Despicable Me is a compelling animated comedy about an aging supervillain's falling popularity at the hands of a younger supervillain and three young orphan girls. Gru is a true, bad-to-the-core evildoer who's earned the title of the world's No. 1 supervillain. But when young upstart Vector steals the Pyramid of Giza, Gru's status suddenly sinks to No. 2. Gru counters his fall by speeding up his plan to shrink and steal the moon, enlisting the help of his army of minions and the elderly Dr. Nefario, but a lack of funding and the difficulties involved in stealing the needed shrink-ray gun threaten to derail everything. Adopting three young orphan girls is an unlikely, but seemingly effective means to further Gru's evil mission, but Gru quickly discovers that caring for three young girls is more work, and distraction, than he could ever have anticipated. What unfolds is an unexpected shift in attitude that will forever change the lives of Gru, Vector, and all three young girls. A visually appealing film produced by Chris Meledandri (Ice Age, Ice Age 2: The Meltdown, and Horton Hears a Who), Despicable Me is full of weirdly shaped characters and settings that are somehow a perfect fit for Sergio Pablos's story. What's especially refreshing is that in this film, 3-D effects are used skillfully and effectively: even when the effects are exploited for comic reasons, they don't become a distraction, as is all too common in many recent movies. The film is full of corny banter and silly antics that inspire plenty of spontaneous laughter, and the minions, while not the best-developed characters, sure are comical. Ultimately, there's also a wholesome message about following one's heart. Steve Carell is the perfect villain-gone-soft in his role as Gru, Jason Segal is quite funny as Vector, and Julie Andrews makes a surprising appearance as Gru's very un-motherly mom. The story isn't new, the humour is relatively juvenile and somewhat forgettable, and it's no Toy Story 3, but Despicable Me celebrates silliness in a way that's satisfying and highly entertaining. (Ages 6 and older) --Tami Horiuchi
""There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow between science and superstition and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area we call... The Twilight Zone!"" All the episodes from Season 4! Episodes Comprise: 1. In His Image 2. The Thirty Fathom Grave 3. Vall
The True Story of the Greatest Boxer of His Time. He called himself 'The Greatest' - and it was a title he merited. Muhammad Ali was quite simply the greatest boxer of the twentieth century. This film traces his meteoric rise to fame climaxing in his crucial 1964 title fight against Sonny Liston. A compelling true-life drama.
Papillon (Dir. Franklin J. Schaffner 1973): They called him Papillon meaning butterfly. If only he had wings to go with the name. Unable to fly Henri Charriere virtually willed himself free. He persisted until he did the impossible: escape Devil's Island. Based on Charriere's bestseller and shot in Spain and Jamaica Franklin J. Schaffner's film of Papillon united two stars at key career junctions. After a decade of fine work in The Great Escape The Sand Pebbles and Bullitt Steve McQueen found in Charriere another ideal tough-guy role. Coming off The Graduate Midnight Cowboy and Little Big Man Dustin Hoffman again distinguished himself as Dega Charriere's scruffy friend. Midnight Express (Dir. Alan Parker 1973): Brad Davis and John Hurt star in this riveting true story of a young American's nightmarish experiences in a Turkish prison and his unforgettable journey to freedom. Busted for attempting to smuggle hashish out of Istanbul American College student Billy Hayes (Davis) is thrown into the city's most brutal jail. After suffering through four years of sadistic torture and inhuman conditions Billy is about to be released when his parole is denied. Only his inner courage and the support of a fellow inmate (Hurt) give him the strength to catch the Midnight Express (prison code for escape). Missing (Dir. Costa Gavras 1982): Director Constantin Costa-Gavras made his English-language film debut with this political thriller based on a true story. Although the nation depicted is never named directly the action clearly takes place in Chile after the military coup. Missing centers around the disappearance of Charles Horman (John Shea) an American expatriate who lives with his wife Beth (Sissy Spacek) in South America. One night armed soldiers enter their home and drag him away. In desperation Beth decides to contact Charles's father Ed (Jack Lemon) and ask for help. In contrast to his left-wing daughter-in-law Ed is staunchly patriotic. But as he gets the runaround from both American and Chilean officials Ed receives a cold hard lesson in political reality... and learns some ugly truths about US involvement in Latin America.
When the ever popular cavalryman Sgt. Clayton Tyce is found drinking in a Cimarron bar having abandoned is duties he is offered the painful choice of an honourable discharge or face a court-martial. Striped of all he knows the ex-soldier seeks revenge on the sergeant major he holds responsible for his discharge. Meanwhile Marshal Jim Crown has his hands full trying to locate some cattle rustlers with an uncanny knack of avoiding army patrols - someone's been tipping them off.
Get ready for more fantastic Fraggley fun as the Fraggles invite you to join the party in their subterranean world. Season 3 features all 24 episodes on 4 discs, filled with more music and Fraggle fun in over 9 hours worth of fun! Be a part of the Fraggles' fantasy land and share their world with the tiny dilligent Doozers and humour of the giant Gorgs. There's always something new and exciting happening at Fraggle Rock. So sit back, save your worries for another day and let the Fraggles take you to a place far away.
May 20 2001: Even the laid-back California crowd at the sold-out ARCO Arena in Sacramento came unhinged as The Rattlesnake and The Deadman unleased the fury of Judgment Day! Federation Championship Match: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. The Undertaker Tag Team Turmoil Match (to determine the #1 contenders for the Federation Tag Team Titles): APA vs Dean Malenko & Perry Saturn vs Dudley Boyz vs X-Pac & Justin Credible vs Hardy Boyz vs Edge & Christian vs Chris Jericho & Chris Benoit Federation Intercontinental Title Chain Match: Triple H vs. Kane Federation Women's Championship Match: Chyna vs. Lita Triple-Threat Hardcore Title Match: Rhyno vs. Big Show vs. Test 2-out-of-3 Falls Match: Chris Benoit vs. Kurt Angle
Some people have it all figured out. These are not those people. The television debut of Jay and Mark Duplass, Togetherness follows two couples living under one roof on the fringes of Los Angeles. Brett and Michelle (Mark Duplass and Melanie Lynskey) are struggling to rekindle the spark in their relationship, which has puttered out from the stresses of marriage and children. When Brett's friend Alex (Steve Zissis) and Michelle's sister Tina (Amanda Peet) move in with them, the foursome engage in a tragically comedic struggle to follow their personal dreams while still remaining good friends, siblings, and spouses to each other.
Dodgeball (Dir. Rawson Marshall Thurber 2004):You'll dodge duck dip dive...and laugh out loud watching Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller settle their differences in a winner-take-all dodgeball competition! Under the painful tutelage of legendary ADAA champ Patches O'Houlihan (Rip Torn) Peter LaFleur (Vaughn) and his Average Joe's take on the Purple Cobras led by egomaniacal fitness guru White Goodman (Stiller). It's an over-the-top underdog tale filled with hilarious sight ga
The Bower Family Band petitions the Democratic National Committee to sing a Grover Cleveland rally song at the 1888 convention but decide instead to move to the Dakota territory on the urging of a suitor to their eldest daughter. There Grampa Bower causes trouble with his pro-Cleveland ideas as Dakota residents are overwhelmingly Republican and hope to get the territory admitted as two states (North and South Dakota) rather than one in order to send four Republican senators to Was
Episodes Comprise: 1. Falcon Beach 2. Starting Over 3. Chemistry Lessons 4. Family Portrait 5. Getting to Know You 6. Summer Solstice 7. Wake Jam 8. Local Heroes 9. The Blame Game 10. Papa Was a Rolling Stone 11. Trust This 12. Desperados 13. Reckless Love 14. Summer's Over
Mad Max: On a remote stretch of deserted highway a band of violent bikers has taken over attacking anyone unlucky enough to cross their savage path. Racing up and down the seemingly endless miles of asphalt the crazed outlaws blaze through small towns plowing into vehicles and pedestrians alike with reckless abandon. Bringing a sense of law to this lawlessness are the mobile police force led by Max and Goose who are as fast and mean as their adversaries and are willing to
The first volume in Jeff Kinney's wildly popular Web and book series hits the screen in this live-action adaptation. The impish Zachary Gordon, who recalls Wonder Years-era Fred Savage, plays Greg Heffley, who enters middle school determined to become class favourite. It won't be easy. His best friend, Rowley (the sweetly funny Robert Capron), is a big, redheaded lug who embarrasses him at every turn. Greg's obnoxious teenage brother, Rodrick (Devon Bostick), advises him to keep his head down, but Greg believes he needs to excel at something to achieve his goal. Smart, but small for his age, he tries wrestling and safety patrolling, but nothing seems to fit. During gym class, he and Rowley meet wise-beyond-her-years newspaper reporter Angie (Chloë Moretz, (500) Days of Summer), who finds popularity overrated. Greg isn't convinced, but the harder he tries, the more boorish he becomes, until even Rowley abandons him. After a humiliating encounter with some high school bullies, though, Greg learns what really matters: self-respect (he also discovers that the dreaded "cheese touch" is just a myth). Berlin-born director Thor Freudenthal (Hotel for Dogs) avoids any dull or sentimental patches, which should please kids and adults alike (an upbeat modern-rock soundtrack doesn't hurt). Rachael Harris and Steve Zahn could use more face time as the terminally un-cool Heffley parents, but Harris's rhythm-impaired moves at the mother-son dance provide one of the best laughs. Kinney fans will also appreciate the way Freudenthal weaves stick-figure drawings from Greg's journal throughout this zippy entertainment. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
First aired in 1995 Xena: Warrior Princess now boasts a huge cult following. Xena is a charismatic and highly-skilled warrior from ancient times. This DVD box set includes the half of the first season of this action-packed series. Episodes comprise: 1. Sins Of The Past 2. Chariots Of War 3. Dreamworker 4. Cradle Of Hope 5. The Path Not Taken 6. The Reckoning 7. The Titans 8. Prometheus 9. Death In Chains 10. Hooves & Harlots 11. The Black Wolf 12. Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts Please note: This DVD box set includes half the first season episodes but not in the order they were aired.
Linda can't wait to have a baby. But according to their doctor her husband Charlie is not as virile as he appears. Wild times begin when Linda hops into bed with Gordon and his cousin Ray. Then Charlie begins having flings of his own in this bawdy and raucous comedy...
Ralph Bakshi's fantasy tale about the attempts of a city's citizens to defend themselves against annihilation from a rival tribe...
Mother Fitch and her girls have an insatiable taste for men; their flesh that is. The Delta Delta Pi sorority girls are not only the most popular and wealthy on campus but also the most deadly. Now as they prepare for the 20th Anniversary Homecoming a meddlesome student Tobias has enlisted the help of DPP Charter Member Rhonda Cooper. Together they attempt to end the soroity's reign of terror that grips this California campus.
""The MIND OF THE MARRIED MAN is an occasion for celebration. By tossing in a healthy helping of libido it makes a traditional genre the family sitcom more realistic and therefore less predictable...love it or hate it they have changed the rules."" (New York Times) THE MIND OF THE MARRIED MAN takes a funny insightful look at the challenges of modern-day marriage from a decidedly male perspective. Back for a second season the HBO comedy series follows three friends and co-worke
Featuring 4 classic episodes of Flash Gordon: The Claim Jumpers Akim the Terrible The Breath of Death Deadline at Noon
A performance of the Alban Berg opera in two acts plus excerpts from the Lulu Symphony music for the third act which was never completed. Franz Welser-Most conducts.
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