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American Loser (aka Trainwreck: My Life as an Idoit)
(2007) Sean William Scott, Gretchen Mol. Dramady about a self-induced attention-deficit disordered, learning disabled, Tourette's syndrome suffering, balance impaired, ex-alcoholic young man from the Upper East Side of Manhattan and the gold-digging girl who inspires him to try to get it together. (Barnholtz Entertainment).
Angel of Evil
(2010 -- Italy) Based on the memoirs of infamous Milan gang leader Renato Vallanzasca who admitted, "I was born to be a thief," this fast-paced action film recounts his astonishing four-decade career. (Fox World Cinema).
Basket Case BLU-RAY DEBUT
(1982) Kevin Van Hentenryck, Terri Susan Smith. Cult classic. Carrying a mysterious wicker basket wherever he goes, Duane Bradley checks into a flea-bag hotel in New York's Times Square. What's in the basket? It's Duane's hideously misshapen Siamese twin brother, Belial, who seems to wield some sort of odd control over his more normal looking brother. Together, they're in town to hunt down and wreak havoc on the sick surgeons who separated them, but this isn't your normal revenge flick. New full-frame HD transfer preserving the original 16mm camera ratio. Extras: New video introduction by director Frank Henenlotter; commentary by Henenlotter, producer Edgar Ievins and actress Beverly Bonner; rare outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage from the director's personal collection; two theatrical trailers plus TV spot; 2001 video short: "In Search of the Hotel Broslin"; two rare "Basket Case" radio spots; gallery of "Basket Case" exploitation art and behind-the-scene photos. (Image Entertainment and Something Weird).
Ben-Hur 50th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition
(1959) Dir.: William Wyler; Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Martha Scott, Cathy O'Donnell, Sam Jaffe. The classic film got a $1 million makeover -- frame by frame from an 8k scan of the original 65 mm camera negative, making this the highest resolution restoration ever completed by Warner Bros. "Ben-Hur" has been on moratorium for the past year. Now limited and numbered, each set contains more than four hours of extras including an all-new hi-def feature length documentary hosted by son Fraser Heston; a reproduction of Heston's diary during filming; and an exclusive hard-bound photo book. Available as a three-disc Blu-ray ($64.99) and five-disc DVD set ($49.92) with the following extras: Commentary by film historian T. Gene Hatcher with scene specific comments from Charlton Heston; music-only track showcasing Miklos Rozsa's score; "Charlton Heston: A Personal Journey" (78 min), a new high-definition feature-length documentary chronicling Charlton Heston's life while filming "Ben-Hur"; "Ben-Hur": 1925 silent version, from the Thames Television restoration with stereophonic orchestral score by composer Carl Davis (143 min); 2005 documentary: "Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema" in which current filmmakers reflect on the importance and influence of the film on modern epics (58 min); 1994 documentary: "Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic" Hosted by Christopher Plummer (58 min; "Charlton Heston: The Ben-Hur Diaries," a first-time exclusive look into the Oscar-winning actor's experience while making the award-winning film, this is a reproduction of Charlton Heston's private and insightful diary from January 1958 through April 1960, documenting his time before production of the film all the way through his Oscar win; "Ben-Hur: A Journey Through Pictures" audiovisual recreation of the film via stills, storyboards, sketches, music and dialogue; screen tests (30 min); vintage newsreels gallery; highlights from the 1960 Academy Awards ceremony; theatrical trailer gallery; hard-bound book with rare photography, production art and reproductions from the original theatrical press book. Also available as a two-disc 50th Anniversary Edition DVD with the feature film restored and remastered for standard definition with commentary ($20.97). (Warner).
The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman
(2010 -- China) First feature from Chinese filmmaker Wuershan,executive produced by director/producer Doug Liman, who was intrigued by Wuershan's original approach to the martial arts genre. The film recounts the journey of a mystical blade as it passes through the hands of three ambitious men and features a mix of diverse filmmaking styles, including black-and-white sequences, animation, split screen and a music video. (Fox World Cinema).
Call Me Fitz: The Complete First Season
(2010) Three-disc set with 13 episodes, Extras: Interviews with cast/crew, behind-the-scenes featurettes, bloopers reel, episode recaps. (Entertainment One).
Carlos
(2010) Carlos, directed by Olivier Assayas, is an epic, intensely detailed account of the life of the infamous international terrorist Ilich Ramirez Sanchezalso known as Carlos the Jackal. One of the 20 century's most-wanted fugitives, Carlos was committed to violent left-wing activism throughout the 70s and 80s, orchestrating bombings, kidnappings, and hijackings in Europe and the Middle East. Assayas portrays him not as a criminal mastermind but as a symbol of seismic political shifts around the world, and the magnetic Edgar Ramírez brilliantly embodies him as a swaggering global gangster. Criterion presents the complete, uncut, director-approved, five-and-a-half-hour version of "Carlos." New digital transfer, supervised and approved by directors of photography Denis Lenoir and Yorick Le Saux, with DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray edition. Extras: New video interviews with director Olivier Assayas, Lenoir, Le Saux, and actor Edgar Ramírez; Twenty-minute making-of documentary on the film's OPEC raid scene; original theatrical trailer; booklet featuring essays by critics Colin MacCabe and Greil Marcus, plus biographies on selected historical figures portrayed in the film, written by the film's historical adviser, Stephen Smith. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (The Criterion Collection).
The Cleveland Show Season 2
(2010-11) Four-disc set with 22 episodes, $29.99. Extras: Uncensored and never-before-seen footage, deleted scenes, featurettes, commentaries. (Fox).
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: The Eleventh Season
(2010-11) Six-disc set with 22 episodes, $72.99. (CBS Home Entertainment/Paramount Home Entertainment).
CSI: Miami -- The Ninth Season
(2010-11) Six-disc set with 22 episodes, $64.99. (CBS Home Entertainment/Paramount Home Entertainment).
CSI: New York -- The Seventh Season
(2010-11) Six-disc set with 22 episodes, $64.99. (CBS Home Entertainment/Paramount Home Entertainment).
Dum Maaro Dum
(2011 -- India) Revolves around an honest, tough cop in Goa who sets out to eradicate the drug Mafia and a college student who turns to crime when his scholarship to an American university falls through. (Fox World Cinema).
Dust
(2007) Documentary. A look at the pervasive power of dust from its tiny particles settling in unseen places to its ability to cause illnesses and create the cosmos. The film examines the myriad forms and pathways of dust, from the places where it settles and the people who contend with it: Armies of cleaning men and women, manufacturers of vacuum cleaners and air cleansing products, housewives, toxic waste disposal workers, and museum custodians. In examining the many types of dust, including microscopic particulates invisible to the naked eye, a variety of scientists -- botanists, biologists, meteorologists, and astronomers -- discuss the environmental and health consequences of dust, from Sahara sandstorms and the Oklahoma dust bowl of the Thirties to the toxic dust generated by the 9/11 demolition of the WTC towers. (Icarus Films).
Go For It!
(2011) Aimee Garcia, Al Bandiero, Jossara Jinaro. Inspirational dance film about a student who must decide between following her dream to become a dancer, or to follow the wishes of her family. (Lionsgate).
Good Neighbors
(2010) Scott Speedman, Emily Hampshire, Jay Baruchel. Set in Quebec, this thriller follows three apartment building neighbors as they bond over a recent string of murders taking place in their community. As the trio learns more about each other and the horror of what lies outside escalates, dark secrets unfold and they soon learn that nowhere is safe. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Magnolia Home Entertainment).
Help Me Help You!
(2009) Ravi Godse, Sabrina Bryan, Steve Guttenberg, Patrick Jordan, Richard Kind. A doctor with only six months to live decides to help his six closest friends through matchmaking, career and personality changes before he's gone. (Monarch Home Entertainment).
Holly's World: The Complete Seasons 1 & 2
(2009-11) Three-disc set with all 19 episodes from the first two seasons,, $29.98. (MPI Home Video).
How I Met Your Mother Season 6: The New Is Always Better Edition
(2010-11 Three-disc set with 24 episodes, $29.99. Extras: Deleted scenes, featurettes, gag reel, commentaries, an extended performance of "Stand By Me," more. (Fox).
How to Make It in America: The Complete First Season
(2010) Two-disc set with eight episodes, $39.98. Extras: Commentaries. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (HBO).
Hung: The Complete Second Season
(2010) Two-disc set with 10 episodes $39.98. Extras: Commentaries, behind-the-scenes featurette, deleted scenes. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (HBO)
Kendra: Seasons 2 & 3
(2009-11) Three-disc set with 24 episodes, $29.98. (MPI Home Video).
Kojak: Season Two
(1974-75) Six-disc set with 25 episodes, $44.99. Extras: Commentaries, archival interviews. (Shout! Factory).
L'Amour Fou
(2011 -- France) Documentary on fashion icon Yves Saint-Laurent. (IFC Films).
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit -- The Twelfth Year
(2010-11) Five-disc set with 24 episodes. (Universal).
The Ledge
(2011) Charlie Hunnam, Patrick Wilson, Liv Tyler, Terrence Howard. Gavin (Charlie Hunnam) is on the ledge of a building, ready to jump, and Hollis (Terrence Howard), who just learned that he is not the biological father of his children, is tasked with talking Gavin down. Their conversation eventually reveals Gavin s deep-rooted theological conflict with his fundamentalist Christian neighbor Joe (Patrick Wilson). The negotiations take a drastic turn when Hollis learns that Gavin has a deadline, and his life is not the only one hanging in the balance. An unpredictable thriller that asks challenging questions about faith and reason; the nature of belief; and the value of human life. (IFC Films).
Ma & Pa Kettle Complete Comedy Collection
Five-disc set with all 10 Ma & Pa Kettle films. (Universal).
Managing Menopause Naturally: What Every Woman Needs to Know
(2011) A comprehensive program that addresses women's concerns and discusses options ranging from traditional medicine to holistic and "natural" approaches. Available from the new home video entertainment label True Mind for $19.98. Genetics, cultural and environmental influences, lifestyle choices, spiritual and emotional health are all key factors that play a determining role in and to what degree a woman will experience "the change." The 80-minute program presents holistic and natural options to managing the widely varying symptoms while also discussing such alternatives in relation to the current established medical treatments a woman might choose. Features leading experts from complementary health care MDs to herbalists, nutritionists and midwives. (True Mind).
The Middle: The Complete Second Season
(2010-11) Three-disc set with 24 episodes, $44.98. Extras: Unaired scenes, gag reel. (Warner).
Miss Nobody
(2010) Kathy Baker, Leslie Bibb, Brandon Routh. A mild-mannered secretary discovers that she has a talent for murder as she ascends the corporate ladder. (Inception Media Group).
The Phantom Carriage
(1920) The last person to die on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes twelve is doomed to take the reins of Death's chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year. So says the legend that drives "The Phantom Carriage (Korkarlen)," directed by the father of Swedish cinema, Victor Sjostrom, about an alcoholic, abusive ne'er-do-well (Sjostrom himself) who is shown the error of his ways and the pure-of-heart Salvation Army sister who believes in his redemption. Based on a novel by Nobel Prize winner Selma Lagerlof, this extraordinarily rich and innovative silent classic (which inspired Ingmar Bergman to make movies) is a Dickensian ghost story and a deeply moving morality tale, as well as a showcase for groundbreaking special effects. New digital transfer, restored in collaboration with the Archival Film Collections of the Swedish Film Institute. Extras: Two scores, one by acclaimed Swedish composer Matti Bye and the other by the experimental duo KTL; commentary featuring film historian Casper Tybjerg; interview with Ingmar Bergman excerpted from the 1981 documentary "Victor Sjostrom: A Portrait," by Gosta Werner; "The Bergman Connection," an original visual essay by film historian and Bergman scholar Peter Cowie on "The Phantom Carriage's" influence on Bergman; booklet featuring an essay by screenwriter and filmmaker Paul Mayersberg. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (The Criterion Collection).
Shalom Sesame: Adventures in Israel
Last of the 12 DVDs in the "Shalom Sesame" series has Grover exploring Israel in his own way, $14.95. (SISU Home Entertainment).
Shalom Sesame: Adventures in Israel
Last of a 12-part series that sees the Sesame Street characters travel to Israel to introduce Jewish holidays, traditions and cultures to viewers of all ages. $14.95. (SISU Home Entertainment).
The Stool Pigeon
(2010 -- Hong Kong) Dir.: Dante Lam ; Nicholas Tse, Nick Cheung, Lu Yi, Liu Kai Chi. Tse plays an ex-convict, street racer nicknamed Ghost, who unwillingly works as an informant for police detective Don Lee (Cheung) in order to clear debts left by his late father and to rescue his only sister out of prostitution. The film was nominated for eight awards at the 2011 Hong Kong Film Awards, including Best Film, Best Director (Dante Lam), Best Screenplay (Wu Wei Lun), Best Actor (Nick Cheung), and Best Supporting Actor (Liu Kai Chi), with Nicholas Tse taking home the trophy for Best Actor. Extras: Director and actor interviews, behind-the-scenes featurette, deleted scenes, photo gallery.Available as a DVD/Blu-ray Combo and on Blu-ray Disc. (Well Go USA).
3 By Theo: The Theo Van Gogh Collection
(2010) Dutch film director, producer, and author Theo van Gogh was known for his controversial political views and advocacy for freedom of speech. Assassinated in 2004 by a religious extremist, van Gogh left behind a legacy of award-winning, critically acclaimed art-house cinema. This three-DVD set brings together van Gogh's most landmark and acclaimed films: "Blind Date": a bartender watches with amusement as a married couple role plays as strangers to overcome the pain of their daughter's death; "Interview": when a renowned political journalist is forced to interview famous actress Katja Schuurman, both reveal their darkest secrets; and "1-900": a young, single woman escapes her life through the fantasy of anonymous phone sex. But when the man she speaks to weekly wants more, their relationship takes a dangerous turn. $39.98. (Entertainment One).
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
(2011) Director: Michael Bay. Stars: Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Patrick Dempsey, John Turturro, John Malkovich, Ken Jeong, Frances McDormand, Alan Tudyk, Julie White, Kevin Dunn. Available as a bare-bones Blu-ray/DVD Combo with Digital Copy and on DVD. A deluxe Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D and DVD will be released in the coming months. (Paramount).
Due Friday, September 30. (Paramount).
Treasure island
(1990 -- TV) Charlton Heston, Christopher Bale, Oliver reed, Christopher Lee. First time on DVD. (Warner).
Vampires, Mummies And Monsters Collection: Roger Corman Cult Classics
Four Roger Corman cult films: "The Velvet Vampire" (1971), "Lady Frankenstein" (1971) with Joseph Cotten, "Grotesque" (1988) with Linda Blair and Tab Hunter, and "Time Walker" (1982). (Shout! Factory).
Viva Riva!
(2010 -- Democratic Republic of the Congo ) Patsha Bay Mukuna, Manie Malone, Diplome Amekindra. Riva, a small-time but ambitious hood (Patsha Bay Mukuna), returns to the frantic, corrupt city of Kinshasa after a decade-long absence with a pocketful of cash and a stash of stolen gasoline, a rare commodity in the Congo. Living large in his hometown, Riva soon meets a trio of determined operators who set into a motion a story of vengeance, desire and brutality. Extras: Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Music Box Films).
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
The Autobots Bumblebee, Ratchet, Ironhide and Sideswipe, led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Decepticons, who are determined to avenge their defeat in 2009's "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen." In this new movie, the Autobots and Decepticons become involved in a perilous space race between the U.S. and Russia -- the Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the Moon, and race against the Decepticons to reach it and to learn its secrets -- and once again human Sam Witwicky has to come to the aid of his robot friends. There's new characters too, including a new villain in the form of Shockwave, a longtime Transformers character who rules Cybertron while the Autobots and Decepticons battle it out on Earth.
Vitals: Director: Michael Bay. Stars: Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Patrick Dempsey, John Turturro, John Malkovich, Ken Jeong, Frances McDormand, Alan Tudyk, Julie White, Kevin Dunn.
2011, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 154 min., Sci-Fi Action, Box office gross: $350.8 million, Paramount.
L'Amour Fou
Few, if any, changed fashion like Yves Saint-Laurent did in the 20th century. His legacy upon his death in 2008 was more than his contributions to fashion; it included one of the great collections of art in the world -- and the man he built an empire with. Pierre Thoretton‘s directorial debut follows the indelible icon through the eyes of lifetime love and business partner Pierre Berge -- from his early days as a design prodigy for Christian Dior through his decades as the face of a fashion empire. Framed by the auction of their priceless collection, this touching documentary captures the complete life of the man behind the monogram, whose private struggles with depression and substance abuse often underscored his triumphs and innovations. In French with English subtitles.
Vitals: Director: Pierre Thoretton.
2011, CC, MPAA rating: NR, 98 min., Documentary, Box office gross: $.298 million, IFC Films.
Basket Case
(1982)
Ben-Hur 50th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition
(1959)
Footloose
(1984)
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