New movies of the week.

We have new titles in our collection, as we do every week. So check them out and stop by to browse our collection of over 5,000 rentals.

Angel-A
Director Luc Besson (The Big Blue, Leon the Professional) tells the story of a hopeless scam artist in Paris who has run himself dry and is being threatened for his life. As he stands on a bridge to end it all he notices a beautiful blonde woman in a similar situation just before they both jump. In a sudden resolution he decides to attempt to save her. They survive the jump and subsequently start a journey of repaying his creditors, cruising the Seine, and more.

Ghosts of Cite Soleil
An intense documentary about Cite Soleil, the most dangerous place on earth. Overflowing with gangs and violence, Cite Soleil is occupied by the foot soldiers the gang leaders know as chimeres (“ghosts”) who were employed by former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Featuring music by Wyclef Jean and Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis.

Hairspray
The musical remake of the classic John Waters film starring John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, James Marsden, Zac Efron, and Amanda Bynes.

Live Free or Die Hard
After twelve years John McClane is finally back! Thomas Gabriel, a disgruntled former Department of Defense employee, uses his hacking skills to shut down the USA. When he finds out that John McClane is on his tail Gabriel kidnaps McClane’s daughter, not knowing how far McClane is willing to go to save her.

Manufactured Landscapes
This documentary follows photographer Edward Burtynsky and his view of the world’s changing landscapes due to industrial work.

Rescue Dawn
Director Werner Herzog’s dramatization of a US fighter pilot’s (Christian Bale) struggle for survival after being shot down and captured in Laos during the Vietnam War. It is based on a true story Herzog has already depicted in his 1997 documentary Little Dieter Needs to Fly.

Until next time. Happy viewing.