Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
New Quick Flicks for the Week of October 25, 2011
| Attack the Block By Cornish, Joe Chae Director Esmail, Alex Cornish 2011-10 - Sony Pictures Home Ent 0043396387966 Check Our Catalog …More |
| | Burn Notice: Fall of Same Axe By Donovan, Jeffrey 2011-07 - Twentieth Century-Fox 0024543753100 Check Our Catalog Bruce Campbell stars in this explosive, feature-length adventure from the secret files of Burn Notice! On his final mission as a Navy Seal, Commander Sam Axe (Campbell) is sent deep into the jungles of South America, where a deadly terrorist organization threatens innocent lives. But, when Sam discovers that he is merely a pawn in a far-reaching and diabolical plot, he must fight to stay alive long enough to stop the real terroristsat any cost. Packed with gritty thrills and wry humor, this never-before-seen extended cut of The Fall of Sam Axe is action on the cutting edge! …More |
| | Cafe By Erlbaum, Marc 2011-10 - Maya Entertainment Grp 0812034011873 Check Our Catalog …More |
| | Captain America-First Avenger By Johnston, Joe 2011-10 - Paramount Home Video 0097361439747 Check Our Catalog Captain America: The First Avenger" focuses on the early days of the Marvel Universe when Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the Super Soldier known as Captain America. As Captain America, Rogers joins forces with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) to wage war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull (Hugo Weaving). …More |
| | Cutback: One Life. One Decision By 2011-04 - Bridgestone Multimedia Group 9780740324604 Check Our Catalog Video Summary: High School senior Luke Harris (Justin Schwan) dreams of just one thing... pro surfing. With his best friend Casey (Angel Cruz) at his side, they have two goals: surf and party! But Luke's Mom (Raquel Gardner) and especially Dad (Greg Carlson) have other ideas: pick a college and grow up! When Luke learns that a spot is opening up on the local surf team, he sees his big chance to prove to his parents that he can make it as a surfer and avoid being shipped off to school. Only two things stand in Luke's way: new-surfer-in-town Matt (Andy Shephard) who has his own eyes set on the surf team opening, and his Dad, who insists he give up his surfing dreams and get an education. When a devastating tragedy strikes, Luke is forced to take a hard look at his life and with the help of beautiful "church-girl" Emily (Kelsey Sanders) and his Youth Pastor (Danny Smith), he learns that there's much more to life than riding waves. Approx. 87 minutes Dove Approved for Ages 12+ (5 Doves) …More |
| | Faces in the Crowd By Magnat, Julien 2011-10 - Millennium Media Services 0687797134783 Check Our Catalog …More |
| | Father of Invention By Cooper, Trent 2011-10 - Tcfhe/Anchor Bay/Starz 0013132363493 Check Our Catalog …More |
| | I Saw the Devil By Jee-Woon, Kim 2011-05 - Magnolia Pict Hm Ent 0876964003896 Check Our Catalog KOR I SAW THE DEVIL is a shockingly violent and stunningly accomplished tale of murder and revenge from Korean genre master Kim Jee-Woon (The Good, the Bad, the Weird and A Tale of Two Sisters). Oldboys Choi Min-Sik plays Kyung-chul, a dangerous psychopath who kills for pleasure. The embodiment of pure evil, he has committed horrifying and senselessly cruel serial murders on defenseless victims, successfully eluding capture by the police. On a freezing, snowy night, his latest victim is the beautiful Ju-yeon, daughter of a retired police chief and pregnant fiancee of elite special agent Soo-hyun (The Good, the Bad, the Weirds Lee Byung-hyun). Obsessed with revenge, Soo-hyun decides to track down the murderer, even if doing so means becoming a monster himself. And when he finds Kyung- chul, turning him in to the authorities is the last thing on his mind as the lines between good and evil fall away in this diabolically twisted game of cat and mouse. …More |
| | Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas By Chapman, Joy 2011-09 - Bridgestone Multimedia Group 9780740324932 Check Our Catalog Synopsis: December 1900. Miss Heathwoods Boarding School for Girls. Thrust into the chaotic and unfamiliar world of a boarding school at Christmas, Mandie finds herself hounded by new rules and regulations at every turn. Unable to grasp the finer points of high society, she constantly falls into trouble with Miss Heathwood, the headmistress. While visiting the schools forbidden attic Mandie stumbles upon a mystery from which she is warned to flee. But by seeking the truth Mandie might provide the key that unlocks the mysteries and memories of a long forgotten Christmas. …More |
| | City of Life and Death By Lu, Chuan 2009-04 - Media Asia BL06115DVD000 Check Our Catalog Rendered in many shades of gray, City of Life and Death touches on the different people whose lives are destroyed by the war, the Chinese soldiers who gave their lives, the foreign missionaries who sheltered refugees, the comfort women, the Chinese civilians, and the Japanese soldiers. In a surprising move for a Mainland Chinese film about the Rape of Nanking, City of Life and Death is told primarily from the perspective of a Japanese soldier. …More |
| | Rubber By Dupieux, Quentin 2011-06 - Magnolia Pict Hm Ent 0876964003681 Check Our Catalog …More |
| | Winnie the Pooh By Anderson, Don Hall Stephen J. Director Hall, Stephen J. Anderson an Narrated by Cleese, John 2011-10 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment 0786936813081 Check Our Catalog Walt Disney Animation Studios proudly presents the wonderful new adventure, WINNIE THE POOH. Return to the Hundred Acre Wood for a heartwarming original movie, and reunite with the beloved bear and his silly but steadfast friends for a magical family experience. When sad old Eeyore loses his tail, Owl sends the whole gang -- Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga and Roo -- on a wild journey to help Eeyore and save Christopher Robin from the mysterious Bakson. Inspired by five stories from A.A. Milne's books and created in Disney's legendary hand-drawn style, this all-new classic introduces one of the world's most cherished characters to a whole new generation. Narrated by John Cleese and bursting with brand-new songs performed by Zooey Deschanel, this wonderfully whimsical film is a must-own for every family's movie collection! …More |
Twin sisters Deanna and Danielle Warren may look alike, but their personalities are anything but identical. One's a career-obsessed attorney, and the other is a laid-back pastry chef. When a friend posts their profiles on a dating website, the two girls unintentionally begin seeing the same guy, who believes they are the same person. Only one of the girls can get the guy of their dreams. Who will he choose, and can the bond of sisterhood survive the double trouble of dating the same man?
House of the Rising Sun
Ray, an ex-cop, is starting a new life and looking to stay out of trouble. One evening, on Ray's watch, the nightclub he works for is robbed and the owner's son is shot dead. As his criminal past is exposed, Ray hunts for the person responsible for this crime in an effort to clear his own name. Ray must get to the bottom of this as both the mob and the cops start to close in on him as their target suspect.
The Lost Valentine
During World War II, Navy Lt. Neil Thomas bids Caroline, his pregnant young wife, farewell at Union Station. Before their son is born, Neil's plane goes down in the Pacific and he's declared MIA. Caroline is devastated, but her love never dies. For the next 65 years, Caroline returns to Union Station on the anniversary of her loss to salute his memory. When a TV journalist learns of the touching story, she sets out to investigate what happened to Neil 65 years earlier.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
New Quick Flicks for the Week of October 18, 2011
| Bad Teacher By Kasdan, Jake 2011-10 - Sony Pictures Home Ent 0043396385771 Check Our Catalog Some teachers just don't give an F. For example, there's Elizabeth (Cameron Diaz). Shes foul-mouthed, ruthless, and inappropriate. She drinks, she gets high, and she cant wait to marry her meal ticket and get out of her bogus day job. When shes dumped by her fiance, she sets her plan in motion to win over a rich, handsome substitute (Justin Timberlake) competing for his affections with an overly energetic colleague, Amy (Lucy Punch). When Elizabeth also finds herself fighting off the advances of a sarcastic, irreverent gym teacher (Jason Segel), the consequences of her wild and outrageous schemes give her students, her coworkers, and even herself an education like no other. …More |
| | Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest By Rapaport, Michael 2011-10 - Sony Pictures Home Ent 0043396388024 Check Our Catalog Michael Rapaport goes on tour with A Tribe Called Quest in 2008, when they reunite to perform sold-out concerts across the country, almost ten years after the release of their last album, The Love Movement. Rapaport captures the story of their tenuous relationship as personal differences and unresolved conflicts continue to threaten their creative cohesion. Get a behind- the scenes look at their journey and contributions as a band, and what currently is at stake for these longtime friends. …More |
| | Beautiful Boy By Ku, Shawn 2011-10 - Tcfhe/Anchor Bay/Starz 0013132284897 Check Our Catalog Beautiful Boy is an unconventional love story that explores the journey of a married couple on the verge of separation, who must live with unimaginable heartbreak, and find healing through the darkest days of their lives. Bill (Michael Sheen) and Kate (Maria Bello) hopelessly try to find some hint of an explanation after finding out that their only son committed a mass shooting at his university before taking his own life. They struggle numbly through the funeral, the media onslaught, and the awkward pity from relatives and friends. Their already strained marriage is tested as they realize all they have left with each other is their shared grief and confusion-and the unfortunate legacy of their son. This life-altering event forces Bill and Kate to face their feelings of guilt, rage, blame, self-discovery -and ultimately hope- so that they can finally see each other and their chance for happiness again with clear eyes. …More |
| | A Better Life By Weitz, Chris 2011-10 - Uni Dist Corp (Music) 0025192108457 Check Our Catalog Carlos Galindo always dreamed of a better life for his wife and newborn son when he crossed the border into the U.S. But when his wife left him, Carlos's only goal became to make sure his son Luis was given the opportunities he never had. A story that follows father and son as they embark on a physical and spiritual journey where they discover that family is the most important part of the American dream. …More |
| | The Child's Eye By Chun, Oxide Pang Director Pang, Danny 2011-10 - Lions Gate Home Entertainment 0031398144557 Check Our Catalog A group of friends find themselves stranded in Thailand after unexpected airport closures. The only place with vacancies is an old, run- down hotel. As they uncover the history beneath the walls, theyre slowly drawn into its horrific past. The more dark, sinister things they see, the more their minds and bodies are taken over by the hotels permanent residents, making it harder to get out alive! …More |
| | Green Lantern By Campbell, Martin Director Lively, Blake Campbell 2011-10 - Warner Home Video 0883929140237 Check Our Catalog In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, an elite, powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. Warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him the ability to create anything his mind can imagine. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds). Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal's humanity is one weapon no member of the Corps has ever had, and if--with willpower, determination and the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively)--Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax...he will save the Earth and all of mankind from certain destruction. …More |
| | Monte Carlo By Bezucha, Thomas 2011-10 - Twentieth Century-Fox 0024543705482 Check Our Catalog Get ready for an awesome adventure of a lifetime in Monte Carlo! Selena Gomez (Ramona and Beezus) lights up the screen as Grace, a high-spirited high school grad looking forward to a vacation in Paris with her best friend Emma (Katie Cassidy) and stepsister Meg (Leighton Meester). Just as the girls think their trip is ruined when their hyperactive tour guide leaves them behind, Grace is mistaken for a wealthy socialite and the trio is whisked away to Monte Carlo for a thrilling week of glitz, glam, and unforgettable fun. …More |
| | Page One: Inside the New York Times By Rossi, Andrew 2011-10 - Magnolia Pict Hm Ent 0876964004251 Check Our Catalog PAGE ONE goes inside the newsroom at The New York Times during one of the most tumultuous eras for journalism since the printing press was invented to reveal a disarmingly candid portrait of the paper of record. Over the course of a year when WikiLeaks and Twitter emerged as household names and publications like the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and Washington Post either folded or significantly reduced their operations, director Andrew Rossi gains unprecedented access to the country's preeminent news factory. …More |
| | Red State By Smith, Kevin 2011-10 - Lions Gate Home Entertainment 0031398145486 Check Our Catalog …More |
| | Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story By Harvey, Gary 2011-06 - A & E Home Video 0733961245271 Check Our Catalog This compelling Lifetime Original Movie is based on the dramatic true story of Tiffany Rubins (Taraji P. Henson) daring 2008 rescue of her six-year-old son, Kobe, after he was abducted by his biological father and taken from his home in Queens, New York, all the way to Seoul, South Korea. At the urging of her mother Belzora (Beverly Todd, The Bucket List), Tiffany seeks the counsel of Mark Miller (Terry OQuinn) and his charitable organization, the American Association for Lost Children. With Marks help, Tiffany is able to travel to Korea to execute a high-stakes plan to bring her son home …More |
| | Terri By Jacobs, Azazel 2011-10 - Twentieth Century-Fox 0024543745679 Check Our Catalog Life is in session in the year's biggest Sundance hit. Social outcast Terri is stuck caring for his uncle and trying to survive high school. He feels disconnected until his wildly unconventional Vice Principal inspires him to reach out. Now with the help of beautiful misfit Heather, Terri discovers he doesn't have to fit in to belong. …More |
| | White Wash By 2011-10 - Virgil Films and Entertai 0829567077627 Check Our Catalog …More |
The eldest son of a 1950s-era Midwestern family sets out on an existential journey that leads him to question his faith while seeking the answers to life's most challenging mysteries in this evocative drama from celebrated director Terrence Malick. Meanwhile, as Jack's (Sean Penn) innocence slowly erodes, his turbulent relationship with his father (Brad Pitt) becomes the specter that hangs over his every thought and action.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
New Quick Flicks for the Week of October 11, 2011
| Horrible Bosses By Gordon, Seth Aniston 2011-10 - New Line Cinema Corporation 0794043150067 Check Our Catalog Management candidate Nick (Jason Bateman) has been logging 12-hour days and eating everything his twisted supervisor Harken (Kevin Spacey) dishes out, toward the promise of a well-earned promotion. But now he knows that's never going to happen. Meanwhile, dental assistant Dale (Charlie Day) has been struggling to maintain his self-respect against the relentless X-rated advances of Dr. Julia Harris (Jennifer Aniston), when she suddenly turns up the heat. And accountant Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) has just learned that his company's corrupt new owner, Pellit (Colin Farrell), is not only bent on ruining his career but plans to funnel toxic waste into an unsuspecting population. What can you do when your boss is a psycho, a man-eater or a total tool? Quitting is not an option. These monsters must be stopped. So, on the strength of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con whose street cred is priced on a sliding scale (Jamie Foxx), the guys devise a convoluted but foolproof plan to rid the world of their respective employers... permanently. But even the best-laid plans are only as good as the brains behind them. …More |
| | Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer By Schultz, John 2011-10 - Twentieth Century-Fox 0024543774693 Check Our Catalog Get ready to score extra thrill points and mega-laughs with this irresistible family comedy based on the best-selling book series! Feisty, fearless Judy Moody is looking forward to the most super-duper, double-rare summer vacation ever. The trouble is, her parents are called out of town and her BFFs are going away with their own families. That leaves Judy trapped at home with her pesky brother Stink under the watchful eye of Aunt Opal (Heather Graham). But with a little playful planning - and a lot of imagination - Judy turns a snoresville summer into the way-not-boring adventure of a lifetime! …More |
| | Miral By Schnabel, Julian 2011-07 - Tcfhe/Anchor Bay/Starz 0013132323893 Check Our Catalog MIRAL is the story of a Palestinian girl coming of age amidst the war zone of the Israeli-Arab conflict unflinchingly told through the perspective of Miral (Freida Pinto) herself. Following the death of her troubled mother, Mirals father (Alexander Siddig) is forced to entrust her to the orphanage of Hind Husseini (Hiam Abbass). Hinds commitment to peace through education has a profound impact on the maturing young woman, and Mirals epic journey to self-esteem and social consciousness proves both harrowing and hopeful. …More |
| | Submarine By Ayoade, Richard 2011-10 - Tcfhe/Anchor Bay/Starz 0013132361390 Check Our Catalog Fifteen-year-old Oliver Tate has two big ambitions: to save his parents' marriage via carefully plotted intervention and to lose his virginity before his next birthday. Worried that his mom is having an affair with New Age weirdo Graham, Oliver monitors his parents' sex life by charting the dimmer switch in their bedroom. He also forges suggestive love letters from his mom to dad. Meanwhile, Oliver attempts to woo his classmate, Jordana, a self-professed pyromaniac who supervises his journal writing - especially the bits about her. When necessary, she orders him to cross things out. Based on Joe Dunthorne's acclaimed novel, Submarine is a captivating coming-of-age story with an offbeat edge. …More |
| | Zookeeper By Coraci, Frank Voice by Sandler, Adam Voice by Stallone, Sylvester 2011-10 - Sony Pictures Home Ent 0043396376731 Check Our Catalog When an unlucky-in-love zookeeper tells his romantic troubles to a giraffe, a monkey, a lion and other animals in the zoo, the critters speak up and advise him how to win over the heart of the beautiful woman who got away. But can the sad sap really make their jungle-love advice work for him? …More |
When Steve Coogan is asked by The Observer to tour the country's finest restaurants, he envisions it as the perfect getaway with his beautiful girlfriend. But when she backs out on him, he has no one to accompany him but his best friend and source of eternal aggravation, Rob Brydon.
Trollhunter (Trolljegeren)
A group of students investigates a series of mysterious bear killings, but learns that there are much more dangerous things going on. They start to follow a mysterious hunter, learning that he is actually a troll hunter.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
New Quick Flicks for the Week of October 4, 2011
| Buck By Meehl, Cindy 2011-10 - MPI Home Video 0030306979090 Check Our Catalog Your horse is a mirror to your soul, and sometimes you may not like what you see. Sometimes, you will." So says Buck Brannaman, a true American cowboy and sage on horseback who travels the country for nine grueling months a year helping horses with people problems. BUCK, a richly textured and visually stunning film, follows Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. A real-life "horse-whisperer," he eschews the violence of his upbringing and teaches people to communicate with their horses through leadership and sensitivity, not punishment. Buck possesses near magical abilities as he dramatically transforms horses - and people - with his understanding, compassion and respect. In this film, the animal-human relationship becomes a metaphor for facing the daily challenges of life. A truly American story about an unsung hero, BUCK is about an ordinary man who has made an extraordinary life despite tremendous odds. Documentary on a real-life "horse-whisperer. …More |
| | Fast Five By Lin, Justin 2011-10 - Universal Home Video 0025192076480 Check Our Catalog Get ready for five times the action, excitement and fun (Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV) as Vin Diesel and Paul Walker lead a reunion of all-stars from every chapter of the explosive franchise built on speed. Fugitive Dom Toretto (Diesel) partners with former cop Brian O'Conner (Walker) on the opposite side of the law in exotic Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There they are hunted by a high-powered U.S. strike force led by its toughest Fed (Dwayne Johnson) and an army of corrupt cops working for a ruthless drug kingpin. To gain their freedom and win this ultimate high-stakes race, they must pull off one last job - an insane heist worth $100 million. …More |
| | Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead By Cross, Joe 2011-10 - Passion River Films 0804879167693 Check Our Catalog …More |
| | The Heart Specialist By Cooper, Dennis 2011-10 - 20th Century Fox 0024543781219 Check Our Catalog Suave Harvard Medical School grad Ray Howard seems destined to specialize in womanizing. That is, until he heads to Florida to intern under the tutelage of chief resident Dr. Sidney Zachary. With help from his girlfriend, 'Dr. Z' sets out to mold Ray into a caring, responsible doctor. Along the way, he shares some important truths and a whole lot of humor in this sexy romantic comedy. …More |
| | The Perfect Host By Tomnay, Nick Director Crawford, Clayne Tomnay 2011-08 - Magnolia Pict Hm Ent 0876964004145 Check Our Catalog Warwick Wilson is the consummate host. He carefully prepares for a dinner party, the table impeccably set and the duck perfectly timed for 8: 30 p.m. John Taylor is a career criminal. Hes just robbed a bank and needs to get off the streets. He finds himself on Warwicks doorstep posing as a friend of a friend, new to Los Angeles, whos been mugged and lost his luggage. As the wine flows and the evening progresses, we become deeply intertwined in the lives of these two men and discover just how deceiving appearances can be. With outstanding performances by David Hyde Pierce and Clayne Crawford, cowriter/director Nick Tomnay takes us on a suspense- filled ride where nothing is as it seems. THE PERFECT HOST is a slippery psychological thriller that exposes true human nature and reveals just how far were willing to go to satisfy our needs. …More |
| | Scream 4 By Craven, Wes 2011-10 - Tcfhe/Anchor Bay/Starz 0013132325897 Check Our Catalog Directed by suspense master and director of the first trilogy, Wes Craven, SCREAM 4 is the newest installment in the acclaimed franchise that ushered in a new wave of horror in the 1990s. In SCREAM 4, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), now the author of a self-help book, returns home to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sheriff Dewey (David Arquette) and Gale (Courteney Cox), who are now married, as well as her cousin Jill (Emma Roberts). Unfortunately Sidneys appearance also brings about the return of Ghost Face, putting Sidney, Gale, and Dewey, along with Jill, her friends (Hayden Panettiere, Rory Culkin) and the whole town of Woodsboro in danger. …More |
| | Transformers Dark of the Moon By Bay, Michael 2011-09 - Paramount Home Video 0097363560449 Check Our Catalog When a mysterious event from Earth's past erupts into the present day it threatens to bring a war to Earth so big that the Transformers alone will not be able to save us. …More |
Set against one of the wildest places on Earth, experience the extraordinary adventure of two families as they strive to make a home in an untamed land. Stunning high-definition, breathtaking images bring viewers face-to-face with the majestic kings of the savanna and their true-life love, humor, and determination. Blending family bonds with the power and majesty of the wild, it's an exciting, awe-inspiring, and heart-touching experience.
Bloodrayne: The Third Reich
Half-vampire, half-human, Rayne hides in the shadows slaughtering vampires and those that get in her way. In 1943 Europe, during World War II, Rayne faces her greatest foe, a growing army of undead Nazi soldiers led by Ekart Brand, a top Nazi official turned day-walker. Rayne must team up with a group of resistance fighters to defeat Brand and his vampire army before they reach Berlin to grant Hitler immortality.
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