DVD Talk: January 2016 Archives

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: Broad City: Season 2 - this second season feels more assured, allowing the world of the show to get a little more realistic, even as the gags get more ambitious and sillier; and The Wonder Years: Season 4 - this is as strong as any season that the series has to offer... the cast and crew do great work, the writing is top notch and the series is as hilarious as it is often genuinely touching. Want more? Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

DVD Talk Interview: Samantha Bee and Jason Jones

Apparently, the family that makes TV for TBS together, stays together, as former The Daily Show correspondants and married couple Samantha Bee and Jason Jones have a pair of new shows on the network, with Beeâ€™s late-night series Full Frontal premiering February 8th, and Jonesâ€™ new sitcom The Detour hitting screens in April. The pair sat down with DVDTalkâ€™s Francis Rizzo III at the New York ComicCon to talk about Canadian television, eating Fidel Castroâ€™s fruit and the romance of explosive diarrhea. Read everything the pair had to say in the latest DVD Talk Interview.

Some pretty cool discs are being released this week. Check out these new titles: Jack's Back [review] - Scream Factory resurrects this early James Spader film about a copycat Jack the Ripper killer and provides a nice Blu-ray package for fans; and Sonny Boy [review] - this oddity is a pretty interesting movie, something different that kinda-sorta works as a horror movie, kinda-sorta works as a crime movie and kinda-sorta works as a drive-in style exploitation picture, skirting around within genres rather effectively thanks to a quirky story and a great cast. 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: Straight Outta Compton - this wonderfully acted, consistently entertaining biopic about influential rap group N.W.A. is confidently directed by F. Gary Gray and features a string of powerful performances; Battles Without Honor and Humanity: The Complete Collection - the 5-movie Japanese gangster film series by Kinji Fukasaku is immensely entertaining and this limited edition BR/DVD set is yet another outstanding, must-own release from Arrow; and Trailer Trauma - a compilation of 64 (!) trailers from just about every niche genre you can think of, and the disc makes it a point to steer clear of any overlap with the other trailer comps on Blu-ray, emphasizing the particularly rare and unique. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 10

TV on DVD and Blu-ray remains very popular with more and more favorites being released. New TV reviews include: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 10 - a return to form after a very shaky ninth season... if you've come this far the journey is still worth continuing; Barnaby Jones - The Complete Collection - although this set use analog-era video masters, it is something hard-core fans will want to have as it's highly unlikely this will be remastered for home video anytime soon; and Peppa Pig: Cold Winter Day - this is about as basic as kids' entertainment gets, but the show's sweet and simple atmosphere is fine enough in small doses. 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: The Intern [review] - Nancy Meyers delivers harmless dramatic enjoyment with a meaningful kick; and Everest 3D [review] - an excellent and raw account of a disastrous 1996 climb of the highest mountain on Earth that left a number of people dead including professional guides. 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 great DVD and Blu-ray reviews have been added to the the DVD Talk Review Database recently including: The Martian - a movie that shows great filmmaking skill and features a tremendous character and performance by Matt Damon; Hotel Transylvania 2 - excellently animated, this film maintains the same innocuous level of kid-safe comedy as its predecessor making it an enjoyable, moralistic tale for youngsters watching and a tolerable experience for the adults in the room; and Saint Jack - Peter Bogdanovich's lost character study of the most moral man from an immoral business is waiting to be rediscovered. Highly Recommended. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Some great TV shows have made their way onto home video recently including: Mr. Robot: Season 1 - a mix of timely social commentary, Shakespearean drama and trippy psychological thriller, this show is incredibly well-made, with tremendous performances; Doc Martin - Series 7 - the long-running British program still delights in many respects while remaining downright frustrating in other ways; and Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo - despite starting on fire, Amy Schumer just can't maintain an hour-long special without coming off as overly cringeworthy... a passable hour of entertainment. Want more? Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

Some great discs are being released this week. Check out these new movies and shows: Out 1 [review] - After nearly half a century, a lost masterpiece of the French New Wave has finally made its way to American home video with an unbeatable transfer and a solid pair of supplements; Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead [review] - this film is almost entirely dialogue driven but the sardonic wit of the material jives so perfectly with the two leads' acting styles in this picture that you can't help but get a kick out of it... a movie that is frequently really, really funny; and The Look of Silence [review] - Joshua Oppenheimer's film about the mass killings of Indonesia in the mid 1960's is stunning, with moments of immense power told with no dramatic enhancement. 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.

Check out the latest reviews that have been entered into the DVD Talk Review Database including: The Complete Lady Snowblood - a visually striking and brutal slice of samurai revenge cinema; The Detective - Twilight Time's new all-region Blu-ray offers a picture-perfect high-def transfer for this misunderstood Frank Sinatra vehicle; and Count Dracula (1970) - Jess Franco adapts Bram Stoker's original novel with Christopher Lee in the title role. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

True Detective: The Complete Second Season

Interested in the latest TV on DVD reviews? DVD Talk has you covered! This week's notable entries include: True Detective: The Complete Second Season - the show's neo-noir atmosphere and some compelling lead performances by Vince Vaughn and Colin Farrell provide a strong enough foundation for the show to weather its flaws; The Comedians: The Complete Series - this show follows Billy Crystal and Josh Gad as they make a TV comedy show (think The Office and it has its moments; and Art of the Heist - portraits of some of the world's most notorious art thefts and forgeries... a cozy, somewhat dated program with a few decent stories to tell. 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: Sicario [review] - thanks to great performances and Denis Villeneuve's assured direction, Sicario turns out to be one of the best thrillers of the year; Valentino [review] - Ken Russell's biopic of the silent star is a gorgeous looking film set to a great soundtrack and full of fine performances from an interesting and eclectic cast; and Yongary, Monster from the Deep [review] - this Blu-ray release is an absolute revelation, restoring the Korean giant-monster film to its largely unseen widescreen glory. 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: The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues - Richard Harland Smith's audio commentary and the high-def transfer make this Blu-ray a must-buy for genre fans; Bone Tomahawk - this direct-to-video western by novelist S. Craig Zahler is worth your time and money; one of 2015's best offerings; and Black Lagoon: The Complete Series - an anime series that revolves around a band of modern day pirates who embark on a series of high octane escapades that leave little time to catch one's breath. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Check out DVD Talk's latest reviews of movies that are in theatrical release. This week's crop includes: Anomalisa - the latest film from the wacky mind of Charlie Kaufman uses stop-motion wizardry and highly-detailed, realistic models to tell a subdued story about an aging public speaker's conflict with existence; The Hateful Eight - Quentin Tarantino's latest film is filled witty writing, superb performances, and racism that inevitably results in sudden bursts of extreme violence; and The Revenant - Leonardo DiCaprio is a man on the run who is mauled by a bear and left for dead by his companions... it's a gritty story of survival and revenge. Other recent films include: Star Wars: The Force Awakens, In the Heart of the Sea, The Good Dinosaur, Creed, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, Spectre, Spectre, Steve Jobs, Bridge of Spies, and Room. Check out these, and more, in DVDTalk's Theatrical Review section.