January 1999
January 5, 1999
AKIRA (Orion)
The world-renowned, animated film that shaped the anime genre is released to video in
dubbed pan-and-scan, dubbed letterbox, subtitled pan-and-scan versions. 124m; $24.98.
D-DAY: JUNE 6, 1944 (Jaguar Entertainment)
A documentary crafted by declassified-government-footage specialists AvianPark, produced
by Douglas Keeney. Utilizes extremely rare D-Day photos and Army documents. $19.95.
75TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION (Columbia/Tri-Star)
25 films are released in this special anniversary collection, including: ALL THE KING'S
MEN; THE AWFUL TRUTH; BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI; THE CAINE MUTINY; FROM HERE TO ETERNITY;
GANDHI; GROUNDHOG DAY; HIS GIRL FRIDAY; IN COLD BLOOD; IN THE LINE OF FIRE; A RAISIN IN
THE SUN; SHIP OF FOOLS; TO SIR, WITH LOVE; YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU
BLACK HISTORY MONTH TITLES (MGM)
A collection of titles released in honor of Black History Month including: CABIN IN THE
SKY; THE DEFIANT ONES; A FAMILY THING; IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT; LILIES OF THE FIELD; THE
ORGANIZATION; A PATCH OF BLUE; THEY CALL ME MR. TIBBS. $19.95 each.
COLLECTOR'S CHOICE (MCA)
Ten titles are released to MCA's) "Collector's Choice" collection, including:
BEASTMASTER III: THE EYE OF BRAXUS; THE CHAMBER; DRAGON: THE BRUCE LEE STORY; MADIGAN; THE
MILAGRO BEANFIELD WAR; MOBSTERS; RING OF STEEL; TALES FROM THE CRYPT: BORDELLO OF BLOOD;
TO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR; YANKS. $9.98 each.
CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS (MGM)
Four new titles are released in MGM's) "Contemporary Classics" collection.
Titles include: 9 1/2 WEEKS; FAME; MOLL FLANDERS; TEXASVILLE. $14.95 each.
DISTURBING BEHAVIOR (MGM)
Starring Katie Holmes, Nick Stahl, James Marsden
A sinister force is turning a high school's curricularly-challenged into soulless academic
elite. Rated R; 83m; Close-captioned. Also available in Spanish.
EVERY MOTHER'S WORST FEAR (MCA)
Starring Cheryl Ladd, Ted McGinley, Jordan Ladd
Ladd stars as a determined woman who will stop at nothing to find her missing teenage
daughter. Rated PG-13; 92m; Close-captioned.
JANUARY DVD TITLES (MCA)
Ten titles are released to DVD: OUT OF SIGHT, ALL QUIET ON THE
WESTERN FRONT; CLOCKERS; COP AND A HALF; DARKMAN II; HELLFIGHTERS; THE LITTLE RASCALS;
MAJOR PAYNE; SLAP SHOT; SWASHBUCKLER.
MAN IN THE IRON MASK (MGM)
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Gerard Depardieu, Gabriel Byrne
The costumer starring heartthrob DiCaprio comes to sell-through for the first time at
$19.98. Contains behind-the-scenes photos. Rated PG-13; 103m; Close-captioned. Also
available in Spanish.
OUT OF SIGHT (MCA)
Starring George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Ving Rhames, Michael Keaton, Don Cheadle, Dennis
Farina, Albert Brooks
Steven Soderbergh's adaptation of Elmore Leonard's novel is taut, well-acted and totally
engrossing. Clooney stars as a career criminal who must make one more score to get him out
of his life of crime forever. Considered by many to be one of 1998's best. Rated R; 102m;
Close-captioned. Also available on DVD and with Spanish sub-titles.
THE RIDE (WWP)
Starring Michael Biehn, Brock Pierce, Jennifer O'Neill
A washed-up rodeo champ strikes up a mutually awarding friendship with an orphan who wants
to be a rodeo rider. Rated G; 98m.
ROMANCE TITLES (MGM)
Just in time for Valentine's Day, a collection of "romantic titles" including:
THE CUTTING EDGE; A FISH CALLED WANDA; THE LOVER; THE GOODBYE GIRL; MOONSTRUCK; MRS.
SOFFEL; ROB BOY; WHEN HARRY MET SALLY. $14.95 each.
SOUL CINEMA (MGM)
A collection of "soul films" including: COTTON COMES TO HARLEM; I'M GONNA GIT
YOU SUCKA; NORMAN IS THAT YOU?; SHAFT; SHAFT'S BIG
SCORE; SHAFT IN AFRICA. $14.95.
VINTAGE CLASSICS COLLECTION (MGM)
Six new titles are released in MGM's "Vintage Classics" collection, including:
THE ADVENTURES OF DON JUAN; THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL; THE BIG SLEEP; JEZEBEL; MILDRED
PIERCE; NINOTCHKA. $19.98 each.
January 12, 1999
54 (Miramax Home
Entertainment)
Starring Mike Myers, Ryan Phillippe, Salma Hayek, Neve Campbell, Sela Ward
Gritty story about the famed New York nightclub, Studio 54. Most notable for the brilliant
dramatic performance of Mike Myers which many believe will bring him an Oscar nomination.
Rated R; 93m; Close-captioned.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH TITLES (BWE)
A group of 12 films is released in honor of Black History Month: A GREAT DAY IN HARLEM;
MARVIN AND TIGE; WORDS BY HEART; WORDS UP; YOU MUST REMEMBER THIS; THE HOUSE OF DIES
DREAR; AFRICAN JOURNEY; BROTHER FUTURE; BOOKER; LONE STAR KID; AND THE CHILDREN SHALL
LEAD; RUNAWAY.
BLUES CLUES (Paramount)
Two new videos from Nick Jr.'s #1 rated show are released: BLUES CLUES: ABC'S AND 123's
and BLUES CLUES: RHYTHM AND BLUE. 50m; $9.95 each.
CURSE OF INFERNO (Orion)
Starring Pauly Shore, Janine Turner
Two would-be bank robbers get mixed up in a crazy sting operation to find the leader of a
money-laundering scheme. Rated R; 120m; Close-captioned.
FAMILY SELL-THROUGH (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Two family titles are re-priced for sell-through. Titles include: SLAPPY AND THE STINKERS
starring B.D. Wong and BUDDY starring Rene Russo. $14.95 each.
FREERIDERS (Buenavista)
Starring Gold medallists Johnny Mosely and Eric Bergoust
Another flying-powder adventure by famed ski filmmaker Warren Miller. Features music by
the Dave Matthews Band, Semisonic, Counting Crows and more. 96m; Close-captioned.
HENRY FOOL (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Parker Posey, James Urbaniak, Kevin Corrigan, Miho Nikaido, Thomas Jay Ryan
A mysterious stranger takes up residence in a family's basement and winds up enriching
their lives. A film by Hal Hartley. Rated R; 137m; Close-captioned.
MAURICE SENDAK'S LITTLE BEAR: FRIENDS (Paramount)
Four classic stories of friendship and adventure from Nick Jr.'s second-highest rated
show. Included herein are: "Emily's Visit"; "I'll Be You, You'll Be
Me," "Lucy Needs a Friend" and "Princess Duck." 33m;
Close-captioned. $9.95 each.
OUR FRIEND, MARTIN (Fox)
Starring the voices of Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Samuel L. Jackson, James Earl Jones,
Ashley Judd, Angela Bassett, Levar Burton, Susan Sarandon, John Travolta, Jeleel White,
Oprah Winfrey, Ed Asner
Two boys magically journey back through time and meet Dr. Martin
Luther King at various stages in his life. Close-captioned.
$14.99.
SESAME STREET: LET'S EAT: FUNNY FOOD SONGS (Sony Wonder)
Starring Grover, Telly Monster, Cookie Monster
A musical adventure in which Grover the waiter gets to meet some fun and interesting
characters. 30m; $12.98.
SING & DANCE WITH BARNEY (Lyrick Studios)
Starring Barney
Barney's history is explored in this sing along party with former and current cast members
of the popular show. $14.95.
THE TRUMAN SHOW (Paramount)
Starring Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, Natascha McElhone, Ed Harris
Peter Weir's riveting story of a man whose entire life is a television show - unbeknownst
to him. Carrey is brilliant in a dramatic role that lets him really spread his wings and
the film is subtle and easy-going, despite its complexity. One of the year's best. Rated
PG; 103m; Close-captioned.
VALUE VIDEO LINE (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Five new titles are released at their lowest price ever including: AVALON; THE DEEP;
GARDENS OF STONE; GODZILLA VS. SPACEGODZILLA and GODZILLA VS. DESTROYAH. $9.95 each.
WILDE (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave, Michael Sheen
A lush, historical, beautifully filmed biography of famed and controversial writer Oscar
Wilde. Rated R; 116m.
January 19,
1999
BUFFALO 66 (MCA)
Starring Vincent Gallo, Christina Ricci, Anjelica Huston, Ben Gazzara, Kevin Corrigan,
Mickey Rourke
A dark and gritty story about a man coming back to the home that doesn't want him. Rated
R; 110m; Close-captioned.
DEANNA DURBIN TITLES (MCA)
Starring Deanna Durbin
Three new Deanna Durbin titles are released including: I'LL BE YOURS co-starring William
Bendix; THE AMAZING MRS. HOLLIDAY and BECAUSE OF HIM co-starring Charles Laughton. $19.98
each.
EVIDENCE OF BLOOD (Orion)
Starring David Strathairn, Mary McDonnell
When a brilliant crime writer investigates a 40-year-old murder, he confronts the town's
worst fears. Rated PG-13; 120m; Close-captioned.
GLORIA (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Gena Rowlands
John Cassavetes' classic film is re-released to time with the new theatrical version
starring Sharon Stone. 121m.
GREAT LADIES OF THE SCREEN PROMOTION (BWE)
Five titles are released in this special promotion, including: "Women of Valor"
starring Susan Sarandon; "Battling For Baby" starring Debbie Reynolds;
"Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris starring Angela Landsbury; "Saint Ex" starring
Miranda Richardson and "The Story Lady" starring Jessica Tandy.
KISSING A FOOL (MCA)
Starring David Schwimmer, Jason Lee, Mili Avital, Bonnie Hunt
A recently engaged womanizer begins to get cold feet so he asks his best friend to help
test his fiancée's fidelity. Rated R; 94m; Close-captioned. $14.98.
LITTLE CITY (Miramax)
Starring Jon Bon Jovi, Annabella Sciorra, Josh Charles, Penelope Ann Miller, Jo Beth
Williams
A comedy of Eros set among San Francisco's swinging singles. Rated R; 90m;
Close-captioned.
LOVE AND DEATH ON LONG ISLAND (MCA)
Starring John Hurt, Jason Preistley
Based on the novel by Gilbert Adair, this film follows the romantic awakening of a creaky
British writer who is transfixed by the sight of a young actor of teen films. Rated PG-13;
93m; Close-captioned.
MAFIA
(Touchstone)
Starring Jay Mohr, Christina Applegate, Lloyd Bridges, Billy Burke
A send-up of the "Godfather" movies by director of "Hot Shots" and
"Airplane!" - and just as funny. Rated PG-13; 87m; Close-captioned. Also
available on laserdisc.
NOSFERATU THE VAMPIRE (Anchor Bay)
Starring Klaus Kinski, Isabelle Adjani, Bruna Ganz
Werner Herzog's critically-acclaimed re-telling of the classic vampire film comes to home
video. Includes an English language and German language version and other extras. $14.98.
ROMANCE COLLECTION (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Five titles are added to the Romance Collection including: IMMORTAL BELOVED; ROXANNE;
MODERN ROMANCE; MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING; FOOLS RUSH IN. $14.95 each.
SELL-THROUGH TITLES (Columbia/Tri-Star)
The following titles are released for the first time on sell-through at $19.95 each:
HOUSEKEEPING; THE MAN WHO LOVED WOMEN; STRAIGHT-JACKET; WALK ON THE WILD SIDE; IN A LONELY
PLACE; UNDERWORLD USA; THE COLLECTOR.
SMOKE SIGNALS (Miramax)
Starring Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Irene Bedard Winner of the 1998 Sundance Film Festival's
Audience Award and Filmmakers Trophy, this road movie takes a fresh look at Native
American Indian characters and culture. Rated PG-13; 89m; Close-captioned. Also available
on laserdisc.
WUBBULOUS WORLD OF DR. SEUSS (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Two volumes of the popular television series are released to video. Featuring 3-D computer
animation and the magic of the Jim Henson Company. 50m each.
January 26, 1999
DANCE WITH ME (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Vanessa L. Williams, Chayanne, Kris Kristofferson, Joan Plowright, Jane Krakowski
A dance instructor fights her attraction to a handsome Cuban whose passionate dancing
style is unschooled but even more attractive for it. Rated PG; 126m; Close-captioned. Also
available with Spanish subtitles.
THE BIG CHILL (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Glenn Close, Kevin Kline, William Hurt, Jeff Goldblum, Tom Berenger, Meg Tilly,
JoBeth Williams
The classic film is re-released for its 15 year anniversary
with this special edition that includes a 15 minute "Making Of" segment and 9
minutes of deleted scenes. Rated R; 105m; $14.95. Also available on DVD.
DVD TITLES (Paramount)
Four titles are released on DVD including THE TRUMAN SHOW; STAR TREK VI: THE UNDISCOVERED
COUNTRY; 48 HOURS and THE REAL BLONDE. $29.99 each.
DVD TITLES (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Three new titles are released to DVD: THE BIG CHILL 15th ANNIVERSARY EDITION; HUDSON HAWK,
A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS.
HARD RAIN (Paramount)
Starring Morgan Freeman; Christian Slater; Minnie Driver; Randy Quaid
The wet heist caper film is released to sell-through at $14.95. Rated R; 98m. Also
available with Spanish subtitles.
MARIE BAIE DES ANGES (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Vahina Giocante, Frederic Malgras
A pair of young lovers escape to an idyllic island but realize its peaceful atmosphere
doesn't offer them the action they crave. In French with English subtitles. Rated R; 90m.
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION (Paramount)
Starring Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes et al
Five more episodes of the hit series are released to video including: ATTACHED; FORCE OF
NATURE; INHERITANCE; PARALLELS, PEGASUS. 44m each; Close-captioned. $14.95.
TENNESSEE ERNIE FORD AMAZING GRACE (White Star)
Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford
A special collection of the 22 hymns Ford ended his primetime NBC show with when they
originally aired. 55m; $19.95.
WHATEVER (Columbia/Tri-Star)
Starring Liza Weil, Chad Morgan, Dan Montano, Mark Riffon, John G. Connolly
A hip, raw and realistic look at two girls coming-of-age in the early 1980s. Rated R;
113m; Close-captioned.