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Netflix New Releases This Week |
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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull -
 Hollywood icon Harrison Ford returns to the role of the adventurous archaeologist Indiana Jones nearly 20 years after he last donned the famous fedora and bullwhip to save the world from imminent peril. Joining Ford for this latest installment of the Steven Spielberg-George Lucas collaboration are Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone, Jim Broadbent, Karen Allen, John Hurt and Shia LaBeouf as Jones's headstrong young sidekick.
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Payback -
 When a murderous psychopath escapes from prison and goes on a wild killing spree, it's up to Sean Walker, the cop who sent him up the river, to catch the madman again. But the killer's plan isn't just random savagery, it's revenge -- against Walker. Now, Walker must find a way to protect himself and his family before it's too late. Winston W. Champ directs this thriller starring Christopher Atkins, Angie Everhart and Costas Mandylor.
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Boowa & Kwala -
 Created to stimulate young minds and encourage imagination, this colorful series follows the adventures -- and sometimes misadventures! -- of Boowa and Kwala, a bright blue dog and a forgetful yellow koala who wears a beret. Preschoolers will enjoy Boowa and Kwala's antics, which are inspired by the characters' popular Web site and accompanied by catchy tunes that keep the silliness swinging along.
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Carole & Paula in the Magic Garden -
 Now parents can introduce their kids to this critically acclaimed children's series from the 1970 and '80s, with this fun-filled, 10-episode collection of the show's most memorable sketches, songs and lessons. Join hosts Carol Demas and Paula Janis as they sing and play guitar, act out exciting stories and pal around with friends Sherlock the squirrel, Flapper the bird and a joke-telling bed of flowers known as the Chuckle Patch.
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Children of the New Forest -
 When Colonel Beverly (Richard Heffer) is killed in battle during the English Civil War, his four orphaned children are driven from the family manor and forced to seek refuge with Jacob Armitage (Malcolm Storry), a skilled woodsman who teaches them to live off the land. The eldest son, Edward (Tom Wisdom), soon comes up with a risky plan to save King Charles (Michael Maloney) and find the men responsible for his father's death.
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Coral Island -
 Ralph Rover (William Mannering) sets sail for the South Pacific in search of adventure, but he gets more than he bargained for when a fierce storm destroys the ship, marooning him on a beautiful island with two deckhands, Peterkin (Adam Deacon) and Jack (Ashley Walters). The three men become fast friends as they work together, struggling to survive on the lonely island and then trying to find a way home.
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Katakune -
 In this animated series designed especially for preschoolers, kids learn valuable lessons alongside the lovable Katakune, a precocious silkworm who makes his home in Tazzleland, as he explores the world around him and makes new friends. Katakune's adventures are kid-friendly, but they also touch on complex themes such as responsibility, friendship, value systems, science, geography and mathematics.
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Liberty's Kids: The Complete Series -
 "Liberty's Kids" takes the typical history lesson and turns it on its head. The result? A fascinating, riveting way to teach kids about events that took place way before they were born. Created by PBS, this entertaining program (which features the voices of celebrities such as Billy Crystal and Walter Cronkite) takes historical figures and places them in the middle of an animated adventure.
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Life with Derek: Season 1 -
 Casey (Ashley Leggat) and Derek (Michael Seater) were each content to be the overachieving older sibling in a single-parent home. But that was before Casey's mom (Joy Tanner) and Derek's dad (John Ralston) tied the knot, bringing the two hyper-driven high schoolers under the same roof. The family home becomes a battleground in this hilarious first season of the award-winning Disney Channel series, which co-stars Jordan Todosey and Daniel Magder.
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Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie -
 Every night, the Pieces of Ate Dinner Theatre puts on a swashbuckling pirate show. Three busboys (played by Larry the Cucumber, Mr. Lunt and Pa Grape) finally get their chance to be the stars when they're sent back in time to face real pirates! Each faces his own personal challenges, including laziness and shyness, as they battle pirate foes, rescue a royal family and try to return to the present day in one piece.
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Roxy Hunter and the Myth of the Mermaid -
 Aspiring 9-year-old reporter Roxy Hunter (Aria Wallace) stumbles upon a whale of a story when she encounters a mute young girl (Ashleigh Rains) who seems to come from nowhere. The mystery deepens when Roxy discovers that the girl is actually a mermaid. But before she can write the story of her young career, Roxy must help her new friend get back home. Demetrius Joyette co-stars as Max, Roxy's faithful best friend.
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Silverhawks: Season 1: Vol. 1 -
 Armed with the voice talent and production team that brought "ThunderCats" to life, this animated series from the 1980s charts the adventures of a group of crime-fighters who are part metal and part human. Using their unusual abilities to keep the Galaxy of Limbo safe from the evil Mon*Star, the Silverhawks take their orders from the bionic Commander Stargazer, who put Mon*Star in prison years ago and wants him back behind bars.
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SpongeBob SquarePants: Who Bob What Pants -
 In this underwater adventure, SpongeBob feels ignored by his pals and decides to leave Bikini Bottom forever, but during his journey, he loses his memory and ends up in New Kelp City -- where he's declared a hero and becomes the mayor. Could this be the end of SpongeBob's hilarious antics with Bikini Bottom residents Sandy, Patrick, Squidward and Mr. Krabs? Or will SpongeBob regain his memory when they show up in New Kelp City?
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Thomas & Friends: Rusty to the Rescue -
 In this six-episode collection, when Rusty's driver points out that the new Bluebell Railway line needs another steam engine, Rusty sets off in search of one -- only to discover that diesel engines are more common. But when he finally finds a neglected steam engine named Stepney tucked away in a diesel yard, Rusty comes up with a plan to get the old boy running again and off to the Bluebell Railway.
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Yo Gabba Gabba: The Dancey Dance Bunch -
 DJ Lance Rock and his colorful cohorts Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Plex and Toodee invite preschoolers to sing, dance and learn some lessons in this four-episode collection (which includes "Friends," "Eat," "Dance" and "Happy") from the innovative series. Blending live action, animated segments and infectious music, "Yo Gabba Gabba" teaches youngsters all about colors, the environment and good manners through a vivid world of puppetry.
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Arch of Triumph -
 To escape the Nazis, Dr. Ravic (Charles Boyer) flees to Paris, where he practices medicine under an assumed name. When he prevents a depressed nightclub singer named Joan (Ingrid Bergman) from committing suicide, he develops a connection with her. The two begin to fall in love just as the war begins to tear Europe apart, leading to romantic and political complications. Charles Laughton and Louis Calhern co-star.
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One Touch of Venus -
 Silver screen icon Ava Gardner stars in this charming romantic comedy as a statue of the Roman goddess of love, Anatolian Venus, who is magically brought to life by a harmless kiss from a lonely, young window dresser named Eddie Hatch (Robert Walker). Nothing but trouble ensues! Elia Kazan produces and William A. Seiter directs this enchanting tale based on Kurt Weill and Ogden Nash's popular stage musical from 1945.
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The Apprentice -
 Susan Sarandon stars as Elizabeth Hawkins, a free-spirited model who wants to explore her sexuality without limitations, which creates serious complications in her relationship with her increasingly insecure boyfriend, Jean-Pierre (Steve Fiset). Meanwhile, he is caught between two romances of his own -- the one with Elizabeth as well as a liaison with a virginal young woman -- prompting him to commit a crime.
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The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb / The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll -
 Fans of B-movie production house Hammer Films Productions will not be disappointed with this entertainingly creepy double bill. First, the horror kicks off with Michael Carreras's unique take on The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb starring Fred Clark, Jeanne Roland and Ronald Howard. Paul Massie stars as the tortured scientist tormented by his maniacal alter ego in director Terence Fisher's Dr. Jekyll flick.
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The Gorgon / Scream of Fear -
 Christopher Lee gets the star treatment with this Hammer Films Productions double bill. First, he stars as a university professor aiding in the investigation of a series of murders wherein each victim has been mysteriously turned to stone. Then, Lee turns in a spine-tingling performance as a sinister doctor tormenting a young accident victim (Susan Strasberg) in director Seth Holt's Hitchcockian suspenseful thriller.
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Confessions of an Action Star -
 Chronicling the career of fictitious action star Frank Sledge (David Leitch) -- best known for films like Below the Law and Out for Vengeance -- this documentary spoof rolls out several real celebrities who share their fond "memories" of Sledge's work. The film's roster of famous names includes Richard Lewis, Eric Roberts, Carrie-Anne Moss, Dax Shepard, Ernie Hudson, Hugo Weaving, Kelly Hu, Sean Young and Debbie Allen.
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Jeffrey Ross: No Offense -
 Watch out, New Jersey! Comedian Jeffrey Ross takes dead aim at his home state in this hilarious Comedy Central special. The director and star of the acclaimed Iraq War docu-comedy Patriot Act -- and the man New York Magazine called "the meanest man in comedy" -- takes a break from roasting celebs, such as Hugh Hefner, Donald Trump and Pamela Anderson, to tear apart the fair citizens of the Garden State.
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Mad Cow -
 A cattle rancher is killed, and it's just the story reporter Henry Dillonsworth (Luke Daniels) thinks will help rescue him from this backwater town. But his ex-girlfriend, Joan (Julie DePrada), the local television news anchor, also wants the scoop. Their race for the story takes a turn for the weird when another rancher dies, rumors abound that the men were killed by their own cows, and an obsessed network newswoman descends on the town.
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Night of the White Pants -
 Thrown out of his mansion by his soon-to-be ex-trophy wife, Barbara (Janine Turner), Dallas businessman Max Hagan (Tom Wilkinson) forges an unlikely connection with punk rocker Raff (Nick Stahl), the boyfriend of his workaholic daughter, Beth (Selma Blair). Joining Raff for a wild night on the town, Max abandons his thoroughly dysfunctional life and gets in touch with his inner punk in this rollicking comedy from writer-director Amy Talkington.
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Tortilla Heaven -
 Isidor (Jose Zuniga) owns what could very well be the best eatery in New Mexico; from tacos to tortillas, the food is amazing. Problem is, Isidor doesn't make any money because his restaurant is in a town with a population on the south side of 100. But gastronomic ignominy may be a thing of the past when the face of Jesus Christ appears on one of his tortillas. The faithful will be flocking … and they'll be famished! Judy Hecht Dumontet directs.
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War, Inc. -
 John Cusack heads the cast as professional ice man Brand Hauser, who's paid by a private corporation's brass to take out the competition -- a Middle East oil minister -- while masquerading as a trade-show director. But not all goes according to plan when fetching field reporter Natalie Hegalhuzen (Marisa Tomei) sidetracks the young assassin. Hilary Duff, Ben Kingsley and Joan Cusack also star in this outrageous satire.
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YPF -
 The tales of four couples -- and one bold trio -- are explored in candid and hilarious detail in this fresh Canadian comedy, which chronicles each relationship over the course of a single sexual encounter. The intertwining stories include two sexually frustrated partners (Kristin Booth and Josh Dean), two not-so-broken-up exes (Sonja Bennett and John Cooke) and two "friends with benefits" (Carly Pope and co-writer Aaron Abrams).
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44 -
 Migs (Miguel Aviles) is 18 years old and ready to make his own decisions about his life. For two years, he's run his incarcerated father's drug business, a secret he's kept from his mother, a tough-minded New York City cop. Despite his allegiances, Migs seeks independence from his parents and hopes to win the heart of a girl named Jessica (Annie Basulto). Aviles also wrote and co-directed this drama that's based on a true story.
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Love Songs -
 Award-winning actress Catherine Deneuve stars as Margaux, a Parisian talent agent and mother of two pre-teen daughters. When her husband suddenly leaves her, Margaux embarks on a whirlwind romance with a handsome rock singer several years her junior (Christopher Lambert). Nick Mancuso, Richard Anconina and Charlotte Gainsbourg (making her film debut) also star in this provocative drama from writer-director Elie Chouraqui.
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Saving God -
 After serving a 15-year prison sentence for manslaughter, pastor Armstrong Cane (Ving Rhames) returns to his father's old church and offers a helping, spiritual hand to young, troubled drug-dealer Norris (Dwain Murphy). While Armstrong faces pressure to sell the church from a rival pastor (Ricardo Chavira), Norris faces pressure to stay in the drug game from his boss, Blaze (Dean McDermott), in this gritty but uplifting urban drama.
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The Edwardians -
 Anthony Hopkins and Judy Parfitt are among the stars of BBC's 1972 miniseries that delves into the personal and professional lives of some of the most fascinating figures of Britain's Edwardian era. From car makers Charles Rolls and Henry Royce to Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Edward VII's mistress and music hall performer Marie Lloyd, the program looks at life during a time when the class system was very rigid.
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Witness to the Mob -
 In this made-for-TV drama, Gambino crime family underboss Sammy "The Bull" Gravano (Nicholas Turturro) earns a new nickname -- "King Rat" -- when he turns state's evidence against John Gotti (Tom Sizemore), Sammy's boss and onetime friend. Executive produced by Robert De Niro and based on real events, the film also stars Debi Mazar, Abe Vigoda, Frank Vincent, Frankie Valli, Michael Imperioli and Vincent Pastore.
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Brotherhood of Blood -
 Actors Sid Haig and Ken Foree reunite once again after Rob Zombie's The Devil's Rejects. This time, they portray formidable vampires in a yarn about vampire hunters who go undercover into a den of the undead in order to rescue one of their team. The team member, Carrie Rieger (Victoria Pratt), is a determined vampire huntress who has been waylaid by her captors in a dark cellar -- and is beginning to realize that her time is running out.
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Dance of the Dead -
 Filled with geekdom and gore, this tongue-in-cheek, teen creature feature centers on a high school prom at which the living dead await a crowd of unsuspecting students. Unfortunately for the promgoers, the only ones who can save them from zombiehood are the losers who couldn't even get a prom date in the first place. Can the vastly different cliques band together long enough to defeat the living dead? Jared Kusnitz and Greyson Chadwick star.
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Dark Floors -
 Heavy metal band Lordi portray their onstage monster aliases in this Finnish film about a father and his autistic daughter, Sarah, who try to escape from a hospital when they realize it has become an eerie portal for deadly creatures. It soon becomes apparent that the survival of Sarah and her father -- along with other patients in the hospital -- may rest solely on the shoulders of the young girl.
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Last House in the Woods -
 The excitement college student Katrine (Neel Rønholt) feels about her move to a new dorm is short-lived when she discovers that the room once belonged to a student who was brutally murdered several years prior. When a series of mysterious and gruesome accidents befall several residents of the dorm, Katrine begins to suspect that the ghost of Room 205 has emerged, looking for vengeance -- but no one believes her.
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No Man's Land: Rise of Reeker -
 With a determined sheriff (Robert Pine) and his son hot on their heels, two casino robbers quickly realize that jail may be the least of their concerns when they discover that they're being hunted by a malodorous monster. Michael Muhney ("Veronica Mars"), Valerie Cruz ("The Dresden Files"), Wilmer Calderon ("The Shield") and Desmond Askew (Turistas) also star in writer-director Dave Payne's terrifying thriller.
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Room 205 -
 The excitement college student Katrine (Neel Rønholt) feels about her move to a new dorm is short-lived when she discovers that the room once belonged to a student who was brutally murdered several years prior. When a series of mysterious and gruesome accidents befall several residents of the dorm, Katrine begins to suspect that the ghost of Room 205 has emerged, looking for vengeance -- but no one believes her.
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Stuck -
 Driving home after a night of partying, Brandi (Mena Suvari) accidentally crashes into pedestrian Tom (Stephen Rea), who gets stuck in her car's windshield. Brandi struggles with whether to help save this man's life or simply let him die and thereby protect her career. In extreme pain and with little time left to live, Tom pleads for Brandi's help and tries to find a way to escape from his glass prison in this horrific thriller.
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The Substitute -
 Something about the new sixth-grade substitute just isn't quite right. Even though she's managed to charm all the parents, the students are convinced that Ulla's (Paprika Steen) cold, eccentric, mind-reading behavior is anything but normal. When they discover that their new sub is actually a menacing alien, Carl (Jonas Wandschneider) and the rest of the students band together to thwart her evil plans.
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Trackman -
 Fleeing from the scene of a successful bank heist, a band of robbers, with hostages in tow, escape into the abandoned tunnels of a Moscow subway station and place themselves right in the crosshairs of a homicidal underground dweller. Dmitri Orlov, Svetlana Metkina, Aleksandr Vysokovsky, Yuliya Mikhailova, Aleksei Dmitriyev, Oleg Kamenshchikov and Tomas Motskus star in this horrifying thriller from director Igor Shavlak.
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Vampire's Embrace / Through Dead Eyes -
 This horror double feature stars two beautiful, bloodthirsty vampire sisters and a cunning serial killer who evades capture. In Vampire's Embrace, a man is caught in the middle of a battle between two resurrected vampire sisters. Paul Borghese and Sarah Watchman star. And in Through Dead Eyes, a retired cop and a disturbed psychic are called into the perplexing, frantic hunt for a brutal serial killer. James Doohan and Kent Rulon star.
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Salt -
 When she learns the disturbing nature of her abusive husband's extramarital affair, West (Stacy Haiduk) and her sister-in-law-turned-mistress, Phoebe (Alexandra Wilson), devise a playful revenge plot that quickly devolves into a conspiracy to commit murder. Writer-director Bradford Tatum stars in this dark and twisted contemporary noir thriller as West's despicable husband, a paranoid artist named Randal.
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Bleach: Memories of Nobody: The Movie -
 Mortal high school student Ichigo and his half-ghost friend, Rukia, are alarmed when unknown spirits descend on their city. As they attempt to discover the spectres' secrets, a mysterious girl named Senna arrives and begins eliminating the ghosts. Senna puzzles Ichigo and Rukia, but their confusion turns to terror when they become trapped in an all-out war of spirits sparked by her actions. This gripping tale is based on a manga by Tite Kubo.
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Claymore: Vol. 1 -
 Clare is a young member of the Claymores, a class of creature who is half human and half Yoma monster, and whose quest in life is to fight against the full-breed Yomas -- hideous fiends who feed ruthlessly on humanity. Fueled by an upbringing filled with violence and abandonment, Clare sets out to attain justice against the evil Yomas, risking her life to hold the monsters responsible for her painful and plentiful woes.
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Negima: Spring and Summer -
 Child prodigy Negi Springfield is back in this episode duo from the anime series about a 9-year-old boy teacher at a girls' school who is well loved by his class of students with supernatural abilities. First, Akaya tries to arrange a romantic getaway with Negi, but her plan turns into an all-out class party. Then, Negi falls victim to a magic spell that finds him harnessed to the bookish Nodoka, who has chosen to spend the day at a spa.
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School Rumble: Season 2: Part 1 -
 The students of Yagami High School are back for a second season of comedic romance in this anime series, which follows ordinary student Tenma Tsukamoto as she navigates her way through the perils of high school. This season, find out whether Tenma will finally confess her crush to Oji Karasuma, see how tough-as-nails Tenji Harima fits in to the love triangle and watch as Yakumo tries to find romance.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! GX: Rise of the Sacred Beasts: Part 1 -
 In this popular anime series, a boy named Jaden attends esteemed Duel Monsters academy, where students live within the world of a card game involving monsters, magic and complex battle strategies. The program contains all the episodes within the "Rise of the Sacred Beasts" story arc, in which Jaden and his cohorts face a showdown against the Shadow Riders over the Sacred Beasts -- a battle where the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
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Bump!: The Ultimate Gay Travel Companion: Canada -
 Host J.R. Anderson takes viewers on a tour of three of Canada's biggest cities -- Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa -- making sure to include attractions and hot spots of interest to gay and lesbian travelers. Highlights are Montreal's weeklong party and AIDS fundraiser, Black and Blue; a historical tour through Toronto's Church Street with gay city councilor Kyle Rae; Ottawa's popular annual Rock City Women's Fest; and much more.
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Coronation St.: Ken & Me -
 Filmmaker Jane Treays explores actor William Roache's life away from the cameras, touching on his beliefs, his aspirations and everything in between through candid interviews with him and his friends, family and co-workers in this documentary. For nearly 50 years, Roache has been playing Ken Barlow on the United Kingdom television show "Coronation St." aka the "world's longest-running soap." Actor Johnny Briggs is also highlighted.
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ESPN Ringside: Ali -
 This engaging documentary chronicles the unparalleled career of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and features full-fight coverage of many of the champ's greatest contests, including bouts with Sonny Liston, George Foreman, Joe Frazier and Leon Spinks. The program also explores Ali's life outside the ring, revealing why the three-time heavyweight champion and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom has become a cultural icon.
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Final Warning -
 Dr. Grant R. Jeffrey, a best-selling author and theologian, examines how modern technologies such as satellites, surveillance and computers are being used by the United States government to create a New World Order. Through film footage, interviews and Biblical prophecy, this docu-drama (based on Jeffrey's book of the same title) warns of a future in which the rights of individuals are gone and the world is controlled by a single governing body.
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Flicker -
 Filmmaker Nik Sheehan delves into the unique life of artist Brion Gysin, who collaborated with his best friend and beat generation icon William S. Burroughs to create the Dream Machine, which was meant to liberate its users' minds. Interviews with pop culture figures such as Iggy Pop, Marianne Faithfull and DJ Spooky convey the potency of the dreamlike creative state achieved with the help of this light-based machine.
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Hippie Masala -
 Seeking enlightenment, and perhaps a more profound drug experience, many hippies of the 1960s and '70s were fascinated with India. The six Westerners in this documentary stayed there, forging new lives in the beautiful country. Cesare found himself in yoga, Robert paints, Hanspeter took up farming and Meera chose solitude, while sisters Erica and Gillian are always looking for the next big party -- but all are on a quest to find themselves.
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Orange Winter -
 Filmmaker Andrei Zagdansky chronicles the tumultuous public reaction to the 2004 presidential election in Ukraine, where the state-owned media called the race for the sitting president's handpicked heir, spawning swarms of angry voters. The "Orange Revolution," as it came to be known, was the biggest mass protest in post-Soviet history and took the country's fledgling democracy to the brink of a constitutional crisis.
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Standard Operating Procedure -
 Through captivating interviews and dramatic reenactments, filmmaker Errol Morris documents the scandal that erupted in Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison, where mistreatment of detainees at the hands of members of the U.S. military was captured on film. What was the psychological state of the soldiers? Why were the pictures taken? These questions and more are explored in detail in this engaging look at one of the Iraq War's most notorious episodes.
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Stars and Their Guitars: The History of the Electric Guitar -
 Some of the top electric guitar players in the world, spanning nearly every genre, discuss their relationships with these versatile instruments, explaining how they like to play and what makes a particular guitar stand out from the crowd. Highlights include blues legend B.B. King, famed guitar designer Les Paul, Elvis Presley associate Scotty Moore, Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top, guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani and many other musical superstars.
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Zombie Jamboree: The 25th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead -
 In 1993, fans of Night of the Living Dead convened in Pittsburgh for an event celebrating the horror classic's 25th anniversary. The three-day shindig united writer-director George A. Romero with several cast members, as well as some famous friends. Celebrity guests include makeup genius Tom Savini, Kane Hodder, original Leatherface Gunnar Hansen, scream queens Linnea Quigley and Brinke Stevens, and more.
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Startling Proofs -
 Though millions of people are willing to accept on faith the existence of a higher power, this documentary features religious scholars and researchers trying to prove, with modern technology and scientific techniques, that God is real. Filmmakers Peter and Paul Lalonde make the case that math and physics verify that the Big Bang could never have happened and argue that biological facts discredit the concept of evolution.
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The Original Left Behind -
 Leading biblical scholars and religious experts discuss the implications of the Rapture, when prophecies predict that Jesus Christ will return to Earth and his true believers will be transported to meet him. This docudrama is designed to help the people who are not invited to join Jesus -- those who are left behind -- understand this event, and is a companion to the popular Left Behind Christian fiction series.
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All Cardio Latin Xplosion with Carlos Arias -
 Dance yourself into tip-top shape with this exciting, heart-pumping cardio workout, designed by renowned dancer-fitness instructor Carlos Arias to be accessible to experienced, intermediate and beginning practitioners. Emphasizing athleticism and high intensity, Carlos blends effective, toning exercises like lunges and plyometric jumps with moves from dances such as salsa, Spanish rumba, merengue and the soca.
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Mathematically Alive -
 Filmmakers Joseph Coburn and Katherine Foronjy give New York Mets fans the floor in this ebullient documentary following the team's journey through the 2006 playoffs, a season that saw them win their first division title in 18 years. The film explores the phenomenon of being a sports fan through the words of the fanatics themselves, a motley crew that reveals that cheering on the Mets isn't something they do just for fun -- it's a way of life.
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NFL Greatest Games Series: Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowls -
 Relive every thrilling play of the Pittsburgh Steelers' five Super Bowl appearances in this collection culled from the original TV broadcasts, including the team's first world championship victory in Super Bowl IX against the Minnesota Vikings. Other featured games are Super Bowls X and XIII against the Dallas Cowboys, Super Bowl XIV against the Los Angeles Rams and Super Bowl XL against the Seattle Seahawks.
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NFL History of the Cleveland Browns -
 This documentary chronicles over six decades of Cleveland Browns football, from the franchise's early upstart years in the NFL under Paul Brown to its tumultuous later years -- and all the thrills and heartbreaks in between. In-depth interviews, profiles of key players such as legendary running back Jim Brown, and highlight reels from critical games combine to reveal why Cleveland's rambunctious fans never give up on their beloved team.
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Power Body: Fit to Dance with Christi Taylor -
 Designed for those who tire of doing the same workout routine over and over again, this workout program from fitness guru Christi Taylor blends a multitude of different exercises and disciplines over 13 different five-minute intervals. Geared toward burning calories and boosting your energy level, this excitingly varied program has a little bit of everything, including step aerobics, Pilates, core training, dance and weight training.
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WWE: Hell in a Cell: The Greatest All Time Matches -
 Undertaker, Triple H, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, The Rock and other World Wrestling Entertainment superstars battle it out in this collection of Hell in a Cell matches featuring 15 brutal showdowns in an unforgiving steel cage. Champion body-slammer Mick Foley serves as host and commentator for all the smack-down action, with brawlers Shawn Michaels, Big Show, Batista, D-Generation X and the McMahons going for broke.
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Warren Miller's Playground -
 From Warren Miller Entertainment comes this latest in a long line of awe-inspiring, adrenaline-boosting extreme skiing documentaries, narrated by Olympic gold medalist Jonny Moseley. The film takes viewers to some of the world's most exotic ski destinations, following freeriders Jon Olsson, Sean Petit and others as they test the frozen waters of an indoor ski park in Dubai, the majestic peaks of Japan and the frigid mountains of Northern Sweden.
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Animal Planet: White House Pets -
 Presidential pets take center stage in Animal Planet's look at the history of White House pets. From Thomas Jefferson's bears to John Quincy Adams' gator, the hourlong documentary showcases the critters that have called 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. home. Also featured are Franklin D. Roosevelt's beloved Scotty named Fala, Martha Washington's parrot, Calvin Coolidge's raccoon and the canine members of the George W. Bush family.
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Back to You: Season 1 -
 After a public humiliation, successful TV newsman Chuck Darling (Kelsey Grammer) returns to Pittsburgh, where he must team up once again with his former co-anchor Kelly Carr (Patricia Heaton). Back in the 1990s, they shared plenty of on-screen chemistry … and off-screen animosity. Refereeing their catty reunion is overworked news director Ryan Church (Josh Gad). Fred Willard, Ty Burrell and Laura Marano also co-star.
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CSI: Season 8 -
 In the eighth season of this popular television drama, suspense runs high as Las Vegas's top crime scene investigators, led by Gil Grissom (William Petersen), find the cases they're trying to solve becoming more and more difficult to crack. Whether they're in the cool casinos of the Vegas strip or out in the hot Nevada deserts, these specially trained detectives prove that they have what it takes to get the job done.
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Chris & John to the Rescue: Season 2 -
 Best friends Chris Carter and John Simpson continue to help out gays in need in the second season of this humorous Canadian reality show, ever focused on their goal to "save the world one gay at a time." Their adventures include babysitting the two 5-year-old sons of a gay couple so they can have a break and go on "The Amazing Date"; helping a lesbian propose to her girlfriend; polishing an imperfect drag queen's performance; and more.
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Holmes on Homes: Let's Make It Right: Season 3 -
 When home renovations go awry, general contractor Mike Holmes gets the job done right. In the third season of the hit home improvement series, Holmes takes on a buckling retaining wall, a spindly staircase, a kitchen disaster and more. Learning from the mistakes of others, viewers discover how to avoid unscrupulous builders and dishonest contractors, as Holmes and his team right the wrongs and reveal what real craftsmanship looks like.
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Holmes on Homes: Let's Make It Right: Season 5 -
 When shoddy home repairs and renovation nightmares plague homeowners, contractor Mike Holmes steps in to make it right. This season, Holmes and his crew repair a fire-damaged home, fence in an entire neighborhood, fix cracking tile and more. Holmes helps homeowners fix problems created by poor craftsmanship, giving viewers a lesson in how to spot substandard work -- and how to steer clear of unscrupulous builders and contractors from the get-go.
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Holmes on Homes: Make It Right: Season 4 -
 In the fourth season of this hit home improvement series, renovation expert Mike Holmes and his top-notch crew repair the shoddy work that leaves one family's home in shambles and remediate a moldy house that's making another family sick. With more and more homeowners choosing renovation over entering the real estate market, Holmes provides an invaluable service, teaching viewers how to avoid being swindled by dishonest builders and contractors.
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Lil' Bush: Season 2 -
 Comedy Central's wicked animated satire of President George W. Bush's administration strikes again with a hilarious second season. The miniaturized juvenile leader and his cabinet confront a host of ludicrous scenarios drawn from actual events. Lil' Karl Rove (voice of Kevin Federline) raps, Lil' Condi (Kari Wahlgren) doles out advice, Al Qaeda kidnaps Lil' Cheney (Donick Cary) and Lil' Vladimir Putin (Billy West) takes over the school yard.
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Nash Bridges: Season 1 -
 Don Johnson hits the streets of San Francisco as Nash Bridges, undercover cop and head of the Special Investigations Unit, in this small-screen crime drama featuring Cheech Marin as Nash's partner. The debut season finds the duo investigating a black-market ring specializing in computer chips, a death threat against the city's mayor and a gang war involving missing military weapons. Jodi Lyn O'Keefe and James Gammon also star.
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Quark: The Complete Series -
 Created by Buck Henry ("Get Smart"), this short-lived sci-fi series from the 1970s follows the exploits of Adam Quark (Richard Benjamin), an interstellar garbage collector stationed aboard United Galaxies Sanitation Patrol Cruiser. Satirizing sci-fi classics like Stars Wars, Flash Gordon and 2001: A Space Odyssey, Henry's idiosyncratic, hilarious series also stars Conrad Janis, Tim Thomerson and Alan Caillou.
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Rules of Engagement: Season 2 -
 In the second season of this CBS sitcom, a motley crew of friends who are all at different points on the relationship spectrum seek each other's support in dealing with the ups and downs of dating, commitment and matrimony. The group includes the newly engaged Adam and Jennifer (Oliver Hudson and Bianca Kajlich), the long-married Jeff and Audrey (Patrick Warburton and Megyn Price), and the serially single Russell (David Spade).
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Scott Baio Is 45 & Single: Season 1 -
 "Happy Days" heartthrob Scott Baio hits midlife and discovers it's time to figure out why he's unhappy and still unmarried. Cameras follow Scott as he turns to a life coach who helps him confront his philandering past. Supported by his friends and forced to hear the truth from ex-flames, Scott tries to turn over turn over a new leaf and find fulfillment in a long-term relationship. Will he succeed, or is he headed down the same old path?
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Scott Baio Is 46 & Pregnant: Season 2 -
 In the second season of VH1's hit reality show, former teen heartthrob Scott Baio discovers new depths to his fear of commitment when he and pregnant girlfriend Renee Sloan decide to get married. As fatherhood looms and the wedding draws closer, Scott's friend Johnny V and life coach Doc Ali are on hand to help him through the rough spots. But even after baby Bailey is born, can the angst-ridden Scott tie the knot?
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Survivorman: Season 2 -
 New challenges await Les Stroud in the second season of this top-rated reality show. Each episode finds Stroud using his ingenuity and knowledge of the outdoors to survive for a week with few supplies in some of the world's most hostile environments. Stroud endures the Kalahari Desert's 140-degree heat, braves insects and jaguars in the Amazon jungle, competes with bears for salmon in Alaska and avoids being eaten by South African wildlife.
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The Deputy -
 In 1880s Arizona Territory, dedicated marshal Simon Fry (Henry Fonda, in his first recurring TV role) and his reluctant sharp-shooting deputy Clay McCord (Allen Case) keep the peace in Silver City in these 12 episodes from the classic Western series. Produced by Norman Lear, the collection includes guest appearances by such big names as Lee Van Cleef, Alan Hale Jr., James Coburn and Robert Redford (in his first TV gig).
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The Long Way Down: Season 1 -
 Together again, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman make another outrageous excursion in this Fox Reality Channel follow-up to the actors' first trip, which was documented in the series "Long Way Round." Kicking off their travels in the Scottish village of John o' Groats, the pair eventually make their way to Cape Town, South Africa, journeying through Europe and Africa to reach their final destination.
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The Partridge Family: Season 3 -
 The musical family with the grooviest tour bus returns for a third season of the popular 1970s-era sitcom that captures the exploits of charming widow Shirley Partridge (Shirley Jones) and her five talented children. Among the highlights of this season are Keith (David Cassidy) getting a shot at movie stardom when he's offered the lead in a big Hollywood movie, and Laurie (Susan Dey) defending her good name against bogus theft allegations.
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The Sarah Silverman Program: Season 2: Vol. 1 -
 The reigning queen of political incorrectness and inappropriate humor, comedienne and actress Sarah Silverman, returns with a second season of her irreverent, critically acclaimed Comedy Central series. Highlights from the second season include a mix-up leading to Sarah joining a radical anti-abortion group, a cultural debate that finds Sarah donning blackface and Sarah finding herself in a sexual relationship with God.
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The Unit: Season 3 -
 The third season of this action drama finds the covert Special Forces team known as the Unit facing annihilation from a mysterious source. Leader Jonas (Dennis Haysbert) tries to keep his team together while working to uncover the identity of the deadly assassin. Meanwhile, as the brave team members confront their toughest challenge, their dedicated wives face many of their own daunting problems back home.
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The Universe: Season 2 -
 Journey into the final frontier with this second season of the captivating documentary series created for the History Channel. Our own solar system, alien worlds and distant galaxies spring to life via cutting-edge computer-generated imagery. Included are episodes about the enigma of dark matter, the future of space travel, secrets of the moon, the composition of the Milky Way, constellations and the search for life on Mars.
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Acid Mothers Gong: Live at the Uncon 06 -
 Musicians from the bands Acid Mothers Temple and Gong unite in a session of modern improvised psychedelic sounds in this live 2006 performance at the three-day Unconventional Gong Gathering in Amsterdam. Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth and other members of Gong join Acid Mothers Temple's Kawabata Makoto in enchanting renditions of "Teapot in Ruins," "Tsunami Magick," "Invocation of the Interior Motive," "Invisibles" and other songs.
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Blackfoot: Live in Kentucky -
 Renowned Southern rock band Blackfoot gives a mesmerizing performance before a legion of fans in Kentucky during this live concert recording by the multi-gold and platinum-selling quintet. The electrifying evening includes songs such as the hit singles "Train, Train" and "Highway Song," along with "Railroad Man," "Wishing Well," "I Got a Line for You," "Every Man Should Know," "Left Turn on a Red Light" and many more.
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Bruce Springsteen: Videobiography -
 This in-depth look at singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen chronicles the influential rocker's catalogue of work through insightful analysis by industry insiders and some of the best performance footage ever captured of the iconic American musician. Highlights of such performances include "Born to Run," "Born in the USA," "Rosalita," "Streets of Philadelphia," "She's the One," "Growin' Up," "Hungry Heart" and "Lucky Town."
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Elton John: In Performance -
 Singer Elton John's remarkable career is chronicled through in-depth interviews with John's colleagues, insightful analysis by music industry experts and stellar performance footage, including "Your Song," "Rocket Man" and "Blue Eyes." Among those sharing their thoughts on Elton's body of work are singer Kiki Dee, pedal steel guitarist BJ Cole, John's former manager, Ray Williams, and session keyboardist Mickey Simmonds.
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Iannia Xenakis: Electronic Works 2: Polytope De Cluny / Hibiki-Hana-Ma -
 Greek modernist composer Iannis Xenakis offers this second volume of electronic works. "Polytope de Cluny" and "Hibiki-Hana-Ma" are presented in new and restored tape transfers and are released here commercially in surround sound for the first time. Also featured in this program is the first commercial release of "Fer Chaud," Jacques Brissot and Nicolas Schoeffer's 1957 short film about artist Victor Vasarely.
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Lou Reed's Berlin -
 In 1973, Lou Reed recorded a concept album that charts one couple's downward spiral through several complex orchestral arrangements. Critics dismissed the work, dashing Reed's hope of performing it live. Thirty years later, his dream became reality. Filmmaker and fine artist Julian Schnabel stage directs and captures on film the emotional intensity behind Reed's most substantive album in this performance from St. Ann's Warehouse in New York.
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Murs: Murray's Revenge -
 This video offers exclusive footage of West Coast underground rapper Murs's tour to support his 2006 release "Murray's Revenge," which blends traditional hip-hop with a unique, experimental sound that has become the artist's trademark. Included in this visual accompaniment to the album are live performance and backstage clips, music videos and a short film entitled "Raggamuffin," starring Murs himself.
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Opeth: The Roundhouse Tapes -
 Formed in Sweden in 1990, progressive rock-metal band Opeth demonstrates why it's considered one of Europe's most creative outfits in this thrilling live performance, recorded at London's Camden Roundhouse in 2006. The group shows off its distinctive sound, blending powerful guitar rhythms with gentle, ambient soundscapes. Highlights include "When," "Ghost of Perdition," "Blackwater Park," "Windowpane," "Demon of the Fall" and more.
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Radiohead: Logical Emotions -
 This comprehensive documentary traces the evolution of Radiohead, from its humble beginnings in Oxford, England, to its status as one of the most critically and commercially successful bands in alternative music. The film features rare live footage as well as in-depth interviews with the band, shedding light on its shift from straightforward rock to a complex sound that incorporates elements of jazz, electronica and ambient music.
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Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Tribute Show -
 Richard O'Brien -- the creative mind who wrote the book, music and lyrics for "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" -- puts the production in a whole new light with this 2006 staging, featuring Patricia Quinn, Little Nell, Rayner Bourton and Anthony Head. Highlights include performances of now-classic songs such as "Dammit, Janet," "Time Warp," "Sweet Transvestite," "Eddie's Teddy" and "Toucha, Toucha Touch Me."
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Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters: Hope Radio Sessions -
 Famed blues guitarist Ronnie Earl reveals what went into his acclaimed "Hope Radio" album in this live concert recording that features two rare acoustic performances in addition to several classic Earl tunes. Highlights from this thrilling all-instrumental set include "Lightnin' Hopkins Thing," "Blues for Otis Rush," "Bobby's Bop" and "New Gospel Tune," as well as an in-depth interview with the beloved bluesman.
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Tangerine Dream: 35th Phaedra Anniversary Concert -
 German electronic music pioneers Tangerine Dream mark the 35th anniversary of their "Phaedra" album with this exciting 2005 concert at the Shepherd's Bush Empire theater in London, featuring several tracks from that landmark recording. Running almost three hours, the concert includes compositions drawn from several decades of work. Highlights from the show include "Desert Dream," "Midnight in Tula," "Oriental Haze" and a cover of "Purple Haze."
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The Carpenters: Inside the Music: The Ultimate Critical Review -
 Learn about the meteoric rise to fame and the tragic fall of the Carpenters, the superstar brother-and-sister recording act that produced hit after chart-topping hit in the 1970s, in this comprehensive documentary. Featuring interviews with critics and music experts, plus plenty of rare footage of the musicians, the film examines the Carpenters' amazing career, their impact on the music industry and their lives on and off the stage.
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The Red Hot Chili Peppers: Phenomenon -
 Find out how the Red Hot Chili Peppers came together to create a unique musical blend of funk, punk, rock and metal in this detailed documentary that introduces the band members, the group's history and their key influences. The film combines rare live footage and in-depth interviews with the musicians to create a compelling portrait of this truly original group. Featured tracks include the hits "Give It Away," "Under the Bridge" and "Aeroplane."
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Tommy Emmanuel: Center Stage -
 California's Sierra Nevada Brewing Company hosts renowned Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel for this concert that showcases his trademark "finger style" playing technique on "Happy Hours," "Papa George," "Train to Dusseldorf" and "Ruby's Eyes." Emmanuel also plays "Georgia on My Mind," "The Finger Lakes," "Sukiyaki," "Nine Pound Hammer," "I Go to Rio," "Workin' Man Blues," "Tall Fiddler" and more.
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Willy Chirino: En Vivo Desde Miami -
 Vocalist, bandleader and composer Willy Chirino, whose fusion of Cuban, rock and jazz influences helped define the "Miami sound," serves up 15 of his hottest hits in this 2006 concert, which features special guests Benny More and Celia Cruz. Tracks include "Yo Soy un Tipo Tipico," "Titti's Medley," "Que Está Pa'Ti," "Hechizo de Luna," "Lágrimas Negras," "Cómo Fue," "Canto a La Habana," "Medias Negras," "Todo Pasa" and "Unidos."
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Caņitas -
 In this Mexican horror film, when a happy home is transformed into a house of horror -- complete with shaking floors, freezing-cold rooms and apparitions in the halls -- the Trejo family realizes that a demon has taken up residence. As the evil force begins to possess some family members and sends a chilling message via Ouija board, the father (Armando Hernandez) must find a way to drive the fiend away.
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Deadly Game -
 Drawn by the allure of a million-euro prize, six professional computer gamers in Holland accept an invitation to take part in an after-hours competition and soon discover that they're the unwitting pawns of a psychopathic serial killer (Sander Foppele). Trapped inside a maze-like convention hall, Myrna (Kirsten Walraad) and her fellow competitors are forced to take part in a twisted game of survival, in which the only way to win is to stay alive.
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Gamer -
 Following an eight-month prison sentence for a botched burglary, small-time criminal and big-time gamer Tony (Said Taghmaoui, The Kite Runner) emerges from his prison cell with a concept for a sensational new video game. But when he entrusts his idea to the wrong person, Tony's forced to band together with some of his underground friends to create a different kind of game that will help him settle the score.
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La Marcha de los Pinguinos 2 -
 Head back to Antarctica for another look at the amazing lives of emperor penguins in this beautiful nature film which examines how an unstoppable mating drive compels these adorable creatures to make an annual trek across the ice. Braving fierce weather, hungry predators, difficult terrain and other hurdles, the determined penguins march for miles from the coast, where they live and hunt, to their safe and protected inland breeding ground.
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Lady Chatterley: Uncut Special Edition -
 When her husband (Hippolyte Girardot) is paralyzed in World War I, frustration drives Lady Chatterley (Marina Hands) into an affair with a gamekeeper (Jean-Louis Coullo'ch). She finds in her new lover not only physical passion but also an inner kindness, both of which her husband can no longer provide. Director Pascale Ferran's uncut edition includes almost an hour of additional footage.
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Ludwig -
 Helmut Berger stars as Bavaria's notoriously "mad" king, Ludwig II, in Italian director Luchino Visconti's lavish biopic, which earned an Oscar nod for Best Costume Design. Set in the 19th century, the film follows the quirks of the eccentric Ludwig, who was so taken with German composer Richard Wagner's work that the sovereign became obsessed with building real-life fairy-tale castles in his kingdom. Trevor Howard plays the manipulative Wagner.
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Mongol -
 In the 12th century, an orphaned young slave named Temudjin (Tadanobu Asano) escapes from his captors and begins the journey that will lead him to become one of the greatest conquerors the world has ever known. Honglei Sun and Ying Bai co-star in this Oscar-nominated epic adventure from writer-director Sergei Bodrov, the first in a trilogy that spans the life story of Genghis Khan.
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Perra Sociedad -
 This stylish crime thriller starring Gibrán González and Rojo Grau dramatizes the dangerous Mexican underworld, where drug deals, extortion and violence are everyday events and treachery and corruption are standard operating procedure. Ignacio Rinza's gripping drama explores how far some people will go to get by when there's nowhere else to turn for help. Víctor Ortíz and Carlos Samperio co-star.
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Revenge of a Kabuki Actor -
 Kazuo Hasegawa reprises his role as female impersonator Yukinojo Nakamura in this intriguing remake of the black-and-white Japanese classic Yukinojo Henge (1935), which owes its inspiration to a newspaper serial. While touring with a kabuki ensemble, Yukinojo spies the three men responsible for his parents' deaths and vows to even the score -- beginning by targeting one of their daughters (Ayako Wakao) for seduction.
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Sexo y Otros Secretos -
 A vivid portrait of contemporary Latin women, this entertaining series revolves around the unlikely relationship of five diverse ladies living in Mexico City who manage to look past their contrasting lifestyles to remain the best of friends. Created by Benjamín Cann, Martha Carrillo and Cristina Garcia, this idiosyncratic series stars Susana Zabaleta, Susana González, Luz Maria Zetina, Marina de Tavira, Claudia Ramirez and Julio Bracho.
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Ten Nights of Dreams -
 An assortment of directors joins forces for this film adaptation of Japanese writer Soseki Natsume's titular collection of imaginative short stories in which the author records 10 strange dreams set during different points in history. Featured directors include Akio Jissoji, Kon Ichikawa, Takashi Shimizu, Atsushi Shimizu, Keisuke Toyoshima, Suzuki Matsuo, Yoshitaka Amano, Nobuhiro Yamashita, Miwa Nishikawa, Yûdai Yamaguchi and Atsushi Shimizu.
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The Edge of Heaven -
 When his father (Tuncel Kurtiz) accidentally kills a prostitute (Nursel Koese), Nejat (Baki Davrak) seeks out the woman's 27-year-old daughter, Ayten (Nurgul Yesilcay), to make amends. Nejat focuses his search in Turkey, but Ayten, part of a closely scrutinized activist group, has already fled to Germany. Lives intersect in unexpected ways in writer-director Fatih Akin's multilayered drama, which won Best Screenplay at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.
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Whatever You Say -
 Bastien (Guillaume Canet), a low-level production assistant on a hit TV show, thinks he's about to get his big break when his ultra-successful boss (François Berléand) invites him to spend the weekend at his country house to start work on a new series. Once there, the executive and his beautiful wife (Diane Kruger) show no interest in talking about television, and Bastien begins to suspect that they have very different plans for him.
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Would I Lie to You? 2 -
 Eddie (Richard Anconina) fears for his job in the garment district of Paris when a huge retailing chain tries to move into the neighborhood, threatening the small shops that give the area its classic charm, in this French comedy. But when the new rival tries to pull off a shady deal, Eddie calls on his best friends Dov, Yvan, Patrick and Serge to help him plan a crazy scheme to fend off the competition.
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XXY -
 Inés Efron plays Alex, a 15-year-old hermaphrodite, in this compelling tale. Though she's living as a girl, Alex and her family begin to wonder whether she's emotionally a boy when another teenager's sexual advances bring the issue to a head. As Alex faces a final decision regarding her gender, she meets both hostility and compassion. Director Lucía Puenzo's sensitive drama co-stars Valeria Bertuccelli, Martín Piroyansky and Ricardo Darín.
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