Friday, January 4, 2008

New Quick Flicks for the Week of 12/30/07



Bugs
Explores the extraordinary hidden world of insects, where a leaf weighs more than a car, rain drops feel like exploding hand grenades and a blade of grass soars like a skyscraper. Shot on location in the Borneo rainforest.


Deep Water
True story of the first solo, non-stop, round-the-world boat race, and the psychological toll it took on its competitors. Sponsored by the Sunday Times of London, the much-ballyhooed event attracted a field of nine, including amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst, who set out to circumnavigate the globe in late 1968. Battling treacherous seas and his own demons, Crowhurst almost immediately comes apart as he faces the isolation of nine months on the high seas.


Eastern Promises
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A ruthless member of a Russian organized crime family has his existence compromised when he meets an innocent midwife who accidentally uncovers evidence against the family. Includes featurettes.

Everything's Cool
A look at the struggle environmentalists, teachers, scientists, and activists have had trying to get the public and government to finally take action on global warming. Bonus features include commentary, deleted scenes, and more.

Jab We Met
Heartbroken when the girl he loves marries someone else, Aditya boards a train to take him far away. On the train he meets Geet, and they reluctantly set off on an adventure through North India.