March 2001
PICKS OF THE WEEK
MEET THE PARENTS (Universal)
Starring Ben Stiller, Robert DeNiro, Blythe
Danner, Teri Polo, James Rebhorn, Jon Abrahams, Owen Wilson
Stiller stars as a young man who is spending the weekend - for the first time -
with his future bride's parents. DeNiro stars as his fiancée's father. You get
the picture. A very funny film, thanks both to Stiller's brilliant comic
performance and DeNiro's steely one. Rated PG-13; 108m. Also available on DVD
featuring:
Dual English Audio (Dolby 5.1 / DTS 5.1)
Spotlight on Location featurette
Cast and crew interviews
Audio commentary by director Jay Roach, producer Jane Rosenthal, editor Jon
Poll, Robert DeNiro and Ben Stiller
Deleted scenes
Outtakes
A Lie Detector Game
A Forecaster Game
DVD-ROM features
Production notes
Cast and Filmmaker Bios
Theatrical Trailer
"The Mummy Returns" Trailer
$26.98
Also new this week
ACADEMY AWARDS PROMOTION (MGM)
The following Academy award winning films are
re-released starting at $19.95 for the DVD; $14.95
for VHS:
DVD:
ANNIE HALL starring Diane Keaton
BABETTE'S FEAST
THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES
BLUE SKY
DEAD MAN WALKING starring Sean Penn
ELMER GANTRY starring Burt Lancaster
FARGO starring Frances McDormand
IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT starring Rod Steiger
LEAVING LAS VEGAS starring Nicolas Cage
LILIES OF THE FIELD
MIDNIGHT COWBOY starring Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight
MISERY starring James Caan and Kathy Bates
MOONSTRUCK starring Cher
PLATOON starring Charlie Sheen
RAGING BULL starring Robert DeNiro
RAIN MAN starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise
THE GRADUATE starring Dustin Hoffman
THE MIRACLE WORKER
WEST SIDE STORY
VHS:
ANNIE HALL
BABETTE'S FEAST
THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES
BLUE SKY
DANCES WITH WOLVES
DARLING
DEAD MAN WALKING
ELMER GANTRY
FANNY AND ALEXANDER
FARGO
I WANT TO LIVE!
IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT
JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG
LEAVING LAS VEGAS
LILIES OF THE FIELD
LION IN WINTER
MARTY
MIDNIGHT COWBOY
MISERY
MOONSTRUCK
PLATOON
RAGING BULL
RAIN MAN
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
THE APARTMENT
THE GRADUATE
THE MIRACLE WORKER
WEST SIDE STORY
THE ALFRED HITCHCOCK COLLECTION (Universal)
The following films and gift sets from the
Master of Suspense are released to video:
New on VHS:
REAR WINDOW COLLECTOR'S EDITION with bonus footage)
BEST OF HITCHCOCK VOLUME I (8 cassettes, including PSYCHO, REAR WINDOW, THE MAN
WHO KNEW TOO MUCH, TOPAZ, ROPE, SHADOW OF A DOUBT, FAMILY PLOT, TV SHOW
COMPILATION which includes "Revenge," "Breakdown," Wet
Saturday" and "Mr. Blanchard's Secret")
BEST OF HITCHCOCK VOLUME 2 (8 cassettes, including THE BIRDS, VERTIGO, TORN
CURTAIN, MARNIE, THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY, SABOTEUR, FRENZY, TV SHOW COMPILATION
which includes "Poison," "The Perfect Crime," "A Dip in
the Pool" and "One More Mile to Go.")
ESSENTIAL HITCHCOCK (3 cassettes including PSYCHO, THE BIRDS, REAR WINDOW.
New on DVD for the first time:
REAR WINDOW
FAMILY PLOT
FRENZY
THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
ROPE
SABOTEUR
SHADOW OF A DOUBT
TOPAZ
TORN CURTAIN
THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY
Also available are:
BEST OF HITCHCOCK VOLUME I (8 discs, including PSYCHO, REAR WINDOW, THE MAN WHO
KNEW TOO MUCH, TOPAZ, ROPE, SHADOW OF A DOUBT, FAMILY PLOT, TV SHOW COMPILATION
which includes "Revenge," "Breakdown," Wet Saturday"
and "Mr. Blanchard's Secret")
BEST OF HITCHCOCK VOLUME 2 (8 discs, including THE BIRDS, VERTIGO, TORN CURTAIN,
MARNIE, THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY, SABOTEUR, FRENZY, TV SHOW COMPILATION which
includes "Poison," "The Perfect Crime," "A Dip in the
Pool" and "One More Mile to Go.") HITCHCOCK 3 VOLUME SET
including READ WINDOW, THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH, TV SHOW COMPILATION which
includes "Arthur," "The Crystal Trench," "The
Horseplayer," "Mrs. Bixby," "Colonel's Coat," and
"Bang, You're Dead."
BARNEY'S MUSICAL CASTLE - LIVE! (Lyrick)
Starring the popular purple dinosaur
The live Barney musical that toured the country beginning fall 1999 is captured
in this previously unreleased video. Also contained is a 10-minute medley of
tunes from the Australian children's sensation, The Wiggles. 70m; $14.95
THE BERENSTEIN BEAR TITLES
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Two new titles from the popular book series
and television show are released to video:
MAKING FRIENDS EVERYWHERE
BEARS TO THE RESCUE
Both are priced at $9.95.
BETWEEN THE LINES (WGBH Boston)
Three new videos from the acclaimed
children's program are released to video. Developed by experts from such
respected children's shows as Sesame Street, The Electric Company and Zoom,
"Between the Lions" is about a family of special lions who live in a
library where characters pop from pages, vowels sing and words take on a life of
their own. Titles release include: "The Rame in the Pepper Patch,"
"Red Hat, Green Hat" and "Little Big Mouse." 30m each.
$12.95. To order, please call 1-800-949-8670 or visit http://www.wgbh.org.
THE BROKEN HEARTS CLUB
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Timothy Olyphant, Dean Cain, John
Mahoney, Andrew Keegan, Matt McGrath
The story of a group of gay men in West Hollywood, their lovers and friends.
Rated R; 94m; Closed-captioned. DVD features include:
Audio commentary by director Greg Berlanti and Producer Mickey Lidell
Deleted scenes with audio commentary
DVD-ROM
Weblinks
Talent Files
Bonus trailers
$29.95
THE CONTENDER (Dreamworks)
Starring Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Joan
Allen, Christian Slater
Writer/director Rod Lurie helms this tale of a senator, eyed to replace the
recently deceased Vice President of the United States, whose reportedly sordid
past may prevent her from taking the position. Fine performances throughout
(both Bridges and Allen are nominated for Oscars) and taut direction make this
one a gripping thriller. Conservatives may complain that they're made out to be
the bad guys here (they're really not; everyone's the bad guy in this film) but
the film's real point is this: Let's got on with the running of the country and
get over this ridiculous party bickering. Rated R. Also
available on DVD.
DRAGON TALES (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Two new videos from the hit animated series
are released:
DRAGON TALES: KEEP ON TRYING
DRAGON TALES: LET'S PLAY TOGETHER
Each is priced at $12.95.
DVD REPRICES (Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following DVDs are
re-priced to $14.95:
BABY GENIUSES
BEVERLY HILLS NINJA starring Chris Farley
BODY DOUBLE starring Melanie Griffith
DOUBLE TEAM starring Jean Claude Van Damme
HUDSON HAWK starring Bruce Willis
JOHNNY MNEMONIC starring Keanu Reeves
KNOCK OFF starring Jean Claude Van Damme
NO MERCY starring Kim Basinger
REPLACEMENT KILLERS starring Mira Sorvino
REVENGE starring Kevin Costner
SOLO starring Mario Van Peebles
SPICE WORLD starring the Spice Girls
STARMAN starring Jeff Bridges
THE BIG HIT starring Lou Diamond Phillips
THE NET starring Sandra Bullock
DVD REPRICES (Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following DVDs are
re-priced to $19.95:
A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN starring Geena Davis
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT starring Craig Sheffer
ANACONDA starring Jennifer Lopez
BOYZ'N'THE HOOD from director John Singleton
GROUNDHOG DAY starring Bill Murray
JUMANJI (Collector's Edition) starring Robin Williams
LEGENDS OF THE FALL (Special Edition) starring Brad Pitt
MEN IN BLACK (Collector's Edition) starring Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith
SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET starring Brad Pitt
SNIPER starring Tom Berenger
STRIKING DISTANCE
THE CABLE GUY starring Jim Carrey
THE DEEP END OF THE OCEAN
THE FRESHMAN starring Marlon Brando
WILD THINGS starring Denise Richards
DVD REPRICES (MGM)
The following DVDs are
re-priced as listed:
ROB ROY starring Liam Neeson ($19.98)
GET SHORTY starring John Travolta ($19.98)
THE BIRDCAGE starring Robin Williams ($19.98)
WARGAMES starring Matthew Broderick ($14.95)
FLED starring Laurence Fishbrune ($14.95)
THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK starring Leonardo DiCaprio ($14.95)
ELVIS: THAT'S THE WAY IT IS: SPECIAL EDITION
(Warner Home Video)
The classic documentary about the king of
rock'n'roll is released in this special edition that contains 27 songs and more
than 30 minutes of never-before-seen rehearsal and concert footage. Also
included are close-ups of Presley's famous footwork and guitar work, cutaways of
the band, never-before-seen footage including 10 musical numbers and Elvis'
off-stage antics. VHS: $14.95; DVD: $24.98.
THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD (MGM)
Starring Max Van Sydow and Charlton Heston
The classic film is re-released in this expensively restored edition which
includes return of its original intermission and overture. $19.98. DVD
features include:
Two documentaries featuring never-before-seen archival interview footage with
Von Sydow, Heston and Shelley Winters;
Deleted Scene
Photo Gallery
Collectible Booklet
Theatrical Trailer
$26.98
IRISH TENORS: ELLIS ISLAND (PBS)
Hosted by Martin Sheen
The Irish Tenors perform live on Ellis Island with the 67-piece Warsaw Symphony
Orchestra in this live concert. Also available on CD and DVD.
THE LITTLE VAMPIRE (New
Line)
Starring : Jonathan Lipnicki, Richard E. Grant
Children's film about a little boy who ... well, he's a vampire. Rated PG.
LOST KING OF THE MAYA (WGBH
Boston)
NOVA takes a look at the mysterious,
left-handed warrior who seized control of the Mayan city of Copan over sixteen
centuries ago, founding a dynasty that would last for four hundred years. 60m;
$19.95.
MOVIE TIME COLLECTION (MGM)
The following family
titles are released to DVD at $14.95 each:
ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN
ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN 2
FLUKE
GETTING EVEN WITH DAD
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON
NAPOLEON
THE SECRET OF NIMH
THE SECRET OF NIMH 2
WARRIORS OF VIRTUE
YOURS, MINE AND OURS
TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL (Paramount)
Starring Roma Downey, Della Reese, John Dye
Several episodes from the popular television series are released to video,
including:
THE SPIRIT OF LIBERTY MOON co-starring Bai Ling; $14.95
AMAZING GRACE starring Louis Gossett Jr. and Al Jarreau; $14.95
A SALUTE TO HEROES starring Rosa Parks, John Ritter with GODSPEED starring Dr.
Sally Ride;
COLLECTOR'S EDITION: 1st and 100th Episodes featuring SOUTHBOUND BUS and PSALM
151 starring Wynonna Judd and Celine Dion
ANGELS ABROAD (for the first time on video) with LIFE BEFORE DEATH and SUCH A
TIME AS THIS ($14.95).
VINTAGE CLASSICS COLLECTION (MGM)
The following classic
titles are released to DVD at $19.98 each:
THE BISHOP'S WIFE starring Cary Grant
THE LION IN WINTER starring Katharine Hepburn
THE MIRACLE WORKER starring Anne Bancroft
BIRDMAN OF ALCATRAZ starring Burt Lancaster
ELMER GANTRY starring Burt Lancaster
THE FORTUNE COOKIE starring Jack Lemmon and Walther Matthau
THE JACKIE ROBINSON STORY starring Jackie Robinson
LILIES OF THE FIELD starring Sidney Poitier
12 ANGRY MEN starring Henry Fonda
WESTERN LEGENDS COLLECTION (MGM)
The following Western titles are released to DVD at
$19.95 each:
BIG COUNTRY starring Gregory Peck
THE HALLELUJAH TRAIL
THE LONG RIDERS starring Stacy Keach, Keith Carradine
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL GUNFIGHTER
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SHERIFF starring James Garner
WILD BILL
VERA CRUZ starring Gary Cooper
PICKS OF THE WEEK
ALMOST FAMOUS (Dreamworks)
Starring Billy Crudup, Kate Hudson, Frances
McDormand, Anna Paquin, Fairuza Balk, Philip Seymour Hoffman
The acclaimed semi-biographical film from writer/director Cameron Crowe
("Jerry Maguire") comes to homevideo. It follows the story of a young
man who is assigned to cover a rock tour for Rolling Stone magazine. Also
available on DVD.
BEN-HUR (Warner Home Video)
Starring Charlton Heston
The classic, Academy Award-winning film comes to DVD for the first time
featuring:
Original widescreen presentation (2.76:1)
Commentary by Charlton Heston; including fascinating information on the famous
chariot scene (during which Heston puts to rest some very old rumors)
New digitally remastered picture and soundtrack;
Newly-discovered screen tests of the final and near final cast, including Leslie
Neilson, Cesare Donova and Haya Haareet;
The addition of the seldom-heard Overture and Entr'acte music;
The behind-the-scenes documentary "Ben Hur: Making of an Epic";
The original theatrical trailer;
On the set photo gallery
$24.98
THE SIXTH DAY
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Rapaport, Tony Goldwyn, Wendy
Crewson, Robert Duvall
In this sci-fi tale, somebody clones Arnold Schwarzenegger and that clone tries
to take over his life. Arnie isn't about to let that happen. A load of
Schwarzenegger sci-fi fun, complete with Arnold's one-liners, lots of action and
some pretty cool special effects. Schwarzenegger fans should not be
disappointed. Rated PG-13; 124m; Closed-captioned. DVD
available March 27 featuring:
Widescreen presentation;
Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby 2-Channel
English and French language tracks and subtitles
Showtime feature: "The Future Is Coming"
Behind the Scenes featurette
Isolated music score with commentary by composer Trevor Rabin
Three Storyboard Comparisons
2 Animatics
Theatrical Trailers
Digital Mastered audio and anamorphic video
RePet Infomercial and TV Spot
Animated Menus
Production Notes
Scene Selections with Motion Images
Talent files
$27.96
WONDER BOYS
(Paramount)
Starring Michael Douglas, Frances McDormand, Tobey
Maguire, Robert Downey Jr., Rip Torn, Katie Holmes
The acclaimed film from director Curtis Hanson about a down-on-his-luck
writer/professor (Douglas) and the inspiring, although bizarre, relationship
with a brilliant young student. There was talk about an Oscar for Douglas for
this film. Alas, he didn't even receive a nomination. Rated R; 112m. Also
available on DVD.
Also new this week
BEDAZZLED (Fox)
Starring Brendan Fraser, Elizabeth Hurley
Fraser stars as a nerd who accepts the devil's offer for a new life in exchange
for his immortal soul. Of course, things don't work out as he'd hope. Lackluster
remake of the original starring Dudley Moore and Peter Cook. Also
available on DVD featuring NUON technology and the following:
Dynamic book marking
of scenes from the film along thematic lines.
Pre-selected close-up zooms of interesting scene elements
Enhanced gallery of concept art and set design stills
Dynamic chapter select feature
$26.98
BOOK OF SHADOWS: BLAIR WITCH 2
(Artisan)
The far less successful sequel to the film
that defined "perfect Internet marketing."
THE CREW (Touchstone)
Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Burt Reynolds, Dan
Hedaya, Seymour Cassel, Jennifer Tilly, Carrie-Ann Moss
A group of aging friends decides to put the spice back in their lives with one
last "job." Rated PG-13; 87m. Also
available on DVD.
CRUEL INTENTIONS 2
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Robin Dunne, Amy Adams, Sarah Thompson, Keri Lynn Pratt
More deception, temptation and betrayal in this sequel to the original hit.
Rated R; closed-captioned; 87m. Also available on DVD
featuring:
Fullscreen presentation;
English and French subtitles
$24.95
DVD TITLES (Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following are released to DVD:
AVALON starring Aidan Quinn, Joan Plowright and Elizabeth Perkins featuring:
Digitally mastered audio and anamorphic video;
Theatrical trailers
Talent files
$24.95
THE STORY OF JACOB AND JOSEPH starring Herschel Bernardi, Colleen Dewhurst, Tony
Lo Bianco featuring:
Digitally mastered audio and anamorphic video
Talent files
Bonus trailers
$24.95
SHADOW OF DOUBT starring Melanie Griffith, Tom Berenger, Craig Sheffer, Huey
Lewis featuring:
Digitally Mastered audio and video
Bonus trailers
Talent files
$24.95
ELMO'S MAGIC COOKBOOK (Sony Wonder)
Starring Elmo, Telly Monster, Jean the Genie, Emeril Lagasse, Heather
Headley
The joys of cooking are explored by Elmo, his friends and the legendary chef,
Lagasse. $12.98.
IMMORTALITY (Miramax)
Starring Jude Law, Elina Lowensohn, Timothy Spall
Rated R; 98m. Also available on DVD.
THE LEGEND OF DRUNKEN
MASTER (Dimension)
Starring Jackie Chan
Another vintage Jackie Chan title is re-released to capitalize on his current
star status. And you know what? You just can't get enough Jackie Chan. Rated R;
102m. Also available on DVD.
POWER RANGERS DOUBLE
FEATURE DVD (Fox)
Two full-length movies starring the ever-popular
Power Rangers are released on one DVD for the first time ever. Titles include:
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: THE MOVIE and TURBO: A POWER RANGERS MOVIE. Both
feature:
Widescreen presentation;
Making Of Featurettes
Trailers
English 5.1 Surround Sound
Also released is POWER RANGERS: THE QUEEN'S WRATH which includes four
episodes from the popular Fox Kids show.
RE-PRICED TITLES (Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following videos are released at sell-through prices:
BORN WILD starring Brooke Shields, $9.99
NORTH from director Rob Reiner; $9.99
OLIVER! 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, starring Mark Lester and Ron Moody, $14.95
ANNIE/OLIVER two-pack, $26.95
NOT ONE LESS from director Zhang Yimou, $21.96
MIFUNE, $21.96
COLOR OF PARADISE from Iranian director Majid Majidi, $21.96
BOSSA NOVA starring Amy Irving; $21.96
EAST-WEST starring Catherine Denueve, $21.96
ME, MYSELF AND I starring Rachel Griffiths, $21.96
ROUGHNECKS: STARSHIP TROOPER
CHRONICLES (Columbia/Tri-Star)
An CGI-animated feature length film that acts
as a sort of sequel to the hit film "Starship Troopers." Here, space
trooper continue the battle against the evil, brain-sucking bugs. Rated PG; 96m;
Closed-captioned. $14.95. Also available on DVD at $24.95
featuring:
Dolby 2-Channel and Dolby Digital 5.1;
Full screen presentation
English, French, Spanish and Portuguese language tracks
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean and Thai language tracks
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
(Paramount)
The military thriller starring Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L. Jackson is
re-released at sell-through: $14.95 for VHS; $29.99 on
DVD.
SIRENS
Starring Dana Delaney, Keith Carradine, Vondie Curtis Hall, Brian Dennehy
The widow of a man victimized by police brutality seeks justice. Rated R; 102m;
closed-captioned.
TAPEHEADS (Anchor Bay)
Starring John Cusack, Tim Robbins, Junior Walker, Sam Moore
Two young men are fired from their job when they sabotage the company's video
security system. They decide to start a new business: that of an underground
rock video company which brings them into a new world of con-men music producers
and crooked politicians. Features music by Bo Diddley, King Cotton, Dead
Kennedys, Devo and Stiv Bator. Also available on DVD
featuring
A CD by the Swanky Modes (first 50,000 units only)
Audio commentary by director Bill Fishman, Executive Producer Michael Nesmith,
production designer Catherine Hardwick.
16 page booklet with liner notes and rare photos
Widescreen presentation
Dolby Surround 5.1
VHS (fullscreen): $9.99
DVD: 24.98
TRESPASSES (MPI)
Starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Ben Johnson
Two drifters enter a small Texas town and wind up tearing it apart as their
arrival opens doors that lead to long kept secrets, hidden deceit and betrayal.
90m; $14.98.
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE (Touchstone)
Starring Hank Azaria, Jack Lemmon
The true story about a sports writer and his college professor is re-told in
this acclaimed telefilm.
New this week
ANNA KARENINA (WGBH Boston)
Starring Helen McCrory, Kevin McKidd, Stephen
Dillane
The classic Leo Tolstoy story is re-told in this Mobile Masterpiece Theater
edition. For more information, please visit http://www.wgbh.org.
240m; $29.95.
A PASSAGE TO INDIA (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Judy Davis, Alec
Guinness, Peggy Ashcroft
The classic film by acclaimed director David Lean is released to DVD featuring:
"Reflection on David Lean" featurette
Bonus trailers
Talent files
Widescreen format
English, French and Spanish language tracks and subtitles
$29.95
CAN OF WORMS (Disney)
Starring Michael Shulman
An inventive teenager who believes he was left on Earth by visiting aliens sends
a call into space and is stunned when they actually respond ... and pay a visit.
Not rated; 88m.
THE CROW: SALVATION (Dimension)
Starring Eric Mabius, Kirsten Dunst
The film series continues in this Direct-To-Video installment. Rated R; 102m. Also
available on DVD.
THE FILMS OF RADLEY METZGER
(First Run)
The following titles are re-released at
$19.95 each:
DARK ODYSSEY
THE DIRTY GIRLS
THE ALLEY CATS
CARMEN, BABY
THE PRINCESS & THE CALL GIRL
THE RADLEY METZGER TRAILERS
THERESE AND ISABELLE
CAMILLE 2000
THE LICKERISH QUARTET
LITTLE MOTHER
THE CAT AND THE CANARY
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
(Universal)
A filmed version of the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
production, available on video for the first time ever. $19.98. Also
available on DVD.
JOHNNY TSUNAMI (Disney)
Starring Brandon Baker
A young surfer must move from Hawaii to Vermont and, hence, must take up
snowboarding rather than surfboarding. 88m.
KESTREL'S EYE (First Run)
A unique nature film that follows a family of kestrels (European falcons)
over a period of several years. The film's cinematography was nominated for a
Swedish Oscar. 86m; $29.95
LOVER'S PRAYER (First Look)
Starring Kirsten Dunst, Nick Stahl, Julie Walters
A young boy falls into the arms of his beautiful neighbor but her past could
destroy them both. Rated R; PG-13; 106m. Also available on
DVD at $19.99.
LUCKY NUMBERS (Paramount)
Starring John Travolta, Lisa Kudrow, Ed O'Neill, Tim Roth, Michael
Rapaport, Bill Pullman
Nora Ephron directs this story of a down-on-his-luck weatherman who, in cahoots
with his girlfriend, attempts to fix the state lottery and claim the millions
for his own. When some shady characters join the mix, and people start dying, he
has to change his plans a bit. Badly reviewed comedy caper may not be a great
film, but it's certainly entertaining enough with a terrific cast that truly
shines (especially Travolta, in a deliriously giddy role). Rated R; 105m;
Closed-captioned. Also available on DVD featuring:
Widescreen format
Commentary by director Nora Ephron
Cast and Crew interviews
Theatrical Trailer
Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround
French Dolby Surround
Closed-captioned
English subtitles
$29.99
RE-PRICED TITLES (Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following films are re-priced to $19.95 each:
BACKLASH starring Charles Durning and James Belushi
NEW BLOOD starring John Hurt
FIRST DAUGHTER starring Mariel Hemingway
JILL THE RIPPER starring Dolph Lundgren
VELOCITY RUN
THE TAO OF STEVE
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Donal Logue and Greer Goodman
A film about turning everyday guys into charismatic heartthrobs - like Steve
McQueen, Steve McGarrett or Steve Austin. Rated R; 87m; Closed-captioned. DVD
features include:
Digitally mastered audio and anamorphic video
Widescreen presentation
Cast and crew commentary
Direct Weblink
Theatrical Trailers
Talent Files
English 2-channel audio
English, Spanish and French language tracks;
$24.95.
PICKS OF THE WEEK
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Sir Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn,
Jack Hawkins, Jose Ferrer, Claude Rains
The legendary epic film by director David Lean, considered by many to be one of
the greatest movies ever made, is re-released on VHS and DVD. DVD
features include:
Deluxe 2-disc set
Widescreen presentation
xclusive documentary
Conversation with Steven Spielberg
Four original featurettes
Original newsreel footage
Collectible Inserts
Exclusive DVD-ROM features
VHS: $19.99 DVD: 39.95
Also new this week
CHARLIE'S ANGELS (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz,
Lucy Liu, Bill Murray, Tim Curry, John Forsythe
The popular film based on the hit TV series comes to homevideo. A slam-bang,
whirlwind of pure fun. Also available on DVD featuring:
Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Dolby
Theatrical trailer(s)
Director and Cinematographer Commentary
Fashion Featurette
Set Design Featurette
Martial Arts and Stunts Featurette
Special Effects Featurette
Director McG Featurette
Wired Angels - Special Effects Deconstruction
Deleted and Extended Scenes
Outtakes and Bloopers
Music Videos by Destiny's Child and Apollo Four Forty
Widescreen anamorphic format
$27.96
GIRLFIGHT (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Michelle Rodriguez, Jamie Tirelli,
Paul Calderon
A young woman in the Bronx discovers her true passion is boxing - and discovers
the love of her life at the same time. Rated R; 110m; Closed-captioned. Also
available on DVD featuring:
Digitally mastered audio and anamorphic video;
Widescreen and fullscreen presentation;
Director's commentary;
Making Of featurette;
Trailers
$24.98
HENDRIX (MGM)
Starring Wood Harris, Dorian Harewood, Billy Zane, Vivica A. Fox
A rockumentary about the life of one of the world's best-known rockstars and
guitarists. Rated R; 103m; $45.95. Also available on DVD
at $24.98.
THE INVENTORS SPECIALS (Devine Entertainment)
Three films from the Emmy Award-winning series are
released to DVD:
GALILEO: ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
EDISON: THE WIZARD OF LIGHT
EINSTEIN: LIGHT TO THE POWER OF 2
Each DVD features:
Full music soundtrack
English, Spanish and French language versions
Dolby Digital Stereo
Production Notes
Cast and Crew credits
Access to the DEC website
Scene Access
Special mini-biographies of each scientific figure studied
RE-PRICED TITLES (Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following films are released to $14.95
each:
I DREAMED OF AFRICA starring Kim Basinger;
TIME CODE starring Saffron Burrows, Kyle MacLachlan, Salma Hayek and Jeanne
Tripplehorn
FORTRESS 2 starring Christopher Lambert and Pam Grier
RUGRATS IN PARIS: THE MOVIE
(Paramount/Nickelodeon)
Starring the voices of Jack Riley II, E.G. Daily, Christine Cavanaugh,
Cheryl Chase, Kath Soucie, Tara Charendoff, John Lithgow, Debbie Reynolds, Susan
Sarandon
The famous bunch of babies from Nickelodeon's long running series return, this
time journeying to Paris where Chuckie gets a new mommy. Rated G; 78m. Also
available on DVD featuring
Widescreen format;
"Who Let the Dogs Out" video by the Baha Men;
A 17-minute documentary on the film;
Alternate endings;
A sound effects showcase;
Two interactive DVD-ROM games
THE SIXTH DAY
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Rapaport, Tony Goldwyn, Wendy
Crewson, Robert Duvall
In this sci-fi tale, somebody clones Arnold Schwarzenegger and that clone tries
to take over his life. Arnie isn't about to let that happen. A load of
Schwarzenegger sci-fi fun, complete with Arnold's one-liners, lots of action and
some pretty cool special effects. Schwarzenegger fans should not be
disappointed. Rated PG-13; 124m; Closed-captioned. DVD is
released today featuring:
Widescreen presentation;
Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby 2-Channel
English and French language tracks and subtitles
Showtime feature: "The Future Is Coming"
Behind the Scenes featurette
Isolated music score with commentary by composer Trevor Rabin
Three Storyboard Comparisons
2 Animatics
Theatrical Trailers
Digital Mastered audio and anamorphic video
RePet Infomercial and TV Spot
Animated Menus
Production Notes
Scene Selections with Motion Images
Talent files
$27.96
WHERE THE HELL ARE WE AND WHAT DAY IS IT? (Reprise)
Starring Static-X
A compilation of video hit and performance footage from the popular band,
Static-X including material from their debut album, "Wisconsin Death
Trip." Also included are videos for "Push It," "I'm With
Stupid" and the previously unreleased director's cut of "Bled For
Days." Additional DVD features include a 40-minute
audio-only concert performance from San Antonio on May 12, 2000. VHS:
$19.98; DVD: $24.99