Wednesday, September 11, 2019

NEW DVD TITLES FOR AUGUST

MOVIES

A Bitter Legacy (Not Rated) The documentary examines issues before, during, and after WWII, regarding the treatment of people of Japanese ancestry in America, most of them, American citizens. Many of these forces are still here and have repercussions today, worldwide.

A Dog's Journey (Rated PG) Beloved dog Bailey is given an instruction by his boy Ethan -- no longer a boy -- to protect Ethan's granddaughter CJ at any cost. Again, Bailey takes this command to heart, through several lives, always finding his way home no matter what.

Avengers: Endgame (Rated PG-13) The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured their ranks compels the remaining to take one final stand in the grand conclusion to twenty-two films.

Brightburn (Rated R)  What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to humanity, he proved to be something far more sinister?

The Curse of La Llorona (Rated R) Ignoring the warning of a mother suspected of child endangerment, a social worker and her own children are drawn into La Llorona's supernatural realm. Their only hope for survival is a disillusioned priest and the mysticism he practices to keep evil at bay.

Descendants 3 (Rated TV-G) The VKs return to the Isle of the Lost to recruit a new batch of villainous offspring to join them at Auradon Prep. When a barrier breach jeopardizes the safety of Auradon during their departure off the Isle, Mal resolves to permanently close the barrier, fearing that nemeses Uma and Hades will wreak vengeance on the kingdom. Despite her decision, an unfathomable dark force threatens the people of Auradon, and it is up to Mal and the VKs to save everyone in their most epic battle yet.

Godzilla: King of the Monsters (Rated PG-13) The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species, thought to be mere myths, rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity's very existence hanging in the balance.

Gourmet Detective Movie Collection (Not Rated) What pairs better with fillets than fatalities? In the city by the bay, dinning has turned deadly in this collection of culinary conundrums. Thankfully, the city's premiere chef and most savvy detective are on the case. Together this duo will find that some cases will toss you out of the frying pan and into the fryer. The Gourmet Detective leaves no stone or saucepan unturned and proves that justice is a dish best served piping hot. The Gourmet Detective Complete Movie Collection contains all four original movies from the series.

The Hustle (Rated PG-13) Josephine Chesterfield is a glamorous, seductive Brit who defrauds gullible wealthy men. Penny amasses wads of cash by ripping off her marks in neighborhood bars. Despite their different methods, both are masters of the art of the fleece, so they combine talents for their next mark: a naive tech billionaire.

Kayamkulam Kochunni (Malayalam) (Not Rated) Dreaded by the rich and corrupt and revered by the poor and downtrodden, he was a Robin Hood of sorts. Chronicles the life and times of the legendary 19th century highwayman, and how he rose from his humble beginnings.

Lucifer (Malayalam) (Not Rated) A political Godfather, who ruled the God's Own Country, dies and a lot of thieves dressed up as politicians took over the rule. When question arises on the replacement of the “God,” just one name emerges; “Stephen Nedumbally.”

The New King of Comedy (Cantonese) (Not Rated) Dreamy dreams of becoming a movie star, she has been working hard for years but has not been able to get beyond day player gigs. Her father gives her tremendous pressure and her family tries to convince her to quit. Only her boyfriend Charlie remains supportive. On a movie set, Dreamy runs into Marco, an actor who had once enlightened her. But Marco is washed-up now and his low self-esteem has turned him into a manic depressive. He torments Dreamy relentlessly. She continues to do her job enthusiastically, but finally cannot endure the repeated knocks on her dream and decides to give it up, go back to her parents and find a steady job. But then she gets the call: she has aced the audition she had done for a famous director for a leading role in his major film. Dreamy is now caught between her dream and reality….

Njan Prakashan (Malayalam) (Not Rated) PR Akash is a typical Malayali man who aspires to lead a luxurious life without too much effort. As he tries to achieve this goal, a few insignificant figures walks into his life.

Notebook (Hindi) (Not Rated) Kabir comes to Kashmir to be a school teacher. The school is situated in the middle of the remote Wuller lake, lacking basic amenities and attended by just a handful of students. At the school Kabir finds a notebook left behind by the previous year's teacher Firdaus and that changes his entire life. Happy and heart-warming Notebook is about two people finding love in the most unexpected way.

The Planets (Not Rated) Among the stars in the night sky wander the eight-plus worlds of the solar system, each home to truly awe-inspiring sights. Volcanoes are three times higher than Everest, geysers erupting with icy plumes, cyclones larger than Earth lasting hundreds of years. Each of our celestial neighbors has a distinct personality and a unique story. In this five-part series, Nova will explore the awesome beauty including Saturn's 175,000-mile-wide rings, Mars' ancient waterfalls and more.

The Poison Rose (Rated R) A hard-drinking private eye must confront a crime boss, a shady doctor, a sexy club singer, his former lover, and his own dark, disturbing past when he returns to his hometown to search for a missing woman.

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu )Rated PG) When detective Harry Goodman goes missing, his son, Tim, and Harry's former partner, Detective Pikachu, join forces to find him.

Poms (Rated PG-13) A group of women form a cheerleading squad at their retirement community.

Rocketman (Rated R) The incredible human story of Elton John's breakthrough years.

Secret Life of Pets 2 (Rated PG) Terrier Max is coping with some major life changes. His owner is now married and has a toddler, Liam. Max is so worried about protecting the boy that he develops a nervous tic. On a family trip to a farm, Max and Duke encounter many creatures who elevates Max's anxiety. Luckily, Max gets some guidance from veteran farm dog Rooster, who pushes Max to ditch his neuroses, find his inner alpha, and give Liam a little more freedom. Can Max and the gang find the courage to face their biggest fears?

The Sun is Also a Star (Rated PG-13) College-bound romantic Daniel Bae and Jamaica-born pragmatist Natasha Kingsley meet, and fall for each other, over one magical day amidst the fervor and flurry of New York City. Sparks immediately fly between these two strangers, who might never have met had fate not given them a little push. But will fate be enough to take these teens from star-crossed to lucky in love?

The Tomorrow Man (Rated PG-13) Ed Hemsler spends his life preparing for a disaster that may never come, and Ronnie Meisner spends her life shopping for things she may never use. These two people will try to find love while trying not to get lost in each other's stuff.

Total Dhamaal (Hindi) (Not Rated) A group of people learn about a hidden treasure and then they race to find it and claim it.

The Wandering Earth (Mandarin) (Not Rated) As the sun is dying out, people all around the world build giant planet thrusters to move Earth out of its orbit and sail Earth to a new star system. Yet the 2500-year journey comes with unexpected dangers, and in order to save humanity, a group of young people in this age of a wandering Earth fight hard for the survival of humankind.

What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Not Rated) Through extensive interviews with cast and creators, original show footage presented in HD. For the first time, and brand-new animated storyboards, directors Ira Steven Behr (showrunner of the original series) and David Zappone (Star Trek docs The Captains and For the Love of Spock) present an in-depth look at this beloved TV show, its fans, and its ongoing appeal to Trekkies of all ages.




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