By Jeremy Kinser

Films of Faith Collections

Although Audrey Hepburn's name is now practically synonymous with upscale call girl Holly Golightly, at the time she was considered a very unlikely choice for the lead in the gay fave Breakfast at Tiffany's. One reason is she was then identified with roles like Sister Luke in 1959's The Nun's Story. Hepburn is sublime as the young surgical nun whose vows are tempted by dashing Peter Finch as a doctor in the Belgian Congo. Based on the best-selling novel, the film was a box office sensation and garnered Oscar nods for best picture and best actress and now makes its DVD debut as part of the Films of Faith Collection. Other films in the boxed set include 1968's The Shoes of the Fisherman, about a political prisoner-turned-pope, starring Anthony Quinn and Laurence Olivier and offering an intriguing look at Vatican procedure. 1952's earnest The Miracle of Our Lady Fatima recreates the story of the Portugese youth who saw a vision of the titular character in 1917. Bonus features: Trailers and a vintage featurette on The Shoes of the Fisherman.

Liza with a Z

A tour-de-force if there ever was one, the 1972 hour-long concert Liza with a Z showcases Liza Minnelli at the peak of her popularity. With their blockbuster musical Cabaret still packing cinemas, Minnelli, clad in Halston and enormous false eyelashes, reunited with director/choreographer Bob Fosse for a sizzling evening of song and dance. The star performs an eclectic set list ranging from the tongue-twisting title number to contemporary hits like "Son of a Preacher Man" to a medley of songs from her hit filmÑall made even more unforgettable by Fosse's trademark choreography. It's impossible to choose a highlight (some say the energetic "Ring Them Bells," others claim the slow, seductive burn of "Bye Bye Blackbird") because every number is a showstopper. A friend who is just about the last word in Liza queens touts this as the production that makes Minnelli fans out of the non-believers. Lovingly and painstakingly restored and remastered for its first public viewing in more than 30 years, this is truly a one-of-a-kind show business extravaganza, winning Emmys for both director and star. Bonus features: Not available on the review screener, but the DVD package includes over three hours of extras, including a full-length commentary by Minnelli, outtakes, and the soundtrack on CD.

Nine to Five

Just about the last word in girl power cinema, the 1981 caper comedy Nine To Five was a valentine to abused office workers everywhere. Collin Higgins, the late out writer/director, put Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton (in her film debut) through their paces as put-upon employees who bond while turning the tables on their lecherous, egomaniacal boss (a terrific Dabney Coleman). The pace is fast and the dialogue quotable and the three superstars are at the top of their game here, with Tomlin a special delight as her tightly-wound character comes unhinged after a mishap in a hospital. To celebrate the film's 25th anniversary and to capitalize on its continued popularity, it's been repackaged as Nine To Five: Sexist, Egotistical, Lying, Hypocritical Bigot Edition. Bonus features: A delightful audio commentary by the three stars who giddily recall making-of anecdotes, two featurettes, "Nine @ 25," highlighted by all-new interviews with Fonda, Parton, Tomlin, and Coleman, plus "Remembering Collin Higgins," in which the stars recall working with the beloved director, deleted scenes, and a karaoke version of Parton's Oscar-nominated anthemic title song.

Thank God It's Friday

A fizzy, episodic comedy designed to capitalize on the nearly-defunct disco craze, 1978's Thank God It's Friday is mainly notable today for Donna Summer's Oscar-winning song "Last Dance." While Jeff Goldblum as a lothario named Tony is undoubtedly meant to draw comparison to that other film from the era with a day of the week in its title, he lacks the magnetism of Travolta. The curious might enjoy the film as a time capsule, plus there's Debra Winger in her first mainstream movie lead, a pre-Berlin Teri Nunn as a teenaged disco dolly, and a live performance by The Commodores. Bonus features: Nada.