September 2000
PICK OF THE WEEK
MEN IN BLACK
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith
The blockbuster about a team of black-suited mystery men doing battle with big
ugly alien bugs returns to VHS and for the first time on
DVD in this special edition. VHS contains a documentary on the making of
the film; extended and alternate scenes and the music video by Will Smith
($14.95)
The "Collector's Series" DVD contains all of the
above ($29.95).
The "Limited Edition" DVD, a two-disc
set, contains all of the above plus the film in widescreen and fullscreen; an
interactive editing workshop for three different scenes in the film; extended
storyboards; conceptual art; production photo galleries; collectible poster
($39.95). Also available is a "Collector's Series" DVD with DTS sound
($29.95).
TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY:
THE ULTIMATE DVD (Artisan)
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Robert
Patrick, Edward Furlong
An incredible DVD release of the hugely popular film starring Schwarzenegger as
a cyborg from the future sent to save Furlong, the only chance humans have
against a war against machines. DVD features include: audio commentary by 26
Members of cast and crew; audio commentary by director James Cameron; audio
commentary by Arnold Schwarzenegger; theatrical trailers; widescreen
presentation of the film's theatrical version; widescreen presentation of the
film's special edition version; "The Making of T2" Featurette; "T2:
More Than Meets the Eye" Featurette; "The Making of T2: 3-D:
Breaking the Screen Barrier" (the making of the Universal theme park
attraction "Terminator 2: 3D: Battle Across Time"); Cast and Crew
Information; Entire Screenplay; Over 700 Storyboards; Limited edition case;
Special 32 page collector's booklet. $39.98.
Also new this week
AMERICAN PSYCHO
(Universal)
Starring Christian Bale, Chloe Sevigny, Willem Dafoe, Reese Witherspoon
Based on Bret Easton Ellis' controversial novel, this film is the story of a
young serial killer. Bale's performance here was critically acclaimed. Available
in R-rated and unrated versions; 103m. Also available on
DVD featuring interview with Bale, production notes, cast & filmmaker bios.
$26.98.
ANIMORPHS
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Four volumes of the popular television series are released on VHS at $9.95 each.
ANY GIVEN SUNDAY SPECIAL EDITION DIRECTOR'S CUT (Warner)
Starring Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid, Jamie Foxx, LL Cool J, James
Woods, Ann-Margret, Dick Butkus, Jim Brown, Lawrence Taylor, Charlton Heston
Oliver Stone's football film is released in an extended version (with six
additional minutes) and a DVD that has been
"significantly" re-cut by Stone and features the HBO First Look
Special; LL Cool J Music video; cast and crew filmographies; trailer; DVD-ROM
extras including reviews from selected publications; web-links; website on disc.
Rated R; 157m. $24.98.
AROUND THE FIRE (A-Pix)
Starring Tara Reid, Devon Sawa, Eric Mabius, Bill Smitrovich
A boarding school student explores another world when he joins up with a group
of "hippy culture"-types who religiously follow touring bands like the
Grateful Dead. Features music by Bob Marley, Dire Straits, Phish, the Meters,
Blind Faith, Neville Brothers and The Grateful Dead.
AVANT-GARDE CINEMA COLLECTION (MGM)
The following films are released at $14.95 each:
FLAWLESS starring Robert DeNiro and Philip Seymour Hoffman
FOUR FRIENDS directed by Arthur Penn
HEAVY TRAFFIC, animated, directed by Ralph Bakshi
STRANGER THAN PARADISE directed by Jim Jarmusch
SUTURE from writers/directors Scott McGhee and David Seigel
COLUMBIA/TRI-STAR RE-PRICING
CRAZY IN ALABAMA starring Melanie Griffith and directed by her husband Antonio
Banderas, is re-priced to $14.95.
DVD TITLES (Columbia/Tri-Star)
HOOK starring Robin Williams and directed by Steven
Spielberg and LITTLE WOMEN starring Winona Rider and Susan Sarandon are
re-released in this DVD two-pack (why? Don't ask me!) And re-priced at $47.95
for the set.
THREE STOOGES: SPOOK LOUDER featuring six classic
Stooges episodes: "Spook Louder," "Mummy's Dummies,"
"Shivering Sherlocks," "The Ghost Talks," "Hokus Pokus,"
"Fright Night." 99m. $24.95.
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT TITLES (MGM)
The following family films are released at $14.95:
AN ALL DOG CHRISTMAS CAROL
ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN
ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN 2
and, at $9.94 each:
BABES IN TOYLAND
BUSH CHRISTMAS
CARE BEARS: THE MOVIE
C.H.O.M.P.S.
GOLDEN SEAL
THE PEBBLE AND THE PENGUIN
WATER BABIES
FAMILY TWO-PACKS (Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following sets of video are released:
DARK CRYSTAL / LABYRINTH; $26.95
KARATE KID / KARATE KID 2; $26.95
TROUBLE WITH ANGELS / WHERE ANGELS GO, TROUBLE FOLLOWS; $24.95
THREE NINJAS KNUCKLE UP / THREE NINJAS KICK BACK; $24.95.
IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT TITLES
The following titles are released to DVD:
AMERICAN YAKUZA starring Viggo Mortensen, Robert Forster;
98m; Rated R; $24.99
BLUE RIDGE FALL starring Peter Facinielli, Amy Irving, Tom
Arnold; 99m; Rated R; $24.99.
BRIAN WILSON: IMAGINATION; An incredible exploration of
Brian Wilson and his music beginning with rare archival footage all the way up
through Wilson's album, "Pet Sounds" and behind-the-scenes footage
with Brian recording his first solo CD in a decade. Also featured is concert
footage and interviews with Eric Clapton, Sean Lennon, Elvis Costello, Barenaked
Ladies, Stevie Wonder and Jimmy Buffet. DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks are
available on the same disc. 60m; $24.99.
STRANGER FROM VENUS starring Helmut Dantine and Derek
Bond; 75m; $24.99.
THE BEAST OF YUCCA FLATS starring Tor Johnson and Conrad
Brooks. 54m. $19.99.
BLUE TIGER starring Virginia Madsen and Harry Dean
Stanton. 90m; $24.99.
THE FILMS OF CHARLES & RAY EAMES, VOLUME 2 featuring
six films by the legendary husband and wife team. Narrated by Gregory Peck. 65m;
$24.99.
KRONOS QUARTET: IN ACCORD; The legendary jazz group comes
to DVD. $24.99. 57m.
LITTLE BYTES (Image Entertainment)
A computer-generated animation program aimed at children. Amazing animation is
mixed with pleasant music and important life lessons. From the creators the
popular "Mind's Eye" computer animation programs. 49m. $14.98. Also
available on DVD at $19.99.
MIDNITE MOVIES (MGM)
The following classic B-movies are released at $12.95 each:
THE AMAZING TRANSPARENT MAN
THE BRAIN THAT WOULDN'T DIE
IT! TERROR FROM BEYOND SPACE
KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE
KONGA
THE RETURN OF COUNT YORGA
SCREAM AND SCREAM AGAIN
STRANGE INVADERS
THE VAMPIRES LOVERS
MUSIC (Warner Reprise)
Two versions of Madonna's new song, "Music," are included in this DVD
single. Produced by Madonna, Mirwais and William Orbit, "Music" is
from the upcoming Madonna album, due on September 19th. 10m. $9.95.
A NAXOS MUSICAL JOURNEY (DVD International)
The next eight discs in the popular "Naxos Musical
Journey" collection are released. Each disc features some of the world's
most beautiful architectural designs and landscapes, set to the music of some of
the world's greatest classical compositions. Each disc features Dolby Digital
Surround and DTS Surround and the "E-Z Menu System," specially
designed by DVD International. Titles include:
BEETHOVEN: PIANO VOLUME I
CHRISTMAS GOES BAROQUE
GRIEG: FOLK & DANCE MELODIES
HANDEL'S THE MESSIAH (CHORUSES)
MUSSORGSKY: PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: SCHEHERAZADE
TCHAIKOVSKY: BALLET MUSIC
VERDI: OVERTURES AND BALLET MUSIC
Each title is priced at $19.99 and runs about 60m.
POCAHONTAS II: JOURNEY TO A
NEW WORLD (Disney)
Starring the voices of Irene Bedard, Judy Kuhn, David Ogden Stiers, Billy Zane,
Jean Stapleton, Finola Hughes, Donal Gibson
A direct-to-video sequel to the popular Disney animated film in which Pocahontas
and John Smith journey to London in 1612. $22.99. 73m. Also
available on DVD featuring Disney DVD Storybook; interactive trivia game;
"Little Hiawatha" short feature; French and Spanish language tracks;
English and Spanish subtitles; Closed captioning; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround;
Dolby 2.0 Surround; Aspect ratio of 1.66:1. $29.99.
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT
COLLECTION (Image Entertainment)
Starring Cheryl Tiegs, Kathy Ireland, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Niki Taylor
A boxed set containing five years worth of the phenomenally popular Sports
Illustrated videos from 1995 - 1999. $39.98. Also available individually at
$14.98 each or on DVD at $39.98 for the set; $14.99 for
each disc.
WAX MASK (Image Entertainment)
Acclaimed horror director Dario Argento produced this script by the late Lucio
Fulci in which a young journalist uncovers the secret of the local wax museum's
realistic figures. A remake of the classic "House of Wax." Features a
photo gallery with behind-the-scenes footage at the creation of the film's
special makeup effects. 98m; $14.98. Also available on DVD
at $24.99.
PICK OF THE WEEK
THIS IS SPINAL TAP
(MGM)
Starring Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, Derek Smalls
The classic film about the classic heavy metal band is re-released in this
special edition VHS ($14.95) featuring: a new digital transfer; remixed stereo
soundtrack; five minutes of rare outtakes; "Bitch School," the rarely
seen music video banned by MTV (only available on VHS).
The DVD ($29.98) features digital transfer, remixed Dolby
5.1 Digital soundtrack; all new commentary by the bandmembers; all new interview
with Rob Reiner and Marty DiBergi; over one hour of rare footage and
never-before-seen outtakes; a rare television appearance on "The Joe
Franklin Show"; Flower People press conference; three trailers; three
television spots; four rarely seen videos: "Hell Hole," "Listen
to the Flower People," "Big Bottoms" and "Gimme Some
Money." Three rare rock'n'roll commercials. Rated R; 83m.
Also new this week
THE BEST OF BOYS IN LOVE
(First Run)
A DVD collection of award-winning gay short films including "Achilles,'
"Boot Camp," "Death in Venice, CA" and "Karen Black
Like Me" a parody of the 70s cult classic "Trilogy of Terror."
101m total; $29.95.
CATS - COMMEMORATIVE EDITION
(Universal)
A special tribute to one of the longest-running musicals in history. The show
closed on September 9 on Broadway and this 2-VHS set is released in celebration
of its history. Included are the David Mallet-directed performance at Dublin's
Adelphi Theatre; behind-the-scenes interviews with star Elaine Paige, creator
Andrew Lloyd Webber and other cat members; a collectible character concept
drawing. $19.98. Also available on DVD at $29.98.
COMING SOON
(Image Entertainment/Unapix)
Starring Mia Farrow, Spalding Gray, Gaby Hoffman, Ryan O'Neal, Yasmine Bleeth
A coming-of-age film that has been described as "American Pie" for
girls. A trio of beautiful high school seniors have it all - but they continue
to search for that that will leave them completely fulfilled. 96m. Also
available on DVD in an unrated version.
THE CRAFT - SPECIAL EDITION DVD
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Neve Campbell, Fairuza Balk, Skeet Ulrich, Rachel True, Robin Tunney
The high school conjuring film by director Andrew Fleming is released in this
special DVD edition featuring audio commentary by Fleming; a Making Of
featurette; delete scenes; original featurette; isolated music score; trailers;
talent files; production notes; widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1;
2-Channel Dolby Surround; $24.95.
DOO WOP 50
(Rhino)
More than 20 of the original performers of DooWop music appear in this PBS
special now released to VHS and DVD. Some of those
included are: Jerry Butler, The Platters, The Skyliners, The Penguins, The Del
Vikings and the Chantels. Contains 50 minutes worth of footage not seen on the
original broadcast. 140m.
DVD TITLES
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following are released to DVD:
MARY REILLY starring Julia Roberts and John
Malkovich; featuring a making-of featurette; talent files; Dolby 2-Channel;
Dolby Digital 5.1; full screen and widescreen presentation; trailers. 108m.
$24.95
FARAWAY SO CLOSE starring Nastassja Kinski, Bruno
Ganz, Peter Falk, Willem Dafoe; featuring audio commentary by director Wim
Wenders; talent files; widescreen presentation; trailer. 140m; $29.95.
EAST IS EAST
(Miramax)
Starring Om Puri, Linda Bassett
A proud Pakistani father tries to deal with the rebellious attitudes of his
seven sons. His English wife tries to act as mediator. Rated R; 96m. Also
available on DVD featuring 5.1 Surround. $29.99.
IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT TITLES
(Image)
DRIVE IN DOUBLE FEATURE: Two classically campy
drive-in classics from director Doris Wishman are gathered together on this
single DVD. "Bad Girls Go to Hell" and "Another Day, Another
Man." Features include digital mastering; classic drive-in intermission
shorts; six original theatrical trailers of Doris Wishman films; gallery of
exploitation art. $29.99.
A TASTE OF BLOOD SPECIAL EDITION starring Bill
Rogers. The Herschell Gordon Lewis gore extravaganza comes to DVD featuring
audio commentary by Lewis; digital mastering; trailer; short subject:
"Nightmare at Elm Manor"; gallery of exploitation art. 117m; $24.99.
NUDE ON THE MOON: SPECIAL EDITION starring Lester
Brown. Another Doris Wishman classic in which astronauts discover a nudist camp
on the moon! (I'm not making this up!). Features digital mastering; trailer;
short subject (female astronaut does a strip-tease); poster gallery. 70m;
$24.99.
JAMES JOYCE: A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A
YOUNG MAN (Image)
Joseph Strick directs this adaptation of Joyce's autobiographical novel. 93m;
$19.98. Also available on DVD at $24.99.
JAMES JOYCE'S ULYSSES
(Image)
Another Joyce adaptation by director Joseph Strick. $19.98. 120m. Also
available on DVD at $24.99.
MAISY TITLES
(Universal)
Maisy the Mouse returns in these two new-to-video titles from the popular Nick
Jr. television program. Titles include "Maisy Makes Music" and
"Maisy's Winter Fun." $12.98 each.
MISSION TO MARS
(Touchstone)
Starring Gary Sinise, Don Cheadle, Connie Nielsen, Jerry O'Connell, Kim Delaney,
Tim Robbins
Brian DePalma ("Mission Impossible") directs this silly but tolerably
entertaining film about an expedition to Mars that leads to mystery and tragedy.
Also available on DVD featuring behind-the-scenes
documentary; production art gallery; animatics-to-scene comparison; visual
effects analysis; audio commentary by production designer Ed Verreaux,
cinematographer Stephen Burum and visual effects supervisors Hoyt Yeatman and
John Knoll; a showcase exploring the recreation of outer space and Mars; 5.1 EX
Surround; widescreen presentation. A separate DVD-ROM features enhanced playback
allowing viewer to watch the film accompanied by information on science and
culture; an interactive Mars trivia game. $29.99.
PRICE REDUCTIONS
(First Run Features)
The following films are re-priced to sell-through:
JOHN & JULIE featuring Peter Sellers; 82m; $14.95.
MORE ABOUT THE CHILDREN OF NOISY VILLAGE; directed by Lasse Hallstrom; 85m ;
$19.95.
NOISY VILLAGE COMBO PAK features THE CHILDREN OF NOISY VILLAGE and MORE ABOUT
THE CHILDREN OF NOISY VILLAGE; $29.95.
THE QUARRY
(First Run Features)
Starring John Lynch
A mysterious fugitive takes on the identity of the man he murdered - a Baptist
minister coming to town to take over a local church. The fugitive proves to be
strangely sympathetic while struggling with his own inner demons. 112m. Also
available on DVD at $29.95.
RE-PRICED TITLES
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following titles are re-released at $21.96 each:
BANDITS
THE KING OF MASKS starring Chu Yuk
VOICES FROM A LOCKED ROOM STARRING Tushka Bergen, Jeremy Northam
STIFF UPPER LIPS
(Miramax)
Starring Sir Peter Ustinov, Prunella Scales, Georgina Cates, Sean Pertwee
A parody of period films in which a young English woman falls in love with a
lower-class peasant who her family simply will not accept. Rated R; 87m. Also
available on DVD at $29.99.
TONY BENNET'S NEW YORK
(Image)
The legendary crooner performs in Atlantic City and is interviewed in and around
New York. Songs featured include "I Left My Heart in San Francisco,"
"Boulevard of Broken Dreams," "Just in Time," "Stranger
in Paradise." Also features archival footage. $19.98. Also
available on DVD at $24.99.
TWEETY'S HIGH FLYING ADVENTURE
(Warner Bros.)
The famous Warner Bros. character, Tweety Bird, stars in this feature film about
Tweety's trip around the world to
collect the paw prints of 80 cats. Guest stars include Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck,
the Tasmanian Devil and Sylvester.
Features over 50 cameos by classic Warner Bros. characters. $19.96.
TWILIGHT ZONE TITLES
(Image)
Two new volumes of classic Twilight Zone episodes are released on DVD:
Volume 32 contains "Nightmare as a
Child," "Person or Persons Unknown" starring Richard Long and
"Printer's Devil," starring Burgess Meredith.
Volume 33 contains "The Little People"
starring Joe Maross, "No Time Like the Past" starring Dana
Andrews" and "The Encounter" starring Neville Brand and George
Takei.
Each volume is priced at $24.99 and runs approximately 100m.
UNCENSORED BOSKO TITLES
(Image)
Two collections of classic Warner Bros.' Bosko cartoons from 1929 - 1933. Both
volumes are priced at $24.99 and run approximately 90m.
PICK OF THE WEEK
HELLRAISER
(Anchor Bay)
Starring Doug Bradley, Ashley Lawrence, Andrew Robinson
The classic horror film by author/director/musician/artist Clive Barker, is
released to video in two incredible, typically Anchor Bay, versions:
The regular version featuring widescreen presentation; Dolby Surround 5.1;
"Resurrection" documentary featuring Barker's final
"Hellraiser" interview, original cenobite artwork, Pinhead drawn in a
segment by Barker and interviews with Barker, Doug Bradley (who stars as
Pinhead); Ashley Lawrence, special effects master Bob Keen and "Gods &
Monsters" writer/director Bill Condon; still gallery; theatrical trailer;
audio commentary moderated by Pete Atkins with Writer/Director Clive Barker and
Ashley Laurence. $29.98.
HELLRAISER LIMITED EDITION DVD features a collectible tin package; all of the
features in the regular version; "Hellbound: Hellraiser II" on DVD;
featurette, still gallery, 48-page booklet with rare behind-the-scenes color and
black-and-white photos; original posters of both films. $49.98.
Also new this week
ALIEN VISITOR
(Miramax)
A female visitor from outer space is disappointed by what she finds on Earth -
until she discovers love. Rated PG-13; 92m. Also available
on DVD at $29.99.
THE BLOB: THE CRITERION COLLECTION
(Image)
Starring Steve McQueen, Aneta Corsault
The classic horror film about a crimson blob of jelly that eats its way through
a small town. DVD features include: new widescreen digital
transfer, enhanced for 16X9 televisions; two audio commentaries by producer Jack
Harris, director Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr., actor Robert ("Tony") Fields
and film historian Bruce Eder; trailer and more. 82m; $39.95.
BEWARE! THE BLOB
(Image)
Starring Larry Hagman, Burgess Meredith, Dick Van Patten, Robert Walker, Shelly
Berman, Godfrey Cambridge
Larry Hagman directed this sequel to the original horror film about a crimson
blob of jelly that eats human beings whole. 87m. $19.98. Also
available on DVD at $24.99.
BLACK NARCISSUS: THE CRITERION COLLECTION
(Image)
Starring Deborah Kerr
The classic, acclaimed film by Michael Powell is released in this Criterion DVD
edition. The story is of Sister Clodagh and her struggle to establish a school
in the desolate Himalayas. DVD features include new digital transfer, created
with the participation of cinematographer Jack Cardiff; audio commentary by late
director Powell and Martin Scorsese; a new video documentary on Jack Cardiff;
behind the scenes production stills; 1.33:1 aspect radio; 101m; $39.95.
BUSTER AND CHAUNCEY'S SILENT NIGHT
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring the voices of Phil Hartman, Tom Arnold, Marie Osmond, Jim Cummings
A Christmas story about how the hymn, "Silent Night" was created. 49m.
Rated G; DVD features include full-screen presentation;
trailers; four sing-a-longs; talent files; digital mastering. $24.95.
THE COLOR OF PARADISE
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Mohsen Mohammad
An eight-year old blind boy is sent home from his school in Teheran with his
father - who is moved by the boy's enthusiasm about his other senses and his
love for life but thinks he may be an obstacle in his life. In Farsi with
English Subtitles. 90m; Rated PG. Also available on DVD
featuring widescreen presentation; $29.95.
DVD TITLES
(MGM)
The following are released on DVD at $19.98 each:
THE AMITYVILLE HORROR starring James Brolin
BEACH PARTY starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello
BIKINI BEACH starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello
A BUCKET OF BLOOD
HEAVY TRAFFIC
PAJAMA PARTY starring Tommy Kirk and Annette Funicello
STRANGER THAN PARADISE from Jim Jarmusch
THE DELTA FORCE
DELTA FORCE 2 starring Chuck Norris
DILLINGER starring Warren Oates
FROGS starring Ray Milland and Joan Van Ark
TALES OF TERROR starring Vincent Price
FOOLISH WIVES
(Image Entertainment)
What was originally marketed as the first movie ever to cost $1,000,000 to
produce, this film about a "Count" and two mistresses who con rich
ladies out of their money was painstakingly remastered from the original
restored print. Box states, "A Reconstruction of the Original Film by and
with Erich von Stroheim." 107m; $19.98. Also
available on DVD at $29.99.
GENERATION X-ERCISE TITLES
(MPI)
Renowned fitness expert, professional trainer, choreographer and dancer Debra
Minghi releases two, simple dance-based exercise videos. Available titles are
GOSPEL MOVES workout featuring the Voices of Joy community choir and CARDIO CLUB
DJ WORKOUT featuring the music of Ralphi Rosario. 58m each. $14.98 each. For
more information, please visit http://www.genXercise.com.
HIGH FIDELITY
(Touchstone)
Starring John Cusack, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Todd Louiso, Lili Taylor
The acclaimed film about the ups and downs of a self-professed music junkie and
record store owner is released to video. Rated R; 114m. Also
available on DVD featuring conversations with John Cusack, director Stephen
Frears, deleted scenes and more.
IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT TITLES
(Image)
The following are released to DVD:
FIRST SPACESHIP ON VENUS starring Guenther Simon, Yoko Tani featuring widescreen
presentation. 78m. $24.99.
TEENAGERS FROM OUTER SPACE starring David Love featuring a new digital transfer
and liner notes from "Scarlet Street's" Richard Valley. 85m.. $24.99.
SECRETS OF WAR: VIETNAM narrated by Charlton Heston featuring "Hidden in
Plain Sight" and "Special Operations." 104m. $19.99.
MARGOT FONTEYN in which famed British ballerina Dame Margot Fonteyn finally
agreed to tell her life story to television and which became the only personal
account of her life and career. 90m; $24.99.
THE INDIAN IN THE CUPBOARD
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
The film about a young boy and his toys that have come to life is re-released to
sell-through at $9.95.
JUBILAEUM COLLECTION 2000 A.D.: THE LIFE OF
MARY (Image)
Starring Rosita Frisani, Antonio Stragapede, Filippo Lo Giudice, Barbara Labruna
Nino Rota's only opera is captured in this program featuring the Choir and
Orchestra of the Magna Grecia. Filmed in Basilica Santa Maria Sopra Minerva in
Rome. In Italian with English subtitles. 60m; $19.98. Also
available on DVD for $24.99.
KWAIDAN: THE CRITERION COLLECTION (Image)
This acclaimed collection of four horror stories by director Masaki Kobayashi
was adapted from Japanese ghost stories. DVD features
include new Tohoscope transfer, enhanced for 16X9 televisions; trailer; new
English subtitles translation; widescreen presentation. In Japanese with English
subtitles. $29.95.
THE LITTLE MERMAID II: RETURN TO
THE SEA (Disney)
Starring the voices of Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Buddy Hackett, Pat
Carroll, Stephen Furst, Clancy Brown
Ariel the Mermaid returns in this direct-to-video sequel to the smash animated
Disney hit. Here, Ariel and her husband, Prince Eric, must return to the sea
after the evil sea-witch Morgana creates a new threat against Ariel's dad, King
Triton. $26.99. Also available on DVD featuring a trivia
game; DVD storybook; "What Am I" game; singalong feature; and the
classic Disney cartoon "Merbabies." $29.99
ME MYSELF I (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Rachel Griffiths, David Roberts
A woman, sure she's ruined her life with ambition and no love, bumps into
herself(!) As a married woman and then - when that second self disappears - has
to take her place. Rated R; 104m. Also available on DVD
featuring widescreen presentation; English 2-Channel; French 2-Channel; $29.95.
MINISTRY: TAPES OF WRATH (Warner
Reprise)
A 13-song retrospective compilation of the video hits of Ministry. Included are
"Over the Shoulder," "Bad Blood," "The Land of Rape and
Honey" and more. Also featured are two videos from Ministry's side project,
Revolting Cocks. 70m. VHS: $19.98. DVD: $24.99.
PENTHOUSE TITLES
(Image)
The following titles are released:
CASTING CALL in which a group of women try out for the title of Penthouse Pet;
VHS: $19.98; DVD: $24.99.
SEXIEST AMATEUR VIDEO CENTERFOLDS in which husbands, boyfriends and lovers pick
up the camera and shoot their wives, girlfriends or lovers; DVD:
$24.99.
THE ULTIMATE PET GAMES a physical competition between Penthouse Pets; DVD:
$24.99.
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE SWIMSUIT CALENDAR PHOTO SHOOT; in which the title says
it all; DVD: $24.99.
SANDRA BULLOCK TWO-PACK
The following films are released in a special DVD 2-Pack: 28 DAYS starring
Sandra Bullock and Viggo Mortensen and THE NET also starring Bullock, $44.95.
SHORT CIRCUIT: SPECIAL EDITION
(Image)
Starring Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, G.W. Bailey
The family -friendly film about a warm-hearted robot is released in this special
edition DVD that includes audio commentary by director John Badham and writers
S.S. Wilson and Brent Maddock; trailer; "Making Of" featurette; cast
and crew biographies and filmographies; behind-the-scenes footage; promotional
photo gallery; robot and production design still gallery; isolated music and
effects track. 98m. $24.99.
SISTERS: THE CRITERION COLLECTION
(Image)
Starring Margot Kidder, Jennifer Salt
A model, earlier separated from her Siamese Twin, finds her world turned upside
down when her sister is accused of murder. From director Brian DePalma. DVD
features include widescreen presentation. 92m. $29.95.
STREET SCENE
(Image Entertainment)
Starring Estelle Taylor, Sylvia Sidney, David Landau
King Vidor directs this film based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Elmer
Rice in which a woman is caught in the act with her lover and the effects it has
on not only her immediately family but the neighborhood around her. First time
ever available on video. 79m; $19.98. Also available on
DVD at $24.99.
28 DAYS
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Sandra Bullock, Viggo Mortensen, Elizabeth Perkins, Diane Ladd, Steve
Buscemi
Betty Thomas directs this tale of a woman who suddenly realizes her drinking
problem can ruin her life. Rated PG-13; Closed-captioned. 104m. Also
available on DVD featuring widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 and
2-Channel Dolby Surround; trailers. $24.95.
WWF TITLES
(WWF Home Video)
The following World Wrestling Federation Titles are released:
WWF: FULLY LOADED - THE CRAP SHOOT starring The Rock defending his championship
against Chris Benoit. Also starring Shane McMahon, Rikishi, Val Venis,
Undertaker, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, Triple H. 180m. $29.95.
CHYNA FITNESS, a work-out program starring the popular WWF star. 60m; $14.95.
THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT
(Miramax)
Starring Gene Kelly, Catherine Deneuve, Francoise Dorleac
The classic story of fraternal twins is released in this beautifully restored
classic musical. Rated G; 125m.
PICK OF THE WEEK
THE SID CAESAR
COLLECTION (Creative Light)
A collection of classic comedy sketches from "Your Show of Shows" and
"Caesar's Hour" featuring interviews with the writers who made it so
funny: Sid Caesar, Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Larry Gelbart, Neil
Simon, Mel Tolkin, Danny Simon, Howard Morris, Nanette Fabray. Available on VHS and
DVD in several volumes and
sets. For more information, please visit http://www.sidvid.com.
Also new this week
AMERICAN WOMEN
(20th Century Fox)
Starring Ian Hart
A group of lovelorn Irish buddies place a personal ad in a Miami newspaper
hoping to attract someone new and exciting to their little village. Instead,
they wind up discovering the uniqueness of what is already there with them.
Rated PG-13; 90m; Closed-captioned.
A MAP OF THE WORLD
(USA Home Entertainment)
Starring Sigourney Weaver, Julianne Moore, Chloe Sevigny, David Straitharn
An accidental drowning leaves a woman responsible for a young girl's death and
left to deal with the changing attitudes of her friends, family and community. Also
available on DVD at $24.95 featuring behind-the-scenes featurette; cast and crew
biographies, trailers, interactive menus.
ARTHUR'S PERFECT CHRISTMAS
(Sony Wonder)
The animated program returns with this special Christmas program in which Arthur
finds himself invited to a Christmas party and a Hanukkah party at the same
time! 55m. $12.98.
A STAR IS BORN
(Warner Bros.)
Starring Judy Garland, James Mason
The classic film that has been re-made umpteen times is re-released in this
special DVD edition that includes three additional versions of the song,
"The Man That Got Away," audio of two, still-missing scenes; trailers
for the 1936 and 1976 versions; the network telecast of the 1954 premiere;
documentary coverage of the premiere; widescreen format; and more. $24.98.
THE BEYOND
(Anchor Bay)
Famed horror director Leo Fulci directs this film about an old New Orleans hotel
that contains all seven doors to Hell. This is a newly mastered, widescreen
version of the uncut film, including all of its gorier moments. Also included is
the theatrical trailer. Also available on DVD featuring
trailer; audio commentary by the film's stars, Catriono MacColl and David
Warbeck; the German trailer; German color pre-credit sequence; a documentary
regarding the filming of the movie; a still gallery and Lucio Fulci directing
"Demonia." $29.98. Also available is a special Limited Edition Tin at
$39.98.
BLACK AND
WHITE (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Scott Caan, Robert Downey Jr., Bijou Phillips, Brooke Shields, Mike
Tyson, Method Man, Elijah Wood
James Toback's film about hip hop, youth and race comes to video. Also
available on DVD featuring digitally mastered audio and video; commentary by
Toback; featurette: James Toback's Video Diary; deleted scenes; music videos;
talent files; trailers; widescreen and full-screen presentation; English 5.1;
English 2-channel; $24.95.
THE BLOOD BEAST TERROR
(Image)
Starring Peter Cushing, Robert Flemying
A mad doctor title in which Cushing stars as a crazed etymologist whose
experiments are having a - shall we say, less-than-desirable - effect on his
beautiful daughter. 91m; $19.98.
Also available on DVD at
$24.99.
DVD TITLES
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following are released to DVD:
RUDY
starring Sean Astin featuring featurettes entitled "Rudy, the Real
Story" and "The Production" and "60 seconds with Sean
Astin"; isolated music score; talent files; widescreen presentation;
trailers; 114m; $24.95.
GLADIATOR
starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Robert Loggia featuring talent files; full screen
and widescreen presentation; trailers. 101m. $24.95.
DVD TITLES
(Anchor Bay)
The following titles are released on DVD through Anchor Bay:
CRIME STORY starring
Dennis Farina, Bill Campbell, David Caruso and directed by Abel Ferrera; $29.98.
LAW & DISORDER starring
Carroll O'Connor, Ernest Borgnine and Karen Black; $29.98
POSITIVE I.D. $29.98
THE GRISSOM GANG starring
Kim Darby, Scott Wilson, Connie Stevens, Robert Lansing; $29.98.
THE GROUNDSTAR CONSPIRACY starring
George Peppard, Michael Sarazin; $29.98.
THE PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT starring
Michael Pare, Nancy Allen; $29.98.
PUSHER;
$29.98.
MIRROR MIRROR starring
Rainbow Harvest and Karen Black; $29.98.
MIRROR MIRROR 2: RAVEN DANCE starring
Traci Wells, Sally Kellerman, Roddy McDowell; $29.98.
MIRROR MIRROR 3 starring
David Naughton; $29.98.
FAERIES
(Paramount)
Starring the voices of Kate Winslet, Jeremy Irons, Dougray Scott, Jane Horrocks
Two young children become lost in Fairyland in this animated tale. Originally
debuted on the STARZ! Network and now available on video for the first time.
76m. $19.95.
THE FLINTSTONES IN VIVA ROCK VEGAS
(Universal)
Starring Mark Addy, Stephen Baldwin, Kristen Johnston, Jane Krakowski, Joan
Collins, Harvey Korman
The pre-history of the famous Stone Age family is told in this film by director
Brian Levant ("Beethoven"). Rated PG; 91m; closed-captioned. Also
available on DVD featuring widescreen presentation; English Dolby 5.1; Spotlight
on Location; Production Notes; Talent biographies; theatrical trailer; DVD-ROM
features. $24.98.
THE FLIP
WILSON SHOW (Rhino)
Starring Flip Wilson and Geraldine
Four episodes of the hilarious television program are released to video.
Included are two VHS releases ($9.99 each) containing two episodes each and
one DVD release ($19.95)
containing all four episodes and a bonus episode starring Lucille Ball, The
Osmond Brothers and Ed Sullivan.
THE FLIP WILSON SHOW,
VOLUME I includes guest stars David Frost, Bill Cosby, Gina Lollabrigida, Don
Rickles, Ray Charles, Redd Foxx, Bobby Darin, The Muppets
THE FLIP WILSON SHOW, VOLUME II includes guest stars Lily Tomlin, Bobby Darin,
Muhammed Ali, Johnny Cash, Joe Namath, Johnny Mathis, George Carlin, Paul
McCartney & Wings, Stiller & Meara.
GASARAKI 1: The Summoning (ADV
Films)
The popular new anime series comes to video in this tale of conspiracies,
intrigue and giant robots. Spectacular, stylish animation and intriguing
storylines and characters that will appeal more to adults than children. An
excellent example of modern anime. 100m. $19.98. Also
available on DVD at $29.98.
HOLIDAY TITLES
(Warner Bros.)
The following are released at $14.95 each for the upcoming holiday season:
JACK FROST starring Michael Keaton
A DOG OF FLANDERS
ANIMANIACS: WAKKO'S WISH
A CHRISTMAS STORY
THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
THE NUTCRACKER
MARY-KATE & ASHLEY'S TO GRANDMOTHER'S HOUSE WE GO
RICHIE RICH'S CHRISTMAS WISH
HOLIDAY
TITLES (Sony Wonder)
The following tiles are released to videocassette and/or
DVD:
SANTA'S SPECIAL DELIVERY
THE LAST POLAR BEARS
WIMZIE'S HOUSE: HAPPY HOLIDAYS
ELMO SAVE CHRISTMAS
IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT TITLES
The following are released to
DVD:
NUNSENSE 2 starring Rue McClanahan, the sequel to the hit Broadway Show; 109m;
$24.99.
POT O' GOLD starring Jimmy Stewart and Paulette Goddard, mastered from the
original source materials; 86m. $24.99.
NECROMANCER starring Elizabeth Clayton and John Tyler featuring bonus trailers;
$24.99.
DETOUR starring Tom Neal and Ann Savage, from 1945, $24.99.
CARNIVAL OF SOULS starring Candace Hilligoss, the truly eerie and compelling
horror film from 1962. Available for the first time in stereophonic sound.
$19.99.
CYRANO DE BERGERAC from 1925; 114m; $24.99.
THE AFFAIRS OF ANATOL starring Gloria Swanson and Wallace Reid; the risqué
title from director Cecil B. De Mille, from 1921; 117m; $24.99.
THE BIG WHEEL starring Mickey Rooney as the son of a Indy 500 race car driver
who died in a fiery crash and now Mickey must get back behind the wheel. From a
new transfer from original source materials. $24.99.
IT'S THE
PIED PIPER, CHARLIE BROWN! (Paramount)
The latest animated Peanuts adventure is released to VHS ($12.95) and
DVD ($14.95.)
THE JERRY LEWIS COLLECTION
(Paramount)
The following films by Jerry Lewis are released to video at $9.95 each:
THE NUTTY PROFESSOR
ROCK-A-BYE BABY (for the first time on video)
WHO'S MINDING THE STORE (for the first time on video)
THE DISORDERLY ORDERLY
THE FAMILY JEWELS
THE GEISHA BOY
JESUS' SON
(Universal)
Starring Billy Crudup, Samantha Morton, Holly Hunter, Dennis Hopper, Denis Leary
A young man's bumpy voyage through the freewheeling 70s is behind the story of
this film, based on the acclaimed collection of semi-autobiographical stories by
Denis Johnson. Rated R; 108m; Closed-captioned.
JUBILAEUM COLLECTION 2000 A.D. - DUOMO MONZA
CONCERTO (Image)
A concert filmed live in Monza Italy featuring soprano Cecilia Gasdia and the
Orchestra I Virtuosi Italini and classical arrangements by Mozart, Stradella,
Franck, Gounod, Mendelssohn and Vivaldi. $19.98.
Also available on DVD at
$24.99.
MANILOW LIVE!
(Image)
A two-hour live performance by Barry Manilow, recorded in Nashville. Featured
herein are "Could It Be Magic?" "Somewhere in the Night,"
"I Write the Songs" "Copacabana" and many, many more.
$19.98. Also
available on DVD featuring high-definition production; both DTS and Dolby
Digital 4.0 audio tracks; a never-before-heard commentary from Manilow;
Manilow's discography; biography; $24.99.
THE MARRIAGE CIRCLE
(Image)
Starring Adolphe Menjou, Marie Prevost, Monte Blue
Ernst Lubitsch's first American comedy is released in a new print derived from
the original negative with a score by the Mont Alto Orchestra. 90m; $19.98. Also
available on DVD at $24.99.
MODEL BEHAVIOR
(Disney)
Starring Kathie Lee Gifford, Maggie Lawson, Justin Timberlake
Another role-switching film from Disney in which a plain-Jane high school
student switches places with a successful teen model. Timberlake, of course, is
from the "boy band" N'Sync. 89m; Closed-captioned.
NO ALIBI
(Studio Home Entertainment)
Starring Eric Roberts, Dean Cain
A man falls in love with a mysterious beautiful woman - but he soon discovers
she isn't what she appears to be. 94m. Also available on
DVD featuring digital mastering; Dolby Surround 2.0; widescreen presentation;
theatrical trailer; cast and crew filmographies and biographies. $19.95.
PASSION OF MIND
(Paramount)
Starring Demi Moore, Stellen Skarsgard
Demi Moore stars as a woman who leads two separate lives in her waking and
sleeping hours. Rated PG-13; closed-captioned. Also
available on DVD featuring widescreen presentation; trailer; interactive menus;
scene selection; Dolby 5.1 Surround.
PEANUTS DVDs (Paramount)
The following classic Peanuts titles are released to DVD for the first time:
IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN
A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
Each is priced at $19.99. Also available is a three-pack DVD giftset.
RPM (Paramount)
Starring David Arquette, Famke Jannsen, Emmanuelle Singer
A thief is hired to steal a revolutionary new car and deliver it to an infamous
car thief. Rated R; 91m; Closed-captioned.
A SAINTLY SWITCH (Disney)
Starring Vivica A. Fox, David Alan Grier
Yet another role-switching film from Disney, this time with two parents - one a
pregnant mother, the other a pro football player. 89m; Closed-captioned.
SCREWED
(Universal)
Starring Norm Macdonald, Dave Chappelle, Danny DeVito
A typical Norm Macdonald vehicle in which he plays a chauffeur to a
mean-spirited rich woman who treats him like dirt. Tired of being poor,
Macdonald turns the tables but finds himself only getting screwed. Crude, rude,
disgusting and sometimes very funny. If you thought "There's Something
About Mary" was too sophisticated, "Screwed" is for you. 82m;
Rated PG-13; Closed-captioned. Also available on DVD
featuring widescreen presentation; English 5.1 surround; production notes; cast
and filmmaker bios; trailer; weblink.
SCREW LOOSE
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Mel Brooks, Erio Greggio
In order to grant his father's dying wish - to be re-united with his old war
buddy - a son travels to America where he finds his father's friend in a home
for the mentally insane. The son kidnaps the friend and returns to Italy with
the friend's doctor close behind. Rated R; 85m.
Also available on DVD
featuring widescreen presentation; full-screen presentation; 2-Channel Dolby
Surround English.
SUPERNATURAL
LIVE: AN EVENING WITH CARLOS SANTANA AND FRIENDS
(Arista)
An all-star live performance featuring Grammy-award winning Santana and
high-octane guests Cee-Lo, Everlast, Lauryn Hill, Dave Matthews, Carter
Beauford, Sarah McLachlan, the Product G&B, Wayne Shorter, Rob Thomas.
Featured are three previously unrecorded titles by Santana. Also included is an
interview with Santana; behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage; a photo gallery; a
featurette on the album, fan club information and more. Also features both DTS
and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound.
THE ULTIMATE SCREAM COLLECTION
(Dimension)
A four CD set containing the three hit SCREAM films and a fourth disc containing
the following: "The Cutting Room" where viewers can edit a SCREAM
scene using only their remote control; production outtakes; deleted scenes;
music videos; screen tests for Neve Campell, Jamie Kennedy and Skeet Ulrich; a
behind-the-scenes featurette on all three films; interviews with director Wes
Craven, screenwriter Kevin Williamson, actors David Arquette, Neve Campbell,
Courtney Cox Arquette, Drew Barrymore, Skeet Ulrich, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jada
Pinkett Smith, Jerry O'Connell, Parker Posey, Jenny McCarthy, Jamie Kennedy,
Liev Schrieber and many others. Also included are commentaries from Craven,
Williamson, producer Marianne Maddalena and editor Patrick Lussier. $89.99.
VHS RE-PRICING
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following are released at sell-through prices:
THE MESSENGER: THE STORY OF JOAN OF ARC starring Milla Jovovich, Dustin Hoffman
and Faye Dunaway; $19.95.
At the following at $9.95:
FIRST KNIGHT starring Sean Connery and Richard Gere
MRS. WINTERBOURNE
THE NATURAL starring Robert Redford
SO I MARRIED AN AXE MURDERER starring Mike Meyers
THE NET starring Sandra Bullock
KRAMER VS. KRAMER starring Dustin Hoffman
CABLE GUY starring Jim Carrey
WHERE THE HEART IS
(20th Century Fox)
Starring Ashley Judd, Natalie Portman, Sally Field, Stockard Channing, Joan
Cusack
Based on the book selected by Oprah's Book Club, this is the story of a young
girl who doesn't really begin to focus on getting her life together until she
gains her fifteen minutes of fame (by giving birth in a Wal-Mart) and then seeks
out the help of quirky strangers who become her surrogate family. Rated PG-13;
120m; Closed-captioned. Also available on DVD featuring
widescreen format; original trailer, interactive menus, music video by The
Warren Brothers, English 5.1 Digital Surround. $34.98.