his own volatile temperament and furious anger. Hannah (Olivia Colman) is a Christian worker at a charity shop, a respectable woman who appears wholesome and happy. When the pair is brought together, Hannah appears as Joseph s potential savior, someone who can temper his fury and offer him warmth, kindness and acceptance. As their story develops, Hannah s own secrets are revealed her relationship with husband James (Eddie Marsan) is violent and abusive and as events spiral out of control, Joseph becomes her source of succor and comfort.
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Cook County (2009)
dir. David Pomes
Product Description:
Xander Berkely, Anson Mount, and Ryan Donowho explode on the screen in this visceral tale about three generations of meth addicts living in the piney woods of East Texas. Living in a small town and amongst a house full of crystal meth abusers, seventeen year-old Abe (Donowho) wrestles to beat an addiction to meth and struggles to protect himself and his young niece from an abusive Uncle Bump (Mount). When Sonny (Berkeley) returns home from prison seeking redemption from his son, Abe, the two must navigate the treacherous waters created by Bump, who will do almost anything to maintain a dangerous lifestyle fueled by crystal meth. The tension and suspense build up to an electrifying ending where harrowing choices are made by all three men leading each of them to a different fate. Unlike any other movie, COOK COUNTY unflinchingly tells a raw and real story of rural life where crystal meth dictates the family dynamic.
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Enter Nowhere (2011)
dir. Jake Heller
Product Description:
Three strangers arrive one by one to a mysterious cabin in the middle of nowhere after enduring separate life-altering predicaments. Searching for a way out of the woods, frustrated, hungry and battling to stay warm, they discover their mysterious connection and realize what they have to do in order to get out of the woods alive.
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The Afflicted (2010)
dir. Jason Stoddard
Product Description:
A disturbed mother of four delivers an unimaginable level of abuse to her children while defending her actions with her own twisted interpretations of the Bible. Based on a true story, "The Afflicted" takes you inside the lives of those who live in constant fear with no escape.
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Angels Crest (2011)
dir. Gaby Dellal
Product Description:
The small working-class town of Angels Crest is a tight-knit community resting quietly in one of the vast and stunningly beautiful valleys of the Rocky Mountains. Ethan (Thomas Dekker), one of the town's residents, is a young father but not much more than a kid himself. He has no choice but to look after his three-year-old son Nate, since mom Cindy (Lynn Collins) is an alcoholic. Then one snowy day, Ethan's good intentions are thwarted by a moment of thoughtlessness, resulting in tragedy. A local prosecutor (Jeremy Piven) haunted by his past goes after Ethan, and the ensuing confusion and casting of blame begins to tear the town apart.
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Alien Opponent (2011)
dir. Colin Theys
Product Description:
When a spacecraft crash-lands onto her barn, the owner of a small-town junkyard offers a cash reward to anyone who can kill her uninvited, space-suited alien guest. Every wacko within 100 miles turns out to kill the alien and claim the $100,000 reward: but it doesn’t take long for the junkyard to be transformed into a war zone of man vs. man vs. machine vs. alien. Starring Jeremy London (Mallrats), wrestling legend Roddy Piper (They Live), Cuyle Carvin (Assault Of The Sasquatch) and Adrienne LaValley.
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The Midnight Disease (2010)
dir. Robbie Ribspreader
Product Description:
Jack Jones, a reclusive writer with one successful novel under his belt, has been slowly sinking into depression and alcoholism due to his increasing writer's block. Just when he is about to throw in the towel, a mysterious figure leaves a special package by Jack s front door: a jar of blood.
At first, Jack believes it to be some sort of prank... Until the night he uncaps the jar and a beautiful, zombie-like woman emerges from his bedroom closet. To Jack's disbelief, the woman sits before his typewriter and starts writing his new novel.
But once the jar is empty, the woman will not return. In the end, Jack's obsession over having the woman finish his new book -- his masterpiece -- causes him to sink into deadly depths to supply her with all the blood she needs, no matter where it comes from or how he must get it.
How far would you go to achieve success?
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The Double Hour (2011)
dir. Giuseppe Capotondi
Product Description:
Guido (Filippo Timi, The American), a former cop, is a luckless veteran of the speed-dating scene in Turin. But, much to his surprise, he meets Slovenian immigrant Sonia (Ksenia Rappoport), a chambermaid at a high-end hotel. The two hit it off, and a passionate romance develops. After they leave the city for a romantic getaway in the country, things suddenly take a dark turn in this acclaimed, edge-of-your-seat thriller.
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The Split (1968)
dir. Gordon Flemyng
Product Description:
The L.A. Coliseum is the target of a crew of daring thieves led by the implacable McClain in this neo-noir adaptation of Richard Stark's The Seventh. Jim Brown (as McClain) heads the all-star cast that includes Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Sutherland, Julie Harris, Diahann Carroll, Jack Klugman, James Whitmore and Warren Oates (whew!) as the criminals and cops that inhabit the world of The Split. While McClain's meticulously planned heist goes as planned, the crew start to fall out after a psycho landlord and a crooked cop decide to stake a claim to the loot. Strikingly shot by Burnett Guffey (Bonnie and Clyde), The Split ups the ante with its iconic locations, splendid Sixties fashions and full-on funky score by Quincy Jones with contributions from Sheb Wooley, Arthur Prysock and Billy Preston. As a footnote for the faint of heart, it is worth noting that The Split was the first movie to earn an "R" rating!
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Kenner (1969)
dir. Steve Sekely
Product Description:
Roy Kenner arrives in Bombay hot on the heels of dope smuggler Tom Jordan, the man who murdered his partner. Combing the city for clues to Jordan's whereabouts, Kenner crosses paths with 9-year-old Saji. Saji soon helps save Kenner from the lethal drug dealers, and takes Kenner to his home. Love soon blossoms between Kenner and Anasuya, Saji's mother, and Saji comes to see him as a father. But Kenner's obsession with vengeance threatens to engulf this accidental family in tragedy. Shot on location, Kenner provided ample space for action star Jim Brown to stretch his dramatic wings. Kenner adds plenty of exotic local spice as well, from sitar strumming to the film's dramatic, climactic cricket fight. (Yes, cricket fight!)
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...Tick...Tick...Tick... (1970)
dir. Ralph Nelson
Product Description:
Ralph Nelson, director of Lilies of the Field, returns to the subject of race relations in America for a thoroughly different take in Tick...Tick...Tick.... Tensions are taken off the back-burner slow simmer and are placed on full boil in Tick...Tick...Tick...'s tale of a black Southern sheriff trapped between the rock and a hard place of two communities separated by skin color and decades of bigotry. Newly elected, Sheriff Jimmy Price (Jim Brown) offers no favors or privileges to either community, and quickly earns the ire of both. Warned by the mayor against consulting outsiders (the great Fredric March in his penultimate film performance), Price navigates the tensions until one arrest places him directly in the eye of a hurricane of hate. With only the former sheriff to support him (George Kennedy) Price must try to defuse the tensions before the town explodes.
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The Slams (1973)
dir. Jonathan Kaplan
I want all 4 of these Jim Brown films. Only one I’ve seen is The Split, which I thought was great. Knowing that they’re Warner Archive releases, that pretty much guarantees that they’ll never get Blu-ray treatment. I don’t like the idea of paying $19.95 for basically a barebones DVD-R. I suppose I could wait for their 5 for $50 sale which they seem to have often. Trouble is, when those sales roll around I always end up forgetting what I was ever interested in from them.
Product Description:
$1.5 million cached in a secret stash. And only Curtis Hook (Jim Brown) knows where it's at. The hitch? He's tied up doing time in the stir, and his hidden kitty's spot is scheduled for demolition. Looks like Curtis is going over the wall. Too bad for him there's a legion of mooks and mugs anxious to know what Curtis did with the stolen mob moolah. And if he can survive his fellow cons, he still needs to get past the corrupt screws "guarding" the slam's inmates. What good is a trunk full of bucks when your life ain't worth a dime? The Slams was an early effort by prolific indie turned journeyman pro Jonathan Kaplan, whose many credits include the cult favorites White Line Fever and Over the Edge (featuring Kaplan's discovery, Matt Dillon). His more mainstream accomplishments include directing Jodie Foster's Oscar(r) winning performance in The Accused. The Slams also features a rare movie score from legendary Broadway arranger Luther Henderson.
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Truth or Dare (1991)
dir. Alek Keshishian
Product Description:
Madonna is perhaps the most postmodern of all pop stars, and this acclaimed documentary is prime evidence of that. Madonna enlisted Harvard graduate Alex Keshishian to follow her around with a camera during her 1991 "Blonde Ambition" tour, and the result is one of the most candid glimpses into a pop star's life and personality ever produced. Concert footage, family visits, dance practice, hotel room makeup sessions, and even a visit to the dentist with then-boyfriend Warren Beatty are just some of the places that Madonna lets us be involved in. This is more than just a fun pop documentary - it is also both a celebration and critique of the invasive, all-encompassing media culture that defines America today.
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The Corsican Brothers (1941)
dir. Gregory Ratoff
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Siamese twins, sons of a Corsican nobleman, are separated and hidden just as the entire family is wiped out by a robber baron. Twenty years later the two young men meet. One grew up in Paris, the other sheltered by a family retainer in Corsica. The two brothers have a telepathic link and feel each other's emotions. They once again separate, but this time to confuse and wreak vengeance on the villain responsible for the demise of their kin. Based on a story by Alexander Dumas.
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The Frank Sinatra Film Collection
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10 disc set that includes: The Pride and the Passion / Kings Go Forth / A Hole in the Head / Can-Can / The Manchurian Candidate (1962) / Von Ryan's Express / Cast a Giant Shadow / Tony Rome / The Detective / Lady in Cement.
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JB Smoove: That’s How I Dooz It (2012)
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JB Smoove is a gifted writer, comedian and actor who continues to entertain audiences all over the world with his unique brand of comedy. When JB's not touring the country with his stand-up act, he's making millions laugh at home with his reoccurring roles in "Everybody Hates Chris" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm". This hilarious extended and uncensored feature-length special includes exclusive behind-the-scenes special features and is must own for all stand-up fans.
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Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio (2011)
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Maybe video didn’t kill the radio star after all. Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio documents the history of rock and roll radio -- from the introduction of The Devil’s Music by 1950s AM deejays to the FM pioneers who brought sex-drugs-and-rock to the airwaves in the 60s. Then witness the silencing of rock radio by government and big-business interests and, finally, see its promise of rebirth via satellite.
Hear from radio stars, and watch historic film footage in this award-winning documentary previously seen on public television. Featured deejays include Jerry The Geator Blavat, Dick Biondi, Raechel Donahue, Cousin Brucie Morrow, Martha Jean The Queen Steinberg, Dan Ingram, Meg Griffin and more. Plus, Lance Freed talks about his father Alan Freed’s own rise and fall in radio. Musicians include David Crosby, Grace Slick, Little Steven Van Zandt, Bob Weir, Ray Manzarek (The Doors) and others.
Plus, see vintage footage and hear recordings of radio and rock greats like Dick Clark, Tom Donahue, The Beatles, Wolfman Jack, Murray the K, Elvis and many, many more!
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Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen (2011)
All aboard the crazy train! Charlie Sheen is getting his ticket punched by a knock-out comedy crew (including Mike Tyson, Steve-O, and Roast master Seth McFarlane) at the wildest party of the year. Catch it--uncensored and out-of-control!
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UFC: Lesnar vs. Overeem (2011)
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The giants of mixed martial arts invade Las Vegas for the last UFC show of 2011. There will be plenty of thunder in the main event when former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar returns to welcome former Strikeforce heavyweight king Alistair Overeem to the Octagon. Literally one of the game's biggest superstars, Lesnar has never backed down from a challenge, and his showdown with Overeem--a world-class striker with dynamite in his fists--proves it. It's the perfect way to end the year for fight fans.
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Dump the DVD
Notable releases finally on Blu-ray.
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Chinatown (1974)
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The Poseidon Adventure (1972) (Wal-Mart Exclusive)
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The Grapes of Wrath (1940) (Limited Release)
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Zorba the Greek (1962) (Limited Release)
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Titanic (1953)
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Miracle of Marcelino (1955)
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Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)
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War Horse (2011)
dir. Steven Spielberg
Product Description:
From legendary director Steven Spielberg comes the epic adventure War Horse, a tale of incredible loyalty, hope, and tenacity. Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway play, and set against the sweeping canvas of World War I, this deeply heartfelt story begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and his young trainer Albert. When they’re forced apart by war, we follow Joey’s extraordinary journey as he changes and inspires the lives of everyone he meets. Filled with spectacularly rich visuals — and complete with never-before-seen bonus features — War Horse is a “Genuine movie masterpiece,” (Rex Reed, The New York Observer) and one of the most powerful and moving stories of friendship ever told.
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We Bought a Zoo (2011)
dir. Cameron Crowe
Product Description:
Oscar(R) Winner Matt Damon gives a heartfelt performance in this "delightful surprise" (Lou Lumenick, New York Post) that's based on a true story. When his teenage son gets into trouble, Benjamin Mee (Damon) gives up a lucrative newspaper job to move his family to the most unlikely of places: a zoo! With help from an eclectic staff, and with many misadventures along the way, Benjamin embarks on a fresh beginning to restore the dilapidated zoo to its former glory, while uniting his family. From the director of "Jerry Maguire", "We Bought a Zoo" is a "wonderful, warm and witty" (Bill Bregoli, CBS Radio News) celebration of the human spirit.
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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey (2011)
dir. Constance Marks
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Beloved by millions of children around the world, Elmo is an international icon. However, few people know the soft-spoken man behind the furry red monster: Kevin Clash.
Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, BEING ELMO: A PUPPETEER’S JOURNEY follows Clash’s remarkable career, while also offering a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop. As a teenager growing up in Baltimore in the 1970s, Clash had very different aspirations from his classmates. He wanted to be a part of Henson’s team, the creative force responsible for delivering the magic of Sesame Street on a daily basis. With a supportive family behind him, Kevin made his dreams come true.
Featuring interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and Clash himself, filmmaker Constance Marks insightful and personal documentary tells the story of one of the world’s most adored and recognizable characters and the visionary behind the icon.
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Tyrannosaur (2011)
dir. Paddy Considine
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Tyrannosaur; follows the story of two lonely, damaged people brought together by circumstance. Joseph (Peter Mullan) is an unemployed widower, drinker, and a man crippled by his own volatile temperament and furious anger. Hannah (Olivia Colman) is a Christian worker at a charity shop, a respectable woman who appears wholesome and happy. When the pair is brought together, Hannah appears as Joseph s potential savior, someone who can temper his fury and offer him warmth, kindness and acceptance. As their story develops, Hannah s own secrets are revealed her relationship with husband James (Eddie Marsan) is violent and abusive and as events spiral out of control, Joseph becomes her source of succor and comfort.
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Cook County (2009)
dir. David Pomes
Product Description:
Xander Berkely, Anson Mount, and Ryan Donowho explode on the screen in this visceral tale about three generations of meth addicts living in the piney woods of East Texas. Living in a small town and amongst a house full of crystal meth abusers, seventeen year-old Abe (Donowho) wrestles to beat an addiction to meth and struggles to protect himself and his young niece from an abusive Uncle Bump (Mount). When Sonny (Berkeley) returns home from prison seeking redemption from his son, Abe, the two must navigate the treacherous waters created by Bump, who will do almost anything to maintain a dangerous lifestyle fueled by crystal meth. The tension and suspense build up to an electrifying ending where harrowing choices are made by all three men leading each of them to a different fate. Unlike any other movie, COOK COUNTY unflinchingly tells a raw and real story of rural life where crystal meth dictates the family dynamic.
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Enter Nowhere (2011)
dir. Jake Heller
Product Description:
Three strangers arrive one by one to a mysterious cabin in the middle of nowhere after enduring separate life-altering predicaments. Searching for a way out of the woods, frustrated, hungry and battling to stay warm, they discover their mysterious connection and realize what they have to do in order to get out of the woods alive.
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The Afflicted (2010)
dir. Jason Stoddard
Product Description:
A disturbed mother of four delivers an unimaginable level of abuse to her children while defending her actions with her own twisted interpretations of the Bible. Based on a true story, "The Afflicted" takes you inside the lives of those who live in constant fear with no escape.
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Angels Crest (2011)
dir. Gaby Dellal
Product Description:
The small working-class town of Angels Crest is a tight-knit community resting quietly in one of the vast and stunningly beautiful valleys of the Rocky Mountains. Ethan (Thomas Dekker), one of the town's residents, is a young father but not much more than a kid himself. He has no choice but to look after his three-year-old son Nate, since mom Cindy (Lynn Collins) is an alcoholic. Then one snowy day, Ethan's good intentions are thwarted by a moment of thoughtlessness, resulting in tragedy. A local prosecutor (Jeremy Piven) haunted by his past goes after Ethan, and the ensuing confusion and casting of blame begins to tear the town apart.
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Alien Opponent (2011)
dir. Colin Theys
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When a spacecraft crash-lands onto her barn, the owner of a small-town junkyard offers a cash reward to anyone who can kill her uninvited, space-suited alien guest. Every wacko within 100 miles turns out to kill the alien and claim the $100,000 reward: but it doesn’t take long for the junkyard to be transformed into a war zone of man vs. man vs. machine vs. alien. Starring Jeremy London (Mallrats), wrestling legend Roddy Piper (They Live), Cuyle Carvin (Assault Of The Sasquatch) and Adrienne LaValley.
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The Midnight Disease (2010)
dir. Robbie Ribspreader
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Jack Jones, a reclusive writer with one successful novel under his belt, has been slowly sinking into depression and alcoholism due to his increasing writer's block. Just when he is about to throw in the towel, a mysterious figure leaves a special package by Jack s front door: a jar of blood.
At first, Jack believes it to be some sort of prank... Until the night he uncaps the jar and a beautiful, zombie-like woman emerges from his bedroom closet. To Jack's disbelief, the woman sits before his typewriter and starts writing his new novel.
But once the jar is empty, the woman will not return. In the end, Jack's obsession over having the woman finish his new book -- his masterpiece -- causes him to sink into deadly depths to supply her with all the blood she needs, no matter where it comes from or how he must get it.
How far would you go to achieve success?
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The Double Hour (2011)
dir. Giuseppe Capotondi
Product Description:
Guido (Filippo Timi, The American), a former cop, is a luckless veteran of the speed-dating scene in Turin. But, much to his surprise, he meets Slovenian immigrant Sonia (Ksenia Rappoport), a chambermaid at a high-end hotel. The two hit it off, and a passionate romance develops. After they leave the city for a romantic getaway in the country, things suddenly take a dark turn in this acclaimed, edge-of-your-seat thriller.
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The Split (1968)
dir. Gordon Flemyng
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The L.A. Coliseum is the target of a crew of daring thieves led by the implacable McClain in this neo-noir adaptation of Richard Stark's The Seventh. Jim Brown (as McClain) heads the all-star cast that includes Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Sutherland, Julie Harris, Diahann Carroll, Jack Klugman, James Whitmore and Warren Oates (whew!) as the criminals and cops that inhabit the world of The Split. While McClain's meticulously planned heist goes as planned, the crew start to fall out after a psycho landlord and a crooked cop decide to stake a claim to the loot. Strikingly shot by Burnett Guffey (Bonnie and Clyde), The Split ups the ante with its iconic locations, splendid Sixties fashions and full-on funky score by Quincy Jones with contributions from Sheb Wooley, Arthur Prysock and Billy Preston. As a footnote for the faint of heart, it is worth noting that The Split was the first movie to earn an "R" rating!
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Kenner (1969)
dir. Steve Sekely
Product Description:
Roy Kenner arrives in Bombay hot on the heels of dope smuggler Tom Jordan, the man who murdered his partner. Combing the city for clues to Jordan's whereabouts, Kenner crosses paths with 9-year-old Saji. Saji soon helps save Kenner from the lethal drug dealers, and takes Kenner to his home. Love soon blossoms between Kenner and Anasuya, Saji's mother, and Saji comes to see him as a father. But Kenner's obsession with vengeance threatens to engulf this accidental family in tragedy. Shot on location, Kenner provided ample space for action star Jim Brown to stretch his dramatic wings. Kenner adds plenty of exotic local spice as well, from sitar strumming to the film's dramatic, climactic cricket fight. (Yes, cricket fight!)
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...Tick...Tick...Tick... (1970)
dir. Ralph Nelson
Product Description:
Ralph Nelson, director of Lilies of the Field, returns to the subject of race relations in America for a thoroughly different take in Tick...Tick...Tick.... Tensions are taken off the back-burner slow simmer and are placed on full boil in Tick...Tick...Tick...'s tale of a black Southern sheriff trapped between the rock and a hard place of two communities separated by skin color and decades of bigotry. Newly elected, Sheriff Jimmy Price (Jim Brown) offers no favors or privileges to either community, and quickly earns the ire of both. Warned by the mayor against consulting outsiders (the great Fredric March in his penultimate film performance), Price navigates the tensions until one arrest places him directly in the eye of a hurricane of hate. With only the former sheriff to support him (George Kennedy) Price must try to defuse the tensions before the town explodes.
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The Slams (1973)
dir. Jonathan Kaplan
I want all 4 of these Jim Brown films. Only one I’ve seen is The Split, which I thought was great. Knowing that they’re Warner Archive releases, that pretty much guarantees that they’ll never get Blu-ray treatment. I don’t like the idea of paying $19.95 for basically a barebones DVD-R. I suppose I could wait for their 5 for $50 sale which they seem to have often. Trouble is, when those sales roll around I always end up forgetting what I was ever interested in from them.
Product Description:
$1.5 million cached in a secret stash. And only Curtis Hook (Jim Brown) knows where it's at. The hitch? He's tied up doing time in the stir, and his hidden kitty's spot is scheduled for demolition. Looks like Curtis is going over the wall. Too bad for him there's a legion of mooks and mugs anxious to know what Curtis did with the stolen mob moolah. And if he can survive his fellow cons, he still needs to get past the corrupt screws "guarding" the slam's inmates. What good is a trunk full of bucks when your life ain't worth a dime? The Slams was an early effort by prolific indie turned journeyman pro Jonathan Kaplan, whose many credits include the cult favorites White Line Fever and Over the Edge (featuring Kaplan's discovery, Matt Dillon). His more mainstream accomplishments include directing Jodie Foster's Oscar(r) winning performance in The Accused. The Slams also features a rare movie score from legendary Broadway arranger Luther Henderson.
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Truth or Dare (1991)
dir. Alek Keshishian
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Madonna is perhaps the most postmodern of all pop stars, and this acclaimed documentary is prime evidence of that. Madonna enlisted Harvard graduate Alex Keshishian to follow her around with a camera during her 1991 "Blonde Ambition" tour, and the result is one of the most candid glimpses into a pop star's life and personality ever produced. Concert footage, family visits, dance practice, hotel room makeup sessions, and even a visit to the dentist with then-boyfriend Warren Beatty are just some of the places that Madonna lets us be involved in. This is more than just a fun pop documentary - it is also both a celebration and critique of the invasive, all-encompassing media culture that defines America today.
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The Corsican Brothers (1941)
dir. Gregory Ratoff
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Siamese twins, sons of a Corsican nobleman, are separated and hidden just as the entire family is wiped out by a robber baron. Twenty years later the two young men meet. One grew up in Paris, the other sheltered by a family retainer in Corsica. The two brothers have a telepathic link and feel each other's emotions. They once again separate, but this time to confuse and wreak vengeance on the villain responsible for the demise of their kin. Based on a story by Alexander Dumas.
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The Frank Sinatra Film Collection
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10 disc set that includes: The Pride and the Passion / Kings Go Forth / A Hole in the Head / Can-Can / The Manchurian Candidate (1962) / Von Ryan's Express / Cast a Giant Shadow / Tony Rome / The Detective / Lady in Cement.
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JB Smoove: That’s How I Dooz It (2012)
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JB Smoove is a gifted writer, comedian and actor who continues to entertain audiences all over the world with his unique brand of comedy. When JB's not touring the country with his stand-up act, he's making millions laugh at home with his reoccurring roles in "Everybody Hates Chris" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm". This hilarious extended and uncensored feature-length special includes exclusive behind-the-scenes special features and is must own for all stand-up fans.
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Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio (2011)
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Maybe video didn’t kill the radio star after all. Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio documents the history of rock and roll radio -- from the introduction of The Devil’s Music by 1950s AM deejays to the FM pioneers who brought sex-drugs-and-rock to the airwaves in the 60s. Then witness the silencing of rock radio by government and big-business interests and, finally, see its promise of rebirth via satellite.
Hear from radio stars, and watch historic film footage in this award-winning documentary previously seen on public television. Featured deejays include Jerry The Geator Blavat, Dick Biondi, Raechel Donahue, Cousin Brucie Morrow, Martha Jean The Queen Steinberg, Dan Ingram, Meg Griffin and more. Plus, Lance Freed talks about his father Alan Freed’s own rise and fall in radio. Musicians include David Crosby, Grace Slick, Little Steven Van Zandt, Bob Weir, Ray Manzarek (The Doors) and others.
Plus, see vintage footage and hear recordings of radio and rock greats like Dick Clark, Tom Donahue, The Beatles, Wolfman Jack, Murray the K, Elvis and many, many more!
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Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen (2011)
All aboard the crazy train! Charlie Sheen is getting his ticket punched by a knock-out comedy crew (including Mike Tyson, Steve-O, and Roast master Seth McFarlane) at the wildest party of the year. Catch it--uncensored and out-of-control!
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UFC: Lesnar vs. Overeem (2011)
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The giants of mixed martial arts invade Las Vegas for the last UFC show of 2011. There will be plenty of thunder in the main event when former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar returns to welcome former Strikeforce heavyweight king Alistair Overeem to the Octagon. Literally one of the game's biggest superstars, Lesnar has never backed down from a challenge, and his showdown with Overeem--a world-class striker with dynamite in his fists--proves it. It's the perfect way to end the year for fight fans.
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Dump the DVD
Notable releases finally on Blu-ray.
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Chinatown (1974)
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The Poseidon Adventure (1972) (Wal-Mart Exclusive)
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The Grapes of Wrath (1940) (Limited Release)
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Zorba the Greek (1962) (Limited Release)
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Titanic (1953)
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Miracle of Marcelino (1955)
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Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)