DRIVE

DIRECTOR: NICOLAS WINDING REFN

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks, Christina Hendricks, Oscar Isaac, Ron Perlman

Ryan Gosling stars as a Hollywood stunt driver for movies by day and moonlights as a wheelman for criminals by night. Though a loner by nature, “Driver” can’t help falling in love with his beautiful neighbour Irene (Carey Mulligan), a young mother dragged into a dangerous underworld by the return of her ex-convict husband. After a heist goes wrong, Driver finds himself driving defense for the girl he loves, tailgated by a syndicate of deadly serious criminals (Albert Brooks and Ron Perlman). Soon he realizes the gangsters are after more than the bag of cash and is forced to shift gears and go on the offense.

GENRE: THRILLER
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 100 MINS
RATED: R

THE THING

DIRECTOR: MATTHIJS VAN HEIJNINGEN

Starring: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton

From the producers of Dawn of the Dead comes the chilling prelude to John Carpenter’s cult classic film. When paleontologist Kate Lloyd (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) travels to an isolated outpost in Antarctica for the expedition of a lifetime, she joins an international team that unearths a remarkable discovery. Their elation quickly turns to fear as they realize that their experiment has freed a mysterious being from its frozen prison. Paranoia spreads like an epidemic as a creature that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish in this spine-tingling thriller.

GENRE: HORROR
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 103 MINS
RATED: R

IN TIME

DIRECTOR: ANDREW NICCOL

Starring: Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried, Cillian Murphy

In the future, time has become the ultimate currency and genetic alteration has allowed people to stop aging at 25 years old. Upon reaching 25, the countdown begins and in order to stay alive everyone must work to buy themselves more time or die within a year. The rich can buy their way out of the situation, while the rest are left to negotiate for immortality. When a struggling young man, Will Salas (Timberlake), comes in contact with a “millionaire,” he is gifted more time than he can imagine. Falsely accused of murder, Will is a fugitive on the run and becomes determined to bring down the entire system by any means possible.

GENRE: SCI-FI
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 109 MINS
RATED: PG-13

DREAM HOUSE

DIRECTOR: JIM SHERIDAN

Starring: Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, Naomi Watts

Successful publisher Will Atenton (Craig) quit a high power job in Manhattan to relocate his wife, Libby (Weisz), and two girls to a quaint New England town. But as they settle into their new life, they discover their perfect home was the murder scene of a mother and her children. And the entire city believes it was at the hands of the husband who survived. When Will investigates, he’s not sure if he’s starting to see ghosts or if the tragic story is just hitting too close to home. His only clues come from Ann Paterson (Watts), a mysterious neighbor who knew those who were shot. And as Will and Ann piece together the haunting puzzle, they must find out who murdered the family in Will’s dream house before he returns to kill again.

GENRE: HORROR
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 92 MINS
RATED: PG-13

THE BIG YEAR

DIRECTOR: DAVID FRANKEL

Starring: Steve Martin, Jack Black, Owen Wilson, Dianne Wiest, Brian Dennehy, Rashia Jones

Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson portray three men from very different walks of life, facing a mid-life crisis, a work-life crisis and a no-life crisis. In the biggest competition of their lives, they undertake an unforgettable trek through North America, engaging in hilarious and bizarre adventures and forming friendships that will last a lifetime!

GENRE: COMEDY
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 100 MINS
RATED: PG

THE DOUBLE

DIRECTOR: MICHAEL BRANDT

Starring: Richard Gere, Topher Grace, Martin Sheen

A retired CIA operative is paired with a young FBI agent to unravel the mystery of a senator’s murder, with all signs pointing to a Russian assassin. But with the CIA operative claiming he has already killed the assassin in question, the identity of the Russian is brought into question. Twists and turns abound in this tense thriller starring Richard Gere and Topher Grace.

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GENRE: THRILLER
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 89 MINS
RATED:14A

BREAKAWAY

DIRECTOR: ROBERT LIEBERMAN

Starring: Vinay Virmani, Russell Peters, Camilla Belle, Rob Lowe

Rajveer Singh (Vinay Virmani) has the talent to be one of the nation’s top hockey players, but he has one problem: his father’s devotion to work and family forbids him to play. Now, with the help of an unlikely new coach – and former NHL’er – Coach Winters (Rob Lowe), along with the coach’s ‘off-limits’ kid sister (Camilla Belle), and in spite of being constantly undermined by his entitled cousin (Russell Peters), he’s putting together an unlikely all-Sikh hockey team behind his father’s back. But when his team makes an unexpected run for the Cup, and with the entire Sikh community inspired, Rajveer has to choose between playing on, or respecting his father’s wishes.

GENRE: COMEDY
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 101 MINS
RATED: NR

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD – First time on Blu-ray!

DIRECTOR: ROBERT MULLIGAN

Starring: Gregory Peck, Robert Duvall, Mary Badham

Proclaimed one of the 100 Greatest American Movies of All Time by the American Film Institute, To Kill A Mockingbird is now available as a 2-disc set. Hollywood icon Gregory Peck won the Best Actor Academy Award for his brilliant portrayal of the courageous but understated hero Atticus Finch. The film, based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about innocence, strength and conviction, captured the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar. To Kill A Mockingbird boasts Robert Duvall’s screen debut as Boo Radley and Mary Badham’s unforgettable, Oscar-nominated performance as Miss Jean Louise “Scout” Finch. Watch it and remember why “it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.”

GENRE: DRAMA
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 130 MINS
RATED: UR

MALCOLM X – First time on Blu-ray!

DIRECTOR: SPIKE LEE

Starring: Denzel Washington, Vincent D’Onofrio, Angela Bassett, Delroy Lindo, Spike Lee

Adapted from the novel, “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” written by Alex Haley, this is an amazing biopic of one of the most influential African American leaders to date. It follows the life and times of Malcolm Little through his transformation to Malcolm X and his departure from the Nation of Islam. Spike Lee’s epic film captures the internal struggles, the spiritual, political and structural changes that Malcolm Submitted himself to throughout his life to achieve his changing goals.

GENRE: DRAMA
FORMAT: DVD & BLU-RAY
RUNTIME: 202 MINS
RATED: 14A

ALSO AVAILABLE THIS WEEK:

Afghan Luke
Blubberella
Cell 211
Hey Dude: Season Two
Hot in Cleveland Season 2
Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel
Leave It To Beaver: 20 Timeless Classics
Let God be the Judge
Love & Distrust
Love, Hate and Propaganda – The Cold War
Spork
The Double
The Last Brickmaker in America
Thundersoul
Treasure Buddies
You & I

BLU-RAY RELEASES
Das Boot
Frida
Grand Canyon
Jackass 3.5: The Unrated Movie
Snow Buddies
Star Trek The Next Generation: The Next Level
The Double
The Scout
Transformers: Dark of the Moon 3D
Treasure Buddies

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Skrillex, recently nominated for 5 Grammy® Awards and anointed MTV’s EDM Artist of The Year after his ubiquitous single “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” was certified gold in the U.S. and Canada, has decided to release his feverishly anticipated Bangarang EP on OWSLA/Big Beat/Atlantic. Bangarang EP features collaborations with The Doors, Ellie Goulding, Wolfgang Gartner, 12th Planet, Kill The Noise, and Sirah and demonstrates considerable growth in terms of production style and diversity.

JOHN K. SAMSON
Provincial
www.anti.com/artists/view/75
Dist: FAB

John K. Samson has written four acclaimed albums with The Weakerthans. The band’s most recent studio release Reunion Tour garnered praise from an assortment of publications including Paste Magazine, who said, “If such a prize existed, it would be the leading candidate for this year’s Punk Pulitzer.” Provincial, Samson’s first solo release began with a simple idea: to explore four different roads in Manitoba, the Canadian province where Samson lives. “They’re the places I kept going back to.” Samson talked to relatives, friends and strangers; he visited archives, a tuberculosis sanatorium-turned-RV park, a forgotten cemetery. The result is this collection of evocative songs, an album that fits beside Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, Sun Kil Moon’s Ghosts Of The Great Highway, Mountain Goats’ Tallahassee. Provincial is a record full of fierce, tuneful, vivid stories.

CELTIC WOMAN
Believe
www.celticwoman.com
Dist: EMI Music Canada

BELIEVE marks for Celtic Woman a new chapter of musical enchantment to be enjoyed by the entire family. BELIEVE stars vocalists Chloë Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Lisa Lambe and Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt performing classic Irish songs (“The Water Is Wide”, “Green Grow The Rushes”, “A Woman’s Heart”, “The Parting Glass”), timeless Pop anthems (“Bridge Over Troubled Water”, “Sailing”) and up lifting songs (“You’ll Never Walk Alone”, “Ave Maria”) with their signature Celtic twist.

RUMER
Seasons Of My Soul
www.rumer.co.uk
Dist: Warner Music Canada

Rumer left school at 16 and drifted around England, attending Art College in Devon before joining a fledgling indie band, La Honda. Everything changed when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Rumer dealt with her pain by writing a series of intensely powerful songs, documenting her personal journey through grief. She returned to London upon her mother’s death in 2003, performing anywhere and everywhere she could, ultimately catching the attention of producer/composer Steve Brown. Together the two musicians began crafting what would become “Seasons Of My Soul.” In addition, Rumer also had a fateful encounter with one of her personal heroes, the legendary Burt Bacharach, who flew her to Los Angeles after hearing the album’s extraordinary first single, “Slow.” Earning the master’s approval was just the beginning of what’s proven to be a somewhat dizzying ride for Rumer.

Something is the forthcoming Sophmore album by American indie band Chairlift. The first album since founding member Aaron Pfenning left the band in 2010, Something features production from Dan Carey and Alan Moulder. The first single, “Amanaemonesia,” was released in August 2011 via Terrible Records.

LACUNA COIL
Dark Adrenaline
www.lacunacoil.it
Dist: EMI Music Canada

Italy’s greatest musical export, LACUNA COIL, have returned with the massively anticipated, new full-length release, Dark Adrenaline. The album was recorded with acclaimed producer Don Gilmore (Avril Lavigne, Linkin Park, Pearl Jam) at the famed NRG Studios in Los Angeles. Dark Adrenaline is another huge step forward in the band’s continuous evolution and marks their first full-length since 2008’s Shallow Life and promises to be well worth the wait.

GOTYE
Making Mirrors
gotye.com
Dist: Warner Music Canada

Making Mirrors is the third studio album by Belgian-born Australian recording artist Gotye. The album was released on 19 August 2011. In December 2011 it was announced that Making Mirrors was voted Triple J listeners’ number-one album of 2011, making Gotye the first artist to win the Triple J album poll twice. It spawned the internationally critically acclaimed hit “Somebody That I Used To Know” which has impacted charts worldwide.

Gotye Says of the album “It’s more about reflection – the look at yourself that a mirror offers and also the way it gives you a different perspective on things around you. So I guess I feel a bit analogous to what these songs become to me—you know little ways for me to explore my record collection, explore the world of sound that I’m fascinated by, and also sometimes get a different perspective on memories and emotions I’ve been mulling over that they find voice in these songs”

TIM MCGRAW
Emotional Traffic
www.timmcgraw.com
Dist: Warner Music Canada

Emotional Traffic, the highly anticipated new album that Tim McGraw proclaims is his best ever. The album delivers the hit single, “Felt Good On My Lips” as well as the brand new single, “Better Than I Used To Be.” Additional standout tracks include the catchy and inspiring, “Touchdown Jesus,” the celebrity penned, (Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Brad Warren, Brett Warren) “I Will Not Fall Down” and “Only Human” which features Pop/R&B star, Ne-Yo. Emotional Traffic adds to the already successful collection of releases from McGraw that have sold over forty million units.