Chrysalis is a crime thriller set in Paris in 2020. It was released in French theaters in 2007 but just now made it to American DVD audiences this March. A gritty, noir film, it tells the story of renegade police officer David Hoffman whose partner/lover is brutally murdered in front of him, whiletrying to apprehend criminal Dimitri Nicolov.

I have been a big fan of M. Night Shyamalan’s work, but I have realized that he offers inconsistent fare. The Sixth Sense is probably one of my all-time favorite films and one that not only showcased Shyamalan’s writing but his very skilled direction.

I really looked forward to seeing this film, even though I missed it at my local theater. When I picked up the DVD, I was ready to grab my popcorn and soda and enjoy. Unfortunately, …

I eagerly looked forward to Spike Lee’s new film, Miracle at St. Anna, when it came out on DVD.  The film is part mystery, part war story, part social commentary, and part uplifting drama.
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One of the hardest playing, hardest drinking bands in the North Country is the White Iron Band from Minneapolis. These renegade Southern rockers have been setting stages on fire in the region for ten years …

by Janie Franz

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and many men feel that annual obligation to sit through a romantic movie with their honeys. This year, why don’t you order in some great take out, a bottle of her favourite beverage and your own brew, and get a couple of DVDs that won’t bore you to tears or make you laugh in the wrong places.

Last year’s release of the film version of the video game Max Payne was negatively received by critics but supported by loyal gamers, garnering $84 million in box office sales worldwide.