Saving Silverman - BLU-RAY

Director Robert M. Young (Alambrista!, Caught, Dominick and Eugene) skillfully brings Celia Gittleson's novel to life in Saving Grace, a touching drama celebrated for it's poignancy and comedic subtlety. Tom Conti (Oppenheimer, Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, Reuben, Reuben) stars as the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, a down-to-earth man torn between the bureaucratic duties of his position and his longing to reconnect with real people one-on-one. When Leo accidentally locks himself out of the Vatican, he seizes the opportunity to flee for the Italian countryside, but trouble is not far behind. Edward James Olmos (Stand and Deliver, TV's Battlestar Galactica, Blade Runner), Giancarlo Giannini (Quantum of Solace, Man on Fire, Love & Anarchy), Fernando Rey (The French Connection, Tristina, Viridiana), and Erland Josephson (The Sacrifice, Fanny and Alexander, Cries & Whispers) round out the supporting cast.

Another 16 years have gone by, and while fiftyish countermen Dante (Brian O'Halloran) and Randal (Jeff Anderson) own the Quick Stop now, little in their daily dynamic has changed. After a major coronary episode, though, Randal fixates on leaving an artistic legacy-and, with neighboring head shop owners Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) kicking in, looks to film a modest indie about life in a convenience store. Smith's return to the career-launching well co-stars Rosario Dawson, Trevor Fehrman. 115 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.

The Bangles' Susanna Hoffs stars in this sexy, zany romp (directed by her mom, Tamar Simon Hoffs) as Molly Morrison, a vivacious valedictorian hunting for one wild fling before graduating college... and she's got all of one evening to find it! Run (like an Egyptian) to get this one! Joan Cusack and Deedee Pfeiffer co-star as Molly's roommates, and Michael Ontkean is the object of her affection. Pam Grier also stars. 108 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English; Subtitles English; audio commentary; theatrical trailer.