Lucky Seven
by Harry Winer
from Sony Pictures
In this heartwarming romantic comedy a beautiful and successful lawyer finds that life doesn t always go according to plan - and falling in love can happen when you least expect it. For twenty years Amy (Kimberly Williams-Paisley Father of the Bride) has diligently followed the timeline that her mother drew for her before she passed away. Already crossed off the list are summer camp law school and five of the boyfriends she s supposed to date before she meets Lucky 7 aka the one. When she falls for Daniel (Brad Rowe TV s The 70s ) Amy panics and decides she must find another Number 6 so Daniel can be Number 7. Enter the bagel man Peter (Patrick Dempsey Sweet Home Alabama). Peter has asked Amy to be his date for an out-of-town wedding so she accepts and seizes the opportunity to manipulate her mother s timeline. But a fun-filled weekend with the charming free-spirited Peter soon has Amy realizing that it may be time to stop following her mother s timeline and start following her heart.System Requirements:Running Time: 87 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: PG-13 UPC: 043396030909 Manufacturer No: 03090
Space Camp
by Harry Winer
from MGM (Video & DVD)
SpaceCamp shares a striking similarity to Ron Howard's Apollo 13--it's about NASA trying to bring some people down from outer space, except in this case 13 represents the median age of those in danger. Kate Capshaw plays Andie, who throws off the curve by being on the high end of that age scale. She's always a bridesmaid, but never a bride in the shuttle program, an astronaut doomed to play wet nurse to a gaggle of kids enrolled in NASA's summer program. Of course, out of all these teeming hordes of children (there don't appear to be any particular qualifying standards to attend the camp), the film focuses on five. Kathryn (Lea Thompson) is a hopeful pilot who wants to be at the controls of the shuttle one day. Tate Donovan plays Kevin, a daft young carouser who is supposed to be so incorrigible he's winning (he's not). Kelly Preston is Tish, a valley girl with a photographic memory, and Larry B. Scott is Rudy. Rudy's there to meet the Hollywood quota for capsule diversification, but neither he nor Trish does much. Most oddly, Joaquin Phoenix is Max, the young Star Wars nut whose brain and fast friendship with a NASA robot get them all sent into orbit. It's unfortunate that a lot of topical swear words are peppered throughout SpaceCamp, as it could operate as a diverting night's watch for the young astro-nut in your house. Director Harry Winer, who rose from television and sank back to television after this film stiffed over the summer of 1986, directs in 20-minute blocks like he's pacing himself for a commercial break. Once the embarrassing, extremely '80s, opening 40 minutes are dispensed with, however, and the crew accidentally gets blasted into space, the effort to return home is involving, even if it is pretty silly. SpaceCamp won't win any merit badges for script writing, acting, or direction but it's got the right li'l Camp NASA spirit. --Keith Simanton
Zero gravity meets zero fear in this cosmic comedy adventure about a summer camp where regular kids check in and real astronauts check out! Starring Kate Capshaw Lea Thompson Kelly Preston Larry B. Scott Leaf Phoenix and Tate Donovan SpaceCamp is a wild and wonderful thrill-ride packed with special effects spectacular moments (Film Journal) and a gripping climax (Time Out) that s out of this world!For five typical teens NASA s space camp promises to be a fun way to blow off the summer. But when a space shuttle exercise misfires they find themselves launched into orbit facing the adventure of a lifetime. Now the only way back to Earth is to take command of the ship and control of their destinies before time and oxygen run out!System Requirements: Running Time 107 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: PG UPC: 027616902931 Manufacturer No: 1006070
The Bible Series Box Set
by Roger Young
from Lions Gate
King Solomon led a grand life, thus rating this epic movie told in two parts, averaging 86 minutes apiece. Director Roger Young chronicles the king's rise from the weakling mama's boy of Bathsheba to a ruler known for his wisdom, international alliances, construction of the Jewish temple, and oh yes, those thousand wives--concubines included. Part 1 spends the first hour tracing the rivalry of Solomon (Ben Cross) with half-brother Adonijah, before and after the death of their father King David (Max Von Sydow in a brief appearance). It then makes a 10-year leap to dramatize his famous method of divining the true mother of a contested infant. In Part 2, the filmmakers embrace the legend that Solomon and the Queen of Sheba (Vivica A. Fox) had a romantic as well as political alliance, suggesting that they were the star-crossed loves of each other's life and introducing some soft-focus nudity. With the queen's departure, Solomon descends into materialism and idolatry. The performances are strong and the script, penned by Bradley Winter, artfully weaves in background information to give the viewer helpful historical context. --Kimberly Heinrichs
The Bible - Jeremiah
by Harry Winer
from Lions Gate
The overwhelming conclusion of this 94-minute movie is that being a prophet is tough. Jeremiah (Patrick Dempsey) is repeatedly imprisoned and beaten, dropped into a muddy well face first, and forced to witness the stabbing death of his fiancée. And all for repeating messages from God, most of them urging the Judeans to submit to Babylon's King Nebuchadnezzar (Klaus Maria Brandauer). Dempsey gives an earnest performance, ably assisted by a strong supporting cast. Writer-director Harry Winer spends the first part of the film on Jeremiah's formative years of visions, moving on to his contentious relationship with King Zedekiah, who ultimately--and tragically--listened to his general (Oliver Reed) rather than the prophet. This bleak film ends with the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians and Jeremiah's self-comforting thought that the city will rise again. Parents should be aware of some disturbing violence: in addition to Jeremiah's fiancée's murder, Zedekiah sees his sons fatally stabbed before he is killed. --Kimberly Heinrichs
Jeremiah tells the story of the prophet who abandons his family and the woman he loves in order to relay God's message in Jerusalem. Although he is persecuted and branded as a traitor for warning others of the destruction of the Holy City he continues fearlessly with his mission. When his prophecy is fulfilled he experiences first-hand Jerusalem's destruction by the Babylonians.System Requirements: Running Time 96 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: NR UPC: 031398745723 Manufacturer No: VM7457D
House Arrest
by Harry Winer
from Paramount Home Video
After announcing their intention to get a divorce a suburban couple suddenly finds themselves locked in the basement together under orders from their kids to reconcile their differences. Soon others in the neighborhood follow suit and the basement becomes the crowded prison home for all the local bickering couples.System Requirements:Run Time: 109 minutes Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: PG UPC: 097360607949
Felicity - The Complete Seasons One Through Four (Freshman - Senior Years) - Amazon.com Exclusive
by Lou Antonio
from Buena Vista Home Video
Felicity Season Four - DVD Collection- What began four years ago as a bold journey of self-discovery culminates in Felicity's stunning senior year. Relive all the heartfelt moments, heartwarming laughs, and heartbreaking decisions of the award-winning show's final season, and discover the fate of each of your favorite characters. Will Felicity move on to a new life with Ben, or will she end up with Noel? It's 22 episodes of drama and excitement that will keep you captivated until the very last minute. Felicity Season Three - DVD Collection- The education continues during Felicity's junior year. Felicity, played by Golden Globe winner Keri Russell, returns to the University of New York for a new course in self-discovery. Her big decision to move in with Ben shapes the direction of the school year, but it's just one of the many exhilarating challenges in a spectacular season of passion, heartache, and excitement in the city. Felicity Season Two - DVD Collection- Nobody ever said following your heart would be easy. Golden Globe Award-winner Keri Russell returns as Felicity, America's favorite coed, in FELICITY SOPHOMORE YEAR. As Felicity bounces back from her beginning-of-the-year breakup with high school love Ben (Scott Speedman, DUETS), she adopts a new hairdo -- and a new perspective on life. Changing her major from pre-med to art, Felicity steps out to find herself and kindle new relationships. From mudslinging campus politics to Ben's end-of-the-season profession of true love, FELICITY SOPHOMORE YEAR is a whirlwind of passion, heartache, and those small decisions that can change your life forever. Felicity: The Complete First Season - DVD Collection-Starring Golden Globe(R)-winning actress Keri Russell and today's hottest young stars. FELICITY introduces us to a wide-eyed college freshman and the most exhilarating journey of all -- self-discovery. From co-creators and executive products J.J. Abrams (ALIAS) and Matt Reeves, along with executive producers Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, and Tony Krantz comes FELICITY, which explores the excitement and uncertainty of living in New York City -- a setting where anything goes and anything can happen. The complete first season episodes and pilot are now available for the first time ever in this DVD collection with special commentary by J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves. Experience Felicity's first taste of freedom and her relationships with Ben (Scott Speedman, DUETS) and Noel (Scott Foley, SCREAM 3) -- again and anew.
House Arrest
by Harry Winer
from Hbo Home Video
Mr. & Mrs. Beindorf's first mistake was telling their children. The second was letting the kids lock them in the basement. Now they're being held hostage until they work it out. But if that's not bad enough kids all over the neighborhood have heard about it and suddenly parents everywhere are being kidnapped and brought to the Beindorf basement! On the one hand it's a great opportunity for the parents to work out their problems. On the other it's a great opportunity for their kids to have fun! Will the parents ever escape? Why would the kids ever let them? You can only find out in HOUSE ARREST- the hilarious comedy that's guaranteed to bring families closer together? one way or another!Running Time: 110 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY UPC: 026359129629
Space Camp
by Harry Winer
from Starz / Anchor Bay
SpaceCamp shares a striking similarity to Ron Howard's Apollo 13--it's about NASA trying to bring some people down from outer space, except in this case 13 represents the median age of those in danger. Kate Capshaw plays Andie, who throws off the curve by being on the high end of that age scale. She's always a bridesmaid, but never a bride in the shuttle program, an astronaut doomed to play wet nurse to a gaggle of kids enrolled in NASA's summer program. Of course, out of all these teeming hordes of children (there don't appear to be any particular qualifying standards to attend the camp), the film focuses on five. Kathryn (Lea Thompson) is a hopeful pilot who wants to be at the controls of the shuttle one day. Tate Donovan plays Kevin, a daft young carouser who is supposed to be so incorrigible he's winning (he's not). Kelly Preston is Tish, a valley girl with a photographic memory, and Larry B. Scott is Rudy. Rudy's there to meet the Hollywood quota for capsule diversification, but neither he nor Trish does much. Most oddly, Joaquin Phoenix is Max, the young Star Wars nut whose brain and fast friendship with a NASA robot get them all sent into orbit. It's unfortunate that a lot of topical swear words are peppered throughout SpaceCamp, as it could operate as a diverting night's watch for the young astro-nut in your house. Director Harry Winer, who rose from television and sank back to television after this film stiffed over the summer of 1986, directs in 20-minute blocks like he's pacing himself for a commercial break. Once the embarrassing, extremely '80s, opening 40 minutes are dispensed with, however, and the crew accidentally gets blasted into space, the effort to return home is involving, even if it is pretty silly. SpaceCamp won't win any merit badges for script writing, acting, or direction but it's got the right li'l Camp NASA spirit. --Keith Simanton
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