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New on DVD for February 26^th

30 Days of Night
The residents of an Alaskan town that is plunged into darkness for 30 days straight head south for the winter. When a group of vampires comes in, looking to feed on the town's remaining inhabitants, it's up to them to survive the night! With Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Danny Huston. (2008, 113 minutes, rated R)

Beowulf
Mighty warrior Beowulf becomes involved in an epic battle with the ruthlessly seductive mother of a demon named Grendel after he destroys the demon. With Robin Wright Penn, Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich, Ray Winstone. (2008, 114 minutes, rated PG-13)

The Darjeeling Limited
Three American brothers set off on a train voyage across India to find themselves and bond with each other. They find themselves stranded alone in the middle of a desert and a new unplanned journey begins. With Jason Schwartzman, Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody. (2008, 91 minutes, rated R)

Death At a Funeral
Mourners and guests at a British country manor stuggle valiantly to 'keep a stiff upper lip,' as a dignified ceremony devolves into a hilarious, no-holds-barred debacle of misplaced cadavers and shocking family secrets. With Peter Dinklage, Matthew Macfadyen, Keeley Hawes, Rupert Graves. (2008, 91 minutes, rated R)

Goya's Ghosts
A look at Spanish painter Francisco Goya's involvement in the Spanish Inquisition when his teenaged muse Ines is sent to prison after being falsely accused of heresy, and of the brother and member of the Inquistion who becomes infatuated with her. With Randy Quaid, Javier Bardem, Stellan Skarsgard, Natalie Portman. (2008, 114 minutes, rated R)

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New on DVD for February 19^th

American Gangster
Frank Lucas is a crime boss armed with ruthless, streetwise tactics and a strict sense of honor. Through ingenuity and a strict business ethic, Lucas comes to rule the inner-city drug trade. With Denzel Washington, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Josh Brolin, Russell Crowe. (2008, 174 minutes, rated R)

Lust, Caution
A young woman is caught up in a plot to assassinate a powerful political figure in Japanese-occupied Shanghai during World War II. With Joan Chen, Anupam Kher, Tony Leung. (2008, 155 minutes, rated R) 

Rendition
A CIA analyst is forced to question his assignment as he becomes party to the unorthodox interrogation of an Egyptian chemical engineer who disappeared on a flight to Washington, while his American-born wife desperately tries to track her husband down. With Alan Arkin, J.K. Simmons, Reese Witherspoon, Meryl Streep, Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard. (2008, 120 minutes, rated R)

Michael Clayton
Michael Clayton is known as 'the fixer' at a powerful New York law firm. The firm's top litigator has become a whistleblower, and when Michael tries to undo the damage, he finds himself up against forces that put corporate survival over human life. With Tilda Swinton, Sydney Pollack, Tom Wilkinson, George Clooney. (2008, 119 minutes, rated R)

Margot At the Wedding
Relationships are tested and family secrets are exposed after Margot decides to visit her newly engaged sister and her less-than-impressive fiance on the eve of their wedding. With ennifer Jason Leigh, Nicole Kidman, Jack Black. (2008, 92 minutes, rated R)

In the Valley of Elah
A career officer and his wife work with a police detective to uncover the truth behind their son's disappearance following his return from a tour of duty in Iraq. With James Franco, Josh Brolin, Susan Sarandon, Jason Patric, Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron. (2008, 121 minutes, rated R)

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New on DVD for February 12^th

Becoming Jane
Based on an incident in the life of the beloved writer Jane Austen that follows the real-life romance that inspired her classic novels. Jane meets a young Irishman whom she initially can't stand, but a romance blooms, inspiring Pride and Prejudice. With James Mcavoy, James Cromwell, Anne Hathaway, Maggie Smith. (2008, 118 minutes, rated PG)

Dedication
Henry is an author of children's books that is forced to work with a beautiful illustrator after his best friend and collaborator dies, and discovers that sometimes in order to find love, you have to take a chance. With Christine Taylor, Dianne Wiest, Billy Crudup, Amy Sedaris, Mandy Moore, Bob Balaban, Tom Wilkinson. (2008, 111 minutes, rated R)

Gone Baby Gone
Two private detectives taking a closer look at the mysterious disappearance of a little girl discover that nothing is what it seems. They will have to risk everything - their relationship, their sanity, and even their lives - to find a little girl lost. With Ed Harris, Michelle Monaghan, Casey Affleck, Morgan Freeman. (2008, 114 minutes, rated R)

I Could Never Be Your Woman
A young woman falls in love for the first time, as her mother falls in love with a younger man, with Mother Nature meddling in the middle of it all. With Tracey Ullman, Jon Lovitz, Henry Winkler, Paul Rudd, Michelle Pfeiffer, Saoirse Ronan. (2008, 97 minutes, rated PG-13)

In the Shadow of the Moon
The surviving Apollo astronauts are gathered for this intimate epic about their inspiring and moving voyages to the moon. Combines archival material from original NASA footage with new interviews with Jim Lovell, Buzz Aldrin, and eight other astronauts. (2008, 110 minutes, rated PG)

Martian Child
A science fiction author who is still mourning the death of his wife adopts a 6-year-old boy with a hyper-imagination who says he's really from Mars. With Amanda Peet, John Cusack, Joan Cusack, Oliver Platt. (2008, 108 minutes, rated PG)

No Reservations
A perfectionist chef addicted to her work struggles to adjust when her sister passes away, leaving her with a little girl to raise, and a new sous chef threatens to take over her kitchen with his high-spirited and free-wheeling ways. With Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bob Balaban, Aaron Eckhart, Abigail Breslin. (2008, 104 minutes, rated PG)

We Own the Night
A nightclub owner with ties to the Russian mafia tries to turn his back on his brother, an up-and-coming NYPD officer, and his father, the legendary Deputy Chief of Police. With Robert Duvall, Eva Mendes, Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Wahlberg. (2008, 118 minutes, rated R)

Why Did I Get Married?
A story about the difficulty of maintaining a solid love relationship in modern times. Over the weekend, husbands and wives take a hard look at their lives, wrestling with issues of commitment, betrayal, and forgiveness as they seek a way forward. With Janet Jackson, Tyler Perry, Jill Scott. (2008, 118 minutes, rated PG-13)

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New on DVD for February 5^th

Across the Universe
Jude, a young dockworker from Liverpool, travels to America, where he falls in love with Lucy, and together they join the Vietnam war protests after Lucy's brother is drafted. Set to some of the Beatles' most popular songs. With Eddie Izzard, Evan Rachel Wood, Bono, Jim Sturgess. (2007, 133 minutes, rated PG-13)

The Assassination of Jesse James
Robert Ford joins Jesse James' gang, only to become resentful of the legendary outlaw and hatch a plan to kill the fastest gun in the West. With Mary Louise Parker, Brad Pitt, Sam Rockwell, Sam Shepard, Casey Affleck. (2008, 159 minutes, rated R)

The Brave One
New York radio host Erica Bain loves her life and her fiancé. All of it is taken from her when a brutal attack leaves Erica wounded and her fiancé dead. Unable to move past the tragedy, she prowls the streets, looking for the men she holds responsible. With Jodie Foster, Mary Steenburgen, Nicky Katt, Naveen Andrews, Terrence Howard. (2007, 122 minutes, rated R)

Elizabeth the Golden Age
Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, and she must act to protect the lives of her people, which will include a tragic sacrifice on her part. With Samantha Morton, Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen. (2007, 115 minutes, rated PG-13)

Feast of Love
A professor who sees love and heartbreak in a coffee shop helps others with their problems and in the process gets help with his own problems. With Selma Blair, Radha Mitchell, Jane Alexander, Greg Kinnear, Morgan Freeman. (2007, 102 minutes, rated R)

The Jane Austen Book Club
A group of book club members examine six books from Jane Austen, and their lives and relationships begin to mirror the novels they are engrossed in. With Kathy Baker, Hugh Dancy, Emily Blunt, Amy Brenneman, Maria Bello, Jimmy Smits, Marc Blucas. (2008, 106 minutes, rated PG-13)

Snow Buddies
The adorable talking puppies are back, and this time they venture to the frosty arctic and team up with new friends in a thrilling dogsled race across Alaska. This heartwarming film teaches them the power of teamwork and to follow your dreams. With Dylan Sprouse, Jim Belushi. (2007, 87 minutes, rated G)

2 Days In Paris
A hypochondriac New Yorker on vacation in Europe with his Parisian girlfriend gets an unexpected shock when he meets her sexually perverse and emotionally unstable family, and a few of her many ex-lovers. With Julie Delpy, Adam Goldberg. (2007, 100 minutes, rated R)

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New on DVD for January 29^th

Bordertown
When a young girl is raped and left for dead in Mexico, she enlists the help of an ambitious reporter and a local newspaper owner for help. Soon their own lives are in danger as they try to uncover the terrors on the border. Inspired by true events. With Antonio Banderas, Jennifer Lopez, Martin Sheen. (2008, 114 minutes, rated R)

Canvas
A woman's mental health puts her family and her own life in jeopardy, and she is taken from the family. Now her husband must raise a family alone and deal with her schizophrenia. With Joe Pantoliano, Marcia Gay Harden. (2008, 100 minutes, rated PG-13)

The Comebacks
A hilarious spoof comedy that tackles the most memorable scenes from your favorite sports movies. An out-of-luck coach tries to lead a ragtag team of fumbling footballers to victory. With Carl Weathers, David Koechner. (2008, 87 minutes, rated PG-13)

Daddy Day Camp
Charlie and Phil are two dads that decide to turn a dilapidated camp into a day camp for a group of unruly kids. Facing foreclosure and lack of enrollment, it's up to Charlie's father, a colonel, to help get things in order. With Cuba Gooding, Jr., Brian Doyle-Murray, Lochlyn Munro. (2008, 89 minutes, rated PG)

Feel the Noise
A young man living in South Bronx, with dreams of becoming a rapper, must hide in Puerto Rico with a father he doesn't know when members of a local gang are after him. With Omarion, Giancarlo Esposito. (2008, 89 minutes, rated PG-13)

The Invasion
A psychiatrist discovers that a mysterious epidemic altering human behavior is extraterrestrial, and she fights to protect her son, who may hold the key to stopping the escalating invasion. With Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Veronica Cartwright, Jeremy Northam. (2008, 99 minutes, rated PG-13)

King of California
A man is reunited with his teenage daughter after spending years in a mental institute. When he becomes convinced that ancient treasure is buried under his home, his daughter decides to go along with his antics. With Michael Douglas, Evan Rachel Wood. (2008, 93 minutes, rated PG-13)

King of Kong - a Fistful of Quarters
A hilarious, critically acclaimed story of two Donkey Kong players, one an arrogant 20-year reigning champion and one a soft-spoken newcomer to the game, who find themselves in a riveting rivalry to see who can reach the highest rung on the ladder. (2007, 90 minutes, rated PG-13)

The Nines
The lives of an actor, a television game show personality, and a videogame designer are intertwined, and the lines between fantasy and reality become blurred. With Ryan Reynolds, Hope Davis, Elle Fanning. (2008, 99 minutes, rated R)

Rocket Science
In spite of his stuttering problem, the high school debate team star invites Hal to join the team. Stumbling his way to the championship, Hal falls in love, gains confidence, and ultimately realizes that love and life should not be rocket science. (2008, 101 minutes, rated R)

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New on DVD for January 22^nd

Adrift in Manhattan
A beautiful and mysterious doctor crosses paths with a young photographer who has become infatuated with her, and a patient that's going blind, on a New York subway. With William Baldwin, Heather Graham. (2007, 91 minutes, rated R)

The Hunting Party
An ex-hotshot reporter, along with his cameraman, sets off on a dangerous journey to interview and capture a wanted war criminal deep in Bosnia. With Richard Gere, James Brolin, Terrence Howard. (2007, 101 minutes, rated R)

Sydney White
In a new spin on an old story, a tomboy joins a group of seven geeky outcasts, and wages war on her sorority sisters and the reigning campus queen to try and change the social cliques of the college. With Matt Long, John Schneider, Sara Paxton, Amanda Bynes. (2007, 108 minutes, rated PG-13)

Saw IV
When SWAT Commander Rigg is abducted and thrust into a game, the last officer untouched by Jigsaw has but ninety minutes to overcome a series of demented traps and save an old friend or face the deadly consequences. With Donnie Wahlberg, Shawnee Smith, Costas Mandylor, Tobin Bell, Angus Macfadyen, Betsy Russell. (2007, 95 minutes, rated R)

The Game Plan
Superstar quarterback Joe Kingman is living the ultimate fantasy: he's rich, famous, and the life of the party. He's getting ready for a big championship game when the 8-year-old daughter he never knew existed shows up at his bachelor pad. With Roselyn Sanchez, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Kyra Sedgwick, Morris Chestnut. (2007, 110 minutes, rated PG)

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New on DVD for January 15^th

The Ten
Ten stories inspired by the Ten Commandments. Includes a woman who falls for a ventriloquist's puppet, a guy who becomes a hero after falling out of a plane, and more, presented by a man who has to choose between his wife and his lover! With Adam Brody, Famke Janssen, Gretchen Mol, Oliver Platt, Paul Rudd, Winona Ryder, Liev Schreiber. (2007, 96 minutes, rated R)

Good Luck Chuck
Meet Charlie Logan. He's a good luck charm and women are guaranteed to find true love after they sleep with him. What seems like a blessing feels like a curse when he meets the girl of his dreams and does anything he can to break the curse. With Jessica Alba, Dane Cook, Dan Fogler. (2007, 99 minutes, rated R)

Mr Woodcock
Self-made success John Farley returns home to find that his worst nightmare, his junior high gym teacher, is dating his mom. With Amy Poehler, Susan Sarandon, Seann William Scott, Ethan Suplee, Billy Bob Thornton. (2007, 87 minutes, rated PG-13)

Persuasion (2007)
Adaptation of Jane Austen's novel about lost and found love. Anne is persuaded to reject a proposition of marriage from the man she loves due to his lack of fortune. Years later she is made the offer again. (2007, 93 minutes, not rated)

Saving Sarah Cain
A newspaper columnist returns home for her Amish sister's funeral and discovers that she is now the guardian of her five nieces and nephews. How will everyone adapt when she moves them out of their world and into her own? With Elliott Gould, Tess Harper, Lisa Pepper. (2007, 103 minutes, rated R)

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War
After his partner is brutally murdered by the infamous assassin Rogue, FBI agent Jack Crawford vows to find the elusive killer and personally avenge his partner's death. With Jet Li, Jason Statham. (2007, 103 minutes, rated R)

September Dawn
In the unspoiled land of Utah in 1857, a massacre of 120 men, women, and children took place. Who ordered it, why, and what this had to do with a large religious group is cloaked in mystery. Based on historical events. With Jon Voight. (2007, 111 minutes, rated R)

Resident Evil – Extinction
Alice, Carlos, and L.J. are back, along with some new survivors, to find and eliminate the deadly virus that is turning humans into the undead. Alice now has some new genetically altered abilities, which will come in handy if anyone wants to survive! With Ashanti, Oded Fehr, Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter. (2007, 94 minutes, rated R)

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New Fiction Books

Diary of a Bad Year by J.M. Coetzee
Touchstone by Laurie R. King
Shadow Music by Julie Garwood
Dragon Harper by Anne McCaffrey
Death Song by Michael McGarrity

New on DVD for December 26^th

The Brothers Solomon
Two brothers with no social or romance skills try to find a woman to have a baby with, before their dying father passes. With Will Arnett, Lee Majors, Chi Mcbride, Will Forte. (2007, 93 minutes, rated R)

Eastern Promises
A ruthless member of a Russian organized crime family has his existence compromised when he meets an innocent midwife who accidentally uncovers evidence against the family. With Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts. (2007, 101 minutes, rated R)

Rush Hour 3
Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker star in an all-new adventure that takes them to Paris. (2007, 90 minutes, rated PG-13)

The Kingdom
An elite FBI team is sent to Saudi Arabia to stop a killer before he strikes again, when a bomb goes off in an American housing compound. With Jeremy Piven, Chris Cooper, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman. (2007, 110 minutes, rated R)

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by Harry Turtledove

New on DVD for December 4^th

Battlestar Galactica – Razor
Learn about Lee Adama's first mission as commander of the Battlestar Pegasus, and how Admiral Cain served her ship during the original Cylon attack on the colonies. With Mary Mcdonnell, Edward James Olmos. (2007, 101 minutes, not rated)

The Nanny Diaries
A young girl from a working-class family finds herself working for a wealthy family. Between doing everything the family wants and falling in love with their gorgeous neighbor, she tries to find time to figure out what to do with her own life. (2007, 105 minutes, rated PG-13)

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New on DVD for November 20^th

Hairspray
In 1962 Baltimore, plus-sized teen Tracy Turnblad becomes obsessed with a TV dance program, much to the dismay of her mother. She wins a spot on the show and is transformed overnight from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. With John Travolta, Allison Janney, Nikki Blonsky, Christopher Walken, Queen Latifah, Amanda Bynes, Michelle Pfeiffer, James Marsden, Brittany Snow, Zac Efron. (2007, 117 minutes, rated PG)

The Santa Clause 3 —  the Escape Clause
Santa, aka Scott Calvin, juggles a full house of family and the mischievous Jack Frost, who is scheming to take over the 'big guy's' holiday. With Tim Allen, Martin Short, Judge Reinhold, Elizabeth Mitchell, Spencer Breslin. (2006, 92 minutes, rated PG)

Live Free or Die Hard
New York City detective John McClane delivers old-school justice to a new breed of terrorist when a massive computer attack on the U.S. infrastructure threatens to shut down the entire country over Independence Day weekend. With Timothy Olyphant, Bruce Willis, Justin Long. (2007, 129 minutes, rated PG-13)

Rescue Dawn
Based on the story of Lt. Dieter Dengler, an American fighter pilot who was shot down and captured during the Vietnam War, and how he found even more horrors in the jungle once he and a group of other prisoners escaped. With Steve Zahn, Jeremy Davies, Christian Bale. (2007, 126 minutes, rated PG-13)

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New Fiction Books

Creation in Death by. J.D. Robb
Stone Cold by David Baldacci
All Shots: a dog lover’s mystery by Susan Conant
The Chase  by Clive Cussler
Third Degree by Greg Iles

New on DVD for November 6^th

Ratatouille
A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great chef despite the obvious problem of being a rat in a rodent-phobic profession. Fate places Remy in Paris beneath the restaurant of his culinary hero, where he has an unlikely partnership with a kitchen worker. With Brian Dennehy, Will Arnett, Ian Holm, Brad Garrett, Janeane Garofalo, Patton Oswalt, Peter O'Toole. (2007, 111 minutes, rated G)

Deck the Halls
Two neighbors go to war with each other when one of them decides to decorate his house with so many Christmas lights that it is visible from space. The neighborhood becomes chaotic as the two families try to find the real meaning of Christmas. With Kristin Davis, Kristin Chenoweth, Matthew Broderick, Danny Devito. (2006, 95 minutes, rated PG)

Magnificent Desolation Walking On the Moon
Transports you to the lunar surface, where you can walk alongside the 12 extraordinary astronauts who have been there, experiencing what they saw, heard, and felt. With John Travolta, Bill Paxton, Matthew Mcconaughey, John Corbett, Gary Sinise, Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Matt Damon, Rita Wilson, Morgan Freeman. (2005, 40 minutes, rated PG)

Pixar Short Films Collection Volume 1
Featuring 13 spectacular Pixar shorts, including Oscar winners for Best Animated Short Film - Tin Toy (1988); Geri's Game (1997); and For the Birds (2000). Includes never-before-seen footage, audio commentaries, and much more. (54 minutes, not rated)

Sicko
Filmmaker Michael Moore looks into the healthcare system in the United States, shedding light on how complicated it can become for communities and individuals, and the sacrifices they have made when they are denied health care coverage. (2007, 113 minutes, rated PG-13)

I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry
When red tape stops Larry from naming his children as beneficiaries of his pension, he asks his best friend to enter into domestic partnership with him. Now they must convince everyone their 'marriage' is real...even their gorgeous lawyer. With Kevin James, Adam Sandler, Rachel Dratch, Jessica Biel, Dan Aykroyd, Rob Schneider, Steve Buscemi, Ving Rhames. (2007, 116 minutes, rated PG-13)

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