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ARCHIVES - Previous issues of Recent Releases

July 1

BEVERLY HILLS NINJA (COMEDY - PG-13)
It's a comic clash of cultures when an overweight, underskilled American is mistaken for the Great White Ninja of Japanese legend. Stars Chris Farley, Nicollette Sheridan, and Chris Rock.

THE CRUCIBLE (DRAMA - PG-13)
A young woman spurned by her married lover seeks revenge by accusing his wife of witchcraft in this passionate and moving story set during the Salem witch trials of 1692. With Daniel Day-Lewis, Winona Ryder, Paul Scofield, and Joan Allen.

DANGEROUS GROUND (ADVENTURE - R)
Cross into dangerous territory with Ice Cube, Elizabeth Hurley, and Ving Rhames in this searing action thriller about an ex-freedom fighter who risks everything to save his brother.

FIERCE CREATURES (COMEDY - PG-13)
A bumbling zoo manager tries to maintain the zoo's integrity while a team of executives tries to attract more customers by opening new exhibits featuring more ferocious animals. John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Kevin Kline star.

JACKIE CHAN'S FIRST STRIKE (ADVENTURE - PG-13)
You may know of him, but have you ever truly had the Jackie Chan experience? Jackie Chan's First Strike is a movie experience like no other. This unique blend of pure action and non-stop fun can be enjoyed by the whole family.

July 8

ABSOLUTE POWER (SUSPENSE - R)
He was where he shouldn't have been, saw what he shouldn't have seen. But who will believe the word of a career thief and and ex-con? Who will trust Luther Whitney (Clint Eastwood) when he says he saw a woman killed and the murderer is the President of the United States (Gene Hackman)?

TURB O: A POWER RANGERS MOVIE (CHILDREN - PG)
It's time to shift into turbo. It's the Power Rangers to the rescue in their all-new high-action motion picture adventure. The five superheroes battle an evil space pirate to save the planet Earth from certain destruction.

VEGAS VACATION (COMEDY - PG)
America's funniest family in America's fun capital, Las Vegas. Chevy Chase returns as dimwitted dad Clark Griswold in a pratfall-down-funny romp that bounces from the casino floor to a Hoover Dam tour to Vegas shows.

WHEN WE WERE KINGS (GENERAL - PG)
The Academy Award© winner for Best Documentary Feature, this film depicts the 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.

July 15

FOOLS RUSH IN (COMEDY - PG-13)
Sparks fly and cultures collide in this romantic comedy about a passionate one-night stand that becomes the love of a lifetime. With Matthew Perry (from Friends) and Salma Hayek.

FUN AND FANCY FREE (ANIMATION - G)
Now a whole new generation can experience the magic of the last animated feature starring Walt Disney as the voice of Mickey Mouse.

GHOSTS OF MISSISSIPPI (DRAMA - R)
Young Mississippi District Attorney Bobby DeLaughter's (Alec Baldwin) tireless determination finally brings to justice racist murderer Byron De La Beckwith (James Woods), thirty years after the slaying of civil rights worker Medgar Evans.

METRO (ADVENTURE - R)
Eddie Murphy plays hostage negotiator Scott Roper, top arbitrator of San Francisco's Police Department, who is led into danger by a psychotic killer who engages Roper in a lethal game of cat and mouse.

THE RELIC (HORROR - R)
Penelope Anne Miller and Tome Sizemore star in this tale of an unidentifiable killer virus that arrives from Brazil. Also stars Linda Hunt and James Whitmore.

SHINE (DRAMA - PG-13)
Academy Award© winner Geoffrey Rush stars in this true story of the emotionally troubled pianist David Helfgott and his triumphant victory over adversity.

THE SUBSTANCE OF FIRE (DRAMA - R)
In the high-stakes world of publishing, a businessman puts his company on the brink of bankruptcy, threatening to destroy his family and their fortune. Stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Timothy Hutton, Ron Rifkin, and Tony Goldwyn.

July 22

DONNIE BRASCO (DRAMA - R)
In the name of justice, Joe Pistone (Johnny Depp) leaves his family behind and takes on the persona of a gangster, Donnie Brasco, who must prove his absolute loyalty and willingness to commit crimes to be accepted into a mob family. Also starring Al Pacino.

HAMLET (DRAMA - PG-13)
The story of the Prince of Denmark, who seeks revenge for his father's murder at the hands of his perfidious uncle, delves into fundamental issues about humanity and the nature of being. Stars Kenneth Branaugh, Billy Crystal, and Charlton Heston.

THE MASK OF DEATH (ADVENTURE - R)
An undercover agent will stop at nothing to track down a major ring and avenge the death of his wife. Stars Lorenzo Lamas, Billy Dee Williams, and Rae Dawn Chong.

PRIVATE PARTS (COMEDY - R)
The story follows the life of Howard Stern (played by himself) and the pivotal events that led to him becoming radio's number one controversial celebrity. With Robin Quivers (his on-air cohost), and Mary McCormack.

THE SECOND JUNGLE BOOK (CHILDREN - PG)
Mowgli battles human greed when a hunter tries to cage him for the circus. Magnificent wildlife cinematography and a timeless tale of friendship and courage. With Bill Campbell, Roddy McDowall, and Jamie Williams.

SLING BLADE (DRAMA - R)
25 years after committing an unthinkable crime, Karl returns to the small town of his youth and is suddenly placed on a collision course with his past! Starts Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakum, John Ritter, and J.T. Walsh.

SMILLA'S S ENSE OF SNOW (SUSPENSE - R)
A beautiful young woman is convinced a young boy's fall from a snow covered roof was no accident. Together with a mysterious lover, she uses her uncanny powers of perception to unravel a taut web of lies and intrigues. With Julia Ormond, Gabriel Byrne, and Vanessa Redgrave.

July 29

ALBINO ALLIGATOR (DRAMA - R)
After a robbery goes wrong, a gang of criminals take everyone in a local bar hostage. With nowhere to run and time running out, it's a deadly situation where every second counts. Stars Gary Sinise, Matt Dillon, and Faye Dunaway.

JUNGLE 2 JUNGLE (CHILDREN - PG)
Michael Cromwell (Tim Allen) travels to the Amazon jungle to find his wife to ask her for a divorce, but he gets more than he bargains for when he finds out that they have a son! With Martin Short, Lola Davidovich, and David Ogden Stiers.

UNDERWORLD (SUSPENSE - R)
Johnny Crown (Denis Leary) has just been released from prison. His number one task: to find and kill the men responsible for the death of his father. With Joe Mantegna and Annabella Sciorra.

August 5

EVITA (MUSICAL - PG)
Madonna stars as Eva Peron, wife of the President of Argentina, who uses her position to fulfill her own agenda. With Antonio Banderas, Jonathan Pryce, and Jimmy Nail.

THAT DARN CAT (COMEDY - PG)
It's non-stop laughs when a rookie FBI agent teams up with an adventurous teen and her mischievous cat to foil kidnappers. Stars Christina Ricci, Doug E. Doug, and George Dzundza.

MURDER AT 1600 (SUSPENSE - R)
Washington, DC detective Harlan Regis is called by the National Security Advisor to investigate a murder at the White House. As he gets closer to the truth, he must race against time before more serious complications ensue. Starring Wesley Snipes, Diane Lane, Alan Alda, and Dennis Miller.

POOH'S GRAND ADVENTURE (CHILDREN - NOT RATED)
Pooh and friends set off on a grand journey through the great unknown to rescue Christopher Robin. And so begins the most extraordinary story of their lives.

August 12

CRASH (SUSPENSE - R)
After a near-fatal car accident, a couple is lured into a mysterious world of sexually obsessed car crash enthusiasts. Stars Holly Hunter, James Spader, and Rosanna Arquette.

THE DEVIL'S OWN (ADVENTURE - R)
Frances McGuire (Brad Pitt) is an I.R.A. terrorist. He travels to America, assumes another identity, and is teamed with Irish N.Y. cop Tom O'Meara (Harrison Ford).

EVERYONE SAYS I LOVE YOU (COMEDY - R)
A hilarious story about an offbeat family searching for love in New York City. With Alan Alda, Goldie Hawn, Drew Barrymore, and Julia Roberts.

LA CEREMONIE (FOREIGN - R)
In French with English subtitles. Sophie (Sandine Bonnaire) arrives to begin her new job as the housekeeper for the Lelievre family. The family, however, is disturbed by her secretive nature. With Isabelle Huppert and Jacqueline Bisset.

LOST HIGHWAY (SUSPENSE - R)
Directed by David Lynch, Lost Highway draws its plots from classic noirs, filled with desperate men and faithless women, expensive cars, and cheap motels. Stars Bill Pullman, Rosanna Arquette, and Balthazar Getty.

MOTHER (COMEDY - PG-13)
After his second divorce, John Henderson (Albert Brooks) realizes that his unsuccessful relationships with women date back to the first woman in his life, his mother (Debbie Reynolds).

SHADOW CONSPIRACY (SUSPENSE - R)
Bobby Bishop (Charlie Sheen) is a special assistant to the President (Sam Waterston). His mentor, Jacob Conrad (Donald Sutherland) sees great things for him, but when a government hit man targets Bishop, he has no time for praise!

SPAWN (ANIMATED - PG-13)
He was once a man, now he's a "hell-spawn," battling the forces of evil on Earth and in himself. Using his strange powers, he fights to uncover the truth about his identity.

WAITING FOR HUFFMAN (COMEDY - R)
Corky St. Clair, a desperate Broadway wannabe, has created a musical . Rumors that talent agent Mort Guffman will attend soon spread through the town! With Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Parker Posey, and Catherine O'Hara.

August 19

THE BEAUTICIAN AND THE BEAST (COMEDY - PG)
Fran Drescher (TV's Nanny) and Timothy Dalton make a hilarious love match as a sassy Queens beautician and a stern Communist dictator.

CATS DON'T DANCE (CHILDREN - G)
For a bunch of funny felines trying to break into show business, it's a jungle out there! Starring the voices of Scott Bakula, Jasmine Guy, and Natalie Cole.

DANTE'S PEAK (DRAMA - PG-13)
Dante's Peak is a small town community that's just been named one of the best American cities to live in. It's also the home of a dormant volcano that's drawn the interest of volcanologist Harry Dalton (Pierce Brosnan). Fearing that the volcano may become reactive, Dalton races against time to get the townspeople to safety before the big blast occurs.

KAMA SUTRA (FOREIGN - R)
In a seductive tale of love and betrayal, a king's courtesan is forbidden to embrace her one true love. Stars Sarita Choudry, Naveen Anrewm and Roman Tikaram.

PRISONE R OF THE MOUNTAINS (FOREIGN - R)
In Russian with English subtitles. Exploding with suspense and drama, Leo Tolstoy's classic tale of love, war, and lost innocence comes grippingly to life in this spellbinding, award-winning film... hailed as a modern masterpiece! Stars Award-Winning Actor Oleg Menshikov.

August 26

LOVE JONES (COMEDY - R)
Darius Lovehall (Larenz Tate) is an aspiring novelist, Nina Mosley (Nia Long) is an aspiring photographer who has just broken up with her boyfriend. Fate brings them together and their romance thickens. With Bill Bellamy and Isaiah Washington.

ROSEWOOD (DRAMA - R)
Racial tensions still exist 60 years after the civil war, but the black town of Rosewood and its white sister town of Sumner peacefully coexist. This drama examines the intrigue that occurs when mysterious strangers arrive in town. Stars Jon Voight, Don Dheadle, Loren Dean, Ving Rhames, Bruce McGill, Esther Rolle.



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