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PR Nova: Mind of a Rampage Killer on DVD May 28

What makes a person walk into a theater or a church or a classroom full of students and open fire? In the wake of the tragic events in Newtown, a growing body of scientific research is bringing us closer to understanding the complex web of circumstances that can conspire to produce a rampage killer: uncontrolled violent urges, depression, and perceived social isolation.

PBS Distribution

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Posted by: News Editor - May 22, 2013, 7:41 am - PR
Keywords: documentary

PR The Exorcist in the 21st Century on DVD & Digital May 7

The Church granted filmmakers Fredrik Horn Akselsen and Christian Falch a remarkable degree of access to tell this story, allowing them to accompany one of the few exorcists in Europe, the Vatican-approved Father Jose Antonio Fortea, Catholic priest / Exorcist and author. Father Fortea travels the world on his mission to enlighten the masses about demonic possession and to help fellow exorcists. Father Gabriel Amorth, Official Vatican Exorcist, is also prominently featured in the documentary. He has been an exorcist for 25 years and estimates he has seen 70,000 cases.

The Disinformation Company

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Posted by: News Editor - May 16, 2013, 8:05 pm - PR
Keywords: documentary

PR Dangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene on DVD Apr 30

This documentary weaves Graham Greene's novels, including The Quiet American, Brighton Rock, The End of the Affair and The Third Man, and movies, into the story of his life and reveals an extraordinary man who traveled the globe to escape the boredom of ordinary existence. Participants include novelists John Mortimer, John Le Carre and David Lodge, writer Paul Theroux, former CIA operative

PBS Distribution

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Posted by: News Editor - April 26, 2013, 7:37 am - PR
Keywords: documentary

News Embattled country star Mindy McCready dead at 37 of apparent suicide

- CNN.com

Posted by: News Editor - February 18, 2013, 4:21 am - News
Keywords: music, country star, mindy mccready, david wilson, suicide, ten thousand angels

PR Searching for Sugar Man on DVD & Blu-ray Jan 22

The critically-acclaimed film profiling the incredible but true story of Rodriguez, the greatest '70s rock icon who never was, debuts on Blu-ray(TM) and DVD January 22nd from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Rodriguez was discovered in a Detroit bar in the late 1960s by two celebrated producers who were struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - January 23, 2013, 8:53 am - PR
Keywords: drama

News FBI examined theories about Marilyn Monroe's death, files show

L.A. Times

Posted by: News Editor - December 28, 2012, 12:47 pm - News
Keywords: celebrity, marilyn monroe, fbi, suicide, ties to alleged communists

PR Bully on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD Feb 12

Follows the lives of five students whose stories each represent a different facet of America's bullying crisis, and the families that fight for them. A call to action, the film not only captured the attention of the country, but fostered a national dialogue about bullying, uniting parents, teachers, and students in the fight against the violence that has gone unchecked for too long in our schools.

Anchor Bay Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - December 6, 2012, 8:07 am - PR
Keywords: documentary

PR Ghost Hunters: Season 7: Part 2 on DVD Oct 2

Featured investigations include a Civil War-era farm haunted by a confederate soldier, a paranormal activity-filled hotel where there've been several suicides and children's deaths, an eerie state penitentiary where 40 executions have taken place, and just in time for Christmas, the gang investigates an historic inn and old roadhouse in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Image Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - September 29, 2012, 10:02 am - PR
Keywords: television

PR Maximum Conviction on Blu-ray & DVD Nov 6

When former black ops operative Tom Steele (Steven Seagal) and his partner Manning (Steve Austin) are assigned to decommission an old prison, they must oversee the arrival of two mysterious female prisoners. Before long, an elite force of mercenaries assault the prison in search of the new arrivals. As the true identities of the women are revealed, Steele realizes he's caught in the middle of something far bigger than he had imagined. Fists will fly and bones will shatter as the situation escalates with every passing minute.

Anchor Bay Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - September 13, 2012, 7:22 am - PR
Keywords: action

News Tony Scott's suicide letter gave no reason for 'Top Gun' director's leap off L.A. bridge

- NY Daily News

Posted by: News Editor - August 24, 2012, 12:04 pm - News
Keywords: movie director, tony scott, no health issues, vincent thomas bridge, los angeles harbor, top gun, unstoppable

News Tony Scotts Family Shoots Down Brain Cancer Reports But Did Director Suffer From Depression

E! Online

Posted by: News Editor - August 21, 2012, 10:13 am - News
Keywords: movie, tony scott, suicide, cancer?, denzel washington, abc

News 'Top Gun' director dies after jumping off bridge

- Businessweek

Posted by: News Editor - August 20, 2012, 7:06 am - News
Keywords: movie, tony scott, director, top gun, days of thunder, beverly hills cops 2, suicide investigation

PR Mia & The Migoo on DVD Aug 7

The gorgeous second feature from renowned French animator Jacques-Remy Girerd. A fable-like journey of a young girl who must overcome her fears on a quest to find her father and save the world from destruction.

Entertainment One

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Posted by: News Editor - July 30, 2012, 7:56 am - PR
Keywords: animation

PR Monsieur Lazhar on DVD & Blu-ray Aug 28

In Montreal, elementary school teacher Bachir Lazhar, from Algeria (portrayed by well-known Algerian comedian and writer Fellag) takes over an elementary school class following the suicide of their teacher. Though Lazhar is still recovering from a personal tragedy of his own, he gets to know his students despite a wide cultural gap and difficulties in adapting to the school system's constraints. In time, the students begin their healing process with the hope of transcending their collective grief, just as Bachir comes to be loved and respected by his class.

Music Box Films

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Posted by: News Editor - July 22, 2012, 10:40 am - PR
Keywords: drama

DVD Review GRAY'S ANATOMY (BLU-RAY)

I haven't seen this wonderful film since its first home video release, and I can't wait to relive that experience all over again. Steven Soderbergh has come a long way since, but this is still regarded as one of his best works.

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Posted by: Chuck Aliaga - July 8, 2012, 11:23 am - DVD Review
Keywords: raconteurs, monologue, brilliant

PR The Jodi Picoult Collection on DVD Jul 31

A compelling 3-disc compilation featuring a trio of Lifetime Original Movies based on the works of the New York Times best-selling author

A&E

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Posted by: News Editor - June 26, 2012, 7:16 am - PR
Keywords: drama

PR The Life And Death Of A Porno Gang on Blu-ray & DVD Aug 14

During the final days of Slobodan Milosevic's Serbian rule, a young film student named Marko becomes desperate to make a feature film. Finally getting a job as an adult film director, he quickly runs afoul of the mob and needs to get out of town fast! Assembling a traveling group of misfits, Marko and his new friends drive though the quiet countryside in a beat-up van performing live sex acts for peasants and farmers. But life is hard on the road, and they find it hard to earn enough money to survive.

Synapse Films

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Posted by: News Editor - June 21, 2012, 7:08 am - PR
Keywords: drama

DVD Review HAROLD AND MAUDE (BLU-RAY)

Harold and Maude wears its distinctly offbeat look at life, love and death proudly, and this one has not lost a step in the 41 years since its release.

Highly recommended.

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Posted by: Rich Rosell - September 16, 2012, 7:56 am - DVD Review
Keywords: hal ashby, colin higgins, bud cort, ruth gordon, dark comedy, funerals, suicide