New Quick Flicks for the Week of November 8, 2011

Assassination Games By Damme, Jean-Claude Van 2012-01 - Sony Pictures Home Ent 0043396380134 Check Our Catalog …More

Atlas Shrugged: Part One By Johansson, Paul 2011-11 - Twentieth Century-Fox 0024543782810 Check Our Catalog Ayn Rand's timeless novel of courage and self-sacrifice comes to life for a new millennium. The year is 2016, and America is on the verge of economic disaster. The greatest citizens are being targeted, and dark forces are working to bring about America's final days. Our only hope for salvation lies with Dagny Taggart and Henry Rearden, rugged individualists whose bold ideas may have the power to spark a revolution and reclaim to the American Dream. …More

The Caller By Parkhill, Matthew 2012-01 - Sony Pictures Home Ent 0043396384590 Check Our Catalog …More

The Change-Up By Dobkin, David 2011-11 - Universal Home Video 0025192075971 Check Our Catalog Growing up together, Mitch (Reynolds) and Dave (Bateman) were inseparable best friends, but as the years have passed theyve slowly drifted apart. While Dave is an overworked lawyer, husband and father of three, Mitch has remained a single, quasi-employed man-child who has never met a responsibility he liked. To Mitch, Dave has it all: beautiful wife Jamie (Leslie Mann), kids who adore him and a high-paying job at a prestigious law firm. To Dave, living Mitchs stress free life without obligation or consequence would be a dream come true. Following a drunken night out together, Mitch and Daves worlds are turned upside down when they wake up in each others bodies and proceed to freak the &*#@ out. Despite the freedom from their normal routines and habits, the guys soon discover that each others lives are nowhere near as rosy as they once seemed. Further complicating matters are Daves sexy legal associate, Sabrina (Olivia Wilde), and Mitchs estranged father (Alan Arkin). With time not on their side, Mitch and Dave comically struggle to avoid completely destroying each others lives before they can find a way to get their old ones back. …More

The Howling: Reborn By 2011-10 - Tcfhe/Anchor Bay/Starz 0013132256092 Check Our Catalog …More

Pelt
A group of backpackers are stalked by something ancient and evil.

You Got Served: Beat the World
This year the international Beat the World competition is in Detroit. Three dance crews are preparing to do battle to become the world champions. In the final showdown, their lifelong hopes, dreams, and even lives are at stake.

New Quick Flicks for the Week of November 1, 2011

Alvin & the Chipmunks: Christmas with the Chipmunks By 2011-11 - Anderson Merchandisers, L 0037117026616 Check Our Catalog …More

Cars 2 By Lewis, Brad Voice by Guy, Larry The Cable Voice by Wilson, Owen 2011-11 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment 0786936818284 Check Our Catalog Owen Wilson once again voices speedy race car Lightning McQueen in this peppy sequel to the animated hit Cars. When he heads off to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix, Lightning also rolls straight into a case of international intrigue. …More

Crazy, Stupid, Love By Ficarra, Glenn 2011-11 - Warner Home Video 0883929192687 Check Our Catalog At fortysomething, straight-laced Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) is living the dream--good job, nice house, great kids and marriage to his high school sweetheart. But when Cal learns that his wife, Emily (Julianne Moore), has cheated on him and wants a divorce, his "perfect" life quickly unravels. Worse, in today's single world, Cal, who hasn't dated in decades, stands out as the epitome of un-smooth. Now spending his free evenings sulking alone at a local bar, the hapless Cal is taken on as wingman and protege to handsome, thirtysomething player Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling). In an effort to help Cal get over his wife and start living his life, Jacob opens Cal's eyes to the many options before him: flirty women, manly drinks and a sense of style that can't be found at Supercuts or The Gap. Cal and Emily aren't the only ones looking for love in what might be all the wrong places: Cal's 13-year-old son, Robbie, is crazy about his 17-year-old babysitter, Jessica, who harbors a crush on Cal. And despite Cal's makeover and his many new conquests, the one thing that can't be made over is his heart, which seems to keep leading him back to where he began. …More

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan By Wang, Wayne 2011-11 - Twentieth Century-Fox 0024543752813 Check Our Catalog …More

Trespass By Schumacher, Joel 2011-11 - Millennium Media Services 0687797134592 Check Our Catalog …More

Water for Elephants By Lawrence, Francis 2011-11 - Twentieth Century-Fox 0024543740681 Check Our Catalog Devastated by the sudden death of his parents at the height of The Depression, a young dreamer from the wrong side of the tracks, Jacob Jankowski (Pattinson), abandons his veterinary studies at Cornell University. With no other family, no house, and no money, Jacob stows away on a train carrying the circus performers of The Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. Hired as a veterinarian to care for the troupes animals, Jacob is temporarily filled with the promise of an exciting life that comes with a traveling circus troupe. However, as he builds a rapport and falls in love with the star of the show, Marlena (Witherspoon), they become prey to the circus owner, Marlena's violent and abusive husband August (Waltz). As the circus begins to crumble from within and against all odds, Jacob and Marlena come together and fall in love through their compassion for a special elephant. With their love on the line, Jacob and Marlena come to a crossroads that will forever change their destiny. …More

A Golden Christmas 2: The Second Tail
Rod and Katherine Wright are retired and living with their golden retriever, Jake. Their neighbor, Lisa, has three golden retriever puppies that Jake loves to play with. However, the dogs interrupt Lisa's boyfriend when he proposes marriage to her, causing a breakup. It's up to Rod, Katherine, and the retrievers to help bring the young couple back together again.

An Invisible Sign
Mona Gray is a quirky young woman who hides in a private world of numbers after her beloved mathematician father falls ill. But when Mona is offered a job as an elementary school math teacher, she will introduce the students to her own eccentric gift for numerical obsession. Can the joys of arithmetic multiplied by a shy romance with the school science teacher help Mona discover a new life she can count on?

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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

Double Wedding
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.

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 Tree of Life
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.