At Close Range - DVD

A teenage farm boy looking for excitement finds himself on a collision course with his smooth-talking gang leader father in this Inchpowerfully disturbingInch (Newsweek) tale based on the story of real-life killer Bruce Johnston. Oscar® winner* Sean Penn (Dead Man Walking) and Oscar® winner* Christopher Walken (Pulp Fiction) star in this Inchhot, horrifying saga of an American criminal familyInch (Los Angeles Times).Juvenile delinquent Brad Whitewood, Jr. (Penn) knows about petty theft, but he wants big money - enough to blow the lid off his boring life, enough to get out of town and to find his ol' man (Walken). He wants to be like his dad, a big-time thief, who knows Inchthe business.Inch Seductive and sinister, Brad's father is full of toxic wisdom that makes his illicit life appear eerily sexy. But when Brad witnesses his father deliberately killing someone, he realizes he may not only be in over his head... he may also lose it for good.*2003 Actor, Mystic River *1978 Supporting Actor, The Deer Hunter

The Sentinels are self-proclaimed guardians of their high school, where they rule the school by weeding out those they consider undeserving and undesirable. Their activities come under scrutiny when a fellow student is found murdered. Uncovering who is responsible becomes a mission for the editor of the school newspaper. With answers being sought, the behavior of The Sentinels becomes more aggressive, ratcheting up the action in this thriller directed by Albert Pyun (Bulletface, Cyborg) which features music by Robert Palmer, Fine Young Cannibals, Van Halen, and the hit song Blood and Roses performed by The Smithereens. Dangerously Close stars John Stockwell (Christine), Don Michael Paul (Heart of Dixie), Carey Lowell (TV's Law & Order) and Dedee Pfeiffer (Into The Night, TV's Cybill).

Le Concert d'Astrée, a baroque music instrumental and vocal ensemble led by Emmanuelle Haïm, is currently one of the finest exponents of this repertoire in the world. It was founded in 2000 by Emmanuelle Haïm, who has surrounded herself with seasoned instrumentalists who share an outlook and artistic vision which is both expressive and authentic. Le Concert d'Astrée has been in residence at the Opéra de Lille since 2004 and has rapidly made a name for itself in France and internationally. In tandem with performing, the musicians are involved in educational outreach in the Hauts-de-France region via chamber music and cultural facilitation activities. The orchestra has a residency at the Collège Miriam Makeba high school in Lille and tours the area meeting diverse audiences who share the rich and formative experience of interacting with the artists of Le Concert d'Astrée.