The Year End Playlist

For those of you whom have entered our establishment, you may have noticed that if the audio for some flick isn't playing, we've got some rockin' tunes blazing over our ears. So i've quickly compiled some of our faves just so you can educate yourself. And please disagree if you must. in no order: Band/Musician Album
The Arcade Fire--Funeral
The Concretes-S/T
M83--Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts
The Chi-Lites--S/T
Brian Eno--Another Green World
Boom Bip--Seed to Sun
The Kinks--Are the village green preservation society (remaster)
Loretta Lynn--Van Lear Rose
Candy Station--S/T
Nina Simone--The Colpix Years
Do Make Say Think--Winter Hymn Country Hymn Secret Hymn
Brian Eno--Here Come the Warm Jets
Animal Collective--Sung Tongs
The Clientele--Suburban light
PJ Harvey--Uh Huh Her
Charles Mingus--The Black Saint and Sinner Lady
Lost in Translation Sdtk
The Books--The Lemon of Pink Menomena--I am the Fun Blame Monster
A Bout de Souffle & Godard Sdtks Talk to Her Sdtk
Can--Ege Bamyasi
Sterolab--Mangerine Eclipse
Tv on the Radio--Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes
Franz Ferdinand-S/T
Sonic Youth--Sonic Nurse
The Microphones--Mt. Eerie
Belle & Sebastian--Dear Catastrophe
Waitress Saint Etienne--The Trip
Isaac Hayes--Hot Buttered Soul
John Coltrane--A Love Supreme

12:28

Lord Help us. this merry/hectic year has come to a close and you and I have barely made it out alive. From last minute Earthquakes on the otherside of the world, to an f'd election, and the Red Sox winning (WTF?) it's for damn sure a memorable one in my book. The way I see it is don't look back, or else you'll live in irrefutable dismay. And we love you, do don't do that. So, to keep you alive and stable here's the very last of this year's releases. I know, I'm getting all gushy too. Anchorman: Oh man, this guys on fire. You can't get near him or else you'll melt like the wicked witch of the east (or was it the west?). Will Farrell and his ass stars in this offbeat comedy about a man....oh why bother, you'll gobble this up whatever I may say. Just know we have this bitch.

Code 46: Badboy Michael Winterbottom's (teehee!) latest sci-fi meets Philip K. Dick meets Annie Hall. That's a mouth full. That's what she said! ---Er, anyways, I saw this puppy the other night and can safely say that I enjoyed it. It's lacks full character development and motive, but neverthless I left it with a smile. Maybe it was because of the karaoke scene with Mick Jones, singing "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" No, seriously.

Garden State: Every publication has called Zack Braff something to the effect of, "new indie god," or "small fry hero." Well, I'm gonna follow suit and say the say the same thing. Braff, the new small fry hero, debuts his debut on DVD. Everyone ages 15-24 loved this film, and everybody else merely liked it. The soundtrack everybody knows and Patalie Nortman is cooky and cute. Is he the new Wes Anderson? Hmm, only if his acting casts get bigger and bigger.

Open Water: My compatriot loathed this film because he called it unbelievable. I'm about a head nod away from agreeing with him, except the sharks are scary! Not since Jaws 2 and Deep Blue Sea has had so much shark talk about it. This ultra-low budget indie had a bunch of hype around it and then faded away into the sunset. I won't say anything else, and I'll let you decide whether it should sink or swim, or be hideously torn to pieces via sharp, sharp teeth.

Wicker Park: This remake of the Frenchie, "L'Appartement" starring Monica Belluci, has Josh Hotnet in it and a couple of girls. I didn't remember too much about this film because I couldn't focus my vision on anything else by Joshy-boy. He shouldn't act anymore because he's ruing it for us good lookin video clerks. Now Rick and I will never have a chance. *Note: If you liked the Garden State sdtk, this one steps on it, and never looks back.

That's it, I guess: Wimbledon and Resident Evil: Apocalypse also made it out somehow.

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You have all of our best wishes, have a prosperous and safe new year and we'll see you when the tide turns. Thank you.

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12:21

After a lifetime of Tuesdays, I, as a post-humous French new wave icon, have never been so pleased with the bevy of DVDs to behold this Tuesday. Allow me to unintentionally steal my compatriot's thunder and tell you about them before this rotten commercialized holiday where the man tries to keep us down by encouraging us to compile more clutter in our lives takes the wind out of my sails to a point where it's no longer even fun to write run-on sentences anymore.

DANNY DECKCHAIR - I got a Christmas card from Danny. I didn't get him anything. He in turn has, I don't know, flown away on a deckchair or something. Whenever I see commercials for comedies with lanky guys with long hair I immediately think of Yahoo Serious, which in turn causes me to start thinking about ageism in Hollywood, and my own mortality, which ultimately ends up depressing me, which is not what I want in a comedy. But hey! Merry Christmas!

De-Lovely: My compatriot informed me that this was named after a Cassavetes film. I tried to verify this on IMDB, but failed to do so. Thus, I am inclined to believe him. So for all you Cassavetes lovers come grab this spin-off of A Woman Under the Influence. I hear it's great. Hype!: This doc on the Seattle "Grunge" music scene from waaaay back in the 90's is finally out on DVD. Has more Melvins and Gas Huffer than Pearl Jam and Nirvana, but don't get your panties in a bunch. Like any good hipster, you have to embrace the lesser-known artists, so you should be all over this shit. The Walkabouts, Supersuckers, 7 Year Bitch, The Mono Men. Who? Oh, I pity yee ill-informed one.

The Manchurian Candidate: Jonathan Demme is about this close to topping Soderbergh in the remake genre. Fresh off his kilter-The Truth About Charlie-Demme directs Denzel and Meryl Streep in this political thrilla! Michael Moore guests as soldier sent to war and forced to clean up his hygiene. Rent this one, you'll help support the underrated Jeffrey Wright.

Napoleon Dynamite: Dy-NO-mite!! C'mon, you were bound to know some jackass was going to do that. I say better that then, "Gosh!" Goshdamn you hipsters, your flippin' movie is out this week. But it's rather heavy on the weak sauce. Now don't get all pissy, what I mean is the production of the disc looks rather dumpy. It's one of those "double-sided" ones. Anyways, comes with a few features, quirkiness, and Pedro. Everybody wants a Pedro.

Shaun of the Dead: The Videothequian Caucus was this week, and we came to the conclusion that this just might tickle your fancy slightly more than the aforementioned film above. Shaun keeps gettin C-blocked by the zombies as he tries to play his mojo. And trust me, that's the worst of all blocks. by a zombie! Anyways, try this one, jump in and get your feet wet...with blood!! 2046 &

The House of Flying Daggers: Huh you say? Yes, we do have these. If you don't want to take out a second mortgage at the theater, then spend 4 bucks renting it from us.

And 2046 is Wong Kar-Wai's follow up to 2000's beautiful "In the Mood for Love." Good luck trying to find this at No-late-fee Lackluster, we are one of few who carry this bitch. Come and get it! That's it.

Noticebly missing from this week: King Arthur, Two Brothers, and The Thunderbirds. *Cough* I'm sorry, I'm allergic to crap. oops...

*********************** As my fellow co-worker has stated, we are cluttering our lives with useless clutter, and making our lives just a jumbled mess. When you get more junk in your closet you've known you've done a good job. So with that being said, we would like to add to your clutter and announce the things we have for sale, just in case your loved ones might go on record with one of these items. They are: New and Used DVDs, Posters, Box Sets, T-shirts, All-Region DVD Players (only 89.99!!), Candy, Rent Certs and Gift Certs. And I swear this will be the last I ever mention it.

So, have a great weekend, be safe, be merry, and come by, we've got plenty of mistletoe to go around.

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12:14

Hejdo! The weather is warming around here in SoCal, something which I am totally against. Yeah, I know, why do I live here then? Well, there's no other place on this planet where I would want to inhale noxious fumes from K's buttocks. Also, I just may have some ties down here. Naw, the weather ain't all that bad, actually this is one of the most beautiful seasons we've had. So much so that it puts me in the mood... for giving that is. So here's my cheap-ass gift to you. cha-ching!

Collateral: "EG aint shit" or something like that. Rick's gonna kill me via Tom Cruise. Mr. Cruise and Mr. Foxx star in this Mann-driven thriller about some killer! Shows the awesomeness of Mann's high-def night photography, as voted one fo the best in this month's Artforum, and undeniable languid soundtrack. But as we all know, we don't watch movies for the music. Recommended by your friendly VT staff, pick this up and see how stressed Tom Cruise can get.

Door in the Floor: This one rhymes better than mine. Oh well. Based on the Irving novel, Jeff Bridges and Kim Basinger star in this despondent drama about a marriage going down the tubes. And that ain't good. It reminds me of my torrid love affair with Cloris Leachman. We were so hot and heavy and then one day she left me for Dustin Diamond. Sigh.

I Robot: If the Day After Tomorrow didn't fill your fix of CGI, this one might do the trick. Thousands, if not millions, of robots turn evil and it is up to Will "Fresh Prince" Smith to save the day. He has Jazzy Jeff by his side, but all he does is drop some phat beats. Luckily the sound waves are strong enough to nix the robots. This million dollar baby does not feature, Haley Joel Osment as rumored. It does however, do an amazing CGI job on Smith's butt.

Kitchen Stories: This bizarre and funny tale comes from Norway aboot a scientific researcher in you guessed it, a kitchen. As he strategically sits in his high chair, watching, his research keeps getting interrupted. Features cleaner kitchens than my lady friend.

This So-Called Disaster: That's I'm going to call my auto-biography. Or maybe my epitaph. We'll see. This doc documents the production of Sam Shepard's The Late Henry Moss. According to the film, Sean Penn, Nick Nolte and Woody Harrelson are all dicks. Who knew? Come see what little theater and big actors are like when their heads get hot.

We Don't Live Here Anymore: They've moved to Nantucket. Mark Ruffalo, Naomi Watts, Laura Dern and the dood from Six Feet Under star in this film about nasty infidelity. Yes, it may sound like Closer or Your Friends and Neighbors, but it's not. So get over it. I'm still curious why its given such a title? I wonder what it refers to. Could it be the emotional wreckage left behind by the characters, or did they actually move the valley? Let me know.

The Rodney Dangerfield Collection: Don't for one minute think just because I'm talking about Rodney, it means I'm gonna use his ubiquitous tagline. C'mon baby, you know I'm a little more original than that. Show some respect. Damn.

****************** See those? Those are snowflakes, which can only mean one thing. Your wallets need emptying. So, don't just blow your cash anywhere. We know your loved ones love our store and would exclaim with glee when they see that you got them a VT gift cert, or rental cert, or Shirt, or poster, or used DVDs, or new DVDs like Radiohead's The Most Gigantic Lying Mouth, or even candy.

So do us all a favor and visit us. We love your smile and miss it dearly. Now back that ass up and leave. We'll see you soon.

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12:07 (we are doomed)

Hey Oh the Yuletide casts an evil wave. We are continuosly getting f'd by these hectic winter days. Just the other day I ran out and shot the photo for my X-mas cards and was slammed by traffic, shoppers, and heavy rain. Left only to fend for myself against a sexually manic Santa set out to show me his candy cane. Yes Charlie, christmas time is indeed here. After all my crying and scheduling an appointment with Rick's therapist, I figured the least I can do during this time of giving, is donate to the charity of myspacers. So all yee myspace dependants, listen up! jingle jingle jingle...

The Bourne Supremacy: My buddy Rick gave this a whopping double-ebert thumbs up with sound effects! You know it's a winner. I teased him about watching it only cuz of that dancing Julia Stiles. She likes to boogie down, when you know, not falling madly in love with Mr. Bourne. But in all seriousness, Mr. Rick says, "it's off da hook. It proves to be quite a stunning sequel, surpassing it's predecessor and creating a suspense film that stands on it's own two feet." That's a recommendation if I ever heard one before.

Dodgeball A True Underdog Story: We had quite a discussion about the title(s) of this film. We realized that were about ten tag lines attached to this affluent comedy. That's just greedy. There's no need for any more than two, maybe, titles. Everything else is an attempt at monopolizing the ad market. Someone should sue. Anyways, as I'm sure you have already seen this, I don't need to go into detail. Ben Stiller revisits his character from Heavyweights and Vince Vaughn is one funny muthafucka. Every rental includes an embossed ball.

Heart of America: Sounds like that right-wing Disney doc that was released some odd weeks ago, it is however nothing like that. It's another kids gone awry tale by way of Columbine. Think Van San'ts Elephant and blood. Or so they say. This came out from nowhere, which leads me to believe that it will be sitting on our shelf for weeks. Come get it and wipe away the dust for us.

Maria Full of Grace: My Mexican mom loved this one. Which is funny because from what I know, Maria and others were Columbian, not Mexican. I asked my mom and she said, "hey, its hispanic and any which way we can. Well, as long as its not Puerto Rican." So I guess as long they at least sit on the same continent, its ok. My mother has no pity. Sorry JLo!

Wild at Heart: Lynch's 1990 release finally hits the fan this week with nice, glowing cover art. Featuring all the usual Lynchian players, this cult fave is bound to quell your hunger. Filled with a quasi-linear story, bad acting, and even worse soundtrack. No I'm kidding, the soundtrack aint that bad.

* * * * * * * * * * * COME SURF THE YULETIDE DUDE!! We are slaves for your xmas shopping needs!! We've been working dilligently bringing in product from all over the globe! In our travels we ransacked our distributers just to bring you some of the craziest shite eva! We have tons of new and used DVDs for your pleasure, gift certs, rental certs, candy, badass posters, shirts!, and all region dvd players. All perfect for you loved and hated one. So please, keep us alive, and spread some season cheer.

Special Note* Thanks to all those who gave up their Saturday night to be at our first double feature screening. To those of you who were too cool and didn't make it, we have more to come after the new year. So please keep an eye out.

That's it. Get out of my house.

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11:30

Hejdo! I think my tummy expanded another seven inches. My fellow thequer's and I gathered around a long table, discussed the Linsday and Wilbur fiasco, and stuffed ourselves silly with Tofurkey. After that, I spent the next two days caged and chained to your retail needs. Yes we got hit hard over the big shopping weekend and we thank you for that. But remember, there are still plenty of days for you to come by and share the wealth. Know what I mean? Anyways, as you compile your storybook wishlist here are a few things to look over and say, hmm maybe: as U2 says, one, two, three, fourteen!

Bobby Jones:Stroke of Genius: I was on my way to Hawaii over the summer and the in-flight movie was this gem. My peanuts were good.

Hero: As I'm sure you know, we've had this puppy way before QT set his eyes on it. The color is just one reason to see it. Luther: Joseph Fiennes, who last played a young Billy Shakespeare, stars a yet another historical figure. This one however, not as revered. Plagued by voices, scandal, and priests, Luther goes on to kick some catholic ass. Enjoy all yee petty christians!

Prisoner Cell Block H: This badass series from down under finally hits the plastic. If you had this in jail, you'd be nobody's bitch. Filmed over 600 episodes, this dvd collection only contains about 20 or so. What do you expect? Anyways, it's here ripe for the picking, just don't get caught stealing.

RADIOHEAD The Most Gigantic Lying Mouth: Take a deep breath. Radiohead's latest DVD compilation is here. It's a hard find, you can try to track down via w.a.s.t.e., but good luck converting those GBPs. Featuring about two hours of custom film to the soundtrack of our favorite progressive Brits. A hottie for hardcore's and collectors, we have only 1 for sale and 2 for rent. That means it's limited. The early bird catches the bends! For sale, $36.99!

Spider-man 2: Doc Oc attacks the big apple, as young Spidey threatens to quit. All hell and CGI breaks loose after plenty of web-slingin action. Sam Raimi directs his follow-up and Tobey rides horses.

Voyage in Time: The cameras follow acclaimed director Andrei Tarkovsky as he is forced out of the USSR and settles in Italy. Learn the story of this badass director and watch as he struggles to recieve independence from censors and seperation from his family.

Little notes on the store:

-Swing by the recommened wall check out our new sections.

SEASON'S SCREENINGS: We've brought the best of the holiday filmfare to put you in the mood. Featuring classics like Christmas Vacation, Die Hard, and Bad Santa.

IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE KIDSMAS: Just for your tots we have The Christmas Simpsons Special, Home Alone and Pee-Wee Xmas Special.

-Staff Picks Updated:

Rick: WALKIN THROUGH A WINTER WONDERLAND features our favorite characters running and messing with the snow. Always watch out for yellow snow. Always.

Julia: EUROTRIPPIN some girls have all the luck.

Andy: !EL FRIO NO ME GUSTA! Living vicariously through characters and scenery, Andy tries to get out of town in search of the some warmer weather.

MORE TO COME CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE so we have what you need. We've travelled the world in search of some amazing stuff. We have everything from Eraserhead to Ingmar Bergman masterpieces. And if we don't have it, and it's available we can get it to you lickitysplit! We also have badass posters, used dvds, gift certs, rental certs, candy, and new items, All-Region DVD players, yes you heard right, and Screenprinted T-shirts featuring some of our favorite personalities like Twiggy, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Stanley Kubrick. Come over and we'll have some egg nog.

that's it. go home or come here. www.vidtheque.com

11:23

Howdy I've been in this town and walked back to the city. Fell in love with a beautiful girl who happened to be Spanish. She made paella and it made me gag. While she laid her smackdown, I kep thinking, Lalalaa llaaa lalaa, I wish I was at Videotheque. and you know, in the cantina, a margarita keeps the spirits high. So while your downing good ol' spirits, here's what's smellin this week. onetwothree!

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Hhhheeeee's back! Before I get into this, you may want to change your child's pants. Mr. boy Potter and his hormones are in for their umpteenth installment adapted from the cashcow books. This time it's directed by Mexican perv, Alfonso Cuaron, better known by Y Tu Mama Tambien. My Mexican mom loved that movie, except ya' know, all that sex stuff. Anyways, Pooter wants some Hermione action, but badass Sirius Black gets in the way. But who is this Sirius, and is he serious? HA! I gotta say, Oldman got a pretty baaaad name for his character. He should be counting his blessings that it wasn't Ron Weasley.

Seinfeld Seasons 1-3: The one you've been waiting for. Now you should go change YOUR pants. Jerry, Cosmo, Elaine and George are all back with nothing. Perfect for your television needs, the set is about 8 discs wide with plenty of little bitty extras. Some may call this your favorite show ever, others prefer Teletubbies, whatever the case may be, stop watching so much tv.

Sleepover: I would love to. Oh, teens? Naw, too old. ANYWAYS, this little film was probably overshadowed by Mean Girls and The Thunderbirds, but nows your chance to give it some respectability. That is, if teen comedy is your thang. And probably more respectability than I've given VT. I'm sorry guys!

Stealing Sinatra: Someone stole our copies.

The Terminal: Oscar-schlepper Tom Hanks teams up again with Oscar-schleppee Steven Spielbie. This time, Hanks is stranded in an airport with no volleyball to talk to, he then paints a face onto his luggage and commits lascivious acts with them. He tries to converse with the airport crew, but have you ever tried talking to them? All you get are grunts. Especially during these times of high stress and orange color bars. Catherine-Zeta Jones is in this for some unknown reason. Maybe Oscar dust will rub off on her too. We can all dream, can't we?

Zhou Yu's Train: It's kinkier than you think. A cermacist takes a train ride to have "mad passionate love with him" (taken from IMDB) and then meets someone else, and takes another train to have "mad passionate love with him" and then meets more people to have "mad passionate love with them." See, I told you so. Now if a man was doing this, they'd call him a slut! Goddamn sexism! One day I'm gonna meet someone and take a train to have "mad passionate love with him" err her.

If your looking to blow some cash, send it our way! We've stocked our DVD racks with some of the craziest shit eva! We got everything from David Lynch's Short Films to the badass Cassavetes DVD box set. Let's not forget our supercool Posters, Gift Certs in any amount, Rental Certs and enough candy to give you seven cavities! That's it.

See what you have to be thankful for! Everyone here at VT wants to wish you and your loved ones a great holiday. Don't yell at your family, sit down, be grateful, and save me a slice of Tofurkey. When you get back or have some time from all that holiday shopping, come by and check out soon-to-be-up holiday wall. Filled with all the madness that yule tide brings us; you can veg out in the attic while your fam tries to act civil. goodbye friends, I'll see you when I'm in debt. www.vidtheque.com

11:16

Hey

It is Monday eve and ready to roar. My head's a little shaky these days, I feel more and more like Hemmingway. As I hope you are recovering well, I press on foward with our collective silliness and reparte. So as you are keeping one eye to the monitor and the other to the Rebel Billionare, I have some interesting items for you. Please pay attention, I'm only going to say this once.

and, off, we....go!

The Chronicles of Riddick: At first glance I swear it was another dirty movie. Vin Diesel's (actually I think his real name is something like Mark Vincent, ha!) voice gets even lower, if you can believe it, in this follow up to 2000's Pitch Black. He is a blind man who conquers adversity and learns to fuse Gospel and Soul together. He brought us such hits as "Georgia on my Mind" and....err, nevermind. I hear he fights some aliens and Dame Judy Dench's hair. Let me know.

Elf: I can't say I've seen this, but looking at Will Ferrell's track record, it's bound to include a gratuitous butt shot. Oh yeah, and be a bit funny too. He plays a non-real elf looking for his real dad. My best guess would be to track down Wilt Chamberlain or Kobe. Just a thought.

I'll Sleep When I'm Dead: Well duh. The latest in almost-cleverly titled films, comes to us from Mike Hodges. If his name rings a bell, it's because he did the little-seen Croupier and the o.g. Get Carter. And you don't want to get to know him. If his films say anything about the man, he'll kick you in the shin and laugh at you. So I say run or get back at him by coming up with a better title like "My Cheese Don't Rot" or "Don't Pee on my Leg and Tell Me It's Raining." I think that last one's taken though.

The Office Special: The special what? Tenth episode anniversary? What is it that's so special? Damn Brits trying to always be so clever, did you not read above? Anyways, people can't stop loving this show. It's a "where are they now" episode over at Wernham Hogg. See 90 minutes of office humor and lunacy. I wish I could watch it, but I don't speak British.

The Saddest Music in the World: Have you heard that song by The Cure? It'd make a good candidate I'm sure. Or maybe that's for the sulkiest music in the world? Whatever. Cult/Indie fave Guy Maddin's latest shot on grainy B&W and some woman with beer legs. It will remind you of David Lynch and Fargo fo sho'. Watch it and you look at Joel Peter Witkin photographs in a whole new way.

Smithereens: Susan Seidelman (Desperately Seeking Susan) brings you this flashback set in the 80's East Village. Set to music by The Feelies and featuring Richard Hell, the story follows a Jersey girl wanting to break into the NYC music scene. For fans of Downtown 81.

PeeWee's Playhouse V1&2: These massive sets include up to 5 seasons of this insanely bizarre show. Featuring Paul Rubens at the height of his fame, watch him act creepy and scare your children. In hindisight, it becomes so clear doesn't it?

Come check out our staff picks. They kick ass. Do it because we deserve it. 4 funny categories! C'mon! Also, don't forget the holidays are coming. We are heavily stocking our DVD racks with the craziest shit you've ever seen. Priced at the best we can do, where else can you get David Lynch's Eraserhead, the Tinto Brass Collection, or Warhol's rare Chelsea Girls? We also have very pretty gift certs, rental passes and sweet sweet candy! Remember you can't spell "have a quasi-merry christmas, ok dude" without Videotheque!

goodbye, we love you. http://www.vidtheque.com

11:09 (You Blew It)

A simple hi will do Well, seeing as last weeks events made us feel like there was rocks in our stomachs and mud in our eyes, I am afraid to even bring it up. But alas, I must! I blame everyone outside of California. Suffice to say, we did our job. Nevertheless, international newspapers are right when they say we have 57 million dumb americans. Sigh. Anyways, in an effort to deter you from throwing yourself off a building like our good friend, Juzo Itami, sulk your sorrows in these nuggets. we, are, dead!

Before Sunset: Once, regarding music, a friend and I were disucssing the aesthetics of a certain group. He told me, "your music has too many words." And so I agreed. I suppose the same can be said for Mr. Linklater's Before Sunset, but removing the dialogue wouldn't make much sense either. Plus, you can always just push mute. Regardless of your take on international banter, Before Sunset carried a big punch amongst filmgoers everywhere. And looking at Linklater's track record, you can understand why. I'd recommend watching Before Sunrise, then Sunset, but only if you can handle the plethora of dialogue and your ears being used to death. It's good for you though.

The Clearing: With our current political climate, I feel how Robert Redford looks. A small film by theater standards, featuring an impressive cast, Mr. Redford and Helen Mirren, but I just can't stand to see the lame-ass cover art. The poster was so much more engaging. In any case, an executive gets kidnapped and then yells "get off my plane!" to Gary Oldman.

Day Without a Mexican: My Mexican mother saw this and said it was cute. I wasn't quite sure how to interpret that, but I assume it must be good. I told my coworkers though, that her opinion may not be so vaild, seeing that she thinks it's her racial and national duty to see every Mexican film--and like it. Hell, she went as far as to give birth to me on the exact day of Mexican Independence day. Aside from reelecting inferiors, see how far nationalistic pride can get you?

Parting Shots: Featuring the who's who of Britain's yesteryear's actors--Bob Hoskins, John Cleese, Chris Rea and Ghandi alike. A man is misdiagnosed with cancer and therefore decides to kill everyone who's everyone who's ever crossed him. Sounds like a plan! But remember I said, MISdiagnosed, whoops!

Stepford Wives: The dude who did Yoda's voice directed this film, featuring the perfect wives of stepford. I told my spouse, why can't you be more stepford! and to my surprise, she agreed. She left the house spotless before she left and had great sex with the neighbors. Sigh.

lastly, Our Personal, Staff RECs are back! Here's a run down:

Mark: The Great Dictator: No, not a metaphor as to how he runs this place (yet I'm sure some will disagree--great, now I'm fired), but a striking similarity to those running our current lives.. See if you can guess who. Featuring Ivan the Terrible, Fidel and Journeys with George.. Hmm

Rick: RIOT: Like Sly said, "There's gonna be a riot!" and yes those were our immediate reactions to last Tuesday, and still to this day. Let your anger ride with films like Gangs of New York, Day of the Locust and even oh-so cute Fritz the Cat.

Andy: Ray-Ban: I guess he missed the bus on this one, Andy's picks have nothing to do with Super Tuesday. Featuring scores of character's rockin' the Ray-Bans. Don't let the sun get in your eyes without these. A sprinkle of Rush, Risky Business and Terminator.

Elise: Dancing Thereapy in These Times of Woe: Yay! The newbie's first! Still feeling bummed? How 'bout serving it to W, after you learn the wicked moves from Outkast, Saturday Night Fever and even Dirty Dancing. And don't worry, nobody's watching.

That's it for us, please cheer up and try not to do it again. www.vidtheque.com

11:02

I'm biting my nails in anticipation, waiting to hear the good or bad news regarding tomorrow's events. Yes, yes, you know what I am talking about, so in hopes that you won't forget, I'll slyly insert messages in today's post. Agreed? Also, remember that guy I drop kicked last week? yeah, well, he's dead, but I've taken his ID card and plan to cast our vote tomorrow. I just hope I can pass for Suchin Wai-Ling. I won't hold my breath. I assume you had a blast yesterday getting cavities and scaring poor defenseless children. I sure did, some little girl walked up to my door dressed as Avril Lavine and I blasted some Damned, Minor threat, and Homosexuals at her. You know the punk stuff...she ran away squealing all the way home. I was quite lovely. If you haven't had enough madness already, here's some more to watch while you're thinking about stem cell research. Vote, vote, vote!

Around the World in 80 Days: Republican Guv'ner Ahnold makes a guest cameo in this Disney remake. Allegedly before all that election, mmm boobies stuff. Whatever dude. If you watch his performance, it's a great indicator of what was to come. Hindsight really is 20/20. Jackie Chan stars as Bustamante Cruz fighting Arnie to the death. Steve Coogan is his Ragin Cajun. They debately battle over native american casinos. In which Chan is racing across the world to visit everyone. Whew! Forget it, I'm winded already.

Facing Windows: Welps, since our copies haven't arrive yet, I can't tell you what it's about. But I promise we'll have some soon. In an effort to not waste space, what I can tell you about it prop 72. Health Care Coverage: A yes means: It requires large and mid-sized companies to pay for private coverage, caps employee share of premiums, and sets coverage standards. A no means: Proposition 72 creates a government-run healthcare scheme funded by an estimated $7 billion in new taxes on employers and workers by 2007. I have no health insurance. :(

Festival Express: All you hippies out here will wet your already-stained pants. eww. This live doc features the wild Janis, and the hairy Dead. Ironically amidst all the musical commotion and live acts, hippies are dancing and there is a immenent lack of soap.

Home at the End of the World: Don't blush when you see it. You know what I'm talking about. Colin Farrell. Yeah, Colin and his bad haircut. Don't laugh either. What the hell is this movie about? I know that's my job, but everyone keeps yapping about his Johnson. Can't we not stop thinking about sex, and move onto something more productive like voting. (see?)

Proof: An Aussie from way back when hits the plastic. Features a very young Russ Crowe and before he was an agent or drag queen, Hugo Weaving. There's pictures and stuff.

Speedo: This movie also is about Colin Farrell's penis. No I'm kidding. It's about some guy who drives fast. Hence the clever title. He also drives and destroys cars in demolition derbies. No, it isn't anything like Demolition Man, but damn near close. You know, in Demo Man they have sex by not touching! It's pretty cool. For fans of biker movies, that show on TLC, and voting.

Ok kids, go out and make a difference. Don't be lame or we'll never talk again. And don't forget, free underwear!

10:26

so the big decision is just around the corner, a week from Tuesday. I'm a little nervous. I went to a party the other night, and everybody was suffice to say, a little drunk. I stepped knee deep into a conversation about the said election, and one fellow conversator stated that he didn't want to make an uneducated decision, and therefore wasn't going to vote. So I drop kicked him in the head. Now, I understand that by this point we have become inundated with politics and the right to vote, such as Rock the Vote, Vote or Die! etc. I don't want to preach, but to put in terms we can all understand, I hear voting is alright, you may want to try it some time. Plus, free underwear for men ages 18-30! Anywho, while you are still wasting time being undecided, here's something to take your mind off of things. un, deux, trois!

Control Room: I feel bad for Dan Rather for that disaster that happened some odd weeks ago. But hey, any which way you can, know what I mean? Anyways, CBS this is not. This doc gives some insight as the goings-on at the ol cable-only network Al-Jazeera and it's relation to the usofa. Big around small theaters and those polikids too.

Dawn of the Dead: Laughing alongside my co-worker here at Le 'Theque, I stated that this film is going to be remade every ten years, for every generation per se, and each time George Romero will be producing. even after he's dead, he'll rise from the grave and produce away. How great would that be if he produced a movie called, Romero of the Dead, or Day of the Romero. Incredible.

Grand Theft Parsons: This sleeper really did sleep. Johnny Knoxville stars the thief trying theive Graham Parsons body. The film follows those oh so wacky days.

The O.C. s.1: I still say 90210 is way better. The O.C. is just one long commercial for abercrombie and phantom planet. Anyways, for those drooling at the mouth for your fill of waves, pearly whites and fat louie wallets, here's your chance to blow a million.

White Chicks: "Those are some ugly ho's." Or something like that, as quoted by that Star Jones. The entire Wayan's family, grandkids and all, star in this comedy our misgenderfication, womanhood, and hiding your goodness. A seminal hit in the theaters, treat your funny bone to some potty humor.

IN STORE ALERT Come by the store and check out our kickass Recommended wall. At the top we have our Democracy at Work. Swing (ha!) by and see how to government is screwing you over, and a little lower is our sppoookkkyyy halloween section. Featuring such great highlights as the exorcist, killer klowns and the flick filmed just across the street from us, and not just cleverly titled- Halloween. Go figure. Oh! and for your little ones, we've also included a Hallo-kids section. The great pumpkin, nightmare before xmas, and mad monster party can be found there.

Sadly that's it for now. please come, we are lonely and need some cheering up here. Money makes us happy. have a nice day! www.vidtheque.com

10:19

Heya! So it's been raining. And that is great. Yeah, yeah, I love the sun too, but being a SoCal native, I've learned to appreciate the wonderful moments in big grey clouds. So to all you nay-sayers, take this as an opportunity to cozy up with a loved one, rocky-road and all. let us depart! Cinderella Story: No offense or surprise here, but my money's down on Lindsay. She could whoop some ass if needed. Oh would I pay...er no I wouldn't because they are young and that is unethical. Yes. Anywho, Chad Michael Paul Gossler makes the moves on Duffers and she doesn't know what to do! Kinda like my first time with him.

Greg the Bunny: Isn't this the spin-off of Married with Children with Bobcat Goldthwait? I love that show, that Nikki Cox is hot. Huh? Seth Green? Since when? Oh, you're telling me that this is another irreverent bunny puppet show? and it was on Fox? but Nikki Cox is on this right? The

Hole: So let's count. There's Ass, Cox and Hole. We are on a roll today! I don't mean to bring up the Adolescent humor, sometimes one cannot resist. I know I have embarrassed all at the 'Theque, and for that I am ashamed. Kiera Knightly from Pirates and that soccer movie, and Thora Birch are meddling teens who find a mysterious hole. Just like Chad Michael Murray! oh zinger!

Intermission: Irish men drink too much. It's a proven fact. My co-worker is quater Irish and is drunk at the moment. Too much drink makes lives go bad. Just like in this movie. Some dude breaks up with his lady mate, and things go awry. Not that drinking had anything to do with it, but c'mon, they're Irish! There's more Irish in this film than lucky charms, and they are as follows: Cillian Murphy, Colm Meaney, Colin Farrell, and Kelly MacDonald. They really like that "Cuh" sound.

I'm Not Scared: A small suspense film from Italy. I almost went to see this, but instead got stuck watching Young Adam. Man, I blew it. Anywho, some kid thinks he hears voices coming from yet another hole, but who or what is it? ooohhoooo. It doesn't look half bad, so maybe some Italian thrills will go well with your gelato. Love me if you dare: A cutesy, Ameliesque love story directly from the city of lights. It's kinda like Jackass without the horrendous pain and well, idiocy. Remember when you used to be double-dared with a cherry on top to eat a worm or something? And then you did and threw up all over your crush's sun dress, and she resented you for the rest of your life. yeah, I married her.

The Return: It's no sequel by any means, it's a heavy drama about an estranged father who returns to rock his two son's lives. Hit's close to home and will make many illegitimate, and fatherless video clerks very sad.

Slipping Down Life: Lily Taylor plays Charles Manson and Guy Pearce is her Dennis Wilson/Beatles/Sharon Tate. A small indie that left many people laughing at the trailers, it's your turn to start chuckling.

Van Helsing: Kate Beckinsale revises her role from Underworld, except Wolverine takes the lead. She fights off vampires with her bad German accent, and couple of bullets too.

Quickly, that's it, and even quicker, goodbye.

10:12 or 21:01

hey folks We just cleaned the counters here at VT, so if you like things that smell like windex, come on by. Meanwhile, I'm standing around, all the while my feet are crumbling like feta cheese. Nothing too heavy this week (it's kinda slow in videoland), so let's ride a pepper and sprinkle some seasoning this week. un deux!

Bush's Brain: Oh man, the cover art on these things are getting worse by each release. You would think they could hire some young punk from Art Center, USC, or hell even Chaffee C.C. At least there would be something more interesting than that man's eerie smile and some pseudo-stencling. But maybe that's just the aesthetic they're going for... a sorta signifier for the smarts of good ol' Dubya. Ah, I bet they didn't want to fork out the 25 bucks. Anywho, the latest of the latest docs aimed at you damn undecided voters. Focuses not on Mr. Bush, but his love and brain in residence Karl Rove. By the way, one of the director's last name is SCHOOB. I'm so there.

The Day After Tomorrow: Would be Wednesday. I hate these play on words titles. They make me look up stupidly as I try to figure out excactly when the day after tomorrow would be. It's like how my girlfriend's cousin's nephew's mother's lover is related to Jake Gyllenhaal's maid. Anyways, I saw this at the drive-in (ha!) with my two lady friends (hoo!) and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Well, half immensely. Anyways, this is perfect for a badass sound system, or a lazy night. You'll be so sucked in, you'd think it really snowed in NYC...oh wait. But be careful, the wolves might get you.

Raising Helen: Whatsherface is in this movie with that guy who married a big fat greek.. no, it wasn't like that, he had a big fat wedding! So, she and he play romantic interests in this movie, except he's a Priest Preacher that is a Principal (is that allowed anymore?) and she just inherited her sis's meddling kids. One word of advice: Adoption! Hell, tell that kid The Cat in the Hat stunk while you're at it.

Ren and Stimpy Uncut!! These lovable, disgusting, presumably gay(?) critters are finally available on DVD! Also included is a banned episode and more hair balls than you could ever want! Oh Happy Happy Joy Joy!

Stateside: The tagline for this is "Love is a Battlefield..." When was the last time you heard a Pat Benetar reference (I dooo like that song). A Marine on leave falls in love with a musician except her mental defficiency might slow them down. It's A Woman Under the Influence for generation X, Y, & Z. Starrs Rachel Leigh Cook, Jonathon Tucker and Val Kilmer.

The Wire Season 1: The latest from HBO, a series about drugs, lies and corruption. If you've had good luck with all their other seri, I'm sure you won't strike out with this one. Betty Blue: The classic crazy woman and Zorg are back in a brand new Director's Cut of the film that was nominated for best foreign film way back in 87. About and hour's worth of extra footage packaged nicely between to sheet of plastic. Cyans make me blue.

lastly On Sunday Christopher Reeve died from a heart attack. Of course known as Superman, and equally by his physical impairment, he spent his later years in life fighting to find a cure for spinal injuries. He was 52.

thanks folks. Next week i'll bring more love and silliness. adieu.

10:04 You eat like a bird

Hello! Welps, this myspace hasn't been cooperating and my socks are missing their elasticity. Aside from that, my throat feels like it's being invaded by 4 b.c. Romans. Indeed it has not been a good day. Anyways, since I care about you guys, I'll trek through the fields of dead white blood cells and tell you all the goodness, and some badness of this week. one, two, seven! Aladdin: Stolen from the Bowie record, Disney finally releases it's mega-hit on DVD. Featuring two discs, new songs and all that good stuff. I count my blessings thanking the Disney Gods that they did not insert the "new song" into the feature...ahem Lion King. Any case this will cheer up your illigitimate child and even more so when the first 50,000 copies come with a handful of Robin Williams' hair! eww. Born Rich: Yeah we hate them too. But they couldn't help being BORN into such a luscious, ill-deserved life. So I blame it on the parents. This made for cable documentary filmed by one of their own hits the plastic with 24K gold plating. Each disc comes with a designer sleeve ala Gucci, Fred Segal et al, and certificate for a free ride on Paris Hilton, or was that a free ride to Paris, and stay at the Hilton? Who knows these days.

Decline of the American Empire: I'm thinking the title signifies the USA empire, when really Canadians are techinically Americans too. Bastards, always blaming us. Therefore, it's the Decline of the Canadians! YAY! Anywho, Denys Arcand's first big hit, way before all that Barbarian stuff. Big amongst the cultured kind, or what we call Camericans.

Fahrenheit 9/11: Blah, blah, blah, blah. it's here.

The Five Obstructions: Lars Von Trier's trivial documentary about making and remaking a film, uh, about five times. Whatever dude. Wouldn't anyone else wanna see a sequel to Zentropa?
Horns and Halos: The cover shows this guy hiding behind a picture of Dubya, gleeming like Kevin Smith a couple of weeks ago. Yet another poli-doc to fill our walls. If you didn't get your fill from the aforementioned film, here's another that'll float, or sink you float.

Saved!: The ! is part of the title, not ours. Christianity is the butt of this film, Mandy Moore is Rachel McAdams character, and Jena Malone is of course Lindsay Lohan. Featuring young actors that aren't young enough to be the roles they play, Saved! was a small favorite on certain fests. Enjoy the mocking of your religion!

Also not mentioned above are the following: Tess (Roman Polanski), Strangers with Candy Final Season, Unconstitutional, The Hunger DVD, The Inner Tour (Israel), and James' Journey to Jerusalem (Israel).

Lastly, the badness: This sunday a beloved, if not typecast actress left us. Ms. Janet Leigh, 77, passed away from vasculitis. Come visit us and see our humble tribute to Ms. Leigh and see something else besides Psycho. 1927-2004

ok go out and be merry, and someone please send me some cough drops.

9:21

howdy tuesday is upon us, and you aren't ready! I'm gonna do it anyways, and trust me, there's more gold here than in Flavor Flav's teeth let's goooo!!! Carandiru: You thought San Quintin was bad. Let's hope you don't break any laws in Brazil cuz they'll take you to school. Prison school that is. Based on certain individuals who were interred at the particular prison, the film tells tales that dead men can't. Just go watch it, and try not to drop the soap.

Coffee and Cigarettes: Calling all neurotic addicts out there. Mr. Jarmusch brings us his, "latest." Reason it's in quotes is partly because this began way back in 86 or so. So, it ain't exactly new. Showcasing various stories over a cup of joe and a cig (or two, or three, four etc) and featuring such acting talents as Iggy Pop, Steven Wright, Steve Buscemi and Bill "Ghostbustin'" Murray. It's a new store fav, so you have at least one recommendation. And, as you are watching this, keep an eye out for Gustav Mahler's Ich Bin Der Weit Abhanden Gekommen, it's beautiful.

Cassavetes Box Set: Oh man I need a mop. Every mutha f-in auteur, indie scenester, wannabe film maker, Ethan Hawkes owe their complete existence to one man. Jesus. No, kidding, but Mr. John Cassavetes himself. The Criterion Collection just issued the following on brilliant DVDs in all their glory, don't look away because you might miss it: Shawdows (feat. soundtrack by charles mingus!) Faces A Woman Under the Influence Opening Night The Killing of a Chinese Bookie If you like any kind of film, alcoholic, or misogynist, you should watch these. It's all about acting, reacting and life through a camera lens.

How to Draw a Bunny: Now something I know a little more about. This long awaited documentary about the notorious Ray Johnson. Performance artist/eccentric is the subject of this doc that interviews everybody in the blazing art world circa 70s. Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Christo and more. This made no noise in the film world, but if you live in the art world, it's worth seeing and investigating one of art's most unusual and unheard of artist of the last century.

Mean Girls: Oh Lindsay, let me count the ways. This actually laughable (with, not at) teen comedy may be worth your dollar. I know a bunch of you saw this in the theater, because everytime I went it was sold out. You bastards. In any case, taken from everybody's high school trauma, this will bring you back to those oh nasty days when you rocked out to the New Kids, we were at war with Iraq (oh wait...) and Zack Morris was a hottie.

Mr. Show Season 4: Did anybody watch the Emmys yesterday? Well, when Arrested Development won (!) for best comedy and Mr. Bateman was giving a speech, that heffer David Cross was behind him smiling away. I think I've seen him in every project made this year. Seriously, there's no need for such greed. You got him in the Scary Movie 2, then Run ronnie Run, Arrested Devo, Mr. Show, Eternal Sunshine, Melvin Goes to Dinner. Oh boy, leave some water for the fish. I'm just kidding David, we love you here, GO DAVID!!

Smell of Camphor Fragrance and Jasmine: If anyone ever came up to me and said, "Hey you want to smell my camphor?" I would have punched him. But apparantely it smells good. But i guess not good enough alone if it needs Jasmine. Seems like an odd combo like Peanut Butter and Banana--can you say elvis and heart attack? Farsi speakers and subtitle readers--This hails from Iran where the Gohrme Zsabsi is delish (please forgive me spelling). A black comedy about a director who thinks he's dying. I just saw the box and there are Iranian Midgets!! I'm so there!

Star Wars: Shhh, can you hear that? It's the sound of a thousand nerds running to Best Buy to stand in line so they can get their grimy hands on the first of many, DVD release of S.W. The first/middle three of the series is finally out on DVD. Attached like fleas to Chewbacca is a fourth disc of a 236 minute doc regarding the films. Packaged in shiny, silver (widescreen) or gold (yeck) boxes, the franchise has come home. Now some Star Wars trivia: What type of lazer is the light saber? Who gives a sh*t!

TwentyNinePalms: French existentialism at its best. Travelling through the desert with nothing to do but argue and have tons o sex, Bruno Dumont brings us his latest. Makes me remember of the time I went out on a road trip with this hot girl I was dating. As I was watching this, it felt so vivid, my trip was exactly like that of the characters. Well, except for the tons o sex part. wah wah. :(

La Dolce Vita: Mr. Fellini releases what many consider his masterpiece on DVD. Gorgeously crafted on two discs, contains many a features with commentaries, docs, hugs and kisses. Like the Cassavetes, comes highly recommended. By the way, it translates to "the sweet life."

Thanks for stikcing around. My gut is hurting so I'm going to go now. adieu.

9:14 (sort of)

howdy so, I'm a little late. Sorry, you know how the story goes, you go out, meet someone and then end up in a bathtub missing a kidney. Or so the saying goes. Anyways, it's friday and you probably won't read this because you are getting ready to go out clubbing and end up in a tub yourself. let's go!!

Angels in America: This six day mini-series which aired on the HoBO network is fresh and green. Did you know that Mike Nichols is married to Diane Sawyer? Yeah, I don't care either. But he is! and he directs this flick that runs the course of the Mayan Calendar. Starring the Pacino that is Al, Meryl Streep?, and many a more. It's the A-list of acting here, falling short of Macauly and the Coreys. This puppy racked up hundreds of nods from those ladies, the Emmys and is set to win them all. Come see why angels are getting as cool as Jesus these days. And I am jealous.

BAAADDDAAAASSSSS: Or something like that. What do you get when you get one bad ass mutha, breed him with another equally bad ass she-mutha? A boy named Sweet Sweetback Maaarrriioooo. Or Mr. Peebs to you. Anyways, if it walks like a Van Peebles, talks like a Van Peebles, then it's must be Solo star Mario. He portrays his dad in this movie, during the uprising of Blackspoitation, er Black Cinema. Here's some trivia: Sweet Sweetback opened in Detroit and for the first two days it was pretty much empty. During one of those days, a man left the theater early. The following day he brought a group of Black Panthers to sell out the theater. How do you like me now, biatch!

Close Your Eyes: The dude from ER is in this. He is a pyschiatrist, or is it psychic, or both! HA! Generic plot twist is thrown at you! Anyways, Goran Visnjic sees dead people. Man on Fire: This has a great title. He is a Man, and he's on FIRE!! Denzel (some people say I look like him) is a vengeful animal tracking down some murdering a-holes. Alongside him is that sweet little Dakota Fanning. I hope she doesn't pick up any bad habits. You may remember her from the child-parent in I am Sam, as well as loveable youngen in The Cat in the Hat. Oh man, sounds she's on her way to Jonathan Lipnicki infamy.

Scooby Doo 2, Monster Island: naw, I'm not gonna try.

THX 1138: Before Star Wars, there was a little picture called THX 1138. No robots or wierd aliens here, just good old fashion mind control. Featuring a pretty cool painted cover, much better than that of that of Star Wars, two discs, and bunch of sci-fi to blow your mind. Nerds, prepare yourself.

Young Adam: I was reading on IMDB the reviews for this, and I have to disagree with pretty much all of them. Ewan and the smokin Emily Mortimer, and not so smoking, but cool because she was on Max Richter's awesomest record, Tilda Swinton. He plays a corrupt man getting nookie all over the place. This includes: a large barge, underneath a big rig truck, , and on the dirt infested floor. Yew. Anyways, the photography is pretty good, and let's not forget Ms. Mortimer.

thanks guys, that be all for now. Oh don't forgets to visit our new baby, the website!! www.vidtheque.com New features coming soon!!! i love you.

9:7

Ahh, The big weekend is nearly over, but you can still hear the faint sounds of kids in swimming pools, smell the veggie BBQ going, and the wonderful medley of car horns goin off as you sit in interstate(s) 5, 10, 210, 405, 805 traffic. In any case, we here at VT sincerely hope you had a good weeked, as we have slaved over DVD boxes to bring you the following items. Some good enough to make another holiday of it. as usual, let's...

Jersey Girl: Director Kevin Smith was recently signed on to direct the film adaptation of The Green Hornet, one of which he remarked that the studio shouldn't have given him big studio projects as he is and forever shall remain, an "indie." Whatever dude. He may be right seeing as his last studio gig was this puppy. Probably unfairly mauled over by the media too concerned over Beniffer when they really should've focused on you know, war, famine, and the cat stuck in a tree, but no one really cares about that. Man, I sound like I should be in Outfoxed or somethin. Jersey Girl features Ben and his little girl. And a love story. Although when I look at the box, and the pathos of the cover art should signify a romantic comedy, I can't help but be distracted by Smith's ulgy mug peering from the corner, smiling away. Seriously. Come rent it and find out. By the way, it's set nowehere near Jersey. Ah, just kidding.

The Ladykillers: Oscar-schlepper Tom Hanks hams it up again as a faux-professore in this heist- gone-wrong comedy remake of an Guiness and Sellers classic. Directed by those wacky Coens, and co-starring Marlon Wayans, but sadly not the funny looking one, Steve Buscemi. I think he was too busy guesting with that loving family, The Sopranos. One of my co-workers here is in love with him, she calls his Steve Buscexy. Oh boy. The Punisher: to be pronounced, The Puh! nisher!! with extra emphasis on the puh, and snarl while you say it. Tom Jane, pssh! Dolph Lundgren would kick his ass any day! John Travolta tracks down Mr. Jane (wimp!) and forces him at gun point to crack the computer code in under 1 minute. Talk about stress. Then walks in Halle Berry...oh wait, wrong movie. But John Travolta really is in this movie. The latest in the never ending wave of comic book-to movie craze, this diddy is not about a man getting his revenge, but about giving the bad guys their punishment! I'm sorry but I had to, Mr. Travolta has a .45 right behind me.

Soul Plane: Snooop! This bad-ass is back with a HIIIGGHH flyin comedy. Full of zany comedy, racial slurs and yes what snoop is best known for, and I ain't talkin about his music. Tom Arnold guest stars (WTF?). Now, I'm going to say that a good portion of our clients enjoy certain medicinal aids, and fall flat on their asses when watching Half Baked, but here at VT we do not applaud such acts, however comedies about them, can be good. Just behave yourself, and say waddup to Snoop for me.

United States of Leland: The latest indie to come out frome the studio womb and make somethin of itself. This stars Ryan Gosling, Kevin Spacey and my favorite Don "Cowboy" Cheadle. (Even his last name is bad!) After Gosling's character commits a crime and sent to a detention center he meets Mr. Cheadle who wants to turn his story into a novel. Thereafter the motive is disclosed. Filled with tales of morale, questionable intentions and a sprinkle of sadness. Say you liked Elephant, then you'll might like this too.

WattStax: Made in 1973, much akin to Monterey Pop or Woodstock, this documentary features footage from the 7hour concert at the Coliseum in Watts. However, rather than those San Fran hippies, this features prominent African-American artists at the time, including Isaac Hayes, Richard Pryor, and Mr. Rainbow Coalition himself, Jesse Jackson. Mr. Jackson: (ahem) You see my dear this music is for your ear make peace not war you hippies can't count to four Isaac Hayes, Richard Pryor this old man is gettin tired man, can't you see 50 cent got nothin on me!

lastly, Eddie Murphy RAW: Back when he was funny he made some stand up flicks. Funny and vulgar as hell, filled with more f-bombs than Scarface, and better leather than a gimp, Mr. Murphy's second-funniest DVD is out for you to bite on.

Thanks.. and in the words of my dear friend Larry: "Talk to ya." Goodbye friends.

8:31 The Special Pious Edition

heeelllooo So we are here and early. Agaetis Byrjun. This week we are diving into the realm of that ol time relijun! With a few special surprises with equal parts stupidity. After such a long and nice weekend me thinks it's good the feel the DVD breeze through your hair.

First and Foremost: Forbidden Zone!! If you don't know what this is man, then forget you are dead to me. Just stop reading here. The looooooonggger than John Holmes awaited DVD for this is finally out! We ordered 517 copies to digest, just enough for the lower east side of south pasadena. Way before Dead Man's Party came this cult of cults film starring Danny Elfman and directed by Richard Elfman. Loads and loads of features including commentaries, behind the scenes docs, and the history of the Mystic Knights of the Oingo-Boingo! Oh man, oh man oh man. and yes, women too.

The Pa$$ion of the Christ: Mr. Gibson and co. recently urged churches to buy several copies of Jesus via a special bargain package. These were to be sold during masses right before holy communion. Little bit of bread, little wine and movie. All set. Anywho, I don't want this to be anti-christian banter, because it AINT, but really in churches? Back to what this is all about... Jim Caweasel is the main man himself during his last hours. If you thought there was a lot of blood in the Kill Bills, well wait to you see this. Kill Bill beats by at least a pint or two. For such a high grossing "indie" flick, the DVD is barebones. Nothing to sell I guess. Just be warned, it's gonna get worse than LOTR of Star Wars. I anticipate maybe ten or twelve different "special editions" including the special Kosher version. As well as the alternate ending. Make sure you load up on those holy carbs during those late nights as you are glued to the white light of the television.

The Passion of the Jew: No you heard me right. However it's those crazy kids at South Park retelling the greatest story ever told (over and over again). Cartman plays the bitch, and Kyle the jew. Irrelevant, crude and heartwarming all at the same time.

Chris Rock, Never Scared: I thought it said Never Sacred which would have been awesome for this week!! I stayed up late watching Bad Company last night and noticed he has some pearly whites! I think only Zach Braff comes pretty close. Never Scared features more cuss words than Glengarry Glenn Ross and better jokes than the White House, and oh let's not forget those chompers.

Trekkies 2: Theeeeeeeyyyyyyy''rrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeee Baaaaaaaaacccccccckkkkkkkkkk!! A religion for some (eh, see how they tie in) Trekkies returns with more oddball, ahem, Trekkies. This doc packs a punch for humor and humiliation for the poor kids of these people. Makes me think of one time a little kid, maybe four or five years old, came in with his mother and began to yell and cry bloody-mary for a DVD he wanted. That DVD: Sound of Music. I would call that kid a Von Trappie.

Twisted: Ashely Judd stars in this remake of Kiss the Girls, Double Jeopardy, and High Crimes. She plays Jessica Sheppard who "gets around" and consequently those who's she's been with, become dead! or get dead whichever you prefer. Bad-Ass mutha Sam Jackson and Mary-Lou Retton co-star.

24th Day: To be honest, I don't have a clue what this is, but hey it might be good. I'll read you what it says: "It's been 24 days since Tom found out that his life was ruined by a previous encounter with Dan. 24 days since he decided Dan would have to pay with his life. In this electrrifying suspense thriller, driven by superstar performances, you'll be holding your breath to see who survives the 24th day." You be the judge and don't let the zombies scare you.

Ok, that concludes today's ceremonies. Please have a nice day. Adieu.

8:24

blah hey babs, I'm glad to see you again. Over the short short weekend, the sun cooled down a little, the US won a bunch of gold medals, and the world continued as it did everyday. Where am I going with this you ask? Nowhere. I just needed something to grab you by the nuts and pull you in! let's begin with what little we have this week:

Dogville: Pssh! Been there, down that! We've had this puppy in for weeks! (Just don't go telling the greedy little film companies) This second-latest Von Trier flick stars Nicole Kidman running, hiding and lying in a little town. A little darling big by arthaus fans, critics and even the vice president! Well, probably not, but hey you never know. So if you are like the rest of those other video stores and haven't grabbed this one, get with it man! Sucka!

The Girl Next Door: Yeah, it's a little like Risky Business, 48 hours and other 80's genre films, I still liked it nonetheless. Maybe it's my affinity for that Elisha girl, maybe because it's actually a little funny, or maybe it's because his name begins with a K, regardless it ain't that bad. Me thinks, it's good for those lazy/somethin wild saturday nights. Or, when you are at home sulking erstwhile your friends are at the prom getting wasted and thinking about how cool it would have been to of taken a porn star. And then you spill punch on the hot girl's white dress, and there's no chance of her calling me...er you. O those were the days

Laws of Attraction: When this came out in the theaters I remember the producers put ads in the newspaper with Julianne Moore acting as a "real" lawyer soliciting clients for her firm. It threw Celebrity Justice for a loop, as well as half a million people. I thought to myself, hey that's a pretty good marketing ploy, maybe it'll make some money. Well, it didn't. And now I'm thinking where are those marketing execs now that the DVD has been released? No newspaper ads, not even a wicked poster! I'm guessing they are sitting on the corner of 86th and Lex, using that ad as toilet paper. Man, this is one rough business.

I Vitelloni: Mr. Fellini's 1953 film is finally out with a bad ass DVD. Brought to you by the proud and expensive Criterion Collection, this Italian classic is nicely cleaned up with a few extra features that are exclusive to this bad boy. Personally one of my early faves, this gem is worth two of your measley hours. Viva l'arte!

That's about it for this day, nothing too much this time around. So I guess I'll go back and twiddle my thumbs. let us know how we are doing! Ciao bella!

Website of the week!

go to: www.lindablair.com it's great, see what's become of this woman.

8:10

Heya Well, like if you missed our we suck message, it simply said: we suck. Technology has gone awol here, so we've had to cope with no access to anything, but me thinks we got it fixed (to some degree), so I'll briefly catch you up as to what's happening here in nowhereville. Probably the only one that people actually care about:

Kill William Volume Two: Do I really need to explain this?

Tod Browning's FREAKS: This incredible cult hit of the thirties hits it's ugly face on DVD. It has some pretty wicked extras including a never seen doc on the making of said film. If you like wierd things and little people, I would say go for this one.

Goodbye Lenin: Like a corny Boyz II Men song, it really is hard to say adios. But since this film doesn't deal with any goodbyes it's just a clever way for you to go, "Hey, some young kid knows that guy from the Beatles." and then you feel stupid. Anyways, a kid tries to recreate the Deustchland for his mom before she had her long overdue coma, Berlin wall and all. It might be fun. That's it for anything real good this past week, next is better I promise. But before I go, if you happened to see yourself in the 91030, stop by and check out our staff picks. We have tirelessly searched and researched to bring you, drumroll please: \

TARANTINO UNDER THE INFLUENCE: We have pinpointed almost every little nuance that makes up the Kill Bill movies. We've written what exactly QT ripped off and have them stacked nicely and accrodingly. So come see what little screenwriting QT really had to do for his latest hits. Some of the films include: Game of Death, Battle Royale, Godzilla, and even Scarface. I won't tell you what took from them, well unless you ask nicely, but come see what a waste our time was!

Also, right above that neat section we have, Dirty Politics. Since election time is right around the corner, a good three months away, we figured hell, why not? We've put up some of the most politically charged movies out there, i.e. JFK, the War Room, and First Kid with Sinbad! So whether you like the pachyderm or the ass, there's something here for you.

thanks, if you are still there, for hanging with us. We'll try to get things groovin' soon. See ya on Tuesday.

Yeah we suck

Hey kats Our comp system has been down for a week or so, thus any updates and trash talkin has been non-existent. I have managed to sneek away to the library to let you wonderful people know. WE are currently trying to fix our , so please stick around, and we shall raise hell soon enough! Danke Shane! VT

5 New Flicks!

Hey cats So five, count em, five new films are ocming out at the box office this weekend. So much to choose from, especially if you've missed the films from the weeks prior. So a quick overview:

Harold and Kumar go to White Castle: A touching story about two long time buddies who have a craving for disgusting mini burgers. So I hear that you'll get a few dozen laughs if you went to high school in the 90's or you know, hit that shit.

Manchurian Candidate: The second remake from Jon Demme, and the sequel to the Pelican Brief, stars that man on fire Denzel (some people say I look like him). Revered by critics, this may be the next box office champion.

She Hate Me: What? Yeah, I don't know what that is either, but apparently it's Spike Lee's next big movie. I hear it's a satire meets Malcom X.

Thunderbirds: Ok, I've actually seen this one and it's great. A great pile of crap but don't let that stop you from taking the kids. Featuring only one puppet, Bill Paxton and Ghandi with scary eyes! Watch the uberpeaceful Kingsley kick some kid ass!

The Village: The forseen box office winner stars Adrien Brody Joaquin Phoenix and some red paint. Called a "dog" of a movie and one of the most dissappointing films of the year! M. Knight Shyamalamadingdong appreciates your patronage!

So if you are going to the theater this weekend, go to a discount cheapie and not those MEGAPLEX joints or wait for them until you can get them here! Here at Videotheque, we understand you are poor because of this crap economy. Have fun!

7:27

Heya kids I think we've worked out all the kinks with this thing. Anywho, myspace did us over last week by losing the entry, so it's gone somewhere to the tenth dimension. As for this week, the fun returns for you and your pet midget. Anways, before we begin this entry, i'd like to dedicate this to a good friend of mine. Alas, the battle wages on: \

The Celebration: Yeah, we beat the system and had this title years ago, albeit a Euro version, but it's not anything new to our loyal customers. Well, the rest of America finally got on the bandwagon and released this sucker officially for you to enjoy. A story about a family coming together to enjoy a 60th birthday, but like a bad episode of Melrose Place, all hell breaks loose. One, if not the first feature to deliver the Dogme style, i'ts an hour and forty-six minutes of Scandinavian goodness.

Hellboy(!): Now, I'm no sucker for crap, but I saw this in the theaters and it knocked my socks off. Well, not literally or you know, at all, but I have to say I did enjoy my time. If you liked the comic books than it'll suffice. If you like popcorn movies, then it'll do. If you like big red things, well this baby is for you. In all seriousness, it ain't horrible. Except, for the first twenty minutes I kept thinking to myself, "since when was Tom Waits in this movie?"

Ned Kelly: Vrrrrrrrrooooooooooommmmmmm.... Whoa man! Did you see that go by?! Yeah? What was that?! Oh, it was Ned Kelly starring Heath Ledger. As I'm guessing, you didn't know when that came out either. So here it is in all it's glory waiting for you to rent it and justify it's budget. Yup, it is a remake of that Mick Jagger flick, but this one is actually Australian. Also stars the oh-so dreamy Orlando Bloom and that fiesty Naomi Watts.

Whole Ten Yards: Bruce Willis and Chandler return in this sequel about a cute gangsta and his friend. I think Amanda Peet is the gangsta, I don't know, I could be wrong. All I remember from the trailers is Bruce Willis wearing an apron. Hey, isn't Hulk Hogan in this movie too? I think they have matching aprons. How wonderful! Anyways, if you missed it in theaters, here's your chance to see Mr. Willis get in touch with his metrosexuality. Yippe Kayay, honeybunch! That's it for the newish stuff, one more though, that's not so new... High Art: Same story applies as the Celebration, so officially it is out on DVD for you.

and lastly, OUTFOXED: if you want more leftists documentaries, well this is the next big thing. It's an 'investigative' doc about Rupert Murdoch and the Fox news Channels. We have a few for rent and couple for sale, only $9.99! Jeepers! That'll make any tree-huggin, gov't-hating hippie jump for joy. I think Mr. Moore would be proud.

Thank you sweetie for joining me today. And since we've been at it for a couple of weeks now, let us know how we are doing. Would you rather read the stock report backwards while under the influence? I would too, but give us a shout out. Thanks.

Tuesday's Releases: 7/6

ah, vacation is great. That is, when you go on one. Anywho, hello kids, how's the family? We are doing well, trying to fight off some of the June gloom and hot-ass weather. The fireworks are nice this time of year. Let's begin:

Butterfly Effect: So when you want to be taken seriously you grow some facial hair and throw down some punches right? Well that's what my main man Ashton Kutcher does in his latest punk'd-gone-wrong tale of a man who can miraculously go back in time to change his life. However with every ride in the DeLorean he ends up making things worse in the future, like his career. Oh Schnaps!

Monsieur Ibraham: Bouncing back from the TV mini-series Shaka Zulu, Omar Sharif returns in this heartwarming French film. Sharif plays Ibraham who encounters a little orphan named Momo, yeah Momo, and takes him under his wing. Their relationship spawns while my mother can't help but cry. In French with of course, subtitles. 95 minutes of pure love.

My Voyage to Italy: For all you cinegeeks out there, and even those "professionals," Martin Scorsese brings us this great, albeit 246 minute documentary about the great cinematic history of Italy. Features footage and interviews from directors and actors such as Marcello Mastroianni, Federico Fellini, Roberto Rossellini and many, many, more. If you have some time, it's definitely worth his trip.

Six Feet Under Season 2: Ok, I've received too many inquiries as to when this is finally coming out. Well, it couldn't come any sooner. If you have been salivating at the mouth, or other places for that matter, you can clean yourself off now, your new favorite HBO series is here. We have three different sets of this bad mother, hopefully enough to keep you company. When I die, I want my epitaph to read: "Catch me on the seventh season."

Also, if you catch yourself inside our store, check out our Staff Picks. Way at the top of the shelves you'll see our collective Zatoichi section. Celebrating a good 40 years of blind ass-kicking Samurai action and the recent Takeshi Kitano remake. As well as a humble tribute to the often lampooned, yet incredible acting talent of Mr. Marlon Brando.

That's it boys and girls. Have a good weekend, and we shall meet soon.

Tuesday's Releases: 06/29

Sup Y'all So here we are, back on time with this "newsletter." As the big bbq/fireworks/drunken weekend approaches us, here's a few flicks you can grab to help the long days pass you by. Ahem:

Barbershop 2: Back in the Habit: okay, so the "Back in the Habit" isn't part of the title but it's a pretty kick-ass reference to Sister Act. Anywho, Ice Cube reprises his role as the owner of an "urban," you guessed it--barbershop. Only this time, Queen Latifah comes rollin in. Also, Cedric gets even crazier! Aside from that, the box doesn't give any clues as to what the plot is, so by my guess, Anthony Anderson gets the crazy idea of trying to steal an ATM machine, except bad karma keeps ruining his plans! I don't know, let me know.

Cold Mountain: This box office critic's fave hits the plastic on two discs! Set during the Civil War, starring one Brit, one Aussie, and a Southern Belle all as full blooded Americans. Oh, the irony. At first, I thought this movie was called Cold Shoulder, when the Oscars snubbed it for best pic! Oh! Shnaps! Sorry Anthony Minghella!

Independents Day: This little documentary goes deep inside the Sundance Film Festival and all it's craziness. I would think this lies on the educational side, for all of you soon-to-be David Lynch's out there getting to know the business. My advice: work here instead.

Perfect Score: MTV produced this movie about cheating on the SATs. How fitting. Stars a yet to blow up starlett Scarlett Johansson. Its kinda like Cheaters, or a high school you never went to. Une Femme est une Femme: Criterion put out this beautiful edition of the film. A 100% must for any cinephile. I know it's expensive, but at least rent it dammit.

That's it for today. I promise better stuffs next week. See y'all!

Tuesday's Releases: 06/22

So I'm a little late. I'm sorry. Anywho, there's nothing much this week, so don't fret.

Bad(der) Santa: Terry Zwigoff directs this Christmas tale gone awry. Billy Bob plays a petty crook playing santa claus. Bernie Mac is the security chief trying to one-up Billy Bob. The African-American dwarf plays his elf. Combined, these three make for vulgar Christmas fun!

The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra: Oh boy. If you like schtick, pretention and unnecessary throw-backs, then this film's for you! If you didn't catch this little creature in the theaters, its now here for you (if you dare!) on DVD. Remember those horrible-yet-somehow-good Ed Wood movies, or even early John Waters? Well, it's kinda like that, only not as good. But that's what they were going for, right?

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance: What on earth you say? Yeah, I said that too when I heard the title. However, don't let it fool you. This gem amongst the new Asian wave of "I have to close my eyes because I can't stand the sight of blood, let alone that much," type of films comes this Korean masterpiece(s). An employee is laid off, all the while his sister needs a kidney transplant. He has no money, so the answer is kidnapping. Everything thereafter is blood, violence and a tender look at humanity. A must for fans of Takeshi Kitano, Battle Royale and Takashi Miike.

Secret Window: Mort Rainey (Depp), a writer just coming off of a troublesome divorce with his ex-wife, Amy (Bello), finds himself stalked at his remote lake house by a psychotic stranger (Turturro) who claims Mort stole his best story idea (changing just the ending)... (Hutton plays Bello's new boyfriend; Dutton plays a private investigator hired to make Turturro's character leave Mort alone.) Directed by David Keopp, writer of "Panic Room."

Zatoichi (!): The newly picked-up Miramax flick featuring the said Takeshi Kitano as the blind swordsman. You can call this a remake, but I wouldn't. If you are familiar with the original Japanese series you won't be disappointed, if you don't know what I'm talking about, well no worries my friend, it's great enough for you to sit down to.

and that's it for today. Thanks! videotheque oh yeah!

Lest I forget, we have recently got in some incredibly rare titles, including the unusual Japanese Documentary Godspeed You Black Emperor, Sam Fuller's White Dog and Mr. T's Be Somebody or Somebody's Fool!

8:17

See I told you we'd be back on time. I hope everything is going well, the weather's dying down a little, but it's hot in here, oh boy! So I gots somethin good for y'alls, a bunch of sensible items for you and your baby. one, two, three go!

Ali G Season 1: Sup Biatches! Some dude came in the other day axing for diz shit, 'cet he ax fo "Alig." An em like wut diz foo talkin bout? okay, that's harder than I thought, back to normal. But for schizzle. This British made-US stolen series from HBO is out on DVD. Come watch as he hs fun with politicos, laymen, you and me. Oh and don't forget the gin & juice.

Cho Revolution: A friend of mine was once in a pseudo-goth fashion show, I went to see her strut her stuff until unbeknownst to me, does Margaret Cho come swooshing down the runway. WTF? She was dressed in this lacy red number flailing her arms about. Understand that I was not under the influence of anything, which made me scratch my head. It wasn't until later I relaized that she was getting some material for her latest stand up, Cho Revolution. I think she could've saved some space and money and called Chovolution. See, isn't that better? Anywho, this is the latest from her trilogy of DVDs. And if you are Communist or a proud Cuban, I am sorry if the cover offends you.

Godsend: A cut-out of Bob De Niro's head hovers over me as I write to make sure I say nothing but nice things about his latest thriller. No Bob, I am talking about you, not to you. He plays a crazy scientist who does something wierd to Charlize Theron and Gregger Kinnear's creepy-ass kid. This kid is wierder than that whispering brat in the Sixth Sense. It's ok, just don't let him look you in the eye. Or De Niro for that matter.

The Kieslowski Collection: From the director of the Three Colors Trilogy and the Decalogue, comes a collection of his other films, like Blind Chance, Camera Buff, No End, and the Scar. This films have no tie-in to each other aside from the filmmaker. So come get acquainted with some of the other things he's done. Please.

Mayor of the Sunset Strip: Rodney Bingeheimer was an outcast from a young age. He grew up to be a king in the LA music scene and befriend legends like Bowie, Jagger and others. He does not know how to play an instrument, has no other talent, and hell, isn't a sight for sore eyes, but people flock to him like white on rice. What makes him so dreamy, so gosh darn popular. I have no flippin clue, but this doc will give you some insight into his amazing albeit lonley life. Roq on.

NY Minute: Oooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhh yeah. The one we've been waiting for here at VT. One's an Anoxeric drug addict (allegedly) and the other is just Ashley. Who's your favorite? I'm a Lohan fan. See them run amok in the big apple, making another billion dollars. Oh woe is me.

Martin Scorsese Collection: And yet another collection by another great director. People are on the ball these days. This one includes: Brand new prints of Mean Streets and Goodfellas, also for the first time on DVD Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, After Hours, and his debut, Who's That Knock at my Door? For you movie geeks come get these before they get violent with you. Taking Lives: Ethan Hawke and that Angelina Jolie lady team up in this thriller. They hunt down a serial killer who not only kills you to death, but takes your identity too! Talk about salt on the wounds! Ouch!

Bon Voyage: This one's from France. Tis a tiny tale about a group who try to escape those Nazi's in Paris. The social classes mesh in this one, as no one is discriminated from death! Phew!! That's so much, I almost lost my fingers!!

Thanks for sticking around this time out, remember we still have our Tarantino and Democracy sections! Please come, we miss you!!

Tuesday's Releases: 6/15

hello there, here's what's new:

Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 2: If you haven't seen this new sitcom from Seinfeld's Larry David, you are missing out my friend. The long awaited second season is out on DVD full with laughs about nothing. or something. or I don't know anymore. 50 First Dates: The latest awkwardly-titled comedy from Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Fresh off their win from the MTV VMA's, Barrymore plays Sandler's girlfriend who--oops!-- loses her memory! Therefore Sandler must win her heart over and over again, hilarity ensues. Think Memento meets How to lose a guy in ten days.

The Nest: A french heist action flick. Filled with guns and unbelievable plots! A must for action fanatics. Nip/Tuck Season 1: This controversial cable show that sinks deep into the minds of plastic surgeons and their clients. Creepy as hell and more collagen injections than The Swan!

Sound of the Sea: From the director of Jamon Jamon, this sexy drama details the failing relationship of a man, his wife and their child. In spanish.

Spartan: In Mamet's new film, Kilmer plays Robert Scott, a military officer in the Marines. His missions are so secret and classified that the US government considers them illegal. On his latest mission, Scott is to rescue the president's daughter, who was kidnapped by a white slavery ring that doesn't realize who she is. Scott has 48 hours before the press releases the information and the kidnappers kill her. Check out the website for Spartan at:
http://spartanthemovie.warnerbros.com/

The Station Agent: This indie gem won the hearts of millions over, and soon too, it will win yours. Check out this off beat tale of relationships, featuring the superb acting of Peter Dinklage.

Touching the Void: Does anyone else think that climbing mountains during negative degree temperature and hailing snow storms is ridiculous? Well, if you don't check out this nail-biting documentary.

well, that's it. Thanks for listening and stopping by! videotheque.

Tuesday's Releases: 06/08

hey kids, this is what's new for tuesday:

Along Came Polly: Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston play love interests in this box office comedy.

City of God: one of the most anticipated films of the year finally hits DVD. A story about two brothers living in the slums of Rio de Janeiro. A must see.

In July: A German romantic comedy by Fatih Akin. Set during the summer.

Mystic River: Clint Eastwood directs an all-star cast in this drama/thriller. Hailed by dozens of critics and Oscars going to both Sean Penn and Tim Robbins. and sorry, we don't have the ten disc special edition.

The Times of Harvey Milk: DVD issue of the 1984 oscar winning documentary which chronicles the life and death of San Francisco's first openly-gay politician.

And aside from that we got in a bunch of new music DVDs featuring the likes of Tom Waits, The White Stripes, Pulp, Hendrix etc.

Thanks for listening! videotheque

"Fahrenheit 9/11," (Hollywood Reporter)

NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) -- Michael Moore's incendiary documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11," which had been looking for an American distributor, has found not one but three entities eager to share in the movie's theatrical release. The film, which Walt Disney Co. declined to allow its Miramax Films unit to distribute, is set to launch theatrically June 25 in the United States, through a complicated distribution apparatus that will see Miramax co-chairmen Bob and Harvey Weinstein's newly formed Fellowship Adventure Group join forces with Lions Gate Films and IFC Films. Showtime is taking pay-TV rights to "Fahrenheit" through an existing deal with Lions Gate. The film's home entertainment rights have not yet been sewn up, though one source close to the film said that they could land with Universal Home Video. Although plans have not yet been finalized -- and summer screens can be hard to come by -- "Fahrenheit" is expected to roll out on about 1,000 screens, sources said. The partners all declined comment on how the film's fees will be split. According to a release issued Tuesday, the Weinsteins' Fellowship will "personally finance and control distribution and marketing" of the film, with Lions Gate and IFC executing those plans. The Weinsteins have further appointed consultant and former Miramax staffer Matthew Cohen as marketing director for their new entity to create and oversee all marketing materials." Sources said that "Fahrenheit," whose rights cost the Weinsteins about $6 million, will have an initial print and advertising commitment of $10 million. "On behalf of my stellar cast -- GW, Dick, Rummy, Condi and Wolfie -- we thank this incredible coalition of the willing for bringing 'Fahrenheit 9/11' to the people," Moore said in a statement. "Fahrenheit," which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, is Moore's take on the Bush administration. The film includes accusations regarding the 2000 presidential election, explores ties between the Bush family and the Saudis and says the Bush administration fanned fears of terrorism to boost American support for the Iraq war. The Weinsteins added, "This is a true coalition. The passion that Lions Gate, IFC Films and Showtime have demonstrated reflects our desire to enable Michael Moore's extraordinary work to be viewed by as many filmgoers as possible as soon as possible." While Lions Gate had long been considered a front-runner to distribute Moore's film because of the company's previous relationship with the Weinsteins -- Lions Gate has rolled out such too-hot-to-handle Miramax fare as Kevin Smith's "Dogma" -- IFC emerged as a dark horse in the "Fahrenheit" theatrical race. Sources close to the film had previously indicated that units including Newmarket Films, Focus Features and ThinkFilm had all been in discussions at various times. However, through its cable network, IFC has been doing business with the Weinsteins for years, and its theatrical division has had success in growing grassroots movements for such films as "Y Tu Mama Tambien" and "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." The company also has a strong New York presence, while Lions Gate is based in Los Angeles. Some sources also speculated Tuesday night that the Weinsteins could also be laying the groundwork to develop a further relationship with IFC parent Rainbow Media Enterprises, which is slated to be spun off by New York-based Cablevision Systems this year. The revamped Rainbow Media will include the Voom satellite TV division, other cable nets including AMC and the Clearview Cinemas theater chain. The Weinsteins have expressed an interest in developing a Miramax cable presence, and the nascent Voom division also is seeking content packages. The Weinsteins also indicated that they aren't finished bringing partners aboard "Fahrenheit" and that further names would be added, possibly in a bid to pack a more potent political punch. In addition, by bringing other corporations aboard -- like Viacom, which owns Showtime, and, possibly, NBC Universal, parent of Universal Home Video -- the move could give the Weinsteins the added satisfaction of making Disney look timid. Lions Gate has no releases planned for the summer, while IFC has another documentary waiting in the wings in its acquisition "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster." Paris-based sales agent Wild Bunch will continue to handle "Fahrenheit's" international distribution rights deals. In presenting his film at Cannes last month, Moore expressed his hope that "Fahrenheit" would hit theaters by the Fourth of July holiday weekend and subsequently be available on home video/DVD by the fall in order to impact the November presidential election.

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