Ball of Fire
1941 3.7 stars 112 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 16-Jan-2012
Gary Cooper plays a serious but lovable English professor working with his colleagues on a dictionary of American slang. When a red-hot nightclub singer (Barbara Stanwyck) on the run from the mob takes refuge in their house, she also finds a place in their hearts. But where there's a ball of fire there's bound to be trouble, and before they know it, the professor and his cohorts are learning a lot about language -- and life. Howard Hawks directs.
The Bodyguard
1992 3.4 stars 130 mins Thrillers Rated: R
until 16-Feb-2011
A former Secret Service agent (Kevin Costner) grudgingly takes an assignment to protect a pop idol (Whitney Houston) who's threatened by a crazed fan. At first, the safety-obsessed bodyguard and the self-indulgent diva totally clash. But before long, all that tension sparks fireworks of another sort, and the love-averse tough guy is torn between duty and romance. Songs recorded by Houston snagged two Oscar nominations.
Boys on the Side
1995 3.5 stars 117 mins Drama Rated: R
until 01-Jan-2011
Looking to jump-start her career, lesbian night-club singer Jane (Whoopi Goldberg) answers an ad placed by a woman named Robin (Mary-Louise Parker), an AIDS sufferer who wants a companion to drive from the Big Apple to Los Angeles. En route, they pick up Jane's friend Holly (Drew Barrymore), who's pregnant and running from her abusive boyfriend. The trio gets as far as Arizona before Robin falls ill, and they must learn to rely on one another.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
1988 3.6 stars 110 mins Comedy Rated: PG
until 22-Sep-2010
Frank Oz directs this remake of the 1963 Brando vehicle Bedtime Story, with Steve Martin as Freddy, a small-time con man who butts heads with Lawrence (Michael Caine), a successful European swindler working the Riviera. Hoping to get rid of one another, they make a loser-leaves bet to scam the fortunes of a wealthy heiress (Glenne Headly). Watching Martin do his slapstick shtick is hilarious, and the lush French Riviera backdrop is gorgeous.
Great Expectations
1946 3.8 stars 118 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 16-Jan-2012
The distinguished David Lean directed this adaptation of Dickens' novel about an uncultured boy thrust into high society by a mysterious benefactor. Young Pip (Anthony Wager) develops an infatuation for the unattainable Estella (Jean Simmons), a relationship engineered by the mad Miss Havisham (Martita Hunt). Grown up Pip (John Mills) gets life lessons from roommate Herbert Pocket (Alec Guiness), but even Herbert can't prepare Pip for heartache.
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
1967 3.9 stars 108 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 01-Mar-2011
Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn star as wealthy Californians who consider themselves progressive until their only daughter (Katharine Houghton) brings home her African American fiancé (Sidney Poitier) in this snapshot of race relations in the late 1960s. The film earned two Academy Awards (for Hepburn's performance and William Rose's screenplay) and eight other nominations. Stanley Kramer directs.
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
1992 3.6 stars 110 mins Thrillers Rated: R
until 19-Dec-2010
A suburban family chooses seemingly sweet Peyton Flanders (Rebecca De Mornay) as their newborn's nanny. Only much later does the infant's mother, Claire Bartel (Annabella Sciorra), realize Peyton's true intentions -- to destroy Claire and replace her in the family. The nail-biting suspense builds quickly in this chilling psychological thriller about deception and bitter revenge. Julianne Moore co-stars as Claire's sassy real-estate-agent friend.
Henry V
1944 3.6 stars 137 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 16-Jan-2012
Needing to bolster his domestic sovereignty and unite England -- a nation in disarray -- the newly crowned King Henry V (Laurence Olivier) invades France over territorial disputes, but a protracted campaign across Northern France soon takes a heavy toll on his army. At the decisive Battle of Agincourt, however, a superior defensive position and the exceptional skill of the British longbows turn the tide in England's favor in this stirring epic.
James Dean: Race with Destiny
1997 2.4 stars 94 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
until 23-Feb-2011
This film tells the story of the meteoric rise and untimely death of 1950s teen idol James Dean (Casper Van Dien) and his romance with Pier Angeli (Carrie Mitchum). The film also depicts Dean's often-tumultuous relationships with Hollywood greats such as Elizabeth Taylor, Ursula Andress and George Taylor. The all-star cast includes Robert Mitchum, Dianne Ladd, Mike Connors, Connie Stevens and Casey Kasem.
Mallrats
1995 3.7 stars 96 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 21-Jan-2011
Young, suburban everymen Brodie (Jason Lee) and T.S. (Jeremy London) lose their girlfriends on the same day, so they take to the mall in search of solace in writer-director Kevin Smith's (Clerks) comical look at love and loss between the escalators. Ben Affleck co-stars as a smarmy clothing store manager, while rabble-rousing regulars Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Smith) are the icing on the cake in this offbeat treat.
Mortal Kombat: The Movie
1995 3.3 stars 101 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG-13
until 16-Feb-2011
If the minions of the powerful Emperor Shang Tsung (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa) win another victory in the brutal Mortal Kombat tournament, Earth will fall to the forces of evil. That's why now, it's up to Liu Kang (Robin Shou), Johnny Cage (Linden Ashby), Sonya Blade (Bridgette Wilson) and Lord Rayden (Christopher Lambert ) to stop the emperor and save the planet. This action-packed flick takes its premise from the popular Mortal Kombat video game.
Pit and the Pendulum
1991 2.8 stars 97 mins Horror Rated: R
until 22-Feb-2012
With the lives of nonbelievers and heretics hanging in the balance, Grand Inquisitor Torquemada (Lance Henriksen) orchestrates a murderous campaign of terror during the height of the Spanish Inquisition, evoking fear in the hearts of those he holds captive. Stuart Gordon (known for his remakes of H.P. Lovecraft's Re-Animator and From Beyond) directs this sinister adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story.
The Pride of the Yankees
1942 3.9 stars 121 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 16-Jan-2012
This is one of the greatest American stories about one of the greatest American heroes: baseball phenomenon Lou Gehrig. The film follows the Iron Horse (Gary Cooper) from childhood to his later glory on the diamond. Gehrig embodied the American ethic of humility and hard work, playing in 2,130 consecutive games until he was forced to retire because of the disease that now bears his name.
Private Benjamin
1980 3.5 stars 110 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 16-Feb-2011
After her husband drops dead on their wedding night, spoiled society girl Judy Benjamin (Goldie Hawn) decides to join the army -- a choice with consequences both explosive and explosively funny. The situation is mined (no pun intended) for plenty of laughs, but in the end, this classic comedy is about Judy's inspiring search for identity and independence. Eileen Brennan co-stars as the tough-as-nails captain determined to teach Judy a lesson.
Raising Arizona
1987 3.8 stars 94 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
until 01-Nov-2010
Ex-cop Edwina "Ed" McDonnough (Holly Hunter) and her ex-con husband, H.I. (Nicolas Cage), are devastated when they learn they can't have children. Not to worry: They reckon they'll just "borrow" one of furniture magnate Nathan Arizona's (Trey Wilson) new quintuplets. Featuring oodles of idiosyncratic humor, this kidnapping farce from Joel Coen and Ethan Coen is a deft nod to classic screwball comedy. John Goodman and William Forsythe co-star.
The Red Shoes
1948 3.8 stars 133 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 16-Jan-2012
Fledgling ballerina Victoria (Moira Shearer) falls in love with brilliant composer Julian (Marius Goring) while they collaborate on a ballet that makes her a star. But overbearing company owner Boris (Anton Walbrook), jealous of their love, fires Julian and forbids Victoria from performing. Julian and Victoria wed, and his career takes off, but she longs for an opportunity to dance. When Boris makes an offer, she faces a heart wrenching choice.
This Sporting Life
1963 3.4 stars 134 mins Classics Rated: UR
until 16-Jan-2012
Richard Harris won Cannes Film Festival's Best Actor Award for his portrayal of a coal miner who finds success as a professional rugby player, only to discover that his standing in society's rigid hierarchy remains unchanged. Meanwhile, his attempts to love his embittered, widowed landlady only serve to further isolate him in depression and the bleak landscape of industrial northern England. Rachel Roberts co-stars in this acclaimed drama.
Trancers
1985 3.0 stars 76 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: R
until 22-Feb-2012
Stand-up comic Tim Thomerson makes his starring debut as Jack Deth, a cop in 23rd century Los Angeles -- now underwater as a result of a new Ice Age. Elements of The Terminator and Blade Runner collide when Jack zaps back to 1985 Los Angeles to wipe out the zombie-like minions of criminal mastermind Martin Whistler (Art La Fleur). Several sequels featuring the Jack Deth character followed. Helen Hunt appears as Mrs. Deth.
WarGames
1983 3.8 stars 114 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG
until 24-Jul-2010
After cracking the security of an Air Force supercomputer, young hacker David Lightman (Matthew Broderick) moves his piece in a seemingly innocent video game and accidentally tells the computer to start preparing a preemptive nuclear strike. Driven by Cold War paranoia, director John Badham's techno-thriller follows Lightman and his girlfriend (Ally Sheedy) as they travel across the country to try and warn the military of the impending launch.
Warlock
1989 3.4 stars 103 mins Horror Rated: R
until 01-Mar-2011
In 17th century Boston, a warlock (Julian Sands) escapes death and magically leaps 300 years into the future, where he searches in Los Angeles for the three parts of the Devil's Bible that will unmake the world. Meanwhile, the witch hunter (Richard E. Grant) who brought him to trial -- aided by one of the warlock's victims (Lori Singer) -- is in hot pursuit to stop his heartless path of violence and foil his destructive plans.
Con Air
1997 3.6 stars 115 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R
until 01-Dec-2010
When the government puts all its rotten criminal eggs in one airborne basket, it's asking for trouble. Before you can say, "Pass the barf bag," the crooks control the plane, led by creepy Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom (John Malkovich). Watching his every move is the just-released Nicolas Cage, who'd rather reunite with his family. The action climaxes with an incredible crash sequence in Las Vegas.
Nothing to Lose
1997 3.6 stars 98 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 06-Feb-2011
Nick Beame (Tim Robbins), an advertising executive, thinks he's having a bad day when he discovers his wife Ann (Kelly Preston) in bed with his boss (Michael McKean). But Nick's day goes from bad to worse when he drives around aimlessly and soon finds himself in a poor neighborhood, staring at the barrel of a gun. Carjacker T. Paul (Martin Lawrence) gets taken on the ride of his life in this odd-couple buddy flick.
Street Fighter
1994 2.8 stars 102 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG-13
until 21-Jan-2011
Leading an international army is no easy task, but Col. William Guile (Jean-Claude Van Damme) is ready for a challenge -- which is exactly what he gets when the malevolent Gen. M. Bison (Raul Julia, in his final film appearance) kidnaps a busload of the colonel's Allied Nations workers and holds them for ransom. This tension-filled action-thriller is based on the popular video game of the same name.
In God's Hands
1998 3.1 stars 98 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
until 18-Nov-2010
Three professional surfers (Patrick Shane Dorian, cowriter Matt George and Matty Liu) travel the world in search of the ever-elusive perfect wave. Cinematographer John Aronson and surf photographer Sonny Miller extract beguiling images from the film's many exotic locales, including the South Seas, Madagascar, Bali and Hawaii. Crank up the volume to capture the full sound and fury of the 40-foot waves crashing down around the trio.
Dirty Work
1998 3.5 stars 82 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
until 11-Nov-2010
Unemployed and recently dumped, Mitch (Norm McDonald) and his buddy Sam (Artie Lange) start a revenge-for-hire business to raise the $50,000 that Sam's father needs to get a heart transplant. The dirty duo brings down a movie theater manager and hires hookers to pose as dead bodies during a live TV ad. When a wealthy developer hires the guys to trash a building (so that he can have it condemned), problems arise and a feud ensues.
Pretty as a Picture: Art of David Lynch
1997 3.6 stars 95 mins Documentary Rated: NR
Blessed with an imaginative style, director David Lynch has created dreamlike films such as Eraserhead and Blue Velvet. This documentary includes interviews with Mel Brooks and Lynch's friends and workmates. Throughout, Lynch comes across like an off-kilter Mr. Rogers far removed from his neighborhood. Lynch is shown on the set of the film Lost Highway and in Prague with Angelo Badalamenti, his frequent musical collaborator.
Better Than Chocolate
1999 3.5 stars 102 mins Gay & Lesbian Rated: NR
until 01-Apr-2011
Scant hours before her uptight mother (Wendy Crewson) and brother move in with her, Maggie (Karyn Dwyer) meets the woman of her dreams (Christina Cox). Though Mom is oblivious to her daughter's sexual orientation, it's a tough thing to hide in close quarters. Meanwhile, Maggie's transgender friend (Peter Outerbridge) falls in love with the owner of the lesbian bookstore where Maggie works. Anne Wheeler directed this sexy romp about love and lust.
Dangerous Ground
1997 3.1 stars 96 mins Drama Rated: R
until 29-Nov-2010
After living in the United States for 14 years, South African exile Vusi (Ice Cube) returns to his birthplace for his father's funeral. Grappling with the country's post-apartheid changes and a new identity, Vusi travels to Johannesburg to find his missing brother, Steven. But through Steven's cocaine-addicted girlfriend, Karin (Elizabeth Hurley), Vusi learns a ruthless drug lord may be behind the disappearance.
Mickey Blue Eyes
1999 3.1 stars 102 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
until 16-Feb-2011
When mousy art-house auctioneer Michael (Hugh Grant) proposes to his teacher girlfriend Gina (Jeanne Tripplehorn), only then does he learn Gina's father is a mobster. Michael's blundering efforts to cozy up to the famiglia make for a broad comedy of errors. And things get worse when a local godfather (Burt Young) buttonholes Grant to sell his no-talent son's gory paintings via the auction house. James Caan co-stars as Gina's wise-guy dad.
To Sir, with Love
1966 4.0 stars 105 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 01-Mar-2011
Sidney Poitier stars as Mark Thackeray, an engineer by training who reluctantly takes a teaching job in a working-class London high school. His unruly students (played by an impressive group of unknowns) assume they'll easily gain the upper hand. Poitier, of course, has other ideas. Eventually he wins the students over, changing their lives -- and his -- in the process.
The Insider
1999 3.8 stars 157 mins Drama Rated: R
until 15-Jan-2011
Nominated for seven Oscars, this thought-provoking thriller from director Michael Mann is based on the true story of a Big Tobacco scientist who exposed industry secrets and the newsman who fought forces that would have squelched the story. When TV producer Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino) coaxes researcher Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe) to speak about his former employer's knowledge of tobacco's harmful qualities, the corporations try to silence them.
Cradle Will Rock
1999 3.2 stars 132 mins Drama Rated: R
until 21-Jan-2011
In the 1930s, as labor strikes erupt across the country, New York City launches a dramatic cultural revolution of its own. Orson Welles (Angus Macfadyen) stages the controversial titular play -- a leftist manifesto. Diego Rivera (Ruben Blades) paints a socialist allegory on the walls of Rockefeller Center. And Margherita Sarfatti (Susan Sarandon) gives Da Vinci masterworks to any millionaire who'll fund her war effort on Mussolini's behalf.
Brief Encounter
1945 3.7 stars 86 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 16-Jan-2012
In this film based on a Noel Coward play, director David Lean explores the thrill and pain of an illicit romance in 1945 Britain. From a chance meeting on a train platform, a middle-aged doctor (Trevor Howard) and a suburban housewife (Celia Johnson) enter into a quiet yet passionate love affair, knowing there's no possibility for a lasting relationship. The two meet every Thursday at a small café at the station to play out their doomed romance.
The Misfits
1961 3.4 stars 124 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 11-Sep-2010
Arthur Miller's homage to the Old West stars Clark Gable as Gay Langland, an aging cowboy who works the rodeos with cohorts Guido (Eli Wallach) and Perce (Montgomery Clift). The trio devise a plan to sell some unruly mustangs for dog food, but Gay's new girlfriend Roslyn (Marilyn Monroe) objects. Disgusted with the plan, she sets out to free the captive horses. Both Gable and Monroe make their final film appearances in this John Huston classic.
Center Stage
1999 3.8 stars 116 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
until 01-Mar-2011
Vying for a spot in the prestigious American Ballet Company, 12 ambitious dance students are ready to push their bodies and minds to the limit to realize their ultimate dream. With the recital audition looming and their futures on the line, conflicts within the group result in jealous backstabbing, petty criticism and heartbreak. Peter Gallagher leads the cast -- composed largely of professional dancers -- as the troupe's choreographer.
Human Traffic
2000 3.5 stars 84 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 15-Jan-2011
A quintet of British teens attempts to leave behind the malaise of their 9-to-5 lives with weekend escapes into the drug-fueled club culture. Come Friday night, ringleader Jip and his pals -- best friend Koop, burger-flipping Nina, man-hating Lulu and jobless Moff -- light out for 48 hours of ephemeral revelry. Though each suffers from a raft of personal problems, they're easily swept away by drinking, designer drugs and dancing the nights away.
Bait
2000 3.3 stars 119 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 01-Jul-2010
Small-time hustler Alvin Sanders (Jamie Foxx) suddenly finds himself at the center of a tug-of-war between the feds and ruthless criminals after he receives a cryptic message from a cell mate about the whereabouts of $42 million in stolen gold. A hard-nosed Treasury agent (David Morse) soon springs Sanders from jail to help flush out the villainous mastermind behind the crime -- by using the hapless petty crook as bait.
Laurence Olivier's Hamlet
1948 3.7 stars 153 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 16-Jan-2012
In 15th century Denmark, young Prince Hamlet (Laurence Olivier) schemes to avenge his father's death when his uncle, Claudius, murders the prince's father, promptly weds the queen and ascends to his dead brother's throne. But Hamlet -- uncertain how to best carry out his mission -- allows his anguish and indecision to lead to more carnage. Olivier earned the Best Actor Oscar for his definitive performance as the melancholy Dane.
The Miracle Maker: The Story of Jesus
2000 3.4 stars 87 mins Children & Family Rated: NR
until 01-Jan-2012
King Herod (voiced by Anton Lesser), Judas Iscariot (David Thewlis) and Mary Magdalene (Miranda Richardson) are all on hand to play their integral parts in the extraordinary life story of Jesus Christ (Ralph Fiennes), from his birth to his miraculous healing powers. A heavyweight cast of voice-over talent, including Julie Christie, William Hurt and Ian Holm, breathes life into this claymation version of Biblical history.
The Broken Hearts Club
2000 3.6 stars 96 mins Gay & Lesbian Rated: R
until 01-Mar-2011
The lives of a group of gay friends in West Hollywood revolve around the Broken Hearts, a restaurant run by the fatherly Jack (John Mahoney) and the softball team he sponsors. The friends (Dean Cain, Zach Braff and Andrew Keegan) rely on each other for conversation and camaraderie as they search for love and mourn their many losses.
Black Narcissus
1947 3.6 stars 101 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 16-Jan-2012
Secular matters consume five missionary nuns who head to the Himalayas to establish an Anglican school. In the meantime, the quintet's leader, Sister Clodagh (Deborah Kerr), must grapple with the envy of one nun (Kathleen Byron), the bitterness of a man (David Farrar) and the cruelty of the elements. The film received Oscars for Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography, in part for its Technicolor innovations.
I Know Where I'm Going!
1945 3.6 stars 91 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 16-Jan-2012
Joan Webster (Wendy Hiller) is a headstrong young woman who travels to the bleak and moody Scottish Hebrides to marry a rich lord. Stranded by stormy weather along the way, Joan meets a handsome and penniless naval officer (Roger Livesey) who threatens to spoil her carefully laid-out life plans in this mythical romance by directors Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
Town & Country
2001 2.6 stars 104 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 19-Nov-2010
Porter Stoddard (Warren Beatty) finds himself knee-deep in trouble when he cheats on his wife (Diane Keaton) with the gorgeous Alex (Nastassja Kinski). And his best friend (Garry Shandling) is no help; he's cheating on his wife (Goldie Hawn) with another man! Together, the philandering pair heads to Idaho to escape their troubles -- but midlife malaise and new temptations might just derail the duo in director Peter Chelsom's screwball comedy.
Brother Sun, Sister Moon
1972 3.3 stars 121 mins Classics Rated: PG
until 01-Jan-2011
Francesco's (Graham Faulkner) father wants him to join the family trade, but he has a higher calling in mind. His friend Claire (Judy Bowker) is sympathetic to his desire to serve God, so the two start their own church and gain a following, much to the dismay of the local bishop. Seeking approval, Francesco walks barefoot to the Vatican to meet with the Pope (Alec Guinness). Franco Zeffirelli directs the story of St. Francis of Assisi.
Claudine
1974 3.8 stars 92 mins Classics Rated: PG
until 30-Apr-2011
Claudine (actress and singer Diahann Carroll) is a single mother raising six children in the projects of Harlem. Struggling to make ends meet on her meager income, Claudine resorts to welfare and must fight to keep her dignity as the welfare system forces her to jump through hoops. But her life takes a brighter turn when she finds romance with a pleasant garbage collector (James Earl Jones), who helps Claudine keep her family afloat.
Shenandoah
1965 3.8 stars 106 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 26-Jan-2011
A four-hankie weeper and one of the best melodramas to come out of Hollywood during the 1960s, Shenandoah concerns a pacifist Virginia farmer (Jimmy Stewart) who tries to keep his family out of harm's way during the Civil War. But when Stewart's youngest son is mistakenly imprisoned by Union soldiers, he must make some hard choices about where he stands in the bloody conflict. Doug McClure, Glenn Corbett, Patrick Wayne and Katharine Ross co-star.
The Lover
1992 3.6 stars 115 mins Foreign (French) Rated: NR
until 16-Feb-2011
Set in French Colonial Vietnam in 1929, this Oscar-nominated film explores the erotic charge of forbidden love. A 15-year-old French girl is sent to a Saigon boarding school, where she meets a 32-year-old Chinese aristocrat. Love at first sight leads to a liaison where the lovers revel in a variety of sexual encounters. They both realize that their love is doomed, however, as neither of their families will approve of the interracial coupling.
The Caveman's Valentine
2001 3.1 stars 105 mins Thrillers Rated: R
until 01-Oct-2012
After finding a frozen corpse near his cave in a New York City park, homeless recluse Romulus Ledbetter (Samuel L. Jackson) -- a former piano prodigy beset by delusions of harmful rays bombarding him from the Chrysler Building -- suspects foul play and investigates. But can the schizophrenic Romulus pull himself together long enough to catch the killer? Featuring a brilliant turn by Jackson, this engrossing thriller also stars Colm Feore.
Rum and Coke
2001 2.2 stars 93 mins Romance Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
Linda (Diana Marquis), the successful daughter of Cuban immigrants, has vowed to keep her Latino heritage at a distance. She's also vowed to stay away from all Latino men, choosing instead the passionless, self-absorbed Steve (Christopher Marazzo). But Linda's plans change when she meets charming firefighter Jose (Juan Carlos Hernandez), who introduces her to a world of Latin passion in this romantic comedy from Maria Escobedo.
Seducing Maarya
1999 2.2 stars 107 mins Drama Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
Vijay (Mohan Agashe), a widowed Indo-Canadian man, is trying to find a wife for his son, Ashish (Vijay Mehta), and decides Maarya (Nandana Sen) will fit the bill nicely. Ashish isn't exactly brimming with excitement -- and to make matters worse, Vijay secretly falls in love with her himself. But Vijay's not the only one with a devastating secret in this battle of old-world values and new-world sensibilities.
Blame It on Rio
1984 3.1 stars 100 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 16-Dec-2010
Longtime friends Matthew (Michael Caine) and Victor (Joseph Bologna) arrive in the world's most sensual city with their teenage daughters (Michelle Johnson and Demi Moore) in tow. But it doesn't take long for Rio to cast its spell on Matthew, who finds himself caught up in a torrid web of guilt, lies and sexual escapades. Now, the only thing that can curb Matthew's overextended libido is his wife.
Scanners
1980 3.3 stars 103 mins Horror Rated: R
until 16-Jul-2010
Shunned for their unparalleled psychic powers (and ability to make people's heads explode), a faction of rogue "scanners" schemes to take over the world -- and the only thing standing in their way is a young telepath reluctantly thrust into the fray. Michael Ironside and Stephen Lack star in David Cronenberg's gruesome sci-fi horror film, a work that earned numerous accolades and put the director firmly on the American cinematic map.
Big Trouble
2002 3.3 stars 85 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
until 14-Jan-2011
Absurdities abound like ants at an outdoor picnic when a former journalist (Tim Allen) gets involved with a wealthy schemer (Stanley Tucci), a bored housewife (Rene Russo), Russian mobsters, doofus cops and a huge toad that spews hallucinogenic saliva. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and based on the best-seller by syndicated newspaper columnist Dave Barry, Big Trouble is a load of laughs.
The Importance of Being Earnest
1952 3.7 stars 95 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 16-Jan-2012
Playwright Oscar Wilde's delicious, penetrating wit shines through in this 1952 screen version of "The Importance of Being Earnest," skillfully directed by Anthony Asquith. Wilde's turn-of-the-century social satire is a delightful, charming play of words and misunderstanding that intertwine with hilarious results. British actors Michael Redgrave, Joan Greenwood, Dame Edith Evans and Dame Margaret Rutherford turn in brilliant performances.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
1988 3.2 stars 86 mins Horror Rated: PG-13
until 16-Apr-2012
An alien band of killer clowns descends from the cosmos to harvest scores of small-town victims, cocooning their prey in cotton candy to eat later. With the extraterrestrials disguised as simple circus workers, the authorities don't suspect a thing. But the joke is on the clowns when two streetwise teens (Grant Cramer and Suzanne Snyder), armed with an ice cream truck, do battle to save their friends in this cult favorite.
Not Without My Daughter
1991 3.7 stars 116 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
until 16-Jan-2012
In this fact-based film, Sally Field plays Betty Mahmoody, an American housewife who finds herself virtually trapped in Tehran when she accompanies her Iranian husband on a vacation to his homeland -- and he decides to relocate the family. After enduring abuse at the hands of her husband and his family, Betty escapes to the Swiss embassy, where she learns she has no rights as a mother and will lose her daughter should she decide to flee the country.
The Musketeer
2001 3.2 stars 105 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
until 01-Nov-2010
In Peter Hyams's adaptation of the famous Alexander Dumas story The Three Musketeers, the young D'Artagnan (Justin Chambers) seeks to join the legendary musketeer brigade and avenge his father's death. Propelled by an excellent cast (which also features Stephen Rea, Catherine Deneuve, Tim Roth and Mena Suvari), this fast-moving adventure boasts fight sequences choreographed by Chinese action expert Xin Xin Xiong.
The White River Kid
1999 2.5 stars 99 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 01-Mar-2013
While hawking "socks for God" in a podunk Arkansas town, a pair of small-time swindlers posing as holy men (Bob Hoskins and Antonio Banderas) become embroiled in a local drama involving a rising serial killer known as "the White River Kid" (Wes Bentley). Ellen Barkin, Randy Travis, Swoosie Kurtz, Beau Bridges and former "first brother" Roger Clinton co-star in this comedy of unconventional characters, based on the book by John Fergus Ryan.
Medium Cool
1969 3.2 stars 110 mins Classics Rated: R
until 01-Jan-2011
The 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago is a hotbed of political unrest and social change. Yet amid all the violence, a sensationalist television news cameraman (Robert Forster) meets a warmhearted woman (Verna Bloom) who is raising her son in a Chicago ghetto. As they fight to avoid the fear that's gripping the city and the nation, their fledgling friendship grows -- but so does the threat of danger.
Triumph of the Spirit
1989 3.3 stars 115 mins Drama Rated: R
until 11-Jan-2011
Willem Dafoe fights the battle of his life as Salamo, a Greek Jew (and former champion boxer) who's incarcerated in Auschwitz by the Nazis and must defeat all comers in weekly boxing exhibitions. If he doesn't, he faces the gas chamber. Based on a true story, Triumph of the Spirit recounts one man's fight to stay alive against almost insurmountable odds.
Sorority Boys
2002 3.2 stars 93 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 15-Jan-2011
Strapped for cash, three fraternity playboys (Barry Watson, Harland Williams and Michael Rosenbaum) make one last attempt to live the high life -- cheaply -- by masquerading as girls! In this hilarious gender-bending comedy, our "heroes" pick up their heels, put on some makeup and move into the Delta Omicron Gamma (or D.O.G.) sorority house. But their chauvinistic ways come back to haunt them as they get a crash course in the opposite sex!
The Man from Snowy River
1982 3.9 stars 102 mins Drama Rated: PG
until 21-Mar-2011
After his father's death, young cowboy Jim Craig (Tom Burlinson) tries to earn money so he can keep his father's farm going. He gets a job breaking wild horses and falls in love with the feisty daughter (Sigrid Thornton) of his wealthy boss. Can he prove his mettle to keep his job and prove his worth as a man to keep his girl? Kirk Douglas co-stars in this family-friendly Australian Western based on Banjo Paterson's famous poem of the same name.
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990 3.3 stars 107 mins Horror Rated: PG-13
until 16-Feb-2011
Young sweethearts Billy (Zach Galligan) and Kate (Phoebe Cates) move to the Big Apple, land jobs in a high-tech office park and soon reunite with the friendly and lovable Gizmo. But a series of accidents creates a whole new generation of Gremlins. The situation worsens when the devilish green creatures invade a top-secret laboratory and develop genetically altered powers, making them even harder to destroy!
Signs
2002 3.6 stars 106 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: PG-13
until 13-Jan-2011
Everything farmer and former priest Graham Hess (Mel Gibson) believes about the world changes when he finds an intricate pattern of circles carved into his fields, mysterious markings that cause a media frenzy and test Hess's faith. Ultimately, he uncovers the circles' origins, which will forever alter his and his family's lives. Joaquin Phoenix also stars in this sci-fi thriller from writer-director M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense).
No Way to Treat a Lady
1968 3.3 stars 108 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 01-Jan-2011
This darkly comic thriller follows Christopher Gill (Rod Steiger), a Broadway producer whose troubled relationship with his mother has transformed him into a killer. Gill, a master of disguise, strangles his female victims, then phones clues in to the case's detective to keep it interesting. Now, it's up to Morris Brummel (George Segal) -- a Jewish police officer with maternal problems of his own -- to find Gill before he strikes again. ...
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
1943 3.6 stars 163 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 16-Jan-2012
From the Criterion Collection comes the magnificent epic The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp. The passions and pitfalls of a lifetime in the military are dramatized in this 1943 film, which follows the exploits of pristine British soldier Clive Candy (Roger Livesey) as he battles to maintain his honor and proud gentlemanly conduct through romance, three wars and a changing world.
Punch-Drunk Love
2002 3.0 stars 95 mins Drama Rated: R
until 24-May-2011
Barry Egan (Adam Sandler) -- a bathroom supply salesman prone to paroxysms of destructive rage -- finds his life refreshed when he meets Lena Leonard (Emily Watson), who falls in unconditional love with him. Meanwhile, Egan tries to escape constant harassment from his seven sisters as well as three thugs who have implicated him in a phone sex extortion scam. Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights, There Will Be Blood) writes and directs.
Far from Heaven
2002 3.4 stars 108 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
until 01-Nov-2010
When she finds her husband (Dennis Quaid) with another man, a Connecticut housewife (Julianne Moore) finds herself dealing with infidelity and the racial tension that epitomized the late 1950s at the advent of the Civil Rights movement in America. As a coping mechanism to deal with the emotional turmoil, she develops an unlikely friendship with her African-American gardener (Dennis Haysbert), who's full of sage wisdom.
Making Mr. Right
1987 2.8 stars 99 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
until 11-Oct-2010
When image consultant Frankie Stone (Ann Magnuson) is hired by a tech company to teach a scientist's (John Malkovich) "Ulysses Robot" how to be a man, she winds up developing very real feelings for the faux human being because he's totally perfect. Meanwhile, she tends to the problems of her dramatic best friend, Trish (Glenne Headly). Susan Seidelman (Desperately Seeking Susan) directs this comedy set in the 1980s; Laurie Metcalf co-stars.
The Meteor Man
1993 2.9 stars 100 mins Comedy Rated: PG
until 11-Oct-2010
While being chased by neighborhood thugs, weak-kneed high school teacher Jefferson Reed (Robert Townsend) is struck by a meteor and suddenly develops superhuman strength and abilities: He can fly, talk to dogs and absorb knowledge from any book in 30 seconds! his mom creates a costume, and he begins practicing his newfound skills in secret. But his nightly community improvements soon draw the wrath of the bad guys who terrorize his block. …
House of 1,000 Corpses
2003 3.3 stars 88 mins Horror Rated: R
until 01-Feb-2011
Helmed by rocker Rob Zombie, this gore fest follows two young couples on their quest to find the truth about a mythical character known only as "Dr. Satan." Set in rural Texas in the 1970s, the group gets more than they bargained for when they find themselves stranded in an all-too-realistic house of horrors.
Defense of the Realm
1986 3.0 stars 96 mins Thrillers Rated: PG
until 01-Jun-2011
Reporter Nick Mullen (Gabriel Byrne) "stumbles" on a story that links a prominent member of Parliament to a KGB agent and to a near nuclear disaster involving a teenage runaway and an American airbase. Suspecting a government cover-up, Mullen sets out to find the truth. Greta Scacchi co-stars as the Parliament member's gorgeous secretary, who gets involved on both sides of the case -- and seems to know more than she's telling.
Targets
1968 3.4 stars 89 mins Classics Rated: R
until 01-Jan-2011
Mild-mannered Bobby Thompson collects firearms and thinks murderous thoughts, which translate into action when he becomes a deadly sniper, picking off drivers on the L.A. freeway. Meanwhile, Byron Orlok (Boris Karloff), an aging horror-film star, plans his retirement. As fate would have it, their two worlds collide at the Reseda Drive-In, where Orlok is making his final public appearance. Writer-director Peter Bogdanovich's debut feature.
Hong Kong History X
2000 1.9 stars 100 mins Foreign (Mandarin) Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
In this homage to the controversial American race drama American History X, a young gangster (Anthony Wong) nicknamed "15" is jailed for his various criminal acts. The harsh realities of prison convince him to live a normal life upon his release, but his adopted brother, "B," is once again seduced by the Triad world. When B gets into big trouble, 15 must make the most difficult decision of his life before it's too late.
Casey's Shadow
1978 3.4 stars 117 mins Children & Family Rated: PG
until 01-Mar-2012
Inspired by the short story "Ruidoso," penned by writer John McPhee, this film tells the story of down-and-out horse trainer Lloyd Bourdelle (Walter Matthau), who, against all odds, becomes the owner of a winning horse. His three sons help him care for the animal, whom Lloyd is entering in a blue-ribbon race. But first, they must protect the colt from the jealous few who either want to profit from him or stop him from becoming champion.
Caveman
1981 3.3 stars 92 mins Comedy Rated: PG
until 16-Jan-2012
In this spoof of prehistoric times, poor, lovesick Atouk (Ringo Starr) -- the smallest and weakest caveman of his tribe -- struggles to win the heart of the beautiful Lana (Barbara Bach), but is banished from the cave by Lana's mate, Tonda, the hulking chief of the tribe. Forced to wander in the wilderness, Atouk meets a variety of other misfits who, after hearing his story, band together to help him dethrone Tonda and win over Lana.
Highlander: Season 1
1992 3.8 stars 1078 mins Television Rated: NR
until 22-Feb-2012
Spawned by the 1986 film of the same name, this twisty fantasy series stars Adrian Paul as Duncan MacLeod, an immortal Scotsman who wields his saber to battle for righteousness and combat other immortals intent on decapitating him to gain his power. The cast also includes Stan Kirsch as Richie Ryan, a headstrong street scamp whom MacLeod has taken into his confidence, and Alexandra Vandernoot as Tessa Noel, MacLeod's French honey.
Highlander: Season 2
1993 4.0 stars 1056 mins Television Rated: NR
until 22-Feb-2012
Duncan MacLeod (Adrian Paul), clansman of Connor, is prepared to take on any immortal intent on snatching "The Prize," which gives its possessor control of the world. In the second season of the hit TV series, Joe Dawson is introduced as Duncan's "Watcher" -- a mortal who will secretly chronicle the clansman's exploits; but Duncan also loses the love of his life and witnesses a juvenile friend become immortal.
Lipstick
1976 2.9 stars 89 mins Thrillers Rated: R
until 01-Jan-2011
Twice bitten, doubly enraged. ... That's what model Chris McCormick (Margaux Hemingway) is after her rapist (Chris Sarandon) is found innocent at trial and then assaults her younger sister (Mariel Hemingway). If the law won't protect her, Chris realizes she'll have to find justice herself -- so she goes after her attacker with a vengeance.
The Endless Summer II
1994 3.9 stars 100 mins Documentary Rated: PG
until 29-Nov-2010
Retracing the journey Mike Hynson and Robert August made in the 1966 classic The Endless Summer, documentary filmmaker Bruce Brown follows surfers Patrick O'Connell and Robert "Wingnut" Weaver as they traverse the globe in search of the perfect wave. Highlighting how far the sport of surfing has evolved, this dazzling sequel takes viewers to top surfing spots in France, South Africa, Costa Rica, Australia and Alaska.
Soap: Season 1
1977 3.8 stars 600 mins Television Rated: NR
until 01-Mar-2012
For four years in the late 1970s, ABC aired a unique television show that delighted viewers with its wit and satire by parodying the traditional soap opera through its story of the Tate and Campbell families. All aspects of their discordant lives were spoofed, with no story line seen as too unusual or controversial. Soap also broke boundaries by featuring one of television's first openly gay characters, Jodie Dallas (Billy Crystal).
Joseph Andrews
1977 2.4 stars 99 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 01-Jan-2011
This adaptation of Henry Fielding's novel stars Peter Firth in the title role as a servant working for Sir Thomas Booby (Peter Bull). Joseph is enamored of the housemaid, Fanny Goodwill (Natalie Ogle), but Lady Booby (Ann-Margret) has designs on him, and her advances intensify when her husband dies. After rejecting her, Joseph is beaten -- the first of many steps the noblewoman takes to prevent him from a happily ever after with Fanny.
Highlander: Season 3
1994 4.0 stars 1056 mins Television Rated: NR
until 22-Feb-2012
Duncan MacLeod (Adrian Paul), part of a group of immortal warriors, was born in Scotland more than 400 years ago. Having walked the Earth ever since, Duncan continues to clash with other immortals who are all hoping to be the sole survivors of their kind. The complex story line is revealed in this third season of the popular TV series.
Coast to Coast
1980 2.1 stars 94 mins Comedy Rated: NR
until 01-Jan-2011
After escaping from a New York mental institution, Madie Levrington (Dyan Cannon) falls for a rough-edged truck driver (Robert Blake) who agrees to help her get back to California. But they have company in the form of killers hired by Madie's vengeful husband (Quinn K. Redeker). As it turns out, Madie isn't crazy after all: Her miserly mister only had her committed to avoid a costly divorce -- and now he wants her dead!
Posse
1975 3.0 stars 92 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG
until 01-Jan-2011
Taking on triple duties as producer, director and star, Kirk Douglas plays a flinty federal marshal with big political aspirations -- and capturing notorious bandit Jack Strawhorn (Bruce Dern) is just the career boost the self-serving lawman is looking for. But all bets are off when the hunter becomes the hostage in this cynical revisionist Western also starring James Stacy, Bo Hopkins and David Canary.
Highlander: Season 4
1995 4.0 stars 1056 mins Television Rated: NR
until 22-Feb-2012
Duncan MacLeod (Adrian Paul), part of a group of immortal warriors, was born in Scotland more than 400 years ago. Still alive, Duncan continues to clash with other immortals who are all hoping to be the sole survivors of their kind. Attempting to bury a old relic that was stolen from his village, we briefly see his dark side as battles, allies and unending complications place him in Europe for part of the fourth season of this popular TV series.
A Sangre Fria
2002 1.9 stars 90 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
Carlos is a law-abiding police officer blessed with a devoted wife and daughter, while Juan Manuel is a local thug who will do whatever it takes to protect his neighborhood. Can these two wildly disparate men coexist peacefully … or will blood soon flow? The action builds to a tense climax and features gripping performances from Alfredo Gutierrez, Diana Ferreti and Fernando Saenz.
Across the Tracks
1989 3.1 stars 100 mins Drama Rated: R
until 01-Mar-2011
Even-tempered Joe (Brad Pitt) dreams of obtaining a track scholarship. His brother, Billy (Rick Schroder), is a teenage rebel with a fiery temper who's recently been paroled from reform school. When Joe talks Billy into joining a rival school's track team, he unexpectedly finds himself racing against his brother with the scholarship hanging in the balance. An interesting early role for Pitt (shortly before he became a sex symbol and megastar).
The World of Suzie Wong
1960 3.7 stars 126 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 01-Jan-2011
Forbidden love takes center stage in this romantic movie starring William Holden as Robert Lomax, an American traveler visiting Hong Kong who meets and quickly grows smitten with a local woman (Nancy Kwan). Groundbreaking in its time for its portrayal of interracial love, the film shows the couple straining against the judgments of others and of themselves, as Lomax grapples with his feelings and Wong wonders whether it's meant to be.
First Monday in October
1981 3.4 stars 98 mins Romance Rated: R
until 01-Jan-2011
Ultra-conservative Ruth Loomis (Jill Clayburgh) has just become the first woman to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Seven of her male counterparts appreciate and accept their new female colleague, but one -- the steadfast liberal Dan Snow (Walter Matthau) -- does not. The two immediately butt heads and continue to be a source of irritation for each other -- until Loomis's late husband is accused of wrongdoing and Snow comes to her defense.
Soap: Season 2
1978 3.9 stars 566 mins Television Rated: UR
until 01-Mar-2012
The sudsy, silly and dysfunctional world inhabited by the immediate families of two sisters, Mary and Jessica, continues to unfold in this collection of episodes from the second season. This satirical comedy, which mines the humor in daytime drama, features Billy Crystal, Richard Mulligan, Robert Guillaume, Katherine Helmond, Cathryn Damon and Robert Mandan. Extras include previews, a bonus episode and a sit-down with the creators.
Highlander: Season 5
1996 4.0 stars 864 mins Television Rated: G
until 22-Feb-2012
Everyone's favorite immortal Higlander, Duncan McLeod (Adrian Paul), returns in a fifth season of episodes from the hit television series about a Scotsman who's consigned to travel the Earth -- fighting the good fight -- without ever growing old (that is, unless another immortal can successfully behead him!). Get ready for some knock-down, drag-out fights liberally spiced with some good, old-fashioned mysticism.
Black Beauty
1971 3.7 stars 106 mins Children & Family Rated: G
until 01-Jan-2011
Anna Sewell's classic 1877 novel beautifully comes to life in this family drama set in England. Told from the point of view of Black Beauty himself, the story sheds light on the details surrounding the colt's birth and his perception of humans (he has various owners throughout his life). While some owners are compassionate -- none more than Joe Evans (Mark Lester), the boy who first owns the colt -- others prove to be cruel.
The Vanishing
1993 3.6 stars 109 mins Thrillers Rated: R
until 11-Nov-2010
Barney (Jeff Bridges) is a deranged man who plans to abduct a woman, but despite his careful design and numerous run-throughs, things never go quite right. He's finally successful when Diane (Sandra Bullock) makes herself an obvious target after a fight with her boyfriend, Jeff (Kiefer Sutherland). Jeff spends years trying to figure out what happened to Diane, almost destroying his own life. Director George Sluizer remakes his own 1988 film.
The Entity
1981 3.4 stars 120 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: R
until 31-Mar-2011
When an invisible attacker beats and rapes Carla Moran (Barbara Hershey), the mother of three seeks comfort from her friends and family, who dismiss her story as insane. But a psychiatrist (Ron Silver) and a team of paranormal experts come to believe Carla and devise a plan to trap the mysterious Entity. The thriller blends chilling horror with kinky exploitation, as exemplified in the scene in which Carla's breasts are fondled by unseen hands.
The Octagon
1980 3.2 stars 103 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R
until 01-Jan-2011
A group of terrorist ninjas have been wreaking havoc on the life of a wealthy woman named Justine (Karen Carlson), so she hires former karate champion Scott James (Chuck Norris) to be her bodyguard. Aiming to take down the group of dangerous thugs, who happen to be led by his rival Seikura (Tadashi Yamashita), James must start with their training ground, known as The Octagon. Will evil prevail? Or will James have the last word?
21 Jump Street: Season 1
1987 3.7 stars 585 mins Television Rated: NR
until 22-Feb-2012
Fresh-faced undercover cops head back to high school on the hunt for criminals in this hip cop show. Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete, Peter DeLuise and Dustin Nguyen star as young law officers assigned to investigate crimes involving teenagers. In Season 1, the gang investigates drugs, prostitution and arson, and Captain Jenko (Frederick Forrest) is killed in an accident. Guest stars include Jason Priestley, Josh Brolin and Blair Underwood.
Doing Hard Time
2004 3.3 stars 100 mins Drama Rated: R
until 01-Mar-2012
When upstanding Michael's (Boris Kodjoe) 7-year-old son is caught in the wrong place at the wrong time and is gunned down during a botched drug deal, Michael is overcome with grief. His sorrow turns to rage when his son's killers are given a light sentence. Determined to obtain justice, Michael purposely gets himself arrested so he can take matters into his own hands … but it soon becomes clear that jail may not be the answer.
The Commish: Season 1
1991 3.4 stars 1029 mins Television Rated: NR
until 22-Feb-2012
Long before he broke out in a big way as the Emmy Award-winning star of the television series "The Shield," Michael Chiklis was Tony Scali of the Eastbride Police Department, a thinking man's cop who "loves pasta and busting scum" in this series that blends hard-hitting drama with laughs. The show's premise is a rare case of a lead character who solves crimes with brains rather than brawn.
A Breath of Scandal
1960 3.0 stars 98 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 01-Jan-2011
A strong-willed princess refuses to play by the rules in this romantic tale. Exiled to the country for her unmannered behavior, Princess Olympia (Sophia Loren) secretly falls in love with an American millionaire (John Gavin). Olympia's upcoming arranged marriage to a Prussian prince (Carlo Hintermann) angers a jealous countess (Angela Lansbury), who threatens to spill the beans about the princess's American lover. Maurice Chevalier also stars.
Highlander: Season 6
1997 4.0 stars 624 mins Television Rated: R
until 22-Feb-2012
Duncan McLeod (Adrian Paul), the heroic highlander who was born in the 1590s and has remained immortal through the centuries, faces life without Richie (Stan Kirsch), whose death at the hands of his nemesis, the evil Ahriman, has left Duncan filled with rage and resentment. He also contemplates the possibility of finally succumbing to a fate long deigned elusive: death. Extras include interviews, character profiles, scripts galleries and more.
The Commish: Season 2
1992 3.5 stars 1084 mins Television Rated: NR
until 22-Feb-2012
Police commissioner Tony Scali (Michael Chiklis), who relies on smarts rather than brute force to keep the peace, finds his job all the more challenging this year, with cases that border on the impossible. Watch the second season unfold as he infiltrates the porn industry, busts a socialite for running a prostitution ring and more. Plus, he's got his personal life to manage, including the arrival of his and wife Rachel's (Theresa Saldana) baby.
The Greatest American Hero: Season 1
1981 3.5 stars 417 mins Television Rated: PG-13
until 22-Feb-2012
It's fitting that an L.A. teacher, Ralph (William Katt), would be the one to experience an alien adventure befitting a Hollywood movie. That's exactly what happens to Ralph: While he's on a field trip, extraterrestrials give him a red suit with unusual powers. Reluctant to don it, he's convinced by an FBI agent (Robert Culp) to harness his heroic abilities, but the outfit takes some getting used to, as evidenced by this hilarious first season.
Fat Albert: Original Series: Vol. 1
1972 3.7 stars 264 mins Children & Family Rated: NR
until 09-Mar-2011
Keep it real with "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids," Bill Cosby's 1970s classic animated series, starring lovable Fat Albert and his hilariously entertaining gang -- Rudy, Weird Harold, Mushmouth and Dumb Donald. The super-cool cartoon inspires kids to do the right thing, and the boys also perform plenty of funky tunes in this collection. Vol. 1 features the first 12 episodes from 1972 to 1973 in their original order.
A Separate Peace
2003 2.9 stars 92 mins Drama Rated: R
until 01-Jan-2011
At an exclusive New England prep school, two roommates -- charismatic athlete Finny (Toby Moore) and timorous, scholarly Gene (J Barton) -- face the growing threat of World War II and, closer to home, the destructive consequences of a rash act of jealousy. Jacob Pitts, Danny Swerdlow, and Hume Cronyn costar in director Peter Yates' atmospheric adaptation of John Knowles' best-selling novel.
30 Days: Season 1
2005 3.8 stars 354 mins Television Rated: R
until 08-Mar-2011
Morgan Spurlock (of Supersize Me fame) hosts this one-hour documentary film series that places subjects for a month in situations they're unlikely to seek out on their own. By subjecting themselves to such circumstances, participants help shed light on social issues plaguing America today, such as the rift created by religious differences between Muslims and Christians in America, the incarcerated and the lawyers who put them in prison, and more.
Rescue Me: Season 1
2004 4.2 stars 594 mins Television Rated: NR
until 01-Mar-2014
Acerbic comedian Denis Leary stars in this FX channel series as Tommy Gavin, a firefighter whose job requires him to be at the ready to save other people's lives -- even though his own is falling apart. Tommy's marriage is in a complete shambles now that he's divorced, and he's hanging on to sanity by a thread. So when his ex (Andrea Roth) decides to start dating again, Tommy decides to move across the street from her.
Soap: Season 3
1979 3.8 stars 611 mins Television Rated: R
until 01-Mar-2012
Secrets and scandals abound for sisters Jessica (Katherine Helmond) and Mary (Cathryn Damon) and their families in Season 3 of the groundbreaking soap opera satire. This season, a look-alike alien replaces Burt (Richard Mulligan); Billy (Jimmy Baio) escapes a cult; Jodie (Billy Crystal) fights for his rights as a gay parent; and a terminally ill Jessica dies, with longtime friend Benson (Robert Guillaume) at her bedside.
Como Voy a Olvidarte
2004 1.8 stars 74 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
Ecuadorian musician Segundo Rosero's hit "Como Voy a Olvidarte" ("How Can I Forget You?") is the inspiration for this entertaining look at one of life's greatest goals: The journey to true happiness. But, as always, the road is pockmarked with troubles and toil, complicated further by a person's ability to thwart himself even under the best of circumstances. Stars Rafael Rivelles, Ana Cristina Botero, Segundo Rosero and Daniel Moreno.
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
1973 4.0 stars 110 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 23-Feb-2011
Based on the novel by Ernest J. Gaines, this highly acclaimed TV drama follows the life of Jane Pittman, a black woman born into slavery in the South during the 1850s who lives long enough to see the genesis of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s. In 1962, 110-year-old Jane (Cicely Tyson) tells her story to a journalist (Michael Murphy). The film won eight Emmy Awards, including Best Lead Actress for Tyson and Best Director for John Korty.
Building the Alaska Highway
2005 3.4 stars 54 mins Documentary Rated: NR
until 09-Feb-2011
During the dark early days of World War II, thousands of American soldiers began one of the most titanic construction efforts ever attempted -- the Alaska Highway, which would eventually span across the sub-Arctic wilderness of British Columbia, the Yukon Territory and Alaska. This documentary features interviews with highway workers, archival footage and, of course, breathtaking scenery. Part of the award-winning "American Experience" series.
21 Jump Street: Season 2
1987 3.8 stars Unknown Rated: NR
Hollywood newcomers Brad Pitt and Christina Applegate guest star alongside Johnny Depp in Season 2 of the hip police drama about baby-faced undercover cops investigating teen-related crimes. In Season 2, officers Hanson (Depp), Penhall (Peter DeLuis), Hoffs (Holly Robinson Peete) and Ioki (Dustin Nguyen) face their own serious personal problems along with crimes involving race relations, military cover-ups, AIDs discrimination and steroid abuse.
Maestros
2000 2.1 stars 100 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
After serving 30 years in the slammer, five bank robbers grow accustomed to the respect and admiration that prison life has afforded them. When they receive unexpected news of their early release they find themselves strewn into the modern-day world. After failing to integrate into modern society, they decide to go back to doing what they do best. Will these five dusty thieves be able to pull off one last heist?
The Greatest American Hero: Season 2
1981 3.6 stars 1085 mins Television Rated: R
until 22-Feb-2012
In its second season, this charming 1980s series finds teacher Ralph Hinckley (William Katt) still struggling with his newfound role as a superhero. He also hasn't yet gotten the hang of his powers, let alone his super-suit, which often lands him in hot water. Thanks to his fiancée, Pam (Connie Selleca), and his wing man, FBI agent Bill Maxwell (Robert Culp), he manages to stay the course -- a challenge, to say the least.
Cuando Todo Este En Orden
2002 2.3 stars 105 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
A father and son struggle to build new lives on top of old memories in this sensitive drama. When down-and-out widower Ignacio (Santiago Ramos) returns to his hometown, it just happens to be the same day that his son Pablo (Daniel Guzman) arrives from a rehab program. Much of what he left behind has changed, so Ignacio focuses on reconnecting with old friends while Pablo works to mend his relationship with his dad and his wife and children.
Mojados: Through the Night
2005 3.3 stars 70 mins Documentary Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
Director Tommy Davis follows four migrants from rural Mexico on their harrowing journey across the desert into the States. Their 120-mile trek is filled with peril as they evade the border patrol, endure temperature extremes, contend with dehydration and face the all-too-real possibility that their quest for a better life could end in death. Disquietingly honest, this documentary puts a human face to the complex issue of illegal immigration.
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
1982 2.8 stars 107 mins Drama Rated: R
until 01-Jan-2011
In this movie based on Barbara Gordon's autobiography, Jill Clayburgh turns out another virtuoso performance to depict a documentary filmmaker on the verge of a complete breakdown. Under pressure to perform, she turns to tranquilizers for serenity, a move that ultimately leads to the destruction of everything she's worked to accomplish in her professional and personal life. John Lithgow and Dianne Wiest co-star.
The Street with No Name
1948 3.3 stars 91 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 31-Mar-2011
A furious crime boss seeks revenge on an undercover FBI agent in this noir crime drama. Assigned to infiltrate a gang, Agent Cordell (Mark Stevens) gains the confidence of gang leader Stiles (Richard Widmark), helps the gang plan a robbery, then informs the FBI of the details. When an informant tells Stiles there's a mole in his gang, the mob boss decides to kill the undercover agent during the hold-up. Barbara Lawrence and Lloyd Nolan co-star.
The Adventurers
1970 2.8 stars 177 mins Classics Rated: PG
until 01-Jan-2011
South American playboy Dax Xenos (Bekim Fehmiu) struggles to forget his troubled background in this heady political drama based on Harold Robbins's novel. Raised in Italy away from his unstable homeland, Dax romances one woman after another. He finally settles down, but when tragedy occurs, Dax deserts his family to track down his father's killer. Olivia de Havilland, Candice Bergen, Ernest Borgnine, Rossano Brazzi and Charles Aznavour co-star.
The Greatest American Hero: Season 3
1982 3.6 stars 620 mins Television Rated: R
until 22-Feb-2012
This lovable ABC television hit with an improbable plot follows the adventures of unlikely superhero Ralph Hinkley (William Katt), who has to split his time as a high school teacher with his duty to save the world. With the help of an FBI agent (Robert Culp) and the support of his girlfriend, Pam (Connie Sellecca), Ralph continues trying to tap into the powers of his alien-crafted supersuit, which used to have a manual -- until he lost it.
Rescue Me: Season 2
2005 4.4 stars 574 mins Television Rated: R
until 01-Mar-2014
Golden Globe nominee Denis Leary returns as firefighter Tommy Gavin for the second season of this irreverent series that's earned sizzling reviews. In these episodes, Tommy -- separated from his 62 Truck crew -- comes to grips with his drinking, tries to stave off the dissolution of his family and copes with job stress. His former colleagues aren't having an easy time of it either, dealing with a tinderbox of personal and professional pressures.
Wiseguys on Texas Hold 'Em
2005 1.9 stars 104 mins Special Interest Rated: NR
until 01-May-2010
HBO wise guys Vincent Pastore, Frank Vincent and Vinny Vella ("The Sopranos") sit down with Fisher Stevens (Reversal of Fortune), Willie Garson ("Sex and the City") and former beauty queen Lynnette Cole for a celebrity-style game of Texas Hold 'Em. To help you learn, World Series of Poker champion Robert Varkonyi provides running commentary throughout the game, dissecting and explaining winning strategies.
21 Jump Street: Season 3
1988 3.7 stars 930 mins Television Rated: NR
until 22-Feb-2012
Although they come from different backgrounds, the police officers headquartered at 21 Jump Street have one unifying characteristic: They can all pass for high school and college-age students, allowing them to work undercover. The third season of this late-1980s series -- the Fox network's first bona fide drama -- helped cement the budding careers of a young Richard Grieco, Holly Robinson Peete and future Oscar nominee Johnny Depp.
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids: Vol. 2
1973 3.6 stars 265 mins Children & Family Rated: NR
until 09-Mar-2011
Hey, hey, hey! Fat Albert and the gang are back for another volume of family-friendly animated fun. And as creator Bill Cosby always said, "If you're not careful, you may learn something before it's done!" This collection of episodes from the popular Saturday morning cartoon series features all your favorite characters -- including Rudy, Mushmouth, Dumb Donald, Bill, Mudfoot, Russell, Bucky, Weird Harold and, of course, Fat Albert.
El Agujero
1997 1.7 stars 83 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
After decades of earning a subsistence income in the United States, Pachuco (Robert Cobo) returns to his Mexican hometown, where he joins his buddy Chavita (Jose Luis Pimentel) amid preparations for the Day of the Dead festival. Tossed into jail for drunkenness, they meet other prisoners, and each explains the fateful turn of events that landed them behind bars. First-time director Beto Gomez made this fledgling film with a budget of $50,000.
Soap: Season 4
1980 3.8 stars 523 mins Television Rated: NR
until 01-Mar-2012
Jessica Tate (Katherine Helmond) is miraculously revived from death's door only to be abducted by a Latin American revolutionary in Season 4 of the cheeky soap opera satire. The final season doesn't skimp on wacky escapades as Jodie (Billy Crystal) undergoes therapy after falling for a woman and winds up channeling an old Jewish man, and the Tates and the Campbells deal with kidnappings, shocking paternity secrets, hookers and other absurdities.
21 Jump Street: Season 4
1989 3.7 stars 1201 mins Television Rated: NR
until 22-Feb-2012
The baby-faced cops at 21 Jump Street back are on the case, infiltrating high schools and hanging out at the hot spots as they continue to investigate crimes involving minors. As the fourth season opens, Dennis Booker (Richard Grieco) quits the police force after ensuring the release of Officer Tom Hanson (Johnny Depp) from prison. The impressive slate of guest stars includes Thomas Haden Church, Rosie Perez, Vince Vaughn and Shannen Doherty.
Dark Shadows: The Complete Revival Series
1991 3.6 stars 592 mins Television Rated: NR
This prime-time television remake of the classic gothic soap opera was executive produced by Dan Curtis, the creator of the original series, who brings a 1990s sensibility to his beloved 1960s drama. After an unsuspecting handyman releases vampire Barnabas Collins (Ben Cross) from his tomb, the charismatic immortal begins meeting the new residents of Collinwood Manor -- including lovely governess Victoria Winters (Joanna Going).
Dirty Love
2005 2.7 stars 91 mins Comedy Rated: UR
until 01-Mar-2011
The life of struggling shutterbug Rebecca (Jenny McCarthy) goes into a tailspin when she catches her supermodel beau (Victor Webster) in the sack with another woman. Rebecca, on the advice of her friends -- witless would-be actress Carrie (Kim Heskin) and hip-hop hairdresser Michelle (Carmen Electra) -- dives into the dating pool looking for love … and to make her ex jealous. But Rebecca's plan soon proves disastrous in this ribald sex comedy.
The Dark Corner
1946 3.4 stars 99 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 31-Mar-2011
Mark Stevens stars as hardboiled private eye Bradford Galt, who relocates to New York City after serving two years in stir on a manslaughter charge. Framed by his shyster ex-partner, Tony Jardine (Kurt Kreuger), Galt soon finds himself set up again -- this time for Jardine's murder. Lucille Ball portrays Galt's adoring secretary, and Clifton Webb plays an unctuous art collector in this gritty film noir from director Henry Hathaway.
Fame: Season 1
1982 3.6 stars 736 mins Television Rated: R
until 16-Jan-2012
Dance instructor Lydia Grant (Debbie Allen) molds young hopefuls into skilled performers at New York City's High School for the Performing Arts in this hit TV series. Bruno (Lee Curreri), Coco (Erica Gimpel) and the other students dream of making it big but must pay their dues before heading for the bright lights of showbiz. The premiere season finds the kids facing competition, rejection and grueling rehearsals, along with some serious issues.
Award Winners of Hollywood Scarefest 2005
2005 1.8 stars 88 mins Horror Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
Prepare for a fiendishly good time with this spine-tingling anthology that presents winners from North America's only short-film festival dedicated exclusively to the genres of horror, science fiction and fantasy. The chilling featurettes include "Vision" (Josiah Polhemus), "Horla" (Stephen Kellam), "Recharge" (Chris Meyer), "Cell-U-Lar" (Patrick Rea), "Last Stop Station" (Andy Kumpon), "The Suffering: Static" (Daniel Sukara) and "Gridlock" (Dirk Belien). Extras include "Convulsion" (Hollywood Scarefest 2003 Winner).
Hurricanes
2003 2.6 stars 120 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
In this comic drama from Cuba, Tomas is fed up with his life, which involves a job as a telephone engineer trainee, a best friend determined to rope him into petty crime, a grumpy boss with a technology phobia and a discontented girlfriend. And things only get worse when a hurricane destroys his house. But Tom is determined to improve his lot -- and he sees a chance when he's sent to repair the fax machine of an alluring Spanish photographer.
21 Jump Street: Season 5
1990 3.7 stars 1035 mins Television
until 22-Feb-2012
With heartthrob Johnny Depp off pursuing lead roles in the movies, this popular teen police drama prepared for its fifth (and final) season by welcoming two new faces (Michael Bendetti and Michael DeLuise) to the force. In this collection of episodes, Tony McCann (Bendetti) investigates a murder by becoming buddies with a mentally challenged boy, and Doug Penhall (Peter DeLuise) falls for a narcotics officer who may have a drug problem.
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids: Vol. 3
1974 3.4 stars 265 mins Children & Family Rated: NR
Hey, hey, hey! Fat Albert and the gang are back for a third volume of animated adventures set in the City of Brotherly Love, with live-action appearances by comedian Bill Cosby. In this collection of episodes that originally aired between 1975-76, Fat Albert falls in love but doesn't want his friends to know; Dulcie abandons her dog, only to be bitten by a dog that was also abandoned; and the gang helps a friend kick his shoplifting habit.
The Blue Iguana
1988 2.3 stars 90 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R
until 01-Jan-2011
To stay out of the slammer, down-on-his-luck bounty hunter Vince Holloway (Dylan McDermott) reluctantly agrees to do the bidding of two crooked IRS agents (Tovah Feldshuh and Dean Stockwell). Tasked with recouping $20 million of laundered drug money, Holloway heads south of the border to a banana republic where double crosses and murder are de rigueur. James Russo and Jessica Harper provide support in this quirky caper film.
Decision Before Dawn
1951 3.4 stars 119 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 31-Mar-2011
Set during World War II's waning days, this taut thriller stars Oskar Werner as Cpl. Karl Maurer, a turncoat German prisoner of war sent on a dicey espionage mission as the Allies get ready for a final onslaught. But Col. Devlin (Gary Merrill) and Lt. Rennick (Richard Basehart) -- the Americans in charge of pulling off the radical scheme -- harbor grave doubts about where Maurer's loyalty lies. The 1951 film snagged an Oscar nod for Best Picture.
The Flats
2002 2.6 stars 102 mins Independent Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
Returning home to Oregon to stand trial for a crime that could send him to prison, Harper (Chad Lindberg) renews a relationship with his best friend, Luke (Sean Christensen), and forges a new one with Luke's girlfriend, Paige (Judy Herrera). But for Harper and Paige, keeping their emerging passion a secret from Luke proves too difficult a task and forces a bitter confrontation on the eve of Harper's court date.
Eclectic Shorts
2006 1.9 stars 107 mins Anime & Animation Rated: NR
Produced between 2001 and 2006, this collection of animated shorts from the uncommon mind of Erik Leiser reveals the artist's unique vision and otherworldly aesthetic. By mixing color and black-and-white, live action and stop-motion, and puppetry and pixilation techniques, Leiser has created a animation style that's drawn comparisons to that of Jan Swankmajer and Tim Burton yet remains distinctly his own.
Bad Cops: Vol. 1
2004 2.8 stars 75 mins Documentary Rated: NR
until 09-Mar-2011
In stark contrast to the law-enforcement heroes highlighted on "C.O.P.S.," the law-breaking police officers featured in this shocking collection of clips don't think twice about unnecessary roughness. Capturing beatings, assaults, wrongful shootings and more, Bad Cops catches the bad apples who overstep their authority and dispense vigilante justice instead of following their "protect and serve" creed.
Rescue Me: Season 3
2006 4.3 stars 572 mins Television Rated: R
until 01-Mar-2014
Actor-comedian Denis Leary scores an Emmy nomination as firefighter Tommy Gavin in this hit FX dramedy he also co-created following the day-to-day struggles of a crew of New York City heroes. The show's third season finds Franco (Daniel Sunjata) in the arms of an aggressive older woman (Susan Sarandon) and the whole crew taking heat from an angry Rev. Al Sharpton when they respond to a Harlem tragedy.
The True Story of Jesse James
1957 2.9 stars 92 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 30-Apr-2011
Robert Wagner stars as Jesse James in director Nicholas Ray's nuanced retelling of the notorious bank robber's life story. Chronicling Jesse's final 18 years, the film sheds light on the circumstances, experiences and events that led to his transformation from simple farm boy to trigger-happy outlaw. The high-powered cast includes Hope Lange, John Carradine, Agnes Moorehead and Jeffrey Hunter as Jesse's older brother, Frank.
Hidden Secrets
2006 3.5 stars 86 mins Faith & Spirituality Rated: NR
until 01-Mar-2012
A Christian version of The Big Chill, this drama explores the lasting impact a group of close friends has on one another despite drifting apart over the years. Nine old pals return to their hometown to attend the funeral of one of the group, where they alternately connect and clash in the face of their disparate lifestyles and worldviews. Meanwhile, engaged Jeremy (David A.R. White) finds himself drawn to his old flame (Tracy Melchior).
Deng Xiaoping: A Legend
2005 2.2 stars 95 mins Foreign Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
In this production from CCTV, China's official international TV news station, the former supreme leader of China is celebrated and profiled. Using information pulled from the archives of Beijing, the program details why Deng Xiaoping was chosen to succeed Mao Zedong and lead China into the modern age, and demonstrates how he set his once isolated nation on a course for a new age of unprecedented prosperity and growth.
Sweet Land
2005 3.6 stars 110 mins Independent Rated: PG
until 16-Jan-2012
Norwegian-American farmer Olaf Torvik (Tim Guinee) and his rural Minnesotan community must struggle to overcome years of anti-German propaganda and prejudice when he discovers that his mail-order bride, Inge (Elizabeth Reaser), is not only a German but also an accidental Socialist. Writer Ali Selim also directs this Independent Spirit Award-winning tale of love's ability to triumph over ignorance.
Death of a President
2006 2.9 stars 90 mins Independent Rated: R
until 01-Jan-2011
This provocative mockumentary imagines the assassination of President George W. Bush and the fallout that follows, including the media's reaction, the rush to convict an assassin and the machinations of President Cheney. Directed by Gabriel Range (The Day Britain Stopped) and starring Hend Ayoub, Brian Boland, Becky Ann Baker and Robert Mangiardi, the film was awarded the Critic's Prize at the 2006 Toronto Film Festival.
1888
2005 2.0 stars 98 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
Director and co-writer Alfredo Anzola weaves a charming and captivating tale centering on Jules Verne (Marco Villarubia), who flees a humdrum life by seeking adventure aboard the vessel Santa Isabel as it explores South America's Orinoco River. Verne is joined by Stradelli, an Italian explorer, and a woman, disguised as a man, in search of her father. This imaginative story also stars Ronnie Nordenflycht, Kristin Pardo and Elba Escobar.
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
2009 2.9 stars 80 mins Independent Rated: NR
until 14-Feb-2013
Grad student Sara Quinn (Julianne Nicholson) is perplexed by her endless string of romantic failures. Combining work on an anthropological dissertation with her quest for personal answers, Sara interviews an array of men, whose confessions range from banal to bizarre. Actor John Krasinski makes his directorial debut with this quirky comedy based on a collection of short stories by David Foster Wallace.
Green for Danger
1946 3.5 stars 91 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 16-Jan-2012
Wounded by a Nazi bomber, a postman dies on the operating table in rural England. But was his death accidental or murder? Enter Inspector Cockrill (Alastair Sim), an irrepressibly cheerful Scotland Yard sleuth with a penchant for annoying suspects into revealing hidden motives. An unconventional whodunit from the brilliant team of Sidney Gilliat and Frank Launder, this wartime classic also stars Trevor Howard as one of the suspected doctors.
49th Parallel
1941 3.4 stars 123 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 16-Jan-2012
The great Laurence Olivier leads an impressive cast in this wartime thriller about a Nazi U-boat crew stranded in Canada during World War II. Led by the fanatical Lt. Hirth (Eric Portman), the crew finds refuge in a small rural community while planning an escape across the border of the still neutral United States. An early work from British director Michael Powell, the film was seen as a propaganda piece urging America to join the Allied effort.
Sunsplit
1997 1.7 stars 93 mins Thrillers Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
Serial killer Lyle, single mother (and car thief) Tess and widowed restaurateur Shandor all live in the Los Angeles area, but that's about all they have in common until unforeseen circumstances cause their paths to collide -- with catastrophic and irreversible results. Robert Balderson, Ken Del Conte, LoriDawn Messuri, Sandra Purpuro and Lou Wagner star in this engrossing indie thriller from director Peter Daskaloff.
Yoga for Health: Basics & Headaches
2007 2.3 stars 102 mins Sports & Fitness Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
Learn the basics of traditional yoga for increased strength, flexibility and overall well-being with this comprehensive program. In a routine designed to reduce headaches, additional exercises target blood flow into the head, along with the muscles that can tighten and cause pain. Yoga instructor Jenny Cornero studied at Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat in the Bahamas and has been teaching for more than a decade.
Yoga for Health: Depression & Gastro...
2007 2.4 stars 136 mins Sports & Fitness Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
These two unique yoga routines focus on relieving gastrointestinal problems and alleviating depression. Part of the Yoga for Health series, both programs also help increase strength and flexibility and promote overall well-being while combating the specific issues they target. Yoga instructor Jenny Cornero studied at Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat in the Bahamas and has been teaching for more than a decade.
The Call of Cthulhu
2005 3.2 stars 47 mins Horror Rated: NR
until 01-Mar-2011
While sorting through a pile of documents he inherited from his great-uncle (a professor at Brown University), a Boston anthropologist learns secrets about the mysterious Cthulhu cult that fascinated the late professor and likely decided his fate. Adapted from one of writer H.P. Lovecraft's most famous stories, this silent picture blends vintage and modern cinematic techniques to reproduce the look of a classic 1920s horror film.
The Hip Hop Project
2006 2.6 stars 85 mins Documentary Rated: PG-13
Born into poverty, abandoned by his mother and living on the New York City streets by the time he was a teen, Chris "Kazi" Rolle used his skills as a rapper to pull himself out of the gutter. Determined to help other inner-city kids do the same, Rolle initiated an outreach program called the Hip Hop Project. This uplifting documentary charts the participants' progress as they find a voice for their struggles and eventually record an album.
As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me
2003 3.8 stars 122 mins Foreign (German) Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
After escaping from a Siberian labor camp in the wake of World War II, German soldier Clemens Forell (Bernhard Bettermann) makes his way toward his wife and children, traveling more than 8,000 miles over the course of three long years to reach his final destination. Hardy Martins directs this critically acclaimed adaptation of the best-selling book by Josef Martin Bauer, a true story of survival and courage.
Rescue Me: Season 4
2007 4.3 stars 560 mins Television Rated: PG
until 01-Mar-2014
New York City firefighter Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary) continues his post-Sept. 11 struggles in the fourth season of this critically acclaimed cable series. Haunted by the loss of friends who perished in the disaster, his failed marriage and his son's tragic death, Gavin grapples with his past, his future and his sanity. The Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated show also stars Michael Lombardi, James McCaffrey and Andrea Roth.
Lola
2001 2.2 stars 97 mins Independent Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
After saving the life of charismatic prostitute Sandra (Joanna Going) -- and then subsequently witnessing her murder -- Lola (Sabrina Grdevich), a desperate woman trapped in a stagnant life, decides to escape her troubles by assuming the identity of the dead woman. Colm Feore portrays Lola's hotheaded husband in Carl Bessai's award-winning drama exploring the nature of identity and self-definition.
From Beyond
1986 3.2 stars 85 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: UR
until 16-Apr-2012
After inventing a way for creatures from the fourth dimension to come into his own world, Dr. Edward Pretorious (Ted Sorel) suffers a gruesome decapitation at the hands of those he brought "from beyond." But authorities suspect his assistant (Jeffrey Combs) is to blame. Barbara Crampton co-stars as a beautiful psychiatrist brought in to help police solve the case in this classic 1980s thriller based on a short story by H.P. Lovecraft.
The Addams Family: Vol. 3
1965 3.8 stars 588 mins Television Rated: NR
until 01-Jan-2012
Settle in for some creepy, kooky fun with the Addams family in this third volume of episodes from the show's final season. Gomez (John Astin) inadvertently becomes a notorious cat burglar thanks to a troublesome sleepwalking habit; Uncle Fester (Jackie Coogan) goes on a crash diet to primp for a visit from his sexy French pen pal; and Morticia (Carolyn Jones) decides to become an interior decorator.
Kabluey
2007 3.0 stars 87 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
until 31-Mar-2011
Desperate for help, Leslie (Lisa Kudrow), an overwhelmed working mother trying to raise two unruly boys while her husband fights in Iraq, reluctantly turns to her slacker brother-in-law Salman (portrayed by writer-director Scott Prendergast). Enthusiastic but clueless, Salman makes a mess of caring for the boys, but, anxious to help out, he eventually takes a job as a huge blue corporate mascot in this quirky and touching comedy.
Creature Comforts America: Season 1
2007 3.6 stars 152 mins Television Rated: NR
From the Academy Award-winning creators of Wallace and Gromit comes this short-lived but inventive spin-off of a British show that combines creative stop-motion animation with real-life conversations between average Americans. The result is a wacky compilation of shorts that have poker-playing dogs discussing art, a waterlogged goldfish complaining about her dry skin, and two slugs trying to define animal magnetism.
Angel's Fall
2005 2.0 stars 90 mins Foreign Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
Young Zeynep (Tülin Özen), a hotel housekeeper in Istanbul, lives under the thumb of her abusive father. Grieving Selçuk (Budak Akalin) totes his late wife's possessions in a suitcase. These sad souls live on opposite sides of the city, until fate brings them together. The encounter gives each a chance to abandon their unhappiness -- if they're willing to take it. Semih Kaplannoglu's award-winning film co-stars Musa Karagöz and Engin Dogan.
The Littles
1983 3.5 stars 725 mins Children & Family Rated: NR
until 09-Mar-2011
When 12-year-old Henry Bigg (voiced by Jimmy Keegan) discovers the Littles, a family of tiny beings living in the unoccupied spaces of his home, he quickly becomes their friend, helping them out when they stumble into trouble. The Littles even take vacations all over the world with Henry, traveling in his suitcase. This heartwarming animated series is based on John Peterson's children's books.
Badland
2007 2.8 stars 165 mins Drama Rated: R
until 10-Feb-2012
In this evocative portrait of an Iraq War veteran, Jamie Draven plays Jerry, a once-idealistic Marine reservist who returns home from the Middle East a changed and bitter man. Haunted by the violence he's endured, Jerry mentally collapses. Anger, self-loathing and desperation drive him to commit an unspeakable crime, and now, only his daughter's love can help him piece together his shattered life.
American Son
2008 2.9 stars 85 mins Drama Rated: R
until 24-Feb-2011
While visiting home for Thanksgiving, 19-year-old Marine Mike Holland (Nick Cannon) begins an unexpected romance, clashes with family and old friends and confronts his fears about his imminent deployment to Iraq. An emotional roller coaster, Mike's four-day holiday leave finds the young man reassessing past relationships, forging a new love and coming to grips with his own mortality. Melonie Diaz, Jay Hernandez and Chi McBride co-star.
Love Comes Lately
2007 2.4 stars 82 mins Drama Rated: NR
until 02-Sep-2011
Based on Nobel Prize winner Isaac Bashevis Singer's writings, this whimsical tale from director Jan Schütte follows charmer Max Kohn (Otto Tausig), an 80-year-old author who escapes life's doldrums by losing himself in his imagination's colorful creations. Elizabeth Peña portrays Max's daffy cleaning lady, while Rhea Perlman, Barbara Hershey and Tovah Feldshuh play the disparate women in his romantic orbit.
Thirtysomething: Season 1
1987 3.5 stars 1146 mins Television Rated: R
until 16-Jan-2012
Winner of several Emmy and Golden Globe awards, this dramatic ensemble series from producers Ed Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz ("My So-Called Life") centers on a group of suburbanites grappling with the challenges of marriage, career and parenthood. Ken Olin, Mel Harris, Patricia Wettig ("Brothers and Sisters") and Timothy Busfield ("Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip") lead the impressive cast of the groundbreaking show.
Rescue Me: Season 5: Vol. 1
2008 4.3 stars 451 mins Television Rated: NR
until 01-Mar-2014
New York City's firefighters continue to fight the good fight in the fifth season of this groundbreaking drama. Denis Leary stars as Tommy Gavin, a troubled fireman coping with the loss of his cousin and best friend on September 11. His emotional problems have already shattered his marriage and caused his alcoholism to return, and continue to threaten his relationships with his co-workers. Mike Lombardi, Steven Pasquale and Andrea Roth co-star.
Cool Air
1999 2.9 stars 140 mins Horror Rated: NR
until 20-Feb-2011
In this film based on H.P. Lovecraft's famous short story, aspiring author Randolph Carter (Bryan Moore) takes a room in a cheap boarding house and befriends the mysterious Dr. Muñoz (Jack Donner), who resuscitates the writer after he suffers a near-fatal heart attack. When the doctor shares a terrifying secret, Carter must reexamine his ideas of life and death. Several shorts adapted from Lovecraft tales are also included.
Dreams of Cthulhu: Rough Magik Initiative
2000 2.7 stars 93 mins Horror Rated: NR
until 20-Feb-2011
In this horrifying film based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft, the Night Scholars, a secret society dedicated to protecting the world from the evil of Cthulhu, are stunned to realize that the long-dormant Sleeping God may be waking up. After investigating a ritual sacrifice, the mysterious Mr. Moon (Paul Darrow) visits a former Night Scholar who shares a terrible secret. The collection also includes two shorts based on Lovecraft tales.
Harlan Ellison: Dreams with Sharp Teeth
2008 3.6 stars 96 mins Documentary Rated: NR
until 22-Feb-2012
Directed by Erik Nelson, this absorbing documentary delves into the life of sci-fi scribe Harlan Ellison, known as much for his contentious demeanor and abrasive personality as he is for his award-winning literature. The venerated writer -- one of the genre's most prolific and influential storytellers -- is profiled through accounts of critics, friends and associates, candid interviews with the outspoken author and readings from his works.
Hannah Montana
2008 3.5 stars Children & Family Rated: R
until 15-Mar-2012
Hannah Montana is a pop star sensation whose busy life includes singing, performing and ... hiding her identity from her high school classmates, who know her as Miley Stewart. Spunky teen Miley Cyrus returns for the third season of the Disney hit, along with Emily Osment (as best friend Lilly), Jason Earles (as brother Jackson) and real-life dad, Billy Ray Cyrus (as Hannah's dad and manager, Robbie).
Adoration
2007 2.8 stars 101 mins Drama Rated: R
until 12-Feb-2011
Assigned to translate a terrorism-related news story for his French class, teen Simon (Devon Bostick) weaves personal details into his tale, which soon leaves the Internet swirling with rumors that Simon's dead father was an actual terrorist. Acclaimed auteur Atom Egoyan's haunting and lyrical drama -- cleverly structured as a mystery -- also stars Scott Speedman as Simon's caretaker uncle and Arsinée Khanjian as Simon's persistent teacher.
Service
2008 2.7 stars 85 mins Foreign (Tagalog) Rated: UR
While the Pineda family matriarch, Nanay Flor (Gina Pareño), brings suit against her bigamist husband, the rest of her brood struggle with their own demons as they operate a run-down porno theater in the Philippines in director Brillante Mendoza's drama. The goings-on include one son (Coco Martin) dealing with a boil on his butt as another pair of siblings contemplates incest, all amid the seedy sexual shenanigans of the theater's clientele.
The Ugly Truth
2009 3.7 stars 96 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 25-Mar-2011
Chauvinistic morning show commentator Mike Chadway (Gerard Butler) makes his perpetually single producer (Katherine Heigl) the subject of a series of romantic tests in order to prove the theories on relationships he espouses on his segment called "The Ugly Truth." But will his experiments help her find love, or is she just a hopeless case? Cheryl Hines co-stars as an unflappable anchor in this rom-com from the team behind Legally Blonde.
Spaceballs: The Animated Series: Season 1
2008 3.2 stars 93 mins Television Rated: NR
Mel Brooks's classic space spoof, Spaceballs, gets a new lease on life in this animated series, with Brooks voicing two of the characters he played in the original film: the philandering President Skroob and the all-powerful Yogurt. Daphne Zuniga and Joan Rivers also reprise their movie roles as the voices of Princess Vespa and Dot Matrix, respectively, with Tino Insana as Barf, Rino Romano as Lone Starr and Dee Bradley Baker as Dark Helmet.
The Burning Plain
2008 3.2 stars 111 mins Drama Rated: R
until 12-Feb-2013
Charlize Theron plays a depressed, sex-obsessed restaurant manager in this moody, fragmented drama -- screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga's directorial debut -- that weaves together four seemingly unrelated stories separated by time and space. A New Mexico housewife (Kim Basinger) begins a torrid affair, two teens mourn the death of their parents, and a young girl tries to mend her life in a Mexican border town.
Breakfast with Scot
2007 3.7 stars 109 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
until 23-Feb-2011
Eric (Thomas Cavanagh) and his lover, Sam (Ben Shenkman), are pushed into becoming temporary parents to an 11-year-old boy (Noah Bernett) with a fondness for gold chains, lace and the color pink while Eric's brother (Colin Cunningham) -- the boy's father -- is out of the country. Neither man ever saw himself as a father, but having such an undeniably colorful child around the house has a funny way of changing their minds.
Elephant Tales
2006 2.8 stars 92 mins Children & Family Rated: G
until 16-Jan-2012
In this heartwarming family film, young African elephants Zef and Tutu while away their days with playful mischief. But when their mother is shot by the Badness, Zef and Tutu must find a new family herd and a new place to call home. Joined by orphans Chump (a chimp), Stretch (a giraffe) and Cub (a lion), the brothers face unknown challenges -- and the Badness -- to find the families that Tutu believes await them all at the end of a rainbow.
50 Dead Men Walking
2008 3.1 stars 117 mins Thrillers Rated: R
until 05-Jul-2011
Belfast hood Martin (Jim Sturgess) is recruited by a British agent (Ben Kingsley) to infiltrate the IRA during the height of the Northern Irish conflict and quickly becomes embroiled in a dangerous game that could cost him his life if his secret is found out. As other informers are brutally murdered, Martin starts to look for a way out, but his handler urges him to stay undercover in this taut political thriller based on a true story.
Revanche
2008 3.4 stars 122 mins Foreign (German) Rated: NR
until 16-Feb-2011
In a ragged section of Vienna, hardened ex-con Alex (Johannes Krisch) works as an assistant in a brothel, where he falls for Ukrainian hooker Tamara (Irina Potapenko). They hope for escape, but their plans unexpectedly intersect with the lives of a rural cop (Andreas Lust) and his seemingly content wife (Ursula Strauss). Austrian Director Götz Spielmann's Oscar-nominated drama is a tense, existential, and moving portrait of vengeance and redemption.
Laila's Birthday
2008 2.9 stars 71 mins Foreign (Arabic) Rated: NR
until 02-Sep-2011
Caught up in a morass of red tape while trying to work in Palestine, judge Abu Laila (Mohammed Bakri) resorts to driving a taxi to make a living. On his daughter Laila's seventh birthday, his only goal is to get home early with a present and a cake. But he's confronted with numerous difficulties as he navigates passengers through the occupied territory. Filmmaker Rashid Masharawi grew up in the Gaza Strip's Shati refugee camp.
Examined Life
2008 3.3 stars 88 mins Documentary Rated: NR
until 23-Feb-2011
Filmmaker Astra Taylor explores the application of contemporary philosophy to everyday life by speaking with leading philosophers in settings that underscore the tangible relevance of their theories. Taylor's subjects include Princeton University professor Peter Singer who discusses the ethics of consumption -- while strolling amid the sumptuous luxury of Fifth Avenue. Taylor also interviews Cornel West, Michael Hardt, Judith Butler and others.
The Stoning of Soraya M.
2008 3.7 stars 116 mins Foreign (Farsi) Rated: R
until 09-Mar-2013
Set in 1986 Iran at the start of Khomeini's reign, director Cyrus Nowrasteh's drama tells the true story of Soraya (Mozhan Marnò), whose husband plots to have her falsely accused of adultery so he can divorce her and marry a young girl. French journalist Freidoune (Jim Caviezel) is pulled into Soraya's tragic story when he meets a desperate woman named Zahra (Shohreh Aghdashloo).
Every Little Step
2008 3.8 stars 93 mins Documentary Rated: PG-13
until 16-Jan-2011
Go backstage for an up-close look at a Broadway production with this entertaining documentary that follows hopeful dancers as they audition for coveted spots in the 2006 revival of "A Chorus Line." Drawing parallels between the interactions of the aspiring actors and the events of the play, filmmakers Adam Del Deo and James D. Stern also intercut interview footage of composer Marvin Hamlisch and dancers from the original Broadway production.
AmericanEast
2007 2.9 stars 112 mins Drama Rated: R
until 16-Jan-2012
Mustafa (Sayed Badreya), a widowed Egyptian immigrant who runs a popular Los Angeles café while trying to find an acceptable suitor for his unmarried sister, must rethink his traditional values when he has the chance to open a restaurant with a Jewish partner (Tony Shalhoub). His belief system is further shaken when his sister reveals that she's fallen in love with a handsome American doctor who is not a Muslim.
Tehilim
2007 2.3 stars 96 mins Foreign (Hebrew) Rated: NR
until 02-Sep-2011
The mysterious disappearance of Eli Frankel (Shmuel Vilozni) throws his family -- including sons Menachem (Michael Moshonov) and David (Yonathan Alster), secular wife Alma (Limor Goldstein) and observant father-in-law Shmuel (Ilan Dar) -- into financial and spiritual turmoil. Shot on location in Jerusalem, this austere drama was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival and Best Film at the 2007 Jerusalem Film Festival.
Dare
2009 2.7 stars 91 mins Drama Rated: R
until 02-Mar-2011
In their final semester before graduation from an affluent suburban high school, good girl Alexa (Emmy Rossum), outcast Ben (Ashley Springer) and bad boy Johnny (Zach Gilford) decide to shed their youthful inhibitions and take some very grown-up risks. A twisty tale of betrayal, heartbreak and unleashed sexuality ensues in director Adam Salky's unique teen drama, which premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
Peter and Vandy
2008 3.0 stars 80 mins Romance Rated: NR
until 09-Feb-2011
Contrasting their now-deteriorating relationship with the sunnier days of blossoming romance, this drama examines all the moments that add up to -- for better or worse -- a life lived together by Peter (Jason Ritter) and Vandy (Jess Weixler). Jay DiPietro directs this film adaptation of his acclaimed play that explores the beginning, middle and possible end of a love affair. Tracie Thoms and Noah Bean co-star.
Dead Snow
2009 3.5 stars 92 mins Foreign (Norwegian) Rated: NR
until 23-Feb-2013
A group of Norwegian friends get the scariest history lesson of their lives during a weekend getaway to the snowy town of Øksfjord, where the party is interrupted by throngs of Nazi zombies who once occupied the area. Armed with a machine-gun-equipped snowmobile, the gang fights for survival in director Tommy Wirkola's quirky horror, shot on location in the mountains of Norway. The film had its U.S. premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
No Impact Man: The Documentary
2009 3.3 stars 90 mins Documentary Rated: NR
A Fifth Avenue family goes very green when writer Colin Beavan leads his wife, Michelle Conlin, and their baby daughter on a yearlong crusade to make no net impact on the environment in this engaging documentary. Among their activities: eating only locally grown organic food, generating no trash except for compost and using no carbon-fueled transportation. Laura Gabbert and Justin Schein's film premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
Endgame
2009 3.1 stars 109 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
until 09-Aug-2011
Confidential political negotiations between South African government representative Prof. Willie Esterhuyse (William Hurt) and African National Congress President Thabo Mbek (Golden Globe nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor) lead to the peaceful demise of apartheid. Taking place in a bucolic British country estate, the talks are fraught with tension, but together the two men find a common path in this engaging Pete Travis-helmed drama.
Year One
2009 2.8 stars 97 mins Comedy Rated: UR
until 05-Feb-2011
Banished from their primitive village after the tribe elders deem them too lazy, Zed (Jack Black) and Oh (Michael Cera) leave everything they've ever known behind and embark upon an adventure-filled journey through the ancient world. Co-starring Hank Azaria, Oliver Platt, Olivia Wilde and David Cross, this epic-sized laffer is a collaborative effort from comedy giants Harold Ramis (Groundhog Day) and Judd Apatow (Knocked Up).
The Taking of Pelham 123
2009 3.6 stars 106 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R
until 02-Feb-2011
When a group of hijackers led by criminal mastermind Ryder (John Travolta) take the passengers aboard a New York subway train hostage and demand a king's ransom, it's up to subway dispatcher Walter Garber (Denzel Washington) to bring them down. Directed by Tony Scott (Man on Fire), this action thriller -- an update of the 1974 film from Joseph Sargent -- also stars James Gandolfini, John Turturro, Luis Guzmán and Michael Rispoli.
Crude
2009 3.6 stars 104 mins Documentary Rated: NR
until 23-Feb-2017
Filmmaker Joe Berlinger's provocative documentary explores the ongoing battle waged by 30,000 indigenous Ecuadorans and their lawyers against Chevron for dumping billions of gallons of toxic oil waste into the Amazon. Berlinger examines the environmental catastrophe -- dubbed the "Amazon Chernobyl" -- from all sides, following the drama as it moves from the contamination site to the courtroom and beyond, even landing on the cover of Vanity Fair.
The Village Barbershop
2008 3.4 stars 99 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 01-Feb-2012
Following the untimely death of his best friend and business partner, cantankerous chauvinist Art Leroldi (John Ratzenberger, "Cheers") begrudgingly hires female hairstylist Gloria MacIntyre (Shelly Cole) to save his struggling barbershop. This quirky indie comedy also stars Laurellee Westaway as nicotine-addicted, oxygen tank-toting neighbor Gladys and Cindy Pickett as Josie, the topless cocktail waitress who catches Art's eye.
The Queen and I
2008 3.3 stars 90 mins Foreign (Arabic) Rated: NR
until 17-Aug-2012
Nahid Persson Sarvestani's thought-provoking documentary about her friendship with Queen Farah, the wife of the Shah of Iran, demonstrates how even those at most odds -- politically, idealistically -- can find middle ground and understanding. The royal answers questions about her husband's repressive principles, and the conversation becomes political and highly personal. Included with the film is a short called Liberation.
Departures
2008 4.2 stars 131 mins Foreign (Japanese) Rated: PG-13
until 12-Feb-2011
Freshly unemployed, young cellist Daigo (Masahiro Motoki) has an epiphany in which he realizes he's been heading down the wrong career path. Retreating to his hometown, he trains for a new professional role as a nakanshi, or one who prepares the dead for burial. Tsutomu Yamazaki provides comic relief as Daigo's eccentric mentor in director Yojiro Takita's Oscar-winning, richly detailed -- if unlikely -- drama about finding your bliss.
Gigante
2009 3.0 stars 85 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: NR
until 09-Mar-2013
Shy supermarket security guard Jara (Horacio Camandule) becomes transfixed by Julia (Leonor Svarcas), a cleaning woman he spots through a surveillance camera. Soon, he becomes obsessed with watching her in this drama about isolation and loneliness from director Adrián Biniez. Jara designs his life around Julia's schedule, following her to the movies, the beach -- even on dates with another man. Will he ever drum up the courage to approach her?
Trust Us, This Is All Made Up
2009 2.8 stars 81 mins Comedy Rated: NR
until 16-Feb-2011
This wholly entertaining documentary showcases the mad improvisational skills of Second City alumni T.J. Jagodowski and David Pasquesi, who use their talents to spontaneously create original characters and fabricate hilarious situations on the spot. Featuring a performance recorded at the Barrow Street Theater in New York City, the film delves into the duo's dynamics and the mutual trust that is the foundation for their success as improv artists.
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
2008 4.5 stars 43 mins Music & Musicals Rated: NR
until 22-Feb-2012
When he's not busy breaking the law or trying to get close to his secret crush, Penny (Felicia Day), supervillain wannabe Dr. Horrible (Neil Patrick Harris) boasts about his exploits via his Internet video blog and dreams of defeating his nemesis, Captain Hammer (Nathan Fillion). Conceived during the 2008 Hollywood writers' strike, Joss Whedon's quirky musical comedy originally debuted as an online miniseries.
Labou
2009 3.3 stars 95 mins Children & Family Rated: G
until 16-Jan-2012
When young Gavin (Darnell Hamilton), Emily (Marissa Cuevas) and Toddster (Bryan James Kitto) set out in the Louisiana bayou to find the sunken pirate ship of Capt. LeRouge, they unearth the most magical treasure they ever could imagine in a cute little swamp critter named Labou. As greedy oilmen begin to raze Labou's home, the friends think up a plan to stop them -- but first they must get past the ghost of Capt. LeRouge.
Midgets vs. Mascots
2008 2.9 stars 88 mins Comedy Rated: UR
until 23-Aug-2010
To win $1 million each, five mascots go head-to-head against five little people in a series of ridiculous contests. Although at a serious size and strength disadvantage, the little people set out to prove they have just as much heart as their rivals. A movie that gleefully stretches the boundaries of good taste, this Borat-style mockumentary features Gary Coleman, Brittney Powell, Ron Jeremy and Scottie Pippen.
Antichrist
2009 3.0 stars 109 mins Horror Rated: NR
until 25-Feb-2013
After their child dies, a therapist (Willem Dafoe) and his wife (Charlotte Gainsbourg) flee to their cabin in the woods, where they hope to mend their emotional wounds. But the grief-stricken couple watches their troubles multiply when very strange things begin to happen. Acclaimed Danish auteur Lars von Trier divides this tale into multiple narratives, revealing a surreal, horrific psychological adventure about the evils of nature, humanity and desire.
Song of Sparrows
2008 3.4 stars 96 mins Foreign (Farsi) Rated: PG
until 09-Feb-2011
Fired from his job as an ostrich wrangler on a ranch, Karim (Reza Naji) sets out to Tehran to visit his daughter. But on the way, he is mistaken for a motorcycle taxi driver and soon trades in his gentle rural ways for life in the modern world. His wife (Maryam Akbari) and kids soon realize that Karim's new job and his sophisticated clientele are corrupting his generous nature in this rich, award-winning Iranian drama.
Los Bastardos
2008 2.2 stars 90 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: NR
until 02-Sep-2011
Directed by Amat Escalante, this topical crime drama centers on the hardscrabble lives of two undocumented Mexican immigrants driven to the edge by the constant exploitation and humiliation they're forced to endure in their new country. Fed up with the mistreatment, Jesus (Jesus Moises Rodriguez) and Fausto (Rubén Sosa) decide to exact a little revenge by invading the home of an unsuspecting housewife and taking her hostage.
Shall We Kiss?
2007 3.1 stars 102 mins Foreign (French) Rated: NR
until 23-Aug-2011
After a lovely evening, Gabriel (Michael Cohen) offers his new acquaintance, Émilie (Julie Gayet), a goodnight kiss. As much as she'd like to indulge, Émilie declines and recounts the story of Nicolas (Emmanuel Mouret) and Judith (Virginie Ledoyen), best friends whose innocent smooch ended in disaster. Written and directed by Mouret, this charming romantic comedy set in Nantes, France, reflects on the consequences and complexities of love.
Troubled Water
2008 3.3 stars 116 mins Foreign (Norwegian) Rated: NR
until 09-Feb-2013
After serving time in prison for murdering a child, Jan Thomas (Pål Sverre Valheim Hagen) takes a job as a church organist and becomes involved with Anna (Ellen Dorrit Petersen), a pastor and single mother -- but the crime he insists he didn't commit still haunts him. Jan keeps his past a secret from Anna, but when a local woman (Trine Dyrholm) recognizes him as the convicted killer of her son, his new life is threatened in this tense drama.
He's on My Mind
2009 2.6 stars 105 mins Comedy Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
When her new husband turns out to be a philandering cheat, elementary school teacher Kayla King (Sherial McKinney) vows to unravel the mystery of men and their bad behavior -- and soon discovers that she can actually hear men's thoughts. But Kayla's new ability teaches her that she should be careful what she wishes for. Kazeem Molake directs this romantic comedy that co-stars Ayo Sorrells, Dylan Mooney and Deja Lewis Smith.
Cold Play
2008 2.9 stars 88 mins Thrillers Rated: NR
until 10-Feb-2012
Suspecting his wife, Indigo (Vanessa Branch), has been sleeping around, multimillionaire Winston Thorpe (D. David Morin) pays a private detective (Geno Andrews) to spy on her. But he never expected his hired man to climb into Indigo's bed and plot to steal his most prized possession. Now, he's got two problems: an unfaithful wife who despises him and a skilled investigator who's willing to take him for everything he's ever loved.
Puppet Master
1989 3.5 stars 90 mins Horror Rated: R
until 22-Feb-2012
In director David Schmoeller's taut chiller, perverse master puppeteer Andre Toulon (William Hickey) harnesses the power of ancient Egyptian magic to breathe life into his crew of marionettes, who morph into demonic killers. Many years later, a group of modern psychics looking for clues to explain a mutual friend's mysterious suicide end up trapped in a creepy hotel stalked by Toulon's miniature assassins. Paul Le Mat also stars.
Triangle
2009 3.1 stars 98 mins Horror Rated: R
until 23-Aug-2010
Murder strikes the Bermuda Triangle in this gripping high-seas horror starring Melissa George, Liam Hemsworth and Rachael Carpani. Jess encounters the first of many bad omens when her car kills a seagull near the local harbor. Later that night, her yacht hits a storm, forcing her and her friends to board a mysterious deserted ship. The clock on the ship has stopped -- and so has any sense of safety. Christopher Smith writes and directs.
Beach Kings
2008 2.7 stars 95 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
until 16-Jan-2012
Ten years after his dreams of glory in the NBA go off the rails, former hotshot hoopster Cameron Day (David Charvet) finds his way to the beaches of California, where he sets his sights on dominating the intensely competitive world of pro beach volleyball. A beautiful local (Torrey DeVitto) inspires Cameron to live a better life, but mounting pressure on the court threatens to unleash his old demons. Paul Nihipali directs this inspiring drama.
The Beaches of Agnès
2008 3.1 stars 110 mins Foreign (French) Rated: NR
until 02-Sep-2011
Filmmaking icon Agnès Varda, the award-winning director regarded by many as the grandmother of the French new wave, turns the camera on herself with this unique autobiographical documentary. Composed of film excerpts and elaborate dramatic re-creations, Varda's self-portrait recounts the highs and lows of her professional career, the many friendships that affected her life and her longtime marriage to cinematic giant Jacques Demy.
Thirtysomething: Season 2
1988 3.5 stars 810 mins Television
until 16-Jan-2012
In the sophomore season of this popular ensemble drama, baby boomers Michael (Ken Olin) and Hope (Mel Harris) clash over whether to have another child, while Elliot (Timothy Busfield) and Nancy (Patricia Wettig) try to move on after their divorce. Meanwhile, Melissa (Melanie Mayron) must care for her ailing grandmother, Michael and Elliot have a falling out, and the women find rejuvenation on a camping trip -- until they get lost in the woods.
Double Identity
2009 2.8 stars 97 mins Thrillers Rated: R
until 23-Aug-2010
The life of an American doctor (Val Kilmer) working in Chechnya turns upside down when he meets a mysterious woman in distress. After he helps her escape from a goon, an international criminal assumes the doctor is a spy. Now he finds himself engaged in a life-or-death game of cat and mouse, but he's staying one step ahead of the gangster -- for now -- in this action-packed thriller. Dennis Dimster-Denk writes and directs.
Boot Camp
2007 3.2 stars 99 mins Thrillers Rated: UR
until 16-Jan-2012
Packed off to Camp Serenity on a remote Fiji isle, teenage rebel Sophie Bauer (Mila Kunis) and a host of other troubled kids soon find themselves brutalized by the unhinged Dr. Norman Hail (Peter Stormare) and his sadistic staff in this taut thriller. Electronic ankle cuffs and the surrounding ocean make escape impossible from the youngsters' hell in paradise -- until Sophie's boyfriend (Gregory Smith), who's back in the States, gets involved.
Nine Dead
2009 2.9 stars 86 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Nine strangers face the mind-bender of a lifetime when a hooded madman locks them in a basement and announces that he will slay one of them every 10 minutes until they uncover the mysterious connection they all share. But starting without a single clue, can any of them solve the puzzle in less than 90 minutes? This horror-suspense film from director Chris Shadley stars Melissa Joan Hart, John Terry and Lucille Soong.
Bliss
2007 3.4 stars 106 mins Foreign (Arabic) Rated: NR
until 23-Feb-2012
After it's discovered that Meryem (Özgü Namal) has been raped, the young girl is ostracized by her family and community, who hold her accountable for the "crime." To salvage the family name, her father, Tahsin (Emin Gursoy), orders Cemal (Murat Han) to murder Meryem. But when Cemal refuses to carry out his orders, he and Meryem escape to a seaside town and set sail with a charismatic professor (Talat Bulut).
Fame: Season 2
1982 3.2 stars 1060 mins Television
until 16-Jan-2012
New York City High School for the Performing Arts opens its doors for another year of instruction in this hit television series from the 1980s that blends music, dance and drama with a healthy dose of teen angst. While Bruno (Lee Curreri) struggles with a tough casting call, Leroy (Gene Anthony Ray) tries out for a touring dance troupe and the students suspect a teacher is racist. Look for guest stars Bruno Kirby, Arte Johnson and Milton Berle.
Chance Pe Dance
2009 3.0 stars 145 mins Foreign (Hindi) Rated: NR
until 09-Mar-2011
Having risen from humble beginnings to become a popular children's dance instructor, an ambitious young man (Shahid Kapur) sets his sights on winning a prestigious dance competition that could catapult him to fame and fortune. But as he pursues his dream, he must overcome his competitors and conquer his own self-doubt. Ken Ghosh directs this dance-filled musical delight that co-stars Genelia D'Souza.
Rescue Me: Season 5: Vol. 2
2009 4.2 stars 447 mins Television
until 08-Mar-2014
Denis Leary stars as dedicated but troubled fireman Tommy Gavin in episodes from the second half of this TV drama's fifth season, which follows a squad of New York firefighters contending with a stressful job, personal trials and memories of 9/11. As Tommy and his estranged wife, Janet, work to redefine their relationship, Tommy's rancor lands him in hot water with his superiors, and his drinking inspires his family to attempt an intervention.
Across the Hall
2009 2.7 stars 93 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Armed and ready to kill his fiancé's (Brittany Murphy) mysterious lover in the hotel room across the hall, Terry (Danny Pino) nervously phones his best friend, Julian (Mike Vogel), who offers comfort and guidance while calmly trying to conceal the fact that he's the man Terry's after. Director Alex Merkin based this gripping noir thriller, which explores the dangerous intersection of love, sex and friendship, on his own 2005 short film.
The Wedding Song
2008 2.7 stars 98 mins Foreign Rated: NR
until 09-Mar-2011
Muslim Nour (Olympe Borval) and Jewish Myriam (Lizzie Brochere) grew up in the same Tunisian neighborhood and remain best friends as young women in 1942. But when the Nazi occupation affects their lives in drastic ways, their friendship becomes deeply strained. Myriam, forced to pay huge fines for being Jewish, faces an arranged marriage to a wealthy man to save her family, while Nour's wedding is put on hold in this French drama.
The Donner Party
2009 2.7 stars 95 mins Drama Rated: R
until 23-Aug-2010
When pioneers traveling to California become stranded by a snowstorm in the Sierra Nevada mountains, tensions run high as food supplies dwindle. Soon, they must choose between their principles and survival, as they're forced to resort to cannibalism. Crispin Glover, Clayne Crawford, Christian Kane and Mark Boone Junior star in this tense drama based on the true story of the Donner Party's ordeal during the winter of 1846-47.
Becoming Human: Nova
2009 4.2 stars 180 mins Television
Bringing our early ancestors to life through striking computer graphics based on new discoveries, this NOVA special examines how early hominids lived and how they evolved through the ages to eventually become modern humans. Interviews with the world's top scientists and footage shot as fossils are unearthed shed light on recent breakthroughs. Topics include a 3-million-year-old child, the recent decoding of the Neanderthal genome and much more.
Alone in the Dark II
2008 2.3 stars 90 mins Horror Rated: PG-13
until 26-Jan-2011
When a 100-year-old witch (Allison Lange) hatches a horrid plot to sacrifice a young girl with a mystical dagger, a team of witch hunters led by Edward Carnby (Rick Yune) set out to stop the killing and retrieve the terrible blade. But soon they discover that anyone who touches the knife falls under the power of the witch's vengeful bloodlust. Michael Roesch and Peter Scheerer direct this horror film that co-stars Lance Henriksen.
Soo
2007 2.5 stars 122 mins Foreign (Korean) Rated: NR
until 23-Feb-2011
After being separated from his twin brother as a child, Tae-soo (Jin-hee Ji) grows up to be a gangster assassin -- but that doesn't stop him from continuing to search for his long-lost brother, Tae-jin (also played by Ji), who's now a policeman. Tae-soo finally locates his sibling, only to witness his brutal execution. After hiding his brother's body, Tae-soo assumes his identity and begins his quest for revenge against the killer.
My Son
2007 2.4 stars 103 mins Foreign (Korean) Rated: NR
until 23-Feb-2011
After serving 15 years of a life sentence, convicted murderer Lee Gang Sik (Seung-won Cha) earns one day of freedom to visit his family. But when the joyous father finally meets the teenage son (Deok-hwan Ryu) he's never known, the two of them struggle to find common ground. Directed by Jin Jang, this touching Korean drama packs plenty of emotion into the one memorable day the pair spends reconnecting.
Blood on the Flat Track: Rise of the Rat
2007 3.2 stars 95 mins Documentary Rated: NR
until 23-Feb-2011
Tracing the rise of the Rat City Roller Girls -- Seattle's fledgling women's roller derby league -- this fast-paced documentary profiles the group's best athletes, bitter rivalries, intense matches and amazing growth. Focusing on the new league's first two seasons, this inside look at the sport's resurgence showcases such colorful skaters as Burnett Down, Kitty Kamikaze, Miss Fortune, Shovey Chase and Dirty Little Secret.
Wrong Side of Town
2010 2.9 stars 85 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R
until 01-Mar-2012
After ex-Navy Seal Bobby Kalinowsky (Rob Van Dam) accidentally kills a man who accosted his wife in a club, the slain man's brother (Jerry Katz) puts a $100,000 bounty on his head in this action flick packed with wrestling superstars. With every thug in the city gunning for him, Bobby has to rely on his combat survival training and his old friend Ronnie (David Bautista) to keep himself and his family alive.
The Craving Heart
2006 1.8 stars 80 mins Drama Rated: NR
until 09-Feb-2011
An ill-consideRed affair with a stranger and the unexpected death of a friend upend the life of scientist Alexander Tom (Stan Harrington). As he struggles to undo the damage, he begins to question everything he's ever believed. In his attempts to make sense of his relationships with his father (John Saxon), his wife (Red) and the enigmatic Walela (Blythe Metz), Alexander begins to realize that science doesn't have all the answers.
Lo
2009 2.5 stars 83 mins Horror Rated: NR
until 09-Feb-2011
Lovelorn Justin (Ward Roberts) sees his life change for the better when quirky April (Sarah Lassez) lands in the middle of it. When she's abruptly kidnapped by a band of demons, Justin sets out to rescue her, with the help of the hellion Lo (Jeremiah Birkett), who has an agenda of his own. Hell, musical demons and oversized rats complicate the path to love in writer-director Travis Betz's horror-comedy hybrid.
When Soldiers Cry
2009 1.6 stars 90 mins Action & Adventure Rated: NR
until 09-Feb-2011
In the jungles of South Vietnam in 1965, Pvt. David Church (Doug Junior) awakes to find his entire squadron massacred by the Viet Cong, and thus begins a hellish journey toward hoped-for rescue and the home to which he's vowed to return. Along the way, he encounters other soldiers in even worse trouble than himself, including an American tunnel rat he mistakes for the enemy. Church vows to help them all -- a promise that may be impossible to fulfill.
Love Conquers Paul
2009 2.1 stars 90 mins Comedy Rated: NR
until 23-Feb-2011
Geeky loner Paul (Brendan Bradley) is so desperate to find love that he studies pretty women by secretly videotaping them. Though he succeeds in staging meetings with his dream girls, his lack of self-esteem hinders him -- till he encounters an artist named Esoterica. Their ardent romance soon transforms Paul, but Esoterica harbors a secret that may come between them. Peter Riegert plays Paul's fatherly boss in this charming romantic comedy.
Red Hook
2009 2.2 stars 86 mins Thrillers Rated: UR
until 16-Aug-2011
Despite her better judgment, college freshman Jenny (Christina Brucato) reluctantly agrees to join her new friends in a New York City scavenger hunt. As the group receives mysterious text message clues, they're sent to dark, dangerous corners of the city. Soon, they realize that this is no innocent game, and winning could mean the difference between life and death. Terrence Mann, Hollis Scarborough and Frankie Shaw co-star in this thriller.
Good Intentions
2009 2.9 stars 85 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
until 09-Sep-2011
When her husband, Chester (Luke Perry), depletes their savings account to finance his pie-in-the-sky dreams of becoming an inventor, Etta (Elaine Hendrix) hits on a plan to raise cash for her sons' college fund: robbing her husband's liquor store. But before long, Etta finds herself neck-deep in blackmail, strippers and a whole lot of trouble. Jim Issa directs this Southern-fried comedy that also stars country singer LeAnn Rimes.
What Are Dreams?: Nova
2009 3.5 stars 60 mins Documentary Rated: NR
until 16-Feb-2011
The stuff of dreams -- not just the content, but the circuitry and neurological coding, too -- is the subject of this penetrating "Nova" inquiry into the most mystifying of human activities. Researchers are taking a variety of investigative tacks, from "eavesdropping" on sleeping rats to methodical studies of thousands of dreams, in an effort to fill in the blanks of understanding. Their findings give tantalizing glimpses of the mind at rest.
VeggieTales: The Little Boy That Woodn't
2009 3.8 stars 50 mins Children & Family Rated: NR
until 02-Mar-2011
In the town of Bologna-Salami, the lonely, childless toymaker Gelato creates a wooden boy, Pistachio, who is magically able to walk and talk! But soon the boy disregards his father's advice and makes some very block-headed decisions. Now a scary whale threatens to ruin everything unless Pistachio comes to his senses in this enchanting VeggieTales riff on the classic tale of Pinocchio, featuring the tune "Where Have All the Staplers Gone."
Cagney & Lacey
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Cagney & Lacey
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All Dogs Go to Heaven
1996 3.4 stars Children & Family
until 16-Jan-2012
In this Emmy-nominated animated series, German shepherd Charlie B. Barkin and his shy but trusty pal Itchy work to foil the plans of dastardly hounds Carface and Killer -- with a little assistance from Anabelle, the angel on their shoulders. The pooches will do anything to help out a friend, including dressing as dames to save Sasha's Flea Bite Café or sneaking an unlucky lad out of detention to celebrate his birthday.
All Dogs Go to Heaven
1997 3.4 stars Children & Family
until 16-Jan-2012
Irreverent German shepherd Charlie B. Barkin (voice of Steven Weber) and his mild-mannered dachshund friend Itchy (Dom DeLuise) take on more missions from heaven in Season 2 of this Emmy-nominated animated series, which finds the pals battling pollution and even rescuing a kitten. The pooches also help a girl retrieve her misplaced homework, get lost on a wilderness camping trip and learn about the pitfalls of telling lies.
All Dogs Go to Heaven
1998 3.3 stars Children & Family
until 16-Jan-2012
German shepherd Charlie B. Barkin (voice of Steven Weber) and dachshund Itchy (Dom DeLuise) return for a final season of canine capers in this popular animated series. Acting on orders from chief canine angel Anabelle (Bebe Neuwirth), the pals go on missions from heaven to help people on earth. This season, Charlie and Itchy go undercover at the circus and spend the night in a creepy house to help Itchy overcome his fears.
Wyatt Earp: American Experience
2010 3.3 stars 52 mins Documentary
until 23-Feb-2011
PBS's dynamic "American Experience" series explores the legend of lawman Wyatt Earp and reveals the complex man behind the myth. Despite his many portrayals on TV and film, Earp's life still has much to tell us about the development of the frontier. An imperfect man who loved to gamble, Earp grabbed the opportunities available to him and rose from obscurity to become one of the most famous marshals and vivid folk heroes of the Old West.
Boys of Summerville
2008 3.2 stars 96 mins Comedy Rated: NR
until 09-Mar-2011
When family matters call him back home to Summerville from the big city, hot-shot businessman Peter Davis (Casey Payne) soon finds himself beguiled by the small town's slow pace of life, including its peculiar obsession with softball. Peter takes up his mitt and hits the field, but can Summerville's charm -- or lovely local Samantha (Allison Varnes) -- keep him down on the farm for good? Brooks Benjamin directs this charming comedy.
The Last Word
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R.O.T.: Reunion of Terror
2008 2.1 stars 80 mins Horror Rated: NR
until 09-Mar-2011
When a group of former high school pals gather at a remote cabin for a raucous 10-year reunion, they find themselves terrorized by a mysterious killer with a serious ax to grind. Could the murderer be one of their own who is out for revenge? Possibly -- for as the classmates disappear one by one, the survivors uncover a secret that devastates them all. Michael Hoffman Jr. directs this horror flick that stars Hallie Bird and Christian Anderson.
Tales from the Dead
2008 3.1 stars 84 mins Foreign (Japanese) Rated: NR
until 09-Mar-2011
In this Japanese horror anthology, angry young Shoko (Nikki Takei) flees home and hitches a ride with Tamika (Leni Ito), a mysterious psychic who regales her with four eerie stories of restless ghosts working to complete unfinished business in the land of the living. Tamika's tales include a family living in a haunted house, a gangster out for revenge, a businessman paying the price for his greed, and a glimpse into Shoko's own dark destiny.
The Truth About Average Guys
2009 2.6 stars 83 mins Comedy Rated: NR
until 09-Mar-2011
Scrambling for ways to find something in common with a captivatingly beautiful colleague (Erika Walter) who has a mentally challenged sister, ho-hum Jason (Ken Gayton) hires his down-and-out actor pal, Troy (Jason Schaver), to pose as his mentally challenged brother. But just how long can the scheming friends keep up their elaborate charade? This independent comedy also stars Adam Breske and Alyssa Roehrenbeck.
A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die
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The Spikes Gang
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Man Up Stand-Up
2009 2.0 stars Comedy Rated: NR
until 23-Feb-2011
Manly men and the women who love them will appreciate the guy-to-guy humor showcased in this fast-paced stand-up series hosted by "Last Comic Standing" finalist Adam Hunter, who's joined by a bevy of his funny friends. John DiResta, Adam Norwest and others mine comedic gold from a range of topics, including marriage and divorce, life as middle-class white trash, groin punching in the Marines and disqualification from the Pizza Olympics.
Have Gun Will Travel
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Brave
2007 1.8 stars 90 mins Foreign (Thai) Rated: NR
until 23-Aug-2010
With his brother's life on the line, a reluctant thief agrees to lift sensitive financial data for a group of powerful Thai gangsters, who plan to use it in an upcoming scheme. But halfway through the heist, he learns it's a setup. Now, he'll have to fight his way out. Michael B., Dean Alexandrou and Vanchart Chunsri star in this action-driven drama marked by gravity-defying stunts and explosive confrontations.
Bugs Bunny Superstar
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Starz Studios: Wolfman / Valentine's Day
2010 2.1 stars 12 mins Documentary
until 11-Mar-2010
Starz Studios takes you behind the scenes of the hottest movies and keeps you up to date with the latest Hollywood buzz. This episode features cast and crew interviews of The Wolfman, The Lightning Thief, and Valentine's Day.
Starz Studios: Award Contenders
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Evergreen
1934 2.0 stars 94 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 16-Jan-2012
Twenty-five years after a famous actress vanished without a trace, her dead-ringer daughter (Jessie Matthews) auditions to become a chorus girl. But a crafty publicist (Barry Mackay) has a more lucrative idea: Pass the lass off as her "ageless" mother. This classic British musical boasts the hits "Dancing on the Ceiling" and "When You've Got a Little Springtime in Your Heart," with music and lyrics by Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart and Harry Woods.
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