DVD & Blu-rays Released October 28, 2008

Tuesday, October 28

83 mins

Hell Ride R

"Hell Ride" is a raucous throwback to the days of the Sergio Leone spaghetti western, with a heaping helping of testosterone-fueled chopper action thrown into the mix. Writer/director Larry Bishop takes on a third role as Pistolero, head honcho of the Victors, a group of badass bikers who are out to avenge the murder of one of their members at the hands of the 666ers, a rival gang whose actions live up to their hellish moniker. Along with his cohorts, the Gent (deviously portrayed by Michael Madsen) and the mysterious Comanche (Eric Balfour), Pistolero aims to take down the Deuce and Billy Wings, menacing leaders of the 666ers, but a mutiny looms on the horizon when his commitment to profit is questioned by a few of his fellow Victors. An even larger story unravels when previously unknown information about Comanche resurrects ghosts from Pistolero's past.

Although there is enough sex, violence, and all-out machismo to keep grind-house fans firmly plastered to their seats, Bishop's take on the genre strays far from exploitation as he weaves a twisting, multilayered tale of revenge, loyalty, and brotherhood that is brought to life by a superb ensemble cast, with memorable performances by Dennis Hopper, Vinnie Jones, and David Carradine. In the words of Comanche, "The road to hell is paved with anything but good intentions."
Vinnie Jones, Michael Madsen, Quentin Tarantino, Michael Steinberg, Shana Stein, Larry Bishop, Laura Cayouette, Eric Balfour
Drama Action Adventure

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl G

American Girl is a popular line of dolls and books for girls. While the doll line runs the gamut from pre-Revolutionary War to World War II, the film will focus on Kit Kittredge, who grows up in the early years of the Great Depression.
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Marisa Yeres, Julia Roberts, Ann Peacock, Stanley Tucci, Joan Cusack, Patricia Rozema, Lisa Gillan
Comedy Family Kids

Journey to the Center of the Earth - 3-D PG

A science professor's untraditional hypotheses have made him the laughing stock of the academic community. But on an expedition in Iceland, he and his nephew stumble upon a major discovery that launches them on a thrilling journey deep beneath the Earth's surface, where they travel through never-before-seen worlds and encounter a variety of unusual creatures.
Eric Brevig, Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, Cary Granat, Anita Briem, Mark McNair, D.V. DeVincentis
Drama Action Adventure Family Kids
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Death Defying Acts

True story of escape artist Harry Houdini's 1926 tour of Britain, and his passionate relationship with a woman he meets in Scotland.
Guy Pearce, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gillian Armstrong, Chris Curling, Marian MacGowan, Tony Grisoni, Brian Ward, Kirk D’Amico
Drama

Tinker Bell G

For the first time in history, Tinker Bell, one of the world’s most beloved animated characters, will speak in an all-new original film that reveals many of life’s wondrous mysteries of nature. Long before Peter Pan and the Lost Boys soared into Never Land, the world’s most beloved fairy and her friends were creating their own special magic. For the very first time in film, Tinker Bell opens the doors to Pixie Hollow, a secret hideaway deep in the heart of Never Land, where the Disney Fairies make their home.
Raven-Symone, Jesse McCartney, Kristin Chenoweth, Mae Whitman, Anjelica Huston, Pamela Adlon, America Young, Brad Raymond
Adventure Sequel Family Kids

Hank and Mike

Two foul-mouthed Easter bunnies get fired and try a variety of odd jobs.
Matthiew Klinck, Thomas Michael, Paolo Mancini, Wes Bentley, Joe Mantegna
Comedy

Tuesday, October 28