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MAY 6, 1997
BLOOD
& WINE(SUSPENSE - R)
Jack Nicholson stars as wine merchant Alex Gates who is not all that he
seems to be: fancy shop, attractive wife, beautiful mistress. He conspires
with Victor Spanksy (Michael Caine) to commit a crime that is the beginning
of his end. With Stephen Dorff and Jennifer Lopez.
THE
EVENING STAR (DRAMA - PG-13)
Fifteen years after Terms of Endearment, Aurora Greenway (Shirley
MacLaine) is still fighting to save what she cherishes most: her family.
Also starring Bill Paxton, Juliette Lewis and Miranda Richardson.
GET
ON THE BUS (DRAMA - R)
Spike Lee makes cinematic history when he combines the comedy of the classic
road movie with the controversy of the Million Man March. 20 very different
men travel to Washington DC as strangers, but become blood brothers (destined
to ride into history together). With Ossie Davis, Charles S. Dutton, Andre
Braugher and Richard Belzer.
PALOOKAVILLE
(COMEDY - R)
A trio of bumbling, down-and-out buddies make a hilariously inept foray
into the world of crime in this off-beat tale of big-time dreams and small-time
larceny. Starring William Forsythe, Frances McDormand (1996 Best Actress
for Fargo), and Vincent Gallo.
THE
PORTRAIT OF A LADY (DRAMA - PG-13)
In her long-anticipated follow-up to The Piano, Jane Campion brings
her strong and sensual vision to Henry James' great novel of freedom and
seduction. Stars Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, and Barbara Hershey.
SECONDS
(SUSPENSE - R)
Rock Hudson delivers a tour-de-force performance in director John Frankenheimer's
critically acclaimed thriller about a man who buys a new identity and pays
a terrifying price. With Salome Jens and Will Geer.
THE
UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG (FOREIGN - NOT RATED)
In French with English subtitles. Considered one of the most beautiful films
ever made, Umbrellas catapulted young Catherine Deneuve to international
stardom. Features an unforgettable score by Michel Legrand. With Nino Castelnuovo,
Anne Vernon, and Marc Michel.
MAY 13, 1997
THE
CHEROKEE KID (COMEDY - PG-13)
A land-hungry banker shot the Cherokee Kid's parents to steal their property,
and now their kid is out for revenge, with the help of a few friends. Starring
Sinbad, James Coburn, Burt Reynolds, Ernie Hudson, and Gregory Hines.
DEAD
MAN'S WALK (WESTERN - PG-13)
This completes the series with the final chapter of Larry McMurtry's Lonesome
Dove. Stars David Arquette, Jonny Lee Miller, F. Murray Abraham, Edward
James Olmos, Keith Carradine, and Brian Dennehy.
THE FUNERAL
(DRAMA- R)
Christopher Walken stars in this provocative story about a powerful crime
family. With Benicio Del Toro and Isabella Rossellini.
LOSING
CHASE (DRAMA - R)
Kevin Bacon directs this film about a misunderstood wife whose husband is
unable to cope with her unpredictable behavior. With Kyra Sedgwick, Helen
Mirren, and Beau Bridges.
MEET
WALLY SPARKS (COMEDY - R)
Rodney Dangerfield stars as an irreverent talk show host who, due to an
inconvenient injury, becomes an unwanted houseguest at the home of his arch
nemesis: the governor! With Debi Mazar, Cindy Williams and Burt Reynolds.
RANSOM (SUSPENSE - R)
When a wealthy airline mogul (Mel Gibson) learns his son has been kidnapped,
he takes matters into his own hands, risking his son's life by offering
the ransom as a bounty on the kidnappers. Co-stars Gary Sinise, Lili Taylor,
and Rene Russo.
ZEUS
AND ROXANNE (CHILDREN - PG)
Zeus is a rowdy little rough-house of a dog; Roxanne, a delightful dolphin.
What happens when the two come together is an exciting tale of freedom,
friendship, and love. Starring Steve Guttenberg and Kathleen Quinlan.
MAY 20, 1997
ADRENALIN:
FEAR OF THE RUSH (SCIFI - R)
Locked in a race against time, a hard-edged cop teams up with a beautiful
rookie to track down a savage killer who threatens the world! Stars Christopher
Lambert and Natasha Henstridge.
DAYLIGHT
(ADVENTURE- PG-13)
Brace yourself for non-stop action and suspense! Sylvester Stallone races
against time to lead a group of stranded commuters out of a collapsed tunnel
72 feet below the Hudson River. With Amy Brenneman, Viggo Mortensen, and
Dan Hedaya.
HEAVY (DRAMA
- R)
The life of an overweight cook changes dramatically when a beautiful and
kind waitress opens his heart to love. With Shelley Winters, Liv Tyler,
Deborah Harry, and Evan Dando.
ONE FINE
DAY (COMEDY - PG)
Two single parents (George Clooney, Michelle Pfeiffer) who have sworn off
the opposite sex are thrown together for a single, chaotic day. Having little
in common, the last thing they expect is to fall in love.
STAR
TREK: FIRST CONTACT (SCIENCE FICTION - PG-13)
Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the newly commissioned Enterprise-E
battle the insidious Borg to restore the rightful future of Earth. With
Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, and LeVar Burton.
STEPHEN
KING'S THINNER (HORROR - R)
Billy Halleck, an overweight attorney, finds himself shedding weight at
a dangerous speed after killing a gypsy woman in a car crash. Stars Joe
Mantegna.
SWINGERS
(COMEDY - R)
Whether laughing over martinis in smoky cocktail lounges, or searching for
babes on a wild road trip to Las Vegas, these young swingers rewrite the
rules of dating in the 90's. With Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, and Heather
Graham.
THE
X-FILES (SCIFI - NOT RATED)
Each of 3 tapes features two episodes from the television series and an
introduction from series creator Chris Carter. Episodes include Irresistible,
Die Hand Die Verlezt, Colony, End Game, Humbug, and Anasazi)
MAY 27, 1997
CAUGHT (SUSPENSE
- R)
A mysterious drifter lands in a Jersey City fish shop and changes people's
lives forever in this steamy thriller. Stars Edward James Olmos, Maria Conchita
Alonso, Steven Schub, and Bitty Schram.
THE
MIRROR HAS TWO FACES (COMEDY - PG-13)
Barbra Streisand stars in this successful romantic comedy about best friends
who agree to a platonic marriage and then discover true love. Warm, wry,
and joyfully romantic, this is the Barbra you love. Also stars Jeff Bridges,
Pierce Brosnan, George Segal, and Mimi Rogers.
PARADISE
LOST: THE CHILD MURDERS (GENERAL - NOT RATED)
The true story of the police investigation and subsequent arrest of three
teens accused of murdering three young boys. Interwoven with reenactments
and interviews, the film describes the fears of the conservative community
and the role of the media in shaping the event.
MAY 29, 1997
JERRY
MAGUIRE (COMEDY - R)
Tom Cruise plays an enthusiastic sports agent who suddenly discovers his
scruples and promptly loses his job. With Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding
Jr., Renee Zellweger, and Bonnie Hunt.
JUNE 3, 1997
BREAKING
THE WAVES (DRAMA - R)
Young newlyweds Bess and Jan share a passionate marriage, but their bliss
is cut short when an accident leaves Jan paralyzed.Stars Emily Watson (Academy
Award nominee for Best Actress) and Stellan Skarsgärd.
THE
PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLYNT (DRAMA - R)
Based on the true story of the magazine publisher who was sued by the Religious
Right and paralyzed by an assassin's bullet. Stars Woody Harrelson and Courtney
Love.
TRIGGER
HAPPY (COMEDY - R)
Vic (Richard Dreyfuss) is the boss of bosses, but he's been locked up in
a mental institution. In his absence, his organization and love life have,
to say the least, fallen apart. On his release, Vic needs to straighten
things out in this hilarious movie. Also starring Ellen Barkin, Gabriel
Byrne, and Jeff Goldblum.
JUNE 10, 1997
BEAVIS
AND BUTT-HEAD DO AMERICA (COMEDY - PG-13)
The MTV duo debut in their first feature film. When their TV is stolen,
they set out to find a replacement set, but end up involved in a murder
for-hire scheme!
I'M
NOT RAPPAPORT (COMEDY - PG-13)
81-year-olds Nat Moyer (Walter Matthau) and Midge Carter (Ossie Davis) outrageously
take on the world and its multiple threats: drug dealers, muggers, enlightened
children, and the specter of the old folks' home. With Craig T. Nelson and
Amy Irving.
MARVIN'S
ROOM (DRAMA - PG-13)
After seventeen years, a fiercely independent woman and her rebellious son
return home and together they turn the family she left behind upside down.
Stars Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, Diane Keaton, and Robert De Niro.
MICHAEL (COMEDY - PG)
Three tabloid newspaper reporters travel to Iowa to investigate a reader's
claim that an angel is living in her home. Stars John Travolta, William
Hurt, and Andie MacDowell.
JUNE 17, 1997
CITIZEN
RUTH (COMEDY - PG-13)
Laura Dern stars as Ruth Stoops, a drifter facing felony charges who learns
she is pregnant. Her predicament lands her in the crossfire between two
activist groups who want to make her their national symbol.
MARS
ATTACKS! (COMEDY - PG-13)
A cavalcade of stars that shines both night and day and pesky martians that
just won't go away. A sci-fi comedy hits home as Tim Burton directs and
Mars Attacks! Stars Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening,
Pierce Brosnan, and Danny Devito.
MY
FELLOW AMERICANS (COMEDY - PG-13)
A comedy about life, liberty, and the pursuit of two ex-presidents. See
how the election tore them apart, but circumstance brought them together
and put them n the run. Stars Jack Lemmon, James Garner, Dan Aykroyd, John
Heard, and Lauren Bacall.
JUNE 24, 1997
GRIDLOCK'D
(DRAMA - R)
Stretch (Tim Roth) and Spoon (Tupac Shakur) are two drug addicts who decide
to go clean after a friend of theirs goes into a drug-induced coma. As they
try to enter a detox program, their drug dealer is killed, and they are
falsely accused. Thus Stretch and Spoon must avoid the thugs who really
killed the dealer, as well as the police.
IN
LOVE AND WAR (DRAMA - PG-13)
Based on the true story of Ernest Hemingway's time during WWI in Northern
Italy. Hemingway (Chris O'Donnell) is wounded during a skirmish and meets
American nurse Agnes von Kurowsky (Sandra Bullock)., who tends him back
to health. Also stars Ingrid Lacey.
THE PEST
(COMEDY - PG-13)
The brightest new star on the comedy scene, John Leguizamo is the manic,
multi-talented hero of this crazed comedy about a Miami con man who becomes
a hunter's human prey. With Jeffrey Jones and Freddy Rodriquez.
SCREAM (HORROR
- R)
The sleepy little town of Woodsboro just woke up screaming. There's a killer
in their midst who's seen a few too many scary movies. Suddenly, no one
is safe, as the psychopath stalks victims, taunts them with trivia questions,
then rips them to bloody shreds. The clues are there: are you good enough
to see them? Wtih Drew Barrymore and Courtenay Cox.
RIDICULE
(FOREIGN - R)
In French with English subtitles. In a noble quest to save his hometown,
a young man becomes torn between two beautiful women in a triangle of passion
and deceit. With Patrice Leconte, Fanny Ardant and Charles Berling.
TOUCH (COMEDY
- R)
Juvenal (Skeet Ulrich), whose touch can heal, is not what people expect
a saint to be like. He starts keeping company with criminals, whom he good-naturedly
accepts for what they are. With Bridget Fonda, Christopher Walken, and Tom
Arnold.
TURBULENCE
(ADVENTURE - R)
When a 747 heading from New York to L.A. is taken over by a seductive psychopathic
serial killer, the only one who can stop him is a beautiful young flight
attendant. With Ray Liotta, Lauren Holly, Hector Elizondo, and Ben Cross.
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