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Action & Adventure
Muay Thai Fighter (Chaiya) 2007 R 116 minutes
After learning the art of muay thai fighting from skilled masters, small town friends Piak (Akara Amarttayakul) and Phao (Thawatchai Phanpakdee) move their passion to Bangkok, where they become active in underground activities that put what they’ve learned to the test. But in the process of fighting for their lives, they also resurrect the sport — and cement the bonds of their lifelong friendship.
Blood Out 2011 R 89 minutes
When his younger brother David (Ryan Donowho) turns up dead at the hands of unscrupulous members of his own gang and the police refuse to investigate, small-time sheriff Michael Spencer (Luke Goss) goes undercover to take the law into his own hands. But, sometimes, vengeance like his is hard to keep under wraps. Val Kilmer, Vinnie Jones and rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson co-star in this gritty action-thriller.
Sacrifice 2011 R 99 minutes
In this action-driven drama, the broken lives of three men intersect when a remorseful criminal (Devon Bostick) leaves his 5-year-old sister (Arcadia Kendal) in the care of an soldier-turned-priest (Christian Slater) and a grieving cop (Cuba Gooding Jr.) who is still reeling from his wife and daughter’s untimely deaths. But keeping the little girl safe from a dangerous drug lord (Kim Coates) will require sacrifice and serious street smarts.
Sniper: Reloaded 2010 R 91 minutes
Following in the footsteps of his father, renowned sniper Tom Beckett, U.S. Marine Sgt. Brandon Beckett (Chad Michael Collins) takes on the toughest assignments, including a deadly mission to rescue a Belgian plantation owner from the hostilities in the Congo. After being betrayed and almost killed, Brandon teams up with U.N. intelligence officer Ellen Abramowitz (Annabel Wright) to uncover the traitor in the midst of the peacekeeping forces.
Anime & Animation
Naruto Shippuden: Vol. 16 2008 NR 75 minutes
The epic adventures continue in these episodes from the hit anime series that follows the exploits of young ninja Naruto, who has just returned home from a years-long training mission with legendary warrior Jiraiya. As Naruto takes on his former master with the help of his old pal Sakura — who’s gained some impressive new powers herself — members of the dreaded Akatsuki seek to capture Naruto’s former rival, Gaara. Vol. 16 contains episodes 66 – 69.
Naruto Shippuden: Vol. 17 2008 NR 75 minutes
The epic adventures continue in these episodes from the hit anime series that follows the exploits of young ninja Naruto, who has just returned home from a years-long training mission with legendary warrior Jiraiya. As Naruto takes on his former master with the help of his old pal Sakura — who’s gained some impressive new powers herself — members of the dreaded Akatsuki seek to capture Naruto’s former rival, Gaara. Vol. 17 contains episodes 70 – 73.
Naruto Shippuden: Vol. 18 2008 NR 75 minutes
The epic adventures continue in these episodes from the hit anime series that follows the exploits of young ninja Naruto, who has just returned home from a years-long training mission with legendary warrior Jiraiya. As Naruto takes on his former master with the help of his old pal Sakura — who’s gained some impressive new powers herself — members of the dreaded Akatsuki seek to capture Naruto’s former rival, Gaara. Vol. 18 contains episodes 74 – 77.
Children & Family
Barbie: A Fairy Secret 2011 NR 90 minutes
Barbie and Raquelle are on the outs, but when devilish fairies capture Ken and fly away with him, the rivals put their tiff on hold and travel to the glittering fairy world of Gloss Angeles to save him. In this animated tale of magical mischief, fairy princess Graciela desires Ken, so she has Barbie and Raquelle thrown into a dungeon. With no one else to turn to, the frenemies finally start talking — and that’s when secrets are revealed.
Arthur and the Invisibles 2 & 3 (Arthur and the Invisibles 2 & 3: The New Minimoy Adventures) 2010 PG 196 minutes
In this pair of sequels to his 2006 children’s fantasy, writer-director Luc Besson tells the continuing story of Arthur (Freddie Highmore), an adventurous 10-year-old who returns to the land of the elfin Minimoys to help them defeat the evil Emperor Maltazard. Blending elements of live action and animation, the films also star Mia Farrow as Arthur’s grandmother and feature the vocal talents of Snoop Dogg, Lou Reed and other high-profile artists.
Captain Planet and the Planeteers 1990 TV-G Season 1
This action-packed and educational animated series finds Earth goddess Gaia (voiced by Whoopi Goldberg) attempting to protect her beleaguered planet by giving the powers of earth, wind, water, fire and heart to five adventurous teens, who can summon Captain Planet (David Coburn) to aid them. Gathering from around the globe, the multi-ethnic Planeteers combat environmental dangers such as pollution, deforestation and the erosion of animal habitats.
Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure 2011 NR 89 minutes
When a talent scout gives her the green light to go on to bigger and better things in New York City, Sharpay Evans (Ashley Tisdale) expects an easy bop to the top on Broadway. But the city’s charms are clouded by a scheming singer (Cameron Goodman) who will do anything to get ahead. Tisdale also executive produced this High School Musical spinoff that features a furry co-star — Sharpay’s dog, Boi — and four original songs.
Shaun the Sheep: The Big Chase 2011 NR 45 minutes
When young Timmy takes the farmer’s ATV for a joyride, Shaun the Sheep and his barnyard friends embark on a chase to bring him safely home in this charming animated adventure from the Oscar-winning creators of Wallace & Gromit. It’s a race against time to stop Timmy in his tracks and get the vehicle back to the farm unharmed before the farmer figures out it’s missing. But who will find the mischievous lamb first?
The Little Engine That Could 2011 G 82 minutes
The timeless children’s classic comes roaring to life in this star-studded animated tale of a train who overcomes every obstacle in his way. Repeating the words “I think I can, I think I can,” the little engine scales heights and finds friends. Whoopi Goldberg, Jamie Lee Curtis, Corbin Bleu and Brenda Song provide the voices in stories about resilience and the value of companionship and teamwork. All aboard!
Yogi Bear 2010 PG 80 minutes
When the greedy mayor (Andrew Daly) decides to close Jellystone Park to cash in by selling the land, Yogi Bear (voiced by Dan Aykroyd) and his sidekick Boo-Boo (voiced by Justin Timberlake) must team with their adversary, Ranger Smith (Tom Cavanagh), to save their home. Meanwhile, filmmaker Rachel (Anna Faris) follows Yogi and captures his antics. Nathan Corddry co-stars in this 3D live-action/computer-animated adventure.
Elle: A Modern Cinderella Tale 2010 G 98 minutes
All Elle (Ashlee Hewitt) wants is to write and sing country music. But her dreams fade when she must cope with the death of her parents and adjust to life with her uncle. In her uncle’s pop music world, Elle feels lost — until she meets her prince. Pop singer Ty Parker (Sterling Knight) has a love for country and an eye for Elle. In him, she finds the passion to sing again. Kiely Williams (The Cheetah Girls) co-stars in this teen romantic comedy.
Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown 2011 NR 46 minutes
Nothing can separate Linus and his beloved blue blanket, but with the news that disapproving Grandma is coming to visit, the Peanuts gang tries everything in their power to persuade the independent-minded boy to let go. In this adaptation of Charles Schulz’s original comic strips, Linus holds on for dear life as big sister Lucy applies her psychiatric techniques, Charlie Brown lends a sympathetic hand and Snoopy simply snatches the blanket.
The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes 2010 TV-Y7
The Avengers, earth’s mightiest heroes, work to bust up nefarious plots set forth by villains such as Loki, HYDRA and the Red Skull. Thor, Hulk, Ant-Man, Iron Man and the Wasp are ready to save the day.
Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 2010 PG 113 minutes
With their dour, bookish cousin Eustace (Will Poulter) in tow, the youngest Pevensie offspring — Lucy (Georgie Henley) and Edmund (Skandar Keynes) — take an unexpected trip back to Narnia and join noble King Caspian (Ben Barnes) for an epic high-seas adventure. Setting sail aboard the Dawn Treader, the young heroes head for the end of the world, determined to rescue seven once-powerful lords banished by Caspian’s evil uncle.
Classics
Kes (A Kestrel for a Knave) 1969 PG 111 minutes
Billy Casper (David Bradley) is a puny kid from the poor end of Barnsley. He’s struggling in school, bullied by his older brother and basically dismissed by everyone else. But when he finds an injured fledgling kestrel, he begins to train the bird. In the process, he learns a lot about himself. This award-winning coming-of-age drama from director Ken Loach is based on the novel by Barry Hines and co-stars Freddie Fletcher and Brian Glover.
Comedy
Bunny and the Bull 2009 NR 101 minutes
Stephen Turnbull (Edward Hogg) hasn’t left his flat in months. With so much time to think, his mind wanders back to a road trip he and his friend Bunny (Simon Farnaby) once took across Europe. As he revisits the journey, a psychedelic swirl of memories invades his living room. And since most of the trip was an utter disaster, Stephen’s apartment is in for a makeover. Paul King, the mad genius behind “The Mighty Boosh,” helms this comedy.
How Do You Know 2010 PG-13 121 minutes
Feeling spurned after being cut from the national team due to her age, newly single softball player Lisa (Reese Witherspoon) finds herself in the middle of a heated love triangle, as a professional baseball player (Owen Wilson) and a business executive (Paul Rudd) compete for her affections. Jack Nicholson co-stars in this athletically minded romantic comedy from acclaimed writer-director James L. Brooks (As Good As It Gets).
Revenge of the Bridesmaids 2010 TV-14 87 minutes
Raven-Symoné and Joanna Garcia star in this comic romp as two pals who return to their hometown only to discover that their mortal enemy (Virginia Williams) is now engaged to their best friend’s ex-boyfriend. Naturally, the girls aren’t going to take this lying down. In the interest of true love, the pair conspires to halt the impending wedding and reunite the real lovebirds … even if it means employing all manner of trickery and deceit.
From Prada to Nada 2011 PG-13 106 minutes
Two Latina sisters accustomed to the high life are forced to adjust quickly after their father’s death leaves them destitute and faced with the prospect of moving in with their aunt in East Los Angeles. Based loosely on Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, this spirited comedy chronicles the indignities of modern downward mobility, along with the unexpected chances at redemption that fate can bring about.
Little Fockers 2010 PG-13 98 minutes
Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) has finally won the approval of his intimidating father-in-law, retired CIA agent Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro). But when Greg and wife Pam (Teri Polo) add a pair of rambunctious kids to the mix, the tension between the two men rises to the surface once again. Expect chaos as the couple tries to juggle the demands of raising children in the hilarious third installment of the Meet the Parents story.
Documentary
Marwencol 2010 NR 86 minutes
After a terrible beating left Mark Hogancamp brain damaged, he began creating models of a fictional town, Marwencol, to process the trauma. Jeff Malmberg’s documentary explains how Hogancamp uses the elaborate dioramas as stand-ins for real life. When Hogancamp’s work attracts the attention of a prestigious New York art gallery, however, he’s forced to leave the safety of his make-believe world and reconnect with the real one.
Highwater 2008 NR 95 minutes
Director Dana Brown (Step into Liquid) journeys to the legendary North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, on a mission to capture the majestic crests and death-defying spills of surfing’s definitive big-wave competition, the Triple Crown. A tribute to surfers’ incredible aquatic feats, and to the North Shore’s breathtaking waves, the documentary also illustrates the vital social and cultural significance of surfing within Hawaiian communities.
Behind the Burly Q 2010 NR 98 minutes
Dive into more than a century of decadence with this tantalizing look at the evolution of burlesque. Cabaret star Leslie Zemeckis traces the art form from vaudeville-style variety show through its extinction and contemporary rebirth. Vintage photos, film clips and ads illustrate burlesque’s resilient history and how the public’s sexual appetite kept it alive amid moral and legal ado. Zemeckis’s husband, Robert, executive produces.
Square Grouper (Square Grouper: The Godfathers of Ganja) 2011 R 100 minutes
Documentarian Billy Corben shines a spotlight on three unusual and interrelated stories about drug trafficking in Florida during the 1970s and 1980s, when marijuana smuggling was big business practiced by everyone from ordinary folks to pirates. Interviews and archival footage examine the practices of the incendiary Ethiopian Coptic Church, the jobless fishermen who grew pot in Everglades City and the enterprising members of the Black Tuna Gang.
The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town 2010 NR 138 minutes
Collaborating with “The Boss” himself, Grammy- and Emmy-winning filmmaker Thom Zimny crafts a love letter to rocker Bruce Springsteen’s fourth album with his E Street Band. The album emerged after a forced three-year hiatus from studio recording. Highlights include never-before-seen footage of at-home rehearsals and in-studio sessions shot between 1976 and 1978, revealing each step of the band’s unique creative process.
American Experience: Stonewall Uprising 2010 NR 90 minutes
Through eyewitness interviews and archival footage, documentary filmmakers Kate Davis and David Heilbroner recapture a pivotal moment in time that mobilized a generation of gay activists and marked the dawn of the modern Gay Rights Movement. Much like Rosa Parks’s symbolic refusal to move to the back of the bus, gay bar patrons’ refusal to comply with a police raid at Greenwich Village’s Stonewall Inn in 1969 would change the course of history.
IMAX: Hubble 2010 G 45 minutes
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio narrates this awe-inspiring documentary that takes viewers on a visually stunning IMAX 3-D journey to explore the faraway galaxies viewed by the Hubble Space Telescope in its travels throughout the cosmos. During the mission, astronauts walk in space, contend with successes and setbacks, view nebulae and galaxies, observe the birth of a star, witness a powerful supernova and much more.
Lucky 2009 NR 82 minutes
Jeffrey Blitz (Spellbound) directs this documentary that tells the stories of lottery players whose lives have been changed — or not — by their wins, and also of those who obsessively keep trying even though they know the odds are slim. Although Blitz remains skeptical about gambling itself, he objectively illustrates each player’s poignant account in this engrossing film, an official selection of the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.
Teenage Paparazzo 2009 NR 95 minutes
Actor Adrian Grenier (“Entourage”) writes, directs and produces this documentary that examines his connection to a 14-year-old paparazzo and explores the concept of celebrity in America by interviewing famous entertainers about fame. Alec Baldwin, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria Parker, Rosie O’Donnell, Martin Landau, Noam Chomsky, Lewis Black, Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Kevin Connolly, Mario López and others make appearances.
Drama
Hereafter 2010 PG-13 129 minutes
Clint Eastwood directs this supernatural thriller about three very different people and their responses to death, including a hesitant American psychic named George (Matt Damon) who may be able to help the others find answers and peace. Marie (Cécile De France) is a French journalist caught up in the aftereffects of the devastating 2004 tsunami, while in London, young Marcus (Frankie and George McLaren) seeks to contact his deceased twin brother.
A Summer in Genoa 2008 NR 93 minutes
After his wife’s tragic death, Joe (Colin Firth) moves his two daughters to Genoa for a fresh start. The romantic Italian town has its effects on the girls, as teenager Kelly (Willa Holland) begins to test her sexuality and young Mary (Perla Haney-Jardine) believes she’s seen her mother’s ghost. Director Michael Winterbottom’s poignant tale of love, family and forgiveness co-stars Hope Davis and Catherine Keener.
A Shine of Rainbows 2009 PG 111 minutes
Ostracized 8-year-old orphan Tomás (John Bell) finds his colorless life transformed after spirited Maire (Connie Nielsen) adopts him and instills in him the confidence to make friends — and magic — in this inspirational Irish tale of self-discovery. But the boy’s hopes for a bright future are in danger of fading when Maire’s husband, Alec (Aidan Quinn), has trouble accepting the withdrawn Tomás.
Casino Jack 2010 R 124 minutes
Kevin Spacey stars in this drama as disgraced political lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who defrauded Native American tribes out of tens of millions of dollars in his efforts to peddle influence in Washington’s corridors of power. As justice closes in on Abramoff and his associates, the audacious scope of his scams comes to light. Based on true events, this film from director George Hickenlooper co-stars Kelly Preston and Barry Pepper.
Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench 2009 NR 82 minutes
Black-and-white verité meets the charm of the classic Hollywood musical in writer-director Damien Chazelle’s romantic drama about a jazz trumpeter named Guy (Jason Palmer) who’s perennially falling in and out of love. After connecting with the shy Madeline (Desiree Garcia), Guy embarks on a quest for a more gregarious paramour, but through a series of twists and turns punctuated by an original score, the two lovers seem destined to be together.
Rabbit Hole 2010 PG-13 92 minutes
In this raw drama based on David Lindsay-Abaire’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name, Becca (Nicole Kidman) and Howie (Aaron Eckhart) grapple with the realities of life eight months after the death of their 4-year-old son, Danny. Even with Becca’s well-meaning mother (Dianne Wiest) offering comfort and weekly group therapy always available, the couple go about their own secret ways of coping. John Cameron Mitchell directs.
The King’s Speech 2010 R 119 minutes
Britain’s King George VI (Colin Firth) struggles with an embarrassing stutter for years until he seeks help from unorthodox Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush) in this biographical drama that chalked up multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Logue’s pioneering treatment and unlikely friendship give the royal leader a sense of confidence that serves him and his country well during the dark days of World War II.
The Way Back 2010 PG-13 133 minutes
After narrowly escaping from a wretched World War II Siberian labor camp, a small band of multinational soldiers desperately undertakes a harrowing journey to traverse Siberia, the Gobi Desert and the Himalayas on foot. Directed by Peter Weir, this exciting drama about courage and endurance — based on a true story — stars Colin Farrell, Jim Sturgess, Ed Harris, Saoirse Ronan, Mark Strong and Gustaf Skarsgård.
Jolene 2008 R 120 minutes
Based on a short story by celebrated novelist E.L. Doctorow, this character study tracks the itinerant exploits of the titular character (Jessica Chastain) as she sets off on an aimless, decade-long journey filled with romance, heartbreak, tumult and inspiration. Boasting an all-star cast — including Dermot Mulroney, Michael Vartan and Chazz Palminteri — this indie effort is helmed by director Dan Ireland.
Summer Eleven 2010 PG 93 minutes
In this family drama from director Joseph Kell, 11-year-old best friends Lizzie (Meaghan Hughes), Jess (Sarah Butterworth), Vanessa (Alice Ziolkoski) and Peri (Sydney Fox) share an eventful summer before they head to middle school in the fall. As the girls lean on each other through crises — including a newfound interest in boys and Jess’s parents’ divorce — they help each other begin the journey out of childhood.
Foreign
White Material 2009 NR 105 minutes
Writer-director Claire Denis returns to Africa — her childhood home and the site of her 1988 film, Chocolate — to spin this tale of a country torn apart by civil war, as African soldiers force French nationals to abandon their land. At the center of the story is Maria (Isabelle Huppert), a white woman who ignores her family’s fears and steadfastly refuses to leave her coffee plantation. Isaach De Bankolé and Christopher Lambert also star.
Ricky 2009 NR 90 minutes
Katie (Alexandra Lamy) and Paco (Sergi López) are astonished when their seemingly normal newborn son, Ricky (Arthur Peyret), develops a functional pair of wings and begins to flit around the house, in this fantastical family drama from French director François Ozon. As the couple learns to adapt to Ricky’s amazing skills, they also begin to appreciate the magic that goes into creating and sustaining a content family.
The Paranoids (Los Paranoicos) 2008 NR 101 minutes
Luciano (Daniel Hendler) is devastated to learn that his friend, Manuel (Walter Jakob), is creating a television series featuring an uncomfortably familiar character named Luciano. But life changes for the narcoleptic hypochondriac when he gets a houseguest: Manuel’s girlfriend (Jazmín Stuart). Set in Argentina, director Gabriel Medina’s comedy follows Luciano as he reveals his softer side to his beautiful boarder.
Ip Man 2 (Yip Man 2: Chung Si Chuen Kei ; Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster) 2010 R 108 minutes
Newly arrived in Hong Kong, martial arts instructor Ip Man (Donnie Yen) encounters stiff opposition when he begins teaching the Wing Chun fighting style. But instead of bowing to his rivals’ demands, he perseveres and retaliates with amazing speed and power. Inspired by Ip Man’s life story, this martial arts sequel boasts impressive fight sequences and co-stars Lynn Hung, Simon Yam and Sammo Hung Kam-Bo.
Vision (Vision: Aus dem Leben der Hildegard von Bingen) 2009 NR 110 minutes
Directed by longtime star of independent German cinema Margarethe von Trotta, this reverent biopic chronicles the fascinating story of 12th-century Christian mystic and scientist Hildegard von Bingen (Barbara Sukowa). Despite living in an era when women are proscribed from preaching and interpreting scripture, Hildegard believes that the visions she experiences are a gift from God that she must reveal — even at the risk of condemnation.
7 Khoon Maaf (Saat Khoon Maaf / 7 Sins Forgiven) 2011 NR 148 minutes
Spiced liberally with black comedy, this Bollywood drama from director Vishal Bhardwaj follows the lethal love life of Susanna (Priyanka Chopra), who first marries Maj. Rodriques (Neil Nitin Mukesh) — then, when she loses interest, kills him. As the years progress, the murderous Susanna works her way through six other unsuspecting spouses (played by John Abraham, Irrfan Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, Annu Kapoor, Vivaan Shah and Aleksandr Dyachenko).
A Somewhat Gentle Man 2010 NR 107 minutes
With revenge on his mind, a gangster (Stellan Skarsgård) who spent 12 years in prison for murder sets out to kill the man (Henrik Mestad) who put him there. But the promise of a normal life — and news that he’s on the brink of becoming a grandfather — proves a tempting distraction. Suddenly, seeking vengeance doesn’t seem nearly as important. Hans Petter Moland directs this Norwegian drama about sons and second chances.
La Soga (The Butcher’s Son) 2009 NR 100 minutes
Making his screenwriting debut, Manny Perez stars in this tough chronicle of Luisito, a young man walking the line between honesty and the corruption he sees all around him in the Dominican Republic. As a child he was called “sensitive” by his butcher father, but as an adult, Luisito has been hardened by the brutal life on the streets — and by his obsessive thirst to avenge his father’s murder. Denise Quiñones co-stars in this gritty actioner.
Sex, Lies and Death (Sexo, Mentiras Y Muertos) 2011 NR 86 minutes
While commiserating over their unhappy relationships, two smoking-hot strangers forge a tentative friendship with a shared plot to murder each other’s significant others. But as the women go ahead with the crime, they find kinks in their simple plan.
Horror
Mandrake 2010 NR 89 minutes
Backed by funds from a wealthy patron and a team of fellow adventurers, treasure-seeker Darren McCall (Max Martini) treks into the jungle to pull a mythical dagger from its final resting place. But doing so accidentally stirs a long-dormant plant monster. To make matters worse, the terrifying creature has a craving for human blood, which makes McCall and his quaking crew akin to a silver platter of tasty morsels.
Heartless 2009 NR 114 minutes
Reclusive Londoner Jamie Morgan (Jim Sturgess), who bears a prominent, heart-shaped birthmark on his face yet can’t seem to find love anywhere, makes a deal with a devil-like figure to get a girl — but there’s a deadly price to pay. After his mother is murdered, the newspapers say thugs wearing devil masks committed the crime. But Jamie soon begins to suspect that they weren’t wearing masks at all.
Hyenas 2010 R 92 minutes
Meshach Taylor (“Designing Women”) stars in this unimaginably horrific flick about a pack of human-hyena hybrids who, using their animal instincts and shape-shifting capabilities, prey on innocent victims and eat them alive. Some have dismissed the existence of “werehyenas” as an urban legend. But a small band of fearless hunters knows they’re out there, and they’re determined to slaughter every last one.
Romance
Opa! 2005 PG-13 93 minutes
While searching for an ancient relic on the stunning Greek island of Patmos, uptight American archaeologist Eric (Matthew Modine) falls for vivacious local Katerina (Agni Scott). But when his career clashes with his burgeoning romance, Eric must decide what matters most in life. Director Udayan Prasad’s feel-good romantic comedy about letting go of your fears also stars Richard Griffiths and Alki David.
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Skyline 2010 PG-13 94 minutes
After a wild night of partying with friends, Terry (Donald Faison) awakens to discover that he’s one of the few remaining people on Earth. Banding together with a small group of survivors (Eric Balfour, Scottie Thompson, David Zayas, Brittany Daniel and Crystal Reed), Terry sets out to solve the mystery of what happened to the human race. Greg and Colin Strause (whose work includes the visual effects for Avatar and 300) direct.
Dinoshark 2010 NR 90 minutes
With temperatures rising around the world, melting ice unearths a prehistoric shark that roamed the seas some 150 million years ago. After going that long without a meal, the creature is understandably starving. But can it be stopped?
Mongolian Death Worm 2010 NR 90 minutes
In case the title doesn’t give it away, this SyFy channel original movie concerns a swarm of deadly supersized worms in Mongolia that come between a local cop (George Cheung), a visiting doctor (Victoria Pratt) and a treasure seeker (Sean Patrick Flanery) in search of Genghis Khan’s tomb. The plot thickens soon after an American oil company stirs up the monsters’ nest, encouraging their kind to be fruitful and multiply.
Sports & Fitness
UFC 125: Resolution 2011 NR 100 minutes
The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas hosts this evening of UFC mixed martial arts madness that pits Gray Maynard against Frankie Edgar in a pulse-pounding bout so ferocious that both opponents won bonuses for Fight of the Night. Jiujitsu specialist Nate Diaz challenges Dong Hyun Kim in the welterweight division, while light heavyweight Brandon Vera takes on Brazilian powerhouse Thiago Silva, and Clay Guida grapples with Takanori Gomi.
UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort 2011 NR 100 minutes
Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort headline an electric night of UFC mixed martial arts bouts in Las Vegas with their intense battle for Silva’s middleweight championship title, while Jon Jones and Ryan Bader slug it out in a fierce encounter. Another big showdown comes when Forrest Griffin faces down contender Rich Franklin to prove that he’s recovered from his shoulder injury. Also on the card is Jake Ellenberger vs. Carlos Eduardo Rocha.
UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch 2011 NR 100 minutes
The Ultimate Fighting Championship ducks back Down Under for this mammoth mixed martial arts event filmed at the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia, in 2011. At the top of the fight card are American welterweight contenders B.J. Penn and Jon Fitch.
Television
Man Vs. Wild 2006-2010 TV-PG Seasons 1-5
There isn’t a situation on Earth ex-British special forces soldier Bear Grylls can’t survive, even if he’s forced to drink his own urine to stay hydrated. (And if there is? Well, this globe-trotting Discovery Channel series has yet to find it.) Whether he’s braving scorching temperatures in the Sahara Desert or trekking his way across a Patagonian glacier, Grylls never fails to find his way back to civilization.
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (Season 3 & 4) 2005-2008 TV-14 Seasons 1-4
Comedian Kathy Griffin navigates the vanity and insanity of Hollywood, scrambling to find her place amid Tinseltown’s constellation of stars. Each episode in this hilarious reality series follows Kathy as she tangles with A-list celebs. But the demands of movie stars are nothing compared to those of Kathy’s own family. Politics, fame and entourages are all fodder for comedy in this Emmy-winning series.
The Rachel Zoe Project 2008-2009 TV-PG Seasons 1-2
Keeping pace with the impossibly hectic schedule of celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe, this hit Bravo reality series catches her spouting ever-quotable Zoe-isms and dressing some of Hollywood’s hottest A-listers.
Demob 1993 NR Season 1
English World War II vets Ian and Dick attempt to break into showbiz, but neither finds much success until they reunite and audition with the song-and-dance act that buoyed the morale of their fellow soldiers during the war.
Stan Lee’s Superhumans 2010 TV-PG Season 1
Co-hosted by comic book icon Stan Lee and the oddly gifted Daniel Browning Smith — one of the world’s most pliable men — this History Channel series spotlights an ever-changing lineup of seemingly ordinary people with superhuman powers.
Testees: Season 1 2008 NR 2 discs
As human guinea pigs for experimental medications, treatments and products, best buds and roomies Peter (Steve Markle) and Ron (Jeff Kassel) must frequently battle bizarre side effects — such as pregnancy, memory loss and paralysis — that make their lives miserable. In Season 1 of this comedy series, the guys test out several powerful gadgets, such as a military-grade vacuum cleaner and electric chastity belts.
Treme 2010 TV-MA
Set in post-Katrina New Orleans, this multifaceted drama follows the challenges facing the devastated city’s frustrated yet determined residents, including trombonist Antoine (Wendell Pierce), Mardi Gras Indian Chief Albert (Clarke Peters) and restaurant owner Janette (Kim Dickens). Created by David Simon (“The Wire”) and Eric Overmyer (“Homicide: Life on the Street”), the HBO series also stars Steve Zahn, John Goodman and Melissa Leo.
Upstairs, Downstairs 2010 NR 2 discs
It’s 1936 and Sir Hallam Holland and his wife have bought the iconic London townhouse at 165 Eaton Place. Luckily, former Eaton Place maid Rose Buck, now at the helm of her own agency, knows just what kind of staff the diplomat and his new home need.
Party Animals 2007 NR Season 1
British politics never seemed so dramatic as on this BBC series that’s set in the halls of Parliament, where lobbyists, government leaders and their eager aides keep things humming along behind the scenes.
The PJs 1999-2000 NR Seasons 1-2
In this Emmy Award-winning animated series whose abbreviated title is short for “The Projects,” funnyman Eddie Murphy is the voice of Thurgood Stubbs, the bumbling chief superintendent of a Detroit housing project.
Thrillers
The Tourist 2010 PG-13 103 minutes
Watery Venice, Italy, provides the setting as Johnny Depp, playing an American tourist seeking solace for his shattered heart, instead finds it in danger again after encountering a beautiful Interpol agent (Angelina Jolie). Little does the Yank know that the artful lady has gone to great lengths to arrange their “chance” meeting and is using him to trap a thief who happens to be her ex-lover. The film earned Golden Globe nods for Depp and Jolie.
Black Swan 2010 R 108 minutes
In director Darren Aronofsky’s psychological thriller, ambitious New York City ballet dancer Nina Sayers (Natalie Portman) lands the lead in “Swan Lake” but soon thinks her dreams of stardom are threatened by a rival ballerina (Mila Kunis). As opening night nears and the pressure to be perfect builds, Nina’s obsession descends into paranoia and delusion. Portman won an Academy Award for the film, which also nabbed an Oscar nod for Best Picture.
Megan is Missing 2011 NR 85 minutes
Employing a mix of storytelling techniques (including webcam footage, video chats and dramatized news reports), this chillingly realistic thriller charts the disappearance of two teens who vanish three weeks apart under mysterious circumstances.
