May 17, 2005 - Video and DVD Releases

"Kinsey"

Tagline: "Let's talk about sex."

Length: 118 minutes
MPAA Rating: R for pervasive sexual content, including some graphic images and descriptions

Liam Neeson stars in this biopic about American biologist Alfred Kinsey (1894-1956), whose studies of human sexuality made him famous. The film chronicles Kinsey's career at Indiana University, including his early work with gall wasps and his controversial research into human sexual behavior. Also, the movie delves into his relationship with his puritanical father, his marriage to Clara (Laura Linney), and his exploration of his own sexuality.

Selected Special DVD Features:

•  Commentary by Writer-Director Bill Condon
•  20 Deleted Scenes plus Original Ending, All With Optional Director Commentary
•  Making-of Documentary

Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.

"The Sea Inside"

Length: 125 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense depiction of mature thematic material

Winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, this Spanish-language drama was directed by Alejandro Amenábar and stars Javier Bardem. Set in Spain, the film is based on the true story of Ramón Sampedro, who became a quadriplegic in his 20s as a result of an accident. The movie focuses on Sampedro's struggle to have his life ended without anyone being prosecuted, a cause that sparks both support and opposition.

Selected Special DVD Features:

• Commentary From Writer-Director Alejandro Amenábar
• Deleted Scenes
• Behind-the-Scenes Documentary

Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.

"Team America: World Police"

Tagline: "Freedom hangs by a thread."

Length: 98 minutes
MPAA Rating: R for graphic crude and sexual humor, violent images and strong language - all involving puppets (Unrated version of the movie is also available on DVD.)

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of "South Park," spoof action movies in this comedy whose characters are puppets. Team America is a commando unit based inside Mount Rushmore that fights terrorism around the world. Unfortunately, there is collateral damage destroying the Eiffel Tower and the Sphinx. The main villain is North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il, and opposing Team America there's a bunch of liberal Hollywood actors.

Selected Special DVD Features:

• Featurettes
• Deleted/Extended Scenes
• Outtakes

Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.

"White Noise"

Length: 101 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violence, disturbing images and language

This paranormal thriller is based on the premise that dead people communicate with the living through messages left in radio and TV static. Jonathan Rivers (Michael Keaton) is trying to get on with his life after the recent death of his wife when he hears about Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP). He begins recording radio and TV static, and he gets strange messages that seem to forecast upcoming events. What is going on?

Selected Special DVD Features:

• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes

Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.

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