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¡Alambrista!
(1977) In "¡Alambrista!," a farm worker sneaks across the border from Mexico into California in an effort to make money to send to his family back home. It is a story that happens every day, told here in an uncompromising, groundbreaking work of realism from American independent filmmaker Robert M. Young. Vivid and spare where other films about illegal immigration might sentimentalize, Young's take on the subject is equal parts intimate character study and gripping road movie, a political work that never loses sight of the complex man at its center. New high-definition digital restoration, with 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition. Extras: Audio commentary featuring director Robert M. Young and co-producer Michael Hausman; new interview with actor Edward James Olmos; "Children of the Fields," a 1973 short documentary by Young, accompanied by a new interview with the director; booklet featuring an essay by film historian Charles Ramirez-Berg. (The Criterion Collection).
American Dad Volume 7
(2010-11) Uncensored. Three-disc set with 19 episodes. Formats: DVD. (Fox).
American Translation
(2011 -- France) Pierre Perrier, Lizzie Brochere. The film follows a sexually alluring Frenchman as he tours his native countryside with his naive American lover in pursuit of the ultimate thrill. From the moment they meet, brooding Chris and the beautiful Aurore fall instantly and passionately in love, but it's not long before their intense connection is consumed by Chris's dark and murderous obsession, and they embark on a violent and sexual journey filled with seduction and destruction of young gay hustlers. Formats: DVD. (TLA Releasing).
Bill Moyers: Capitol Crimes
(2012) Hard-hitting examination of the Abramoff lobbying scandal, as seen on PBS. Features more than three hours of bonus materials including 83-minute "Buying the War" bonus. A tale of politics, greed, and the buying and selling of influence at the highest levels of power. Moyers explores how "super lobbyist" Jack Abramoff rode a wave of corruption to enrich himself and promote his causes -- from Indian casinos in Louisiana to the Moscow offices of Russia's new oligarchs -- taking down other Washington heavyweights in the process. (Acorn Media).
Bob's Burgers Season One
(2011) Thirteen episodes. Formats: DVD. Extras: Audio outtakes, "Louise and the Burger Menu" (Story extension), "Bob's Burgers" original demo story pitch, commentaries. (Fox).
Born to Be Wild
(2011) Documentary about orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them -- saving endangered species one life at a time. Narrated by Morgan Freeman. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray Disc, 3D Blu-ray/DVD Combo,UltraViolet (cloud). (Warner).
Buck Privates: Universal 100th Anniversary Collector's Series
(1941) Comedy legends Bud Abbott and Lou Costello cemented their place in film history with this hilarious wartime comedy classic. After spending years on stage in burlesque and on radio perfecting classic routines such as "Who's on First?," the duo transitioned to motion pictures at Universal in 1940. In their first leading roles, Bud and Lou play con artists who accidentally enlist in the U.S. Army to avoid going to jail. Making matters worse, their no-nonsense drill sergeant turns out to be the cop who tried to arrest them. Featuring classic routines such as "Drill," "Dice Game" and "You’re Forty, She's Ten," the film also starred the popular singing group The Andrews Sisters performing the Academy Award-nominated song "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." Following the success of "Buck Privates," Bud and Lou made an astounding 26 more movies at Universal. Formats: Blu-ray/DVD Combo. Extras: "Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld." (Universal).
Conan the Adventurer: Season Two: Part 2
(1992) Two-disc set with 13 episodes, $19.93. Formats: DVD. (Shout! Factory).
Crew 2 Crew
(2012) Jordan Bridges, Brooklyn Sudano. Hip-Hop dance drama. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray Disc, Blu-ray/DVD Combo, VOD, Digital Download. Extras: Alternate ending, behind-the-scenes featurette. (Lionsgate).
The Divide
(2011) Lauren German, Michael Biehn, Milo Ventimiglia, Courtney B. Vance, Ivan Gonzalez, Michael Eklund, Ashton Holmes, Rosanna Arquette. A sudden nuclear attack forces nine strangers into a small, decrepit apartment building basement for shelter. Trapped for days underground with no hope of rescue, and unknown horrors awaiting them outside, the group begins to descend into madness, acting out vicious bouts of psychological and physical torture upon one another. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo. Extras: Commentary by director Xavier Gens and actors Michael Biehn, Milo Ventimiglia and Michael Eklun. (Anchor Bay).
Eight Is Enough: The Complete First Season
(1980-81) Two-disc set with nine episodes, $24.98. Formats: DVD. Extras: Cast reunion special. (Warner).
Ernie Kovacs: The ABC Specials
The Flaw
(2011) Today, a question haunts America: what exactly caused the world's greatest economy to crash and burn in 2008? And why is it so slow to recover? From award-winning documentarian David Sington, this documentary tells the story of the credit bubble that caused the financial crash through interviews with some of the world's leading economists, including housing expert Robert Shiller, Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, and economic historian Louis Hyman, as well as Wall Street insiders and victims of the crash. More topical than ever, the film presents an original and compelling account of the toxic combination of forces that nearly destroyed the world economy, demonstrating how excessive income inequality leads to economic instability. Formats: DVD. (Docurama).
From the Other Side
(2002) This critically acclaimed documentary from legendary Belgian filmmaker Chantal Akerman -- referred to by J. Hoberman in the Village Voice as "Comparable in force and originality to Godard or Fassbinder, Chantal Akerman is arguably the most important European director of her generation" -- examines the risks taken by undocumented immigrants from Mexico crossing over to Arizona. Exploring Agua Prieta, Mexico, Douglas, Arizona, and the desert in between, she mixes beautiful and evocative landscapes with interviews with the families of immigrants, American sheriffs, fearful locals, and advocates. A bonus disc will include another film by Chantal Akerman, "South" (1999) a documentary that was originally planned as a meditation on the American south, inspired by Akerman's love of William Faulkner and James Baldwin; the focus of the film was dramatically altered following a brutal murder that took place during its development. In Jasper, Texas, James Byrd Jr., a black man, was severely beaten by three white men, then chained to their truck and dragged three miles through the county. Akerman situates this hate crime within the context of the surrounding community and landscape, exploring the reactions of the citizens in Jasper and allowing the story to unfold on its own in a pensive and respectful fashion. Two-disc set.
Formats: DVD. (Icarus Films Home Video).
Frozen Planet
(2012) Astonishing and breathtaking seven-part series narrated by David Attenborough. A BBC/Discovery Channel co-production four years in the making," Frozen Planet" is ambitious
Garbo: The Spy
(2009) The Allies called him Garbo. The Nazis dubbed him Alaric. Both sides in World War II were sure Juan Pujol Garcia was their man. In reality, Pujol was a double agent -- and his final allegiance was to the Allies. From the comfort of Lisbon, Garbo fed false information to the Nazis and fabricated a network of phantom agents across Europe. Although he never fired a single shot, Garbo helped to save thousands of lives, most notably by misinforming the Germans about the timing and location of D-Day. In his inexhaustible imagination he even went so far as to secure death benefits from the Nazis for an imaginary agent's nonexistent widow. Documentary in English, Spanish & German w/English subtitles. Formats: DVD. Extras: Interview with intelligence & espionage expert Nigel West, "Sonic Deception" WWII Training Film. (First Run Features).
Hell's Labyrinth (aka Carnivorous)
(2007) Leah Rose, Ryan Schaufler, Tom Lodewyck, Matt Ukena. A group of 20 captives find themselves in a hellish chamber, hunted by demonic creatures. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital Download. (MTI Home Video).
The Hitler Chronicles
Four documentaries in a four-disc box set: "The Architecture of Doom," "Dear Uncle Adolf," "Hitler: A Career" and "The Top Secret Trial of the Third Reich." In English & German w/English subtitles. Formats: DVD. (First Run Features).
Ice Road Truckers: Season Five
(2011) Four-disc set with 16 episodes, $29.95. Formats: DVD. (A&E).
The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby
(2011) As powerful and riveting as a John Le Carre thriller, "The Man Nobody Knew" uncovers the hidden life of legendary CIA spymaster William Colby. The consummate American soldier-spy, Colby took on the government's dirtiest assignments without question -- until the day he defied presidential orders and revealed to Congress the CIA's "family jewels" -- their darkest, deepest secrets. Told by his son Carl Colby and featuring a who's who of the intelligence community as well as top journalists and writers, Colby's story unmasks the lies, myths, truths, sacrifices and casualties of a covert spy. Formats: DVD. (First Run Features).
Mission Impossible -- Ghost Protocol
(2011) om Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton, Michael Nyqvist, Vladimir Mashkov, Josh Holloway, Anil Kapoor, Lea Seydoux. Formats: DVD, Limited Edition 3-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack, Two-disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo, VOD, Digital Download. UltraViolet (cloud). Extras: DVD: Behind-the-scenes production featurettes: Impossible Missions: The Sandstorm, Props; deleted scenes. Two-disc Blu-ray adds Mission Accepted: Heating Up In Dubai, Vancouver Fisticuffs featurettes; alternate opening. Three-disc Blu-ray adds Mission Accepted: Suiting Up In Prague; Impossible Missions: The Russian Prison, Shooting in IMAX, Art Department, A Roll of Film, Life Masks, Stepping into the Storm, Dubai Car Crash, Lens on the Burj, Composer featurettes. (Paramount).
Mo Willems' Pigeon and Pals: Complete Cartoon Collection, Vol. 1 & 2
(2012) Two-disc set with six animated stories by Emmy Award-winner and Sesame Street veteran Mo Willems, who authored the family favorites "Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" and "The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!" included here. The set also includes "Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale" (in both English and Spanish) and "Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity," "Leonardo the Terrible Monster" and "Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed." Formats: DVD. Extras: Three featurettes: "Getting to Know Mo Willems," "Animating Pigeon" and "Mo and Pigeon Visit a School. (Scholastic Storybook Treasures).
The Nurses Collection
Two-disc set with four Roger Corman-produced films: "Candy Stripe Nurses" (1974), "Night Call Nurses" (1972), "Private Duty Nurses" (1971) and "The Young Nurses" (1973). Formats: DVD. Extras: New interviews with Roger Corman, Julie Corman, Jonathan Kaplan and Allan Holleb. (Shout! Factory).
Only in America With Larry The Cable Guy: Volume 2
(2011 Eleven new-to-DVD episodes, $19.95. Formats: DVD. (A&E).
Planet Egypt
(2011) Fascinating, four-hour HISTORY miniseries explores the technology, culture, religion, wars and peace that unified Egypt for 3,000 years. Two-disc set, $24.95. Formats: DVD. (A&E).
The Presidents
(2005) as the election year heats up, this best-selling series -- the most comprehensive ever filmed about the presidency -- provides a rare, inside look at the lives and legacies of every POTUS in a beautifully repackaged set including a bonus DVD. Four-disc set, $29.95. Formats: DVD. (A&E).
Robotropolis
(2011) Zoe Naylor, Graham Sibley. The unveiling of a state-of-the-art city called New Town, fully serviced by robots fulfilling all of the functions previously held by humans, turns deadly when the robots revolt and attack the humans. Formats: DVD. (Image Entertainment).
Secret War
(2012) From the producers of "Churchill's Bodyguard" and "Hitler's Bodyguard," this riveting 13-part series tells the story of the spies who went behind enemy lines to conduct intelligence-gathering, sabotage, and assassination during World War II. The series premiered on Discovery's Military Channel in January 2012. "Secret War" includes a 20-page viewer’s guide with a chronology of World War II, articles on Winston Churchill, Fortress Europe, resistance movements, the SAS, and MI6. (Acorn Media).
7 Below
(2011) Ving Rhames, Luke Goss, Rebecca Da Costa, Bonnie Somerville, Matt Barr, Val Kilmer. In the midst of a hurricane in 1910, a 10 year-old boy brutally murdered his mother, father, aunt and two little sisters. Now, 100 years later, after a tour bus accident has left them stranded, a group of people find themselves trapped in the same home where the murders occurred. Their host, a mysterious loner named Jack, has his own personal reasons for wanting the group to remain in his home. As the storm rages outside, strange and horrifying things begin to happen inside. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray Disc. (ARC Entertainment).
Shame
(2011) Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Nicole Beharie, Hannah Ware.
Formats: Blu-ray/DVD Combo. Extras: "Focus on Michael Fassbender,"
"Director Steve McQueen," "The Story of Shame," "A Shared Vision," "Fox Movie Channel Presents: In Character With Michael Fassbender." (Fox).
Suspicion
(2011) Brad Blaisdell, Suzanne May, Aidan Bristow). A retired member of the Mafia, dying of lung cancer, roams the city, frequenting his favorite cafe, where he meets a waitress/college girl and unwittingly puts her life in jeopardy. Formats: DVD. (Osiris Entertainment).
Top Shot: The Gauntlet: The Complete Season Three
(2011) Four-disc set with 12 episodes, $29.95. Formats: DVD. Extras: Additional footage, character bios, elimination interviews. (A&E).
Treme: The Complete Second Season
(2011) Four-disc set with 11 episode. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray Disc, Digital. Extras: Interactive, in-episode Blu-ray viewing modes, four featurettes
that explore the music and traditions of New Orlean, commentaries. (HBO).
Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns: Season 5
(2011) Three-disc set with 20 episodes, $29.98. Formats: DVD. (Lionsgate).
Yo Gabba Gabba: Super Spies
(2012) Four episodes, including "Super Spies" guest-starring Jason Bateman, $16.99.
Formats: DVD. Extras: Interactive spy game. (Nickelodeon/Paramount).
Mission Impossible -- Ghost Protocol
Blamed for the terrorist bombing of the Kremlin, IMF operative Ethan Hunt is disavowed along with the rest of the agency when the President initiates "Ghost Protocol." Left without any resources or backup, Ethan must find a way to clear his agency's name and prevent another attack. To complicate matters further, Ethan is forced to embark on this mission with a team of fellow IMF fugitives whose personal motives he does not fully know. Spectacular gadgets and stunts, including a dizzying ascent up the world's tallest building.
Vitals: Director: Brad Bird . Stars: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton, Michael Nyqvist, Vladimir Mashkov,
Josh Holloway, Anil Kapoor, Lea Seydoux.
2011, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 132 min., Thriller, Box office gross: $207.404 million, Paramount.
Shame
Brandon (Michael Fassbender) is a New Yorker who shuns intimacy with women but feeds his desires with a compulsive addiction to sex. When his wayward younger sister (Carey Mulligan) moves into his apartment and stirs up memories of their shared painful past, Brandon's insular life spirals out of control.
Vitals: Director: Steve McQueen. Stars: Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Nicole Beharie, Hannah Ware.
2011, CC, MPAA rating: NC-17, 125 min., Drama, Box office gross: $3.735 million, Fox.
Born to Be Wild
"Born to be Wild 3D" is an inspired story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them -- saving endangered species one life at a time. Stunningly captured in IMAX 3D, the film is a heartwarming adventure transporting moviegoers into the lush rainforests of Borneo with world-renowned primatologist Dr. Birute Galdikas, and across the rugged Kenyan savannah with celebrated elephant authority Dame Daphne Sheldrick, as they and their teams rescue, rehabilitate and return these incredible animals back to the wild. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
Vitals: Director: David Lickley. Stars: Voice of Morgan Freeman
2011, CC, MPAA rating: G, 41 min., Documentary, Box office gross: $17.3 million, Warner.
Buck Privates
(1941)
Late Spring
(1949) (The Criterion Collection)
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(2011) Single-disc DVD featuring most of the prime time ABC Specials that helped cement Ernie Kovacs' legacy as a comic artist who broke the rules of television before they were made. The ABC Specials is broken out from the critically acclaimed six-DVD box set "Ernie Kovacs Collection," released by Shout! Factory in 2011. This new DVD is designed to appeal to a broader audience not already familiar with Kovacs’ work. Before his untimely death at the age of 42, television pioneer Kovacs left us with a sublime body of comedy work whose influence can be seen on everything from Monty Python to SNL and David Letterman. He made eight TV specials for ABC in 1961, the final year of his life, and these show Kovacs at the peak of his creative experimentation with the medium, featuring many of his comic masterpieces and iconic set pieces. Five of these programs are presented here in complete uncut form, along with many of his celebrated — and delightfully offbeat — commercials for Dutch Masters cigars. Included here: Kovacs Special #4 September 21, 1961, Kovacs Special #5 October 28, 1961, Kovacs Special #6 November 24, 1961, Kovacs Special #7 December 12, 1961, Kovacs Special #8 January 23, 1962. $14.97. Formats: DVD. Extras: Dutch Masters commercials. (Shout! Factory).
and epic in scale and provides the ultimate portrait of our Earth's Polar Regions, capturing the power of natural elements and the fragile, jaw-dropping beauty of scenery unlike anywhere else in the world. This landmark high definition series brings to the screen the frozen wilderness of the polar region for what could be the last time before they change forever. Featuring the incredible wildlife cinematography that made "Planet Earth" a worldwide success, viewers encounter spectacles that few of us will ever witness first hand. Go deep under the sea-ice into a magical world of giants, plunge into the heart of an erupting polar volcano and fly to the South Pole across the Antarctic icecap -- the largest concentration of ice on earth -- retracing the steps of the great Polar explorers. Get closer than ever before to the lives of polar bears, penguins, wolves and orcas, and witness the most extraordinary examples of survival against the odds that can be found anywhere on the planet. Three-disc set. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray Disc. (BBC Worldwide Americas).
Late Spring BLU-RAY DEBUT
(1949) One of the most powerful of the family portraits by Yasujiro Ozu ("Tokyo Story"), "Late Spring" tells the story of a widowed father who feels compelled to marry off his beloved only daughter. Eminent Ozu players Chishu Ryu and Setsuko Hara command this poignant tale of love and loss in postwar Japan, which remains as potent today as ever -- and as strong a justification for its maker's inclusion in the pantheon of cinema's greatest directors. High-definition digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
Extras: Audio commentary by Richard Pena, program director of New York's Film Society of Lincoln Center; "Tokyo-ga" (1985), filmmaker Wim Wenders's 92-minute documentary about director Yasujiro Ozu; booklet featuring essays by critic Michael Atkinson and Japanese-film historian Donald Richie. (The Criterion Collection).
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