Blu-ray Added on 2009-07-04

July 4th, 2009
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JULIETA VENEGAS: MTV UNPLUGGED

$18.60USD (Added: 2009-07-04, Released: 2009-08-18)
SONY INTERNATIONAL



Water Life: Planet Water Blu-ray

$19.56USD (Added: 2009-07-04, Released: 2009-08-25)
QUESTAR



Water Life: The Big Blue Blu-ray

$19.56USD (Added: 2009-07-04, Released: 2009-08-25)
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Water Life: Water's Journey Blu-ray

$19.56USD (Added: 2009-07-04, Released: 2009-08-25)
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Blu-ray Added on 2009-07-03

July 3rd, 2009
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Christmas Carol Blu-ray/DVD

$19.56USD (Added: 2009-07-03, Released: 2009-11-03)
VCI VIDEO

Widely considered to be the definitive of the many film versions of Charles Dickens' classic novel is this 1951 British adaptation, starring Alastair Sim (entitled "Scrooge" in its U.K. release). Sim plays Ebenezer Scrooge, a London miser who, despite his wealth, refuses to make charitable contributions and treats his sole employee, Bob Cratchit, as an indentured servant. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his late business partner, Jacob Marley, who was as selfish as Scrooge in

Ellen Sejersted Bodtker: Sonar Blu-ray

$24.02USD (Added: 2009-07-03, Released: 2009-03-01)
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Requiem for a Dream Unrated Blu-ray

$16.30USD (Added: 2009-07-03, Released: 2009-09-08)
LIONS GATE

Based on the novel by Hubert Selby Jr., this gritty drama concerns four people trapped by their addictions. Harry (Jared Leto), and his best friend Tyrone (Marlon Wayans) are impoverished heroin addicts living in Coney Island, NY, while Harry's girlfriend Marion (Jennifer Connelly) is a fellow addict trying to distance herself from her wealthy father. Harry dreams of scoring a pound of smack, from which he could make enough money to open a clothing boutique with Marion, but so far he and his fr

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory WS Blu-ray

$29.67USD (Added: 2009-07-03, Released: 2009-10-20)
WARNER HOME VIDEO

Promoted as a family musical by Paramount Pictures, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is more of a black comedy, perversely faithful to the spirit of Roald Dahl's original book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of t

Yellowstone: Battle for Life Blu-ray

$19.54USD (Added: 2009-07-03, Released: 2009-09-29)
BBC WARNER



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Blu-ray Added on 2009-07-01

July 1st, 2009
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Facing the Giants Blu-ray

$24.84USD (Added: 2009-07-01, Released: 2025-12-31)
SONY PICTURES

A failing high-school football coach finds that in order to succeed he must convince his team that there's more to sports than fame and glory in an inspirational tale of courage on the gridiron and the power of God's word. Grant Taylor (Alex Kendrick) has been coaching the Shiloh Eagles for six years, and he has yet to realize his dream of a winning season. When the team's star player transfers schools, the first three games of the new season show no promise for improvement, troubles at home begin to

Fireproof Blu-ray

$24.84USD (Added: 2009-07-01, Released: 2025-12-31)
SONY PICTURES

A heroic fireman locked in a failing marriage accepts his father's challenge to take part in a 40-day experiment designed to teach both husband and wife the true meaning of commitment in this faith-based marriage drama starring Kirk Cameron and Erin Bethea. When he's battling blazes, Capt. Caleb Holt (Cameron) adheres to the old firefighter's adage about never leaving your partner behind; back at home, it's an altogether different story. Caleb and his wife Catherine (Bethea) have be

Quick and the Dead Blu-ray

$24.84USD (Added: 2009-07-01, Released: 2009-09-08)
SONY PICTURES

Director Sam Raimi brings his trademark comic book-influenced visual panache to this post-modern Western. Sharon Stone stars as Ellen, a mysterious female gunslinger who arrives in the frontier hamlet of Redemption for a contest pitting quick-draw artists against each other. The event is the brainchild of Redemption's evil, corrupt mayor, Herod (Gene Hackman), a criminal who has taken over the town and charges a 50% tax on local businesses. The pot for Herod's deadly game has swollen, attracting n

Silverado With Booklet Blu-ray

$33.30USD (Added: 2009-07-01, Released: 2009-09-08)
SONY PICTURES

Lawrence Kasdan's Silverado is a fond hark back to the all-star, big-budget westerns of the 1950s and 1960s. The various plotlines converge at the town of Silverado, held in thrall by crooked sheriff Brian Dennehy and his behemoth "deputies." The four disparate heroes--Kevin Kline, Kevin Costner, Scott Glenn and Danny Glover--prepare to do battle against Dennehy for personal reasons ranging from mercenary to altruistic. Sidelines characters include duplicitous, dandified gambler {$J

Tyson Blu-ray

$34.47USD (Added: 2009-07-01, Released: 2009-08-18)
SONY PICTURES

Assembled from over 30 hours of interviews with the controversial heavyweight champion, director James Toback takes the helm for a feature-length documentary exploring the life and career of self-destructive pugilist Mike Tyson. From his early years under the wing of famed boxing promoter Don King to his notorious match against Evander Holyfield and his conviction on sexual assault charges, Tyson's turbulent life is explored in the kind of comprehensive manner that could only have been ma

WATER LIFE (3PC)

$51.66USD (Added: 2009-07-01, Released: 2009-08-25)
QUESTAR



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Blu-ray Added on 2009-06-29

June 29th, 2009
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2008/2009 TAIPEI 101 FIREWORKS

$40.06USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-07-14)
HIGH NOTE RECORDS



Accidental Spy Blu-ray

$40.06USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-07-14)
KAM

Jackie Chan tones down the martial arts action but turns up the international espionage in this globe-trotting adventure. Buck Yuen (Jackie Chan) is a sporting goods salesman from Hong Kong who daydreams of living the exciting and dangerous life of an international spy. One day, Buck makes the news after he accidentally stops a gang of bank robbers from getting away with the loot, and his brief moment of celebrity attracts the attention of Many Liu (Eric Tsang), a low-rent private detecti

Beast Stalker 2 Discs

$38.42USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-07-14)
JOY SALES FILM

A hotheaded cop seeks repentance for a mistake from the past by rescuing the kidnapped daughter of a high profile lawyer. Police sergeant Tong (Nicholas Tse) is dressing down his crew following a botched stakeout when he spots the fugitive attempting a daring escape. Hastily speeding to catch the fleeing triad boss, Tong inadvertently kills one of lawyer Ann Gao (Zhang Jingchu)'s twin daughters. Ann is the lawyer preparing to try the boss' case, and she's resisting pressure to fix the trial. When Ann

Braveheart Sapphire Edition 2 Discs Blu-ray

$29.07USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-09-01)
PARAMOUNT

Mel Gibson, long-time heartthrob of the silver screen, came into his own as a director with Braveheart, an account of the life and times of medieval Scottish patriot William Wallace and, to a lesser degree, Robert the Bruce's struggle to unify his nation against its English oppressors. The story begins with young Wallace, whose father and brother have been killed fighting the English, being taken into the custody of his uncle, a nationalist and pre-Renaissance renaissance man. He returns twenty

Breaking News Blu-ray

$36.77USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-07-14)
MEGA STARS

Hong Kong-based filmmaker Johnny To directed this fast-moving action drama that explores the role of the media in current events. The Hong Kong police force takes a beating in the court of public opinion after their unsuccessful attempt to foil a high-stakes robbery is broadcast on live television. Determined to turn the tables, detectives on the force discover where the five criminals who masterminded the job are lying low, and they stage a major siege at the hideout. The hundreds of police offic

Crank High Voltage

$30.29USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-09-08)
LIONS GATE

The indestructible hopped-up hitman Chev Chelios, played to the hilt once again by Jason Statham, returns in Crank High Voltage, picking up where the first film left off -- except this time, Chelios is chasing a Chinese gangster who hijacked his heart and substituted it with a mechanical one that needs to be jolted with an electric charge to stay pumping. Back for the fun is Chev's girlfriend Eve ({Amy Smart}) and his physician Doc Miles (Dwight Yoakam), who, as luck has it, turns o

CRASH: COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (4PC)

$56.82USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-09-15)
STARZ / ANCHOR BAY



CRITERION COLLECTION: COMPLETE MONTEREY POP FEST

$54.21USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-09-22)
CRITERION



Election

$45.00USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-07-14)
PANORAMA

A crime family flirts with democracy, leading to a fierce gangland battle in this stylish crime drama from Hong Kong director Johnnie To. With over 50,000 members, the Wo Shing Society is one of the largest and most powerful Triads in Hong Kong, and when the leadership committee needs a new head man, they decide to put the matter to a vote of their underlings. The two candidates are Lok (Simon Yam), a cool leader who doesn't rattle easily, and Big D (Tony Leung Kar-Fai), who has a short t

Gladiator Sapphire Edition 2 Discs Blu-ray

$29.07USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-09-01)
DREAMWORKS VIDEO

A man robbed of his name and his dignity strives to win them back, and gain the freedom of his people, in this epic historical drama from director Ridley Scott. In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus (Russell Crowe) is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escap

HD MOODS: CHIHULY IN NATURE

$12.38USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-08-25)
TOPICS ENTERTAINMENT



Hero Special Edition 2 Discs Includes Digital Copy Blu-ray

$34.87USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-09-15)
MIRAMAX

Hero is two-time Academy Award nominee Zhang Yimou's directorial attempt at exploring the concept of a Chinese hero. During the peak of their Warring States period, China was divided into seven kingdoms all fighting for supremacy. Most determined to dominate China was the kingdom of Qin, whose king (Chen Daoming) was wholly obsessed with becoming the first emperor of China. Though he was an assassination target for many, none of his would-be killers inspired as much fear as the legendary assassins

If You Are the One

$36.77USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-07-14)
MEGA STARS

This gentle slice-of-life drama from China concerns Chin (Ge You), a middle-aged bachelor who leaves something to be desired in the appearance department. In desperation, he opts to invest some time and money into a personal ad - and spends the following weeks suffering through a nearly endless series of disappointing dates with ill-matched, unpleasant, and sometimes downright eccentric women. His fate turns somewhat when he meets Xiaoxiao (Shu Qi). She's gorgeous, she's engaging, and her perso

Iron Monkey Blu-ray

$30.36USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-09-15)
MIRAMAX

This kung fu classic weaving fact and myth earned a theatrical release in the U.S. from Miramax eight years after it was produced, following a successful retrospective screening at the 2001 Los Angeles Film Festival. Wong Kei Ying (Donnie Yen) is a master of the Hung Gar style of boxing in mid-19th century China. His son, Wong Fei Hung (Sze-Man Tsang), though still just a boy, will grow up to become a martial arts legend, a nearly mythical figure in Chinese history. When {%Wong Fei

Isabella

$36.77USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-07-21)
MEGA STARS

On the eve before the political handover of Macao to the Peoples' Republic of China, police officer Shing suffers a terrible career crisis: he has been involved in years of money laundering with Portuguese officials and is now facing extradition. Shing seeks comfort in the arms of a young woman, Yan, with whom he wants a one-night stand. Yan, on the other hand, has a different agenda; she confronts Shing with the unexpected news that she's his daughter. Shing didn't even know he had a dau

Legend of Drunken Master Blu-ray

$30.36USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-09-15)
DIMENSION

Jackie Chan returns in one of his greatest roles in this action-comedy sequel to his 1978 Hong Kong blockbuster Drunken Master. Wong Fei Hong (Chan) is a young master of the martial art of "drunken boxing," in which fighters use alcohol to blind themselves to pain and release the angry brawler within; with the right amount of drinks under his belt, Hong can become a furious one-man army. Hong accompanies his father (Ti Lung) on a voyage to China, where they purchase a precious supply of ginseng. W

Look for a Star Blu-ray

$36.77USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-07-14)
MEGA STARS

This Cantonese-language romantic seriocomedy features multihyphenate Andy Lau as playboy Sam Ching. Many regard Sam as one of the most eligible and desirable bachelors in Hong Kong, given his carefree attitude toward life's obstacles, remarkable intelligence, and vast fortune. Unfortunately, despite Sam's professional success, he suffers from a long and rocky history in his personal life that includes a lengthy series of dysfunctional relationships and three prior divorces. Life improves dramat

Naked Weapon

$36.77USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-07-14)
MEGA STARS

Hong Kong action specialist Wong Jing wrote the screenplay for the slam-bang Chiklo Dakgung (Naked Weapon). Madame M (Almen Wong) orchestrates the abduction of 40 different 13-year-old girls from around the world. She trains them as assassins, and in a few years, unleashes them on the world to do her bidding. The most potent of the group turn out to be gymnast Charlene Ching (Maggie Q), kickboxer Katt (Anya), and Jing (Jewel Lee). CIA agent Jack Chan (Daniel Wu) has stayed on the

Pierrot Le Fou

$30.96USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-09-22)
CRITERION

Pierrot le fou (1965) is Jean-Luc Godard's sixth film staring Anna Karina, his first wife. It is the story of Ferdinand (Jean-Paul Belmondo) and Marianne (Karina). They meet when Ferdinand's wife hires Marianne as a baby-sitter. As he drives Marianne home, Ferdinand decides to run away with her. The couple get caught up in a mysterious gun-running scheme involving Marianne's brother (Dirk Sanders). With Pierrot le fou Godard returns to the story of A bout de souffle ({#Breathless

PLAYS MONTEREY & SHAKE OTIS AT MONTEREY / (FULL)

$23.22USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-09-22)
CRITERION



Triad Election

$45.00USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-07-14)
PANORAMA

Superstar action director Johnny To's Hong Kong gangster picture Triad Election (aka Election 2) revolves around Jimmy (Louis Koo), a second-tiered triad member vying aggressively for the position of godfather in the current election. He is restrained in his pursuits by the current mob boss, Lok (Simon Yam), who wants to hold on to his seat, despite the fact that his two years are up and he isn't officially eligible for reelection. This leads to a bloody, cutthroat, do-or-die bat

ULTIMATE FORCE OF FOUR (4PC) / (SUB BOX)

$84.99USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-09-15)
MIRAMAX



Zatoichi

$30.36USD (Added: 2009-06-29, Released: 2009-09-15)
MIRAMAX

Beat Takeshi Kitano directs and plays the title role in this tribute to the wildly popular "blind swordsman" of Japanese cinema who was the hero of more than 20 movies and a television series from the early '60s to the late '80s. In Kitano's version, Zatôichi wanders into a town harassed by criminal gangs, and helps two geishas take revenge on the men who murdered their parents. His mission leads him to a final, bloody confrontation with the gang's mastermind and his hired assassin ({$Tadanobu Asa

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Blu-ray Added on 2009-06-27

June 27th, 2009
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Romeo & Juliet Blu-ray

$27.06USD (Added: 2009-06-27, Released: 2009-08-18)
DECCA



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