Down by Law (DVD) 2-Discs;Criterion Collection Jim Jarmusch`s quirky follow-up to his groundbreaking 1984 debut, STRANGER THAN PARADISE, is a comic fable about finding the American dream in the most unlikely of places. After being thrown out of the hous...
Jim Jarmusch`s quirky follow-up to his groundbreaking 1984 debut, STRANGER THAN PARADISE, is a comic fable about finding the American dream in the most unlikely of places. After being thrown out of the house by his girlfriend, Zack (Tom Waits), an out-of-work DJ, takes a job driving a stolen car with a body in the trunk across the state line. He is arrested and put into a cell with Jack (John Lurie), a pimp who`s been busted for recruiting a minor. The trio is completed when Roberto (the always hysterical Roberto Benigni), an Italian tourist who is arrested for killing a man while playing cards, joins them in their cell. Eventually, Roberto succeeds in convincing Zack and Jack to break out of jail with him. But when they do, the escapees find themselves lost in the bayou with no salvation in sight. It isnt until they land at the small home of an Italian immigrant (Nicoletta Braschi) that Zack, Jack, and Roberto learn to appreciate the beauty the world has to offer. Robby Mullers gorgeously contrasted black-and-white photography adds an artistic dimension to Jarmuschs film, which only heightens the performances by the three leads.
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Director: Jim Jarmusch
ACTORS: Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, Ellen Barkin, Nicoletta Braschi
The Russia House (DVD)
Sean Connery and Michelle Pfieffer ignite the screen in this enchanting adaptation of John Le Carre`s suspenseful espionage drama. Connery portrays Barley Blair -- a lonely, middle aged, hard-drinking, London publisher -- who has a love for all things Russian. While in Russia, Barley captures the attention of a daring Russian scientist (Klaus Maria Brandauer), who attempts to send him a top secret manuscript disclosing the secrets of Russian military defense, which, if published in the West could alter the global balance of power. However, the manuscript falls into the hands of the British C.I.A., and they coerce Blair into traveling to the Soviet Union to find out the identity of the manuscript`s author and the validity behind the secret military codes. Reluctantly, Blair arrives in the cold landscape, hoping to complete his mission and leave as soon as possible. But his contact turns out to be Katya (Michelle Pfieffer), a sensitive and beautiful Russian editor, and Blair soon falls deeply in love with her. Realizing she is an unwitting pawn in a deadly game, he does everything he can to protect her, and his empty life is once again filled with meaning. Set against the vivid backdrop of Russia`s most beautiful cities, this thriller explores the tension filled years during and after Glasnost as Russia struggled to gain power and shed their previous political reputation. Featuring a fine ensemble cast including: director Ken Russell, Roy Scheider, and James Fox.R"
Director: Fred Schepisi
ACTORS: Sean Connery, Michelle Pfeiffer, Roy Scheider, James Fox, John Mahoney
Inspector Morse - The Ghost in the Machine (DVD)
When some erotic paintings are stolen from Sir Hanbury`s stately home, the good gentleman disappears as well.NR"
ACTORS: John Thaw
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (DVD) Movie Time Charlie, the heroic, roguish mutt of All Dogs Go To Heaven, is growing impatient with the predictability of Dog Heaven, and decides he`d rather be back amongst the living. He gets his wish when the nefarious Carface sends hi...
Charlie, the heroic, roguish mutt of All Dogs Go To Heaven, is growing impatient with the predictability of Dog Heaven, and decides he`d rather be back amongst the living. He gets his wish when the nefarious Carface sends him and his buddy Itchy back to Earth to retrieve Gabriel`s horn--which Carface tried to steal. While in San Francisco, the dogs become engaged in numerous misadventures, and Charlie falls head over paws for Sasha, a lovely Irish setter. But in their quest for the coveted trumpet, Charlie and Itchy encounter a devilish cat named Red who also wants the horn--as part of a heinous plot to lock up all dogs permanently.
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Director: Don Bluth
Winter Break (DVD) Widescreen When four friends graduate from college, they find that life after school doesn`t hold much appeal. So, they decide to spend the winter working at a ski resort, hoping that this will give them one last chance to get all the ...
When four friends graduate from college, they find that life after school doesn`t hold much appeal. So, they decide to spend the winter working at a ski resort, hoping that this will give them one last chance to get all the partying out of their systems before getting real jobs. Making the most of their stay in Aspen, all four take the opportunity to chase women, ski, and throw some outrageous parties in one of the wildest towns in America.
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ACTORS: Eddie Kaye Thomas, Maggie Lawson, Justin Urich
