B-Girl (available on DVD January 26, 2010)
In the vein of Step-Up, How She Move and Fame, this non-stop underground dance experience stars some of the biggest names in the breaker world including Julie "Lady Jules" Urich (You Got Served, Step Up 2, MTV's "America's Best Dance Crew's" Beat Freaks), Jonathan "Legacy" Perez (Stomp the Yard, Dance Flick) who finished in the top eight of last season's "So You Think You Can Dance," Ivan "Flipz" Velez (Stomp the Yard, Honey, You Got Served, "So You Think You Can Dance"), Rynan "Rainen" Paguio (Step Up, How She Move, MTV's "America's Best Dance Crew's" Beat Freaks) and Wesley Jonathan (Roll Bounce, Steppin: The Movie).
Written and directed by Emily Dell and produced by Elizabeth Dell, B-Girl tells the modern day underdog story of Angel (Urich), a brilliant dancer from Brooklyn, who is forced to switch coasts after suffering a terrifying back alley assault by her ex-boy friend. In an effort to gain back her rep, she must prove herself by battling the West coast's top street talents.
Bonus Features:
* Bloopers
* Dance Auditions
* Dancer Profiles
* The Battle
* Spanish Subtitles
Death In Love (available NOW on DVD!)
Hailed by The New York Daily News as "Challenging and thoughtful" and The Hollywood Reporter as "Vivid and unsparing", this searing, sexual drama tells the story of a family's dangerous legacy unraveling as a mother's desperate wartime choices haunt the lives and loves of her sons. In 1990's New York, her eldest son (Lucas) finds a way out of his tailspin of one-night stands and scams when he befriends a charming co-worker (Brody). Meanwhile, his brother (Haas) struggles in a compulsive, co-dependent relationship with their mother (Bisset).
Special Features:
* Cast and Crew Commentary
* Cast Interviews
* 5 Exclusive Featurettes
Copyright Criminals (available on DVD January 26th, 2010)
From director Benjamin Franzen, this documentary traces the rise of hip-hop from the urban streets of New York to its current status as a multibillion-dollar industry. For more than thirty years, innovative hip-hop performers and producers have been re-using portions of previously recorded music in new, otherwise original compositions. When lawyers and record companies got involved, what was once referred to as a “borrowed melody” became a “copyright infringement.”
The film showcases many of hip-hop music’s founding figures like Public Enemy, De La Soul, and Digital Underground—while also featuring emerging hip-hop artists from record labels Definitive Jux, Rhymesayers, Ninja Tune, and more. It also provides an in-depth look at artists who have been sampled, such as Clyde Stubblefield (James Brown’s drummer and the world’s most sampled musician), as well as commentary by another highly sampled musician, funk legend George Clinton.
Special Features:
* Trailer
* Extended Interviews With: Chuck D, De La Soul, Clyde Stubblefield
* Music Player Featuring 15+ Songs By: EL-P, RJD2
* Fair Use Explained: 4 Shorts By The Center For Social Media
Frontrunner (available on DVD January 26th, 2010)
Frontrunner tells the heroic story of this medical doctor and mother of three. As a children's advocate, she defied the murderous Taliban regime. Now, she boldly runs for president – the only woman in a field of 17 candidates. In a dramatic turn of events, she holds the fate of the country's first presidential election in her own hands.
Amidst death threats and bomb attacks, Jalal doggedly campaigns from the back of a taxi, in mosques, in homes, in busy markets and in the streets. Her courage shows that it’s the dangerous work done by ordinary Afghans -- women and men -- that will determine the fate of a newly born democracy.
The Donner Party (available on DVD January 26, 2010)
Based on the harrowing true story, THE DONNER PARTY picks up after William Hastings steers a group, nicknamed “Forlorn Hope,” off course by promising a shorter route to California through the Sierra Nevada Mountains. After several early snowstorms, the group and its leaders, William Foster (Crispin Glover, Alive in Wonderland, Beowulf) and William Eddy (Clayne Crawford, “24,” “CSI”), find themselves lost, freezing and without any source of food. The threat of death and imminent starvation dissolves the group’s camaraderie as they are forced sacrifice one another as a source of nourishment. Surviving only on the flesh of the fallen members of their party, the remaining travelers must weigh their consciences against their will to survive.
Special Features: Previews and Subtitles (English and Spanish)
The House of the Devil (available now on DVD and Blu-ray February 2, 2010)
The mood is so thoroughly established that one can’t help but be somewhat disappointed by the final ten minutes, when all is explained (as best as can be explained, anyway). That’s the inherent flaw with suspense: What leads up to the ending is always more frightening than the actual ending. Fortunately, the last major scene is amped up with a final shot so unnervingly ambiguous, you may find yourself clutching onto your armrest waiting for something to happen.
In spite of its fresh approach, the story effectively makes use of familiar horror movie themes. Taking place sometime during the 1980s, it tells of Samantha Hughes (Jocelin Donahue), a young college student trying to make it on her own but in desperate need of cash. Lo and behold, she spots on a bulletin board a want ad for a babysitter, and when she calls, she’s immediately offered the job. As is always the case, the house she goes to is old, ornate, and located deep in the woods, far, far away from any other house. The occupants are Mr. and Mrs. Ulman (Tom Noonan and Mary Woronov), an older couple who dress in attire that might have been in fashion fifty years earlier. They’re soft spoken and accommodating, yet there’s always an uncomfortable air of mystery surrounding them.
As they get ready to leave for the evening, Mr. Ulman confesses that he and the missus have no young children for Samantha to look after. Instead, he wants her to stay in the house just in case Mother needs any help. Mother, who lives somewhere upstairs, is quiet and should be no problem at all; in all likelihood, Samantha won’t ever have to go up and check on her. Samantha agrees to the job if her pay is increased to $400 (if that sounds ridiculous, keep in mind that the original offer was $100). Mr. Ulman, in dire need of someone for the night, agrees. He and his wife then depart, leaving Samantha with a list of phone numbers, including a local pizza joint in case she gets hungry. We don’t exactly know where the Ulmans are going, but we do know that there will be a lunar eclipse around midnight.
When we leave the theater, we think not about the plot or the characters but about what has been experienced – the suspense a quiet room can generate, dangers that may or may not be hiding behind a closed bedroom door, terror brought on by what we can’t actually see or hear. What evils lurk out of sight? Will they ever be seen? And if they are seen, what will they do? Even if “The House of the Devil” is founded on a premise that’s all too familiar, it manages to be frightening because it exposes some of our most basic fears, none more powerful than being alone in a house. If you’re tired of the typical teen slasher film, if you find slow and steady buildups more satisfying than back-to-back pop out scares, then I would recommend you go and see this film.
The DVD and Blu-ray special features include a feature-length commentary track with writer-director-editor Ti West and actress Jocelin Donahue and a seperate feature-length commentary with writer-director-editor Ti West, producers Larry Fessenden and Peter Phok, and sound designer Graham Reznick. One technical and one creative track makes for a nice variety depending on your interests in the making of the film. Also included is the original theatrical trailer and a handful of deleted scenes.
Airbud: Golden Receiver (available on DVD February 2, 2010)
Sports Channel play-by-play quarterbacked by the Buddies! This time out, Buddy, the hoop-shooting, hotshot canine, tackles a new sport—football. When his teenage owner reluctantly becomes the school’s new quarterback, Buddy catches the spirit and joins the team. Soon, the two find themselves leading the Timberwolves to the state championship. But victory hopes are sidelined when two sinister Russian circus owners take a bite out of everyone’s plans and dognap Buddy for their star attraction. Give three cheers for Disney’s hilarious hit that goes the whole nine yards for outrageous fun and adventure.
Bonus Features:
• The Buddies Sports Channel – Join Budderball in the broadcasting booth as he and the rest of the Buddies, B-Dawg, Mudbud, Buddha and Rosebud, review the instant replay on the amazing football career of their dad, Air Bud.
• Air Bud Sport Whistle Necklace – Exclusive on-pack while supplies last.
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie's Bow-Tique (available on DVD February 9, 2010)
Welcome to the grand opening of Minnie's sparkling-new store, packed with the coolest bows and bow ties you've ever seen! Watch as Daisy's amazing mood bow magically changes colors. Say "Cheese" and smile for Donald's camera bow tie, and help catch a bunch of runaway butterfly bows. It looks like there's something here for everyone...But Pete has a problem: He wants to get a present for his Aunt Mabel, and he's never shopped for ladies' bows before. He'll need a lot of help from Minnie, Toodles and YOU to find the perfect gift. Then, join your Clubhouse pals for a daytime sleepover, a picnic in Mickey Park and more exciting adventures. If fun and fashion are what you seek, you'll love MINNIE'S BOW-TIQUE!
Little Einsteins: Animal Expedition (available on DVD February 9, 2010)
Discover the world's most fascinating animals when you journey with the LITTLE EINSTEINS from the Great Lakes to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond! Travel to India for the spectacular Elephant Festival.
Meet Joey the Kangaroo in Australia, and dive into an ocean of wonders with Rocket as he transforms into a submarine and swims with a humpback whale. Whether by land, by sea or by air, you're in for the ultimate animal adventure!
Special Bonus:
“The Animal Crane Game”: Test your skills as you discover fun facts about amazing animals and cool instruments!
Triangle (available on DVD and Blu-ray February 2, 2010)
When Jess sets sail on her friend Greg’s (Michael Dorman, “The Secret Life Of Us”) yacht with a group of friends, she cannot shake the feeling that there is something wrong. Her suspicions are realized when the yacht hits a storm in the Bermuda Triangle and the group is forced to board a passing ocean liner to get to safety. The ship appears deserted, but Jess is convinced she’s been on board before. They soon realize they are not alone and that someone is intent on hunting them down, one by one. Also starring Liam Hemsworth (“The Elephant Princess,” Knowing) and Emma Lung (Crush, Gates of Hell, Heist, House of Wax).
Blu-ray Special Features:
* 1080P, Hi-definition Blu-ray Disc!
* Cast and Crew Interviews
* English SDH & Spanish Subtitles
* Previews
DVD Special Features:
* Cast and Crew Interviews
* 5.1 Digital Surround
* English SDH & Spanish Subtitles
* Previews
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