Wednesday, July 6, 2011

New Quick Flicks for the Week of July 5, 2011

Broken Hill
Broken Hill
By Merrill, Dagen
2011-05 - E1
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Born on an Australian sheep ranch, Tommy dreams of becoming a musician, but instead lands jail time community service with his antics to impress a new classmate. Given a second chance, he finds a way to beat the odds, winning her affection and conducting the concert of his life. …More


The Client List
The Client List
By Laneuville, Eric
2010-11 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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Jennifer Love Hewitt stars in her sexiest role ever as Samantha Horton, a mother and housewife who takes on a job at a massage parlor and becomes a call girl. Also starring Golden Globe (R) award winner Cybill Shepherd, The Client List is an unforgettable descent into sex, seduction and a scandal that would change the lives of one small Texas town forever. …More


Max Manus: Man of War
Max Manus: Man of War
By Ronning, Joachim
Director Sandberg, Espen
Director Sandberg, Joachim Ronning and Es
2011-06 - Southport Music Box Corpo
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Max Manus: Man of War is an explosive, adrenaline-pumping thrill ride and the tale of one mans heroic actions in the line of duty. Max Manus is a Norwegian resistance fighter involved in liberating his country from the occupying Nazi forces. His ability to carry out sabotage attacks on the Germans with pinpoint precision earns him a reputation as one of Norways elite. Despite his numerous triumphs on the battlefront, Manus struggles to come to terms with the loss of his comrades lives and the futil- ity of war. Based on true events, this films moving storyline and stunning visuals bring to life this epic chapter in World War II history. …More


Les Miserables: 25th Anniversary
Les Miserables: 25th Anniversary
By Morris, Nick
2011-02 - Universal Home Video
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Experience the event of a lifetime with this spectacular 25th anniversary celebration of one of the most popular musicals ever written, Les Misrables. Honoring 25 years of this incredible show, this momentous film captures the excitement of two magnificent sell-out performances that were watched live around the world. With a phenomenal all-star cast - including pop star Nick Jonas (Jonas Brothers) and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga (the voice of Disney's Mulan and Jasmine) - and a company over 500 additional artists and musicians, revel in the songs of the unforgettable characters as they struggle for redemption and revolution. …More


The Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail
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2010-12 - Topics Entertainment
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Take a 2,000-mile journey with the pioneers that braved The Oregon Trail. Nearly a half-million Americans followed the ruts west in search of a better life, adventure or something more. See rare photos, hear diary excerpts and watch stunning footage in this award-winning film, previously viewed on public television. Thousands of pioneers died during the dangerous trek across the unsettled American West. But those who made it had fascinating stories to tell. Why would anyone choose to take the risky trip in the first place? How did they do it? What was it like to travel by covered wagon? All is revealed in The Oregon Trail. Plus, visit all the key sites along the way, including St. Louis, Ft. Laramie, South Pass, Oregon City and many more! …More


11 Eyes: Complete Collection
"Raised in an orphanage after witnessing his sister's suicide, Satsuki Kakeru's life has already been cruel enough. However, when he and his friend Yuka are thrown into a alternate dimension called the Red Night, it takes a gruesome turn from bad to horrific. Now, trapped flickering between our world and the Red, Kakeru quickly discovers that he and Yuka are not alone, and that, together with the other so-called 'fragments', they must defeat the malevolent entities known as the Black Knights."--Container.

13 Assassins
Thirteen brave samurai must face overwhelming odds in an epic battle against a sadistic lord and his army of 200 to prevent him from plunging Japan into war.

Black Butler, Season One, Part One
Ciel Phantomhive is the most powerful boy in all of England, but he bears the scars of unspeakable suffering. Forced to watch as his beloved parents were brutally murdered, Ciel was subsequently abducted and violently tortured. Desperate to end his suffering, the boy traded his own soul for a chance at vengeance, casting his lot with the one person on whom he could depend: Sebastian, a demon butler summoned from the very pits of hell.

Black Butler, Season One, Part Two
Ciel Phantomhive is the most powerful boy in all of England, but he bears the scars of unspeakable suffering. Forced to watch as his beloved parents were brutally murdered, Ciel was subsequently abducted and violently tortured. Desperate to end his suffering, the boy traded his own soul for a chance at vengeance, casting his lot with the one person on whom he could depend: Sebastian, a demon butler summoned from the very pits of hell.

FLCL: The Complete Series
When twelve-year-old Naota meets a strange, pink-haired girl named Haruko, mysterious things start to happen.

Hobo with a Shotgun
A hobo who rides the rails lands in a bleak and lawless town overrun with crime. After witnessing a series of atrocities, he buys a shotgun, embarking on a  mission to clean up the town, with extreme prejudice.

The Spill: A Frontline Production
Martin Smith and Abraham Lustgarten explore the corporate history of BP before the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. This investigation reveals a history of safety and environmental violations.

The Waiting City
When Ben and Fiona journey to Calcutta to pick up their adopted baby, the intoxicating power of the chaotic city pulls them apart. Forced to confront the rift forming between them, the couple ultimately rediscovers themselves and finds true happiness.

Wake Wood
Still grieving the death of nine-year-old Alice, who was killed by a savage dog, Pat and Louise relocate to the remote town of Wake Wood  where they learn of a pagan ritual that will allow them three more days with Alice. The couple find the idea disturbing and exciting in equal measure, but once they agree to the terms with the village's leader, a far bigger question looms: what will they do when it is time for Alice to go back?