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The Young Victoria  2009  3.9 stars 105 mins Drama   Rated: PG  starting 04-Sep-2010     Eighteen-year-old British royal Victoria (Emily Blunt) ascends to the throne and is romanced by future husband Prince Albert (Rupert Friend) in this lush period film that chronicles the early years of the British monarch's larger-than-life reign. Produced by Martin Scorsese and Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, the Oscar-nominated film also stars Miranda Richardson as the Duchess of Kent, Jim Broadbent as King William, and Paul Bettany as Lord Melbourne.

6 Guns  2010  2.6 stars 90 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: NR  starting 05-Sep-2010     After she helplessly watches a notorious outlaw and his ruthless gang slay her husband and son, a young frontier woman turns to a legendary bounty hunter and pleads for lessons in how to wield a gun. The fiery widow learns the finer points of marksmanship and prepares for the day of reckoning when the bandit rides back into town. This Western from director Shane Van Dyke stars Sage Mears, Greg Evigan and Barry Van Dyke.

The Lather Effect  2007  2.8 stars 95 mins Comedy   Rated: NR  starting 05-Sep-2010     On the eve of selling her childhood home, Valinda (Connie Britton) hosts a liquor-drenched high school reunion party, after which she and a handful of her now 30-something friends clean up the wreckage and wax nostalgic about the long-gone 1980s. Eric Stoltz, Peter Facinelli, Ione Skye, Sarah Clarke and Tate Donovan fill out the cast of this intriguing ensemble dramedy from co-writer-director Sarah Kelly.

Lake Consequence  1993  2.8 stars 90 mins Romance   Rated: R  starting 05-Sep-2010     A repressed housewife develops an erotic infatuation with a local landscaper in director Rafael Eisenman's soft-core sensual drama that'll get your blood pumping. After accidentally being whisked away with handsome laborer Billy (Billy Zane) and his girlfriend (Hollie L. Hummel) for the weekend, 30-something wife and mother Irene (Joan Severance) rediscovers her long-dormant sexual desires during the getaway tryst.

Empty Nest  2008  3.1 stars 91 mins Foreign (Spanish)   Rated: NR  starting 05-Sep-2010     Writer-director Daniel Burman crafts this knowing look at the shifting dynamics of a marriage. The story centers on Leonardo (Oscar Martínez), a self-absorbed, middle-aged playwright, and his wife, Martha (Cecilia Roth). Their three children are grown and out of the house, leaving them to focus on their identities, both as individuals and a couple for the first time in years. Arturo Goetz and Eugenia Capizzano co-star.

The 7 Adventures of Sinbad  2010  2.2 stars 90 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: NR  starting 05-Sep-2010     In this updated version of the classic tale that is also a spoof of epic blockbusters, modern-day shipping magnate Sinbad (Patrick Muldoon) must complete seven immense tasks in order to avert a catastrophe that threatens to wipe out the world's population. Sinbad faces tempting yet deadly sirens, overpowers the fearsome Cyclops and eradicates rampaging rocs, but his greatest challenge lies in repairing his company's damage to the environment.

Videocracy  2009  3.1 stars 85 mins Foreign (Italian)   Rated: NR  starting 07-Sep-2010     Its promo ads banned by Italy's state broadcasting agency, this film reveals how salacious television productions enable the ongoing reign of Italy's three-time prime minister and top media mogul Silvio Berlusconi. Pandering content such as bikini-clad women on his reality show does nothing to impede Berlusconi's success in running the country or in controlling Italy's airwaves, the primary source of information for most Italians.

Dead Man Running  2009  2.9 stars 92 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 07-Sep-2010     Ex-con Nick (Tamer Hassan) has 24 hours to pay ruthless loan shark Thigo (50 Cent) or else he's dead. To get his hands on as much cash as possible, Nick embarks on a wild adventure full of fights, shoot-outs, heists and other extreme ordeals. Alex De Rakoff directs and English footballers Ashley Cole and Rio Ferdinand executive produce this fast-paced action comedy that also stars Brenda Blethyn as Nick's mother.

Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin: Vol. 2  2009  3.9 stars 100 mins Anime & Animation   Rated: NR  starting 07-Sep-2010     Based on the Queen's Blade series of visual combat books, this action-packed anime series centers on the ferocious -- and often bloody -- tournament of women warriors held once every four years to determine who will become queen of the land. High-born Reina enters the contest despite her inexperience and is aided by veteran fighter Listy. They fend off dangerous beasts and treacherous opponents to reach their goal. Vol. 2 contains episodes 5-8.

Jackie Chan: Kung Fu Master  2009  4.4 stars 85 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: PG  starting 07-Sep-2010     Kung fu master Jackie Chan stars as himself in this feel-good story about a 15-year-old Chinese martial arts student (Yishan Zhang) who seeks out the world-famous movie star for fighting lessons. But tracking down Chan proves to be the challenge of a lifetime. In the process of looking for Jackie, he finds far more shenanigans than he expected! This comic actioner also includes cameos from Bing Bai, Jing-wei Tu and Di Yao.

The Exploding Girl  2009  3.2 stars 80 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 07-Sep-2010     Zoe Kazan carries this indie romance from writer-director Bradley Rust Gray with her finely nuanced performance as Ivy, a college student who uses her Brooklyn spring break sojourn to reevaluate her life and loves. With her current relationship fizzling out via cell phone, Ivy finds herself rethinking her longtime platonic friendship with best pal Al (Mark Rendall). Franklin Pipp and Maryann Urbano co-star.

Skins: Vol. 3  2009  4.4 stars 462 mins Television  starting 07-Sep-2010     In Bristol, England, a group of teenagers, including a Congolese immigrant (Merveille Lukeba), an adorable virgin (Lisa Backwell) and a volatile queen bee (Kaya Scodelario), copes with real-life problems such as underage sex, drug abuse, violence and eating disorders. This realistic British drama also stars Jack O'Connell, Luke Pasqualino, Ollie Barbieri and real-life twins Megan and Kathryn Prescott.

John Rabe  2009  3.5 stars 134 mins Foreign (Mandarin)   Rated: NR  starting 07-Sep-2010     Florian Gallenberger directs this gripping drama about John Rabe (Ulrich Tukur), a German businessman living in Nanking, China, who in 1937 used his Nazi party affiliation to save some 200,000 Chinese civilians from slaughter at the hands of the Japanese army. As Rabe labors to establish an official safety zone to shelter the innocent, he forms an unlikely friendship with an American doctor (Steve Buscemi). Anne Consigny and Daniel Brühl co-star.

I Hate Luv Storys  2010  3.4 stars 135 mins Foreign (Hindi)   Rated: NR  starting 07-Sep-2010     This sweet-natured spoof of Bollywood romantic comedies recounts the ups and downs of cynical assistant director Jay (Imran Khan), who loathes romance, and designer Simran (Sonam Kapoor), who adores all things sentimental. They meet cute, but will they fall in love? Career-oriented Simran seems content with her perfect boyfriend, Raj (Sammir Dattani), but her burgeoning friendship with Jay causes conflict and forces difficult decisions.

Dear John  2010  3.6 stars 108 mins Drama   Rated: PG-13  starting 09-Sep-2010     While on leave, U.S. soldier John Tyree (Channing Tatum) falls for Southern college student Savannah (Amanda Seyfried), whose ideals and heartfelt principles are at once attractive and unfamiliar. But their love is put on hold when terrorist attacks prompt John to reenlist. Now, handwritten letters hold the lovers together. Lasse Hallstrom directs this modern romance based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks.

The Abduction  1996  2.5 stars 91 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 09-Sep-2010     Kate (Victoria Principal) finds herself in harrowing danger when her cop ex-husband, Paul (Robert Hays), will stop at nothing to get her back -- and the harassment, which includes sexual assault and battery, doesn't end because the authorities won't hear of it. Also at the receiving end of the maniacal stalker is Kate's boyfriend, Dan (Christopher Lawford). Larry Peerce directs this gripping made-for-television movie based on a true story.

The Marc Pease Experience  2009  2.2 stars 84 mins Comedy   Rated: PG-13  starting 09-Sep-2010     Ten years after graduation, high school musical star Marc Pease (Jason Schwartzman) remains stuck in his glory days. But he's given a chance to face his past once and for all when he helps out his old teacher and mentor Mr. Gribble (Ben Stiller) on a new production. Meanwhile, current senior and Tony nominee Meg Brickman (Anna Kendrick) romantically attaches herself to both men in this offbeat comedy from Todd Louiso (Love Liza).

Archangel  2005  3.3 stars 131 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 09-Sep-2010     After a visit from a Stalinist-era bodyguard who claims to have stolen a personal notebook belonging to Joseph Stalin, radical historian Fluke Kelso (Daniel Craig) digs deeper to prove its existence. But in the process, Kelso stumbles upon evidence that points to a secret Stalin legacy that may alter Soviet history. Yekaterina Rednikova and Gabriel Macht also star in this British made-for-TV thriller adapted from Robert Harris' novel.

The Women of Brewster Place  1989  3.8 stars 179 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 09-Sep-2010     Booted out of her parents' house after refusing to identify her unborn baby's father, Mattie Michael (Oprah Winfrey) moves to a tumbledown housing project on Brewster Place, where she meets a group of strong-minded women facing similar woes. During the course of three decades, the ladies do battle against abject poverty, bigotry and unreliable men in this acclaimed TV miniseries adapted from Gloria Naylor's best-selling novel.

Russell Brand in New York City  2009  3.5 stars 61 mins Comedy   Rated: NR  starting 09-Sep-2010     Best known on this side of the Atlantic for scene-stealing roles in films such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Russell Brand brings his unique brand of stand-up stateside with this Comedy Central special. With teased hair, tight pants and black-rimmed eyes, Brand looks more like a bad-boy rocker than a comic, but he proves looks can be deceiving with a wickedly funny set that pokes fun at everything from horseback riding to his own sexual prowess.

An American Werewolf in London  1981  3.7 stars 98 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 09-Sep-2010     John Landis writes and directs this bloody yet black humor-injected thriller that tells the story of American backpacker David (David Naughton), who, after surviving a vicious werewolf attack that left his friend, Jack (Griffin Dunne), dead, becomes a murderous werewolf himself. Prowling the streets of London, David learns that his living-dead victims will wander in limbo until he is dead. This film garnered an Oscar for Best Makeup.

Too Young to Die?  1990  3.2 stars 93 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 09-Sep-2010     After street hustler Billy Canton (Brad Pitt) turns her on to a life of drugs, theft and prostitution, abused and homeless Amanda Bradley (Juliette Lewis) stabs a man while high and finds herself standing trial, facing the death penalty for homicide. Exploring the complexities of punishment for troubled, abandoned youth, this gritty made-for-television drama is based on actual events. Alan Fudge portrays D.A. Mark Calhoun.

Carriers  2009  3.1 stars 84 mins Horror   Rated: PG-13  starting 09-Sep-2010     As a lethal virus spreads across the globe, brothers Brian (Chris Pine) and Danny (Lou Taylor Pucci), along with Bobby (Piper Perabo) and Kate (Emily VanCamp), seek a supposed plague-free haven. But while circumventing those infected, the travelers begin to turn against one another. Real-life brothers Alex Pastor and David Pastor write and direct this apocalyptic chiller, which co-stars Christopher Meloni.

The Good Heart  2009  3.1 stars 99 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 09-Sep-2010     Jacques (Brian Cox), the rough-edged owner of a New York dive bar, realizes after his fifth heart attack that he is near the end of his life. Unable to face closing the bar, he turns to homeless Lucas (Paul Dano) to keep the place going. For Lucas, it's a steep learning curve, made even trickier by the fact that Jacques is a madman with a long list of crazy rules, including no new customers and no women. Dagur Kári writes and directs this drama.

A Woman, Her Men and Her Futon  1992  2.0 stars 90 mins Romance   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Recently divorced, aspiring filmmaker Helen (Jennifer Rubin) enters into a love triangle fueled by sexual hunger and manipulation. But as she attempts to define herself and fulfill her wants and needs, she must choose between her independence and her men. As Helen's exploits with her ex-husband, Paul (Michael Cerveris), lover Max (Robert Lipton) and friend Donald (Lance Edwards) become fodder for her script, her choice becomes clear.

Isolation  2005  2.9 stars 95 mins Horror   Rated: NR  starting 10-Sep-2010     On a desolate farm in the Irish countryside, destitute Dan Reilly (John Lynch) -- in return for cold cash -- allows his heifers to be part of a genetic study intended to boost bovine fertility and beef output ... until the experiment goes awry. When one of his cows spawns lethal mutants, Dan and a few other unlucky folks suffer the repercussions of meddling with nature in this unsettling chiller also starring Essie Davis and Marcel Iures.

Crooklyn  1994  3.5 stars 114 mins Comedy   Rated: PG-13  starting 10-Sep-2010     Spike Lee directs this semi-autobiographical tale of a large family sharing a Brooklyn apartment in the early 1970s. The story focuses on Troy (Zelda Harris), whose musican father (Delroy Lindo) and schoolteacher mother (Alfre Woodard) work hard to provide for her and her four unruly brothers. Lee wrote the script with his two siblings, and punctuates the nostalgia with a soundtrack full of '70s R&B hits.

Cherry Crush  2007  2.9 stars 90 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Kicked out of prep school for taking provocative pictures of female classmates, teen photographer Jordan (Jonathan Tucker) heads to public school and falls for the alluring Shay (Nikki Reed), an irresistible femme fatale who leads him into a dark world of deceit and murder. Unable to seek help from his disapproving father, young Jordan must find a way to extricate himself from his increasingly dangerous circumstances.

Autumn Spring  2001  3.5 stars 95 mins Foreign (Czech)   Rated: PG-13  starting 10-Sep-2010     Frantisek Hana (Vlastimil Brodský) is a 75-year-old Czech man who refuses to believe his days are nearly over, even as his wife prepares for their impending death. He doesn't want to while away his last few years on Earth living like a hopeless, aged crone. As a tonic, he spends as much time as he can with his friend Eda, engaging in pranks and other frivolities to infuse hope into his daily existence.

VeggieTales: Sweetpea Beauty  2009  4.2 stars 50 mins Children & Family   Rated: NR  starting 10-Sep-2010     In this VeggieTales take on happy endings, the jealous Queen Blueberry sets her sights on Sweetpea Beauty, a ravishing rhubarb who's the prettiest in the land. But when the Queen's magic mirror cracks, Sweetpea's true beauty really shines through. Later, in another tale inspired by the classic Cinderella story, Snooderella learns that makeovers can make you beautiful on the outside, but they're no match for loving who you are on the inside.

Party Girl  1995  3.4 stars 94 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Mary (Parker Posey), a flighty, unemployed, 24-year-old Manhattanite, is trying to get her life in order. But instead of bothering herself with a real job, she throws a series of parties at her apartment to pay the rent. When she gets thrown in jail after one of her soirees is raided, she has to take a library job to repay her godmother, who bailed her out of the clink. Daisy Von Scherler Mayer directs this definitive "Generation X" comedy.

Bark  2002  2.5 stars 99 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Peter (Lee Tergesen) is dumbfounded when a mysterious illness takes hold of his wife: She thinks she's a dog! As a way of coping with the world's cruelties, her mind has suddenly surrendered to a crazy wish -- to love and be loved unconditionally. Meanwhile, Peter must deal with their family and friends' reactions, which aren't helping matters one bit. Maybe life in the doghouse isn't so bad. ...

Blue Demon  2004  2.1 stars 91 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: PG-13  starting 10-Sep-2010     Scientists Nathan (Randall Batinkoff) and Marla (Dedee Pfeiffer) are tasked with a covert government project training great whites to patrol U.S. shores. When a diabolical mastermind sabotages the operation, they must race to save lives. Can they stop the transport of a Russian case bomb before it is delivered to the California coast by "Red Dog" and the other genetically enhanced sharks? Jeff Fahey plays the evil Gen. Remora.

24 Hours in London  2000  2.2 stars 91 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     In London, 2009 A.D., organized crime has turned the European capital into a bloody battleground. Who'd have thought that a solitary young woman would offer the besieged police force their best hope for regaining control of the city? In fact, the woman's sworn testimony will ensure that a mob boss pays for his crimes -- if the police can keep her alive for the next 24 hours.

Stateside  2004  2.9 stars 97 mins Romance   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Troubled, affluent teenager Mark Deloach (Jonathan Tucker) winds up in the Marine Corps with a tough-as-nails drill sergeant (Val Kilmer). During a break from duty, Mark meets and begins to fall for a wild actress and singer named Dori Lawrence (Rachael Leigh Cook). Although Dori's latest exploits have landed her in a halfway house, the two develop a unique romance that saves them from their solitude.

Lonesome Dove  1989  4.1 stars 465 mins Television   Rated: NR  starting 10-Sep-2010     Larry McMurtry's novel comes to life in this Emmy-winning made-for-television movie that centers on kindly Gus McCrae (Robert Duvall) and gruff Woodrow Call (Tommy Lee Jones), two former Texas Rangers who leave Lonesome Dove in the Lone Star State to settle land in Montana. Along for the journey are ex-scout Joshua (Danny Glover) and Call's bastard son, Newt (Rick Schroder). Diane Lane plays California-dreaming prostitute Lorena Wood.

Clawed: The Legend of Sasquatch  2005  2.5 stars 84 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     When a group of poachers is found mauled to death in the woods of the Pacific Northwest -- mirroring a grisly slaying that happened years ago, known as the "Echo Mountain Massacre" -- angry locals are convinced that the infamous Sasquatch is to blame. But that doesn't stop four passionate high school students (Dylan Purcell, Brandon Henschel, Chelsea Hobbs and Casey LaBow) from making a plea to spare the creature's life.

Scream  1996  3.4 stars 111 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Horror maven Wes Craven -- paying homage to teen horror classics such as Halloween and Prom Night -- turns the genre on its head with this tale of a murderer who terrorizes hapless high schooler Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) by offing everyone she knows. Not your average slasher flick, Scream distinguishes itself with a self-parodying sense of humor. Courteney Cox and David Arquette co-star as a local news reporter and a small-town deputy.

Italian for Beginners  2000  3.1 stars 97 mins Foreign (Danish)   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Director Lone Scherfig's playful and endearing story follows seven strangers from a small, rainy suburb who come together once a week to learn Italian. Andres (Anders W. Berthelsen), Jorgen (Peter Gantzler) and the others are all looking to fill a void in their lives. And as they embark on a journey of discovery, friendship and the limitless possibilities of love, they soon find that the class offers them much more than just a new language.

The Bonfire of the Vanities  1990  2.7 stars 125 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Brian De Palma (Scarface) directs the film version of Tom Wolfe's satire about race, politics and greed in 1980s New York. In it, Tom Hanks stars as Sherman McCoy, a wealthy Wall Street investor whose life takes a dark turn when his mistress (Melanie Griffith) hits a black youth with his car. When tabloid journalist Peter Fallow (Bruce Willis) gets wind of the situation, he turns it into front-page news, inciting a racial incident in this game of dog-eat-dog.

Air Strike  2002  2.3 stars 95 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     After the powerful and brutal leader of a drug cartel and his private army steal millions of dollars from an Eastern European bank, an American helicopter squadron is called in to bring the crook to justice in this straight-to-video action thriller. Teaming up with the U.S. Rangers, the squadron finds that lightning speed is the only thing that will keep them from getting caught or shot down over hostile territory.

The Breed  2006  3.0 stars 87 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Brothers Matt (Eric Lively) and John (Oliver Hudson), their girlfriends, Sara (Taryn Manning) and Nicki (Michelle Rodriguez), and pal Noah (Hill Harper) are looking for a little R&R when they jet off for a week's vacation on a deserted island. What they get instead is terror when a pack of crazed canines makes them prey. Outnumbered (and very nearly outwitted), the group must fight off the genetically engineered killers.

Return to Lonesome Dove  1993  3.7 stars 240 mins Television   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Head back to Lonesome Dove in this sequel to one of the most-loved miniseries of all time. In a cross-country trek, Texas Ranger Call (Jon Voight, in the role Tommy Lee Jones originated) leads a group of cowboys trying to bring a herd of horses across the states to Montana. During one of the stops on the way north, Call reacquaints himself with his departed partner's ex-love, Clara Allen (Barbara Hershey).

Bitten  2008  2.6 stars 88 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     While working a routine night shift, a paramedic (Jason Mewes) saves the life of a beautiful patient (Erica Cox) who resists being sent to the hospital so passionately that he agrees to let her heal at his place. But soon enough, he suspects he's been treating a vampire. After all, how else can he explain the dead bodies that have been piling up around him? Now he's faced with a grueling decision: Should he feed her addiction, or cut her loose?

Dog Day Afternoon  1975  3.8 stars 124 mins Classics   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     To get money for his gay lover's sex-change operation, Sonny (Al Pacino) -- who's married with kids -- teams up with Sal (John Cazale) to rob a New York bank on a scorching-hot summer day. The stickup goes awry when the press gets wind of the circus sideshow-esque story. Chris Sarandon, Charles Durning and James Broderick co-star in this classic Sidney Lumet-directed film based on an actual event from the 1970s.

Saint John of Las Vegas  2009  2.6 stars 85 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Insurance investigator and reformed gambler John (Steve Buscemi) faces some old demons on a business trip to Las Vegas, where he and his hotshot colleague (Romany Malco) must investigate a wheelchair-bound stripper (Emmanuelle Chriqui) trying to collect on a big claim for lost wages. Writer-director Hue Rhodes's stylish and darkly offbeat feature debut -- inspired by Dante's Inferno -- also stars Sarah Silverman as John's quirky girlfriend, Jill.

Air Marshal  2003  2.4 stars 84 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     A commercial jet plane has been hijacked by a group of terrorists who don't realize that a U.S. Air Marshal, Brett Prescott (Dean Cochran), is among the passengers. The fate of dozens of people now lies in his hands. To save them, Prescott must forge a one-man war against the hijackers and defeat their nefarious plans. Alan Austin, Tarri Markell and Ammar Daraiseh co-star in this B-grade action thriller.

Tracks  2005  2.8 stars 92 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     A terrible mistake changes a 15-year-old's life forever in this riveting drama based on a true story. Playing around with his friends, Peter Madigan (Chris Gunn) throws a railroad switch -- causing an accident that derails a train and kills the conductor. He becomes the first juvenile in New Jersey to face incarceration in an adult maximum-security prison. Once there, Peter meets a prison guard (Ice-T) who helps him work toward redeeming himself.

The Mission: Special Edition  1986  3.8 stars 125 mins Drama   Rated: PG  starting 10-Sep-2010     In the mid-18th century, a Jesuit missionary named Father Gabriel (Jeremy Irons) establishes a church in the hostile jungles of Brazil, but he finds his work converting the Rain Forest Indians threatened by greed and political forces among his superiors. Rodrigo Mendoza (Robert De Niro) is a heartless soldier who kills his own brother and then convinces the Father's missionary to oversee his penance and conversion to the clergy.

VeggieTales: Madame Blueberry  1999  4.0 stars 30 mins Children & Family   Rated: NR  starting 10-Sep-2010     Madame Blueberry wonders why she's never happy, even though she can buy anything her heart desires. With help from her friends, she soon learns that money can't buy true happiness and that contentment can't be found in material things. Join this irresistible bunch of hilarious animated vegetables for another great episode from the award-winning series, which strives to present life lessons to kids in a fun and friendly format.

Dogfight  1991  3.6 stars 94 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Four young Marines spending their last night stateside in San Francisco before shipping out to Vietnam stage a dogfight: The Marine who finds the ugliest "date" and brings her to a party wins. Eddie Birdlace (River Phoenix) is having no luck finding an appropriate chick -- until he meets Rose (Lili Taylor), a shy, ugly-duckling waitress who worships folk singers. But will Eddie confess to Rose the real reason he wants to "date" her?

Angela  2002  2.4 stars 95 mins Foreign (Italian)   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Set in Palermo, this film tells the true story of Angela (Donatella Finocchiaro), the Sicilian "trophy wife" of a powerful -- and much older -- member of the mafia (Mario Pupella). Angela becomes involved in her husband's drug-dealing business, which operates under the cover of a fashionable shoe store. Ultimately, Angela falls in love with one of her husband's underlings (Andrea Di Stefano), creating a dangerous love triangle.

Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny  2008  4.4 stars 72 mins Comedy   Rated: NR  starting 10-Sep-2010     In his second stand-up special, professional funnyman Kevin Hart unleashes his trademark approach to comedy on an appreciative sold-out audience at the Allen Theater in Cleveland ... and the result is seriously funny. It's not difficult for Hart to find the humor in just about any topic -- including his fears -- and it's not difficult for the crowd to find what the quipster has to say completely hilarious.

Frida  2002  3.8 stars 122 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Julie Taymor directs this Oscar-winning biopic of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek), focusing on her often rocky relationship with husband Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina) and her controversial political and sexual reputation (she was a communist and an open bisexual). Kahlo struggled with pain and addiction following a debilitating accident and, later, the amputation of her right leg. But her vivid paintings speak of a life fully lived.

Champion  2002  3.1 stars 90 mins Foreign (Korean)   Rated: NR  starting 10-Sep-2010     This biopic tells the true story of Korean boxer Kim Deuk-gu (played by Oh-seong Yu). Born into poverty, Kim used boxing to free himself from his bleak surroundings, eventually becoming the world's top lightweight. Tragically, Kim's life was cut short when he died from a blood clot in his brain during a championship fight with Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini. Directed by Kyung-Taek Kwak, this film co-stars Min-seo Chae, Seung-won Yun and Byeong-seo Kim.

Big Nothing  2006  3.1 stars 86 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Strapped for cash after being fired from his new job at a call center, former teacher Charlie (David Schwimmer) teams with a low-level crook and his girlfriend in a scheme to blackmail the Rev. Smalls, an easy target known to visit adult Web sites. But their simple plan quickly falls apart when Smalls dies. Now, Charlie's got way more trouble on his hands than he ever expected in this crime caper co-starring Simon Pegg.

Rosewood  1997  3.8 stars 142 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Ving Rhames and Don Cheadle headline this fictionalized retelling of the Rosewood massacres, a 1923 incident in which a white mob used a white woman's false rape allegations as the motivation to destroy a peaceful, predominately black town. Jon Voight, Bruce McGill and Michael Rooker also star in this poignant historical drama from Academy Award nominee John Singleton (Boyz n the Hood).

Between Strangers  2002  2.8 stars 97 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Edoardo Ponti writes and directs this intense, Toronto-set drama about three women of different ages -- photographer Natalia (Mira Sorvino), housewife Olivia (Sophia Loren) and concert cellist Catherine (Deborah Kara Unger) -- who change their lives when they confront their painful pasts. Malcolm McDowell co-stars as Catherine's abusive father, and Pete Postlethwaite plays Olivia's wheelchair-bound husband.

Bound by Lies  2004  2.5 stars 85 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     When an art critic is murdered, erotic photographer Laura Cross (Kristy Swanson) and her protective landlord, Gus Boyle (Kevin Chamberlin), become suspects. It's up to officers Max Garrett (Stephen Baldwin) and Eddie Fulton (Charles Malik Whitfield) to track down the real killer in this erotic thriller. But as Max struggles with his feelings for Laura, he finds himself headed down a deadly path that might lead the killer right to him.

Alive and Kicking  1996  3.0 stars 99 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Nancy Meckler's poignant drama centers on the unconventional romance between two polar opposites: egotistical HIV-positive ballet dancer Tonio (Jason Flemyng) and his portly, alcoholic therapist, Jack (Antony Sher). After losing his lover to a long-fought battle with AIDS and discovering that he, too, is infected with the deadly disease, Tonio turns to a troubled shrink, and soon, the pair embarks on a surprisingly tender and rewarding affair.

The Confidant  2010  3.2 stars 90 mins Thrillers   Rated: NR  starting 10-Sep-2010     After spending 11 years locked up for a murder his best friend Nigel (Boris Kodjoe) committed, Jackson (David Banner) returns to collect the huge debt he's owed. But when gambling-addicted Nigel can't pay, Jackson plots to take everything he has. And Nigel's loyal wife, Eden (Kenya Moore) -- who's struggling with depression after a series of miscarriages -- is first on Jackson's list of reparations.

After...  2006  1.9 stars 80 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Determined to escape the pain of his daughter's tragic death, an urban explorer flees with his wife and brother-in-law to the relative anonymity of Moscow, where more than 850 years of history help keep his mind off present realities -- for a while. As he picks his way through the city's darkest secrets, including abandoned Soviet bomb shelters and Ivan the Terrible's torture chambers, he ultimately comes face to face with his own destiny.

Cirque du Soleil: Alegria  2001  3.9 stars 93 mins Special Interest   Rated: NR  starting 10-Sep-2010     Filmed live in Australia in 2001, this Cirque du Soleil performance crafts a mesmerizing fantasy about the fascinating world inhabited by circus performers young and old, including how they relate to each when not on stage. Powerful tumblers somersault off the shoulders of their catchers, artists craft hypnotic patterns with flaming knives, and synchronized trapeze acrobats fly high above the ground in this unforgettable exhibition.

The Sorority Wars  2009  3.5 stars 95 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 10-Sep-2010     When freshman Katie (Lucy Hale) pledges a sorority, her mother, Lutie (Courtney Thorne-Smith), expects her to choose prestigious Delta house. After all, Lutie wasn't only a member of Delta, she co-founded it. But when Katie decides on the less straitlaced Kappas, Lutie loses her cool. Now, it's an all-out family feud -- mother vs. daughter, sister vs. sister -- in this campus drama co-starring Faith Ford as Lutie's best friend and fellow Delta founder.

Close Your Eyes  2002  3.0 stars 108 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Goran Visnjic stars as Dr. Adrian Strother, a hypnotherapist who can't sleep and is burdened with telepathic powers. He gets flashes from inside his patients' minds, including one image of a young girl floating below the surface of a stream. Scotland Yard soon turns to Adrian for help in solving the crimes of a cruel serial killer terrorizing the streets of London. Miranda Otto co-stars in this adaptation of the novel Doctor Sleep.

Savage Messiah  2002  2.9 stars 94 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     In the late 1980s, social worker Paula Jackson investigated a commune run by a messiah-like figure who referred to himself as Moses. Jackson's findings uncovered disturbing mental and physical abuses of this cult's members by its maniacal leader. Soon, Jackson found herself fighting to save Moses's followers. Polly Walker plays Ms. Jackson and Luc Picard is Moses in the film version of these terrifying real-life events.

Beyond Hypothermia  1996  2.8 stars 82 mins Foreign (Cantonese)   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Sister Mei (Chien-lien Wu) has spent her life as a successful assassin, but now she longs for a little normalcy -- and the chance to truly love another person. Yet just as she begins to find happiness, a deadly rival (Sang Woo Han) comes knocking on her door. Patrick Leung directs this blood-soaked action romance whose title refers to the phenomenon that Sister Mei's body temperature is an abnormally chilling 32 degrees.

VeggieTales: Duke and the Great Pie War  2005  3.6 stars 45 mins Children & Family   Rated: NR  starting 10-Sep-2010     When the armies of Rhubarb go to battle against the Kingdom of Scone, the "Great Pie War" breaks out, and things get really messy. Sweet Princess Petunia (a rhubarb) is forced to flee her homeland and seek refuge in a tree stump in a foreign land. When the Duke (Larry the Cucumber) learns of the princess's plight, he risks being sliced and diced to help her and learns the selfless lesson of true love.

Swindle  2002  2.6 stars 95 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Undercover cop Seth George (Tom Sizemore) is known for his tough tactics and fearlessness. While trailing a beautiful bank robber (Sherilyn Fenn), he falls in love with her and suddenly finds himself aiding her in an elaborate heist. As they run into more and more glitches with the job, Seth must choose which side of the law he wants to stay on.

Quiet Days in Hollywood  1997  2.2 stars 90 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Behind the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown exists a harsh reality. Lolita (Hilary Swank) is a streetwalker hustling for business on Hollywood Blvd. Julie (Meta Golding) is a waitress coping with a sexual assault. And Peter (Peter Dobson) is struggling to come to terms with his sexuality. Their lives touch each other in ways they never expected in this drama co-starring Chad Lowe, Natasha Gregson Wagner and Jake Busey.

VeggieTales: Esther  2000  3.8 stars 30 mins Children & Family   Rated: NR  starting 10-Sep-2010     When she was chosen to be queen, young Esther had no idea that one day she would have to intervene on behalf of her people when her husband, the king, is tricked into having them all sent away to the Island of Perpetual Tickling. Based on the Biblical book of Esther, this entertaining "VeggieTales" episode explores the importance of having the courage to stand up for what's right, especially when it's not easy to do so.

A Get2Gether  2005  2.0 stars 98 mins Comedy   Rated: NR  starting 10-Sep-2010     Derrick (B. Cole) decides to throw a couples-only gathering at his place so he can spend some quality time with his new girlfriend. But Derrick's single friend Jay calls up everyone in the neighborhood and turns the small get-together into a raging party. Derrick is upset with his best friend at first, but it's hard to stay mad when everybody is having so much fun in this frothy comedy.

Ransom  1996  3.7 stars 121 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Airline owner and multimillionaire Tom Mullen (Mel Gibson) is shocked and horrified when his son (Brawley Nolte) is kidnapped. Mullen and his wife (Rene Russo) are advised by FBI Agent Hawkins (Delroy Lindo) to pay off the kidnappers, which will make it easier to track down the criminals. But when the drop goes wrong, Mullen goes on television and offers a $2 million bounty on the heads of the people who abducted his child.

National Lampoon's Blackball  2003  2.6 stars 97 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 10-Sep-2010     Brash Cliff Starkey (Paul Kaye) dreams of playing for England in the lawn-bowls championship against rival Australia, but the traditionalists in the community bowls club -- namely Ray Speight (James Cromwell) -- despise Cliff's showmanship. When slick American sports agent Rick Schwartz (Vince Vaughn) takes Cliff under his wing, his antics, attitude and natural ability turn him into a national icon in director Mel Smith's offbeat British comedy.

Thomas & Friends: Creaky Cranky  2010  3.0 stars 50 mins Children & Family   Rated: NR  starting 11-Sep-2010     When the Duke and Duchess of Boxford announce a spring party at their Summer House, Thomas goes to pick up some eggs and, in the process, pokes fun at poor Cranky. But their innocent spat nearly ruins the festivities for everyone. Later on, Thomas takes temporary charge of the Sodor Steamworks in Victor's absence, Percy's mail run wakes up the neighbors and an embarrassed James has to go to work painted pink.

The Hot Chick  2002  3.2 stars 104 mins Comedy   Rated: PG-13  starting 11-Sep-2010     Cheerleader Jessica Spencer (Rachel McAdams) is as shallow and spiteful as she is pretty and popular. Her cruel nature gets her in trouble when she shoplifts a cursed pair of earrings and winds up trapped in the body of a 30-year-old male loser (Rob Schneider). Humbled, confused and in constant need of a shave, Jessica frantically tries to figure out how to switch back in time for the prom and the big cheerleading competition.

Alfred Hitchcock: The Lodger  1927  3.1 stars 98 mins Classics   Rated: NR  starting 14-Sep-2010     A nod to the Jack the Ripper murders that terrorized London in 1888, Hitchcock's suspenseful silent feature stars Ivor Novello as an eccentric young man who checks into a boarding house just as a serial killer has claimed his sixth victim. The landlords soon grow wary of this mysterious stranger, who -- like the killer -- seems to harbor a fascination with blonde women, and their paranoia escalates when he takes a liking to their fair-haired daughter.

Grey's Anatomy: Season 6  2009  4.5 stars 1032 mins Television  starting 14-Sep-2010     With the fates of Izzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl) and George O'Malley (T.R. Knight) hanging in the balance as the series' fifth year came to a close, the new season brings more drama into the lives of the young doctors at Seattle Grace Hospital. Returning for another round of hope and heartbreak are Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Golden Globe winner Sandra Oh as the ambitious Cristina Yang and, of course, Patrick Dempsey as Dr. "McDreamy."

Afterschool  2008  3.4 stars 106 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 14-Sep-2010     Bullied prep school loner Robert (Ezra Miller) captures his classmates' various escapades on video, but when he winds up filming two girls fatally overdosing on cocaine, his footage plays a role in the emotional fallout within the school community. As the students and faculty at the sheltered academy try to cope with the tragedy, many spiral into despair. Antonio Campos directs this film, which explores the ethics of voyeurism.

Evidence of Love  1990  2.9 stars 93 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 14-Sep-2010     Following a local woman's brutal murder, a small Southern town is even more shocked when the sweet, demure Candy Morrison (Barbara Hershey), a wife and mother, becomes the chief suspect. But the investigation soon reveals a very different side of her personality. Brian Dennehy co-stars as Morrison's lawyer in this made-for-TV crime thriller based on a true event that occurred in Texas in 1980. Hershey's performance earned her an Emmy Award.

OSS 117: Lost in Rio  2009  3.5 stars 97 mins Foreign (French)   Rated: NR  starting 14-Sep-2010     When outrageously chauvinistic French secret agent OSS 117 (Jean Dujardin) journeys to Cold War-era Rio de Janeiro to recover a top-secret microfilm, gorgeous Israeli Nazi-hunter Dolorès Koulechov (Louise Monot) joins in the quest. But as the pair zero in on their quarry, the hapless Frenchman's disdain for Koulechov's gender and nationality threaten their mission. Michel Hazanavicius directs this delightful parody of James Bond-esque films.

Ghost Hound: Vol. 1  2007  3.3 stars 275 mins Anime & Animation  starting 14-Sep-2010     Bound by the traumatic childhood events that have shaped their lives, middle schoolers Taro, Makoto and Masayuki attempt to quiet the demons that haunt them by sending their spirits into a parallel universe known as the Unseen World. But before they can find the answers they're looking for, the boys discover that they're not the only ones who can travel between the real world and the spirit world. Vol. 1 includes episodes 1-11.

Ghost Hound: Vol. 2  2008  3.4 stars 275 mins Anime & Animation  starting 14-Sep-2010     Bound by the traumatic childhood events that have shaped their lives, middle schoolers Taro, Makoto and Masayuki attempt to quiet the demons that haunt them by sending their spirits into a parallel universe known as the Unseen World. But before they can find the answers they're looking for, the boys discover that they're not the only ones who can travel between the real world and the spirit world. Vol. 2 includes episodes 12-22.

Two Women  1961  3.6 stars 99 mins Foreign (Italian)   Rated: UR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Sophia Loren gives an Oscar-winning performance in director Vittorio De Sica's moving World War II classic. Loren plays widowed shopkeeper Cesira, who flees occupied Rome with her 13-year-old daughter as Allied bombs pound the city. When bombed-out tracks halt their train, they must make their way on foot amid numerous threats -- from strafing Allied fighters to soldiers who paw at mother and daughter.

Twilight of the Ice Nymphs / Archangel  1997  2.8 stars 187 mins Independent   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Auteur Guy Maddin explores a smitten British officer's (Kyle McCulloch) obsessed love in Archangel, and Amelia (Shelley Duvall) and Cain's (Frank Gorshin) sun-soaked love affair in Twilight of the Ice Nymphs. Maddin also pays homage to silent films in the short parody, "The Heart of the World." Only six minutes, "Heart" tells the tale of Anna (Leslie Bais), who must save the world's heart from having an attack.

Last of the Living  2008  2.4 stars 85 mins Comedy   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     As the rest of humankind succumbs to a virus that turns them into flesh-eating zombies, three pals (Morgan Williams, Robert Faith and Ashleigh Southam) not only survive but thrive -- enjoying the easy pickings of a deserted landscape. All of that changes, however, when they meet a pretty girl. Now, the guys' inner heroes get a chance to emerge in this zombie comedy from New Zealand as they help the lovely young scientist in her race to find a cure.

National Geographic: Killer Wave  1997  3.2 stars 60 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Equally awe-inspiring and treacherous, Mother Nature's ability to form a massive earthquake-induced wave is the subject of this documentary. Scientists explain tsunami-spawning conditions and the potential for future destruction, with a focus on regions surrounded by dangerous Pacific Rim waters, including Hawaii, California and Japan. Archival footage reveals the power of the massive waves, and tsunami survivors tell their amazing stories.

National Geographic: China's Lost Girls  2005  3.7 stars 43 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Accompanied by her team from her travel show, "National Geographic's Ultimate Explorer," reporter Lisa Ling ("The View") flies off to China with American parents set to adopt baby girls, the casualties of the country's long-standing one-child policy. In hewing to this strict rule, families wind up aborting, abandoning or hiding their daughters, many of whom end up in the United States, brought by couples longing for children.

National Geographic: Vietnam's Unseen War  2002  3.2 stars 60 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     You haven't seen everything there is to see about the Vietnam War if you haven't viewed this sobering documentary from the highly regarded National Geographic team of filmmakers. Complementing the recently released book Another Vietnam, this film captures the war as seen through the eyes (and lenses) of Vietnamese photographers.

Lipstick & Dynamite  2004  3.1 stars 83 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     In professional wrestling, the men almost always end up in the spotlight, even though the women are just as fierce and fearsome as the best of them. In this thrilling documentary, director Ruth Leitman trains her lens on the female fighters of the World Wrestling Entertainment, including a teenaged Ida May Martinez and the league's Grande Dame, The Fabulous Moolah. It's a no-hold-barred examination of a most fascinating world.

Machine  2007  1.9 stars 90 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     In debt to brutal crime boss Paul Santo (Nick Vallelonga), former Special Forces mercenary turned hardened criminal Vic (Michael Lazar) and his partner, Frank (Paul Sloan), must assassinate three witnesses tapped to testify against Santo. To fulfill the obligation, they'll have to avoid both a corrupt vice cop (Neal McDonough) and Santo's sadistic sidekick (Michael Madsen). Michael Lazar directs this gun-blazing crime drama.

Kiss of the Vampire  2007  1.9 stars 90 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 15-Sep-2010     Sick of teleporting to the next town after leaving a trail of blood-drained bodies in his wake, vampire Alex Stone (Eric Etebari) and his clan decide to stay awhile in sleepy Hamilton, Ohio, after he falls hard for one of the local lovelies (Katherine Hawkes). But while Alex wants nothing more than to leave immortality behind, there are those in town who will do almost anything to gain what he's intent on giving up in this horror love story.

Topper Returns  1941  3.6 stars 89 mins Classics   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Roland Young returns as Cosmo Topper in the third and final film (following 1937's Topper and 1939's Topper Takes a Trip) in the highly popular comedy series. This time around, Joan Blondell is the ghost, and Topper helps her rest in peace by finding her murderer. An added attraction here is the inimitable Eddie Anderson, better known as "Rochester."

Salem Witch Trials  2002  2.8 stars 191 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     A star-studded cast including Kirstie Alley, Rebecca De Mornay, Peter Ustinov, Shirley MacLaine and Alan Bates headlines this engrossing dramatization of what led to the infamous 1692 witch trials in Salem, Mass. The film recounts the sobering tale of how 19 innocent lives were taken in a community experiencing paranoid hysteria regarding the suspected -- but unproved -- presence of the occult in the small New England town.

Dirt! The Movie  2009  3.6 stars 80 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Dirt takes center stage in this entertaining yet poignant documentary from Bill Benenson, Gene Rosow and Eleonore Dailly, which unearths our cosmic connection to soil and explores how diverse groups of people are uniting to save the natural resource. Drawing inspiration from William Bryant Logan's book Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth, the filmmakers combine lively animations with personal accounts from farmers, scientists, activists and more.

The Night of the Shooting Stars  1982  3.2 stars 107 mins Foreign (Italian)   Rated: R  starting 15-Sep-2010     Set during the waning days of World War II, this resonant Italian allegory unspools through the eyes of a 6-year-old girl (Sabina Vannucchi) who chronicles the exodus from her Tuscan village, the coming of the Allies and the clash between the peasants and the fascists. Omero Antonutti co-stars as Galvano, who leads a small band of refugees into the hills to escape the vindictive Nazis and look for the forces of liberation.

Zombie Town  2007  2.3 stars 95 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 15-Sep-2010     When a mysterious parasite turns the residents of a small town into flesh-craving zombies, Jake (Adam Hose) and his ex-girlfriend (Brynn Lucas) must flee the creepy undead. But with their only escape route blocked, how will they survive? Will Jake's trigger-happy rival help them get out alive, or will he be their downfall? Directed by Damon Lemay, this deliciously gory splatter fest also stars Dennis Lemoine and Phil Burke.

We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen  2005  4.0 stars 90 mins Music & Musicals   Rated: UR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Tim Irwin's documentary chronicles the ups, downs and all-arounds of pioneering punkers the Minutemen. The film weaves together more than 80 interviews to tell the story of the underground California band formed by D. Boon and Mike Watt. Punk icons including Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea and Black Flag's Henry Rollins discuss the band's influence on the genre, and never-before-seen footage captures the raw intensity of the Minutemen live onstage.

A Change of Heart  1998  3.1 stars 102 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Elaine (Jean Smart) and Jim Marshall (John Terry) appear to have a perfect marriage, having raised two wonderful children and achieved status in their community. But the picture-perfect present makes way for a chaotic future immediately after Elaine accidentally walks in on Jim and his male lover, casting their entire lives into doubt. This touching drama captures a family in crisis that's forced to fashion a new reality and find peace.

Secrecy  2008  2.8 stars 81 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     With homeland security and the war on terror becoming increasingly important issues, the U.S. government has grown more and more secretive, allegedly to protect the country and save lives. But is this culture of secrets at odds with democracy? This documentary examines both the pros and cons of government concealment by focusing on classified secrets and the arguments the government makes in the name of national security.

Inside American Power: The Pentagon  2002  3.2 stars 90 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     The Pentagon is the military nerve center of the United States, reaching out to far-flung battlefields with information, technology and a culture that permeates more of America and the world than many realize. This film depicts the Pentagon's 58-year history, taking viewers into the restricted inner workings of the Pentagon, and includes coverage of the response following the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.

Inside American Power: Air Force One  2001  3.6 stars 60 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Reigning as the only superpower in a post-Cold War world, the United States has managed to run its government with a veiled secrecy that extends even to the press briefings and State of the Union addresses. This feature from National Geographic will take you deep inside the president's personal airplane, Air Force One.

Without Evidence  1995  2.4 stars 90 mins Thrillers   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Oregon Department of Corrections director Michael Francke (Ernie Garrett) visits his brother Kevin (Scott Plank) claiming to have uncovered a drug ring involving his prison colleagues -- and then he's murdered. Police officials have a routine explanation for Michael's death, but Kevin suspects something sinister is afoot. As he searches for the truth, Kevin becomes entangled in an ever-growing web of lies in this fact-based drama.

Con Games  2001  2.0 stars 90 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 15-Sep-2010     A decorated Army veteran goes undercover as a prison inmate to investigate the death of a Senator's grandson, who was killed while behind bars. Once under lock and key, he finds himself at the mercy of an all-powerful guard whose deadly influence reaches far beyond the prison walls. His only chance for freedom now is to escape ... or die. The cast includes Eric Roberts.

The Weather Underground  2002  3.7 stars 92 mins Documentary   Rated: UR  starting 15-Sep-2010     This sobering documentary about a group of 1960s "committed freedom fighters" known as the Weather Underground chronicles a global trend of revolution that sprang from the belief that not acting against violence is violence. A radical offshoot of the Students for a Democratic Society, the Weathermen didn't just march or sit in: They rioted and bombed -- not to change the American political scene but rather to destroy it.

Spirit Bear: The Simon Jackson Story  2005  3.6 stars 91 mins Children & Family   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Based on a true story, this inspirational drama follows the passionate battle of Vancouver teenager Simon Jackson (Mark Rendall) to save an endangered bear. After being attacked in the woods, Jackson is rescued by a white Kermode bear -- a rare species known as the Spirit Bear. Learning of the Kermode's endangered status, the shy teen comes out of his shell and wages a political campaign to save them from extinction.

Inheritance  2006  3.5 stars 75 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Monika Hertwig grapples with her father Amon Goeth's appalling legacy as a Nazi responsible for killing thousands of Jews. In a moving act of reconciliation, Monika meets with Helen Jonas-Rosezweig, her father's Jewish maid and slave during the war. Deeply disturbed by actor Ralph Fiennes's portrayal of her father as an inhuman monster in the film Schindler's List, Monika tries to overcome her guilt by coming to terms with the past.

Dead Lenny  2006  1.8 stars 89 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 15-Sep-2010     When mob mule Lenny (Steven Bauer) goes missing with $5 million of boss Tony Thick's (Armand Assante) money, Tony sends Shady (Steve Baker) to Los Angeles to track down the cash. Once there, Shady runs into all kinds of quirky characters who are also after the money. The greedy oddballs in this crime comedy include Lenny's ex-wife (Nicole Eggert), his mistress (Whitney Able), his neurosurgeon (John Heard) and his brother, Louis (Joe Piscopo).

A Bear Named Winnie  2004  3.6 stars 90 mins Children & Family   Rated: PG  starting 15-Sep-2010     Based on the true story that inspired A.A. Milne's classic Winnie the Pooh books, this heartwarming tale follows the adventures of a Canadian soldier who leaves Winnipeg to fight in World War I. Along the way, he adopts a bear cub and names her Winnie, after his hometown. When he's called to duty, the soldier donates Winnie to the London Zoo, where the cuddly creature becomes a big hit. Michael Fassbender, Gil Bellows and David Suchet star.

Calendar  1993  3.0 stars 75 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Atom Egoyan directs and stars in this painfully honest account of an Armenian photographer's search for love in spite of himself. His marriage in tatters, he starts dating again, but can't quite jump in with both feet, and his heart, first. With every date, he puts the women through the paces, asking them to make sexually charged phone calls to others. When he finally meets his match, his ex suddenly comes back into the already murky picture.

The Fall  1998  2.3 stars 90 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 15-Sep-2010     In Budapest, Hungary, beautiful and seductive Marta (Hélène de Fougerolles) bursts into the apartment of American writer Adam Ellis (Craig Sheffer). On the verge of hysteria, she claims to be on the run from a madman who's held her prisoner for years. Reluctantly, Ellis agrees to help her, but he soon finds himself drawn into a dangerous world of intrigue and deception. No one can be trusted in this suspense thriller.

National Geographic: Dinosaurs Unearthed  2007  3.4 stars 100 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     National Geographic returns to the primeval world with two absorbing documentaries chronicling landmark dinosaur discoveries. In "Dino Autopsy," a 70-million-year-old dinosaur, the most intact mummified animal of its kind, is unearthed. "Dino Death Trap" explores a massive find in China's Gobi Desert -- a Jurassic-era graveyard full of the prehistoric creatures -- supporting the theory that catastrophic events caused their extinction.

Crossed Over  2002  2.8 stars 89 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     After her son is killed in a hit-and-run accident, writer Beverly Lowry (Diane Keaton) sinks into a morose obsession with death. Eager to learn more about the mind of a killer, Beverly befriends incarcerated Texas murderer Karla Faye Tucker (Jennifer Jason Leigh). Their unlikely friendship takes the pair on an unexpected journey of healing. Maury Chaykin co-stars as Beverly's frustrated husband in this gripping true-crime melodrama.

National Geographic: Prehistoric Predators  2007  3.5 stars 135 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     The Ice Age comes alive through lifelike computer graphics imagery in this thrilling documentary from National Geographic. Journey through time to confront the dire wolf, the short-faced bear, the saber-toothed cat and other extinct creatures. Paleontologists discuss the fossil record of this era, revealing the lives of prehistoric predators, how they vanished and why their smaller relatives survived to stalk the Earth today.

National Geographic: Inside the Embassy  2002  3.1 stars 60 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     From the National Geographic Explorer series, this documentary provides unprecedented access to American embassies in Japan, Pakistan and Guatemala. Go behind closed doors and learn about the remarkable men and women who have dedicated their lives to keeping America's diplomatic ties strong and doors open throughout the world.

Nursery University  2008  3.3 stars 90 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Follow five families through the harrowing process of applying to nursery school in New York City, where hypercompetitive parents and elite institutions have made pricey consultants and toddler tutors part of the admissions process. Marc H. Simon's insightful documentary uses wry humor and drama to examine the increasingly common belief that securing entrance to the "right" preschool classroom is a critical first step to success.

Roman  2006  2.4 stars 92 mins Thrillers   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     All lonely Roman (Lucky McKee) wants is a little love and happiness -- and an escape from his day-to-day existence as a factory welder. When his obsession with a pretty neighbor (Kristen Bell) ends in murder, Roman struggles to hide his deed and pick up the pieces of his life. But now someone else has their eye on Roman, and he's about to discover what obsession really means.

The Mystical Adventures of Billy Owens  2008  2.2 stars 90 mins Children & Family   Rated: PG  starting 15-Sep-2010     The day he turns 11, Billy's (Dalton Mugridge) life changes forever when he discovers William Thurgood's (Roddy Piper) Treasure Trove & Pawn Shop and picks up a magic wand. His life soon fills with magical creatures and haunted caves. With the help of his friends, Devon (Christopher Fazio) and Mandy (Ciara O'Hanlon), Billy must learn to control his new powers and battle evil in this enchanting children's fantasy adventure.

Blood Wars  2008  2.0 stars 90 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 15-Sep-2010     When he's bitten by a beautiful vampire seductress (Allison Lange), unassuming college student Will (A.J. Draven) finds himself thrust into an epic war between a league of warlocks and a bloodthirsty group of vampires. Directed by Tom Shell, this B-movie thriller also stars Tony Todd (the Candyman trilogy, TV's "Chuck"), C. Thomas Howell, Jason Connery, Mark Burman, Rini Bell and Jonathan Durante.

Go for Broke!  1951  3.6 stars 92 mins Classics   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Japanese-American soldiers of the 442nd Regiment fight valiantly for the allies despite prejudice from fellow U.S. soldiers in this war film. The World War II combat unit battles the Nazis and suffers humiliation from their racist commander, Lt. Michael Grayson (Van Johnson), who eventually grows to see his men in a brand-new light. The film features Kane Nakano, George Miki, Akira Fukunaga and veterans of the 442nd Regiment.

Louisiana Story  1948  3.1 stars 79 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Told from the perspective of a young Cajun boy living on the bayou, this poetic and visually arresting film by director Robert J. Flaherty dramatizes the installation of an oil derrick and its effects on the surrounding land and its people. Newly restored, this Oscar-nominated, Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece -- the last film by "father of the documentary" Flaherty -- has a much-deserved spot on the National Film Registry.

Parasomnia  2008  2.6 stars 98 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 15-Sep-2010     When he discovers that a psychiatric hospital has nefarious plans for a beautiful patient (Cherilyn Wilson) rendered helpless by a chronic sleep disorder, young artist Danny Sloan (Dylan Purcell) schemes to protect the girl by sneaking her out of the ward. But Danny gets a rude awakening when he crosses paths with a psychopathic killer (Patrick Kilpatrick) who wields strange powers over the woman's mind. William Malone directs this thriller.

National Geographic: Inside Special Forces  2003  3.5 stars 60 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     A crack unit of the U.S. Army, the Special Forces are often called upon to "get the job done" when the job is especially tough. National Geographic follows some of these elite military units in a revealing documentary as these brave men and women stealthily infiltrate Afghanistan and Iraq on top secret missions.

New Waterford Girl  1999  3.1 stars 97 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Fifteen-year-old Moonie Pottie (Liane Balaban) dreams of leaving her sheltered Nova Scotia community for New York City. Moonie's teacher (Andrew McCarthy) sees her potential and arranges a scholarship to a Manhattan arts school -- but her parents promptly scotch the idea. When high-spirited Lou Benzoa (Tara Spencer-Nairn) moves in next door, the two girls hatch an escape plan to exit New Waterford for good.

Taboo: Season 2  2003  3.3 stars 420 mins Television  starting 15-Sep-2010     Delve into the forbidden with this provocative National Geographic series that examines clandestine customs and taboo topics. The series reveals the vast diversity of the human race by investigating traditions and rituals that are acceptable in certain cultures but forbidden by others. Season 2 taboo topics include delicacies, child rearing, sacred pain, justice, creature cures, initiation, blood bonds and marks of identity.

Stress: Portrait of a Killer  2008  3.5 stars 50 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     The serially overworked already know that stress is a near-constant fixture in modern-day living. But to what degree is stress affecting our bodies -- and is there any way to healthfully combat it? With a focus on the work of Stanford University neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky, this National Geographic program looks at the latest science to see what researchers are learning about this insidiously silent killer.

Moribito: Vol. 5  2008  4.1 stars 105 mins Anime & Animation   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Warrior and master of the spear Balsa accepts a job to protect Prince Chagum from his would-be assassin, Emperor Mikado, in this anime series based on Nahoko Uehashi's novel. On a mission to atone for her complicated past, Balsa becomes bodyguard to Chagum, whose mysterious connection to a legendary water spirit with the power to destroy the kingdom makes him the target of his fearsome father, Emperor Mikado. Volume 5 includes episodes 14-17.

And Then There Was One  1994  3.3 stars 87 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     After enduring years of fertility testing, injections and a miscarriage, the Ventolas -- Roxy (Amy Madigan) and Vinnie (Dennis Boutsikaris) -- face the unimaginable when their miracle baby is diagnosed with AIDS. Soon after, the new parents learn that they've contracted the virus. Based on a true story, this made-for-TV drama powerfully explores a family coping with the physical, emotional and social tolls of living with a fatal disease.

Moribito: Vol. 1  2008  4.1 stars 100 mins Anime & Animation   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Warrior and master of the spear Balsa accepts a job to protect Prince Chagum from his would-be assassin, Emperor Mikado, in this anime series based on Nahoko Uehashi's novel. On a mission to atone for her complicated past, Balsa becomes bodyguard to Chagum, whose mysterious connection to a legendary water spirit with the power to destroy the kingdom makes him the target of his fearsome father, Emperor Mikado. Volume 1 includes episodes 1-4.

Moribito: Vol. 2  2008  4.1 stars 75 mins Anime & Animation   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Warrior and master of the spear Balsa accepts a job to protect Prince Chagum from his would-be assassin, Emperor Mikado, in this anime series based on Nahoko Uehashi's novel. On a mission to atone for her complicated past, Balsa becomes bodyguard to Chagum, whose mysterious connection to a legendary water spirit with the power to destroy the kingdom makes him the target of his fearsome father, Emperor Mikado. Volume 2 includes episodes 5-7.

Moribito: Vol. 8  2008  4.3 stars 75 mins Anime & Animation   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Warrior and master of the spear Balsa accepts a job to protect Prince Chagum from his would-be assassin, Emperor Mikado, in this anime series based on Nahoko Uehashi's novel. On a mission to atone for her complicated past, Balsa becomes bodyguard to Chagum, whose mysterious connection to a legendary water spirit with the power to destroy the kingdom makes him the target of his fearsome father, Emperor Mikado. Volume 7 includes episodes 24-26.

Moribito: Vol. 4  2008  4.2 stars 75 mins Anime & Animation   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Warrior and master of the spear Balsa accepts a job to protect Prince Chagum from his would-be assassin, Emperor Mikado, in this anime series based on Nahoko Uehashi's novel. On a mission to atone for her complicated past, Balsa becomes bodyguard to Chagum, whose mysterious connection to a legendary water spirit with the power to destroy the kingdom makes him the target of his fearsome father, Emperor Mikado. Volume 4 includes episodes 11-13.

Moribito: Vol. 3  2008  4.1 stars 75 mins Anime & Animation   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Warrior and master of the spear Balsa accepts a job to protect Prince Chagum from his would-be assassin, Emperor Mikado, in this anime series based on Nahoko Uehashi's novel. On a mission to atone for her complicated past, Balsa becomes bodyguard to Chagum, whose mysterious connection to a legendary water spirit with the power to destroy the kingdom makes him the target of his fearsome father, Emperor Mikado. Volume 3 includes episodes 8-10.

Moribito: Vol. 6  2008  4.2 stars 75 mins Anime & Animation   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Warrior and master of the spear Balsa accepts a job to protect Prince Chagum from his would-be assassin, Emperor Mikado, in this anime series based on Nahoko Uehashi's novel. On a mission to atone for her complicated past, Balsa becomes bodyguard to Chagum, whose mysterious connection to a legendary water spirit with the power to destroy the kingdom makes him the target of his fearsome father, Emperor Mikado. Volume 6 includes episodes 18-20.

Moribito: Vol. 7  2008  4.1 stars 75 mins Anime & Animation   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Warrior and master of the spear Balsa accepts a job to protect Prince Chagum from his would-be assassin, Emperor Mikado, in this anime series based on Nahoko Uehashi's novel. On a mission to atone for her complicated past, Balsa becomes bodyguard to Chagum, whose mysterious connection to a legendary water spirit with the power to destroy the kingdom makes him the target of his fearsome father, Emperor Mikado. Volume 7 includes episodes 21-23.

National Geographic: The Lord of the Rings  2001  3.4 stars 60 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     "National Geographic: Beyond the Movie: Lord of the Rings" explores thought-provoking questions for viewers who want to go beyond director Peter Jackson's richly fanciful film to the world that started it all. This program includes vivid scenes from the movie, authentic documentary footage, interesting interviews with filmmakers and noted historians, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage for Rings devotees.

Dark Secrets  2008  2.0 stars 101 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 15-Sep-2010     When a celebrity couple's daughter goes missing, everyone -- including the police -- believes a serial killer is the culprit. The truth, however, is not so cut-and-dried. With no clues or ransom note, detectives must look to old demons for answers. Alex Walker plays Alex Blight, a paparazzo whose knowledge and connections raise suspicions, and Steven Elliot and Ben Shockley play the detectives assigned to the case in this taught thriller.

Beyond the Movie: Return of the King  2003  3.8 stars 70 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     This penetrating documentary explores the facts behind the fantastic world of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. This program studies the origins of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth and how the real world mirrors that magical realm. Using exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with filmmakers and historians and scenes from the stunning live-action movie, this informative study is fascinating viewing.

Edmond  2005  2.8 stars 82 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 15-Sep-2010     With a David Mamet play as its inspiration, Edmond stars William H. Macy as the titular character, a businessman who undergoes a personal revolution after he heeds a psychic's call to change his life. In his quest for fulfillment, he abandons his wife and children, initiating a nightmarish descent into a certain kind of hell, a dark and dangerous world he's never known but that may wind up owning his soul.

100 Years of Comedy  1997  3.0 stars 120 mins Classics   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     From Charlie Chaplin, Cary Grant, Jerry Lewis and Bob Hope to John Belushi, Leslie Nielsen, Eddie Murphy and Jim Carrey, this compilation features a host of comedy legends and showcases 100 years of the funniest bits, gags, moments and scenes ever seen on-screen. Included are film clips from classic movies and hilarious footage of Buster Keaton, Laurel and Hardy, The Three Stooges, Lucille Ball, Richard Pryor and many other comedy superstars.

American Serengeti  2010  3.1 stars 60 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     This beautifully filmed documentary takes viewers on a journey to the past -- and future -- of America's Great Plains as it traces a conservation project to re-create a region filled with bison, grizzly bears, wolves, prairie dogs and more. Tom Selleck narrates the story of the impressive effort to establish a one-million-acre wildlife reserve, and a CGI segment illustrates the projected results in stunning visual detail.

The Letter  1940  3.8 stars 95 mins Classics   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Based on W. Somerset Maugham's novel and directed by William Wyler, this drama stars Bette Davis in one of her nastiest film roles. After shooting Geoffrey (David Newell), Leslie (Davis) tells husband Robert (Herbert Marshall) and their lawyer (James Stephenson) that it was self-defense. But Leslie's case begins to fall apart when a letter reveals that she may have planned the murder, and Geoffrey's widow (Gale Sondergaard) attempts blackmail.

Prisoner of Paradise  2002  3.3 stars 90 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Malcolm Clarke (You Don't Have to Die) and Stuart Sender directed this documentary feature about one of the leading theatrical figures in 1930s Berlin, Kurt Gerron. A popular actor, director and cabaret performer, Gerron, a German Jew, was later forced to write and direct a Nazi propaganda film while being held prisoner in a concentration camp.

Beat the Drum  2003  3.6 stars 112 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     When a mysterious illness wipes out his entire village, claiming the lives of both his parents, 9-year-old Musa (Junior Singo) is forced to set off on his own, eventually joining the ranks of the scores of orphans who live on the streets of Johannesburg. Directed by David Hickson, this poignant award-winning film examines the heartbreaking effect that AIDS has had on the poor and underprivileged children of Africa.

National Geographic: Everest: 50 Years  2003  3.7 stars 90 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Celebrate 50 years of mountaineering magic with this awe-inspiring documentary replete with sensational footage of Mount Everest. The award-winning National Geographic crew tracks the three children of mountain-climbing icons Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the first two people ever to conquer the fabled peak.

Inside the U.S. Secret Service  2004  3.6 stars 92 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     With unparalleled access to one of the world's most protective and enigmatic government organizations, National Geographic takes you to a place few outsiders have been: inside the United States Secret Service. In the inner sanctum, you'll witness what it takes to protect the president of the United States from all enemies -- foreign and domestic. It's a huge job that blends technological sophistication with practical street smarts.

The End of the Line  2009  3.6 stars 90 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Filmmaker Rupert Murray traverses the world exposing the devastating effects that overfishing with modern technology is having on fish stocks and the real solutions to solve the crisis. Combining alarming scientific testimony with under- and above-water footage, Murray creates a hard-to-ignore sketch of the state of the globe's oceanic ecosystems. This film is based on British environmental journalist Charles Clover's book.

Bomb It  2007  3.6 stars 93 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Graffiti isn't simple vandalism; it's an artistic expression employed around the world. Filmmaker Jon Reiss travels five continents to reveal graffiti's history, cultural impact and social relevance. Noted artists share their stories, bringing this vital form of expression out of the shadows. It's on freeway overpasses, buildings and billboards. Now, see the real meaning of the world's graffiti.

Another Day  2001  2.7 stars 90 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Still grieving the tragic death of her lover, Paul (Max Martini), several years before, beautiful Kate (Shannen Doherty) begins to appreciate the advances of potential new beau David (Julian McMahon) -- until she is abruptly thrown back in time to just days before Paul's accident. Now, as she struggles against fate to avert Paul's death, she discovers the importance of fully living life. Jeffrey Reiner directs this drama.

Penn & Teller's Magic and Mystery Tour  2003  3.5 stars 150 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Joined by director Ric Esther Bienstock, master prestidigitation team Penn Jillette and Teller trek around the world to determine the origins of magic and examine how the art form has influenced and been changed by different traditions and cultures. The pair analyzes routines from far-flung places across the globe such as India and Egypt, at once wowed by the tricks and, as befitting renowned magicians, taking notes for future performances.

National Geographic: Inside Mecca  2003  3.6 stars 60 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Journey to the very heart of Islam with this captivating documentary exploring the holy city of Mecca, a destination that receives 2 million visits each year from Muslims making the sacred pilgrimage known as haji. Learn about Mecca's historical significance in Islam and other major religions and experience the powerful spiritual, social and even physical meaning of the haji, as seen through the eyes of three pilgrims.

Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037  2007  3.9 stars 81 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Documentary filmmaker Ben Niles chronicles the creation of Steinway pianos and the vanishing breed of craftsmen who build them. Follow the journey of these beautifully handcrafted, unique instruments from the factory to great concert halls. Interviews with such world-famous artists as Lang Lang, Harry Connick Jr., Hank Jones and many others highlight how Steinway grand pianos are selected by musicians.

World's Most Dangerous Drug  2006  3.6 stars 82 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Cheap, powerful and highly addictive, methamphetamine -- or meth -- has been called the world's most destructive drug. National Geographic correspondent Lisa Ling shows why in this documentary charting meth's impact across America -- and the world. From rural communities and sleepy suburbs to major metropolitan areas, Ling travels the globe, talking to those who've been affected by the potent pharmaceutical and examining its devastating power.

Darkon  2006  3.2 stars 106 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Ordinary folks trade in their street clothes for medieval costumes, faux weaponry and full-contact battles in Andrew Neel and Luke Meyer's documentary about Darkon, a group that acts out fantasy war games based on complex rules and customs. Neel and Meyer capture the drama as padded swords clash, armies advance and a ruler crosses the line, while off the battlefield, participants open up about what keeps them coming back for more.

To the Ends of the Earth  2005  3.0 stars 268 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Stuck on a long sea voyage to Australia in 1812, naïve young aristocrat Edmund Talbot (Benedict Cumberbatch) rubs fellow crew members the wrong way with his haughty manner. But within the cramped vessel, Talbot learns how to navigate the waters of every social class. On the lengthy passage, he must deal with seasickness, a hostile captain and the French, who would be happy to sink the ship. This miniseries is based on a William Golding trilogy.

National Geographic: Forces of Nature  2004  3.3 stars 40 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Rain, snow, sleet, hail, earthquakes, tornadoes, volcanoes -- Mother Nature has a way of exerting its power and majesty over humans time and time again. This breathtaking video from the acclaimed National Geographic team of documentarians captures natural wonders and disasters in all their danger and glory. Filmed in large-format film to bring the images alive, the volume also includes a making-of featurette, a disaster map and more.

Streamers  1983  2.7 stars 113 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 15-Sep-2010     While waiting to be shipped to Vietnam, young soldiers Billy (Matthew Modine), Roger (David Alan Grier), Richie (Mitchell Lichtenstein) and Carlyle (Michael Wright) deal with racial tension and their own homophobia when Richie reveals he's gay in this edgy drama from acclaimed director Robert Altman. Based on David Rabe's award-winning Broadway play, the film co-stars George Dzundza and Guy Boyd as the recruits' jaded sergeants.

Rockers  1977  3.8 stars 100 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Shot during the golden age of roots-rock reggae, this 1977 film tells the story of Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, a reggae drummer who decides to become a record distributor. A group of mobsters robs the musician, however, and his burgeoning music venture falls flat. Seeking revenge, his musician buddies rob the robbers. The bass-heavy soundtrack includes cuts from Junior Murvin, Jacob Miller, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Third World and more.

A Man Named Pearl  2006  3.8 stars 78 mins Documentary   Rated: G  starting 15-Sep-2010     Angered by white residents' racist comments that he wouldn't "keep up his yard," Pearl Fryar teaches himself topiary sculpture and becomes the first African American in his Bishopville, S.C., neighborhood to win the coveted "yard of the month" award. This acclaimed documentary traces Fryar's inspiring story, as he grows into a legendary horticulturist, welcoming thousands of tourists eager to catch a glimpse of his stunning works of art.

Algiers  1938  3.2 stars 96 mins Classics   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     While hiding out in Algeria to avoid the French authorities, gifted thief Pepe le Moko (Charles Boyer) meets the woman of his dreams (Hedy Lamarr) and drives his Algerian mistress (Sigrid Gurie) into fits of jealousy. A remake of the successful French film Pépé le Moko (1937), this classic Hollywood drama reportedly inspired the script for Casablanca -- as well as the character of animated skunk Pepé Le Pew.

Kaos  1984  3.0 stars 182 mins Foreign (Italian)   Rated: R  starting 15-Sep-2010     Magic, drama, horror and humor are all evoked in this adaptive collection of five tales of Sicilian peasantry, based on short stories by renowned playwright Luigi Pirandello and directed by the acclaimed Taviani brothers. Adhering to the stark sense of realism that is a hallmark of Italian cinema, each vignette examines a varied point of view to convey a sense of understanding and compassion for ordinary people and their extraordinary plights.

My Flesh and Blood  2003  3.8 stars 83 mins Documentary   Rated: UR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Winner of both the Audience and Directing Awards at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival, this inspiring documentary tracks a year in the life of Susan Tom, a single parent from suburban Fairfield, Calif., who has adopted 11 children with special needs. Directed by Jonathan Karsh, the film obliterates stereotypes about people with disabilities, sharing joyful moments and everyday challenges without shying away from the family's heartbreaking losses.

National Geographic: Egypt: Lost Tombs  2002  3.6 stars 60 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Zahi Hawass -- an Egyptology specialist -- and French archaeologist Alain Zivie take you on an excursion to Egypt for a fascinating exploration of the tombs from the New Kingsom period. The documentary reveals several stunning archaeological finds, including the tombs of the mighty Tutankhamen and Ramses and the sprawling valley of the Golden Mummies.

National Geographic: Creepy Creatures  1998  2.7 stars 30 mins Children & Family   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Via the persona of Clawdette the black cat, Kathleen Turner narrates this not-for-the-squeamish documentary from National Geographic. From a Komodo dragon's virulent bacterial bite to a black widow spider poisoning her victim and a cobra devouring a rat (tail first), viewers get to see skin-crawling close-ups of Mother Nature's creepiest critters. Intriguing tidbits about each creature make the program as enlightening as it is hair-raising.

Memory  2007  3.0 stars 98 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 15-Sep-2010     Dr. Taylor Biggs (Billy Zane) is haunted by a past that's not his own. A hallucinatory drug gives him the power to see visions of vicious crimes, visions made all that more disturbing when he discovers that the murderous memories may belong to the father he never knew (Dennis Hopper). Deirdre Blades co-stars as Biggs's mother, whose own failing memory makes her powerless to help him unravel his family history.

Gypsy Caravan  2006  3.4 stars 111 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Join five international bands for a six-week tour of North America in an extravaganza of music and culture. The lyrical documentary features performances by Esma Redzepova, Maharaja, Fanfare Ciocarlia and other artists. Celebrate the diversity of the Romani people and their music, which includes flamenco, brass band, Indian folk, Romanian violin, jazz and raga. Johnny Depp, a fan of the Gypsy lifestyle, appears in this joyful musical portrait.

Inside North Korea  2006  3.8 stars 60 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Disguised as a medical coordinator, National Geographic correspondent Lisa Ling gains access into North Korea and gives viewers a powerful glimpse inside one of the most restrictive countries in the world. Through personal accounts and exclusive footage, Ling exposes the difficulties North Koreans face while living in such an oppressive regime, coping with poverty, hunger and the lack of civil liberties.

School for Seduction  2004  2.5 stars 104 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 15-Sep-2010     When four friends (Emily Woof, Dervla Kirwan, Margi Clarke and Jessica Johnson) tap into their sexual powers by enrolling at a so-called school for seduction run by Italian beauty Sophia Rosselini (Kelly Brook), they really get into their homework. Taking their unsuspecting partners by surprise, the women practice (and practice) their lessons. But their enthusiasm for the subject sometimes gets them into trouble ...

30 Years of National Geographic Specials  1996  3.6 stars 90 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     This National Geographic anthology provides a glimpse of venerated documentaries such as Americans on Everest (1964), The World of Jacques Yves Cousteau (1966), In the Shadow of Vesuvius (1987) and Jane Goodall: My Life with the Chimpanzees (1990). Packing 30 years' worth of material, the collection features a well-flowing narrative to complement the variety of story lines and paints a fascinating picture of the world around us.

48 Angels  2006  2.3 stars 90 mins Drama   Rated: PG-13  starting 15-Sep-2010     After being diagnosed with a serious illness, a desperate young boy named Seamus (Ciaran Flynn) sets out on a journey to find God and meets two unlikely companions: James, a teenage runaway whose father has passed away, and Darry, an ex-convict on the lam. On a small island in the middle of a lake, these three strangers become close friends, relying on one another to help get through the adversity life has thrown their way.

Bela Fleck: Throw Down Your Heart  2008  3.8 stars 97 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Inspired by a love of African music and an interest in tracing the roots of the banjo, American banjo great Béla Fleck embarks on a musical journey through Uganda, Tanzania, Gambia and Mali, playing with locals and discovering the beauty of the land. Although often associated with the American South, the banjo is actually a descendent of an African instrument, which was brought across the ocean by slaves.

Virtual JFK  2008  3.0 stars 82 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Filmmaker Koji Masutani's documentary poses a provocative question: What would John F. Kennedy have done in Vietnam had his presidency continued through a second term? Using newly available behind-closed-doors audiotapes and other sources, the program suggests answers to this question by candidly examining Kennedy's approach to other crises of the day, such as the Communist uprising in Laos in 1961 and the Cuban missile crisis in 1962.

DogTown  2008  3.6 stars 200 mins Television  starting 15-Sep-2010     Deep in the canyon country of Utah lies Dogtown, the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the United States and the subject of this National Geographic series that shines a light on the facility's canine inhabitants and their dedicated caregivers. Included among the five episodes is one that focuses on the rehabilitation of four of the pups rescued from the home of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, who was convicted of dogfighting.

13 Most Beautiful...  2009  3.2 stars 75 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     In the 1960s, artist Andy Warhol filmed silent screen tests of the interesting visitors to his Factory studio in New York. This compilation, featuring songs by Dean & Britta, presents 13 such films starring Nico, Lou Reed, Dennis Hopper and others. Recorded with a 16mm Bolex camera on black-and-white film, the unique, undeniably classic portraits shine like never before thanks to Dean & Britta's beautiful accompaniment.

Garrison Keillor:Man on Radio in Red Shoes  2008  3.6 stars 86 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Follow the exploits of humorist and storyteller Garrison Keillor, creator and host of the popular "A Prairie Home Companion" radio show, with this intimate documentary, which follows his experiences presenting live performances across the country. Offering rare behind-the-scenes looks at the life of a very private man, director Peter Rosen's revealing portrait explores Keillor's incredible imagination and unique place in American culture.

Arlington: Field of Honor  2005  4.0 stars 60 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     There's no other stretch of grassland more renowned than Virginia's Arlington National Cemetery, home to the remains of those who served in the military, most notably the Unknown Soldier and beloved U.S. president John F. Kennedy. This heartfelt documentary looks at the cemetery's history through interviews with men and women who've been privy to solemn events held there, as well as rare archival footage and tales passed down through the years.

Emma's Wish  1998  3.6 stars 91 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Lonely Emma (Joanna Kerns) makes one wish on her 75th birthday: that she could go back in time and mend her broken relationship with her daughter (Harley Jane Kozak). To Emma's surprise, she wakes the next day as a 40-year-old and gets her unsuspecting daughter to hire her as a nanny. Things don't go as easily as Emma had planned, however, when she discovers that her daughter's home life is less than perfect.

Safehouse  2008  1.9 stars 80 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 15-Sep-2010     Former FBI agent Cooper O'Neil (Johnny Alonso) is quietly enjoying a new life when the body of his ex-partner washes up at the boat marina where he now lives. Not satisfied with the FBI's explanation of his partner's death, O'Neill sets out to investigate. Before long, he's dodging bullets and on the run himself, helped by an FBI agent who understands what he's up against.

Air Guitar Nation  2006  3.6 stars 81 mins Documentary   Rated: R  starting 15-Sep-2010     If your bedroom has become too small a stage for your air guitar antics, take inspiration from the competitors featured here as they battle their way from the inaugural U.S. Air Guitar Championship to the world championship in Oulu, Finland. Along the way, filmmaker Alexandra Lipsitz documents the fierce rivalries that develop as would-be rock legends vie for top honors in technical accuracy, stage presence and "airness."

Secrets of Jerusalem's Holiest Sites  2006  3.2 stars 52 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     From the site of Jesus Christ's resurrection to the awe-inspiring Dome of the Rock, this compelling National Geographic documentary explores the mysteries of (and meaning behind) the sacred sites of Jerusalem, a focal point for Christians, Jews and Muslims. Among the locations visited are the Temple Mount, Solomon's Stables, the Western Wall (also known as the Wailing Wall) and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

National Geographic: Jamestown  2005  3.3 stars 50 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     This fascinating educational program produced by National Geographic examines forensic and archeological evidence to chronicle the story of America's first colony in Jamestown, Va., which faced famine, cannibalism and pestilence. And thanks to historically accurate re-creations, it seems as if 1607 was only yesterday. Bonus material includes interactive maps detailing John Smith's real-life journeys in the New World.

National Geographic: 21 Days to Baghdad  2003  3.2 stars 55 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Fresh from the front lines, this visually compelling documentary from National Geographic monitors the military action that put America in control of Iraq since the first of 2003's "shock and awe" tactics took effect. Day-by-day accounts from journalists right in the middle of the action punctuate this prolific and harshly real look at war.

National Geographic Explorer: 25 Years  2010  3.5 stars 90 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Celebrate "Explorer's" 25 years of compelling programming with this commemorative special that recaps such show highlights as an undersea expedition to the Titanic wreckage, a tour of the Guantanamo Bay detention center and a report from North Korea. Throughout this documentary television series' quarter century on the air, its viewers have visited more than 100 countries and learned fascinating lessons about science, wildlife and humankind.

Blind Eye  2006  2.0 stars 96 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: R  starting 15-Sep-2010     Big-city detective Nick Browning (Levi Oliver) returns to his hometown to help his estranged wife (Tara Goudreau) find their missing daughter but meets resistance from his former colleagues on the force, in particular Fred Mears (scene-stealing ex-wrestling pro Roddy Piper). As Nick digs deeper into the case, he uncovers more than he bargained for and must resort to drastic methods to save his daughter in this stirring police drama.

Live Animals  2008  2.4 stars 86 mins Horror   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     After a night of partying, siblings Nick (Christian Walker) and Erin (Jeanette Comans) and a group of their college friends become prey for a diabolical human trafficker (John Still) who has one of his minions -- a trapper (Patrick Cox) -- hunt them down and take them hostage. Now, chained in a barn like cattle, the kids face much worse to come from their tormentor in this gruesome horror flick from director Jeremy Benson.

I Need That Record!  2008  3.1 stars 77 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Imperiled by the rise of downloadable music and the chaotic state of the record industry, the American independent record store is fast becoming a dying breed, as chronicled in Brendan Toller's shout-out to these beloved spaces. The documentary captures visits to indie record stores across the country, and includes interviews with Dischord Records founder Ian MacKaye, Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth, philosopher Noam Chomsky and many others.

Horse Crazy  2001  3.5 stars 90 mins Children & Family   Rated: G  starting 15-Sep-2010     The General is a beautiful, wild mustang who frequents the ranch land that's a playground for three young children. When horse thieves capture The General, the youths set out to retrieve the beloved mustang and bring him back where he belongs. Set against a breathtaking Nevada desert backdrop, this rousing children's adventure will enchant horse lovers of all ages, as well as any kid who ever dreamed of riding the range.

Fiorile  1993  2.9 stars 105 mins Foreign (Italian)   Rated: PG-13  starting 15-Sep-2010     This acclaimed saga from the Taviani brothers chronicles the rags-to-riches tale of the Benedetti family over a 200-year time span, examining how an ancient familial transgression continues to haunt the family to this day. The film portrays a series of historical family events bookended by a present-day drama involving the current generations of the dynasty, who are forced to confront their morally challenged legacy.

Starstruck  1982  3.1 stars 95 mins Music & Musicals   Rated: PG  starting 15-Sep-2010     Jackie Mullins (Jo Kennedy, doing her own new wave singing) is an aspiring star who just has to sing. And with her cousin Angus on her side, stardom might not be too far off. The two team up with a local band, The Wombats, to take their big shot at fame, fortune and celebrity -- all the while trying to save the family pub. Gillian Armstrong directs this quirky movie filled with 1980s hairdos and kangaroo costumes.

Dr. James Orbinski's Humanitarian Dilemma  2007  3.0 stars 88 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 15-Sep-2010     Writing a book about his past experiences and the current situation in Africa, Nobel Peace Prize recipient and former head of Doctors Without Borders Dr. James Orbinski travels to Somalia, Rwanda and the Congo, where he confronts disturbing truths. This documentary follows Orbinski's incredible journey as he recalls troubling memories of violence and despair but also finds signs of solidarity, compassion and true humanitarianism.

Grayson Arms  2005  2.2 stars 97 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 15-Sep-2010     When residents of a rent-controlled apartment building begin to die off after a new landlord appears on the scene, the authorities immediately finger the new owner, Amanda Winters, as the prime suspect. But even though Amanda's made no bones about wanting the old, lower-paying tenants gone, would she really resort to murder? Judd Nelson, Jennifer Carpenter ("Dexter") and Stacey Dash star in this horror thriller.

The Princess and the Frog  2009  3.9 stars 98 mins Children & Family   Rated: G  starting 16-Sep-2010     Down in New Orleans during the fabulous Jazz Age, young Princess Tiana (voice of Anika Noni Rose) searches for true love and comes face-to-face with snooty debutante Charlotte (Jennifer Cody), ancient voodoo priestess Mama Odie (Jennifer Lewis) and the evil Dr. Facilier (Keith David). But with the help of her mother (Oprah Winfrey), a crooning alligator and other friends, Tiana's fairy-tale dreams may come true after all in this Oscar nominee.

Miss All-American Beauty  1982  2.5 stars 97 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 16-Sep-2010     Teenager Sally Butterfield (Diane Lane) competes in a Texas beauty pageant in hopes of winning a valuable scholarship. With her cutthroat coach, Agatha (Cloris Leachman), by her side, Sally and the other contestants are quickly hurled into an unfamiliar world of flashbulbs and travel. But is the crown worth the sacrifice of your loved ones? Gus Trikonis directs this satire on the whirlwind madness of beauty pageants.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind  1977  4.0 stars 404 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy   Rated: PG  starting 17-Sep-2010     The 1977, 1980 and 1998 versions of Steven Spielberg's seminal sci-fi hit are collected in this exhaustive 30th anniversary edition, which also includes a 20-minute interview with the director as well as a feature documentary on the film. Richard Dreyfuss still shines as Roy Neary, a cable worker who investigates a power outage and encounters a mysterious light from above. Teri Garr and beloved French auteur François Truffaut co-star.

Field of Dreams  1989  3.8 stars 107 mins Drama   Rated: PG  starting 17-Sep-2010     Kevin Costner stars as an Iowa farmer who hears a mysterious voice telling him to turn his cornfield into a baseball diamond. He does, but the voice's directions don't stop -- even after the spirits of deceased ballplayers turn up to play. James Earl Jones and Burt Lancaster co-star as a reclusive writer and a young slugger turned doctor, respectively, with Ray Liotta turning in a pivotal performance as "Shoeless" Joe Jackson.

Friday  1995  3.8 stars 92 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 17-Sep-2010     After losing his job, Craig (Ice Cube) chills with his pothead friend Smokey (Chris Tucker) in their South Central L.A. neighborhood. Over the course of a Friday afternoon, the two get into some crazy trouble checking out hot women, offending dangerous thugs and getting high. Rapper turned actor Ice Cube co-wrote this urban comedy, which features classic hip-hop tracks from the likes of Dr. Dre, Cypress Hill, Mack 10 and more.

Anaconda  1997  2.9 stars 89 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: PG-13  starting 17-Sep-2010     When deranged snake hunter Paul Sarone (Jon Voight) tricks a filmmaking crew (Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube and Eric Stoltz) into taking him on their boat so he can hunt a giant anaconda, the group soon finds itself up the Amazon River without a paddle as they become prey for the reptile. With their captain incapacitated, the crew must battle not only the fearsome snake but the equally slimy, ruthless Sarone. Great cinematography marks this thriller.

The Sugarland Express  1974  3.2 stars 109 mins Classics   Rated: PG  starting 17-Sep-2010     Steven Spielberg's debut film stars Goldie Hawn and William Atherton as Lou-Jean and Clovis Poplin, a down-on-their-luck couple who lose their child to the state of Texas and decide to pull out all stops to get him back. Lou-Jean pops Clovis out of jail and the two make off with their son, taking him away from his foster parents. But the long arm of the law isn't too far behind, especially since the couple's holding a cop hostage.

Vampires: Los Muertos  2002  3.0 stars 94 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 17-Sep-2010     Rockstar Jon Bon Jovi stars as lone vampire hunter Derek Bliss, whose clients pay him a hefty bounty for every fanged beastie he stakes out in this thrilling, blood-soaked sequel to director John Carpenter's Vampires. When a customer hires him to hunt a powerful vampire queen in Mexico, Bliss forms a team that consists of a priest, a teenager, a military man and a woman who was bitten by a vampire but keeps her transformation at bay via drugs.

Cheech & Chong's Next Movie  1980  3.6 stars 95 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 17-Sep-2010     Dynamic duo Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong embark on an outrageous road trip of sorts, which finds the pair tearing through Los Angeles, making mayhem in massage parlors, trying to collect unemployment, harassing the rich and taking on the LAPD. On their journey through the city, the stoners encounter Cheech's moocher cousin, a rude hotel receptionist and aliens in this laugh-a-minute comedy. Evelyn Guerrero, Sy Kramer and Betty Kennedy co-star.

Burglar  1987  3.1 stars 102 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 17-Sep-2010     When ex-cat burglar Bernice Rhodenbarr (Whoopi Goldberg) inadvertently witnesses a murder, she enlists help from her friends, wacko poodle-groomer Carl (Bob Goldthwait) and drunken floozie Frankie (Elizabeth Ruscio), to help solve the crime and prove Bernice's innocence. Next thing you know, Bernice and her pals find themselves trying to outwit tough guys galore and two stupid cops (Anne DeSalvo and John Goodman) in this amiable caper comedy.

Bay Cove  1987  2.5 stars 95 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 18-Sep-2010     A young newlywed couple (Pamela Sue Martin and Tim Matheson) moves into a remote village on an island off the coast of Massachusetts, only to find a secret coven of witches that demand they join their circle ... or suffer the grisly consequences. This psychologically taut thriller co-stars Woody Harrelson, Barbara Billingsley and Jeff Conaway.

National Geographic: Collapse  2010  3.1 stars 100 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 18-Sep-2010     How secure is the building you're sitting in right now? National Geographic turns its penetrating gaze to modern architecture and what past disasters can tell us about the integrity of our current technology and construction materials. Using several recent disasters as cautionary tales -- especially that of the devastating Sampoong Department Store collapse in Seoul in 1995 -- the team investigates building standards and rescue operations.

Persons Unknown  2010  3.9 stars 610 mins Television  starting 19-Sep-2010     In Season 1 of this television drama, complete strangers Charlie (Alan Ruck), Tori (Kate Lang Johnson), Renbe (Gerald Kyd) and Sgt. McNair (Chadwick Boseman) wake up in an eerily desolate town and soon find that a mysterious force thwarts their every attempt to escape. As they receive cryptic messages from remote-controlled television sets and new strangers start to arrive, doubt and distrust undermine their plans to flee the bizarre prison.

Guinevere  1994  2.4 stars 93 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 19-Sep-2010     When war breaks out in Camelot, Princess Guinevere (Sheryl Lee) is whisked off to live in safety with High Priestess Morgan L'Fei (Brid Brennan) as mystical wizard Merlin's (Donald Pleasence) predictions come true and Arthur (Sean Patrick Flanery) becomes King of Camelot. To bring peace, Guinevere must forsake her love for Lancelot (Noah Wyle) and become queen. This made-for-TV take on the Arthurian legend tells the story from a woman's point of view.

Food Matters  2008  3.8 stars 80 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 20-Sep-2010     With a staggering number of Americans suffering from obesity and other food-related maladies, this film takes a timely and hard-hitting look at how the food we eat is helping or hurting our health, and what we can do to live (and eat) better. Nutritionists, naturopaths, scientists, doctors, medical journalists and more weigh in on everything from using food as medicine to the value of organic food and the safety of the food we consume.

Navigating the Heart  2000  3.2 stars 91 mins Romance   Rated: NR  starting 20-Sep-2010     High-society New York journalist Edith Iglauer (Jaclyn Smith) halfheartedly accepts a new assignment writing about fishermen in British Columbia. Her disdain for the project and the location are evident from the start. Those feelings only worsen when she meets reclusive fisherman John Daly (Tim Matheson). The two butt heads immediately, but beneath it all, they begin to develop feelings for each other.

Eccentricities of a Blonde-Haired Girl  2009  3.5 stars 64 mins Foreign (Portuguese)   Rated: NR  starting 21-Sep-2010     Portuguese director Manoel de Oliveira -- who was 100 years old at the time of filming -- unspools this unusual love story as told by a man (Ricardo Trêpa) whose thwarted romance with a beautiful blonde (Catarina Wallenstein) still haunts him. Oliveira adapted the movie from a tale by Eça de Queirós and filled it with characteristic eccentricities, including scenes featuring harpist Ana Paula Miranda and actor Luís Miguel Cintra as themselves.

(Untitled)  2009  3.6 stars 96 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 21-Sep-2010     After falling in with an unfamiliar social circle peopled with critics of every persuasion, avant-garde composer Adrian Jacobs (Adam Goldberg) becomes smitten with art gallery dealer Madeleine Gray (Marley Shelton) -- the same woman his brother, Josh (Eion Bailey), is trying to impress. Jonathan Parker directs this comic meditation on love, creative expression and the pitfalls of sibling rivalry when it comes to romance.

The Secrets of Isis: Complete Series  1975  3.0 stars 484 mins Television  starting 21-Sep-2010     On an archaeological dig in Egypt, high school science teacher Andrea Thomas (JoAnna Cameron) discovers a mysterious amulet. Using it to call on ancient powers, she becomes Isis, a flying superhero who fights crime and helps those in trouble. Joanna Pang and Brian Cutler co-star as Andrea's friends, who know nothing of her heroic alter ego. This action-packed 1970s Saturday morning series comes from the creators of "Shazam!"

The Diary of Anne Frank  2009  3.9 stars 100 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 22-Sep-2010     Teenager Anne Frank (Ellie Kendrick) and her Jewish family hide from the Nazis during World War II in this outstanding BBC production of the classic book. As time drags on, they deal with both the terrifying fear of their situation and normal family life. But the cramped quarters and tense situation sometimes cause tempers to flair. Presented in five half-hour episodes, the series intertwines some of Frank's actual words within the action.

Zombies of Mass Destruction  2009  2.7 stars 89 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 23-Sep-2010     When flesh-eating zombies assault their idyllic town, a ragtag group of locals -- including gay couple Tom (Doug Fahl) and Lance (Cooper Hopkins), Iranian American college student Frida (Janette Armand) and conservative Rev. Haggis (Bill Johns) -- join forces to repel the brutal onslaught. Set in a paranoid post-9/11 America, this nerve-racking horror movie offers witty social satire as well as an abundance of blood and guts.

Survival of the Dead  2009  2.9 stars 90 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 23-Sep-2010     Rebel military man Crocket (Alan Van Sprang) and his band of rogue soldiers seek refuge from the living dead, only to land squarely in a family feud between the undead-hating O'Flynns and the Muldoons, a cure-seeking clan determined to help their zombie kinfolk. Cult horror master George A. Romero rises again to deliver another delicious zombie fest where the festering question is: Can a caring family coexist with their flesh-eating loved ones?

Lake Mungo  2008  2.6 stars 87 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 23-Sep-2010     When a series of inexplicable supernatural events strikes their home, Russell (David Pledger) and June (Rosie Traynor) Palmer try to figure out exactly what is behind the tragic drowning death of Alice (Talia Zucker), their 16-year-old daughter. A psychic (Steve Jodrell) might be able to help them. Joel Anderson writes and directs this psychological thriller; Martin Sharpe, Scott Terrill and Tamara Donnellan co-star.

Detonator  2003  2.6 stars 91 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Former FBI agent and current postal worker Beau Stoddard (Randall Batinkoff) is thrilled when he's called upon to help investigate a string of mail bombs that keep popping up throughout Los Angeles. The dangerous explosives spread panic among the city's population and threaten to disrupt a hockey tournament. Stoddard is hot on the trail of the bomber, only to have a past FBI associate named Jane (Elizabeth Berkley) get in the way.

Final Stab  2001  2.4 stars 81 mins Horror   Rated: NR  starting 24-Sep-2010     On a warpath after being dumped by her boyfriend, Kristin (Erinn Carter) decides she's going to make all her friends and her sister miserable by hosting a dinner party that makes it look as if a killer is picking off the guests one by one. But when the "victims" turn up dead for real, Kristin becomes the main suspect. Is she responsible for their deaths, or is someone else murdering them?

Island of the Dead  2000  2.0 stars 91 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Malcolm McDowell, Mos Def and Talisa Soto star in this supernatural thriller about Rupert King, a rich real estate developer who's hatching a plot to build on New York's Hart Island, where, long ago, nameless many were buried. But he's soon dissuaded from his plans when fiendish flies take over the island and begin feasting on humans. Now, they're hungry for blood ... Rupert's blood.

Godmoney  1997  2.6 stars 99 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Seeking to escape a life of crime and addiction in New York, Nathan (Rick Rodney) moves to suburban Los Angeles and starts over. But after only a short time playing it straight, Nathan starts dealing drugs in the employ of Matthew (Bobby Field). Director Darren Doane's independent drama takes a dark turn when Matthew offers Nathan $20,000 to kill one of his rivals, forcing the low-level criminal to choose between redemption and damnation.

Deep Evil  2004  2.7 stars 93 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Trainor (Lorenzo Lamas), Maj. Ross (Adam Harrington), Sgt. Hall (Will Sanderson) and Capt. O'Brien (Rachel Hayward) head to an explosion scene in Alaska only to come face-to-face with a killer water alien named "PB3," who scientists have been trying to clone in a top-secret lab experiment. They all must race to get out before becoming infected, but not before a deranged woman tries to lock them in the lab.

Exposure  2000  2.4 stars 92 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Ron Silver stars as Gary Whitford, a once-prominent photojournalist who now photographs nude women for men's magazines. But things turn even bleaker when his leading model (Susan Pari) is murdered and he becomes the prime suspect. Whitford turns to his beautiful ex-girlfriend (Alexandra Paul) for help, but can they find the real killer before it's too late? This taut thriller also features Elizabeth Hawthorne and Paul Gittins.

Lawless Heart  2001  2.7 stars 98 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Three men who've led very different lives are reunited by the funeral of their mutual friend. Stuart's accidental death leads his brother-in-law (Bill Nighy), his boyfriend (Tom Hollander) and his best friend (Douglas Henshall) to reconsider some of their choices in life -- and even to take a few risks. Told in three parts (from each character's perspective), this modern romance takes a remarkable look at how delicately lives can be intertwined.

Dead Heist  2007  2.6 stars 80 mins Horror   Rated: NR  starting 24-Sep-2010     Four petty crooks get a tip on a small-town bank job worth millions. Their plan is perfect and every detail is in place, but as the job unfolds, they discover that this little town is overrun with bloodsucking monsters. Trapped inside the bank, the robbers fight to stay alive against the onslaught of mutants hungry for human flesh. E-40, DJ Naylor, Bone Crusher and Big Daddy Kane star.

Forty Shades of Blue  2005  2.6 stars 108 mins Independent   Rated: NR  starting 24-Sep-2010     Russian-born Laura (Dina Korzun) lives in Memphis with her older boyfriend, Alan (Rip Torn), a cantankerous and legendary rock 'n' roll producer. When Alan's grown son Michael (Darren E. Burrows) arrives, prickly emotions surface, a messy affair ensues, and Laura's life is forever changed. This romantic drama, directed and co-written by Ira Sachs, won the 2005 Sundance Film Festival's American Dramatic Grand Jury Prize.

Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid  1973  3.5 stars 115 mins Classics   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Charged with the task of wiping the Old West clean and making way for a new one, reluctant Sheriff Pat Garrett (James Coburn) must betray his former cronies -- among them, Billy the Kid (Kris Kristofferson). But as the ways of the West die off, the characters find their own identities fading into history, too. Sam Peckinpah directs this landmark American Western, which features singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and legendary cowboy Slim Pickens.

Dot.Kill  2005  2.6 stars 90 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Armand Assante stars in this action thriller about a drug-addicted gumshoe who must outwit a clever psychopathic killer. A computer fanatic looking for more than his 15 minutes of fame, the murderer brashly broadcasts his crimes over the Internet. It's up to Det. Charlie Daines (Assante) to catch the madman, but the closer Charlie gets to cracking the case, the more he begins to realize that the hunter has become the prey.

The Missing  2003  3.4 stars 137 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     When Maggie Gilkeson's (Cate Blanchett) oldest daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) is abducted by a witch doctor turned bandit, Maggie enlists her estranged father's (Tommy Lee Jones) help to find her. But they soon discover that other girls have gone missing -- and that time's running out. Father and daughter reunite for a battle even larger than the one they wage against each other in this suspenseful drama helmed by Oscar-winner Ron Howard.

Falling Sky  1998  2.8 stars 96 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Pulling up stakes for a fresh start in Las Vegas, aspiring singer Reese (Karen Allen) and daughter Emily (Brittany Murphy) are looking forward to the future with optimism. But mom's problem drinking and her struggles to pay the bills threaten the pair's plans for a better life. Frequently cast in the role of mothering her own mother, teenage Emily must learn to hold on to hope in this poignant coming-of-age drama.

He Say, She Say, But What Does God Say?  2004  3.4 stars 124 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 24-Sep-2010     When the members of a small storefront church called the True Vine find themselves worshiping next to a seedy nightclub called the Twenty Grand, they clash with the thugs who hang out there. But as each group tries to win control of the block and rid the community of an unwanted element, they learn that God may have other plans. This stage play by David E. Talbert was eventually adapted into the short-lived television series "Good News."

King of the Ants  2003  2.8 stars 103 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Young drifter Sean Crawley (Chris McKenna) leads a simple life, making a living as a house painter. That is, until he takes a job from shady construction mogul Ray Matthews (Daniel Baldwin) ... to bump off a city accountant who's been making trouble for Matthews. A man of his word, Sean follows through with the assignment, but when it comes time to collect his pay, he finds he may be next on Matthews's hit list.

Lethal Dose  2003  2.2 stars 97 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     A group of militant, animal-rights protesters attempts to free potential "experiments" from a research facility but gets spooked when they trip an alarm. Worse, one of the activists (Ross McCall) gets left behind and takes the rap. A year later, an encrypted message arrives at the disbanded group's Web site, exhorting them to gather again at the lab. Bad idea, because what awaits is an evil they can barely comprehend much less fight.

Johnny Was  2005  3.0 stars 90 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: NR  starting 24-Sep-2010     In an effort to leave his violent past in Ireland behind, Johnny Doyle (Vinnie Jones) flees to London, where he lives between a Jamaican drug lord (Eriq La Salle) and a Rastafarian radio DJ (Lennox Lewis) in this drama. Problems arise when Johnny's former mentor (Patrick Bergin) breaks out of prison and shows up on Johnny's doorstep, hoping that he can lure his protégé back into a life of crime.

Curse of the Komodo  2003  2.6 stars 92 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     After robbing a Honolulu casino, four fugitives crash-land their helicopter on a mysterious island, where genetically enhanced Komodo dragons have swelled into gigantic beasts. As they devise a way to protect themselves from the reptilian menace, the criminals seek refuge with a team of scientists led by Nathan Phipps (William Langlois) in this sci-fi action thriller from veteran exploitation-film auteur Jim Wynorski (as Jay Andrews).

Double Team  1997  2.7 stars 93 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     After botching his final mission, counterterrorism operative Jack Quinn (Jean-Claude Van Damme) is held captive by the CIA in a top secret compound. But when notorious terrorist Stavros (Mickey Rourke) kidnaps Quinn's wife and newborn child, escape becomes priority No. 1. Quinn teams up with weapons dealer Yaz (Dennis Rodman), and together, they head to Rome to rescue Quinn's family, find Stavros and bring the crazed terrorist to justice.

Finding Rin Tin Tin  2007  3.4 stars 90 mins Children & Family   Rated: PG  starting 24-Sep-2010     After rescuing a litter of German shepherd puppies from the rubble of a bombed-out kennel in France, American serviceman Lee Duncan (Tyler Jensen) dubs one of them Rin Tin Tin and finds a friend for life. Thanks to a winning personality and amazing animal smarts, the pup goes on to become one of the most recognizable dogs in the moving pictures. Danny Lerner directs this inspiring story of friendship and loyalty based on actual events.

Guy-X  2005  2.5 stars 101 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Mistakenly posted to a far-flung Greenland base in 1979, Cpl. Rudy Spruance (Jason Biggs) is tasked with starting a camp newsletter. After adjusting to his new role, Rudy happens upon an infirmary full of mutilated soldiers -- and an elaborate government scheme to cover up the repercussions of a disastrous mission in Vietnam. Natascha McElhone, Jeremy Northam and Michael Ironside also star in director Saul Metzstein's inky comedy.

Do You Wanna Know a Secret?  2001  2.6 stars 95 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Joseph Lawrence, Chad Allen and Dorie Barton star in this thriller about six East Coast college students whose spring break vacation in Florida turns deadly. When they go out clubbing one evening, one of them is killed. Soon, three more wind up dead and the remaining pair must discover the identity of the masked murderer before they become the next targets. Thomas Bradford directs this low-budget slasher flick.

Evil Alien Conquerors  2002  2.8 stars 89 mins Comedy   Rated: PG-13  starting 24-Sep-2010     Dimwits My-ik (Diedrich Bader) and Du-ug (Chris Parnell) are hostile aliens from the planet Kabijj. When they're sent to Earth on a sacred mission to behead everyone, their swords shrink and render them weaponless. Luckily, they befriend Kenny (Michael Weston), who helps them find their way around. But here's the catch: If the slayers don't complete their mission in two and a half days, their leader will send a murderous giant to do the job.

Devious Beings  2002  2.0 stars 97 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Jackson (Andre B. Blake), Arrow (Patrick Van Horn) and Casey (Kevin Connolly) are childhood pals who live from rave to rave. All they want is a good time and to score some money to fuel their lifestyle. But when they lose $100,000 of X in a drug deal gone awry, they must find a way out of their predicament fast. And for Jackson, who needs the dough to save his mom, the stakes are even higher.

Johns  1996  3.0 stars 96 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Writer-director Scott Silver's unflinching drama chronicles 24 hours in the life of two male prostitutes. Sick of cruising for johns, John (David Arquette) wants to treat himself to a night at swanky hotel. But when his money is stolen, John is forced back onto the streets of Los Angeles, where he hooks up with fellow male hustler Donner (Lukas Haas). As day turns into night, the men turn tricks while wondering how to escape their lifestyle.

End Game  2009  1.7 stars 93 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Wrestler Kurt Angle makes his acting debut in this chiller as Brad Mayfield -- aka the Stranglehold Killer -- who seduces and murders women. With a talent for disguise, Mayfield's latest target is a recent victim's stripper roommate (Jenna Morasca of "Survivor: Amazon"). She thinks he's a detective investigating the case, even as Mayfield toys with the real cop on his trail. Sam Nicotero and Clayton Hill also star.

I'll Take You There  1999  2.7 stars 98 mins Independent   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Adrienne Shelly directs and co-stars in this offbeat comedy about Bill (Reg Rogers), a man whose wife just ran off with his best friend. Trying to help, Bill's sister sets him up with Bernice (Ally Sheedy), an odd woman who takes their blind date in an unsettling direction. While Bill tries to make it clear that Bernice isn't his type, she grows increasingly obsessive and forces him to take a bizarre journey with her.

Freeze Frame  2004  2.7 stars 95 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Ever since he was the prime suspect of a murder investigation, ultra-paranoid Sean Veil (Lee Evans) lives in terror of being accused of crimes he didn't commit. Resolved to always have clear evidence of his innocence, he films himself around the clock. When the police come calling and accuse him of another murder, Sean goes to fetch the appropriate tape that contains his airtight alibi -- only to find it has mysteriously disappeared.

Different for Girls  1996  3.3 stars 101 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Karl Foyle (Steven Mackintosh) and Paul Prentice (Rupert Graves) were boyhood friends back in the 1970s, but when they run into each other in present-day London, they learn that a lot has changed. For starters, Karl has become Kim and has no desire to go back to her past. As for Paul, he's just an aging punk with a dead-end job. The two rekindle their friendship and are surprised to find their relationship becoming much deeper than they expected.

Home Room  2003  3.3 stars 132 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     A small town is rocked by a shooting at its high school that results in nine deaths and serious injury to one popular female student, Deanna (Erika Christensen). As a detective (Victor Garber) looks for those responsible, his concentration turns to a defiant outcast named Alicia (Busy Phillips). With her involvement still in question, Alicia visits Deanna in the hospital, and the two forge a rare bond over what they saw that fateful day.

Love Trap  2005  2.8 stars 105 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 24-Sep-2010     On a night out with the guys, Richard (Julius Golden) is approached by the sultry Angela (Jamica Sherman), who showers him with attention. It's a dream come true for any guy, but through one simple act, Richard starts his life on a downward spiral into disaster. With his life in tatters, will Richard finally discover the truth about love? Arlicia Love and Reggie Partlow co-star in this wry comedy about romance and attraction.

Honey for Oshun  2001  3.8 stars 125 mins Foreign (Spanish)   Rated: R  starting 24-Sep-2010     Roberto (Jorge Perugorría), a professor in Miami, decides to venture on a road trip across Cuba, ostensibly to search for the mother who may have abandoned him. But as he explores the island with a cabbie, he learns the shocking reality about his emigration as a boy. Unexpected detours, near-death experiences and a parade of bizarre characters inhabit Roberto's trip as he starts to view life from a fresh (and funny) perspective.

Golgo 13  2008  4.5 stars 225 mins Anime & Animation  starting 25-Sep-2010     It might sound cliché, but the number 13 always proves unlucky for the victims of international hit man Duke Togo -- better known by his code name, Golgo 13 -- in this animated series based on the award-winning Japanese manga. This first collection of episodes rounds up a baker's dozen of the internationally feared assassin's most memorable missions, proving far beyond a doubt that he was born to kill.

Orphen  1998  3.8 stars 600 mins Anime & Animation   Rated: NR  starting 25-Sep-2010     In this action-packed anime series, a young sorcerer goes on a quest to free his friend from a curse that transformed her into a vicious dragon. Orphen's pal Azalie accidentally turned into the beast while they trained at the elite magic school Fanged Tower. Now, Orphen, along with his apprentice, Majic, and spunky heiress Cleao, must battle various malevolent creatures -- as well as the school instructors who've vowed to destroy Azalie.

Blue Drop: Complete Collection  2007  3.1 stars 325 mins Anime & Animation  starting 25-Sep-2010     When the rest of the residents on her home island died in one night five years ago, young Mari survived but had her memory erased. Now enrolled in the exclusive Kaihou Academy, Mari meets Hagino, a girl who holds the key to her past. Unbeknownst to Mari, Hagino belongs to the alien group who attacked her island and now passes for human. As the two become friends, Hagino questions her mission to facilitate another invasion in this anime series.

Conceiving Ada  1997  2.2 stars 85 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 25-Sep-2010     When computer buff Emmy Coer (Francesca Faridany) taps into the subconscious mind of 19th century mathematician Ada Augusta Byron King (Tilda Swinton) -- the poet Lord Byron's long-dead daughter, who developed the world's first computer language -- she's able to relive the woman's memories. In so doing, Coer discovers the professional limitations of being a woman in a male-dominated field.

Dokkoida!?  2004  3.1 stars 100 mins Anime & Animation   Rated: NR  starting 25-Sep-2010     The Galaxy Federation Police are coming up short on potential employees, but they've countered with robotic suits designed to increase the power of the cops they do have on duty. Young Suzuo has been looking for a job, and Tampopo has been looking for a volunteer to try out the new suit. During the testing process, Suzuo fights hardened criminals and must not reveal his true identity -- though he actually lives among the criminals.

Body Snatchers  1993  3.1 stars 87 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 25-Sep-2010     Young Marty Malone (Gabrielle Anwar) and her family have just moved to a Southern military base so that her father (Terry Kinney) can study a curious environmental issue. Just as she's settling into her new life, Marty learns that an alien attack is imminent and that the creatures are planning to turn humans into "pod people" as they sleep. Marty and her friends must now band together to fight off the aliens.

Sons of Tucson  2010  3.6 stars Television  starting 26-Sep-2010     When their father is sent to prison, the Gunderson brothers -- rambunctious Robby (Davis Cleveland), 8, master manipulator Gary (Frank Dolce), 11, and easygoing Brandon (Troy Gentile), 13 -- hire Ron Snuffkin (Tyler Labine), a guy they meet at a sporting goods store, as a stand-in. Ron knows nothing about parenting, but he's smarter than the kids think. This family comedy follows the ongoing power struggle between Snuffkin and his new "sons."

Nowhere in Africa  2001  3.7 stars 141 mins Foreign (German)   Rated: R  starting 26-Sep-2010     Shortly before the outbreak of World War II, a Jewish couple and their young daughter emigrate from Germany to Kenya to escape the Nazis, and are forced to come to terms with a new life on an unfamiliar continent. Not all members of the family are happy with this drastic change -- but going home isn't an option. Based on Stefanie Zweig's autobiographical novel, director Caroline Link's epic drama won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

If Looks Could Kill  1991  3.4 stars 88 mins Comedy   Rated: PG-13  starting 26-Sep-2010     "21 Jump Street" heartthrob Richard Grieco stars in this comic caper as Michael Corben, an American high schooler in Paris who just happens to share the same name with a secret agent. Naturally, an elaborate case of mistaken identity ensues. Suddenly thrust into the world of international espionage, Michael is in for the adventure of a lifetime, complete with high-tech weapons, fast cars, alluring women -- and, oh yes, the chance to save the continent.

Soundtrack for a Revolution  2009  3.8 stars 82 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 28-Sep-2010     Music was a powerful tool in the American civil rights movement, spreading a message that was difficult for many to hear and serving as an energizing force for nonviolent protest. This documentary celebrates that intersection of movement and music. Featuring new performances of freedom songs by artists such as Mary J. Blige, Wyclef Jean and John Legend, the film also includes archival footage and interviews with civil rights leaders.

Godzilla's Revenge  1969  3.1 stars 70 mins Classics   Rated: G  starting 28-Sep-2010     With the aid of his vivid imagination, a bullied boy (Tomonori Yazaki) whisks himself away to the fantastical Monster Island, where he makes friends with Godzilla's son, Minya, and finally learns how to stand up for himself. After the boy watches Minya take on an impressive roster of monstrous foes, the real world isn't as daunting as it used to be. But his new outlook on life is put to the test when he collides with a crew of bank robbers.

MST3K: Eegah!  1993  3.7 stars 97 mins Television   Rated: R  starting 28-Sep-2010     Mike Nelson and his cohorts Tom Servo (Kevin Murphy) and Crow T. Robot (Trace Beaulieu) gleefully tear apart another excruciatingly bad B movie. In this classic installment of the offbeat TV show, the trio launches brickbats at Eegah, which stars Richard Kiel as a colossal Neanderthal who makes life miserable for some high-spirited teens. Also includes the original, uncut version of Eegah!

Eros  2004  2.4 stars 107 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 28-Sep-2010     This anthology film features the works of three visionary auteurs with disparate styles and approaches. In Wong Kar-Wai's "The Hand," a high-class call girl (Li Gong) plays on the fantasies of an apprentice tailor (Chen Chang). Steven Soderbergh's witty "Equilibrium" finds an ad man (Robert Downey Jr.) distressed by a recurring dream, and Michelangelo Antonioni's "The Dangerous Thread of Things" chronicles an affluent couple's troubled union.

MST3K: The Killer Shrews  1992  3.7 stars 90 mins Television   Rated: R  starting 28-Sep-2010     Enormous poisonous shrews terrorize residents of a remote island as film critics Joel, Tom and Crow serve up hilarious commentary while watching The Killer Shrews, starring Baruch Lumet and James Best. Killer shrews (of course) escape a mad scientist's lab during a hurricane and corner a terrified group of people. Tail-wagging shrews aside, Jim Henson's Edgar Winter Babies make an appearance, and the boys concoct a Killer Shrew drink.

Terror of Mechagodzilla  1975  3.0 stars 79 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy   Rated: G  starting 28-Sep-2010     When aliens from the third planet of the black hole attempt to take over Earth with a little help from their friends Mechagodzilla and Titanosaurus, they find themselves pitted against Godzilla, who squares off against them in defense of the planet. This film, which is 15th in the Godzilla series, features some of the most memorable fight scenes in the franchise.

Ghidorah: The Three Headed Monster  1964  3.8 stars 93 mins Classics   Rated: NR  starting 28-Sep-2010     Three-headed mutant dragon Ghidorah goes nose to nose with Mothra, Godzilla and Rodan in director Ishirô Honda's classic Japanese monster flick. Released from a meteor that crash-landed, Ghidorah rampages through Tokyo, with Mount Fuji becoming the climactic battleground for a four-beastie smack down when Mothra, Godzilla and Rodan show up. Yosuke Natsuki, Yuriko Hoshi, Akiko Wakabayashi and Takashi Shimura head the cast.v

Rodan  1956  3.3 stars 72 mins Foreign (Japanese)   Rated: NR  starting 28-Sep-2010     As if dealing with a horde of colossal, killer caterpillars weren't bad enough, the citizens of a Japanese mining town have their hands full when a pair of giant pterodactyls with an appetite for destruction -- and eyes for each other -- shows up. Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Akio Kobori and Akihiko Hirata head the cast in director Ishirô Honda's 1956 sci-fi classic featuring inspired special effects.

The LXD: The Uprising Begins  2010  4.3 stars 81 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: NR  starting 28-Sep-2010     This unique Web series combines breathtaking dancing and a taut storyline about the League of Extraordinary Dancers: a group of former nobodies who suddenly acquire superpowers and face off against shadowy enemies. Injured ex-soldier Sp3cimen (Chadd Smith), widowed nurse Autumn (Pandora), petty criminal Jimmy Angel (Travis Wong) and the other members of the LXD seek to unlock the mystery of their newfound abilities.

MST3K: The Wild World of Batwoman  1993  3.5 stars 168 mins Television   Rated: NR  starting 28-Sep-2010     This time out, Mike and the 'bots are two seats off the aisle and in fettle as they lambast a cheapie flick in which a bevy of bikini-clad beauties, led by Batwoman, battle the diabolical "Rat Fink." One of the more bizarre episodes in the "Mystery Science Theater 3000" series (and that's saying something!), it features mad scientists, go-go dancers and a cloned cadre of masked villains. You'll laugh yourself silly!

The Oath  2010  3.7 stars 96 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 28-Sep-2010     Oscar-nominated director Laura Poitras's documentary tells of two men whose fateful meeting in 1996 led them on a journey that would include Osama bin Laden, the horrific events of 9/11, Guantanamo Bay and a brush with the U.S. Supreme Court. Shot in Yemen, this intriguing film is the second installment -- after My Country, My Country -- of Poitras's "The New American Century" trilogy about post-9/11 America.

Seven Days  2010  3.5 stars 115 mins Thrillers   Rated: NR  starting 28-Sep-2010     Surgeon Bruno Hamel (Claude Legault) is living a seemingly idyllic life until his young daughter is raped and murdered. Obsessed with vengeance, Bruno concocts a plot to kidnap, torture and execute the man responsible for the crime. Once his plan comes to fruition, he'll turn himself in. Director Daniel Grou makes his feature-film debut with this thriller based on a novel by Patrick Senécal. Rémy Girard and Fanny Mallette co-star.

War of the Gargantuas  1966  3.4 stars 92 mins Foreign (Japanese)   Rated: NR  starting 28-Sep-2010     When a furry green monster begins destroying the city, Dr. Paul Stewart (Russ Tamblyn) realizes it's a gargantua that escaped from his lab years ago. Hoping to save the day, he unleashes a second gargantua to take on the first. Tokyo teeters on the brink of disaster as the two monsters -- one fighting for mankind, the other against it -- duke it out in this Japanese monster classic. Kumi Mizuno and Kenji Sahara co-star.

MST3K: The Phantom Planet  1998  3.7 stars 92 mins Television   Rated: PG-13  starting 28-Sep-2010     Sit back, relax and enjoy another B movie aboard the infamous Satellite of Love, with host Mike Nelson and his robotic viewing companions Crow and Tom Servo providing the acerbic quips and commentary. In The Phantom Planet (1961), scientists on Earth discover the never-before-seen planet of Rheton and send a team of astronauts to investigate. Luckily for them, the specimens they find include a race of beautiful women.

Gosford Park  2001  3.5 stars 138 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 29-Sep-2010     Director Robert Altman's witty murder mystery won an Oscar for its screenplay, which really takes off when Sir William (Michael Gambon) is found dead soon after his guests arrive for a weekend stay at his English estate. Lady Sylvia (Kristin Scott Thomas), Constance (Maggie Smith) and Ivor (Jeremy Northam) try to make sense of the crime. Meanwhile, gossip flies among the household help (including Helen Mirren, Ryan Phillippe and Clive Owen).

Pie in the Sky: The Brigid Berlin Story  2000  3.4 stars 75 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 30-Sep-2010     Join Brigid Berlin on this hilarious and unbelievably wild ride into the 1960s art scene. Pie in the Sky is the story of a high-society girl (Berlin) who rebelled against a media mogul father and a controlling mother to become Andy Warhol's superstar. Berlin takes us through taped conversations with Warhol, footage from his classic films and interviews with high-profile personalities such as John Waters, Paul Morrissey, Patricia Hearst and more.

The Children of Chabannes  1999  3.7 stars 90 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 30-Sep-2010     This uplifting documentary that premiered on HBO recounts a small miracle in the midst of sweeping tragedy. Between 1939 and '42, more than 400 Jewish children were given sanctuary at Château de Chabannes, a school in an outlying region of France. The dedication and courageous efforts of school director Felix Chevrier, educators and a Jewish rescue group saved all but six of the young refugees from Nazi concentration camps and almost certain death.

Moog  2004  3.4 stars 70 mins Music & Musicals   Rated: NR  starting 30-Sep-2010     Filmmaker Hans Fjellestad tells the story of Robert Moog, a pioneer in the realm of electronic music who invented the Moog synthesizer in 1964. Initially viewed as a threat to "real" music, the Moog opened up a world of creative possibilities. From prog-rockers Keith Emerson and Rick Wakeman to pioneering DJs like Mix Master Mike and Money Mark, Moog devotees sound off on the man and his groundbreaking machine.

Marshall University: Ashes to Glory  2000  3.1 stars 118 mins Sports & Fitness   Rated: NR  starting 30-Sep-2010     In 1979, a plane carrying the Marshall University football team crashed, leaving no survivors. This film documents how a young coach and the five remaining players achieved one of the most heroic comebacks of all time. Combining archival footage with interviews of individuals close to the tragedy, Ashes to Glory tells a tale of remarkable courage in the face of adversity, in the process honoring the memory of those who perished.

The Brandon Teena Story  1998  3.5 stars 88 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 30-Sep-2010     Brandon Teena -- a Nebraska woman who was born Teena Brandon but identified and dressed as a man -- is the focus of this absorbing documentary that uses interviews, reenactments and news footage to tell the story. Although Brandon found happiness with a girlfriend and made a number of friends, he was brutally attacked -- and later murdered -- when his secret was discovered. Brandon's life served as the basis for the 1999 film Boys Don't Cry.

Tying the Knot  2004  3.4 stars 87 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 30-Sep-2010     This documentary takes a concerted look at the heated and ongoing debate about same-sex marriage in the United States. Focusing on two gay couples who've become entangled in laws forbidding homosexual wedlock, the film puts a human face on the issue. Included are interviews chronicling marriage's evolution through the centuries and a discussion by proponents, who debunk the arguments against gay unions. Jim de Seve directs.

Heavy Petting  1989  2.8 stars 200 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 30-Sep-2010     Famous baby boomers who lived through the Sexual Revolution recall their sexual awakening during the squeaky-clean 1950s. The hilarious recollections -- courtesy of David Byrne, Spalding Gray, Sandra Bernhard, Abbie Hoffman, Allen Ginsberg and others -- are accompanied by kitschy clips of '50s sex ed videos. Obie Benz's witty, fast-paced documentary was a Grand Jury Prize nominee at the 1989 Sundance Film Festival.

Blue Vinyl  2002  3.5 stars 98 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 30-Sep-2010     In this sardonic but sobering exposé, activist filmmakers Judith Helfand and Daniel B. Gold reveal the potentially toxic effects of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which is used in everything from cars to water mains to toys. Armed with a piece of blue vinyl siding, Helfand and Gold head to Louisiana -- America's vinyl-manufacturing capital -- and to Italy, where bigwigs from a PVC-producing company stand accused of manslaughter in a landmark case.

Who Are the DeBolts?  1977  3.4 stars 72 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 30-Sep-2010     Actor Henry Winkler ("Happy Days") narrates this Academy Award-winning documentary following the daily struggles -- and triumphs -- of the all-American DeBolt family. But the DeBolts are no ordinary clan, with busy California parents Robert and Dorothy overseeing the development of six kids of their own and 13 adopted children (many of them with severe physical handicaps) in a range of ages, colors and abilities.

Omar & Pete  2005  3.3 stars 60 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 30-Sep-2010     Emmy-winning producer, director and writer Tod Lending -- whose gripping documentary, Legacy, earned him an Oscar nomination in 2000 -- helms this intimate portrait of Omar and Pete, longtime friends and habitual criminals who've spent most of their lives behind bars. After their latest release from prison, each prepares to rejoin society, with mixed results. But can they leave their bad habits behind for good?

Panama Deception  1992  3.5 stars 91 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 30-Sep-2010     Filmmakers Barbara Trent and David Kasper explain the untold truths behind the United States' 1989 invasion of Panama in this hard-hitting documentary that illuminates the complex relationship between Gen. Manuel Noriega and the U.S. government. Juxtaposing interviews with experts and eyewitnesses with historical media reports, the film shows how the press helped win the American public's approval despite widespread condemnation abroad.

Flock of Dodos  2006  3.5 stars 85 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 30-Sep-2010     Evolutionary biologist Randy Olson explains the debate over intelligent design in this in-depth yet lighthearted documentary that examines how evolution is being taught in the United States. Featuring visits to school districts that have adopted the controversial theory, interviews with leading advocates for both camps, plus a flock of animated dodos, Olson's film draws laughs even as it delves into this complex and emotionally charged issue.

Kim Cattrall: Sexual Intelligence  2005  2.5 stars 82 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 30-Sep-2010     In this Home Box Office adult documentary, host Kim Cattrall whisks viewers around the globe to ancient times and back to probe the genesis and boundaries of humans' sexual identities. Via frank interviews with sexologists and sexual adventurers, examinations of artistic masterpieces and audacious animation, the program takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to this enlightening journey of sexual discovery. Extras include behind-the-scenes footage.

On the Downlow  2007  2.5 stars 70 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 30-Sep-2010     In this fascinating 2007 documentary, experimental filmmaker Abigail Child and cinematographer Arthur Jafa shadow four African-American males who are living dichotomous sexual lifestyles in Cleveland. Tending to their sexual needs "on the downlow" while maintaining a veneer of being straight, these conflicted men are ultimately forced to confront the realities of their sexual choices and the subsequent effects on their lives.

The Chomsky Sessions  2008  3.1 stars 70 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 30-Sep-2010     Profiling prolific author and educator Noam Chomsky -- widely recognized as the father of modern linguistics -- this thought-provoking collection of frank interviews, lectures and speeches elucidates his political philosophy and world views. Known for his staunch opposition to the Vietnam War and his condemnation of subsequent U.S. foreign policy, Chomsky is a standard-bearer for American dissidents.

In the Shadow of the Stars  1991  3.2 stars 94 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 30-Sep-2010     Winner of the 1991 Oscar for Best Documentary, this film from directors Allie Light and Irving Saraf offers a fascinating glimpse into the esoteric world of a professional opera company. In this revealing portrait of artists fiercely dedicated to their craft, passion, ego and ambition all come into play for the 11 members of the San Francisco Opera interviewed for the film. Performance footage rounds out this compelling look at showbiz life.

Inside Iraq: The Untold Story  2004  3.0 stars 84 mins Documentary   Rated: NR  starting 01-Oct-2010     In 2003, ordinary American citizen Mike Shiley created his own press pass and cashed in airline miles to fly to Iraq. Unofficially there to document the nascent war for a Portland TV station, Shiley took his camera to the front lines, where he showed a side of the conflict the media and the military ignored. If you've only seen the news, you've never seen the Iraq War as it's presented in this award-winning documentary.

Me, Eloise  2006  3.3 stars 45 mins Children & Family   Rated: NR  starting 01-Oct-2010     The Plaza Hotel's most whimsical resident is planning the best birthday party ever, and young viewers are invited to the bash in this animated feature. Just as the festivities get going, the spirited Eloise meets Yuko, a Japanese violin prodigy, and decides to show her new friend all the fun ways to create mischief in a fancy hotel. The voice talent includes Lynn Redgrave as Nanny and Tim Curry as Mr. Salamone, the hotel manager.

Code 46  2004  2.7 stars 93 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     In this futuristic sci-fi romance, William (Tim Robbins) is an insurance examiner whose company assigns him to investigate the use of papelles, fake travel insurance papers required by the strict government. Along the way, he meets Maria (Samantha Morton), the woman responsible for the phony papelles. Although he knows who she is, he engages in a fiery affair with her ... but he'll have to end it within 24 hours, when his own papelles expire.

Inspector Clouseau  1968  2.7 stars 98 mins Classics   Rated: G  starting 01-Oct-2010     When authorities at No. 10 Downing St. learn that the proceeds from the Great Train Robbery are being used to fund larger criminal operations, the bumbling Inspector Clouseau (Alan Arkin) volunteers to investigate. But when a case of mistaken identity makes it look as if Clouseau is involved in the heist, it clouds his reputation -- which is already rather murky. Frank Finlay, Delia Boccardo, Patrick Cargill and Beryl Reid co-star.

The Deaths of Ian Stone  2007  3.2 stars 88 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     In this byzantine psychological thriller directed by Dario Piana, working stiff Ian Stone (Mike Vogel) finds himself trapped in a bizarre reality: Every day he dies a horrific death at the hands of a killer, only to be resurrected and murdered again. Can Ian get to the bottom of the mystery and break the recurring cycle of death and rebirth? Christina Cole, Michael Feast and Jaime Murray also star.

The Pleasure Drivers  2005  2.2 stars 93 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 01-Oct-2010     When white-trash "caregiver" Daphne (Lauren Holly) discovers the father of the mentally unstable man she looks after won't pay up, she kidnaps his daughter (Steffany Huckaby) and holds her for ransom. Intertwining stories involve a cuckolded professor (Angus Macfadyen) and a lesbian hit woman. Lacey Chabert, Billy Zane and Meat Loaf co-star in this stylish thriller from Andrzej Sekula, who was Quentin Tarantino's cinematographer for Pulp Fiction.

Drive Thru  2007  2.8 stars 91 mins Horror   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     Nothing much happens in the bucolic town of Blanca Carne, Calif., but things are about to change as Horny the Clown (Van De La Plante) -- the evil mascot of fast-food chain Hella-Burger -- embarks on a murderous rampage. Tired of seeing her friends butchered by Horny's meat cleaver, 17-year-old Mackenzie Carpenter (Leighton Meester) enlists the aid of her randy beau (Nicholas D'Agosto) to stop the killer in this tongue-in-cheek slasherfest.

Armstrong  1998  2.3 stars 99 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     Former Navy SEAL Robert Zorkin (Charles Napier) and his lovely wife, Susan (Kimberley Kates), are vacationing in Moscow to meet up with Robert's former SEAL buddy Rod Armstrong (Frank Zagarino). But the Zorkins aren't just looking for a little rest and relaxation; they're on the trail of nuclear warhead-stealing international terrorists. When Robert is killed, Rod becomes the last hope to stop a nuclear holocaust in this action-packed thriller.

Duck Season  2006  3.0 stars 88 mins Foreign (Spanish)   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     What begins as another ordinary, quiet Sunday spirals into a chaotic adventure for two teens left home alone. Equipped with their usual video games, best friends Flama (Daniel Miranda) and Moko (Diego Catano) settle in for a pleasant, if predictable, afternoon. But an unexpected encounter with an alluring adolescent neighbor and the intrusion of an idiosyncratic pizza deliveryman conspire to make the day a memorable occasion.

Nothing But Trouble  1991  3.1 stars 93 mins Comedy   Rated: PG-13  starting 01-Oct-2010     Stock market millionaire Chris Thorne (Chevy Chase) and investment lawyer Diane Lightson (Demi Moore) are headed to Atlantic City when they take the wrong exit off the New Jersey Turnpike. A local cop (John Candy) stops them for speeding in a curious town, where they're brought before 106-year-old Judge Alvin Valkenheiser (Dan Aykroyd). But the old man's punishment turns out to be as bizarre as he is.

Bananas  1971  3.5 stars 82 mins Classics   Rated: PG-13  starting 01-Oct-2010     Neurotic nebbish Fielding Mellish (Woody Allen) follows his dream girl (Louise Lasser) to the fictitious Latin American nation of San Marcos, where he unintentionally becomes a freedom fighter for a revolutionary leader. But shortly after taking the reins of power, the new strongman goes -- you guessed it -- bananas, leaving Fielding in command to bargain with the United States. Watch for Sylvester Stallone in a microscopic role.

Manhattan  1979  3.6 stars 96 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     In the thick of a midlife crisis, television writer Isaac Davis (Woody Allen) finds himself torn between the sweet but far too young Tracy (Mariel Hemingway, who received an Oscar nod for the role) and his best friend's mistress, Mary (Diane Keaton). Shot in black and white and in wide-screen format -- both firsts for director Allen -- this film is as much a paean to the city he calls home as it is a tale of Davis's romantic foibles.

Four Last Songs  2006  2.7 stars 110 mins Comedy   Rated: NR  starting 01-Oct-2010     American pianist Larry (Stanley Tucci) tries to arrange a concert of a recently deceased composer's work at a Mediterranean getaway, only to be fought tooth and nail by the island's inhabitants. The dead man's widow, his beautiful mistress, nosy and drunken neighbors, a jealous girlfriend and a suddenly appearing long-lost daughter only add to Larry's troubles. The ensemble comedy's gifted cast includes Rhys Ifans, Hugh Bonneville and Jena Malone.

Mad Dog Time  1996  2.7 stars 93 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     Vic (Richard Dreyfuss) is a schizophrenic mob boss who arrives home after a brief stint in the hospital. Mickey (Jeff Goldblum), Vic's closest ally, has been seeing Vic's girlfriend Grace (Diane Lane) while he's been away. In Vic's absence, countless gangsters (Kyle MacLachlan, Gregory Hines and Burt Reynolds) have been bickering over his territory -- but bizarre Ben London (Gabriel Byrne) will end up being Vic's biggest opponent.

Sudden Impact  1983  3.6 stars 117 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     "Dirty" Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood) is back for the fourth time as a San Francisco police detective who refuses to take a break from law enforcement after being forced on vacation by his superiors. Now, he's determined to stop a serial killer on the loose, as gang-rape victim Jennifer Spencer (Sondra Locke) seeks revenge by murdering each of her attackers. Eastwood also directs this gritty film that spawned the line "Go ahead. Make my day."

You're So Cupid  2010  3.5 stars 93 mins Romance   Rated: G  starting 01-Oct-2010     Twin sisters (Caitlin E.J. Meyer and Danielle Chuchran) who neither look alike nor act alike share a similar fondness -- and an innate skill -- for matchmaking in this romantic family film that demonstrates why even Cupid himself might be hard-pressed to succeed in love today. The sisters' Cupid credentials are put to the test when they find themselves competing for the same man while trying to save their parents' crumbling marriage.

Tin Cup  1996  3.5 stars 135 mins Romance   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     Reunited with Bull Durham writer-director Ron Shelton, Kevin Costner puts down his bat and picks up a putter. Psychologist Rene Russo inspires golf pro Costner to hit the Professional Golfers' Association tour. Too bad she's dating Costner's nemesis (Don Johnson). The question of whether true love with Costner will prevail takes a backseat to another query: Does it pay to play by the rules?

On the Road with Judas  2007  2.2 stars 92 mins Comedy   Rated: NR  starting 01-Oct-2010     Aaron Ruell plays an entrepreneur who finally finds someone who can appreciate his eccentric style. But he has deep secrets: He's a computer thief, for starters, and he may also be a little bit crazy. After all, he's such a good liar, no one knows if what he says is true. And is the woman with whom he claims to be besotted actually for real? Based on a novel by writer-director J.J. Lask, this 2006 Sundance entry is a playful postmodern romp.

Tenure  2009  2.8 stars 89 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     Despite his outstanding intellect, associate professor Charlie Thurber (Luke Wilson) is a chronic underachiever and has never received university tenure. Aided by his nutty best friend, Charlie launches a final effort to make the grade at Gray College. But a beautiful new teacher (Gretchen Mol) whose ascending star threatens to eclipse him shakes up Charlie's plans in this charming indie comedy from writer-director Mike Million.

Relative Values  2000  3.1 stars 89 mins Comedy   Rated: PG  starting 01-Oct-2010     English aristocrat Nigel Marshwood (Edward Atterton) causes an uproar when he gets engaged to Hollywood diva Miranda Frayle (Jeanne Tripplehorn) in this witty adaptation of a Noël Coward play. Nigel's mother, Countess Marshwood (Julie Andrews), is particularly displeased. But when Miranda's ex-boyfriend, movie star Don Lucas (William Baldwin), shows up and enlists the help of Miranda's meddling mother-in-law to be, he may just win Miranda back.

She Devil  1989  3.0 stars 95 mins Comedy   Rated: PG-13  starting 01-Oct-2010     Ruth is a wife and mother who tries to please her husband, but finds it hard because she is fat. When her husband begins an affair with a strikingly beautiful romance novelist, Ruth goes berserk and demands revenge. When he leaves her for good, Ruth devises a list of evil tasks to make her husband pay.

Funny Farm  1988  3.5 stars 101 mins Comedy   Rated: PG  starting 01-Oct-2010     Sportswriter Andy Farmer (Chevy Chase) and his schoolteacher wife, Elizabeth (Madolyn Smith), move away from the big-city hustle bustle to the seclusion of the country so that Andy can write a novel. Surrounded by quirky locals and strange customs, the Farmers quickly learn that country life is anything but quiet, and that life in their pastoral new home is just a series of wacky events waiting to happen.

Rocky  1976  3.8 stars 119 mins Drama   Rated: PG  starting 01-Oct-2010     When world heavyweight boxing champ Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) wants to give an unknown fighter a shot at the title as a publicity stunt, his handlers pick palooka Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), an uneducated collector for a Philadelphia loan shark. Gritty, grim and epic, this crowd-pleasing film won the 1976 Best Picture Oscar thanks to John G. Avildsen's solid direction and Stallone's root-for-the-underdog script.

Stargate  1994  3.8 stars 119 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy   Rated: PG-13  starting 01-Oct-2010     Dr. Daniel Jackson (James Spader), a scholar of ancient hieroglyphics, signs on to help the Air Force (led by Kurt Russell) unlock the mystery of a stone archway that's really a portal to another universe. There, they encounter a culture of friendly primitives and some not-so-nice dog-headed beasties armed with lasers. The Ultimate Edition of this visually creative space adventure offers a remastered director's cut, audio commentary and a featurette.

The Playboys  1992  3.1 stars 109 mins Romance   Rated: PG-13  starting 01-Oct-2010     Headstrong Tara Maguire (Robin Wright Penn) shocks the local gentry in her Irish village by having a baby out of wedlock and refusing to name the father. As she struggles to retain her independence, Tara becomes the object of desire for two very different men. But when she makes her choice, the decision kindles a rage in the spurned suitor that erupts into violence. Aidan Quinn and Albert Finney play the romantic rivals.

The Return of the Pink Panther  1975  3.6 stars 113 mins Classics   Rated: G  starting 01-Oct-2010     When the priceless Pink Panther diamond is stolen yet again, the inimitable Inspector Clouseau (Peter Sellers) is saved from an unwilling early retirement and sent to the country of Lugash to investigate and return the jewel to its proper owner. Certain that the heist is the work of a suave jewel thief, Clouseau unleashes his formidable array of outlandish disguises -- and preposterous deductive powers -- in madcap pursuit of the wily criminal.

Generic Thriller  2009  1.7 stars 90 mins Gay & Lesbian   Rated: NR  starting 01-Oct-2010     When Steven (Daniel Hart Donoghue), a gay theater professor, sets out to write a "generic thriller," things take a decidedly nongeneric twist when first his cast tries to take over the production and then the characters themselves vie for control. Ultimately, however, the battle takes place in Steven's head as several of his creations -- including one named Mr. Vertigo (after a teacher and former lover) -- take on minds of their own.

The Mighty Celt  2005  3.0 stars 82 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 01-Oct-2010     To help his single mother, Kate (Gillian Anderson), 14-year-old Donal (Tyrone McKenna) goes to work for crooked greyhound racer Good Joe (Ken Stott), training his dog, the Mighty Celt. The unexpected return of Kate's ex-boyfriend, O (Robert Carlyle), an IRA veteran, causes major disruptions in all their lives. Set in Belfast, Ireland, this unflinching drama follows Donal's struggle as he's caught in a tug-of-war between Good Joe and O.

Eloise in Hollywood  2007  3.2 stars 45 mins Children & Family   Rated: NR  starting 01-Oct-2010     After a visit to a Hollywood film set with Nanny, Eloise is offered the lead role in a major movie after its temperamental child star is fired. But Eloise quickly learns that filmmaking isn't really the glamorous excitement she expected. It's hard work, too! Based on the beloved books by Kay Thompson, the family-friendly film features the voice talents of Lynn Redgrave, Tim Curry, Cynthia Nixon and Lacey Chabert.

The NeverEnding Story 2: The Next Chapter  1989  3.3 stars 90 mins Children & Family   Rated: PG  starting 01-Oct-2010     A new cast takes over the characters from the 1984 hit. With his mother now dead, Bastian (Jonathan Brandis) returns to the storybook land of Fantasia, where he must rescue the Childlike Empress (Alexandra Johnes) from the evil sorceress Xayide (Clarissa Burt). Also returning are Bastian's magical creature companions. Director George Miller filmed the movie in Germany, Canada, Argentina, Italy and France.

Eloise Goes to School  2007  3.3 stars 48 mins Children & Family   Rated: NR  starting 01-Oct-2010     In this animated tale, the little girl who lives at the Plaza is thrilled at the prospect of attending real school when her tutor up and quits, but life at the oh-so-snooty Hawthorne Academy turns out to be a far cry from what she'd imagined. Now, it's up to Eloise to breathe some life into the place, ridding the school of bullies and inserting a bit of fun into the curriculum. Lynn Redgrave, Tim Curry and Neil Patrick Harris lend their voices.

Fearless  1993  3.4 stars 122 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     San Francisco architect Max Klein (Jeff Bridges) miraculously survives a plane crash and emerges a changed man. When Max's bizarre behavior alienates his wife (Isabella Rossellini) and son, airline psychiatrist Bill Perlman (John Turturro) puts Max in touch with guilt-ridden fellow crash survivor Carla Rodrigo (Rosie Perez), who lost her 2-year-old in the disaster. Working together, can Max and Carla find their way back to emotional equilibrium?

The Dust Factory  2004  3.1 stars 99 mins Children & Family   Rated: PG  starting 01-Oct-2010     A teenager (Ryan Kelley) who's been mute since witnessing his father's tragic death falls from a bridge into the titular fantasy world, where he meets his mysterious grandfather (Armin Mueller-Stahl) and a beautiful, mercurial girl (Hayden Panettiere). There, the boy must confront his fears of mortality. A wonderful contemplation on death, loss and grief, this touching film posits that, despite the unavoidable pain, life is worth living.

Peter Benchley's Creature  1998  3.0 stars 240 mins Horror   Rated: NR  starting 01-Oct-2010     When a government-bred, shark-dolphin hybrid begins terrorizing the coastline of a Caribbean island, a marine biologist living there with his ex-wife and son springs into action to save his family. Craig T. Nelson and Kim Cattrall star in this made-for-television miniseries based on a novel by Peter Benchley, who also penned the thriller Jaws and co-wrote the script for Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning creature feature by the same name.

Eloise in Springtime  2008  3.1 stars 47 mins Children & Family   Rated: NR  starting 01-Oct-2010     Fun is the order of the day when Nanny goes on vacation and leaves the Plaza's youngest resident in the care of the lovely and hip Nicole. Footloose and fancy-free, Eloise sees a side of the city she's never been exposed to, but her delight turns to despair when her newfound friend shows an interest in another friend -- Eloise's favorite Plaza employee, Bill. Green with envy, Eloise plots to break up the romance in this animated tale.

The Fall  2006  3.8 stars 117 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     Set in the 1920s, director Tarsem Singh's visually lush drama stars Lee Pace as paralyzed movie stuntman Roy Walker, who bonds with an imaginative 5-year-old named Alexandria (Catinca Untaru) as they convalesce together in a Los Angeles infirmary. To coax the girl into procuring the cache of morphine he wants from the hospital pharmacy, the suicidal Roy regales Alexandria with an elaborate fantasy about larger-than-life heroes.

The Break-Up Artist  2009  2.7 stars 94 mins Comedy   Rated: PG-13  starting 01-Oct-2010     When she discovers that her own boyfriend (Peter Benson) has been using her and stealing her business, professional break-up specialist Britney Brooks (Amanda Crew) -- she'll dump your lover for you, for a fee -- turns the tables and becomes a professional matchmaker instead. But can a jaded, jilted woman really play cupid? This romantic comedy from director Steve Woo also features Ali Liebert and Serinda Swan.

1001 Rabbit Tales  1982  3.9 stars 74 mins Children & Family   Rated: G  starting 01-Oct-2010     Bugs Bunny lengthens his life as a prisoner in the palace of sultan Yosemite Sam by telling hilarious "Looney Tunes" tales. Meanwhile, the ever-animated Daffy Duck does his best to thwart a genie who's reluctant to dish out wishes. Flashbacks include appearances from Sylvester and Tweety, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd and Speedy Gonzales. Mel Blanc supplies the voices of Bugs, Daffy, Yosemite Sam and others in this Warner Brothers classic.

Matchstick Men  2003  3.4 stars 116 mins Comedy   Rated: PG-13  starting 01-Oct-2010     When Roy Waller (Nicolas Cage), a professional con man struggling with an obsessive-compulsive disorder, meets the daughter (Alison Lohman) he never knew he had, he inadvertently jeopardizes his tightly organized and artificially controlled life. Sam Rockwell plays Cage's partner and protégé, with Melora Walters co-starring as Waller's ex-wife. Ridley Scott directs from a script based on Eric Garcia's novel by the same name.

The Pink Panther Strikes Again  1976  3.6 stars 103 mins Classics   Rated: PG  starting 01-Oct-2010     Driven mad by Inspector Clouseau's (Peter Sellers) incompetence, former Chief Inspector Dreyfus (Herbert Lom) commandeers a doomsday device and threatens global destruction. His only demand? Clouseau's death. But Clouseau's dumb luck serves him so well that the 26 assassins hired to kill him can't manage to get the job done -- though Clouseau may very well do the trick himself by tripping over his own two feet!

Taking Chances  2009  2.4 stars 99 mins Comedy   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     When museum docent Chase Revere (Justin Long) and sexpot Lucy Shanks (Emmanuelle Chriqui) learn that their town's Revolutionary War battlefield is slated to be plowed under to make way for a casino, they launch a campaign to save the historic site. But as they take their fight to the voters, the unlikely duo runs into stiff resistance from a community eager to trade its heritage for easy cash in this sly comedy directed by Talmage Cooley.

Shadows and Fog  1992  3.1 stars 85 mins Comedy   Rated: PG-13  starting 01-Oct-2010     Writer-director Woody Allen stars as nebbish Max Kleinman, whose neighbors wake him asking for help in nabbing a serial strangler. Kleinman agrees, but the vigilantes disappear. As he looks for them, he crosses paths with a host of oddballs, including a sword swallower (Mia Farrow) and her circus clown lover (John Malkovich). When Kleinman gets caught with evidence placing him at the scene of one of the killings, the lynch mob zeroes in on him.

Revenge of the Pink Panther  1978  3.6 stars 99 mins Comedy   Rated: PG  starting 01-Oct-2010     The world believes that Inspector Clouseau (Peter Sellers) has fallen victim to Philippe Douvier (Robert Webber), a drug lord who's just blown up the inspector's home. But Clouseau, very much alive, is headed for Hong Kong with Douvier's discarded mistress (Dyan Cannon). Disguised as the Godfather, Clouseau is investigating the criminal and a heroin deal worth 50 million francs. But can he intercept the exchange and avoid suspicion?

The Bravados  1958  3.6 stars 98 mins Classics   Rated: NR  starting 01-Oct-2010     Once-upstanding rancher Jim Douglas (Gregory Peck) is relentless as he tracks the four men (Lee Van Cleef, Albert Salmi, Stephen Boyd and Henry Silva) who raped and murdered his wife. Entering a town, he discovers the men have been captured and will be hanged the next day. But the gang escapes with a hostage, and Douglas (with a posse in tow) must trail them again. Joan Collins co-stars. Henry King directs.

Ruby Blue  2007  2.8 stars 112 mins Drama   Rated: NR  starting 01-Oct-2010     An unexpected friendship with 8-year-old Florrie (Jessica Stewart) puts depressed widower Jack (Bob Hoskins) back on the path to enjoying life once again. But when Florrie suddenly goes missing, Jack must confront his suspicious community, as well as his own past. Josiane Balasko co-stars in this British drama as Stephanie, Jack's neighbor who possesses a talent for cooking -- and a closely guarded secret.

Black Blood Brothers  2006  4.1 stars 100 mins Anime & Animation   Rated: NR  starting 01-Oct-2010     Based on Kouhei Azano's popular manga, this anime follows Jirou, a vampire returning to Japan after years in exile. Accompanied by his younger brother Kotarou, Jirou hopes to enter the Special Zone, a hidden city populated by other vampires. But they're unaware that the Kowloon Children, the enemy Jirou fought a decade ago, have infiltrated the zone. And when the Kowloons abduct Kotarou, Jirou has no choice but to go to war again.

Bliss  1997  2.8 stars 103 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     Joseph (Craig Sheffer) and Maria (Sheryl Lee) are young newlyweds in love, but their marriage already is in serious trouble because of their unfulfilling sex life. Joseph becomes enraged when he learns that Maria has been visiting Baltazar (Terence Stamp), a hands-on unlicensed sex therapist. But Balthazar soon offers to initiate Joseph into the mysteries of tantric sex -- a rapturous bedroom technique that could save his marriage.

Air Panic  2001  2.4 stars 91 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     Rodney Rowland, Kristanna Loken, Ted Shackelford and Barbara Carrera star in this action-adventure movie directed by Bob Misiorowski about a Federal Aviation Administration analyst trying to figure out who's behind a series of plane crashes. It turns out a psychopath is wreaking havoc -- and the FAA must find a way to stop him before he causes another disaster.

Valmont  1989  3.4 stars 137 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     Oscar-winning director Milos Forman (Amadeus) helms this witty, playful adaptation of the famous novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses, about the sexual machinations of two jaded 18th century French aristocrats. Seeking revenge on the man who jilted her, the Marquise de Merteuil (Annette Bening) persuades a former lover, the rakish Valmont (Colin Firth), to deflower the man's virginal fiancée. Valmont agrees, but presents the marquise with his own challenge.

Battle of the Bulge  1965  3.9 stars 170 mins Classics   Rated: NR  starting 01-Oct-2010     In December 1944, Nazi forces launch a well-planned counteroffensive against Allied troops in Belgium. The brilliant strategist behind the attack is German Col. Hessler (Robert Shaw), whose campaign may be thwarted by American intelligence officer Lt. Col. Kiley (Henry Fonda). Robert Ryan, Telly Savalas and Charles Bronson co-star in this gripping retelling of one of the crucial battles of World War II.

Bright Lights, Big City  1988  2.9 stars 108 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     In this downbeat drama based on Jay McInerney's autobiographical novel, New York City yuppie and aspiring writer Jamie Conway (Michael J. Fox) seeks oblivion in cocaine and the glittery nightclub scene as his life falls apart. With his hard-partying friend Tad Allagash (Kiefer Sutherland) continuing to up the ante, Jamie finds it increasingly difficult to show up at his unfulfilling job as a fact-checker for a literary Manhattan magazine.

Criminal Law  1989  3.0 stars 113 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     After getting blue-blooded client Martin Thiel (Kevin Bacon) acquitted of murder, defense attorney Ben Chase (Gary Oldman) suffers a crisis of conscience when he learns that Thiel is not only guilty but an icy serial killer to boot. Torn between professional ethics and an obligation to safeguard society, Chase opts for the middle ground and soon becomes enmeshed in a dicey cat-and-mouse game in director Martin Campbell's courtroom thriller.

Driven  2001  3.0 stars 117 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: PG-13  starting 01-Oct-2010     Director Renny Harlin pairs high-octane action with the conflicts of everyday life in this film set in the dangerous world of auto racing. Rookie driver Jimmy Bly (Kip Pardue) is pressured by owner Carl Henry (Burt Reynolds) to accept Joe Tanto (Sylvester Stallone) as a mentor. Joe's career ended in an accident, and while working on Jimmy's trust and a comeback, Joe faces a relentless reporter and an ex-wife (Gina Gershon) married to his rival.

The Secret Garden  1993  3.9 stars 101 mins Children & Family   Rated: G  starting 01-Oct-2010     This evocative adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved children's novel recounts the tale of Mary (Kate Maberly), a strong-willed English girl who's orphaned during an earthquake in India and must move into her unfeeling uncle's oppressive mansion. But the somber girl's mood lightens when she finds the key to a neglected garden that brings the entire house to life in this moving film from Polish director Agnieszka Holland.

Cowboy  1958  3.5 stars 92 mins Classics   Rated: NR  starting 01-Oct-2010     A rip-roarin' Western based on a couple of real-life characters, Cowboy stars Jack Lemmon as Frank Harris, a tenderfoot cattleman just arrived from the East to live out his dream, and Glenn Ford as Tom Reese, the old cowhand who shows Frank the ropes during an epic cattle drive. Great use of Southwestern locales makes this picturesque oater a feast for the eyes.

Adventures of Johnny Tao  2007  2.3 stars 90 mins Action & Adventure   Rated: PG-13  starting 01-Oct-2010     Gas station worker Johnny Dow (Matthew Twining) earns extra cash displaying his father's unusual guitar, which includes an intricate dragon head carving. But when a demon leading a band of kung fu experts seeks the instrument, Johnny must defeat the ancient forces. With the help of gorgeous warrior Mika (Chris Yen), he tries to tap into the secret powers of the guitar in order to take down his adversaries and save the world.

Interiors  1978  3.4 stars 92 mins Drama   Rated: PG  starting 01-Oct-2010     In Woody Allen's first dramatic film, the disintegration of an upper class couple's marriage forces their three grown daughters (Diane Keaton, Mary Beth Hurt and Kristin Griffith) to reveal their feelings about them and each other. But none are able to provide ample support to their devastated mother. The film received five Oscar nods, including Best Director, Best Actress (Geraldine Page) and Best Supporting Actress (Maureen Stapleton).

Confess  2005  2.2 stars 87 mins Thrillers   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     A mischievous computer hacker (Eugene Byrd) becomes a media darling when he begins broadcasting the bad behavior of prominent businessmen, politicians and other elite power brokers using a clever arrangement of hidden cameras. With the help of an enthusiastic accomplice (Ali Larter, of "Heroes" fame), he's become more powerful than he ever intended. But is he destined to stay on top … or be toppled?

What Goes Up  2009  2.4 stars 107 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     When New York newsman Campbell Babbett (Steve Coogan) is sent from the city to the sticks to cover a local hero celebration, he becomes a hero of sorts after he takes interest in a group of discontented, confused high school students. But soon, Campbell gets entangled in a web of lies and misplaced sexual desire. Helmer Jonathan Glatzer's wry feature debut set in the 1980s co-stars Molly Shannon, Hilary Duff, Olivia Thirlby and Josh Peck.

Eloise's Rawther Unusual Halloween  2006  3.6 stars 44 mins Children & Family  starting 01-Oct-2010     It's Halloween, and all of the residents of the Plaza Hotel are in good spirits. But when the infamous ghost of Diamond Jim Johnson surfaces to wreak havoc, it's up to Eloise (voiced by Mary Matilyn Mouser) and her friends to put him in his place. Lynn Redgrave, Tim Curry, Brad Garrett and Jim Belushi lend their vocal talents to this delightful addition to the Eloise universe, inspired by the beloved books by Kay Thompson.

American Buffalo  1996  2.8 stars 93 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     Donny (Dennis Franz), the owner of an inner-city junk shop, holds daily court over an urban teenager (Sean Nelson) and a disheveled has-been (Dustin Hoffman). In a desperate grasp at a better life, Donny concocts a plan to steal rare coins from one of his customers -- but he discovers that too many thieves spoil the heist. Directed by Michael Corrente, this film was adapted for the screen by David Mamet from his own award-winning play.

Groundhog Day  1993  3.7 stars 101 mins Comedy   Rated: PG  starting 01-Oct-2010     In this offbeat existential comedy from director Harold Ramis, self-centered television weatherman Phil Connors (Bill Murray) is sent to Punxsutawney, Pa., to cover the annual appearance of the town's world-famous groundhog. After unleashing his bitterness on his producer (Andie MacDowell) and cameraman (Chris Elliott), Connors realizes he's doomed to repeat Groundhog Day until he learns that his actions can affect the outcome.

Marathon Man  1976  3.7 stars 126 mins Drama   Rated: R  starting 01-Oct-2010     When his CIA agent brother (Roy Scheider) is killed, graduate student Babe Levy (Dustin Hoffman) finds himself trapped in a deadly game with a Nazi fugitive (Laurence Olivier), a sadist who uses dental instruments as tools of torture in this Oscar-nominated film based on William Goldman's novel. As Levy turns from pacifist to street-smart cynic, director John Schlesinger's thriller barrels toward its fever-pitched conclusion.