Hispanic/Latino VB Purchasing Guide October 2008-February 2009
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Kiss of the Spider Woman: Collector’s Edition CITY LIGHTS prebook now; DVD $34.98, BD $39.98 Drama: This two-disc, award-winning film starring William Hurt and Raul Julia tells the story of two very different political prisoners in South America and the friendship they develop.
The Meridian Collection: Mondays in the Sun LIONSGATE prebook now; DVD $29.98 Drama: Javier Bardem stars in this award-winning Spanish drama, which follows five unemployed shipyard workers on the coast of Spain.
Oct. 28Divine FACETS prebook now; DVD $29.95 Drama: Mexican cinema master Arturo Ripstein directs this film about a doomsday cult that takes its belief system from biblical epics of the '50s and is waiting for the second coming of Christ.
Cardio Samba Workout With Quenia Ribeiro STRATOSTREAM prebook now; DVD $14.98 Fitness: Brazilian samba dancer and fitness instructor Quenia Ribeiro and New York dance company’s Grupo Ribeiro lead a samba dance workout of aerobics set to a Brazilian beat.
Boystown TLA prebook now; DVD $19.99 Gay comedy: When a gay couple inherits an apartment, they become embroiled in a sinister plot to kill old ladies and take their apartments.
Nov. 4El Nominado (The Chosen One) IMAGE prebook 10-7; DVD $9.98 Thriller: Cristian de la Fuente stars in this film set in the Andes Mountains about a game show gone wrong.
The Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan: Celebrity Edition SCREEN MEDIA/UNIVERSAL prebook 10-7; DVD $14.98 Instructional: Dog guru Millan enters the homes of celebrities to reveal that even the rich and famous have troubled pooches in need of guidance.
Nov. 1125 to Life LAGUNA prebook 10-31; DVD $19.99 Urban: Just released from prison, a parolee faces the temptation of the streets.
Nov. 18Goya FIRST RUN prebook 10-14; DVD $29.95 Historical drama: This newly restored version follows the renowned painter in the court of King Carlos IV and his increasing concern over the struggles of the common folk, which sparks the interest of the Inquisition.
A Wonderful Night in Split FIRST RUN prebook 10-14; DVD $24.95 Drama: Starring rapper Coolio and set in the medieval streets of Split, Croatia, on New Year’s Eve, this follows several tales of desire, treachery and murder.
Get Pony Boy LAGUNA prebook 10-17; DVD $19.95 Comedy: After returning to the hood, a former gang member takes a series of odd jobs to start his life over.
Aspect: The Chronicle of New Media Art Vol. XI—Arte de las Americas MICROCINEMA prebook 10-21; DVD $25.00 Educational: Nine South American and Central American new media artists are represented.
Dec. 2Dark World IMAGE prebook 11-4; DVD $27.98 Thriller: Michael Paré stars as a former L.A. cop who gets drawn into a web of sex and betrayal when his niece is abducted.
Dec. 9El Alambrista: The Fence Jumper MVD prebook 11-4; DVD $19.95 Action: El Alambrista is a champion of Mexican migrant workers by day and a budding lucha libre fighter by night.
The Homies Hip Hop Show: The Best of Season One POLYCHROME prebook 11-11; DVD $14.99 Comedy/variety: Follows the Homies as they skewer politics, popular culture and bad movies.
Dec. 16Amor, Letra Por Letra (Love, Letter By Letter) LIONSGATE prebook 11-19; DVD $19.98 Romantic comedy: Sylvia Navarro, Rafael Amaya and Plutarco Haza star in this misadventure about people who fall in love when they least expect it.
Feb. 17One Long Night POLYCHROME prebook 1-2; DVD $19.99 Comedy: A Mexican-American is sent to Mexico City and finds himself thrown into a series of offbeat encounters with crooked cops, drag queens and femme fatales.
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