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National Geographic - Inside the Pentagon (DVD)
Inside the five walls from which it derives its name, the Pentagon is a maze of activity where America`s most important military decisions are made. This video, made in the building`s 58th year, was produced shortly after the Pentagon was attacked in the September 11, 2001 hijackings. Using interviews with such insiders as Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Richard B. Meyers, National Geographic studies the inner workings of the Pentagon as well as the rebuilding process.NR"
The Great Animation Studios: Famous Studios (DVD)
Famous Studios, one of the top animation studios during the early to mid twentieth century, produced a number of popular cartoons including Popeye and Little Lulu. This collection of 12 Famous Studios shorts, culled from the 1930s and 1940s, provides a wonderful trip back in time to view some of the most entertaining and unique animation from that era.NR"
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (DVD) Digitally Restored The secret weapon is a new bombsight which could hasten the outcome of World War II, and both the Allies and the Nazis are in a desperate race to secure it for themselves. Super sleuth Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone...
The secret weapon is a new bombsight which could hasten the outcome of World War II, and both the Allies and the Nazis are in a desperate race to secure it for themselves. Super sleuth Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and his trusty assistant Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) are assigned to find the kidnapped scientist who developed the secret weapon, only to be foiled by Holmes` nemesis, the evil Professor Moriarty (Lionel Atwill). Based on the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle story THE ADVENTURE OF THE DANCING MEN, this atypical Holmes case transplants the Victorian sleuth into the realm of WWII espionage and is also the first of the films to introduce Dennis Hoey as Scotland Yard detective Inspector Lestrade.
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Director: Roy William Neill
Standard Deviants: Italian - The Basics (DVD)
Learn to speak Italian the easy way with this fun and informative primer. Using computer graphics and humorous skits, this tape teaches you the basics of Italian with a minimum of fuss. Followed by NOUNS, VERBS & ADJECTIVES.NR"
Breaking Away (DVD)
BREAKING AWAY is a winning coming-of-age story with unusually well drawn characters, smart social commentary, and a terrific ensemble of fresh-faced actors soon to be famous. The rivalry between townies and college kids sets the scene for the story of four friends trying to figure out their future after high school graduation in Bloomington, Indiana. Raised together in the working-class quarry town, the boys consider themselves Cutters, proud of their father`s heritage as limestone workers in the once prosperous factory town. But there is no future for the boys as Cutters, and not one of them has plans for college. So now that Mike (Dennis Quaid) is no longer a star quarterback, Moocher (Jackie Earl Haley) can`t decide if he wants to break up or marry his girlfriend, and quick-witted Cyril (Daniel Stern) can no longer play the class clown, they have no idea what to do with themselves. Luckily, avid cyclist Dave (Dennis Christopher) knows exactly what he wants. He aspires to be one of the world`s best bicyclists. There`s only one obstacle: The leading racers are Italian, and Dave is not. A romantic dreamer, he races around his hometown, singing opera, speaking in an Italian accent, and stumping his parents with his newfangled Italian ways. When his affair with Katherine (an Italian exchange student) evokes jealousy from a few big boys on campus, Dave decides that a bike race is the only way to settle the score and prove that Cutters are not losers. The film features a remarkable performance from character actor Paul Dooley, who shines as Dave`s befuddled and frustrated working-class father. Screenwriter Steve Tesich`s script is an intelligent and humorous masterpiece, full of subtle humor and insightful dialogue. All the components combine to make one of the most charming comedies of all time.PG"
Director: Peter Yates
ACTORS: Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, Jackie Earle Haley, Barbara Barrie
