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Spider Man for Xbox

Based on the wildly popular film, Spider-Man: The Movie allows fans to play in highly detailed, 3D environments. This full roaming, action-adventure game lets players jump into Spidey’s webbed shoes and battle the forces of evil. Players crawl, leap and swing from the dizzying heights of skyscrapers to catch criminals, super-villains and, ultimately, come face-to-face with the Green Goblin in a death-defying display of aerial combat. During the course of the game, players must use Spider-Man’s Spider-Sense, agility, quick wits and strength to evade pursuit and overcome obstacles. Spider-Man for Xbox features two exclusive levels and a new arch-villain, Kraven, that cannot be found on any other system.

At the Movies

Unfaithful

Edward (Richard Gere) and Connie Sumner (Diane Lane) are a living the American dream. Together with their eight-year-old son, a dog and a housekeeper, they share an enviable life in the suburbs of New York City. This happy marriage falls prey to an outsider when Connie has a fateful collision with a stranger. It pulls Connie into an affair, which becomes her obsession.  When Edward learns that his wife has lied to him, suspicion propels him to uncover the devastating details of her infidelity. This film is the Fatal Attraction for women, with a plot that reveals a sophisticated, interesting adult drama.

On Video

The Deep End

A moody, visually delightful mystery that garnered multiple awards, including Best Cinematography and Best Actress. Set around Lake Tahoe, a woman (Tilda Swinton) hides the corpse of her gay teen son's lover, hoping to prevent the police from suspecting him in their murder investigation. Trying to cover the body up, however, certainly has ramifications, including blackmail. The film spirals in a tense filled attack, as a revealing video of her son in action is unveiled. The film unspools, with a final twist and remarkable visuals.

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