Permanent Record
David Sinclair (Alan Boyce) is a healthy, popular high school student. He has a caring girlfriend, a gift for both classical and contemporary music, and a loving family.
David Sinclair (Alan Boyce) is a healthy, popular high school student. He has a caring girlfriend, a gift for both classical and contemporary music, and a loving family. Then one night, he takes his own life outside the biggest party of the year. The tragedy tears apart David's friends and family--not only are these loved ones bereaved, but they also profoundly puzzled by David's fateful choice. The individual most upset by the tragedy is David's best friend Chris (Keanu Reeves), a troubled near-alcoholic who already leads a reckless life. David's death, some worry, might be the incident that finally pushes Chris over the edge. One of Reeve's first starring roles, PERMANENT RECORD is a sensitive, powerful exploration of teen suicide and the devastating effect it has on those left behind.
PG-13"
Director: Marisa Silver
ACTORS: Keanu Reeves, Alan Boyce, Michelle Meyrink, Richard Bradford, Jennifer Rubin
Don King: Only in America (DVD)
Legendarily flamboyant heavyweight boxing promoter and nonpareil all-purpose huckster King gets the biodrama treatment in this ambitious HBO promotion, for which star Rhames snagged a Golden Globe--which he then passed on to fellow nominee Jack Lemmon. Based on the biography Only in America: The Life and Crimes of Don King by Jack Newfield.R"
Director: John Herzfeld
ACTORS: Ving Rhames, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Jeremy Piven, Loretta Devine, Darius McCrary
Elvira`s Haunted Hills (DVD)
Carpathia. 1851. Elvira is waiting for her big break performing in a Parisian revue called Yes I Can-Can, but winds up in a haunted castle where the mysterious Lord Hellsubus lives. A new horror-comedy that lovingly spoofs the eerie Roger Corman films of the early 60s, such as THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER and THE HAUNTED PALACE.PG-13"
Director: Sam Irvin
ACTORS: Elvira, Richard O`Brien, Mary Jo Smith
The Holy Land (VHS)
Mendy (Oren Rehany) is a young man living in Bnei Brak, Israel, struggling to keep his mind focused on rabbinical school. His family is supportive of him, and they realize that adolescence involves soul-searching and discontent. But his teacher sees that deep down Mendy is full of lust, and he tells Mendy to rid himself of these desires by visiting a prostitute in Tel Aviv. At whorehouse called The Love Boat, Mendy falls head over heels in love with a Russian harlot named Sasha (Tchelet Semel)--a baby-faced rebel who secretly longs for an escape from her difficult life. Next Mendy meets Sasha`s boyfriend, Mike (Saul Stein)--a gruff American who runs his own bar, a den where drunken Arabs and Jews mix merrily. Soon Mendy is working at the bar, living with Mike, and courting Sasha. Little does he know, a dark political and criminal current runs through Mike`s Bar, and just behind it follows big trouble. Meanwhile, Mendy is asking himself important questions about God and life, but he`s not finding any answers. Director Eitan Gorlin has crafted a multidimensional film with THE HOLY LAND. Under its coming-of-age veneer lies a darker story about sin, religion, faith, loyalty, and the fear of terrorism. Serene moments overlooking the prayer wall and the city of Jerusalem are contrasted with perturbing sexual sequences in the Love Boat. As Mendy, Rehany doesn`t miss a beat, while it is Stein in the role of Mike who steals the show as the unpredictable father figure who is at times nurturing and at other times just plain scary.NR"
Director: Eitan Gorlin
To Dance With the White Dog (DVD)
When a beautiful white dog appears on his land, an elderly widower`s happiness is awakened and his wife`s love for him is remembered. Based on the book by Terry Kay.NR"
Director: Glenn Jordan
