0783722739426. Pre-Owned: Good condition. DVD. Run time: 120 mins. After nearly a half-a-century of silence the final secret of Josef Stalin reveals itself to a former Oxford historian who is currently attending a Russian conference for the newly opened Soviet archives in a tense international thriller starring Daniel Craig (Casino Royale). Fluke Kelso (Craig) is on his way out of Russia when an unexpected visit from an ex-officer of the Soviet Secret Police offers hints of a deadly scandal. Later when the mysterious former agent is found brutally slain Kelso enlists the aid of the man s daughter Zinaida in finding the answer to a mystery that was presumably buried along with the Soviet Union dictator back in 1953. When Fluke and Zinaida travel to the remote Russian seaport of Archangel in search of the elusive truth the vengeance of both the Russian authorities and the dangerous underworld threatens to silence them both and keep Stalin s secret buried for yet another half-a-century. Jason Buchanan Rovi

Overachiever Lauren is suddenly on her own after her boyfriend dumps her. Free-spirited Katie is about to lose a dream apartment unless she can find a roommate. They reluctantly agree to room together even though they have nothing in common until Lauren discovers that Katie is working as a phone-sex operator and decides to get in on the business. As their partnership starts bringing in the money their newfound friendship finds unexpected challenges that may leave them both hanging on the line.

Written by Academy Award nominated scribe Becky Johnston (SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET) ARTHUR NEWMAN follows the mid-life travails of sad sack Wallace Avery (Colin Firth). Refusing to face a life he hates he stages his own death and buys himself a new identity as Arthur Newman. However Arthur s road trip towards a new life is interrupted by the arrival of the beautiful but fragile Mike (Emily Blunt) who is also trying to leave her past behind. Drawn to one another these two damaged souls begin to connect as they break into empty homes and take on the identities of the absent owners. Through this process Arthur and Mike discover that what they love most about each other are the identities they left at home and their real journey begins. - 767685288573

British director Guy Ritchie (LOCK STOCK AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS SNATCH) here remakes the controversial 1975 Italian film SWEPT AWAY... BY AN UNUSUAL DESTINY IN THE BLUE SEA OF AUGUST as a vehicle for his pop icon spouse Madonna. The rich and spoiled Amber Leighton (Madonna) spends the bulk of her husband s Mediterranean yacht voyage drinking being bored and insulting the crew. The class tables turn when she winds up lost at sea and eventually swept onto a deserted island with the same sailor she s been extra rude to all through the voyage. Giuseppe (Adriano Giannini son of Giancarlo who played the same role in the original) seizes the chance to dominate his former employer and dictate the terms of their survival and inevitable torrid island passion. The political ranting and darker sexual elements of the 1975 version are toned down this time out but potential viewers should note there s still some un-PC slapping and a near-rape. The exquisite scenery is a plus as is Madonna s look in the film: Deeply tan with chiseled muscular arms and sexy facial wrinkles she emerges a ravishing buff bronze goddess. Her fans will hopefully be awed by this incarnation of their favorite chameleon-like diva.

This product is in USED - GOOD condition. Digital copies/codes (if applicable) may not be included or may be expired. The Grudge - Producer Sam Raimi brings us a twisted new take of the horror classic. Directed by Nicolas Pesce THE GRUDGE stars Andrea Riseborough Demian Bichir John Cho Betty Gilpin with Lin Shaye and Jacki Weaver. With a screenplay by Nicolas Pesce and a story by Nicolas Pesce and Jeff Buhler THE GRUDGE is based on the film Ju-On: The Grudge written and directed by Takashi Shimizu. THE GRUDGE is produced by Sam Raimi Rob Tapert and Taka Ichise and is executive produced by Nathan Kahane Erin Westerman Brady Fujikawa Andrew Pfeffer Roy Lee Doug Davison John Powers Middleton and Schuyler Weiss.