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Silver City
 

Silver City

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Silver City
During a gubernatorial race in small-town Colorado, a mystery is uncovered involving a dead body found in a local lake. A private detective, Danny (Danny Huston), is hired by the governor-to-be's campaign manager (Richard Dreyfuss), who is worried that the unexpected event may be used as a scandal-maker by the opposition. But when Danny begins to investigate, he learns that business mogul Wes Benteen (Kris Kristofferson), is using the candidate, Dickie Pilager (Chris Cooper), to promote his moneymaking agenda. Director-writer-editor John Sayles weaves together multiple storylines involving environmental issues, political and corporate corruption, activism, illegal aliens, labor laws, and also a sweet love affair, simplifying it all into a cohesive and deeply enjoyable drama. He gets powerful performances from each cast member, making the characters shine in all of their nuanced intricacies. This strong film reflects on the presidency of George W. Bush in that candidate Pilager is a good-hearted Republican who lacks communications skills and a backbone, allowing regulation to lapse, power to be abused, and a scourge of long-term problems to be ignored. Meanwhile, SILVER CITY is a gripping whodunit, set in the still-dusty New West where old silver mines become real estate developments, and corporate tycoons attempt to privatize protected land for their own bounty. The immediate, effective supporting cast includes Daryl Hannah, Thora Birch, Tim Roth, Maria Bello, Sal Lopez, Miguel Ferrer, and Billy Zane.

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Bette Davis Collection - Volume 3 (6-Disc Set) [DVD]
 

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Bette Davis Collection - Volume 3 (6-Disc Set) [DVD]
This collection presents six films by the classic screen firecracker, Bette Davis: IN THIS OUR LIFE, THE OLD MAID, ALL THIS AND HEAVEN TOO, THE GREAT LIE, DECEPTION, and WATCH ON THE RHINE. Please see individual titles for synopsis information.

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John Adams [DVD]
 

John Adams [DVD]

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John Adams [DVD]
This epic miniseries from HBO takes viewers inside the incredible life of John Adams, the second president of the United States. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by David McCullough, the seven-part series follow Adams (Paul Giamatti, SIDEWAYS) during his leadership of America during some of its most turbulent times. It also captures his profound relationship with his wife Abigail (Laura Linney, YOU CAN COUNT ON ME), one of history's great love stories. From the Boston Massacre--where Adams defended the accused British soldiers--to his role in the Revolution and framing the Constitution, Adams showed himself to be an uncommon man, following his convictions while also facing his own personal demons. It's a story of tragedy, love, war, friendship, freedom, liberty, and a uniquely American life.

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Cardinal
 

Cardinal

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Cardinal
An Irish American priest whose strong commitment to social issues leads him through a labyrinth of church politics and eventually to the upper echelons of Catholic hierarchy as Cardinal. Crossing several continents, this epic traces his path and tests his faith along the way. Based on the novel by Henry Morton Robinson.

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Asphalt Jungle
 

Asphalt Jungle

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Asphalt Jungle
Directed by John Huston, THE ASPHALT JUNGLE is considered by many to be the defining film of the crime oeuvre. After many years in prison, Doc (Sam Jaffe), a seemingly over-the-hill and retired (i.e. rehabilitated) criminal decides upon his release to make one last go of it. His attempts at reuniting the old gang come up against the intentions of his partner who intends to start a Kentucky horse farm with his share of the take. Doc's lecherous tendencies for young curvaceous women get him nowhere but delight the viewer with standout performances by Jean Hagen and a lusty Marilyn Monroe. The tremendous character development is aided by Huston and Ben Maddow's script, and Huston's direction. Based on a novel by W.R. Burnett. Remade in 1958 as BADLANDERS, in 1963 as CAIRO and 1972 as COOL BREEZE.

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Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (Fox War Classics) [DVD]
 

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Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (Fox War Classics) [DVD]
While hiding from a Japanese military offensive on a desolate Pacific island, a Marine sergeant (Mitchum) and his only fellow survivor, an Irish Roman Catholic novitiate on a humanitarian mission (Kerr), search for food, engage in philosophical sparring, avoid sexual tension, and struggle to survive. Huston again pairs hardened hero with an indomitable woman (think African Queen) and lets the sparks fly. Academy Award Nominations: Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actress: Deborah Kerr.

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The Rhinemann Exchange [DVD]
 

The Rhinemann Exchange [DVD]

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The Rhinemann Exchange [DVD]
Originally an ABC miniseries, Robert Ludlum's story of a secret diamond exchange in Argentina is a classic World War II thriller. When the allies realize they are in desperate need of a technology possessed by the Nazis, their underground spy network proposes a covert trade with the enemy. The man they've chosen for the job is unaware that his supervisors have a struck a deal with the devil, but when mysterious assassins begin to hunt him wherever he goes, he uncovers a network of players involved on all sides who want to put an end to the transaction. An all-star cast and over four hours of spies and double crosses make this a late-1970s espionage treat.

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The Red Badge of Courage [DVD]
 

The Red Badge of Courage [DVD]

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The Red Badge of Courage [DVD]
John Huston's classic film adaptation of the 1895 novel by Stephen Crane about a young man's first experience in war. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War the film ponders the feelings of anxiety and finally outright fear in a boy preparing for battle. Henry (Audie Murphy) loses his illusions of heroism during his first skirmish, and just prior to engaging the enemy for the second time, he deserts the field of combat and enters an idyllic world of the forest. Witnessing his friend's death and receiving an accidental wound from a retreating soldier, Henry comes to terms with realities of warfare.

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The Cardinal (2-Disc Set; Widescreen) [DVD]
 

The Cardinal (2-Disc Set; Widescreen) [D...

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The Cardinal (2-Disc Set; Widescreen) [DVD]
An Irish American priest whose strong commitment to social issues leads him through a labyrinth of church politics and eventually to the upper echelons of Catholic hierarchy as Cardinal. Crossing several continents, this epic traces his path and tests his faith along the way. Based on the novel by Henry Morton Robinson.

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The Night of the Iguana [DVD]
 

The Night of the Iguana [DVD]

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The Night of the Iguana [DVD]
A turbulent masterpiece adapted from the play by Tennessee Williams. A defrocked clergyman-turned-tour-guide takes a busload of pious Texan church ladies to an Eden-like spot along the coast of Mexico where he battles their suspicions about his past, his own demons, and a young girl whose affections could destroy him. Ava Gardner crackles as the woman who tries to keep him from being torn in two by heaven and earth. Academy Award Nominations: 4. Academy Awards: Best (black-and-White) Costume Design.

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The Marlon Brando Collection (6-Disc Set) [DVD]
 

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The Marlon Brando Collection (6-Disc Set) [DVD]
Five films featuring cinema legend Marlon Brando are included on this collection. The films featured are: THE FORMULA, JULIUS CAESAR, MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY, REFLECTIONS IN A GOLDEN EYE, and TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON. Please see individual titles for synopsis information.

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Humphrey Bogart Signature Collection Vol. 2 (7-Disc Set) [DVD]
 

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Humphrey Bogart Signature Collection Vol. 2 (7-Disc Set) [DVD]
One of the silver screen's brightest stars, Humphrey Bogart has five of his films collected here. The titles included are ACROSS THE PACIFIC, ACTION IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC, ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT, THE MALTESE FALCON, and PASSAGE TO MARSEILLE . Please see individual titles for synopsis information.

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De Sade [DVD]
 

De Sade [DVD]

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De Sade [DVD]
A unique 1969 version of the tale of the Marquis de Sade, produced by Roger Corman and Samuel Z. Arkoff. Keir Dullea plays the title character in a film characterized by its psychedelic imagery and go-go sensibilities. He is terrorized by his uncle and haunted by his own past before embarking on a pattern of debauchery. Originally released with an "X" rating, this film has lost its edge over time, although the final orgy sequence is 20 minutes of erotic filmmaking that offers release after the teasting first hour which acts ostensibly as art cinema. John Huston shines in a supporting role.

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Moulin Rouge [DVD]
 

Moulin Rouge [DVD]

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Moulin Rouge [DVD]
This 1952 drama follows the fascinating story of Henry De Toulouse-Lautrec, the artist whose posters for the Moulin Rouge cafe made him famous overnight. Academy Award Nominations: 7, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor--Jose Ferrer. Academy Awards: Best (Color) Art Direction-Set Direction, Best (Color) Costume Design.

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Casino Royale (40th Anniversary Edition) [DVD]
 

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Casino Royale (40th Anniversary Edition) [DVD]
This swinging spoof of Ian Fleming's spy hero features an aging James Bond (David Niven), reluctantly dragged out of retirement to chase down the evil crime clique called SMERSH. In order to confound the forces led by the villainous Le Chiffre (Orson Welles), the Secret Service enlists five other agents, also under the name "Bond," and all six converge on the titular casino. Meanwhile, Woody Allen, as the retiring secret agent's nephew, causes havoc at every turn. The gleefully chaotic product of five directors, numerous screenwriters, and the late 1960s in general, CASINO ROYALE revels in its psychedelic spy satire premise. The comedy features a legion of stars in roles both large and small: Niven, Welles, Allen, Peter Sellers, Ursula Andress, William Holden, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jacqueline Bisset, Deborah Kerr, and many more. (Apparently, Sellers and Welles despised each other, and Sellers would frequently not show up for his scenes.) Amid the wackiness, there are genuine moments of hilarity, making the film a surreal romp through Bond lore and the more eccentric aspects of 1960s pop culture.

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Key Largo
 

Key Largo

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Key Largo
A notorious gangster (Edward G. Robinson) holds the residents of a hotel hostage during a tropical storm. This captivating cinematic adaptation of the play by Maxwell Anderson won an Academy Award for Claire Trevor's supporting role.

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Beat the Devil [DVD]
 

Beat the Devil [DVD]

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Beat the Devil [DVD]
John Huston and Truman Capote co-wrote the screenplay while working on location. A whimsical parody of The Maltese Falcon and other 1940's detective movies in which Bogart so often starred (and Huston directed).Tells of the exploits of a group of travelers on a steamboat who each hopes to carry off a huge swindle in the uranium fields of Northern Africa. While not a commercial success upon its release, the film has come to define the genre of spy movie spoofs.

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The Peter Sellers Collection (4-Disc Set) [DVD]
 

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The Peter Sellers Collection (4-Disc Set) [DVD]
Comedic genius Peter Sellers brings his talent to these four classics: THE PINK PANTHER, CASINO ROYALE, THE PARTY, and WHAT'S NEW PUSSYCAT? See individual titles for synopsis information.

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Myra Breckenridge [DVD]
 

Myra Breckenridge [DVD]

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Myra Breckenridge [DVD]
MYRA BRECKENRIDGE may be the first punk manifesto, a celebration of pop culture nihilism. A precursor to films by directors like David Lynch, and perhaps influenced by those of avant-garde Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini, this outrageous, searing, blackly comic cult film satirizes Hollywood, homosexuality, America, family, and more. Myron Breckenridge (Rex Reed) is a frustrated homosexual who undergoes a sex-change operation, against the advice of his doctor. As a result, Myron becomes Myra (Raquel Welch), a stunningly beautiful woman with a rocket of a body. Myra moves to the South and enrolls at a university, where her adventures include sodomizing a Southern man--and stealing his girlfriend while she's at it. In general, the bodacious, lewd Myra wreaks havoc on Southern conventions in this outrageous classic film. Once thought to be "unfilmable," Gore Vidal's book was the satiric source material for this film. Originally Rated X in 1970, the film may seem less shocking today, but it retains a truly bizarre quality. Among the most memorable moments is the appearance of Mae West, top-billed and still bawdy as ever in her 70s, singing a comically sultry number.

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The Wind and the Lion [DVD]
 

The Wind and the Lion [DVD]

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The Wind and the Lion [DVD]
At the turn of the century, a North African sheik kidnaps an American widow and her children in Tangiers, setting off a chain of international incidents. But while she's being held for ransom, the widow finds herself increasingly attracted to her captor. Then, Theodore Roosevelt--with thoughts of re-election on his mind--sends the Marines to rescue them, and becomes entangled in both European and Arabian political intrigues. Academy Award Nominations: Best Sound, Best Original Score.

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