It has been quite some time since we have post a new entry and in that time we have received several new titles. I'm sure you will enjoy them so come on out and support the cinemat while you rent wonderful movies!
A Christmas Family Tragedy
This critically acclaimed documentary reports the events of Christmas Day 1929, when respected tobacco farmer Charlie Lawson brutally murdered his wife and children.
The Namesake
From director Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding, Vanity Fair) comes a story of Gogol, an American born son of Indian immigrants who wants to fit in with his peers. In offense to his traditional parents, Gogol decides to change his name.
Paprika
In this animated feature from Japan, young therapist Paprika is sent on a mission to track down a stolen machine before all hell breaks loose. It’s not just any machine, but a machine used by therapists to enter the minds of their patients.
Vitus
Young Vitus is highly gifted at playing the piano and his parents have high expectations for him. Vitus is willing to comply until one day when he decides to follow his own path.
Waitress
Adrienne Shelly’s (Hal Hartly muse) final project about Jenna (Kerri Russell, Felicity), an unhappy pregnant waitress living in the south. When a new doctor comes to town and becomes smitten with her, she takes one last stab at happiness.
24 – The Complete Sixth Season
The sixth season of the acclaimed television show set in real time. One season of 24 episodes completes one day in which Federal Agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) defuses bombs, stops terrorist and saves the life of someone he loves.
Czech Dream
This 2004 film follows two students of the Czech Film Academy as they hire an advertising company to promote their fake supermarket, Czech Dream. With commercials, radio spots, a website and billboards, they wait to see if anyone turns up to the non-existent grand opening.
Live-In Maid
Argentinean filmmaker Jorge Gaggero tells the story of a former aristocrat who holds on to her maid to keep her high-class status, despite her decreasing finances.
Pirates of the Caribbean – At Worlds End
The third film in the trilogy staring Jonny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, concludes the story of the search and fight over the heart of Davy Jones.
Saturday Night Live – The Complete Second Season
The original late night sketch show proved itself in season one and came back for a second. This was the premier of Bill Murray.
Superbad
Evan, Michael Cera (Arrested Development) and Seth, Jonah Hill (Knocked Up), are horny and want to loose their virginity before they go to college. They are floored when invited to a graduation party until they become responsible for supplying the party with alcohol.
Big Love – The Complete Second Season
The second season of the HBO drama staring Bill Paxton (A Simple Plan) as Bill Henrikson, a polygamist balancing three wives, a successful, public business and just general secrecy.
The Bourne Ultimatum
Matt Damon returns as Jason Bourne in the continuing saga about a rouge agent searching for his unknown past while trying to avoid contact with secret government assassins.
Lost – The Complete Third Season
The passengers of Oceanic Flight 815 have crash-landed on a strange seemingly unknown island in the south pacific. Follow their stories as the island reveals its secrets to them and the others
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
No one believes that Harry saw the return of the Dark Lord Voldermort except Headmaster Albus Dumbledore, but he wont even look at Harry. Then there’s the evil Delores Umbridge who attempts to take over Hogwarts. Oh, and Harry’s first kiss. And the DA, the secret army composed of students taught by Harry himself. The fifth year is a grueling year.
Interview
Steve Buscemi (Fargo, Tree’s Lounge) stars and directs this film co-staring Sienna Miller (Factory Girl) about a washed up journalist who is forced to interview a Soap star. They hate each other immediately but stick through the interview and then part ways, only to run into each other on the street and spend the evening out-smarting one another.
MOH – The V Word
Two rowdy boys looking for a good time sneak into a mortuary, but things turn sour when they discover that owner is a vampire.
Two-Lane Blacktop
Starring James Taylor, the Beach Boys’ Dennis Wilson and Warren Oates, Two-Lane Blacktop is a story about drag racing across the country and the dangers it can bring.
Drunken Angel
Akira Kurosawa directs this film about a small time gangster who is befriended by a doctor after being diagnosed with tuberculoses.
The Henry Rollins Show – The Complete First Season
Rocker Henry Rollins interviews; Werner Herzog, Paul Thomas Anderson, Oliver Stone, Ozzy Osbourne and many others with musical guests; Amie Mann, Frank Black, Dinosaur Jr., Daniel Johnston, etc.
Masters Of Horror – Jenifer
Dario Argento directs an episode about a cop who falls in love with a severely disfigured woman with severe consequences.
Sawdust and Tinsel
One of Ingmar Bergman’s most vivid early works is a battle of the sexes set in a turn of the century carnival.
Wisconsin Death Trip
A documentary about a small Wisconsin town in the late 1800s, that went through a time of depression and suicide from many of the residents, including children.
Until next time, happy viewing!
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