DVD & Blu-rays Released October 18, 2005

Tuesday, October 18

Dot the I R

This is the story of Carmen (Natalia Verbeke), a young Spanish flamenco dancer living in London, who meets Kit (Gael Garcia Bernal), a Brazilian actor, the night before her wedding (to James D'Arcy) and ends up kissing him. What ensues is a plot of subterfuge to cover up their newfound affair.
Gael García Bernal, Charlie Cox, Tom Hardy, Matthew Parkhill, Natalia Verbeke, James D'Arcy
Drama

Batman Begins PG-13

The film explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for good in Gotham. In the wake of his parents' murder, disillusioned industrial heir Bruce Wayne travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. He returns to Gotham and unveils his alter-ego: Batman, a masked crusader who uses his strength, intellect, and an array of high-tech tools to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city.
Liam Neeson, David S. Goyer, Christopher Nolan, Morgan Freeman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Charles Roven, Gary Oldman
Action Adventure Sequel Crime Superhero Gangster
110 mins

Mad Hot Ballroom PG

This is a profile of several New York City's public school kids and their journey into the world of ballroom dancing. The eleven-year-olds go from reluctantly participating in ballroom dancing to preparing to compete in the citywide finals.
Marilyn Agrelo, Amy Sewell
Documentary
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98 mins

Saving Face R

A romantic comedy-of-manners where the single mother of a young Chinese-American woman arrives on her doorstep unannounced... and pregnant.
Will Smith, Lynn Chen, Jessica Hecht, Michelle Krusiec, Brittany Perrineau, James Lassiter, Teddy Zee, Alice Wu
Drama Comedy Romance

Tell Them Who You Are R

Filmmaker and award-winning photojournalist Mark S. Wexler's portrays his famous cinematographer father and attempts to reconcil with him. It is clear from the outset that the impatient Haskell Wexler has little confidence in his son, the filmmaker. They become dueling directors as Haskell prods, cajoles and lectures Mark throughout the production, reminding his son that he, Haskell Wexler, is the star of the movie.
Mark Wexler, Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Robert DeMaio, Haskell Wexler, Peter Bart
Documentary
92 mins

George A. Romero's Land of the Dead R

In this new tale, George Romero creates a harrowing vision of a modern-day world where the walking dead roam an uninhabited wasteland and the living try to lead "normal" lives behind the walls of a fortified city. A new society has been built by a handful of enterprising, ruthless opportunists, who live in the towers of a skyscraper, high above the hard-scrabble existence on the streets below. But outside the city walls, an army of the dead is evolving. Inside, anarchy is on the rise. With the very survival of the city at stake, a group of hardened mercenaries is called into action to protect the living from an army of the dead.
Dennis Hopper, John Leguizamo, Mark Canton, Bernie Goldmann, Peter Grunwald, Steve Barnett, George Romero, Simon Baker
Sequel Thriller Suspense Horror

Saint-Ange

A young cleaning woman, Anna (Virginie Ledoyen), sent to spruce up the abandoned St. Ange orphanage in the remotes of the French Alps in 1960, discovers that only one orphan, Judith (Lou Doillon), still lives there. As she sets about her scrubbing duties, Anna begins to experience some very strange things, like hearing the footsteps and voices of children down the long lonely hallways. Meanwhile, her coworker, Helenka, doesn't hear a thing, and begins to worry about Anna's state of mind...
Virginie Ledoyen, Lou Doillon
Thriller Historical Horror
120 mins

The Hollow R

Ian Cranston, the great-great grandson of Ichabod Crane, returns to Sleepy Hollow unaware of his significant lineage. Ian's return stirs the vengeful spirit of the Headless Horseman, and a slaughter ensues. Ian, the newcomer, must save his town by confronting the Horseman and settling an old score.
Kevin Zegers, Dan Levin, Mason Novick, Hans Rodionoff, Nick Carter, Nick Turturro, Melissa Schuman, Nan Martin
Thriller Suspense Horror

Tuesday, October 18