Saving Private Ryan -RSteven Spielberg  
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Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns. After learning that three brothers have already died in battle, military authorities declare the fourth brother, Private James Ryan, the object of a desperate rescue mission. Steven Spielberg directed. 1998/color/170 min/R/widescreen.

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Schindler's List -RMichael Kahn, Steven Spielberg  
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Schindler's List, a Steven Spielberg film, is a cinematic masterpiece that has become one of the most honored films of all time. Winner of seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, it also won every major Best Picture award and an exceptional number of additional honors. Among them were seven British Academy Awards; the Best Picture Awards from the New York Film Critics Circle, the National Society of Film Critics, the National Board of Review, the Producers Guild, the Los Angeles Film Critics, the Chicago, Boston and Dallas Film Critics; a Christopher Award; and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Golden Globe Awards. Steven Spielberg was further honored with the Directors Guild of America Award. The film presents the indelible true story of the enigmatic Oskar Schindler, a member of the Nazi party, womanizer, and war profiteer who saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust. It is the triumph of one man who made a difference, and the drama of those who survived one of the darkest chapters in human history because of what he did. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film, which also won Academy Awards for Best Screenplay, Cinematography, Music, Editing and Art Direction, stars an acclaimed cast headed by Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes, Caroline Goodall, Jonathan Sagalle and Embeth Davidtz.

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Seabiscuit -PG 13 
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A great American story from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Gary Ross, Seabiscuit stars Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper. Based on the inspiring true story of three men - a jockey, a trainer and a businessman - and the undersized racehorse who took the entire nation on the ride of a lifetime. This breathtaking film achievement is "a must-see moviegoing experience" (Chicago Sun-Times) and "a flat-out great movie!" (Larry King Live, CNN)

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Seabiscuit -PG 13Gary Ross  
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A great American story from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Gary Ross, Seabiscuit stars Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper. Based on the inspiring true story of three men - a jockey, a trainer and a businessman - and the undersized racehorse who took the entire nation on the ride of a lifetime. This breathtaking film achievement is "a must-see moviegoing experience" (Chicago Sun-Times) and "a flat-out great movie!" (Larry King Live, CNN)

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The Searchers -NR 
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Searchers, The (BD)

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Searching for Bobby Fischer -PGSteven Zaillian  
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Josh Waitzkin is just a typical American boy interested in baseball when one day he challenges his father at chess and wins. Showing unusual precocity at the outdoor matches at Washington Square in New York City, he quickly makes friends with a hustler named Vinnie who teaches him speed chess. Josh's parents hire a renowned chess coach, Bruce, who teaches Josh the usefulness of measured planning. Along the way Josh becomes tired of Bruce's system and chess in general and purposely throws a match, leaving the prospects of winning a national championship in serious jeopardy.

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The Secret World of Arrietty -GHiromasa Yonebayashi  
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Discover THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY where imagination comes to life! The studio that brought you PONYO and the Academy Award(R)-winning SPIRITED AWAY (2002, Best Animated Feature) once again delivers a heartwarming tale of friendship and courage in beautiful animation! In a secret world hidden beneath the floorboards, little people called Borrowers live quietly among us. But when tenacious and tiny Arrietty is discovered by Shawn, a human boy, their secret and forbidden friendship blossoms into an extraordinary adventure. Featuring the voices of Disney Channel's Bridgit Mendler and David Henrie and comedic all-stars Will Arnett, Amy Poehler and Carol Burnett, and based on the award-winning novel THE BORROWERS — THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY will delight families of all sizes!

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Selma, Lord, Selma -NRCharles Burnett, Johnny Simmons  
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Disney presents a truly inspiring motion picture that accurately captures one of the most historically significant events in the struggle for civil rights! In 1965, during the turbulent early days of the right-to-vote movement, a young Alabama school girl (Jurnee Smollett — EVE'S BAYOU, JACK) is inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Clifton Powell — RAY, WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE) to resist the degradation that her fellow African-Americans are suffering. Along with a white seminary student (Mackenzie Astin — IRON WILL) from the north...and against the ever-increasing threat of racial violence...she promises to do what she can to help Dr. King's efforts. Based on a powerful true story that will both uplift and entertain — their perseverance and patience ultimately prevail, culminating in the famous civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery!

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The SeniorsRodney Amateau  
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Bad movie.

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Serenity -PG 13Joss Whedon  
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The action-packed adventure Serenity continues on Blu-ray Hi-Def! With exclusive all-new bonus features, this must-own edition takes you deeper into the incredible worlds created by Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly). It’s an edge-of-your-seat experience that can’t be missed.

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Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure (2001) -NR (G)George Butler  
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One of the greatest survival stories of all time comes to life in this extraordinary true story of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914-1916 British Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, a testament to heroism and human endurance. All 28 men survived nearly two years in the barren, frigid Antarctic when their ship was caught in pack ice and eventually crushed. Featuring stunning Antarctic images and recreations plus original still photography and 35mm motion picture footage by Rank Hurley, the official photographer for the expedition, this is a voyage you'll want to relive again and again.

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Shake Hands With the Devil -RRoger Spottiswoode  
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As genocide rages in Rwanda, Lt. Roméo Dallaire (Roy Dupuis) is assigned to lead the United Nations peacekeeping force. Fighting for his own survival as well as the millions of innocents threatened by the war, Lt. Dallaire finds himself torn between duty and conscience in his efforts to prevent the country’s descent into hell.

BONUS FEATURES:
Making-of Featurette, Audio commentary with director Roger Spottiswoode and Lt. General Dallaire, Additional commentary track with the filmmakers.

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Shenandoah -NR (PG)Andrew V. McLaglen  
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With the integrity and depth of an epic, Shenandoah tells the dramatic story of a man caught in a dilemma. James Stewart stars as a Virginia farmer during the Civil War. He refuses to support the Confederacy because he is opposed to slavery, yet he will not support the Union because he is deeply opposed to war. When his son is taken prisoner, Stewart goes to search for the boy. Seeing first-hand the horrors of war, he is at last forced to take his stand.

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