It's the Copacetic Clearance Sale --DVDs

All of these swell, brand-new, factory-sealed DVDs of top notch films must go, and so we've marked them down to super low price of $5.99@ and the even more amazing 3 for $14.95 -- until they're gone (and they're going -- some are already gone -- so don't delay)! There's a lot of great films here! Aren't familiar with a certain film, but it sounds intriguing? Read up on it on IMDB.

Angels Over Broadway (1940) Written & Directed by Ben Hecht; starring Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. & Rita Hayworth. "A fascinating character study of the world of losers and two-bit hustlers living in the gritty underworld of New York City."

Arizona (1940) starring Jean Arthur and William Holden; dir. Wesley Ruggles. Centers on Arthur as "a whip-carrying, rifle-toting hellion who single-handedly transforms a dirit-poor army outpost into Tuscon, Arizona."

Brother John (1970) Stars Sidney Poitier in this film about "the mysteries and prejudices of a small Alabama town on the brink of upheaval."

California Split (1974) Directed by Robert Altman and starring Elliot Gould and George Segal and set in Reno, Nevada, this is one of the best -- and funniest -- films on gambling of all time.

Desert Bloom (1985) Starring John Voight and Ellen Barkin and set against the dawn of the Atomic Age in 1950s Las Vegas, Desert Bloom is a powerful human drama, painting an unforgettable portrait of a family struggling to unite in an increasingly frightening world."

Eat a Bowl of Tea (1989) A culture bridging (Asia to USA) drama. Directed by Wayne Wang.

Fat City (1971) Directed by John Huston and starring Stacy Keach as an alcoholic boxer in what may be his greatest role, Fat City "paints an unforgetable portrait of people who have hit the ropes but refuse to ab andon their freams."

Fire Down Below (1957) Starring Rita Hayworth, Robert Mitchum and Jack Lemon in a "high seas adventure tale of smoldering passion and deception, shot on location in Trinidad." 'Nuff said.

Gas Food Lodging (1992) The debut feature by Alison Anders centers on a mother and her two teenage daughters "in this smart, sassy film about coming of age in a small New Mexico town." This film presaged many indy films (think Sundance) that followed.

The Gene Krupa Story (1959) starring Sal Mineo as Gene Krupa Susan Oliver as Anita O'Day and a special appearnace by Anita O'Day herself. Crazy, man, crazy. You dig?

Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) Alec Baldwin, Whoopi Goldberg and James Woods star in this Rob Reiner film about the bringing to justice of the killer of civil rights leader Medger Evers.

The Governess (1997) Minnie Driver, Tom Wilkinson and Jonathan Rhys Myers star in this historical drama of a "young woman who loses her identity -- and innocence -- in an all-consuming love affair." widescreen and fullscreen on a single disc.

The Horsemen (1970) Omar Sharif, Leigh Taylor-Young and Jack Palance sta rin this John Frankenheimer film set in Afghanistan. Written by Dalton Trumbo.

It Should Happen To You (1954) Judy Holliday and Peter Lawford star in this film about the romantic adventures of a model; also, introduced Jack Lemmon (as her boyfriend) to Hollywood audiences in his first significant role.

Lord Jim (1965) Peter O'Toole strars in the title role in this adaptation of Joseph Conrad's classic novel of failure and shame, cowardice and disgrace. Written for the screen and directed by Richard Brooks.

Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) This is the widescreen edition of the original 2-Disc Set that contains the original 200 minute version of the first part of the trilogy along with two documentaries, a National Geographic special and six featurettes.

Mac (1992) John Turturro pulls a Woody Allen as he writes, directs and stars in this film of a volatile Italian-American family set in 1950s Queens, NY. Winner of the "Camera D'Or" at Cannes and highly praised by Altman, Scorcese and Demme.

The Man Who Loved Women (1983) Burt Reynolds and Julie Andrews star in the Blake Edwards comedy that comes complete with a Henry Mancini score. Based on the 1977 film by French director François Truffaut.

Music In My Heart (1939) Tony Martin and Rita Hayworth star in this musical comedy that was Hayworth's first for Columbia.

Once Upon a Time (1944) Cary Grant stars as a slick Broadway producer on the ropes who hopes to stage a big comeback with a ... wait for it... caterpillar that dances to "Yes Sir, That's My Baby." Think of a feature length, live action version of "One Froggy Evening" (the classic Chuck Jones cartoon that was obviouslly inspired -- at least in part -- by this film) and you get the idea; but remember -- it stars Cary Grant.

Pennies From Heaven (1936) Bing Crosby is supported by none other than the great Louis Armstrong in this classic depression-era film.

The Rosa Parks Story (2001) DIrected by Julie Dash and starring the one and only Angela Basstt

Shadrach (1998) Harvey Keitel and Andie MacDowell star in this Susanna Styron directed film based on a short story by William Styron. A historical drama set in the depression-era South, it deal's with one family's legacy. Soundtrack by Van Dyke Parks.

State of Mind (2003) A psychological thriller written by Paula Milne and starring Miamh Cusack and Andrew Lincoln.

Sirocco (1951) Humphrey Bogart plays opposite Lee J. Cobb in this film about two bitter rivals set in war-torn Syria.

The Solid Gold Cadillac (1956) Judy Holiday plays an idealistic stockholder who uncovers corruption at the top rung of a major American corporation in a rolae tailor-made for Holiday's not-so-dumb-blonde persona.

Sunshine State (2002) Written, directed and edited by John Sayles this tale of an idyllic Florida smallo town stars Angela Bassett, Timothy Hutton, Jane Alexander, Mary Steenburgen and Miguel Ferrer.

They Came to Cordoba (1959) Gary Cooper, Rita Hayworth, Van Heflin and Tab Huneter star in this Robert Rossen film of "courage and cowardice set against the backdrop oth the 1916 war against Pancho Villa" that was widely praised at the time of its release.

Tokyo Joe (1949) Humphrey Bogart "stars as a World War II Air Coorps here whose decision to confront his past hurtles him into a corrupt world." Featuring Sessue Hayakawa.

Vanya on 42nd Street (1994) Directed by Louis Malle and adapted from Anton Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" by David Mamet, this "drama of people trapped between the harsh reality of their lives and the longings of their hearts" stars Julianne Moore and Wallace Shawn.

These are all first quality discs of first rate foreign films from Koch Lorber Films. All are in their original language with English sub-titles. Take a chance, .

301/302 (Korea) A pychological thriller about two women who live across the hall from each other.

Bandit Queen (India) Bonnie loses Clyde and goes on a rampage to avenge his killing.

Big Deal on Madonna Street: 20 Years Later (Italy) Marcello Mastroianni. Need we say more?

Café au Lait (France) written and directed by Mathieu Kossovitz. Allegedly inspired by Spike Lee, this film tells the tale of a West Indian Woman with two lovers -- a wealthy African Muslim and a French Jewish bike Messenger -- who becomes pregnant but doesn't know who the father is. Pretty good set up, you have to admit.

Children of the Century (France) dir. Diane Kurys -- Historical drama on the (need we say) tempestuously passionate affair between George Sand and Alfred de Musset. Starriing Juliette Binoche as Sand.

Don Juan (France) Adaptation of the 1665 Moliére play. Starring Jacques Weber and featuring Penelope Cruz.

The Five Obstuctions (Denmark) A newish -- 2003 -- Dogme 95 film that eschews typical credits but involves Lars Von Trier and his mentor Jorgen Leth in a process that divides the film into five sections all dealing with perfections and obstructions but finally with the creative process itself.

God Is Great (France) Audrey "Amélie" Tatou stars as a whacky woman looking for God.

Intervista (Italy) Directed by the maestro himself, Federico Fellini, and starring Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg, this film is a sort of La Dolce Vita reunion, but it's primarily a film about memory and how it can be represented in film.

Janice Beard 45 WPM (England) A small town girl escapes her agoraphobic mother and becomes a secfretary in the big city.

Me Myself I (Australia; 2000) Written and directed by Pip Karmel (great name!) this is a classic tale of "What if...?"

Moloch (Russia/Germany) 24 hours in the lives of Eva Braun and Adolf Hitler at their retreat in the Bavarian Alps in 1942. Winner -- Best Screenplay at Cannes)

Safe Conduct (France) Celebrates the ARtists who kept the French film industry alive during WW II. Directed by Bertrand Tavernier.

When Father Was Away on Business (Yugoslavia [or a part ot if, anyway...]) Directed by EMir Kusturica. Winner -- Best Film at Cannes

Annie Oakley -- w/ Jamie Lee Curtis and Brain Dennehy; soundtrack by Ry Cooder!

Unprotected!
Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation
2003; 74 minutes; 19 animationed shorts

Spike & Mike's Cutting Edge Classics:
Favorites from the Classic Festival of Animation
2004; 84 minutes; 17 animationed shorts

Caught in the Act!
Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation
2005; 76 minutes; 20 animationed shorts -- Bonus: 3-D glasses for watching "Here Comes Dr. Tran"

The following are all independently packaged (i.e. - not by the studio) high quality (we say B+) double features of classic Hollywood movies: each disc contains two complete classics!

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) / Lady of Burlesque (1943) -- both starring Barbara Stanwyk
=> Strange Love was directed by Lewis Milestone and co-stars Kirk Douglas and Van Heflin, is directed by Lewis Milestone and is a true one-of-a-kind film that has got to be seen to be believed. Lady was directed by William Wellman and is based on Gypsy Rose Lee's "G String Murders."

His Girl Friday (1940) / Penny Serenade (1941) -- both starring Cary Grant
=> Directed by Howard Hawks, written by Ben Hecht and so-starring Rosiland Russell and Ralph Bellamy, His Girl Friday is a fast snappy terrific (but somewhat cynical) film with some truly amazing dialogue delivered with wonderful aplomb by Grant. And Penny Serenade's no slouch either, with co-star Irene Dunne putting in a fine turn in this touching romance.

Suddenly (starring Frank Sinatra) / D.O.A. (starring Edmond O'Brien) --
=> These are two totally different and totally unique noir thrillers. Made in 1954, Suddenly, if you've never seen it before, will freak you out with it's story of a lone crazed gunman (Sinatra, no less) holed up in a room alongside the motorcade route attempting to assassinate the President of the United States as he drives by in his convertible. D.O.A. (1950) is a murder mystery with a twist; but we can't tell you what it is...

Love Affair (1939; w/ Irene Dunne & Charles Boyer; dir. Leo McCarey)
The Last Time I saw Paris (1954; w/ Elizabeth Taylor, Van Johnson & Walter Pidgeon; dir. Richard Brooks)

The Stork Club (1945) / The Perils of Pauline (1947) -- both starring Betty Hutton

A Star Is Born (1937) / Nothing Sacred (1937) -- both directed by William Wellman
=> The original Star Is Born backed with a zany romantic comedy. Both starring Frederick March paired with Janet Gaynor in Star and Carole Lombard in Nothing.

The Little Princess (1939) / Heidi (1968)
=> a crazy double bill of a pair of children's classics form two different eras.

Road to Bali (1952) / My Favorite Brunette (1947) -- both starring Bob Hope

Mr. Wong Detective (1938) / The Fatal Hour (1940) -- Both starring Boris Karloff

Love Laughs at Andy Hardy (1946; w/Mickey Rooney)
Colonel Effingham's Raid (1946; w/Charles Coburn & Joan Bennett)

Kennel Murder Case (1933; Dir. Michael Curtiz; w/ WIlliam Powell & Mary Asor)
British Intelligence (1940; w/ Boris Karloff & Margaret Lindsay)

Topper Returns (1941; w/ Joan Blondell, Roland Young & Eddie Anderson)
Nancy Drew Reporter (1939; w/ Bonita Granville & John Litel)

Santa Fe Trail (1940; w/ Errol Flynn, Olivia DeHaviland, Ronald Reagan & Van Heflin)
Abilene Town (1946; w/Randolph Scott, Edgar Buchanan & Lloyd Bridges)

The Woman in Green (1945) / Dressed To Kill (1946)
=> Both starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes.

Invisible Ghost (1941) / The Corpse Vanishes (1942) -- both starrihng Bela Lugosi

The Three Musketeers -- 12-chapter serial (210 minutes) from 1933 -- starring John Wayne