Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
2010 4.6 stars 75 mins Anime & Animation Rated: PG-13
Endowed with powers equal to Superman's, Supergirl splashes down on Earth in the midst of a hail of Kryptonite. No sooner has she landed than the problems begin for the Caped Crusader, who must rescue her when Darkseid nabs her. To thwart Darkseid's plans to make Supergirl one of his Female Furies, Batman must join forces with Superman to confront the powerful enemies Darkseid has assembled around his control center in Apokolips. |
Men of a Certain Age: Season 1
2009 3.9 stars Television
Following the success of his long-running sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond," Ray Romano returns to television to star in this TNT drama series that centers on a group of longtime buddies dealing with the ups and downs of middle age. Joining Romano this time around are Andre Braugher (in an Emmy-nominated role), Scott Bakula ("Quantum Leap"), Lisa Gay Hamilton and Brian White. |
The Andromeda Strain
2008 3.4 stars 177 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: NR
When a satellite carrying a deadly alien virus crash-lands in the Arizona desert and quickly kills almost every resident of a nearby town, a team of scientists rushes to the site to find a cure before the pathogen can spread. But their only clues are an old man and an infant, both of whom survived the outbreak. This Emmy-nominated miniseries starring Benjamin Bratt is a remake of the classic 1971 film based on Michael Crichton's novel. |
The Andromeda Strain: Disc 1
2008 89 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: NR
This disc includes the beginning of the program. |
The Andromeda Strain: Disc 2
2008 88 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: NR
This disc includes the conclusion of the program. |
Passengers
2008 3.2 stars 94 mins Thrillers Rated: PG-13
When therapist Claire Summers (Anne Hathaway) starts working with the surviving passengers of a plane crash, she discovers that their individual accounts of the tragedy differ significantly from the airline's official version. As Claire digs deeper for the truth, beyond the airline's sanitized statements, the survivors suddenly begin to vanish, leaving her swimming in a dark abyss of intrigue and conspiracy. |
The Mist
2007 3.4 stars 127 mins Horror Rated: R
After a brutal thunderstorm pounds a small town, the residents discover a malevolent mist hangs over their homes, killing anyone who remains outside. Now, trapped in a grocery store, a band of survivors must make a stand against the deadly fog. Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden and Andre Braugher co-star in this spine chiller based on a story by horror maestro Stephen King and directed by multiple Oscar nominee Frank Darabont. |
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
This sequel to the 2005 blockbuster follows Fantastic Four superheroes Reed (Ioan Gruffudd), Sue (Jessica Alba), Johnny (Chris Evans) and Ben (Michael Chiklis) as they battle the enigmatic Silver Surfer (Doug Jones), a villain who travels the earth preparing it for total destruction. Director Tim Story's comic book adventure introduces viewers to the space-faring explorer, created in 1966 by legendary Marvel writers Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. |
Live!
2007 2.7 stars 96 mins Drama Rated: R
Academy Award-winning documentarian Bill Guttentag tries his hand at fiction with this provocative satire, an outrageous indictment of ambition, excess, opportunism and the draw of reality television. Under pressure to come up with a hit, a power-hungry TV executive (Eva Mendes) pitches a deadly game of Russian roulette, where contestants vie for the chance to point a loaded gun at their heads and pull the trigger. And the best part? It's live. |
The Mist: Bonus Material
2007 3.8 stars 80 mins Horror Rated: R
The bonus material for the film based on Stephen King's ode to water vapor includes the following featurettes: "When Darkness Comes: The Making of The Mist," "Taming the Beast: The Making of Scene 35," "Monsters Among Us: A Look at the Creature FX" and "The Horror of it All: The Visual FX of The Mist." |
The Mist: Bonus Material
2007 3.9 stars 126 mins Horror Rated: NR
The bonus materials for the Blu-ray version of "The Mist" include the alternate Black-and-White version of the film (transfer supervised by director Frank Darabont), a conversation with Darabont and author Stephen King, and several f/x, making-of, and behind-the-scenes featurettes. |
Thief
2006 3.8 stars Television Rated: NR
In this gritty FX miniseries, Andre Braugher ("Homicide: Life on the Street") scores with an Emmy-winning performance as Nick Atwater, the head of a gang of thieves that has its collective eye on $30 million in cash. The show also follows the actions of a crooked cop (Michael Rooker) who yearns for the straight and narrow, and an assassin (Will Yun Lee) who was hired by the Chinese Mafia to axe Nick and his motley crew. |
Poseidon
2006 3.2 stars 98 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG-13
Battling the elements once again, Wolfgang Petersen (The Perfect Storm) re-creates Ronald Neame's 1972 action classic with help from an ensemble cast that includes Kurt Russell, Richard Dreyfuss, Josh Lucas, Emmy Rossum and Stacy Ferguson (aka "Fergie" of the Black Eyed Peas). A tidal wave spells disaster for a boatload of New Year's Eve revelers when it capsizes the mammoth vessel, pitching the passengers into a desperate battle for survival. |
Poseidon: Bonus Material
2006 3.2 stars 60 mins Action & Adventure Rated: NR
This companion disc to the deadly disaster remake includes the following featurettes: "Poseidon: Upside Down", a look at the extreme challenges that go into building sets; "A Shipmate's Diary" and "Rogue Waves", an exploration into the mystery behind the real phenomena of rogue waves. |
Salem's Lot
2004 3.4 stars 181 mins Horror Rated: NR
In this horror film based on Stephen King's novel, best-selling author Ben Mears (Rob Lowe) returns to his Maine hometown and finds it overrun by vampires. The prime suspect, at first, seems to be a creepy antiques dealer named Straker (Donald Sutherland). But further investigation reveals that he's just the assistant to the "Big Bad" -- a bloodsucker named Kurt Barlow (Rutger Hauer), who plans to drain the blood and souls of the entire town. |
The Murder of Emmett Till
2003 4.0 stars 53 mins Documentary Rated: NR
This PBS "American Experience" documentary examines the murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till and the subsequent acquittal of his killers. Considered a catalyst for America's civil rights movement, Till's death sent shockwaves throughout the world. While visiting the Deep South, Till whistled at a white woman, an act which led to his brutal killing. Activists organized after Till's mother let national newspapers run pictures of her mangled son. |
Soldier's Girl
This powerful drama tells the true story of a young soldier, Pfc. Barry Winchell (Troy Garity), who meets and falls for a beautiful transgendered nightclub performer (Lee Pace) while on a drunken outing with fellow soldiers. Winchell's relationship is frowned upon by the other soldiers -- and eventually leads to tragedy at the hands of his homophobic roommate. Garity and Pace both earned Independent Spirit nods for their performances. |
Standing in the Shadows of Motown
2002 3.8 stars 110 mins Documentary Rated: PG
Director Paul Justman's music-infused documentary is based on the true story of the Funk Brothers -- the anonymous backup group that from 1959 to 1972 provided the music for nearly every hit produced by Berry Gordy's famous Motown Records. Narrated by Andre Brauer, the action revolves around a reunion of the talented musicians who lent their instruments to a multitude of hits during that amazing 13-year period. |
10,000 Black Men Named George
2002 3.7 stars 89 mins Drama Rated: R
During the Depression, gainful employment is practically nonexistent for African-Americans. The only available jobs are as porters for the Pullman Rail Company (which pays blacks one-third of what white employees make). Journalist Philip Randolph (Andre Braugher) makes it his mission to help these forgotten workers -- called "George," after company founder George Pullman -- and helps form the first black union in America. Robert Townsend directs. |
Standing in the Shadows of Motown: Bonus
2002 3.4 stars 70 mins Documentary Rated: PG
The bonus disc for this story of the phenomenal group of musicians who played on more #1 hit records than The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones and Elvis Presley combined includes two featurettes ("At Long Last Glory" and "The Ones That Didn't Make It"), deleted scenes, Funk Video biographies, a multi-angle jam session, a virtual recording studio and more. |
Scottsboro: An American Tragedy
2000 3.8 stars 90 mins Documentary Rated: NR
When two white women accused nine black teenagers of raping them on an Alabama bus in 1931, their claims set off a chain reaction that eventually reached the Supreme Court -- and launched the modern-day Civil Rights movement. Shot over five years on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line, this fascinating installment of the "American Experience" series dissects the particulars of the case through the words of those who lived it. |
Frequency
2000 3.7 stars 119 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: PG-13
Policeman John Sullivan (Jim Caviezel) has long dreamed of altering the events that took the life of his fireman father (Dennis Quaid) in October 1969. So when a series of miraculous occurrences makes it possible for John to communicate with his dad, he tries to change history. But by entwining the past, present and future, John gets much more than he bargained for … and unwittingly triggers a chain reaction of tragic events. |
Duets
2000 3.1 stars 112 mins Drama Rated: R
For some people, karaoke is what you do for fun when you're drunk; for others, it's a way to make a sober living. When a karaoke hustler (Huey Lewis) is reunited with his estranged daughter (Gwyneth Paltrow), they try to reconcile the past as they head to Omaha, Neb., to compete for a $5,000 grand prize. Paul Giamatti, Scott Speedman, Andre Braugher and Maria Bello co-star in this offbeat film from Bruce Paltrow -- Gwyneth's real-life dad. |
A Better Way to Die
2000 2.7 stars 101 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Boomer (writer-director Scott Wiper), an idealistic Chicago cop, is disillusioned by the violence and apathy he sees around him. So, he hits the road in search of a simpler life, only to find himself mistaken for a government operative and marked for death by the Chicago Mafia. Forced to live by his wits, how long can Boomer stay alive? |
Homicide: The Movie
2000 3.4 stars 89 mins Television Rated: UR
Former Homicide Shift Commander Al "G" Giardello (Yaphet Kotto), now the leading candidate for mayor of Baltimore, is gunned down while presenting a speech. Baltimore Police Department's homicide squad regroups to nab the perpetrator. Partners Frank Pembleton (Andre Braugher) and Tim Bayliss (Kyle Secor) set about their own investigation to track down their former boss's murderer. Produced by Baltimore native Barry Levinson. |
It's the Rage
1999 2.6 stars 103 mins Comedy Rated: R
Guns can manipulate, shock, kill and confer supreme power on their users. These attributes become all too real for a group of gun-toting individuals, including an estranged couple (Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels), a far-out computer nerd (Gary Sinise), a two-timing lawyer (Andre Braugher) and a jilted lover (David Schwimmer). Besides bringing them together, firearms also teach them a valuable and unpredictable lesson. |
Passing Glory
1999 3.2 stars 94 mins Drama Rated: NR
Based on a true story set in 1960s New Orleans, Passing Glory stars Andre Braugher as Father Joseph Verrett, who sets up a match between his all-black high school's undefeated basketball team and the top squad from an all-white prep school. In his attempt to stage the city's first integrated basketball game, Father Verrett struggles to make sure his team is treated with respect while facing opposition from both black and white community leaders. |
Love Songs
1999 3.0 stars 101 mins Romance Rated: NR
Everyday people rediscover love in these three loosely interwoven stories. A promising young boxer (Robert Townsend) with money problems gets a chance to make quick cash -- though there's a catch. A beautiful woman (Lynn Whitfield) and an unsophisticated fruit vendor (Andre Braugher) come to realize there's more to love than meets the eye. And a father (Louis Gossett) struggles to teach his son that violence is not the answer to his problems. |
Thick as Thieves
1999 2.8 stars 93 mins Drama Rated: R
Macklin is a professional thief-for-hire. He'll steal anything for anyone who can pay. When he gets hired to do a simple job and then realizes he's been set up by the local ghetto chief Pointy Williams, Macklin gets mad. Real mad. |
Africans in America: Disc 1
1998 120 mins Documentary Rated: NR
This disc includes the following episodes: "The Terrible Transformation" and " Revolution." |
Africans in America: Disc 2
1998 120 mins Documentary Rated: NR
This disc includes the following episodes: "Brotherly Love" and "Judgment Day." |
Africans in America
1998 3.8 stars 360 mins Documentary Rated: NR
This documentary series recounts the history of slavery in America. The four episodes -- "The Terrible Transformation," "Revolution," "Brotherly Love" and "Judgment Day" -- span the years from 1450 to the end of the Civil War. The series explores the paradox at the heart of the American story: that a democracy declared all men equal but enslaved one group to provide prosperity to another. |
City of Angels
1998 3.6 stars 114 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
When guardian angel Seth (Nicolas Cage) -- who invisibly watches over the citizens of Los Angeles -- becomes captivated by Maggie (Meg Ryan), a strong-willed heart surgeon, he ponders trading in his pure, otherworldly existence for a mortal life with his beloved. The couple embarks on a tender but forbidden romance spanning heaven and Earth in this fantasy based on German director Wim Wenders's 1987 film, Wings of Desire. |
Homicide: Season 7: Disc 2
1998 188 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "The Twenty Percent Solution," "Red, Red Wine," "Wanted Dead or Alive (Part 1)" and "Wanted Dead or Alive (Part 2)." |
Homicide: Season 7: Disc 1
1998 132 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "La Famiglia," "Brotherly Love" and "Just an Old Fashioned Love Song." |
Homicide: Season 7: Disc 3
1998 192 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "Kellerman, P.I. (Part 1)," "Kellerman, P.I. (Part 2)," "Shades of Gray" and "Bones of Contention." |
Homicide: Season 7: Disc 4
1998 192 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "The Same Coin," "Homicide.com," "A Case of Do or Die" and "Sideshow (Part 2)." |
Homicide: Season 7: Disc 5
1998 192 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "Truth Will Out," "Zen and the Art of Murder," "Self Defense" and "Lines of Fire." |
Homicide: Season 7: Disc 6
1998 144 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "The Why Chromosome" "Identity Crisis," and "Forgive us our Trespasses." |
Homicide: Life on the Street: Season 7
1998 4.1 stars 1056 mins Television Rated: NR
Boosted by powerful plotlines and top-notch work in front of and behind the cameras, this edgy police drama closes its case files in the seventh season, with veteran cast members Yaphet Kotto and Richard Belzer still on hand. The series underwent major cast changes during its run, including newcomer Giancarlo Esposito. Included are all 22 installments from the final season and a discussion with executive producers Barry Levinson and Tom Fontana. |
Homicide: LOTS: Season 6: Vol. 6
1997 141 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "Finnegan's Wake,""Fallen Heroes (Part 1)" and "Fallen Heroes (Part 2)." Extras include a feature-length documentary "Anatomy of a Homicide" and cast and crew biographies. |
Homicide: LOTS: Season 6: Vol. 1
1997 188 mins Television Rated: NR
This disc includes the following episodes: "Blood Ties (Part 1)," "Blood Ties (Part 2)," "Blood Ties (Part 3)" and "The Subway." Extras include commentary with writer James Yoshimura and director Gary Fleder. |
Homicide: LOTS: Season 6: Vol. 2
1997 188 mins Television Rated: NR
This disc includes the following episodes: "Baby it's You, "Birthday," "Saigon Rose" and "All is Bright." |
Homicide: LOTS: Season 6: Vol. 3
1997 188 mins Television Rated: NR
This disc includes the following episodes: "Closet Cases," "Sins of the Father," "Shaggy Dog, City Goat" and "Something Sacred (Part 1)." |
Homicide: LOTS: Season 6: Vol. 4
1997 188 mins Television Rated: NR
This disc includes the following episodes: "Something Sacred (Part 2)," "Lies and Other Truths," "Pit Bull Sessions" and "Mercy." |
Homicide: LOTS: Season 6: Vol. 5
1997 188 mins Television Rated: NR
This disc includes the following episodes: "Abduction,""Full Court Press," "Strangled, Not Stirred" and "Secrets." |
Homicide: Life on the Street: Season 6
1997 4.1 stars 1080 mins Television Rated: NR
Homicide detectives continue to investigate Baltimore's most brutal crimes in the sixth round of this Emmy-winning police drama executive-produced by Barry Levinson and starring Andre Braugher, Richard Belzer and Yaphet Kotto. This season, the team looks into a series of rapes and the murder of a prominent family's maid. Guests include James Earl Jones, Benjamin Bratt, Vincent D'Onofrio, Carol Kane and Peter Gallagher. |
Primal Fear
When a blood-spattered altar boy (Ed Norton) is found running from a murder scene, his conviction seems certain. But when arrogant defense attorney Martin Vail (Richard Gere) steps in, the issue of the boy's possible guilt may be less important than winning the case. Based on the novel by William Diehl, this twisty thriller delivers a perfect police procedural with characters that are deeper than they appear. |
Get on the Bus
1996 3.4 stars 121 mins Drama Rated: R
A father and son, chained together by court order. A black historian. A cop. A former gangbanger. These are some of the souls who rode the bus from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., to attend the Million Man March in 1995. Released on the one-year anniversary of the controversial gathering, director Spike Lee's stirring narrative examines the delicate threads of racism that permeate African-American culture. |
Homicide: Life on the Street: Season 5
1996 4.1 stars 1034 mins Television Rated: NR
In Season 5 of this gritty cop drama, two new members -- narcotics detective Teri Stivers (Toni Lewis) and medical examiner Julianna Cox (Michelle Forbes) -- join the group of Baltimore detectives assigned to some of the city's most incredibly gruesome and brutal homicide cases. The series was adapted from the book by Barry Levinson, and the spellbinding story lines were brought to the small screen by Barry Levinson and Tom Fontana. |
Homicide: Life on the Street: 5: Disc 1
1996 172 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "Hostage (Part 1)," "Hostage (Part 2)," "Prison Riot" and " Bad Medicine." |
Homicide: Life on the Street: 5: Disc 2
1996 172 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "M.E., Myself and I," "White Lies," "The Heart of Saturday Night" and "The True Test." |
Homicide: Life on the Street: 5: Disc 3
1996 134 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "Control," "Blood Wedding" and "The Documentary." |
Homicide: Life on the Street: 5: Disc 4
1996 172 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "Betrayal," "Have a Conscience," "Diener" and "Wu's on First?" |
Homicide: Life on the Street: 5: Disc 5
1996 172 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "Valentine's Day," "Kaddish," "Double Blind" and "Deception." |
Homicide: Life on the Street: 5: Disc 6
1996 135 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "Narcissus," "Partners and Other Strangers (Part 1)" and "Strangers and Other Partners (Part 2)." |
The Tuskegee Airmen
1995 3.8 stars 106 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
In World War II, the 332nd Air Force squadron was honored for keeping casualties low and bombers safe. But it also made history because its members were the first African-American pilots to take to the skies for America. Few knew of their accomplishments, however, until decades later. Laurence Fishburne, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Andre Braugher lead a talented cast of characters who managed to serve despite the rampant racism they endured. |
Homicide: Seasons 1 & 2: Vol. 4
1994 200 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "See No Evil," "Black and Blue," "A Many-Splendored Thing" and "Bop Gun." |
Homicide: Life on the Street: Season 4
1994 4.1 stars 422 mins Television Rated: PG
Known for its cerebral plotlines, inspired acting and incredible camerawork, this powerful, well-written police procedural won a plethora of awards -- including Emmys and Peabody honors -- and maintained an avid fan base. Andre Braugher (as Det. Frank Pembleton) leads a phenomenal cast featuring Richard Belzer, Reed Diamond and Isabella Hofmann. For added realism, the show was filmed in Fells Point, Md., using handheld cameras. |
Homicide: Season 4: Vol. 1
1994 188 mins Television Rated: R
This disc contains the following episodes: "Fire (Part 1)," "Fire (Part 2)," "Autofocus" and "A Doll's Eyes." |
Homicide: Season 4: Vol. 2
1994 141 mins Television Rated: R
This disc contains the following episodes: "Heartbeat," "Hate Crimes" and "Thrill of the Kill." |
Homicide: Season 4: Vol. 3
1994 188 mins Television Rated: R
This disc contains the following episodes: "Sniper (Part 1)," "Sniper (Part 2)," "Full Moon" and "For God and Country." |
Homicide: Season 4: Vol. 4
1994 188 mins Television Rated: R
This disc contains the following episodes: "The Hat," "I've Got a Secret," "Justice (Part 1)" and "Justice (Part 2)." |
Homicide: Season 4: Vol. 5
1994 188 mins Television Rated: R
This disc contains the following episodes: "Stakeout," "Map of the Heart," "Requiem for Adena" and "The Damage Done." |
Homicide: Season 4: Vol. 6
1994 141 mins Television Rated: R
This disc contains the following episodes: "The Wedding," "Scene of the Crime" and "Work Related." |
Homicide: Season 3: Vol. 6
1994 145 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "In Search of Crimes Past," "Colors" and "The Gas Man." Also includes crew interviews, audio commentary on "Gas Man" and other extras. |
Homicide: Season 3
1994 4.1 stars 424 mins Television Rated: NR
Based on a book by David Simon, this intense police drama has a storied pedigree, earning numerous Emmy, Writer's Guild and George Foster Peabody Awards for its cerebral plot lines, smart dialogue, showcase acting and riveting camerawork. Andre Braugher (as Det. Frank Pembleton), who stayed for all but one season, leads a stellar cast that includes Richard Belzer, Daniel Baldwin, Ned Beatty and more. |
Homicide: Season 3: Vol. 1
1994 145 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "Nearer My God to Thee," "Fits Like a Glove" and "Extreme Unction." |
Homicide: Season 3: Vol. 2
1994 200 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "Crosetti," "The Last of the Watermen," "A Model Citizen" and "Happy to Be Here." |
Homicide: Season 3: Vol. 3
1994 144 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "All Through the House," "Nothing Personal" and "Every Mother's Son." |
Homicide: Season 3: Vol. 4
1994 200 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "Cradle to Grave," "Partners," "The City That Bleeds" and "Dead End." |
Homicide: Season 3: Vol. 5
1994 143 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "End Game," "Law and Disorder" and "The Old and the Dead." |
Homicide: Seasons 1 & 2
1993 3.9 stars Television Rated: NR
Catch the first and second seasons of this gritty, award-winning series set in Baltimore, starring Andre Braugher, Daniel Baldwin, Richard Belzer and Ned Beatty. In addition to the fast-paced, riveting stories that made the show a cult hit, this collection of early episodes includes extras such as commentary from Barry Levinson and Tom Fontana, music from the show and more. |
Homicide: Seasons 1 & 2: Vol. 1
1993 150 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "Gone for Goode," "Ghost of a Chance" and "Night of the Dead Living." |
Homicide: Seasons 1 & 2: Vol. 2
1993 150 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "Son of a Gun," "A Shot in the Dark" and "Three Men and Adena." |
Homicide: Seasons 1 & 2: Vol. 3
1993 150 mins Television Rated: R
This disc includes the following episodes: "A Dog and Pony Show," "And the Rockets Dead Glare" and "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes." |
Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture
1990 2.7 stars 101 mins Drama Rated: R
Photojournalist Doug Magee wrote this capital punishment thriller, which was inspired by his photos of real death row prisoners. Roy Scheider plays Paul Marish, a photographer hired to cover a Florida execution. When Marish begins to doubt the condemned man's guilt, he enlists the aid of the murder victim's widow (Bonnie Bedelia) in his search for new clues. The Oscar-winning screenwriter of Dog Day Afternoon, Frank Pierson, directed. |
Glory
Loosely based on the letters of Boston-born Union commander Col. Robert G. Shaw (Matthew Broderick), this Academy Award-winning war film follows the first group of African-Americans to serve in combat during the Civil War. The heroics of Shaw's volunteer regiment of black soldiers -- including a fugitive slave (Denzel Washington, in an Oscar-winning performance) and a grave digger (Morgan Freeman) -- help turn the tide of the war. |
Murder in Mississippi
1989 3.7 stars 97 mins Drama Rated: NR
Blair Underwood, Jennifer Grey and Oscar nominee Tom Hulce star in this made-for-television film that centers on the 1964 slaying of civil rights workers at the hands of the Ku Klux Klan. Hulce plays Northern activist Mickey Schwerner, a well-off young Jewish man targeted by the Klan for his unwavering dedication to the pursuit of civil rights and equality for black Americans. |
Glory: Bonus Material
1989 4.0 stars 122 mins Drama Rated: NR
The Bonus Disc for this sweeping Civil War epic is packed with great extras, plus the full-screen version of the film. Edward Zwick provides a director's commentary, Morgan Freeman narrates a documentary called "The True Story of Glory Continues," and other featurettes look at the film's production. Other features include deleted scenes, trailers, talent files, and production notes. |