Movies to Rate

			Pearl Harbor: Disc 1 of 2 (2001) Starring: Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett Director: Michael Bay Director Michael Bay gives the "date that will live in infamy" epic scope. Air Force pilots Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett vie for the affections of nurse Kate Beckinsale. But romance plays second fiddle to the cataclysmic events of December 7, 1941. Please note: This is disc 1 of a 2-disc set. It contains the first part of the movie. For the end of the movie and the special features, please rent Pearl Harbor: Disc 2 of 2.
			Singin' in the Rain (1952) Starring: Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds Director: Stanley Donen The protean talents of Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor combine in the best musical film ever made. When Hollywood attempts the transition from silent movies to talkies, matinee idol Kelly hopes to make the cut. Jean Hagen stands out as a silent movie queen with a fingernails-on-a-blackboard voice. Musical fare includes "Good Morning," "Make 'Em Laugh" and the title tune.
			Friends: Season 2: Disc 1 (1995) Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox The enormously popular NBC sitcom hit its stride in this unforgettable second season. Filled with laughs, heartache, romance and companionship, the series stars Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, Courtney Cox and Matt LeBlanc as six close buddies happily struggling to make it in Manhattan. This season features guest stars such as Elliott Gould, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Chris Isaak, Julia Roberts and Brooke Shields.
			The Ten Commandments: Disc 1 (1956) Starring: Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner Director: Cecil B. DeMille The Biblical story of Moses comes to panoramic life in director Cecil B. DeMille's gigantic retelling. As the Egyptian prince turned Prophet of the Jews, Charlton Heston is Biblical fury incarnate, memorably smashing God's stone tablets in the face of his golden calf-worshipping followers. Yul Brynner is the caustic Pharaoh Rameses, who pursues Moses' followers at his own peril. Set pieces abound, including the famed parting of the Red Sea.
			My Fair Lady (1964) Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison Director: George Cukor In this stunning film version of the Broadway smash, Audrey Hepburn is at her most radiant as Eliza Doolittle, the Cockney flower girl transformed into a poised duchess by Professor Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison, reprising his Broadway role). You'll hum the Lerner and Lowe songs for days. This musical won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
			Ben-Hur (1959) Starring: Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins Director: William Wyler Charlton Heston (in an Oscar-winning performance) plays Judah Ben-Hur, a proud Jew who runs afoul of his boyhood friend Messala (Stephen Boyd). Condemned to life as a galley slave, Judah swears vengeance, escapes, then crosses paths with a gentle prophet named Jesus. The winner of 11 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director (William Wyler), Ben-Hur's climactic chariot race still thrills.
			Queer as Folk: Season 2: Disc 1 (2002) Starring: Michelle Clunie, Robert Gant Director: Alex Chapple, John Greyson Showtime's groundbreaking series "Queer as Folk," an American incarnation of the hit British version, returns with just as much spice and pizzazz in its second season. The show chronicles the lives and loves of a group of lesbians and gay men (insecure Michael, freewheeling Brian and young Justin) living in Pittsburgh. Hal Sparks, Gale Harold and Randy Harrison star. Disc 1 of 5.
			Sex and the City: Season 4: Disc 1 (2001) Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall Director: Michael Patrick King, Allen Coulter The fab foursome have more on their minds than hooking up with guys (although they do plenty of that). Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) wrestles with choosing between Big and Aidan; Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and Trey try, and fail, to conceive; Samantha (Kim Cattrall) explores lesbianism (among many adventures); and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) gets pregnant. The fun never ends! Episodes include "The Real Me," "Defining Moments" and more. Disc 1 of 3.
			Beauty and the Beast: Special Edition (1991) Starring: Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson Director: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise This wonderful piece of modern-day animated Disneyana gets a snazzy update -- including a brand-new musical number -- for its DVD debut. The action takes place in a quaint French village during the late 18th century, where the beautiful Belle finds escape from her ordinary existence -- and boorish suitors like Gaston -- by reading books. But when she meets a hideous beast (actually an enchanted prince), only true love can save the day.
			The Philadelphia Story (1940) Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant Director: George Cukor Socialite Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn) prepares to remarry, but her ex (Cary Grant) and a tabloid reporter (Best Supporting Actor Oscar-winner James Stewart) have other ideas as they converge on her home for a fateful visit. The three stars form an incomparable romantic triangle in one of the most tantalizing screwball romances ever. Ace Hollywood women's director George Cukor adapts this urbane Broadway comedy with precision and wit.