The Clockmaker of St. Paul - BLU-RAY

Widowed Lyons watchmaker Michel Descombes (Philippe Noiret) had made a respected and quiet life for himself and his teenage son Bernard (Sylvain Rougerie). It would stunningly unwind when Bernard was accused of murdering a coworker, and the local police chief (Jean Rochefort) sought to wheedle his cooperation. Bertrand Tavernier's masterful feature directing debut, adapted from a Georges Simenon novel, also stars Christine Pascal. 105 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles English; audio commentary; featurettes; theatrical trailer. In French with English subtitles.

Witty, heartwarming and one of the most beloved classics of all time, THE BELLS OF ST. MARYS delivers all the entertainment of it's predecessor, the award winning Going My Way. Bing Crosby recreates his Oscar-winning (Best Actor) role as parish priest Father O'Malley. The easy-going O'Malley is sent to revive a financially ailing parochial school and immediately finds himself at odds with no-nonsense Sister Benedict (Ingrid Bergman, ARCH OF TRIUMPH) on how to educate the children. Beyond their delightful battle of wits lies a bigger problem the skinflint businessman next door (Henry Travers, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE) wants St. Mary's condemned, so he can build a parking lot for his employees. Only a miracle can save St. Mary's now how a devilish situation finds a heavenly solution remains to be seen in this captivating family classic that was nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress. Directed by Leo McCarey (GOING MY WAY, MY SON JOHN).

In the 17th century, reclusive composer Jean de Saint-Colombe (Jean-Pierre Marielle) turned away the young Marin Marais (Guillaume Depardieu), who'd come seeking an apprenticeship. The old man's daughter and protégé Madeleine (Anne Brochet) opted to share her father's teachings... and an ill-starred relationship would set the course of their lives. Alain Corneau's drama, co-scripted with novelist Pascal Quignard, co-stars Gérard Depardieu as the elder Marais. 115 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles English; audio commentary; featurettes; theatrical trailer. In French with English subtitles.