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Last Update: Fri Jun 19 10:44:52 2009

+ Fight Ring + Unable to draw after losing the use of his hand, artist Don Shanks joins a secret martial arts group. If any two members of the [...] put to the test when a gang of ninjas arrives to wreak havoc. Sean Gallimore wrote, directed and stars in this high-octane actioner.

+ Harder They Fall + In the competitive world of South Florida kickboxing, two young men contend for dominance -- one driven by a need to live up to [...] that will alter the course of their lives forever. Joshua Lamboy and Johnny Vieira star in this drama from director Lee Cipolla.

+ Undefeatable + To put her sister, Karen (Sunny David), through medical school, hard-hitting Kristi (Cynthia Rothrock) earns cash brawling in [...] Also starring John Miller, Donna Jason and Emille Davazac, this actioner features pulse-pounding scenes and a one-of a-kind villain.

+ Care Bears: Tell-Tale Tummies + Travel to Care-a-lot's friendly world of rainbows, fluffy clouds and rolling meadows to enjoy eight adventures with the lovable [...] animated children's series, the friends teach Grumpy how to ride a bicycle, help Grizzle search for his best buddy and much more.

+ Garfield's Pet Force + When an alien menace and her army of undead minions threaten to enslave the world -- and worse, disrupt Garfield's cookout -- [...] forces, will Garfield prove he's up to the challenge -- or is it too late for the well-fed feline to change his slothful stripes?

+ Thomas & Friends: Hop on Board: Songs and Stories + Join Thomas the Tank Engine and friends for sing-along fun in this compilation of eight songs and two classic episodes of the [...] "Let's Have a Race," "It's Great to Be an Engine" and more. Kids will have a blast playing the "Really Useful Engines" bonus game.

+ Tom and Jerry's Greatest Chases: Vol. 2 + Archrivals Tom and Jerry find plenty of ways to torment each other in this cartoon collection, which features Tom inheriting a [...] the help of Spike the dog, discovers a simple way to make himself invisible and tries to escape from an eagle that wants to eat him.

+ Tommy and the Cool Mule + When Tommy (Grant Barker) discovers that his mule, Jackie-A, can talk, he hopes the beast can help him save the family farm [...] Jackie-A win the big riding competition that will set them all free? Andrew Stevens directs this family comedy; Kevin Sorbo co-stars.

+ Transformers: Season 1 + Over the years, The Transformers -- the cartoon with action figures that were "more than meets the eye" -- has gained a huge [...] arises. With a list of voice actors a mile long, the show remained fresh, even spawning fan conventions and myriad Web forums.

+ Last Holiday + When socially awkward salesman George Bird (Alec Guinness) discovers he only has a few months to live, he cashes in his life [...] drama, which co-stars Beatrice Campbell as Bird's love interest, Sheila, inspired the 2006 Queen Latifah comedy by the same name.

+ Suddenly + To kill the United States president, ex-soldier-turned-assassin John Baron (Frank Sinatra) and two cohorts invade a house in [...] this tense thriller also stars Nancy Gates as widowed pacifist Ellen and Sterling Hayden as local law enforcer Sheriff Shaw.

+ The Strange One + Abetted by his flunkies Harold (Pat Hingle) and Roger (James Olson), sadistic bully Jocko (Ben Gazzara) harasses and [...] play "End as a Man," this psychological drama features a cast comprised almost entirely of performers from New York's Actors Studio.

+ The Three Stooges Collection: Vol. 6: 1949-1951 + Delight in the zany misadventures of hilarious knuckleheads Larry, Moe and Shemp as they square off against a town full of [...] of short films, the Three Stooges continually demonstrate their flawless comic timing, delivery and improvisational abilities.

+ RiffTrax: Carnival of Souls + "Mystery Science Theater 3000" alums Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett and Kevin Murphy aim their acerbic wit at this "classic" [...] church organist Mary Henry (Candace Hilligoss) is dogged by a series of haunting visions and frightening supernatural episodes.

+ RiffTrax: House on Haunted Hill + Former "Mystery Science Theater 3000" host Mike Nelson is joined by cohorts Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett as the hilarious trio [...] invitation from eccentric millionaire Frederick Loren (Price) to see if they can survive a full night in his spooky haunted mansion.

+ RiffTrax: Missile to the Moon + Former "Mystery Science Theater 3000" commentators Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett and Kevin Murphy let loose on this 1958 sci-fi [...] along for the ride -- the men go face-to-face with giant spiders, rock creatures and a race of sexy yet diabolical space women.

+ RiffTrax: Night of the Living Dead + Resident wisecrackers Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett and Kevin Murphy set their sarcastic sights on horror pioneer George A. [...] masterpiece broke new ground for the horror genre, exhibiting a level of gore and graphic violence rarely seen in mainstream films.

+ RiffTrax: Plan 9 from Outer Space + Regarded by many as one of the worst movies ever made, director Ed Wood's infamous sci-fi "classic" starring the iconic Bela [...] over the world by raising an army of zombies. Released in 1959, Wood's infamous film features Lugosi's final onscreen performance.

+ RiffTrax: Reefer Madness + Few films are better suited to the sardonic wit and wisecracking commentary of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" alums Mike [...] from trying "reefer," positing that toking up would turn respectable citizens into sociopaths, outcasts … or jazz fans.

+ RiffTrax: Swing Parade + In a perfect marriage of commentator and subject, "Mystery Science Theater 3000" hosts Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett and Kevin [...] a hand to pair of star-crossed lovers, played by Gale Storm and Phil Regan. The Tympany Five, led by Louis Jordan, provides music.

+ RiffTrax: The Best of RiffTrax Shorts: Vol. 2 + Former "Mystery Science Theater 3000" stars Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett and Kevin Murphy continue their assault on educational [...] "Harm Hides at Home," "Coffee House Rendezvous," "Good Heath Practices" and the inexplicably titled "Cathy-Petaluma Chicken."

+ RiffTrax: The Little Shop of Horrors + Hosts Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett -- formerly of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" -- take aim at B-movie legend [...] one night, Corman's 1960 cult classic features Jack Nicholson playing a loopy masochist in one of his first big-screen performances.

+ Robbin' in Da Hood + When he discovers that his health insurance won't cover the steep medical expenses for his seriously ill daughter, otherwise [...] to rob the same dealer on the same day. Tyrone Burton, Countrified Wedman, Danny Strong and Cocoa Brown star in this caper comedy.

+ Skid Marks + When budget cuts in Bayside compel the small town to cut one of its two ambulance companies, the rivals battle it out as each [...] squad and the Downtown Intensive Care (D.I.C.) team go to increasingly outrageous lengths to outsmart and outmaneuver each other.

+ Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail + When a routine speeding incident turns into a full-blown highway "situation," Madea (Tyler Perry) mouths off to a cop and lands [...] when she crosses paths with a recovering drug addict turned prostitute (Keisha Knight Pulliam) who needs all the love she can get.

+ Dough Boys + Four pals and small-time hustlers will take on any scheme to make a buck, but when they become entangled in a scam involving [...] this gritty urban drama that stars Sticky Fingaz, Cory Hardrict, Arlen Escarpeta, Mo, Lorenzo Eduardo and Reagan Gomez-Preston.

+ Jesse Stone: Thin Ice + Tom Selleck returns as Jesse Stone, police chief of sleepy Paradise, Mass., who lands in hot water with the town council when [...] by firing a favored Paradise city employee and taking on a controversial missing-persons case. Kathy Baker and Camryn Manheim co-star.

+ What Goes Up + Frustrated reporter Campbell Babbitt (Steve Coogan) is sent to cover the launch of the Challenger space shuttle and finds a [...] debut co-stars Molly Shannon as mousy Penelope, Hilary Duff as sultry high school senior Lucy and Andrew Wheeler as the principal.

+ Born + When 21-year-old virgin Mary Elizabeth (Alison Brie) discovers that she's pregnant, her family thinks it's a miracle from God. [...] prepares the way for all hell to break loose when the creature is born. Richard Friedman directs this supernatural fright fest.

+ Friday the 13th + Jared Padalecki, Danielle Panabaker and Aaron Yoo headline director Marcus Nispel's chilling remake of the classic 1980s [...] Camp Crystal Lake -- on Friday the 13th no less, and raise the ire of Jason Voorhees (Derek Mears), a masked, homicidal maniac.

+ I'll Be There with You + An idyllic spring break road trip turns into the vacation from hell as Aki (Akihiro Kitamura), Annie (Adarsha Benjamin) and [...] directs this genre-bending thriller that features Daniel Baldwin's menacing performance as a demented ranch owner named Constantine.

+ Killing Ariel + Enchanted by lusty she-demon Ariel (Axelle Cummings) and lured to a remote house for a weekend of passion, happily married Rick [...] Rick slays Ariel, who simply returns to life to continue her game. How can Rick escape a supernatural creature who refuses to die?

+ Murder Loves Killers Too + When Aggie (Christine Haeberman) and her friends head to an isolated cabin deep in the woods with plans to party hardy, they [...] Aggie, who holds a special attraction for the demented madman. Drew Barnhardt directs this stylish, old-school slasher frenzy.

+ Platoon of the Dead + After narrowly escaping a terrifying zombie attack, three Marines retreat to a remote house, where they meet several mysterious [...] the night alive is only the beginning of this war. Ariauna Albright, Tom Stedham and Chris Keown star in this gory horror flick.

+ Stagknight + Expecting a raucous bachelor weekend for soon-to-be-wed Brian (Simeon Willis), 10 buddies and paintball team members take off [...] homicidal guardian knight -- whose weekend goal is to impale each of them on his huge sword in this gory British spine-chiller.

+ Terror at Blood Fart Lake + When a clutch of college pals retreats to an isolated cabin for a rowdy weekend of debauchery and carnal pleasures, a madman [...] being slain at a place called Blood Fart Lake? Nicola Fiore and Josh Suire star in this outrageous lampoon of classic slasher flicks.

+ Hydra + Several wealthy men travel to an isolated island to partake in a most dangerous game: hunting down four former convicts simply [...] hunted find themselves imperiled by the horrific beast. George Stults and Michael Shamus Wiles star in this Sci-Fi Channel chiller.

+ Body Armour + Bodyguard John Ridley (Til Schweiger) gets a highly unappealing assignment when he's hired to protect formidable assassin Lee [...] to stay alive long enough to testify in a big trial. This tense thriller co-stars Lluís Homar and Gustavo Salmerón.

+ Nobody + Shadowy assassin Noe (Costas Mandylor), wearing black clothes and black face, travels the streets of the city at night in this [...] package, the hit man tries to make sense of a series of unexplainable events, including the disappearance of wounds he just received.

+ The Cell 2 + Maya Castaneda (Tessie Santiago) is an investigator with psychic abilities -- a power which she gained during a yearlong coma, [...] psychic talents to delve into the dark mind of this notorious maniac, in the hopes of saving his next victim -- before time runs out.

+ The Perfect Sleep + Jeremy Alter's stylish noir thriller tells the story of a man (Anton Pardoe, who penned the film) returning to the city of his [...] have to fight off a slew of enraged assassins, led by Nikolai (Patrick Bauchau), the childhood caretaker who may also be his father.

+ Baccano: Vol. 4 + Eighteenth-century alchemists blessed (or cursed) with immortality are now 20th-century Prohibition-era gangsters in this [...] series is all about scores to be settled and what it takes to live forever in a world populated by thieves and dirty politicians.

+ Death Note: Re-light: Visions of God + From death god Ryuk's fascinating point of view, follow superintelligent high school student Light as he tries to evade genius [...] music and scenes, this exhilarating redux offers fans of the popular anime series a fresh and exciting take on familiar events.

+ Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple: Season 1: Part 2 + In the second installment of episodes from this Japanese anime's first season, Kenichi is hitting his stride as a warrior. [...] Miu's heart and keep up his rigorous training schedule with the six martial arts masters who taught him every deadly skill he knows.

+ Sword of the Stranger + In a time of dangerous political turmoil, an enigmatic Japanese swordsman swears to protect a mysteriously powerful boy named [...] Kotaro for their own nefarious purposes, and they dispatch a team of ruthless agents to slay the swordsman and capture the child.

+ Venus Versus Virus + In this anime series, schoolgirl Sumire leads a normal life -- except for her ability to see ghosts. When she meets [...] only by certain people blessed with supernatural vision. If the Venus Vanguard doesn't stop them, they'll destroy all of humanity.

+ A Map for Saturday + Following a variety of solo travelers -- from teens to seniors -- through 26 nations on four continents, this affecting [...] a hand to tsunami victims, trekkers forming brief but intense relationships, and fascinating moments of self-discovery and adventure.

+ Born to Buck + Henry Fonda narrates this 1966 documentary that follows champion rodeo star Casey Tibbs as he and other cowboys ride the plains [...] Tibbs and his fellow professional broncobusters take them to the rodeo, where they compete to break and ride the wild animals.

+ Dominick Dunne: After the Party + This film examines the life and career of storied Vanity Fair writer Dominick Dunne, from his service in World War II to his [...] and insights about his experiences hobnobbing with celebrities, covering the murder trials of O.J. Simpson and Phil Spector and more.

+ Extreme Ice: Nova + Both breathtaking and unsettling, this fascinating array of extreme images gathered by photojournalist James Balog paints a [...] once an hour during daylight, you'll see glaciers rapidly melt and shrink and sea levels rise ominously higher right before your eyes.