June 2000
PICK OF THE WEEK
FIGHT CLUB
SPECIAL EDITION DVD (Fox)
Starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helena Bonham Carter
A terrific example of the DVD format taking an okay movie and making a terrific
DVD package out of it. The controversial film by David Fincher comes to DVD in
this spectacular two-disc set which includes (take a deep breath):
Disc 1: The widescreen presentation of the film with four commentary tracks
including (a) director David Fincher; (b) Fincher, Brad Pitt, Edward Norton,
Helena Bonham Carter; (c) writer Chuck Palahniuk and screenwriter Jim Uhls; (d)
production designer Alex McDowell, cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth, costume
designer Michael Kaplan and visual effects supervisor Kevin Haug.
Disc Two contains: (a) six production clips featuring behind-the-scenes and
alternate takes with multiple angles and audio tracks; (b) nine visual effect
behind-the-scene vignettes; (c) production montage; (d) Fincher's original
storyboards; (e) seven deleted scenes; (f) stills gallery; (g) three theatrical
trailers including a brand new one cut by Fincher expressly for the DVD; (h)
original artwork, oil paintings, sketches, illustrations; (i) publicity material
including a music video narrated by Pitt, two public service announcements and
five internet web site spots. $34.98.
Also new this week
THE ADVENTURES OF ELMO IN GROUCHLAND
(Colombia/Tri-Star)
The popular Sesame Street title is re-priced to $14.95.
ANDY KAUFMAN TITLES
(Paramount)
A collection of titles featuring outrageous comic Andy Kaufman are released to
video, including:
THE BEST OF ANDY KAUFMAN IN TAXI,
VOLUME I including "Paper Marriage" and "Mama Gravas." $9.95
THE BEST OF ANDY KAUFMAN IN TAXI, VOLUME II including "Latka the
Playboy" and "Mr. Personalities" $9.95
THE BEST OF ANDY KAUFMAN IN TAXI, VOLUME III including "Simka Returns"
and "The Wedding of Latka & Simka" $9.95
THE BEST OF ANDY KAUFMAN IN TAXI, VOLUME IV including "Sceneskees from a
Marriage" Parts I & II $9.95
ANDY KAUFMAN PLAYS CARNEGIE HALL,
alive performance from 1979 featuring Kaufman characters Foreign Man, Elvis and
Tony Clifton and an exclusive, never-before-seen retrospective interviews with
Andy's friends and co-workers. $12.95
BACKLASH
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Charles Durning, JoBeth Williams, Tracey Needham, James Belushi
A federal prosecutor is forced into the witness protection program when her
partner is killed but a corrupt government official may sell her out to the drug
lords who want her dead. Tepid, sometimes downright unpleasant, crime drama,
passably entertaining at best. Rated R; 103m; Closed-captioned; Also available
with Spanish subtitles. Also available on DVD featuring
audio commentary by director Jack Ersgard and writer/actor Patrick Ersgard;
talent files; interactive motion menus; theatrical trailer; full screen
presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby 2-Channel. English and Spanish
subtitles.
BLUES CLUES: STOP LOOK AND LISTEN
(Paramount/Nickelodeon)
Two new episodes from the popular children's show, "What's That
Sound?" and "What Did Blue See?" are released on one cassette.
51m. $9.95.
DVD TITLES
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following titles are released to the DVD format:
THE SEVENTH VOYAGE OF SINBAD starring
John Phillip Law and Tom Baker featuring three featurettes; vintage advertising;
talent files; full screen presentation; English and Portuguese language tracks;
English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean and Thai subtitles; trailer.
$24.95.
FOXFIRE starring
Angelina Jolie featuring talent files; widescreen presentation; Dolby 2-channel
stereo; English and Spanish subtitles; trailers for "Foxfire and "Girl
Interrupted." $24.95.
DVD TITLES
(Warner Bros.)
The following titles are released to the DVD format:
THE DIRTY DOZEN SPECIAL EDITION
starring Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown, Telly
Savalas and Donald Sutherland featuring an all-new introduction by Ernest
Borgnine; a behind-the-scenes documentary; original theatrical trailer; limited
edition collector's card. $24.98.
INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt,
Antonio Banderas, Stephen Rea and Kirsten Dunst featuring an all-new
introduction by novelist Anne Rice, director Neil Jordan and Antonio Banderas; a
behind-the-scene documentary; interviews with Christian Slater, Banderas, Rea,
Dunst, Rice, Jordan and more; original theatrical trailer; limited edition
collector's card. $24.98.
LETHAL WEAPON I
LETHAL WEAPON II
LETHAL WEAPON III
Each is a new "director's cut" edition featuring
an all-new Dolby 5.1 remix, several minutes of previously unavailable footage,
widescreen presentation; subtitles; original theatrical trailer. $24.98 each.
TWISTER starring Helen Hunt featuring new
behind-the-scenes documentaries; music videos by Van Halen and Shania Twain;
audio commentary by director Jan De Bont and visual effects supervisor Stefen
Fangmeier; production notes; filmographies; theatrical trailers; expanded motion
menus; subtitles; Dolby 5.1. $24.98. Also available in a Limited Edition
Collector's set featuring all of the above plus additional bonuses. $79.98.
GIRL,
INTERRUPTED (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Vanessa Redgrave, Whoopi Goldberg, Jared
Leto
Ryder stars as a young lady in the late ‘60s who - when placed in a mental
institution - realizes she must decide whether she belongs on the inside, or
that she must fight to return to the mainstream. Based on a true story. Terrific
performances throughout enhance the entire film. Rated R; 127m;
Closed-captioned. Also
available on DVD featuring audio commentary by director James Mangold, deleted
scenes, the HBO First Look feature, "The Making Of Girl Interrupted,"
isolated music score with highlights, talent files, full screen and widescreen
presentation, Dolby Digital 5.1. $27.95.
THE LAST STOP
(Sterling Home Entertainment)
Starring Rose McGowan, Adam Beach, Jurgen Prochnow, Callum Keith Rennie
A storm forces a Colorado State Highway Patrol officer to stop at an
out-of-the-way inn where he stumbles upon a murderous crime in progress. Cheap
thrills for discount night viewing. Rated R; 94m; closed-captioned. Also
available on DVD featuring 2.0 Dolby Surround Sound; 5.1 Digital Surround Sound;
widescreen presentation; audio commentary by director Mark Malone; biographies
and filmographies of cast, writer, producer, director; interactive motion menus;
interviews with cast and filmmakers; 20 chapters with motion images; theatrical
trailer; optional Spanish subtitles. $19.95.
THE MARTIN & MURPHY COLLECTION
(Universal)
Eight titles starring Steve Martin and/or Eddie Murphy are released at
sell-through prices. Included are:
At $14.98
BOWFINGER
LIFE
THE NUTTY PROFESSOR
And, at $9.98:
THE JERK
HOUSESITTER
SGT. BILKO
SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND
PARENTHOOD
MAURICE SENDAK'S LITTLE BEAR: RAINY DAY TALES
(Paramount/Nickelodeon)
Four episodes form the popular children's show are released on one cassette.
Included are "The Rain Dance Play," "Hiccups," "Mitzi's
Mess" and "The Puddle Jumper." 34m. $9.95.
THE MORPH FILES
(BBC)
The all-new series from the creators of Wallace & Gromit comes to video in
three volumes:
Volume I includes
"Babysitting," "Doctor Morph," "Exercising" and
"Gardening"
Volume II include "Skiing," "Gobble D. Gook," "Dog
Show" and "Mirrors"
Volume II includes "Games,"
"The Film Show," "Cowboys" and "The Birthday
Party."
MR. DEATH: THE RISE AND FALL OF FRED A.
LEUCHTER, JR (Universal)
A study of Fred A. Leuchter, whose job it was to create more humane instruments
of execution for the penal system, and what his job says about his soul and,
indeed, the soul of all of us. Rated PG-13; 92m; Closed-captioned.
Also available on DVD featuring the theatrical trailer, widescreen presentation,
Dolby Surround. $24.95.
SELL-THROUGH TITLES
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following titles are re-priced to $14.95 each:
BOTTLE ROCKET starring James Caan,
Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson
DICK starring Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams, Dan Hedaya
SPARKLER starring Steven Petrarca,
Freddie Prinze Jr.
And at $19.95
RUN LOLA RUN starring Franka Potente and Moritz Bliebtreu
UNIVERSAL SPECIAL EDITIONS TITLES
(Universal)
The following films are released in Special Edition volumes at sell-through
prices:
DUDLEY DO-RIGHT starring Brendan
Fraser $14.98. DVD: $24.98
MEET JOE BLACK starring Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins. $14.98; $24.98.
PATCH ADAMS starring Robin Williams, $14.98; DVD: $29.98.
PICK OF THE WEEK
THE GREEN MILE
(Warner Bros.)
Starring Tom Hanks, Michael Clark Duncan, David Morse, Gary Sinise, Bonnie Hunt,
James Crowell
Stephen King's compelling "serial thriller" is brought to the screen
by Frank Darabont, the same man who did wonders with "The Shawshank
Redemption." The results here are almost as impressive with stunning
production, sympathetic (and otherwise) characters, a terrific story (thanks to
King) and terrific performances. A great film and one of 1999's best. Also
available on DVD featuring a ten-minute behind-the-scenes documentary; original
theatrical trailer; widescreen format; subtitles; Dolby Digital 5.1 sound.
Also new this week
ALL I WANNA DO
(Miramax)
Starring Gaby Hoffman, Kirsten Dunst, Lynn Redgrave, Rachel Leigh Cook
Five young students, known as the Daughters of the American Ravioli, stage an
insurrection at a staid New England Prep school in this comedy. Rated PG-13;
Closed-captioned. Also available on DVD featuring 5.1
Surround.
BICENTENNIAL MAN
(Touchstone)
Starring Robin Williams, Sam Neill, Wendy Crewson
Robins stars as a servant robot who slowly molds himself to become more
"human." Before you start crying, "Hey, that was Data in Star
Trek!" understand that this film is based on the short story by Isaac
Asimov and on the novel Asimov wrote with Robert Silverberg entitled "The
Positronic Man." Rated PG; Closed-captioned. Also
available on DVD featuring Dolby 5.1 Surround.
CLIFFHANGER COLLECTOR'S SERIES
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow
Packed DVD edition of the popular film that stars Stallone as a mountain climber
who goes up against terrorist Lithgow. DVD features: Making-Of featurette; audio
commentary by director Renny Harlin and Sylvester Stallone; audio commentary by
the technical crew; three deleted scenes with director's commentary; new
introduction by Harlin; two special effects "behind-the-scenes"; three
storyboard comparisons; special effects photo gallery; on location photo
gallery; widescreen; Dolby 2-Channel or Dolby Digital 5.1; English, Spanish and
Portuguese language tracks; English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese subtitles.
$29.95.
DISCOVER SPOT
(Disney)
Starring the voice of Haley Joel Osment
Eric Hill's extremely popular little doggie stars in his first full-length
animated feature. Loaded with music and other extras. $19.99.
THE EMPEROR AND THE ASSASSIN
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi, Li Xuejian
An epic film, set in the 20th Century B.C., that follows a power-hungry heir to
the throne of the kingdom of Qin. Rated R; 161m; In Mandarin with yellow English
subtitles. Also available on DVD featuring audio
commentary by director Chen Kaige, talent files, interactive menus, production
notes, widescreen presentation, Dolby 2 Channel; Mandarin Chinese and Spanish
language tracks; English, French and Spanish subtitles. Trailers for "The
Emperor and the Assassin," "The Story of Qui Ju," "The Last
Emperor," "The King of Masks." $29.95.
MAKE MINE MUSIC (Disney)
Starring the voices of Nelson Eddy, Dinah Shore, The Andrew Sisters, Benny
Goodman and his orchestra
A animated music extravaganza divided into nine chapters - from Peter and the
Wolf to a malt shop. Also available on DVD featuring the
short "Musicland" and the original theatrical trailer.
MELODY TIME
(Disney)
A collection of song-filled, animated stories starring Donald Duck and others. Also
available on DVD is the short "Donald Applecore" and the original
theatrical trailer.
THE MEN WHO KILLED KENNEDY
(MPI Home Video)
The five part A&E series that explores the happenings before and after the
assassination of John F. Kennedy, is released in this special two tape set.
255m; $29.98. For more information, please visit http://www.mpimedia.com/new_releases/kennedy.
MERCY
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Ellen Barkin, Peta Wilson, Julian Sands
Two women, one a homicide detective, try to lure a sexually deviant serial
killer into the arms of justice. Rated R; 117m; Closed-captioned. Also
available on DVD featuring digitally mastered audio and video; full screen and
wide screen; Dolby Digital 5.1; Dolby 2-Channel; English, Spanish, Chinese and
Thai subtitles. $24.95.
PLAY IT TO THE BONE
(Touchstone)
Starring Woody Harrelson, Antonio Banderas, Lolita Davidovich, Lucy Liu, Robert
Wagner
Harrelson and Banderas star as a pair of boxers, longtime friends, who find
themselves forced into the ring together thanks to an unscrupulous boxing
promoter. Entertaining but nothing spectacular here. Rated R; Closed-captioned. Also
available on DVD featuring 5.1 Surround.
POCAHONTAS
(Disney)
Starring the voices of Mel Gibson, Irene Bedard, David Ogden Stiers, Linda Hunt
Disney's Academy-Award winning feature returns to video
and comes to DVD for the first time. The DVD also features two music videos.
THE THIRD MIRACLE
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Ed Harris, Anne Heche, Armin Mueller-Stahl
A church-appointed detective, whose job it is to investigate miracles, finds
himself awash in mystery and deceit when he is asked to look into the murder of
a devout Catholic. Rated R; 118m; Also available on DVD
featuring widescreen, Dolby 2-Channel; English, Spanish and French subtitles;
audio commentary by director Agnieszka Holland; talent files; isolated music
score; interactive menus; scene selections. $29.95.
VHS RE-PRICE
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following films are released at sell-through prices:
$19.95 each:
DOUBLE OBSESSION starring Margeaux
Hemingway
IT'S MY TURN starring Jill Clayburgh and Michael Douglas
LITTLE TREASURE starring Margot Kidder
LUSH LIFE starring Forest Whitaker
MACK THE KNIFE
MY NEW GUN
SAFE starring Julianne Moore
TED AND VENUS
LIMBO starring David Straitharn and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
LOSS OF SEXUAL INNOCENCE from director Mike Figgis
MADE MEN starring Jim Belushi
RESURRECTION starring Christopher Lambert
STORM CATCHER starring Dolph Lundgren
TINSELTOWN
$14.95 each:
UNIVERSAL SOLDIER: THE RETURN starring
Jean-Claude Van Damme
$9.95 each:
DESERT HEAT starring Jean-Claude Van Damme
KNOCK OFF starring Jean-Claude Van
Damme
WITNESS PROTECTION
(HBO)
Starring Tom Sizemore, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Forest
Whitaker
When a family is forced into the witness protection program, the program's
effects have an intense effect on their lives. Gripping, powerful drama. Rated
R; 101m.
PICK OF THE WEEK
KENTUCKY FRIED MOVIE
(Anchor Bay)
Starring Donald Sutherland, George Lazenby, Bill Bixby,
Henry Gibson
The classic, hilarious comedy - from the famous Zucker/Abrahams/Zucker team - is
released to DVD in this special edition. Credited as the impetus for Saturday
Night live, this segmented parody is one of the funniest films ever made. The
DVD edition includes wild, hilarious audio commentary by director John Landis,
David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, Jerry Zucker and producer Robert K. Weiss; the
original theatrical trailer; an exclusive behind-the-scenes photo gallery;
talent bios and on-the-set home movies. 86m. $24.98.
Also new this week
A GOOFY MOVIE
(Disney)
Goofy and his son Max go on a road trip in this very entertaining tale. Also
available on DVD featuring the short "A Goofy Success Story," the
original theatrical trailer, a Disney DVD storybook and more.
BALLOON FARM
(Disney)
Starring Rip Torn, Mara Wilson, Laurie Metcalf
Based on the novel "Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm" (not to be confused
with Harry Potter), this is the story of an eccentric farmer who grows a lovely
crop of balloons in his water-starved town, thus increasing the hope of his
friends and neighbors until real rain can arrive.
DEUCE BIGALOW: MALE GIGOLO
(Touchstone)
Starring Rob Schneider, Eddie Griffin, Oded Fehr, Gail O'Grady, William Forsythe
Schneider stars as a loser who discovers a quick way to make money - servicing
ladies otherwise wouldn't be serviced. Yeah, it's crass. Yeah, it's crude. But
it's also pretty funny. Rated R. Also available on DVD
featuring 5.1 Surround.
FUN AND FANCY FREE
(Disney)
Jiminy Cricket narrates two classic animated tales here: "Mickey and the
Beanstalk" and "Bongo." This film is notable because it is the
last film that Walt Disney himself recorded the voice of Mickey Mouse. Also
available on DVD.
GUN SHY
(Hollywood)
Starring Liam Neeson, Oliver Platt, Sandra Bullock
Neeson stars as a DEA agent who can't wait to retire. But before he can do that,
he has to make one more bust: that of two-bit gangster Platt. In the midst of
that, he meets Bullock and love ensues. Rated R. Closed-captioned. Also
available on DVD featuring 5.1 Surround.
THE HOLLYWOOD COLLECTION
(MPI)
Twenty-eight (count ‘em, 28!) biographies and documentaries on some of the
greatest names in Hollywood are presented here. All titles are produced by the
award-winning husband-and-wife team of Gene Feldman and Suzanne Winter.
Available at $14.98 each are:
INGRID BERGMAN: PORTRAIT OF A STAR
INGRID BERGMAN: REMEMBERED
YUL BRYNNER: THE MAN WHO WAS KING
MICHAEL CAINE: BREAKING THE MOLD
GARY COOPER: THE FACE OF A HERO
JOAN CRAWFORD: ALWAYS THE STAR
CARY GRANT: THE LEADING MAN
AUDREY HEPBURN: REMEMBERED
CHARLTON HESTON: FOR ALL SEASONS
WILLIAM HOLDEN: THE GOLDEN BOY
HOLLYWOOD'S CHILDREN narrated by Roddy McDowall
THE HORROR OF IT ALL narrated by Jose Ferrer
GRACE KELLY: THE AMERICAN PRINCESS
ALAN LADD: THE TRUE QUIET MAN
BURT LANCASTER: DARING TO REACH
THE STORY OF LASSIE narrated by June Lockhart
JACK LEMMON: AMERICA'S EVERYMAN
SHIRLEY MACLAINE: KICKING UP HER HEELS
FRED MACMURRAY: THE GUY NEXT DOOR
WALTER MATTHAU: DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH
STEVE MCQUEEN: MAN ON THE EDGE
ROBERT MITCHUM: THE RELUCTANT STAR
MARILYN MONROE: BEYOND THE LEGEND
ROGER MOORE: A MATTER OF CLASS
GREGORY PECK: HIS OWN MAN
ANTHONY QUINN: AN ORIGINAL
BARBARA STANWYCK: STRAIGHT TOWN THE LINE
SHIRLEY TEMPLE: AMERICA'S LITTLE DARLING
Complete, 28-volume set: $418.98.
LIBERTY HEIGHTS
(Warner Bros.)
Starring Joe Mantegna, Bebe Neuwirth, Adrien Brody, Ben Foster
A Jewish family grows and changes during the mid-1950s. From director Barry
Levinson. Also available on DVD featuring deleted scene
with an introduction by Levinson; behind-the-scenes footage; interviews;
music-only track featuring classic 1950s songs; theatrical trailers. $24.98.
MIRACLE AT MIDNIGHT
(Disney)
Starring Sam Waterson, Mia Farrow, Justin Whalen
The story of a Danish doctor and his family who risked their lives to save their
Jewish countrymen during World War II.
SWEET AND LOWDOWN
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
starring Sean Penn, Uma Thurman, Samantha Morton
Woody Allen wrote and directed this story of 1930's Emmet Ray, the second
greatest jazz guitarist in the world. Rated PG-13; Closed-captioned; 95m; Also
available on DVD featuring widescreen and fullscreen; English and French
language tracks; English, French and Spanish subtitles; $29.95.
TWIN WARRIORS
(Dimension)
Starring Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh
A terrific cast enhances this familiar action/adventure yarn. Two young friends
go their separate ways to completely different lives. When they finally meet
again, they are in opposite corners and must face each other. Closed-captioned. Also
available on DVD.
VHS RE-PRICES
(Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following films are re-priced to $9.95 each:
THE DEVIL'S OWN starring Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt
GATTACA
HUSH
QUICKSILVER
THE REPLACEMENT KILLERS
JACKIE CHAN'S WHO AM I
PICK OF THE WEEK
INDEPENDENCE DAY (Fox)
Starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary
McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Margaret Colin, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia, Harvey
Fierstein, Harry Connick Jr., Vivica A. Fox, Brent Spiner
The hugely successful sci-fi film about aliens who try to eradicate the earth
comes to DVD in this spectacular DVD edition. Featured herein are over 5 ½
hours of special programming including nine minutes of deleted footage; an
alternate ending; a special link that allows viewers one month free subscription
to an all-new 3-D online-only space combat game; 550 stills; animated menu
screens, HBO First look featurette; a 30-minute behind-the-scenes documentary;
commentary by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich; commentary by special effects
supervisors Volker Engel and Dough Smith; pre-production story boards and
artwork; theatrical trailers; television advertising spots; widescreen
presentation; English 5.1 Dolby Digital; 2.0 surround sound; French 2.0 surround
sound; English and Spanish subtitles. $34.98.Also
available on VHS at $19.98 (without all of the extras).
Also new this week
ANNA AND THE KING OF SIAM
(Fox)
Starring Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-Fat
The classic tale of "Anna and the King" is told again in this
sumptuous epic. 147m; Rated PG-13; Closed-captioned.
BAD BOYS/BLUE STREAK TWO
PACK - SPECIAL EDITION (Columbia/Tri-Star)
The collector's edition of the Will Smith/Martin Lawrence
film, "Bad Boys" and the Martin Lawrence starrer BLUE STREAK are
packaged together in this two-pack and priced at $49.95. The special edition of
BAD BOYS includes audio commentary by director Michael Bay; a featurette that
allows the viewer to analyze special effects via multiple angles; music videos
by Diana King, Warren G, 69 Boyz; isolated music score; production notes; talent
files. The BLUE STREAK DVD features HBO First Look feature; music videos by
Jay-Z, Tyrese, So Plush; talent files. Both DVDs are also available separately and
on VHS.
HANGING UP (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Diane Keaton, Meg Ryan, Lisa Kudrow, Walter Matthau
Keaton directs this story of three sisters and their cranky father. I'll leave
it to you as to who plays the cranky father. Rated PG-13; Closed-captioned; 95m.
Also available on DVD featuring a deleted sequence;
outtakes reel; isolated music score; HBO First Look featurette; talent files.
Full-screen and widescreen presentation; trailers for "Hanging Up" and
"Sleepless in Seattle." $24.95. Also available in a special two pack
with "Sleepless in Seattle" priced at $47.95.
HARVEST OF SEVEN YEARS (Cropped and Chronicled) (Warner
Reprise)
A DVD compilation of k.d. lang's greatest video hits, live performances and
interview footage. A companion piece to the VHS of the same titles, originally
released in 1991. This DVD release coincides with the release of lang's new
album, "Invincible Summer." 60m; $24.99.
LA CUCARACHA
(Paramount)
Starring Eric Roberts, Joaquim de Almeida, Tara Crespo
A failed American novelist jumps at a second chance when asked to commit an
assassination. When everything goes awry, his life becomes more dangerous - and
more endangered - than he could ever imagine. Rated R; 95m. Also
available on DVD featuring full-screen presentation; commentary by director Jack
Perez and Roberts, biographies and filmographies of the filmmakers and selected
cast; the theatrical trailer.
LIGHT IT UP (Fox)
Starring Vanessa L. Williams, Usher Raymond, Forest Whitaker
After a favorite teacher is suspended at their high school in Queens, New York,
six students find themselves in a situation they never expected when they find
themselves barricaded inside the school with a policeman as a hostage. Rated R;
Closed-captioned. Also available on DVD featuring original
theatrical trailer; a special featurette; a music video promotional spot and two
music videos from Master P and JaRule.
MEETING DADDY
(Paramount)
Starring Lloyd Bridges, Josh Charles, Alexandra Wentworth, Kristy Swanson, Beau
Bridges
When a neurotic New Yorker meets a southern-belle dream girl, he's sure he's
found his soul mate - until he meets her manipulative father. Rated R; 91m;
Closed-captioned.
THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY (Paramount)
Starring Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow,
Jude Law
Adapted from Patricia Highsmith's novel, "Ripley" stars Damon as a New
York City piano tuner who obsessively craves the good life and is willing to do
anything at all to get it. Terrific cast and absolutely tremendous
cinematography can't shake off the story's unsatisfying denouement or
unnecessarily long running time. Rated R; 139m; Closed-captioned. Also
available on DVD featuring widescreen presentation; commentary by directory
Anthony Minghella; cast and crew interviews; a making of featurette; a
featurette regarding the creation of the film's score; two music videos and a
theatrical trailer; Dolby Digital English 5.1 surround; English and French Dolby
Surround.
TELEVISION CLASSICS (Fox)
The premiere episodes of the following
classic television series are released to video:
DANIEL BOONE starring Ed Ames;
THE WILD WILD WEST starring Robert Conrad and Ross Martin;
HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL starring Richard Boone;
RAWHIDE starring Clint Eastwood and Eric Fleming
GUNSMOKE starring James Arness
Each is priced at $9.98.
TOPSY-TURVY (USA
Home Entertainment)
Starring Jim Boradbent, Allan Corduner, Leslie Manville, Timothy Spall
Acclaimed director Mike Leigh helms this story of the famed musical team Gilbert
& Sullivan in this Academy Award nominated film. Also
available on DVD featuring theatrical trailer; television spots; featurette
about Gilbert & Sullivan; photo gallery; cast and filmmakers biographies and
filmographies.
WONDROUS
MYTHS & LEGENDS (Sony Wonder)
A brother and sister discover a portal that takes them through time and space
and into the world's legends and stories. Two volumes are released here:
"Enchantment" which explores Pegasus and the Sphinx
"Discovery" which examines the Loch Ness Monster and Dragonslayers.
Each is priced at $7.98 and runs about 45 minutes.
WWF BACKLASH (WWF Home Video)
Three hours of hardcore wrestling in this program that stars The Rock, Stone
Cold Steve Austin; Vince McMahon, Triple H, Chris Benoit, Chris "Y2J"
Jericho, Edge, Christian, New Age Outlaws, Crash Holly, Tazz, Perry Saturn,
Hardcore Holly. $29.95.