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The Lion King (A Walt Disney Masterpiece)
: essential video:Not an ideal choice for younger kids, this hip and violent animated feature from Disney was nevertheless a huge smash in theaters and on video, and it continues to enjoy life in an acclaimed Broadway production. The story finds a lion cub, son of a king, sent into exile after his father is sabotaged by a rivalrous uncle. The little hero finds his way into the 'circle of life' with some new friends and eventually comes back to reclaim his proper place. Characters are very strong, vocal performances by ...
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The Lion King - Special Edition
:Description:Disney's THE LION KING SPECIAL EDITION features an all-new song, 'Morning Report,' and never-before-seen animation, giving you even more of this award-winning masterpiece -- the greatest animated adventure of all time. An unforgettable story, breathtaking animation, beloved characters, and Academy Award(R)-winning music (Best Music, Original Score, 1994; Best Music, Song, 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight') set the stage for the adventures of Simba, the feisty lion cub who 'just can't wait to be king.' But his envious Uncle Scar has plans for his own ascent to the throne, and he ...
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El Rey Leon (The Lion King) (Spanish)
: essential video:Not an ideal choice for younger kids, this hip and violent animated feature from Disney was nevertheless a huge smash in theaters and on video, and it continues to enjoy life in an acclaimed Broadway production. The story finds a lion cub, son of a king, sent into exile after his father is sabotaged by a rivalrous uncle. The little hero finds his way into the 'circle of life' with some new friends and eventually comes back to reclaim his proper place. Characters are very strong, vocal performances by ...
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The Lion King 1 1/2
: :The Lion King 1½ is an ingenious sequel that retells the original film's story from the perspective of best pals Timon the meerkat (voiced by Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa the warthog (Ernie Sabella). Anyone who has wondered how this odd couple met will find out here, beginning with Timon's flight from home following disgrace and his chance encounter with the sweet but lonely Pumbaa. With the arrival of young Simba (Shaun Flemming), The Lion King's familiar tale is reborn via a fresh angle, fleshed out by returning characters Rafiki the wise ...
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Love Me If You Dare (Sub)
: :A huge hit in France, Love Me if You Dare takes the traditional l'amour fou scenario and runs it through a pinball machine. From childhood, Julien and Sophie engage in an obsessive battle of one-upmanship: if one of them hands a brightly colored candy tin to the other and makes a dare, the recipient is bound to honor it, no matter how destructive or dangerous the dare might be. When this wacky habit enters adulthood and begins wrecking their lives, they ought to change... but that's not how l'amour fou works. ...
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Seems Like Old Times
: :An original Neil Simon screenplay makes Seems Like Old Times rise above what would otherwise be a forgettable comedy love triangle. Goldie Hawn (Private Benjamin) plays a good-hearted defense lawyer married to Ira, a politically ambitious district attorney played by Charles Grodin (Midnight Run). The craziness of their everyday lives becomes even more ridiculous when ex-husband Chevy Chase is framed for a bank robbery and seeks refuge with the woman he could never get over. Hawn hides the love of her life under her husband's nose as Chase tries to clear ...
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Unchained Memories
:Description:When the Civil War ended in 1865, more than four million slaves were set free. Over 70 years later, the memories of some 2,000 slave-era survivors were transcribed and preserved by the Library of Congress. These first-person anecdotes, ranging from the brutal to the bittersweet, have been brought to vivid life in this unique HBO documentary special, featuring the on-camera voices of over a dozen top African-American actors. :The material used for this beautifully made HBO documentary dates back to the 1930s, when journalists conducted thousands of interviews with former slaves ...
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Cosmic Slop
:Description:When the Civil War ended in 1865, more than four million slaves were set free. Over 70 years later, the memories of some 2,000 slave-era survivors were transcribed and preserved by the Library of Congress. These first-person anecdotes, ranging from the brutal to the bittersweet, have been brought to vivid life in this unique HBO documentary special, featuring the on-camera voices of over a dozen top African-American actors. :The material used for this beautifully made HBO documentary dates back to the 1930s, when journalists conducted thousands of interviews with former slaves ...
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The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina
:Description:Enter the magical world of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina, together for the first time ever, in the all-new animated movie 'The Adventures Of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina.' A new take on the classic characters of Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, this charming film features Elijah Wood and Jennifer Love Hewitt in the title roles. Bursting with delightful songs and humor, this heartwarming story of courage and friendship is perfect entertainment for the whole family. :Hans Christian Andersen meets the Grimm Brothers in Disney's animated blending of two classics. Of ...
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Good Day to Die
:Description:Enter the magical world of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina, together for the first time ever, in the all-new animated movie 'The Adventures Of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina.' A new take on the classic characters of Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, this charming film features Elijah Wood and Jennifer Love Hewitt in the title roles. Bursting with delightful songs and humor, this heartwarming story of courage and friendship is perfect entertainment for the whole family. :Hans Christian Andersen meets the Grimm Brothers in Disney's animated blending of two classics. Of ...
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