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Palindromes
(2004) [R]

Todd Solondz's modern American fairy tale tackles poignant themes of abortion and identity. After having an abortion, Aviva is desperate to get pregnant again. She meets an oddball mix of people sharing a variety of views and forcing her into different paths of action. More intriguingly, Aviva is...  More

Look Both Ways
(2005) [M]

Meryl imagines disaster coming from every direction—train crashes, man-eating sharks, baby-eating killer whales...and then there's Nick. An innovative mix of animation and live action, set over a scorchingly hot weekend, when people dealing with unexpected events find their lives intersecting....  More

The Magician
(2005) [MA]

As lean, mean, Melburnian ex-army hit-man Ray Shoesmith goes about his daily business, debating with his victims such burning questions as Wayne Carey’s moral fibre, whether or not Clint Eastwood appeared in The Dirty Dozen, and Commodores vs Ferraris, he is trailed by his neighbour, Italian...  More

Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing & Charm School
(2005) [M]

Randall Miller's Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing & Charm School compiles an all-star cast to tell an unabashedly emotional story about life, love, and destiny. Robert Carlyle portrays Frank Keane, a man who has been in a deep depression ever since his wife passed away. One day while driving,...  More

Winter Solstice
(2004) [M]

Anthony LaPaglia and Allison Janney come together in this moving and heartfelt film by first-time writer-director Josh Sternfeld. LaPaglia stars as a man trying to grapple with his wife’s sudden death while feeling helpless as his two sons struggle with their own grief and begin to drift away...  More

Broken Flowers
(2005) [M]

With 'Broken Flowers', staunchly independent filmmaker Jim Jarmusch delivers one of his most pleasing, accessible pictures. Winner of the 2005 Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, the film tells the story of Don Johnston (Bill Murray), a man overflowing with wealth but void of emotion. On the...  More

Good Night and Good Luck
(2005) [PG]

Written, directed by and starring George Clooney. With impeccable ensemble acting and moody jazz riffs for a soundtrack, "Good Night, and Good Luck." provides a snapshot of the moment in history in which a major American television personality named Edward R. Murrow took on the malevolent power...  More

A Home at the End of the World
(2004) [MA]

Bobby has suffered many losses for someone so young, and is starved for love and affection. Awkward teen Jonathan has a nice family, and a particularly wonderful mother (Sissy Spacek). The boys not only become as close as brothers, but they also experiment sexually. The two lose touch, but find...  More

Thumbsucker
(2005) [M]

Justin Cobb (Lou Pucci) still sucks his thumb at 17. He believes that if he could just stop he would finally be happy and "normal." The only thing that makes him quit is hypnosis administered by his orthodontist (Keanu Reeves). But without his thumb Justin feels more alienated than before and his...  More

Coachella (2 Disc Set)
(2006) [PG]

Coachella, the feature length film based on America’s premiere showcase for alternative, cutting-edge music, comes to DVD filled with one classic performance after another gathered from the 6 year history of the festival. The iconic headliners and forward-looking newcomers include Radiohead,...  More