DVD Talk: October 2015 Archives

This week several great movies are coming out, including a few that shouldn't be missed: My Fair Lady: 50th Anniversary Edition [review] - a classic story, great performances, terrific songs, and the film stays extremely faithful to the popular play it was based on; Get Mean [review] - this gloriously unhinged and unrepentantly bizarre Spaghetti Western has been rescued from obscurity by Blue Underground... if you're willing to let the movie take you on a wildly imaginative ride, the film is a hell of a rewarding discovery; and Bloody Knuckles [review] - an unapologetically sleazy exploitation flick but there's a helluva lot more to it than that, with some real love and craftsmanship behind it, a genuinely terrific cast, and, something important to say too. Other reviews of note include: The Human Centipede: The Complete Sequence [review] and Heart of Midnight [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.

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: The Leftovers: Season 1 - a compellingly written sci-fi drama series with an incredible ensemble cast; Penny Dreadful: The Complete Second Season - a horror story about a coven of witches, this season's dazzling highpoints and unyielding gloomy atmosphere do their damndest to enrich the tortured characters; and Fullmetal Alchemist: The Complete Series - a truly great anime series which is entertaining, emotionally resonant, and powerful. Want more? Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

Our reviewers have been busy this week, filling the DVD Talk Review Database more great entries. Some new reviews of note include: Me & Earl & The Dying Girl - this movie is funny and emotional, and its themes of life, death and how it changes apathy are fascinating to explore through the eyes of talented young actors such as Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler and Olivia Cooke; Horror Classics, Vol. 1 - a wonderful quartet of Hammer Horror flicks on Blu-ray: The Mummy,Dracula Has Risen from the Grave,Taste the Blood of Dracula, and Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed; and My Own Private Idaho - Gus Van Sant's shimmering drama boasts a flawless picture and copious extras in this Criterion Blu-ray release. Other recent reviews include: Edward Scissorhands: Ultimate Collector's Edition, Kwaidan, and Spartacus - Restored Edition. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Looking for that perfect film to watch on Halloween while handing out candy to costumed children? So were we, so we turned to the experts in horror film: the participants of DVD Talk's Annual Horror Challenge. These brave souls spend the entire month of October screening horror films. Where does the challenge enter into it? These participants are attempting to watch 100 genre films in just one month. It's safe to say that these guys and gals take their horror seriously. We polled the group to see which films they thought would be the best to watch on October 31st, and here are their top 13 choices. (What, you didn't think we'd just stop at 10, did you?) Check out the list and see if your favorite Halloween film made the cut.

TV on DVD remains very popular with more and more favorites being released. New TV reviews include: iZombie: The Complete First Season - a supremely entertaining stretch of supernatural case-solving, morbid humor, and genuine horror-laced relationship drama; CSI: Cyber: Season 1 - this show certainly has the potential to walk in the footsteps of its CSI predecessors with completely captivating, insane storylines and outstanding performances; and Jane the Virgin: The Complete First Season - one of the best new shows on TV thanks to a flawless ensemble cast and a sensibility that never sacrifices the believability of its characters... this show is downright addictive. Want more? Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

Some pretty cool discs are being released this week. Check out these new titles: Diary of a Lost Girl [review] - another torrid, atmospheric collaboration between American actress Louise Brooks and German director G. W. Pabst... exquisite silent storytelling at its best; Mike Tyson Mysteries: Season 1 [review] - a lot of good fun with his well-known public persona, smartly surrounding him with two massive comedy talents... the results are odd and often hilarious; and Modern Girls [review] - a strange, entertaining romp of a film... it has an enthusiasm that's ultimately winning, and it's always unpredictable. Other reviews of note include: Wolfpack [review], The Oblong Box [review], and Slam Dance [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.

Our reviewers have been busy this week, filling the DVD Talk Review Database more great entries. Some new reviews of note include: San Andreas - Dwayne Johnson stars in this film that delivers popcorn movie thrills with lots of destruction; Support Your Local Gunfighter - a clever western spoof that provides viewers one more greatly appreciated big screen appearance from James Garner doing what he does so well; and Zathura: A Space Adventure - action and excitement await as director Jon Favreau crafts an excellent space adventure. Other recent reviews include: Fat City, Manglehorn, and People Places Things. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Planning a trip to the local multiplex this weekend? Here are DVD Talk's reviews of the latest theatrical releases: Bridge of Spies - Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks team up once again for this film based on a true story of the terror of the Cold War, and it is bound to be a crowd-pleaser; Room - author and screenwriter Emma Donoghue has crafted an emotionally genuine film and stars Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay have delivered Oscar-caliber performances; and another look at The Martian - a rare combination of sci-fi action, A-list celebrity, and Oscar buzz. Other recent films include: Sicario, Pan, The Martian (3D), Pawn Sacrifice, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, and Straight Outta Compton.. Check out these, and more, in DVDTalk's Theatrical Review section.

Some great TV shows have made their way onto DVD recently including: The Flash: The Complete First Season - as entertaining as any superhero movie this year, this show offers great production design, involving drama and exhilarating action; South Park: The Complete Eighteenth Season - even after 18 years this show are still pretty damn funny; and Mythbusters Collection 13 - the program still remains a lot of fun after more than a dozen years, with a great cast and the exploration into various myths continues to entertain Want more? Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Back to the Future, Jason Aron, Louis Krubich, and Lee Leshen took a look back at the film and the fandom itâ€™s inspired in their new documentary Back in Time, which includes interviews with Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale, Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and many more. The trio sat down for an interview of their own with DVDTalkâ€™s Francis Rizzo III at New York ComicCon to talk about, among other topics, the importance of Dan Harmon to the film, the bonus features we can expect on the upcoming Blu-ray and the interviews they couldnâ€™t get for the film. Check it out the whole interview here!

Another banner week for DVDs with the studios releasing some great films and boxed sets such as: Aladdin: Diamond Edition [review] - featuring terrific hand-drawn animation, a memorable score, plenty of laughs, and an extremely quick pace, this Disney film is still a family favorite ready to be enjoyed by a new generation; The Phantom of the Opera (1925/29) [review] - Boasting an excellent transfer and lots of good extras, viewing and listening options, Kino's Blu-ray gets our highest rating; and Call Me Lucky [review] - Bobcat Goldthwait directs this fascinating documentary on a man few know of but whose work has been impactful in two different areas beyond the immediate reach. Other reviews of note include: Mosquito: 20th Anniversary Edition [review], Requiescant [review], and Hyde's Secret Nightmare [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.

This week the DVD Talk Review Database has some great new entries, including a few discs you may have overlooked. Recent reviews include: Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron - this film proves that the second installment of a superhero franchise is usually the best... it is breezy, exciting, and most importantly, fun; Masterworks of American Avant-garde Experimental Film 1920-1970 - these experiments captured on celluloid are great for those who are looking for a little more challenge when watching a movie and who want to see the art of filmmaking taken to the next level; and Call Girl of Cthulhu - Chris LaMartina and Jimmy George craft smart, crass, funny, and profane horror with this sex 'n' horror opus. Other recent reviews include: Emperor of the North, Manos: The Hands of Fate, and 10 to Midnight. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

There have been a lot of really good films released this summer. Check out some of these movies that come highly recommended: Sicario - one of the year's best films and something we'll be talking about come Oscar season; Pan - definitely a unique take on this classic that is filled with kooky creations that find their way into this new version of Peter's back story; and The Final Girls - while all moviegoers are likely to have a good time here, horror fans will get the most out of ithis one... it's inventive, funny, thoughtful, and consistently entertaining. Other recent films include: The Martian (3D), Pawn Sacrifice, Inside Out, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, and Straight Outta Compton.. Check out these, and more, in DVDTalk's Theatrical Review section.

Interested in the latest TV on DVD reviews? DVD Talk has you covered! This week's notable entries include: Pee-Wee's Playhouse: Christmas Special - one of those TV shows that should be hauled out each year and enjoyed as the holidays roll around, as the sense of positivity, pure joy and silliness will make most everyone smile; The Complete Steve Canyon on TV - Volume 3 - the series is quite enjoyable on many levels, and the obvious care and attention to detail shine through every part of this package; and New Girl: The Complete Fourth Season - the ensemble cast truly shines in this newest season it offers some interesting developments for the characters and oodles of great jokes. Want more? Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

There are a few new releases this week that you won't want to miss. Check out these hot titles: Bram Stoker's Dracula Supreme Cinema Series [review] - truly a work of art, a moody love story where the atmosphere and visuals are probably more important than the story itself - the movie looks and sounds as good as it ever has, while the new package is extensive and well-crafted, inside and out; Magic Mike XXL [review] - set three years after the first film, Mike still finds himself with an occasional urge to dance; and Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief [review] - this HBO film about the Church of Scientology and its founder, L. Ron Hubbard draws you in with some sensationalism and then following it up with substance and human tragedy that makes it compelling viewing. Other reviews of note include: Captain Apache [review], Peanuts: Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (And Don't Come Back!!) [review], and Cop Car [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.

Some cool discs have been reviewed over the past week. Check out these recent entries: A Room with a View (Criterion Collection) - an enormous box-office hit that was nominated for 8 Academy Awards, this Merchant-Ivory film is an interesting and compelling romantic-drama; Accidentally Preserved: Volume 3 - another great collection of rare and exceedingly hard to find shorts, often taken from the only surviving print that is in the hands of private collectors; and The Honeymoon Killers (Criterion Collection) - the movie is fast paced and exciting but not at the cost of character development... it is compelling and thought provoking cinema. Other recent reviews include: Mosquito: 20th Anniversary Edition, I'll See You in My Dreams, and Nightingale. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

There have been a lot of really good films released this summer. Check out some of these movies that come highly recommended: The Martian (3D) - Ridley Scott's best film in years and though this feature won't win any points for originality, it earns many of them back in entertainment value; Pawn Sacrifice - a fine film, a good biography, but not special enough to stand on its own as an Oscar-winner; and The Green Inferno - Eli Roth's cannibal film is disgusting, terrifying, and consistently entertaining and its guarantee that audiences will never find themselves bored. Other recent films include: Inside Out, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, Straight Outta Compton, and Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation. Check out these, and more, in DVDTalk's Theatrical Review section.

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: Modern Family Season 6 - this season is certainly a return to form, with some great episodes and all-around terrific performances; Empire: Season 1 - a fun, big, entertaining mess of a show, but it knows what it is and does it well; and The Carol Burnett Show: The Lost Episodes - a true treasure trove of TV from a time gone by, looking and sounding almost brand-new. Want more? Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.