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Pursuit of Happyness

Chris Gardner is a family man struggling to make ends meet. Despite his valiant attempts to help keep the family afloat, the mother of his five year old son Christopher is buckling under the constant strain of financial pressure. No longer able to cope, she reluctantly decides to leave. Chris, now a single father, continues doggedly to pursue a better paying job using every sales skill he knows. He lands an internship at a prestigious stock brokerage firm, and although there is no salary, he accepts, hopeful he will end the program with a job and a promising future. Without a financial cushion, Chris and his son are soon evicted from their apartment and forced to sleep in shelters, bus stations, bathrooms, or wherever they can find refuge for the night. Despite his troubles, Chris continues to honor his commitment as a loving and caring father, using the affection and trust his son has placed in him as an impetus to overcome the obstacles he faces.

Rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for Some Language.

Curse of the Golden Flower

On the eve of the Chong Yang Festival, golden flowers fill the Imperial Palace. The Emperor returns unexpectedly with his second son, Prince Jai. His pretext is to celebrate the holiday with his family, but given the chilled relations between the Emperor and the ailing Empress, this seems disingenuous. For many years, the Empress and Crown Prince Wan, her stepson, have had an illicit liaison. Feeling trapped, Prince Wan dreams of escaping the palace with his secret love Chan, the Imperial Doctor's daughter. Meanwhile, Prince Jai, the faithful son, grows worried over the Empress's health and her obsession with golden chrysanthemums. Could she be headed down an ominous path?

The Emperor harbors equally clandestine plans; the Imperial Doctor is the only one privy to his machinations. When the Emperor senses a looming threat, he relocates the doctor's family from the Palace to a remote area. While they are en route, mysterious assassins attack them. Chan and her mother, Jiang Shi are forced back to the palace. Their return sets off a tumultuous sequence of dark surprises. Amid the glamour and grandeur of the festival, ugly secrets are revealed. As the Imperial Family continues its elaborate charade in a palatial setting, thousands of golden armored warriors charge the palace. Who is behind this brutal rebellion? Where do Prince Jai's loyalties lie? Between love and desire, is there a final winner? Against a moonlit night, thousands of chrysanthemum blossoms are trampled as blood spills across the Imperial Palace.

Happy Feet

In the great nation of Emperor Penguins, deep in Antarctica, you're nobody unless you can sing which is unfortunate for Mumble, who is the worst singer in the world. He is born dancing to his own tune; tap dancing. As fate would have it, his one friend, Gloria happens to be the best singer around. Mumble and Gloria have a connection from the moment they hatch, but she struggles with his strange "hippity hoppity" ways. Away from home for the first time, Mumble meets a posse of decidedly un Emperor like penguins the Adelie Amigos. Led by Ramon, the Adelies instantly embrace Mumble's cool dance moves and invite him to party with them. In Adelie Land, Mumble seeks the counsel of Lovelace the Guru, a crazy feathered Rockhopper penguin who will answer any of life's questions for the price of a pebble. Together with Lovelace and the Amigos, Mumble sets out across vast landscapes and, after some epic encounters, proves that by being true to yourself, you can make all the difference in the world.

Rating: PG for some mild peril and rude humor.

Turistas

Brazil. Beautiful women, pristine beaches, a friendly, open culture. Alex is accompanying his sister Bea and her best friend for their first time abroad; young Americans who have come to exotic Brazil for fun, adventure and the promise of foreign pleasures. On a rickety bus rocketing up a twisting mountain road, they meet Pru, the only one among them who speaks the native language Portuguese, and Finn and Liam, who just want to experience for themselves the beautiful Brazilian women they've heard so much about. But when their driver loses control and they are lucky to escape with their lives, the new friends find their way to a cabana bar on a nearby beach where a party is just getting started. A hazy night of exotic liquors and sensuous dancing later, they wake up alone, their possessions gone, and only the faintest traces of the nightmare to come on their lips. Their anger turns to fear as they are led farther and farther from the possibility of escape. A dark secret waits for them in the lush jungle and underground caverns of the Brazilian mountains, and the more they try to escape it the deeper they are driven into a nightmare of human hunting and unspeakable crimes, where they must fight a primal battle for their lives in the most terrifying of all human traps.

Children of Men

Children of Men envisages a world one generation from now that has fallen into anarchy on the heels of an infertility defect in the population. The world's youngest citizen has just died at 18, and humankind is facing the likelihood of its own extinction. Set against a backdrop of London torn apart by violence and warring nationalistic sects, Children of Men follows disillusioned bureaucrat Theo as he becomes an unlikely champion of Earth's survival. When the planet's last remaining hope is threatened, this reluctant activist is forced to face his own demons and protect her from certain peril.

Blood Diamond --

Set against the backdrop of the chaos and civil war that enveloped 1990s Sierra Leone, "Blood Diamond" is the story of Danny Archer, a South African mercenary, and Solomon Vandy, a Mende fisherman. Both men are African, but their histories and their circumstances are as different as any can be, until their fates become joined in a common quest to recover a rare pink diamond that can transform their lives. While in prison for smuggling, Archer learns that Solomon, who was taken from his family and forced to work in the diamond fields, has found and hidden the extraordinary rough stone. With the help of Maddy Bowen, an American journalist whose idealism is tempered by a deepening connection with Archer, the two men embark on a trek through rebel territory. More than a search for a valuable diamond, the journey could save Solomon's family and give Archer the second chance he thought he would never have

Rocky Balboa --

The greatest underdog story of our time is back for one final round, the former heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa steps out of retirement and back into the ring, pitting himself against a new rival in a dramatically different era. After a virtual boxing match declares Rocky Balboa the victor over current champion Mason "The Line" Dixon, the legendary fighter's passion and spirit are reignited. But when his desire to fight in small, regional competitions is trumped by promoters calling for a rematch of the cyber fight, Balboa must weigh the mental and physical risks of a high profile exhibition match against his need to be in the ring.

Eragon --

This epic fantasy/adventure centers on a young man named Eragon whose destiny is revealed with the help of a dragon. Eragon, now a Dragon Rider, is swept into a world of magic and power, discovering that he alone has the power to save, or destroy an Empire.

The Nativity Story --

The Nativity Story chronicles the arduous journey of two people, Mary and Joseph, a miraculous pregnancy, and the history defining birth of Jesus.

Up Series (All 5 Discs)

49 Up --

Starting in 1964 with Seven Up, the UP Series has explored this Jesuit maxim. The original concept was to interview 14 children from diverse backgrounds from all over England, asking them about their lives and their dreams for the future. Every seven years, renowned director Michael Apted has been back to talk to the same subjects, examining the progression of their lives. From cab driver Tony to East End schoolmates Jackie, Lynn and Susan and the heart breaking Neil, we see, as they enter their 40’s how close these subjects are to realizing their ambitions. An extraordinary look at the structure of life in the 20th century, the UP Series is , according to critic Roger Ebert, “an inspirited , almost novle use of the film medium.” Apted penetrates to the central mystery of life.

Walkout--

Edward James Olmos directs this true story of a student protest in East Los Angeles in 1968. Led by Paula Crisostomo, a number of Chicano students walk out of their high school. The teens want to voice their opposition to the racist policies they encounter on a daily basis. With the help of a concerned teacher played by Michael Peña, Paula organizes students from five area schools to join the historic demonstration. Featuring an all-star cast, WALKOUT tells the personal and political story of a group of students who worked to change the world.

Shogun Assassin 2--

The original SHOGUN ASSASSIN is a martial arts classic, and was even sampled extensively by Wu-Tang Clan member GZA on his LIQUID SWORDS album. Now the same father and son team is back to wreak havoc, complete with a familiar stroller loaded with weaponry.

Shortbus--

A film exploring the lives of several characters living in present day New York as they navigate the comic and tragic intersections between love and sex. Male and female, straight and gay, the characters find one and other and eventually find themselves when they all converge at a weekly underground salon called Shortbus, a mad nexus of art, music, politics, and polysexual carnality. Mitchell developed the film’s story along with his ensemble cast, all of whom are making their feature film debuts, and who were selected after submitting videotaped interviews auditions in response to a well publicized open casting call posted on a website. Over a half million people visited the website and nearly 500 people sent in tapes before the final seven leading performers, of characters, were selected to workshop the storyline with Mitchell.

This film is not rated

Casino Royale --

Casino Royale is the 21st James Bond film is the first to star Daniel Craig as British Secret Service agent James Bond. After obtaining his 00-number and his license to kill, James Bond sets out on his first mission which takes him to Madagascar to spy on a potential terrorist. Soon after, Bond is pulled into a game of high stakes poker in Montenegro with Le Chiffre, who provides a global money laundering service to many terrorist organizations. Daniel Craig stars as 007 James Bond, the smoothest, sexiest, most lethal agent on Her Majesty's Secret Service in Casino Royale. Based on the first Bond book written by Ian Fleming, the story, which has never been told on film until now, recounts the making of the world's greatest secret agent. James Bond's first 007 mission leads him to Le Chiffre, banker to the world's terrorists. In order to stop him, and bring down the terrorist network, Bond must beat Le Chiffre in a high-stakes poker game at Casino Royale. Bond is initially annoyed when a beautiful British Treasury official, Vesper Lynd is assigned to deliver his stake for the game and watch over the government's money. But, as Bond and Vesper survive a series of lethal attacks by Le Chiffre and his henchmen, a mutual attraction develops leading them both into further danger and events that will shape Bond's life forever.

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violent action, a scene of torture, sexual content and nudity

The Holiday --

Amanda Woods, the owner of a prospering advertising firm that creates movie trailers, lives in Southern California. Iris Simpkins writes the popular wedding column for London's Daily Telegraph and resides in a charming cottage in the English countryside. Though Iris and Amanda live 6,000 miles apart, they are in exactly the same place. Just before Christmas, Iris and Amanda decide to take a needed break from the men in their lives and neither is much in the mood for a nostalgic chorus of Auld Lang Syne. Amanda, wanting to get out of town for the holidays, stumbles onto an internet site that specializes in home exchanges, and finds Iris' English cottage to be the perfect antidote to her troubles. On impulse, Amanda and Iris agree to crisscross continents and move into each other's homes for two weeks. Iris lands in Los Angeles on a spectacularly clear day warmed by the gusts of the seasonal Santa Ana winds. Not long after she arrives at Amanda's Brentwood home, she is befriended by Arthur, a noted screenwriter from Hollywood's Golden Era, and Miles a film composer who works with Amanda's ex boyfriend. In England, where it is anything but balmy, Amanda is just settling into the cozy solitude of the snow-covered Rose Hill Cottage, when Iris' handsome brother Graham (Jude Law) comes knocking at the cottage door. In an unexpected turn of events, both women discover that the best trips are the ones where you leave your baggage behind.

Rated PG-13 for Sexual Content and Some Strong Language.

Love Wrecked --

Jenny is stranded with her pop star idol on a romantic Caribbean beach. When Jenny discovers it’s just a short walk back to their resort, she tries every trick in the book to keep her crush thinking they’re lost at sea. Will her plans be shipwrecked when her rival finds them and threatens to let the secret out? Rating:

PG for sensuality, crude humor and language

Epitafios: The Complete First Season--

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Worlds According to

Steve

Dreams, Hallucinations, and

Fantasylands.

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"Ahh, Mr. McGuire, please sit here by the

Fire and I'll get you a nice cup of



Would you kids knock off that

infernal clog dancing!!!



Now, Mr. McGuire, as I was saying my

oldest daughter is a fair lass..."



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Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

Baron Cohen, the star of HBO's hit comedy Da Ali G
Show, takes his outrageous Kazakhstani reporter character Borat to the
big screen. In this hilariously offensive movie, Borat travels from his
primitive home in Kazakhstan to the U.S. to make a documentary. On his
cross country road trip, Borat meets real people in real situations
with hysterical consequences.

Let's Go to Prison - Rotten Tomatoes

Felon
John Lyshitski has figured out the best way to get revenge on
the now-dead judge who sent him to jail; watch the official's obnoxious
son, Nelson Biederman IV, survive the clink.


John strikes gold when Nelson is wrongly convicted of a crime and sent
to the pen he used to call home. He gleefully gets sent back to become
Nelson's cellmate and to ensure that his new buddy gets the full
treatment. Let the games begin. Lesson #1: the joint's a scary place, so you better make friends fast.
Right away, Nelson offends the wrong cons and is sold by John to
Barry for prison snuggling. But just as revenge starts
tasting sweet, Nelson becomes Big Man in the Big House and turns the
tables on John; changing the rules of his insane game. It's time to shower with thugs, sip toilet wine and sharpen a shiv as
the locked up are set up in Let's Go To Prison, an uncompromising,
no holds barred comedy directed by Bob Odenkirk.

Advice From a Caterpillar - Rotten Tomatoes

When it comes to romance, Missy's attitude has always been whatever.
After all, her artistic career is flourishing. Her spacious New York
City loft is fabulous, and her relationship with a married man is
totally uncomplicated what more could a modern girl want? But then
Missy meets Brat, who's sweet, genuine and shares her fondness for 70's
sitcoms. Unfortunately, he's also dating her pal Spaz. When Missy and
Brat unexpectedly fall for each other, will she lose her identity; and
her best friend? No matter how far you run, true love always finds you.

Heck's Way Home

When Luke's beloved
dog, Heck, gets lost during a family trip, the 12 year old boy thinks
he'll never see his beloved pet again. However, Heck turns out to be
one courageous canine. He sets off on a 2,000 mile voyage to find his
owners. Along the way, he runs into numerous dangerous obstacles,
including a determined dogcatcher, roaring rapids, rattlesnakes,
thunderstorms and freezing weather while crossing the Rocky Mountains.
Although it seems that nothing can stop Heck from completing the
journey, he doesn't have much time left, because Luke and his family
are preparing to move to Australia in three days. Will Heck make it
back in time?

South Park - The Complete Ninth Season

Japanese Films







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