Pleasantville (DVD)
Two modern American teenagers are sucked into their television set and end up living in a black-and-white fifties sitcom. Bewildered by their new world`s naivete and innocence, they slowly start to add color and spice to the town`s life. Eventually, however, they begin to question their influence, wondering if their advanced 90`s attitudes are really that much better than those of the innocent past. Sterling effects and stand-out performances make this commentary on modern life a poignant, entertaining effort.PG-13"
Director: Gary Ross
ACTORS: Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen, William H. Macy
The Pope of Greenwich Village (DVD)
THE POPE OF GREENWICH VILLAGE tells the gritty story of Charlie (Mickey Rourke) and his cousin Paulie (Eric Roberts), two down-on-their-luck small-time hoods out to make a score in New York`s Little Italy. When their plan goes bad, they find themselves in trouble with the local mob, as well as the law. The film was adapted from Vincent Patrick`s own best-seller.R"
Director: Vincent Patrick
ACTORS: Eric Roberts, Mickey Rourke, Daryl Hannah, Geraldine Page
Stacy`s Knights (DVD)
A seemingly shy girl who possesses an uncanny skill at playing blackjack, sets up an ingenious sting operation. An unlikely group of knights, including various male friends, assist the daring young lady in bringing the house down. Produced for television.PG"
Director: Jim Wilson|Raoul Lomas
ACTORS: Andra Millian, Kevin Costner
The Mound Builders (DVD)
The Broadway Theatre Archive presents another program in its series of televised plays from the 60s to the 80s. A team of archaeologists clash with a group of local residents over Native American traditions. This lyrical thriller written by Lanford Wilson won an Obie for its socially and timely themes.NR"
ACTORS: Brad Dourif, Tanya Berezin
Naked City - Button In The Haystack (DVD)
Includes four episodes of the popular crime drama, straight from the streets of New York City: BUTTON IN THE HAYSTACK: A man regrets throwing away his gun in panic after he fears he will be arrested for the murder of a gas station owner. A HOLE IN THE CITY: A gang hide out at their leaders aunts house, forcing him to face his past. SHOES FOR VINNIE WINFORD: A club owner, played by Dennis Hopper, is blamed for the disappearance of a hostess from his club. VENGEANCE IS A WHEEL: A father is killed and his son seeks the killer, despite the pleas of his brother to stop the hunt.NR"
