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A Dangerous Method (2011)
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Format: DVD
Publisher: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2012, Mar 27th).
Pages: 1
With a lucid analyst's eye, director David Cronenberg turns his steady gaze toward a trio of brilliant people in the early, and somehow defining, years of the 20th century. In Zurich, a young psychoanalyst named Carl Jung (Michael Fassbender) takes on an intellectually gifted but deeply neurotic young woman, Sabina Spielrein (Keira Knightley), as a patient. Through the course of a lengthy analysis, their relationship takes a turn for intimacy, despite professional policy against such encounters. Meanwhile, Jung is entwined in another important relationship, with psychoanalysis founder Sigmund Freud (Viggo Mortensen), whose enthusiasm about Jung being the golden boy of the science will eventually dim. What's bracing in Cronenberg's keen reading of this situation, based on Christopher Hampton's script, is that no aspect of this situation is more important than any other; the sexual tumbling between Jung and Spielrein might provide a few hotsy moments, but the careful lines traced between Freud's pragmatic wisdom and Jung's idealistic ventures into the mystic are equally significant. more
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The Man From London
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Format: DVD
Publisher: Zeitgeist Films (2012, Jan 10th).
Pages: 1
Lonely railway worker Maloin leads a simple, humdrum life with his teenage daughter and high-strung wife (superbly played by Academy Award-winning actress Tilda Swinton) at the edge of an infinite sea. He barely notices the world around him, and has already accepted its slow and inevitable deterioration. His inner life is suddenly thrown into chaos after he stumbles upon a deadly business transaction that leaves him with a money-stuffed suitcase and a guilty conscious for a crime he didn t commit. Another existential dazzler from one of cinema s most stunning and austere filmmakers, Bela Tarr s The Man From London is a breathtaking exploration of man s indestructible desire for freedom and happiness.DVD special features include optional English subtitles, and original theatrical trailer. more
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Caillou Saves Water and Other Adventures
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Publisher: Caillou Saves Water and Other Adventures [DVD] (2000, Jan 1st).
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Being 4 years old means life is full of little challenges - and sometimes BIG ones too! Caillou meets these challenges eagerly; exploring his world, discovering new things, and often learning from his mistakes. As Caillou overcomes life's obstacles and makes healthy choices, children are inspired to do the same - making him an everyday hero! Includes 5 full-length episodes! Episode 1: Caillou's Cricket - Dog Dillema - The Spider Issue Episode 2: Caillou Makes a Meal - Caillou's New Groove - Caillou Goes Bowling Episode 3: No Tradebacks! - Shoe Story - Rollie Racers Episode 4: Sarah's Kite - Caillou's New Game - Shiny Reminder Episode 5: Caillou Can Compost - Caillou's Tree - Caillou Saves Water more
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The Mouse and the Motorcycle plus Bonus Story (Scholastic Storybook Treasures)
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Format: DVD
Publisher: NEW VIDEO GROUP (2008, Jun 24th).
Pages: 1
Collect the entire library of Scholastic Storybook Treasures and read along on screen with your favorite classic children's stories, brought vividly to life on DVD.THE MOUSE AND THE MOTORCYCLE (By Beverly Cleary) The best-selling book comes to life in live action and dimensional animation. Ralph is not like other mice. He is always looking for a new adventure. When a young guest arrives with a shiny miniature motorcycle, Ralph knows that it is his lucky day. He takes it out for a spin and roars off on a series of exciting and dangerous adventures.BONUS STORY: WEE GILLIS (By Munro Leaf, Live Action) A Scottish lad has a tough decision to make. Does he want to be a Highlander and stalk stags, like his father s people, or a Lowlander like his mother s people and raise long-haired cows? Or can he combine his skills in herding and hunting to do something else? . more
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Classical Baby: The Art Show (2005)
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Publisher: Hbo Home Video (2005, Aug 30th).
Pages: 1
The gallery is set: it's time to see some of the world's greatest works of art accompanied by some great classical music. The exhibit features works by Monet, Degas, Pollock, Van Gogh, plus many other masterpieces. The music is playing, the tour is about to begin; it's time to explore Classical Baby: The Art Show! more
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Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)
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Publisher: Twentieth Century Fox (2012, Mar 27th).
Pages: 1
Pop-culture-savvy kids (and their parents) will enjoy Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked as a pleasant, lighthearted getaway with a lot of laughs for the little ones. Jason Lee reprises his role as Dave, the manager of the worldwide musical stars the Chipmunks, Simon (voiced by Matthew Gray Gubler), Theodore (Jesse McCartney), and the eternally mischievous Alvin (Justin Long). The boyz are joined by their girl-group counterparts, the Chippettes: Eleanor (Amy Poehler), Jeanette (Anna Faris), and Brittany (Christina Applegate). The grownup viewer might wish that some of the personality of the actors playing the chipmunks were allowed some room to run, but since the voices are put through the "chipmunk synthesizer," they all pretty much end up sounding the same. more
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One Piece: Season Two, Seventh Voyage (2010)
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Publisher: Funimation Prod (2010, May 11th).
Pages: 2
Studio: Funimation Prod Inc Release Date: 05/11/2010 more
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One Piece: Season Two, Sixth Voyage (2010)
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Publisher: Funimation Prod (2010, Mar 16th).
Pages: 2
Monkey D. Luffy emerges from a death-defying dirt nap to rejoin his mates on their mission to save Alabasta from the clutches of a sinister sandman. Crocodile is on the prowl for the world’s deadliest weapon, and his Baroque Works bombers are about to blast Vivi’s kingdom into oblivion! Only the Straw Hats can protect her people from their reptilian oppressor, but no one survives this battle without getting a little blood on their hands. Be on the lookout as Nami unleashes the power of thunder and lightning, Zoro tests his swords against a man made of steel, and Luffy goes underground to settle the score with Crocodile – once and for all! more
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One Piece: Season Two, Fourth Voyage
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Publisher: Funimation (2009, Dec 15th).
Pages: 2
Voyage of the desert pirates!As Luffy’s crew prepares for a treacherous trek across the parched sands of Alabasta, they are joined by Chopper, the ship’s new doctor. His healing powers are sure to come in handy with Crocodile and the assassins of Baroque Works plotting to take over the country by force. Meanwhile, Captain Smoker, a foe Luffy is powerless to defeat, continues to pursue the merry pirates to the far reaches of the globe. But thanks to some new friends and a fiery ally from the rubber-man’s past, the Straw Hats just might survive long enough to help Princess Vivi restore peace to her beloved kingdom. more
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One Piece: Season Two, Third Voyage
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Publisher: Funimation Prod (2009, Sep 29th).
Pages: 2
With Nami on the verge of death, Luffy's crew abandons its voyage to Alabasta and goes looking for help. Their search leads them to frosty Drum Island, where the locals don't roll out the red carpet for pirates, and the only doctor in town lives atop a treacherous, snow-covered mountain. In order to save their friend, Luffy and Sanji must survive an avalanche, duke it out with a man-eating herd of abominable rabbits, and defeat a foe who devours anything he can get his mouth on. Danger lurks around every corner on this treacherous mission, but the Straw Hats have more at stake than ever before. more
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