New on DVD: July 22, 2008
21 (2-Disc Special Edition, 2008). Based on Ben Mezrich’s book, Bringing Down the House, the flick centers on six MIT students who were trained to become experts in card counting and subsequently took Vegas casinos for millions in winnings. Stars Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Jack Gilpin, Jack McGee, Laurence Fishburne, and Kevin Spacey. Gecko Review. PG-13. Buy It on Amazon.
The Mummy (Blu-ray, 1999). Brendan Fraser stars as an American serving in the French Foreign Legion who, on an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra accidentally awakens the Mummy. PG-13. Gecko Quick Take. Buy it on Amazon.
The Mummy Returns (Blu-ray, 2001). Still need to watch this one, but it’s sitting here waiting. So many DVDs, so little time. Brendan Fraser returns as Rick O’Connell, battling the mummified body of Imhotep, which is shipped to a London museum, where he awakens and begins mixing things up. PG-13. Buy it on Amazon.
Picture This (2008 TV movie). A high school girl is invited to a party by the most popular dude in school. Only trouble is she’s grounded. Stars Ashley Tisdale, Lauren Collins, and Kevin Pollak. PG-13. Buy it on Amazon.
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Kiss of the Spider Woman (2-Disc Collector’s Edition, 1985). Luis Molina (William Hurt) and Valentin Arregui (Raul Julia) are cell mates in a South American prison. Luis, a homosexual, is found guilty of immoral behaviour, and Valentin is a political prisoner. To escape reality, Luis invents romantic movies, while Valentin tries to keep his mind on the situation he’s in. During the time they spend together, the two men come to understand and respect one another. Won an Oscar. Another 10 wins and 8 nominations. Rated R. Buy it on Amazon.
Two Tickets to Paradise (2006). Three guys on the verge of forty begin to realize all the best things in their lives happened before they were twenty. A spontaneous road trip adventure gives them a chance to balance the ledger. Stars John C. McGinley, D.B. Sweeney (who also directed), Ned Bellamy, and Ed Harris. Rated R. Buy it on Amazon.
The Last Winter (2006). A team in Alaska is tormented by an unseen evil. After one crew member is found dead, disorientation slowly claims the sanity of the other team members. Stars Ron Perlman, James LeGros, Connie Britton, and Zach Gilford. Not rated. Buy it on Amazon.
Dark Honeymoon (2008). A man marries a seductive woman after a brief but intense relationship. During their honeymoon on the Oregon coast, however, he uncovers the terrible truth about his new wife. Stars Lindy Booth, Nick Cornish, Roy Scheider, Tia Carrere, Daryl Hannah, and Eric Roberts. Not rated. Buy it on Amazon.
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