Far from Heaven [DVD] [Standard]

Based on the fantastical illustrated magazine HEAVY METAL, producer IVAN REITMAN enlists the help of some of Hollywood's animation masters to create the otherworldly tale of a glowing green orb from outer space that spreads destruction throughout the galaxy. Only when encountered by it's one true enemy, to whom it is inexplicably drawn, will goodness prevail throughout the universe. Richly and lavishly drawn, the vignettes of the orb's dark victories include the character voices of John Candy, Harold Ramis and a pounding soundtrack by Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult, Cheap Trick, Devo, Donald Fagen, Don Felder, Grand Funk Railroad, Sammy Hagar, Journey, Nazareth, Stevie Nicks, Riggs, and Trust. Highly imaginative and full of surprising special effects, HEAVY METAL set the standard for the alternative contemporary animation. An intoxicating experience not to be missed!

In the style of '50s filmmaker Douglas Sirk (InchMagnificent ObsessionInch) comes Todd Haynes' melodrama set in suburban Connecticut in 1957. The picture perfect homelife of marrieds Cathy (Julianne Moore) and Frank Whitaker (Dennis Quaid) comes unraveled after Cathy learns Frank is having a homosexual affair. When Cathy befriends African-American gardener Raymond (Dennis Haysbert), she faces new problems from racist neighbors. With Patricia Clarkson, Viola Davis. 107 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles English; audio commentary; Inchmaking ofInch documentary; featurettes; theatrical trailer.

Canadian actress Sarah Polley makes an impressive directorial debut with AWAY FROM HER, a film adapted from the Alice Munro story InchThe Bear Came Over the Mountain.Inch the plot concerns the way in which the 50-year marriage of Grant (Gordon Pinsent) and Fiona (Julie Christie) deteriorates with the progression of Fiona's Alzheimer's disease. Director Sarah Polley Star Julie Christie, Olympia Dukakis, Gordon Pinsent, Michael Murphy, Wendy Crewson, Alberta Watson, Kristen Thomson Special Features Widescreen Audio Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English Additional Material Audio Commentary - Julie Christie - Star Deleted Scenes - with Audio Commentary by Director Sarah Polley Runtime 110 minutes Year of 2007.