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The Lion King (1994)
dir. Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
This was probably the most anticipated release from the Disney vault to date. Disney stays killing it (poor choice of words here) with their blu-ray discs. Everything they've released on the format looks stellar.
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Not an ideal choice for younger kids, this hip and violent animated feature from Disney was nevertheless a huge smash in theaters and on video, and it continues to enjoy life in an acclaimed Broadway production. The story finds a lion cub, son of a king, sent into exile after his father is sabotaged by a rivalrous uncle. The little hero finds his way into the "circle of life" with some new friends and eventually comes back to reclaim his proper place. Characters are very strong, vocal performances by the likes of Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, and Whoopi Goldberg are terrific, the jokes are aimed as much (if not more) at adults than kids, the animation is sometimes breathtaking, and the music is more palatable than in many Disney features. But be cautious: this is too intense for the Rugrat crowd. --Tom Keogh
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Fast Five (2011)
dir. Justin Lin
Insanely stupid dialog, but top-notch action and car chases. Not really much else to say about it.
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Get ready for "five times the action, excitement and fun" (Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV) as Vin Diesel and Paul Walker lead a reunion of all-stars from every chapter of the explosive franchise built on speed. Fugitive Dom Toretto (Diesel) partners with former cop Brian O'Conner (Walker) on the opposite side of the law in exotic Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There they are hunted by a high-powered U.S. strike force led by its toughest Fed (Dwayne Johnson) and an army of corrupt cops working for a ruthless drug kingpin. To gain their freedom and win this ultimate high-stakes race, they must pull off one last job - an insane heist worth $100 million.
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The League: Season Two (2010)
The first season was good, but the second season took The League to a whole 'nother level. Really looking forward to the season 3 premiere this week.
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Suit up for Season 2 of The League, the hilarious fantasy football comedy that elevates humiliation to an art form. After a wild road trip to Vegas to kick off the draft, the season hits its stride as Taco finds a toilet seat made out of cocaine, Ruxin goes to outrageous lengths to meet an NFL player, and Pete fashions a league loser's trophy from a bull's privates. Keep your head on a swivel for guest stars like Chad Ochocinco, Terrell Suggs and Josh Cribbs - plus unrated bonus features that go so far out of bounds, the censor must have swallowed his whistle!
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Submarine (2010)
dir. Richard Ayoade
Richard Ayoade does his best Wes Anderson impression. (I haven't seen this yet, but that's what I hear, anyway....very much looking forward to watching this soon, Ayoade rules)
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Inventive visuals and mordant wit bring freshness to Submarine, a classic coming-of-age story. British schoolboy and social misfit Oliver (Craig Roberts) dreams of grandiose adolescent love with Jordana (Yasmin Paige), a mean girl with tendencies towards pyromania. But as Oliver finds romantic success, he's shocked to discover that his mother (Sally Hawkins, Happy-Go-Lucky) might be having an affair with a sleazy old beau (Paddy Considine, The Bourne Ultimatum)--and Oliver fears that his father (Noah Taylor, Shine) is too passive to do anything about it. Fantasies of easy happiness collide with the difficult choices of reality; Submarine navigates both sides of Oliver's life with comic ingenuity. First-time feature director Richard Ayoade (best known as Moss on The IT Crowd) reveals unexpected skill. Submarine leaps back and forth, its story unfolding in jittering skips and bobs without ever becoming confusing or losing its emotional thread. Hawkins, Considine, and Taylor provide experienced support for Roberts, who fuses both angst and humor into a seamless, convincing performance. --Bret Fetzer
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Ken Burns: Prohibition (2011)
dir. Ken Burns
Either this just finished airing or it's still airing on PBS now....either way, I havent seen it yet, but I'll watch a documentary about anything if Ken Burns does it. Just make Keith David narrate and I'm good.
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PROHIBITION, directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, tells the story of the rise, rule and fall of the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The film starts with the early history of alcohol in America and examines the 19th-century temperance and progressive movements through the repeal of the 18th Amendment in 1933. This 6-hour, three part documentary also includes over 2 hours of bonus content.
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Amer (2009)
dir. Helene Cattet, Bruno Forzani
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Three key moments, all of them sensual, define Ana's life. Her carnal search sways between reality and colored fantasies becoming more and more oppressive. A black laced hand prevents her from screaming. The wind lifts her dress and caresses her thighs. A razor blade brushes her skin, where will this chaotic and carnivorous journey leave her?
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Scream 4 (2011)
dir. Wes Craven
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In Scream 4, Sidney Prescott, now the author of a self-help book, returns home to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sheriff Dewey and Gale, who are now married, as well as her cousin Jill (played by Emma Roberts) and her Aunt Kate (Mary McDonnell). Unfortunately Sidney’s appearance also brings about the return of Ghost Face, putting Sidney, Gale, and Dewey, along with Jill, her friends, and the whole town of Woodsboro in danger. The newest installment in the acclaimed franchise that ushered in a new wave of horror in the 1990s is written by series creator Kevin Williamson and directed by suspense master and director of the first trilogy, Wes Craven. The film stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, Rory Culkin, Anthony Anderson, Adam Brody, Mary McDonnell, Marley Shelton, Nico Tortorella, Marielle Jaffe, Kristen Bell, Anna Paquin, Lucy Hale, Shanae Grimes, Aimee Teegarden and Brittany Robertson.
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