Movies & TV New DVD Releases August 21 2012
Directed by Arvin Brown, Dennis Smith, James Whitmore Jr., Leslie Libman, Mark Horowitz
NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is more than just an action drama. With liberal doses of humor, it's a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team of special agents forced to work together in high-stress situations. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents travel the globe to investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.
From Warner Home Video
The final season of the critically acclaimed series stars Emmyr winner Kyra Sedgwick as Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, a top-notch investigator who has put some of Los Angeles' most brutal killers behind bars. With her keen investigative instincts and brilliant interrogation techniques, Brenda often closes her cases by eliciting a confession or cornering a suspect through sometimes-questionable methods. Now, her career may be on the line as a result of her frequently unorthodox methods, and her tactics are coming under the scrutiny of the L.A.P.D.'s new Chief of Police, who is on the verge of announcing an extensive reorganization that could spell the end of Major Crimes. Joining the series in a starring role this season is two-time Oscarr nominee Mary McDonnell as Captain Sharon Raydor
Directed by Richard Linklater
In the tiny, rural town of Carthage, TX, assistant funeral director Bernie Tiede was one of the town's most beloved residents. He taught Sunday school, sang in the church choir and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Everyone loved and appreciated Bernie, so it came as no surprise when he befriended Marjorie Nugent, an affluent widow who was as well known for her sour attitude as her fortune. Bernie frequently traveled with Marjorie and even managed her banking affairs. Marjorie quickly became fully dependent on Bernie and his generosity and Bernie struggled to meet her increasing demands. Bernie continued to handle her affairs, and the townspeople went months without seeing Marjorie. The people of Carthage were shocked when it was reported that Marjorie Nugent had been dead for some time, and Bernie Tiede was being charged with the murder.
Directed by Larry Charles
The creators and star of Borat bring you the jaw-dropping comedy about what happens when the worldʼs worst dictator comes to America. Stuck in New York and stripped of his power, Aladeen (Sacha Baron Cohen) is finally forced to live his ultimate nightmare…the American dream. Get ready to laugh ʻtil it hurts with the uncensored cut, featuring never-before-seen footage, thatʼs “outrageous and shamefully funny!”*
The Doc Is In…Doc McStuffins that is! Dottie “Doc” McStuffins is an amazing six-year-old girl who has a special secret. She has the ability to talk to toys and stuffed animals. Doc also has a passion for helping others. Along with her loyal and trusty team – Hallie the hippo, Lambie the lamb, Stuffy the dragon, Chilly the snowman and Squeakers the fish – she heals and tends to all the toys and stuffed animals that need help and fixes all the “boo-boos” that happen throughout the day! Whatever the problem, the Doc is always in, and everyone always gets better!
Directed by Asghar Farhadi
Simin wants to leave Iran with her husband Nader and daughter Termeh but when Nader refuses to leave behind his Alzheimer-suffering father, Simin sues for divorce. Her request having failed, Simin goes back to her parents, but Termeh decides to stay with Nader.
From Lions Gate
The son of a slain NYPD officer joins the force, where he falls in with his father's former partner and a team of rogue cops. His new boss, Sarcone, will see if he has what it takes to be rogue through many trials and tribulations of loyalty, trust and respect. When the truth about his father's death is revealed, revenge takes over him and he won't stop until justice has been truly served.
From Acacia
A strong core means so much more than flat abs. A healthy core helps you stand taller, look leaner, and feel more energetic. Led by Shiva Rea—called a "powerhouse yoga teacher" by the New York Times—these seven flowing yoga segments focus on the core, upper body, and lower body. Reap the soul-nourishing benefits of yoga while you sculpt a long, lean torso and a strong, supple back. Filmed at White Sands National Park and Kauai's Limahuli Garden, this gorgeously shot DVD features Shiva's popular Yoga Matrix. Select segments from over an hour of yoga to customize your practice each time. Creative and highly effective, Core Yoga is an inspiring way to reshape your body and ignite your inner fire.
From Warner Brothers/Eurpac
Cartoon Network Redefines Regular by debuting its hit animated comedy series Regular Show on DVD with the Launch of Regular Show Slack Pack. The Emmy nominated hit comedy (Outstanding Animated Program) has been part of the popular Monday night line up on Cartoon Network along with the hit show Adventure Time. Regular Show features Mordecai and Rigby, two groundskeepers at a park whose attempts to escape their everyday boredom take them to fantastical extremes. The job is so deadly dull that the two friends will do anything they can to avoid it. Regular Show Slack pack features 12 episodes from seasons 1 and 2.
Directed by Stig Svendsen
9 people stuck on an elevator one has a ticking bomb - the other 8 will do absolutely anything to survive. The bomb cannot be defused. There is no escape and no promise of rescue. The unthinkable becomes the only reasonable solution. In a suspense thriller, both classic and contemporary, the passengers on Elevator are squeezed so tightly by fear and panic, the only possible result is horror. With minutes to live, there is no time for civilized morals. Nine sophisticated, Wall Street party-goers reveal the real people behind the facade. Crafted by the award-winning team of Norwegian director, Stig Svendsen and writer-producer Marc Rosenberg, they create a story as chilling as Hitchcock s Psycho and as demented as Polanski s The Tenant . An amazing ensemble cast (Christopher Backus, Anita Briem, John Getz, Shirley Knight, Amanda and Rachel Pace, Devin Ratray, Tehmina Sunny, Joey Slotnick and Waleed Zuaiter) creates a pressure cooker drama you won t soon forget.
Directed by Cristian Jimenez
Julio is a struggling young writer who has hit a wall. Unemployed and involved in a half-hearted relationship with his neighbor, things are finally starting to look up when he gets an interview with a renowned author to transcribe his latest work. Things don t go as planned, however, and Julio doesn t get the job. Instead of admitting the truth to his girlfriend, he pretends to be transcribing the novel when actually writing his own story. Searching for inspiration and a plot, Julio revisits a romance he had eight years ago when studying literature in Valdivia. As Julio s novel progresses, so does his fondness for the past and of the love he let slip away. Based on an internationally acclaimed novella, BONSAI is a subtly affecting examination of the lies we tell ourselves in order to get by.
Directed by David Hamilton
A schoolgirl spends the summer with a couple whose marriage is on the brink. Only, the schoolgirl falls in love with the wife. Meanwhile, she pursues a local teenage boy and tries to find a suitable male lover for the wife, so that they can both enjoy an affair simultaneously. Can the schoolgirl accomplish this before the end of summer? Famed female photographer David Hamilton directed this beautifully sensual study of the awakening sexuality of a young schoolgirl, written by a young Catherine Breillat Fat Girl, Romance, The Last Mistress,, based on the French classic Les Chansons de Bilitis. Unavailable in the US for nearly three decades, Bilitis is vintage, French erotic cinema at its finest.
Directed by John Farrow
The fierce battle has taken a grim toll. Lashed to a British man-of-war, the fledging Continental Navy's Bonhomme Richard is sinking and half its crew is lost. English demand surrender. "I have not yet begun to fight!" the colonial commander replies. Indeed he has not. Because - for the first time in naval warfare - he sends brave Marines into the rigging to hurl grenades into the rival ship's hold...and the battle turns.
From R SQUARED FILMS INC
The year is 2052, and if you want to hunt a human for sport, The Brotherhood of Mars can make it happen. After witnessing the all out brutality of the hunt, Brotherhood of Mars guard, Morgan Farber (David Stevens, PUNCH DRUNK LOVE ) states his protest against the company and is cast into the hunt. Morgan survives only to find himself in the company of the hunted ""Garbage People,"" lead by Mayor Paulo (Darren Dalton, RED DAWN and THE OUTSIDERS) and Naomi (Crystal Largen, NATIONAL LAMPOON'S PUCKED).
From Monarch Home Video
A mildly autistic man and a dancer form a friendship that helps them better understand the world that appears to have left them both behind. After crossing paths seemingly by chance, Noah (Michael Worth) and Alexia (Margot Farley) take a journey that forces them both out of their comfort zones and challenges their perceptions of love.
Directed by Chris Eyre
HIDE AWAY is a stirring drama that follows the story of a successful businessman (Lucas) attempting to resurrect his life. Entering an idyllic harbor as a broken and haunted man, he buys and boards the dilapidated sailboat Hesperus. Disturbed at night by unsettling dreams of his past, he finds the boat becomes a beacon of hope as he begins the challenge of bringing back the shine to the tarnished vessel - and to his life.
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