Santa & Pete (DVD)
This warmhearted Yuletide tale tells the story of Grandpa Nichols (James Earl Jones) who is spending his first Christmas alone as a widower. His grandson Pete (Flex Alexander from SHE`S ALL THAT) is riveted by his grandfather`s story of St. Nick, and Pete decides that it is his desire to do all he can to help out old St. Nick in any way he can. A delight for the whole family.NR"
ACTORS: Hume Cronyn, James Earl Jones, Flex Alexander
Lies (DVD)
Jang Sun Woo`s GOJITMAL (LIES) is a disturbing, sexually charged, highly erotic film based on a book by Jang Jung Il, TELL ME A LIE, that was banned in Korea for its pornographic content. The film tells the story of Y (Kim Tae Yeon), an 18-year-old girl ready to explore her sexuality, and J (Lee Sang Hyun), a married 38-year-old sculptor who is excited at the chance to deflower her. What starts out as a minor sexual tryst, however, soon turns into an obsessive relationship laden with guilt, lies, and sado-masochism--Y and J both need the pain of whipping in order to satisfied their naked desires.
The film is shot in a documentary-like cinema veriti style, using a handheld camera, and many scenes contain only the natural atmospheric sounds--as well as the sound of the camera humming in the background. The lead actors, both making their acting debut, sometimes talk to the camera as themselves, discussing their decisions to take on the challenging roles. Filled with disturbing images, full frontal male and female nudity, and experimental cinematic techniques, LIES is a compelling, difficult, fascinating film that the viewer must be prepared for.NR"
Director: Sun Woo Jang
ACTORS: Sang Hyun Lee, Tae Yeon Kim
Surf Ninjas (DVD)
Surf`s up! And so is a tidal wave of head-spinning martial arts action when two surfer brothers discover their princely past and are magically transformed into awesome ninja super-dudes.PG"
Director: Neal Israel
ACTORS: Leslie Nielsen, John Karlen, Nicolas Cowan, Ernie Reyes, Rob Schneider
Desert Island Story X - Volume 2 (DVD)
When Toko takes a party cruise with some of her friends on her father`s yacht, things turn ugly when escaped fugitives seajack their ship. Without a captain, the ship is in great danger when a storm hits and they finally crash land onto a deserted beach island. The girls` sexual frustrations mount to sensual heights as the tensions heighten while they are stranded. Also, are the fugitives still after them? Featuring the voices of adult film stars DAYTON RAINS and MIKO LEE.
In Volume 2, the girls have just landed on the island and are dealing with survival, fear and wondering if the hijackers are still after them.
Contains graphic sexual situations. Totally uncensored and absolutely not for viewers under 18 years of age.Unrated"
Get on the Bus (DVD)
Released on the one-year anniversary of the Million Man March, GET ON THE BUS follows nearly 20 African Americans as they ride a bus cross-country to attend the historic event in Washington, DC. The passengers--a diverse group of Los Angeles-based men--include a bickering gay couple, a pompous (and disliked) Republican, a Spike Lee-esque film student, a vain actor, and a quarrelsome father and son who are literally shackled to each other by court order. The fascinating and enlightening discussions between the men shed light on numerous issues concerning the African American community and enrich their lives in the process. Lee chose to shoot his film on super-16mm stock, giving it a grainier, more documentary-like feel--which, when combined with the naturalistic performances from the ensemble cast, makes an impact that is all the more immediate. Lee`s camera and the actors breathe fervor into Reggie Rock Blythewood`s screenplay. Standout performances include Ossie Davis, Charles S. Dutton, Andre Braugher, DeAundre Bonds, Roger Guenveur Smith, and Richard Belzer (as the white bus driver). Once again Spike Lee delivers a poignant commentary on the state of African American affairs at the end of the 20th century.R"
Director: Spike Lee
ACTORS: Charles S. Dutton, Ossie Davis, Andre Braugher, Roger Guenveur Smith, Isaiah Washington
