Crow Lake is a fascinating, compelling story that is really a study of sibling rivalry and family dynamics. It is about four children living in northern Ontario that struggle to stay together after their parents die in an auto accident. One of the children, Kate, narrates the tale in flashback mode, starting with the fatal car accident that leaves seven-year-old Kate; her toddler sister, Bo; 19-year-old Luke; and 17-year-old Matt to fend for themselves. At first they are divided up among relatives, but plans change when Luke gives up his teaching college scholarship to get a job to try to keep them together. The fractured family struggles against the rural poverty of Crow Lake, and the brothers conduct a fierce battle of wills to control their fate, until they both finally land jobs and the family gets assistance from a neighbor. Unfortunately, that assistance can't overcome the deranged rage of a neighboring farmer, Cyrus Pye, and when Matt becomes involved with Pye's daughter, Maria, a tragic incident robs the brilliant young man of a chance to pursue a career as a naturalist. Kate goes on to become a zoologist at a Toronto college and marries a fellow academic, but her frustration with her brother's fate renders her unable to return to Crow Lake to visit him until the pivotal climax. The author, Mary Lawson, uses a combination of powerful character writing and gives a gorgeous description of the land. Her sense of pace and timing is impeccable, and dangerous winter weather is used to increase the tension as the family battles to survive. - 2.49

Three friends compete for a college scholarship in this touching coming of age tale, that originally aired on HBO. The competition... - 4.79

A moment of temptation leads to a high body count and untold regrets for a high-school swimming star in this thriller starring Bring It On's Jesse Bradford and Traffic's Erika Christensen. Despite a shady past involving drugs and the juvenile justice system, Ben Cronin (Bradford) seems to have it all: a loving mother, a devoted girlfriend (Shiri Appleby), and a shot at a college scholarship in California. But the same week that athletic scouts will be deciding his future, Ben finds himself embroiled in a flirtation with Madison Bell (Christensen), a bewitching transfer student who seduces him into supposedly strings-free sex during an impromptu swim lesson after hours in the school pool. When Ben takes Madison at her word and goes about his business as if nothing had happened, she insinuates herself into his life with sinister glee. Showing up at Ben's house, befriending his girlfriend, and sending him naked pictures -- none of her strategies wins his heart. So Madison turns to other, more devious forms of courtship. Soon, Ben finds himself kicked off the swim team for supposed steroid use, suspected of murdering a rival (Clayne Crawford), and rejected by his girlfriend for his sexual indiscretions. Eventually, though, he receives help in uncovering the genesis of Madison's uncanny fixation from an unexpected source. Originally titled "Swimfan85" (after Madison's Internet screen name), the retitled Swimfan hit the top spot at the back-to-school box office when it was released September 6, 2002. Dan Hedaya co-stars as Ben's stern but loving mentor, Coach Simkins. Actor-turned-director John Polson previously helmed Siam Sunset. ~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide. Full-length audio Commentary by director John Polson, Jesse Bradford adn Erika Christensen, 10 deleted/extended scenes with Optional director's Commentary, "The Girlfriend From Hell" featurette and more, . Languages: English and French; Subtitles: English, Spanish. - 4.86

In the comedic vain of "Kingdom Come" and "Soul Food," "Gas" is a whole new grade of high octane comedy! Returning to LA for his father's funeral, Damon (Flex Alexander) discovers he inherited his family-owned gas station and market. The hilarious catch - so did his brother Mookie (Khalil Kain), a former dealer who cost him his college scholarship. The terms of the will stipulate that the sibling rivals must co-run the station together for a year, or forfeit the business. Tune up sales the fall with this heartwarming laugh-out-loud comedy!. Disc 1, Side 1:, Full Length Feature Widescreen, Disc 1, Side 2:, Full Length Feature Pan & Scan; 1.33:1; Subtitled: English, Spanish, Double Sided. - 7.86

This coming of age drama explores teen angst and friendship from a multi-cultural perspective as three high school girls, who are best friends from different social levels, spend a weekend at a college campus competing for three coveted college scholarships. As the weekend away from their parents unfolds and the competitions in their respective subjects intensifies, upscale and sophisticated Temple (Knight Pulliam), middle class and rebellious Alex (Conwell), and the straight-laced and from modest means Breena (McSwain) negotiate the pressures and pitfalls of adolescence. They struggle to maintain their close bond while learning they must take responsibility for their actions. Starring: Keshia Knight Pulliam, Monica McSwain, Alexis Fields, DJ Quik, Ella Joyce. - 8.32

In their newest direct-to-video, Mary-Kate and Ashley embark on a Survivor-style adventure in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico! Estranged teen sisters who live on opposite sides of the country are brought together as teammates in the TV show, "The Challenge", much to their surprise. In order to win the grand prize - college scholarships - they'll need to reconcile their differences, work together, and keep their romances a secret from the producers all at the same time!. Behind The Scenes Footage, Trailers, Quiz, Subtitles: English, French, Spanish. - 9.86

All The Right Moves: The only way football star Stefan Djordjevic (Tom Cruise) will avoid a life in the blast furnaces of his bleak Pennsylvania hometown is by winning a college scholarship. Even his coach (Craig T. Nelson) dreams of parlaying a winning team into a college job far away from this graveyard of the American Dream. But it's not long before the two virtually ruin each other's chances for escape and their door to the future starts to close. Lea Thompson and Christopher Penn co-star. "Lucas": At 14 years old, Lukas is a bit too small for his age, and far too smart for his high school classmates. He's more interested in symphonies and science fairs than food fights and football. But when Lucas finds himself falling in love with a cheerleader, who only has eyes for the school's top jock, he grows desperate for her attention, Even if it means risking his pride and his neck at the big game. "The Wrestler": Mickey Rourke gives the performance of a lifetime as pro wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson, a former superstar now paying the price for twenty years of grueling punishment in and out of the ring. But he's about to risk everything to prove he has one more match left in him: a re-staging of his famous Madison Square Garden bout against "The Ayatollah." Darren Aronofsky directs a powerful cast in this action-packed saga of guts, glory and gritty determination that is "as irresistible as a headlock" (New York Post). Subtitles: English and Spanish. "All The Right Moves" and "The Wrestler" are Rated R; "Lucas" is Rated PG-13. - 15.86

Written and directed by Kevin Williamson ("Scream," "Scream 2," "TV's Dawson's Creek"), "Teaching Mrs. Tingle" is a cool, cutting-edge comedy starring Hollywood's hottest young talent! Leigh Ann Watson (Katie Holmes - TV's "Dawson's Creek Go, Disturbing Behavior") is the brightest girl at Grandsboro High ... but her dreams of a much-needed college scholarship are sabotaged when her history teacher, the dreaded Mrs. Tingle (Helen Mirren - "Gosford Park", falsely accuses her of cheating! Desperate to prove her innocence, Leigh Ann conspires with her friends Luke (Barry Watson - TV's "7th Heaven") and Jo Lynn on a scheme that will teach Mrs. Tingle a lesson of her own! Before they know it, however, their plan spins hilariously out of control... and becomes an endless comedy of errors! Also featuring Vivica A. Fox ("Independence Day") and Molly Ringwald ("Since You've Been Gone") -- you're sure to delight in all the fun and thrills of this hip movie treat!. Original Theatrical Trailer. - 10.86

Darren Giles (Lou Taylor Pucci, "Southland Tales") has lost his college scholarship, can't work up the courage to ask out the girl of his dreams, and doesn't have the cash to stay in college another semester. Unless he can survive a teenage dominatrix and New York's biggest drug mogul, convince his parents he's not gay, write a passing paper on Dante's Inferno, escape three thugs chasing the wrong guy, and sell fifty pills of Ecstasy in time to make his tuition payment, he'll never get the chance to date the girl of his dreams (Kristen Bell, TV's "Veronica Mars"). - 6.86

From the author of "The Princess and the Pauper" comes this novel featuring four best friends who, while vying for a college scholarship, form a philanthropic organization for students who have taken a vow of abstinence. - 10.00