Giancarlo Esposito

Sam Spade. Philip Marlowe. Joe Boone. You always remember the great detectives. Joe Boone? Well, he aspires to greatness. But right now he's more defective than detective. The time-honored world of the private eye gets a new spin in this quirky and very funny mockumentary. Miguel Ferrer plays Boone, a luckless P.I. prowling the L.A. underworld while young documentary filmmakers A.J. (John Livingston) and Wilton (rap star Mos Def) follow him with...

These days it seems like everybody's addicted to something, and for detective Harry Collins gambling is his "drug." He'll bet on anything, no matter the odds, just for the rush. But this time, he's in over his head.

A man loses his memory after being shot in a small desert town in New Mexico. As he tries to retrace his steps and figure out his true identity, he believes he may be part of a plot to assasinate the president.

"One of television's most respected and honored dramas comes to a dramatic close in the seventh and final season. A critical favorite throughout its network run, 'Homicide' remains a powerful influence on both the police drama genre as well as television as a whole. With its high standards in all areas of production as well as a commitment to intense, realistic portrayals of its characters and situations, 'Homicide' set a high bar for quality [through...

After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle, one by one, and they discover, to their mounting horror, that they're locked inside with no normal little girl.

Explores the deeply personal practice of meditation. Practiced for thousands of years, meditation is at once profound and simple: the focused attempt to move beyond conditioned "thinking" into a deeper state of awareness. From teachers to everyday people to celebrities, the subjects of On meditation offer a rare glimpse into their private insights and rituals.

"Redefining the potential of the police procedural on television, 'Homicide' cemented its reputation for edgy and authentic entertainment with its sixth season through its commitment to deft writing, gritty location shooting, and unforgettable performances from both its regular cast as well as its guest stars"--Container.

During the hottest day of the year in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn, racial tensions are quickly inflamed and violence ensues.

Spike Lee is one of the most acclaimed and controversial directors of all time. Now five of his most provocative, thought-provoking films are available in one collection. From the breakout hit dramedy "Do the right thing" to the gritty, urban "Clockers, " Lee peels away life's layers, exposing the ironies, brutalities, rhythms and prejudices of the naked city in this powerful collector's set. Clockers: a film about the violent world of drug dealing...

When the greedy owner of a neighborhood cigar shop threatens to turn the shop into a trendy vegetarian restaurant, the people in the neighborhood prove they'll do just about anything to save their favorite hangout.