New Releases for October 11th

From core-shakers and chill-givers to and sweeping epics and supergenius hijinks, here are this week’s New Releases:

* =Also available on the high definition Blu-ray format

@ = Available for purchase in our store

SALE = Available for purchase from our online mercantile

THE TREE OF LIFE *—It’s hard to accurately describe Terrence Malick’s film. Our colleague Matt comes close in this month’s issue of City Arts, saying it’s, “essentially a story of self-awareness—both that of the Universe (or God) and that of a young boy growing into a man.” I found it profound, affecting, and gorgeous. See this movie.  @   SALE

HORRIBLE BOSSES *— It’s Jason Bateman, It’s Always Sunny’s Charlie Day, and SNL All-Star Jason Sudeikis vs. evil bosses Kevin Spacey, Colin Farrell, and Jennifer Aniston in what multiple reviewers have called Office Space meets Throw Momma From The Train. It's from Seth Gordon, director of the excellent KING OF KONG. Keep your eyes peeled for a Steve Wiebe cameo. @  SALE

THE TRIP—Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon talk food, friendship, and fame as they journey across the UK.  @   SALE

TERRI—I think it’s safe to say we all wish John C. Reilly had been our high school Vice Principal…

BEAUTIFUL BOY—Maria Bello and Michael Sheen play parents whose lives are shattered when their son goes on a shooting spree and then kills himself.

LAST EXIT TO BROOKLYN *—Jennifer Jason Leigh & Stephen Baldwin take to the seedy streets of '50s Brooklyn in this drama based on the novel by Hubert Selby, Jr., available at long last on DVD & Blu-ray.  @

AQUA UNIT PATROL SQUAD 1: SEASON 1—From the ashes of Aqua Teen Hunger Force rises a crime fighting force like no other! Apparently it now takes place in Seattle. The DVD also contains the last seven ATHF episodes.  @   SALE

WORKAHOLICS: SEASON 1--Three friends do their best to do as little work as possible.  @

ZOOKEEPER—In the hopes of winning a lady's favor, Kevin James takes a gorilla to TGIFridays.

PRINCESS OF MONTPENSIER—Bertrand Tavernier’s romantic historical epic follows a beautiful heiress(Melanie Thierry) and her many suitors. @

THE FOUR FEATHERS *—This 1939 epic adventure from the Korda brothers (director Zoltán and Alexander’s London Films production company) is now available from The Criterion Collection.  @

GREEN LANTERN *—Ryan Reynolds dons the Green Lantern Corps Power Ring! It’s available on Friday, October 14^th   @

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon (PS3, Xbox)

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Xbox)

Just Dance 3 (Wii, Xbox)

NBA 2K12 (PS3, Wii, Xbox)--Useful for staving off basketball season withdrawls

NCAA Football 12 (PS3, Xbox)

Rage: Anarchy Edition (PS3, Xbox)

ANIME NEW RELEASES

K-On! Volume 3

Naruto Shippuden: Box Set 8

Tales of the Abyss 1

FAMILY NEW RELEASES

Hero: 108—Season 1, Volume 3

Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer

Looney Tunes Super Stars: Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote-Supergenius Hijinks

Merry Madagascar/Penguins: Christmas Caper

Penguins of Madagascar: All-Nighter Before Christmas

Pokemon DP: Galactic Battles Box Set