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Horror
Pet Sematary 2
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Pet Sematary 2

1992
Having moved to a different town to start a new life, 13-year-old Jeff and his new friend Drew discover a strange Indian burial ground. After burying Drew's dog in the cemetery, they realize they've unleashed a deadly evil that can't be stopped.

Directed by:

  • Mary Lambert
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    Spellbinder
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    Spellbinder

    1988
    When he saves young, homeless Miranda (Kelly Preston) from her abusive boyfriend, ruthless attorney Jeff Reed (Tim Daly) learns that until recently, the gorgeous girl was part of a coven of witches -- but he takes her under his wing (and into his bed) anyway. But soon, Jeff discovers that the coven has plans to make Miranda their next human sacrifice, and they don't intend to let a lawyer stand in their way.

    Directed by:

  • Janet Greek
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    Temptation
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    Temptation

    2009
    When Isabel (Caroline Haines) is brutally attacked by a serial rapist on her way home from a night out with friends, a female vampire named Aurelie (Rachel Waters) swoops in to save her with a drop of blood that turns her from death to immortal life. But Isabel then has only two days to decide whether she wants to live her newly resurrected life as a vampire. Catherine Taylor directs; Laura Evans and Damian Morter co-star.

    Directed by:

  • Catherine Taylor
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    From Dusk Till Dawn: Full Tilt Boogie
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    From Dusk Till Dawn: Full Tilt Boogie

    1996
    This documentary feature will give you an insider's look behind the scenes of Robert Rodriguez's darkly comic supernatural thriller. On-set interviews and footage offer plenty of insight into both the hard work and the camaraderie that goes on when the official cameras &NFi;aren't&NFi_; filming. A must for indie fans and aspiring filmmakers. (Note: This disc does &NFi;not&NFi_; contain From Dusk Till Dawn; to see the film, please rent the movie disc.)

    Directed by:

  • Sarah Kelly
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    Drama
    Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: Season 6
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    Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: Season 6

    1997
    Although the sixth year proved the last for this Emmy-winning television Western, the show remained replete with intriguing characters and memorable stories about gallantry, romance and family values. When Colorado Springs falls on financial hard times, Dr. Michaela Quinn (Jane Seymour), her husband (Joe Lando) and the rest of the town's denizens try to make the best of it. John Schneider joins the regular cast as new sheriff Daniel Simon.

    Directed by:

  • Bethany Rooney
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    Chocolat
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    Chocolat

    1988
    Based on director Claire Denis's childhood memories, Chocolat examines the devastating effect of French colonialism through the eyes of a young girl coming of age in 1950s West Africa. When a plane makes an emergency landing in the isolated colonial post where 8-year-old France (Cécile Ducasse) lives, a diverse group of whites and Africans is stranded and must stay with France's family, forcing sexual, social and class tensions to arise.

    Directed by:

  • Claire Denis
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    13 Conversations About One Thing
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    13 Conversations About One Thing

    2002
    The "one thing" that prompts 13 different conversations is happiness, and in this drama from writer-director Jill Sprecher, a superb cast (including John Turturro, Amy Irving, Matthew McConaughey, Clea DuVall and Alan Arkin) circles all the big questions about happiness, how to find it and how to hold onto it. The characters' stories meld in a gorgeously shot and inventively edited style that creates a breathtaking sense of heightened realism.

    Directed by:

  • Jill Sprecher
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    Bridge to Silence
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    Bridge to Silence

    1989
    After losing her husband in a tragic car accident, suffering a nervous breakdown and slowly starting to piece her life back together, deaf widow Peg (Marlee Matlin) enters into a bitter fight against her own mother (Lee Remick) to maintain legal custody of her precious daughter. This emotionally powerful made-for-television drama offers a fascinating perspective on mother-daughter relationships, as Peg struggles to win back her 6-year-old child.

    Directed by:

  • Karen Arthur
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    Romance
    The Mirror Has Two Faces
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    The Mirror Has Two Faces

    1996
    Middle-aged professor Rose Morgan (Barbra Streisand) is tired of being single and living with her mother (Lauren Bacall). Thus, when a colleague (Jeff Bridges), proposes, Morgan accepts. But Morgan's colleague is in love with her mind, and the marriage he proposed is a platonic one. Not surprisingly, more discontentment follows. Streisand directed this romantic comedy, which earned a Golden Globe for Bacall and an Oscar nomination for Best Song.

    Directed by:

  • Barbra Streisand
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    The Catherine Cookson Collection: The Glass Virgin
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    The Catherine Cookson Collection: The Glass Virgin

    1995
    This romantic tale stars Emily Mortimer (Match Point) as Annabella Lagrange, a wealthy young socialite whose life is dramatically altered when she learns that she is, in fact, the daughter of one of her father's mistresses. Upon her discovery, Annabella rejects her sheltered life and leaves with Manuel Mendoza (Brendan Coyle), a family employee and childhood friend. Thrust into a new world, she finds love and a new sense of self-worth.

    Directed by:

  • Sarah Hellings
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    Thousand Pieces of Gold
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    Thousand Pieces of Gold

    1991
    In the late 19th century, Lalu (Rosalind Chao), a poor Chinese woman, is sold into marriage in America. She's sent to a tough Idaho mining town -- not to marry, but to work as a prostitute in a saloon run by fellow countryman Hong King (Michael Paul Chan). When Lalu refuses the job, her dignity proves irresistible to King's partner, Charlie (Chris Cooper). Dennis Dun co-stars in this "American Playhouse" presentation, based on a true story.

    Directed by:

  • Nancy Kelly
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    Elena Undone
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    Elena Undone

    2010
    When openly gay writer Peyton (Traci Dinwiddie) and love-starved pastor's wife Elena (Necar Zadegan) meet, they immediately form a strong bond. But the warmth of friendship soon erupts into a sizzling affair, forcing both women to confront their unexpected yet intense feelings. By turns sensual, smart and funny, writer-director Nicole Conn's semiautobiographical tale explores the contemporary landscape of connection and commitment.

    Directed by:

  • Nicole Conn
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    Special Interest
    Chop Cut Rebuild: Mustang Mystique
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    Chop Cut Rebuild: Mustang Mystique

    2008
    Witness the modern-day assembly of a 1967 Mustang using brand new parts, and learn the remarkable history behind this iconic roadster, including its closely guarded development process, groundbreaking debut and gradual evolution over the years. Full of interesting facts and entertaining stories, this automotive program also includes rare Mustang commercials and archival footage that dates back to the 1960s.

    Directed by:

  • Megan Waters
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    The Heartbreak Kid
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    The Heartbreak Kid

    1972
    While honeymooning with his new wife in Florida, Lenny Cantrow (Charles Grodin) begins to rue his nuptials. When his irksome spouse gets stuck in their hotel room with a nasty sunburn, footloose Lenny meets gorgeous blond coed Kelly (Cybill Shepherd). She soon provides all the incentive he needs to ditch his new bride. But Lenny isn't home free with Kelly -- his hot pursuit of her quickly hits a brick wall of resistance: her loathing father.

    Directed by:

  • Elaine May
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    Two Fat Ladies: The Complete Collection
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    Two Fat Ladies: The Complete Collection

    1997
    In this popular British series that's part cooking show, part travelogue and part comedy, Jennifer Paterson and Clarissa Dickson-Wright cook up a storm as they crisscross the English countryside on a classic Triumph motorcycle and sidecar. The larger-than-life duo encourages people to enjoy the moment with rich and satisfying recipes that are anything but heart-friendly, washing the meals down with outrageous tales of their past misadventures.

    Directed by:

  • Patricia Llewellyn
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    Black Coffee
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    Black Coffee

    2005
    Director Irene Lilienheim Angelico steers this documentary series about a simple subject -- coffee -- into compelling territory by chronicling its long and often complicated history throughout the world. Beginning with the bean's discovery in Ethiopia, Angelico traces how coffee came to be one of the most craved beverages in the world, boosting economies, sparking revolutions and spreading the love of caffeine everywhere.

    Directed by:

  • Irene Lilienheim Angelico
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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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