Gang Related (DVD)
A pair of world-weary vice cops spend their off-hours selling off their confiscated drugs and murdering their buyers, cleaning the streets and padding their own pockets simultaneously. But their plan falls flat when a victim turns out to have been an undercover DEA agent, and the two are unable to use their customary excuse--that the shootings are gang-related--to prevent an internal investigation. Bolstered by a gangsta rap soundtrack featuring its late star, Shakur.R"
Director: Jim Kouf
ACTORS: James Belushi, Tupac Shakur, Lela Rochon, James Earl Jones, Dennis Quaid
102 Dalmatians (DVD) Pan & Scan Glenn Close returns as the malicious fur-collecting fashion plate Cruella De Vil in Disney`s 102 DALMATIANS, the highly anticipated sequel to the 1996 live-action blockbuster. Pursuading the authorities that she has been suc...
Glenn Close returns as the malicious fur-collecting fashion plate Cruella De Vil in Disney`s 102 DALMATIANS, the highly anticipated sequel to the 1996 live-action blockbuster. Pursuading the authorities that she has been successfully rehabilitated, De Vil is released from prison, seemingly transformed into a law-abiding animal lover, securely under the influence of Dr. Pavlov`s psychotherapy. Under the watchful eye of her skeptical probation officer, Chloe Simon (Alice Evans), De Vil comes to the aid of a failing dog shelter run by Kevin Shepherd (Ioan Gruffudd). But when Shepherd is promptly arrested for the theft of dalmatians and Chloe loses her own dalmatian pups, including the spotless Oddball, De Vil comes under suspicion once again. Her new alliance with a French fashion designer, Jean Pierre Le Pelt (Gerard Depardieu), known for his unusual flare for animal fur, doesn`t help her case. Set in Paris, 102 DALMATIANS is a lighthearted and humorous tale of animal rights and identity conflict that climaxes in a riotous frenzy of hilarious slapstick comedy and heartwarming fantasy.
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Director: Kevin Lima
ACTORS: Glenn Close, Girard Depardieu, Ioan Gruffudd, Tim McInnerny, Jim Carter
In Love and War (DVD)
Hallmark Hall of Fame presents another captivating made for television film starring Callum Blue and Barbara Bobulova. A British lieutenant leading a dangerous mission in World War II Italy, Eric Newby (Blue), finds himself taken a prisoner of war. While trying to escape his captures, Eric is saved by a beautiful Italian woman named Wanda (Bobulova.) Wanda hides Eric in her family home, teaching him Italian so that he can disguise himself as a native. During this process, the two find themselves falling madly in love, but a painful choice that Eric faces could tear them apart forever.NR"
ACTORS: Callum Blue, Barbara Bobulova
Sweet Home Alabama (DVD)
Reese Witherspoon stars in SWEET HOME ALABAMA, a charming romantic comedy directed by Andy Tennant. Witherspoon is Melanie Carmichael, a Southern girl who leaves her past behind in order to find success as a fashion designer in New York City. On the night of a hugely important show, her charming and romantic boyfriend, Andrew (Patrick Dempsey), proposes to her. It is at that point that Melanie flees for Alabama, hoping to take care of some unfinished business before Andrew and his mother, New York mayor Kate Hennings (Candice Bergan), discover the truth about her. The truth is that Melanie, whose real last name is Smooter, is still married to her childhood sweetheart, Jake (Josh Lucas), who refuses to grant her a divorce. As Melanie reunites with her parents and old friends, she is forced to reevaluate her new-and-improved self. In the process, she rediscovers a love that she thought she had lost. Tennant`s film is elevated by Witherspoon`s mere presence. Her rare blend of intelligence, wit, and beauty are a wonder to behold. Adding to the charm are Lucas and Dempsey, who portray characters who are hard to root against.PG-13"
Director: Andy Tennant
Gumby - Boxed Set (DVD)
The classic and beloved animated character, Gumby is featured here in this collection of his best adventures along with friends Pokey, Prickle, and Goo. Creator Art Clokey first introduced the character on the HOWDY DOODY SHOW. Gumby has been a staple in American culture ever since. This set contains both volumes of the collection which also features behind-the-scenes footage and the pilot episode.NR"
Director: Arthur Clokey