Netflix New Releases This Week

12 Rounds

Helmed by Renny Harlin, this tense actioner stars World Wrestling Entertainment grappler John Cena as Det. Danny Fisher, a New Orleans cop who must save his kidnapped fiancée, Molly Porter (Ashley Scott), from the clutches of notorious crime lord Miles Jackson (Aidan Gillen). A battle of wits and wills ensues as Fisher is forced to life race around the Big Easy completing 12 near-impossible tasks and solving puzzles dreamed up by Jackson.

Octane

Scrappy Brent Black (Karl Davies) has clawed his way to the top of the Brighton street-racing scene by modifying his vintage Ford until it purrs, but when his crew gets tangled up with street racers from the big city, he's headed for a dangerous showdown. With only a week to prepare, Black also faces a devastating fire that destroys his shop and his beloved ride. Mark Jay directs this turbocharged action film co-starring Lauren Steventon.

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li

Undercover agent Chun Li (Kristin Kreuk) seeks justice and peace in this action-packed adaptation of the megahit video game franchise Street Fighter. Employing her signature high-kicking style, Chun Li is a force to be reckoned with. The cast includes Neal McDonough as M. Bison, Chris Klein as Nash, Michael Clarke Duncan as Balrog and Black Eyed Peas singer Taboo as Vega. Chun Li is known in gamer circles as "the First Lady of Fighting Games."

Tunnel Rats

Deep below the jungles of Vietnam inside a maddening maze of tunnels, a squad of U.S. soldiers led by Sgt. Vic Hollowborn (Michael Paré) faces death and inhumanity on a suicide mission to unearth the Viet Cong enemy. Groping through the dark, cramped underground labyrinth, the men search for what they cannot see -- and can only hope to find a way out alive. Uwe Boll directs this unflinching look at a rarely depicted piece of Vietnam War history.

Adventures with Big Rigs

Young viewers will delight in the mighty sights and sounds of heavy construction equipment at work as bulldozers move mounds of earth, backhoes dig excavation holes, scrapers level off grades and more. Kids also get an up-close-and-personal view of the equipment that sculpts the landscape so effortlessly. This program also contains additional exciting action with monster machines in a bonus feature, "Awesome Big Rigs."

Adventures with Fire Fighting

Nothing is as exciting as a shiny, red fire truck racing by with lights flashing and sirens blaring. This program gives preschool tots a chance to take a special ride on a real-life ladder truck. Back at the station, kids get a tour of the firehouse, where they meet the brave men and women dedicated to protecting us all. Children will also marvel at the power of heavy machinery in action with bonus feature "Awesome Road Construction."

Adventures with Jet Planes

Get your preschooler geared up to blast off with this exciting program that takes kids into the cockpit of a jet airliner as it soars through the skies at 30,000 feet, showing them just what it takes to power these incredible machines. Tots also get a chance to meet real-life aircraft pilots and more. A bonus feature, "Awesome Ships," gives kids an insider's perspective on the great vessels that sail the world's oceans.

Adventures with Trains

Introduce your preschooler to the wonder and excitement of trains with this entertaining program that takes children on a ride in a classic steam locomotive, followed by a trip on a modern diesel train. Kids also get a chance to meet a real-life engineer who discusses what it's like to drive these powerful machines. A bonus "Awesome Trains" segment offers an expanded look at the fun-filled world of trains.

Dinosaur King: Volcanic Panic

Max Taylor and the rest of the D-Team continue to track dinosaurs all over the globe while thwarting the evil Alpha Gang's plan to take over the world by controlling the dinosaurs in these five episodes of the popular anime series. In Monaco, they hunt down a Suchomimus that's eating the local fishermen's haul. Then they have a hairy encounter with the Alpha Gang at Zeta Point, come across a Pachycephalosaurus with a rainbow glow and more.

Hi-5: Season 2

The colorful and dynamic Hi-5 gang continues the fun as they use songs, puppets, games, dancing and more to teach preschoolers about the world around them in this popular Emmy-nominated television series. They all travel around the globe, Kellie sings about "B" words, Nathan and Kellie try out some magic tricks, Tim discovers musical sounds in the kitchen, Kathleen turns her fish tank into a helmet so she can travel in space and much more.

Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience

This larger-than-life Jonas Brothers documentary serves up fan-friendly helpings of Kevin, Joe and Nick with exclusive behind-the-scenes action and concert footage filmed during the group's "Burning Up" tour. Much more than a mere concert transfer, the program offers Jonas Brothers devotees the chance to see their favorite rock stars at work, shedding light on their creative process and their approach to celebrity status. Note: This is the 2D version, not the 3D.

Kong: The Animated Series

When barmy scientists and crazed mutants threaten his island, Kong must become the indomitable Mega-Kong -- thanks to Dr. Jenkins's incredible cyber-link invention -- in this ape-tastic animated series. When the famed Kong was killed years ago, young geneticist Dr. Lorna Jenkins extracted some of the giant ape's DNA and combined it with DNA from her grandson, Jason, to create a powerful new Kong.

Princess Protection Program

With her country in political turmoil, teenage princess Rosalinda aka "Rosie" (Demi Lovato) enters a protection program and winds up relocating to rural America -- making new friends and learning a variety of life lessons. First up: boosting the confidence of tomboy Carter (Selena Gomez), who works in a small bait shop and dreams of attending the school's big dance with handsome and popular Donnie (Robert Adamson).

Blackout / Bond of Fear / Home to Danger

In this triple bill of British whodunits, a blind man stumbles across a killer in the act; a family on a trip through France falls prey to an escaped convict; and a vengeful drug dealer tries to kill his dead partner's estranged daughter. Maxwell Reed is the blind witness and Eric Pohlmann is the assailant in Blackout; John Colicos plays the escaped convict Dewar in Bond of Fear; and Guy Rolfe and Rona Anderson star in Home to Danger.

Lucy Gets Lucky / Three for Two

Alongside Hollywood heavyweights Jackie Gleason and Dean Martin, legendary comedienne Lucille Ball stars as a desperate casino worker and as a hysterical wife in this double feature. In the first film, Ball clumsily attempts to move heaven and earth to meet her favorite Las Vegas performer (Martin). In the second film, Ball and Gleason star in a series of vignettes centered on the ups and downs of marriage.

Meet Mr. Callaghan / No Trace / Recoil

In this 1950s British noir triple bill, gumshoe Slim Callaghan (Derrick De Marney) investigates the death of a despised rich man; a crime novelist kills his blackmailer only to be asked to help solve the crime; and a woman goes undercover find her father's killers. Adrienne Corri plays singer Mayolo in Meet Mr. Callaghan, based on a Peter Cheyney novel; Hugh Sinclair is author Robert Southley in No Trace; and Elizabeth Sellars stars in Recoil.

Serious Charge

In this British drama, a vicar fights damning allegations of sexual harassment by a teenage boy. But when the boy's lie is substantiated by a respected woman enamored of and rejected by the clergyman, the vicar's faith is tested to its limits. Anthony Quayle stars as the Rev. Howard Phillips; Andrew Ray plays retaliatory thug Larry Thompson; and Sarah Churchill is the vindictive woman scorned in this daring 1959 film co-starring Cliff Richard.

Suddenly / The Road to Victory

In the thriller "Suddenly," Frank Sinatra stars as a sniper who plans to assassinate the president, and in the World War II-era short "The Road to Victory," Ol' Blue Eyes sings "(There'll Be a) Hot Time in the Town of Berlin" to help sell war bonds. Lewis Allen directs "Suddenly," which co-stars Sterling Hayden and James Gleason; and LeRoy Prinz directs "The Road to Victory," which also features Bing Crosby and Cary Grant.

The Man with the Golden Arm

Frank Sinatra turns in an Oscar-nominated performance as Frankie Machine, a heroin addict and gifted card dealer trying to kick his drug habit so he can pursue his dream of becoming a professional jazz drummer. But a nagging wife, a high stakes poker game and a suspicious death conspire against Frankie's desperate attempts to give up the needle once and for all. Kim Novak co-stars in this riveting drama directed by Otto Preminger.

Lookin' to Get Out

John Voight displays his comedic chops in this loosely scripted comedy (which he co-wrote) about a pair of on-the-run gamblers (Voight, Burt Young) who hightail it to Las Vegas in an attempt to score big and avoid the thugs trying to collect on their gambling debts. At first the plan seems to be working -- with the guys holed up at the MGM Grand Hotel after winning big -- but eventually their past catches up with them. Ann-Margret co-stars.

Dark Streets

Set to a rich bluesy soundtrack, this noir musical follows the story of playboy nightclub owner Chaz Davenport (Gabriel Mann). While dating some of his stunning singers (Bijou Phillips and Izabella Miko), Chaz also deals with overwhelming debt, his father's suicide and his own bad choices. He soon finds himself drawn into a complex maze of betrayal and deceit. The film has a lush, dreamy visual style and music from Dr. John, Etta James and more.

Number 10

Venture behind the famous doors of Number 10 Downing Street with this seven-part miniseries that explores the private lives of many of Great Britain's most distinguished prime ministers, including Ramsay MacDonald (Ian Richardson) and David Lloyd George (John Stride). Other notable performances include Denis Quilley's portrayal of William Gladstone and Jeremy Brett as the ill-fated William Pitt, the Younger.

Pedro

Gaining fame on the third season of MTV's "The Real World" in 1994, Pedro Zamora put a face on the growing crisis of AIDS. This moving drama tells the story of this courageous activist, who died the day after the show's season finale aired. Born in Cuba, Zamora came to the United States in 1980, and at age 16 discovered he was HIV positive. Determined to educate the public about the disease, he discussed his life openly on the show.

Ruby Blue

An unexpected friendship with 8-year-old Florrie (Jessica Stewart) puts depressed widower Jack (Bob Hoskins) back on the path to enjoying life once again. But when Florrie suddenly goes missing, Jack must confront his suspicious community, as well as his own past. Josiane Balasko co-stars in this British drama as Stephanie, Jack's neighbor who possesses a talent for cooking -- and a closely guarded secret.

Three Priests

As retired sheriff Jake (Michael Parks) and his wife, Rachel (Olivia Hussey), tend to their Montana ranch and try to keep their family together, their polar opposite sons, Dusty (Alexander Martin) and Joe (Aaron Duffey), battle for the affection of a woman (Julia Jones) whom they've known since childhood. Wes Studi and James Parks also star in writer-director Jim Comas Cole's Western tale of love, jealousy and betrayal.

Two Lovers

After his engagement falls through, Leonard Kraditor (Joaquin Phoenix) juggles the affections of Michelle (Gwyneth Paltrow), his beautiful, self-destructive neighbor, and Sandra (Vinessa Shaw), the attractive, sensible daughter of his father's business associate. Writer-director James Gray's beautifully nuanced romantic drama is set in Brooklyn and also stars Elias Koteas. The film was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Header

While trying to provide for his ailing girlfriend, crooked ATF agent Stewart (Jake Suffian) becomes enmeshed in a nightmarish string of grisly murders involving deranged rednecks, deviant sex and the most disturbing act of vengeance ever imagined: the header. Based on Edward Lee's classic novella, this unbelievably twisted horror movie co-stars Elliot V. Kotek as recently released ex-con Travis and Dick Mullaney as his creepy Grandpap.

I Know How Many Runs You Scored Last Summer

Years after his teammates' bullying antics left him in the hospital, a cricketer returns to his Australian homeland to play again. Only this time, the game is vengeance, and he has the razor-fingered cricket gloves and nail-covered balls to prove it! As the death count rises, Scotland Yard sleuth Kim Reynolds (Stacey Edmonds) arrives in Sydney to assist local detectives Chance (Jai Koutrae) and Scott (Az Jackson) in this offbeat horror comedy.

Sea Beast

When a down-on-his-luck fishing boat captain (Corin Nemec) loses a crewmate on his last less-than-successful voyage, his fellow villagers join him in battling the savage sea creature that snatched the unfortunate sailor. The mutated anglerfish strikes again and again in this Sci-Fi Channel horror flick co-starring Miriam McDonald, Christie Laing, Gary Hudson and Brandon Jay McLaren. Paul Ziller directs.

The Garbage Man

Step inside the twisted mind of Tom (James Meredith), an unassuming garbage collector by day and a cold-blooded serial killer by night. Unable to resist the powerful voices in his head, Tom can't stop himself from stalking and slaughtering innocent female victims. During the filming of this horror movie, director Hart D. Fisher tragically lost his girlfriend, who perished at the hands of a real-life murderer.

Cinemad: Almanac 2009

Presented by Cinemad magazine, this collection of unusual experimental short films features works by such avant-garde and underground artists as Stephanie Barber, Bruce Conner, Sam Green, Bill Morrison, Jennifer Reeves and Deborah Stratman. Currated by Cinemad creator Mike Plante, this program offers viewers completely original visions of the world that flabbergast, entertain and ultimately defy categorization.

The Education of Charlie Banks

Years after Charlie (Jesse Eisenberg) fingers Mick (Jason Ritter) for a brutal assault, Mick shows up at Charlie's university and insinuates himself into college life. As Mick audits classes, sleeps with Charlie's dream girl and ponders how his life might have been different, Charlie anxiously wonders whether Mick knows he ratted him out. Limp Bizkit front man Fred Durst's directorial debut, this powerful drama co-stars Chris Marquette.

Wholphin: Issue 8

This eclectic compilation of short films, documentaries and animations includes a jarring look at brand-obsessed Los Angeles teens, an absurdist conversation about AIDS and a critically acclaimed reflection on rehab (Sundance winner "Short Term 12"). In addition, celebrated author Dave Eggers steps behind the camera to direct three shorts in which James Franco, Creed Bratton and Maria Bamford each trash a bedroom.

Transmorphers: Fall of Man

In this prequel to Transmorphers -- a sci-fi thriller that borrows heavily from the plot of Transformers -- planet Earth is in peril thanks to a rogue army of alien robots, and it's up to a small group of humans to mount a crippling counterattack. Can Sheriff Hadley Ryan (Bruce Boxleitner), a doctor (Jennifer Rubin) and an ex-Marine (Shane Van Dyke) find the automatons' Achilles' heel before they succeed in annihilating civilization?

Everybody Dies

After quickly establishing a deep connection with tough-talking hooker Nina (Charis Michelsen), his latest target, hardened hit man Jake (Sergio d'Amato) chooses to spare her life. As they frantically flee from merciless enemies, the desperate couple discovers death at every turn. Josh Evans writes and directs this edgy thriller, which features a fractured narrative that cleverly shifts back and forth through time.

Hide

Seven years after an ill-fated bank heist, convicted murderer Billy (Christian Kane) gets transferred to a prison in another state, opening a window for his lover and partner-in-crime (Rachel Miner) to help him escape. Once Billy is free, the duo drives in the direction of the hidden loot from their last job. But when they arrive at the spot, they realize they're about to come face to face with their brutal past in this pensive thriller.

Second Coming

When her twin sister is murdered under mysterious circumstances, Lora Gerritsen (Juliet Reeves) feels as if she's lost part of herself. But through her grief, she senses her dearly departed sibling is trying to tell her something about the person who killed her. Bringing the guilty party to justice, however, will require Lora to assume her dead sister's identity and risk her own life to lure the killer out into the open.

The Betrayed

After surviving a terrible car crash, a young wife and mother regains consciousness only to discover that her real nightmare has just begun: She is now the prisoner of a deranged masked man who accuses her husband of stealing money from the mob. Can she get away from her captor -- and is there any truth to his story? This psychological thriller from director Amanda Gusack stars Melissa George, Donald Adams and Christian Campbell.

The Human Contract

When big time businessman Julian Wright (Jason Clarke) gets involved with gorgeous, nonconformist Michael (Paz Vega), the sexually charged relationship starts to affect everything in his life and his closely guarded, tormenting secrets start to unravel. Jada Pinkett Smith writes and directs this erotic thriller and also portrays Julian's abused half-sister, Rita. Ted Danson, Joanna Cassidy, Idris Elba, Steven Brand and Jason Clarke co-star.

Genshiken 2: Vol. 1

Just as Sasahara settles into his position as the leader of the Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture, the group lands a chance to sell their own manga books at the upcoming Comic Festival. But how do they create the books they envision? And just when things at Genshiken begin to really take off, everyone is thrown for a big loop by the blossoming yet cautious relationship between Ohno and Tanaka.

Heroic Age: The Complete Series: Part 2

The conflict between the dominating Tribe of Silver and humankind, the Iron Tribe, intensifies as Princess Dhianeila and the feral boy warrior, Age, continue to try to save humanity in these episodes of the action-packed anime series. Age harnesses the fierce power of the Tribe of Hero to beat back their enemies, while Princess Dhianeila seeks to discover the secrets left behind by the superior Tribe of Gold, that will help safeguard humankind.

Kaze No Stigma: Season 1: Part 1

Descended from an ancient family of fire handlers, Kazuma faces disgrace when his younger and more skillful female cousin, Ayano, becomes his generation's successor, and his father banishes him from his home in this mystical anime series. But Kazuma returns after studying with the spirit of wind and becoming a master of the wind arts. Now wind and fire will collide in an epic battle to settle the family feud.

One Piece: Season 2: First Voyage

When the Straw Hats stumble upon an odd little girl on the run from an entire fleet of angry Marines, they come to the rescue in this installment of the quirky animated series. Though outnumbered, the pirates vigorously defend their small new friend. Monkey B. Luffy and the rest of the crew wind up battling a huge whale, irritated dragons, a nose-picking assassin and a whirling dervish of a bounty hunter.

Apollo 11: A Night to Remember

"This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." Commemorating the 40th anniversary of NASA's 1969 moon landing, this documentary uses news coverage from the BBC archives to recount the excitement of the historic event. Led by science reporter James Burke and astronomer Sir Patrick Moore, the BBC team captures all the drama of the momentous occasion, from the exhilarating takeoff to Neil Armstrong's unforgettable first step.

Biography: Harry Potter Kids

For Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, getting cast as the three stars of the enormously popular Harry Potter films meant much more than landing a big role: It transformed them into global icons. This episode of "Biography" traces the trio's journey from ordinary schoolchildren to students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and reveals how the movies have changed their lives.

Kamp Katrina

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Ms. Pearl, an American Indian living in the 9th Ward of New Orleans, becomes mother, nurse and therapist to a group of displaced misfits, including a pregnant drug addict whom she allows to camp in her backyard. Documentary filmmakers Ashley Sabin and David Redmon capture Pearl's generosity as well as her hard-nosed approach to disciplining "guests" who were dysfunctional even before the destruction.

Nostradamus: 2012

In this captivating History Channel documentary, filmmakers collaborate with noted scientists, professors and field experts to separate facts from fiction surrounding the fateful day of December 21, 2012. From the Egyptians to the Hopi Indians, the ancient Mayans to the Masonic Brotherhood, modern-day prognosticators to the doomsday legend Nostradamus, this date has long been prophesied as a date of global transformation.

Nursery University

Follow five families through the harrowing process of applying to nursery school in New York City, where hypercompetitive parents and elite institutions have made pricey consultants and toddler tutors part of the admissions process. Marc H. Simon's insightful documentary uses wry humor and drama to examine the increasingly common belief that securing entrance to the "right" preschool classroom is a critical first step to success.

RIP! A Remix Manifesto

Filmmaker Brett Gaylor's documentary takes a look at intellectual property laws by profiling controversial musician Girl Talk, called "a lawsuit waiting to happen" by The New York Times Magazine because of his extensive use of mash-up remixes. With numerous voices on both sides of the issue, the dynamic film examines fair use for artists creating sample-based music and other works versus copyright laws protecting the original artists' creations.

Scotland: The Beauty and Majesty

Emerald-hued hillsides and craggy castles dominate this beautifully filmed travel documentary about the history, culture and scenery of the land of bagpipes and brogues -- the country that makes up the northern third of Great Britain. Armchair travelers will visit ancient sites, explore the countryside and tour the country's urban centers to take in the history and heritage of the Scottish clans.

The Impressionists with Tim Marlow: The Collection

Take a closer look at the lives of painters such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Vincent Van Gogh and others -- all leaders of the Impressionist movement who boldly challenged conventional approaches to art in the late 19th century. Hosted by art historian Tim Marlow, this comprehensive documentary series showcases many well-loved masterpieces that depict common Parisians both at work and at play.

The Life of Lewis Carroll

This captivating documentary delves into the life of the enigmatic Lewis Carroll, exploring not only his celebrated writings, but also his endeavors into the worlds of photography, mathematics, logic and Catholicism. The English author of such beloved classics as Sylvie and Bruno, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Through the Looking Glass and Jabberwocky, Carroll is among the most influential writers of all time.

Vermeer: Master of Light

Explore the creative genius behind the artwork of master painter Johannes Vermeer with this insightful documentary, which showcases many of his finest paintings and uses modern technology to reveal fascinating secrets behind his technique. Narrated by actress Meryl Streep, this exquisite art history program includes interviews with Vermeer experts such as Arthur Wheelock, David Bull and Seymour Slive.

The Best of the Crabb Family: From the Homecoming Series

Singing siblings the Crabb Family raise their voices -- and the crowd's spirit -- in this uplifting collection of their most beloved gospel performances, which includes tracks such as "The Lamb, the Lion and the King" and "Greater Is He in Me." Other tunes in the rousing set list include "The Reason That I'm Standing," "Tears Will Never Stain the Streets of That City," "Until I Found the Lord," "Please Forgive Me" and more.

Get Rid of Mummy Tummy

The trainer who got British Prime Minister Gordon Brown in shape in 2008 -- Millie Dobie -- takes on an even tougher challenge here: getting rid of that lingering artifact of childbirth, the mummy tummy. Mixing Pilates and traditional exercises, Dobie provides a non-cardiovascular workout designed to strengthen, tighten and shrink baby bellies while simultaneously firming the buttocks and thighs. An exercise band is required for one segment.

White Sox Memories: The Greatest Moments in Chicago White Sox History

Exploring the legendary history of the Chicago White Sox, this program begins with the team's early days and takes viewers up to its contemporary incarnation, detailing all the unforgettable characters and memorable moments. Viewers will relive both the good times and the bad, from hitless wonders to the incredible 2005 players who led the team to a World Series win. Bonus features include a look at Jim Thome, Frank Thomas and more.

Yoga: Pre and Post Natal Workout

Demonstrating that yoga can be beneficial at every stage of pregnancy, instructor Sue Fuller offers safe and effective workouts to prepare soon-to-be moms for the coming birth through stretching and relaxation exercises. Realizing that the work doesn't stop with delivery, Fuller also presents a postnatal section in which she shows new moms how to ease back into their full yoga practice and their pre-pregnancy bodies.

Blue Murder: Set 4

Caroline Quentin returns for another season of this popular British series as Janine Lewis, the tough-as-nails detective chief inspector who divides her time between solving Manchester's biggest crimes and single-handedly raising her four children. In this collection, Lewis tackles the slaying of an up-and-coming rock musician, the mysterious death of a high school cheerleading coach and the murder of an illegal alien from Belarus.

Eastbound and Down: Season 1

After blowing it as a major league baseball pitcher, Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) returns to his small Southern hometown, where he takes a gig as a substitute gym teacher at his old middle school. There, he gets to see his former high school sweetheart, April (Katy Mixon), who is engaged to Terrence (Andrew Daly), the dimwitted principal. This hilarious, Southern-fried series is produced by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay.

Entourage: Season 5

HBO's hit Hollywood-centered comedy is back for a fifth season, with movie star Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier) once again at the helm of his considerable posse, including his friends from back home, his brother, his representatives and a cadre of beautiful women. This time around, Vince must pick himself up off the pavement and square his shoulders against Hollywood as he struggles to save face in Tinseltown after his biggest failure yet.

Eureka: Season 3.0

The Sci Fi Channel's quirky series returns for a third season, as small-town Eureka sheriff Jack Carter (Colin Ferguson) continues to unravel the mysteries of Eureka's super-genius community and its top-secret research facility, Global Dynamics. Salli Richardson returns as government go-between Allison Blake, and Frances Fisher joins the cast as "The Fixer" Eva Thorne, on assignment to straighten things out at Global Dynamics.

Extreme Trains

Train buff and real-life railroad conductor Matt Brown shares his vast knowledge of the history and workings of the mighty locomotives that have hauled huge loads and delivered millions of passengers to destinations across the United States. From explaining how trains can get up to speeds of more than 100 miles per hour to shining a light on past holdups and train wrecks, this series reveals the huge role trains have played in American history.

Golden Age Noir

Lee Marvin, Walter Matthau, Joanne Woodward and other ace actors populate this hard-boiled collection of seven half-hour episodes from the 1950s anthology series "Four Star Playhouse," "Suspense," "The Star" and "The Story." Ida Lupino, Merle Oberon, Charles Boyer and others also appear in the assemblage of suspenseful tales, which features early work by future directing masters Blake Edwards and Robert Mulligan.

Jockeys

Get a rare glimpse into the high-stakes world of thoroughbred racing with this Animal Planet reality series focusing on seven jockeys as they prepare for and participate in the 30-day Oak Tree Meet at California's Santa Anita Race Track. The group includes two females and five men -- each of whom risks life and limb in every race. Following the pint-sized athletes from track to home, the series reveals their personal and professional struggles.

Midnight Blue: Vol. 6: Porn Stars of the 80's

Adult film star Ron Jeremy performs stand-up comedy and porn goddess Nina Hartley talks feminism before stripping to the buff in this collection of clips from Al Goldstein's late-night television show. Other adult stars who reveal their feelings (and more) include Vanessa Del Rio, Veronica Hart, Annette Haven and others. Also included are wild and raunchy film clips and vintage phone sex and escort ads.

MonsterQuest: Season 3: Vol. 1

The monster hunting continues with the third installment of this exciting series, where state-of-the-art technology and research techniques are used to determine the existence of some of the world's most mythic creatures. This season finds researchers hot on the trail of creatures such as the snow beast of the Colorado Mountains, sewer gators, New Jersey devils, and the legendary megladon shark, the antecedent of the great white.

Parker Lewis Can't Lose: Season 1

Quick-witted teen Parker Lewis (Corin Nemec) is the kind of kid who seems like he can pull off anything … and he usually does in the first season of this offbeat comedy chronicling his daily high jinks at Santo Domingo High School. The series kicks off with a bang when Parker receives an unexpected kiss that sparks a fight with his friend Mikey (Billy Jayne) and he manages to tick off the school's resident bully (Abraham Benrubi).

Secret Diary of a Call Girl: Season 2

In season two of this Showtime series, Hannah (Billie Piper) continues to juggle her dual identities -- the faux one of legal secretary that she presents to family and certain friends, and the real one of high-class call girl. This season, Belle takes on a protégé (Ashley Madekwe) and struggles to keep her new doctor boyfriend (Callum Blue) from discovering her secret, while faithful pal Ben (Iddo Goldberg) continues to come to her rescue.

Stargate Atlantis: Season 5

Forgotten worlds and parallel universes abound in the fifth season of this popular sci-fi series. Follow the continuing adventures of Lt. Col. John Sheppard (Joe Flanigan), Col. Samantha Carter (Amanda Tapping), Dr. Keller (Jewel Straite) and the rest of the Atlantis crew as they attempt to unlock the secrets of the Ancients and protect the Earth's inhabitants from the threats posed by the hostile forces of the Pegasus galaxy.

Swiss Family Robinson: The Complete Series

On an uncharted tropical island, the shipwrecked Robinson family relies on ingenuity and cooperation to survive harrowing adventures involving unwelcome visitors, dangerous creatures, deadly diseases, violent forces of nature and more. Wholesome entertainment for viewers of all ages, this classic television series stars Michael Duhig, Heather Graham, Diana Leblanc, Ricky O'Neill and Chris Wiggins.

The IT Crowd: Series 2

The inaction continues in the second round of this BAFTA-nominated British comedy that follows the desperate lives of three miserable members of an IT support team employed at Reynholm Industires. The show's sophomore season finds a new boss (portrayed by Matt Berry) shaking things up, Moss (Richard Ayoade) signing up for a course in German cuisine and Jen (Katherine Parkinson) landing a promotion.

Hypnosis: Stress Relief

British hypnotist to the stars Susan Hepburn -- who helped pop singer Lily Allen shed three sizes by putting her under -- offers her services to the rest of us with this video that taps into the power of the mind (conscious or not) to relieve stress. First, Hepburn shows viewers how to figure out what's bugging them. Then, she provides them with the tools -- that is, safe, easy hypnosis techniques -- to manage those stressors.

Split Sides: Merce Cunningham Dance Company

Experience the unique and fascinating work of modernist choreographer Merce Cunningham with this presentation, which beautifully blends his choreography with stunning set design, costumes, lighting and original music from Radiohead and Sigur Ros. This modern dance program features two 20-minute performances that both showcase different creative elements in an order determined simply by the roll of dice.

Dave Matthews Band: Hope Springs Eternal

The Grammy-winning Dave Matthews Band gets the full fan treatment in this unauthorized documentary that charts the group's rise from humble roots to worldwide fame with exclusive interviews and rare footage. Learn how songs dreamed up by a bartender in Charlottesville, Va., found their way into the hearts of millions, fueled by a unique, jazz-infused sound that made "Under the Table and Dreaming" a notable album of the 1990s.

Howard Goodall's Organ Works

Prolific British composer Howard Goodall traces the history of the pipe organ, from its ancient roots all the way to the 21st century, in a whirlwind tour of the instrument, which takes Goodall to Spain, France, Germany, Holland and the U.S. Four sections -- "Medieval Organs," "Baroque Organs," "19th Century" and "Contemporary" -- make up the documentary, winner of the 1997 New York Festival Silver Award for Best Arts Program.

L'Enfant et les Sortil�ges and L'Heure Espagnole

Famed children's book author Maurice Sendak (Where the Wild Things Are) designed the sets for this magical pair of operas by the great French composer Maurice Ravel in two productions from the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. "L'Enfant et les Sortilèges" -- a tale of inanimate objects come to vengeful life -- stars Cynthia Buchan and Fiona Kimm. "L'Heure Espagnole," starring Anna Steiger and Francois Le Roux, tells of a clockmaker and his wife.

Morrissey: The Solo Years

With a collection of performance clips, archived photos and interviews with the likes of Stephen Street and Craig Gannon, this documentary recounts iconic singer Morrissey's triumphant turn as a solo artist. After leading The Smiths to great heights, Morrissey proved that the praise he garnered as the band's front man was well deserved as he went on to earn immense success as one of the biggest solo acts in the late 1980s and early '90s.

Prokofiev: The Love of Three Oranges

After a court jester fails to elicit a giggle from a sad-sack prince (Ryland Davies), the glum royal finally snaps out of his unsmiling state when he laughs at a mishap that befalls a witch, who fails to see the humor in the situation. She then curses the prince to fall in love with three oranges in Prokofiev's magical carnival of an opera, which features whimsical sets by acclaimed children's book author Maurice Sendak.

Rob Thomas: Live at Red Rocks

Rob Thomas sings hits from his days as Matchbox Twenty front man and his solo career in this show from Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The venue that's welcomed acts such as the Beatles and U2 hosts this stop on Thomas's "Something to Be" tour. Tracks include an acoustic version of his Grammy Award-winning Santana collaboration "Smooth," a cover of David Bowie's "Let's Dance" and the video for "Streetcorner Symphony," filmed at this concert.

Strauss: Die Fledermaus

Sumptuous soprano Joan Sutherland leads a formidable cast in this opera from waltz master Johann Strauss's "Die Fledermaus" – the breathless farcical tale of idle Eisenstein, his reproachful wife, Rosalinde, and their sprightly maid Adele. Sutherland joins Robert Gard, Heather Begg, Anson Austin and the Australian Opera Chorus in this sparkling production, conducted by Richard Bonynge and directed by Hugh Davison.

Where the Wild Things Are and Higglety Pigglety Pop!

Two beloved works from Maurice Sendak come thrillingly to life in this pair of fantastical operas, featuring music by British composer Oliver Knussen and beguiling sets designed by the famed children's book author himself. Young Max finds a magical world full of creatures from his imagination in "Where the Wild Things Are." And Jennie, a pampered Sealyham terrier, embarks on a quest to find something she doesn't have in "Higglety Pigglety Pop!"

A Song of Innocence

Issues of class, gender roles and parenting bubble to the surface in this 19th-century tale about a shepherd girl (Isild Le Besco) who farms off her own newborn to a wet nurse in the countryside so that she can earn high wages nursing the infant of a wealthy couple. The two young mothers soon become friends, but trouble arises when the bourgeois hubby takes issue with his wife fraternizing with the help. Émilie Dequenne and Grégoire Colin star.

Hidden Floor

Between creepy neighbors in her new apartment complex and a sudden rash of mysterious deaths, single mother Min-young (Seo-hyeong Kim) lives in constant terror . To protect her daughter (Yoo-jung Kim), Min-young must face her fears and uncover her building's terrible secret. Directed by Il-soon Kwon, this suspense-filled horror flick from Korea will keep viewers trembling in their seats … and looking over their shoulders.

Kaidan

After a young man inadvertently causes the death of his wife, her jealous ghost comes back to haunt him -- the unfortunate result of an ancient family curse incurred by an ancestor who murdered a debt collector. Hoping to escape his torment, the man runs off with one of his wife's former pupils, which only enrages the woman's spirit more. Kikunosuke Onoe and Hitomi Kuroki star in this spooky horror film from the director of Ringu.

Los Bastardos

Directed by Amat Escalante, this topical crime drama centers on the hardscrabble lives of two undocumented Mexican immigrants driven to the edge by the constant exploitation and humiliation they're forced to endure in their new country. Fed up with the mistreatment, Jesus (Jesus Moises Rodriguez) and Fausto (Rubén Sosa) decide to exact a little revenge by invading the home of an unsuspecting housewife and taking her hostage.

Marquis De Sade's Prosperities of Vice

In 1920s Japan, a nobleman hires an odd assortment of whores, criminals and other lowlifes to perform in his new theater, which specializes in his latest obsession: the notorious erotic writings of the Marquis de Sade. But it isn't long before his appetite for kinky thrills grows too ravenous, leading to grave consequences for all involved. Director Akio Jissoji brings a stylish flare to the proceedings in this decadent thriller.

Monster X Strikes Back: Attack at the G8 Summit

When heads of state gather at the G8 summit in Japan, Guilala -- the intergalactic monster that had been banished from the earth in The X from Outer Space -- returns to ravage the Japanese countryside and threaten the world leaders. Military strikes prove futile against the beast, but a reporter learns that one rural community possesses a strange ritual that might influence the creature. Minoru Kawasaki directs this campy satire.

My Bloody Roommates

Four roommates at an all-girls school struggle to get along and handle tremendous pressure to succeed. When visions of a deadly fire begin tormenting one of them, the teens come face-to-face with terrifying forces from the past that want them dead. With plenty of spine-tingling thrills, this unsettling Korean horror movie co-stars Eun-Seong, Jin-yong Heo, Joo-ryeong Kim, Yeong-jin Sin and Ri-na Kim.

Partes Usadas

To raise cash and fulfill their long-held dream of immigrating illegally to Chicago, used car parts dealer Jaime (Carlos Ceja) teaches his 14-year-old nephew Ivan (Emery Eduardo Granados) to steal hubcaps and fenders. A quick study, Ivan soon brings his buddy Efrain (Alan Chávez) into the scheme. But as the money piles up, Ivan learns that Uncle Jaime has an unexpected agenda in this poignant Mexican drama.

The Planet Decoufl� / Abracadabra

Explore the life and work of acclaimed French dancer, choreographer and filmmaker Philippe Decouflé, who grabbed the attention of the world with his startling ceremonial parade for the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. Excerpts from his most successful shows and films populate the unusual documentary The Planet Decouflé, while the artist's ingenious choreography combines with breathtaking special effects in his dance film Abracadabra.

Tokyo!

Directors Michel Gondry, Leos Carax and Joon-ho Bong each contribute a short film set in the great metropolis of Tokyo. Gondry's "Interior Design" follows an aspiring filmmaker who drifts apart from his girlfriend as they pursue a future in the big city. In Carax's "Merde," a strange man commits a bizarre series of controversial public acts on the Tokyo streets. And in Bong's "Shaking Tokyo," a recluse falls in love with a pizza delivery girl.

Twisted Souls

When young lovers Marc (Vincent Martinez) and Léa (Mélanie Thierry) journey to the remote countryside for a relaxing getaway in a secluded house, their lusty relationship takes an unexpectedly dark turn with grave consequences. Violent passion and errors in judgment combine to devastating effect in this unsettling erotic thriller directed by Cheyenne Carron and co-starring Frédéric Saurel.