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Home- July 21, 2013
Liar Liar Blu-ray Movie
1990s Best of the Decade / Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy
Universal Studios | 1997 | 87 min | Rated PG-13 | Jul 09, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman
A pathologically lying lawyer desperately tries to grant his son's wish that he tell the truth for a 24-hour period.
Comedy / Imaginary
The Brass Teapot Blu-ray Movie
Magnolia Pictures | 2012 | 101 min | Rated R | Jun 18, 2013 | Michael Reuben
When a couple discovers that a brass teapot makes them money whenever they hurt themselves, they must come to terms with how far they are willing to go.
Comedy / Fantasy / Thriller / Dark humor
Speaking Parts Blu-ray Movie
Artificial Eye | 1989 | 92 min | Rated BBFC: 15 | Jul 08, 2013 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
A struggling actor's job as a hotel custodian is a front for his real job: being rented out as a gigolo by his supervisor.
Drama
Babette's Feast Blu-ray Movie
Babettes gæstebud
Artificial Eye | 1987 | 102 min | Rated BBFC: U | Feb 25, 2013 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
Two devout and elderly sisters allow their cook, a French refugee, to prepare a feast in honor of their late father's 100th birthday, despite their spiritual concerns over the sensuality and decadence of French cuisine.
Drama / Foreign
- July 20, 2013
Maniac Blu-ray Movie
Metrodome Video | 2012 | 89 min | Rated BBFC: 18 | Jul 01, 2013 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
Just when the streets seemed safe, a serial killer with a fetish for scalps is back and on the hunt. Frank is the withdrawn owner of a mannequin store, but his life changes when young artist Anna appears asking for his help with her new exhibition. As their friendship develops and Frank's obsession escalates, it becomes clear that she has unleashed a long-repressed compulsion to stalk and kill.
Horror / Thriller / Foreign
Harlow Blu-ray Movie
Olive Films | 1965 | 125 min | Not rated | Jul 23, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Hollywood in 1928 is a land of milk and honey, magic and fantasy. Jean Harlow's spectacularly controversial and tragic career begins with bit parts in movies while she's living with her mother (Angela Lansbury) and opportunistic stepfather (Raf Vallone). When Hollywood agent, Arthur Landau (Red Buttons), spots her on a film set, he gets her a series of comedy roles and soon realizes he has a gold mine in Miss Harlow (Carroll Baker). She becomes an overnight sensation and critics hail her as the next great sex symbol. This film documents the rise and fall of a true Hollywood Legend. Directed by Gordon Douglas (Tony Rome), Screenplay by John Michael Hayes (Peyton Place, The Carpetbaggers) and Costumes by legendary designer Edith Head (Sunset Boulevard). The stellar cast includes Martin Balsam, Michael (Mike) Connors, Peter Lawford and Leslie Nielsen as a sleazy Hollywood mogul.
Biography / Drama / Romance / Period
The Jerk Blu-ray Movie
1970s Best of the Decade / Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy
Universal Studios | 1979 | 94 min | Rated R | Jul 09, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Navin Johnson is the adopted son of a poor Black sharecropper family, whose crazy inventions lead him from rags to riches and right back to rags. Along the way, he's smitten with a lady motorcycle racer, survives a series of screwball attacks by a deranged killer, becomes a millionaire by inventing the Opti-Grab handle for eyeglasses—and shows why he's one of the hottest comic performers in the world.
Comedy / Coming of age
- July 19, 2013
Would You Rather Blu-ray Movie
MPI Media Group | 2012 | 93 min | Not rated | Jul 09, 2013 | Casey Broadwater
Desperate to help her ailing brother, a young woman agrees to compete in a deadly game of "Would You Rather," hosted by a sadistic aristocrat.
Horror
Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere II: Complete Collection Blu-ray Movie
Sentai Filmworks | 2012 | 325 min | Rated TV-MA | Jul 02, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Taking advantage of the opportunity that the Mikawa Conflict provides, Tori and his comrades attempt to rescue Horizon from the Testament Union. But even as the Floating City Musashi speeds towards its next destination, the Floating Island England, Tres España is preparing its own armada for war against the British Islanders. Now, as the quest of Horizon's emotions builds to its climax, Tori's new battle is about to begin in the land ruled by the Fairy Queen! The reenactment of the history described in the mysterious Testament continues as the secret of the Armor of Deadly Sins is unleashed.
Action / Adventure / Anime / Comedy / Fantasy / Romance / Sci-Fi / Erotic / Foreign
Blue Exorcist: Season 1 Blu-ray Movie
Limited Edition / Blu-ray + CD
Aniplex | 2011 | 325 min | Rated 13+ | Jul 09, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman
"Assiah, the realm of humans, and Gehenna, the realm of demons. Normally, these two dimensions would never intersect, but having possessed all material substances, the demons are now intruding on the material world. But among the human race, there are those who can exorcise such demons." - the Exorcists.
Action / Anime / Comedy / Supernatural / Comic book / Foreign
Charade Blu-ray Movie
1960s Best of the Decade / Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy
Universal Studios | 1963 | 113 min | Not rated | Jul 09, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman
A trio of crooks relentlessly pursue a young American woman through Paris in an attempt to recover the fortune her dead husband stole from them. The only person she can trust is a suave, mysterious stranger.
Comedy / Mystery / Romance / Thriller
Rushlights Blu-ray Movie
Vertical Entertainment | 2012 | 96 min | Rated R | Jul 30, 2013 | Michael Reuben
Billy and Sarah, troubled young lovers from the suburbs of Los Angeles, travel to a small Texas town to falsely claim a dead friend's inheritance.
Crime / Drama / Romance / Thriller
Seconds Blu-ray Movie
Criterion | 1966 | 107 min | Rated R | Aug 13, 2013 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
A middle-aged banker, dissatisfied with his suburban existence, elects to undergo a strange and elaborate procedure that will grant him a new life.
Drama / Mystery / Sci-Fi / Thriller / Psychological thriller
The Newton Boys Blu-ray Movie
Starz / Anchor Bay | 1998 | 123 min | Rated PG-13 | May 28, 2013 | Martin Liebman
Four Newton brothers are a poor farmer family in the 1920s. The oldest of them, Willis, one day realizes that there's no future in the fields and offers his brothers to become a bank robbers. Soon the family agrees. They become very famous robbers, and five years later execute the greatest train robbery in American history.
Action / Biography / Crime / Drama / Period
The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day Blu-ray Movie
Director's Cut
Sony Pictures | 2009 | 1 Movie, 2 Cuts | 138 min | Unrated | Jul 16, 2013 | Martin Liebman
The MacManus brothers have been in deep hiding with their father, Il Duce. When word comes that a beloved priest has been killed by the mob, the brothers return and mount a violent and bloody crusade to bring justice to those responsible.
Action / Crime / Thriller / Dark humor
- July 18, 2013
Scarlatti: Dove è Amore è Gelosia Blu-ray Movie
Opus Arte | 2011 | 88 min | Unrated | Jun 25, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman
No synopsis for this title.
Music
A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise 3D Blu-ray Movie
Sammy's Adventures 2 / Sammy's avonturen 2 / Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD
Vivendi Visual Entertainment | 2012 | 93 min | Not rated | Jul 09, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Animated sequel following aging turtle Sammy as he is swept away on an adventure to Dubai. When Sammy and his lifelong friend Ray are caught by poachers they find themselves destined to become part of an aquarium display in Dubai. As the duo plan an escape, along with their new acquaintances which include a blob fish, a lobster, an octopus and a group of penguins, their young grandchildren Ricky and Ella go off on an adventure of their own in an effort to save their grandpas.
Adventure / Animation / Family
Sleepless in Seattle Blu-ray Movie
Limited Edition to 3000 - SOLD OUT
Twilight Time | 1993 | 105 min | Rated PG | Jul 09, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman
A recently-widowed man's son calls a radio talk show in an attempt to find his father a partner.
Comedy / Drama / Romance
- July 17, 2013
Vehicle 19 Blu-ray Movie
Ketchup | 2013 | 85 min | Rated R | Jul 23, 2013 | Michael Reuben
Recently paroled Michael Woods (Paul Walker) just wants to get his life in order. But when he discovers a gun, a cell phone, and an unconscious woman in the trunk of a rental car, he fears he's in for the ride of his life. Michael has some serious decisions to make-either keep his head down and hope to escape with his life, or risk it all to do the right thing.
Action / Thriller
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing Blu-ray Movie
Limited Edition to 3000 - SOLD OUT
Twilight Time | 1955 | 102 min | Not rated | Jul 09, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman
A widowed doctor of both Chinese and European descent falls in love with a married American correspondent in Hong Kong during China's Communist revolution.
Biography / Drama / Romance / War