New Quick Flicks for the Week of July 26, 2011

Dylan Dog: Dead of Night By Munroe, Kevin Routh 2011-07 - Twentieth Century-Fox 0024543761358 Check Our Catalog DYLAN DOG: DEAD OF NIGHT is a new horror/comedy film based on one of the world's most popular comics (60 million copies worldwide). Brandon Routh stars as Dylan Dog, world famous private investigator specializing in affairs of the undead. His PI business card reads "No Pulse? No Problem." Armed with an edgy wit and carrying an arsenal of silver and wood-tipped bullets, Dylan must track down a dangerous artifact before a war ensues between his werewolf, vampire and zombie clients living undercover in the monster infested backstreets of New Orleans. …More

Source Code By Jones, Duncan 2011-07 - Universal Home Video 0025192104886 Check Our Catalog When soldier Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) wakes up in the body of an unknown man, he discovers hes part of an experimental government program called the Source Code that enables him to cross over into another man's identity in the last 8 minutes of his life. Armed with the task of identifying the bomber of a Chicago commuter train, Colter must re-live the incident over and over again, gathering clues until he can solve the mystery and prevent an even deadlier second terrorist attack. …More

Trust By Schwimmer, David 2011-07 - Millennium Media Services 0687797133595 Check Our Catalog …More

American Bully
Follows the lives of seven teenagers during the span of one highly charged day. The day's events begin innocently and then, set in motion by a high school prank, the group is gradually cast further from the apparent safety of their 'hometown.' They are inexorably drawn into a taut and ferocious climax in the middle of their own desperate nowhere. A haunting and relevant film that confronts the harrowing and potent menace that lurks just under the surface of any town.

Elevator
A boy and a girl, both high school teenagers, decide to get away from the world and be alone for the afternoon, so they decide to hide in an abandoned factory on the outskirts of town. While there, they get stuck in a cargo elevator. Tensions rise when they realize that their world has been reduced to a small metal box, especially after a failed escape attempt.

New Quick Flicks for the Week of July 19, 2011

Arthur By Winer, Jason 2011-07 - Warner Home Video 0883929191161 Check Our Catalog Irresponsible charmer Arthur Bach has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and the good sense of lifelong nanny Hobson to keep him out of trouble. Now he faces his biggest challenge -- choosing between an arranged marriage that will ensure his lavish lifestyle or an uncertain future with the one thing money can't buy, Naomi, the only woman he has ever loved. With Naomi's inspiration and some unconventional help from Hobson, Arthur will take the most expensive risk of his life and finally learn what it means to become a man. …More

Barney's Version By Lewis, Richard J. 2011-06 - Sony Pictures Home Ent 9043396379626 Check Our Catalog The story of the politically incorrect life of Barney Panofsky (Paul Giamatti), who meets the love of his life at his wedding -- and she is not the bride. A candid confessional, told from Barneys point of view, the film spans three decades and two continents, taking us through the different acts of his unusual history. There is his first wife (Rachelle Lefevre), a flagrantly unfaithful free spirit; His second wife (Minnie Driver), a wealthy Jewish Princess; His third wife, Miriam (Rosamund Pike), the mother of his two children, and his true love. With his father, Izzy (Dustin Hoffman) as his sidekick, Barney takes us through his long and gloriously full life, played out on a grand scale. …More

IP Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster By Yip, Wilson 2011-04 - Well Go USA, Inc 0812491012062 Check Our Catalog …More

Limitless By Burger, Neil 2011-07 - Twentieth Century-Fox 0024543759362 Check Our Catalog Bradley Cooper (The A-Team) and two-time Academy-Award winner Robert De Niro, star in this provocative and action-packed thriller with unlimited surprising twists. Eddie Morra (Cooper), a burnt-out writer, discovers a top-secret pill that unlocks 100% of his brains capacity. He instantly acquires mind-bending talents and mesmerizing visions that bring him big money, beautiful women and limitless success. But his dream life soon becomes a waking nightmare, as the drugs brutal side effects take their toll and Eddie finds himself entangled with a cunning Wall Street power broker (DeNiro) who wants everything Eddie has] and more. …More

Of Gods and Men By Beauvois, Xavier 2011-07 - Sony Pictures Home Ent 0043396380967 Check Our Catalog Loosely based on the life of the Cistercian monks of Tibhirine in Algeria, from 1993 until their kidnapping in 1996, OF GODS AND MEN tells a story of eight French Christian monks who live in harmony with their Muslim brothers. When a crew of foreign workers is massacred by an Islamic fundamentalist group, fear sweeps through the region. The army offers them protection, but the monks refuse. Should they leave? Despite the growing menace in their mids, they slowly realize that they have no choice but to stay... come what may. …More

Take Me Home Tonight By Dowse, Michael 2011-07 - Twentieth Century-Fox 0024543759874 Check Our Catalog When Matt Franklin's (Topher Grace) high-school crush Tori (Teresa Palmer) shows up at his dead-end mall job, he and his buddy Barry (Dan Fogler) devise a wild scheme for Matt to finally win the girl of his dreams. But only time will tell if Matt can seduce this gorgeous goddess at a wild party and survive an outrageous night of seduction, destruction and debauchery. …More

Dive!: Living off America's Waste
Inspired by a curiosity about society's careless habit of sending food straight to landfills, the multi award-winning documentary Dive! follows filmmaker Jeremy Seifert and friends as they dumpster dive in the back alleys and gated garbage receptacles of Los Angeles' supermarkets. In the process, they salvage thousands of dollars worth of good, edible food, resulting in an eye-opening documentary that is equal parts entertainment, guerilla journalism, and call to action.

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Uncle Boonmee
A unique tale of a man embracing life's greatest mystery. Choosing to spend his final days surrounded by his loved ones in the countryside, Boonmee is visited by his dead wife as a ghost, and his lost son as a strange hairy beast with red glowing eyes. They've come to guide him to his final resting place, a cave where his first soul began. With a wry sense of humor and a humanist spirit, it's a magical tale of reincarnation, karma, and nature.

New Quick Flicks for the Week of July 12, 2011

Another Year By Leigh, Mike 2011-06 - Sony Pictures Home Ent 0043396379565 Check Our Catalog From seven-time Oscar nominee Mike Leigh comes this critically acclaimed slice of life starring Academy Award winner Jim Broadbent (Best Supporting Actor, Iris, 2001), Lesley Manville and Ruth Sheen. A happy couple for over thirty years, Tom (Broadbent) and Gerri (Sheen) act as a steady anchor to their unmarried circle of family and friends. But as the seasons change and another year passes, Tom and Gerris support is put to the test in this masterful look at life, love and the meaning of friendship. …More

Insidious By WAN, James 2011-07 - Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 0043396381551 Check Our Catalog This horror film is the terrifying story of a family who shortly after moving discover that dark spirits have possessed their home and that their son has inexplicably fallen into a coma. Trying to escape the haunting and save their son, they move again only to discover that it was not their house that was haunted. …More

IP Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster By Yip, Wilson 2011-04 - Well Go USA, Inc 0812491011997 Check Our Catalog …More

The Lincoln Lawyer By Furman, Brad 2011-07 - Lions Gate Home Entertainment 0031398137054 Check Our Catalog In the gripping thriller The Lincoln Lawyer, Matthew McConaughey stars as Michael Mick Haller, a slick, charismatic Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Having spent most of his career defending petty, gutter-variety criminals, Mick unexpectedly lands the case of a lifetime: defending a rich Beverly Hills playboy (Ryan Phillippe) who is accused of attempted murder. However, what initially appears to be a straightforward case with a big money pay-off swiftly develops into a deadly match between two masters of manipulation and a crisis of conscience for Haller. …More

New Quick Flicks for the Week of July 5, 2011

Broken Hill By Merrill, Dagen 2011-05 - E1 0741952691693 Check Our Catalog 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 By Laneuville, Eric 2010-11 - Sony Pictures Home Ent 0043396366787 Check Our Catalog 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 By Ronning, Joachim Director Sandberg, Espen Director Sandberg, Joachim Ronning and Es 2011-06 - Southport Music Box Corpo 0736211211958 Check Our Catalog 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 By Morris, Nick 2011-02 - Universal Home Video 0025192100833 Check Our Catalog 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 By 2010-12 - Topics Entertainment 0781735605219 Check Our Catalog 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?

New Quick Flicks for the Week of June 14, 2011

Adrift By Dhalia, Heitor 2011-06 - Universal Home Video 0025192092350 Check Our Catalog From Focus Features, the premiere global brand in original and daring cinema, comes Focus World. Charged with finding the most exciting new voices in international and independent film, Focus World is proud to bring you Adrift, the sexy new thriller produced by Fernando Meirelles, Oscar-nominated director of City of God and Focus' Oscar-winning The Constant Gardener. Adrift is written and directed by Heitor Dhalia. While spending summer vacation with her family on the idyllic southeast coast of Brazil, fourteen-year-old Filipa (newcomer Laura Neiva) discovers that her father (Vincent Cassel of Black Swan), a famous author, is betraying her mother by dallying with a beautiful young American woman (Camilla Belle of From Prada To Nada). Wrestling with the truth, Filipa will soon discover that her father's infidelity is only the first of many dark secrets that lurk beneath the surface of her seemingly perfect family. …More

Battle Los Angeles By Liebesman, Jonathan 2011-06 - Sony Pictures Home Ent 0043396376915 Check Our Catalog Witness the end of civilization unfold as hostile alien invaders attack the planet. As people everywhere watch the worlds great cities fall, Los Angeles becomes the last stand for mankind in a battle no one expected. Now it's up to a Marine staff sergeant (Aaron Eckhart) and his platoon to draw a line in the sand as they take on an enemy unlike any theyve ever encountered in this epic sci-fi action film. …More

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son By Whitesell, John 2011-06 - Twentieth Century-Fox 0024543746539 Check Our Catalog After stints as an undercover grandmother and an undercover nanny, FBI agent Malcolm Turner (Martin Lawrence) adds undercover housemother to his resume in BIG MOMMAS: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON. In this hefty new comedy, Big Momma is hired to go deep undercover as the Headmistress of the Atlanta Girls School for the Arts attended by aspiring music student and leading love interest Haley (Jessica Lucas). Proving like father, like son, Turner brings along his stepson Trent (Brandon T. Jackson) to double as Big Mommas grand-niece Charmaine and go undercover as a student in the school with hilarious results. The duo tries in vain to derail attempts by the schools security guard (Faizon Love) to get control of the debauchery. …More

Hall Pass By Farrelly, Peter 2011-06 - New Line Cinema Corporation 0794043144417 Check Our Catalog Rick and Fred are best friends who have a lot in common, including the fact that they have each been married for many years. But when the two men begin to show signs of restlessness at home, their wives take a bold approach to revitalizing their marriages: granting them a "hall pass," one week of freedom to do whatever they want...no questions asked. At first, it sounds like a dream come true for Rick and Fred. But it isn't long before they discover that their expectations of the single life -- and themselves -- are completely, and hilariously, out of sync with reality. …More

Kill the Irishman By Hensleigh, Jonathan 2011-06 - Tcfhe/Anchor Bay/Starz 0013132219790 Check Our Catalog Over the summer of 1976, thirty-six bombs detonate in the heart of Cleveland while a turf war raged between Irish mobster Danny Greene (Ray Stevenson) and the Italian mafia. Based on a true story, Kill the Irishman chronicles Greenes heroic rise from a tough Cleveland neighborhood to become an enforcer in the local mob. …More

N-Secure By Matthews, David M. 2011-06 - Twentieth Century-Fox 0024543752516 Check Our Catalog Cordell Moore, Denise Boutte and Lamman Rucker (co-stars of Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Marrired?) come together once again for the gripping thriller N-SECURE. Wealthy businessman David Washington (Moore) wants to control every aspect of his life, including his beautiful girlfriend Robyn (Essence Atkins). But his domineering nature only pushes Robyn into the arms of the handsome fianc of her best friend. Haunted by Robyn's betrayal and his own insecurities, David soon finds himself ensnared in a web of revenge and murder, leading to a shocking climax that will leave you breathless. …More

Red Riding Hood By Hardwicke, Catherine 2011-06 - Warner Home Video 0883929189618 Check Our Catalog Valerie (Amanda Seyfried) is a beautiful young woman torn between two men. She is in love with a brooding outsider Peter (Shiloh Fernandez), but her parents have arranged for her to marry the wealthy Henry (Max Irons). Unwilling to lose each other, Valerie and Peter are planning to run away together when they learn that Valerie's older sister has been killed by the werewolf that prowls the dark forest surrounding their village. For years, the people have maintained an uneasy truce with the beast, offering the creature a monthly animal sacrifice. But under a blood red moon, the wolf has upped the stakes by taking a human life. Hungry for revenge, the people call on famed werewolf hunter, Father Solomon (Gary Oldman), to help them kill the wolf. But Solomon's arrival brings unintended consequences as he warns that the wolf, who takes human form by day, could be any one of them. As the death toll rises with each moon, Valerie begins to suspect that the werewolf could be someone she loves. Panic grips the town as Valerie discovers that she has a unique connection to the beast - one that inexorably draws them together, making her both suspect...and bait. …More

Vanishing of the Bees By Langworthy, George Narrated by Page, Ellen Voice by Page, Ellen 2011-06 - E1 0826262006792 Check Our Catalog …More

Can Go Through Skin
A brutal assault changes Marieke's life. She leaves her familiar city rhythms for the solitude of a dilapidated house in an empty countryside. Her irrational fears on the frozen farm are a constant struggle. As spring's orchestra begins, her curiosity for new things that cover the cold rot of winter pulls her out of the suffocating interior of her mind. Slowly she accepts the help of John, her neighbor, but as the seasons change so does she.

Kingdom of War
Follows the life of King Naresuan the Great, who liberated the Siamese from the control of Burma, changing the destiny of a nation. Part I depicts Naresuan's boyhood, when he was taken hostage by Burmese King Bayinnaung to keep the vassal Ayudhya Kingdom  subservient. Part II portrays Naresuan as a young adult prince, who leads his army on exploits against breakaway kingdoms for King Bayinnaung's successor, King Nonthabureng, then breaks away to declare sovereignty for Siam.

Wartorn 1861-2010
Beginning with the first documented cases from the Civil War, the film examines occurrences of PTSD through two World Wars and Vietnam, as well as more recent cases involving soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. The stories are told through soldiers' revealing letters and journals; photographs and combat footage; first-person interviews with veterans of WWII, the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom; and interviews with family members of soldiers with PTSD.