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| End of Days |
Schwarzenegger, Arnold |
Byrne, Gabriel |
Steiger, Rod |
Kier, Udo |
Tunney, Robin |
Pollak, Kevin |
CCH Pounder |
|
Hyams, Peter |
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Marlowe, Andrew |
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25192072123 |
DVD |
Universal Studios |
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18-Apr-00 |
R |
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Y |
Dolby |
Color |
122 Minutes |
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Action & Adventure |
N |
$13.48 |
Amazon.com&newline;After a two-year hiatus that included recovery
from heart surgery, Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to the big screen in
November 1999 with End of Days, a Thanksgiving turkey if ever there was one.
Overcooked and bloated with stuffing, this ludicrous thriller attached itself
to the end-of-the-millennium furor that kicked in a year too early. A
prologue begins in 1979 with panic in the Vatican when a comet signals the
birth of a child who will, 20 years later, become the chosen bride of Satan,
destined to conceive the devil's spawn between 11 p.m. and midnight on
December 31, 1999. It's hard to decide who has the more thankless role--Robin
Tunney as Satan's would-be bride, or Schwarzenegger as Jericho Cane, the
burned-out alcoholic bodyguard assigned to protect the girl from Satan,
billed as &doublequote;The Man&doublequote; and played with cheesy
menace (and an inconsistent variety of metaphysical manifestations) by
Gabriel Byrne.&newline;&newline;With kitschy character names like
Jericho and Chicago (Arnie's partner, played by Kevin Pollack) and lapses in
logic that any 5-year-old could spot, End of Days is a loud, aggravating
movie that would be entertaining if it were intended as comedy. But
Schwarzenegger and director Peter Hyams approach the story as an earnest tale
of redemption and tested faith, delivering a ridiculous climax full of
special effects and devoid of dramatic impact. You're left instead to savor
the verbal and physical sparring between Satan and Jericho, resulting in the
most thorough pummeling Schwarzenegger's ever endured onscreen. Of course he
eventually gets his payback, just in time for New Year's Eve. Perhaps he was
touched by an angel. --Jeff Shannon |
Amazon |
| Logan's Run |
York, Michael |
Agutter, Jenny |
Fawcett, Farrah |
Fawcett-Majors, Farrah |
|
Anderson, Michael |
|
12569506220 |
DVD |
Warner Studios |
|
1-Jun-04 |
PG |
Y |
Y |
Dolby |
Color |
118 Minutes |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure |
N |
$7.99 |
Description: In a 23rd-century world of pleasure and perfection, Logan's
job is to kill anyone past the age of 30. But when his turn for sacrifice
comes (at age 30), he decides to flee the bubble-domed paradise and find a
mythical &doublequote;sanctuary&doublequote; that lies outside.
Ambitious, entertaining science fiction based on the novel by William Nolan
and George Clayton. Academy Award Nominations: 2, including Best
Cinematography.&newline;&newline;Description: The year is 2274, civilization
exists under a huge dome, and everyone is encouraged to lead a
pleasure-filled lifestyle. There's just one hitch: no one is allowed to live
past the age of 29. This doesn't sit well with three friends, who decide to
escape from their domed (and doomed) existence. |
Amazon |
| The Five Heartbeats |
Wright, Michael |
Lennix, Harry J. |
Wells, Tico |
Townsend, Robert |
Carroll, Diahann |
Leon |
Nicholas, Harold |
Terrell, John Canada |
|
Townsend, Robert |
|
Townsend, Robert |
|
24543028970 |
DVD |
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
|
3/5/2002 1 |
R (MPAA) |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
120 |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure |
N |
$13.48 |
Set in the years between 1965 and the late 1980s; Produced and released
in 1991.&newline;&newline;Actor-director Robert Townsend came to fame
depicting the pitfalls of the Hollywood experience for black actors with his
1987 film HOLLYWOOD SHUFFLE. Four years later, he took on the mid-'60s music
scene with THE FIVE HEARTBEATS. After doing extensive research with
long-lived pop/R&B group the Dells, he painted a cinematic scene of five
young friends in the 60s who share the dream of making music. They journey
together through three decades, experiencing all the ups and downs show
business had to offer, intensified by the difficulties faces by black acts in
the era of civil-rights protest. Interacting as everything from a close-knit
musical family to occasional bitter rivals, the fictional Five Heartbeats
experience both success and tragedy in this excellent film. The
multi-talented Townshend functions as both director and star, alongside
compelling performances by a cast that includes Leon and Diahann Caroll.
Featuring a mix of original songs and classic Motown material, THE FIVE
HEARTBEATS is an irresistible combination of music and drama that captures a
unique period in American cultural history.&newline;&newline;Set in
the mid-1960s, &doublequote;The Five Heartbeats&doublequote; tells
the story of five friends who form an R&B group during the heyday of
slick black pop ensembles like the Spinners and the Four Tops.
Director/writer/actor Robert Townsend's film chronicles the triumphs and
tragedies of the fictional quintet over three decades as its members
negotiate the pitfalls of superstardom such as drug addiction, record label
heavies, and inter-groups rivalries.&newline;&newline;Theatrical
release date: March 29, 1991.&newline;&newline;Filmed entirely on
location in Southern California.&newline;&newline;The film introduces
thirteen original songs and features performances of numerous Motown
favorites. Also featured are two R&B classics by The Dells,
&doublequote;Stay in My Corner&doublequote; and &doublequote;Oh
What A Night.&doublequote; Townsend did research for his fictional
R&B group by hanging out and travelling with The Dells, an R&B group
that has been together for 38 years. The Dells acted as techincal advisors on
the film.&newline;&newline;THE FIVE HEARTBEATS is
&doublequote;dedicated in loving memory of John Sherrod.&doublequote; |
Tower Records |
| The Perfect Storm |
Clooney, George |
Wahlberg, Mark |
Allen, Karen |
Mastrantonio, Mary Elizabeth |
Clooney, George |
Gunton, Bob |
Lane, Diane |
Payne, Allen |
Wahlberg, Mark |
Fichtner, William |
Petersen, Wolfgang |
Wittliff, William D |
Seale, John |
Horner, James |
|
85391858423 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
14-Sep-04 |
PG-13 |
Y |
Y |
Dolby |
Color |
130 minutes |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : Disaster Films |
N |
$11.99 |
Amazon.com&newline;Setting out for the one last catch that will make
up for a lackluster fishing season, Captain Billy Tyne (George Clooney)
pushes his boat the Andrea Gail out to the waters of the Flemish Cap off Nova
Scotia for what will be a huge swordfish haul. While his crew is gathering
fish, three storm fronts (including a hurricane) collide to create a
&doublequote;perfect storm&doublequote; of colossal force, and
Billy's path back to Gloucester, Massachusetts, takes them right smack into
the middle of it. Wolfgang Petersen's adaptation of Sebastian Junger's
seafaring bestseller is a faithful if by-the-numbers true-story account of a
monster storm that rocked New England in 1991, specifically Tyne's commercial
fishing boat and its crew. Junger's tale fashioned a compelling if staid
narrative out of seemingly disparate events, but this film adaptation tends
to flatten out the story into a conventional if absorbing story of man vs.
nature, as the crew fights for survival against the awesome waves the storm
kicks up. The central part of the film, which cuts between the Andrea Gail's
fight to stay afloat and the attempts of the Coast Guard to rescue a yacht in
peril, is suspenseful action of the first degree, aided by some awesome computer-generated
waves. &newline;&newline;Still, it's a long way to that action, with
an extended first act that consists mainly of stoic men, crying women, and a
fair amount of &doublequote;don't go out into the sea&doublequote;
dialogue--in other words, a compelling story has been shoehorned into
standard summer movie fare. It's too bad, as Peterson assembled an excellent
cast--including Mark Wahlberg, Diane Lane, John C. Reilly, and William
Fichtner among them--but seems to opt for only a surface exploration of these
characters, though Clooney seems to have a touch of Captain Ahab in him. You
may still be won over by the movie, but for a more in-depth portrait, go to
Junger's book for the missing details. --Mark Englehart --This text refers to
an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. |
Amazon |
| Armageddon |
Willis, Bruce |
Thornton, Billy Bob |
Tyler, Liv |
Affleck, Ben |
Patton, Will |
Stormare, Peter |
David, Keith |
Buscemi, Steve |
Duncan, Michael Clarke |
Fichtner, William |
Bay, Michael |
|
Hensleigh, Jonathan / Abrams,
Jeffrey / Abrams, J.J. |
Schwartzman, John |
Rabin, Trevor |
Goldblatt, Mark / Lebenzon, Chris
/ Scantlebury, Glen |
|
717951000842 |
DVD |
Touchstone Video |
|
14-Jan-03 |
Unrated |
Y |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
150 Minutes |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$16.39 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;The latest testosterone-saturated
blow-'em-up from producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Michael Bay (The
Rock, Bad Boys) continues Hollywood's millennium-fueled fascination with the
destruction of our planet. There's no arguing that the successful duo
understands what mainstream American audiences want in their blockbuster
movies--loads of loud, eye-popping special effects, rapid- fire pacing, and
patriotic flag waving. Bay's protagonists--the eight crude, lewd, oversexed
(but lovable, of course) oil drillers summoned to save the world from a
Texas-sized meteor hurling toward the earth--are not flawless heroes, but
common men with whom all can relate. In this huge Western-in-space soap
opera, they're American cowboys turned astronauts. Sci-fi buffs will
appreciate Bay's fetishizing of technology, even though it's apparent he
doesn't understand it as anything more than flashing lights and shiny
gadgets. Smartly, the duo also tries to lure the art-house crowd, raiding the
local indie acting stable and populating the film with guys like Steve
Buscemi, Billy Bob Thornton, Owen Wilson, and Michael Duncan, all adding
needed touches of humor and charisma. When Bay applies his sledgehammer
aesthetics to the action portions of the film, it's mindless fun; it's only
when Armageddon tackles humanity that it becomes truly offensive. Not since
Mississippi Burning have racial and cultural stereotypes been substituted for
characters so blatantly--African Americans, Japanese, Chinese, Scottish,
Samoans, Muslims, French ... if it's not white and American, Bay simplifies
it. Or, make that white male America; the film features only three notable
females--four if you count the meteor, who's constantly referred to as a
&doublequote;bitch that needs drillin',&doublequote; but she's a hell
of a lot more developed and unpredictable than the other women characters
combined. Sure, Bay's film creates some tension and contains some visceral
moments, but if he can't create any redeemable characters outside of those in
space, what's the point of saving the planet? --Dave McCoy --This text refers
to the VHS Tape edition. |
Amazon |
| Ballistic - Ecks vs. Sever |
Banderas, Antonio |
Liu, Lucy |
Banderas, Antonio |
Grier, Pam |
Quaid, Randy |
Henry, Gregg |
Pantoliano, Joe |
Soto, Talisa |
Douglas, Illeana |
Rebhorn, James |
Kaosayananda, Wych |
McElroy, Alan |
|
85392341627 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
1-Jun-04 |
R |
Y |
Y |
Dolby |
Color |
91 minutes |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$13.47 |
Amazon.com&newline;If you have a hearty appetite for fiery
explosions, heavy ordnance, and nonsensical mayhem, Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever
is just for you. This mindless action flick is so wrong-headed that even its
ungainly title is inaccurate: as expert assassins on the fringes of
government intelligence, FBI agent Ecks (Antonio Banderas) and Defense
Intelligence agent Sever (Lucy Liu) aren't battling each other at all.
Instead, he's trying to find his missing ex-wife (the stunning but
expressionless Talisa Soto) and young son, while she's pursuing an agency
turncoat (Gregg Henry) who's stolen the ultimate micro-technology for
clandestine killing. United against a common enemy, Ecks and Sever lay waste
to half of Vancouver (the film's budget-conscious location), and it all makes
as much sense as meatballs on a vegetarian menu. Banderas and Liu look
fabulous as corpses pile up around them, but Thai action director Kaos
(a.k.a. Wych Kaosayananda) must have confused his nickname with the
incomprehensible plot of his movie. --Jeff Shannon --This text refers to
the Theatrical Release edition.
&newline;&newline;Description&newline;This is a story of two
spies, who are lifelong adversaries, engaged in a cat-and-mouse hunt.
Jonathan Ecks (Banderas) is an FBI agent hunting the other, Sever (Liu) a
rogue NSA agent. What they learn, however, while trying to kill each other...
is that they might be on the same side, and faced with a threat greater to
each other than themselves. |
Amazon |
| Braveheart |
Gibson, Mel |
Marceau, Sophie |
|
Gibson, Mel |
|
97361558448 |
DVD |
Paramount Studio |
|
8-Jan-02 |
R |
Y |
Y |
Dolby |
Color |
|
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$14.99 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;Mel Gibson's Oscar-winning 1995
Braveheart is an impassioned epic about William Wallace, the 13th-century
Scottish leader of a popular revolt against England's tyrannical Edward I
(Patrick McGoohan). Gibson cannily plays Wallace as a man trying to stay out
of history's way until events force his hand, an attribute that instantly
resonates with several of the actor's best-known roles, especially Mad Max.
The subsequent camaraderie and courage Wallace shares in the field with
fellow warriors is pure enough and inspiring enough to bring envy to a
viewer, and even as things go wrong for Wallace in the second half, the film
does not easily cave in to a somber tone. One of the most impressive elements
is the originality with which Gibson films battle scenes, featuring hundreds
of extras wielding medieval weapons. After Eisenstein's Alexander Nevsky,
Orson Welles's Chimes at Midnight, and even Kenneth Branagh's Henry V, you
might think there is little new that could be done in creating scenes of
ancient combat; yet Gibson does it. --Tom Keogh --This text refers to
the VHS Tape edition.
&newline;&newline;DVD features&newline;In his engaging audio
commentary, Mel Gibson is deeply appreciative of his cast and collaborators
(especially Oscar-winning cinematographer John Toll) and, of course, quite
amusing when he wants to be. Gibson notes, &doublequote;I fell in love a
little bit&doublequote; when he cast then-newcomer Catherine McCormack as
William Wallace's ill-fated bride, and throughout his informative commentary,
the actor-director conveys genuine passion for the story and a firm
understanding of the period history that informed the... read more |
Amazon |
| Charlie's Angels |
Diaz, Cameron |
Barrymore, Drew |
|
McG |
|
|
DVD |
Columbia/Tristar Studios |
|
11-Dec-01 |
PG-13 |
Y |
Y |
Dolby |
Color |
|
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$2.40 |
Amazon.com&newline;For every TV-into-movie success like The Fugitive,
there are dozens of uninspired films like The Mod Squad. Happily--and
surprisingly--this breezy update of the seminal '70s jiggle show falls into
the first category, with Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore (who also produced),
and Lucy Liu starring as the hair-tossing, fashion-setting, kung fu-fighting
trio employed by the mysterious Charlie (voiced by the original Charlie, John
Forsythe). When a high-tech programmer (Sam Rockwell) is kidnapped, the
angels seek out the suspects, with the daffy Bosley (Bill Murray in a casting
coup) in tow. A happy, cornball popcorn flick, Charlie's Angels is played for
laughs with plenty of ribbing references to the old TV show as well as modern
caper films like Mission: Impossible. McG, a music video director making his
feature film debut (usually a death warrant for a movie's integrity), infuses
the film with plenty of Matrix-style combat pyrotechnics, and the result is
the first successful all-American Hong Kong-style action flick. Plenty of
movies boast a New Age feminism that has their stars touting their sexuality
while being their own women, but unlike something as obnoxious as Coyote
Ugly, Angels succeeds with a positive spin on Girl Power for the new
millennium (Diaz especially sizzles in her role of crack super agent/airhead
blonde). From the send-up of the TV show's credit sequence to the outtakes
over the end credits, Charlie's Angels is a delight. --Doug Thomas --This
text refers to the Theatrical Release
edition. &newline;&newline;Description&newline;They're beautiful,
they're brilliant and they work for Charlie. This is a sexy, high-octane
update of the popular hit show, Natalie (Cameron Diaz), Dylan (Drew
Barrymore) and Alex (Lucy Liu), alongside faithful lieutenant Bosley (Bill
Murray), must foil an elaborate murder-revenge plot that could not only
destroy individual privacy and corporate security worldwide, but spell the
end of Charlie and his Angels. |
Amazon |
| Diamonds are Forever |
Connery, Sean |
John, Jill St. |
|
Hamilton, Guy |
|
27616853929 |
DVD |
MGM/UA Video |
|
17-Oct-00 |
PG |
Y |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
|
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$18.78 |
Amazon.com&newline;Sean Connery retired from the 007 franchise after
You Only Live Twice (replaced by George Lazenby in the underrated and
underperforming On Her Majesty's Secret Service) but was lured back for one
last official appearance as James Bond in Diamonds Are Forever. He's in fine
form--cool but ruthless--in a sharp precredits sequence hunting the
unkillable Blofeld (a suavely menacing Charles Gray in this incarnation), but
the MacGuffin of a story (involving diamond smuggling, a superlaser on a
satellite, and Blofeld's latest plot to rule the world ) is full of the
groaning tongue-in-cheek gags that Roger Moore would make his signature.
Goldfinger director Guy Hamilton keeps the film zipping along gamely from one
entertaining set piece to another, including a terrific car chase in a
parking lot, a battle with a pair of bikini-clad killer gymnasts named Bambi
and Thumper, and a deadly game with a bizarre pair of fey, sardonic killers
who dispatch their victims with elaborate invention. Jill St. John is the
brassy but not too bright American smuggler Tiffany Case, and country singer
and pork sausage king Jimmy Dean costars as a reclusive billionaire with
not-so-subtle parallels to Howard Hughes. Shirley Bassey belts out the
memorable theme song, one of the series' best. Connery retired again after
this one but he returned once more, for Never Say Never Again 15 years later
for a rival production company. --Sean Axmaker |
Amazon |
| Dr. No (Special Edition) |
Connery, Sean |
Andress, Ursula |
Lord, Jack |
|
Young, Terence |
|
Barry, John / Norman, Monty |
|
27616812322 |
DVD |
MGM/UA Video |
|
22-Oct-02 |
PG |
Y |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
111 minutes |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$8.99 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;Released in 1962, this first James
Bond movie remains one of the best, and serves as an entertaining reminder
that the Bond series began (in keeping with Ian Fleming's novels) with a
surprising lack of gadgetry and big-budget fireworks. Sean Connery was just
32 years old when he won the role of Agent 007. In his first adventure James
Bond is called to Jamaica where a colleague and secretary have been
mysteriously killed. With an American CIA agent (Jack Lord, pre-Hawaii
Five-O), they discover that the nefarious Dr. No (Joseph Wiseman) is scheming
to blackmail the U.S. government with a device capable of deflecting and
destroying U.S. rockets launched from Cape Canaveral. Of course, Bond takes
time off from his exploits to enjoy the company of a few gorgeous women,
including the bikini-clad Ursula Andress. She gloriously kicks off the
long-standing tradition of Bond women who know how to please their favorite
secret agent. A sexist anachronism? Maybe, but this is Bond at his purest,
kicking off a series of movies that shows no sign of slowing down. --Jeff
Shannon --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this
title. |
Amazon |
| Gladiator |
Crowe, Russell |
Phoenix, Joaquin |
Hounsou, Djimon |
Reed, Oliver |
Clark, Spencer Treat |
Moeller, Ralph |
Arana, Tomas |
Harris, Richard |
Jacobi, Derek |
Nielsen, Connie |
Scott, Ridley |
|
Franzoni, David H. / Nicholson,
William / Logan, John |
Mathieson, John |
Zimmer, Hans / Gerrard, Lisa |
Scalia, Pietro |
|
667068720426 |
DVD |
Universal Studios |
|
21-Nov-00 |
R |
Y |
Y |
DTS Surround Sound |
Color |
155 minutes |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$24.59 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;A big-budget summer epic with
money to burn and a scale worthy of its golden Hollywood predecessors, Ridley
Scott's Gladiator is a rousing, grisly, action-packed epic that takes
moviemaking back to the Roman Empire via computer-generated visual effects.
While not as fluid as the computer work done for, say, Titanic, it's an
impressive achievement that will leave you marveling at the glory that was
Rome, when you're not marveling at the glory that is Russell Crowe. Starring
as the heroic general Maximus, Crowe firmly cements his star status both in
terms of screen presence and acting chops, carrying the film on his decidedly
non-computer-generated shoulders as he goes from brave general to wounded
fugitive to stoic slave to gladiator hero. Gladiator's plot is a whirlwind of
faux-Shakespearean machinations of death, betrayal, power plays, and secret
identities (with lots of faux-Shakespearean dialogue ladled on to keep the
proceedings appropriately &doublequote;classical&doublequote;), but
it's all briskly shot, edited, and paced with a contemporary sensibility.
Even the action scenes, somewhat muted but graphic in terms of implied
violence and liberal bloodletting, are shot with a veracity that brings to mind--believe
it or not--Saving Private Ryan, even if everyone is wearing a toga. As
Crowe's nemesis, the evil emperor Commodus, Joaquin Phoenix chews scenery
with authority, whether he's damning Maximus's popularity with the Roman mobs
or lusting after his sister Lucilla (beautiful but distant Connie Nielsen);
Oliver Reed, in his last role, hits the perfect notes of camp and gravitas as
the slave owner who rescues Maximus from death and turns him into a coliseum
star. Director Scott's visual flair is abundantly in evidence, with
breathtaking shots and beautiful (albeit digital) landscapes, but it's
Crowe's star power that will keep you in thrall--he's a true gladiator,
worthy of his legendary status. Hail the conquering hero! --Mark Englehart |
Amazon |
| GoldenEye |
Brosnan, Pierce |
Bean, Sean |
Scorupco, Izabella |
Janssen, Famke |
Baker, Joe Don |
Dench, Judi |
Dench, Dame Judi |
Coltrane, Robbie |
Karyo, Tcheky |
John, Gottfried |
Campbell, Martin |
France, Michael |
Caine, Jeffrey / Feirstein, Bruce |
Meheux, Phil |
Serra, Eric |
Rawlings, Terry / Rawlings,
Terence |
|
27616603593 |
DVD |
Mgm/Ua Studios |
|
22-Aug-97 |
PG-13 |
Y |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
130 minutes |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$8.90 |
Amazon.com&newline;The 18th James Bond adventure was a runaway
box-office success when released in 1995, thanks to the arrival of Pierce
Brosnan as the fifth actor (following the departure of Timothy Dalton) to
play the suave, danger-loving Agent 007. This James Bond is a bit more
vulnerable and psychologically complex--and just a shade more politically
correct--but he's still a formally attired playboy at heart, with a lovely
Russian beauty (Izabella Scorupco) as his sexy ally against a cadre of renegade
Russians bent on--what else?--global domination. There's also a seductive
villainous with the suggestive name of Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen), and the
great actress Judi Dench makes her first appearance as Bond's superior, M,
who wisecracks about 007's &doublequote;dinosaur&doublequote; status
as a globetrotting sexist. All in all, this action-packed Bond adventure
provided a much-needed boost the long-running movie series, revitalizing the
007 franchise for the turn of the millennium. --Jeff Shannon |
Amazon |
| Interview with the Vampire - DTS |
Cruise, Tom |
Pitt, Brad |
Rea, Stephen |
Banderas, Antonio |
Cruise, Tom |
Slater, Christian |
|
Jordan, Neil |
|
85391831327 |
DVD |
Warner Studios |
|
3-Feb-04 |
R |
Y |
Y |
DTS Surround Sound |
Color |
123 minutes |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$16.38 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;When it was announced that Tom
Cruise would play the vampire Lestat in this adaptation of Anne Rice's
bestselling novel, even Rice chimed in with a highly publicized objection.
The author wisely and justifiably recanted her negative opinion when she saw
Cruise's excellent performance, which perceptively addresses the pain and
chronic melancholy that plagues anyone cursed with immortal bloodlust. Brad
Pitt and Kirsten Dunst are equally good at maintaining the dark and brooding
tone of Rice's novel. And in this rare mainstream project for a major studio,
director Neil Jordan compensates for a lumbering plot by honoring the
literate, Romantic qualities of Rice's screenplay. Considered a
disappointment while being embraced by Rice's loyal followers, the movie is
too slow to be a satisfying thriller, but it is definitely one of the most
lavish, intelligent horror films ever made. --Jeff Shannon --This text refers
to the DVD edition. |
Amazon |
| Jurassic Park 03 |
Dern, Laura |
Diehl, John |
Jeter, Michael |
Leoni, Téa |
Macy, William H. |
Morgan, Trevor |
Nivola, Alessandro |
Harelik, Mark |
Neill, Sam |
Mechoso, Julio |
Johnston, Joe |
|
Taylor, Jim |
|
Davis, Don |
Dalva, Robert |
|
25192110122 |
DVD |
Universal Studios Home Video |
|
8/24/2004 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digitally Mastered |
Color |
93 |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$11.99 |
Paleontologist Alan Grant (Sam Neill) has sworn never to return to
Jurassic Park. But he needs funding for his research, so when a wealthy
thrill-seeking couple (William H. Macy and Téa Leoni) come calling, Grant and
his protégée, Billy (Alessandro Nivola), agree to take them on a sightseeing
flight. By the time Grant finds out what their true purpose is--to land on
the island and search for their missing son--all of their lives are in peril.
And Grant's newfound theory about Raptor intelligence will have its deadly
proof.&newline;&newline;Joe Johnston was the right director to take
over Steven Spielberg's JURASSIC PARK series. He's experienced with special
effects, having worked on the STAR WARS films, while his OCTOBER SKY
demonstrates his skill at telling an emotionally involving tale. In JURASSIC
PARK 3, with the help of a top-notch technical team and a talented cast (who
began filming before the script was finished, improvising much of their
dialogue), and a new dinosaur, Spinosaurus, that makes even T-Rex nervous,
Johnston has fashioned a rousing adventure with state-of-the-art visuals.
Clocking in at a tense 92 minutes, it's the fastest-moving, most
action-packed film of the series.&newline;&newline;Theatrical
release: July 18, 2001. |
Tower Records |
| Jurassic Park/Lost World |
Neill, Sam |
Dern, Laura |
Schiff, Richard |
Sachs, Robin |
Wheeler, Rick |
Abercrombie, Ian |
Howard, Arliss |
Jason, Harvey |
Richards, Ariana |
Moore, Julianne |
Spielberg, Steven |
Crichton, Michael |
Koepp, David |
Kaminski, Janusz |
|
Kahn, Michael |
|
25192078927 |
DVD |
Universal Studios Home Video |
|
7/10/2001 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
256 |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$41.99 |
Dinosaurs are back...to-back in JURASSIC PARK and JURASSIC PARK: THE LOST
WORLD.&newline;&newline;In JURASSIC PARK, an eccentric billionaire
invites two paleontologists to his private island off South America, where he
is constructing a wild animal park--whose specimens are genetically
engineered dinosaurs. Breakthrough digital effects bring these extinct
animals roaring back to life. Based on Michael Crichton's ravenous
bestseller. Academy Award Nominations: 3.
Academy Awards: 3, including Best Visual
Effects.&newline;&newline;JURASSIC PARK: THE LOST WORLD is the sequel
to the smash dinosaur thriller. Dr. Ian Malcolm returns for more dino-horror
when, four years after the disaster at the would-be amusement park
attraction, another expedition is mounted to document the natural behavior of
the beasts at mysterious Site B, the island where they were originally bred.
The team--composed of Malcolm, a prehistoric behavioralist, a wildlife
videographer, and a systems specialist--faces adversity in the form of a
less-than-scrupulous company executive, an Ahab-like big game hunter, and, of
course, the terrible lizards themselves. Marginally based on the Michael
Crichton novel THE LOST WORLD. Academy Award Nomination: Best Visual Effects. |
Tower Records |
| Licence To Kill (Special Edition) |
Dalton, Timothy |
Davi, Robert |
Davi, Robert |
Soto, Talisa |
Newton, Wayne |
|
(II), John Glen |
Maibaum, Richard |
Wilson, Michael G. |
Mills, Alec |
Kamen, Michael |
Grover, John |
|
27616770820 |
DVD |
MGM/UA Video |
|
22-Oct-02 |
PG |
Y |
Y |
Dolby |
Color |
134 minutes |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$6.46 |
Amazon.com&newline;Timothy Dalton's second and last shot at playing
James Bond isn't nearly as much fun as his debut, two years earlier, in the
1987 The Living Daylights. This time Bond gets mad after a close friend
(David Hedison) from the intelligence sector is assassinated on his wedding
day, and 007 goes undercover to link the murder to an international drug
cartel. Robert Davi makes an interesting adversary, but as with most of the
Bond films in the '70s, '80s, and '90s--and especially since the end of the
cold war--one has to wonder why we should still care about these lesser
villains and their unimaginative crimes. Still, Dalton did manage in his
short time with the character to make 007 his own, which neither Roger Moore
did nor Pierce Brosnan did. --Tom Keogh --This text refers to the VHS Tape edition. |
Amazon |
| Mission Impossible 2 |
Cruise, Tom |
Mapother IV, Thomas Cruise |
Hopkins, Anthony |
Hopkins, Sir Anthony |
Hopkines, Sir Anthony |
Serbedzija, Rade |
Mapother, William R. |
Rhames, Ving |
Newton, Thandie |
Gleeson, Brendan |
Woo, John |
Braga, Brannon / Moore, Ronald D. |
Towne, Robert |
Kimball, Jeffrey L. |
Zimmer, Hans / BT |
Wagner, Christian / Kemper, Steven |
|
97363348740 |
DVD |
Paramount Home Video |
|
19-Aug-03 |
PG-13 |
Y |
Y |
Dolby |
Color |
124 minutes |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$13.04 |
Amazon.com&newline;Visually stunning, and a likely must for John Woo
aficionados, the second Mission: Impossible outing from megastar Tom Cruise
suffers from an inconsistent tone and tired plot devices--not only recycled
from other films, but repeated throughout the film. Despite remarkable
cinematography and awe-inspiring, trademark Woo photography, the movie offers
a tepid story from legendary screenwriter-director Robert Towne (Chinatown,
Without Limits) and a host of other writers, most uncredited.&newline;&newline;It
is, regrettably, as forgettable as the first big-budget, big box-office MI in
1996, and it's clear (as Towne confirms) that the plot was developed around
Woo- and Cruise-written action sequences. The film combines equal elements of
romance and action, and is best when it features the stunning allure of
Thandie Newton as Nyah, a master thief recruited by the sinewy charms of
Ethan Hunt (a fit Cruise). Deeply in love after a passionate night, the
couple must then combat MI nemesis (and Nyah's former lover) Sean Ambrose
(Ever After's Dougray Scott). Ambrose holds hostage a virus and its cure, and
offers them to the highest bidder.&newline;&newline;Woo's famed
mythic filmmaking is far from subtle, with heroic Hunt frequently slow-motion
walking through fire, smoke, or other similar devices, replete with a white
dove among pigeons to signal his presence. The emphasis on romance is an
attempt to develop character and a more human side to superspy Hunt, but
still the dreary story proves a distraction from the exciting action
sequences. John Polson (as an MI team member) is an Aussie talent to keep an
eye on. --N.F. Mendoza --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable
edition of this title. |
Amazon |
| On Her Majesty's Secret Service |
Lazenby, George |
Rigg, Diana |
Lee, Bernard |
Savalas, Telly |
Ferzetti, Gabriele |
Lazenby, George |
Steppat, Ilse |
Horsfall, Bernard |
|
Hunt, Peter R. |
|
Wood, Christopher / Maibaum,
Richard / Raven, Simon |
|
Hamlisch, Marvin |
Glen, John |
|
27616812629 |
DVD |
MGM/UA Video |
|
16-May-00 |
PG |
N |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
140 minutes |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$22.99 |
Amazon.com&newline;Australian model George Lazenby took up the mantle
of the world's most suave secret agent when Sean Connery retired as James
Bond--prematurely, it turned out. Connery returned in Diamonds Are Forever
before leaving the role to Roger Moore and Lazenby's subsequent career
fizzled, yet this one-hit wonder is responsible for one of the best Bond
films of all time. &newline;&newline;In On Her Majesty's Secret
Service, 007 leaves the Service to privately pursue his SPECTRE nemesis
Blofeld (played this time by Telly Savalas), whose latest master plan
involves a threat to the world's crops by agricultural sterilization. Bond
teams up with suave international crime lord Draco (Gabriele Ferzetti) and
falls in love with--and marries--his elegant daughter, Tracy (Diana Rigg).
Bond goes monogamous? Not at first; after all he has Blofeld's harem to
seduce. Lazenby hasn't the intensity of Connery but he has fun with his quips
and even lampoons the Bond image in a playful pre-credits sequence, and Rigg,
fresh from playing sexy Emma Peel in The Avengers, matches 007 in every way.
Former editor Peter Hunt makes a strong directorial debut, deftly handling
the elaborate action sequences--including a car chase turned road rally
through the icy snow--with a kinetic finesse and a dash of humor. Though not
a hit on its original release, On Her Majesty's Secret Service has become a
fan favorite and the closest the series has come to capturing the spirit of
Ian Fleming's books. --Sean Axmaker --This text refers to the VHS Tape edition. |
Amazon |
| Rush Hour 2 |
Chan, Jackie |
Tucker, Chris |
Penn, Christopher |
Yulin, Harris |
Tsang, Ken |
Tsang, Kenneth |
King, Alan |
Tucker, Chris |
Rubinek, Saul |
Chan, Jackie |
Ratner, Brett |
|
Nathanson, Jeff |
|
Jones, Darryl / Schifrin, Lalo |
Helfrich, Mark |
|
794043540424 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
12/11/2001 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
91 |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$11.99 |
Amazon.com&newline;Rush Hour 2 retains the appeal of its popular
predecessor, so it's easily recommended to fans of its returning stars, Chris
Tucker and Jackie Chan. The action--and there's plenty of it--starts in Hong
Kong, where Detective Lee (Chan) and his L.A. counterpart Detective Carter
(Tucker) are attempting a vacation, only to get assigned to sleuth a
counterfeiting scheme involving a triad kingpin (John Lone), his lethal
henchwoman (Zhang Ziyi, from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), and an American
billionaire (Alan King). Director Brett Ratner simply lets his stars strut
their stuff, so it hardly matters that the plot is disposable, or that his
direction is so bland he could've phoned it in from a
Jacuzzi.&newline;&newline;At its best, Rush Hour 2 compares favorably
to Chan's glossiest Hong Kong hits, and when the action moves to Las Vegas
(where Don Cheadle makes an unbilled cameo), the movie goes into high-pitched
hyperdrive, riding an easy wave of ambitious stuntwork and broad, derivative
humor. Echoes of Beverly Hills Cop are too loud, however, and stale ideas
(including a comedic highlight for Jeremy Piven as a gay clothier) are made
even more aggravating by dialogue that's almost Neanderthal in its embrace of
retro-racial stereotypes. Of course, that's what makes Rush Hour 2 a
palatable dish of mainstream comedy; it insults and comforts the viewer at
the same time, and while some may find Tucker's relentless hamming
unbearable, those who enjoyed Rush Hour are sure to appreciate another dose
of Chan-Tucker lunacy. --Jeff Shannon --This text refers to the Theatrical Release edition.
&newline;&newline;Additional features &newline;New Line's
Infinifilm series has set a high bar for DVD supplements, but where previous
editions have been dedicated to director's visions, Rush Hour 2 is about the
stars. This peek beyond the movie is most interested in looking at the
performers. Watch Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in &doublequote;Evolution
of a Scene&doublequote; as they rework three separate moments in
rehearsal, and get an intimate glimpse of Chan's working methods in
&doublequote;Kung Fu Choreography.&doublequote;
&doublequote;Culture Clash&doublequote; and &doublequote;Language
Barrier&doublequote; view the unique... read more |
Tower Records |
| Space Cowboys |
Eastwood, Clint |
Jones, Tommy Lee |
Jones, Tom Lee |
Sutherland, Donald |
Garner, James |
Cromwell, James |
Babcock, Barbara |
Brown, Blair |
Devane, William |
Harden, Marcia Gay |
Eastwood, Clint |
|
Kaufman, Ken / Klausner, Howard |
|
Niehaus, Lennie |
Cox, Joel |
|
85391872221 |
DVD |
Warner Studios |
|
3-Feb-04 |
PG-13 |
Y |
Y |
Dolby |
Color |
135 Minutes |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$13.47 |
Amazon.com&newline;This slice of cornball Americana is so much fun
you'll be tempted to stand up and salute. Director and costar Clint Eastwood
manages to turn what might have been ludicrous into a jubilant tribute to age
and experience, and Space Cowboys succeeds as two movies in one--a comedy
about retired pilots given one last shot at glory and an Apollo 13-like
thriller with all the requisite heroics. With a dream cast of Hollywood vets
playing old farts described in tabloids as &doublequote;The Ripe
Stuff,&doublequote; the movie jumps from a 1958 prologue (establishing
their lost bid for space travel) to 40-plus years later, when the retired Air
Force aces (Eastwood, James Garner, Donald Sutherland, Tommy Lee Jones)
volunteer to rescue a falling Russian satellite that only Eastwood's
character can repair.&newline;&newline;It turns out that Russky bird
is a cold war leftover equipped with live nuclear warheads, and Space Cowboys
revs up to a rousing climax in which our heroes prove their mettle. But first
the comedy: watching these codgers struggle to pass NASA's physical tests is
a total hoot, with running gags about wrinkles, dentures, and oysters for
sagging libidos. (Sutherland is the scene-stealer, but they're all having a
blast.) Once in space, the movie gets down to business, and the
visual-effects wizards at Industrial Light and Magic provide stunning vistas
from Earth's orbit; a shot looking down at the boot of Italy is particularly
beautiful. A subplot involving a weasely NASA administrator (James Cromwell)
is rather perfunctory, but it hardly matters. Space Cowboys earns its wings,
once again demonstrating Eastwood's comfort with any genre he chooses. --Jeff
Shannon --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this
title. &newline;&newline;Additional features &newline;Even though
this DVD doesn't boast that it's a special edition, it has some of the nicest
extras you'd want to see. There's nearly an hour of behind-the-footage material,
all of it superior made-for-cable featurettes so often included on DVDs. The
technicians divulge little tricks of the trade, revealing more computer
effects in the film than you'd think. Longtime Eastwood editor Joel Cox
provides insight into the director's work routine. The highlight, though, is
an extended version of the four... read more
&newline;&newline;Description&newline;In 1958, the members of
Team Daedalus, a group of top Air Force test pilots, were ready to serve
their country as the first Americans in space but were pushed aside. Now, as
a Russian satellite fails and is about to crash into earth, Team Daedalus is
back in action in a rescue mission. |
Amazon |
| The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across
the 8th Dimension (Special Edition) |
Weller, Peter |
Lithgow, John |
Lithgow, John |
Barkin, Ellen |
Brown, Clancy |
Goldblum, Jeff |
|
Richter, W.D. |
|
Rauch, Earl Mac |
|
27616862785 |
DVD |
MGM/UA Video |
|
8-Jun-04 |
PG |
Y |
Y |
Dolby |
Color |
94 minutes |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$12.26 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai:
Across the 8th Dimension is one of the most agreeably insane movies ever
made. Peter Weller stars as Buckaroo, an acclaimed neurosurgeon, particle
physicist, and, of course, rock star. He travels with the Hong Kong
Cavaliers, a band of hard-rocking scientists who are also really good
dressers. Buckaroo's interdimensional experiments with his Operation
Overthruster throw him (and the Earth) straight into the middle of an alien
war, and before you know it, he's got just a few hours to save the world.
Confused? Hang on, we're only 10 minutes into the movie. Buckaroo Banzai
hurls you right into the middle of its comic-book universe and keeps going at
a breakneck pace. It's chock-full of overlapping jokes (even as we're trying
to make sense of Dr. Lizardo's hospital room, a voice calmly announces that
&doublequote;lithium is no longer available on credit&doublequote;
over the PA system), hilarious throwaway dialogue (&doublequote;You're
like Jerry Lewis: you give me hope to carry on.&doublequote;), and
weirdness just for the sheer joy of it (&doublequote;Why is there a
watermelon there?&doublequote; &doublequote;I'll tell you
later.&doublequote;). You'll want to watch it at least twice--there's
just no way to catch everything the first time around. Ellen Barkin has a
terrific time doing a dead-on film noir moll parody as Penny Priddy, and John
Lithgow turns in a brilliant manic performance as Dr. Lizardo/John Whorfin.
There is no reason not to own this movie unless you are cold and dead inside.
Laugh while you can, Monkey Boys. --Ali Davis --This text refers to the VHS Tape edition.
&newline;&newline;Amazon.com&newline;Peter Weller plays that
Renaissance Man, Buckaroo Banzai, a neurosurgeon, car racer, rock singer, and
alien chaser in this overdone sci-fi adventure from 1984. After crashing his
nuclear-fueled race car and causing a disturbance in the eighth dimension,
Banzai releases some extremely unappealing aliens into our atmosphere.
First-time director W.D. Richter (Late for Dinner) pulls out all the stops,
resulting in a manic dash that is often incoherent. The intent may have been
to re-create old-time... read more --This text refers to the VHS Tape edition. |
Amazon |
| The Longest Day |
Burton, Richard |
Wagner, Robert |
Wayne, John |
Connery, Sean |
Fonda, Henry |
Buttons, Red |
Anka, Paul |
Mitchum, Robert |
|
Annakin, Ken |
Ryan, Cornelius |
|
24543029977 |
DVD |
Twentieth Century Fox |
|
20-May-03 |
G |
Y |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
178 minutes |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$12.28 |
Amazon.com&newline;The Longest Day is Hollywood's definitive D-day
movie. More modern accounts such as Saving Private Ryan are more vividly
realistic, but producer Darryl F. Zanuck's epic 1962 account is the only one
to attempt the daunting task of covering that fateful day from all
perspectives. From the German high command and front-line officers to the
French Resistance and all the key Allied participants, the screenplay by
Cornelius Ryan, based on his own authoritative book, is as factually accurate
as possible. The endless parade of stars (John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Robert
Mitchum, Sean Connery, and Richard Burton, to name a few) makes for an uneasy
mix of verisimilitude and Hollywood star-power, however, and the film falls a
little flat for too much of its three-hour running time. But the set-piece
battles are still spectacular, and if the landings on Omaha Beach lack the
graphic gore of Private Ryan they nonetheless show the sheer scale and
audacity of the invasion. --Mark Walker |
Amazon |
| The Man With The Golden Gun (Special
Edition) |
Moore, Roger |
Lee, Christopher |
Lee, Christopher |
Moore, Roger |
Lee, Bernard |
Lawrence, Marc |
Ekland, Britt |
Adams, Maud |
Loo, Richard |
Oh, Soon-Teck |
Hamilton, Guy |
Maibaum, Richard |
|
Barry, John |
Shirley, John |
|
27616812421 |
DVD |
MGM/UA Video |
|
22-Oct-02 |
PG |
Y |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
125 minutes |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$17.98 |
Amazon.com&newline;The British superspy with a license to kill takes
on his dark underworld double, a classy assassin who kills with golden
bullets at $1 million a hit. Roger Moore, in his second outing as James Bond,
meets Christopher Lee's Scaramanga, one of the most magnetic villains in the
entire series, in this entertaining but rather wan entry in the 007
sweepstakes. Bond's globetrotting search takes him to Hong Kong, Bangkok, and
finally China, where Scaramanga turns his island retreat into a twisted theme
park for a deadly game of wits between the gunmen, moderated by Scaramanga's
diminutive man Friday Nick Nack (Fantasy Island's Hervé Villechaize). Britt
Ekland does her best as the most embarrassingly inept Bond girl in 007
history, a clumsy, dim agent named Mary Goodnight who looks fetching in a
bikini, while Maud Adams is Scaramanga's tough but haunted lover and
assistant (she returns to the series as the title character in Octopussy).
Clifton James, the redneck sheriff from Live and Let Die, makes an
embarrassing and ill-advised appearance as a racist tourist who briefly teams
up with 007 in what is otherwise the film's highlight, a high-energy chase
through the crowded streets of Bangkok that climaxes with a breathtaking
midair corkscrew jump. Bond and company are let down by a lazy script, but
Moore balances the overplayed humor with a steely performance and Lee's charm
and enthusiasm makes Scaramanga a cool, deadly, and thoroughly enchanting
adversary. --Sean Axmaker --This text refers to the VHS Tape edition. |
Amazon |
| Thunderball |
Connery, Sean |
Auger, Claudine |
Auger, Claudine |
Paluzzi, Luciana |
Lee, Bernard |
Doleman, Guy |
Peters, Molly |
Llewelyn, Desmond |
|
Young, Terence |
Maibaum, Richard / Hopkins, John |
|
Barry, John |
Hunt, Peter |
|
27616785725 |
DVD |
Mgm/Ua Studios |
|
19-Oct-99 |
PG |
Y |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
131 minutes |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$29.99 |
Amazon.com&newline;James Bond's fourth adventure takes him to the
Bahamas, where a NATO warplane with a nuclear payload has disappeared into
the sea. Bond (Sean Connery) travels from a tony health spa (where he tangles
with a mechanized masseuse run amuck) to the casinos of Nassau and soon picks
up the trail of SPECTRE's number-two man, Emilio Largo (Adolfo Celi), and his
beautiful mistress, Domino (Claudine Auger), whom Bond soon seduces to his
side. Equipped with more gadgets than ever, courtesy of the resourceful
&doublequote;Q&doublequote; (Desmond Llewelyn), agent 007 escapes an
ambush with a personal-size jet pack and takes to the water as he searches
for the undersea plane, battles Largo's pet sharks, and finally leads the
battle against Largo's scuba-equipped henchmen in a spectacular underwater
climax. This thrilling Bond entry became Connery's most successful outing in
the series and was remade in 1983 as Never Say Never Again, with Connery
returning to the role after a 12-year hiatus. Tom Jones belts out the bold
theme song to another classic Maurice Binder title sequence. --Sean Axmaker
--This text refers to the VHS Tape
edition. |
Amazon |
| U-571 - Collector's Edition |
McConaughey, Matthew |
Paxton, Bill |
Bon Jovi, Jon |
Keith, David |
Jovi, Jon Bon |
Askwith, Robin |
Keitel, Harvey |
Carson, T.C. |
Weber, Jake |
Gury, Thomas |
Mostow, Jonathan |
Mostow, Jonathan |
Mostow, Jonathan / Montgomery, Sam
/ Ayer, David |
|
Marvin, Richard |
Wahrman, Wayne |
|
25192078521 |
DVD |
Universal Studios |
|
2-Sep-03 |
PG-13 |
Y |
Y |
DTS Surround Sound |
Color |
117 minutes |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$13.03 |
Amazon.com&newline;Taut and gripping, U-571 follows the exploits of a
fictional team of World War II U.S. submariners who undertake a secret
mission to capture a German Enigma machine to decode German documents.
Writer-director Jonathan Mostow (Breakdown) tells an intense, economical
tale, reminiscent of the best classic war films, while infusing it with
modern sentiments. &newline;&newline;Spring 1942: A crew of young
submarine sailors are on a much-needed 48-hour liberty when they're suddenly
called together and engaged in an expedition. At the helm are Lieutenant
Commander Mike Dahlgren (Bill Paxton), Lieutenant Andrew Tyler (Matthew
McConaughey), and Chief Klough (Harvey Keitel). Other pivotal crew members
include Tyler's Annapolis pal Lieutenant Pete Emmett (Jon Bon Jovi, proving
his acting mettle) and Lieutenant Hirsch (Jake Weber), who, along with Marine
Major Coonan (David Keith), organizes the mission. As much of the movie takes
place in a submarine during WWII, there are inevitable comparisons with the
technical masterpiece Das Boot, but Mostow's masterfully shot tale can hold
its own. &newline;&newline;McConaughey's Tyler is believably earnest
as he comes to grips with the reality, tragedy, and consequence of being in command.
While this explosion-filled film consistently maintains its tense pace (as
did the underrated Breakdown), it also presents with surprising restraint a
genuine human story--and the remarkable journey of an unexpected hero. --N.F.
Mendoza --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this
title. |
Amazon |
| You Only Live Twice |
Connery, Sean |
Wakabayashi, Akiko |
Dor, Karin |
Maxwell, Lois |
Wakabayashi, Akiko |
Shimada, Teru |
Tamba, Tetsuro |
Llewelyn, Desmond |
|
(II), Lewis Gilbert |
|
Dahl, Roald / Bloom, Harold Jack |
|
Barry, John |
Hunt, Peter |
|
27616853974 |
DVD |
MGM/UA Video |
|
17-Oct-00 |
PG |
Y |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
117 Minutes |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : General |
N |
$18.78 |
Amazon.com&newline;The film boasts the best of the Bond title songs
(this one sung on a dreamy track by Nancy Sinatra), but the movie itself is
one of the weaker ones of the Sean Connery phase of the 007 franchise. The
story concerns an effort by the evil organization SPECTRE to start a world
war, but the not-so-super villain behind the plot is the awfully civilized
Donald Pleasence. The thin script is by Roald Dahl (shouldn't we have
expected a better Bond nemesis from the creator of mad genius Willy Wonka?),
and direction is by British veteran Lewis Gilbert (Alfie). But the movie
can't hold a candle to Dr. No, From Russia with Love, or Goldfinger. --Tom
Keogh --This text refers to the VHS
Tape edition. |
Amazon |
| Justice League:Justice On Trial |
Eisenberg, Susan |
Newbern, George |
Canals, Maria |
Conroy, Kevin |
Rosenbaum, Michael |
Lumbly, Carl |
LaMarr, Phil |
|
Lukic, Butch |
|
85392395323 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
6/1/2004 1 |
Not Rated |
N |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
89 |
1 |
|
Action & Adventure : Superheroes : Justice
League |
N |
$12.99 |
The Cartoon Network delighted millions of comic book fans when they
reunited SUPERFRIENDS in this animated update that introduces a hip new look
and additional characters more in tune with the 21st century. Vintage
superheroes Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman team with a completely
revamped Green Lantern, new addition Hawkgirl, and lesser-knowns The Flash
and Martian Manhunter to combat villains in an interplanetary quest for
justice. This volume includes a pair of two-part episodes: &doublequote;Blackest
Knight&doublequote; and &doublequote;The Enemy
Below.&doublequote; |
Tower Records |
| Avengers 65 |
Macnee, Patrick |
Rigg, Diana |
|
Hammond, Peter |
|
733961700336 |
DVD |
New Video Group, Inc. |
|
12/19/2001 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Digitally Re-Mastered |
B&W |
400 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$36.99 |
Includes the remaining episodes from 1965's fourth season:
&doublequote;The Murder Market,&doublequote; &doublequote;A
Surfeit of H2O,&doublequote; &doublequote;The Hour That Never
Was,&doublequote; &doublequote;Dial A Deadly Number,&doublequote;
&doublequote;Man Eater of Surrey Green,&doublequote;
&doublequote;Two's a Crowd,&doublequote; and &doublequote;Too
Many Christmas Trees.&doublequote; |
Tower Records |
| Avengers 65 |
Macnee, Patrick |
Rigg, Diana |
|
Hammond, Peter |
|
733961700282 |
DVD |
New Video Group, Inc. |
|
12/19/2001 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Digitally Re-Mastered |
B&W |
340 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$29.99 |
John Steed and Mrs. Emma Peel in their fourth season of the espionage
classic series. Features six black-and-white episodes, including:
&doublequote;The Cybernauts,&doublequote; &doublequote;The Town
of No Return,&doublequote; &doublequote;The
Gravediggers,&doublequote; &doublequote;Death at Bargain
Prices,&doublequote; &doublequote;Castle D'eath,&doublequote; and
&doublequote;The Mister
Minds.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;Contains 6 episodes on 2
discs. Volume 1: &doublequote;The Town of No Return,&doublequote;
&doublequote;The Gravediggers,&doublequote; and &doublequote;The
Cybernauts.&doublequote; On Volume 2: &doublequote;Death at Bargain
Prices,&doublequote; &doublequote;Castle De'ath,&doublequote; and
&doublequote;The Master Minds.&doublequote; |
Tower Records |
| Avengers 66 |
Rigg, Diana |
Macnee, Patrick |
|
Hammond, Peter |
|
733961700350 |
DVD |
New Video Group, Inc. |
|
12/19/2001 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Digitally Re-Mastered |
B&W |
400 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$36.99 |
This set of episodes from the show's fifth season includes the
controversial and popular episode &doublequote;A Touch of
Brimstone,&doublequote; as well as &doublequote;The Danger
Makers,&doublequote; &doublequote;What the Butler Saw,&doublequote; &doublequote;The House That Jack
Built,&doublequote; &doublequote;A Sense of History,&doublequote;
&doublequote;How to Succeed... at Murder.&doublequote; The DVD
collection contains the bonus episode &doublequote;Honey for the
Prince.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;Contains the first two
volumes of episodes from the popular show's fifth season. Volume 1:
&doublequote;Silent Dust,&doublequote; &doublequote;Room Without
a View,&doublequote; &doublequote;Small Game for Big
Hunters.&doublequote; Volume 2: &doublequote;The Girl from
Auntie,&doublequote; &doublequote;The 13th Hole,&doublequote;
&doublequote;Quick-Quick-Slow
Death.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;Set 2 contains 7 episodes on
2 discs. Volume 3 includes &doublequote;The Danger
Makers,&doublequote; &doublequote;A Touch of
Brimstone,&doublequote; &doublequote;What the Butler Saw.&doublequote;
Volume 4 includes: &doublequote;The House That Jack
Built,&doublequote; &doublequote;A Sense of History,&doublequote;
&doublequote;How to Succeed... at Murder,&doublequote; and
&doublequote;Honey for the Prince.&doublequote; |
Tower Records |
| Charlie's Angels:Full Throttle |
Liu, Lucy |
Mac, Bernie |
Diaz, Cameron |
Moore, Demi |
Wilson, Luke |
Barrymore, Drew |
|
McG, |
|
August, John |
Carpenter, Russell |
Shearmur, Ed |
|
43396021457 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
3/16/2004 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
107 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$17.99 |
CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE reunites Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz,
and Lucy Liu as they once again wage battle against some formidable
opponents. This time around the three angels are on a mission to track down
two stolen rings that contain encrypted information relating to the Witness
Protection Program. Naturally the girls kick some serious butt, often facing
some familiar villains in the shape of a returning Crispin Glover (as the
Thin Man) and Justin Theroux (as Seamus O'Grady), a former beau of
Barrymore's character. To further spice things up, there is an ex-angel,
played by a shapely Demi Moore, who is rather keen on getting her hands on
the rings, all adding up to lots of thrills and spills for the
girls.&newline;&newline;Director McG returns from the original movie,
this time upping the action ante with a series of spectacular stunts and
CGI-assisted tricks. Employing a neverending array of celebrity cameo
appearances, McG builds on the momentum of the previous movie and neatly balances
the combination of comedy set pieces and action sequences. Cast and crew keep
their tongues planted firmly in their cheeks throughout, leading to a
not-too-serious romp that is a feast for the eyes. |
Tower Records |
| Dare Devil |
Duncan, Michael Clarke |
Farrell, Colin |
Favreau, Jon |
Garner, Jennifer |
Ben-Victor, Paul |
Terra, Scott |
Pompeo, Ellen |
Pantoliano, Joe |
Affleck, Ben |
Orser, Leland |
Johnson, Mark Steven |
Johnson, Mark Steven |
Core, Ericson |
Revell, Graeme |
|
24543077886 |
DVD |
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
|
1/27/2004 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
103 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$17.99 |
The latest Marvel Comics superhero to hit the big screen is Daredevil
(Ben Affleck), a man blinded by a radioactive chemical accident as a young
boy but left with superhuman senses and agile acrobatic ability. Like his
Marvel compatriot Spider-Man, Daredevil attempts to lead a normal life by day
as Matt Murdock, a Hell's Kitchen defense attorney. By night Matt becomes
Daredevil, a brooding superhero fighting for justice in the dark and squalid
New York streets overrun with vermin and criminal injustice. Wearing a red
leather suit and mask, Daredevil leaps from high skyscrapers and tracks his
enemies with his radar-like vision, punishing those who are guilty but who he
cannot tackle in the courtroom. At the center of the city's villainous
underbelly is Daredevil's nemesis Kingpin (Michael Clarke Duncan), and his
psychotic, knife-wielding deputy-assassin Bullseye (Colin Farrell). Daredevil
fights their powerful forces alone, until he meets Elektra Natchios (Jennifer
Garner of ALIAS fame), a skilled martial artist and sexy superheroine who is
after Bullseye and Kingpin for murdering her father. Sparks fly as the two
heroes take on the underlords of crime together in this action-packed
adventure fantasy that will surely delight fans of SPIDER-MAN, X-MEN, or
BATMAN.&newline;&newline;Theatrical Release Date: February 14, 2003 |
Tower Records |
| Die Another Day |
Pike, Rosamund |
Stephens, Toby |
Yune, Rick |
Brosnan, Pierce |
Cleese, John |
Madsen, Michael |
Berry, Halle |
Dench, Judi |
Lee, Will Yun |
Bond, Samantha |
Tamahori, Lee |
|
Wade, Robert |
|
Arnold, David |
|
27616884282 |
DVD |
MGM Home Entertainment |
|
6/8/2004 1 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
132 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$9.99 |
In DIE ANOTHER DAY, the 20th James Bond adventure, 007 (Pierce Brosnan)
gets off to a rough start when he's captured and subsequently tortured during
an assignment in North Korea. When the suave secret agent is eventually
liberated, he embarks on a dangerous mission that involves tracking a
terrorist named Zao (Rick Yune) to Cuba, where 007 also encounters Jinx
(Halle Berry), a highly formidable and alluring fellow spy. Soon Bond is back
in England following a mysterious trail that leads to Gustav Graves (Toby
Stephens), a flamboyant diamond mogul. After a rather bloody introduction,
Graves invites 007 to Iceland, where he plans to unveil his enigmatic Icarus
project. Before long, Bond and Jinx are reunited and battling Graves, Zao,
and other villains bent on world domination.&newline;&newline;With
this Bond installment, directed by Lee Tamahori, 007 catches up with the 21st
century, and the results are grittier and more explosive than ever before.
Although it begins as one of the darkest and most violent Bond films, the
intense mood of DIE ANOTHER DAY is also counterbalanced by typically clever
and funny moments. Brosnan is in fine form as the iconic hero, while Berry
shines as the immediately likeable Jinx. Stephens and Yune are excellent as
the two main bad guys, and the rest of the cast--including Judi Dench, John
Cleese, Rosamund Pike, and Michael Madsen--provide key supporting roles. With
its hi-tech gadgets and special-effects-laden set pieces, DIE ANOTHER DAY
clearly has its eye on the future, but in numerous scenes it also lovingly
embraces the past, placing the film in the upper tier of Bond
movies.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release date: November 22,
2002.&newline;&newline;In DIE ANOTHER DAY, Bond drives an Aston
Martin V-12 Vanquish. After the movie was released, sales of this car
skyrocketed, breaking all records against other Aston Martin
models.&newline;&newline;Halle Berry's Jinx in DIE ANOTHER DAY
performs the same seductive scene, emerging from the sea clad in a bikini and
knife holster, as Ursula Andress's Honey Ryder in DR. NO. |
Tower Records |
| Easy Rider |
Askew, Luke |
Scharf, Sabrina |
Spector, Phil |
Walker, Robert |
Nicholson, Jack |
Black, Karen |
Hopper, Dennis |
Fonda, Peter |
Finnerty, Warren |
|
Hopper, Dennis |
|
Fonda, Peter |
Kovacs, Laszlo |
|
Cambern, Donn |
|
43396017498 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
3/16/2004 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
95 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$11.99 |
A landmark in film history, EASY RIDER blew the studio doors open for
more young directors than any film before or since, helping to create the
wide-open climate that would lead to the production of many outstanding films
in the 1970s. As its director, Dennis Hopper is usually given the lion's
share of credit for the film's success, but the revelations of time suggest
that the contributions of the late Terry Southern and, to some degree, Jack
Nicholson have endowed the film with much of its residual power.&newline;&newline;Starring
Peter Fonda as Wyatt (alias Captain America) and Hopper as Billy, it traces
the hippie duo's adventures as they mount their seriously chopped hogs on a
journey to find the real America en route to Mardi Gras. In Arizona, they
visit a commune whose members are having a tough time, and in a small Texas
town they're jailed for joining a parade. But they're quickly sprung by an
ACLU lawyer, the quirky, hard-drinking George Hanson (Jack Nicholson), who
accepts their offer to join them on the trip to New Orleans, eager to visit
the best whorehouse in the South. EASY RIDER accurately reflects the tensions
and hostilities of the period, Laszlo Kovacs's photography is superb,
Nicholson is exceptional in his breakthrough role--and the startling,
stunning ending is a shocker.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;You
know, Billy, we blew it.&doublequote;--Wyatt (Peter Fonda) to Billy
(Dennis Hopper)&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: July 14,
1969.&newline;&newline;Shooting locations: Lafayette and New Orleans,
LA; Las Vegas, NV; Monument Valley, UT; Wupatki Sunset Crater Volcano, AZ;
and New Mexico.&newline;&newline;EASY RIDER was added to the Library
of Congress National Film Registry in 1998.&newline;&newline;Rip Torn
was originally slated for the role of George Hanson, but withdrew shortly
before production began.&newline;&newline;Dennis Hopper carried a
loaded pistol throughout production.&newline;&newline;Of the
motorcycles used in the film, one burned, and three were stolen before the
end of production. As a result, the final scene had to be shot around a
campfire.&newline;&newline;EASY RIDER is number 88 in the American
Film Institute's list of the 100 greatest American
movies.&newline;&newline;EASY RIDER was Dennis Hopper's directorial
debut.&newline;&newline;The film cost $340,000 to make; it grossed
$19 million in the U.S. alone. |
Tower Records |
| Final Fantasy |
Sutherland, Donald |
Rhames, Ving |
Buscemi, Steve |
Gilpin, Peri |
Baldwin, Alec |
Ming-Na |
David, Keith |
Woods, James |
Simmons, Jean |
David, Keith |
Sakaguchi, Hironobu |
Reinert, Al |
|
Goldenthal, Elliot |
Capp, Christopher S. |
|
43396062498 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
10/23/2001 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Mono |
Color |
106 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$26.99 |
Directed by Hironobu Sakaguchi (who also created the best-selling series
of video games that inspired the film), the groundbreaking FINAL FANTASY,
which stars a startlingly lifelike cast of animated characters, is the first
photo-realistic computer-generated feature film ever made. In the year 2065,
Earth has been taken over by a race of alien phantoms and transformed into a
barren wasteland sprinkled with dome-enclosed barrier cities--the last
remaining bastions of human civilization. Dr. Aki Ross (voiced by actress
Ming-Na) has teamed up with Captain Gray Edwards (Alec Baldwin) to search for
the &doublequote;eighth spirit,&doublequote; a powerful entity
dwelling in an unknown life form somewhere on the planet. It holds the key to
perfecting a system of energy waves that will neutralize the phantoms. Ross's
opponent is the reckless General Hein (James Woods), who is determined to put
a stop to the alien invasion by firing a satellite cannon directly into a
nest of phantoms located deep within the Earth, even though this could mean
obliterating the planet itself and all life upon
it.&newline;&newline;Theatrical Release: JULY 11, 2001 |
Tower Records |
| From Russia With Love (WS/DD) |
Lenya, Lotte |
Connery, Sean |
Shaw, Robert |
Bianchi, Daniela |
Armendariz, Pedro |
Connery, Thomas |
|
Young, Terence |
Fleming, Ian |
|
Barry, John |
|
27616853936 |
DVD |
MGM Home Entertainment |
|
10/17/2000 |
PG (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
115 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$18.78 |
Secret agent James Bond battles the all-enveloping tentacles of an
international crime syndicate called SPECTRE. The organization's mad plan for
world supremacy unfolds with the icy efficiency of a chessmaster's complex
strategy, and if they succeed, the antagonism of the cold war will be pushed
from deep-freeze to the supernova of atomic oblivion. But our man Bond
dispatches sultry spies, madmen, and double agents with the same coolness he
displays while downing martinis and making love to beautiful blondes. In
this, the second of the series, Bond travels to Turkey to meet a mysterious
Russian woman who claims to have fallen in love with his photograph. She
offers him a secret translating device if he will join her, although he does
not know that she has been put up to the task by Rosa Klebb, formerly of the
KGB, who has gone to work for SPECTRE. It's Bond's assignment to get the girl
and the machine back to England--and to do it, of course, in
style.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Meet James Bond, Secret
Agent 007&newline;&newline;His Incredible New
Women...&newline;&newline;His Incredible New
Enemies...&newline;&newline;His Incredible New
Adventures...&doublequote;--marketing line for the film&newline;&newline;Based
on Ian Fleming's 1951 novel. The suave agent 007 is the object of an
international conspiracy to humiliate the West. They use a voluptuous Russian
girl to entice him into their trap. Classic fight scene between Connery and
Shaw.&newline;&newline;Shot in Technicolor. |
Tower Records |
| Goldfinger (WS) |
Frobe, Gert |
Blackman, Honor |
Eaton, Shirley |
Sakata, Harold %22Odd Job%22 |
Llewelyn, Desmond |
Lee, Bernard |
Connery, Sean |
Mallet, Tania |
Maxwell, Lois |
Kwouk, Burt |
Hamilton, Guy |
|
Maibaum, Richard |
|
Barry, John |
|
27616771223 |
DVD |
MGM Home Entertainment |
|
10/22/2002 |
PG (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
110 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$9.78 |
In James Bond's third cinematic adventure, the dangerously suave spy
(Sean Connery) must stop the criminal capitalist Auric Goldfinger (Gert
Frobe) from contaminating Fort Knox's gold with atomic radiation. Aiding the
villain is the alluring Pussy Galore (Honor Blackman) and the imposing Oddjob
(Harold Sakata). Bond, on the other hand, is armed with his trademark charm
and, of course, a slew of gadgets, courtesy of Q (Desmond Llewelyn).
Encountering the usual bevy of beautiful women and perilous traps, 007 sets
out for America to foil Goldfinger's financial
fiasco.&newline;&newline;Based on Ian Fleming's 1959 novel,
GOLDFINGER marks the appearance of a more carefree, wisecracking Bond and is
widely considered to be one of the best films in the series. In fact, with
stylized elements such as the gold-painted girl, the wince-inducing laser
beam, Oddjob's razor-sharp bowler hat, and Bond's modified Aston Martin car,
the film is quite possibly the most memorable Bond outing, and would be
famously parodied decades later in the AUSTIN POWERS series, particularly
GOLDMEMBER.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: December 25,
1964.&newline;&newline;Shot in
Technicolor.&newline;&newline;GOLDFINGER is the third installment in
the James Bond series. DR. NO and FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE were its
predecessors.&newline;&newline;All of Bond's scenes in America were
actually shot at Pinewood Studios in London.&newline;&newline;Since
the actor playing Auric Goldfinger, Gert Frobe, spoke very little English,
his voice was dubbed by another actor.&newline;&newline;Sean Connery
didn't join the shoot until several weeks in, as he was filming MARNIE with
Alfred Hitchcock.&newline;&newline;GOLDFINGER's title sequence
features scenes from the first two Bond films projected onto the gold-painted
model, Margaret Nolan. Nolan also plays the character Dink in the
film.&newline;&newline;At the time of its release in 1964, GOLDFINGER
entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the fastest-grossing film in
history.&newline;&newline;John Barry's GOLDFINGER theme, sung by
Shirley Bassey, broke into the top 10 upon its release in the United
States.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Do you expect me to
talk?&doublequote;--James Bond (Sean
Connery)&newline;&newline;&doublequote;No, Mr. Bond, I expect you
to die.&doublequote;--Goldfinger (Gert Frobe) |
Tower Records |
| In The Line Of Fire (WS) |
Cole, Gary |
Mahoney, John |
McDermott, Dylan |
Thompson, Fred Dalton |
Russo, Rene |
Malkovich, John |
Eastwood, Clint |
|
Petersen, Wolfgang |
Maguire, Jeff |
Bailey, John |
Morricone, Ennio |
Coates, Anne V. |
|
43396523197 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
4/29/1997 |
R (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
127 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$9.49 |
Aging secret service agent Frank Horrigan (Clint Eastwood), on duty the
day John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, is still unable to forget his
failure on that fateful day, even as he nears retirement in 1993. When Mitch
Leary (John Malkovich), a psychotic man calling himself Booth, threatens to
kill the current president, Horrigan is the only one who takes the threat
seriously. Over time, a cat-and-mouse game develops between the potential
assassin and the agent; Horrigan sees the game as a chance to redeem his
earlier failure and escape a life that has fallen into alcoholism and
self-pity. With his only allies his partner (Dylan McDermott), who realizes
he can't handle being a secret service agent and wants to resign, and a
female agent (Rene Russo) whom he alternately annoys and attracts, Horrigan
takes on Leary one-on-one in a fight to save the president, his job, and his
self-respect. Directed with panache and precision by Wolfgang Petersen, IN
THE LINE OF FIRE is an expertly crafted thriller that features spectacular
performances by Eastwood and Malkovich.&newline;&newline;Filmed at
Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California, and in Washington,
D.C.&newline;&newline;One of the film's technical advisers was a
former assistant director of the U.S. Secret Service, Robert
Snow.&newline;&newline;In addition to IN THE LINE OF FIRE, Ennio
Morricone composed music for more than 350 films, including A FISTFUL OF
DOLLARS and A FEW DOLLARS MORE, both also starring Clint
Eastwood.&newline;&newline;Rene Russo also starred in director
Wolfgang Petersen's following film, OUTBREAK.&newline;&newline;A
secret service agent blames himself for the loss of President Kennedy. Now,
thirty years later, a diabolical assassin plans to humiliate him again--only,
it's not going to happen that way--not this
time.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;What's kept you in the game
all these years?&doublequote;--Mitch Leary (John Malkovich) to Frank
Horrigan (Clint Eastwood)&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Why don't
we get together and have a drink? We could talk about
that.&doublequote;--Horrigan&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Oh,
I'd love to, but I think the less you know about me the better.&doublequote;--Leary&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Oh,
why?&doublequote;--Horrigan&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Because
I'm planning to kill the
president.&doublequote;--Leary&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Oh,
now you shouldn't have gone and said that. It's a federal offense to threaten
the president. You could go to jail, even if you don't mean
it.&doublequote;--Horrigan&newline;&newline;&doublequote;I
mean it all right.&doublequote;--Leary&newline;&newline;&doublequote;What
makes you think he'll call again?&doublequote;--Lilly Raines (Rene
Russo)&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Oh, he'll call again. He's
got, uh, panache.&doublequote;--Horrigan&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Panache?&doublequote;--Raines&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Yeah,
it means
flamboyance.&doublequote;--Horrigan&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Mm,
I know what it means.&doublequote;--Raines&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Really?
I had to look it
up.&doublequote;--Horrigan&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Do
you make an effort to be obnoxious, or is it a
gift?&doublequote;--Raines&newline;&newline;&doublequote;It's
a
gift.&doublequote;--Horrigan&newline;&newline;&doublequote;There's
no cause left worth fighting for, Frank. All we have is the game. I'm on
offense, you're on defense.&doublequote;--Leary to Horrigan |
Tower Records |
| Jumanji (WS) |
Hunt, Bonnie |
Williams, Robin |
Dunst, Kirsten |
Grier, David Alan |
Pierce, Bradley |
Hyde, Jonathan |
Hyde, Jonathan |
Grier, David Alan |
|
Johnston, Joe |
|
Horner, James |
|
43396117495 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
3/6/2001 1 |
PG (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
104 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$24.99 |
A magical board game serves as a door to another dimension in this
adventure fantasy based on Chris Van Allsburg's award-winning children's
book. When a pair of orphans discover the game and start playing it they
unwittingly unleash a man (Robin Williams) who's been trapped inside--as well
as an array of stampeding jungle animals, brought vividly to the screen
courtesy of ILM's computer-generated special effects. Directed by Joe
Johnston (THE ROCKETEER, JURASSIC PARK III.) |
Tower Records |
| Lara Croft:Tomb Raider |
Craig, Daniel |
Voight, Jon |
Phillips, Leslie |
Jolie, Angelina |
Glen, Iain |
Taylor, Noah |
Rhind-Tutt, Julian |
Barrie, Chris |
|
West, Simon |
|
Massett, Patrick |
|
Revell, Graeme |
|
97363367543 |
DVD |
Paramount Home Entertainment |
|
12/27/2002 |
Not Rated |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
100 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$17.99 |
Angelina Jolie stars as Lara Croft, a tough, sexy, heavily armed
adventurer, in this action film based on the wildly popular video game series
of the same name. When mercenaries invade her cavernous, hi-tech mansion and
steal an ancient relic, Lara journeys to various international locations,
including Cambodia, Italy, and the Arctic Circle, to retrieve the strange
object and discover its mysterious properties. As Lara's quest becomes
increasingly dangerous, it begins to shed light on the life of her deceased
father, Lord Croft (Jon Voight, Jolie's real-life father), and a secretive
group known as the Illuminati.&newline;&newline;Director Simon West's
film boasts an energetic techno soundtrack and a charming performance by
Jolie, who blasts her way past various monsters, villains, and pitfalls,
smirking all the while. (In one of the film's most memorable sequences, she
battles dozens of deadly assassins while suspended from a bungee cord in her
pajamas.) Perfectly cast as the voluptuous heroine (and sporting a fine
British accent), Jolie's commanding presence carries this fast-paced
blockbuster, which will appeal to hardcore video game junkies and action
movie fans alike.&newline;&newline;Theatrical Release: JUNE 16, 2001 |
Tower Records |
| Lara Croft:Tomb Raider Cradle Of Life |
Butler, Gerard |
Hounsou, Djimon |
Barrie, Chris |
Taylor, Noah |
Jolie, Angelina |
Schweiger, Til |
Yam, Simon |
Hinds, Ciaran |
|
Bont, Jan de |
|
Georgaris, Dean |
Tattersall, David |
Silvestri, Alan |
Kahn, Michael |
|
97363407249 |
DVD |
Paramount Home Entertainment |
|
5/3/2004 1 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
117 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$16.99 |
Popular video game character Lara Croft returns to the big screen in this
sequel to LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER. Intrepid British archaeologist Lara Croft
(Angelina Jolie) has made perhaps the most important archaeological discovery
in history: an orb that leads to the mythical Pandora's Box. Unfortunately,
the orb falls into the hands of Jonathan Reiss (Ciaran Hinds), an evil
scientist who deals in killer viruses and hopes to sell the secrets of the
box as the ultimate weapon. Recruited by British Intelligence to get the orb
back from Reiss, Lara enlists Terry Sheridan (Gerard Butler), a British
marine turned mercenary--and her former love interest--to help. The two
embark on an adventure that spans continents in an attempt to regain the orb.
Lara is a walking advertisement for &doublequote;girl
power.&doublequote; She's brilliant, athletic, courageous, and saucy. She
flips jet skis, parachutes to safety from tall buildings, dives, rides
horses--nothing seems beyond her. Best of all, Lara is one of the good
ones--she'll do whatever she must to keep the world safe. Directed by Jan de
Bont, this film was shot on location in Greece, Kenya, Hong Kong, England,
and Wales. |
Tower Records |
| Lawrence Of Arabia |
Guinness, Alec |
Quinn, Anthony |
Hawkins, Jack |
Sharif, Omar |
Ferrer, José |
Rains, Claude |
Quayle, Anthony |
Kennedy, Arthur |
Johar, I.S. |
Miller, Hugh |
Lean, David |
|
Bolt, Robert |
Young, Freddie |
Jarre, Maurice |
Coates, Anne V. |
|
43396058323 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
4/3/2001 1 |
PG (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digitally Re-Mastered |
Color |
227 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$23.76 |
David Lean's masterpiece, perhaps the greatest of screen epics, stars
Peter O'Toole in one of the most electrifying debuts in film history. The
film is less an ordinary adventure than an experience that leaves an
overwhelming sense memory of the struggle between two powerful forces: the
Arabian deserts, immense, intractable, ever-shifting, punishing; and T.E.
Lawrence, humble as a monk, flamboyant as a rock star, protean, polymathic,
heroic, enigmatic, mad. While working on the staff of British Intelligence in
Cairo in 1916, Lawrence's fluency in Arabic earns him a post on a mission
sent to establish contact with Prince Feisal (Alec Guinness), leader of the
Arab revolt and ally of the British against the German-sponsored Turks in
WWI. Impressed by Lawrence's knowledge of their culture, the prince allows
the young officer to join his staff, and Lawrence quickly earns the Arabs'
respect after he executes acts of extraordinary heroism. As the Englishman's
genius for guerrilla warfare becomes evident, he assumes the role of de facto
leader of the Arab revolt, uniting the heretofore warring tribes into a
devastatingly effective weapon. But the chaos of war also unleashes the
repressed officer's powerful need for self-abasement and mortification of the
flesh. A visionary work that unfolds one indelible image after another,
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA fuses the conflict of man against man, man against nature,
and man against himself into a sublime poem of force. The film features a
literate script by Robert Bolt and an outstanding cast, which also includes
Claude Rains, Jack Hawkins, Arthur Kennedy, Anthony Quinn, Jose Ferrer, and
Omar Sharif in his unforgettable desert-crossing
debut.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: November 1962 (England),
after a premiere for Queen Elizabeth.&newline;&newline;Theatrical
release: December 16, 1962 (USA).&newline;&newline;Filmed at
Shepperton Studios in Middlesex, England, and on location in Jebel Tubeiq and
Wadi Rhumm, Jordan; in Sevilla, Spain; Aqaba, Turkey; and in Morocco. The
three-year project completed shooting in October
1962.&newline;&newline;Estimated budget: $13-15
million.&newline;&newline;LAWRENCE OF ARABIA was added to the Library
of Congress National Film Registry in 1991.&newline;&newline;John
Ford was originally slated to direct the film, with Alexander Korda attached
as producer.&newline;&newline;Director David Lean died in 1991
shortly after he was awarded the American Film Institute's Life Achievement
Award in March 1990.&newline;&newline;Academy Award nominations: 10,
including Best Actor--Peter O'Toole, Best (Adapted) Screenplay. Academy
Awards: 7, including Best Picture, Best
Director.&newline;&newline;The restored version contains 35 minutes
of previously cut footage.&newline;&newline;Producer Sam Spiegel
reportedly wanted Marlon Brando for the role of T.E. Lawrence, but he was
already occupied with MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY. Albert Finney was also offered
the role but declined because he didn't &doublequote;want to be a
star.&doublequote; (American Film, March
1990)&newline;&newline;Director David Lean once described T.E.
Lawrence as &doublequote;a fascinating character. This Oxford don on
camelback--I mean, it was absolutely nutty. Sort of intellectual, with a gang
of Arabs on camels, you know.&doublequote; (American Film, March
1990)&newline;&newline;LAWRENCE OF ARABIA was named Best Film of 1963
by Italy's David Awards, Best Foreign Film of 1963 by Japan's Kinema Jumpo,
and Best English Language Film of 1962 by the National Film
Board.&newline;&newline;Lean received Italy's Silver Ribbon Award and
Japan's Kinema Jumpo Award for Best Director of 1963. He was also named Best
Director of 1962 by the National Film Board.&newline;&newline;Peter
O'Toole received Italy's David di Donatello Award for Best Foreign Actor of
1963.&newline;&newline;Sources for the film
included&newline;&newline;SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM by Thomas Edward
Lawrence&newline;&newline;REVOLT IN THE DESERT by
Lawrence&newline;&newline;THE ESSENTIAL T.E. LAWRENCE by Lawrence
(with a preface by David Garnett)&newline;&newline;SECRET DISPATCHES
FROM ARABIA by Lawrence&newline;&newline;CRUSADER CASTLES by
Lawrence&newline;&newline;THE DIARY OF T.E. LAWRENCE by
Lawrence&newline;&newline;LA BIBLIOTHEQUE IDEALE: T.E. LAWRENCE by
Lawrence&newline;&newline;THE HOME LETTERS OF T.E. LAWRENCE AND HIS
BROTHERS by Lawrence&newline;&newline;SELECTED LETTERS OF T.E.
LAWRENCE by Lawrence (edited by Garnett)&newline;&newline;THE
SELECTED LETTERS OF T.E. LAWRENCE by Law |
Tower Records |
| Lethal Weapon |
Glover, Danny |
Busey, Gary |
Atkins, Tom |
Gibson, Mel |
Ryan, Mitchell |
Love, Darlene |
Swanson, Jackie |
Hines, Damon |
Naff, Lycia |
Smith, Ebonie |
Donner, Richard |
|
Black, Shane |
Goldblatt, Stephen |
Clapton, Eric |
Baird, Stuart |
|
85391628927 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
9/2/2003 1 |
Not Rated |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
117 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$11.24 |
Two tough Los Angeles cops, one who carries a lethal weapon (Glover) and
the other who is one (Gibson), are teamed as partners in a highly unusual
case involving a massive international ring which has its roots in Vietnam -
a place they are both all too familiar with. This film, with its fresh,
energetic combination of comedy, drama and action, has managed to spurn three
highly successful sequels.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Two
cops. Glover carries a weapon... Gibson is one. He's the only L.A. cop
registered as a LETHAL WEAPON.&doublequote; -- marketing line for the
film. |
Tower Records |
| Lethal Weapon 02 |
Kahan, Stephen |
Rolston, Mark |
Goldstein, Jenette |
Norris, Dean |
Serrano, Nestor |
Kensit, Patsy |
Hines, Damon |
Ackland, Joss |
Trainor, Mary Ellen |
Tigar, Ken |
Donner, Richard |
|
Goldblatt, Stephen |
Sanborn, David |
|
85391629023 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
9/14/2004 |
Not Rated |
Y |
Y |
Digital |
Color |
116 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$14.99 |
Murtaugh is still the family man. Riggs is still the daredevil, but now
he counts the odds before bucking them. This time, they must protect an
accountant who has laundered a half billion dollars in narcotics money. He
leads them to a murderous syndicate with ties to a foreign power. Along the
way, there's a six-story plummet from a window, a booby-trapped toilet, an
underwater escape, and more. Academy Award Nominations: Best Sound Effects
Editing.&newline;&newline;This 1989 sequel was followed by a third
&doublequote;Lethal Weapon&doublequote; film in 1992. All three films
have been extremely successful both at the box office and on home video, and
all three have starred Danny Glover and Mel Gibson as cops Murtaugh and
Riggs.&newline;&newline;Screenwriter Jeffrey Boam also wrote
&doublequote;Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade&doublequote;
(1990).&newline;&newline;The film cost an estimated $20 million. It
was shown at the Norwegian Film Festival in Haugesund.&newline;&newline;The
end credits note that the film is dedicated to Jay
Engel.&newline;&newline;Shot in
Panavision.&newline;&newline;Mismatched cops Riggs and Murtaugh
reunite as they set out to apprehend a duo of corrupt South African
emissaries. The catch? The bad guys have diplomatic immunity, and
the police can't touch them. But Riggs
and Murtaugh are expert at bending the rules. |
Tower Records |
| Lethal Weapon 03 |
Pesci, Joe |
Russo, Rene |
Wilson, Stuart |
Iorg, Jason |
Kahan, Stephen |
Hines, Damon |
Millar, Gregory |
Chinlund, Nick |
Scarfe, Alan |
Trainor, Mary Ellen |
Donner, Richard |
|
Bont, Jan de |
Sanborn, David |
|
85391629122 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
9/14/2004 |
Not Rated |
Y |
Y |
Digital |
Color |
117 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$11.24 |
L.A. police detectives Riggs and Murtaugh team up again to track down an
ex-cop who has been smuggling guns out of impound back to gangs on the
street. Days away from retirement, Murtaugh is reluctantly pushed into action
by Riggs.&newline;&newline;Although &doublequote;Lethal Weapon
3,&doublequote; with it's images of violent Los Angeles cops, opened on
the coattails of the Rodney King beating -- which some thought would hurt its
box-office draw -- it went on to become one of the top-grossing movies of
1992. Some critics speculated that audiences enjoy the film's interracial
friendship between Gibson's spontaneously unstable Riggs and the restraint of
Glover's solidly middle class Murtaugh.&newline;&newline;Shot in
Technicolor and Panavision.&newline;&newline;Additional credits:
Gregory Kent Simmons (assistant director); Controlled Demolition
International (structural implosion
effects)&newline;&newline;SEE-ALSO for Best Lead Performer refers to
Mel Gibson.&newline;&newline;SEE-ALSO for Best Supporting Performer
refers to British Actor Stuart Wilson, who portrays Jack
Travis.&newline;&newline;Copyright 1992 Warner
Bros.&newline;&newline;In this installment of the popular &doublequote;Lethal
Weapon&doublequote; series, Riggs and Murtaugh stumble upon a gun racket
run by ex-cop Jack Travis (Stuart Wilson). Travis provides Los Angeles'
toughest gangs with high tech weaponry, but now (to Riggs' delight) Lorna
Cole, an attractive martial-arts trained internal affairs investigator, has
been assigned to help the dynamic duo turn mayhem into order. Together, they
can manage it -- the hard way. |
Tower Records |
| Master & Commander: |
Woodall, Edward |
Jones, Mark Lewis |
Pugh, Robert |
Crowe, Russell |
Bettany, Paul |
Boyd, Billy |
D'Arcy, James |
Threlfall, David |
Innes, George |
|
Weir, Peter |
O'Brian, Patrick |
Weir, Peter |
Boyd, Russell |
Davies, Iva |
|
24543114215 |
DVD |
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
|
7/27/2004 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
135 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$14.99 |
Based on a series of books by Patrick O'Brian, and directed by Peter
Weir, MASTER AND COMMANDER plunges
viewers deep into the story of a British Navy ship at sea during the
Napoleonic war. Russell Crowe stars as Aubrey, the charismatic captain who
wrestles with issues like honor, pride, duty, sacrifice and loyalty while
using ingenious tactics to engage his prey--a much larger and better-equipped
French Man o' War. Paul Bettany plays his friend, the ship's doctor, who
cautions Aubrey about letting revenge cloud his judgement after the French
Man o' War almost sinks them in an early battle. Before the incredibly
intense final skirmish the men battle a raging storm, launch an excursion to
the Galapagos Islands, find time for grog-enhanced merriment, and endure some
primitive surgery. Weir fills the film with a rich wealth of period detail,
convincing dialogue and the same haunting, dreamlike mood that has informed
his best films, like PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK, THE LAST WAVE and THE TRUMAN
SHOW. The wealth of sounds and sights on display are so evocative one can
practically smell the salt air and feel the heave of the ocean beneath their
seats. Russell is intense and inspiring as Aubrey and Bettany proves a worthy
match. MASTER AND COMMANDER is another triumph for Weir, and further evidence
of his ability to fuse poetic realism with rousing
entertainment.&newline;&newline;Theatrical Release Date: November 14,
2003 |
Tower Records |
| Moonraker |
Chiles, Lois |
Kiel, Richard |
Moore, Roger |
Clery, Corinne |
Maxwell, Lois |
Lee, Bernard |
Keen, Geoffrey |
Llewelyn, Desmond |
Lonsdale, Michael |
|
Gilbert, Lewis |
|
Wood, Christopher |
Tournier, Jean |
Barry, John |
Glen, John |
|
27616699626 |
1 DVD |
MGM Home Entertainment |
|
1/27/1998 |
PG (MPAA) |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
128 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
N/A |
In the 11th installment of the 007 series, director Lewis Gilbert
delivers a visually thrilling progression in filmmaking. Roger Moore returns
as dashing secret service agent James Bond. This time around Bond must
investigate the theft of a space shuttle with help from beautiful CIA agent
Dr. Holly Goodhead (Lois Chiles) and sexy Euro supermodel Corrine (Corrine
Clery). Agent 007 discovers that genocidal maniac-millionaire Hugo Drax
(Michel Lonsdale) plans to poison all of humanity from outer space and repopulate
earth with only the most perfectly bred humans. A variety of traps and
villains awaits Bond, including the recurring character Jaws (Richard Kiel,
also featured in THE SPY WHO LOVED ME).&newline;&newline;Filmed in
such exotic locations as Southern California, Venice, and the Amazon, Gilbert
delivers the formula Bond packet of girls, gadgets, and guns. However, he
also goes further, sending Agent 007 into space. MOONRAKER takes great risks
in blending the spy and science fiction genres. In spite of such an unruly
coupling, the film rewards viewers with its finale of climactic plot twists
and stellar special effects.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release:
June 1979.&newline;&newline;Although FOR YOUR EYES ONLY was supposed
to be the next Bond film after THE SPY WHO LOVED ME, producer Albert Broccoli
chose MOONRAKER as the next installment, due to the success of STAR
WARS.&newline;&newline;Actor James Mason was originally offered the
role of Hugo Drax.&newline;&newline;An evolution in the 007 series,
MOONRAKER is the first of the Bond films to use science fiction special
effects. Roger Moore reprises his role as James Bond, the charismatic British
secret service agent. While investigating the disappearance of a space
shuttle, Bond uncovers millionaire Hugo Drax's (Michel Lonsdale) plan to
eliminate the human race, and populate the planet earth with ideal
superhumans. Catapulted into outer space and assisted by sexy CIA agent Holly
Goodhead (Lois Chiles), Bond battles for not only his own life, but for the
fate of humanity as well.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;You know
him?&doublequote;--Dr. Holly Goodhead (Lois
Chiles)&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Not socially. His name's Jaws.
He kills people.&doublequote;--James Bond (Roger
Moore)&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Why are you so late,
James?&doublequote;--Miss Moneypenny (Lois
Maxwell)&newline;&newline;&doublequote;I fell out of an airplane
without a parachute.&doublequote;--James
Bond&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Take good care of Mr. Bond.
See that some harm comes to him.&doublequote;--Hugo Drax (Michael
Lonsdale)&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Well, here's to
us.&doublequote;--Jaws (Richard Kiel) to James Bond, in his only speaking
line |
Tower Records |
| Never Say Never Again |
Sydow, Max Von |
Connery, Sean |
Carrera, Barbara |
Brandauer, Klaus Maria |
|
Kershner, Irvin |
|
27616853981 |
DVD |
MGM Home Entertainment |
|
9/4/2001 1 |
PG (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
133 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$11.24 |
In this remake and updated version of the 1965 THUNDERBALL, James Bond,
who has been primarily teaching for the last few years, is quite happily
yanked out of semiretirement to deal with the deadly SPECTRE organization's
newest plan for the destruction of the planet. (The Bond story line mimics
Sean Connery's semiretirement from the role, which he had last played in
1971's DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER.) Agent Number 2, also known as Maximilian Largo
(Klaus Maria Brandauer), has managed to steal two cruise missiles armed with
nuclear warheads, and Agent Number 1, Blofeld (Max von Sydow), has threatened
to explode them in areas with large populations if a huge, and almost
impossible, ransom demand from the NATO countries is not met. The film
features an excellent gaming battle between Largo and Bond, as well as
stunning turns by Barbara Carrera and Kim
Basinger.&newline;&newline;Sean Connery, as suave as ever, returns to
the role that made him an international star. This time Bond must stop a
power-hungry madman who attempts to extort the world's major governments in a
story that revisits THUNDERBALL.&newline;&newline;Shot in Panavision;
color by Technicolor.&newline;&newline;Additional cast: Pamela Salem
(Miss Moneypenny), Milow Kirek (Kovacs), Pat Roach (Lippe), Anthony Sharp
(Lord Ambrose),Gavan O'Herlihy (Jack Petachi) and Saskia Cohen Tanugi
(Nicole).&newline;&newline;The film is a remake of an earlier James
Bond picture THUDNERBALL (1965).&newline;&newline;NEVER SAY NEVER
AGAIN is the first James Bond film for Sean Connery in 12 years. |
Tower Records |
| Pirates Of The Caribbean:Curse Of The BL |
Bloom, Orlando |
Knightley, Keira |
Depp, Johnny |
Davenport, Jack |
Saldana, Zoe |
Pryce, Jonathan |
Rush, Geoffrey |
Arenberg, Lee |
Crook, Mackenzie |
|
Verbinski, Gore |
|
Rossio, Terry |
|
Badelt, Klaus |
|
786936224306 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
12/2/2003 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
143 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$19.99 |
Loosely inspired by the time-honored Disney theme-park ride, PIRATES OF
THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL is a swashbuckling high-seas tale
directed by Gore Verbinski. When Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), an
eccentric rogue, arrives at Port Royal, he barely avoids going down with his
ship. Soon enough, he's in the market for a new one, but not before he saves
the life of Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), the beautiful daughter of the
governor (Jonathan Pryce). This act of bravery sets into motion a sweeping
adventure involving Elizabeth's childhood friend, blacksmith Will Turner
(Orlando Bloom); a mysterious medallion; and a legendary pirate ship, the
Black Pearl. The Pearl's mottled Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) wants
Elizabeth's doubloon necklace, and when she's kidnapped by the ol' salty dog
and his crew, Sparrow and young Will must rescue her and find out the truth
behind the ship's curse.&newline;&newline;Verbinski's PIRATES is a
welcome throwback to Hollywood offerings of yesteryear, filled with
rope-swinging heroes, crusty villains, treasure hoards, swift swordplay, and
even wittier wordplay. Screenwriters Terry Rossio and Ted Elliott have
crafted one of the most clever action-movie scripts in many moons, and this
gives the filmmakers and cast (especially Depp) plenty of room to cut loose.
Although the skeletal pirates may be a bit frightening for small children,
there's lots of humor to temper the scary moments, making PIRATES OF THE
CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL a nearly flawless fun
film.&newline;&newline;Theatrical Release: JULY 9, 2003 |
Tower Records |
| Ronin |
Niro, Robert De |
McElhone, Natascha |
Skarsgaard, Stellan |
Bean, Sean |
Reno, Jean |
Witt, Katarina |
Pryce, Jonathan |
Witt, Katarina |
|
Frankenheimer, John |
Mamet, David |
Fraisse, Robert |
Cmiral, Elia |
Gibbs, Antony |
|
27616743923 |
DVD |
MGM Home Entertainment |
|
7/30/2002 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
121 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$9.99 |
David Mamet wrote this screenplay under the name Richard Weisz, as a gun
for hire, much like the masterless samurai of the film's title, who roamed
Japan in the 19th Century, loyal only to themselves. A group of men with
highly developed skills are called to a meeting in a deserted warehouse in
Paris. Sam (Robert De Niro), an American, may be ex-CIA. Vincent (Jean Reno),
the terminally cool Frenchman, is a mystery. Russian computer whiz Gregor
(Stellan Skarsgaard) is presumably ex-KGB, and Spence (Sean Bean), a British
demolitions man, and Larry (Skipp Suddith), another Yank, round out the team.
They've been hired by the IRA, through liaison Deirdre (Natascha McElhone),
to steal a briefcase of unknown contents somewhere in Europe. As the unit
races from one spectacular location on the French Riviera to another, the
Tec-9 reigns, the body count mounts, some Russian gangsters get into the act,
and the betrayals come fast and furious. In a rare comic moment, Sam stitches
up his own bullet wound, an act of tongue-in-cheek Hemingwayism, and asks a
friend to finish before he passes out. RONIN features an exceptional cast,
sumptuous locations, and the kind of realistic, high-coefficient-of-adversity
car chases and action scenes that one expects from a director of John
Frankenheimer's skills.&newline;&newline;When an international team
of former intelligence agents meet in a deserted warehouse in Paris, they
have no idea that they are about to embark on the most complex and deadly
mission of their careers. These modern-day Ronin must pursue, without
questioning, a mysterious briefcase for an unknown employer that will make
them rivals for its secret. Not for the weak of stomach, the film includes
intense, riveting car chases through picturesque Paris streets and plenty of
cold-blooded ambushes.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: September
23, 1998.&newline;&newline;Shooting locations: Nice, Arles,
Villefranche-sur-mer, and Paris,
France.&newline;&newline;Frankenheimer spent years living in France,
some of them studying at the fame Cordon Bleu culinary academy. |
Tower Records |
| Spartacus |
Simmons, Jean |
Laughton, Charles |
Ustinov, Peter |
Curtis, Tony |
Gavin, John |
Douglas, Kirk |
Foch, Nina |
Olivier, Laurence |
Simmons, Jean |
Olivier, Sir Laurence |
Kubrick, Stanley |
|
Trumbo, Dalton |
Metty, Russell |
North, Alex |
Lawrence, Robert |
|
715515011723 |
DVD |
Criterion Collection |
|
4/24/2001 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Digitally Re-Mastered |
Color |
196 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$37.49 |
SPARTACUS, based on Howard Fast's popular novel, is Stanley Kubrick's
glorious masterpiece about a slave uprising in Rome in 70 B.C. Kirk Douglas,
who also served as executive producer, stars as the title character, a man
born of a slave woman and a slave master who has known nothing but chains his
entire life. After being forced to put on a gladiator show--that almost leads
to his death--for wealthy Romans (including a marvelously conniving Laurence
Olivier as the power-hungry Crassus), Spartacus leads a slave revolt across
Italy that soon has thousands marching on Rome. Meanwhile, he has fallen in
love with the beautiful Varinia (an effervescent Jean Simmons), pledging his
life to her.&newline;&newline;Douglas assembled a fabulous all-star
cast for the film; in addition to himself, Simmons, and Olivier, terrific
performances are turned in by Charles Laughton as the curmudgeonly senator
Gracchus, John Gavin as the young Julius Caesar, Tony Curtis as Antoninus (a
&doublequote;singer of songs,&doublequote; with all lines delivered
in a beautifully thick New York accent), and especially Peter Ustinov, an
Oscar winner for his portrayal of the businessman Batiatus, who always wants
to know what's in it for him. Blacklisted writer Dalton Trumbo's melodramatic
script and Alex North's thrilling, soaring score add a majesty that helps
make SPARTACUS one of the finest costume epics to ever come out of
Hollywood.&newline;&newline;Stanley Kubrick's SPARTACUS is the epic
saga of the rebellious slave Spartacus, a Thracian who was born into slavery
and becomes one of the notorious Roman gladiators. During what became known
in history as the Servile Wars, he led an uprising against the mighty Roman
republic that threatened to tear apart Italy.&newline;&newline;Theatrical
release: October 7, 1960.&newline;&newline;Filmed in Death Valley,
Spain, and Univeral Studios in Hollywood.&newline;&newline;Estimated
budget: $12 million.&newline;&newline;Estimated shooting time: 167
days.&newline;&newline;Estimated cast: More than
10,000.&newline;&newline;When the film was restored in 1991, Anthony
Hopkins dubbed in the voice of Laurence Olivier in the
&doublequote;snails and oysters&doublequote; scene and Tony Curtis
dubbed in his own voice, as the original soundtrack could not be
used.&newline;&newline;Anthony Mann started as the director of the
film on January 27, 1959, but was fired on February 13. Kirk Douglas then
brought in Kubrick, who had directed Douglas in PATHS OF GLORY a few years
earlier.&newline;&newline;SPARTACUS was the only film on which
Kubrick was essentially a hired director, not involved with the development
of the project from the start. Because Kubrick was never fully in control of
the production, he essentially disowned the film, claiming it was not truly
his vision.&newline;&newline;Sabina Bethmann began production as
Varinia, but Kubrick replaced her with Jean Simmons.&newline;&newline;SPARTACUS
was the first film to credit blacklisted figures--in this case, screenwriter
extraordinaire Dalton Trumbo and actor Peter Bracco. Douglas insisted on
crediting them in order to help break the
blacklist.&newline;&newline;Some of the crowd cheering was actually
recorded at a Michigan State-Notre Dame college football game hosted by the
Spartans.&newline;&newline;Although the film is based on a true
story, the real Spartacus did not suffer the same fate as the Hollywood
Spartacus does.&newline;&newline;Calder Willingham helped write the
battle scenes.&newline;&newline;The restored version was produced by
James C. Katz, reconstructed and restored by Robert A. Harris, with original
editor Robert Lawrence serving as the editorial
consultant.&newline;&newline;Richard Farnsworth (THE STRAIGHT STORY)
was a stuntman in the movie and also appears as an
extra.&newline;&newline;The Legion of Decency had a number of scenes
cut from the original--specifically, scenes it felt were too graphically
violent and sexual. The scenes were restored for the 1991
edition.&newline;&newline;Additional scenes photographed by Clifford
Stine.&newline;&newline;The fabulous title sequence was designed by
Saul Bass.&newline;&newline;Despite having a historical consultant
review the material, the film takes many liberties with the facts of the
story.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Do you eat
oysters?&doublequote;--Crassus (Laurence Olivier)&newline;&newline;&doublequote;When
I have them, master.&doublequote;--Antoninus (Tony
Curtis)&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Do you eat
snails?&doublequote;--Crassus&newline;&newline;&doublequote;No,
master.&doublequote;--Antoninus&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Do
you consider the easting of |
Tower Records |
| Spider-Man |
Dunst, Kirsten |
Dafoe, Willem |
Franco, James |
Robertson, Cliff |
Harris, Rosemary |
Simmons, J.K. |
Nunn, Bill |
Wakeham, Deborah |
Schwartz, Scott |
Savage, Randy |
Raimi, Sam |
|
Koepp, David |
Burgess, Don |
Elfman, Danny |
|
43396096615 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
2/3/2004 1 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
121 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$14.99 |
Based on the classic Marvel Comics series, Sam Raimi's SPIDER-MAN deftly
details the origin of the web-slinging superhero. When awkward New York City
teenager Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) attends a class field trip to a
laboratory, he gets bitten by a genetically altered spider while taking
photos of his longtime crush, the lovely Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst).
Soon he discovers this bite has given him remarkable powers--heightened
strength, dexterity, and awareness, along with the ability to cling to walls
and shoot webs from his wrists. Hoping to win Mary Jane's heart using his new
talents, Peter becomes distracted from home life with his doting Aunt May
(Rosemary Harris) and Uncle Ben (Cliff Robertson), ultimately leading to
tragedy--and his new role as the crime-fighting Spider-Man. Meanwhile Harry
Osborn (Willem Dafoe), the industrialist father of Peter's friend Norman
(James Franco), undergoes a transformation of his own, bringing about the
creation of Spider-Man's arch-nemesis: The Green Goblin. In order to save his
loved ones--and all of New York City--from the devastating force of the
deluded Goblin, Spider-Man must take on the villain in a series of stunning
battles.&newline;&newline;By staying true to the essence of the comic
book, Raimi accomplishes the rare feat of crafting a superhero movie with a
real heart. Rather than focusing solely on action and explosions, SPIDER-MAN
wisely shines the spotlight on the character of Peter Parker, played with
perfect bewilderment by Maguire. The special effects, of course, are
dazzling, but they are topped by an excellent cast that also includes the
radiant Dunst, the menacing Dafoe, the brooding Franco, and the
scene-stealing J.K. Simmons as Peter's tough-talking boss. (Raimi fans will notice
cameos by the director's brother, Ted Raimi, and EVIL DEAD series star Bruce
Campbell.) The result is a charming and amazingly entertaining film unafraid
to combine CGI animation with sincere human
emotion.&newline;&newline;Theatrical Release Date: May 3, 2002 (Wide) |
Tower Records |
| Spy Kids 02:Island Of Lost Dreams |
Vega, Alexa |
Gugino, Carla |
Banderas, Antonio |
Paxton, Bill |
Montalban, Ricardo |
Taylor, Holland |
Trejo, Danny |
Sabara, Daryl |
Buscemi, Steve |
Judge, Mike |
Rodriguez, Robert |
|
Rodriguez, Robert |
Rodriguez, Robert |
Rodriguez, Robert |
Rodriguez, Robert |
|
786936164862 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
1/30/2004 |
PG (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digitally Mastered |
Color |
90 Minutes |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$17.99 |
The spy kids are back in this highly inventive sequel to the original
smash hit. Once again, cinematic multi-tasker Robert Rodriguez (SPY KIDS 2's
director, writer, producer, director of photography, editor, and composer)
brings his high-octane, technicolor brand of antics and special effects to
the screen. This time the kids are a little older and a lot more experienced
as they fight to save the world and secure their reputation as the best in
town. After proving themselves as top-notch spies like their parents (Antonio
Banderas and Carla Gugino) in the original SPY KIDS, Carmen and Juni Cortez
(Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara) are now at the top of the new OSS kids
division. That is, until they meet a new sibling spy team, Gary and Gerti
Giggles (Matthew O'Leary and Emily Osment), and their position is threatened.
In a race to save the world, the rival spies travel to the Island of Lost
Dreams, a world that resembles the Bermuda Triangle, which is populated by
fantastical genetically altered creatures, brought to life by the resident
mad scientist, Romero (Steve Buscemi). However, on the mysterious island none
of the kids' high-tech James Bond-inspired gadgets work, so they must rely on
their own cunning and family smarts to save the world. Viewers of all ages
will enjoy this delightful sequel full of tongue-in-cheek humor, wacky
creatures of all shapes and sizes, and nonstop
action.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: August 7, 2002 |
Tower Records |
| Spy Kids 03:Game Over |
Sabara, Daryl |
Banderas, Antonio |
Gugino, Carla |
Montalban, Ricardo |
Buscemi, Steve |
Cumming, Alan |
Vega, Alexa |
Paxton, Bill |
Stallone, Sylvester |
Marin, Cheech |
Rodriguez, Robert |
|
Rodriguez, Robert |
Rodriguez, Robert |
Rodriguez, Robert |
|
786936230550 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
8/24/2004 |
PG (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
72 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$14.99 |
The SPY KIDS are back in this third installment of the popular series
from Robert Rodriguez that features high-tech 3-D animation woven into the
images of the film with digital technology. Juni Cortez (Daryl Sabara) is
ready to quit the OSS spy Agency until the President (George Clooney, in one
of the film's many celebrity cameos) warns him that the evil Toymaker
(Sylvester Stallone) has taken his sister Carmen (Alexa Vega) hostage in a
technicolor virtual reality videogame created to take over the minds of the
young people playing it. In order to rescue Carmen and save the world from
the domination of the Toymaker, Juni must journey inside of the videogame and
risk his own life to beat it and the various riddles and monsters designed to
challenge him. Leaving his spy parents (Antonio Banderas and Carla Gugino)
behind, Juni brings along his Grandfather (Ricardo Montelban) and OSS agents
Cesca (Salma Hayek) and Donnagon Giggles (Mike Judge) to help him save the
world. Once inside the technicolor reality Juni must conquer each level of
the game while avoiding death and the ultimate videogame defeat:
&doublequote;game over.&doublequote; Rodriguez's usual brand of
high-octane adventure and nonstop action is fueled by the film's 3-D
animation and numerous celebrity cameos including: Steve Buscemi, Alan
Cumming, Bill Paxton, and Elijah Wood.&newline;&newline;Theatrical
Release: July 25, 2003 |
Tower Records |
| Sweeney/Sweeeney 02 |
Waterman, Dennis |
Thaw, John |
Foster, Barry |
Keen, Diane |
Bannen, Ian |
Welland, Colin |
|
Wickes, David |
|
13131231892 |
DVD |
Anchor Bay Entertainment |
|
2/4/2003 1 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Digitally Re-Mastered |
Color |
205 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$21.99 |
These two films are based on the popular 1970s British cop show THE
SWEENEY that follows the exploits of maverick detectives Jack Regan and
George Carter, members of Scotland Yard's plain clothed Flying Squad.
SWEENEY! finds D.I. Regan and D.S. Carter curbing their steady diet of
alcohol and loose women long enough to take on a case that begins with the
death of cabinet minister's mistress and ends up leading them into a
conspiracy that seemingly goes beyond the law.&newline;&newline;In
SWEENEY 2, Britain's toughest cops are given one last order by the recently
disgraced Chief of the Flying Squad: find and take out a band of armed
robbers who are terrorizing London. Soon, Regan and Carter learn that these
are no ordinary crooks and their investigation leads them deep into the
criminal underworld where the detectives must sort their way through
beautiful women, crooked cops, and the government of Malta before a final
showdown with the heavily armed crooks. |
Tower Records |
| The Fifth Element |
Caron, Jean-Luc |
Meedin, Riz |
Ezekiel, Jerry |
Ove, Indra |
Merry, Nicole |
McKenzie, Stacey |
Willis, Rachel |
Maylam, Genevieve |
Perez, Josie |
Brice, Natasha |
Besson, Luc |
Besson, Luc |
Besson, Luc |
Arbogast, Thierry |
Serra, Eric |
Landra, Sylvie |
|
43396824096 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
8/28/2001 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
126 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$14.99 |
A visual feast combining ancient mysticism, cyberpunk sensibilities,
flamboyant entertainment personalities, and gun-toting alien mercenaries. In
the 23rd century, Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), an ex-special forces agent
who now practices as a down-and-out cabbie, finds himself caught in a
struggle to defy a prophesied Evil from destroying the Earth when a
mysterious woman (Milla Jovovich) falls into the back seat of his cab.
Pursued by both the government and a powerful magnate enlisted by the forces
of Evil (Gary Oldman), the woman is the key to Earth's salvation, known only
as the Fifth Element. This was French auteur Besson's first offering with
Hollywood backing. Academy Award Nomination: Best Sound Effects
Editing.&newline;&newline;Additional Credits: Sound Effects - Patrick
Gibbs |
Tower Records |
| The Fugitive |
Jones, Tommy Lee |
Katsulas, Andreas |
Krabbe, Jeroen |
Pantoliano, Joe |
Ward, Sela |
Ford, Harrison |
Moore, Julianne |
Dean, Ron |
Roebuck, Daniel |
Wood, Tom |
Davis, Andrew |
Twohy, David / Huggins, Roy |
Stuart, Jeb |
Chapman, Michael |
Howard, James Newton |
Finfer, David |
|
85392100026 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
3/24/1997 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
131 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$5.98 |
In this near-perfect suspense movie adapted from the popular 1960s
television series that starred David Janssen, renowned vascular surgeon Dr.
Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford) has been falsely accused and convicted--on
circumstantial evidence--of his wife's (Sela Ward) murder. While Kimble is
being transported to prison, another convict stabs an inattentive guard,
causing a massive wreck. Kimble escapes but is hunted by tough U.S. marshal
Sam Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones). The fugitive from injustice attempts to set the
record straight: He transforms himself into a jack-of-all-trades and a man of
a thousand faces in a desperate attempt to uncover the truth about his wife's
murder and track down the real killer. Spectacular special effects and a
pulse-pounding performance by Ford turned Andrew Davis's thrilling film into
a blockbuster at the box office, leading to a sequel, U.S.
MARSHALS.&newline;&newline;A doctor wrongly accused of killing his
wife escapes authorities, continually eludes a zealous detective, and hunts
for clues to solve his wife's murder himself in order to prove his innocence.
The bizarre circumstances that led to the death only sweeten the
suspense.&newline;&newline;The FUGITIVE TV series ran from 1963 to
1967. It wasn't until the conclusion of the series in 1967 that Barry Morse's
Lieutenant Gerard realized he had been chasing the wrong
man.&newline;&newline;The $2 million &doublequote;dam
fall,&doublequote; as it has aptly been called by director Andrew Davis,
took two days to film and was shot by static and aerial cameras. The shot was
designed and plotted by stunt coordinator Terry Leonard. The stunt was filmed
at the Cheoah Dam in North Carolina. The section of tunnel that opens above
the dam was removed from Chicago and placed above the dam so as to give the
illusion that it had an outlet directly over top of the dam. Warner Bros. had
to pay Alcoa, the dam's operators, a large fee for using the property. The
Harrison Ford look-alike dummies were also expensive, ranging in price from $7,000 to $12,000 apiece. Ford
apparently didn't want to have stuntmen perform in his place, so he agreed to
be in the water for the survival shot that comes after the jump. There were
two navy SEALs on the set as consultants.&newline;&newline;The film's
Richard Kimble was originally a fugitive fleeing Wisconsin but the film
producer had to make a change when they discovered that Wisconsin doesn't
have the death penalty.&newline;&newline;The final episode of THE
FUGITIVE series was watched by more people than any single episode of a
regular series in the history of television at the
time.&newline;&newline;The film took in $183 million at the box
office.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;A murdered
wife.&newline;&newline;A one-armed man.&newline;&newline;An
obsessed detective.&newline;&newline;The chase
begins.&doublequote; -- marketing line for the film |
Tower Records |
| The Guns Of Navarone |
Niven, David |
Peck, Gregory |
Quinn, Anthony |
Scala, Gia |
Baker, Stanley |
Quayle, Anthony |
|
Thompson, J. Lee |
|
43396721296 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
2/10/2004 |
PG (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Digitally Re-Mastered |
Color |
157 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$18.74 |
One of the great war movies of all time, with an all start cast, and a
gripping plot--based on the Alistair MacLean novel. A commando team is sent
to a Greek Island to destroy the giant guns of World War II Germany which are
controlling a strategic channel in the Aegean Sea. This was a groundbreaker
in the Special Effects department, too. Academy Award Nominations: 7,
including Best Picture, Best Director, Best (Adapted) Screenplay. Academy
Awards: Best Special Effects.&newline;&newline;Produced at Shepperton
Studios, and Associated British Studios, Elstree, UK; color by Eastmancolor;
shot in CinemaScope.&newline;&newline;Cleo Scouloudi played the Bride
and Nicholas Papakonstantinou played the Patrol Boat
Captain.&newline;&newline;In 1993, this version was replaced by a
newly-restored version.&newline;&newline;The restored version (VHS
#72123) replaces the older videocassette version, which is no longer
available from Columbia TriStar Home Video.&newline;&newline;Available
to buy in the UK (widescreen version).&newline;&newline;A specialized
commando team is organized in 1943, during WWII, to sabotage and put out of
commission the Axis firepower on the mountainous Greek island of Navarone in
the Aegean Sea. |
Tower Records |
| The Hulk |
Bana, Eric |
Connelly, Jennifer |
Nolte, Nick |
Elliott, Sam |
Lucas, Joshua |
Bana, Eric |
Kersey, Paul |
Lucas, Josh |
|
Lee, Ang |
|
France, Michael |
|
Elfman, Danny |
|
25192248924 |
DVD |
Universal Studios Home Video |
|
6/1/2004 1 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
138 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$17.99 |
THE HULK, adapted by Ang Lee (CROUCHING TIGER/HIDDEN DRAGON, THE ICE
STORM) from the Marvel comic book series, stars Eric Bana as Bruce Banner,
the tormented scientist whose temper periodically transforms him into a
raging green monster. Fellow scientist and Hulk-love-interest Betty Ross
(Jennifer Connelly), shares a strange connection with Banner--both have
abstract childhood nightmares that hint at a shared dark past. The missing
pieces of the puzzle are revealed when Banner's unstable, mad-scientist father
David (Nick Nolte) appears out of the blue, followed by Betty's father Ross
(Sam Elliot), a military cowboy. Banner is ultimately trying to understand
what it is that makes his strange and unpredictable metamorphosis occur,
while his outbursts distract him, leading him out into the streets of San
Francisco, to the Golden Gate Bridge, and on a tour of the American west's
national parks where he unleashes his anger in violent tantrums. Posing a
threat to the country that is treated like a natural disaster, the hulk
attracts the attention of the military. They respond by chasing the hulk with
helicopters, machine guys, and even heavy artillery, as he bounds away in
mighty leaps, trying to escape. The CGI work used in creating the hulk is
funny and convincing, and the gorgeous landscape photography makes his
presence all the more amazing. A vibrant color scheme adds to the film's
visual thrills, split-screen editing breaks up the slower scenes, and the
music by composer Danny Elfman perfectly punctuates the contrast between the
soft love story and wild action sequences. While parts of the film recall the
introspection of FRANKENSTEIN, the outrageous crowd-pleasing monster-military
chases hearken back to KING KONG and the GODZILLA movies.&newline;&newline;Theatrical
release: June 20, 2003 |
Tower Records |
| The Indiana Jones:Comp DVD Movie Coll |
Allen, Karen |
Freeman, Paul |
Lacey, Ronald |
Elliott, Denholm |
Molina, Alfred |
Rhys-Davies, John |
Doody, Alison |
Glover, Julian |
Capshaw, Kate |
Quan, Ke Huy |
Spielberg, Steven |
Lucas, George / Meyjes, Menno
/ Kaufman, Philip |
Boam, Jeffrey |
|
97360612547 |
DVD |
Paramount Home Entertainment |
|
10/21/2003 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
Paramount Home Video |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$59.99 |
This multi-pack collects Steven Spielberg and George Lucas's Indiana
Jones Trilogy, in which Harrison Ford portrays the titular globe-trotting
archaeologist. Titles include INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK,
INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM, and INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE.
The 4-disc DVD set includes a bonus disc featuring over 3 hours of bonus
features, including a feature-length documentary on the making of the films.
DVDs are not available separately. For more detailed descriptions, see
individual titles. |
Tower Records |
| The Living Daylights (WS/DD) |
D'Abo, Maryam |
Krabbe, Jeroen |
Baker, Joe Don |
Dalton, Timothy |
Rhys-Davies, John |
Terry, John |
Brown, Robert |
Malik, Art |
Llewelyn, Desmond |
d'Abo, Maryam |
Glen, John |
|
Barry, John |
|
27616853943 |
DVD |
MGM Home Entertainment |
|
10/17/2000 |
PG (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
131 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$16.92 |
In this installment of the James Bond series, Agent 007 (Timothy Dalton)
is assigned to protect a Russian defector (Maryam d'Abo) from the KGB. When
the defection proves to be an elaborate ploy, Bond woos her anyway, and
together they follow a trail to a crooked American arms dealer supplying
weapons to Afghanistan. Dalton finally assumes the role of Bond after
refusing it 16 years earlier with DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER. The film is loosely
based on Ian Fleming's short story.&newline;&newline;In British actor
Timothy Dalton's first outing as James Bond, the intrepid spy once again
travels to countless scenic spots, becomes involved with a beautiful woman,
and smoothly dispenses with a &doublequote;supposed&doublequote;
Soviet KGB defector, arms dealers, and Afghan rebels. Visual highlights: a
car chase through snowy mountains (featuring Bond's usual, hardy Aston
Martin) and a thrilling, dangerous airplane
ride.&newline;&newline;Filmed on the soundstages of England's
Pinewood Studios and on location in Gibraltar, Austria, Morocco, the USA,
Italy, and England, in Technicolor and
Panavision.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;The Living
Daylights&doublequote; was the 16th James Bond film in 25 years, not
counting the 1967 Bond parody, &doublequote;Casino
Royale.&doublequote; Timothy Dalton was the fourth James Bond, following
Sean Connery, George Lazenby, and Roger Moore. Caroline Bliss replaces Lois
Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny in this installment.&newline;&newline;The
role was originally written for Roger
Moore.&newline;&newline;Additional credits: Philip Kohler, Sparky
Greene, Arno Ortmar, Leonhard Gmur and Denise O'Dell (production manager);
Dick Lewzey (music mixer); Alan Killick (music editor); Malcolm Macintosh
(2nd unit camera operator); Screen Opticals (title
opticals).&newline;&newline;Additional music credits: Austrian Youth
Symphony Orchestra (music performers); Gert Meditz (conductor for the Youth
Symphony Orchestra); Stefan Kropfitsch (cellist). |
Tower Records |
| The Mask Of Zorro (WS/DD/5.1/THX) |
Wilson, Stuart |
Hopkins, Anthony |
Zeta-Jones, Catherine |
Banderas, Antonio |
Jones, Catherine Zeta |
Zeta-Jones, Catherine |
Wilson, Stuart |
|
Campbell, Martin |
|
Rossio, Terry |
|
43396216990 |
1 DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
10/16/1998 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digitally Mastered |
Color |
137 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
N/A |
Don Diego de la Vega (Hopkins) recruits Alejandro Murieta (Banderas) to
become his replacement as Zorro, the legendary hero. Together, they infiltrate the circle of Don
Raphael - the fiercest of the Spanish tyrants. Armed with his mask, sword, whip and
jet-black stallion, Tornado, the new Zorro embarks on a mission to stop Don
Raphael's plot to buy California, set right twenty years of wrongs, bring
justice to the people ensnared by Spanish greed, and win the heart of Elma -
Don Diego's daughter. |
Tower Records |
| The Mummy Returns |
Weisz, Rachel |
Hannah, John |
Velazquez, Patricia |
Johnson, Dwayne |
Fehr, Oded |
Fraser, Brendan |
Vosloo, Arnold |
Boath, Freddie |
Johnson, Dwayne |
Boath, Freddie |
Sommers, Stephen |
Sommers, Stephen |
Biddle, Adrian |
Silvestri, Alan |
Ducsay, Bob |
|
25192110023 |
DVD |
Universal Studios Home Video |
|
8/24/2004 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digitally Processed |
Color |
130 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$12.99 |
Flanked by fabulous computer-generated battle scenes that would make
BRAVEHEART proud, THE MUMMY RETURNS is a fast-paced sequel that surpasses the
hit 1999 original, both directed by Stephen Sommers. Virtually the entire
cast has come back for another exciting go-round, this time trying to prevent
Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo) from gaining control of the Bracelet of Anubis and
taking on the Scorpion King (the Rock) for control of the world. But to gain
that power, Imhotep and his vicious true love, Anck-Su-Namun (Patricia
Velasquez), must get to the Oasis of Ahm Shere before Rick O'Connell (Brendan
Fraser), his wife, Evie (Rachel Weisz), their son, Alex (Freddie Boath), the
mysterious Ardeth Bay (Oded Fehr), and Evie's brother, Jonathan (John Hannah,
who provides much of the comic relief). Set in 1933, THE MUMMY RETURNS
combines elements of the STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES films in letting loose a
scintillating thrill-ride of a movie, chock-full of terrific special effects
and marvelous locations (Morocco, Jordan, and London), erupting in a spirited
tale of flight and fantasy, sword and sorcery. The addition of Freddie Boath
to the cast increases the suspense as well as the comedy; his scenes with the
evil Lock-Nah (fiercely played by OZ veteran Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) are
among the best in the film. THE MUMMY RETURNS also features professional
wrestler the Rock as the Scorpion King, who was defeated in 3067 BC and is
ready to be resurrected in the Year of the
Scorpion.&newline;&newline;Theatrical Release Date: May 4, 2001 |
Tower Records |
| The Road To El Dorado |
Kline, Kevin |
Branagh, Kenneth |
Kline, Kevin |
Assante, Armand |
Perez, Rosie |
|
Paul, Don |
|
Elliott, Ted |
|
Zimmer, Hans |
|
667068654523 |
DVD |
Universal Studios Home Video |
|
11/19/2002 |
PG (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
89 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$17.99 |
Two eccentric con artists, Tulio and Miguel, are shooting craps in the
sun-squelched streets of 16th-century Spain when they win a sacred map
charting the way to El Dorado, the lost City of Gold, and see it as their
ticket both to adventure and an enormous fortune. With the map in hand, they
stow away on the ship of evil Spanish leader Cortez, bound for Cuba. By
chance, the two men are thrown off course and find themselves in a lush and
vibrant rainforest replete with exotic animals, hidden waterfalls, and traces
of an Indian civilization. Stumbling upon the gate to El Dorado, Tulio and
Miguel are thought to be gods by a group of Mayan natives, and they are led
into the heart of the city for a special welcoming ceremony. There they meet
the adorable Chel, a con artist herself, who practically bests them at their
own tricks. In the end, the two friends must choose whether they will stay
and enjoy life in the magical city of El Dorado or make off with the gold and
return to Western culture as rich men.&newline;&newline;THE ROAD TO
EL DORADO is the animated tale of two con men who discover a secret map that
leads to the lost City of Gold, El Dorado. After a long, distracted journey,
the pair finally lands at the gates of the mystical city, only to be mistaken
for gods. Enjoying a pampered existence, they must decide for themselves if
they should remain in El Dorado or steal the gold and return to life in the
Western world as outrageously wealthy men. The animation itself is vibrant
and well researched, making for an enjoyable viewing experience for
individuals of all ages.&newline;&newline;Originally Released in
Theatres March 31, 2000 (National)&newline;&newline;The Broadcast
Film Critics Association named Hans Zimmer Best Composer for his work on THE
ROAD TO EL DORADO, GLADIATOR, AND M:I-2. |
Tower Records |
| The Siege |
Shalhoub, Tony |
Bening, Annette |
Pai, Liana |
Bouajila, Sami |
Washington, Denzel |
Willis, Bruce |
|
Zwick, Edward |
|
Zwick, Edward |
Deakins, Roger |
Revell, Graeme |
Rosenblum, Steven |
|
86162001307 |
DVD |
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
|
4/20/1999 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digitally Mastered |
Color |
116 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$5.50 |
When the U.S. military abducts a Muslim leader, New York City becomes the
target of several terrorist attacks in this gripping political thriller
ripped from newspaper headlines. Denzel Washington stars as Anthony
&doublequote;Hub&doublequote; Hubbard, the head of the FBI terrorism
task force who is charge of investigating the bombings. Ironically, Hub's
partner, Frank Haddad (Tony Shalhoub), is Arab-American and must fight for
his family's rights as the citizens of New York become increasingly paranoid
about the Arab-American population. Elise Kraft (Annette Bening) is an
undercover CIA official and Middle East expert who is also investigating the
terrorist attacks and joins Hub and Frank as they search for the terrorists.
As Hub, Elise, and Frank work to uncover the source of the terrorism, the
city erupts in escalating madness, spiraling out of control until the
government sends in General William Devereaux (Bruce Willis), who takes over
the city and declares martial law. Ultimately, the government seizes the male
Arab-American population of New York in makeshift internment camps in this
incredibly relevant and cautionary thriller that examines the real dilemma of
how a democratic society can uphold the rights of its citizens while under military
protection. Director Edward Zwick's film features excellent performances from
an all-star cast and includes real footage of President Clinton addressing
the problem of terrorism.&newline;&newline;In Edward Zwick's THE
SIEGE, New York City becomes the target of several terrorist attacks after
the U.S. military captures a Muslim leader. Government officials try to
contain the escalating madness, but when it spirals out of control, martial
law is declared.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: November 6,
1998.&newline;&newline;Shot on location in New York City. |
Tower Records |
| The World Is Not Enough |
Cucinotta, Maria Grazia |
Richards, Denise |
Carlyle, Robert |
Marceau, Sophie |
Llewelyn, Desmond |
Bond, Samantha |
Dench, Judi |
Coltrane, Robbie |
Cleese, John |
Brosnan, Pierce |
Apted, Michael |
|
Feirstein, Bruce |
Biddle, Adrian |
Arnold, David |
Clark, Jim |
|
27616813022 |
DVD |
MGM Home Entertainment |
|
5/16/2000 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
127 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$11.39 |
Complete with ski chases, casino hijinks, high-tech gadgetry, and sultry
women, the 19th installment in the James Bond franchise features the
increasingly at-ease Pierce Brosnan in his third appearance as 007, in a race
to save the world's oil supply. Sophie Marceau (BRAVEHEART) stars as Elektra
King, the daughter of a murdered oil tycoon, while Robert Carlyle (THE FULL
MONTY) plays one of the most unusual Bond villains ever: Renard, who is
unable to feel pain because of a bullet lodged in his brain. Director Michael
Apted, known for such films as COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER, was brought in to make
the story more dramatic and facilitate the addition of more complex female
characters. One of the fruits of Apted's involvement is that M (Judi Dench)
gets to move from behind her desk, while curvy Denise Richards (WILD THINGS)
gets to show off more than her figure. Dangerous stunt work, exhilarating
action sequences, and a rousing theme song from alternative rock band Garbage
make this a worthy addition to the 007 series. The film also marks the 17th
and final appearance of Desmond Llewelyn as Q; John Cleese is introduced as
Q's successor, R.&newline;&newline;Bond (Pierce Brosnan) must race to
defuse an international power struggle with the world's oil supply hanging in
the balance. Sophie Marceau is the sultry Elektra King, the daughter of a
murdered oil tycoon whom Bond is assigned to protect. Robert Carlyle steps
into the villain role of Renard, who can feel no pain, and Denise Richards is
nuclear weapons expert Dr. Christmas Jones; John Cleese and Judi Dench also
star. This installment is directed by Briton Michael Apted (GORILLAS IN THE
MIST).&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: November 19,
1999.&newline;&newline;Shot on location in Azerbaijan, Turkey, the
French Alps, and Spain.&newline;&newline;THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH
grossed nearly $127 million at the domestic box office and more than $350
million worldwide.&newline;&newline;Pierce Brosnan wanted Apted to
direct because Brosnan wanted to work with more challenging material. One
thing that Apted tried to do was to get M more involved in the story. Apted
also wanted the the villain to display more vulnerability and be more
sympathetic than the typical Bond nemesis. At one point Apted considered
having Bond talk about his personal history to Elektra King. However, the
producers nixed the idea, explaining that one of the characteristics of Bond
is that he never talks about himself.&newline;&newline;After working
to make the female characters (M, Elektra, and Christmas Jones) more
three-dimensional, Apted brought in coscreenwriter Bruce Feirstein (author of
the books REAL MEN DON'T EAT QUICHE and NICE GUYS SLEEP ALONE) to add some of
the more typical macho elements to the
film.&newline;&newline;Employing up to three units operating
simultaneously, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH is the biggest production Apted has
had to manage, as well as the highest budgeted (it was three times that of
EXTREME MEASURES).&newline;&newline;The Bond franchise has been going
on for about as long as Apted's SEVEN UP series, making Apted a contributor
to two of the longest running film projects in
history.&newline;&newline;Many of the principal crew members have
worked on Bond films before, ensuring continuity between each film. Bruce
Feirstein has worked on 3 previous projects; production designer Peter
Lamont, 15; stunt coordinator Simon Crane, 3; costume designer Lindy Hemming,
2; casting director Debbie McWilliams, 6; special effects supervisor Chris
Corbould, 8; miniature effects supervisor John Richardson, 6; and music
composer David Arnold, 1.&newline;&newline;THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH is
the 15th Bond film to be shot at Pinewood Studios in England.&newline;&newline;Desmond
Llewelyn, the only actor who has portrayed Q, died at the age of 85 in a car
crash on December 19, 1999. Ever since GOLDEN EYE, Llewelyn had been talking
about a way for his character to make a graceful exit from the Bond films.
Coscreenwriter Bruce Feirstein explained in SALON, &doublequote;It became
sort of a running joke: Whenever we left a restaurant, he'd stuff a 10- or
12-page handwritten sequence into my pocket, each one detailing a new, ever
more elaborate exit for his character.&doublequote; An option for Q to
retire |
Tower Records |
| Tomorrow Never Dies |
Pryce, Jonathan |
Yeoh, Michelle |
Hatcher, Teri |
Jay, Ricky |
Otto, Gotz |
Baker, Joe Don |
Schiavelli, Vincent |
Dench, Judi |
Llewelyn, Desmond |
Bond, Samantha |
Spottiswoode, Roger |
Feirstein, Bruce |
Elswit, Robert |
Arnold, David |
Fortin, Dominique |
|
27616675620 |
DVD |
MGM Home Entertainment |
|
11/17/1998 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
117 |
1 |
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Action/Adventure |
N |
$26.24 |
In TOMORROW NEVER DIES, British super-spy James Bond (Pierce Brosnan)
goes after a ruthless media baron, Elliot Carver--an amalgam of Ted Turner,
Rupert Murdoch, and Bill Gates--played with feisty aplomb by Jonathan Pryce.
Carver's diabolical plan is to instigate World War III so that his empire can
obtain exclusive coverage (a la CNN during the Gulf War). This time, 007 must
endure the sorrow of love lost as he shares a nostalgic interlude with his
ex-lover Paris (Teri Hatcher) who is now married to his nemesis, Carver. He
also discovers a worthwhile partner in a female Chinese counterpart, Wai Lin
(Hong Kong action diva Michelle Yeoh). Noteworthy for its unabashed
commercial product placement, TOMORROW NEVER DIES follows the sharp direction
of Roger Spottiswoode.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release date:
December 17, 1997.&newline;&newline;Sheryl Crow's title song was
nominated for a Golden Globe. K.D. Lang's
&doublequote;Surrender&doublequote; was also a popular addition to the
soundtrack.&newline;&newline;TOMORROW NEVER DIES was filmed in
Bangkok, Hamburg, the Pyrenees, and Mexico.&newline;&newline;Bond
drives a BMW that is loaded with spy gadgets. It has a remote control
auto-pilot activated by 007's phone, it shoots rockets from its sun roof, its
tires re-inflate when popped, it releases tear gas, it has a safe in the
glove compartment, and it has voice command (predictably, a sexy female
voice.)&newline;&newline;Bond girl Wai Lin is likewise equipped with
some special high-tech tools. She has a full arsenal of weapons and armor,
hidden behind sliding walls. She uses a knife that looks like a simple fan.
And she uses a disguised flame-thrower. |
Tower Records |
| Twister |
Paxton, Bill |
Elwes, Cary |
Gertz, Jami |
Grenier, Zach |
Smith, Lois |
Hoffman, Philip Seymour |
Ruck, Alan |
Whalen, Sean |
Hunt, Helen |
Thomson, Scott |
Bont, Jan de |
|
Martin, Anne-Marie |
Green, Jack N. |
|
Kahn, Michael |
|
85392010028 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
8/22/1997 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Digitally Mastered |
Color |
113 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$7.45 |
An ex-husband-and-wife team of stormchasers rush to be the first to study
the dynamics of tornados in America's heartland. The uncredited lead roles
are the tornados, created with eye-dazzling computer generated effects.
Michael Crichton contributed the fast-moving story. Academy Award
Nominations: Best Sound, Best Visual Effects.&newline;&newline;This
special effects-laden blockbuster chronicles one day in the life of a band of
gung-ho &doublequote;storm chasers,&doublequote; who track and follow
twisters and tornadoes. The group, led by the gutsy Jo and her macho,
soon-to-be-ex Bill, have invented &doublequote;Dorothy,&doublequote;
a tank containing sensors that can provide much-needed info about these
mysterious, severe weather conditions.&newline;&newline;But in order
for Dorothy to work, she first must be swallowed by a twister. So Jo, Bill,
and the gang put their lives on the line innumerable times, as getting close
to the storm means dodging everything from windswept cattle to flying oil
tankers.&newline;&newline;For Jo and Bill in particular, making
meteorological history means having firsthand experience of the inside of a
twister...&newline;&newline;Released theatrically in the USA on May
10, 1996, &doublequote;Twister&doublequote; created a storm, blowing
away the competition with its $41 million gross its opening weekend, breaking
box office records in the process.&newline;&newline;Digitally
mastered by THX for superior sound and picture
quality.&newline;&newline;Each Warner Home Video VHS version includes
a 30-second public service announcement from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency about preparing for the kind of natural disaster that is depicted in
the film. The tie-in represents an unprecedented partnership between the
federal government and a major motion picture
studio.&newline;&newline;Color by Technicolor; in Panavision
widescreen; in DTS and SDDS (Sony Dynamic Digital Sound).&newline;&newline;Additional
cast: Zach Grenier (Eddie) and Scott Thomson
(Preacher).&newline;&newline;Additional credits: Patrick Sullivan
(set design) and Stefen Fangmeier (visual effects supervisor). |
Tower Records |
| XXX |
Jackson, Samuel L. |
Eve |
Diesel, Vin |
Argento, Asia |
Trejo, Danny |
Csokas, Marton |
Everett, Tom |
Roof, Michael |
|
Cohen, Rob |
|
Wilkes, Rich |
Semler, Dean |
Edelman, Randy |
|
43396082939 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
9/7/2004 1 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
124 |
1 |
|
Action/Adventure |
N |
$14.99 |
This amped action drama stars Vin Diesel as Xander (aka Triple X), a
rebellious extreme sports star with a mission to defy authority and create
anarchy. In the dramatic opening scene of the movie, Xander pulls an
outrageous serious of stunts with the help of a band of similar-minded jocks,
broadcasts the whole event live onto the Internet with a network of
strategically placed digital cameras, and then avoids being captured by the
squadron of police who pursue him. When Triple X is later taken into custody,
Gibbons (Samuel L. Jackson), a representative from a government agency, hires
the chiseled athlete and turns him into a secret agent with a mission to
travel to Prague and collapse a dangerous terrorist cell operated by Yorgi
(Martin Csokas) and the seductive Yelena (Asia Argento). Triple X is quickly
drawn into Yorgi's lair, a stunning chateau situated in the mountains that is
equipped with every high-tech modern amenity imaginable, along with a
sizeable team of extra-large Slav bodyguards, a laboratory staffed by top
scientists, and an always-ready gaggle of gorgeous concubines. Non-stop
stunts, pounding hard-core music, elaborate sets, and inventive costumes make
this Rob Cohen-directed adrenaline overload a visually exciting, aurally
engaging, highly entertaining success.&newline;&newline;Theatrical
Release: August 9, 2002 |
Tower Records |
| Inside The Space Station |
|
Lespinois, Pierre de |
12236114529 |
DVD |
Artisan Entertainment |
|
5/21/2002 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
Discovery Channel |
1 |
|
All Deals |
N |
$11.24 |
The International Space Station is under construction 220 miles in the
sky, and here is your chance to check up on the efforts of the aerospace
architects. Using computer animation, the Discovery Channel allows you a
unique glimpse at the future of man in space. A rare look into humanity's
hypothetical future. |
Tower Records |
| Jefferson Starship: Definitive Concert |
Starship, Jefferson |
|
|
14381470727 |
DVD |
Image Entertainment, Inc. |
|
8/23/2002 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
63 |
1 |
|
All Deals |
N |
$12.99 |
In this pre-'Knee Deep in the Hoopla' 1983 performance, the later
incarnation of Jefferson Airplane performs hits such as 'Find Your Way Back',
'Winds of Change' and 'White Rabbit'.
Featuring David Freiberg of Quicksilver Messenger Service on guitar. |
Tower Records |
| Michael Jordan to the Max (Large Format) |
Jordan, Michael |
Lee, Spike |
Lee, Shelton Jackson |
Murray, Bill |
Costas, Bob |
Jackson, Phil |
|
Kempf, Don |
|
Bailey, John / Taylor, Rodney
/ Kessler, David / Neihouse, James |
|
Hock, Jonathan |
|
24543012832 |
DVD |
Twentieth Century Fox |
|
16-Dec-03 |
NR |
Y |
Y |
Dolby |
Color |
46 minutes |
1 |
|
All Deals |
N |
$9.99 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;The greatest basketball player of
all time gets an appropriate clip reel in this 45-minute documentary, which
was originally released in the IMAX format. While you can't simulate IMAX's
80-foot-high screen in your living room, you can still get the thrills and
awe-inspiring footage of this tribute to one man's talent and endurance. Much
of the original footage was shot during the 1997 NBA Finals between the
Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz. With great behind-the-scenes footage and
terrific game material, the film gets close to Jordan in practice and on the
court. And the film includes a number of greatest hits, including his
commercials and most memorable dunks. Still, while there are intriguing
interviews with everyone from former Bulls coach Phil Jackson to professional
Jordan hanger-on Bob Greene, this film seems a little self-serving at times
(Jordan's company coproduced it). Also, some key voices from that team are
conspicuously absent, including Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and Ron
Harper. In the end, however, it's all about the highlights--and Jordan's
career (and his NBA finale) was one long one. --Marshall Fine --This text
refers to the VHS Tape edition.
&newline;&newline;Additional features &newline;In a 21-minute
feature, the filmmakers (but not Jordan himself) discuss various aspects of
Michael Jordan to the Max, particularly how Matrix-style technology was used
to film one of Jordan's signature moves--a dunk launched from the free-throw
line. The computer graphics are displayed more closely in a 2-minute segment
&doublequote;Michael Jordan Bullet Time Slam Dunk.&doublequote; |
Amazon |
| Rascals - Vol. 1 & 2 |
Rascals |
|
|
|
DVD |
Brentwood Communications |
|
17-Oct-00 |
NR |
N |
N |
Stereo |
Black & White |
|
1 |
|
All Deals |
N |
$13.48 |
|
Amazon |
| Sherlock Holmes - The Sign of Four |
Hardwicke, Edward |
|
Hammond, Peter |
|
30306178790 |
DVD |
Mpi Media Group |
|
25-Feb-03 |
NR |
N |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
120 minutes |
1 |
|
All Deals |
N |
$13.48 |
Amazon.com&newline;This 1987 feature version of the second Sherlock
Holmes novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is faithful to the original
story except in one important detail: Dr. Watson (Edward Hardwicke) does not
get the girl. Otherwise, the familiar tale of the death of Bartholomew Sholto
and the theft of the Agra treasure is all here, featuring a snappy
performance by Jeremy Brett as Holmes doing some of the finest investigative
work of his career. The famous climax, a chase on the Thames in which Holmes
is almost struck dead by an exotic weapon, is handled very well. Sherlockians
may have a hard time not seeing Watson's romantic pursuit of Mary Morstan
(Lila Kaye), his first wife according to Doyle's book, but it would hardly
have been practical in the context of the long-running Granada Television
series. The rest is to be enjoyed, however. --Tom Keogh --This text refers to
the VHS Tape edition. |
Amazon |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan: Live From Austin
Texas |
Vaughan, Stevie Ray |
|
|
74645013091 |
DVD |
Sony Music Distribution |
|
9/2/1997 1 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
63 |
1 |
|
All Deals |
N |
$9.99 |
Blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan was already a legend when he was
killed in a helicopter crash in 1990. Like all talents who die early, he has
left behind a legacy of myths and stories concerning his complex life and
persona. This very special video release -- which contains a 1983 and a 1989
appearance on the television show &doublequote;Austin City
Limits&doublequote; -- provide a glimpse into the mythical musician at
the beginning and the end of his short career. Eleven tracks are virtuostically
performed here; half by the young, newly successful Vaughan, and half by an
older, calmer and more together Vaughan. An intriguing musical look at the
evolution of a man who became a myth. |
Tower Records |
| The Alamo |
Widmark, Richard |
Harvey, Laurence |
Wayne, John |
Boone, Richard |
Avalon, Frankie |
Wayne, Patrick |
Pyle, Denver |
|
Wayne, John |
|
Clothier, William |
Tiomkin, Dimitri |
Gilmore, Stuart |
|
27616855503 |
DVD |
MGM Home Entertainment |
|
4/2/2002 1 |
Not Rated |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
162 |
1 |
|
All Deals |
N |
$11.24 |
The Duke directs (with the uncredited help of his friend and mentor John
Ford) this flag-waving spectacular about the courageous struggle by 182
American heroes to defend a small Catholic mission to the death and
eventually win Texas with the help of Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett, and Sam
Houston. The restored, widescreen edition of Wayne's epic is at the original
length and includes the theatrical trailer. Academy Award Nominations: 7,
including Best Picture, Best Song (&doublequote;Green Leaves of Summer&doublequote;).
Academy Awards: Best Sound. This restored version contains extra footage,
previously unseen.&newline;&newline;THE ALAMO is John's Wayne's
patriotic, pro-American recounting of the famous siege at a Texas fort. For
13 days in 1836, a group of Americans, led by Sam Houston, fought 7,000
Mexican soldiers to retain control of the Alamo and to wrest Texas from
Mexico and make it part of the United States.&newline;&newline;Film
was cut by about 30 minutes after its Los Angeles premiere, and it is that
cut version that is available on video. (The original time was 193 minutes,
and the video is 161.)&newline;&newline;Although Wayne directed (this
was his first time at the helm), there is supposition that John Ford, who was
on the set, might have assisted with some of the filming. There is also a
possibility that the final battle scene, which received critical acclaim,
might be attributable to second-unit director Cliff
Lyons.&newline;&newline;There is much historical research on the
period suggesting that some of the heroes of the Alamo might not have been so
heroic--particularly Davy Crockett, who allegedly surrendered, was alcoholic,
and beat his wife.&newline;&newline;The film was shot in Texas, in 12
days, near the actual location of the Alamo, although Wayne had originally
thought of filming in Mexico.&newline;&newline;Shot in Todd-AO; color
by Technicolor.&newline;&newline;Budget estimate $12 million. |
Tower Records |
| The Ultimate Space Experience |
Experience, Ultimate Space |
|
56775013097 |
DVD |
Madacy Entertainment |
|
2-Feb-99 |
NR |
N |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
48 minutes |
1 |
|
All Deals |
N |
$7.98 |
Amazon.com&newline;This disc is an embarrassment to its manufacturers
and an insult to anyone who buys it. The Ultimate Space Experience is a
misnomer, to say the least, because this 48-minute disc consists of little
more than official NASA videos spliced together in a manner that might
courteously be described as haphazard. The image quality is no better than
VHS, and in the absence of narration the disconnected footage of rocket
launches, moonwalks, and shuttle maneuvers is virtually no different from
anything that's been shown many times on global TV news broadcasts. To make
matters worse, the entire program is accompanied by random sound bites and
cheesy MIDI-composed electronic music, including the morbidly ominous use of
Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor over scenes of the ill-fated crew of the
shuttle Challenger preparing for their disastrous final flight. (Whoever
thought this was appropriate music for those images should be severely
punished.) Additional features on this DVD are of minimal interest at best,
but as one customer comment has noted (see below), the disc could possibly
serve as a basic primer for young children. However, even this is a hesitant
recommendation, as so many better videos and DVDs are available about the
topic of space exploration. Consider this disc a last resort, and even then
you may simply decide to use it as a table coaster for your beverage of
choice. --Jeff Shannon |
Amazon |
| Princess Mononoke |
Matsuda, Yôji |
Ishida, Yuriko |
DeMita, John |
Pinkett, Jada |
Pinkett Smith, Jada |
David, Keith |
|
Miyazaki, Hayao |
|
Hisaishi, Joe |
Miyazaki, Hayao / Seyama, Takeshi |
|
717951007414 |
DVD |
Miramax |
|
20-Jul-00 |
PG-13 |
N |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
126 minutes |
1 |
|
Anime & Manga : Feature Films |
N |
$28.04 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;This epic, animated 1997 fantasy
has already made history as the top-grossing domestic feature ever released
in Japan, where its combination of mythic themes, mystical forces, and
ravishing visuals tapped deeply into cultural identity and contemporary,
ecological anxieties. For international animation and anime fans, Princess
Mononoke represents an auspicious next step for its revered creator, Hayao
Miyazaki (My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service), an acknowledged anime
pioneer, whose painterly style, vivid character design, and stylized approach
to storytelling take ambitious, evolutionary steps here.
&newline;&newline;Set in medieval Japan, Miyazaki's original story
envisions a struggle between nature and man. The march of technology,
embodied in the dark iron forges of the ambitious Tatara clan, threatens the
natural forces explicit in the benevolent Great God of the Forest and the
wide-eyed, spectral spirits he protects. When Ashitaka, a young warrior from
a remote, and endangered, village clan, kills a ravenous, boar-like monster,
he discovers the beast is in fact an infectious &doublequote;demon
god,&doublequote; transformed by human anger. Ashitaka's quest to solve
the beast's fatal curse brings him into the midst of human political
intrigues as well as the more crucial battle between man and
nature.&newline;&newline;Miyazaki's convoluted fable is clearly not
the stuff of kiddie matinees, nor is the often graphic violence depicted
during the battles that ensue. If some younger viewers (or less attentive
older ones) will wish for a diagram to sort out the players, Miyazaki's
atmospheric world and its lush visual design are reasons enough to watch. For
the English-language version, Miramax assembled an impressive vocal cast
including Gillian Anderson, Billy Crudup (as Ashitaka), Claire Danes (as
San), Minnie Driver (as Lady Eboshi), Billy Bob Thornton, and Jada Pinkett
Smith. They bring added nuance to a very different kind of magic kingdom.
Recommended for ages 12 and older. --Sam Sutherland |
Amazon |
| Back to Blues |
|
29156113105 |
VHS |
Warner Brothers Pub. |
|
19-Oct-00 |
Unrated |
N |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
60 minutes |
1 |
|
Blues : Blues Music : Blues Singers : Music
Instruction : Musical & Performing Arts |
N |
$79.95 |
Description: BACK TO THE BLUES is a complete set of some of the most
important blues singers' and players' of our time. |
Amazon |
| Avengers |
Macnee, Patrick |
Rigg, Diana |
Thorson, Linda |
|
Hammond, Peter |
|
733961700152 |
DVD |
New Video Group, Inc. |
|
12/19/2001 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
312 |
1 |
|
Boxed Sets : Classics |
N |
$36.99 |
Six more swingin' sequential episodes from the fifth season of the
cult-favorite spy series: &doublequote;The Living Dead,&doublequote;
&doublequote;The Hidden Tiger,&doublequote; &doublequote;The
Correct Way to Kill,&doublequote; &doublequote;Never, Never Say
Die,&doublequote; &doublequote;Epic,&doublequote; and
&doublequote;The Superlative
Seven.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;Contains the episodes
&doublequote;Escape in Time&doublequote; and &doublequote;The
See-Through Man.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;DVD
Features:&newline;&newline;Region 1
Encoding&newline;&newline;Keep Case |
Tower Records |
| Avengers |
Macnee, Patrick |
Rigg, Diana |
Thorson, Linda |
|
Hammond, Peter |
|
733961700145 |
DVD |
New Video Group, Inc. |
|
12/19/2001 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Digitally Re-Mastered |
Color |
312 |
1 |
|
Boxed Sets : Classics |
N |
$36.99 |
Emma Peel and John Steed save the planet from an insidious plot in six
sequential fifth-season episodes of the superfly superspy series, re-mastered
and re-released to commemorate the 1998 big-screen version. Titles include
&doublequote;From Venus With Love,&doublequote; &doublequote;The
Fear Merchants,&doublequote; &doublequote;Escape in
Time,&doublequote; &doublequote;The See-Through Man,&doublequote;
&doublequote;The Bird I Knew Too Much,&doublequote; and &doublequote;The
Winged Avenger.&doublequote; |
Tower Records |
| Avengers |
Blackman, Honor |
Macnee, Patrick |
|
Hammond, Peter |
|
733961700701 |
DVD |
New Video Group, Inc. |
|
12/19/2001 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Digitally Re-Mastered |
B&W |
340 |
1 |
|
Boxed Sets : Classics |
N |
$36.99 |
John Steed (Patrick Macnee) and Mrs. Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman), the
original duo of the British television cult classic THE AVENGERS, are on
video for American audiences for the first time in this special collector's
set. Includes six episodes from the third Avengers season:
&doublequote;The White Elephant,&doublequote; &doublequote;The
Little Wonders,&doublequote; &doublequote;The
Wringer,&doublequote; &doublequote;Mandrake,&doublequote;
&doublequote;The Secrets Broker,&doublequote; and
&doublequote;The Trojan Horse.&doublequote; |
Tower Records |
| Prisoner Complete Set |
McGoohan, Patrick |
|
|
733961703351 |
DVD |
A&E Home Video |
|
9/25/2001 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Digitally Re-Mastered |
Color |
884 |
1 |
|
Boxed Sets : Classics |
N |
$144.99 |
Though it ran for a mere 17 episodes, the British sci-fi spy drama THE
PRISONER is one of television's biggest cult hits. The brainchild of star
Patrick McGoohan, the series followed the adventures of No.2, a former secret
agent who is being held captive on a highly secured island. This Mega-Set is
a definitive collection of all 17 episodes, uncut and digitally remastered. |
Tower Records |
| Thunderbirds 01 |
Rimmer, Shane |
Dyneley, Peter |
|
Saunders, Desmond |
733961701593 |
DVD |
New Video Group, Inc. |
|
2/27/2001 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
312 |
1 |
|
Boxed Sets : Classics |
N |
$36.99 |
Gerry Anderson's cult sci-fi series brought
&doublequote;super-marionation&doublequote; into the forefront. The
story follows Jeff Tracy (voiced by Peter Dyneley of MANSTER) and his
sons--the eponymous Thunderbirds--as they fly around in their multimillion
dollar spaceship, answering calls of distress throughout the galaxy in the
name of International
Rescue.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Trapped in the
Sky&doublequote; - The Thunderbirds attempt to disarm a bomb aboard a jet
in midair, all the while being monitored by the sinister
Hood.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Pit of Peril&doublequote;
- &doublequote;The Sidewinder&doublequote;, an innovative Army troop
transport, goes south on its first test mission - literally. Trapped below
the earth, the transport's crew wait breathlessly to be rescued by the
Thunderbirds.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;City of
Fire&doublequote; - A family is trapped in a blazing shopping mall. Can
the Thunderbirds get to their aide fast
enough?&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Sunprobe&doublequote; -
The Thunderbirds have to intervene when a derelict ship begins heading
directly for the sun (and not get burned in the
process).&newline;&newline;&doublequote;The
Uninvited&doublequote; - The pyramid-dwelling Zombites apprehend Scott
(voiced by Shane Rimmer) when he crashes in the desert. It's up to him to
blind the creatures and escape.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;The
Mighty Atom&doublequote; - The Hood gets his diabolical hands on a
robotic, photo-taking rat and attempts to use it against the Thunderbirds.
Little does he know what the film will show when it's actually developed! |
Tower Records |
| Thunderbirds 02 |
Rimmer, Shane |
Dyneley, Peter |
|
Saunders, Desmond |
733961701623 |
DVD |
New Video Group, Inc. |
|
2/27/2001 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
312 |
1 |
|
Boxed Sets : Classics |
N |
$36.99 |
erry Anderson's cult sci-fi series brought
&doublequote;super-marionation&doublequote; into the forefront. The
story follows Jeff Tracy (voiced by Peter Dyneley of MANSTER) and his
sons--the eponymous Thunderbirds--as they fly around in their multimillion
dollar spaceship, answering calls of distress throughout the galaxy in the
name of International Rescue.&newline;&newline;Set
includes:&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Vault of
Death&doublequote; - A bank teller for the Bank of England is trapped in
a time-sealed vault. He has two years until it opens, but only hours before
he runs out of air. It's up to the Thunderbirds, once again, to avert
disaster.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Operation: Crash
Dive&doublequote; - Two jets crash into the Atlantic. With only a single
survivor--one of the pilots--and nothing else to go on, the Thunderbirds have
to ascertain the cause of the accident before the third airliner hits the
ocean.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Move and You're
Dead&doublequote; - A maniacal race car driver captures three
Thunderbirds and links them to a motion-sensitive bomb. Can Scott (voice of
Shane Rimmer) save his companions and track down the
driver?&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Martian
Invasion&doublequote; - Finally, the Hood thinks he has caught the
Thunderbirds on film! But will he develop it in
time?&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Brink of
Disaster&doublequote; - A monorail trip goes awry, thanks to a corrupt
railroadman. The Thunderbirds must save the passengers and apprehend the
criminal responsible.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;The Perils of
Penelope&doublequote; - Penelope (voiced by Sylvia Anderson) researches a
scientist's kidnapping, only to wind up abducted herself! Tied to a train
track, Penelope's last hope is aid from her fellow Thunderbirds. |
Tower Records |
| Maxtor L01P200 7200 RPM 200 GB Hard
Drive |
|
751921027637 |
|
N |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
|
1 |
|
Brands : Maxtor |
N |
$159.99 |
|
Amazon |
| Alphabet Jungle Game |
Muppets |
|
|
74644936698 |
DVD |
Sony Wonder |
|
1/14/2002 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Digital |
Color |
30 |
1 |
|
Childrens |
N |
$9.74 |
On safari in the treacherous Alphabet Jungle, Elmo, Zoe, and Telly can
find all the letters on the alphabet growing on trees! Except for one, that is:
&doublequote;Z.&doublequote; Since Zoe can't spell her name without
it, the three set off to find the errant letter. |
Tower Records |
| Bear In The Big Blue House 02 |
|
Fernandes, Richard A. |
43396048430 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
1/28/2003 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
75 |
1 |
|
Childrens |
N |
$11.31 |
Includes three episodes: THE BIG SLEEP, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT, and
FRIENDS FOR LIFE; plus six sing-alongs: BRUSH BRUSH TREE, GO TO BED
SLEEPYHEAD, FRIENDS FOR LIFE, MAKE YOURSELF A FRIEND, and GOODBYE SONG. |
Tower Records |
| Bear In The Big Blue House-Shapes Sound |
|
Fernandes, Richard A. |
43396054523 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
1/28/2003 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
75 |
1 |
|
Childrens |
N |
$10.20 |
Three classic episodes from the acclaimed Henson-created children's'
series. Includes &doublequote;A Wagon of a Different
Color,&doublequote; &doublequote;Shape of a Bear,&doublequote;
and &doublequote;Listen Up,&doublequote; as well as four great songs:
&doublequote;Shape of a Bear,&doublequote; &doublequote;What's in
the Mail Today?,&doublequote; &doublequote;Some of the Colors I
See,&doublequote; and &doublequote;Listen Up.&doublequote; |
Tower Records |
| Muppets From Space |
Goelz, Dave |
Muppets |
Frog, Kermit the |
Arquette, David |
Abraham, F. Murray |
Liotta, Ray |
|
Hill, Tim |
|
Juhl, Jerry |
Caso, Alan |
Sharifi, Jamshied |
Stevenson, Michael A. |
|
43396039322 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
10/30/2001 |
G (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digitally Processed |
Color |
88 |
1 |
|
Childrens |
N |
$6.99 |
One of the better Muppet features in recent years, MUPPETS FROM SPACE
begins with Gonzo wondering where he came from and then promptly receiving
messages from his alien brethren. Though the rest of the Muppet clan believe
Gonzo insane, especially after he announces his revelation on Mrs. Piggy's
talk show, he arouses the interest of an idiotic government official, which
leads to his imprisonment. Kermit reluctantly realizes Gonzo is in trouble
and brings his fellow Muppets to try and help him escape. This one features a
soundtrack made up of mostly 70s funk and introduces a new Muppet - Pepe the
prawn, who gets quite a few laughs here. |
Tower Records |
| Paulie |
Davison, Bruce |
Rowlands, Gena |
Shalhoub, Tony |
Marin, Cheech |
Paulie |
|
Roberts, John |
|
Craig, Laurie |
Pierce-Roberts, Tony |
Debney, John |
Cannon, Bruce |
|
667068416329 |
DVD |
Universal Studios Home Video |
|
6/1/2004 1 |
PG (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
92 |
1 |
|
Childrens |
N |
$12.99 |
When a little bird wih a big personality sets out to find the living girl
who raised him, he discovers his way with words has a way of landing him in
big trouble. But as fast as he can
talk himself into a fix, he finds his gift of gab, a heart full of hope, and
an odd menagerie of human friends can help him realize his most important
dream: to be home at last. |
Tower Records |
| Power Rangers:Ultimate Rangers |
|
Weil, John |
|
786936206234 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
4/1/2003 1 |
Not Rated |
N |
Y |
Digitally Re-Mastered |
Color |
168 |
1 |
|
Childrens |
N |
$14.99 |
This first ever POWER RANGERS DVD features episodes voted on by fans as
their favorites. As always, the Rangers find themselves up against terrifying
forces of evil in the form of diabolical villains and giant monsters, on
Earth and throughout the universe. Containing only episodes voted on as
number one by fans, THE ULTIMATE RANGERS is sure to please any fan of the
series. |
Tower Records |
| Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer |
Ives, Burl |
Richards, Billie Mae |
Mann, Larry D. |
Richards, Billie Mae |
Francis, Stan |
Scopp, Alfie |
Orenstein, Janis |
Kligman, Paul |
Banas, Carl |
Conley, Corinne |
Roemer, Larry |
|
Muller, Romeo |
|
Marks, Johnny |
|
74645141695 |
DVD |
Sony Music Distribution |
|
9/12/2000 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Digitally Re-Mastered |
Color |
135 |
1 |
|
Childrens |
N |
$17.98 |
The modern Christmas classic is brought to life in this stop-motion
animated feature. Rudolph is shunned by the other reindeer because of his
strange red nose. Rudolph and Herbie the Elf decide to run away and wind up
having a series of adventures, meeting the Abominable Snowman and making
their way through the Land of Misfit Toys before coming back in time to help
Santa on Christmas Eve.&newline;&newline;A presentation of Broadway
Video.&newline;&newline;Copyright 1964 Videocraft International,
Ltd.&newline;&newline;Music copyright St. Nicholas Music,
Inc.&newline;&newline;The stop-motion animation classic, narrated and
sung by Burl Ives, about the little reindeer who saved Christmas from being
cancelled. |
Tower Records |
| Teletubbies:Baby Animals |
Saxon, Rolf |
|
Finch, Vic |
|
794054851922 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
8/3/2003 1 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
100 |
1 |
|
Childrens |
N |
$19.98 |
Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po, better known as the Teletubbies,
show how to take care of their favorite baby animals in this fun video. All
children and all Teletubbies love baby animals, including puppies, elephants,
birds and lambs! |
Tower Records |
| The Santa Clause 02 |
Mitchell, Elizabeth |
Breslin, Spencer |
Crewson, Wendy |
Allen, Tim |
Dorn, Michael |
Lloyd, Eric |
Krumholtz, David |
Krumholtz, David |
Shannon, Molly |
Breslin, Spencer |
Lembeck, Michael |
|
Daurio, Ken |
Greenberg, Adam |
Clinton, George S. |
|
786936221800 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
8/24/2004 |
G (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Digitally Processed |
Color |
105 |
1 |
|
Childrens |
N |
$17.99 |
Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) found a jacket eight years ago that turned him
into Santa Claus. Unfortunately, 900-year old elf Curtis (Spencer Breslin)
failed to read the fine print in the Santa Clause and didn't notice that
Santa has to find a wife or stop being Santa. As Christmas Eve--the marriage
deadline--approaches, Santa finds himself slowly returning to his mortal
appearance as the &doublequote;de-Santification process&doublequote;
begins. To make matters worse, his mortal son, Charlie, is acting out in
school and is on the Naughty list. Searching for a wife and worried about
Charlie, Santa returns home as Scott, leaving a toy Santa (also played by
Allen) in his place to run the North Pole. Unfortunately, the toy Santa
becomes obsesses with the rules in the Santa handbook and turns into a
dictator, complete with an army of toy soldiers. Allen is extremely engaging
as Scott, a normal guy who loves his role as perhaps the most beloved
character in the lives of children. David Krumholtz stars as Bernard, Santa's
right-hand elf, and Elizabeth Mitchell is Carol Newman, Charlie's school
principal and Scott's unlikely love
interest.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: November 1, 2002 |
Tower Records |
| Thomas & The Magic Railroad |
Baldwin, Alec |
Wilson, Mara |
Fonda, Peter |
Fonda, Peter |
Conn, Didi |
Wilson, Mara |
Mcmains, Cody |
|
Allcroft, Britt |
|
Allcroft, Britt |
Ryan, Paul |
Mann, Hummie |
Wisman, Ron |
|
43396054264 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
5/29/2001 |
G (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Digitally Mastered |
Color |
87 |
1 |
|
Childrens |
N |
$6.99 |
Eleven-year old Lily (Mara Wilson) sets off to see her grandpa (Peter
Fonda), but she ends up on the wrong train. Lily meets Mr. Conductor (Alec
Baldwin), who lives in the town of Shining Time. Mr. Conductor uses magic
gold dust to visit the Island of Sodor and Thomas the Tank Engine and the
Magic Railroad. When Lily arrives, Thomas is having problems with Diesel 10,
a renegade diesel engine, and Mr. Conductor is running out of the magic dust.
But all will be well if Lady, a missing golden engine, can be found. In the
meantime, Grandpa has an engine hidden away in the mountain. Could it be
Lady? Will Mr. Conductor find more magic gold dust? And will Thomas again be
the number one hero of the Magic Railroad?&newline;&newline;In the
early 1980s, Britt Allcroft found Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends in
the Reverend W. Awdry's THE RAILWAY SERIES and brought them to television.
Now--aiming at an audience of children between 3 and 7 years old--Allcroft
transfers Thomas and his friends to the big screen, and she uses all manner
of special effects in capturing the storybook feel of the original
stories.&newline;&newline;Based on the television show THOMAS THE
TANK ENGINE & FRIENDS, this directorial film debut from writer and
producer Britt Allcroft features new animation techniques that combine
talking trains with live-action actors. THOMAS AND THE MAGIC RAILROAD is
about a young girl named Lily (Mara Wilson) who takes it upon herself to save
the tank trains such as Thomas (Edward Glen), living on the magical Island of
Sodar, from bully trains like Deisel 10, Splotch, and
Splatter.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: July 26,
2000.&newline;&newline;Locations for THOMAS AND THE MAGIC RAILROAD
included the Isle of Man; Ontario, Canada; and Pennsylvania. |
Tower Records |
| Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory |
Albertson, Jack |
Ostrum, Peter |
Cole, Julie Dawn |
Bollner, Michael |
Reit, Ursula |
Nickerson, Denise |
Wilder, Gene |
Stone, Leonard |
Reit, Ursula |
Cole, Julie Dawn |
Stuart, Mel |
|
Dahl, Roald |
Ibbetson, Arthur |
Scharf, Walter |
Saxon, David |
|
85391898122 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
2/3/2004 1 |
G (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
100 |
1 |
|
Childrens |
N |
$18.74 |
A wry and amusing musical about a world famous candymaker who hides five
golden tickets in candy bars for five lucky children. Young, good-natured
Charlie (Peter Ostrum) wins one of the tickets hidden amongst thousands of
Wonka chocolate bars. What have Charlie and the other four kids won? A tour
through Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, led by the loveable, eccentric, but
often mean-spirited Wonka (Gene Wilder) himself. The factory itself is like a
fantasy world: crazy color schemes, wild inventions, secret rooms, busy
oompa-loompas, and lots and lots of delectable sweets. But Wonka has a hidden
agenda, and during the tour he tests each child's character and honesty.
Based on Roald Dahl's children's book &doublequote;Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;Produced in
partnership with Quaker Oats.&newline;&newline;Released theatrically
in the USA June 30, 1971.&newline;&newline;Film debut for young Peter
Ostrum, who plays Charlie. The actor later left the movie business for a
career as a veterinarian in New York.&newline;&newline;The laserdisc
version features the original and 1996 re-issue theatrical trailers; it also
includes a musical score without vocals (on a separate audio channel) for
families to sing-along.&newline;&newline;Songs include
&doublequote;Candy Man,&doublequote; &doublequote;Oompa-Loompa
Doopody Doo&doublequote; and &doublequote;Pure
Imagination.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;Rereleased
theatrically, for its 25th anniversary, in Chicago on July 19,
1996.&newline;&newline;Filmed on location in Munich,
Germany.&newline;&newline;Young, good-natured Charlie wins one of
five golden tickets hidden amongst thousands of Wonka chocolate bars. What
have Charlie and the other four kids won? A tour through Willy Wonka's
chocolate factory, led by the eccentric but often mean-spirited Wonka
himself. The factory itself is like a fantasy world: crazy color schemes,
wild inventions, secret rooms, busy elves, and lots and lots of delectable
sweets. But Wonka has a hidden agenda, and during the tour he tests each
child's character and honesty. When it is clear that Charlie is the most
trustworthy, kind-hearted and dependable kid, Wonka awards him with a gift
that is every child's dream. |
Tower Records |
| Dumbo |
Holloway, Sterling |
Brophy, Edward |
Bing, Herman |
Felton, Verna |
Holloway, Sterling |
|
Sharpsteen, Ben |
|
Grant, Joe |
|
786936144390 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
10/23/2001 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Digitally Re-Mastered |
Color |
64 |
1 |
|
Classics : General |
N |
$22.49 |
Deceptively simple, beautiful, moving, and hilarious, DUMBO is often
overlooked when considering Disney's greatest films because perhaps of its
lack of extravagance, its brief running time, and its simple story. Baby
elephant Jumbo Jr. is delivered by the stork to his elephant mom with much
fanfare but soon receives a cold shoulder from the snobby female pachyderms
and the rest of the circus due to his oversize ears. When his mother goes on
a rampage in order to protect him from some snickering rubes, she winds up
locked away. Dumbo is left without a friend in the world until the
street-smart Timothy Mouse decides to become his manager and a telephone line
full of delightful jive-talking crows convince him he can fly. Highlights
include Dumbo accidentally getting drunk and experiencing the surreal musical
sequence &doublequote;Pink Elephants on Parade&doublequote; and a
soundtrack packed with such priceless songs as the Oscar-winning
&doublequote;Baby Mine&doublequote; and the crow's soulful number,
&doublequote;When I see an Elephant Fly.&doublequote; There's nary an
imperfect moment to be found in this raucous, tender, sublime film, which has
been delighting audiences for
generations.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: October 23,
1941.&newline;&newline;Rereleased in 1949, 1959, 1972, and
1976.&newline;&newline;DUMBO is the fourth full-length animated
feature from Walt Disney Pictures.&newline;&newline;Shot in
three-strip Technicolor.&newline;&newline;The film won the 1947
Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Animation
Design.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;That's it! Dumbo, you flew!
Boy, am I stupid; why didn't I think of this before?! Your ears--they're
perfect wings! The very things that held you down are gonna carry you up, and
up, and up!&doublequote;--Timothy Mouse (voice of Edward
Brophy)&newline;&newline;In this classic animated Disney film, a baby
circus elephant is cruelly mocked until he realizes that his enormous ears
are a blessing in disguise: He can fly. Soon Dumbo becomes the greatest show
on earth. |
Tower Records |
| Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs |
Verne, Lucille La |
Stockwell, Harry |
Olsen, Moroni |
Harlan, Otis |
Colvig, Pinto |
Caselotti, Adriana |
Stockwell, Harry |
Verne, Lucille La |
|
Sharpsteen, Ben |
|
Rickard, Dick |
|
Churchill, Frank |
|
786936150605 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
10/9/2001 |
G (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Digitally Re-Mastered |
Color |
84 |
1 |
|
Classics : General |
N |
$33.95 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;One of the brightest nuggets from
Disney's golden age, this 1937 film is almost dizzying in its meticulous
construction of an enchanted world, with scores of major and minor characters
(including fauna and fowl), each with a distinct identity. When you watch
Snow White's intricate, graceful movements of fingers, arms, and head all in
one shot, it is not the technical brilliance of Disney's artists that leaps
out at you, but the very spirit of her engaging, girl-woman character. When
the wicked queen's poisoned apple turns from killer green to rose red, the
effect of knowing something so beautiful can be so terrible is absolutely
elemental, so pure it forces one to surrender to the horror of it. Based on
the Grimm fairy tale, Snow White is probably the best family film ever to
deal, in mythic terms, with the psychological foundation for growing up. It's
a crowning achievement and should not be missed. --Tom Keogh --This text
refers to the VHS Tape edition.
&newline;&newline;DVD features&newline;Disney figured out that
it's not necessarily how many extras a DVD offers, it's how effortlessly the
fan can view them. In two &doublequote;guided tours,&doublequote; a
viewer can see a selection of the excellent extras on the history and
creation of Walt Disney's crown jewel. Disc 1 has an informative 40-minute
documentary, plus karaoke songs, a neat trivia game, and Barbra Streisand's new
version of &doublequote;Some Day My Prince Will Come.&doublequote;
Like Fantasia, the commentary track is expertly made up of historical
recordings... read more |
Tower Records |
| Blues Brothers 2000 |
Goodman, John |
Morton, Joe |
Bonifant, Evan |
Cropper, Steve |
Dunn, Donald %22Duck%22 |
Dunne, Murphy |
Hall, Willie |
Marini, Lou |
Malone, Tom |
Rubin, Alan |
Landis, John |
|
Landis, John |
Herrington, David |
Shaffer, Paul |
Beldin, Dale |
|
25192028120 |
DVD |
Universal Studios Home Video |
|
1/6/2004 1 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
124 |
1 |
|
Comedies |
N |
$14.99 |
Upon his release from prison, now-brotherless Blues Brother Jake Elwood
(Dan Aykroyd) puts the band back together with the help of a golden-voiced
strip joint bartender (John Goodman) and a precocious 10-year-old orphan (J.
Evan Bonifant) on loan from the comically abusive Sister Mary Stigmata
(Kathleen Freeman). This hysterical sequel to the original BLUE BROTHERS
comedy/musical makes good use of its copious celebrity cameos, which include
appearances from old schoolers James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton, Bo
Diddley, and Isaac Hayes in addition to bits from blues phenom Jonny Lang,
Erykah Badu, and John Popper.&newline;&newline;The now-brotherless
Ellwood Blues (Dan Aykroyd) is finally out of prison, attempting to reunite
the old band and find a few new partners in crime (John Goodman and J. Evan
Bonifant). In this sequel to the original BLUE BROTHERS comedy/musical,
Ellwood battles the Chicago police, sings and dances his way out of numerous
sticky situations, and manages to get the old band on the road for a
hair-raising adventure. With the police in hot pursuit, the Blues Brothers
set off on a road trip to Kentucky for their first gig at a redneck fair
where they have been billed as the Bluegrass Brothers, stopping to perform a
thunderous rendition of &doublequote;Riders on the Storm&doublequote;
and narrowly escaping the clutches of the police and a raving band of
neo-Nazis, among other archenemies. With the help of gospel revivals and good
disguises, Ellwood and the boys reach their final destination: the Plantation
Club of Louisiana's Queen Mousette (Erykah Badu), where they must conquer the
queen's powerful voodoo to win the battle of the bands. In this breathtaking
finale the stage is packed with musical giants, including B. B. King, Lou
Rawls, Bo Diddley, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Dr. John, and Screaming Jay
Hawkins, among others.&newline;&newline;Lead singer John Popper of
the popular band Blues Traveler makes a cameo appearance as a Blues Bros.
Band fan who invites Ellwood to hear his band
perform.&newline;&newline;Macaulay Culkin was originally considered
for the role of Buster.&newline;&newline;In Ellwood's motivational
speech to his bandmates he lists American inspirations, such as Elvis, Otis
Redding, and finally the name Robert K. Weiss. Donald
&doublequote;Duck&doublequote; Dunn asks, &doublequote;Who's
Robert K. Weiss?&doublequote; Robert K. Weiss was the producer of the
original BLUES BROTHERS.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;We'll have
to get off this road, they've called ahead by now and you can't outrun a
Motorola.&doublequote;--Ellwood (Dan Aykroyd) to bandmates |
Tower Records |
| Breakfast At Tiffanys |
McGiver, John |
Ebsen, Buddy |
Rooney, Mickey |
Balsam, Martin |
Hepburn, Audrey |
Neal, Patricia |
Peppard, George |
|
Edwards, Blake |
|
Axelrod, George |
Planer, Franz |
Mancini, Henry |
Smith, Howard A. |
|
97360650549 |
DVD |
Paramount Home Entertainment |
|
3/1/2004 1 |
Not Rated |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
114 |
1 |
|
Comedies |
N |
$14.99 |
Blake Edwards's adaptation of Truman Capote's classic novella is ideally
cast with Audrey Hepburn in the role of Holly Golightly. The free-spirited
gamine darts about New York, feted by wealthy men drawn to her megawatt charm
and elegance, hoping that the party will never end. After
&doublequote;shopping&doublequote; in front of Tiffany's window, she
meets aspiring writer Paul Varjak (George Peppard), and they begin a platonic
friendship. &doublequote;Sponsored&doublequote; by an older woman
(Patricia Neal) whose interest in the young man is more than literary, he can
identify with her experience better than most, taking it upon himself to protect her from the worst
aspects of city life. But she seems to need little protection from such
friends as incarcerated mob boss Sally Tomato (Alan Reed), who pays her to
carry messages to Sing Sing. With her infectious joi de vivre, she helps Paul
break through a paralyzing case of writer's block. But when the genial Doc
Golightly (Buddy Ebsen) appears in New York in search of Holly, the sources
of her gossamer lifestyle suddenly become clearer. Edwards's lighter-than-air
romantic comedy, set in a fantasy New York, rides on the irresistible charm
of Hepburn at her peak, as well as a memorable score by Henry Mancini.
Although George Axelrod's screenplay is as different from the original story
as George Peppard is from the young Capote, the film succeeds on its own
terms.&newline;&newline;BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S is one more reason to
fall in love with Audrey Hepburn in this this sparkling and, at times,
poignant comedy about a free-spirited young woman from the hinterlands
redefining herself in New York City. Based on a Truman Capote story, it also
features the timeless melody &doublequote;Moon River&doublequote; by
Henry Mancini.&newline;&newline;The film was changed extensively from
Capote's novel, in which the character of Paul Varjack (played by George
Peppard onscreen) was gay. |
Tower Records |
| Bruce Almighty |
Freeman, Morgan |
Aniston, Jennifer |
Carrey, Jim |
Hall, Philip Baker |
Dunn, Nora |
Bell, Catherine |
Walter, Lisa Ann |
Carrell, Steven |
|
Shadyac, Tom |
|
Koren, Steve |
|
25192282324 |
DVD |
Universal Studios Home Video |
|
8/24/2004 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
102 |
1 |
|
Comedies |
N |
$16.99 |
Jim Carrey returns to his zany, manic roots in this Capraesque comedy
from director Tom Shadyac (ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE and LIAR LIAR). Carrey
stars as Bruce Nolan, a television reporter in Buffalo, New York who lives a
normal life with his sweet girlfriend Grace (Jennifer Aniston). But Bruce
isn't satisfied, and after a particularly bad day where everything goes
wrong, he blames God. After spewing a tirade of curses God's way, God (Morgan
Freeman in a gentlemanly white suit) responds and challenges Bruce to take
over and see if he can run things better. Of course, there are some
conditions; Bruce can only have the
&doublequote;almighty&doublequote; powers for 24 hours and only in
the Buffalo area. This doesn't stop Bruce, and he responds to his newfound
powers with selfish, childlike zeal. Like a kid in a candy store, Bruce sets
off making one hysterical, yet disastrous, decision after another. He pulls
the moon closer to the earth so he can have a more romantic evening with
Grace, unaware that his actions cause a tidal wave in Japan and responds to
the prayers of the world with a mass-email
&doublequote;yes&doublequote; that creates millions of lottery
winners, riots, and mayhem. Ultimately, Bruce proves he is only human, and cannot
possibly fill God's shoes, although he has a great time
trying.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: May 23, 2003 |
Tower Records |
| Galaxy Quest |
Pyle, Missi |
Mitchell, Daryl |
Colantoni, Enrico |
Sachs, Robin |
Rockwell, Sam |
Allen, Tim |
Weaver, Sigourney |
Rickman, Alan |
Shalhoub, Tony |
Allen, Tim |
Parisot, Dean |
|
Howard, David |
Zielinski, Jerzy |
Newman, David |
Zimmerman, Don |
|
667068601725 |
DVD |
Universal Studios Home Video |
|
8/24/2004 |
PG (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digitally Processed |
Color |
102 |
1 |
|
Comedies |
N |
$11.95 |
GALAXY QUEST is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at the influence
science fiction shows such as STAR TREK have had on their audience. The cast
members of the cult sci-fi television series GALAXY QUEST now earn their
livings appearing at conventions and grand openings, led by their bomastic
captain Jason Nesmith, played by Tim Allen. When an alien race--the
Thermians--arrives on earth, it appears that they have mistakenly
appropriated the show's culture as their own, thinking the series was actual
fact. Desperate for help in battling the evil General Sarris, they bring the
actors with them into space to save their planet. A surprisingly smart and
funny send-up of the science-fiction culture and the influence television has
on the world at large, GALAXY QUEST is a comedy that even nongenre fans can
enjoy, with terrific turns by Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Sam Rockwell,
and Tony Shalhoub.&newline;&newline;Shot in Los Angeles, California,
and Goblin Valley, Utah.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Never give
up, never surrender!&doublequote;--Captain Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen) |
Tower Records |
| Miss Congeniality |
Caine, Michael |
Shatner, William |
Bratt, Benjamin |
Hudson, Ernie |
Bergen, Candice |
DiResta, John |
Bullock, Sandra |
Quinn, Deirdre |
Burns, Heather |
Robinson, Wendy Raquel |
Petrie, Donald |
|
Lawrence, Marc |
Kovacs, Laszlo |
Shearmur, Edward |
Weber, Billy |
|
85391897620 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
6/1/2004 1 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
109 |
1 |
|
Comedies |
N |
$14.99 |
When a notorious criminal mastermind known only as the Citizen threatens
to terrorize the Miss United States Pageant, the FBI scours their ranks to
find a female agent capable of winning the contest and capturing the killer
before it's too late. Special Agent Gracie Hart (Sandra Bullock) may be the
most physically beautiful woman in the Bureau, but her tomboyish lack of
feminine grace jeopardizes the plan and spells disaster. Forced to turn to
the once-proud beauty pageant consultant Victor Melling (Michael Caine),
Agent Eric Matthews (Benjamin Bratt) tries to accomplish the impossible goal
of transforming Hart from an unrefined rogue to a model candidate of
elegance, poise, and style, with the irresistible power to win the pageant
and simultaneously catch the killer. MISS CONGENIALITY combines the hilarious
physical comedy and girl-next-door charm of Sandra Bullock with Michael
Caine's trademark British wit and impotent outrage, adding up to a
devastating orgy of comedy, glamour, and catastrophe.&newline;&newline;Theatrical
release: December 22, 2000.&newline;&newline;The song
&doublequote;One in a Million,&doublequote; music and lyrics by
Steffan Olsson, was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original
Song--Motion Picture.&newline;&newline;Sandra Bullock was nominated
for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion
Picture--Musical or Comedy.&newline;&newline;The film was born from
observations made by screenwriter Marc Lawrence in interviews with female FBI
agents who struggle with the social stigma of displaced gender
roles.&newline;&newline;Miss USA and Miss Universe pageant
choreographer Scott Grossman worked as a consultant on the film and
coordinated the dance numbers.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;I
haven't seen a woman like that since Jurassic Park.&doublequote;--Victor
Melling (Michael Caine)&newline;&newline;&doublequote;You think
I'm gorgeous. You want to kiss me.&doublequote;--Gracie Hart (Sandra
Bullock) to Eric Matthews (Benjamin Bratt) |
Tower Records |
| National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation |
D'Angelo, Beverly |
Quaid, Randy |
Randolph, John |
Ladd, Diane |
Marshall, E.G. |
Roberts, Doris |
Hickey, William |
Chase, Chevy |
Lewis, Juliette |
Galecki, Johnny |
Chechik, Jeremiah |
|
Hughes, John |
Ackerman, Thomas |
Badalamenti, Angelo |
Stevenson, Michael A. |
|
85391188926 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
5/22/2001 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
N |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
97 |
1 |
|
Comedies |
N |
$6.57 |
The third in the series of National Lampoon's 'Vacation' films, this
sequel concerns the Griswold family's holiday get-together. This time they're
trying to have a picture book, old-fashioned Christmastime--even though all
the in-laws are dropping by, including Clark's (Chevy Chase) redneck cousin,
Eddie (Randy Quaid). Looks like it's going to be a real holly-jolly
holiday--if they can make it through.&newline;&newline;The third in
the series of National Lampoon's 'Vacations ' films, this sequel concerns the
Griswold family's holiday get-together. This time they're trying to have a
picture book, old-fashioned Christmastime -- even though all the in-laws are
dropping by, including Clark's redneck cousin, Eddie. Looks like it's going
to be a real holly-jolly holiday -- if they can make it
through.&newline;&newline;Budget estimate $25
million.&newline;&newline;Shot on location in Los Angeles,
California; Breckenridge, Frisco and Silverthorne, Colorado in Technicolor
using Dolby sound.&newline;&newline;Began shooting March 27, 1989;
Completed shooting June 30, 1989; Released in USA December 1,
1989.&newline;&newline;Directorial debut for Jeremiah Chechik, who
also directed &doublequote;Benny & Joon&doublequote; (1993). |
Tower Records |
| Scooby Doo:The Movie |
Lillard, Matthew |
Cardellini, Linda |
Gellar, Sarah Michelle |
Atkinson, Rowan |
Fisher, Isla |
Anderson, Pamela |
Prinze, Freddie |
Nunez, Miguel A. |
|
Gosnell, Raja |
|
Gunn, James |
Eggby, David |
Newman, David |
|
85392343027 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
9/2/2003 1 |
PG (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Mono |
Color |
86 |
1 |
|
Comedies |
N |
$14.99 |
In this live action rethink of the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon series,
director Raja Gosnell puts Fred (Freddie Prinze, Jr.), Daphne (Sarah Michelle
Gellar), Velma (FREAKS & GEEKS' Linda Cardellini), and Shaggy (Matthew
Lillard) back into the Mystery Machine with a CGI version of the canine title
character. After parting ways to protest Fred's self-centered treatment of
the Mystery Inc. gang, they are brought back together by Emile Mondavarious
(Rowan Atkinson) to help solve a ghoulish mystery at his teen resort and fun
park, Spooky Island.&newline;&newline;Although SCOOBY-DOO is
primarily a live action movie, Gosnell keeps the characters and visuals
cartoonish at all times. For fans of the series, all of the expected
trappings are present (from Fred's ascot to the inevitable
&doublequote;meddling kids&doublequote; line from the bad guy), but
the film also pokes fun at these elements throughout, managing to balance
kiddie fun with a more grown-up self-mocking. The CGI Scooby is both
convincingly lifelike and clearly make-believe, with action that is more
silly than scary so kids and adults can enjoy the film
together.&newline;&newline;Theatrical Release Date: June 14, 2002
(Wide) |
Tower Records |
| Stuart Little |
Laurie, Hugh |
Lipnicki, Jonathan |
Murray, Brian Doyle |
Davis, Geena |
Sweeney, Julia |
Doughan, Jim |
Getty, Estelle |
Laurie, Hugh |
Coleman, Dabney |
Davis, Geena |
Minkoff, Rob |
|
Shyamalan, M. Night |
Navarro, Guillermo |
Silvestri, Alan |
Finan, Tom |
|
43396052147 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
3/6/2001 1 |
PG (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
85 |
1 |
|
Comedies |
N |
$7.69 |
Based on the novel by E.B. White, this is the heartwarming story of
Stuart Little, a charming mouse who is adopted by a human family, to the
disgust of the housecat and his new brother George. The tale unfolds as
Stuart grows accustomed to his new role, eventually winning over everyone he
meets. Seamless technical effects make this a work of entertainment that even
the most jaded of filmgoers will fall for.&newline;&newline;M. Night
Shyamalan (THE SIXTH SENSE, UNBREAKABLE) cowrote the screenplay. |
Tower Records |
| The School Of Rock |
Cusack, Joan |
Cosgrove, Miranda |
Gaydes, Joey |
White, Mike |
Black, Jack |
Silverman, Sarah |
Clark, Kevin |
Cusack, Joan |
Gaydos, Joey Jr. |
Hassan, Maryam |
Linklater, Richard |
|
White, Mike |
Stoffers, Rogier |
Wedren, Craig |
|
97363385141 |
DVD |
Paramount Home Entertainment |
|
3/2/2004 1 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
102 |
1 |
|
Comedies |
N |
$25.99 |
SCHOOL OF ROCK is a hilarious romp that parents will enjoy as much as
their children. Jack Black stars as Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who
doesn't seem to be rocking much of anything these days. Kicked out of the
band that he started and about to be kicked out of his apartment, Dewey
pretends that he's his roommate Ned Schneebly (Mike White) in order to take a
job as a substitute teacher. Arriving at an ultra conservative--and ultra
expensive--prep school, Dewey manages to fool the uptight principal (Joan
Cusack). Soon, he finds himself in a classroom with a bunch of fifth graders.
Obviously, Dewey has no intentions of teaching these kids anything, but when
he discovers that a handful of them are talented musicians, a light bulb goes
off. Determined to enter the local battle of the bands and win $25,000, Dewey
embarks on his greatest mission of all: Teaching these kids how to
rock!&newline;&newline;Director Richard Linklater (DAZED AND
CONFUSED, WAKING LIFE) delivers his most universally appealing film with
SCHOOL OF ROCK. Written specifically for Black by screenwriter/actor White,
this outrageously entertaining crowd-pleaser elevates Black to superstar
status.&newline;&newline;Theatrical Release: OCTOBER 3, 2003 |
Tower Records |
| The Three Stooges:Curly Classics |
Stooges, Three |
Fine, Larry |
|
McCarey, Ray |
|
43396028562 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
9/23/2003 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Mono |
B&W |
104 |
1 |
|
Comedies |
N |
$14.99 |
Six classic shorts starring Larry, Moe, and Curly. &doublequote;A
Plumbing We Will Go&doublequote;, the Oscar-nominated &doublequote;Men in
Black&doublequote;, &doublequote;Micro-Phonies&doublequote;,
&doublequote;Punch Drunks&doublequote;, &doublequote;Three Little
Pigskins&doublequote;, and the Stooges' first short (in rhyme!)
&doublequote;Woman Haters&doublequote;. |
Tower Records |
| What Women Want |
Burke, Delta |
Gasteyer, Ana |
Holly, Lauren |
Hunt, Helen |
Tomei, Marisa |
Feuerstein, Mark |
Gibson, Mel |
Johnson, Ashley |
Greer, Judy |
Alda, Alan |
Meyers, Nancy |
Drake, Diane |
Goldsmith, Josh |
Cundey, Dean |
Silvestri, Alan |
Rotter, Stephen A. |
|
97363383840 |
DVD |
Paramount Home Entertainment |
|
12/28/2001 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
126 |
1 |
|
Comedies |
N |
$14.99 |
Director, writer, and producer Nancy Meyers's (THE PARENT TRAP) sophomore
directorial effort is a lively screwball fantasy featuring Mel Gibson in his
first romantic comedy. Gibson plays Nick Marshall, a high-flying chauvinistic
Chicago advertising executive who, like his musical idol, Frank Sinatra,
calls women &doublequote;baby&doublequote; and believes he has the
world on a string. Nick experiences a rude awakening when the creative
director position he coveted goes to Darcy Maguire (Helen Hunt), a savvy
outsider--and a woman--who intends to aggressively pursue the lucrative
women's market. While trying to brainstorm ideas for
&doublequote;feminine&doublequote; products, Nick experiences a freak
accident that gives him the ability to hear women's thoughts. Determined to
win back his stolen job, Nick uses his terrifying yet useful new talent to
scrutinize Darcy and finds his smart, beautiful rival may not be the
&doublequote;bitch on wheels&doublequote; he imagined. Meanwhile, he
also must maneuver carefully within complex relationships with his estranged
teenage daughter, Alex (Ashley Johnson), and a pretty coffee shop waitress,
Lola (Marisa Tomei). Once Nick begins to listen to the new voices he hears,
his previous worldview is challenged, and he finds that he finally might
understand what women want.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release:
December 15, 2000.&newline;&newline;Director Nancy Meyers has
cowritten many well-known screenplays with her husband, writer-director
Charles Shyer, including PRIVATE BENJAMIN, IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES, and
FATHER OF THE BRIDE.&newline;&newline;Mel Gibson (Nick Marshall) is
also an accomplished director--his film BRAVEHEART won five Academy Awards,
including Best Picture and Best Director.&newline;&newline;Helen Hunt
(Darcy Maguire) won a Best Actress Oscar for her role in AS GOOD AS IT GETS
and five Best Actress Emmy awards for playing Jamie Buchman on the popular
sitcom MAD ABOUT YOU.&newline;&newline;Alan Alda (Dan Wanamaker) won
five Emmy awards for portraying Hawkeye Pierce on the beloved television
series M*A*S*H, which ran for 11 years. Alda was inducted into the Television
Hall of Fame in 1994.&newline;&newline;Screenwriters Josh Goldsmith
and Cathy Yuspa are both writers and producers for the popular television
sitcom THE KING OF QUEENS. |
Tower Records |
| Wild Wild West |
Smith, Will |
Kline, Kevin |
Branagh, Kenneth |
Hayek, Salma |
Levine, Ted |
Walsh, M. Emmet |
Hayek, Selma |
|
Sonnenfeld, Barry |
|
Wilson, S.S. / Maddock, Brent
/ Price, Jeffrey / Seaman, Peter S. |
Ballhaus, Michael / Czapsky,
Stefan |
Bernstein, Elmer |
Miller, Jim |
|
85391717522 |
DVD |
Warner Studios |
|
30-Nov-99 |
PG-13 |
Y |
Y |
Dolby |
Color |
107 minutes |
1 |
|
Comedy |
N |
$10.99 |
Amazon.com&newline;One of the box-office smashes of the summer of
1999, this film by director Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black, Get Shorty) was
raked by critics but embraced by audiences. Based on the 1960s TV adventure
show that starred Robert Conrad, this film reimagined Secret Service agent
James West as Will Smith, adding Oscar-winner Kevin Kline as his sidekick,
agent-inventor Artemus Gordon. President Ulysses S. Grant puts West and
Gordon on the trail of malign genius (and former Confederate soldier) Dr.
Arliss Loveless (Kenneth Branagh) in a story about racism, partnership, and
world domination. The special effects are lavish, even garish, but not all
that special; they're not enough to elevate a mundane and familiar plot. Even
Branagh, playing a man who only exists from the waist up--literally--can't
find the juice in this lumbering affair. Still, the fast-talking team of
Smith and Kline is a nimble one. Smith's affable charm and Kline's subversive
wit win many points, though not nearly enough. --Marshall Fine --This text
refers to the VHS Tape edition. |
Amazon |
| Young Frankenstein |
Wilder, Gene |
Kahn, Madeline |
|
Brooks, Mel |
|
24543025603 |
DVD |
(studio name not provided) |
|
6/3/2003 1 |
|
N |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
|
1 |
|
Comedy |
N |
$11.24 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;If you were to argue that Mel
Brooks's Young Frankenstein ranks among the top-ten funniest movies of all
time, nobody could reasonably dispute the claim. Spoofing classic horror in
the way that Brooks's previous film Blazing Saddles sent up classic Westerns,
the movie is both a loving tribute and a raucous, irreverent parody of
Universal's classic horror films Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of
Frankenstein (1935). Filming in glorious black and white, Brooks re-created
the Frankenstein laboratory using the same equipment from the original
Frankenstein (courtesy of designer Kenneth Strickfaden), and this loving
attention to physical and stylistic detail creates a solid foundation for
nonstop comedy. The story, of course, involves Frederick Frankenstein (Gene
Wilder) and his effort to resume experiments in re-animation pioneered by his
late father. (He's got some help, since dad left behind a book titled How I
Did It.) Assisting him is the hapless hunchback Igor (Marty Feldman) and the
buxom but none-too-bright maiden Inga (Teri Garr), and when Frankenstein
succeeds in creating his monster (Peter Boyle), the stage is set for an
outrageous revision of the Frankenstein legend. With comedy highlights too
numerous to mention, Brooks guides his brilliant cast (also including Cloris
Leachman, Madeline Kahn, Kenneth Mars, and Gene Hackman in a classic cameo
role) through scene after scene of inspired hilarity. Indeed, Young
Frankenstein is a charmed film, nothing less than a comedy classic,
representing the finest work from everyone involved. Not one joke has lost
its payoff, and none of the countless gags have lost their zany appeal. From
a career that includes some of the best comedies ever made, this is the film
for which Mel Brooks will be most fondly remembered. Befitting a classic, the
Special Edition DVD includes audio commentary by Mel Brooks, a
&doublequote;making of&doublequote; documentary, interviews with the
cast, hilarious bloopers and outtakes, and the original theatrical trailers.
No video library should be without a copy of Young Frankenstein. And just
remember--that's Fronkensteen. --Jeff Shannon --This text refers to the DVD edition. |
Tower Records |
| Dumb and Dumber |
Carrey, Jim |
Daniels, Jeff |
Holly, Lauren |
|
Farrelly, Peter |
|
794043403620 |
DVD |
NEW LINE HOME VIDEO |
|
5/21/1997 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
N |
N |
Dolby Digital |
Color |
1 Hour 46 Minutes |
1 |
|
Comedy - Cops/Crooks : Comedy - Screwball :
Comedy of Errors : Comedy - general : Romantic Comedy : Slapstick |
N |
$12.73 |
All Movie Guide&newline;Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels play the title
roles (though viewers may find themselves debating which is which) in this
genially low-brow comedy. Lloyd Christmas (Jim Carrey) and Harry Dunne (Jeff
Daniels) are two intellectually-challenged best friends who share an
apartment so messy that gangsters aren't sure how to trash the place; the
guys also have a certain problem (not difficult to understand) holding on to
jobs. Lloyd is working as a limo driver in Rhode Island when he picks up a
beautiful and wealthy woman named Mary Swanson (Lauren Holly) who is being
taken to the airport. Lloyd immediately falls head over heels in love with
Mary, and when she leaves a briefcase at the airport, he's determined to
return it in hopes of impressing her. Lloyd isn't able to get aboard Mary's
flight (though not for lack of trying). Harry has a van decorated to look
like a dog (to promote his failing dog-grooming business), and the pair hop
in the Poochmobile to find Mary in Aspen. What Lloyd and Harry don't know is
that the briefcase is full of money, which Mary deliberately left at the
airport as a ransom payment to save the life of her kidnapped husband.
Incidentally, Lloyd's chipped front tooth happens to be real; while Jim
Carrey had the injured tooth capped many years ago, he thought a broken smile
would suit Lloyd's character and had the cap removed for the duration of
filming. Mark Deming&newline;&newline;&newline;PRODUCTION AND
TECHNICAL NOTES:&newline;&newline;Aspect Ratio: Theatre Wide-Screen
(1.85.1)&newline;Presentation: Pan & Scan&newline;Sound: Dolby
Digital&newline;Features: Original theatrical trailer; International
trailer; Cast notes; Photo gallery&newline;Language: English&newline;SubTitles:
English&newline;Time: 1 Hour 46 Minutes |
Barnes & Noble |
| Caddyshack |
Chase, Chevy |
Dangerfield, Rodney |
Morgan, Cindy |
Resin, Dan |
Doyle-Murray, Brian |
Murray, Brian Doyle |
Dangerfield, Rodney |
Murray, Bill |
O'Keefe, Michael |
Chase, Chevy |
Ramis, Harold |
|
Doyle-Murray, Brian / Murray,
Brian Doyle / Ramis, Harold / Kenney, Doug |
Larner, Stevan |
Mandel, Johnny |
Carruth, William |
|
85391721529 |
DVD |
Warner Studios |
|
3-Feb-04 |
R |
Y |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
99 minutes |
1 |
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Comedy : General |
N |
$14.98 |
Amazon.com&newline;A no-brainer that has become a low-brow classic,
this 1980 comedy makes anarchy the rule of the day, unleashing the antics of
Bill Murray, Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight, and Chevy Chase. Caddyshack is
about the scheme of a vulgar land developer (Dangerfield) who wants to build
condominiums on the site of a ritzy country club. Director Harold Ramis (who
later reunited with Murray to make Groundhog Day) is content to let the
comedy follow a variety of wacky detours, most notably Murray's maniacal war
with a gopher that has been digging up the golf course. Dangerfield
ultimately steals the show, firing off a battery of one-liners, insults, and
tasteless gags. Caddyshack is the kind of movie some people have been known
to watch several times a year, reciting every line of dialogue like the
followers of a bizarre comedic ritual. --Jeff Shannon --This text refers to
an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. |
Amazon |
| Looney Tunes Back In Action |
Dalton, Timothy |
Fraser, Brendan |
Martin, Steve |
Locklear, Heather |
Cusack, Joan |
Cleese, John |
Elfman, Jenna |
Fraser, Brendan |
Elfman, Jenna |
Goldberg, Bill |
Dante, Joe |
|
Doyle, Larry |
|
Frizzell, John |
|
85392880423 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
6/1/2004 1 |
PG (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
90 |
1 |
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Comedy : General |
N |
$17.99 |
Joe Dante directs this fast-paced, inventive combination of animation and
live action with irreverent, comic flair. In Hollywood, Daffy Duck is jealous
of Bugs Bunny's success and demands a pay increase. Instead of giving him a
raise, Kate (Jenna Elfman) a fed-up studio executive, fires Daffy and has him
escorted off the lot by security guard D.J. Drake (Brendan Fraser). Drake is
a wannabe stunt man who is heading to Las Vegas to find his missing father,
Damian Drake (Timothy Dalton), a famous actor/secret agent in search of the
elusive Blue Monkey Diamond (a diamond that turns humans to monkeys). Out of
work, Daffy joins D.J. while Kate and Bugs Bunny follow, desperate to rehire
Daffy. Meanwhile, Damian Drake is being held captive by the evil Mr. Chairman
(Steve Martin), a mad scientist who wants the Blue Monkey Diamond for his own
nefarious plot to rule the world. Their quest for Damian and the Diamond
sends Daffy, D.J., Kate and Bugs on a global adventure, full of hilarious
Hollywood spoofs and pop culture trivia. References to INDIANA JONES in the
African jungle, or STAR WARS while in space are just a few of the nonstop
Hollywood parodies. The entire Looney Tunes cast of characters join the
stars, including Elmer Fudd, Tweety Bird, Foghorn Leghorn and many others in
this dizzying adventure.&newline;&newline;Theatrical Release Date:
November 14, 2003 |
Tower Records |
| Michael |
Travolta, John |
MacDowell, Andie |
Hurt, William |
Hoskins, Bob |
Pastorelli, Robert |
Stapleton, Jean |
|
Ephron, Nora |
|
Ephron, Nora / Ephron, Delia
/ Dexter, Pete / Quinlan, Jim |
Lindley, John |
Newman, Randy |
Peroni, Geraldine |
|
53939630626 |
DVD |
Turner Home Video |
|
4-Feb-03 |
PG |
N |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
106 minutes |
1 |
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Comedy : General |
N |
$13.03 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;After the box-office success of
Phenomenon, John Travolta continued to charm audiences with this 1996
comedy-fantasy in which he plays a grubby angel who's got one last good deed
to do before heading back to heaven. Living peacefully in the rural Iowa home
of an old, friendly motel owner (Jean Stapleton), the winged Michael
(Travolta) is hardly the image of a perfect angel. He's scruffy, unshaven,
eats sweetened cereal by the box-full and chain-smokes all day long. But when
tabloid reporters (William Hurt, Robert Pastorelli) learn of Michael's
alleged existence and head to Iowa to check him out, Michael soon realizes
that it's his task to see that Hurt falls in love with an
&doublequote;angel expert&doublequote; (Andie MacDowell) and breaks
free from his habitually cynical attitude. There's more to the story, of
course (and Chasing Amy fans will recognize Joey Lauren Adams as a waitress
who charms the angel), but Michael is more about the effect that this
enchanting angel has on the earthbound humans around him. Whether he's
chipping away at Hurt's skepticism or attracting a crowd of women on a
truck-stop dance floor, Michael is an enchanting figure, and Travolta plays
him with just the right tone of humor, reverence, and effervescent charm.
Sure, it's lightweight fluff, but director Nora Ephron specializes in
lightweight fluff, and Michael is the kind of feel-good movie that never
wears out its welcome. --Jeff Shannon |
Amazon |
| Scary Movie |
Faris, Anna |
Wayans, Marlon |
|
Wayans, Keenen Ivory |
717951004857 |
DVD |
Dimension Home Video |
|
5-Aug-03 |
R |
Y |
Y |
Dolby |
Color |
|
1 |
|
Comedy : General |
N |
$17.99 |
Amazon.com&newline;If you've seen Scream and I Know What You Did Last
Summer, then you know the entire plot of Scary Movie. That's okay, though,
because this is a parody, and it helps to know the story in order to be able
to get the jokes. No, the biggest surprise here is not the story as much as
the amount of full-frontal male nudity. Really, in addition to all the dick
jokes (and the ass jokes and fart jokes), there's a couple of shots of the
male member, one of which is erect and used as a weapon. Scary Movie somehow
ended up with an R rating, which in a sense is groundbreaking; perhaps our
ratings board is loosening up after all.&newline;&newline;But is it
funny? That's the most important question, and the answer to that is yes. In
the vein of Airplane!, with a dash of the Farrelly brothers, Scary Movie
keeps throwing jokes at you one after another. The law of averages says some
of them have to hit, and enough of them do to keep the movie entertaining.
Unlike the makers of Airplane!, however, the Wayans brothers aren't making
this movie out of a love of the genre, and unlike the Farrelly brothers, they
don't make fun of retarded people with any sort of respect, so the humor
throughout feels a lot uglier. Still, there are enough funny scenes in Scary
Movie to make the viewing experience worthwhile. Special credit must go to
Lochlyn Munro as Greg, the over-the-top jock, who steals the movie up until
the time he's gotta die.--Andy Spletzer |
Amazon |
| The Princess Bride |
Elwes, Cary |
Patinkin, Mandy |
Andre the Giant |
Kane, Carol |
Shawn, Wallace |
Crystal, Billy |
Wright, Robin |
Smith, Mel |
Falk, Peter |
Patinkin, Mandy |
Reiner, Rob |
Goldman, William |
|
Biddle, Adrian |
Knopfler, Mark |
Leighton, Robert |
|
27616806420 |
DVD |
Mgm/Ua Studios |
|
18-Jul-00 |
PG |
Y |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
102Minutes |
1 |
|
Comedy : General |
N |
$7.44 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;Screenwriter William Goldman's
novel The Princess Bride earned its own loyal audience on the strength of its
narrative voice and its gently satirical, hyperbolic spin on swashbuckled
adventure that seemed almost purely literary. For all its derring-do and
vivid over-the-top characters, the book's joy was dictated as much by the
deadpan tone of its narrator and a winking acknowledgement of the clichés
being sent up. Miraculously, director Rob Reiner and Goldman himself managed
to visualize this romantic fable while keeping that external voice largely
intact: using a storytelling framework, avuncular Grandpa (Peter Falk)
gradually seduces his skeptical grandson (Fred Savage) into the absurd,
irresistible melodrama of the title story. &newline;&newline;And what
a story: a lowly stable boy, Westley (Cary Elwes), pledges his love to the
beautiful Buttercup (Robin Wright), only to be abducted and reportedly killed
by pirates while Buttercup is betrothed to the evil Prince Humperdinck. Even
as Buttercup herself is kidnapped by a giant, a scheming criminal mastermind,
and a master Spanish swordsman, a mysterious masked pirate (could it be
Westley?) follows in pursuit. As they sail toward the Cliffs of Insanity... |
Amazon |
| The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy |
Jones, Simon |
Dixon, David |
Jones, Simon |
Morris, Gil |
Davey, Mark Wing |
Dickinson, Sandra |
|
Bell, Alan J.W. |
|
Adams, Douglas |
|
794051161727 |
DVD |
BBC Video |
|
30-Apr-02 |
NR |
N |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
180 minutes |
1 |
|
Comedy : Satire |
N |
$28.68 |
Amazon.com&newline;The production values aren't the greatest here,
but this adaptation does capture some of the ebullient, hilarious anarchy of
Douglas Adams's book. Arthur Dent discovers that his friend, Ford Prefect,
isn't human at all but an alien on assignment, writing for the Hitchhiker's
Guide to the Galaxy. Many of Adams's delicious asides are dropped off here,
like the woman who figures out the meaning of life right at the moment that
she gets blown up with the rest of the Earth, but it retains what it can.
Sure, the book was better, and the realization of Zaphod Beeblebox and
Trillian are, well, just different, but it's a great introduction to the
series for the uninitiated. --Keith Simanton --This text refers to the VHS Tape edition.
&newline;&newline;DVD features &newline;A suitably eclectic, if
not to say eccentric, collection of extra features makes this a wholly
satisfying two-DVD set. On the second disc there's an hour-long
&doublequote;making of&doublequote; documentary from 1992 featuring
contributions from the cast and crew, including Douglas Adams; and then
there's even more in a 25-minute section entitled &doublequote;Don't
Panic!&doublequote; A fascinating behind-the-scenes peek at filming as
the clock runs on studio time and a look at the recording of the original
radio series complete the first... read more
&newline;&newline;Description&newline;With the galaxy's
best-selling tour guide and a good towel, earthling Arthur Dent and Ford
Prefect (actually from planet Betelgeuse) are transported, among other
places, to the Restaurant at the End of the Universe and back to the
beginning of time. |
Amazon |
| Finding Nemo |
Brooks, Albert |
DeGeneres, Ellen |
Pendleton, Austin |
Ratzenberger, John |
Humphries, Barry |
Brooks, Albert |
Dafoe, Willem |
Root, Stephen |
Janney, Allison |
Rush, Geoffrey |
Stanton, Andrew |
|
Stanton, Andrew |
|
Newman, Thomas |
|
786936215595 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
11/4/2003 |
G (MPAA) |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
Buena Vista Home Video |
1 |
|
Disney Home Video : All Disney Titles |
N |
$22.99 |
FINDING NEMO, directed by Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich, follows Marlin
(voiced by Albert Brooks), an overprotective clown fish father, as he
desperately searches the sea for his missing son, Nemo (Alexander Gould).
Marlin's journey leads him beyond the Great Barrier Reef into deeper and
darker waters, where he meets Dory (Ellen DeGeneres), a forgetful yet
optimistic blue tang, and a number of not-so-friendly--and often very
hungry--aquatic creatures. Meanwhile, little Nemo finds himself in a
dentist's fish tank in Syndey, Australia, along with other underwater
captives, including Gill (Willem Dafoe), the group's scarred Moorish idol
leader. As Nemo works with his new friends on a plan to escape their tank,
Marlin and Dory swim closer, but they'll need more than just fins to get into
the dentist's office.&newline;&newline;This fifth computer-animated
outing by Pixar continues the company's remarkable winning streak that began
with TOY STORY. Like other Pixar films, FINDING NEMO features a story with
heart--this time, a father-and-son tale--and thoroughly charming leads--in
this case, Marlin, Nemo, and Dory. And, of course, there's an army of
fascinating supporting characters, including Bruce (Barry Humphries), a great
white shark on a no-fish diet; Crush (director/screenwriter Stanton), a
surfer-dude sea turtle; Peach (Allison Janney), a stuck-to-the-aquarium
starfish; and Nigel (Geoffrey Rush), a bold pelican. However, what truly
distinguishes NEMO from even its CGI cousins is its stunning depiction of
aquatic life, from the colorful creatures on a coral reef to a blue whale on
the vast expanse of the open ocean. By combining the aesthetic of a National
Geographic marine life documentary with clever jokes and Hitchcock
references, NEMO succeeds in its bid to up the ante for animated films yet
again. And be sure to watch the credits or you just might miss
something!&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: May 30, 2003 |
Tower Records |
| Sleeping Beauty (Spec Ed) |
Costa, Mary |
Shirley, Bill |
|
Geronimi, Clyde |
|
Penner, Erdman |
|
Brewer, Roy M. |
|
786936213645 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
9/9/2003 1 |
G (MPAA) |
N |
N |
Digitally Re-Mastered |
Color |
75 |
1 |
|
Disney Home Video : All Disney Titles |
N |
$25.99 |
A beautiful princess born in a faraway kingdom is destined by a terrible
curse to prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and fall into a
deep sleep which can only be awakened by true love's first kiss. This classic
makes wondrous use of Tchaikovsky's same-titled ballet score. Academy Award
Nominations: Best Scoring of a Musical
Picture.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release:
1959.&newline;&newline;Rereleased 1970, 1979, and
1986.&newline;&newline;SLEEPING BEAUTY is the 16th full-length
animated feature from Walt Disney Pictures. |
Tower Records |
| Treasure Planet |
Rzeznik, John |
Short, Martin |
Short, Martin |
Browne, Roscoe Lee |
McGoohan, Patrick |
Metcalf, Laurie |
Wincott, Michael |
Gordon-Levitt, Joseph |
Pierce, David Hyde |
Majors, Austin |
Clements, Ron |
|
Levine, Sam |
|
Howard, James Newton |
|
786936200027 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
4/29/2003 |
PG (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digitally Mastered |
Color |
95 |
1 |
|
Disney Home Video : All Disney Titles |
N |
$26.99 |
In this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's TREASURE ISLAND, Disney
presents a fantastic space adventure. Jim Hawkins (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a
teenage boy with a taste for adventure who seems to always be in trouble,
much to the chagrin of his hardworking mother (Laurie Metcalf). But when he
comes into possession of a high-tech map leading to Treasure Planet where an
ancient cache of jewels and gold lies buried, it's like a dream come true.
His mother's friend Doctor Doppler (David Hyde Pierce) arranges for a ship,
and the two set sail, traversing the universe on course for the treasure.
Captain Amelia (Emma Thompson), a domineering feline, is in charge of a
rough-and-tumble crew of odd creatures, who may have their own designs on the
treasure. Jim is placed under the supervision of John Silver (Brian Murray),
the cook, who is both his father figure and his adversary. Slowly but surely
the ship makes its way toward its destination, as Jim comes of age, learning
to follow his heart, do what's right, and be a
leader.&newline;&newline;With stunning computer animation that
combines both space and sea elements, TREASURE PLANET called upon the skills
of 350 artists, animators, and technicians. The result is dazzling, colorful,
and fast-moving, with some very realistic-looking creatures including
variations on spiders, robots, and
whales.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: November 27, 2002 |
Tower Records |
| African
Treasures - Kilimanjaro, Jane Goodall's Wild Wild Chimpanzees, Africa: The
Serengeti |
|
17078607420 |
DVD |
C.A.V. Distribution |
|
10-Aug-04 |
NR |
N |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
|
1 |
|
Documentary : General |
N |
$31.46 |
|
Amazon |
| Space Age |
Stewart, Patrick |
|
|
82551740222 |
DVD |
Simitar Video |
|
2-Jun-98 |
NR |
N |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
|
1 |
|
Documentary : General |
N |
$7.49 |
|
Amazon |
| Step Into Liquid |
Beachley, Layne |
(II), Dan Malloy |
|
(II), Dana Brown |
|
|
DVD |
Lionsgate/Fox |
|
20-Apr-04 |
PG |
Y |
N |
Dolby |
Color |
|
1 |
|
Documentary : General |
N |
$14.99 |
Amazon.com&newline;Thanks to Dana Brown's delightful Step Into
Liquid, the surfing scene in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, should get a healthy
boost. That's because Brown, in the tradition of his father, filmmaker Bruce
Brown (The Endless Summer), has captured dazzling images of surfers riding
curls in some of the world's most exotic--and sometimes unlikely--places.
Besides the action on Lake Michigan, Brown leads us to Costa Rica, where the
sport's senior elite (including Summer star Robert August) prove they still
have the moves, and Oahu's North Shore, where the legendary Pipeline inspires
this quote: &doublequote;It's so scary, maybe you die a
little.&doublequote; Most entertaining is a segment in County Donegal,
where the American Malloy brothers startle the locals and meet their Irish
counterparts on the grayest ocean imaginable. Great personal stories here,
including the tale of Northern California's Dale Webster, who has never
missed a day on the waves in 30 years. --Tom Keogh |
Amazon |
| Super Speedway (Large Format) |
Newman, Paul |
|
Low, Stephen |
|
Kitzanuk, Andrew |
|
Lahti, James |
|
14381462227 |
DVD |
Image Entertainment |
|
2-Sep-98 |
NR |
Y |
N |
Dolby |
Color |
50 minutes |
1 |
|
Documentary : General |
N |
$6.75 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;One of the best directors of IMAX
films, Stephen Low (Titanica) has always been a race fan. After obtaining
permission from CART, a governing body of Indy car racing and Newman/Haas
racing (a Championship team co-owned by Paul Newman), Low found his stars for
Super Speedway: the racing Andrettis, father Mario and son Michael. Mounting
cameras fore and aft on the Andrettis' cars, IMAX offers a better vantage
point than an ESPN camera, at a superior grade of clarity. Add to that the
excellent sound and you can &doublequote;feel&doublequote; the bumps
on the asphalt as the cars zoom in and out of corners. The large format can
turn a pit stop into a dramatic 12 seconds as we see the driver's eyes dart
away from his cockpit for a few brief seconds. We watch Michael Andretti on
oval tracks and exciting road courses going over hills and sharp turns.
There's even a spin--probably staged--from an angle we've never seen before.
&newline;&newline;Although true race conditions were impossible (the
camera is just too bulky), Low sneakily edits his film to stretch the
imagination. On race day, several Indy cars drove alongside the camera car
hours before the main event, passing and drafting each other with crowds
whizzing past them. When edited with footage of the race, it feels like the
real thing. Low takes a few off-beat choices in setting up his story. The
first image is the biggest chicken you've ever seen. The last shot is a '50s
car (lovingly restored during the film) racing through perfect golden foliage
on an autumn day. It gives his movie of modern technology a wonderful sense
of nostalgia. --Doug Thomas
&newline;&newline;Description&newline;Super Speedway delves into
the death-defying drama of Indy car racing and weaves together the stories of
the masters of the high-speed track. &doublequote;Super
Speedway&doublequote; puts you in the cockpit of the car at mind-bending
speeds in excess of 230 miles per hour, capturing a unique experience that
has until now been the exclusive domain of a tiny handful of professional
drivers. |
Amazon |
| When We Were Kings |
Ali, Muhammad |
Foreman, George |
Foreman, George |
Plimpton, George |
Mailer, Norman |
|
Gast, Leon |
|
44004584722 |
DVD |
Usa Films |
|
14-Sep-99 |
PG |
Y |
Y |
Dolby |
Color |
94 minutes |
1 |
|
Documentary : General |
N |
$19.99 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;Decades ago, documentary filmmaker
Leon Gast attempted to complete a feature about the 1974
&doublequote;Rumble in the Jungle&doublequote; championship bout
between boxers Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire. Sundry
complications, though, held up the project until its release in 1996. It was
well worth the delay. From Gast's perspective of modern history, the six
weeks Ali and Foreman were forced to spend waiting in Africa for their fight
to take place now looks like an important moment in America's cultural
understanding of African American roots. In a nutshell, Ali had been stripped
of his heavyweight champion title because his opposition to the Vietnam
War-era draft had landed him in prison. Reigning champ Foreman agreed to a
Don King-promoted match in Kinshasa, but after all parties got there the
fight was put off. Gast captures the charismatic Ali, in the ensuing days and
weeks, going out among the people and getting to know them while the more
reclusive Foreman keeps to his own company. Meanwhile, King brings over black
American artists such as James Brown and the Spinners to mix it up with
African musicians. The sense of excitement and connection is thrilling, as is
the boxing footage of Foreman and Ali finally taking swings at one another in
a titanic duel. Writers George Plimpton and Norman Mailer, each of whom was
covering the fight as journalists, are on hand to recollect the details.
Whether you're a fight fan or not, this is a unique experience and a
fascinating insight into America's sense of identity. --Tom Keogh --This text
refers to the VHS Tape edition. |
Amazon |
| A Clockwork Orange |
Magee, Patrick |
Corri, Adrienne |
Morris, Aubrey |
Marcus, James |
Clive, John |
Bates, Michael |
McDowell, Malcolm |
Clarke, Warren |
Prowse, David |
Duering, Carl |
Kubrick, Stanley |
|
Kubrick, Stanley |
Alcott, John |
Carlos, Walter |
Butler, Bill |
|
85391736721 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
6/29/1999 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
137 |
1 |
|
Drama : General |
N |
$10.00 |
From its opening shot of Malcolm McDowell staring with evil intent
directly into the camera (which pulls back to reveal him drinking a glass of
milk), Stanley Kubrick's brilliant CLOCKWORK ORANGE announces itself as a
completely new kind of viewing experience. Banned in Britain for decades, the
film, set in an unidentified future, overwhelms the senses with its almost
comic depictions of rape and violence set to an upbeat classical and pop
music score; its magnificent, colorful, futuristic set designs; and its utter
determination to shock, frighten, and thoroughly entertain its audience.
Kubrick based his chilling masterpiece on Anthony Burgess's culture-shaking
novel about a young man, growing into adulthood, who has a bit of a problem
with authority figures. (Interestingly, Burgess's stunning piece of fiction
contains 21 chapters, but Kubrick ends his film after chapter 20.) When Alex
(a career-defining performance by McDowell) and his droogs go out for a
little bit of the old ultraviolence, he is caught and forced to undergo
controversial treatment that will make it impossible for him to commit
violent acts--but has severe side effects. Kubrick's film purposely confuses
crime and punishment, cause and effect, hero and villain, irony and satire,
filled with oxymoron and paradox, taking on science, politics, societal
mores, education, sexual awakening, and parental responsibility all in a new
language (both verbal and visual) that would change the cinema forever. No
one who has seen it has ever been able to hear &doublequote;Singin' in
the Rain&doublequote; or Ludwig van again in quite the same
way.&newline;&newline;Kubrick's acclaimed but controversial film is
discussed by lead actor Malcolm McDowell, film historian William Everson, and
Anthony Burgess, author of the book upon which the film is
based.&newline;&newline;A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, based on the prescient
novel by Anthony Burgess, is director Stanley Kubrick's masterful satire on
crime and punishment in an ultraviolent
future.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;There was me, that is Alex,
and my three droogs, that is Pete, Georgie and Dim. And we sat in the Korova
Milkbar, trying to make up our razudoks what to do with the
evening.&doublequote;--Alex (Malcolm McDowell), the
&doublequote;humble
narrator&doublequote;&newline;&newline;Theatrical Release:
February 9, 1972 |
Tower Records |
| Chronicles Of Narnia |
Dempsey, Richard |
Perry, Jeffrey |
Scott, Jonathan |
Wilcox, Sophie |
Thwaites, David |
Baker, Tom |
Kellerman, Barbara |
Cook, Sophie |
Power, Carmilla |
Henders, Richard |
Kirby, Alex |
|
Mason, John |
Townsend, Chris |
Burgon, Geoffrey |
|
37429171127 |
DVD |
Home Vision |
|
8/27/2002 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
511 |
1 |
|
Drama : General |
N |
$52.49 |
Four children stumble upon magical lands behind the doors of a
wardrobe--a world of talking animals, evil witches, and a good and mysterious
lion who can save them all. This BBC production includes &doublequote;The
Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,&doublequote; &doublequote;Prince
Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader,&doublequote; and
&doublequote;The Silver Chair.&doublequote; |
Tower Records |
| Gone with the Wind |
Leigh, Vivien |
|
Fleming, Victor |
Mitchell, Margaret |
|
Rennahan, Ray |
|
12569500921 |
DVD |
Warner Studios |
|
3-Feb-04 |
G |
N |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
222 minutes |
1 |
|
Drama : General |
N |
$16.38 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;David O. Selznick wanted Gone with
the Wind to be somehow more than a movie, a film that would broaden the very
idea of what a film could be and do and look like. In many respects he got
what he worked so hard to achieve in this 1939 epic (and all-time box-office
champ in terms of tickets sold), and in some respects he fell far short of
the goal. While the first half of this Civil War drama is taut and
suspenseful and nostalgic, the second is ramshackle and arbitrary. But
there's no question that the film is an enormous achievement in terms of its
every resource--art direction, color, sound, cinematography--being pushed to
new limits for the greater glory of telling an American story as fully as
possible. Vivien Leigh is still magnificently narcissistic, Olivia de
Havilland angelic and lovely, Leslie Howard reckless and aristocratic. As for
Clark Gable: we're talking one of the most vital, masculine performances ever
committed to film. --Tom Keogh --This text refers to the VHS Tape edition.
&newline;&newline;Description&newline;Vivien Leigh is Scarlett to
Clark Gable's Rhett in cinema's greatest epic of passion and adventure. With
its immortal cast, magnificent cinematography and sweeping score, this
cherished classic continues to thrill audiences today. Year: 1939 |
Amazon |
| Saving Private Ryan |
Hanks, Tom |
Damon, Matt |
Davies, Jeremy |
Ribisi, Giovanni |
Burns, Edward |
Pepper, Barry |
Goldberg, Adam |
Damon, Matt |
Danson, Ted |
Diesel, Vin |
Spielberg, Steven |
|
Rodat, Robert |
Kaminski, Janusz |
Williams, John / Williams, Johnny
/ Williams, John Towner |
Kahn, Michael |
|
667068443325 |
DVD |
Dreamworks Skg |
|
2-Nov-99 |
R |
Y |
Y |
Dolby |
Color |
169 minutes |
1 |
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Drama : General |
N |
$16.39 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;When Steven Spielberg was an
adolescent, his first home movie was a backyard war film. When he toured
Europe with Duel in his 20s, he saw old men crumble in front of headstones at
Omaha Beach. That image became the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan, his
film of a mission following the D-day invasion that many have called the most
realistic--and maybe the best--war film ever. With 1998 production standards,
Spielberg has been able to create a stunning, unparalleled view of war as
hell. We are at Omaha Beach as troops are slaughtered by Germans yet overcome
the almost insurmountable odds. &newline;&newline;A stalwart Tom
Hanks plays Captain Miller, a soldier's soldier, who takes a small band of
troops behind enemy lines to retrieve a private whose three brothers have
recently been killed in action. It's a public relations move for the Army,
but it has historical precedent dating back to the Civil War. Some critics of
the film have labeled the central characters stereotypes. If that is so, this
movie gives stereotypes a good name: Tom Sizemore as the deft sergeant,
Edward Burns as the hotheaded Private Reiben, Barry Pepper as the religious
sniper, Adam Goldberg as the lone Jew, Vin Diesel as the oversize Private
Caparzo, Giovanni Ribisi as the soulful medic, and Jeremy Davies, who as a
meek corporal gives the film its most memorable performance.
&newline;&newline;The movie is as heavy and realistic as Spielberg's
Oscar-winning Schindler's List, but it's more kinetic. Spielberg and his ace
technicians (the film won five Oscars: editing (Michael Kahn), cinematography
(Janusz Kaminski), sound, sound effects, and directing) deliver battle
sequences that wash over the eyes and hit the gut. The violence is extreme
but never gratuitous. The final battle, a dizzying display of gusto, empathy,
and chaos, leads to a profound repose. Saving Private Ryan touches us deeper
than Schindler because it succinctly links the past with how we should feel
today. It's the film Spielberg was destined to make. --Doug Thomas
&newline;&newline;DVD features&newline;This
&doublequote;special edition&doublequote; contains the 25-minute
featurette Into the Breach. Besides interviews with the film's actors, there
are interviews with D-day veterans and World War II historian Stephen
Ambrose. Real D-day footage is edited together with scenes from the film that
have been changed to black and white. The highlight is a glimpse of Steven
Spielberg's early films. Using his dad's camera and his friends, the teenage
Spielberg made two relatively impressive short war films, Escape to... read
more |
Amazon |
| Standing In The Shadows of Motown |
Ashford, Jack |
Hunter, Joe |
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Justman, Paul |
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DVD |
ARTISAN ENTERTAINMENT |
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21-Oct-03 |
PG |
Y |
Y |
DTS Surround Sound |
Color |
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1 |
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Drama : General |
N |
$9.98 |
Amazon.com&newline;Standing in the Shadows of Motown is a must-see
film for any fan of the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, or any other
classic Motown stars. This swinging documentary celebrates the Funk
Brothers--the team of studio musicians who powered dozens and dozens of hit
Motown songs--by combining reminiscences, reenactments, and clips from a
recent concert put on by the Funk Brothers, featuring singers like Chaka
Khan, Ben Harper, and Joan Osborne on classic tunes like &doublequote;What's
Going On,&doublequote; &doublequote;Ain't Too Proud to
Beg,&doublequote; and &doublequote;Heatwave.&doublequote; This
crafty gang of elderly musicians will charm your pants off with a slew of
entertaining anecdotes. Though it seems that there's a lot of dirt they're
declining to dish, the movie deftly outlines the history of Motown, surely
the most significant music label in American history--the label that turned
segregated &doublequote;race music&doublequote; into chart-topping
success. A soulful delight. --Bret Fetzer --This text refers to the Theatrical Release edition.
&newline;&newline;Description&newline;Detroit, Michigan, 1959.
Berry Gordy gathers the best musicians from the city's thriving jazz and
blues scene for his new record company: Motown. For the next 14 years these
players are the heartbeat on &doublequote;My Girl,&doublequote;
&doublequote;Baby Love,&doublequote; &doublequote;Ooo Baby
Baby,&doublequote; &doublequote;Bernadette,&doublequote;
&doublequote;I Was Made To Love Her,&doublequote; &doublequote;I
Heard It Through The Grapevine,&doublequote; &doublequote;Dancing In
The Street,&doublequote; and every other hit from Motown's Detroit era.
By the end of their phenomenal run, the unheralded group of musicians plays
on more Number One hits than the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, Elvis
Presley, and The Beatles combined, making them the greatest hit machine in
the history of popular music. They call themselves the Funk Brothers. But no
one knows their names...this is their story. |
Amazon |
| The Green Mile |
Hanks, Tom |
Duncan, Michael Clarke |
Duncan, Michael Clarke |
Greene, Graham |
Hutchison, Doug |
Hutchinson, Doug |
Sinise, Gary |
Morse, David |
Sadler, William |
Stanton, Harry Dean |
Darabont, Frank |
|
Darabont, Frank / King, Stephen |
Tattersall, David |
Newman, Thomas |
Francis-Bruce, Richard |
|
53939257922 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
14-Sep-04 |
R |
Y |
Y |
Dolby |
Color |
189 minutes |
1 |
|
Drama : General |
N |
$14.99 |
Amazon.com&newline;&doublequote;The book was
better&doublequote; has been the complaint of many a reader since the
invention of movies. Frank Darabont's second adaptation of a Stephen King
prison drama (The Shawshank Redemption was the first) is a very faithful
adaptation of King's serial novel. In the middle of the Depression, Paul
Edgecomb (Tom Hanks) runs death row at Cold Mountain Penitentiary. Into this
dreary world walks a mammoth prisoner, John Coffey (Michael Duncan) who, very
slowly, reveals a special gift that will change the men working and dying (in
the electric chair, masterfully and grippingly staged) on the mile . As with
King's book, Darabont takes plenty of time to show us Edgecomb's world before
delving into John Coffey's mystery. With Darabont's superior storytelling
abilities, his touch for perfect casting, and a leisurely 188-minute running
time, his movie brings to life nearly every character and scene from the
novel. Darabont even improves the novel's two endings, creating a more
emotionally satisfying experience. The running time may try patience, but
those who want a story, as opposed to quick-fix entertainment, will be
rewarded by this finely tailored tale. --Doug Thomas |
Amazon |
| The Lathe of Heaven |
Davison, Bruce |
Conway, Kevin |
Avery, Margaret |
|
Loxton, David R. |
|
767685946732 |
DVD |
NEW VIDEO GROUP |
|
29-Aug-00 |
PG |
N |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
100 minutes |
1 |
|
Drama : General |
N |
$22.46 |
Amazon.com&newline;&doublequote;Antwerp!&doublequote; For
science fiction fans, the long-awaited VHS and DVD release of The Lathe of
Heaven is a dream come true. This haunting adaptation of Ursula K. Le Guin's
genre-classic novel was broadcast but once on PBS in 1980 before rights and
other legal snafus relegated it to the archives. Reportedly PBS's most
requested program, the made-for-TV film was at last rebroadcast in 2000. Set
in Portland, Oregon, in the near future, The Lathe of Heaven stars Bruce
Davison as George Orr, who, to put it mildly, has a dream problem. Not only
do his dreams come true, but they &doublequote;change reality back to the
Stone Age.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;Kevin Conway costars as
Dr. Haber, a dream specialist who instantly recognizes George's gift and
tries to harness it to make the whole world right. But, as George notes,
&doublequote;Unlimited power means unlimited danger.&doublequote; The
increasingly megalomaniacal Haber uses George to try to cure the world's
ills, from overpopulation to war, resulting in, for starters, a devastating
plague and even alien invasion.&newline;&newline;Many in this
production went on to projects familiar to audiences: Cowriter Diane English went
on to create TV's Murphy Brown; Scott Rudin, credited with
&doublequote;Principle Casting,&doublequote; is now one of
Hollywood's most formidable producers; Margaret Avery, who costars as a
skeptical lawyer who comes to believe George's incredible tale, was nominated
for an Academy Award for her performance in The Color Purple. For those who
have only been able to see this now-legendary production on poor-quality
bootleg tapes, this release will be sheer heaven. The DVD contains an
interview with Le Guin conducted by Bill Moyers. --Donald Liebenson
&newline;&newline;Description&newline;This futuristic
science-fiction film set in Portland, Oregon was written by Roger E. Swaybill
and Diane English, and is based on a novel by Ursula K. Le Guin. A young man
believes he has dreams that influence reality, though only he is aware of the
resulting changes. He goes to a dream therapist who uses a new device to
manipulate his dreams. When the doctor begins to manipulate the patient's dreams
for his own purposes, the patient resists but finds he cannot stop him. The
doctor's posthypnotic suggestions have unintended, temporary effects,
including the destruction of mankind and alien invasions. |
Amazon |
| The Waiting Time |
|
Orme, Stuart |
|
66805300622 |
DVD |
Bfs Entertainment/Mu |
|
5-Aug-03 |
NR |
N |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
|
1 |
|
Drama : General |
N |
$17.98 |
|
Amazon |
| Inspector Morse-Last Seen Wearing |
Whately, Kevin |
McEnery, Peter |
Woodthorpe, Peter |
Thaw, John |
Bertish, Suzanne |
Sawalha, Julia |
Houston, Glyn |
Tomelty, Frances |
Hurley, Elizabeth |
|
Bennett, Edward |
|
Ellice, Thomas |
|
66805915352 |
DVD |
BFS Entertainment & Multimedia
Limited |
1/30/2001 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
102 |
1 |
|
Drama : Murder & Mayhem |
N |
$17.99 |
When a young schoolgirl from a wealthy family disappears, Morse is
convinced she has been murdered, despite the lack of any hard evidence.
Before long Morse uncovers some dark secrets at the girl's school, and the
killer may strike again. |
Tower Records |
| Inspector Morse-Remorseful Day |
Grout, James |
Holman, Clare |
Whately, Kevin |
Thaw, John |
Freeman, Paul |
McKenna, T.P. |
|
Gold, Jack |
|
Churchett, Stephen |
|
66805300752 |
DVD |
BFS Entertainment & Multimedia
Limited |
1/30/2001 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
150 |
1 |
|
Drama : Murder & Mayhem |
N |
$22.49 |
The popular and long-running INSPECTOR MORSE series comes to and end with
this, an adaptation of author Colin Dexter's final novel. When a housewife is
brutally murdered, Morse's superior decides the detective is not up to the
case. A year later, new evidence comes into light and Morse comes back to
learn the truth, but his health may still be a cause of concern. The DVD
release includes the bonus featurette &doublequote;The Last
Morse&doublequote;, featuring interviews and clips. |
Tower Records |
| A.I. Artificial Intelligence |
Thomas, Jake |
Law, Jude |
O'Connor, Frances |
Scott, Adam |
Robards, Sam |
Morris, Kathryn |
Gleeson, Brendan |
Hurt, William |
Osment, Haley Joel |
Campbell, Keith |
Spielberg, Steven |
|
Spielberg, Steven |
Kaminski, Janusz |
Williams, John |
Kahn, Michael |
|
667068956726 |
DVD |
Universal Studios Home Video |
|
1/6/2004 1 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digitally Processed |
Color |
145 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$14.99 |
A.I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE is the story of David (Haley Joel Osment),
the first mecha (a futuristic term for a mechanized human being) designed
with the ability to love. A couple whose son is in a coma
&doublequote;adopts&doublequote; David to help them recover from
their loss. Naturally, things do not go as planned, and David is forced to
leave the mother (Frances O'Connor) he's been
&doublequote;imprinted&doublequote; to love, and make his way in the
world. Traveling with Teddy, a hi-tech stuffed bear, David escapes the Flesh
Fair, where angry humans destroy mechas to &doublequote;purge
artificiality,&doublequote; and unexpectedly befriends Gigolo Joe (Jude
Law in a wry performance), a robot designed to pleasure women. Joe agrees to
help David in his quest to become human.&newline;&newline;Director
Stanley Kubrick originally developed A.I., at one point asking Spielberg to
direct it. When Kubrick passed away, Spielberg took the reins. Using a
treatment and thousands of drawings commissioned by Kubrick, Spielberg wrote
his own screenplay (his first since 1979's CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD
KIND). Osment, perhaps the only pre-teen actor who can effectively convey
existential angst, gives a marvelous performance, helping Spielberg create a
gorgeous futuristic fairy tale that questions the very nature of what we call
life.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: June 29, 2001. |
Tower Records |
| Ali |
Smith, Will |
Voight, Jon |
Smith, Jada Pinkett |
Foxx, Jamie |
Williamson, Mykelti |
Silver, Ron |
Gaye, Nona |
Peebles, Mario Van |
Wright, Jeffrey |
Esposito, Giancarlo |
Mann, Michael |
Howard, Gregory Allen |
Mann, Michael |
Lubezki, Emmanuel |
Bourke, Pieter |
|
43396066892 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
10/7/2003 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
157 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$11.24 |
Michael Mann's ALI manages to be an informative look at the career of
legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and an entertaining and moving portrait of the
man. The action begins with the brash young Cassius Clay's surprising victory
over Sonny Liston. The film depicts Clay's conversion to Islam, his
partnership with &doublequote;Bundini&doublequote; Brown (Jamie Foxx
in a wonderfully complex turn), his friendship with Howard Cosell (a
transformed Jon Voight), his principled refusal to serve in the military
during Vietnam, and his subsequent problems with the law and the boxing
commission. The film concludes with Ali's battle with George Foreman in the
&doublequote;Rumble in the
Jungle.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;Will Smith delivers a worthy
performance, transforming his body, face, and voice to capture the spirit of
the charismatic fighter. The work of the supporting cast is superb, including
Smith's real-life wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Marvin Gaye's daughter, Nona
Gaye, as the women in Ali's life. Mann brings the viewer in close to the
boxing action, effectively depicting Ali's unique grace and quickness, and
the violent frenzy of the sport. The film shows the familiar public figure of
fights and press conferences, and also gives a glimpse of the quiet,
thoughtful private life of Ali.&newline;&newline;Theatrical Release:
DECEMBER 25, 2001 |
Tower Records |
| Apocalypse Now-Redux |
Sheen, Martin |
Duvall, Robert |
Forrest, Frederic |
Brando, Marlon |
Hopper, Dennis |
Bottoms, Sam |
Glenn, Scott |
Ford, Harrison |
Fishburne, Laurence |
|
Coppola, Francis Ford |
Coppola, Francis Ford |
Storaro, Vittorio |
Coppola, Carmine |
Marks, Richard |
|
97360962949 |
DVD |
Paramount Home Entertainment |
|
12/27/2002 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
202 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$13.99 |
Set in 1969; Produced and released in
1979.&newline;&newline;Francis Ford Coppola's Vietnam epic, loosely
based on HEART OF DARKNESS by Joseph Conrad, tells the story of Captain
Willard (Martin Sheen), a special agent sent into Cambodia to assassinate an
errant American colonel (Marlon Brando). Willard is assigned to a navy patrol
boat operated by Chief (Albert Hall) and three hapless soldiers (Frederic
Forrest, Sam Bottoms, and Larry Fishburne). They are escorted on part of
their journey by an air cavalry unit led by Lt. Colonel Kilgore (Robert
Duvall), a gung-ho commander with a love of Wagner, surfing, and napalm.
After witnessing a surreal USO show featuring Playboy playmates, and an
anarchic battle with the Viet Cong, Willard reaches Colonel Kurtz's compound.
A crazed photo journalist and Kurtz groupie (Dennis Hopper) welcomes the
crew, and Willard begins to question his orders to &doublequote;terminate
the colonel's command.&doublequote; Considered to be one of the best war
movies of all time, APOCALYPSE NOW features incredible performances and
beautifully chaotic visuals that make it a powerful, unforgettable
work.&newline;&newline;Released in August 2001, APOCALYPSE NOW REDUX,
a restored and updated version of the 1979 film, includes 49 minutes of
never-before-seen footage, a Technicolor enhancement, and a six-channel
soundtrack.&newline;&newline;Original theatrical release of
APOCALYPSE NOW: August 15, 1979.&newline;&newline;Theatrical Release
of APOCALYPSE NOW REDUX: August 3, 2001.&newline;&newline;Filmed on
location in the Philippines.&newline;&newline;APOCALYPSE NOW was
added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry in
2000.&newline;&newline;At the 2001 Cannes Film Festival, when Coppola
screened his director's cut of the film, he said, &doublequote;The result
is a film that is fifty-three minutes longer, and whose theme emerges more
clearly. It is a more disturbing, sometimes funnier and more romantic film whose
historical perspective has become more
forceful.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;The grueling production
and Coppola's insistence on authenticity in making APOCALYPSE NOW led to vast
budget overruns, as well as physical and emotional breakdowns.&newline;&newline;The
film shoot was only supposed to take six weeks but ended up lasting for 16
months because of numerous complications, including a typhoon that wrecked
much of the set.&newline;&newline;APOCALYPSE NOW is number 28 on the
American Film Insitute's list of America's 100 Greatest
Movies.&newline;&newline;Martin Sheen suffered a heart attack during
the strenuous shoot. Prior to this, Sheen had a drunken emotional breakdown
while filming the improvised hotel room scene. When he shatters the mirror
with his hand in that scene, both the glass and the blood are
real.&newline;&newline;Director Francis Ford Coppola had a nervous
breakdown during the filming and threatened to commit suicide numerous times.&newline;&newline;When
the film's budget went sorely over budget, Coppola contributed millions of
his own fortune, which he had earned by making THE GODFATHER and THE
GODFATHER II.&newline;&newline;Coppola briefly appears in the film as
a newsreel director.&newline;&newline;Harvey Keitel was originally
cast as Willard. He was fired shortly after filming began and was replaced by
Martin Sheen.&newline;&newline;Jack Nicholson, Robert Redford, and Al
Pacino were all considered for the role of Kurtz.&newline;&newline;A
Francis Ford Coppola private joke: The name tags on the army shirts of the
two men (G.D. Spradlin and Harrison Ford) giving Willard his assassination
orders are R. Corman and Colonel G. Lucas, Coppola's two director
buddies.&newline;&newline;Marlon Brando was supposed to lose weight
for his role as Kurtz but instead arrived on the set distinctly overweight.
The actor also hadn't memorized his lines and insisted on improvising most of
them.&newline;&newline;Larry Fishburne was only 14 years old when he
played the part of Mr. Clean.&newline;&newline;Sam Bottoms was on
various drugs for much of the filming.&newline;&newline;Coppola's
wife, Eleanor, documented the chaotic filming of APOCALYPSE NOW in the 1991
film HEARTS OF DARKNESS: A FILMMAKER'S
APOCALYPSE.&newline;&newline;Orson Welles wanted to make a version of
HEART OF DARKNESS in 1939. He got as far as storyboarding the film before
abandoning the project for CITIZEN KANE.&newline;&newline;Tim Roth
and John Malkovich starred in a made-for-televison version of HEART OF
DARKNESS directed by |
Tower Records |
| Ben-Hur |
Hawkins, Jack |
Boyd, Stephen |
Harareet, Haya |
Griffith, Hugh |
Scott, Martha |
O'Donnell, Cathy |
Jaffe, Sam |
Currie, Finlay |
Thring, Frank |
Longdon, Terence |
Wyler, William |
|
Tunberg, Karl |
Surtees, Robert |
Rozsa, Miklos |
Dunning, John D. |
|
12569550629 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
6/1/2004 1 |
G (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
222 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$14.99 |
Anno Domini: the seventh year of Augustus Caesar's reign. In the Roman
province of Judea, Jews return to the city of their birth for the census. A
bright star in the night over Bethlehem marks the birth of Jesus Christ.
Years later, Roman commander Messala (Stephen Boyd), who was brought up in
Judea, takes command of the Roman garrison in Jerusalem. His Jewish boyhood
friend Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston) greets him. Messala is delighted. But
when Judah refuses to name Jewish patriots, Messala sentences him to the
slave galleys and imprisons his mother, Miriam (Martha Scott), and sister,
Tirzah (Cathy O'Donnell). Judah vows revenge.&newline;&newline;In
BEN-HUR, William Wyler's much-lauded epic, the story of Judah's search for
his mother and sister and his quest for revenge intersects with crucial
biblical events such as the Sermon on the Mount and the crucifixion. Wyler
gets fine performances from Heston, Boyd, Jack Hawkins (as a Roman admiral
who befriends Judah), and Hugh Griffith (as an Arab sheik who dreams of
racing his beautiful white horses against Messala). Among BEN-HUR's vivid
dramatic sequences are a violent sea battle and the famous chariot race that
pits Judah against Messala in one of cinema's great action
sequences.&newline;&newline;William Wyler's biblical epic is a
production of unheard-of scale, exhibiting the work of literally tens of
thousands of people. The film tells the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Judean
prince who as a galley slave saves the life of a Roman nobleman, changing his
life forever. The 1880 novel by Lew Wallace had previously been filmed to
great acclaim in 1927 with Ramon Navarro.&newline;&newline;Theatrical
release: November 18, 1959.&newline;&newline;Shot on location in
Fiuggia, Folliano, Nettuno, and Rome, Italy.&newline;&newline;Upon
its release, it was the third longest movie and most expensive movie (at $16
million) ever made. It was a spectacular success at the box office, grossing
almost five times its cost in its initial run and subsequently taking more
than twice its cost in video rentals.&newline;&newline;On November 4,
1958, five months into the movie's seven-month-long shoot, BEN-HUR's producer
Sam Zimbalist collapsed and died. Director William Wyler said,
&doublequote;It was as if the roof had fallen in on me. I felt alone. I'd
never felt alone with Sam around.&doublequote; The MGM studio executives
asked Wyler to take over as producer as well as director of the mammoth
undertaking.&newline;&newline;The script went through many hands.
After Wyler read the first version by Karl Tunberg, the director said it was
&doublequote;very primitive, elementary.&doublequote; He was still
unhappy after the playwrights S. N. Behrman and Maxwell Anderson had worked
on the dialogue. Novelist Gore Vidal was on hand for the first month and a
half of location shooting; he contributed the idea of motivating the conflict
between Messala and Judah--and providing a spine to the movie--by suggesting
there was an emotional bond between Messala and Judah that was broken when
Judah refused to help Messala against his countrymen. (Years later Vidal
admitted that there were serious homosexual undertones to the relationship, a
fact that the cast and crew purposely never discussed with Heston.) English
playwright Christopher Fry was on location for the last six months of the
shoot. He acted as dialogue doctor--providing the formality that suggested
earlier times--and undertook overnight revisions of the script. Wyler wanted
to add Fry's name to Tunberg's on the script. Fry suggested Vidal should be
credited as well. But, after arbitration by the Writers Guild of America,
Tunberg alone received credit.&newline;&newline;It is well known that
the chariot race--which cost one million dollars alone--was created by
second-unit directors Andrew Marton, Yakima Canutt, and Mario Soldati. It is
less well known that the slave-galley action sequences were directed
(uncredited) by Hollywood veteran Richard Thorpe (1896-1991). Thorpe made 180
movies in his long career, but it was the series of costume dramas that he
made early in the 1950s--IVANHOE (1952, with Robert Taylor), THE PRISONER OF
ZENDA (1952 with Stewart Granger), KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE (1953, with
Taylor), ALL THE BROTHER |
Tower Records |
| Bicentennial Man |
Davidtz, Embeth |
Platt, Oliver |
Higgins, John Michael |
Thigpen, Lynne |
Whitford, Bradley |
Eisenberg, Hallie Kate |
Williams, Robin |
Warren, Kiersten |
Neill, Sam |
Root, Stephen |
Columbus, Chris |
|
Kazan, Nicholas |
Meheux, Phil |
Horner, James |
Toth, Nicholas De |
|
717951004888 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
5/6/2003 1 |
PG (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
131 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$11.99 |
Andrew Martin (Williams) is a household android whose intended function
is thrown for a loop when he begins to feel genuine human emotions. Over the
next two centuries the resulting dealings with his adopted family and new
acquaintances provide the film with ample opportunities to raise important
questions about individual human existence, as Andrew seeks to become human.
Based on the Isaac Asimov story of the same name. |
Tower Records |
| Bird |
Whitaker, Forest |
Verona, Diane |
David, Keith |
Zelniker, Michael |
|
Eastwood, Clint |
|
85391182023 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
1/30/2001 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
160 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$14.99 |
Charlie &doublequote;Bird&doublequote; Parker had been a hero of
Clint Eastwood's since childhood, and Eastwood, having been disappointed in
such jazz biopics as YOUNG MAN WITH A HORN, really wanted to make a true jazz
fan's movie about the music. He cast Forest Whitaker as Parker, the legendary
alto sax player, and Diane Venora as Chan, Parker's wife. The film shows how
Parker, a genius who changed the face of modern music, was hampered and
eventually destroyed by his appetite for women, food, and drugs. The two
leads do a great job giving a recognizable human face to the characters'
complex relationship. With wit and warmth, BIRD tells the story in direct and
honest terms, avoiding all sentimentality. Eastwood's love of Parker's music
comes across in the tremendous care that he and composer Lennie Niehaus took
with reconstructing it, using Parker's original solos. Eastwood and
cinematographer Jack N. Green also patterned the dark, moody look of the film
after old photos of musicians who used to appear in jazz magazines. Music
lovers will be thrilled with the result, and movie lovers will find plenty to
engage them in this moving tale of a great man battling his
demons.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: October 14,
1988.&newline;&newline;The film was shot in Kansas City and in
Sacramento.&newline;&newline;Estimated budget: $9.5
million.&newline;&newline;Joel Oliansky's script was originally
written with Richard Pryor in mind; this was when the project belonged to
Columbia Pictures.&newline;&newline;Actor Damon Whitaker, who plays
the young Charlie Parker, is Forest Whitaker's brother. BIRD is his
feature-film debut.&newline;&newline;Diane Venora received the 1988
New York Film Critics Award for Best Supporting
Actress.&newline;&newline;Clint Eastwood: &doublequote;As far as
I'm concerned, Americans don't have any original art except Western movies
and jazz.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;Eastwood is an
accomplished pianist who has played professionally, and he used to play the
flugelhorn and coronet.&newline;&newline;The soundtrack features
Charlie Parker's original solos. They were electronically isolated from the
original recordings, and current jazz musicians were hired to play all the
other parts--allowing the filmmakers to create a set of
&doublequote;new&doublequote; Charlie Parker recordings 30 years
after his death.&newline;&newline;Chan Parker wrote a book about her
life and marriage called LIFE IN E-FLAT.&newline;&newline;Forest
Whitaker was named Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival in
1988.&newline;&newline;Clint Eastwood won the Golden Globe for Best
Director (Drama) for the film.&newline;&newline;At Clint Eastwood's
suggestion, Warner Bros. made a trade with producer Ray Stark to secure the
rights to Oliansky's script. Stark got the rights to a Jim Thompson story,
which was eventually made into the film REVENGE, starring Kevin
Costner.&newline;&newline;Samuel E. Wright, who plays Dizzy
Gillespie, was the voice of Sebastian the crab in THE LITTLE
MERMAID.&newline;&newline;The film gave special thanks to the Estate
of Charlie Parker, Chan Parker, Red Rodney, Dizzy Gillespie, Leonard Feather,
Nica de Koenigswater, and Buddy Jones.&newline;&newline;Director
Clint Eastwood indulges his lifelong passion for jazz with this dark,
brooding interpretation of the life of revolutionary bebop saxophonist
Charlie &doublequote;Yardbird&doublequote; Parker. Starting with
Parker's early years, when he used to sneak into Kansas City clubs to listen
to Count Basie's band, the film moves through the many ups and downs of
Parker's troubled but brilliant career--which ended all too soon. The doctor
who examined Parker soon after his death estimated that the musician was
somewhere between 50 and 60 years old; he was actually only 34 when he died. |
Tower Records |
| Black Hawk Down |
Sexton, Brendan |
Holt, Brian Van |
Giovinazzo, Carmine |
Hofheimer, Charlie |
Bana, Eric |
Murciano, Enrique |
Bremner, Ewen |
McGregor, Ewan |
Casseus, Gabriel |
Dancy, Hugh |
Scott, Ridley |
|
Nolan, Ken |
Idziak, Slawomir |
Zimmer, Hans |
Scalia, Pietro |
|
43396067660 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
9/2/2003 1 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
144 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$17.99 |
On October 3, 1993, Army Rangers and members of the elite Delta Force
participated in a covert operation in Mogadishu, Somalia that went horribly
wrong. Sent to abduct two lieutenants of a vicious Somali warlord, the
soldiers found themselves surrounded by hostile militia. Two Black Hawk
helicopters were shot down and many men lost their lives. Mark Bowden of the
Philadelphia Inquirer told the story of the battle in his exhaustively
researched, critically acclaimed book, BLACK HAWK DOWN, and filmmaker Ridley
Scott (GLADIATOR) and screenwriter Ken Nolan have done an amazing job of
bringing the dramatic story to the screen. Like Bowden's book, the film does
not thoroughly examine the context of the conflict, but gives a detailed and
intense blow-by-blow account of the fighting. The outstanding ensemble cast
includes Josh Hartnett as a competent but nervous Ranger sergeant leading his
first mission, Ewan McGregor as a &doublequote;desk
jockey&doublequote; who excels when sent into combat, Eric Bana (THE
INCREDIBLE HULK) as a cocky and enigmatic Delta, and Ron Eldard as a downed
Black Hawk pilot. The violence of the film is brutal and nearly constant.
Scott unflinchingly captures the chaos and mayhem of battle with tremendous
visual finesse.&newline;&newline;Theatrical Release: DECEMBER 28,
2001 (NY/LA)&newline;&newline;JANUARY 18, 2002 (EXPANDS) |
Tower Records |
| Crossroads |
Macchio, Ralph |
Seneca, Joe |
Gertz, Jami |
Lipscomb, Dennis |
|
Hill, Walter |
|
Fusco, John |
|
43396047983 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
8/10/2004 |
R (MPAA) |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
99 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$18.74 |
A young musical prodigy studying at New York City's Julliard School
becomes obsessed with the music of the Mississippi Delta, the blues. Intent
on discovering fame and fortune as a blues guitar player, he seeks out the
legendary bluesman, Willie Brown.&newline;&newline;Based on the
legend of Robert Johnson. |
Tower Records |
| Divine Secrets Of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood |
Bullock, Sandra |
Judd, Ashley |
Burstyn, Ellen |
Smith, Maggie |
Flanagan, Fionnula |
Knight, Shirley |
MacFadyen, Angus |
Garner, James |
Jones, Cherry |
Settle, Matthew |
Khouri, Callie |
|
Andrus, Mark |
Bailey, John |
Mansfield, David |
|
85392330829 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
6/1/2004 1 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
114 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$12.99 |
Sidda Walker (Sandra Bullock), who is high on life--about to marry Connor
(Angus MacFadyen) and flushed with success because her new play is about to
open on Broadway--gives an unguarded interview to TIME Magazine. After
reading the interview, Sidda's mother, Vivi (Ellen Burnstein), is so livid
that she disowns Sidda, takes down her pictures, and refuses to attend her
daughter's wedding. Trying to heal the rift between mother and daughter,
Vivi's best friends, Caro (Maggie Smith), Teensy (Fionnula Flanagan), and
Necie (Shirley Knight), go to New York, take Sidda to dinner, slip her a
Mickey Finn, and spirit her off to
Louisiana.&newline;&newline;First-time director Callie Khouri (writer
of THELMA AND LOUISE) uses an intricate series of flashbacks to slowly reveal
the DIVINE SECRETS OF THE YA-YA SISTERHOOD, which is based on the book by
Rebecca Wells. The flashbacks are triggered by a scrapbook that Caro, Teensy,
and Necie show Sidda. The scrapbook chronicles the hopes, dreams and
disappointments that they shared with Vivi. Standouts in the great cast are
Ashley Judd, as the younger Vivi, and Maggie Smith as the feisty Caro. |
Tower Records |
| Enemy At The Gates |
Fiennes, Joseph |
Law, Jude |
Weisz, Rachel |
Perlman, Ron |
Hoskins, Bob |
Harris, Ed |
|
Annaud, Jean-Jacques |
Godard, Alain |
Fraisse, Robert |
Horner, James |
Boisson, Noelle |
|
97363386247 |
DVD |
Paramount Home Entertainment |
|
12/27/2002 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
131 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$14.99 |
September 1942. The German Army has advanced to the gates of Stalingrad.
The Russian Army holds on desperately. It is so poorly equipped that every
pair of soldiers is given a single rifle--the second man only gets the weapon
when the first is cut down. Trapped in no man's land between the opposing
armies, Russian recruit Vassili Zaitsev (Jude Law) finally acquires a rifle
from Political Officer Danilov (Joseph Fiennes). Danilov is astonished when
Zaitsev picks off several German officers. On their return to the Russian
lines, Danilov writes about Zaitsev's exploits in the army newspaper. Zaitsev
is assigned to a sniper unit. He kills more German officers and, thanks to
Danilov, becomes a hero. In retaliation, the Germans bring in sharpshooter
Major König (Ed Harris) from Berlin--to hunt Zaitsev. The two snipers engage
in a desperate duel, as the appalling Battle of Stalingrad
rages.&newline;&newline;In ENEMY AT THE GATES, director Jean-Jacques
Annaud uses a palate of dull greens, blues, and greys to tell the powerful,
true story of Russian sniper Vassili Zaitsev. The film is distinguished by
fine performances from Law, Fiennes, Rachel Weisz as a female soldier, and
Bob Hoskins as Nikita Khrushchev--with Harris particularly notable as the chilly,
aristocratic König.&newline;&newline;THEATRICAL RELEASE: March 16,
2001 |
Tower Records |
| Frequency |
Caviezel, James |
Quaid, Dennis |
Doyle, Shawn |
Emmerich, Noah |
Mitchell, Elizabeth |
Braugher, Andre |
|
Hoblit, Gregory |
|
Emmerich, Toby |
Kivilo, Alar |
Kamen, Michael |
Rosenbloom, David |
|
794043505829 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
2/4/2003 1 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
119 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$11.99 |
An inspiring, hopeful psychological thriller, FREQUENCY features two
standout performances by Quaid (D.O.A.) and Caviezel (THE THIN RED LINE).
Caviezel is John Sullivan, a 36-year-old police officer who has never quite
gotten over the early death of his father, Frank (Quaid), a firefighter who
lost his life while on the job. When John discovers that he has begun to
miraculously communicate with his father over short wave radio, circa 1969,
he tries to warn him of the impending disaster, changing history in the
process.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: April 28, 2000
(national).&newline;&newline;Early in the movie, an episode of Hill
Street Blues can be seen playing on a television; FREQUENCY director Gregory
Hoblit won an Emmy as co-executive producer of that popular cop
show.&newline;&newline;Brian Greene, who is seen in scenes from both
1969 and 1999, served as the physics consultant on the
film.&newline;&newline;Former New York City detective Bill Clark
served as a consultant on the movie; he has also served as a consultant on
Hill Street Blues and NYPD Blue.&newline;&newline;Brian Greene and
Dick Cavett re-create an interview they did in 1969 so the interview can be
seen both in the past and the present.&newline;&newline;Noah
Emmerich, who plays Gordo, is the brother of Toby Emmerich, the screenwriter
of FREQUENCY.&newline;&newline;The official movie Web site,
frequencymovie.com, offered the services of bigfoot.com in order to help people
find long-lost friends and relatives. Surfers could also attach a memento for
inclusion in a time capsule that would be secured for 30
years.&newline;&newline;Jack Matthews of the New York Daily News
named FREQUENCY one of the 10 best films of
2000.&newline;&newline;Garth Brooks and Jenny Yates were nominated
for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song--Motion Picture for
&doublequote;When You Come Back to Me
Again.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;As the Amazin' Mets compete
in the 1969 World Series, John Sullivan, in October 1999, talks to his
father, who has been dead for 30 years, over a ham radio, trying to rebuild a
past that a tragic fire took away from him. Director Gregory Hoblit has
fashioned a thrilling suspense film built around a time disturbance brought
on by the reappearance of the aurora borealis over New York City. John
Sullivan, a lonely, despondent cop, is suddenly given the ability to change
his family's past--but not without consequence. Every change affects the
future, each time denying John the dream of reuniting his
family.&newline;&newline;Hoblit, a successful television director and
producer (Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law) who made a splash with PRIMAL FEAR,
never lets up the tension as changes made back in 1969 instantly alter what
is happening in 1999. Echoing BACK TO THE FUTURE, John refers to a constantly
changing photograph of his family to tell who is alive and who is dead, based
on how he and his father have changed the past. The two time periods collide
as John and Frank struggle to catch a killer--and to save their family. |
Tower Records |
| Miracle (WS) |
Emmerich, Noah |
Clarkson, Patricia |
Russell, Kurt |
Demsey, Patrick O'Brien |
West, Nathan |
Schneider, Billy |
Cahill, Eddie |
Peter-Kaiser, Eric |
Mantenuto, Michael |
Schneider, Billy |
O'Connor, Gavin |
|
Guggenheim, Eric |
Stoloff, Dan |
Isham, Mark |
|
786936231939 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
5/18/2004 |
PG (MPAA) |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
130 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$25.99 |
From Walt Disney Pictures comes MIRACLE, an inspiring family drama that
combines hockey and history in retelling the story of one of sports' all-time
greatest upsets. In 1980, amidst the tense political climate of the Cold War,
Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell) took over as coach of the U.S. Olympic hockey
team. With the help of affable assistant coach Craig Patrick (Noah Emmerich),
Brooks selected a group of twenty amateur hockey players who faced the
daunting task of bringing respectability to their country's floundering
program. While Brooks was well aware that his team lacked the talent and
experience of the team from Russia, he nonetheless devoted his energy to
realizing his lifelong dream: to coach a team to Olympic
gold.&newline;&newline;Stepping into the gaudy wardrobe of the
legendary Brooks (who was a consultant on the film and died in an automobile
accident just after production wrapped), Russell delivers one of his finest
performances to date. Surrounded by a cast of unknown young actors, Russell
captures the complexities of a man who dared to dream the impossible dream.
Director Gavin O'Connor and screenwriter Eric Guggenheim deftly balance the
drama of the game itself with the larger political implications the game
inspired, celebrating this truly miraculous moment in
time.&newline;&newline;Theatrical Release: February 6, 2004 |
Tower Records |
| Miss Marple 02 |
Marple, Agatha Christie's Miss |
Christie, Agatha |
|
|
Christie, Agatha |
|
733961703801 |
DVD |
New Video Group, Inc. |
|
1/2/2002 1 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
500 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$46.99 |
Agatha Christie's most beloved character, Miss Jane Marple, is a prim,
somewhat dour but good-hearted old bird with a knack for solving complicated
mysteries. This collector's set features 5 feature films which star Miss
Marple investigating over 8 hours of whodunnits. |
Tower Records |
| Pulp Fiction |
Rhames, Ving |
Plummer, Amanda |
Roth, Tim |
Arquette, Rosanna |
Tarantino, Quentin |
Buscemi, Steve |
Jones, Angela |
Keitel, Harvey |
Travolta, John |
Jackson, Samuel L. |
Tarantino, Quentin |
Tarantino, Quentin |
Tarantino, Quentin |
Sekula, Andrzej |
|
Menke, Sally |
|
717951000217 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
3/12/1998 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
154 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$16.44 |
Writer-director Quentin Tarantino revisits the seedier side of Los
Angeles--following 1992's RESERVOIR DOGS--with this funny, violent,
tongue-in-cheek tribute to the less &doublequote;classic&doublequote;
side of filmmaking--the potboilers and capers, the Blaxploitation flicks and
gangster movies. The film interweaves three tales, told in a circular,
fractured manner, which only fully connect by the time the final credits
roll. The first story focuses on Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield
(Samuel L. Jackson), two hit men on duty for &doublequote;the big
boss,&doublequote; Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames), whose gorgeous wife,
Mia (Uma Thurman), takes a liking to Vincent. In the second, a down-and-out
pugilist (Bruce Willis), who is ordered to take a fall, decides that there's
more money in doing the opposite. The final chapter follows a pair of lovers
(Amanda Plummer and Tim Roth) as they prepare to hold up a
diner.&newline;&newline;Tarantino wears his cinematic influences
proudly, bringing them to life in the ironically hip, self-referential 1990s.
The result is a work that changed the face of independent cinema forever,
making it a legitimate player in the Hollywood mainstream. The all-star cast
steps into their roles with obvious glee, and Tarantino once again uses his
soundtrack to up the &doublequote;cool&doublequote; ante yet another
notch, making for a motion picture event that has worked its way into our
national vernacular.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Oh, I'm sorry.
Did I break your concentration?&doublequote;--Jules (Samuel L. Jackson)
to a young, would-be victim (Frank Whaley) after firing a pistol near
him&newline;&newline;Quentin Tarantino's blockbuster follow-up to
RESERVOIR DOGS is a breathtaking tribute to old dime store novels about small
time hoods and dangerous criminals, and a lot of what they do between jobs.
It features deftly woven plotlines, creating a mythic Los Angeles underworld
of drug dealers, molls, affable hitmen, restaurant-robbing lovers, and a
boxer out to scam the mob on his last professional bout. This is the film
that put John Travolta back on the map as a major box-office draw in the '90s
and officially established Samuel L. Jackson as a superstar. It also inspired
a seemingly endless slew of imitators.&newline;&newline;PULP FICTION
is number 95 on the American Film Institute's list of America's 100 Greatest
Movies.&newline;&newline;PULP FICTION grossed $9.3 million the first
weekend it opened. It took $8 million to
produce.&newline;&newline;The film shoot took approximately 500
days.&newline;&newline;Jack Rabbit Slim's took 75 people, nine weeks
and $75,000 to build. The restaurant was based on diners in the movies
SPEEDWAY, RED LINE 7000, AMERICAN GRAFFITI, and
GREASE.&newline;&newline;Uma Thurman (Mia Wallace) is the daughter of
the first American to be ordained a Buddhist monk. She was named after the
Hindu bestower of blessings. |
Tower Records |
| Swordfish |
Berry, Halle |
Cheadle, Don |
Travolta, John |
Jones, Vinnie |
Jackman, Hugh |
Shepard, Sam |
Grenier, Zach |
Grimes, Camryn |
Travolta, Ann |
Travolta, Sam |
Sena, Dominic |
|
Woods, Skip |
Cameron, Paul |
Okenfold, Paul |
Rivkin, Stephen E. |
|
85392132225 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
6/1/2004 1 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
99 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$14.99 |
Star John Travolta revisits the grinning villain territory he explored in
BROKEN ARROW and FACE/OFF with this stylish, supercharged techno-thriller. He
plays Gabriel, a charismatic, fast-living mystery man who, with help from his
right-hand woman, Ginger (Halle Berry), recruits ex-con and former master
hacker Stan (Hugh Jackman) to aid in a plan to steal billions from a secret
government bank account. Stan reluctantly agrees to help in order to finance
the legal battle for custody of his young daughter (Camryn Grimes). Meanwhile
an FBI computer crimes specialist (Don Cheadle) is determined to find out
what's about to go down, and plans to use Stan to find
out.&newline;&newline;The movie amply earns its keep by cleverly
zig-zagging away from audience's expectations and delivering many clever,
pulse-pounding action set pieces--including an incredible opening explosion,
a car chase through downtown Los Angeles replete with blazing machine guns,
and a spectacular airborne climax. With the help of a propulsive electronica
score by DJ Paul Okenfold, director Dominic Sena (GONE IN 60 SECONDS) lays
down lots of style, and Travolta is mesmerizing in his juicy role. |
Tower Records |
| The 39 Steps |
Carroll, Madeleine |
Mannheim, Lucie |
Ashcroft, Peggy |
Tearle, Godfrey |
Laurie, John |
Watson, Wylie |
Donat, Robert |
Haye, Helen |
Cellier, Frank |
Cellier, Frank |
Hitchcock, Alfred |
|
Bath, Hubert |
Twist, Derek |
|
18111202237 |
DVD |
Delta Entertainment Corporation |
|
9/28/1999 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Mono |
B&W |
86 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$7.95 |
A classic British spy mystery, and one of Hitchcock's best, THE 39 STEPS
is the story of an innocent man who struggles to prove his innocence. Robert
Donat gets more than he bargained for when he brings home a mysterious woman
who confesses to be a British agent on the hot trail of a dangerous spy ring.
The woman is killed in Donat's apartment and he immediately finds himself on
the run, burdened with the charge for her murder and the dangerous knowledge
of her mission. The film is distinguished by its pioneering use of
contrapuntal sound effects, as well as the dynamism between Robert Donat and
Madeleine Carroll.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: June
1935&newline;&newline;Filmed in Sheperd's Bush, London,
England.&newline;&newline;Hitch onscreen: Hitchcock plays a
pedestrian passing a bus in front of a music
hall.&newline;&newline;Novelist John Buchan, who played the Baron
Tweedsmuir, was Governor-General of the Dominion of Canada at the time of the
film's release.&newline;&newline;Director Alfred Hitchcock's wife,
writer Alma Reville, did continuity.&newline;&newline;Some laserdisc
editions of the film include a 20-minute documentary on Hitchcock's British
films.&newline;&newline;The film was remade twice, once in 1959 with
Kenneth More and Taina Elg and again in 1978 with Robert Powell and David
Warner.&newline;&newline;Richard Hannay (Robert Donat) is a Canadian
rancher on vacation in London who sees a vaudeville act at the Palladium in
which Mr. Memory (Wylie Watson) draws on his photographic memory to answer
questions posed by the audience. When a shot rings out in the theater a
frightened young woman approaches Hannay and asks for his help. The woman
claims that foreign spies who plan to smuggle valuable military secrets out
of the country are after her, and when she herself is later killed, Hannay
finds himself both framed as the man responsible for her death as well as the
next potential victim of the spy ring. Traversing through rural Scotland, on
the run from both the police and the spies, Hannay finds himself attached to
a cool but reluctant blonde, and together they have to figure out the meaning
of the woman's last words and bring down the spy ring before the precious
military secrets are smuggled abroad. THE THIRTY NINE STEPS is the film that
established Hitchcock as the master of the mystery
spy-thriller.&newline;&newline;DVD Features: |
Tower Records |
| The Doors (WS/Ac-3) |
Ryan, Meg |
MacLachlan, Kyle |
Whaley, Frank |
Madsen, Michael |
Idol, Billy |
Quinlan, Kathleen |
Dillon, Kevin |
Kilmer, Val |
Wincott, Michael |
Rogers, Mimi |
Stone, Oliver |
|
Jahnson, Randall |
Richardson, Robert |
Doors, The |
|
12236045106 |
DVD |
Artisan Entertainment |
|
8/26/1997 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Mono |
Color |
138 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$7.95 |
Covers the period from 1965-1971; Produced and released in
1991.&newline;&newline;Val Kilmer stars as Jim Morrison in Oliver
Stone's electrifying profile of the Doors, which takes the group from its
inception to its demise with the death of the &doublequote;Lizard
King&doublequote; in a Paris hotel room in 1971. In the early days of the
group's formation, Morrison is at his most benign; he's just a guy hanging
out at the beach writing poetry. But soon the Doors' fame begins to spread--with
Morrison as the focus of attention. Capable of an eerily correct vocal
imitation of Morrison, Kilmer makes manifest the talent and charisma, as well
as the confusion and despair, of the complex man who was the focal point of
the group. As Morrisson's drug consumption and erratic behavior increase
exponentially, the rest of the band--Ray Manzarek (Kyle McLachalan), John
Densmore (Kevin Dillon), and Robby Krieger (Frank Whaley)--begins to grow
tired of his late arrivals, the increasing number of cancellations, and the
drunken recording sessions requiring infinite retakes. But no one can help
Morrison as he spirals downward into an inferno of drugs, alcohol, public
obscenity, and depression, bringing the music to an untimely
close.&newline;&newline;Stone's intimate familiarity with SoCal in
the 1960s provides the film with a high degree of surface verisimilitude,
though the film is as much a tribute to the enduring power of the Doors'
music as it is a cautionary tale about the perils of both celebrity and
substance abuse.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release date: March 1,
1991.&newline;&newline;Oliver Stone makes a cameo appearance as a
UCLA film professor.&newline;&newline;Doors drummer John Densmore
appears as a recording engineer.&newline;&newline;The rock group took
their name from British author Aldous Huxley's book THE DOORS OF
PERCEPTION.&newline;&newline;In 2000 the surviving band members
teamed with a variety of singers to rerecord some of the Doors' biggest
hits.&newline;&newline;In one scene of the film, Jim Morrison goes to
a party at Andy Warhol's factory. Warhol is standing in front of a Roy
Lichtenstein painting, and &doublequote;Heroin&doublequote; by Nico
plays in the background.&newline;&newline;In the film, Morrison is
depicted acting out at a Miami concert, where he shouts obscenities and makes
lude gestures at the audience. Also in the film, when the band performs
&doublequote;Light My Fire&doublequote; on the Ed Sullivan show,
Morrison makes a point of singing the controversial lyric
&doublequote;...girl we couldn't get much higher...&doublequote; |
Tower Records |
| The Last Samurai |
Spall, Timothy |
Cruise, Tom |
Watanabe, Ken |
Harada, Masato |
Connolly, Billy |
Goldwyn, Tony |
Sanada, Hiroyuki |
Sugata, Shun |
Koyuki |
Fukomoto, Seizo |
Zwick, Edward |
|
Herskovitz, Marshall |
Toll, John |
Zimmer, Hans |
|
85392838325 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
9/14/2004 |
R (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
144 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$13.99 |
Edward Zwick directs this sumptuously designed, action-packed period epic
that stars Tom Cruise as Captain Nathan Algren. Algren, a former Civil War
hero, is adrift in 1870s San Francisco after the war, a lost soul struggling
to stay afloat in a booze-soaked stupor. When he is recruited by the Japanese
government to train the Emperor's army, he departs for the unknown shores of
Japan and begins training the soldiers in American military tactics. But
these skills are useless against a band of samurai rebels led by the proud
warrior Katsumoto (Ken Watanabe), and Algren is easily defeated. He is taken
to a remote samurai village where he learns samurai warrior codes and ways of
life, developing a deep bond with Katsumoto and sharing philosophical
conversations with him. Caught between the feudal culture of the ancient
samurai warriors and the encroachment of modern society, Algren is forced to
choose between his own culture or Katsumoto's. THE LAST SAMURAI is lavish in
its dramatic period costumes and intense performances, and will thrill fans
of both historical drama and action
films.&newline;&newline;Theatrical Release Date: December 5, 2003 |
Tower Records |
| The Passion Of The Christ |
Shopov, Hristo Naumov |
Morgenstern, Maia |
Bellucci, Monica |
Sbragia, Mattia |
Gerini, Claudia |
Lionello, Luca |
Caviezel, James |
Celentano, Rosalinda |
Lionello, Luca |
Shopov, Hristo Naumov |
Gibson, Mel |
|
Gibson, Mel |
Deschanel, Caleb |
Debney, John |
|
24543129752 |
DVD |
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
|
8/31/2004 |
R (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
127 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$19.99 |
THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST depicts the last 12 hours of the life of Jesus
of Nazareth (Jim Caviezel), beginning with his betrayal by Judas Iscariot
(Luca Lionello) and ending with his crucifixion and subsequent resurrection.
Directed by Mel Gibson (BRAVEHEART)--who funded the film himself and co-wrote
the screenplay--PASSION uses flashbacks to substantiate a handful of
pertinent moments in Jesus' life and teachings, such as the Sermon on the
Mount and the Last Supper, as well as his relationships with his mother and
his disciples. Still, the drama focuses on the seemingly endless torture
inflicted upon Jesus by Roman soldiers at the urging of the Jewish crowd that
considers him a blasphemer, despite the attempts of a sympathetic Pontius
Pilate (Hristo Naumov Shopov) to spare him from death. The faint of heart
should be prepared for the brutal, barbaric beatings that Christ endures.
Maia Morgenstern, Monica Bellucci, and Hristo Jivkov are touching as Mary,
Magdalene, and John respectively, who are devastated by Jesus' fate yet aware
that they can do nothing to change it. Performed in Aramaic and Latin with
English subtitles, Gibson's labor of love is sure to prompt discussion and
debate as to historical and Biblical fact.&newline;&newline;Theatrical
Release Date: February 25, 2004 |
Tower Records |
| The Patriot |
Gibson, Mel |
Ledger, Heath |
Brenner, Lisa |
Richardson, Joely |
Isaacs, Jason |
Karyo, Tcheky |
Wilkinson, Tom |
Cooper, Chris |
Auberjonois, Rene |
Symansky, Adam |
Emmerich, Roland |
|
Rodat, Robert |
Deschanel, Caleb |
Williams, John |
Brenner, David |
|
43396057319 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
6/26/2001 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digitally Mastered |
Color |
165 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$14.99 |
Mel Gibson stars in this action-packed historical drama from the director
of INDEPENDENCE DAY and GODZILLA. Gibson portrays Benjamin Martin, an
unassuming South Carolina widower who is forced to join the American
Revolution when the British threaten to take his farm away from him. Together
with his patriotic son, Gabriel (Heath Ledger), the pair faces the vicious
Redcoats with a heroism that reflects the stubborn pride of a young country's
most dedicated supporters. THE PATRIOT is a sweeping epic adventure that
sheds light on America's past, and at the same time entertains
audiences.&newline;&newline;In this Revolutionary War epic from
director Roland Emmerich (INDEPENDENCE DAY, GODZILLA) and writer Robert Rodat
(SAVING PRIVATE RYAN), history unfolds as one man struggles to bury his
demons and keep his family whole. Mel Gibson plays reluctant hero Benjamin
Martin, a man who fought with both heroism and brutality in the French and
Indian War, but who is now seeking to peacefully tend his own fields and
ignore the later and greater conflict. Despite Martin's scrupulous parenting,
however, his idealistic son Gabriel (Heath Ledger) leaves home to join the
colonial army. Soon the war is
literally on Martin's doorstep; a cruel British officer named Tavington
(Jason Isaacs) kills one of his children and unwittingly galvanizes Martin,
Gabriel, and a ragtag militia of locals into a fierce guerilla unit bent on
revenge and liberty.&newline;&newline;THE PATRIOT is concerned with
honor among soldiers, finding and losing love in the midst of chaos, and also
with a tactical shift from open-field combat to the hide-and-fight strategies
that would come into their own in modern warfare. The historical details are
imaginative, to say the least, but the spectacle is what's really effective
in bringing the fight for independence to life.&newline;&newline;To
recreate South Carolina in 1776, the filmmakers shot on location at
colonial-period sites in the state. Historic Brattonsville and Charleston
were among the locations used.&newline;&newline;Gibson received $25
million for starring in the film.&newline;&newline;The character of
Benjamin Martin is based on a composite of at least five historical figures,
including Colonel Daniel Morgan; Francis Marion, &doublequote;The Swamp
Fox&doublequote;; Elijah Clark; Thomas Sumter; and Andrew Pickens. Marion
was from South Carolina, was famed for his guerilla tactics, and had a nephew
named Gabriel. Colonel Burwell (Chris Cooper) is based on Lt. Colonel
&doublequote;Lighthorse Harry&doublequote; Lee; Frenchman Jean
Villeneuve (Tchéky Karyo) is loosely based on Baron Friedrich von Steuben,
who trained Washington's troops; General Charles Cornwallis (Tom Wilkinson)
is based on his real-life counterpart; and Colonel Tavington is based on
Colonel Banastre Tarleton, nicknamed &doublequote;Bloody Ban the
Butcher.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;The final battle in the
film corresponds to the historical Battle of Cowpens. |
Tower Records |
| The Quiet Man |
O'Hara, Maureen |
Fitzgerald, Barry |
Wayne, John |
Bond, Ward |
Shields, Arthur |
McLaglen, Victor |
Natwick, Mildred |
Ford, Francis |
|
Ford, John |
|
Nugent, Frank S. |
Hoch, Winton C. |
Young, Victor |
Murray, Jack |
|
17153125283 |
DVD |
Lion's Gate Films |
|
12/30/2003 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Digitally Re-Mastered |
Color |
129 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$14.99 |
One of John Ford's most cherished projects, THE QUIET MAN took years to
finance but became one of his greatest box-office successes and an enduringly
beloved classic. John Wayne stars as Sean Thornton, a retired American boxing
champion trying to put tragedy behind him by returning to Innisfree, the
bucolic Irish village of his birth. He purchases his birthplace from its
current owner, enraging the wealthy and bellicose Red Will Danaher (Victor
McLaglen), who had designs on the property. On arriving at his cottage,
Thornton finds it being swept out by Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen O'Hara), a
redheaded vision from whom he steals a not completely unwelcome kiss. After
engaging in a subterfuge involving a horse race, some of the locals manage to
get the disgruntled Red Will to allow his sister to be courted by the
American. But the courtship ritual of the village is only the first of many
local practices that the bewildered Thornton must endure if he is to have
Mary Kate. Wayne gives a surprisingly nuanced performance as the fish out of
water, and he is perfectly matched with the radiantly rambunctious O'Hara.
The rest of the cast is splendid as well, and the lush color photography
garnered an Academy Award for Winston Hoch. John Ford also won an Oscar for
his directing, and it's impossible not to be charmed by the artistry with
which he weaves his rollicking, robust
tale.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Impetuous --
Homeric&doublequote; Barry Fitzgerald (Michaeleen Oge Flynn) after seeing
the broken bridal bed in the Thornton
home.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Here's a stick to beat the
lovely lady.&doublequote; May Craig (village woman) as Sean Thornton
drags his bride Mary Kate home.&newline;&newline;An American boxer
retires to his native Ireland where he tames the town bully and a
strong-willed woman.&newline;&newline;Shot in
Technicolor.&newline;&newline;Additional cast members: Eileen Crowe
(Mrs. Playfair), May Craig (Woman), Charles Fitzsimmons (Forbes), Sean
McGlory (Owen Glynn), Joseph O'Dea (Guard), Kevin Lawless (Fireman), Paddy
O'Donnell (Porter) and Web Overlander (Station
Master).&newline;&newline;Francis Cugat was the Technicolor
consultant.&newline;&newline;DVD Features:&newline;&newline;Region
1&newline;&newline;Keep Case&newline;&newline;Full Frame -
1.33&newline;&newline;Audio:&newline;&newline;Dolby Digital
Mono - English&newline;&newline;THX Mastered Audio&newline;&newline;Additional
Release Material:&newline;&newline;Audio Commentary - 1. Maureen
O'Hara - Star&newline;&newline;Documentary - 1. THE MAKING OF THE
QUIET MAN - Leonard Maltin - Host&newline;&newline;2. THE JOY OF IRELAND
- Maureen O'Hara - Host&newline;&newline;Featurette - 1. THE QUIET
MAN MONTAGE&newline;&newline;Trailer - 1. Original Theatrical
Trailer&newline;&newline;Interactive
Features:&newline;&newline;Scene Access&newline;&newline;Interactive
Menus |
Tower Records |
| The Right Stuff |
Glenn, Scott |
Harris, Ed |
Frank, Charles |
Shepard, Sam |
Shearer, Harry |
Ward, Fred |
Hershey, Barbara |
Goldblum, Jeff |
|
Kaufman, Philip |
Wolfe, Tom |
|
85392449927 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
6/10/2003 |
PG (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
193 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$19.99 |
This epic chronicle of the seven pilots chosen to become astronauts for
Project Mercury is based on the novel by Tom Wolfe. Deep in the desert during
the 1950s, army test pilots courageously fought to break the sound barrier.
These maverick men would stop at nothing to achieve winning speed. Led by
their champion, Chuck Yeager (Sam Shepard), they caroused at the local
watering hole while sharing tales of extreme sport and bravery--until the
Russians successfully sent their Sputnik satellite into the skies, and the
United States government panicked, quickly launching a space program of its
own. In an effort to find the right men for the job, the government searched
the desert and the seas, compiling a crew of daredevil space cowboys willing
to do anything for the chance to represent America in the space race. After
grueling medical, physical, and psychological tests, seven men were left
standing, led by American hero John Glenn (Ed Harris), test pilots Gordon
Cooper (Dennis Quaid), Gus Grissom (Fred Ward), and Scott Carpenter (Charles
Frank), and Navy man Alan Shepard (Scott Glenn). With the help of the media
and the government, these men became overnight heroes, sacrificing their
freedom and their families for the dream of space travel. This piercing
exploration of the men and wives behind the mission serves as a testament to
the determination of America to dominate the field of space exploration,
while offering an intriguing portrait of a period in which America wanted to
believe in perfect men and their perfect wives, even if the reality was
vastly more complex. Philip Kaufman's gripping film also features fabulous
special effects and stunning aerial
cinematography.&newline;&newline;Look for the cameo appearance by
real-life pilot Chuck Yeager as a bartender.&newline;&newline;Film
was originally rated R by the MPAA but received a PG on
appeal.&newline;&newline;THE RIGHT STUFF is the epic chronicle of the
seven pilots chosen to be the astronauts of Project Mercury. Also featured is
the story of Chuck Yeager, the test pilot who first broke the sound
barrier.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Punch a hole in the
sky.&doublequote;--Glennis Yeager (Barbara Hershey) to Chuck Yeager (Sam
Shepard) |
Tower Records |
| The Right Stuff |
Glenn, Scott |
Harris, Ed |
Frank, Charles |
Shepard, Sam |
Shearer, Harry |
Ward, Fred |
Hershey, Barbara |
Goldblum, Jeff |
Herzstein, Barbara |
Goldblum, Jeff |
Kaufman, Philip |
|
85392002726 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
5/2/1997 1 |
PG (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
193 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$17.99 |
This epic chronicle of the seven pilots chosen to become astronauts for
Project Mercury is based on the novel by Tom Wolfe. Deep in the desert during
the 1950s, army test pilots courageously fought to break the sound barrier.
These maverick men would stop at nothing to achieve winning speed. Led by
their champion, Chuck Yeager (Sam Shepard), they caroused at the local
watering hole while sharing tales of extreme sport and bravery--until the
Russians successfully sent their Sputnik satellite into the skies, and the
United States government panicked, quickly launching a space program of its
own. In an effort to find the right men for the job, the government searched
the desert and the seas, compiling a crew of daredevil space cowboys willing
to do anything for the chance to represent America in the space race. After
grueling medical, physical, and psychological tests, seven men were left
standing, led by American hero John Glenn (Ed Harris), test pilots Gordon
Cooper (Dennis Quaid), Gus Grissom (Fred Ward), and Scott Carpenter (Charles
Frank), and Navy man Alan Shepard (Scott Glenn). With the help of the media
and the government, these men became overnight heroes, sacrificing their
freedom and their families for the dream of space travel. This piercing
exploration of the men and wives behind the mission serves as a testament to
the determination of America to dominate the field of space exploration,
while offering an intriguing portrait of a period in which America wanted to
believe in perfect men and their perfect wives, even if the reality was
vastly more complex. Philip Kaufman's gripping film also features fabulous
special effects and stunning aerial
cinematography.&newline;&newline;Look for the cameo appearance by
real-life pilot Chuck Yeager as a bartender.&newline;&newline;Film
was originally rated R by the MPAA but received a PG on
appeal.&newline;&newline;THE RIGHT STUFF is the epic chronicle of the
seven pilots chosen to be the astronauts of Project Mercury. Also featured is
the story of Chuck Yeager, the test pilot who first broke the sound
barrier.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Punch a hole in the
sky.&doublequote;--Glennis Yeager (Barbara Hershey) to Chuck Yeager (Sam
Shepard) |
Tower Records |
| The Silence Of The Lambs (WS) |
Hopkins, Anthony |
Glenn, Scott |
Levine, Ted |
Baker, Diane |
Smith, Brooke |
Baker, Diane |
Lemmons, Kasi |
Foster, Jodie |
Napier, Charles |
Faison, Frankie |
Demme, Jonathan |
Harris, Thomas |
Tally, Ted |
Fujimoto, Tak |
Shore, Howard |
|
14381406924 |
DVD |
Image Entertainment, Inc. |
|
10/3/1997 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
118 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$5.95 |
Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins will likely be forever associated with
their roles in this bone-chilling masterpiece, based on the novel by Thomas
Harris and directed by Jonathan Demme. FBI trainee Clarice Starling (Foster)
is sent by her supervisor (Scott Glenn) to interview ferociously intelligent
serial killer Hannibal &doublequote;The Cannibal&doublequote; Lechter
(Hopkins) at his cell in a Maryland mental hospital. The FBI hopes Lechter
can provide insight into the mind of killer-at-large, Buffalo Bill (Ted
Levine), whose current abductee happens to be the daughter of a senator.
Intrigued by Clairice, Lechter demands information about her personal life
and in exchange for clues, and the two begin to form a strangely intimate
connection, with a girl's life hanging in the balance. Starling is gradually
revealed as a woman struggling out of her own darkness, bound to aid the
dysfunctional males around her on their own paths of transformation,
liberation, and destruction. This is a film of brilliant and disturbing
beauty that transcends its B-movie origins (though it does honor them with a
cameo appearance by Roger Corman). Its enduring influence has led to a slew
of similarly dark-toned serial killer films, and a sequel, HANNIBAL (2001).&newline;&newline;Theatrical
release: February 13, 1991.&newline;&newline;Filmed on location in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Washington,
DC.&newline;&newline;Shooting began on November 15, 1989, and wrapped
on March 1, 1990.&newline;&newline;Estimated budget: $19
million.&newline;&newline;THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS is number 65 on
the American Film Institute's list of America's 100 Greatest
Movies.&newline;&newline;To perfect the voice of Hannibal, Anthony Hopkins
based his speech on the dry voice of the Hal 9000 computer from 2001: A SPACE
ODYSSEY.&newline;&newline;Hopkins won the Best Actor Oscar despite
being in the film for no more than 30 minutes, the shortest screen appearance
for any Best Actor winner.&newline;&newline;THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
actually features the second screen appearance of Hannibal Lecter. Played by
Brian Cox, the character first appears in Michael Mann's MANHUNTER, which is
based on the Thomas Harris novel RED DRAGON.&newline;&newline;Roger
Corman plays FBI Director Hayden Burke in the
film.&newline;&newline;Demme regular Charles Napier plays
Boyle.&newline;&newline;Chris Isaak appears briefly as a SWAT
commander.&newline;&newline;Try to catch how many times Anthony
Hopkins blinks in various scenes....&newline;&newline;The sequel,
HANNIBAL, opened on February 9, 2001. Ridley Scott took over the direction,
and Julianne Moore played Clarice Starling instead of Jodie Foster. Hopkins
again played Hannibal, deliciously.&newline;&newline;Jonathan Demme
directs this intense thriller about a young FBI agent named Clarice Starling,
who has been enlisted to tap into the psyche of Hannibal &doublequote;the
Cannibal&doublequote; Lecter, a brilliant serial killer. Starling
exchanges access to her deepest thoughts in exchange for information to track
down another serial killer named Buffalo Bill, who is about to kill again.
Bill is known for skinning his victims and has recently kidnapped a
politician's daughter.&newline;&newline;DVD
Features:&newline;&newline;Region 1
Encoding&newline;&newline;Special Features: Includes deleted scenes,
storyboards, and audio commentary by the stars and filmmakers.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Believe
me, you don't want Hannibal Lecter inside your head.&doublequote;--Jack
Crawford (Scott Glenn)&newline;&newline;&doublequote;A census
taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice
chianti.&doublequote;--Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins); the classic
sucking sound Hopkins made after this line was
ad-libbed&newline;&newline;&doublequote;I do wish we could chat a
little longer, but I'm having an old friend for
dinner.&doublequote;--Hannibal Lecter |
Tower Records |
| The Temptations |
Rosenberg, Alan |
Leon |
Lewis, Jenifer |
Temptations |
Woodside, DB |
Babatunde, Obba |
Brooks, Terron |
Payton, Christian |
Whitfield, Charles Malik |
Payton, Christian |
Arkush, Allan |
|
Johnson, Robert |
|
707729114499 |
DVD |
Artisan Entertainment |
|
7/24/2001 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
150 |
1 |
|
Dramas |
N |
$11.99 |
Musically oriented filmmaker Allan Arkush directs this fine biopic which
tracks the legendary career of The Temptations. One of R&B's most
influential, revered bands, the five men enjoyed overnight success and helped
define the Motown period. Like many other success stories, though, this one
has a dark side -- with self-destructive impulses and personal problems
threatening to destroy the band's reign. In addition to capturing the drama
of the group's rise and fall, THE TEMPTATIONS features eight of the classic
songs which made them legendary, including &doublequote;My
Girl,&doublequote; &doublequote;Papa Was A Rollin'
Stone,&doublequote; and &doublequote;Get Ready.&doublequote; |
Tower Records |
| Star Trek - The Complete Second Season |
Shatner, William |
Nimoy, Leonard |
Kelley, DeForest |
Doohan, James |
Takei, George |
Nichols, Nichelle |
|
|
97360509328 |
1 DVD |
|
Nov-04 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
Closed Captioned |
1 |
|
DVD 1960s : Action : Alien Encounters : Alien
Life Forms : Classic : Classic Television : Cult : Drama : Futuristic : Outer
Spac |
N |
$129.99 |
Description: Going boldly where no man had gone before, Gene
Roddenberry's cult phenomenon STAR TREK debuted in 1966 and reflected that
decade's optimistic preoccupation with space travel. Set in the 23rd century,
the series chronicled the intergalactic adventures of the U.S.S. Enterprise
on its five-year mission to explore the outer reaches of space. Encountering
a now-iconic assembly of innovative alien life forms such as the Klingons,
Romulans, Tribbles, and Khan Noonian Singh, the ship's jumpsuited crew was a
then unheard-of font of multiculturism: Asian Sulu (George Takei),
African-American Uhura (Nichelle Nichols), and Scotsman Montgomery Scott
(James Doohan). But it was the contrasting personalities of cooly logical
Vulcan Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy), emotionally intuitive medical officer
Leonard &doublequote;Bones&doublequote; McCoy (DeForest Kelley), and
womanizing ship captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) that lent the series
much of its charm--and spawned a rabid cult following that continues to fuel
costume sales and convention bookings to this very day. This collection
includes all 26 episodes of the series' second season. Beam me up, Scotty! |
Borders |
| Star Trek - The Complete First Season |
Shatner, William |
Nimoy, Leonard |
Kelley, DeForest |
Doohan, James |
Takei, George |
Nichols, Nichelle |
|
|
97360509229 |
8 DVD |
Paramount Home Entertainment |
|
Aug-04 |
Not Rated |
N |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
1464 minutes |
1 |
|
DVD 1960s : Adventure : Alien Encounters :
Alien Life Forms : Aliens : Classic : Classic Television : Cult : Drama :
Future/Futu |
N |
$129.99 |
Description: Going boldly where no man had gone before, Gene
Roddenberry's cult phenomenon STAR TREK debuted in 1966 and reflected that
decade's optimistic preoccupation with space travel. Set in the 23rd century,
the series chronicled the intergalactic adventures of the U.S.S. Enterprise
on its five-year mission to explore the outer reaches of space. Encountering
a now-iconic assembly of innovative alien life forms such as the Klingons,
Romulans, Tribbles, and Khan Noonian Singh, the ship's jumpsuited crew was a
then unheard-of font of multiculturism: Asian Sulu (George Takei),
African-American Uhura (Nichelle Nichols), and Scotsman Montgomery Scott
(James Doohan). But it was the contrasting personalities of cooly logical
Vulcan Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy), emotionally intuitive medical officer
Leonard &doublequote;Bones&doublequote; McCoy (DeForest Kelley), and
womanizing ship captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner in definitive
overacting mode) that lent the series much of its charm--and spawned a rabid
cult following that continues to fuel costume sales and convention bookings
to this very day. This collection includes all 28 episodes of the series'
debut season. Beam me up, Scotty! |
Borders |
| Breaking The Codes:Rise Of Enigma/Triump |
|
18111911092 |
DVD |
Delta Entertainment Corporation |
|
9/5/2001 1 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Mono |
B&W and Color |
145 |
1 |
|
Education/General Interest |
N |
$14.99 |
This collection of two volumes of historical war documentaries delves
into two incidents where cracking codes of the enemy brought forth military
victory. First, the British break the codes used by the Germans and bring the
United States into the World War I. Also revealed are the techniques which
enabled the U.S. military to crack the secret language of the Japanese Naval
Codes, giving the U.S. a needed lift to claim victory in the Battle of the
Midway. |
Tower Records |
| L Hopkins/Mance Lipscomb: Masters Of
Country Blues |
Lipscomb, Mance |
Hopkins, Lightnin' |
|
|
16351050298 |
VHS Video |
Shanachie Entertainment |
|
6/6/2000 1 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
60 |
1 |
|
Education/General Interest |
N |
$19.95 |
Lipscomb and Hopkins, both Texas bluesmen, could hardly have had more
different styles. Lipscomb played a little bit of everything: pop,
bottleneck, rags, polkas, whatever he was called upon to play. Being the sole
source of income for his 11 brothers and sisters, he wasn't picky about what
he would play. He was, however, a master at just about everything he
attempted, and stands as one of the greatest country blues fingerpickers.
Hopkins virtually invented the archetypal hard drinking, roaming blues man.
One of the most popular blues artists of his era, Hopkins had a number of hit
records in the forties, and his ability to tell a story within a song was
unparalleled.&newline;&newline;Complete Title:
&doublequote;Masters of the Country Blues: Mance Lipscomb/Lightnin'
Hopkins.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;DVD Special Features |
Tower Records |
| Living Sea |
Kitana, Steve |
|
MacGillivray, Greg |
|
Sting |
|
14381912029 |
DVD |
Image Entertainment, Inc. |
|
3/21/2000 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
40 |
1 |
|
Education/General Interest |
N |
$14.99 |
Created for exhibition in IMAX Theaters, THE LIVING SEA explores the
Earth's largest bodies of water and their inhabitants. |
Tower Records |
| Nasa 25 Years Of Glory |
Years, Nasa-25 |
|
|
56775000790 |
DVD |
Madacy Entertainment Group |
|
12/2/1997 |
Not Rated |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
600 |
1 |
|
Education/General Interest |
N |
$46.99 |
Contains Freedom 7/Voyage of Friendship 7/Four Days of Gemini/This is
Houston Flight; The Eagle Has Landed/Houston, We've Got a Problem/Apollo
15/Apollo 16; Apollo 17/Mission of Apollo-Soyuz/Skylab The First 40 Days/Four
Rooms/Earth View; Opening New Frontiers/We Deliver/Launch and Retrieval of
Satellites/Satellite Repairs; Challenger - Disaster and Investigation/NASA,
the 25th Year. |
Tower Records |
| Video Essentials |
Dalton, Sam |
|
Jr., Joseph J. Kane |
|
647715071125 |
DVD |
DVD International |
|
10/1/1997 |
Not Rated |
Y |
N |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
Digital Versatile Disc Limited |
1 |
|
Education/General Interest |
N |
$49.98 |
This DVD guides the viewer through the set-up and fine-tuning of his/her
DVD home theater system. |
Tower Records |
| Walking With Dinosaurs |
|
Haines, Tim |
|
794051150424 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
2/5/2002 1 |
Not Rated |
N |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
180 |
1 |
|
Education/General Interest |
N |
$26.99 |
Learn all about the dinosaurs and how they ate, fought, mated, and more.
High-tech animatronics and computer graphics are used to bring the world of
the dinosaurs to life, in this popular documentary series. Includes six
episodes featuring the most up-to-date discoveries, narrated by Kenneth
Branagh. Made in association with The Discovery Channel. |
Tower Records |
| Das Boot |
Prochnow, J%fcrgen |
Gronemeyer, Herbert |
|
Petersen, Wolfgang |
43396222199 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
12/11/2001 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
209 |
1 |
|
Foreign Films |
N |
$14.99 |
In the midst of World War II, as the tide turns against the Axis, a
German U-boat crew is sent out to patrol the Atlantic and fire at Allied
ships bringing supplies to England. The submarine also carries a press
correspondent, there to report from the front lines of nautical warfare.
Meanwhile, the crew's captain (Jürgen Prochnow) is becoming disillusioned
with the Nazi regime and with war in general. What starts out as a routine
mission is soon livened up beyond the crew's expectations when their boat's
surprise attack on a convoy is thwarted by a fast-moving destroyer. Battered
by depth charges, the crew must pull together to survive the attacks of their
unseen enemy.&newline;&newline;Widely considered to be director
Wolfgang Petersen's best film and one of the finest German films ever made,
DAS BOOT is stunningly realistic in its portrayal of the cramped conditions
aboard a German submarine. Based on a novel by Lothar G. Buchheim, it is a
striking example of an intelligent antiwar film clothed in the guise of a
military thriller.&newline;&newline;In the midst of World War II, as
the tide turns against the Axis, a German U-boat crew is sent out to patrol
the Atlantic and fire at Allied ships bringing supplies to England. The
submarine also carries a press correspondent, there to report from the front
lines of nautical warfare. Meanwhile, the crew's captain (Jürgen Prochnow) is
becoming disillusioned with the Nazi regime and with war in general. What
starts out as a routine mission is soon livened up beyond the crew's
expectations when their boat's surprise attack on a convoy is thwarted by a
fast-moving destroyer. Battered by depth charges, the crew must pull together
to survive the attacks of their unseen enemy.&newline;&newline;Widely
considered to be director Wolfgang Petersen's best film and one of the finest
German films ever made, DAS BOOT is stunningly realistic in its portrayal of
the cramped conditions aboard a German submarine. Based on a novel by Lothar
G. Buchheim, it is a striking example of an intelligent antiwar film clothed
in the guise of a military thriller. |
Tower Records |
| Stitch! The Movie |
|
Gannaway, Robert |
|
786936211184 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
8/26/2003 |
Not Rated |
Y |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
64 |
1 |
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Fully Loaded DVDs : DTS |
N |
$26.99 |
Stitch returns in this sequel to Disney's 2002 hit LILO & STITCH
wherein Experiment 626 learns that he is not alone in the universe. Along
with Lilo and their adopted aunt and uncle, Pleakley and Jumba, Stitch sets
out to free the other 625 alien experiments who make up his incredibly
fantastic family. Filled with aliens, Elvis songs, and
&doublequote;Ohana&doublequote;, STITCH! THE MOVIE recaptures the
magic and comedic whimsy of its predecessor. |
Tower Records |
| Evil Dead (Special Edition) |
Campbell, Bruce |
Sandweiss, Ellen |
Delrich, Hal |
|
Raimi, Sam |
|
Raimi, Sam |
Philo, Tim |
|
790594726522 |
DVD |
Elite Entertainment |
|
18-May-99 |
NC-17 |
N |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
85 minutes |
1 |
|
Horror |
N |
$12.26 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;In the fall of 1979, Sam Raimi and
his merry band headed into the woods of rural Tennessee to make a movie. They
emerged with a roller coaster of a film packed with shocks, gore, and wild
humor, a film that remains a benchmark for the genre. Ash (cult favorite
Bruce Campbell) and four friends arrive at a backwoods cabin for a vacation,
where they find a tape recorder containing incantations from an ancient book
of the dead. When they play the tape, evil forces are unleashed, and one by
one the friends are possessed. Wouldn't you know it, the only way to kill a
&doublequote;deadite&doublequote; is by total bodily dismemberment,
and soon the blood starts to fly. Raimi injects tremendous energy into this
simple plot, using the claustrophobic set, disorienting camera angles, and
even the graininess of the film stock itself to create an atmosphere of
dread, punctuated by a relentless series of jump-out-of-your-seat shocks. The
Evil Dead lacks the more highly developed sense of the absurd that
distinguish later entries in the series--Evil Dead 2 and Army of
Darkness--but it is still much more than a gore movie. It marks the
appearance of one of the most original and visually exciting directors of his
generation, and it stands as a monument to the triumph of imagination over
budget. --Simon Leake |
Amazon |
| Spawn 03 |
|
Paur, Frank |
McFarlane, Todd |
|
26359158926 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
1/6/2004 1 |
Unrated |
N |
N |
Digital |
Color |
150 |
1 |
|
Horror |
N |
$9.95 |
Based on Todd McFarlane's comic book character, Spawn, must rise up and
prepare for the ULTIMATE BATTLE. |
Tower Records |
| Stigmata |
Arquette, Patricia |
Byrne, Gabriel |
Pryce, Jonathan |
Long, Nia |
|
Wainwright, Rupert |
|
Lazarus, Tom |
Kimball, Jeffrey L. |
Corgan, Billy |
Miller, Michael R. |
|
27616745125 |
DVD |
Mgm/Ua Studios |
|
17-Jul-01 |
R |
Y |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
102 Minutes |
1 |
|
Horror |
N |
$12.99 |
Amazon.com&newline;Gabriel Byrne plays Father Kiernan, a young Jesuit
priest whose degree in chemistry makes him a sort of priest/detective as he
investigates weeping Marys and the like around the world. Meanwhile, Frankie
(Patricia Arquette), a rave-generation Pittsburgher, is afflicted with the
stigmata--holes that appear in her wrists, resembling the wounds of Christ.
The young woman's symptoms filter back to the Vatican and Father Kiernan is
assigned to the case. The priest is puzzled by Frankie's atheism; usually the
stigmata only appear on the devout (hence the age-old controversy of miracles
vs. hysteria). Other manifestations appear on Frankie, and the priest's
cardinal (Jonathan Pryce) is brought in, leading to political maneuvering
within the Church hierarchy. The film owes a large and obvious debt to The
Exorcist (at one point, Frankie's bed scoots across the room and she
levitates into a crucifix position), but to term it an Exorcist rip-off would
be to shortchange Stigmata. The premise and screenplay are more cerebral than
in the l973 film, and the source of the phenomenon is coming from a
completely different place.&newline;&newline;Unfortunately, amid
Stigmata's high-octane editing and slick technique, the chills of The Exorcist
aren't there, giving the movie a sort of identity crisis: horror movie or
intellectual thriller? Several elements of the film challenge basic tenets of
the Catholic faith, hence the brief furor that erupted at the time of the
film's release; if nothing else, the internal workings of the Church are
shown in a very unflattering light indeed. Byrne excels as the skeptical
priest, as does Arquette as the tortured young woman. All told, Stigmata is a
rather uneven effort, but one with a thought-provoking combination of
theology and thrills served up in a thoroughly modern, stylish package. Fans
of TV's Ally McBeal will recognize Portia DeRossi in a supporting role.
--Jerry Renshaw |
Amazon |
| The Lost Boys |
Patric, Jason |
Haim, Corey |
Haim, Corey |
Patric, Jason |
Sutherland, Kiefer |
Wirth, Billy |
|
Schumacher, Joel |
|
85391174820 |
DVD |
Warner Studios |
|
3-Jun-03 |
R |
N |
Y |
Dolby |
Color |
98 minutes |
1 |
|
Horror |
N |
$13.03 |
Amazon.com&newline;This 1987 thriller was a predictable hit with the
teen audience it worked overtime to attract. Like most of director Joel
Schumacher's films, it's conspicuously designed to push the right marketing
and demographic buttons, and granted, there's some pretty cool stuff going on
here and there. Take Kiefer Sutherland, for instance. In Stand by Me he
played a memorable bully, but here he goes one step further as a memorable
bully vampire who leads a tribe of teenage vampires on their nocturnal spree
of bloodsucking havoc. Jason Patric plays the new guy in town, who quickly
attracts a lovely girlfriend (Jami Gertz), only to find that she might be
recruiting him into the vampire fold. The movie gets sillier as it goes
along, and resorts to a routine action-movie showdown, but it's a visual
knockout (featuring great cinematography by Michael Chapman) and boasts a
cast that's eminently able (pardon the pun) to sink their teeth into the best
parts of an uneven screenplay. --Jeff Shannon |
Amazon |
| Exorcist |
Burstyn, Ellen |
Sydow, Max von |
McCambridge, Mercedes |
Burstyn, Ellen |
Von Sydow, Max |
Cobb, Lee J. |
MacGowran, Jack |
Winn, Kitty |
|
Friedkin, William |
|
Blatty, William Peter |
|
Crumb, George / Nitzsche, Jack |
|
12569100725 |
DVD |
Warner Studios |
|
22-Aug-97 |
|
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
121 Minutes |
1 |
|
Horror : General |
N |
$21.99 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;Director William Friedkin was a
hot ticket in Hollywood after the success of The French Connection, and he
turned heads (in more ways than one) when he decided to make The Exorcist as
his follow-up film. Adapted by William Peter Blatty from his controversial
bestseller, this shocking 1973 thriller set an intense and often-copied
milestone for screen terror with its unflinching depiction of a young girl
(Linda Blair) who is possessed by an evil spirit. Jason Miller and Max von
Sydow are perfectly cast as the priests who risk their sanity and their lives
to administer the rites of demonic exorcism, and Ellen Burstyn plays Blair's
mother, who can only stand by in horror as her daughter's body is wracked by
satanic disfiguration. One of the most frightening films ever made, The
Exorcist was mysteriously plagued by troubles during production, and the
years have not diminished its capacity to disturb even the most stoical
viewers. The film is presented in letterbox format on digital video disc,
with a soundtrack that's guaranteed to curdle your blood. Don't say you
weren't warned! --Jeff Shannon |
Tower Records |
| The Mummy |
O'Connor, Kevin J. |
Hyde, Jonathan |
Fehr, Oded |
Fox, Bernard |
Velazquez, Patricia |
Watkins, Tuc |
Dunham, Stephen |
Weisz, Rachel |
Johnson, Corey |
Hannah, John |
Sommers, Stephen |
Sommers, Stephen |
Biddle, Adrian |
Goldsmith, Jerry |
Ducsay, Bob |
|
25192063626 |
DVD |
Universal Studios Home Video |
|
8/24/2004 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
125 |
1 |
|
Horror : General |
N |
$11.99 |
DVD Features:&newline;&newline;Region 1
encoding&newline;&newline;DVD
Features:&newline;&newline;Region 1
encoding&newline;&newline;DVD
Features:&newline;&newline;Region 1
encoding&newline;&newline;DVD Features:&newline;&newline;Region
1 encoding&newline;&newline;In the 1920s, a group of archaeologists
led by adventurer Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) discovers the mummified
body of Imhotep, an Egyptian priest who was cursed for falling in love with
the Pharoah's mistress. When they accidentally resurrect him, the battle for
survival begins, as the mummy begins to use his powers to reclaim his
long-lost love. Director Stephen Sommers updates this classic Universal
monster for the 1990s, using a dazzling array of computer-generated special
effects. Fun performances from Fraser and Weisz add to the tongue-in-cheek
Saturday matinee appeal. |
Tower Records |
| The Sixth Sense (Collector's Edition
Series) |
Willis, Bruce |
Osment, Haley Joel |
Collette, Toni |
Fitzgerald, Glenn |
Williams, Olivia |
Wahlberg, Donnie |
|
Shyamalan, M. Night |
Shyamalan, M. Night |
|
717951004925 |
DVD |
Walt Disney Home Video |
|
28-Mar-00 |
PG-13 |
Y |
Y |
Dolby |
Color |
107 minutes |
1 |
|
Horror : General |
N |
$16.39 |
Amazon.com essential video&newline;&doublequote;I see dead
people,&doublequote; whispers little Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment),
scared to affirm what is to him now a daily occurrence. This peaked 9-year
old, already hypersensitive to begin with, is now being haunted by seemingly
malevolent spirits. Child psychologist Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) is trying
to find out what's triggering Cole's visions, but what appears to be a
psychological manifestation turns out to be frighteningly real. It might be
enough to scare off a lesser man, but for Malcolm it's personal--several
months before, he was accosted and shot by an unhinged patient, who then
turned the gun on himself. Since then, Malcolm has been in turmoil--he and
his wife (Olivia Williams) are barely speaking, and his life has taken an
aimless turn. Having failed his loved ones and himself, he's not about to
give up on Cole.&newline;&newline;This third feature by M. Night
Shyamalan sets itself up as a thriller, poised on the brink of delivering
monstrous scares, but gradually evolves into more of a psychological drama
with supernatural undertones. Many critics faulted the film for being mawkish
and New Age-y, but no matter how you slice it, this is one mightily effective
piece of filmmaking. The bare bones of the story are basic enough, but the
moody atmosphere created by Shyamalan and cinematographer Tak Fujimoto made
this one of the creepiest pictures of 1999, forsaking excessive gore for a
sinisterly simple feeling of chilly otherworldliness. Willis is in his
strong, silent type mode here, and gives the film wholly over to Osment,
whose crumpled face and big eyes convey a child too wise for his years; his
scenes with his mother (Toni Collette) are small, heartbreaking marvels. And
even if you figure out the film's surprise ending, it packs an amazingly
emotional wallop when it comes, and will have you racing to watch the movie
again with a new perspective. You may be able to shake off the sentimentality
of The Sixth Sense, but its craftsmanship and atmosphere will stay with you
for days. --Mark Englehart |
Amazon |
| Army Of Darkness |
Davidtz, Embeth |
Gilbert, Marcus |
Grove, Richard |
Campbell, Bruce |
Abercrombie, Ian |
|
Raimi, Sam |
|
Raimi, Ivan |
Pope, Bill |
Elfman, Danny |
|
25192032226 |
DVD |
Universal Studios Home Video |
|
6/1/2004 1 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Stereo |
Color |
81 |
1 |
|
Horror/Suspense |
N |
$11.99 |
Unassuming store clerk Ash (Bruce Campbell) is time-warped into England's
Dark Ages, where he must find the Necronomicon, a compendium of the black
arts, before he can return home. Fortunately, he has time to romance a
beautiful princess and battle an army of skeletons. This is the inspired
sequel to EVIL DEAD and EVIL DEAD
2.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Give me some sugar,
baby.&doublequote; -- Ash (BRUCE CAMPBELL) to his beloved (EMBETH
DAVIDTZ).&newline;&newline;Through a magic spell, Ash, a modern-day
discount-store employee, finds himself back in the middle ages. Given the key
to return home by an alchemist, he bungles the incantation and, instead,
releases the forces of darkness.&newline;&newline;Now Ash has one job
to do before transporting to the future: defeat the army of the evil dead...
if they don't defeat him first.&newline;&newline;DVD
Features:&newline;&newline;Region 1
Encoding&newline;&newline;Special Features: Includes production
notes, talent bios, clips, and the original theatrical trailer. |
Tower Records |
| Dracula |
Ryder, Winona |
Reeves, Keanu |
Elwes, Cary |
Hopkins, Anthony |
Waits, Tom |
Oldman, Gary |
Campbell, Billy |
Frost, Sadie |
Grant, Richard E. |
|
Coppola, Francis Ford |
Hart, James V. |
Ballhaus, Michael |
Kilar, Wojciech |
Goursaud, Anne |
|
43396514195 |
DVD |
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
|
9/7/2004 1 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
127 |
1 |
|
Horror/Suspense |
N |
$10.99 |
Vlad the Impaler (Gary Oldman), a count and fierce warrior, goes off to
fight in the Crusades. Falsely hearing of his death, his beloved wife
Elisabeta kills herself. Upon returning home and finding her, Vlad renounces
God and becomes Count Dracula, embracing Satan in exchange for immortality.
Flash forward to 1897 London. Jonathan Harker (Keanu Reeves) leaves fiancée
Mina (Winona Ryder) and journeys to Transylvania to meet Count Dracula (Gary
Oldman) to complete a real estate transaction. After seeing a photo of Mina,
whom he believes to be his wife reincarnated, Dracula keeps Jonathan as a
prisoner in his castle while he travels to London to meet his long lost
love.&newline;&newline;In his version of the oft-told tale, Francis
Ford Coppola takes Bram Stoker's archetypical horror story and accentuates
the romantic angle. Blood still flows in large amounts, and Coppola opted to
do all the eye-pleasing visual effects in-camera, utilizing shadow puppets,
smoke, miniatures, and other time-honored tricks of the trade--creating a
visual style not unlike that of a storybook come to life. |
Tower Records |
| Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn |
Berry, Sarah |
Hicks, Dan |
Campbell, Bruce |
Wesley, Kassie |
Domeier, Richard |
Domeier, Richard |
|
Raimi, Sam |
|
Spiegel, Scott |
Deming, Peter |
LoDuca, Joseph |
Davis, Kaye |
|
13131050493 |
DVD |
Anchor Bay Entertainment |
|
7/20/1998 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Digitally Re-Mastered |
Color |
85 |
1 |
|
Horror/Suspense |
N |
$26.99 |
In this sequel-remake of the original EVIL DEAD, a group of people are
trapped in a cabin while ancient evil lurks outside and threatens a fate
worse than death. Can brawny wiseguy Ash save the day, or will his dead
girlfriend come back to cause more trouble? An influential comic horror movie
from director Raimi.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;The first
passage will allow the demon to manifest itself in the
flesh.&doublequote;--Annie (Sarah
Berry)&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Why the hell would we want
to do that?&doublequote;--Ash (Bruce
Campbell)&newline;&newline;&doublequote;You're goin'
down.&doublequote;--Ash to a
demon&newline;&newline;&doublequote;I'll swallow your soul! I'll
swallow your
soul!&doublequote;--Demon&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Swallow
this!&doublequote;--Ash, as his puts a shotgun to its head |
Tower Records |
| Hellraiser |
Robinson, Andrew |
Laurence, Ashley |
Higgins, Clare |
|
Barker, Clive |
|
13131033090 |
DVD |
Anchor Bay Entertainment |
|
2/24/1998 |
R (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Mono |
Color |
118 |
1 |
|
Horror/Suspense |
N |
$5.99 |
Clive Barker's feature directing debut graphically depicts the tale of a
man and wife who move into an old house and discover a hideous creature--the
man's half-brother, who is also the woman's former lover--hiding upstairs.
Having lost his earthly body to a trio of S&M demons called the
Cenobites, he is brought back into existence by a drop of blood on the floor.
He soon forces his former mistress to bring him human sacrifices to complete
his body... but the Cenobites won't be happy about this. One of the best
horror films of the 80s, based on Barker's novel THE HELLBOUND HEART and
followed by 3 sequels.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;We're going
to tear your soul apart!&doublequote; -- Pinhead (DOUG
BRADLEY).&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Demon to some. Angel to
others.&doublequote; -- ad tagline for the
film&newline;&newline;Novelist Clive Barker made his directorial
debut with
&doublequote;Hellraiser.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;The
Starmaker Entertainment Collector's Edition (Cat. #99102) features 10:22
minutes worth of supplementary material. Included are a TV commercial and
interviews with Clive Barker, Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, and Ashley
Laurence. The film itself runs 94 minutes.&newline;&newline;The
Lumivision Laserdisc Widescreen Edition (Cat. #9524) includes the original theatrical
trailer.&newline;&newline;The Lumivision Deluxe Collector's Edition
laserdisc (Cat. #LVD- 9546) includes the following special
features:&newline;&newline;* Audio commentary by Clive Barker
accompanying the film.&newline;&newline;* A reproduction of the
original shooting script, plus an&newline;&newline;early draft of
Barker's screenplay that includes scenes&newline;&newline;never
filmed.&newline;&newline;* Scenes from Clive Barker's original
storyboards and&newline;&newline;other storyboard
designs.&newline;&newline;* Artwork and promotional
material.&newline;&newline;* Extensive still-frame archive of
behind-the-scenes&newline;&newline;photos, promotional photos, and
special effects and&newline;&newline;make-up
photos.&newline;&newline;* Creature effects.&newline;&newline;*
Original domestic and international theatrical
trailers&newline;&newline;and TV spot
trailers.&newline;&newline;* Annotated biography of Clive
Barker.&newline;&newline;* Featurette including interviews with Clive
Barker,&newline;&newline;Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins and Ashley
Laurence.&newline;&newline;Always seeking greater pleasures and
greater thrills, an explorer uncovers a key to another dimension of unlimited
pleasure. The dimension is hell and after he is satiated the demons known as
Cenobites rip the flesh from his bones. After his death, he haunts his lover,
his brother's wife. She re-animates the adventurer through numerous murders.
The key opens creating a hell on earth that consumes the family. |
Tower Records |
| The Haunting |
Neeson, Liam |
Zeta-Jones, Catherine |
Taylor, Lili |
Wilson, Owen |
|
Bont, Jan de |
|
Lindenlaub, Karl Walter |
Goldsmith, Jerry |
Kahn, Michael |
|
667068482027 |
DVD |
Universal Studios Home Video |
|
8/24/2004 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
113 |
1 |
|
Horror/Suspense |
N |
$12.95 |
Jan DeBont (SPEED, TWISTER) remakes Robert Wise's subtle and terrifying
1963 haunted house tale as a computer-effects laden thrill ride. A professor
(Neeson) and three subjects (Zeta-Jones and indie heroes Taylor and Wilson)
spend an night in an old house with sinister secrets for the sake of a sleep
disorder study...but no one gets much sleep. Based on Shirley Jackson's
novel. |
Tower Records |
| The Shining |
Duvall, Shelley |
Nicholson, Jack |
Crothers, Scatman |
Lloyd, Danny |
|
Kubrick, Stanley |
King, Stephen |
Johnson, Diane |
|
85391736929 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
6/29/1999 |
R (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Digital |
Color |
144 |
1 |
|
Horror/Suspense |
N |
$9.45 |
Adapted from the bestseller by Stephen King, Kubrick's mesmerizing horror
epic concerns a family who moves into a vast, haunted hotel to take care of
the premises during a long, deep winter as the writer's-blocked dad slowly
goes mad. Meanwhile, the young son begins to get a grip on his telepathic
powers....Features an early use of the Steadicam to illustrate the
&doublequote;consciousness&doublequote; of the Overlook Hotel and a
performance by Jack Nicholson that is now the stuff of legend. King was
apparently unhappy with Kubrick's adaptation of his novel and, as a result,
wrote his own script, resulting in a 1997 TV mini-series emphasizing themes
of alcoholism and child abuse.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release:
May 23, 1980.&newline;&newline;Filmed at EMI Elstree Studios in
Borehamwood, England, and at the Timberline Lodge in Mount Hood,
Oregon.&newline;&newline;The shoot lasted from May 1978 through April
1979.&newline;&newline;Estimated budget: $10-15 million.&newline;&newline;Stephen
King and Stanley Kubrick clashed over the production of THE SHINING. One
surreal anecdote records a telephone call from Kubrick to King in the wee
hours of the morning in which the director asked the author, &doublequote;Do
you believe in God?&doublequote; Upon answering yes, Kubrick responded,
&doublequote;I thought so,&doublequote; and hung up. For years King
railed against the film but said he came to appreciate the psychological
style of horror that Kubrick was mining. A television miniseries based on the
novel follows the original story much more faithfully--the screenplay for the
miniseries was written by King himself.&newline;&newline;The topiary
from the book was too difficult to reproduce, so the hedge maze was created
in its place.&newline;&newline;The ominous snow was actually a
mixture of Styrofoam and salt.&newline;&newline;The use of the
Steadicam, invented by camera operator Garrett Brown, was revolutionary in
its ability to get moving shots never before
possible.&newline;&newline;Cowriters Kubrick and Diane Johnson read
works by Sigmund Freud and Bruno Bettelheim to prepare for the psychological
nature of THE SHINING.&newline;&newline;Of horror films, Kubrick
said, &doublequote;I think the unconscious appeal of a ghost story, for
instance, lies in its promise of immortality. If you can be frightened by a
ghost story, then you must accept the probability that supernatural beings
exist. If they do, then there is more than just oblivion waiting beyond the
grave.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;The interior of the Overlook
Hotel was actually a huge set built in a British
studio.&newline;&newline;Philip Stone also appeared in Kubrick's
BARRY LYNDON and A CLOCKWORK ORANGE; Joe Turkel also appeared in Kubrick's
THE KILLING and PATHS OF GLORY.&newline;&newline;The film was
originally shown with a final hospital scene, but Kubrick quickly edited it
out five days after the release, sending editors on bicycles to the theaters
to cut the scene.&newline;&newline;The Timberline Lodge in Mount
Hood, Oregon, served as the Overlook in exterior
shots.&newline;&newline;In the book, room 217 holds some evil secrets;
the room number was changed to 237 for the movie because there is no room 237
at the Timberline Lodge--and the owners felt that no one again would have
ever stayed in room 217 after they'd seen the
movie.&newline;&newline;The book that Wendy Torrance is reading in
the beginning of the film is J.D. Salinger's THE CATCHER IN THE RYE--which
deals with mental instability and the urge to save a
child.&newline;&newline;The documentary MAKING &doublequote;THE
SHINING&doublequote; was directed by Vivian Kubrick--Stanley Kubrick's
daughter--who, among other things, followed around Jack Nicholson as he
prepared for the &doublequote;Here's Johnny!&doublequote; scene and
interviewed the actors.&newline;&newline;In the film Dick Halloran
(Scatman Crothers) describes the shining as the special ability to see the
past and the future.&newline;&newline;Shelley Duvall described her
time making the picture as &doublequote;tumultuous&doublequote;; she
was in and out of ill health, partially because of the stress of the role and
being away from home for so long. Despite several flare-ups with Kubrick, she
was wholly satisfied with the final film, and she said she learned more from
Kubrick during this shoot than she learned in all her other
films.&newline;&newline;About his detail and technical proficiency
Kubrick has said, &doublequote;Eisenstein does it with cuts. Max Ophuls
does it with fluid movements. Chaplin is all content and little |
Tower Records |
| Van Helsing |
Beckinsale, Kate |
Roxburgh, Richard |
Wenham, David |
Kempe, Will |
Jackman, Hugh |
Hensley, Shuler |
Colloca, Silvia |
O'Connor, Kevin J. |
Anaya, Elena |
Maran, Josie |
Sommers, Stephen |
Sommers, Stephen |
|
25192326622 |
DVD |
Universal Studios Home Video |
|
10/19/2004 |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
132 |
1 |
|
Horror/Suspense |
N |
$19.99 |
All varieties of otherworldly creatures come out to play in Stephen
Sommers' gothic carnival. Frankenstein's monster, ferocious werewolves,
vampire bat babies, a maniacal scientist named Igor, and a CGI Dr. Jekyll are
just a few. When they come together, a thrilling fantasy adventure results,
making VAN HELSING a visual feast. Destined to fight the world's evil, Van
Helsing (Hugh Jackman) is a warrior in a cowboy hat and a trench coat,
heavily armed with a rapid-fire multi-arrow crossbow, among other gadgetry. A
legion of monks in Rome send Van Helsing to Transylvania to hunt the immortal
Count Dracula (Richard Roxburgh), who terrorizes the local people with the
help of his three vampire brides. Especially threatened is the vixen Anna
Valerious (Kate Beckinsale), whose family also strives to kill the Count. Van
Helsing and Anna Valerious work together, searching for the secret door to
Dracula's lair. But it is only after massive battles involving impossible
stunts, races on horse-pulled carriages, and the desecration of enchanting
medieval castles (all done with dizzying computer graphics) that they
succeed. Not only does the eye candy keep on coming, the tongue-in-cheek
writing and deep Transylvanian accents perfect the film with a dose of dark
humor.&newline;&newline;Theatrical Release: MAY 7, 2004 |
Tower Records |
| Village Of The Damned/Children Of The Da |
Sanders, George |
Shelley, Barbara |
Burke, Alfred |
Naismith, Laurence |
Ferris, Barbara |
Hendry, Ian |
Shelley, Barbara |
Gwynn, Michael |
|
Rilla, Wolf |
Wyndham, John |
Rilla, Wolf / Silliphant, Stirling
/ Briley, John / Kinnoch, Ronald |
|
12569691827 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
8/10/2004 |
Not Rated |
N |
Y |
Mono |
B&W and Color |
167 |
1 |
|
Horror/Suspense |
N |
$13.99 |
This release contains two suspenseful horror films from the 1960s:
VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED and CHILDREN OF THE DAMNED. See invididual titles for
detailed information. |
Tower Records |
| The King & I |
Richardson, Miranda |
Vidnovic, Martin |
|
Rich, Richard |
|
Bakalian, Peter |
|
85391746829 |
DVD |
Warner Home Video |
|
6/1/2001 1 |
G (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
90 |
1 |
|
Kids & Family |
N |
$6.99 |
An animated re-telling of the musical classic. English schoolteacher Anna
and her son, Louis, travel to Siam in 1862 at His Majesty's request. She
teaches the King's children about Western ideas while teaching the King some
lessons about loyalty and friendship. Featuring songs from Rodgers and
Hammerstein's 1956 version. |
Tower Records |
| Aladdin (Spec Ed) |
Weinger, Scott |
Williams, Robin |
Larkin, Linda |
Gottfried, Gilbert |
Freeman, Jonathan |
Kane, Brad |
Weinger, Scott |
|
Clements, Ron |
|
Menken, Alan |
|
786936223996 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
10/5/2004 |
G (MPAA) |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
90 |
1 |
|
Kids & Family : Adventure |
N |
$19.99 |
Disney brings a whole new world vividly to life once again in this
musical story from the Arabian Nights. Aladdin, an eager genie (with the
voice of Robin Williams) and a sultan's daughter take a magic carpet ride
through a fireworks display of incredible animation. Direct-to-video sequel:
&doublequote;The Return of Jafar.&doublequote; Academy Award
Nominations: 5, including Best Song (&doublequote;Friend Like
Me&doublequote;). Academy Awards: Best Original Score, Best Song
(&doublequote;Whole New
World&doublequote;).&newline;&newline;Theatrical release:
November 11, 1992.&newline;&newline;ALADDIN is the 31st full-length
animated feature from Walt Disney Pictures.&newline;&newline;Shot on
Eastman film; Technicolor prints.&newline;&newline;Other effects
credits include Ed Gombert (Story Supervisor); Rasoul Azadani (Layout
Supervisor); Kathy Altieri (Background Supervisor); Vera Lanpher (Cleanup
Supervisor); Steve Goldberg (Computer Graphics Imagery Supervisor); Dan
Hansen (Artistic Coordinator).&newline;&newline;Other credits include
Alice Dewey (Production Manager) and Baker Bloodworth Florida unit production
manager. Title design by Burke Mattsson; titles by Buena Vista
Optical.&newline;&newline;Rated BBFC-U by the British Board of Film
Classification.&newline;&newline;In March, 1994, the film's music
garnered 5 Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year for
&doublequote;Whole New World,&doublequote; sung by Peabo Bryson and
Regina Belle, who themselves won the award for Best Pop Performance by A Duo
or Group.&newline;&newline;For Alen Menken, the composer, had
previously won 5 Grammies for his music for Disney's &doublequote;The
Little Mermaid&doublequote; (1991) and &doublequote;Beauty and the
Beast&doublequote; (1992).&newline;&newline;Copyright The Walt
Disney Company.&newline;&newline;This funny, romantic tale about a
spunky orphan and a smart princess won the hearts of children and adults
alike.&newline;&newline;Poor Aladdin looks longingly at the Sultan's
luxurious castle, and dreams of living inside, but Princess Jasmine wants
only to escape that pampered life. Finally, she does run away, only to
discover how hard life on the streets can be -- especially when a vendor
accuses you of thievery. Aladdin comes to her rescue, and soon the two have
fallen in love. But how can a beggar marry the sultan's daughter? His only
hope lies in a magic lamp from the Cave of Wonders and a wisecracking genie
who can grant wishes. But Jafar, the Sultan's evil advisor, desires that lamp
himself, so he can rule the kingdom and possess Jasmine. Soon the handsome
young boy and the cruel Jafar are locked in a battle of wits -- and
unleashing magic the likes of which no one has seen before. |
Tower Records |
| The Lion King |
Broderick, Matthew |
Goldberg, Whoopi |
Irons, Jeremy |
Jones, James Earl |
Guillaume, Robert |
Broderick, Matthew |
Kelly, Moira |
Lane, Nathan |
Thomas, Jonathan Taylor |
Sabella, Ernie |
Minkoff, Rob |
|
Zimmer, Hans |
|
786936217421 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
10/7/2003 |
G (MPAA) |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
89 |
1 |
|
Kids & Family : Adventure |
N |
$22.99 |
Wild Africa is the setting for this animated tale of a young lion cub
whose evil uncle usurps his father's crown and lets hyenas overrun the
kingdom. Dodging danger and befriending some oddball characters, the cub
wanders until the day he's ready to return. Songs by Elton John and featuring
the voices of Whoopie Goldberg, Cheech Marin, James Earl Jones, Matthew
Broderick, Nathan Lane and Jeremy Irons. Academy Award Nominations: 4,
including 3 for Best Original Song.
Academy Awards: 2, including Best Original Score and Best Original
Song (Elton John and Tim Rice: &doublequote;Can You Feel the Love
Tonight&doublequote;).&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: June
17, 1994 (NY/LA).&newline;&newline;June 24, 1994 (Wide
Release).&newline;&newline;THE LION KING is the 32nd full-length
animated feature from Walt Disney Pictures.&newline;&newline;In 1995,
&doublequote;The Lion King&doublequote; was the top-selling video,
surpassing &doublequote;Aladdin,&doublequote; &doublequote;Snow
White,&doublequote; and &doublequote;Beauty and the
Beast.&doublequote; It actually sold 20 million copies in the first six
days of its release.&newline;&newline;This delightful Disney film
features sumptuous animation, and wonderful, catchy songs by lyricist Tim
Rice and pop star Elton John.&newline;&newline;The story focuses on
Simba, a young lion cub who's heir to the throne of the animal kingdom. But
his evil uncle Scar longs to become king himself, and will do anything to
make his wish come true. So he enlists the aid of three wicked hyenas and
plots to kill not only Simba's father, but Simba
himself.&newline;&newline;If Scar's plans succeed, all the animals
will suffer. But can little Simba do anything to stop his big, bad
uncle?&newline;&newline;DVD Features:&newline;&newline;Region
1&newline;&newline;Limited Edition Collectible Package&newline;&newline;Letterboxed
Widescreen -
1.78&newline;&newline;Audio:&newline;&newline;Dolby Digital
5.1 Surround Sound&newline;&newline;DTS 5.1 Digital Surround
Sound&newline;&newline;THX-Certified |
Tower Records |
| 101 Dalmatians |
Richardson, Joely |
Close, Glenn |
Daniels, Jeff |
Laurie, Hugh |
Williams, Mark |
|
Herek, Stephen |
|
Hughes, John |
|
717951000347 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
2/13/1998 |
G (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
103 |
1 |
|
Kids & Family : Animals |
N |
$19.00 |
Slapstick kingpin John Hughes translates the classic animated children's
tale into a campy live-action slugfest.
The fur-loving, sadistic Cruella De Vil (Close, at her most
outrageous) pants after the pelts of the titular puppies, hoping to sew them
into a fabulous coat, but the dogs outsmart her and her bumbling
henchmen.&newline;&newline;The live-action version of one Disney's
most popular animated films.&newline;&newline;When dalmatians Pongo
and Perdy meet in a park, it's love at first sight for them AND their owners,
Roger and Anita. The humans marry, and soon the spotted pooches become
parents to 15 puppies.&newline;&newline;Unfortunately, Anita's boss
is the aptly-named fashion designer Cruella De Vil, an incredibly grandiose,
maniacal diva. Cruella wants to make a coat of (gulp!) dalmatian fur, and
although she already has 84 of the canines in captivity, she wants Anita's.
When Anita refuses to sell her pups, Cruella sends her two ever-bumbling
henchmen on a dog-napping mission.&newline;&newline;Can Pongo and
Perdy save all 101 dalmatians -- and send Cruella and her minions to the
doghouse in the process?&newline;&newline;Released theatrically in
the USA November 27, 1996.&newline;&newline;Color by Technicolor; in
Panavision widescreen.&newline;&newline;Live action remake of the
1961 Walt Disney animated film.&newline;&newline;Co-produced by Great
Oaks.&newline;&newline;Additional credits: Rebekah Rudd (associate
producer) and Gary Gero (head animal trainer).&newline;&newline;The
film used 220 dalmatians in the film, prompting the need for round-the-clock
vet care, numerous trainers, an endless supply of dog food, sterilized sets
and crew members, and yes, lots of pooper-scoopers. The entire shoot was
monitored by the ASPCA and other humane societies. |
Tower Records |
| Brother Bear |
Phoenix, Joaquin |
Suarez, Jeremy |
Copeland, Joan |
Phoenix, Joaquin |
Suarez, Jeremy |
|
Walker, Bob |
|
Bencich, Steve |
|
Mancina, Mark |
|
786936224023 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
3/30/2004 |
G (MPAA) |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
85 |
1 |
|
Kids & Family : Animals |
N |
$24.99 |
In Walt Disney Pictures' feature BROTHER BEAR, beautiful animation of the
Pacific Northwest complements an upbeat musical score that includes songs by
Phil Collins and Tina Turner. From snowcapped mountains and glaciers to lush
springtime forest scenes, the colorful drawings are dazzling and dreamlike.
Children will especially enjoy the animals in the film. There are rivers full
of leaping salmon, forests inhabited by squirrels and chipmunks, and
processions of giant wooly mammoths. The story carries messages about the
power of friendship and community, the difficulty of losing a loved one, and
the highs and lows of growing up. Kenai (Joaquin Phoenix) is a boy who longs
to become a man but must learn a valuable lesson before he can achieve the
maturity it requires. At a tribal ceremony the spirits give him the symbol of
the bear, which stands for love. Then, through a series of events, he is
transformed into a bear. Kenai must brave the wild, with only a little
bear-cub brother, Koda (Jeremy Suarez), to guide him. In their travels, Kenai
and Koda meet a couple of hilarious moose (Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas) who
provide comic relief to this otherwise heartrending family
tale.&newline;&newline;Theatrical Release: November 1, 2003 (LIMITED) |
Tower Records |
| Ice Age |
Leguizamo, John |
Leary, Denis |
Leary, Denis |
Black, Jack |
Bader, Diedrich |
|
Wedge, Chris |
|
Berg, Michael |
|
Newman, David |
|
24543046646 |
DVD |
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
|
11/4/2003 |
Not Rated |
Y |
Y |
Digital Stereo |
Color |
81 |
1 |
|
Kids & Family : Animals |
N |
$16.99 |
A star-studded cast provides the voices for the prehistoric creatures in
this computer-animated feature set 20,000 years ago as the Ice Age
approaches. Seemingly anti-social Manny, a woolly mammoth (voiced by Ray
Romano), acts as if he just wants to be left alone. When he meets Sid (voiced
by John Leguizamo), a sloth, the two become unlikely traveling companions.
The plot thickens when the duo finds a human infant and decides to try to
return the child to its &doublequote;herd.&doublequote; Manny slowly
but surely reveals his heart of gold, while Sid continues to provide comic
relief. Diego (voiced by Denis Leary), a saber-tooth tiger with ulterior
motives, soon joins them in their search for the humans. Ultimately, this
group of misfits becomes its own herd, learning about friendship and loyalty
as they brave snow, ice, freezing temperatures, predators, hail, and even
boiling lava pits. All the while, a saber-tooth squirrel, Scat, provides
comic relief as he valiantly struggles with an acorn. A well-written,
humorous script and endearing characters mesh well with the state-of-the-art
technology and effects. Other stars lending their voices to the feature
include Goran Visnjic, Jack Black, and Jane Krakowski. |
Tower Records |
| The Lion King II:Simba's Pride |
Campbell, Neve |
Dick, Andy |
Broderick, Matthew |
Guillaume, Robert |
Pleshette, Suzanne |
Jones, James Earl |
Kelly, Moira |
Lane, Nathan |
Sabella, Ernie |
|
Rooney, Darrell |
|
786936231717 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
8/31/2004 |
G (MPAA) |
N |
N |
Mono |
Color |
81 |
1 |
|
Kids & Family : Animals |
N |
$19.99 |
In this direct-to-video sequel, majestic jungle king Simba prepares his
daughter, now of age, for the throne. Features six new songs and the voices
of original stars Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Nathan Lane, and Ernie
Sabella.&newline;&newline;In this direct-to-video sequel to one of
Disney's most beloved animation classics, the majestic jungle king Simba
prepares his daughter Kiara, who has come of age, to inherit the throne of
the Pride Lands. While out roaming the countryside, she meets Kovu, chosen by
the defeated Outland Pride to destroy Simba. The two lions thwart the plan
when they fall for each other, and discover their union may be the key to
resolving the two warring Prides. Featured are the voices of original stars
Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Nathan Lane, and Ernie Sabella. This
special edition release, which has vivid images from the digital master,
includes entirely new scenes that were not featured in other releases. |
Tower Records |
| A Bug's Life |
Louis-Dreyfus, Julia |
Diller, Phyllis |
Kind, Richard |
Spacey, Kevin |
Ratzenberger, John |
Harris, Jonathan |
Foley, Dave |
Kahn, Madeline |
Garrett, Brad |
Leary, Denis |
Lasseter, John |
|
717951004024 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
11/1/2001 |
PG (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
96 |
1 |
|
Kids & Family : Animation |
N |
$16.99 |
The computer animation crew at Pixar--the creators of TOY STORY--return
with another feature rife with stunningly rendered worlds populated by cute
critters you can't help but care about. The story is simple--an ant colony
led by Flik (Dave Foley) seeks help from a flea circus and other insects in
their struggles against the oppressive grasshopper bullies led by Hopper
(Kevin Spacey). However, as with TOY
STORY, there is as much for adults to enjoy here as there is for the kids.
(In fact, the story is loosely based on Akira Kurosawa's classic SEVEN
SAMURAI.) And don't miss the wonderful
&doublequote;outtakes&doublequote; that roll with the closing
credits! |
Tower Records |
| A Goofy Movie |
Farmer, Bill |
Marsden, Jason |
Shawn, Wallace |
Cummings, Jim |
Shore, Pauly |
Paulsen, Rob |
Martin, Kellie |
Welker, Frank |
Worley, Jo Anne |
Oy, Jenna von |
Lima, Kevin |
|
Matheson, Chris |
|
Burwell, Carter |
|
717951008435 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
7/1/2003 1 |
G (MPAA) |
N |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
78 |
1 |
|
Kids & Family : Animation |
N |
$17.99 |
Disney's lovable, big-toothed mutt takes his son on a road trip in this
musical family adventure. They encounter theme parks, difficult bodies of
water, Bigfoot and more and learn more about each other through their
journey. Gold Collection Edition includes animated short
&doublequote;Calling All
Goofs&doublequote;.&newline;&newline;Color by
Technicolor.&newline;&newline;Rated BBFC U by the British Board of
Film Classification.&newline;&newline;&doublequote;A Goofy Movie&doublequote;
is full of laughs and silly mishaps. Goofy takes his teenage son Max out in
the woods for some fishing, so they can spend more time together. They have a
narrow escape when they cross paths with
Bigfoot!&newline;&newline;Max has other ideas: he wants to go to L.A.
to see a rock concert so he gets Goofy to hit the road and they travel all
the way from the forest to backstage... in the goofiest way possible, of
course! |
Tower Records |
| Alice In Wonderland |
Beaumont, Kathryn |
Wynn, Ed |
Wynn, Ed |
|
Jackson, Wilfred |
|
Wallace, Oliver |
|
717951000439 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
7/4/2000 1 |
G (MPAA) |
N |
N |
Digitally Mastered |
Color |
75 |
1 |
|
Kids & Family : Animation |
N |
$11.99 |
Based on the 1865 book by Lewis Carroll, this is the classic Disney
animated version of Alice's adventures as she follows a white rabbit into a
&doublequote;Wonderland&doublequote; of her own imagination. On her
journey, she encounters the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, and a host of other
beloved characters brought to life with the usual Disney zest. Combining
stellar animation with upbeat songs such as &doublequote;I'm
Late,&doublequote; ALICE IN WONDERLAND garnered an Academy Award nomination
for &doublequote;Best Scoring of a Musical
Picture.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;Animated musical version
of the Lewis Carroll classic about a prim young girl who falls down a rabbit
hole and encounters an upside-down, illogical, magical world. This is the
classic Disney version, featuring beautiful animation and startling
imagery.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release:
1951.&newline;&newline;Rereleased 1974 and
1981.&newline;&newline;ALICE IN WONDERLAND is the 13th full-length
animated feature from Walt Disney Pictures.&newline;&newline;Shot in
Technicolor.&newline;&newline;Debut film for actress Kathryn
Beaumont.&newline;&newline;Additional credits: Milt Banta & Tom
Oreb (story); Mac Davis (directing animator); Jud Conlon (vocal arranger);
Joseph Dubin (orchestrator); Al Hoffman
(songs).&newline;&newline;Layout Artists: Mac Stewart; Tom Codrick;
Charles Philippi; A. Kendall O'Connor; Hugh Hennesy; Don Griffith; Thor Putnam;
and Lance Nolley&newline;&newline;Color and Styling: Mary Blair; John
Hench; Claude Coats; Ken Anderson; and Don Da
Gradi&newline;&newline;Character Animation: Hal King; Don Lusk; Judge
Whitaker; Cliff Nordberg; Hal Ambro; Harvey Toombs; Bill Justice; Fred Moore;
Phil Duncan; Marvin Woodward; Bob Carlson; Hugh Fraser; and Charles
Nicholas.&newline;&newline;Effects Animation: Josh Meador; George
Rowley; DanMacManus; and Blaine Gibson&newline;&newline;Backgrounds:
RayHuffine; Ralph Hulett; Art Riley; Brice Mack; Dick Anthony; and Thelma
Witmer&newline;&newline;Copyright 1951 Walt Disney Productions. |
Tower Records |
| Alice In Wonderland |
Beaumont, Kathryn |
Wynn, Ed |
Beaumont, Kathryn |
|
Jackson, Wilfred |
|
Wallace, Oliver |
|
786936232301 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
1/27/2004 |
G (MPAA) |
N |
Y |
Mono |
Color |
75 |
1 |
|
Kids & Family : Animation |
N |
$24.99 |
Based on the 1865 book by Lewis Carroll, this is the classic Disney
animated version of Alice's adventures as she follows a white rabbit into a
&doublequote;Wonderland&doublequote; of her own imagination. On her
journey, she encounters the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, and a host of other
beloved characters brought to life with the usual Disney zest. Combining
stellar animation with upbeat songs such as &doublequote;I'm
Late,&doublequote; ALICE IN WONDERLAND garnered an Academy Award nomination
for &doublequote;Best Scoring of a Musical
Picture.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;Animated musical version
of the Lewis Carroll classic about a prim young girl who falls down a rabbit
hole and encounters an upside-down, illogical, magical world. This is the
classic Disney version, featuring beautiful animation and startling
imagery.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release:
1951.&newline;&newline;Rereleased 1974 and
1981.&newline;&newline;ALICE IN WONDERLAND is the 13th full-length
animated feature from Walt Disney Pictures.&newline;&newline;Shot in
Technicolor.&newline;&newline;Debut film for actress Kathryn
Beaumont.&newline;&newline;Additional credits: Milt Banta & Tom
Oreb (story); Mac Davis (directing animator); Jud Conlon (vocal arranger);
Joseph Dubin (orchestrator); Al Hoffman
(songs).&newline;&newline;Layout Artists: Mac Stewart; Tom Codrick;
Charles Philippi; A. Kendall O'Connor; Hugh Hennesy; Don Griffith; Thor Putnam;
and Lance Nolley&newline;&newline;Color and Styling: Mary Blair; John
Hench; Claude Coats; Ken Anderson; and Don Da
Gradi&newline;&newline;Character Animation: Hal King; Don Lusk; Judge
Whitaker; Cliff Nordberg; Hal Ambro; Harvey Toombs; Bill Justice; Fred Moore;
Phil Duncan; Marvin Woodward; Bob Carlson; Hugh Fraser; and Charles
Nicholas.&newline;&newline;Effects Animation: Josh Meador; George
Rowley; DanMacManus; and Blaine Gibson&newline;&newline;Backgrounds:
RayHuffine; Ralph Hulett; Art Riley; Brice Mack; Dick Anthony; and Thelma
Witmer&newline;&newline;Copyright 1951 Walt Disney Productions. |
Tower Records |
| An Extremely Goofy Movie |
Marsden, Jason |
Farmer, Bill |
Shore, Pauly |
Neuwirth, Bebe |
Lewis, Vicki |
|
Harrowell, Ian |
|
717951007100 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
7/1/2003 1 |
Not Rated |
N |
Y |
Digital |
Color |
79 |
1 |
|
Kids & Family : Animation |
N |
$14.99 |
When Goofy's son Max enrolls in college, Goofy copes by enrolling as
well. As if that wasn't awkward enough, Goofy's stuck-in-the-seventies styles
and new romance with the school librarian add up to a whole lot of wackiness.
Includes bonus &doublequote;Kids' Goofiest Jokes&doublequote; and a
video from British music group Cleopatra. |
Tower Records |
| Atlantis:Milo's Return |
|
786936180145 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
5/20/2003 |
Not Rated |
Y |
Y |
Digitally Mastered |
Color |
80 |
1 |
|
Kids & Family : Animation |
N |
$26.99 |
This sequel to Disney's 2001 hit ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE finds explorer
Milo Thatch and his team returning to Atlantis when Milo uncovers a new
mystery that appears to be related to the crystal of Atlantis. Unfortunately,
this mystery also spells trouble for the storied underwater civilization and
draws Milo and Kida above water to once again defend the formerly lost
empire. |
Tower Records |
| Atlantis:The Lost Empire |
Fox, Michael J. |
Varney, Jim |
|
Wise, Kirk |
|
Whedon, Joss |
|
Waren, Diane |
|
786936166095 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
1/29/2002 |
PG (MPAA) |
Y |
Y |
Digitally Mastered |
Color |
95 |
1 |
|
Kids & Family : Animation |
N |
$26.99 |
Part INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE, part 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE
SEA, ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE marries mythology, cool futuristic underwater
space crafts, and turn-of-the-century adventure for an animated treat. Thanks
in part to cowriter Joss Whedon (creator of the edgy BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
series), the film is filled with relaxed wit and more grown-up,
pseudo-supernatural perils than some recent Disney films, without being
inappropriate for kids. This non-musical extravaganza pits Good against Evil,
and pairs a nerdy young scientist-turned-explorer, Milo Thatch (Michael J.
Fox), with an independent-minded blond bombshell of a princess, Kida (Cree
Summer)--provided Kida's father, the distrusting king (Leonard Nimoy)
approves. Milo, a museum curator relegated to menial jobs, is obsessed with
the famed lost empire of Atlantis. His grandfather once told him about a
mysterious Shepherd's Journal that could help him find the now-sunken kingdom
and, with the help of eccentric millionaire Preston B. Whitmore (John
Mahoney), Milo and several other funny, quirky crew members set out on a
heart-pounding adventure. The crew includes Vinny, a demolitionist (Don
Novello, better known as Father Guido Sarducci), Dr. Sweet, the gentle cook
(Phil Morris, a.k.a. Kramer's lawyer on SEINFELD), and a paternal but brusque
Captain Rourke (James Garner). The plot is intricate and suspenseful, and
artist Mike Mignola (creator of the graphic comic book HELLBOY) offers up an
intense but beautifully simple animated environment as stunning as Queen
Amadala's planet in STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE. With monsters like the
vicious Leviathan (a mechanical lobster that guards the gates to the city)
adding thrills and chills, who could ask for more?&newline;&newline;Theatrical
release: June 15, 2001 |
Tower Records |
| Chicken Run |
Gibson, Mel |
Sawalha, Julia |
Spall, Timothy |
Daniels, Phil |
Richardson, Miranda |
Horrocks, Jane |
Staunton, Imelda |
Sawalha, Julia |
Haygarth, Tony |
|
Park, Nick |
|
Rosenthal, Jack |
|
667068645323 |
DVD |
Universal Studios Home Video |
|
11/19/2002 |
G (MPAA) |
Y |
N |
Stereo |
Color |
84 |
1 |
|
Kids & Family : Animation |
N |
$14.99 |
Facing imminent death while laying eggs at Tweedy's English farm, a group
of chickens led by the determined Ginger (Julia Sawahla, BBC-TV's ABSOLUTELY
FABULOUS) plan to escape their prisonlike coop. The situation goes from bad
to worse when the sinister Mrs. Tweedy (Miranda Richardson) decides to stop
selling eggs and use the hens as the main ingredient in chicken pot pies.
However, some hope literally falls from the sky in the form of Rocky (Mel
Gibson), an American rooster who promises to teach the chickens how to fly.
As the hens begin their struggle to get airborne, the monstrous pie-making
machine arrives, giving the chickens precious little time to make their great
escape.&newline;&newline;Aardman Studios' first full-length feature
film is a stunning showcase of stop-motion animation. Utilizing the unique
Plasticine designs of the acclaimed WALLACE & GROMIT and CREATURE COMFORT
shorts, CHICKEN RUN features vibrant visuals and colorful characters that are
immediately endearing. (The naive and constantly knitting Babs, voiced by
Jane Horrocks, is particularly hilarious.) With its clever writing, witty
film references, and pitch-perfect combination of comedy, drama, and romance,
CHICKEN RUN is one of those rare movies that genuinely appeals to viewers of
every age.&newline;&newline;This engaging stop-motion, claymation
adventure tells the story of an American rooster who falls in love with a
gorgeous hen on a British farm. The couple decides to run away from the farm,
but they must first contend with the evil farmer who is intent on keeping
them under her control. Brought to you by the creative team behind WALLACE
AND GROMIT, CHICKEN RUN is an animated work of entertainment for individuals
of every age.&newline;&newline;Theatrical release: June 21, 2000
(N.Y./L.A.); June 23, 2000 (national).&newline;&newline;The
Plasticine characters in CHICKEN RUN were often moved 24 times for every
second of exposed film. At the height of the movie's production, up to 40 stop-motion
animators worked around the clock to capture just 10 seconds of footage per
day.&newline;&newline;Phil Daniels was the star of the cult film
QUADROPHENIA (1979) and also contributed vocals to the 1994 British hit
single &doublequote;Parklife&doublequote; by
Blur.&newline;&newline;Paul Clinton of cnn.com, Jan Stuart and Gene
Seymour of Newsday, Desson Howe of the Washington Post, A.O. Scott of the New
York Times, Jeff Strickler of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Lisa Schwarzbaum
of Entertainment Weekly, the Austin Chronicle, and Time magazine named
CHICKEN RUN one of the 10 best films of 2000.&newline;&newline;The
National Board of Review, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, the New
York Film Critics Circle, the Florida Film Critics Circle, and the Broadcast
Film Critics Association named CHICKEN RUN Best Animated Feature of
2000.&newline;&newline;The Las Vegas Film Critics Society named
CHICKEN RUN Best Family Film of 2000.&newline;&newline;CHICKEN RUN
was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture--Musical or
Comedy.&newline;&newline;CHICKEN RUN was the feature-film winner at
the 15th Annual Genesis Awards: &doublequote;The only major media and
arts award concerning animal issues, the Genesis Award is presented by The
Ark Trust, Inc. to honor outstanding individuals in the major media and
artistic community who have communicated animal-rights and animal-welfare
issues with courage, artistry and integrity.&doublequote;&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Morning,
Ginger. Back from holiday?&doublequote;--Babs (Jane Horrocks) to Ginger
(Julie Sawahla)&newline;&newline;&doublequote;I wasn't on
holiday, Babs. I was in solitary confinement.&doublequote;--Ginger&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Aw...it's
nice to get some time to yourself, isn't
it?&doublequote;--Babs&newline;&newline;&doublequote;So
laying eggs all your life and then getting stuffed and roasted, that's good
enough for you, is it?&doublequote;--Ginger to
Babs&newline;&newline;&doublequote;It's a
living.&doublequote;--Babs&newline;&newline;&doublequote;I
saw my whole life flash before my eyes! It was boring!&doublequote;--Babs
on almost getting the ax&newline;&newline;&doublequote;The name's
Rocky. Rocky the Rhode Island Red. Rhodes for short.&doublequote;--Rocky
(Mel Gibson)&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Rocky
Rhodes?&doublequote;--Bunty (Imelda
Staunton)&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Catchy,
huh?&doublequote;--Rocky&newline;&newline;&doublequote;You
mean you weren't the pilot?&doublequote;--Ginger to Fowler (Benjamin
Whitrow)&newline;&newline;&doublequote;Good heavens, no! I'm a
chicken! The Royal Air Force doesn't allow chickens behind the controls of
complex aircraft!&doublequote;--Fowler |
Tower Records |
| Cinderella II: Dreams Come True |
|
Kafka, John |
|
786936148435 |
DVD |
Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
|
2/26/2002 |
Not Rated |
Y |
Y |
Digitally Mastered |
Color |
73 |
1 |
|
Kids & Family : Animation |
N |
$23.99 |
This sequel to Disney's classic CINDERELLA, made over 50 years after its
predecessor, picks up where the original left off. Cinderella has married
Prince Charming and returned to the palace, her new home, after the honeymoon
when she learns that adapting to her lifestyle may be even more difficult
than escaping her evil stepmother. Finding herself in the role of Royal
Hostess but unfamiliar with the traditions of the Royal Court, Cinderella
worries that her provincial manner of entertaining will be inappropriate.
Ho |