January 2004 DVD & Blu-rays

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American Wedding R

With East Great Falls High now just a memory, the kids have grown into young adults ready to wreak havoc with a new rite of passage - Jim (Jason Biggs) and Michelle (Alyson Hannigan) are getting married! Stifler (Seann William Scott) plans to be there (bridesmaids!), and more importantly to throw the ultimate bachelor party (strippers!). Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas) is all for the hedonistic rituals, but not for letting Stifler steal the maid of honor, who happens to be Michelle's sexy younger sister, Cadence (January Jones). While everybody else sweats and frets, Jim's Dad (Eugene Levy) is cool as ever, dispensing advice that no one wants to hear and getting ready for one of the best days of his life.
Craig Perry, Adam Herz, Jason Biggs, Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz, Alyson Hannigan, Eugene Levy, Jesse Dylan
Comedy Sequel Romance
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Alien: The Director's Cut R

A ship sent to investigate an SOS distress call encounters an alien that begins to kill the crew members one by one.
Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, John Hurt, Ridley Scott, Tom Skerritt, Harry Dean Stanton, Ian Holm
Fantasy Horror Sci-Fi

The Anarchist Cookbook R

This is Mr. Puck. Honor student. Rebel. All-American Hero. The Anarchist Collective and their crash pad known as SAM housed an idealistic assortment of unruly characters looking to make a difference and find a happier way of life. And then came Johnny Black...
John Savage, Gina Philips, Deidre A. Cannon, Darryl Cox, Jordan Susman, Devon Gummersall, Dylan Bruno, Katharine Towne
Comedy Romance

Uptown Girls PG-13

Molly Gunn (Murphy) is the freewheeling daughter of a late rock legend and the toast of the Manhattan social scene, but when her inheritance is stolen, Molly is forced to do something she's never done before - get a job. She becomes nanny to precocious Ray Schleine (Fanning), an "eight-year-old going on forty." Emotionally distant from her A&R executive mother Roma (Locklear), Ray has grown up with a revolving door of nannies and too little stability. Molly and Ray both feel painfully alone in the world, but as they try to make their new arrangement work, each discovers in the other a true friend.
Dakota Fanning, Heather Locklear, Megan Corletto, Donald Aedeosun Faison, Boaz Yakin, Brittany Murphy, Jesse Spencer, Marley Shelton
Comedy

Out of Time PG-13

When the police chief (Denzel Washington) of a small Florida town "borrows" money from the evidence room so he can run away with a woman (Sanaa Lathan) he's always been in love with, she quickly betrays him, revealing that she only began having an affair with him as a way to seek revenge... Now, with his reputation and career on the line, an otherwise good cop must resolve his life before he runs... "Out of Time".
Antoni Corone, Denzel Washington, Carl Franklin, Dean Cain, Sanaa Lathan, Eva Mendes, Rob Baker, John Billingsley
Thriller Romance Crime

Underworld R

"Underworld" reimagines Vampires as a secretive clan of modern, aristocratic sophisticates whose mortal enemies are the Lycans (werewolves), a shrewd gang of street thugs who prowl the city's underbelly. The balance of power is upset when a beautiful young Vampire and a nascent Lycan - deadly rivals for centuries - fall in love. Len Wiseman directs Kate Beckinsdale and Scott Speedman in a fast-paced, modern-day tale of deadly action, ruthless intrigue and forbidden love, all set against the backdrop of an ancient feud between the two tribes in a timeless, Gothic metropolis.
Bill Nighy, Kate Beckinsale, Danny McBride, Len Wiseman, Scott Speedman, Robert Bernacchi, Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg
Action Adventure Fantasy Thriller Horror Sci-Fi

Swimming Pool R

Sarah Morton (Charlotte Rampling) is a famous British mystery author. Tired of London and seeking inspiration for her new novel, she accepts an offer from her publisher John Bosload (Charles Dance) to stay at his home in the South of France. It is the off-season, and Sarah finds that the beautiful country locale and unhurried pace is just the tonic for her – until late one night, when John's indolent and insouciant French daughter Julie (Ludivine Sagnier) unexpectedly arrives. Sarah's prim and steely English reserve is jarred by Julie's reckless, sexually charged lifestyle. Their interactions set off increasingly unsettling dynamics and begin to unduly influence Sarah's creative process, as Sarah finds herself drawn into a real-life mystery that Julie embodies.
Charles Dance, Ludivine Sagnier, Francois Ozon, Charlotte Rampling, Jean-Marie Lamour, Mireille Mosse
Thriller

Madame Sata

Legendary criminal. Proud homosexual. Cabaret star. Passionate lover. Killer. Devoted father of seven adopted children. Saint or devil? Madame Satã. Born to slaves in the arid wasteland of Northern Brazil and sold by his mother at the age of 7, he pursued his freedom on the mean streets of Lapa, Rio de Janeiro. Jet-black, six feet tall, 180 pounds of proud muscle in a silk shirt and tight pants, a cutthroat razor in his back pocket. Karim Aïnouz's extraordinary portrait of the triumphs and tragedy of this explosive and paradoxical personality unfolds against the vibrant, sordid background of Lapa: thronging underworld of pimps and whores, of cut-throats, queers and artists, of dark bars and brothels thick with smoke, drenched in sweat and cheap perfume. A world run through with violence and raw desire, where desperate dreams spring from poverty and squalor.
Karim Ainouz, Gero Camilo, Flavio Bauraqui, Renata Sorrah, Guilherme Piva, Lázaro Ramos, Marcelia Cartaxo, Felipe Marques
Drama Foreign

Freddy vs. Jason R

It has been almost 10 years since one of the scariest horror characters of all time, Freddy Krueger, invaded the dreams of a generation to exact his deadly form of revenge and murder. Now, Freddy has entered into the dreams of another master of evil—the unstoppable Jason Voorhees—plunging cinema's two greatest titans of terror into a battle to end all battles.
Jason Bateman, Sean S. Cunningham, Damian Shannon, Ken Kirzinger, Jason Ritter, Ronny Yu, Wes Craven, Mark Swift
Sequel Fantasy Horror Sci-Fi

Lucia, Lucia

A wry comedy unfolds when Lucía's (Cecilia Roth) husband mysteriously disappears leaving her to discover that her life is not what it seems. In the search for her husband, Lucía finds two new friends who help her on her quest: Adrián (Kuno Becker), a charismatic 25-year-old; and Félix (Carlos Alvarez-Novoa), a seasoned veteran. Together they discover the value of friendship and passion while Lucía reinvents her life, finding a world she had forgotten, her ability to smile and her freedom.
Kuno Becker, Cecilia Roth, Carlos Alvarez-Novo
Comedy Thriller

Johnny English PG

When her majesty's crown jewels are stolen by a conniving Frenchman (John Malkovich), who also plans to steal the queen's throne, Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson), a bit unseasoned but intensely enthusiastic, is thrown onto the case. Fast cars, high tech gadgets, top secret info - Johnny can hardly believe it. He may be in over his head, but his courage and dedication are unmatched - especially after he meets double agent Lorna Campbell (Natalie Imbruglia) and discovers that falling in love makes saving the nation even more exciting.
John Malkovich, Peter Howitt, Rowan Atkinson, Natalie Imbruglia, Ben Miller, Henry Naylor
Action Comedy Spy Foreign

The Safety of Objects R

Esther Gold (Glenn Close) devotes herself to her comatose, bedridden son, and expresses love for her daughter by trying to win her a car in a last-one-standing radio contest. Jim Train (Dermot Mulroney) questions his value as a man when he is passed over for promotion; Annette Jenning (Patricia Clarkson) tries to keep her family intact in the wake of her divorce; and Helen Christianson (Mary Kay Place) looks for fun and inspiration in her banal life. Despair and humor are delicately balanced in this film that examines people's investment in things that are more predictable, if less satisfying, than their relationships with other people.
Dermot Mulroney, Rose Troche, Glenn Close, Jessica Campbell, Patricia Clarkson, Joshua Jackson, Moira Kelly, Robert Klein
Drama

And Now Ladies and Gentlemen PG-13

A thief on the run from a life of crime. A nightclub singer hoping to escape from the blues of heartache. Two lost souls who have become fugitives from the past... but now, fate is about to bring them together in the unfolding present. Half way around the world, in a mysterious and enchanted village, they will each seek a way to literally save their endangered lives, while discovering a love that will radically change them. Valentin (Jeremy Irons) is an English jewel thief and master of disguise who has managed to pull off heists from the greatest gem shops of Europe using only two weapons: humorous bluff and charming deceit. Jane Lester (Patricia Kaas) is a jazz chanteuse reeling from a bad love affair with a philandering trumpet player. Their fates collide when Valentin's yacht (which is named "Ladies and Gentlemen") crashes off the coast of Morocco.
Yvan Attal, Sylvie Loeillet, Claude Lelouch, Jeremy Irons, Patricia Kaas, Thierry Lhermitte, Jean-Marie Bigard, Ticky Holgado
Thriller Romance
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Open Range R

Boss Spearman (Robert Duvall), Charley Waite (Kevin Costner), Mose Harrison (Abraham Benrubi) and "Button" (Diego Luna) freegraze their cattle across the vast prairies of the West, sharing their friendship forged by a steadfast code of honor and living a life unencumbered by civilization. When their wayward her forces them near the small town of Harmonville, the cowboys encounter a corrupt Sheriff (James Russo) and kingpin rancher (Michael Gambon) who govern the territory through fear, tyranny and violence. Boss Charley find themselves inextricably drawn towards the inevitable showdown as they are forced to defend the freedom and values of a lifestyle that is all to quickly vanishing. Amidst this turmoil, life suddenly takes an unexpected turn for loner Charley when he meets the beautiful and warm-spirited Sue Barlow (Annette Bening), a woman who embraces both his heart and his soul. As these courageous men prepare for the decisive battle that looms, they are also forced to confront and conquer their own internal demons.
Kevin Costner, Annette Bening, David Valdes, Abraham Benrubi, Robert Duvall, Craig Storper, Lauran Paine, Michael Gambon
Drama Action Adventure Western Romance

Once Upon a Time in Mexico R

The third installment in Robert Rodriguez's trilogy that began with 1992's "El Mariachi" and continued with 1995's "Desperado", the latter of which also starred Antonio Banderas. El Mariachi makes his way across a rugged landscape on the blood trail of Barrillo (Willem Dafoe), a cartel kingpin with one last score to settle who is planning a coup d'etat against the president of Mexico. Enlisted by Sands (Johnny Depp), a corrupt CIA agent, El Mariachi demands retribution, and the adventure begins against a backdrop of revolution, greed, and revenge.
Robert Rodriguez, Salma Hayek, Willem Dafoe, Johnny Depp, Danny Trejo, Rubén Blades, Eva Mendes, Mickey Rourke
Action Western Crime

Cabin Fever R

College is finally over and five friends escape to a remote log cabin in the woods to enjoy some last days of decadence before entering the working world. Merriment and good times sour when a delirious stranger covered in bloody sores crashes their party. Shots are fired and the lunatic flees into the woods, but it's too late for our five friends: contact was already made. Soon one member of the circle gets ill and her skin starts to bubble and burn as a trail of oozing sores ravages her flesh. The group's compassion quickly turns to repulsion and terror as their friend deteriorates before their eyes.
Eli Roth, Giuseppe Andrew, Robert Harris, James DeBello, Joey Kern, Jordan Ladd, Rider Strong, Cerina Vincent
Comedy Horror

Marci X

When protest breaks out over Dr. S's new CD, the owner of the rapper's record label, Ben Feld, is hospitalized by a heart attack. But his pampered daughter Marci, who's never set foot in the business world, steps in, stands up to Dr. S and tries to tone down his bad-boy edge.
Christine Baranski, Jane Krakowski, Richard Benjamin, Lisa Kudrow, Damon Wayans, Veanne Cox, Paula Garces, Charles Kimbrough
Comedy

Spellbound G

This documentary follows eight children of various ages as they compete their ways through regional finals, with their eyes on going to the 1999 Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., and hopefully, winning. Nine million kids try each year, but only 250 make it to the Nationals. The kids seen in this movie come from vastly different backgrounds, from families ranging from the affluent to the struggling (and some in-between).
Jeffrey Blitz, Emily Stagg, Angela Arenivar, Nupur Lala, Harry Altman, Ted Brigham, April DeGideo, Neil Kadakia
Kids Documentary
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Grind

Four skaters follow the summer tour of a skateboard star (Colin McKay) from Chicago to Oceanside, CA, pulling tricks and tearing it up, in their wild attempts to get noticed and grab a major sponsor and a chance to become stars themselves.
Robert Baker, Lindsay Felton, Casey LaScala, Adam Brody, Shonda Farr, Joey Kern, Colin McKay, Jennifer Morrison
Action Comedy Sports

Radio PG

This is the decades-long story of the relationship between a prominent high school football coach (Ed Harris) in a small South Carolina town and the illiterate, mentally-challenged man nicknamed Radio (Cuba Gooding, Jr.) whom he mentors, who before that had always been the target of jokes and teasing by the community. Although their friendship raises some eyebrows at first, Radio's growth under the coach's guidance ultimately inspires the local townsfolk, from 1964 when he first starts helping the Hanna Yellow Jackets football team, through a 38+ career with the school that continues today.
Ed Harris, Riley Smith, Michael Tollin, Brian Robbins, Mike Rich, Cuba Gooding Jr., S. Epatha Merkerson, Debra Winger
Drama

Scorched PG-13

Three individual employees (Paulo Costanzo, Woody Harrelson, Alicia Silverstone) of a bank in a small desert town (managed by Joshua Leonard) all make plans to rob it on the same weekend... except, none of them knows about the others. Meanwhile, a clothing store employee (Rachael Leigh Cook) has plans for revenge against a local millionaire (John Cleese).
Woody Harrelson, John Cleese, Ivan Sergei, Rachael Leigh Cook, Paulo Costanzo, Alicia Silverstone, Gavin Grazer, David Krumholtz
Comedy Crime

The Secret Lives of Dentists R

Based on "The Age of Grief" by Jane Smiley, it centers on a dentist that has a dream that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality. Dr. Dave Hurst (Campbell Scott) shares two homes, three children and a private practice with his dentist wife Dana (Hope Davis). One evening, backstage at Dana's drama club production, Dave believes he witnesses his wife in an intimate exchange with another man. Emotionally repressed by nature, Dave's jealousy flares up in the form of a raucous alter-ego personified by an unsatisfied patient named Slater (Denis Leary). Slater goads the quiet dentist toward violent action, but the unraveling of the emotional bonds in the marriage is more than a simple threat of aggression can solve.
Campbell Scott, Denis Leary, Hope Davis, Adele D'Man, Alan Rudolph, Robin Tunney
Drama

Le Divorce PG-13

In this modern-day comedy of manners, American sisters Isabel (Kate Hudson) and Roxy (Naomi Watts) come face to face with the complicated social mores of French society. Pregnant and jilted by her scoundrel husband, Roxy is headed for "Le Divorce", while Isabel leaps into l'amour with a married French diplomat who happens to be the uncle of Roxy's soon-to-be-ex. Culture clash and scandal ensue as the sisters learn what it really takes to be an American in Paris.
Naomi Watts, Melvil Poupaud, Matthew Modine, James Ivory, Jean-Marc Barr, Romain Duris, Ismail Merchant, Michael Schiffer
Drama Comedy Romance

House of the Dead R

A band of college students go to a rave on a mysterious island and get more than they bargained for when they find themselves stalked by killer zombies and terrifying creatures intent on feasting on the flesh of the living. With only a few weapons and time running out, they take shelter in an ancient house, inside which they will uncover the secrets of the "House of the Dead".
Jonathan Cherry, Clint Howard, Uwe Boll, Ona Grauer, Jürgen Prochnow, Tyron Leitso, Enuka Okuma, Ellie Cornell
Action Adventure Thriller Horror

Civil Brand R

Women prisoners strike up a friendship with a young law student who works as a part-time prison guard. Together they discover that a corporation funds and is profitting from the plantation-like work environment they are forced to work under. In a botched attempt to organize a protest against their "slave labor", the women take over the prison - A rare glimpse of the effects of the prison industrial complex on female inmates.
Clifton Powell, Neema Barnette, Lisa Raye, Monica Calhoun, Da Brat, Mos Def, MC Lyte, Lark Voorhies
Drama Crime

Billabong Odyssey PG

The most ambitious surfing movie ever undertaken — the "Billabong Odyssey", is based on a three-year global expedition to seek out and ride the biggest waves in the world. Shot primarily in 24-frames-per-second, progressive-scan 1080 HD format as well as 35mm, the film combines the talents of the world's best big-wave surfers, jet-powered watercraft tow vehicles, and cutting-edge weather-tracking technology to create an unprecedented cinematic experience. The Billabong Odyssey calls for three expeditions each year. Two, which will take place between October and March, will unfold in the Northern Hemisphere, including the entire West Coast of North America, the Hawaiian chain, Canada, and Mexico, as well as France and Spain. A third will occur in the Southern Hemisphere during its winter months of June through August. Although specific destinations remain secret, the maiden expedition took to the seas last October, focusing on key locations in the Pacific Northwest between San Francisco and Canada's Vancouver Island. Preparations are under way for future excursions to coastlines rich with high-surf potential, including Chile, South Africa, Ireland, New Zealand and the South Pacific isles.
Brad Gerlach, Philip Boston, Shawn Barney Barron, Layne Beachley, Ken Bradshaw, Ken Collins, Brian Keaulana, Brock Little
Sports Documentary

Comic Book: The Movie

Filmed on location at the world's largest comic book convention, San Diego Comic Con, and features numerous cameos from such notable pop-culture figures as "Spider-Man" creator Stan Lee, "Playboy" founder Hugh Hefner, director Kevin Smith and 'The Simpsons' creator Matt Groening, among others.
Stan Lee, Mark Hamill, Kevin Smith, Hugh Hefner, Matt Groening
Comedy

Thirteen R

At the edge of adolescence, Tracy (Evan Rachel Wood) is a promising student and the loving apple of her mother's eye. But that was before she fell under the spell of Evie (Nikki Reed), the most popular and beautiful girl in school. Tracy aches to become Evie's friend but fails the secret code of acceptance. Wrong socks, wrong look. As Tracy transforms to reach for a new life, her world becomes a boiling, emotional cauldron fueled by new tensions between her and her mother, teachers, and old friends. Each decision is radical, each choice is major, each crisis is huge, and it all makes Tracy squeal with horror and excitement. But that's what it's like to be 13!
Evan Rachel Wood, Holly Hunter, Catherine Hardwicke, Brady Corbet, Kip Pardue, Nikki Reed, Jeremy Sisto, Deborah Kara Unger
Drama