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This underrated 1990 film directed by Richard Pearce (Country, Leap of Faith) features exceptionally nuanced performances by both Sissy Spacek (Coal Miner's Daughter) and Whoopi Goldberg (Ghost) in a story set against the backdrop of the emerging civil rights movement of the 1950s South. Spacek plays a Southern socialite who becomes gradually enlightened by the plight of her housekeeper, played by Whoopi Goldberg, as she struggles to raise her family amid the increasing turmoil, prejudice, and violence around her. A well-done treatment of an important period of American history, The Long Walk Home is an effective and accurate period drama. It is also an opportunity to see fine, understated performances by two very popular actresses in an earnest and socially conscious setting. --Robert Lane

In his most effective thriller since Enemy of the State, Tony Scott makes time travel seem plausible. It helps that his New Orleans hero, ATF agent Doug Carlin (Denzel Washington in his third go-round with the director), spends more time in the present than the past. In order to catch a terrorist, FBI Agent Pryzwarra (Val Kilmer) invites Carlin to join forces. They have the technology to see the past. He has the expertise to interpret the data. Unfortunately, the bomb has already gone off and hundreds of ferry passengers have died. Then there's the body of a beautiful woman, Claire Kuchever (Paula Patton, Idlewild), that turns up in the vicinity of the blast. Evidence indicates she was killed beforehand. Since the FBI enables him to observe Claire prior to her murder, Carlin gets to know what she was like and finds himself falling in love. He becomes convinced that the only way to solve the case--and prove her innocence--is to travel to the past. But as Pryzwarra's colleague, Denny (Adam Goldberg), argues, "You cannot go back in time. It's physically impossible." Or so he says. Déjà Vu is constructed around a clever script and executed by a top-notch cast, notably Washington, Patton, and an eerie Jim Caviezel (miles away from Passion of the Christ). In shedding the excesses of recent years--the sadism of Man on Fire and weirdness of Tarantino favorite Domino--Scott re-affirms his rep as one of the action movie's finest practitioners. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Investigating the horrific terrorist bombing of a New Orleans river ferry, an ATF agent (Denzel Washington) receives high-tech assistance from a government surveillance system allowing him to plug himself into the past--perhaps literally--to track both the suspect (James Caviezel) and a victim (Paula Patton) whose death he comes to believe he may be able to prevent. Crackerjack thriller also stars Val Kilmer, Erika Alexander, Bruce Greenwood. 126 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH), French, Spanish; behind-the-scenes footage; deleted scenes.

When it appeared on the Fox TV network in 1993, Living Single was one of the first sitcoms to portray the everyday doings of a group of African America friends living ordinary American lives. It also pretty much launched the acting career of rap artist Queen Latifah (who performed its theme song) before she moved onto a thriving profession as a movie star. The format was nothing new, but it quickly became a hit and ran for five successful seasons. The setting was the office of urban-lifestyle Flavor magazine, where Khadijah James (Latifah) was editor, and the New York apartment Khadijah shared with roommates Synclaire (Kim Coles) and Regine (Kim Fields). There were frequent drop-ins by Khadijah's friend Maxine (Erika Alexander) and the duo of bickering best-friends from the apartment upstairs Kyle (Terrence T.C. Carson) and Overton (John Henton). From that formulaic setup came the good-natured storylines that allowed for plenty of Friends-like repartee (although Friends didn't premiere until the next year). It was also a little Seineld-like (which was just hitting stride in 1993), except that Living Single did not adhere to Seinfeld's "no hugging, no learning" policy. In episodes with titles like "Crappy Birthday," "Whose Date Is It Anyway," "Fatal Distraction," and "A Tale of Two Tattles," Khadijah and company engaged in familiar sitcom ensemble wise-cracking, back-stabbing, name-calling, and grudge-holding that elicited plenty of "WOOOOO!" responses from the studio audience, but everyone always went back to being supportive pals for the denouements. The series made it clear that Latifah was a charismatic and charmingly telegenic personality who had no problem sharing screen time with her co-stars. The bickering is most fun in episodes heavy on scenes between the gossip queen Regine and the upscale, quick-witted lawyer Maxine. The Ralph Kramden/Ed Norton dynamic between Overton and Kyle also makes for lively sitcom chemistry. There's no episode commentary on this first season, 27-episode four-disc set. The only extra is a 13-minute documentary, "How Ya Livin'? Season one of Living Single," which features new interviews with series creator Yvette Lee Bowser and some of the cast members (but not Queen Latifah). --Ted Fry

All 27 episodes from the debut season--including "Judging by the Cover," "In the Black Is Beautiful," "Quittin' Time," "Friends Like These," and "What's Next?"--are collected in a four-disc set. 9 1/2 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; featurette. **27 episodes on 4 discs. 9 1/2 hrs.**

For this affecting labor of love, Peter Bratt focuses on a Latino widower with rigid views on masculinity. A bus driver covered in tattoos, Che Rivera (the filmmaker's brother, Benjamin Bratt) lives in San Francisco's Mission District with his son, Jes (Jeremy Ray Valdez). A recovering alcoholic who customizes low-riders on the side, Che takes pride in the high school senior's academic achievements, but he doesn't take kindly to homosexuals--and has no clue about Jes's secret life until he finds the photographic evidence. As expected, he gets upset, but Jes's insulting defense only makes matters worse and leads Che to kick him out. While Jes stays with relatives until things cool down, Che tries to resist the bottle, but word travels fast in a close-knit community, and the personal becomes political when bullies hassle the Riveras, leaving Che to consider revenge. Lena (the radiant Erika Alexander), a concerned neighbor who works at a women's shelter, tries to help father and son mend fences, but there's only so much she can do. She's also interested in Che, and he in her, but their personalities present a more significant obstacle than race or culture. In less adept hands, La Mission could've become a preachy soap opera, but despite a few creaky plot mechanics, Bratt's attention to detail ensures that his characters register more as sympathetic individuals than stereotypes. He's aided in his efforts by strong performances, flavorful old-school funk, and camera work that celebrates the beauty of a rapidly gentrifying region. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

The mean streets of San Francisco's Mission District are a tough place to raise a child, but ex-convict Che (Benjamin Bratt) does his best to care for son Jesse (Jeremy Ray Valdez) while continuing to battle alcoholism. Che lashes out, however, when he discovers his son is gay--leading him to a profound exploration of his own values. Max Rosenak, Tina Huang co-star. 117 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: Spanish.

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Give your summer wardrobe a fresh twist in the Erika slide from Athena Alexander. Alluring twists in the straps wraps your foot, while its open toe and platform wedge flatter and sculpt your silhouette. We love it on vacation because it looks so charming with both casual and formal outfits, and it takes a great picture in all those sightseeing shots.

Los lectores que llegaron con el corazón en un puño al final de La chica que soñaba con una cerilla y un bidón de gasolina quizá prefieran no seguir leyendo estas líneas y descubrir por sí mismos cómo sigue la serie y, sobre todo, qué le sucede a Lisbeth Salander. Como ya imaginábamos, Lisbeth no está muerta, aunque no hay muchas razones para cantar victoria: con una bala en el cerebro, necesita un milagro,o el más habilidoso cirujano, para salvar la vida. La esperan semanas de confinamiento en el mismo centro donde un paciente muy peligroso sigue acechándola: Alexander Zalachenko, Zalá. Desde la cama del hospital, y pese a su gravísimo estado, Lisbeth hace esfuerzos sobrehumanos para mantenerse alerta, porque sabe que sus impresionantes habilidades informáticas van a ser, una vez más, su mejor defensa. Entre tanto, con una Erika Berger totalmente inmersa en las luchas de poder y las estrategias comerciales del poderoso periódico Svenska Morgon-Posten, en horas bajas tras el descenso de las ventas y de los anunciantes, Mikael se siente muy solo. Quizá Lisbeth lo haya apartado de su vida, pero a medida que sus investigaciones avanzan y las oscuras razones que están tras el complot contra Salander van tomando forma, Mikael sabe que no puede dejar en manos de la Justicia y del Estado la vida y la libertad de Lisbeth. Pesan sobre ella durísimas acusaciones que hacen que la policía mantenga la orden de aislamiento, así que Kalle Blomkvist tendrá que ingeniárselas para llegar hasta ella, ayudarla, incluso a su pesar, y hacerle saber que sigue allí, a su lado, para siempre.

By gathering the contributions of thirty scholars of international renown in a wide array of topics, Hortus troporum is an attempt to capture the career and influence of Professor Gunilla Iversen, retiring Chair of Latin at Stockholm University. The breadth and depth of Iversen's research, interests, and influence are reflected in such areas as liturgy, musicology, exegesis, Latin philology, history, manuscript studies, comparative literature, and textual criticism. Divided into five parts, the book illustrates the broad spectrum of topics that characterizes the scholarly activity of Professor Iversen.

Famed Royal Shakespeare Company director Peter Brook helms this multinational production of India's greatest epic myth. A seemingly simple tale of two sets of semidivine brothers vying for the throne spirals out to include wider themes of fate, free will, and the problems of behaving dishonorably to preserve the greater good. The film, adapted from Brook's stage production, uses a presentational style, with the epic's narrator slipping in and out of the action and characters stopping to address the camera. The international cast and simple costuming add to the timeless, dreamlike feel of the story. The Mahabharata does an excellent job of reverently presenting a cherished myth without losing the passion and excitement of the story. The DVD edition includes "The Making of The Mahabharata," an interesting look at both the layers of meaning to be found in the story and the challenges in adapting it for a Western audience. --Ali Davis

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Presenting the 5 newest releases in this acclaimed Opera series, attractively designed and packaged in clamshell boxes, with accompanying three-language booklets containing a full track listing and synopsis. This latest batch includes Strauss s Ariadne auf Naxos conducted by Rudolf Kempe featuring Gundula Janowitz and the Staatskapelle Dresden, Bernard Haitink s recording of Così Fan Tutte, Enescu s Oedipe featuring José van Dam and Barbara Hendricks, the James Levine recording of Puccini s Tosca starring Plácido Domingo and Renata Scotto, andWeber s Der Freischütz starring Hermann Prey conducted by Joseph Keilberth!