Nine Queens (DVD)
Fabian Bielinsky`s directorial debut is an electrifying crime thriller that deserves to join the ranks as a classic of the genre--along with David Mamet`s HOUSE OF GAMES and Bryan Singer`s THE USUAL SUSPECTS. Set in a Buenos Aires that is on the verge of economic collapse, the film tells the story of Juan (Gaston Pauls), a con artist with a conscience. Trying to round up enough money to pay off his incarcerated father`s debts, Juan stumbles into fellow swindler Marcos (Ricardo Darin), a far more confident, experienced criminal. When Marcos offers Juan the chance to team up for the day, his initial apprehension succumbs to the pressure of helping his father, and he agrees to the partnership. After a few minor cons, the pair unknowingly stumbles into a potentially lucrative score involving a wealthy businessman, Gandolfo, and a forged set of rare stamps, The Nine Queens. As new characters are introduced and the plot becomes more convoluted, it becomes unclear--to the audience, as well as Juan and Marcos--just who is conning whom. Bielinsky`s debut feature is a magnetic, ingenious puzzle that features flawless performances by Darin and Pauls, in addition to the stellar supporting cast.R"
Director: Fabian Bielinsky
Great Dangaioh Vol. 4 (DVD)
The DANGAIOH myth continues with this series, a sequel to the original DANGAIOH OVAs. This new series begins as a mysterious explosion on Futagami Island attracts the attention of a young girl, who sees only a bright flash in the sky. Ten years later, the other shoe drops when Professor Katou leads an army known as the Tartus Knights on a mission to take over the world. Slashing their way to victory, Katou and his men`s final objective is to take over a research station on Futagami Island. However, once they reach the island, they find it guarded by a fortress from which three robots are launched who appear ready for battle.NR"
Star Trek Original Series - Volume 17 (Episodes 33 & 34) (DVD)
Contains two episodes of the hit 1960s series: Who Mourns For Adonis? (Ep. 33) - The intrepid Enterprise crew comes across a giant hand in space, and this leads them to a seemingly all-powerful being who claims to be the Greek god Apollo. Amok Time (Ep. 34) - Possessed by an intolerable urge to reproduce, Spock gives in to his primal nature.NR"
Director: David Alexander|Robert Butler
ACTORS: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Nichelle Nichols
SongXpress - Classic Acoustic Guitar Vol. 2 (DVD)
On this tape, Tommy Anthony, your SongXpress instructor, shows you everything you need to play these beautiful acoustic guitar masterpiece. You`ll learn all the chords and fingerpicking patterns that are the foundations of these acoustic guitar classics. Titles are: House on Pooh Corner (Loggins & Messina), More Than Words (Extreme), American Pie (Don McLean), and Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver).NR"
Guns of the Civil War - Complete Set (DVD)
Charles Martin Smith hosts this series that focuses on the weapons used in the Civil War which many historians believe were more advanced than the tactics. This set contains all three volumes of the Guns of the Civil War.
Volume 1 covers the stories behind the weapons used.
Volume 2 focuses on the desperate search for weapons in the heat of battle. More men died of disease, however, than of guns in the Civil War.
Volume III covers the introduction of artillery guns like the Parrott Gun, the Gatling Gun and the Howitzer.NR"
