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Documentaries

Buy Rent Preview 49 Up Buy Rent War Photographer In 1964, Michael Apted interviewed a group of 7-year-old kids in England, all from different backgrounds and with big dreams, and has tracked their lives every seven years since. Now, those kids are 49 years old, and this intriguing documentary series reveals how their individual journeys are a microcosm of Britain as a whole. You'll see how the kids who once had goals of going to college ended up living the dream or falling by the wayside. In this engrossing, Academy Award-nominated documentary, director Christian Frei follows photojournalist James Nachtwey into the world's combat zones as he fights to capture the struggles of those who face harrowing violence in places such as Kosovo, Indonesia and the West Bank. Nachtwey skirts through murky politics to tell the stories of the suffering in hopes that he can bring attention to their plight, one picture at a time. back to top

Fiction

Buy Rent Preview Husbands and Wives Buy Rent Preview The Constant Gardner Woody Allen's critically acclaimed comedy finds two New York couples reexamining their marriages and discovering they want more. Allen stars with Mia Farrow as a long-married couple whose own relationship starts to crumble when their best friends (Sydney Pollack and Judy Davis) announce they're separating. Smoldering resentments and unexpected jealousies soon rise to the surface, erupting in savage humor and hilariously unpredictable reunions. This tale of political intrigue centers on Justin Quayle (Ralph Fiennes), a member of the British High Commission based in Africa, and his quest for truth. When his wife (Rachel Weisz, in an Oscar-winning turn for her supporting role) is murdered, Justin begins his own international investigation. Not even the rumors of his wife's affairs will stop him from uncovering the truth -- a conspiracy much larger and more dangerous than he'd imagined. back to top

Fiction - Based On A True Story

Buy Rent Preview Gandhi Buy Rent Pollock Epic and unforgettable, Gandhi swept the 1983 Oscars, winning eight awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Ben Kingsley), Best Screenplay and Best Director for Richard Attenborough. The awe-inspiring story of Mahatma Gandhi, the diminutive lawyer who stood up to the British in India and became an international symbol of nonviolence and understanding, brilliantly underscores the difference one individual can make. Tortured Abstract Expressionist Jackson Pollock turned the art world on its ear with his shockingly original paintings. As played here by Ed Harris (who also directed), he's alternately neurotic, misogynistic and brilliant. The Oscar-winning film follows Pollock from the launch of his career by Peggy Guggenheim (Amy Madigan) through his marriage to fellow artist Lee Krasner (Marcia Gay Harden) -- a union tested by his infidelity and alcoholism. back to top

Fiction - International

Buy Rent Baran Buy Rent Preview Cinema Paradiso When 17-year-old Latif (Hossein Abedini) loses his job at a Tehran, Iran, construction site to the illegally hired Afghan Rahmat (Zahra Bahrami), he begins playing cruel pranks on Rahmat. Soon, however, Latif discovers that Rahmat is actually a girl, and he begins helping shoulder her burden at the construction site. When officials demand that all illegal workers be fired, Latif must choose between safety and social standing, and his young love. Director Giuseppe Tornatore's sentimental tribute to moviegoing of days past celebrates its 12th anniversary with an additional 48 minutes of footage. Spanning three stages of a man's life, Cinema Paradiso tracks the relationship between a boy, Salvatore, and the cinema projectionist, Alfredo (Philippe Noiret), who inspired him to become a film director. This two-sided disc includes both the director's cut and the original version. back to top

Educational Series

Buy Rent The Human Face Buy Rent The Secret of The Brain A year in the making, this unique miniseries has been hailed as the definitive guide to the human face. Combining comedy sketches with serious interviews, this innovative exploration of the human face is conveyed in simple -- yet interesting -- terms. These four episodes examine the face from every angle - cultural, historical, biological, physiological and psychological - in John Cleese's light but insightful manner. Although great developments have been made in recent years, the human brain remains one of the most mysterious components of any living creature. This 2002 PBS miniseries studies the brain and how it develops as humans age. Complete with anecdotal stories, computer graphics and the views of the most revered brain researchers, the series covers the brain of the baby, child, teenager, adult and elderly. back to top

 

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