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101) Jurassic Park III
Publisher
Universal Pictures
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
When renowned paleontologist Dr. Grant agrees to accompany a wealthy adventurer and his wife on an aerial tour of Isla Sorna, InGen's former breeding ground for prehistoric creatures, he has no idea that he was brought along for a totally different reason. When their plane crashes and they become stranded, they discover the island's native inhabitants are smarter, faster, fiercer and more brutal than imagined.
102) Seven samurai
Series
Criterion collection volume 2
Publisher
Classic Collection
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
日本語
Description
In 16th century Japan, desperate villagers, with a dirty little secret, hire seven warriors to defend their lives and homes against a band of merciless, roaming bandits. Includes the original US theatrical trailer and running audio commentary by Michael Jeck.
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Roy Neary witnesses the arrival of flying saucer from an alien world. Thus begins an incredible series of events, culminating in the ultimate encounter with other-worlders as Neary is led aboard the awesome Mothership.
Disc one: Widescreen presentation ; scene selections with motion images -- Disc two: Making-of documentary ; 1977 featurette "Watching the skies" ; 11 deleted scenes ; filmographies ; Theatrical trailers.
104) Lovely and amazing
Publisher
Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2002], c2001
Language
English
Description
"Lovely and amazing is an intimate family portrait of four hapless but resilient women and the bitter sweet lessons they learn in keeping up with the hectic demands of their individual neuroses"--Packaging.
106) Snow queen
Publisher
Hallmark Home Entertainment, distibuted by Artisan
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
Description
A young girl embarks on a journey of morphing seasons, fantastical creatures, and long frozen mysteries in a desperate quest to find her stolen love.
107) To die for
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Pub. Date
c1995
Language
English
Description
In a small town in New Hampshire, a media sensation erupts over a murder case against Suzanne Stone, in which she is accused of persuading teenagers to kill her husband, Larry Maretto. Obsessed with becoming a TV personality, she viewed her husband's desire for children as an impediment to her career.
108) Dragon fighter
Publisher
Dragon Productions
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
Description
In an underground bunker, military scientists clone a deadly fire-breathing dragon. The beast rapidly grows to full size and escapes, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. For security chief David Carver, the only goal is keeping the beast from destroying the earth.
109) 24: Season one
Publisher
20th Century Fox/Imagine Television
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
Midnight. Jack Bauer, head of the CIA's LA Counter Terrorist Unit, is suddenly thrust into a chaotic 24-hour marathon of death deception and terror as he tries to prevent the assassination of a presidential candidate, find a traitor within his own organization and save his kidnapped wife and daughter.
Series
Criterion collection volume 512
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
Français
Description
Follows Nana, a young Parisian who aspires to be an actress, but a downward spiral forces her into prostitution.
111) Dracula
Series
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
c1999
Language
English
Description
After a naive real estate agent succumbs to the will of the Count, the two head to London where the vampire hopes to stroll among respectable society by day and search for potential victims by night.
112) Bottle rocket
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Pub. Date
1998, c1996
Language
English
Description
"Three best friends try to escape their suburban boredom through a life of crime. But these bickering, bumbling thieves are no match for the local 'godfather,' who leads them into the biggest heist of their careers"--Container.
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2001], c2000
Language
中文(繁體)
Description
Set in 19th-century China, two master warriors are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocratic woman prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face-to-face with their worst enemy, and the enduring power of love.
114) Spy kids
Publisher
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Video
Pub. Date
[2001?]
Language
English
Description
Nine years ago, top international spies traded the excitement of expionage for the adventure of parenthood! But when they are called out on a secret mission, the Cortezes are separated from their family and kidnapped by the evil Fegan Floop. Fortunately, there are two people who possess the skills and know-how to reunite the family.
116) The 13th warrior
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
After being warned by a fortune-teller that their fight against legendary creatures is doomed to failure unless they have a 13th warrior, a travelling ambassador (Banderas) is given no choice but to join a group of fierce fighters.
117) The score
Series
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
Persuaded to help a desperate friend for a $6 million payday, an expert safecracker postpones his retirement to pull off one last heist with a novice thief. Their foolproof plan turns into a high risk gamble when a clash of egos threatens to bring them both down.
118) Jerry Maguire
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Pub. Date
1997
Language
English
Description
A sports agent suddenly discovers his scruples and promptly loses his job. But with the help of one loyal colleague and one outrageous client, he learns that loving well is the best revenge.
119) Impostor
Publisher
distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2002], c2001
Language
English
Description
Spencer John Olham, is a respected government scientist in the year 2079 trying to devise a secret weapon that will help his fellow humans win a decade-long war against invading aliens that are cloning human subjects and using the replicas as walking time bombs. Suddenly, Olham is accused of being an alien spy and a nationwide manhunt to capture him ensues. With even his doctor wife unsure that she can trust him, Olham must uncover the truth on his...
120) The fugitive
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2001], c1993
Language
English
Description
A Chicago surgeon falsely convicted of killing his wife is determined to prove his innocence by leading his pursuers to the one-armed man who actually committed the crime.
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