Less Than Zero

Less Than Zero VHS cover art. Movie starring Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, Robert Downey Jr. With James Spader, Flea, Brad Pitt. Directed by Marek Kanievska. Based on a novel by Bret Easton Ellis. 1987.

Less Than Zero on VHS. Starring Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, Robert Downey Jr. With James Spader, Flea, Brad Pitt. Directed by Marek Kanievska. Based on a novel by Bret Easton Ellis. 1987.

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The best-selling novel by Bret Easton Ellis is vividly brought to the screen in this tale of Beverly Hills kids that have it all: money, looks, dreams… and stand to lose it all. In a spellbinding performance, Robert Downey Jr. (“The Pickup Artist“) portrays Julian, a boy with looks, charm, smarts, and a father who sets him up in the record business. He’s also got a best friend, Clay (Andrew McCarthy, “St. Elmo’s Fire“), and a girlfriend, Blair (Jami Gertz, “The Lost Boys“)… and Julian has a drug habit. Clay wants to help and is willing to do just about anything for his friend, but Julian’s going down the tubes so fast he might just take both Clay and Blair with him. Fueled by exceptional acting and immensely effective photography, this powerful drama is the unforgettable story of three kids who started out with everything going for them, and are about to wind up with LESS THAN ZERO.

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Air Force One

Air Force One VHS cover art. Movie starring Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn Close. With Wendy Crewson, Liesel Matthews, William H. Macy, Dean Stockwell. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen. 1997.

Air Force One on VHS. Starring Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn Close. With Wendy Crewson, Liesel Matthews, William H. Macy, Dean Stockwell. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen. 1997.

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“Breathtaking, gripping, nail biting, edge-of-your-seat entertainment!” Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman and Glenn Close star in two-time Oscar nominee Wolfgang Petersen’s gripping thriller about an uncompromising U.S. President who has just told the world he will not negotiate with terrorists. When Russian neo-nationalists hijack Air Force One, the world’s most secure and extraordinary aircraft, the President is faced with a nearly impossible decision-give in to terrorist demands or sacrifice not only the country’s dignity, but the lives of his wife and daughter.

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Sid & Nancy

Sid & Nancy VHS cover art. Movie starring Gary Oldman, Chloe Webb. With David Hayman, Debby Bishop, Andrew Schofield, Iggy Pop, Courtney Love, Nico, Slash. Directed by Alex Cox. 1986.

Sid & Nancy on VHS. Starring Gary Oldman, Chloe Webb. With David Hayman, Debby Bishop, Andrew Schofield, Iggy Pop, Courtney Love, Nico, Slash. Directed by Alex Cox. 1986.

From the box:

Sid Vicious (Gary Oldman) was punk rock’s famous bad boy. Nancy Spungen (Chloe Webb) was a troubled American groupie looking for fame and notoriety. They surprised themselves and the rest of the world by falling in love.

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Around the Fire

Around the Fire VHS cover art. Movie starring Devon Sawa, Bill Smitrovich, Tara Reid, Eric Mabius, Colman Domingo. Directed by John Jacobsen. 1998.

Around the Fire on VHS. Starring Devon Sawa, Bill Smitrovich, Tara Reid, Eric Mabius, Colman Domingo. Directed by John Jacobsen. 1998.

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Featuring music by Bob Marley, Phish, Grateful Dead, The Meters, Dire Straits, The Neville Brothers, Finley Quaye

Around the Fire is a rare gem of a film that resonates with everyone from 15 to 50. This uplifting and empowering story captures the turmoil of turning from a boy to a man. Set during that incredible time when temptations and pressures from friends overpower the influence of parents and responsibilities, this movie shows the truths of love over lust and control over indulgence. An incredible soundtrack of some of the best musicians of our time only adds to the magic!

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H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds

H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds VHS cover art. Movie starring Anthony Piana, Jack Clay, James Lathrop, Darlene Sellers, John Kaufmann, Jamie Lynn Sease, Susan Goforth, W. Bernard Bauman. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Directed by Timothy Hines. 2005.

H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds on VHS. Starring Anthony Piana, Jack Clay, James Lathrop, Darlene Sellers, John Kaufmann, Jamie Lynn Sease, Susan Goforth, W. Bernard Bauman. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Directed by Timothy Hines. 2005.

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The War To End All Wars

In the year 1898, critically acclaimed author H.G. Wells conceived of a tale so terrifying that it has captured the imagination of millions of readers for more than 100 years. Now for the first time ever, the true adaptation of the classic novel hits the screen with devastating effect!

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The Petrified Forest

The Petrified Forest VHS cover art. Movie starring Leslie Howard, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Genevieve Tobin, Dick Foran. Directed by Archie Mayo. Based on a play by Robert E. Sherwood. 1936.

The Petrified Forest on VHS. Starring Leslie Howard, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Genevieve Tobin, Dick Foran. Directed by Archie Mayo. Based on a play by Robert E. Sherwood. 1936.

From the box:

Bette Davis Signature Collection

Bogie plays Duke Mantee, a thug on the lam, who’s spent most of his life in jail. And, he growls, “It looks like I’ll spend the rest of my life dead.” At the Black Mesa Bar-B-Q, he holds hostages at gunpoint while waiting for his moll to show up with the getaway car. Among his captives are Alan Squier (Leslie Howard), a writer looking for something worth living or dying for, and Gabby (Bette Davis), a sweet-natured waitress who dreams of abandoning her nowhere existence for life as an artist.

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Jailhouse Rock

Jailhouse Rock VHS cover art. Movie starring Elvis Presley. With Judy Tyler, Dean Jones, Mickey Shaughnessy. Directed by Richard Thorpe. 1957.

Jailhouse Rock on VHS. Starring Elvis Presley. With Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy. Directed by Richard Thorpe. 1957.

From the box:

Elvis Commemorative Collection

Sent to prison for accidentally killing a man, young Vince Everett (Elvis) takes up signing behind bars. But everything gets “All Shook Up” when he crosses paths with a beautiful record label talent scout in this fast-paced musical drama featuring seven dynamic classics including “I Want To Be Free,” “Don’t Leave Me Now,” “(You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care” and the blistering smash “Jailhouse Rock.”

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Planes, Trains and Automobiles VHS cover art. Movie starring Steve Martin, John Candy. With Laila Robins, Olivia Burnette, Kevin Bacon, Diana Castle, Michael McKean. Written and directed by John Hughes. 1987.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles on VHS. Starring Steve Martin, John Candy. With Laila Robins, Olivia Burnette, Kevin Bacon, Diana Castle, Michael McKean. Written and directed by John Hughes. 1987.

From the box:

Neal Page is an advertising executive who just wants to fly home to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his family. But all Neal Page gets is misery. Misery named Del Griffith — a loud mouthed, but nevertheless loveable, salesman who leads Neal on a cross-country, wild goose chase that keeps Neal from tasting his turkey.

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Pushing Tin

Pushing Tin VHS cover art. Movie starring John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton. With Cate Blanchett, Angelina Jolie, Jake Weber. Directed by Mike Newell. 1999.

Pushing Tin on VHS. Starring John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton. With Cate Blanchett, Angelina Jolie, Jake Weber. Directed by Mike Newell. 1999.

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“A High-Flying Comedy”

In the tradition of Grosse Point Blank comes an unconventional comedy about two air traffic controllers whose intense rivalry and penchant for one-upmanship causes hilarious havoc with their careers, their marriages–and the planes in their airspace!

Nick Falzone (John Cusack) is the busiest, and the best, air traffic controller on Long Island — until Russell Bell (Billy Bob Thornton) roars into town like a motorcycle-riding cowboy. Fueled by caffeine and machismo, the two men embark upon an uproarious contest of wit and wills that can ultimately only have one winner.

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Being John Malkovich

Being John Malkovich VHS cover art. Movie starring John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener. With John Malkovich, Ned Bellamy, Mary Kay Place, Orson Bean. Directed by Spike Jonze. 1999.

Being John Malkovich on VHS. Starring John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener. With John Malkovich, Ned Bellamy, Mary Kay Place, Orson Bean. Directed by Spike Jonze. 1999.

From the box:

Ever want to be someone else? Now you can.

[obscured by sticker] …clerk. One day he accidentally discovers a door — a portal into the brain of John Malkovich (played by John Malkovich)! For 15 minutes, he experiences the ultimate head trip–HE is being John Malkovich! Then he’s dumped onto the New Jersey turnpike! With his beautiful office mate Maxine (Catherine Keener) and his pet-obsessed wife (Cameron Diaz), they hatch a plan to let others into John’s brain for just $200 a trip.

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