CROSSOVER INSIDER – NEW RELEASES & Adventures in the West
A view of the Forks Market, at the Forks in Winnipeg.
- Main Street St.Lazare Manitoba.
Welcome sign to St. Lazare - at the time of the flooding nearly the whole sign was submerged in water.
I’m back! On Monday evening, I returned home from an awesome vacation in Manitoba. My home base for the bulk of the trip was the small village of St.Lazare, a predominantly French speaking village of about 265. This is where my Mom grew up and where my Grandma, Aunt, Uncle and Cousins still call home. If the name sounds familiar, it may be because of the flooding that occurred there this spring. I had an opportunity to tour the flood sites and see firsthand the kind of devastation that was caused to people’s houses and farmland. But, the people of St.Lazare are resilient and are still in good spirits in spite of the sandbagging and stress. From St.Lazare, my family and I proceeded to Winnipeg where we witnessed a fantastic family wedding while staying in the historical (and reputedly haunted) Fort Garry Hotel. We also had the pleasure of browsing the unique shops and vendors at “The Forks”, an indoor/outdoor historical park site located in the heart of Winnipeg. See the pictures…
Some of the remaining flood waters. At the peak of the flood, the water extended all the way to where the water is in the background. Many farmer's fields were ruined.
My cousin Kelly, Aunt Jo Ann, and I standing on the walkway of the 2nd floor at the Forks in Winnipeg.
My family at the Fort Garry Hotel for Cousin Amanda's wedding in Winnipeg.
The lobby of the Fort Garry Hotel during their famous Sunday Brunch.
Another highlight of the trip was meeting and visiting with a fellow movie and game store owner. Tom Bruner and his wife Lana were both managers at Movie Gallery locations at the time of the company’s closure. Tom, like myself, saw the potential of the business and with the help of Lana, he opened the doors to “T&L Entertainment”, a friendly and welcoming shop located in downtown Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. If you ever happen to find yourself in Portage La Prairie, be sure to look for the yellow T&L sign on the main strip!
As nice as it is to get away, it’s always nice to come home and get back into the routine! Also, in my case, back down to business! Just because I was away, the new movies did not stop coming!
NEW RELEASES
Let’s take a look at the eleven titles that became available for rent this Tuesday, August 2nd.
Soul Surfer: starring Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt and Carrie Underwood- TRUE STORY! A teenage surfer girl summons the courage to go back into the ocean after losing an arm in a shark attack. (Drama) (DVD and Blu-Ray)
Rio: featuring the voice of Jesse Eisenberg- When Blu, a domesticated macaw from small-town Minnesota, meets Jewel, he takes off on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro with this bird of his dreams. (Family/Kids) (DVD and Blu-Ray) (Animated)
Quarantine 2: A plane is taken over by a mysterious virus. When the plane lands it is placed under quarantine. Now a group of survivors must band together to survive the quarantine. (Horror) (DVD)
Last Night: starring Keira Knightley and Eva Mendes- The story follows a married couple, apart for a night while the husband takes a business trip with a colleague to whom he’s attracted. While he’s resisting temptation, his wife encounters her past love. (Drama/Romance) (DVD)
Barely Legal: A teenage girl sets out to lose her virginity on the brink of her 18th birthday. (Comedy) (DVD)
Cougar Hunting: starring Matt Prokop- Three young guys take a road trip to Aspen, Colorado to pursue the cougars of their dreams. (Comedy) (DVD)
Dear Lemon Lima: Vanessa gets a dose of reality when Philip, her one true love, ends their relationship, again. (Family/Drama) (DVD)
Ironclad: starring Paul Giamatti, Brian Cox and Kate Mara- In 13th-century England, a small group of Knights Templar fight to defend Rochester Castle against the tyrannical King John. (Medieval/Action) (DVD and Blu-Ray)
Jesse Stone Innocents Lost: starring Tom Selleck- Jesse Stone investigates the murder of a troubled young lady who he had become close to. (Crime/Suspense) (DVD)
Outside the Law:Academy Award Nominee! A drama about the Algerian struggle for independence from France after WWII. (Foreign/Drama) (DVD) (Subtitled)
Stake Land: A vampire epidemic has swept across what is left of the nation’s abandoned towns and cities, and it’s up to Mister, a death dealing, rogue vampire hunter, to get Martin safely north to Canada. (Horror) (DVD)
CUSTOMER SERVICE
If any of these titles sound like ones that you’d be interested in purchasing, please call us (807) 230-9093 and we’d be happy to ship you a copy. Remember, shipping is ALWAYS FREE to nearby North Shore communities. We can special order any movie, games, accessories, CD’s and we’ll even special order our unique and retro candy!
SPECIAL CUSTOMERS
Another friendly reminder to our readers that every Wednesday is Seniors Day. If you are age 55+, you are entitled to rent 1 movie and get 1 free! This offer is open and available to anyone from the North Shore!
CLASSICS AND NEW FAVOURITES
We now have several hundred Previously Viewed DVD’s and Blu-Ray’s in stock! All are reasonably priced and come with a 90 day guarantee (keep your receipt)!
Have a safe week and don’t forget to support your local businesses!
Tyler Davis, Owner
Crossover Video and Games
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