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SEPTEMBER 05, 2011
The Border
1982 | R | 3.3 out of 5 StarsBorder patrol guard Charlie Smith (Jack Nicholson) is plagued by a guilty conscience when, after moving to El Paso with his wife, he goes on the take and helps to smuggle aliens across the border for work as farmhands on U.S. ranches. This movie is a rare glimpse of Nicholson (who plays against type here) in the role of old-fashioned movie hero. Co-stars Harvey Keitel and Valerie Perrine.
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The Day of the Jackal
1973 | PG | 3.7 out of 5 StarsA French paramilitary group disgusted with Pres. Charles de Gaulle's decision to free French Algeria plans De Gaulle's assassination in this taut political thriller, based on Frederick Forsyth's novel. To carry out their task, the group hires a British hit man known only as "The Jackal" (Edward Fox). But soon the plan is uncovered by French police, who send investigator Lebel (Michel Lonsdale) to sniff out the Jackal's trail.
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The Mummy
1999 | PG | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen an American archaeology team unwittingly resurrects a cursed mummy, it's up to adventurer Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) and clumsy Egyptologist Evelyn Carnahan (Rachel Weisz) to stop the evil spirit in this action-packed blockbuster remake of the 1932 thriller. As the pair -- with Evelyn's brother, Jonathan (John Hannah) -- attempt to piece together a plan, the mummy slowly gains the power to unleash destruction upon the entire world.
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The Mummy Returns
2001 | PG-13 | 3.5 out of 5 StarsBrendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz return as the intrepid Egyptologists in this rousing sequel. This time they unearth a prehistoric relic capable of releasing cataclysmic forces and satanic warriors led by the sinister Scorpion King (pro wrestler Dwayne Johnson, aka "The Rock"). Meanwhile, evil mummy Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), revived by his reincarnated paramour, schemes to snatch control of the Scorpion King's power from its unsuspecting sentinels.
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The Trouble with Harry
1955 | PG | 3.5 out of 5 StarsAlfred Hitchcock's second American comedy demonstrates the director's flair for gallows humor. The trouble with Harry is ... he's "expired," and the residents of a quaint New England tourist spot just can't seem to get rid of him. Shirley MacLaine makes her film debut, and that's Jerry Mathers (the Beave himself) as the bewildered boy. See if you can spot Hitchcock in his customary cameo (hint: he's strolling past a limo).
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The Watcher
2000 | 14A | 3.1 out of 5 StarsBurned out after failing to bust a sadistic serial killer in Los Angeles, FBI agent Joel Campbell retires to Chicago. But the killer refuses to leave the lawman alone, and begins furnishing new clues designed to drive him mad.
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They Live
1988 | R | 3.6 out of 5 StarsIn this consumer culture parody, professional wrestler "Rowdy" Roddy Piper plays an unemployed working stiff who inadvertently finds a pair of sunglasses that allow him to see the world as it truly is. Billboards carry subliminal messages such as "Submit to Authority," and yuppies are actually aliens who are bent on subduing the human race. Before you can say, "Die, yuppie scum!" Piper grabs a gun and starts blasting.
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Young Hercules: The Complete Series
1998 | NR | 3.2 out of 5 StarsIn this spinoff series of the hit television adventure "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys," Ryan Gosling stars as the teenaged mythical hero, cutting his teeth at an academy for warriors along with pals Jason (Chris Conrad), Iolaus (Dean O'Gorman) and Lilith (Jodie Rimmer). Besides completing dangerous missions, Hercules clashes with his jealous half-brother, Ares (Kevin Smith), and his cronies Discord (Meighan Desmond) and Strife (Joel Tobeck).
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SEPTEMBER 04, 2011
Afterwards
2008 | NR | 3.0 out of 5 StarsHotshot New York attorney Nathan Del Amico (Romain Duris) is skeptical when the strange Doctor Kay (John Malkovich) claims that he can sense when someone is about to die -- until inexplicable events cause Nathan to change his mind. Now believing that he sees signs of his own death, Del Amico takes the doctor's advice and begins making amends with his ex-wife (Evangeline Lilly) before it's too late. Gilles Bourdos directs this stylish thriller.
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SEPTEMBER 01, 2011
Aaah! Zombies!!
2007 | NR | 3.0 out of 5 StarsFinally, zombies are able to tell their story their way. A group of undead freaks -- who think they're living -- are just beginning to grasp the implications of their horrific new existence.
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Season 1
1955 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsAlfred Hitchcock plays host to mystery, murder and mayhem in the first season of his iconic television series, which premiered in 1955 with "Revenge," starring Vera Miles (Psycho) and helmed by the master of suspense himself. Joanne Woodward, Cloris Leachman, John Cassavetes and other noteworthy names bring chills to the small screen in tales penned by literary luminaries such as Ray Bradbury, Robert Bloch and Dorothy L. Sayers.
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Season 2
1956 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsYour evenings will be packed with mystery, murder and intrigue as you view this collection of all 39 installments from the Emmy-winning television series' sophomore season. As always, the legendary Alfred Hitchcock introduces the classic half-hour tales and closes each show with his trademark wry comments. Guest stars include Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn, Rip Torn, Vic Morrow, Dick York, Alan Napier, Cedric Hardwicke and Claude Rains.
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Season 3
1957 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsMurder, obsession, revenge and all the other hallmarks of Alfred Hitchcock's work are in full flower in the third season of his classic anthology series, which features loads of big-name guest stars eager to work with the Master of Suspense.
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Ali G Indahouse
2002 | R | 3.2 out of 5 StarsWannabe gangsta rapper Ali G takes a stand against the demolition of his beloved John Nike Leisure Centre. But it doesn't take long for him to get elected to Parliament and become unwittingly embroiled in a political scandal.
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Amazing Stories: Season 1
1985 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsSteven Spielberg created and produced this 1980s anthology series that picked up where "The Twilight Zone" left off. Each self-contained story stretched the boundaries of the believable, but Spielberg's deft touch (he directed some episodes as well) ensured that they never broke. Highlights from the first season include guest appearances by Kevin Costner, Keifer Sutherland, Gregory Hines, Anthony LaPaglia and many other well-known stars.
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Amazing Stories: Season 2
1986 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsThe second season of creator-producer Steven Spielberg's "Twilight Zone"-style anthology series presents another selection of fantastic tales. Though it only lasted two seasons in the mid-1980s, the series has become a cult phenomenon. Season 2 highlights include the "Family Dog" episode that was spun off into its own short-lived series, as well as episodes directed by such luminaries as Danny DeVito and Robert Zemeckis.
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Anywhere, USA
2008 | NR | 2.9 out of 5 StarsThree widely disparate stories come together in this feature film that touches on themes of penance, ignorance and loss in the context of American society. Alternating between the comic and tragic, the segments are linked by overlapping characters and thematic content. Director Anthony (Chusy) Haney-Jardine shot the film in Asheville, N.C., and employed mostly nonprofessional actors, with an exception being his daughter Perla Haney-Jardine.
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Bad Lieutenant
1992 | R | 3.2 out of 5 StarsThis gritty, visceral crime drama puts an out-of-control police lieutenant on a collision course with disaster. A survivor of the streets, this junkie, thief and killer is forced to confront his private demons when he investigates the rape of a nun.
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Banksy's Coming for Dinner
2009 | NR | 2.5 out of 5 StarsIn a very unlikely and highly anticipated meeting of minds, Hollywood diva Joan Collins and her husband Percy entertain Banksy, the renowned media-shy underground graffiti artist, at their Oxfordshire mansion in this mockumentary. They eagerly await his arrival, then host the digitally disguised Banksy at a dinner that includes other luminaries such as British socialite Tamara Beckwith and comedian Stephen K. Amos.
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Bear
2010 | NR | 2.9 out of 5 StarsWhen their minivan breaks down in the middle of the woods, Nick (Brendan Michael Coughlin), Sam (Patrick Scott Lewis) and their lovely girlfriends soon find themselves trying to escape from an enraged grizzly bear, which will stop at nothing until each one of them is dead. Full of convincing action scenes, this gripping survival thriller features real-life bears instead of computer-generated effects.
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Beethoven's 3rd
2000 | G | 3.2 out of 5 StarsEveryone's favorite St. Bernard returns in this family film about man's best friend. Richard Newton (Judge Reinhold), his wife, Beth (Julia Sweeney), and kids Brennan (Joe Pichler) and Sara (Michaela Gallo) shove off in their camper for a road trip. Along the way, they gain a new passenger: slobbery Beethoven. The Newtons plan to return Beethoven to his owner -- but not before he turns hero when a pair of thieves enter the picture.
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Beethoven's 4th
2001 | G | 3.4 out of 5 StarsMan's best friend is back in this canine take on "The Prince and the Pauper." Siblings Sara (Michaela Gallo) and Brennan (Joe Pichler) take boisterous Beethoven to obedience training and accidentally return with Michelangelo, an upper-crust pup who looks just like their dog. Meanwhile, Beethoven goes home with the rich Sedgewick family, who wonders why their well-mannered pet is suddenly acting like a beast.
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Beyond the Mat
1999 | 14A | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIn this behind-the-circus documentary, Barry Blaustein exposes the fascinating reality of pro wrestling. Sobering interviews and graphic footage portray a workplace where aging wrestlers (doped up on pain pills) risk their lives on the mat.
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Big Fat Liar
2002 | PG | 3.4 out of 5 StarsPrecocious junior high school students Jason and Kaylee take swift action when a greedy Hollywood producer turns Jason's essay into a hit film -- and leaves his name on the cutting room floor.
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Blues Brothers 2000
1998 | PG | 3.0 out of 5 StarsEighteen years after the events of the first Blues Brothers, Elwood Blues (Dan Aykroyd) is released from prison. Despite the absence of his late brother, Jake (John Belushi), Elwood sets out to reassemble the Blues Brothers Band to help a wayward orphan (J. Evan Bonifant). Along the way, he enlists bartender "Mighty" Mack McTeer (John Goodman) to fill in for Jake and jams with James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton, B.B. King and Blues Traveler.
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