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Thrillers
The Cater Street Hangman
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The Cater Street Hangman

1998
Inspector Pitt (Eoin McCarthy), a working-class police detective in Victorian London, investigates a series of murders of young girls. The only thing the victims share are recent visits to the same vicarage in a wealthy neighborhood. With the help of headstrong, aristocratic Charlotte Ellison (Keeley Hawes), Pitt races to find the culprit before another girl is killed. To his surprise, he becomes the object of Ellison's affection along the way.

Directed by:

  • Sarah Hellings
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    The Caveman's Valentine
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    The Caveman's Valentine

    2001
    After finding a frozen corpse near his cave in a New York City park, homeless recluse Romulus Ledbetter (Samuel L. Jackson) -- a former piano prodigy beset by delusions of harmful rays bombarding him from the Chrysler Building -- suspects foul play and investigates. But can the schizophrenic Romulus pull himself together long enough to catch the killer? Featuring a brilliant turn by Jackson, this engrossing thriller also stars Colm Feore.

    Directed by:

  • Kasi Lemmons
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    The Peacemaker
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    The Peacemaker

    1997
    Terrorists be damned! After some baddies trigger a nuclear explosion in Russia, U.S. Special Forces intelligence agent Thomas Devoe (George Clooney) and White House nuclear weapons expert Julia Kelly (Nicole Kidman) come to the rescue. Trouble is, the web of conspiracy stretches from Europe to New York, and the terrorists have no demands. Clooney, hip and hard as nails, riffs wonderfully off a more circumspect Kidman.

    Directed by:

  • Mimi Leder
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    Edge of Madness
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    Edge of Madness

    2002
    When young Annie Herron (Caroline Dhavernas) travels west with her new husband, she anticipates happiness and a fresh start on their homestead. She never dreamed the man on whom she'd pinned her hopes would turn out to be an abusive drunk. Now, Annie's just stumbled into a remote town, half-crazed, claiming to have murdered the brute. The local constable must decide whether her story is true -- and what the penalty should be for her actions.

    Directed by:

  • Anne Wheeler
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    Music & Musicals
    Christmas Do-Over
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    Christmas Do-Over

    2006
    When jingle writer Kevin (Jay Mohr) travels to a remote town to spend Christmas with his son Ben, ex-wife Jill (Daphne Zuniga) and her parents, he finds himself living the very same Christmas Day over and over again -- giving him a chance to win back his family. But blocking his path to redemption are a pair of ornery ex-in-laws and Jill's seemingly perfect new boyfriend -- not to mention Kevin's own abundant shortcomings.

    Directed by:

  • Catherine Cyran
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    Rudolf Nureyev: A Documentary
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    Rudolf Nureyev: A Documentary

    1991
    Rudolf Nureyev rose from a humble childhood in Siberia to become one of the world's most acclaimed ballet dancers. Filmmaker Patricia Foy's documentary explores his life, work and legacy. Rarely seen footage is interspersed with interviews with friends and fellow dance luminaries, including Merle Park, Roland Petit, Cliff Morgan, Margot Fonteyn and David Wall, to create a fascinating portrait of a dance legend.

    Directed by:

  • Patricia Foy
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    Sarah McLachlan: Mirrorball
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    Sarah McLachlan: Mirrorball

    1999
    Filmed during Sarah McLachlan's 1998 tour, this concert features 23 songs, including "Building a Mystery," "I Will Remember You," "Adia," "Angel" and "Possession," as well as an interview with the award-winning singer-songwriter. McLachlan moves the audience with her delicate yet powerful vocals and passionate performance. Other highlights include "Ice Cream," "Sweet Surrender," "Into the Fire" and "Fumbling Toward Ecstasy."

    Directed by:

  • Sophie Muller
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    Luther Vandross: Journeys in Black
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    Luther Vandross: Journeys in Black

    2001
    Black Entertainment Television presents a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life and work of soul singer Luther Vandross. Born in Harlem, Vandross developed a love for music after seeing performances at the Apollo Theater as a child. It was time well spent, as his inimitable rhythm and blues vocal stylings have become the "sound of love" for more than 20 years.

    Directed by:

  • Stephanie Frederic
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    Television
    The Persuaders: Frontline
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    The Persuaders: Frontline

    2004
    PBS's long-running television series "Frontline" examines the inner workings of advertising and public relations and the men and women -- dubbed "persuaders" -- whose job it is to influence the buying habits of today's consumers. See how they research the preferences of shoppers, pique their interest, entice them to part with their hard-earned money, and get their own messages across in an increasingly complicated and tech-savvy world.

    Directed by:

  • Barak Goodman
  • Rachel Dretzin
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    Doctor Who: Castrovalva
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    Doctor Who: Castrovalva

    1982
    The Fifth Doctor makes his debut in this installment of the cult sci-fi series, which follows the team into the mysterious land of Castrovalva. In desperate need of regeneration, the doctor leads his companions to Castrovalva for much-needed rest.

    Directed by:

  • Fiona Cumming
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    Frasier: Season 9
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    Frasier: Season 9

    2001
    The doctor is in for the ninth season of one of TV's most beloved sitcoms. This season sees Frasier torn between two women; the further romantic developments between Niles and Daphne; and Martin's new job.

    Directed by:

  • Kelsey Grammer
  • David Lee
  • Katy Garretson
  • Sheldon Epps
  • Wil Shriner
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    That's So Raven: Raven's House Party
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    That's So Raven: Raven's House Party

    2005
    Her special powers may trip her up on occasion, but off-the-hook psychic Raven Baxter (Raven Symone) makes all the right moves in this collection of song-and-dance-themed episodes. Raven puts on a fashion-plus-fireworks show in "Opportunity Shock," and she stars in a music video in "Too Much Pressure." An amorous young clairvoyant falls for Raven in "Double Vision," and Raven plans a magical night for a former jazzman in "Four Aces."

    Directed by:

  • Debbie Allen
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    Documentary
    West of Memphis
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    West of Memphis

    2012
    After the 1994 conviction of three troubled teens for the murders of three younger boys, questions began to arise about the prosecution of the case, with numerous legal experts and celebrities demanding that previously ignored evidence be examined.

    Directed by:

  • Amy Berg
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    Split Decision
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    Split Decision

    2000
    Jesus "El Matador" Chavez was a gifted boxer poised to become a force to be reckoned with in the American boxing world. That is, before a prior criminal conviction forced his deportation to his native Mexico. As Jesus struggles to return to his former life in America, he must come to terms with the country of his birth. Documentarian Marcy Garriott's film presents a complex character study of a true victim of circumstance.

    Directed by:

  • Marcy Garriott
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    Soldiers Pay
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    Soldiers Pay

    2004
    Filmmaker David O. Russell's revealing documentary provides insight into the Iraq War through interviews with people from various backgrounds and with differing opinions on America's involvement in Iraq. Shot during the war, the film features interviews with journalists, veterans of the war, politicians, Iraqis who fled to the U.S. to escape Saddam Hussein's regime, psychologists, a Marine general who served in the Gulf War and many others.

    Directed by:

  • David O. Russell
  • Tricia Regan
  • Juan Carlos Zaldivar
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    S.W.A.T.: L.A., Las Vegas, and Detroit
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    S.W.A.T.: L.A., Las Vegas, and Detroit

    2001
    The S.W.A.T. teams of three cities -- Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Detroit -- are featured on this unique disc. Witness all three teams at work as they're called in to cover the most precarious assignments in law enforcement. See how these elite groups are trained specifically for the types of crimes they're summoned for, and take a glimpse at the highly technological equipment and military-style strategies used by these courageous heroes.

    Directed by:

  • Jennifer Gorman Buckley
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    Now and Then
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    Now and Then

    1995
    Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty in this tender coming-of-age tale, four childhood girlfriends -- Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta -- recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more. Lesli Linka Glatter directs; Gaby Hoffmann, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Cloris Leachman, Thora Birch and Christina Ricci co-star.

    Directed by:

  • Lesli Linka Glatter
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    Now and Then (1995)
    A heartwarming movie about four childhood girlfriends who, in adulthood reunion, relive their experience of the life-changing summer of 1970, including a mystery death, divorce, standing up to the boys, first kiss, and the meaning of true friendship. Each explores her unique identity amidst family and friends. Beautifully directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
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