The sprawling slum that surrounds Rio de Janeiro is one of the most dangerous places on earth. As the head of Rio’s Special Police Operations Battalion (BOPE), Captain Nascimento (Wagner Moura, Elite Squad) has seen his share of intense situations. When a BOPE mission to stop a jail riot ends in the violent death of a gang leader, Nascimento finds himself accused of a massacre…but the citizens of Rio, tired of the crime and drugs that plague their city, embrace him as a national hero.
Release Date: February 14, 2012
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Based on the novel by Hunter S. Thompson, The Rum Diary follows New York journalist Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp) on an alcohol fueled journey across the island of Puerto Rico where he finds himself caught between a shady American businessman, a beautiful woman, and several bottles of booze.
Release Date: February 14, 2012
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WOODY ALLEN: A DOCUMENTARY chronicles the trajectory and longevity of Allen’s career: from his teenage years furnishing jokes for comics and publicists, his work in the 1950s-60s as a TV scribe for Sid Caesar, standup comedian and frequent TV talk show guest, to a writer-director averaging one film each year for more than 40 years.
Release Date: February 14, 2012
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Who is allowed to shape our cities, and how do they do it? And how does the design of our cities affect our lives? More than half the world’s population now lives in an urban area, and 75% will call a city home by 2050. But while some cities are experiencing explosive growth, others are shrinking. The challenges of balancing housing, mobility, public space, civic engagement, economic development and environmental policy are fast becoming universal concerns. Yet much of the dialogue on these issues is disconnected from the public domain.
Release Date: February 14, 2012
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ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
Relive the drama, conflict and power of one of the most influential anti-war films ever made with All Quiet on the Western Front, now on Blu-ray™ for the first time ever featuring perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound. This remarkable digitally remastered and fully restored edition is available for a limited time on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, including DVD and Digital Copy and debuts on February 14, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Film historian Leonard Maltin calls the film “a milestone in American moviemaking” and provides a special introduction in the collectible hardcover book packaging, which also features rare movie memorabilia reproductions, studio newsletters, posters and photos. The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack is also loaded with hours of bonus features including a rarely seen “silent” version of the film
presented by the Library of Congress.
Release Date: February 14, 2012
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UNDER THE BOARDWALK THE MONOPOLY STORY
Director Kevin Tostado’s film follows some of the most colorful players as they prepare for the 2009 MONOPOLY U.S. Championship, all the while hoping they advance to the highly competitive world championship. Tostado gains unprecedented access to several MONOPOLY championships around the world, where he profiles several passionate individuals who are determined to become the next MONOPOLY World Champion.
Release Date: February 14, 2012
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Director Peter Richardson’s film presents an emotional yet life-affirming look at death and dying through the eyes of the terminally ill as they consider whether to end their lives by lethal overdose. With the support and trust of his subjects and their families, Richardson is given unprecedented access to some of their most private and vulnerable moments as they share intimate stories and experiences with illness and their struggle in deciding whether to end their life.
Release Date: February 14, 2012
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Director Anne Buford follows the high-stakes journey of these young men over four years and across two continents, documenting the daunting challenges that come with being a stranger in a very foreign place. Challenging more conventional perception of Africa, America and athletes, the film documents the extraordinary personal journeys of four teens with big hearts, open minds and very tall dreams.
Release Date: February 14, 2012
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A story of honor, love and revenge set against the backdrop of the Chinese opera during its heyday in 1920s Shanghai, MY KINGDOM centers on these two sworn brothers and their quest to regain their master’s honor. After years spent training in martial arts, Guan Yilong (Wu Chun, 14 Blades) and Meng Erkui (Han Geng, My Kingdom) pursue revenge and quickly succeed, establishing themselves as the newest sensations of the Shanghai opera scene. They experience fame and love with a beautiful actress, Xi Mulan (Barbie Hsu, Future X-Cops), but soon their collective pasts catch up with them and all three are tangled in a complex web of love, lust, deceit and betrayal.
Release Date: February 14, 2012
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Set in the same time period as the hit Role-Playing Game (RPG), Dragon Age II, DRAGON AGE: REDEMPTION stars Day as Tallis, an Elven assassin hired by the Qunari to capture a rogue mage intent on wreaking havoc throughout the world. In her quest to find this dangerous mage, Tallis is joined by other companions who are not always aligned in their beliefs and goals, but who band together to defeat their foe, in an attempt to restore peace and balance to this dark fantasy universe..
Release Date: February 14, 2012
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