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Body Heat—Warner Bros. (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Nov 09, 2008  |  First Published: Nov 10, 2008  | 
Video: 3.25/5
Audio: 3.5/5
Extras: 3.25/5
William Hurt and Kathleen Turner strike sparks in Lawrence Kasdan's "Body Heat", a sexy, haunting tale of desire and skullduggery that echoes 1940s film noirs but is charged with an energy and passion that could only flare in the '80s.
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The Omen Collection—20th Century Fox (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Nov 09, 2008  |  First Published: Nov 10, 2008  | 
Video: 4/5
Audio: 3.25/5
Extras: 3.25/5
Experience the ultimate in horror with four frightening films from the legendary “Omen” series. This set includes “The Omen” that started it all, plus “Damien – The Omen II”, in which Damien discovers his destiny, “Omen III: The Final Conflict”, in which he realizes his full power, and the recent remake of the original “The Omen: 666”.
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TinkerBell—Walt Disney Pictures (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Nov 09, 2008  |  First Published: Nov 10, 2008  | 
Video: 4.75/5
Audio: 4/5
Extras: 3.5/5
Journey into the secret world of Pixie Hollow and hear Tinker Bell speak for the very first time as the astonishing story of Disney's most famous fairy is finally revealed in the all-new motion picture "Tinker Bell". Have you ever wondered how nature gets its glow - who gives it light and color as the seasons come and go? Enter a land of adventure and mystery as Tinker Bell and her four best fairy friends turn winter into spring and, with the power of faith, trust and a little bit of pixie dust, learn the importance of being true to yourself.
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Kung Fu Panda—Dreamworks Animation (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Nov 09, 2008  |  First Published: Nov 10, 2008  | 
Video: 5/5
Audio: 5/5
Extras: 3.75/5
Whether it's an ogre trying to regain what is rightfully his or a group of displaced zoo animals finding their way back home, audiences of all ages love to root for the underdog. Anyone who has ever struggled against the odds empathizes with the heroes in these entertaining and morally resonant tales. So how about a panda who dreams of becoming a kung fu master? That's right, a plump, drowsy, huggable black-and-white bear who has one, and only one, aspiration in life - to become an expert in a martial art that relies on agility, mental prowess and lightning-fast reflexes. It's a formidable, some would say foolhardy, quest. But isn't that what heroism is all about.
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Hellboy II: The Golden Army—Universal (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Nov 09, 2008  |  First Published: Nov 10, 2008  | 
Video: 4.25/5
Audio: 4.75/5
Extras: 5/5
The roughest, toughest, unlikeliest of heroes is back with a signature blend of action and humor. With bigger muscle, badder weapons and more ungodly villains than ever before, "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" features the ultimate battle of good versus evil. The fate of mankind hangs in the balance when a ruthless prince awakens an unstoppable army of creatures and wages war with the human world. It's up to Hellboy and his team of paranormal outcasts to face off with the forces of darkness in the ultimate battle of good versus evil.
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You Don’t Mess With The Zohan—Columbia Pictures (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Nov 09, 2008  |  First Published: Nov 10, 2008  | 
Video: 4/5
Audio: 4.25/5
Extras: 3.5/5
Adam Sandler is back as The Zohan, the finest counterterrorist agent the Israeli army has. That is, until he fakes his death and travels to Manhattan to live his dream...as a hairdresser. Now this skilled fighting machine that used to clip bad guys is out to prove he can make the cut as a top stylist. All goes silky smooth until his cover is blown when he's recognized by a Palestinian cab driver. Now, The Zohan must fight to live a peaceful new life in New York.
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Thunderball—MGM (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Nov 09, 2008  |  First Published: Nov 10, 2008  | 
Video: 4.25/5
Audio: 3/5
Extras: 3.5/5
Sean Connery brings his characteristic style, humor and magnetism to Agent 007 as he travels to Nassau to track down villainous criminal Emilio Largo, who's threatening to plunge the world into a nuclear holocaust.
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Transsiberian—First Look (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Nov 09, 2008  |  First Published: Nov 10, 2008  | 
Video: 4.5/5
Audio: 3.5/5
Extras: 2/5
One of those legendary train trips that people used to dream about taking, the Transsiberian Express has probably seen better days. An American couple, Roy and Jessie, decide to return home the long way from their recent sojourn in Peking and meet another couple from the West, Carlos and Abby, with whom they quickly form that tenuous bond that often unites fellow travelers away from home. When Roy gets separated from the train at a stopover, Jessie begins to realize that their compatriots aren't exactly who or what they seem to be. But the real dangers of their unforgettable trip have only begun to surface; Russian cops, mobsters, and locals are still to come.
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The Polar Express 3D
David Vaughn  |  Nov 05, 2008  | 

<IMG SRC="/images/archivesart/polarexpress3d.jpg" WIDTH=200 BORDER=0 ALIGN=RIGHT>A boy (Daryl Sabara) has lost the Christmas spirit and doesn't believe in Santa Claus. He awakes on Christmas Eve to the sound of a train arriving in his front yard. Invited to join the Polar Express on its journey to the North Pole by the train conductor (Tom Hanks), a magical world opens his eyes to the spirit of Christmas.

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Journey to the Center of the Earth
David Vaughn  |  Nov 05, 2008  | 

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Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
David Vaughn  |  Nov 05, 2008  | 

<IMG SRC="/images/archivesart/americangirl.jpg" WIDTH=200 BORDER=0 ALIGN=RIGHT>Kit Kittredge (Abigail Breslin) is a young girl growing up during the Great Depression. Interrupting her happy childhood, her father (Chris O'Donnell) loses his business and must leave home to look for work. Kit and her mother (Julia Ormond) end up taking in an assortment of boarders in order to keep their home.

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Tinker Bell
David Vaughn  |  Nov 05, 2008  | 

<IMG SRC="/images/archivesart/tinkerbell.jpg" WIDTH=200 BORDER=0 ALIGN=RIGHT>Journey into the world of Pixie Hollow and discover the origins of Tinker Bell (voiced by Mae Whitman). Enter a land of adventure and mystery as she and her four best fairy friends turn winter into spring&#151;and with the power of faith, trust, and a little pixie dust, learn the importance of being true to yourself.

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Casino Royale—Collector's Edition Casino Royale—Collector's Edition
David Vaughn  |  Oct 25, 2008  | 

<IMG SRC="/images/archivesart/casinoroyale.jpg" WIDTH=200 BORDER=0 ALIGN=RIGHT>Before he can be licensed to kill, James Bond (Daniel Craig) must earn his stripes. With two quick professional assassinations, he is elevated to "00" status and M (Judi Dench) sends him on his first mission that takes him to Madagascar, the Bahamas, and eventually Montenegro to face Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), a ruthless terrorist financier, in high-stakes poker game at the Casino Royale.

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A Christmas Story—25th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition A Christmas Story—25th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition
David Vaughn  |  Oct 24, 2008  | 

<IMG SRC="/images/archivesart/achristmasstory.jpg" WIDTH=200 BORDER=0 ALIGN=RIGHT>Taking place in Indiana in the 1940s, the story centers on Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) and his one wish for Christmas&#151;a genuine Red Ryder 200-Shot Carbine Action Air Rifle. Unfortunately, whenever he expresses this wish, he's greeted with, "You'll shoot your eye out!" Will Ralphie get his wish? If so, is his vision safe?

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The Incredible Hulk
David Vaughn  |  Oct 24, 2008  | 

<IMG SRC="/images/archivesart/incrediblehulk.jpg" WIDTH=200 BORDER=0 ALIGN=RIGHT>Scientist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) scours the Earth for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: The Hulk. But military mastermind General Ross (William Hurt) wants to control this power and will stop at nothing to capture Bruce to obtain the secret contained in his blood. In desperation, the general unleashes a nightmarish beast of aggression whose powers match the Hulk's own: the Abomination (Tim Roth).

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