boundaries blurred by obsession, Dr. Glass is lured into a murderous web of lies and deceit and begins a torrid affair with Tramell that takes him to the point of no return. As their passions rise, so does the body count - and Dr. Glass faces a choice that will change his life forever.System Requirements:Run Time: 114 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE  (less)

particularly known for his comedic chops. He plays a guy who is both a police detective and a defense attorney, so he can defend the people he arrests. He becomes the target of a female stalker (Sean Young, in a bit of typecasting), as well as the dupe in a murder plot involving his wife (Kate Nelligan). Reiner takes a scattershot approach to comedy, hoping to play in the same ballpark as the Zucker brothers or Brooks. While he hits a few singles and the occasional double, he never knocks a joke out of the park and so the movie winds up with an awful lot of pop fouls. --Marshall Fine  (less)

too much about her employer's new beauty cream and gets flushed down a waste-disposal pipe. A supernatural cat brings Patience back to life and brings up a new persona from the depths of her psyche; soon she's bounding around fire escapes, cracking a whip, and getting framed for a couple of murders by a villainous ex-supermodel (Sharon Stone, Total Recall , Basic Instinct ). If you're hoping for a Catwoman with bite, this is not your movie--this Catwoman rescues children from malfunctioning ferris wheels and apologizes for stealing jewels. The movie's script and visual style are as fresh as used kitty litter. Also featuring Benjamin Bratt ( Miss Congeniality ), and Frances Conroy ( Six Feet Under ). --Bret Fetzer  (less)

affection for Grant. He plays an art auctioneer who falls in love with schoolteacher Jeanne Tripplehorn ( Basic Instinct , Very Bad Things ), who just happens to be the daughter of mobster James Caan ( The Godfather , Misery ). To protect Grant, Tripplehorn tries to fend off his proposal of marriage, but some miscommunications lead to Grant being embraced by the "family." After the mob decides to launder money through Grant's auction house, an accidental killing results in Grant pretending to be Mickey Blue Eyes out of Kansas City (the sight and sound of Grant trying to say "fuggedaboudit" was undoubtedly what sold the movie in the first place). The plot isn't as well executed as it could be, but the leads are all well cast and there are some excellent supporting performances,...  (less)

he resurrects their killer as well. Dylan McDermott (TV's "The Practice") stars as the young writer who will do anything for a chance at success. Sharon Stone (Gloria Basic Instinct) is his ice goddess agent and lover. Tom Sizemore (Black Hawk Down) is the enigmatic stranger who terrifies McDermott by revealing to him what it's like on the other side of murder.System Requirements:Running Time: 103 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: R UPC: 043396066885 Manufacturer No: 06688  (less)

most controversial -- and shocking -- films of all time.Nomi Malone (Elizabeth Berkley) has what it takes to make it as a Las Vegas showgirl -- what she doesn't have is a way in. To survive, she accepts the only job available: lap dancing at a seedy club. And when she meets Cristal (Gina Gershon), Vegas' reigning showgirl, Nomi wants everything she has -- including her boyfriend (MacLachlan). And as Nomi dives deeper into the world she so desperately desires, a rivalry between the two women heats up. The battle for the spotlight becomes so fiercely competitive that it drives Nomi to desperate lengths -- and devious heights -- for fame in Sin City.System Requirements: Runnning Time 131 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE  (less)

thereafter. Yet controversy has always been a part of the filmmaker's work. This savage comedy shocker could well be seen as a trial run for Basic Instinct , since it features an ice-cold seductress (Renée Soutendijk) with mysterious motivations and sexual preferences. The hallucinatory tale follows a novelist (Jeroen Krabbé) first falling for her, and then feverishly investigating whether she's a serial husband killer. The film is full of what would soon be recognized as Verhoeven trademarks: a little blasphemy, a lot of nudity, dispassionate characters, and hidden agendas. One of the aspects that caught the eye of international audiences was the film's colorful lighting and camerawork. This was from Jan de Bont, who, thanks in large part t...  (less)

chaotic, morally bankrupt Europe of 1510, a cold-hearted warrior named Martin (Hauer) leads his motley crew of mercenaries into battle to reclaim the castle of an ousted nobleman. But when the despot betrays them, Martin and his band of ruffians strike back by kidnapping the innocent young maiden (Leigh) betrothed to the nobleman's son a fearless Renaissance man who must risk life and limb to rescue the woman he loves!System Requirements:Starring: Rutger Hauer, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Burlinson, Susan Tyrrell, Ronald Lacey, and Jack Thompson. Directed By: Paul Verhoeven. Running Time: 128 Min., Color. This film is presented in Widescreen format. Copyright 1985 Orion Pictures Corporation.Format: DVD MOVIE  (less)

movie, which mixes soft pornography with the clichés of backstage dramas, is the kind of project an aspiring actress would have to put well behind her to keep a career going (though costar Gina Gershon certainly benefited from her, uh, exposure in the film). Berkley plays a drifter who hitches a ride to Las Vegas, becomes a lap dancer and then a performer, and discovers-- gasp! --there's a whole world of sex and violence involved with these things. Gershon is probably the best element in the film, playing Berkley's bisexual rival for the big spotlight on stage. Joe Eszterhas was well overpaid for writing this howler, and director Paul Verhoeven ( Basic Instinct ) should have known better than to take it seriously. --Tom Keogh  (less)

Titillating. Glittery [and] gleefully vulgar (Dayton Daily News)! From the creators of Basic Instinct comes SHOWGIRLS, an instant camp classic (The New York Times) and a spectacularly lusty film experience no one should miss!SEX AND THE TEENAGE MIND: Steamy, sexy and hilariously funny, this raucous new comedy navigates the uncharted wilderness of the teenage mind, where hormones run rampant and libidos run amuck!THE GIRL NEXT DOOR: Emile Hirsch and Elisha Cuthbert get busy shaking things up for a group of sheltered high school seniors in this witty, wickedly sexy (Access Hollywood) comedy about growing up fast and going all the way!  (less)

thereafter. Yet controversy has always been a part of the filmmaker's work. This savage comedy shocker could well be seen as a trial run for Basic Instinct , since it features an ice-cold seductress (Renée Soutendijk) with mysterious motivations and sexual preferences. The hallucinatory tale follows a novelist (Jeroen Krabbé) first falling for her, and then feverishly investigating whether she's a serial husband killer. The film is full of what would soon be recognized as Verhoeven trademarks: a little blasphemy, a lot of nudity, dispassionate characters, and hidden agendas. One of the aspects that caught the eye of international audiences was the film's colorful lighting and camerawork. This was from Jan de Bont, who, thanks in large part t...  (less)

and the screenwriter of Basic Instinct. David Caruso plays Corelli, a D. A. up to his neck in a case that may lead where he doesnt want to go. Chazz Palminteri portrays Matt, a prominent attorney, local power broker and Corellis longtime pal. Linda Fiorentino is Matts wife Trina: a clinical pyschologist whos bold, uninhibited and capable of anythin -maybe even murder. With gripping suspense, fiery performances and one of the most spectacular car chases ever fimed, Jade is "a powerful movie without equal this year" -Doug Moore, FOX-TV.  (less)