Thursday, December 1, 2011
Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts
- When notable narrative director Scott Hicks (SHINE, SNOW FALLING ON CEDARS) picked up an HD camera to shoot some footage of celebrated composer Philip Glass, he had no intention of turning it into a feature-length documentary. Yet after capturing so much insightful footage and realizing that Glass and his family and friends were up to the task, that is exactly what happened. With GLASS: A PORTRAIT
For 18 months Oscar-nominated and Emmy Award-winning director Scott Hicks (Shine) followed the legendary Philip Glass (The Hours, Notes on a Scandal) across three continents, creating a remarkable portrait of this brilliant composer. Allowed unprecedented access to Glassâ working process and collaborators (including Martin Scorsese and Errol Morris), Hicks presents a unique glimpse into the life of one of the greatest artists of this or any e! ra.
INCLUDES OVER 3 HOURS OF EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS:
Bonus Performances (âDraculaâ, âMetamorphosisâ, âOrionâ, âEinstein on the Beachâ)
Additional Interview Footage with Philip Glass, Deleted/Extended Scenes
Commentary Track by Director Scott Hicks
Plus Booklet with Production Notes
Black Christmas (Special Edition)
- The few remaining residents of a Canadian sorority house are celebrating the onset of Christmas vacation when a thirteen year-old girl is found dead in the park. Soon, it is discovered that one of the sorority sisters is missing, which triggers a terrifying chain of murders within the house. Director Bob Clark's (PORKY'S, A CHRISTMAS STORY) tense, effective film is a precursor to the slash
Melissa & Doug Brianna - 12" Doll
- Brianna can suck her thumb or her included pacifier
- Lies down and sits up
- Removable two-piece outfit with embroidered heart and flower
- Sweet smelling, soft-bodied baby doll
- Exceptional Quality and value
Up (Four-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + BD Live) [Blu-ray]
- From the revolutionary minds of Pixar Animation Studios and the acclaimed director of MONSTERS, INC. comes a hilariously uplifting adventure where the sky is no longer the limit. Carl Fredricksen, a retired balloon salesman, is part rascal, part dreamer who is ready for his last chance at high-flying excitement. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, Carl sets off to the lost world of his child
Carp all you want about this derivative premise, with its marginal stereotypes and biased embrace of domestic bliss and dirty diapers. The simple fact is, The Family Man works like a charm. Under the assured direction of Brett Ratner (Rush Hour), this holiday crowd-pleaser offers comedy and chemistry in equal measure, making the hilarity of Jack's predicament a smooth catalyst for that rarest of movie romances: the marital love story. Leoni is Cage's perfect match as Jack's idealized but imperfect wife, and the movie's appeal largely derives from its awareness that any life has its pleasures and pains. While it only flirts with the dark desperation that makes It's a Wonderful Life a classic predecessor, The Family Man is an ! irresistible what-if fantasy, and even its debatable ending rides on a wave of genuine warmth and sentiment. --Jeff ShannonWalt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios take moviegoers up, up and away on one of the funniest adventures of all time with their latest comedy-fantasy. Up follows the uplifting tale of 78-year-old balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen, who finally fulfills his lifelong dream of a great adventure when he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away to the wilds of South America. But he discovers all too late that his biggest nightmare has stowed away on the trip an overly optimistic 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell. Their journey to a lost world, where they encounter some strange, exotic and surprising characters, is filled with hilarity, emotion and wildly imaginative adventure.
At a time when too many animated films consist of anthropomorphized animals cracking sitcom one-liners and flatulenc! e jokes, the warmth, originality, humor, and unflagging imagin! ation of Up feel as welcome as rain in a desert. Carl Fredericksen (voice by Ed Asner) ranks among the most unlikely heroes in recent animation history. A 78- year-old curmudgeon, he enjoyed his modest life as a balloon seller because he shared it with his adventurous wife Ellie (Ellie Docter). But she died, leaving him with memories and the awareness that they never made their dream journey to Paradise Falls in South America. When well-meaning officials consign Carl to Shady Oaks Retirement Home, he rigs thousands of helium balloons to his house and floats to South America. The journey's scarcely begun when he discovers a stowaway: Russell (Jordan Nagai), a chubby, maladroit Wilderness Explorer Scout who's out to earn his Elderly Assistance Badge. In the tropical jungle, Carl and Russell find more than they bargained for: Charles Muntz (Christopher Plummer), a crazed explorer whose newsreels once inspired Carl and Ellie; Kevin, an exotic bird with a weakness for chocolate;! and Dug (Bob Peterson), an endearingly dim golden retriever fitted with a voice box. More importantly, the travelers discover they need each other: Russell needs a (grand)father figure; Carl needs someone to enliven his life without Ellie. Together, they learn that sharing ice-cream cones and counting the passing cars can be more meaningful than feats of daring-do and distant horizons. Pete Docter (Monsters, Inc. ) and Bob Peterson direct the film with consummate skill and taste, allowing the poignant moments to unfold without dialogue to Michael Giacchnio's vibrant score. Building on their work in The Incredibles and Ratatouille, the Pixar crew offers nuanced animation of the stylized characters. Even by Pixar's elevated standards, Up is an exceptional film that will appeal of audiences of all ages. Rated PG for some peril and action. --Charles Solomon
Stills from Up (Click for large! r image)
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iHome iH15 LED Color-Changing Speaker System with Built-In Subwoofer for iPod
- Supports most iPhone and iPod models with Universal Dock Connector
- Translucent cabinet changes color at the touch of a button; four color change settings
- Charges your iPod while docked
- Reson8 stereo speakers with passive subwoofer for full sound
- Auxiliary input for external audio devices
Bestselling author, journalist, and Edgar Award winner John Feinstein is back with another high-stakes sports mystery. Teen reporters Stevie Thomas and Susan Carol Anderson are covering baseball's World Series, and during the course of an interview with a new hot pitcher, they discover more than a few contradictions in his life story. What's he hiding? An embarrassing secret? A possible crime? Let the investigation begin!A colorful way to enjoy your favorite tunes, the iHome iH15W is! a compact, illuminated cube and iPod speaker dock. Set it to one color to match your mood, or cycle through the colors for a little fun.The iH15W is a small 5.5-inch cube with handy carrying handles and internal adjustable lighting. Change the translucent cabinet to match your mood or the current song. Feeling blue Go with blue. Not easy being green Try green. A cowardly yellow Well, you get the idea.A colorful way to enjoy your favorite tunes, the iHome iH15W is a compact, illuminated cube and iPod speaker dock. Set it to one color to match your mood, or cycle through the colors for a little fun.
Give your favorite music a little color. Click to enlarge. |
Pick a single color to suit your mood. Click to enlarge. |
Convenient carrying handles. Click to enlarge. |
Illuminate Your Mood
The iH15W is a small 5.5-inch cube with handy carrying handles and internal adjustable lighting. Change the translucent cabinet to match your mood or the current song. Feeling blue? Go with blue. Not easy being green? Try green. A cowardly yellow? Well, you get the idea.
The cube also features four color change settings for cycling through the colors, which is great for parties and other fun occasions.
Enjoy Your Music
The iH15W charges docked iPods, so when you hit the road, your iPod will be ready to go. Two Reson8 speakers provide great sound, an! d a passive subwoofer covers the low-end, so you can count on rich sound from a tiny device.
Auxiliary Input
Use the iH15W's auxiliary input to listen to external devices, like MP3 or CD players.
What's in the Box
iHome iH15W, AC power adapter, iPod dock adapters, and user's manual.
Disturbia [Blu-ray]
- UK Import
- Blu-ray
- Region-Free
Beyond Disturbia
Why We Love Shia LaBeouf | The Soundtrack | Rear Window |
Beyond Disturbia
Why We Love Shia LaBeouf | The Soundtrack | Rear Window |
Beyond Disturbia
Why We Love Shia LaBeouf | The Soundtrack | ! Rear Window |
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Beyond Disturbia
Why We Love Shia LaBeouf | The Soundtrack | Rear Window |
Beyond Disturbia
Why We Love Shia LaBeouf | The Soundtrack | Rear Window |