Maniac (DVD)
A man who was previously abused by his mother takes out his frustrations on innocent women. He scalps them and uses their hair to make wigs for his mannequins. Upon its release in 1980 this film was accused by critics of taking the slasher film and its accompanying gore effects to new, unpleasantly graphic levels. Special effects were orchestrated by Tom Savini.NR"
Director: William Lustig
ACTORS: Joe Spinell, Caroline Munro
Shaolin Kung Fu (VHS)
Kung-fu superstar Jet Li narrates this history of the famed Shaolin Temple, locus of kung-fu artistry and home to Li himself as a young protege. Includes training footage of Li and other dedicated initiates learning the various grueling skills. NR"
Director: Leung Wing-Chan
Uprising (DVD)
The Nazi invasion of Poland in the fall of 1939 sent hundreds of thousands of Polish Jews into a quarantined area which became known as the Warsaw Ghetto. The German troops were surprised to march into Warsaw to find such resistance by the proud Jewish population. This television mini-series dramatizes the fighting spirit of the people who were proud to fight and willing to die for their honor. Jon Avnet, director of films with a political edge (RED CORNER), is perfectly suited to the material.NR"
Director: Jon Avnet
ACTORS: Leelee Sobieski, Hank Azaria, David Schwimmer, Jon Voight, James Woods
An Evening with Kimiko Itoh (DVD)
Recorded live at New York`s Japan Society on March 24, 1994, Miss Kimiko Itoh brings her unique jazz vocal stylings to life with some excellent New York session musicians.NR"
Aliens - The Complete Truth (5-Pack) (DVD)
ALIENS - THE COMPLETE TRUTH raises a lot of questions about the existence of UFO`s and visitors from far off planets. This 5-volume series provides the viewer with incredible footage, interesting interviews and eyewitness accounts taken from all over the globe.NR"
