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Yamamoto Yohko, Starship Girl: Complete Set (DVD)
Set in the distant future, the newly adopted world of Yamamoto Yohko has adopted a very civilized, albeit sometimes unfair, system of settling conflict between nations. When a contentious situation arises between two nations, each side selects a squad of pilots, provides them with spaceships, and lets them battle for whatever is being argued over. Unfortunately, the Terrans have been dealt a series of defeats, due to their lack of skilled pilots. So, Terran officials scour the past for female fighter pilots and find Yamamoto, who is comfortably entrenched in her late 20th century life. Convincing her that her life will be far better if she agrees to go into the future, the Terran officials bring what they hope will be their salvation back to the future. Contains the entire series.NR"
Martian Successor Nadesico Chronicle 3: Danger Zones (DVD) (DVD)
Piloted by an assistant cook and commanded by a sexy Admiral`s daughter, the crew of the spaceship Nadesico may be a bit unorthodox, but they are humanity`s only hope against alien invaders who are bent on destroying the population of the Earth. Akito finds that he has the best sort of girl trouble in this installment of the series as Yurika and Megumi begin a romantic rivalry for our hero as the crew of the Nadesico attempts to save the Earth from destruction. Later, Nadesico`s Aestivalis pilots face a new enemy, a Jovian weapon that they are forced to fight on foot. Akito and company must defeat an army of tanks, and destroy the deadly Walkingstick before it compresses the Earth into a black hole the size of a pencil eraser. The Nadesico`s troubles only compound from there, as the main computer suddenly becomes self-aware and doesn`t know which side of the war it should be on. Contains four episodes.NR"
Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon (DVD)
Released to coincide with the 30th anniversary of this classic album, learn how Pink Floyd assembled Dark Side of the Moon with the aid of original engineer Alan Parsons. All four band members--Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright--are interviewed at length, giving valuable insights into the recording process. The themes of the album are discussed at length, and the band take you back to the original multi track tapes to illustrate how they pieced together the songs. With individual performances of certain tracks from Roger, David, and Richard included, this is an essential purchase for any Pink Floyd fans, and a fascinating artefact for rock historians everywhere.NR"
ACTORS: Pink Floyd
Charade (DVD)
Lovely Reggie (Audrey Hepburn) is determined to divorce her wealthy, cold, and closed-mouthed husband, but someone throws him from a train before she gets the chance. Left penniless in Paris with police suspicion resting heavily upon her, Reggie soon realizes she`s in serious trouble--her husband stole money from three unscrupulous men, and they want the money back. Charming and amusing Cary Grant, recalling his screwball comedy days while still remaining manly, comes to Reggie`s aid. But he too has secrets and hidden loyalties. With the bodies piling up and the money nowhere to be found, Grant and Hepburn dash through Paris toward the startling solution.
Agatha Christie-like in its unexpected twists and colorful characters and shimmering with fun and passion, CHARADE is a suspense gem that deserves to be much better known than it is. The supporting cast, led by Walter Matthau, James Coburn, and George Kennedy, is terrific, the interaction between Hepburn and Grant is an absolute joy, and Stanley Donen`s playful direction all combine to make this film a small classic.NR"
Director: Stanley Donen
ACTORS: Audrey Hepburn, Cary Grant, Walter Matthau, James Coburn, George Kennedy
Shaolin: Wheel of Life (DVD)
A live performance that premiered on PBS in December 2001, SHAOLIN: WHEEL OF LIFE is a spectacular stage performance that features the soldier monks of China`s Shaolin Temple, who have been immortalized in countless kung fu films. Revealing their history through a stunning combination of theater and martial arts, the performance also features a thrilling story of jealousy and betrayal that would not be out of place in one of the movies inspired by their heritage. Beautifully filmed and impeccably performed featuring almost superhuman feats of strength and agility, SHAOLIN: WHEEL OF LIFE is essential viewing for martial arts film devotees and a sheer delight for those unfamiliar with the mysterious world of the Shaolin monks.NR"
