Netflix New Releases This Week

Good Girl, Bad Girl

In this made-for-TV actioner, when Vanessa (Julia Stinshoff), a club dancer and con artist, runs afoul of some drug dealers and is framed for a murder she didn't commit, she seeks assistance from her twin sister, Maria (also Stinshoff), who just happens to be a nun. Of course, it doesn't take long for Maria's fellow sisters of the cloth to mistake Vanessa for a woman of God, and for the police to confuse Maria with her wayward sister, Vanessa.

Purple Heart

Shortly before the Iraq War, Col. Allen (William Sadler) sends Marine sniper Oscar Padilla (Demetrius Navarro) on a covert assignment to assassinate Saddam Hussein. The mission fails, and Padilla is tortured in an Iraqi prison. Although he's eventually freed, his story is far from over. Sent home to deal with the emotional aftermath of his imprisonment, Padilla is still a target: Now, Allen wants to eliminate him before he can tell his story.

Doodlebops: Live in Concert

Catch the kid-friendly, high-energy Doodlebops in performances filmed live during their 2007 tour. The popular and colorful group -- consisting of Deedee, Rooney and Moe -- sings 25 of their best-loved songs while they groove to the lively music. Made famous by their smash hit Playhouse Disney television show, the Doodlebops are sure to have your preschoolers dancing along to the bubbly beat of their catchy tunes.

Hermie & Friends: Stanley the Stinkbug Goes to Camp

Stanley's arrival at the Camp Bug-a-Boo summer camp has created a real stink -- he is a stinkbug after all! Despite the best efforts of the other campers to put up with Stanley's stench, his aroma leads to big troubles. That's when God steps in to explain the real reason why Stanley stinks: He's scared of not being liked by the others. Learning that it's OK to be different, the garden pals welcome the sweet-natured stinkbug as their new pal.

Legend of Bravestarr: The Movie

Marshal BraveStarr would have died when his peaceful planet was destroyed were it not for a noble shaman who rescued him, sensing he was part of an age-old prophecy. Now, with some help from his friends, BraveStarr is poised to live out his destiny. With his trusty space steed Thirty-Thirty, BraveStarr battles the villainous Stampede on the planet of New Texas in this animated sci-fi Western based on the Mattel action figure by the same name.

Madeline: Next Stop, America

French schoolgirl Madeline heads to America for a pair of exciting adventures that take her to Tinseltown and to New York City. In "Madeline in Hollywood," she's chosen to appear in a new film, but star Sugar Dimples doesn't like her. "Madeline in New York" finds the spunky redhead traveling to the Big Apple with her class to take in Gotham's world-famous sights and to watch the Bronx Bombers play ball.

Speed Racer: The Next Generation: The Beginning

This high-octane anime tale follows hotshot teen driver Speed as he enters a prestigious racing academy hoping to hone his skills to perfection. While grappling with school and trying to unravel the mystery of his illustrious father's disappearance, Speed discovers secret plans for a gasless engine to power his racing machine, the Mach 6. To keep Speed from building the ultimate set of wheels, vile billionaire Zile Zazic pulls out all the stops.

The First of May

Cory (Dan Byrd), a boy feeling unwelcome in a new foster home, meets Carlotta (Julie Harris), a onetime circus performer chafing at her new surroundings in a nursing home. Inspired by Carlotta's tales of the big top, Cory runs away with his new friend to join the circus. Taken in by Boss Ed (Mickey Rooney) and befriending Dinghy the clown (Charles Nelson Reilly), the pair finds a real home at last. Baseball great Joe DiMaggio makes a cameo.

Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud

The weather takes a turn for the worse, causing avalanches and stranding Thomas and his friends in the mud. It's particularly troubling for Isabella, a vain sentinel lorry who's extremely fussy about her appearance, even when disaster strikes. But when the other vehicles begin to run out of fuel, Isabella must put her concerns about her looks aside and cross muddy fields to save the day.

VeggieTales: Lessons from the Sock Drawer

Everyone's favorite digitally animated vegetables return for a collection of shorts emphasizing the importance of positive thinking and self-motivation. While looking in the "Veggie Vault" for answers to a tough problem, Larry encounters a couple of characters who encourage him to stay upbeat. The 15 cheerful tales include "Paco and the Chicken," "Binky the Opera Singer," "Omelet" and "Larry's High Silk Hat."

Little Fugitive

When he's tricked into believing that he's killed his older brother (Richard Brewster), 7-year-old Joey Norton (Richie Andrusco) runs away and builds a makeshift home below the Coney Island boardwalk. Co-written and directed by independent filmmakers Ray Ashley, Morris Engel and Ruth Orkin, this Oscar-nominated American drama is often credited with providing inspiration for the French new wave.

Lovers and Lollipops / Weddings and Babies

This double feature of work from writer-director Morris Engel forms a type of "New York Trilogy" when considered alongside his only other film, the influential Little Fugitive (1953). In Lovers and Lollipops (1956), a mother (Ruth Orkin) must look to her daughter for permission to marry. Then, in Weddings and Babies (1958), a restless photographer (John Mhyers) longs to do something more important than take pictures of other people's lives.

Macon County Line

Louisiana, 1954. Brothers Chris and Wayne Dixon are mistaken for murderers, when the wife of a local Sheriff (Max Baer) is brutally killed by a pair of psychotic drifters.

Delirious

A homeless kid, Toby (Michael Pitt), attaches himself to Les (Steve Buscemi), a paparazzo who agrees to take Toby on as a protégé. The mentor-student relationship works fine until Toby meets pop singer K'Harma Leeds (Alison Lohman). Toby wants to love her: Les just wants her picture. Numerous cameo appearances dot this poke at the public hunger for celebrity from writer-director Tom DiCillo (Living in Oblivion).

Drew Hastings: Irked & Miffed

After years of honing his comic craft in clubs all over the country and appearing on some of the hottest radio and television shows, Drew Hastings takes the spotlight in his first full-length comedy special. Pacing the stage in his famous horn-rimmed glasses, Ohio native Hastings offers a unique, Midwestern take on life, love and even his own ill-fated efforts at farming. Find out why "The Tonight Show" audience gave him a rare standing ovation.

First Sunday

Playwright David E. Talbert serves as both writer and director of this raucous tale of two bumbling crooks who find they've bitten off more than they can chew when their simple plan to rob a local church turns into an all-out hostage crisis. Packed with plenty of comedic talent, this urban farce co-stars Ice Cube (Friday, Three Kings), Tracy Morgan ("30 Rock"), Chi McBride ( "Boston Public," I, Robot) and Regina Hall (Scary Movie).

Gamers

Since high school, a group of friends has been playing the game Demons, Nymphs and Dragons, and they're finally about to break the world record for total hours played. A documentary crew follows this set of geeks as they prepare to make history. Kelly LeBrock, William Katt, John Heard and Beverly D'Angelo co-star in this send-up about fantasy nerds from writer and director Christopher Folino.

Hollywood Dreams

Fresh off the bus from Iowa, ingenue Margie (Tanna Frederick) arrives in Hollywood with the usual dreams of becoming a star. There, she falls into a romance with fellow actor Robin (Justin Kirk), but not even true love can dampen her drive for fame and fortune. Together, the two live the Tinseltown experience, from panhandling on the street to partying in the Hollywood Hills in this showbiz satire from writer-director Henry Jaglom.

I Really Hate My Job

Neve Campbell stars as a waitress in this comedy about five women working dead-end jobs in a London restaurant while they nurture their alter identities as a writer, an artist, an actor, a lover and a revolutionary. But before they can realize their dreams, they have to make it through the next shift. Oana Pellea, Anna Maxwell Martin, Shirley Henderson and Alexandra Maria Lara co-star in director Oliver Parker's ensemble film.

Kingdom Comedy

A wholesome and hilarious gospel stand-up comedy show that's great fun for families, this special program features a wonderful group of talented performers such as host Rickey Smiley, Dean Edwards, Marc Theobald, Rick Younger and Todd Lynn. Remarkable celebrity impersonations, terrific physical humor and keen social observations -- all delivered without the use of foul language -- will have audiences laughing out loud.

Loco Comedy Jam: Vol. 1

The first volume of this loco comedy showcase, filmed inside Pasadena's world-famous Ice House, features some of the funniest Latino comedians in the business, including George Lopez, Gabriel Iglesias, Mike Robles, Joey Medina and Jeff Garcia. Extras include behind-the-scenes antics showing Lopez and Robles at their craziest, as well as a few deleted scenes that didn't make the original cut.

Military Intelligence and You!

This satirical comedy weaves vintage military training films and footage from World War II movies with a modern-day story about Major Nick Reed (Patrick Muldoon), whose mission to find a hidden enemy base is hampered when he runs into his ex-lover and her new man. Assigned to track down the Ghost Squadron, the Army Intelligence analyst is sidetracked by Lt. Monica Tasty (Elizabeth Ann Bennett) and her boyfriend, Major Dunning (Mackenzie Astin).

Moola

Facing failing marriages and financial ruin when their business venture tanks, friends and entrepreneurs Steve (William Mapother) and Harry (Daniel Baldwin) turn to an unlikely source to bring them back from the brink -- cows! But will this dubious last-ditch effort put them in the black? Directed by "Happy Days" co-star Don Most, this outrageous comedy -- based on true events -- also features Treat Williams, Charlotte Ross and Efren Ramirez.

Senior Skip Day

After Adam (Gary Lundy) accidentally reveals the location of the senior skip day party to Principal Dickwalder (Larry Miller), he immediately becomes the most hated guy at school. Now, the only way for Adam to redeem himself is to throw an incredible bash himself. If Adam can find booze, hot women and a gigantic gravity bong, he just might be able to repair his pitiful social life. Lea Thompson and Tara Reid co-star in this raunchy teen comedy.

The Hottie and the Nottie

Director Tom Putnam's romantic comedy stars Paris Hilton as Cristabelle Abbott, a beautiful girl pursued by her lovesick childhood chum Nate Cooper (Joel Moore). Cristabelle eventually agrees to go out with Nate -- but only if he can find a beau for her unattractive best pal, June Phigg (Christine Lakin). First, however, June gets a head-to-toe makeover, and soon Nate begins to see her in a different light as her true beauty emerges.

Wisecrack

West Hollywood's iconic gay bar the Abbey is the site for this original stand-up series presented by MTV's Logo network that welcomes to the stage many of the hottest comedians in the business. The sidesplitting series features sets from performers such as Judy Gold, Page Hurwitz, Alec Mapa, Vicki Shaw, Doug Holsclaw and Miss Coco Peru.

Ace of Hearts

In this lighthearted family fare based on a true story, Dean Cain plays decorated police officer Daniel Harding, whose canine partner -- a heroic German shepherd named Ace -- faces euthanasia after being falsely accused in a mauling incident. When a callous, overeager district attorney wants Ace put down, Daniel springs into action along with his amateur detective daughter, Julia (Britt McKillip), to prove the dog's innocence.

Oprah Winfrey Presents: Mitch Albom's For One More Day

Alcoholic ex-baseball player Charley Benetto (Michael Imperioli) returns to his hometown to commit suicide but has a change of heart after he's granted one day with the spirit of his dead mother (Ellen Burstyn) -- who shows him a path to redemption. Based on Mitch Albom's best seller and presented by television icon Oprah Winfrey, this uplifting made-for-TV drama also stars Imperioli's son Vadim as the young Charley.

Welcome to September

In this offbeat indie tale, Irish immigrant Drew McCullough (Victor Burke) -- a carpet salesman by trade -- finds his life turned topsy-turvy after becoming enamored with an exotic beauty (Carolina Filgueiras) … in a painting. For a moment, she steps off the canvas and the two share an intoxicating kiss that sends Drew on a compulsive search for her when she vanishes before his eyes. Salli Saffioti and David Leisure also star.

Bloodsucking Babes from Burbank

The city of Burbank is thrown into turmoil when a jewel box laced with a deadly curse begins turning the unsuspecting girls who open it into females who feast on human flesh. The only way to save the citizens of Southern California from certain death is to make sure the vessel is destroyed. Heidi Brucker, Danilo Mancinelli, Mira Rayson and Danielle Kreinik co-star in this indie horror offering from writer-director Kirk Bowman.

Frightworld

To commemorate the reopening of a fright-themed amusement park that's been closed for years, the new owner (Andrew Roth) invites his friends to an exclusive, after-hours party. But the festive atmosphere dies a painful death when bodies begin dropping like flies. As it turns out, the grizzly murders are all connected to the spirit of a long-dead serial killer (Gary Marzolf) who refuses to stay silent.

The Car

When a mysterious, driverless black sedan begins running people down in a small Southwestern town, new sheriff Wade Parent (James Brolin) must find out who -- or what -- is behind the killings. What he uncovers is a truth more terrifying than anyone expected. Is it pure evil? This cult horror classic from director Elliot Silverstein also features Kathleen Lloyd, R. G. Armstrong and John Marley.

To Become One

Melinda is living a nightmare: Her mother was brutally butchered a year ago by a masked assailant and is now stalking her remaining family and friends. Everyone is a suspect ... until they're dead. Melinda is mystified by the killer's identity until a long-held family secret is revealed: She was actually one of a pair of Siamese twins. Melinda's insane brother is back ... and his ultimate revenge is to be rejoined with Melinda forever.

ZA: Zombies Anonymous

In an imagined reality where zombies coexist with ordinary mortal folk, the undead are considered second-class citizens. Angela (Gina Ramsden) finds this out the hard way when she's shot by her boyfriend and must learn to adjust to her new zombie lifestyle. She tempers her hunger for human flesh with Zombies Anonymous meetings and tries to pass for living in the mortal world. Joshua Nelson co-stars in Marc Fratto's tongue-in-rotted-cheek satire.

A Collection of 2007 Academy Award Nominated Short Films

This anthology features the nominees for the 80th Academy Awards Short Film category, including the live-action winner, "Peter and the Wolf," and the animated winner, "The Mozart of Pickpockets." Other entries in the collection are "At Night," "The Substitute," "Tanghi Argentini," "The Tonto Woman," "Even Pigeons Go to Heaven" and "Madame Tutli-Putli."

Bella

Two lost souls, Nina (Tammy Blanchard), a pregnant, unmarried waitress, and Jose (Eduardo Verástegui), an introspective yet troubled cook with a mysterious past, find solace in each other as their lives become unpredictably linked throughout the course of one incredible day. An uplifting story of love, hope and forgiveness, this remarkable tale is co-written and directed by Alejandro Gomez Monteverde.

I'm Not There

Six actors portray six personas of music legend Bob Dylan in scenes depicting various stages in the musician's life. Chronicling Dylan's rise from unknown folksinger to international icon, the film reveals how he reinvented himself many times. Todd Haynes directs this stylized portrait, the first biography approved by the singer-songwriter. Marcus Carl Franklin, Ben Whishaw, Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Richard Gere and Cate Blanchett (in an Oscar-nominated role) star.

Neo Ned

Looking for belonging, young Ned (Jeremy Renner) falls in with a group of neo-Nazi skinheads and soon lands in a mental asylum after getting entangled in a racially driven homicide. But the arrival of a beautiful black woman (Gabrielle Union) -- who believes she's possessed by Adolf Hitler -- sets the stage for an unlikely romance and plants the seeds of Ned's redemption. Cary Elwes also stars in this engaging indie gem.

Steel City

When PJ Lee's (Tom Guiry) father is arrested for vehicular manslaughter, it's just the icing on the cake for a teen whose life is already difficult, thanks to a broken home and dysfunctional relationships. In short order, PJ gets fired, has a falling out with his girlfriend and is kicked out of the family home. Through it all, however, the film -- which earned a Grand Jury nod at the Sundance Film Festival -- manages to strike a hopeful tone.

Teeth

When virtuous high school student Dawn (Jess Weixler) becomes the victim of a sexual assault, she discovers that she has an unexpected line of defense: a toothed vagina. But for Dawn, coming to terms with the power and dangers of her anatomical anomaly may be easier said than done. Director Mitchell Lichtenstein's provocative feminist horror flick also stars John Hensley, Hale Appleman and Josh Pais.

Tre

Nihilistic slacker Tre (Daniel Cariaga) begins an affair with Nina (Alix Koromzay), who recently caught her husband kissing another woman. Witnessing Nina's indiscretion, her friend Kakela (Kimberly-Rose Wolter) begins to question her own relationship with her fiancé. It's Tre who suggests an experiment to test her love, but the result may destroy them all. Eric Byler co-wrote and directed this sequel to his award-winning Charlotte Sometimes.

Love's Unfolding Dream

In this installment of author Janette Oke's frontier saga, 18-year-old aspiring doctor Belinda Tyler (Scout Taylor-Compton) finds herself torn between love and the medical profession. While proving her skills working as an apprentice to the town physician, Belinda loses her heart to newly arrived young attorney Drew Simpson (Patrick Levis). Will the resolute Belinda choose Drew or a career as a doctor?

Over Her Dead Body

A young psychic named Ashley (Lake Bell) is forced to tell a small lie out of sympathy for her bereaved client, Henry (Paul Rudd), when she fails to make contact with his dead fiancée, Kate (Eva Longoria). Problems arise when Kate detects that Ashley is beginning to develop real feelings for her grieving ex, prompting her to reach out from beyond the grave and put a stop to it. Jason Biggs co-stars in this supernatural romantic comedy.

P.S. I Love You

Holly Kennedy (Hilary Swank), a young widow living in Dublin, has just lost her beloved husband Gerry (Gerard Butler) to a brain tumor. Inconsolable, Holly finds that Gerry left for her a series of letters to help cope with the grief. As months pass, Holly discovers new messages from Gerry encouraging her to go on living. And while Holly's friends fear the letters will mire her in the past, they, in fact, give her strength for the future.

Light Years Away

Lonely astronomer David Sommers (Christopher Knight) unwittingly brings an extraterrestrial being to Earth in the form of Misty (Meadow Williams). Although he's made the research discovery of a lifetime and found the perfect woman, David's joy is short-lived. A unscrupulous fellow scientist (Eric Roberts) is out to claim David's research as his own, and Misty's precious life force is draining away the longer she's stranded on Earth.

Grizzly Rage

A celebratory road trip turns into a nightmarish ordeal for new graduates Wes Harding (Tyler Hoechlin), Sean Stover (Graham Kosakoski), Ritch Petroski (Brody Harms) and Lauren Findley (Kate Todd) in this made-for-cable thriller. When they accidentally run over a bear cub, the foursome becomes the target of an enraged mother grizzly. Stranded in the middle of nowhere, can the teens escape mama bear's unrelenting wrath?

Mercy

After 25 years in prison, parolee John Mercy (Gary Shannon) is released into a cold world populated by hostile people -- with the exception of would-be actress Eve (Shelley Farrell). But since meeting her, he's tormented by nightmares, awakening each time with a missing body part. As John struggles to make sense of the horrific waking dream his life has become, his subconscious keeps pushing him closer to the edge of insanity.

Lucky Star

She's smart, yet fails at school. A good athlete, but doesn't play any sports. She is Konata Izumi, a lazy teenager who attends high school with her trio of girlfriends in this anime based on Kagami Yoshimizu's comic strip manga. Following the lives of the four "Lucky Star" girls, the series centers on Konata, whose lack of effort stems from her singular obsession with video games and anime.

Tweeny Witches: Vol. 2

The adventure continues as Alice makes her way through Witch World in this hit anime series. Insisting witchcraft be used only for good, Alice frees magical beings from captivity and spreads a benevolent message throughout this enchanted land. But her efforts to reform the place are put on hold as a new threat emerges -- a threat that could spell destruction not only for Witch World, but for the Warlock Realm as well.

A Walk into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory

In this Tribeca Film Festival selection, director Esther Robinson paints an affecting portrait of her uncle, Danny Williams -- a talented young artist and former lover of pop-culture icon Andy Warhol -- who inexplicably vanished at age 27. Highlights include footage from Williams' 16mm films and interviews with colorful Factory personalities such as Brigid Berlin, John Cale, Gerard Malanga, Paul Morrissey and Billy Name.

African American Lives 2

Harvard University Prof. Henry Gates Jr. serves as host for this intriguing documentary that uses DNA testing, genealogical research and family histories to trace the ancestry of prominent African-Americans, including Morgan Freeman and Maya Angelou. Among the others who discover their family tree roots are actor Don Cheadle, Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee, singer Tina Turner, funnyman Chris Rock and radio personality Tom Joyner.

Beautiful Daughters

Delve into the lives of four transgender women with this fascinating documentary from MTV's Logo network, as they embark on the first all-transsexual production of Eve Ensler's popular "The Vagina Monologues." As they prepare for opening night, the women open up about their unique experiences and share the trials and hardships they endured once they made it known that they planned to live their lives as women.

Biblical Mysteries: Ark of the Covenant

Biblical scholar turned archeology enthusiast Mike Sanders hosts this intriguing documentary that explores the history and whereabouts of the ancient tablets containing the Ten Commandments of the Old Testament. Following the clues from Scripture and history, Sanders journeys to the Palestinian village of Djaharya, where political machinations and terrorist activity add drama and danger to the search.

Biblical Mysteries: Sodom and Gomorrah

Join biblical scholar turned archeology enthusiast Mike Sanders on an intriguing journey through the Middle East as he explores the region for proof of the existence of Sodom and Gomorrah, the fabled cities of the well-known biblical tale. Guided by satellite photography, submarine footage and ancient maps, Sanders leaves no stone unturned in his search for evidence of two of history's greatest symbols of debauchery and self-indulgence.

Carrier

Filmed during a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf in support of ground troops, this in-depth documentary takes an insider's tour of the U.S.S. Nimitz, one of America's most storied aircraft carriers. Cameras follow Navy personnel as they perform their duties, navigate conflicts and ponder questions about patriotism and sacrifice, all against the backdrop of daily routines aboard one of the most lethal naval vessels ever constructed.

David Beckham: Life of an Icon

One of the most recognizable athletes on the globe and a permanent fixture in the world of pop culture, David Beckham is a bona fide phenomenon who transcended the world of professional sports to become a household name. This in-depth portrait of the international star features candid interviews, career highlights and commentary from peers and pundits to chronicle the ascension of this one-of-a-kind celebrity.

East L.A. Marine: The Guy Gabaldon Story

During World War II, U.S. Marine Guy Gabaldon achieved the impossible by single-handedly capturing over 1,500 Japanese soldiers and civilians. This documentary explores Gabaldon's life both as a war hero and as a dedicated contributor to society. Gabaldon, who spent many years after the war working to help troubled teenagers, was the real-life inspiration for the Hollywood biopic Hell to Eternity.

Frontline: Two Nations of Black America

Respected educator and author Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores the many changes that black America has undergone in the years since Martin Luther King Jr.'s passing in this probing documentary from the award-winning PBS "Frontline" series. Interviewing thinkers such as Cornel West, Eldridge Cleaver and Angela Davis, Gates examines the persistent gap between the upper and lower classes, and why some blacks have been left behind by the civil rights movement.

Gender Rebel

Director Elaine Epstein's captivating documentary explores the lives of three biological females who reject the conventional concepts of gender and see themselves not as female or male, but something in between. The camera follows these individuals as they encounter challenges at every turn -- from the strain on their relationships to confrontations from communities intolerant of their way of life -- and find a way to cope with social alienation.

Gidyup! On the Rodeo Circuit��

Presented by MTV's Logo network, this insightful documentary from director Michael Horn profiles the men and women who make up the competitors of the International Gay Rodeo Association. Founded in 1985, the IGRA is the preeminent gay rodeo organization, which not only sanctions conventional rodeo events, but also sponsors dance competitions and other social country-and-western functions.

How to Cook Your Life

German filmmaker Doris Dörrie documents a summer in the life of renowned Zen practitioner and cook Edward Espe Brown as he teaches culinary classes in Zen centers in Austria and California, revealing the role food plays in our bodies and spirits. Informative, provocative and funny, Brown serves up a unique combination of inspiring wisdom and kitchen skills that will raise even the most demanding foodie to new spiritual and gastronomic heights.

Imaginary Witness: Hollywood and the Holocaust

Filmmaker Daniel Anker examines Hollywood's depiction of the Holocaust and its incomprehensible atrocities in this award-winning documentary narrated by Gene Hackman and featuring interviews with Steven Spielberg and Sidney Lumet. Through film clips, newsreels, scholars' comments and firsthand accounts, the documentary also questions the responsibility of filmmakers in retelling history and the effects of film portrayals on the social psyche.

Leaving Cleaver: Henry Louis Gates Jr. Remembers Eldridge Cleaver

Shortly before his death in 1998, author, social activist and former Black Panther Eldridge Cleaver granted his last major interview to Henry Louis Gates Jr. In this revealing documentary from the PBS acclaimed "Frontline" series, Cleaver discusses his impact on the civil rights movement. The conversation is mixed with archival footage, audio excerpts from a historic 1975 dialogue with Gates, and commentary from Cleaver's former wife, Kathleen.

Living with the Kombai Tribe

In the jungles of West Papua, New Guinea, the Kombai tribe has maintained the same lifestyle for 15,000 years, escaping all outside influences. Follow travelers Mark Anstice and Olly Steeds as they immerse themselves within this age-old society. After they locate the remote Kombai, Mark and Olly must adapt to their new culture by wearing grass skirts, eating maggots and living in tree houses high above the ground.

Navy SEALs Training: Direct Action

This entry in filmmaker Gordon Forbes's documentary series tracks Navy SEALs as they execute a bold mission in broad daylight to save a downed pilot, then follows the force's snipers on watch as the team rescues a captured soldier. Forbes's four-part documentary takes viewers behind the scenes of the ultra-secret world of the SEALs and explores the elite commando force's training strategies, preparation procedures and combat operations.

Navy SEALs Training: Hell Week

In this segment of Gordon Forbes's documentary series, you'll witness the Navy SEALs' most grueling training sequences as candidates have their physical and emotional limits pushed to the brink while enduring countless obstacles and challenges. Forbes's four-part documentary explores one of the most elite multipurpose commando units in the United States, revealing fascinating aspects of an ultra-secret world that few have seen before.

Navy SEALs Training: In Harm's Way

This entry in Gordon Forbes's documentary series examines the complicated and ever-changing definition of war and national security from the perspective of the Navy SEALs, whose operations include everything from narcotics trafficking to terrorists. Forbes's four-part documentary explores the ultra-secret world of the country's most elite maritime commando unit, demonstrating exactly what it takes to be a Navy SEAL.

Navy SEALs Training: The Silent Option

This segment of filmmaker Gordon Forbes's documentary series explores top-of-the-line technological weaponry and artillery as the Navy SEALs unveil the hardware they use to quietly execute their highly specialized operations without a hitch. Forbes's series ushers viewers into the clandestine world of the SEALs and closely examines the elite maritime commando force's operations and procedures, from training and preparation to all-out combat.

Seven Wonders of the Industrial World

Through computer-generated and dramatic re-creations, this fascinating program reveals the stories behind seven of the most ambitious manmade achievements of the industrial age and the pioneers who helped construct them. The remarkable feats of engineering explored are the Brooklyn Bridge, the Bell Rock Lighthouse, the U.S. Transcontinental Railway, the London sewer system, the Panama Canal, Hoover Dam and the iron ship the SS Great Eastern.

Sinking of the Lusitania

In 1915, the Lusitania luxury liner was sunk by a German U-boat while crossing the Atlantic Ocean, killing more than 1,000 people on board. This program examines the circumstances surrounding this event that proved to be a historical turning point. In addition to taking viewers inside the sub that sank the ship, the documentary explains how the tragic episode rallied American participation in World War I.

The Morgan Lacrosse Story

This gripping program examines the history of the first lacrosse team at a historically black university, tracing their ups and downs as they break racial barriers by entering the realm of a predominantly white sport with Native American roots. When a white administrator at Baltimore's Morgan State University takes on the job of creating a lacrosse team in the early 1970s, he and the athletes he leads find themselves on a life-changing journey.

10 Minute Solution: Pilates on the Ball

The perfect answer for on-the-go people with little time to exercise, this fitness video features five short but highly effective Pilates ball exercises that will get viewers in shape in a jiffy. Included are challenging sessions that focus on the abdominal muscles, the upper body, the lower body and flexibility training, but the individual segments can be combined for a phenomenal total body workout.

Bellydance with Jillina: Shape Up n' Hip Out

Get in shape while having a blast with this workout program from acclaimed belly dancer Jillina. Three different workouts -- Slow and Smooth, Rhythm Hips and Turbo Hips -- are geared toward viewers at all levels of fitness. A warm-up and a cool-down are included, along with bonus live performances. Jillina is a member of the renowned Bellydance Superstars team, and she's joined here by fellow performers Ahava, Denise, Heather and Louchia.

Best Motoring International: American Touge 3

This edition of the high-octane Best Motoring series focuses on the breathtaking touge races, in which two drivers are pitted against each other on dangerous winding mountain roads. Featuring the top drivers of the Japanese JGTC, D1 Grand Prix and Formula Nippon racing circuits at Willow Springs International Speedway, this special captures red-hot American-tuned cars in blistering high-speed action.

Best Motoring International: Japan vs. USA Drift Off

Prepare for an eye-popping, rubber-burning assault in this high-octane edition of the Best Motoring series, which features unbelievable speed machines in one-of-a-kind races. In this special, see a breathtaking drifting race in which U.S. drivers Ken Gushi and Rhys Millen face off against former D1 champion Yasuyuki Kazama.

Dance Off the Inches: Belly Dance

Get in shape while dancing along with this trendy exercise program featuring Kili Marti as your host and instructor. Inspired by other Eastern dances and Bollywood films, the workout is designed to help viewers lose their love handles and shrink their waste lines. Upbeat music and the ability to add your singular style to the seductive dance make this routine a great alternative to humdrum fitness videos.

Leslie Sansone: Walk at Home: Walk Slim

Walk off your last meal with this four-mile trek from instructor Leslie Sansone, who leads a fast and fun walk that blasts calories and sculpts muscles. Menu options allow you to take a one-, two-, three- or four-mile journey. A mile meter gives a visual record of your progress. And after you're finished, wind down with a thorough stretch designed to keep joints fluid and muscles flexible.

Lotte Berk Method for Beginners: High Round Assets

Blending elements of yoga, dance and orthopedic exercise, this butt-blasting regimen combines all the benefits of a workout at the exclusive Lotte Berk Method studios with the convenience of exercising at home. Developed to cure stubborn cases of "hanging bottom," the movements demonstrated in this routine focus on lifting and raising your gluteal muscles to produce high, rounded assets that are sure to get you noticed.

Pride FC: Shockwave 2006

Some of the world's fiercest mixed martial arts fighters gather inside Japan's Saitama Super Arena to ring in the New Year with Pride Shockwave 2006. Highlights include an unforgettable spar between Takanori Gomi and Mitsuhiro Ishida, which is over in a matter of minutes, as well as the main-event matchup between Fedor Emelianenko and Mark Hunt for the title of heavyweight champion.

Red Sox Memories: The Greatest Moments in Bosox History

Gathering together the greatest moments in the history of the Boston Red Sox, this collection of clips and highlights celebrates a team that's claimed the World Series title seven times since its inception more than 100 years ago. Special features include profiles of some of the franchise's greatest players -- from Ted Williams to Pedro Martinez -- and a program investigating the fabled "Curse of the Bambino."

Sport Climbing 101 with Chris Lindner

Professional climber Chris Lindner is your guide in this how-to video that will introduce you to the basics of sport climbing, including types and use of equipment, rope work, clipping, belaying, falling, specialized vocabulary and climbing ethics. This presentation includes everything you need to get started in this rapidly growing sport -- even a yoga program designed specifically for climbers.

The Firm: Cardio Overdrive

Shift your workouts into high gear with this low-impact cardio routine from The Firm that targets your arms, legs and midsection with easy-to-follow movements that guarantee real results after 10 sessions. Led by fitness instructor Alison Davis, the program includes two options for exercisers whose schedules tend to fluctuate from day to day: a 45-minute "complete" workout and an abbreviated 25-minute "express" workout.

The Firm: Hi-Def Sculpt

Master fitness instructor Annie Lee of The Firm franchise leads this body-shaping workout designed to change the look of your physique through high-definition sculpting and metabolism-boosting exercises. The Firm method guarantees that you'll see visible results after 10 sessions and helps you achieve your goals by offering two convenient workout options: a 45-minute "complete" version and an abbreviated 25-minute "express" version.

Trish Muse: Core Attack: The Resistance

Get ready to sweat with fitness guru Trish Muse as she leads viewers through a workout targeting the core muscle group. The multidimensional routine -- which requires a resistance band and a medicine ball -- promises to deliver big results fast. After the workout, Muse's stretching cooldown helps build flexibility and reduce the chance of injury.

Trish Muse: Strength Attack

Noted fitness expert Trish Muse takes the drudgery out of traditional weight training with this easy-to-follow, results-driven workout. Using a medicine ball and small dumbbells, Muse teaches viewers a combination of moves to improve endurance and weight tolerance. After the workout, John Lenny McLean's cool jazz soundtrack accompanies a comprehensive stretching routine that helps reduce injury and increase flexibility.

'Allo 'Allo!: Series 8

Season 8 of this World War II British comedy finds the German army struggling and French resistance supporter René (Gorden Kaye) enjoying a period of relative calm, until problems with Yvette (Vicki Michelle) and the Fallen Madonna painting arise. Resistance leader Michelle (Kirsten Cooke) tries to start a propaganda radio station, Von Strohm (Richard Marner) attempts to rob a German truck, and Von Klinkerhoffen considers assassinating Hitler.

Bewitched: Season 6

In this supernatural sitcom's sixth year, Dick Sargent steps into the role created by Dick York: lovable Darrin Stephens, whose wife's magic usually spells trouble for him. Season highlights include Tabitha (Erin Murphy) venturing into the pages of a storybook, a surprise visit from Julius Caesar and the birth of Samantha and Darrin's second child. Guest stars include Jack Cassidy, Danny Bonaduce and gridiron great Deacon Jones.

Coming Out Stories

Produced by multiple Academy Award nominees Kirk Simon and Karen Goodman, this riveting reality series follows several gay individuals as they prepare to disclose their sexual identity to the most significant people in their lives. Highlights include a West Sacramento mayor coming out at an annual State of the City address and a recently divorced father of three who finally decides to tell his ex-wife.

Crossing Jordan: Season 1

Jill Hennessy ("Law & Order") makes a well-received return to television as Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh, a brilliant Boston medical examiner who uses the pain of her mother's unsolved murder to go beyond what's expected of her at work. As the series premiere unfolds, Jordan is catching up with her father (Ken Howard), a former police officer, after moving back home from Los Angeles to resume her old job with the Massachusetts State Coroner's Office.

Curl Girls

Ride the waves alongside the surfing-obsessed lesbian sextet of Gingi, Michele, Melissa, Erin, Vanessa and Jessica with this popular reality series, as the friends balance work, romances and everything else with their love affair with surfing. Contending against one another in a contest for a trip to Hawaii, the girls find their relationships put to the ultimate test as tension, jealousy and cutthroat competitiveness rear their ugly heads.

First Comes Love

Join hosts Scott Thompson and wedding planner guru Fern Cohen as they usher same-sex couples through the exciting and often overwhelming process of planning their dream wedding. Expertly maneuvering through overly ambitious themes, cultural, traditional and religious differences, familial tensions and everything in between, Elvira and Fern help each couple navigate the choppy waters to ensure their wedding is an event they'll always cherish.

Future Weapons: Season 2

Witness cutting-edge technology on display as ex-Navy SEAL Richard "Mack" Machowicz puts futuristic weapons to the test. As he travels around the world, Mack meets interesting inventors and examines the science that allows these weapons to work. Smart missiles, precision lasers, unmanned combat vehicles, sniper detection systems and electromagnetic rail guns are just a few of the amazing devices Mack gets to try out.

Hiya, Kids!!: A '50s Saturday Morning

This fond, nostalgic collection of episodes from the best of 1950s kids' television features classic gems from "Kukla, Fran and Ollie," "Howdy Doody," "Lassie," "Flash Gordon," "The Roy Rogers Show" and many other Saturday morning stalwarts. So dig into those Frosted Flakes and travel back in time to an era when TV was in its infancy and children's programming meant wholesome with a capital W.

Open Bar

This documentary series centers on the life and times of Tyler Robuck, an up-and-coming entrepreneur who, in the midst of planning, building and launching a new bar in West Hollywood, decides to come out to his family and friends. Attempting to find a balance between his personal and professional life, Tyler shares his fears of rejection and his desire for an exclusive romantic relationship with a special someone.

Quay South

Facing pressure from authorities to relinquish control of his ship the Ebb Tide, Capt. Daniel Thwaite (Roger Livesey) struggles to decide what course of action he should pursue in this riveting military drama set in 1940 northeastern England. Based on a novel by Howard Clewes, this episode from the "ITV Television Playhouse" series co-stars Michael Bates, Miriam Karlin and Peter Barkworth.

The 4400: Season 4

The Promicin war heats up, with the enigmatic Jordan (Bill Campbell) determined to supply the potent medication to the people in his quest to create a better world, and the equally determined NTAC out to stop him from distributing the potentially lethal drug. Meanwhile, more information about the reason for the return of the 4,400 to Earth is revealed. Joel Gretsch and Jacqueline McKenzie also star in the fourth season of this hit sci-fi series.

The Passion of Greg the Bunny: Best of the Film Parodies: Vol. 2

Parody is the name of the game in this collection of movie send-ups from potty-mouthed puppets Greg the bunny and sidekick Warren. Among the hits on the hit list are Blue Velvet, Freaky Friday and the Mel Gibson blockbuster The Passion of the Christ. Not to be missed is the reunion special "Fur on the Asphalt," featuring Seth Green, Sarah Silverman, Jon Favreau and Adam Goldberg. Bonus material includes outtakes, a gag reel and photo gallery.

The Ride: 7 Days to End AIDS

Pedal along with a diverse band of cyclists for the weeklong AIDS/Lifecycle 4 race in this reality series from Logo, TV's first gay and lesbian network. Along the 585-mile route, the competitors discuss their reasons for riding and the people who inspire them. Each fights fatigue, sunburn -- and the occasional flying insect -- in their pursuit of a finish line that represents not only athletic success, but a life-changing contribution.

The Two Cubas

Living within the confines of Fidel Castro's intolerant regime, Jose Rodriguez and Jose Luis open up to the creators of this Logo network documentary series and share their experiences on what it's like to be a gay man in Cuba. While Rodriguez never sees himself living any other place than Cuba, it's always been Luis's dream to travel to Germany, and it's the circumstances surrounding this desire that occupies much of this unique series.

The Visible Vote '08: A Presidential Forum

In the first event of its kind -- sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign and Logo (the network for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community) -- the 2008 Democrat presidential candidates weigh in on gay rights issues. Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Edwards and Dennis Cucinich field questions and discuss their views on this important topic. Singer Melissa Etheridge and Pulitzer Prize winner Jonathan Capehart appear on the panel.

U.S. of Ant

Join flamboyant writer-comedian Ant ("Last Comic Standing") as he ventures across the country to examine the state of gay of lesbian life within small-town America. Traveling to places far and wide, including Montana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Texas and Alabama, Ant explores what it means to be gay in these heartland communities vs. more metropolitan areas of the country.

Exodus: Double Live Dynamo

San Francisco's Exodus tears up the stage with their signature thrash-metal sound in these two head-banging concerts at the Dynamo Club in Eindhoven, Holland -- one in October 1985, the other in May 1997. Tracks include "Exodus," "Bonded By Blood," "And Then There Were None," "Hell's Breath," "Deathrow," "Pleasures of the Flesh," "Lesson in Violence," "No Love," "Piranha," "Strike of the Beast," "No Love" and more.

Gaon Live: Live Concert of Israel Superstar Yehoram Gaon

Yehoram Gaon, one of Israel's most beloved singers, performs 24 of his most popular tunes in this moving concert. Gaon mixes the bitter with the sweet; his haunting lyrics celebrate his home country and honor those who have fallen in its defense. This program also includes excerpts from Gaon's sold-out performance in Las Vegas, along with a medley of Israeli songs created especially for this release.

Michael Franti & Spearhead + Various Artists

Musician-filmmaker Michael Franti and his band, Spearhead, lead the annual Power to the Peaceful Festival, promoting music, fun and, of course, peace. Highlights from the performances held at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park include Anti-Flag with "911 for Peace," Saul Williams on "List of Demands" and Spearhead playing "Rock the Nation," "Is Love Enough," "Yell Fire," "Yens and Euros," "Everyone Deserves Music" and "Bomb the World."

Midnight Oil: Diesel and Dust

In this documentary and video collection, Midnight Oil singer-songwriter Peter Garrett belts out powerful lyrics celebrating Aboriginal culture and bemoaning its fate. Hits include "Bullroarer," "Sometimes" and "Dreamworld." The socially conscious band rocked Australian crowds for years before it cracked the U.S. Top 100 charts in 1987. Few bands have so successfully combined meaningful messages with solid, catchy pop-rock grooves.

Dans Paris

Devastated by the recent breakup with his girlfriend, Paul (Romain Duris) moves back home with his divorced father (Guy Marchand), intent on wallowing in self-pity and doubt. Fortunately for him, his younger brother Jonathan (Louis Garrel) has vastly different plans for his big brother. This charming tale of love, heartache, loneliness and the solace of family is written and directed by Christophe Honoré.

Forever Young

Four young people lost their lives in a desert car accident, and a videotape documenting their final moments and the crash itself was found in the wreckage. From this true event, writer-director Michael Behagen spins a thought-provoking thriller. Beginning with a fictional version of the accident and the discovery of the tape, the story recounts the lives of the four victims and what brought them together on that fateful day.

Malas Temporadas

In the heart of Madrid, Ana (Nathalie Poza), Mikel (Javier Cámara) and Carlos (Eman Xor Oña) lead lives of quiet desperation that hardly resemble the dreams they once had for themselves. Meanwhile, Ana's teenage son, Gonzalo (Gonzalo Pedrosa), has decided that he's so fed up with the world around him that he'd prefer to simply not be in it. Manuel Martín Cuenca directs this thoughtful meditation on modern Spanish life.

Saawariya

A timeless tale of forbidden love unfolds in this Bollywood drama. When free-spirited artist Raj arrives in a seemingly enchanted village, he falls for the beautiful yet mysterious Sakina. But Sakina's dark secret threatens to tear them apart. As their turbulent relationship takes Raj to the brink of madness, can the power of love bring him back from the edge? Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor star in this film whose title means "beloved."

Spider Lilies

In order to drive more traffic to her erotic Web site, Jade (Rainie Yang) decides to get a sexy new tattoo. At the nearby tattoo parlor, she runs into Takeko (Isabella Leong), a young woman she's had a crush on since childhood. Quiet and reserved, Takeko claims that she doesn't know Jade, but Jade is persistent and sets out to seduce the object of her desire.

The Magic of M�li�s

Georges Méliès just might be the most talented special effects wizard you've never heard of. But this collection of his groundbreaking work, spanning 1904 to 1908, could help to endear the French filmmaker to a whole new generation of fans. Selections include "The Impossible Voyage" (1904), "The Black Imp" (1905) and "The Eclipse" (1907), as well as George Méliès: Cinema Magician, a modern documentary about his life and career.