giant power drill. This is De Palma at his most sensational, in a story about a B-movie actor with career problems (Craig Wasson) and a habit as a voyeur. He witnesses the aforementioned murder, then teams up with a porn actress (Melanie Griffith) to try and find the killer. De Palma has a blast going inside the porn film industry, and even films a pseudo rock video with one-hit wonders Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Wasson is an unlikely leading man, bland and pasty, but he's perfect in the role of a decidedly imperfect hero. --Marshall Fine  (less)

an aspiring actress (Salma Hayek); and the actress is the lover of a wealthy woman (Jeanne Tripplehorn), who jealously plants a bug in the actress's purse when the actress pretends to go to an audition. Meanwhile, the producer's partners and employees (Holly Hunter, Xander Berkeley, Steven Weber, and others) are trying to cope with the producer's increasing instability. There's a drug-dealing security guard; a dim massage therapist; a temperamental director who can't find the right actress; and assorted other Hollywood types who float in and out of the action. Earthquakes and aftershocks shake things up, a lot of cocaine is snorted, and there's some sex and some violence, all improvised by the actors around a story set u...  (less)

giant power drill. This is De Palma at his most sensational, in a story about a B-movie actor with career problems (Craig Wasson) and a habit as a voyeur. He witnesses the aforementioned murder, then teams up with a porn actress (Melanie Griffith) to try and find the killer. De Palma has a blast going inside the porn film industry, and even films a pseudo rock video with one-hit wonders Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Wasson is an unlikely leading man, bland and pasty, but he's perfect in the role of a decidedly imperfect hero. --Marshall Fine  (less)

actors can’t stand each other when she’s about to shoot the most important moment in her film…the sex scene. The actress objects to nudity, the actor won’t take off his socks, and the only thing heating up between them is their tempers. At her wits’ end, Jeanne tries everything in her power to seduce, intimidate and sweet-talk her reluctant young lovers into performing the film’s sexy final scene!  (less)

living a life of luxury on the profits of her father's business. Betty's father decides to put a stop to her behavior by pretending his business crashed and Betty has no choice but to find money on her own.Murder!:An actress in a traveling theatre group is murdered and Diana Baring (Norah Baring) another member of the group is found suffering from amnesia standing by the body. Diana is tried and convicted of the murder but Sir John Menier (Herbert Marshall) a famous actor on the jury is convinced of her innocence. Sir John sets out to find the real murderer before Diana's death sentence is carried out.Number Seventeen:Detective Gilbert (Johm Stuart) is searching for a necklace stolen by a gang of thieves. The gang escape...  (less)

story finds a stage actress (Norah Baring) convicted of murdering a female friend. Herbert Marshall stars as a veteran theater actor and, coincidentally, member of the jury who has grave doubts about the verdict and decides to investigate the crime on his own. His efforts lead him through a world with which he is sufficiently familiar--that of backstage intrigues--and toward what some critics have charged is an unfortunate link between villainy and a gay stereotype. But that limited critique completely misses the playful overlapping of faulty perceptions invited by this movie, in which Hitchcock deliberately confuses us at times about whether the action we're seeing is real or occurring on a stage. Even when the distinction is obvious, thematic ec...  (less)

story finds a stage actress (Norah Baring) convicted of murdering a female friend. Herbert Marshall stars as a veteran theater actor and, coincidentally, member of the jury who has grave doubts about the verdict and decides to investigate the crime on his own. His efforts lead him through a world with which he is sufficiently familiar--that of backstage intrigues--and toward what some critics have charged is an unfortunate link between villainy and a gay stereotype. But that limited critique completely misses the playful overlapping of faulty perceptions invited by this movie, in which Hitchcock deliberately confuses us at times about whether the action we're seeing is real or occurring on a stage. Even when the distinction is obvious, thematic ec...  (less)

The Sopranos ).When Brenda Martin (Moore) claims her car was stolen with her son in the backseat, the chilling accusation sparks an intense investigation led by Detective Lorenzo Council (Jackson). The frenzy to find her son escalates into an explosive nightmare of suspicion and accusation, and the search for the truth leads to riveting action, disturbing revelations, and a shocking ending.S.W.A.T.:Two wisecracking, battle-hardened veterans (Samuel L. Jackson and Colin Farrell) team up with a pair of street-smart rookies (Michelle Rodriguez and LL Cool J) to form the most freewheeling - but effective - S.W.A.T. team ever. Their first assignment: transport an international drug kingpin into federal custody - after he's offered $100 million to anyone who will free him!System Requirements:Running Time: 230 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE  (less)

an aspiring actress (Salma Hayek); and the actress is the lover of a wealthy woman (Jeanne Tripplehorn), who jealously plants a bug in the actress's purse when the actress pretends to go to an audition. Meanwhile, the producer's partners and employees (Holly Hunter, Xander Berkeley, Steven Weber, and others) are trying to cope with the producer's increasing instability. There's a drug-dealing security guard; a dim massage therapist; a temperamental director who can't find the right actress; and assorted other Hollywood types who float in and out of the action. Earthquakes and aftershocks shake things up, a lot of cocaine is snorted, and there's some sex and some violence, all improvised by the actors around a story set u...  (less)

to move up to the next level. Initially clueless, she makes friends with some more experienced actress wannabes, who guide her through the ins and outs of the LA actor's life: where to stay; where to find the cheapest head shots; how to find auditions; and what to wear to them, etc. Kyla tackles her chosen profession with more gusto than talent, unperturbed by failure, until she finds herself auditioning in a rundown theater in the heart of Los Angeles for producer Carl Reese. Reese, as she later discovers, is not looking for actors--he has something far more deadly in mind. Kyla's dream becomes a nightmare of pain, fear and death that threatens her life, that of her new friends, and even her sister Angela, who comes to Hollywood looking for her after she vanishes without a trace. Starring: Denise Gossett, Suzanne Talhouk, Joe Decker, Deborah Joy Vinall Directed by: Steve Jarvis Outshocks any devil worship film made in recent times -- Cult Movies This is a very well-written indy film...The twist ending was extremely well pulled off...this was a very unpredictable movie -- Indie Film Depot Like a cross between 'Resevoir Dogs' and a wild night at the Curch of Satan Headquarters...You will love the oddly titled but highly entertaining 'Chain of Souls'. -- Sleazegrinder.com ...provides a genuine Argento-like atmosphere of dread and fright... -- B-Independent.com  (less)

giant power drill. This is De Palma at his most sensational, in a story about a B-movie actor with career problems (Craig Wasson) and a habit as a voyeur. He witnesses the aforementioned murder, then teams up with a porn actress (Melanie Griffith) to try and find the killer. De Palma has a blast going inside the porn film industry, and even films a pseudo rock video with one-hit wonders Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Wasson is an unlikely leading man, bland and pasty, but he's perfect in the role of a decidedly imperfect hero. --Marshall Fine  (less)

Silver Strand: a lonely teen who abandons her life of turmoil and drug addiction, only to find herself caught somewhere between heaven and hell. There, she must choose whether she will accept her drab existence or finally discover within herself the power to change. Told darkly with fantastical elements, Purgatory House also stars Jim Hanks (Baby Geniuses), and Johnny Pacar (Now You See It, TV's Flight 29 Down) and includes music by some of the recording industry's top artists. This powerful debut from director Cindy Baer is the winner of 8 Film Festival Awards and a 2-time PRISM Award Nominee.Meet 14-year-old writer/actress Celeste Davis and director Cindy Baer in 2 extensive behind the scenes documentaries, and learn how this amazing project was created from start to finish. Also meet actors Jim Hanks, Johnny Pacar and Devin Witt, along with the rest of the cast and crew who came together to bring this movie to life.System Requirements:Running Time: 95 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE  (less)