Directed by Brad Bird, The Incredibles revolves around former high-profile superhero Bob Parr (aka Mr. Incredible), who has not-so-successfully settled into suburban life along with his wife and kids under the watchful eye of the Superhero Protection Program. A far cry from the "glory days" during which "supers" were a welcome addition to society, the Parrs’ living situation was brought on after a series of superhero-related lawsuits forced them into hiding. When not trying to fight small-time crime undercover with fellow former superhero Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson), Parr (voice by Craig T. Nelson) is muddling through the corporate world as a paunchy, emotionally unsatisfied insurance claims adjuster. His family is like any other with some notable exceptions – his daughter has the uncanny ability to become invisible and create impenetrable force fields at will; his son, Dash, can run at incredible speeds; his wife, Helen (Holly Hunter), is known in super circles as Elastigirl, one of the most respected (and pliable) superwomen of her time. Just when it looks as if things can’t get any worse for Bob, he gets a summons to show up at a remote island to receive instructions for a highly classified assignment, which he promptly accepts. Thrust back into the world of fighting crime, the Incredible family is back in familiar territory – saving the world from Syndrome, a jilted former fan of Mr. Incredible. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
Includes: Kim Possible [Animated TV Series] (2002) Kim Possible [Animated TV Series] This weekly animated series revolved around a feisty high school girl named Kim Possible. The daughter of research scientists, Kim did her best to lead a normal teenaged life, going to class, attending proms, and the like. Unfortunately, the world was full pesky master criminals and megalomaniacal supervillains, compelling the high-flying, martial arts savvy Kim to kick butt on occasion in the interests of humanity and the American Way. Acting as Kim’s erstwhile sidekick was her nerdish school chum, Ron Stoppable, while teen stud-muffin Josh Manley provided the romantic interest (at least, that’s what Kim hoped). Kim Possible debuted June 7, 2002, on the Disney Channel, posting the highest opening-night ratings in that cable channel’s history. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Includes: Kim Possible [Animated TV Series] (2002) Kim Possible [Animated TV Series] This weekly animated series revolved around a feisty high school girl named Kim Possible. The daughter of research scientists, Kim did her best to lead a normal teenaged life, going to class, attending proms, and the like. Unfortunately, the world was full pesky master criminals and megalomaniacal supervillains, compelling the high-flying, martial arts savvy Kim to kick butt on occasion in the interests of humanity and the American Way. Acting as Kim’s erstwhile sidekick was her nerdish school chum, Ron Stoppable, while teen stud-muffin Josh Manley provided the romantic interest (at least, that’s what Kim hoped). Kim Possible debuted June 7, 2002, on the Disney Channel, posting the highest opening-night ratings in that cable channel’s history. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The screen’s great existential science fiction film, The Incredible Shrinking Man stars Grant Williams in the title role. While catching some rays on his brother’s yacht, Scott Carey (Williams) is enveloped by a mysterious dark cloud. Soon after, he discovers that he’s getting thinner – and smaller. Despite the assuring attitude of his family doctor (the inevitable William Schallert), Scott is losing an inch’s worth of height with each passing day. It is finally determined that he has developed an "anti-cancer," a by-product of a new strain of insecticide. By the time he’s reached the size of a small boy, Scott has become world-famous. But the phenomenon has adversely affected his personality, turning him into a tyrant, lashing out at the world in general and his faithful wife in particular. An anti-toxin briefly halts the shrinking process, whereupon Scott joins a midget troupe, where he is briefly "accepted" for what he has become. But before long he’s shrinking again, becoming so tiny that he is forced to live in a dollhouse. When Scott is attacked by his pet cat, his wife assumes that he’s been killed; in fact, Scott, by now so minuscule that even a garden-variety spider poses a deadly threat to him, is hiding in his cellar. By film’s end, Scott is no larger than an atom. Uncertain of what is in store for him, he steps out into the mists, summing up his newfound philosophy: "Smaller than smallest, I meant something too. To God there is no zero. I still exist!" Adapted by Richard Matheson from his own novel, The Incredible Shrinking Man is enhanced by its superb special effects. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
From GoodTimes DVD this entry in the Collectible Classics animated series is a retelling of the timeless Grimm Brothers fairy-tale Sleeping Beauty. The beauty in question is young Priness Felicity. Cursed by an evil fairy named Odelia, Felicity is protected by her godmother who puts a spell on her, causing her to sleep until a worthy suitor awakens her with a kiss. Prince Richard is determined to put an end to Felicity’s slumber, but he’ll have to get past Odelia first. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
Winnie The Pooh": A captivating musical adventure into some of the most cherished Pooh stories including "Winnie The Pooh And The Honey Tree", "Eeyore Loses A Tail", "Winnie The Pooh In The Rabbit Hole", "Tigger" and "A Birthday Party For Eeyore". Featuring all of the beloved Pooh characters played by marionettes, with the role of Christopher Robin played by a charming 5-year old Teddy Eccles. "Babes In Toyland": An enchanting musical treasure – and unforgettable Christmas treat – hosted by Shirley and her real-life children. Babes In Toyland recounts a young boy and girl’s series of adventures after running away from their wicked Uncle Barnaby. After passing through dark forest and the spooky village of Meantown, they find themselves in a magical Toyland. Narrated by Shirley Temple. Subtitles: English (Closed Captioned).
Former traditional evolutionist Dr. Jobe Martin takes an eye-opening look at a series of remarkable creatures that seem to defy the theories of evolution in a documentary that asks viewers to take a closer look at the world that surrounds them. His belief in evolution turned upside down after discovering the remarkably complex design of animals that he believes could only be the result of intelligent design, Dr. Martin presents compelling evidence as to the existence of a creative force whose vast knowledge of the universe and it’s function far exceeds that of mankind. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Includes: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993), MPAA Rating: G Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996), MPAA Rating: G Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, Disney’s 1993 remake of the 1963 hit The Incredible Journey, follows three household pets as they travel across mountains and plains on their way to find their owners. A misunderstanding leads the animals to mistakenly believe that they have been abandoned by their loved ones, when in reality they have been left in the care of a friend while the family has moved from the country to the city for the father to take a temporary assignment. All three pets-a golden retriever (Don Ameche), a cat (Sally Field), and a bulldog puppy (Michael J. Fox)-can talk, and they bicker and crack jokes as they set off on a truly incredible journey chock full of misadventures as they wend their way back to their owners. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco Two dogs and a cat, separated from their human family, must find their way home and face the dangers of a big city for the first time in this adventure story for the whole family. Bob Seaver (Robert Hays) and his wife Laura (Kim Greist), who live in Northern California, are taking their kids on a camping vacation in Canada, and they’re bringing along their pets – spunky bulldog Chance (voice of Michael J. Fox), self-centered Himalayan cat Sassy (voice of Sally Field), and wise old Golden Retriever Shadow (voice of Ralph Waite). However, Chance doesn’t like being cooped up in his travelling cage at the airport, and when he escapes, Sassy and Shadow follow him to the nearest city, San Francisco. After a scary night on their own, the trio are befriended by a gang of stray dogs and cats who have learned to live on their own after running away from their cruel masters. However, Chance, Sassy, and Shadow soon realize that life on the streets is not for them, and they set out to find the Seaver house they call home. Sports fans take note: Bob Uecker, Tommy Lasorda, and Al Michaels appear as themselves and also provide the voices of their pets. The voice of Shadow was performed by Don Ameche in the preceding film Homeward Bound; it proved to be Ameche’s last film released before his death in late 1993 (his final film, Corrina, Corrina, didn’t reach theaters until several months after his passing), leading the producers of this sequel to cast Ralph Waite in the role. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Provocative French filmmaker Catherine Breillat offers an idiosyncratic variation on a classic fairy tale with this fantasy. Young Princess Anastasia (Carla Besnainou) runs afoul of an ill-tempered witch who puts a curse on her, but while the witch initially condemns the princess to death, three fairies (Dounia Sichov, Leslie Lipkins, and Camille Chalons) are able to change the spell, so instead the girl will fall into a deep sleep at the age of six and wake up 100 years later, when she will appear to be 16. After Anastasia falls asleep, she drifts into a netherworld where she’s befriended by a friendly woman (Anne-Lise Kedves) who is raising her teenage son, Peter (K rian Mayan), on her own after the death of her husband. However, Peter runs away with the evil Snow Queen (Romane Portail), and Anastasia sets out to find him. Along the way, Anastasia grows into a teenager (now played by Julia Artamonov), is beguiled by a beautiful gypsy (Rhizlaine El Cohen), and crosses paths with the ill-tempered Johan (David Chausse), who has an unusual connection with the lost Peter. La Belle Endormie (aka Sleeping Beauty) received its North American premiere at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Disney’s animated heroine Kim Possible stars in her first TV movie Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time. Villainous Shego (voice of Nicole Sulllivan) kidnaps the time monkey and causes problems for the future. Teenaged Kim (voice of Christy Carlson Romano), friend Ron Stoppable (voice of Will Friedle), and naked mole-rat Rufus have to travel through time and fix the problem. This hour-long TV movie was aired in three parts (Present, Past, and Future) on ABC Kids in 2003. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
It’s a hilariously haunting Halloween in the Hundred Acre Wood. Roo’s best new pal, Lumpy, is excited to trick-or-treat for the first time. until Tigger warns them about the dreaded Gobloon, who’ll turn you into a Jaggedy Lantern if he catches you. But if they catch the Gobloon before it catches them, they get to make a wish! With Roo by his side, Lumpy knows he can face anything. So when Pooh eats all the Halloween candy, Lumpy and Roo decide to be "brave together, brave forever" and catch the Gobloon so they can wish for more. When the two friends become separated, however, Roo decides to wish for something even more important. Filled with adventure, unconditional friendship, and lots of laughter, "Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie" is a sweet treat for the whole family. Featurettes. Limited Edition Collectible Pooh Beanz Plush; "Trick Or Re-Treat"; "Pass The Pumpkin"; "Pooh’s Boo!" Bingo; "Heffalump Halloween Party Planner"; Printable Party Invitations; Recipes; "Decorate Your Own Jaggedy Lantern".
Includes: Hansel and Gretel (1987) Sleeping Beauty (1987) Beauty and the Beast (1987), MPAA Rating: G Puss in Boots (1988), MPAA Rating: G Hansel and Gretel In this live-action version of the classic fairy tale, Hansel (Hugh Pollard) and Gretel (Nicola Stapelton) are the offspring of an impoverished woodcutter (David Warner) and his wife (Emily Richard) who wander into the woods in this Grimm Brother’s fairy tale. The trail of bread crumbs they leave to find their way back is eaten by birds, and the children are lured into the gingerbread house of the wicked witch (Cloris Leachman). ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi Sleeping Beauty Featuring several gorgeous ballet sequences, Sleeping Beauty is a live-action telling of the classic fairy tale, starring Tahnee Welch as Beauty. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi Beauty and the Beast This live-action version of the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast stars Rebecca De Mornay as the woman who learns to see the charm and love beneath the exterior of a boorish beast who imprisons her in his castle in order to collect a debt from her father. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi Puss in Boots This retelling of Charles Perrault’s ever-popular children’s tale, Puss In Boots is about Puss, a cat who is full of schemes and strategies, and who can turn into a human being Christopher Walken when he wants to. In this film, Puss is the sole inheritance of Corin (Jason Connery), a young man who is now living on the streets. The cat reveals some of his abilities to the lad, and promises to bring him all sorts of good things. In a series of amusing adventures, Puss proceeds to make good on his word. This children’s tale also features a number of song interludes. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
Walt Disney Animation Studios proudly presents the wonderful new adventure, "Winnie The Pooh". Return to the Hundred Acre Wood for a heartwarming original movie, and reunite with the beloved bear and his silly but steadfast friends for a magical family experience. When sad old Eeyore loses his tail, Owl sends the whole gang – Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga and Roo – on a wild journey to help Eeyore and save Christopher Robin from the mysterious Baksun. In the end, it turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply set out to find some "hunny." Inspired by five stories from A.A. Milne’s books and created in Disney’s legendary, hand-drawn style, this all-new classic introduces one of the world’s most cherished characters to a whole new generation. Narrated by John Cleese and bursting with brand-new songs performed by Zooey Deschanel, this wonderfully whimsical film is a must-own for every family’s movie collection. Languages: English, French and Spanish; Subtitles: English (Closed Captioned), French and Spanish; Deleted Scenes, Bonus Shorts; Featurettes. Exclusive Mini Adventure of "Winnie The Pooh"; Theatrical Short: "The Ballad Of Nessie"; "Your Perfect Winnie The Pooh Nursery".
Working in conjunction with the BBC, The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London mounted this production of Pyotr Illych Tchaikovsky’s ballet Sleeping Beauty, starring Alina Cojucaru as Princess Aurora, Federico Bonelli as Prince Florimund and Marianela Nunez as The Lilac Fairy, all of The Royal Ballet. Marius Petipa choreographed; The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, under the baton of Valeriy Ovsyanikov, provides musical accompaniment. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
Includes: Cinderella (1994) Sleeping Beauty (1996) Cinderella An impoverished and abused young servant learns that true love knows no social class in this animated take on the classic tale of Cinderella. Cinderella may have a heart of gold, but since her uncaring stepmother and selfish stepsisters keep the young maiden bending to their every whim, she has little time to meet the man of her dreams. Cinderella’s kindly fairy godmother sends the unappreciated young servant to the royal ball with the one rule that she leave the party before the clock strikes midnight and the magic fades, but her enchanted evening with the handsome prince is complicated when, in a rush to get home, Cinderella leaves behind a glass slipper. Now as the lovelorn price from the party scours the land to find the owner of the lost slipper, Cinderella finds that her wildest dreams may be on the verge of coming true. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Sleeping Beauty From GoodTimes DVD this entry in the Collectible Classics animated series is a retelling of the timeless Grimm Brothers fairy-tale Sleeping Beauty. The beauty in question is young Priness Felicity. Cursed by an evil fairy named Odelia, Felicity is protected by her godmother who puts a spell on her, causing her to sleep until a worthy suitor awakens her with a kiss. Prince Richard is determined to put an end to Felicity’s slumber, but he’ll have to get past Odelia first. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
David Ashmole and Christine Walsh co-headline this October 1984 production of the ballet The Sleeping Beauty, mounted by The Australian Ballet and choreographed by Marius Petipa. Andrea Toy and Joanne Michel co-star. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
The 1964 Russian version of Sleeping Beauty consists of a performance of the Tschiakovsky ballet of the same name. Ballerina Alla Sizova dances the principal role of Princess Aurora, while Yuri Soloziev is seen as the Prince, and Natalia Dudinskaya is seen as the Wicked Fairy. The story-Aurora’s 100-year snooze, climaxed by a kiss-is as ever. The film utilizes the talents of two directors, both of whom are content to merely record the ballet, minus any fancy cinema pyrotechnics. The Russian title of this film was Spyashchaya Krasavitsa. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Working in conjunction with the BBC, The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London mounted this production of Pyotr Illych Tchaikovsky’s ballet Sleeping Beauty, starring Alina Cojucaru as Princess Aurora, Federico Bonelli as Prince Florimund and Marianela Nunez as The Lilac Fairy, all of The Royal Ballet. Marius Petipa choreographed; The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, under the baton of Valeriy Ovsyanikov, provides musical accompaniment. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
Experience Rudolf Nureyev’s version of Tchaikovski’s spectacular 19th Century ballet in this release showcasing a 1999 performance captured live at the Opera Bastille. Restaged by Patricia Ruanne, this version of The Sleeping Beauty stars Aur lie Dupont, Manuel Legris, and Vincent Cordier. David Coleman conducts the Orchestre de l’Op ra National de Paris in a performance featuring set design by Ezio Frigerio and costumes by Franca Asquarciapino. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
This performance video features Tchaikovsky’s romantic fairy tale in a 1994 production by the Royal Ballet, directed by Colin Nears and starring Viviana Durante as Princess Aurora, Zoltan Solymosi as Prince Florimund, and Anthony Dowell as Carabosse. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
This documentary about the ballets of dancer and choreographer Rudolf Nureyev features the Le Corps De Ballet and L’Orchestre de L’Opera National de Paris. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi
This fluttery release for little ones tells the story of Sleeping Beauty through the narration of an animated host, as well as excerpts from a professional ballet performance by The Royal Ballet in London, as well as a series of mini ballet demonstrations by a troupe of little girl ballerinas. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi
Includes: Hansel and Gretel (1987) Sleeping Beauty (1987) Hansel and Gretel In this live-action version of the classic fairy tale, Hansel (Hugh Pollard) and Gretel (Nicola Stapelton) are the offspring of an impoverished woodcutter (David Warner) and his wife (Emily Richard) who wander into the woods in this Grimm Brother’s fairy tale. The trail of bread crumbs they leave to find their way back is eaten by birds, and the children are lured into the gingerbread house of the wicked witch (Cloris Leachman). ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi Sleeping Beauty Featuring several gorgeous ballet sequences, Sleeping Beauty is a live-action telling of the classic fairy tale, starring Tahnee Welch as Beauty. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
Director Vadim Glowna explores such complicated issues as loneliness, guilt, remembrance, mourning, sex, death, and dying in this adaptation of Yasunari Kawabata’s novel concerning a most unusual bordello catering to a most unlikely clientele. Edmond is a lonely man in his late sixties. On the advice of his older friend Kogi, Edmond visits a bordello that allows elderly men the rare opportunity to lie down beside beautiful, youthful women. The girls are narcotized before each session, ensuring that they never awaken to actually meet the clients. Presiding over this mysterious establishment is the 60-year-old Madame, a woman who assumes the caring role of mother to both the girls and the men who come to be with them. Each time Edmond lies down next to one of the girls, memories of his previous life come flooding back. Edmond wants nothing more than to disappear silently into death while basking in the glorious perfection of youth. One night, by chance, Edmond observes Madame and her helpers disposing of a corpse. But while Edmond becomes morally conflicted about what he has seen, he cannot stop himself from returning to the bordello. When Edmond begins questioning Madame about the incident, the mystery only seems to deepen. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Includes: Rumpelstiltskin (1986), MPAA Rating: G Sleeping Beauty (1987) Hansel and Gretel (1987) Rumpelstiltskin Billy Barty, one of the world’s biggest little people, stars in this musical children’s fable from the Brothers Grimm. Rumpelstiltskin (Barty) promises the miller’s daughter Katie (Amy Irving) that she will be able to spin straw into gold in order to win the love of the Prince (John Mouler-Brown). After the marriage, Katie gives birth to a son that the nasty gnome abducts. Rumpelstiltskin agrees to give the child back to Katie if she can guess his name. An excellent performance from Billy Barty who began his career in the silent film era. Amy Irving’s brother David provides the direction. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi Sleeping Beauty Featuring several gorgeous ballet sequences, Sleeping Beauty is a live-action telling of the classic fairy tale, starring Tahnee Welch as Beauty. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi Hansel and Gretel In this live-action version of the classic fairy tale, Hansel (Hugh Pollard) and Gretel (Nicola Stapelton) are the offspring of an impoverished woodcutter (David Warner) and his wife (Emily Richard) who wander into the woods in this Grimm Brother’s fairy tale. The trail of bread crumbs they leave to find their way back is eaten by birds, and the children are lured into the gingerbread house of the wicked witch (Cloris Leachman). ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
The London Symphony Orchestra provides the music as 16 of the world’s best skaters show their talent in this adaptation of the fairy tale. Lar Lubovits did the choreography to compliment Tchaikovsky’s music. ~ Rovi
This documentary about the ballets of dancer and choreographer Rudolf Nureyev features the Le Corps De Ballet and L’Orchestre de L’Opera National de Paris. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi
The National Ballet of Canada interprets Tchaikovsky’s timeless three-act opera in this 1972 performance starring Veronica Tennant and Rudolf Nureyev and featuring The Orchestra of the National Ballet of Canada under conductor George Crum. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
In this performance of Tchaikovski’s symphonic three-act ballet adapted for television and choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton, Dame Margot Fonteyn, Michael Somes, and Dame Beryl Grey headline as conductor Robert Irving leads the Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
This Kirov Ballet production of Tchaikovsky’s ballet, Sleeping Beauty was recorded in 1982 in celebration of the company’s 200th year. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi
Walt Disney Pictures has been the leading name in animated filmmaking since the 1930s, but the studio’s crown was looking more than a little tarnished in the 1980s after a series of expensive commercial and critical disappointments such as The Fox and the Hound, The Black Cauldron, and The Great Mouse Detective. At that time, a handful of Disney executives were questioning the wisdom of continuing to make animated films, as the company was making more money in live-action movies, theme parks, and television. That changed when Roy Disney – Walt’s nephew and the last figure from the studio’s Golden Age management team still on board – teamed up with newly hired studio executives Michael D. Eisner and Jeffrey Katzenberg to restore their reputation for both quality and commercial appeal. With the success of Who Framed Roger Rabbit in 1988, the team sparked a new interest in animation on the big screen, and a string of smash hits that began with The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast launched a new era of both acclaim and box-office success for the company. But those successes didn’t come without behind-the-scenes conflict, and Don Hahn, a longtime producer at Disney, offers an inside look at the creative squabbles and battles amongst the management that came during Disney’s climb back to the top of Hollywood’s mountain in the documentary Waking Sleeping Beauty. Along with behind-the-scenes footage and rare personal artwork created by the studio’s animation staff (including some unflattering cartoons of their bosses), the film includes interviews with many key figures of this era in Disney history, and several people who enjoyed greater success after leaving the company, such as Tim Burton and John Lasseter. Waking Sleeping Beauty was an official selection at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Includes: The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988) The Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989) The Incredible Hulk Returns Bill Bixby stars as physicist Dr. David Banner, the mild-mannered alter ego of the raging green mutant The Hulk (Lou Ferrigno), in this made-for-TV film based on the 1978 series (which was inspired by the Marvel Comics characters). In this outing, Dr. Banner teams with Thor, the Norse god of thunder. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi The Trial of the Incredible Hulk Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno return to their mutual TV role in The Trial of the Incredible Hulk. Bixby is Dr. David Banner, who, after being pelted by gamma rays, occasionally turns into the green, gruesome, uncontrollable Hulk (Lou Ferrigno). This time, Banner/Hulk cross swords with an evil zillionaire gangster (John Rhys-Davies). Joining in the good clean chaos is another Marvel Comics hero, the visually challenged Daredevil (Rex Smith). Made for television, Trial of the Incredible Hulk debuted May 7, 1989. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Originally broadcast on PBS, this science documentary from National Geographic investigates the miraculous machine that is the human body. Learn about the body’s extraordinary capabilities through personal stories coupled with in-depth scientific explorations. Technological breakthroughs are shown concerning surgery, brain development, conception, and more. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
Bill Cosby narrates this story of Captain Bill Pinkney, the first African-American to sail around the world alone, completing his trip in 22 months. During his journey at sea he kept in touch (via state-of-the-art technology) with students in Boston and Chicago, teaching them about math and geography and teaching them to reach for their dreams. Upon his return from sea, Bill Pinkney was recognized by President George Bush (the Elder). ~ Linda J. Shriver, Rovi
Incredible Creatures That Defy Evolution II supposedly offers evidence of facts about particular animals that disprove the theory of evolution and instead favor the concept of intelligent design. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
British actor and funnyman Robbie Coltrane explores the wonderful weirdness of rural British life in this armchair travelogue that skips Big Ben and the River Thames in order to focus on more peculiar sights. Settling behind the wheel of his classic Jaguar roadster, Coltrane introduces viewers to a teenage wing-walker, a fire truck driver who specializes in wheelies, and the curious attendees of a popular scarecrow convention. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Paul Johansson’s The Incredible Mrs. Richie stars Gena Rowlands as the title character. The film stars Kevin Zegers as Charlie Proud, a young man on the path to juvenile delinquency. Having had enough of Charlie’s troublemaking, school principal Mr. Dewitt issues the boy an ultimatum. Charlie must begin working for Mrs. Richie or be expelled from the school. She puts him to work in her garden, a place she believes is home to the spirit of her late husband. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
If there is one three-word phrase that always perks up the ears of the average professional wresting enthusiast it would be "Steel Cage Match". WWE: Bloodbath features eleven uncut steel cage matches shown in their entirety. In addition to more modern stars like Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels, the line-up includes such classic names as Bruno Sammartino taking on the Russian Ivan Koloff, Bob Backlund, and a match between long-time rivals "Nature Boy" Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes – known far and wide for his finishing maneuver The Bionic Elbow. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
This endearing romantic comedy about two high school girls, blue collar tomboy Randy (Laurel Holloman) and privileged, popular Evie (Nicole Ari Parker), was the first mainstream success for director Maria Maggenti, who chronicles the odd couple’s relationship from tentative first steps to full-blossoming romance. Cast almost entirely with newcomers, The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love brings Randy’s family (a lesbian aunt and an assortment of current and past partners), Evie’s well-heeled and overprotective mother (Stephanie Barry), and a collection of friends, enemies, one ex-boyfriend (Andrew Wright), and one unsatisfactory affair (Maggie Moore) into the mix, balancing the excitement and passion of adolescent romance with the pitfalls of social and familial rejection. Maintains a light and quirky tone throughout, reminiscent in many ways of the teen comedies of John Hughes. ~ Genevieve Williams, Rovi
An eighteenth century female convict arrested for petty theft and sentenced to seven years in Botany Bay stages the only successful escape from the Australian penal colony ever recorded in an inspirational tale of survival and perseverance starring Ramola Garai, Jack Davenport, and Sam Neill. The year is 1788, and starving twenty-one year old Mary Bryant has been convicted of thievery in a Cornwall court. Subsequently sentenced, along with hundreds of hardened criminals, to an extended stay in the punishing penal colony of Botany Bay, Mary sets sail on the prison ship that will take two-hundred-and-fifty-one days to reach its bleak destination. During that time, Mary has a child with fellow inmate William Bryant – a fisherman and drug dealer who has also been sentenced to an extended stay on Botany Bay. Soon after arriving at their destination Mary and William have another child while lamenting their future in such a punishing landscape. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
For all of its inexplicable weirdness, this monster musical from cult filmmaker Ray Dennis Steckler is not only the director’s best-paced film, but also his most entertaining. Visiting a carnival with friends, happy-go-lucky Jerry (Steckler appearing as "Cash Flagg") is hypnotized by evil gypsy fortune-teller Madam Estrella (Brett O’Hara) and turned into a zombie murderer. Surprisingly, the most competent parts of this film are the dance numbers at the carnival’s nightclub, The Hungry Mouth, with pretty showgirls and flashy costumes, some good singing, and a fun strip act by Erina Enyo. Estrella scars her victims with acid and keeps them in a cage, but they break loose, strangling her and her ugly assistant Ortega (Jack Brady). Jerry, now a scarred killer, escapes to the beach where he is shot by police. Cult-film regular Titus Moody (Pit Stop) appears as a hobo, and rumor has it that James Woods is in the film somewhere as an extra. Steckler’s leggy erstwhile wife Carolyn Brandt, who stars in most of his films, plays Marge, an alcoholic dancer who gets so drunk that she falls down during her routines. Incomprehensible Greek actor Atlas King and co-screenwriter Gene Pollock also appear in this odd film, presented in "Hallucinogenic Hypnovision." When it was re-released as Teenage Psycho Meets Bloody Mary, men in zombie masks ran through theaters trying to scare people. Among the cameramen on this cheesy, but exceptionally good-looking production were such luminaries as Joseph V. Mascelli, Vilmos Zsigmond, and Laszlo Kovacs. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi
Incredible But True? Stigmata – Marked For Life documents the history of the phenomenon where people suddenly are stricken with the injuries Christ acquired during the crucifixion. The program investigates different reasons why this continues to occur, including psychological factors. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
Includes: The Incredible Petrified World (1960) The Atomic Brain (1964) Love After Death (1968) The Incredible Petrified World Often tagged "The Incredible Petrified Movie," this science-fiction mistake was created by one of the more unsung "heroes" of bad moviemaking, Jerry Warren, a Hollywood "auteur" comparable to the legendary Edward D. Woods, Jr. This time, Jerry depicts a group of divers "stranded" in some underwater caverns when their diving bell malfunctions. While the intrepid little group of two men and an equal number of women (including erstwhile "Lois Lane," Phyllis Coates) scamper about beneath the surface, Professor Millard Wyman (John Carradine) works feverishly on solid ground to find a new diving apparatus that may reach them before an underwater source of oxygen runs out. ~ Hans J. Wollstein, Rovi The Atomic Brain This weird, morbid little sci-fi thriller stars Marjorie Eaton as a filthy-rich but decrepit old widow who has devoted much of her wealth to funding the dubious (to say the least) scientific research of Frank Gerstle, who has constructed a mad lab in the widow’s basement in order to perfect a technique in which an infusion of atomic energy (or something) will enable him to transfer the widow’s brain into a young and sexy physique. To this end, three subjects are solicited through a want ad (under the pretense of employing a housekeeper). The three young women, all of different nationalities (represented by horrendous accents), are subjected to the old woman’s scrutiny, until she selects the prime candidate. as the others become fodder for the doctor’s pet projects. Needless to say, things don’t turn out quite as planned: people are burned, torn apart by man-beasts, and get their eyes ripped out – one poor lass even winds up with the brain of a cat. This has a certain perverse charm and is competently directed (excepting some boring stretches) by Joseph V. Mascelli – who, in spite of his work on this film and Ray Dennis Steckler’s The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-up Zombies, would later publish a well-known book on cinematography. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi Love After Death In this Argentine crime/fantasy/sex drama, a timid but rich young man (Guillermo de Cordova) is buried alive by his scheming wife and her lover, a criminal doctor. He manages to dig himself out, but the experience unhinges him mentally and turns him into a voyeur. He decides to try to become a rapist but can’t quite manage it. Among the strange people he meets are old voyeur lesbians and a transvestite exotic dancer. The American distributor of this film apparently decided it wasn’t sexy enough, and shot an explicit lesbian scene that featured future porn star Jennifer Welles. ~ Brian Gusse, Rovi
The loggerhead turtle has one of the longest and most difficult migratory patterns of any aquatic animal; sea turtles newly hatched on the East Coast of the United States (usually in Florida) make their way from the sand into the ocean, and then begin a voyage that spans the entire Atlantic Ocean, only to return from whence they came. Filmmaker Nick Stringer follows the loggerhead turtle on a adventure of more than 9,000 miles with only instinct as their guide in the documentary Turtle: The Incredible Journey. Stringer and his camera crew spent two years following loggerhead turtles on their trip across the ocean, and have captured on film the remarkable life cycle of a beautiful but endangered creature that struggles to survive in an increasingly unforgiving environment. Turtle: The Incredible Journey was an official selection at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
The loggerhead turtle has one of the longest and most difficult migratory patterns of any aquatic animal; sea turtles newly hatched on the East Coast of the United States (usually in Florida) make their way from the sand into the ocean, and then begin a voyage that spans the entire Atlantic Ocean, only to return from whence they came. Filmmaker Nick Stringer follows the loggerhead turtle on a adventure of more than 9,000 miles with only instinct as their guide in the documentary Turtle: The Incredible Journey. Stringer and his camera crew spent two years following loggerhead turtles on their trip across the ocean, and have captured on film the remarkable life cycle of a beautiful but endangered creature that struggles to survive in an increasingly unforgiving environment. Turtle: The Incredible Journey was an official selection at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Includes:A Grand Day Out (1992) The Wrong Trousers (1993) A Close Shave (1995) A Grand Day Out It’s another bank holiday in northern England, and eccentric inventor Wallace and his faithful dog, Gromit, are sitting around the house with nothing to do. While poring over stacks of travel magazines, Wallace suggests that the pair break for a hot cup of tea and some cheese. When he discovers that there’s no cheese to be found anywhere in the house, he hits upon an ideal place for a picnic: "Everybody knows the moon’s made of cheese." With Gromit’s help, he immediately starts construction on a rocket ship, and before long the two are walking on (and tasting) the lunar surface. As they continue to explore, they are blissfully unaware that they – and their rocket – are being watched by a creature that has dreams and aspirations of its own. ~ Emru Townsend, Rovi The Wrong Trousers The second short film to feature the claymation antics of eccentric inventor Wallace and his dog Gromit, The Wrong Trousers sees the duo become unwitting accomplices to a jewel theft. The trouble begins when, struggling to make ends meet, Wallace decides to take in a boarder – a mysterious penguin. At first, Wallace and his new tenant get along famously; indeed, the penguin forces Gromit out of his room and into the doghouse, literally. However, the bird is not what he seems: Gromit discovers that the penguin is actually the infamous burglar Feathers McGraw. Feathers has his eye on Wallace’s most recent invention – a pair of mechanical trousers that can be programmed to automatically walk on their own – believing the device will help him steal a world-famous diamond at the local museum. When Feathers traps Wallace inside the trousers, Gromit must find a way to stop the malicious penguin and save his friend. This Oscar-winner for "Best Animated Short" works both as a hilarious parody of film noir and as an exciting, action-packed adventure in its own right, combining skillful visual design and superb animation with inventive, witty storytelling. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi A Close Shave The third film to feature the claymation adventures of Wallace and Gromit, A Close Shave finds the inventor and his dog with a new business, new friends, and a new adversary. As the story begins, the team has decided to open a window-washing service, with Wallace providing clever gadgets while Gromit does the real work. Yet Wallace continues inventing in his spare time and has recently built a new device, the Knit-O-Matic, to clean and shear sheep – which comes in quite handy when a lost lamb takes refuge in their home. Wallace and Gromit soon discover that this lamb has escaped from a pair of evil sheep rustlers who want him back. The mastermind of the rustling scheme turns out to be Preston, a dog belonging to local wool-shop proprietor Wendolene Ramsbottom; complicating things further is the fact Wendolene is also the object of Wallace’s romantic affections. When Preston frames Gromit as the rust
This nature documentary from NOVA follows the epic migration of the monarch butterfly over 2000 miles, providing a butterfly’s-eye-view as the two month journey passes over forests, swamps, desserts, and open water, eventually touching down at their destination in Mexio. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi
This nature documentary from NOVA follows the epic migration of the monarch butterfly over 2000 miles, providing a butterfly’s-eye-view as the two month journey passes over forests, swamps, desserts, and open water, eventually touching down at their destination in Mexio. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi
Originally made for television, the story concerns David Banner (Bill Bixby), thought to be dead but actually working as a janitor at a laboratory. There, he hopes to cure himself of the monster lurking inside. However, a group of terrorists are interested in the awesome power of the Hulk. ~ John Bush, Rovi
An eighteenth century female convict arrested for petty theft and sentenced to seven years in Botany Bay stages the only successful escape from the Australian penal colony ever recorded in an inspirational tale of survival and perseverance starring Ramola Garai, Jack Davenport, and Sam Neill. The year is 1788, and starving twenty-one year old Mary Bryant has been convicted of thievery in a Cornwall court. Subsequently sentenced, along with hundreds of hardened criminals, to an extended stay in the punishing penal colony of Botany Bay, Mary sets sail on the prison ship that will take two-hundred-and-fifty-one days to reach its bleak destination. During that time, Mary has a child with fellow inmate William Bryant – a fisherman and drug dealer who has also been sentenced to an extended stay on Botany Bay. Soon after arriving at their destination Mary and William have another child while lamenting their future in such a punishing landscape. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Mild-mannered scientist Bruce Banner has been traveling the globe in search of the antidote that will allow him to break free from his primal alter ego, but both the warmongers who long to exploit him for their own gain and a horrific creature known as The Abomination are determined to stop him from achieving his noble goal in Transporter 2 director Louis Leterrier’s take on the classic Marvel Comics superhero tale. For years, Bruce (Edward Norton) has been living in the shadows, pursued by the military and haunted by the rage within. But traveling the world in secrecy isn’t easy, and as hard as he tries Bruce can’t get Betty Ross (Liv Tyler) off his mind. The daughter of Bruce’s nemesis Gen. Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross (William Hurt), Betty represents everything that is beautiful in the world to a man who lives his life on the run. Eventually, Bruce returns to civilization and faces the wrath of The Abomination. While the Hulk may be a formidable force of nature, The Abomination is decidedly more powerful, and determined to destroy Bruce Banner. Created when KGB agent Emil Blonsky (Tim Roth) exposed himself to a higher dose of the same radiation that transformed Bruce into The Hulk, The Abomination is unable to change back into human form and holds Bruce accountable for his frightful condition. With time fast running out for both Bruce and The Hulk, New York City is about to become the ultimate urban battle zone as two of the most powerful creatures ever to walk the earth clash in a massive, no-holds-barred fight to the finish. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Rome dominated the Western world for centuries, and echoes of Roman civilization can be found throughout our culture to this day. But what was the reasoning behind the construction of its numerous overstated monuments? A & E’s Ancient Mysteries explores this megalomania in Ancient Mysteries: Incredible Monuments of Rome, hosted by Leonard Nimoy. The documentary examines symbolism behind the structures of the city, as well as the men who strove to immortalize themselves through imperial monuments, the exceptional brutality that flourished in the great arenas of Rome, and the shocking rituals performed in magnificent temples dedicated to the gods. ~ Carrie Downes, Rovi
Every episode of Awesome Bible Adventures presents one or more of the major events of the Bible in a format designed to grab the attention of young children. The programs show how each story is a lesson to draw daily strength from. This particular episode presents the story of Noah, the man saved by God during the Great Flood. ~ Rob Ferrier, Rovi
This comprehensive fitness program is presented in three 20-minute workouts, each designed to strengthen, tone, and sculpt the abdominal muscles in different ways. Viewers can choose which of the segments to do in a given workout session, in order to address their own personal health and fitness needs. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi
Relive the highlights of the pennant-winning 2010 Texas Rangers with this documentary that offers footage of the team’s greatest players including pitching ace Cliff Lee, Nelson Cruz and Josh Hamilton. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
Mild-mannered scientist Bruce Banner has been traveling the globe in search of the antidote that will allow him to break free from his primal alter ego, but both the warmongers who long to exploit him for their own gain and a horrific creature known as The Abomination are determined to stop him from achieving his noble goal in Transporter 2 director Louis Leterrier’s take on the classic Marvel Comics superhero tale. For years, Bruce (Edward Norton) has been living in the shadows, pursued by the military and haunted by the rage within. But traveling the world in secrecy isn’t easy, and as hard as he tries Bruce can’t get Betty Ross (Liv Tyler) off his mind. The daughter of Bruce’s nemesis Gen. Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross (William Hurt), Betty represents everything that is beautiful in the world to a man who lives his life on the run. Eventually, Bruce returns to civilization and faces the wrath of The Abomination. While the Hulk may be a formidable force of nature, The Abomination is decidedly more powerful, and determined to destroy Bruce Banner. Created when KGB agent Emil Blonsky (Tim Roth) exposed himself to a higher dose of the same radiation that transformed Bruce into The Hulk, The Abomination is unable to change back into human form and holds Bruce accountable for his frightful condition. With time fast running out for both Bruce and The Hulk, New York City is about to become the ultimate urban battle zone as two of the most powerful creatures ever to walk the earth clash in a massive, no-holds-barred fight to the finish. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Mild-mannered scientist Bruce Banner has been traveling the globe in search of the antidote that will allow him to break free from his primal alter ego, but both the warmongers who long to exploit him for their own gain and a horrific creature known as The Abomination are determined to stop him from achieving his noble goal in Transporter 2 director Louis Leterrier’s take on the classic Marvel Comics superhero tale. For years, Bruce (Edward Norton) has been living in the shadows, pursued by the military and haunted by the rage within. But traveling the world in secrecy isn’t easy, and as hard as he tries Bruce can’t get Betty Ross (Liv Tyler) off his mind. The daughter of Bruce’s nemesis Gen. Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross (William Hurt), Betty represents everything that is beautiful in the world to a man who lives his life on the run. Eventually, Bruce returns to civilization and faces the wrath of The Abomination. While the Hulk may be a formidable force of nature, The Abomination is decidedly more powerful, and determined to destroy Bruce Banner. Created when KGB agent Emil Blonsky (Tim Roth) exposed himself to a higher dose of the same radiation that transformed Bruce into The Hulk, The Abomination is unable to change back into human form and holds Bruce accountable for his frightful condition. With time fast running out for both Bruce and The Hulk, New York City is about to become the ultimate urban battle zone as two of the most powerful creatures ever to walk the earth clash in a massive, no-holds-barred fight to the finish. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Mild-mannered scientist Bruce Banner has been traveling the globe in search of the antidote that will allow him to break free from his primal alter ego, but both the warmongers who long to exploit him for their own gain and a horrific creature known as The Abomination are determined to stop him from achieving his noble goal in Transporter 2 director Louis Leterrier’s take on the classic Marvel Comics superhero tale. For years, Bruce (Edward Norton) has been living in the shadows, pursued by the military and haunted by the rage within. But traveling the world in secrecy isn’t easy, and as hard as he tries Bruce can’t get Betty Ross (Liv Tyler) off his mind. The daughter of Bruce’s nemesis Gen. Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross (William Hurt), Betty represents everything that is beautiful in the world to a man who lives his life on the run. Eventually, Bruce returns to civilization and faces the wrath of The Abomination. While the Hulk may be a formidable force of nature, The Abomination is decidedly more powerful, and determined to destroy Bruce Banner. Created when KGB agent Emil Blonsky (Tim Roth) exposed himself to a higher dose of the same radiation that transformed Bruce into The Hulk, The Abomination is unable to change back into human form and holds Bruce accountable for his frightful condition. With time fast running out for both Bruce and The Hulk, New York City is about to become the ultimate urban battle zone as two of the most powerful creatures ever to walk the earth clash in a massive, no-holds-barred fight to the finish. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
You and your family can travel on an amazing journey through the inner world of the human body. Have you ever wondered how your taste buds or vocal cords look at close range? How your eardrum processes sound? How are your muscles able to move in so many ways? Or how does your eye adjust to changes in light? Tiny cameras explore up close the internal workings of the human body in this crash course in human physiology. Though made in 1975, the visual effects created by x-rays, microscopes, and time-lapse photography still fascinate in this exploration at the microscopic level. ~ Gayla Mills, Rovi
This made-for-TV effort stars Lindsay Wagner as Meg Laurel, an orphan who graduates Harvard Medical School and returns to treat the sick in her Appalachian hometown in the 1930s. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
The loggerhead turtle has one of the longest and most difficult migratory patterns of any aquatic animal; sea turtles newly hatched on the East Coast of the United States (usually in Florida) make their way from the sand into the ocean, and then begin a voyage that spans the entire Atlantic Ocean, only to return from whence they came. Filmmaker Nick Stringer follows the loggerhead turtle on a adventure of more than 9,000 miles with only instinct as their guide in the documentary Turtle: The Incredible Journey. Stringer and his camera crew spent two years following loggerhead turtles on their trip across the ocean, and have captured on film the remarkable life cycle of a beautiful but endangered creature that struggles to survive in an increasingly unforgiving environment. Turtle: The Incredible Journey was an official selection at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Includes: National Geographic’s Most Incredible Photos: Afghan Warrior (2009) National Geographic’s Most Incredible Photos: Lava Hunter (2009) Nat Geo’s Top 10 Photos (2010) National Geographic’s Most Incredible Photos: Afghan Warrior No synopsis available. National Geographic’s Most Incredible Photos: Lava Hunter No synopsis available. Nat Geo’s Top 10 Photos No synopsis available.
Includes: The Incredible Hulk (1977) Bride of the Incredible Hulk (1978) The Incredible Hulk The Incredible Hulk, the live-action TV series based on the popular Marvel Comics character, was preceded by a 2-hour TV-movie pilot. Bill Bixby stars as Dr. David Banner (Bruce Banner in the original comic books), a scientist whose experimentation with gamma rays has a most dramatic effect. Whenever his anger is aroused, Dr. Banner turns into a huge, green, rampaging monstrosity called the Hulk (played by bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno). Unjustly accused of being a criminal in his "Hulk" guise, Dr. Banner is forced to take it on the lam. In Fugitive fashion, the subsequent series found Dr. Banner and his alter-ego Hulk helping people in distress. Written, produced and directed by Kenneth Johnson, the Incredible Hulk pilot was first broadcast November 4, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi Bride of the Incredible Hulk No synopsis available.
In this amusing fantasy, a combination of live-action and animated effects, Don Knotts plays scrawny bookkeeper Henry Limpet, who longs to help the U.S. after the outbreak of World War II. He becomes depressed after being turned down by the Navy, particularly after his pal George (Jack Weston) is accepted. When Henry takes a walk on the Coney Island pier with his wife Bessie (Carole Cook), he falls into the water and is transformed into a fish, complete with his reading spectacles. Henry finally gets to help the war effort by helping to track down Nazi U boats for the Navy. Andrew Duggan and Larry Keating play the admirals who spearhead the secret mission involving the transformed Henry. Longtime Disney production associate John Rose was the producer of this film, and the influence of the animation is evident. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
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