New This Week (1/22/15)

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The Americans : The Complete Second Season (NR)
Technological advances have escalated Cold War tensions to an all-time high, and undercover KGB operatives Elizabeth and Philip Jennings face the growing threat of discovery. As their assignments grow more deadly, their family is in more danger, and their loyalties are tested like never before.

Before I Go To Sleep (R)
Christine, a woman who wakes up every day remembering nothing, due to a mysterious accident in her past, tries to piece together her former life. She uncovers terrifying secrets that leave her with no one she can trust, including her doctor, and even her husband.



Boyhood (R)
Writer/director Richard Linklater follows the same actors over 12 years to tell a coming-of-age story like none other in film history--one boy's epic journey to adulthood.



Calvary (R)
Father James is a good priest who feels sinister forces closing in after being threatened by a mysterious parishoner. As he continues to comfort the troubled members of his community--including his own fragile daughter--Father James begins to wonder if he will have the courage to face his own personal Calvary.


Gone Girl (R)
On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne reports that his beautiful wife, Amy, has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife?


The Two Faces of January (PG-13)
Chester MacFarland and his alluring wife Collette befriend a young guide during a European trip. Their friendship quickly takes a dangerous turn when it morphs into a love triangle rife with envy, obsession, and murder.

New This Week (1/14/15)

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Bates Motel : Season One (NR)
After finding his father dead, teenager Norman Bates and his mother, Norma, purchase a motel and move to White Pine Bay in search of a new life, but they soon discover this idyllic seaside town hides some deadly secrets. Unable to trust anyone but each other, the two indulge in a deeply twisted relationship that raises the question: does mother really know best?

Bates Motel : Season Two (NR)
In the aftermath of Miss Watson's murder, Norman's innocence is buried under blackouts, suspicious characters, and his strange behavior. Meanwhile, Norma faces dark truths of her own when family secrets begin to unravel and looming threats from local villains jeopardize Norma's stab at happiness. No matter where you turn--there's no escaping what bubbles beneath the surface in White Pine Bay.

The Equalizer (R)
McCall has put his mysterious past behind him and is dedicated to living a new, quiet life. But when he meets a young girl under the control of Russian gangsters, he can't stand idly by. Armed with hidden skills that allow him to serve vengeance against anyone who would brutalize the helpless, McCall comes out of his self-imposed retirement and finds his desire for justice reawakened.

God's Not Dead (PG)
When an atheist Philosophy professor plans to forego "dusty arguments" in his class, he insists the new students declare that "God is dead." Unable to do this, Josh is challenged to defend his faith and prove to the class that God's Not Dead. Against all odds, Josh stands up for his faith and takes on the challenge.

Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13)
The Marvel Cinematic Universe expands into the cosmos when brash space adventurer Peter Quill steals a coveted orb and becomes the object of a relentless bounty hunt. To evade his enemies, Quill forges an uneasy truce with Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon; Groot, a tree-like humanoid; the deadly assassin Gamora; and the revenge-driven Drax. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb, he must rally his ragtag band of misfits for a desperate battle that will decide the fate of the galaxy.


Moms' Night Out (PG)
All Allyson and her friends want is a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and conversation... a long-needed moms' night out. But in order to enjoy high heels, adult conversation, and food not served in a paper bag, they need their husbands to watch the kids for three hours--what could go wrong?

New DVDs - December 2014

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Boardwalk Empire : The Complete Fifth Season (TV-MA)
The final season takes place in 1931, a full six years after the end of Season 4. In stark contrast with the Roaring '20s, the country is in the throes of the Great Depression, and with the end of Prohibition in sight, Nucky is looking to legitimize himself by forging alliances with liquor producers.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13)
It is 2026, and humanity has been pushed to near extinction by a deadly virus. When a group of survivors desperate to find a new source of power travels into the woods near San Francisco, they discover a highly evolved community of intelligent apes led by Caesar. The two species form a fragile peace agreement but dissention grows and the groups find themselves hurtling toward an all-out war.

Dinosaur 13 (Unrated)
When paleontologist Peter Larson and his team from the Black Hills Institute made the world's greatest dinosaur discovery in 1990, they knew it was the find of a lifetime--the largest, most complete T. Rex ever found. But during a ten-year battle with the U.S. government, powerful museums, Native American tribes, and competing paleontologists, they found themselves not only fighting for keep their dinosaur, but fighting for their freedom as well.

The Good Lie (PG-13)
In 1983, orphans of the civil war in Sudan, known as The Lost Boys, traveled nearly a thousand miles on foot, enduring unspeakable circumstances in search of refuge. Over a decade later, a humanitarian effort would bring thousands of these survivors to America. This true-to-life tale follows four friends from their devastated homeland to the foreign world that is modern America and the people who help empower them to begin again.

Justified : The Complete Fifth Season (NR)
U.S. Marshal Raylan givens harbors a secret that could threaten his career and put the rest of the Marshals in jeopardy. The brutal and volatile Crowe family re-emerges in Harlan County to cash in on their ongoing schemes--this time, not allowing anyone to stand in their way. And as Boyd Crowder desperately tries to protect his imprisoned fiancee Ava and gain control of the heroin market in Harlan, the result is a web of criminal conspiracies that will lead to an electrifying conclusion.

Mad Men : The Final Season : Part 1 (NR)
Set in the captivating world of the 1960s New York, Mad Men continues to follow iconic ad man Don Draper, his colleagues, and his family.

The Maze Runner (PG-13)
Thomas wakes up trapped in a massive, ever-changing maze with a group of boys who have no memory of the outside world. Facing dangerous obstacles at every turn--especially the deadly Grievers that roam the concrete corridors at night--Thomas and the others must race to piece together clues in order to discover their true purpose... and find a way out before it's too late!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG-13)
When New York City is in trouble, it's up to these four ninja-fighting, pizza-loving brothers to save it. Aided by determined reporter April O'Neil and their wise master Splinter, these unlikely heroes must face their ultimate nemesis--the evil Shredder.

True Blood : The Complete Seventh Season (TV-MA)
In this final season, an initial battle between raging Hep-Vamps and their Bon Temps prey sets the stage for a season-long series of hair-raising denouements for Sookie, Bill, Eric, Jason, Sam, Alcide, Tara and their human/vampire allies and adversaries. In the end, some of True Blood's most beloved figures will meet cruel fates, while others will cheat death (true and otherwise) to forge happily-ever-after relationships that will leave fans surprised and, ultimately, satisfied.

New This Week (12/11/14)

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The Accused : Series 1 & 2 (NR)
Murder, arson, and other deadly offenses all have a flash point, when a person loses control over something, or someone, in their life. Each episode reveals the crime through the eyes of the perpetrator, revealing how--and more importantly, why--it happened.



The Expendables 3 (PG-13)
Barney faces off with an old enemy and must fight old blood with new blood, bringing in a new era of Expendables who are younger and faster. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the most personal battle yet.



The Giver (PG-13)
Jonas lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Yet as he begins to spend time with The Giver, who is the sole keeper of all the community's memories, Jonas quickly begins to discover the dark and deadly truths of his community's secret past. Jonas knows that he must escape their world to protect them all--a challenge that no one has ever succeeded at before.

Hercules (PG-13)
Based on Radical Comics' Hercules by Steve Moore, this ensemble-action film is a revisionist take on the classic myth. It offers the truth behind the myth by presenting the fashioning of a warrior who, for all his strength and courage, is flesh and blood.




The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG)
When the chilly chef proprietress of a Michelin-starred French restaurant in southern France gets wind of a culinary immigrant opening an Indian restaurant just 100 feet from her own, her icy protests escalate to an all-out war between the two establishments. It's a celebration of triumph over exile as these two worlds collide and one young man tries to find the comfort of home in every pot--wherever he may be.

If I Stay (PG-13)
Seventeen-year-old Mia is a gifted musician with a bright future and an adoring boyfriend, Adam. But when unexpected tragedy hits, everything changes for Mia in the blink of an eye and she finds herself caught between life and death. Mia must make a final decision that will determine her future: let go and move on to whatever comes next... or stay with the love of her life.

Jersey Boys (R)
Four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey came together to form the iconic '60s rock group Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Their trials and triumphs are accompanied by the hit songs that influenced a generation: "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Walk Like a Man," "Dawn," "Rag Doll," "Bye Bye Baby" and many more.

The Newsroom : The Complete Second Season (TV-MA)
The Atlantis Cable News Network (ACN) deals with an internal crisis: a former producer alleged to have doctored a report about a military extraction is suing for wrongful termination. Meanwhile, the network's staff and management try to overcome personal and professional complications as an election approaches.

November Man (R)
Code named "The November Man," Peter is a lethal and highly trained ex-CIA agent, who has been living in Switzerland. When he is lured out of retirement to safeguard a witness targeted for assassination, he's drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse with a former friend and protege. With no one to trust, Peter must survive relentless assault and root out a suspected CIA mole who may pose the greatest threat of all.

The Paradise : Season Two (NR)
A year after John Moray declared his love for Denise Lovett and lost his beloved department store, his spurned ex-fiancee, Katherine Glendenning, renews the triangle. She has a new husband, but why let that detail get in the way? How can Moray and Denise regain control of The Paradise? And what to make of Clemence Romanis, Moray's intimate friend from Paris?

A Snow Globe Christmas (NR)
A cynical TV exec looks at the perfect town inside a Christmas globe and rants about how the holiday movies she produces are as fake as the ornament. She throws it against the wall and it bounces back and knocks her out. But when she wakes up in a perfect snow-covered town, married to a local woodsman, she discovers it's not all just a fantasy.

Son of Batman (PG-13)
The leader of the League of Shadows, Ra's al Ghul, and his daughter Talia, oversee an army of assassins with plans for world domination. A planned uprising within the ranks threatens the balance of power and sends Talia and her young son, Damian, fleeing to Gotham City. Talia seeks the protection of Batman, Damian's secret father.

Tammy (R)
After losing her job and learning her husband has been unfaithful, Tammy hits the road with her profane, hard-drinking grandmother on the trip of a lifetime.





22 Jump Street (R)
After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college. But when Jenko meets a kindred spirit on the football team, and Schmidt infiltrates the bohemian art major scene, they begin to question their partnership.


What If (PG-13)
Wallace has been repeatedly burned by bad relationships. So while everyone around him seems to be finding the perfect partner, Wallace decides to put his love life on hold. He then meets Chantry, with whom he forms an instant connection. Still, there is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend?

Wish I Was Here (R)
Aidan Bloom, a husband and father of two, is set on pursuing his dream as an actor when his father reveals he's battling a serious illness. As the announcement disrupts Aiden's day-to-day existence, his decision to home school his children will lead him on an unexpected journey of discovery about fulfillment and family.

New This Week (11/6/14)

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Father Brown : Season One (NR)
Set in the picture-perfect village of Kembleford in the 1950s, mild-mannered Father Brown has a gift for solving crimes. His compassion helps him see into the hearts of people on both sides of the law, while his playful wit and razor-sharp mind catch thieves and murderers off guard. Join the Father and his good-hearted helpers as they save an innocent woman from the gallows, foil a jewel thief, catch a poisoner, and more.

Locked In (R)
A suspicious car accident leaves Joshua and Emma's daughter in a coma. Josh's world unravels when Emma blames him for the accident and becomes bitter upon discovering he had an affair with an office colleague. Ostracized from his wife and family and helpless in the face of his daughter's condition, Josh sinks into a deep depression. When Josh begins to receive mysterious signs from his comatose daughter providing clues to the true cause of the accident, he wonders: Is his daughter really communicating telepathically... or is he going mad?

Maleficent (PG)
In an unforgiving mood after a neighboring kingdom threatens her forest, Maleficent places an irrevocable curse on the king's newborn daughter, the Princess Aurora. But as the child grows, Maleficent finds herself becoming fond of the girl. And as the conflict between the two realms intensifies, Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the land.

A Most Wanted Man (R)
German intelligence agent Gunter Bachmann must race against time to solve a perilous mystery: Is the half-Chechen, half-Russian Muslim who's surfaced in Hamburg a victim seeking refuge... or a terrorist seeing revenge?

The Purge : Anarchy (R)
The New Founders of America invite you to celebrate your annual right to Purge, the country's yearly 12 hours of anarchy, when all crime is legal. This new story follows an unlikely group of five strangers over the course of the night. As they fight to survive a night fraught with impossible decisions, these strangers will find out just how far they will go to protect themselves and, ultimately, each other.

What's New Pussycat? (NR)
Michael is a mademoiselle magnet. His demented psychiatrist and sex-starved friend would kill for this problem, but his would-be fiance might just kill him. Undergoing therapy, Michael tries to reform, but it won't be easy with sex kittens like Ursula Andress, Paula Prentiss, and Capucine on his tail!