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A Simple Wish
When Anabel (Mara Wilson) wished for a fairy-godmother, she never dreamed his name would be Murray (Martin Short)! Before you can say "SHABOOM," Anabel quickly learns that Murray is short on experience and long on excuses. As they are whisked into a hilarious whirlwind of magical mishaps, Anabel and the blundering Murray have until midnight to rescue her dad, battle a wicked witch (Kathleen Turner) and recover stolen magic wands to restore the world to a place where wishes really can come true.
Cat People
Nastassia Kinski stars as Irena, a beautiful young woman on the bridge of sexuality; she discovers love for the first time only to find that the explosive experience brings with it tragic consequences. The tremendous passion of this girl’s first romantic love is so strong, however, it bypasses the chaos around her – including her brother’s (Malcolm McDowell) extraordinary demands – as it pushes her on to her own bizarre destiny. With a style as timeless as myth, Cat People is an erotic fantasy...
Cop and a Half
Meet the Tampa Police Department's newest recruit: He's fearless. He's relentless. He's... eight years old! Director Henry Winkler serves up a hilarious action-packed treat the whole family will love, starring Burt Reynolds and introducing Norman D. Golden II. Young Devon Butler (Golden) is obsessed with being a cop. Whether he's memorizing lingo from Miami Vice or tailing "suspects" on the playground, this kid knows all the moves. And when Devon witnesses a murder, he's eager to share what he...
Do the Right Thing
Unanimous critical acclaim embraces this inventive and extraordinary film from Spike Lee. Newsweek calls it "astonishing." The Houston Post describes it as "exhilarating, joyous and screamingly funny." USA Today calls it "1989's best film." This powerful visual feast combines humor and drama with memorable characters while tracing the course of a single day on a block in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn. It's the hottest day of the year, a scorching 24-hour period that will change the...
Cop and a Half: 2-Movie Collection
Cop and a Half An action comedy for the whole family! Cop and a Half stars Burt Reynolds as burned-out detective Nick McKenna, a cop who works alone until eight-year old Devon Butler proves to be the only witness to a crime and demands a deal: a badge, cuffs and his dream come true – a day as a cop. Nick reluctantly agrees, and the ensuing adventure gets Devon more than he bargained for when he tries to prove he can solve the crime all by himself. Cop and a Half: New Recruit Grizzled veteran...
American Gangster
Academy Award® winners Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe team with Director Ridley Scott (Gladiator) for an epic story as powerful as it is true. Armed with ruthless, street-wise tactics and a strict sense of honor, crime boss Frank Lucas (Washington) rules Harlem's chaotic drug underworld. When outcast cop Richie Roberts (Crowe) sets out to bring down Lucas's multi-million dollar empire, it plunges both men into a legendary confrontation. American Gangster is "a brutal and brilliant film." (...
Director Showcase Spotlight Collection (American Graffiti / Do the Right Thing / Born on the Fourth of July / The Last Temptation of Christ)
American Graffiti: Directed by George Lucas, this classic coming-of-age story stars Ron Howard and Richard Dreyfuss as 1960s teenagers cruising the streets on their last summer night before college. Do the Right Thing: Director, writer and star Spike Lee provides powerful visual feast that combines humor and drama with unforgettable characters while tracing the course of a single day on a block in Brooklyn. Born on the Fourth of July: Tom Cruise delivers a riveting portrayal of Vietnam veteran...
4-Movie Marathon: Family Comedy Collection (Dudley Do-Right / Sgt. Bilko / Cop and a Half / Ed)
The 4 Movie Marathon: Family Comedy Collection includes Dudley Do-Right, Sgt. Bilko, Cop and a Half and Ed. Starring Steve Martin, Brendan Fraser, Burt Reynolds, Matt LeBlanc, Sarah Jessica Parker, Dan Aykroyd and more!
The Spike Lee Joint Collection
Spike Lee is one of the most acclaimed and controversial directors of all time. Now five of his most provocative, thought-provoking films are available in one collection. From the breakout hit dramedy DO THE RIGHT THING to the gritty, urban CLOCKERS, Lee peels away life's layers, exposing the ironies, brutalities, rhythms and prejudices of the naked city in this powerful collector's set.