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Clueless [DVD](1995) DVD Righteous teen comedy starring Alicia Silverstone as Cher, Beverly Hills high school student and pampered daughter of a widowed lawyer, who tries to help her classmates and family with romance and fashion advice, while eventually coming to examine the problems in her own seemingly perfect life. Stacey Dash, Dan Hedaya & Brittany Murphy co-star in director Amy Heckerling's hit film (based on, of all things, Jane Austen's "Emma"). 97 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English; theatrical trailers; interactive menus; scene access.
Freeway [DVD](1996) DVD An edgy, darkly humorous thriller in sheep's clothing, this creepy spin on the "Red Riding Hood" story stars Reese Witherspoon as an abused teenager who takes a ride from counselor Kiefer Sutherland. After opening up to Sutherland, Witherspoon comes to learn he's the "I-5 Killer," setting up a series of bloody and bizarre adventures. Co-stars Dan Hedaya, Brooke Shields, Amanda Plummer & Brittany Murphy also star. 102 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish; interactive menus; audio commentary; theatrical trailer.
Falling Sky [DVD](2000) DVD In this potent drama, teenager Brittany Murphy and mother Karen Allen move to Las Vegas in hopes of finding a better life for themselves. Allen is an aspiring singer and caring parent, but alcoholism keeps getting in the way of her career and relationship with Murphy. Can the two overcome their differences and substance abuse in order to find a future? 90 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: Spanish; scene access; interactive menus.
Summer Catch [DVD](2001) DVD Freddie Prinze, Jr. is a talented left-handed pitcher from Massachusetts who cuts lawns during the summer for father Fred Ward and spends his spare time playing for the Chatham A's in the Cape Cod Summer League. While Prinze tries to reopen the road to the pros after a meltdown in college following his mother's death, he falls for beautiful, rich local girl Jessica Biel. With Matthew Lillard, Bruce Davison, Brian Dennehy, and cameos from several current and former major leaguers (including Hank Aaron and Dick Allen). 104 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary; additional scenes; theatrical trailer.
Don't Say A Word [DVD](2001) DVD Psychiatrist Michael Douglas' young daughter is kidnapped by jewel thieves. Their ultimatum: uncover a six-digit number, locked inside the head of psychotic patient Brittany Murphy, that will reveal the location of a $10 million gem stolen from the crooks by Murphy's late father a decade earlier, or else Douglas' child will die. Nail-biting suspenser also stars Sean Bean, Famke Janssen, Jennifer Esposito. 113 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English; audio commentary by Douglas, Murphy, Jansen, more; "making of" featurette; theatrical trailers; biographies; TV spots; screen tests; deleted scenes; storyboard comparison.
Riding In Cars With Boys [DVD](2001) DVD Based on the autobiographical best-seller by Beverly Donofrio, director Penny Marshall's winning comedy/drama stars Drew Barrymore as a teenager in '60s Connecticut whose dreams of college and a writing career are detoured when she becomes pregnant by classmate Steve Zahn. The couple's later marriage is doomed by Zahn's drug abuse, and Barrymore must fight to provide a better life for her son. With Lorraine Bracco, Adam Garcia, Brittany Murphy, James Woods. 132 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Chinese, French, Korean, Thai; audio commentary; featurettes; filmographies; production notes; theatrical trailers.
Sidewalks Of New York [DVD](2001) DVD Absorbing romantic comedy from writer/actor/director Edward Burns ("The Brothers McMullen") focuses on the interrelated--and often complicated--love lives of six New Yorkers. Interspersed "man on the street" style interviews with the characters further add to this funny and honest examination of life and love in the Big Apple. The ensemble cast also includes Rosario Dawson, Heather Graham, David Krumholtz, Brittany Murphy and Stanley Tucci. 107 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English; audio commentary by Burns; "making of" documentary.
8 Mile [DVD](2002) DVD Screen debut for controversial rapper Eminem, who is a sensation as Jimmy Smith, Jr., aka "Rabbit," a factory worker trying to burst out of the mean streets of Detroit and score as a hip-hop artist. After breaking up with his girlfriend, Rabbit moves in with trailer trash mom Kim Basinger and her family, but, with help from a group of supportive friends, hopes to fulfill his dreams of music stardom. With Brittany Murphy, Mekhi Phifer; directed by Curtis Hanson ("L.A. Confidential"). 111 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround; featurettes; bonus "rap battle"; music video.
Spun [DVD](2002) DVD Off-kilter drama concerns college dropout Jason Schwartzman, who becomes the chauffeur for crystal meth lab operator Mickey Rourke in exchange for free drugs. Surrounded by a variety of strange characters--including bizarre speed dealer John Leguizamo and lesbian biker Deborah Harry--Schwartzman rapidly descends into narcotic-fueled despair. Stellar ensemble cast also features Mena Suvari, Brittany Murphy, Patrick Fugit and Peter Stormare. 101 min. Soundtrack: English; audio commentary; deleted scenes.
Just Married [DVD](2003) DVD "For better or for worse" has never been funnier than in this winning comedy concerning newlyweds Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy. As the pair embark on a disastrous European honeymoon, they must contend with giant cockroaches, wacky locals and Murphy's disapproving father while struggling to find marital bliss. With David Moscow, David Rasche. 95 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish; audio commentary; deleted scenes; featurettes; theatrical trailer.
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