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June 30, 2014
Recent Reviews: The Man From Laramie, Picnic at Hanging Rock, and All That Heaven Allows
The Man From Laramie This week the DVD Talk Review Database has some great new entries, including a few discs you may have overlooked. Recent DVD reviews include: The Man From Laramie - a masterful conclusion to a run of five "psychological" Westerns starring James Stewart and directed by Anthony Mann; Picnic at Hanging Rock - Peter Weir's landmark film casts quite a spell with beautiful slow-motion sequences, a hazy summer backdrop and haunting music cues; and All That Heaven Allows - one of the best films of the 1950s, Douglas Sirk's movie is a slyly subversive romantic melodrama with a lot to say about the American middle-class. Other recent reviews include: Hide and Seek, Monogram Cowboy Collection, Volume 8, and Child's Pose.  Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.


June 28, 2014
New Movie Reviews: Transformers, Snowpiercer, and Chef
Transformers: Age of Extinction Planning a trip to the local multiplex this weekend? Here are DVD Talk's reviews of the latest theatrical releases: Transformers: Age of Extinction - an entertaining action flick that will satisfy those who know what to expect from a Michael Bay film... it is loud and ridiculous, but it wears the titles with pride; Snowpiercer - the film is undeniably entertaining and it has a strong use of drastic tonal changes that make for an intriguing cinema experience; and Chef - Jon Favreau and L.A. food truck guru Roy Choi bring real world cooking to the big screen. Other recent films include: 22 Jump Street, How to Train Your Dragon 2, The Signal, Edge of Tomorrow, The Fault in Our Stars, Maleficent, Night Moves, A Million Ways to Die in the West, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Godzilla, Neighbors, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, , Locke, Transcendence, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and, Muppets Most Wanted.. Check out these, and more, in DVDTalk's Theatrical Review section.


June 26, 2014
TV on DVD: Tosh.0, Resurrection, and Petits Meurtres D'Agatha Christie
Tosh.0: Collas Plus Exposed Arms Interested in the latest TV on DVD reviews? DVD Talk has you covered! This week's notable entries include: Tosh.0: Collas Plus Exposed Arms - Comedy Central's biggest hit in recent years, this show features wise-ass stand-up comic Daniel Tosh, as he presents a variety of internet videos, offering jokes, and participating in sketches; Resurrection: Season 1 - a show that examines what it might be like if our dearly-departed "rose again" and returned home; and Petits Meurtres D'Agatha Christie - Set 1 - an inventive and quality French program that adapts the works of Agatha Christie in a way that has not really be done before... fans of her famous mysteries will find a lot to appreciate here. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Maverick: The Complete Fifth Season, Date A Live: Complete Series, and Cimarron Strip: The Complete Series.  Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.


June 25, 2014
DVD Savant: All That Heaven Allows, What Price Hollywood?, and Crack-Up
All That Heaven Allows This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: All That Heaven Allows - Douglas Sirk does his stylistic overkill job on a straight soap opera about a lonely widow (Jane Wyman) who dares -- dares, I tell you -- fall in love with a younger man (Rock Hudson); What Price Hollywood? - This proto- trial run for A Star is Born hasn't molded the story and character elements into a full-on glamorous, romantic mold, but it's a much more interesting (and less phony) snapshot of the Hollywood scene; and Crack-Up - This utterly forgotten Fox picture stars Peter Lorre in a half-comic, half-menacing role as a mentally-impaired airport 'mascot' who in reality masterminds a network of vicious international spies. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.


June 24, 2014
This Week's Notable Releases: A Hard Day's Night, Star Trek: TNG, and Wolf Creek 2
A Hard Day's Night Some pretty cool discs are being released this week. Check out these new titles:A Hard Day's Night [review] - a timeless burst of energy in cinematic form, delivering fun in both the comedy and the Beatles' music; Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season Six [review] - this is an essential release featuring another jaw-dropping, frame-by-frame reconstruction of all 26 episodes and a wealth of new and archived extras; and Wolf Creek 2 [review] - with its manic pace and a preference for blood-spattered action over slow-burning sadism, this sequel eviscerates every last complaint about the original. Other reviews of note include I Spy: The Complete Series [review], Comedy Bang! Bang! Season 2 [review], and Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command [review]. Be sure to check out our DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.


June 23, 2014
Recent Reviews: The Lady From Shanghai, Ebirah, and Gobots
The Lady From Shanghai Some great DVD and Blu-ray reviews have been added to the the DVD Talk Review Database recently including: The Lady From Shanghai - this new release from TCM (put out with no fanfare) is an improvement over the version of the disc they released in January; Ebirah Horror of the Deep - one of the sillier entries in the Godzilla canon but its weirdness works in its favor; and Challenge of the Gobots: The Series - Volume 1 -a fun, entertaining children's program from Hanna-Barbera which mixed action, adventure, and comedy in equal measure. Other recent reviews include: The Missing Picture, Too Tough To Kill, and Omar.  Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.


June 19, 2014
TV on DVD: Cosmos, Comedy Bang! Bang!, and Attack on Titan
Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey More TV shows have made their way on to DVD and Blu-ray, and DVD Talk has got them covered. Check out our reviews of the newest TV releases including: Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey - a series that stands on its own as a entertaining populist primer on science, while still satisfying fans of Sagan's classic; Comedy Bang! Bang! Season 2 - this show maintained the level of excellence established in the first season while adding to its base of comedy friends to stay as fresh as ever; and Attack on Titan, Part 1 - filled with some very frantic action, an intense story, and some truly surprising twists, this is a show that anime fans should not miss. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Ray Donovan: Season 1, Longmire: The Complete First and Second Seasons, and The King Family Classic Television Specials Collection, Volume One.  Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.


June 18, 2014
DVD Savant: Kismet, Max Linder, and Video Nasties
Kismet This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: Kismet - Take your choice -- MGM clunker or an unappreciated musical gem? Howard Keel is the marketplace beggar Hajj, who will fast-talk himself into an Emir-ship, provided he can come up with the miracles demanded by Sebastian Cabot's execution-happy Wazir; The Max Linder Slapstick Symposium Collection - Max is an original comic talent who inspired Chaplin; he was also the likely model for the Oscar winner The Artist from a few years back... This fine selection of comedies contains three full features and one three-reeler; and Video Nasties:The Definitive Guide - This three-disc collection probably is the last word on its subject, the United Kingdom's anti-'permissiveness' campaign that criminalized 72 horror films. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.


June 17, 2014
This Week's Notable Releases: The Lego Movie, Ernest & Celestine and Adjust Your Tracking
The Lego Movie There are some new titles coming out that might make it worth a trip to the video store this week. Check out these recent releases: The Lego Movie [review] - There aren't many films that offer a better time for all members of the audience than this does, an all-out blast of fun that gives way to some morals and heartfelt emotion; Ernest & Celestine [review] - a mismatched pair, a beastly yet lovable bear and a creative little girl mouse, forge an unlikely friendship as fugitives in a watercolor-dappled world in this critically acclaimed French animated film; and Adjust Your Tracking: The Untold Story Of The VHS Collector [review] - infused with nostalgia for a time when video stores were plentiful and box art actually was an art, this oral history of video tape collecting is a story of obsession and the way it brings people together... and there's a ton of great bonus content, giving you hours of material to enjoy if rewinding is (or was) your thing. Other reviews of note include Home Before Midnight [review], House of Mortal Sin [review], and The Final Member [review]. Be sure to check out our DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.


June 16, 2014
Recent Reviews: Tim's Vermeer, L'eclisse, Robocop (2014)
Tim's Vermeer Some great DVD and Blu-ray reviews have been added to the the DVD Talk Review Database recently including: Tim's Vermeer - a quiet but engrossing portrait of a man who uses analytical reasoning and focused determination to solve one of the art world's greatest mysteries; L'eclisse - a wonderful film full of fantastic visuals with two really impressive performances,this Criterion release offers a beautiful high definition presentation with a gorgeous transfer and solid audio; and Robocop (2014) - a fresh take on the original, thoughtful but still with plenty of excitement and action... it's not perfect, but close enough for a summer thrill ride. Other recent reviews include: Raze, Martial Arts Movie Marathon, and Lightning Guns.  Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.


June 13, 2014
New Movie Reviews: 22 Jump Street, How to Train Your Dragon 2, and The Signal
22 Jump Street Before you head off to the cinema this weekend, check out DVD Talk's reviews of the latest releases including: 22 Jump Street [a 2nd review] - Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum will fill the cinema with laughter, as they try to fit into the college scene and once again take down the drug supplier; How to Train Your Dragon 2 - an enjoyable moviegoing experience for all ages; and The Signal - an intriguing piece of science fiction filmmaking that will keep audiences at the edge of their seats. Other recent films include: Edge of Tomorrow, The Fault in Our Stars, Maleficent, Night Moves, A Million Ways to Die in the West, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Godzilla, Neighbors, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Only Lovers Left Alive, Locke, Transcendence, Blue Ruin , Draft Day, Oculus, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and, Muppets Most Wanted.. Check out these, and more, in DVDTalk's Theatrical Review section.


June 12, 2014
TV on DVD: Adventure Time, Doctor Who, and Medical Center
Adventure Time: The Suitor TV on DVD remains very popular with more and more favorites being released. New TV reviews include: Adventure Time: The Suitor - a mixed-up compilation that highlights the sharper, darker writing of the show's newer episodes... highly recommended; Doctor Who: An Adventure in Space and Time - engaging look behind the scenes of the series' earliest days, it's a very relatable story about creative passion and purpose that far transcends any fan service; and Medical Center: The Complete Fourth Season - Solid writing and (mostly) excellent guest stars keeps Medical Center rolling in this fourth go-around. Other shows recently reviewed include:  New Tricks - Season 10, Afterlife: Series One, and Dragon Ball Z: Season 4.  Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.


June 10, 2014
This Week's Notable Releases: True Detective, Alan Partridge, and Bushido Man
True Detective Some great discs are being released this week. Check out these new movies: True Detective [Blu-ray review, DVD review] - HBO once again delivers an ambitious drama that's addictively entertaining... Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson anchor this gut-wrenching manhunt drama that manages to cut its own unique path through the well-worn serial-killer subgenre.; Alan Partridge [review] - you don't have to have a familiarity with the TV series to appreciate the movie. It works quite well, offering up plenty of twists and turns and some very funny comedy; and Bushido Man: Seven Deadly Battles [review] - this film is a lot of fun... for those who appreciate quirky, low budget action movies this is worth seeing. Be sure to check out our DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.


June 09, 2014
The 19th Annual San Francisco Silent Film Festival
San Francisco Silent Film Festival The lovely, historic Castro Theater in San Francisco was the site of the 19th Annual SF Silent Film Festival from May 29th-Jun 1st. DVD Talk reviewer John Sinnott across the country for once again to attend the show because it's easily the best event to see silent films in the country, and one of the best festivals of its type in the world. Artistic director Anita Monga and executive director Stacey Wisnia scour the film archives all around the world to present new restorations, previously lost films, and some outstanding classics to the screen. They don't stop there however. They also arrange to have all of the films accompanied by live music performed by top-tier musicians. This year talent flew in from as far away as England, Germany, and Sweden, as well as some fantastic domestic groups. Highlights of this year's festival include screenings of the the newly discovered alternate edit of Buster Keaton's The Blacksmith, Yasujiro Ozu's gangster film Dragnet Girl, the Russian SF extravaganza Cosmic Voyage, and a wonderful German drama, Harbor Drift. And that's only scratching the surface. Be sure to read DVD Talk's coverage of the festival here.

Recent Reviews: The Max Linder Collection, Fate is the Hunter, and The Sunshine Boys
The Max Linder Collection Check out the latest DVD reviews that have been entered into the DVD Talk Review Database including: The Max Linder Collection - this collection is evidence that Max Linder deserves to be spoken of in the same breath as Chaplin, Keaton, and Lloyd. But this isn't a release just for historians... this DVD is for anyone who likes to laugh; Fate is the Hunter - Glenn Ford and Rod Taylor are excellent as an airline executive investigating a plane crash and the doomed plane's rogue pilot; and The Sunshine Boys - George Burns and Walter Matthau are two old vaudeville performers who will earn a big paycheck if the can recreate one of their sketchs in front of the cameras... if they don't kill each other first. Other recent reviews include: The Wind and the Lion, End Of The World, and The Booker.  Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.


June 05, 2014
New Movie Reviews: Edge of Tomorrow, The Fault in Our Stars, and Borgman
Edge of Tomorrow The summer movie season is in full swing! Check out these latest releases: Edge of Tomorrow [a 2nd review, a 3rd review] - an enjoyable action film and a cool sci-fi adventure... a CGI-laden shoot-'em-up that hits every target; The Fault in Our Stars [a 2nd review]- few motion pictures manage to capture such an incredible amount of genuine emotion as well as this one; and Borgman - a truly odd spectacle that digs its way deep under the skin and causes us to question everything that we know about character and plot progression... it gives art house moviegoers a real reason to head to the cinemas again. Other recent films include: Maleficent, Night Moves, A Million Ways to Die in the West, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Godzilla, Neighbors, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Only Lovers Left Alive, Locke, Transcendence, Blue Ruin , Draft Day, Oculus, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and, Muppets Most Wanted.. Check out these, and more, in DVDTalk's Theatrical Review section.

TV on DVD: The Bob Newhart Show, I Spy, and Bret Maverick
The Bob Newhart Show: The Complete Series Some great TV shows have made their way onto DVD this week including: The Bob Newhart Show: The Complete Series - the astonishingly consistent performances, writing, and direction make this iconic show a must-own for comedy fans; I Spy: The Complete Series - Bill Cosby and Robert Culp's performances are the definition of chemistry, and there are a number of genuine gems amongst these 82 hours of spy adventures; and Bret Maverick: The Complete Series - though short-lived, this show is an awfully fun series, a perfect companion set to both the original Maverick and as an almost-continuation, The Rockford Files. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Seduced and Abandoned, Laverne & Shirley: Eighth & Final Season, and Dead Like Me: The Complete Series.  Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.


June 04, 2014
DVD Savant: Here Comes the Navy, Weekend of a Champion, and Bible Quiz
Here Comes the Navy This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: Here Comes the Navy - a fun tars-on-liberty tale with James Cagney playing a character not far removed from Popeye; Weekend of a Champion - Roman Polanski produced this terrific close-up of Formula One racer Jackie Stewart on the weekend of a big Monaco race and the engaging Stewart tells us everything we ever wanted to know about the sport; and Bible Quiz - Nicole Tenney's arresting documentary charts the personal ups and downs of a teenager from an evangelical community, competing in a nationwide quiz game that involves memorizing huge sections of the Bible. It's a fascinating inside look at an alternate lifestyle. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.


June 03, 2014
This Week's Notable Releases: The Nutty Professor, Video Nasties, and Barbary Coast
Nutty Professor: 50th Anniversary Edition There are a few new releases this week that you won't want to miss. Check out these hot titles: Nutty Professor: 50th Anniversary Edition [review] - Jerry Lewis' best-remembered '60s comedy is given the massive gift box treatment, with new input from Lewis himself; Video Nasties: The Definitive Guide [review] - over seven hours of discussion on the 72 horror films that were officially banned in Britain in the 1980's... a wonderful reference piece for fans of this cinematic realm; and Barbary Coast [review] - this TV show features William Shatner's first post-Star Trek starring role.. the stories are creative and quirky enough to work most of the time and there's some effective action and humor mixed in alongside the more esoteric elements to ground things well. Other reviews of note include Lone Survivor [review], Workaholics: Season 4 [review], and Death Bed: The Bed That Eats [review]. Be sure to check out our DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.


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