Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher try to save the day (and get soaked in the process) in The Guardian. This feel-good drama about the U.S. Coast Guard only helps solidify Costner's recent resurgence as a major Hollywood star. Gather all your sea-faring friends and check out The Guardian as it opens wide today. Also in theaters this week is School for Scoundrels - Jon Heder tries, yet again, to break out of the Napoleon Dynamite stiffness that continues to haunt his career; Open Season - this animated film is more a 90-minute imitation than a fun, original movie; and Revolver - this mind-bending crime film, starring Jason Statham and Ray Liotta, is Guy Ritchie's latest. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: The Queen, The Last King of Scotland, Jackass: Number Two, All the King's Men, Flyboys, The Science of Sleep, Fearless, Haven, The Motel, The Black Dahlia, The Last Kiss, Gridiron Gang, Confetti, Everyone's Hero, The U.S. vs. John Lennon, Aurora Borealis, Hollywoodland, The Protector, The Covenant, Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films in theaters in our Movie Talk Forum Area.

The Fullmetal Alchemist's film, The Conqueror of Shamballa, is featured in this week's Anime Talk. Taking place two years after the series ends, this is film not only wraps up the series, but it does so in a powerful and moving way that will please fans of the show. Other new releases we look at include the complete Chance Pop Sessions, a strong and heartfelt story that, while it drags in parts, is worth checking out and Trinity Blood, a retro styled show about a looming war between vampires and humans. Todd Douglass gives his opinion of volumes 5 and 6 of Chrono Crusade, and Holly is back with more bargains. All that and more in this week's Anime Talk.

A number of notable TV on DVD releases reviewed this week including: Stealla: Season 1 - a unique and brilliantly funny series on an outstanding DVD worthy of DVD Talk's highest rating; Masters of Horror: Takashi Miike's Imprint - a made for cable DVD series film that was to extreme for Showtime and so it arrives directly on DVD; Bewitched: Complete Fourth Season - plays just as well today, as it did back in 1967-68 -- maybe even better, if you want to indulge in some sociological parlor games; Smallville - The Complete Fifth Season - simply the best season of the show; Roseanne - The Complete Fifth Season - a step above previous seasons. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted TV on DVD.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews including: The Classic Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection - The Land of Laemmle offers us five Monster classics of the 50s, a couple of near-greats and a pair of groaners to round out a three disc set; Frankenstein 75th Anniversary Edition - Universal's third visitation of its original horror classic offers a number of classy extras; Dracula 75th Anniversary Edition - This third dip with The Count corrects a few audio fumbles in previous editions; So Ends Our Night - A Classic that Never Was about a subject that Americans didn't want to see in February of 1941; Jigoku - this eerily transgressive Japanese oddity really drips with gore. The Assassination of Trotsky - Richard Burton makes a fine senior-citizen Bolshevik but Alain Delon's conflicted killer is a drag. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

A very strong week for notable DVDs including: Lady Vengeance [Review] - Chan-Wook Park does the unimaginable - he tops Oldboy; The Notorious Bettie Page [Review] - a lively and curiously whimsical picture postcard of a movie covering the life of the pin-up queen; A Nightmare on Elm Street: Infinifilm [Review] - an absolute upgrade for any fan of this horror series; Dark Waters [Review] - an atmospheric and creepy horror film that deserves to find a wider audience. Other notable DVDs out this week include: Curious George, Dust Devil: The Final Cut, Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift, Masters of Horror: Takashi Miike's Imprint [Review], Head Trauma [Review], and Russian Dolls (Les Poupees russes) [Review]. Read our List of Top Upcoming DVDs for more great DVDs out this week, visit our DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

This week we have several clips from Submersive Cinema's highly anticipated DVD release of Richard Stanley's legendary thriller Dust Devil - The Final Cut. From the Director of Hardware comes the chilling story of a shape shifting killer the "Dust Devil" who preys on the weak an vulnerable. He's not a serial killer...he's much worse. Dust Devil - The Final cut is presented in a 5 disc Limited Collector's Edition, completely restored and remastered including twenty minutes previously cut from the film. Watch these chilling clips from Dust Devil - The Final Cut: Storm Bringer , The Edge of The World, Demon and Flesh. ( Get more information about Dust Devil - The Final Cut DVD here). Be sure to catch past week's clips at DVD Talk TV.

Now with over 17,000 DVD reviews in the DVD Talk Review Database, it's easy to overlook some of the great reviews. Recent DVD Reviews include: Edmond - blunt, brutal and one of 2006's best films, it's far from standard thriller fare; Three Times - a stunning, tranquil investigation of the things that draw two lovers together and the speed bumps that often prevent their union; Kinky Boots - formulaic but fun, another in a line of British working-class comedies; Agatha Christie Classic Mystery Collection - a must-have for fans of Christie's movie adaptations; Chucky: The Killer DVD Collection - a cool package and a good price make this collection worth picking up; The Big Animal - illuminates through entertainment rather than browbeating its audience; Our Brand is Crisis - a window into the hidden world of campaign strategy which is both captivating and creepy. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Who would have thought that Johnny Knoxville would return to acting crazy and being tortured in Jackass: Number Two? After scoring major roles in some major films, it's a testament to Knoxville's penchant for the dangerous (or maybe he's just a masochist) that he's back at it. Gather all your thrill-seeking friends and check out Knoxville, Steve O, and the rest of the gang as Jackass: Number Two opens wide today. Also in theaters this week is All the King's Men - Sean Penn, Jude Law, and Kate Winslet lead the way in this adaptation of the Robert Penn Warren novel about the life of Louisiana Governor Huey Long; Flyboys - James Franco is the young pilot, Blaine Rawlings, in this romantic drama about the adventures of Lafayette Escadrille; and The Science of Sleep - Michel Gondry follows up his surreal hit Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind with this beautifully ethereal film about one man's dream-like existence. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Fearless, Haven, The Motel, The Black Dahlia, The Last Kiss, Gridiron Gang, Confetti, Everyone's Hero, The U.S. vs. John Lennon, Aurora Borealis, Hollywoodland, The Protector, The Covenant, Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles, The Wicker Man, Crank, This Film Is Not Yet Rated, The Quiet. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films in theaters in our Movie Talk Forum Area.

DVD Stalk is back at it and packed with tons of great reviews (including a look at Tobe Hooper's Masters of Horror entry Dance of the Dead and a surprise horror gem called Head Trauma), information on all of this week's horror releases, previews of some upcoming scares, and a close look at a few overlooked horror films. We also have an in-depth DVD Stalk Special Report as Scott Weinberg checks in with his wrap-up of all the horror flicks debuting at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. We hope you'll check out DVD Stalk and drop us a line to let us know what you think. Join us in the DVD Stalk Forum to chat about all things horror, friend us on DVD Stalk's MySpace, and be sure to check out DVD Talk's reviews of over 1,500 Horror DVDs.

This month Silent DVD has a look at two interesting discs. First Leni Riefenstahl makes her directorial debut as well as stars in picturesque movie The Blue Light. A well crafted and entertaining film, it clearly shows the talent that Riefenstahl would later use when directing her most famous films. Next we go back in time 100 years to look at the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 with the aptly titled The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake Cinema Centennial. This disc contains rarely seen films from just before and after the devastating earthquake and fire that killed thousands and nearly destroyed the city. Be sure to check out the previous installments including the 2006 San Francisco Silent Film Festival and the Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino film Beyond the Rocks.

A number of notable TV on DVD releases reviewed this week including: Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection: Vol. 10 - featuring Godzilla vs Megalon, which was thought to be unreleasable in the US; Ellen: The Ellen Degeneres Show - DVD-licious - exclusively at Target and worth seeking out for Ellen fans; Oz: The Complete Sixth Season - Harsh and unforgiving, the final round of HBO's landmark series went out with a bang; The Dick Cavett Show: Hollywood Greats - a veritable treasure trove of one-of-a-kind material; The Batman - The Complete Second Season - an improvement over the first season with some high level Gotham City fun; 8th & Ocean - The Complete First Season - the genesis continues for MTV's reality TV shows, and this one is a sudsy treat. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted TV on DVD.

This week we have 3 huge interviews for you to read. First up: David Walker talks to Jet Li about the US theatrical release of Fearless - his last and simply one of his best martial arts films. Next Preston Jones talks to Guy Pearce about his work in The Proposition [Review] and how he dealt with working in the brutal climate of the Australian outback. Finally, Ian Jane talks to Gunnar Hansen (a.k.a Leatherface) about the remastered re-release of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre including his perspective on the film and the career which followed.

This week we have a special giveaway from Image Entertainment for the DVD release of Bob and Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour - Broadcast daily on over 150 radio stations, The Bob & Tom Show is one of the most successful comedy radio shows in the country. Now, in this first Bob & Tom live event, the comedians who helped make Bob & Tom a morning ritual for over 5 million listeners come together onstage for one sold-out night. This special event features stand-up comedy from Mike Armstrong, Greg Hahn, Bob Zany, Drew Hastings and more. Bob and Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour DVD Features: Exclusive Backstage Footage, Outtakes, Bonus Clips and More Enter now for your chance to one of 5 copies of the Bob and Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour DVD.

This week we have a look at IDT Entertainment's Left in Darkness. A wild night and accidental overdose at a college frat party leaves Celia (Monica Keena)... well dead. But for some, death is only the beginning: Trapped in a netherworld between sanctuary and damnation, Celia must now battle the demons - including hordes of horrific Soul Eaters - that prowl the Afterlife. For a young woman caught in limbo, is there any way to go towards the light when your soul is Left in Darkness? Watch these clips from Left in Darkness: Left in Darkness Trailer, Frat Party and Rude Awakening. ( Get more information about the Left in Darkness DVD here). Be sure to catch past week's clips at DVD Talk TV.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews including: Brazil - Criterion strikes back with an improved transfer of everyone's favorite demented 1984 clone; Japan's Longest Day Toshiro Mifune toplines a huge cast in this exhaustively accurate, suspenseful and gory account of the final 24 hours before Hirohito's surrender broadcast; Brainiac (El Baron del terror) - Chano Urueta directs this monsterrific lunacy with a straight face; Weird Worlds Collection - Image tosses together four good Wade Williams space movies at a bargain price; 9/11 Press for Truth - a frighteningly reasonable docu lays out the Terror Timeline that puts the lie to far, far too many official statements; Black Pit of Dr. M (Misterios de ultratumba) - One of the best of the Mexi-horror films, in a beautiful original-language transfer; Seduced and Abandoned - Pietro Germi's hilarious comedy finds a desperate Sicilian father trying hard to strong-arm the right son-in-law for his pregnant daughter. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

A number of notable DVDs out this week including: Hard Candy [Review] - a stunning thriller that was fairly overlooked in theaters and should be sought out on DVD; The Proposition [Review] - drenched in blood, sweat and hot dust, it's a vivid experience that fairly claws its way off the screen; My Name Is Earl: S1 [Review] - Jason Lee's breakout series is a lot smarter and more touching than you'd ever think, turning the morality tale into a comedic art form Grease: Rockin' Rydell Edition [Review] - Grease IS the word and this updated and upgraded release is one worth adding to your collection. Other notable DVDs out this week include: Battlestar Galactica 2.5, Bob and Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour, Chucky: The Killer DVD Collection Elvira's Movie Macabre, Gilmore Girls: S6 and The Unit: S1 [Review] . Read our List of Top Upcoming DVDs for more great DVDs out this week, visit our DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Now with over 16,900 DVD reviews in the DVD Talk Review Database, it's easy to overlook some of the great reviews. Recent DVD Reviews include: The Wild - a well animated kids tale that parent's will want to watch if for no other reason than Eddie Izzard's stellar performance; Star Wars Episode IV - fans get the original theatrical version they've always wanted, but is it worth an upgrade? Gamers - an enjoyable mockumentary (ala A Mighty Wind) aimed at the world of "role-playing gamers"; Street Trash: SE - deliciously low budget film making from the mid '80's that consistently lives up to its reputation; I Am a Sex Addict - A well-constructed autobiopic with a sharp sense of deadpan humor; Ace Ventura Deluxe Double Feature - vintage Jim Carrey from a time when he was 100% pure goofiness. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

This week Anime Talk returns with a full column. We have reviews of the latest anime titles including the final volumes of Full Metal Alchemist, the last unreleased Dragon Ball Z movie, the violent Basilisk, and the hilarious Ninja Nonsense. The latest anime bargains and our table of upcoming anime discs are here too. This week we wrap up the column with a look at some manga volumes: Todd Douglas reviews the Chrono Crusade manga series, and Holly Beeman takes a look at the violent and suspenseful Anne Freaks. For more manga reviews check out our previous columns where we look at Blame, Kingdom Hearts, and Naruto.

Brian De Palma returns to the director's chair, after four years away, with the L.A. whodunit The Black Dahlia. Featuring a very solid cast, this long-awaited adaptation of a pulpy James Ellroy novel is a gorgeously-shot return to "full-fledged film noir." The Black Dahlia opens wide this today. Also in theaters this week is The Last Kiss - Zach Braff and Rachel Bilson star in this "upsettingly human," thought-provoking film about temptation and matrimonial anxiety; Gridiron Gang - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson help this underdog sports story overcome its lackluster ending; and Confetti - Debbie Isitt's improvisational mockumentary clearly takes a page out of Christopher Guest's book and manages to be a solid little comedy. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Everyone's Hero, The U.S. vs. John Lennon, Aurora Borealis, Hollywoodland, The Protector, The Covenant, Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles, The Wicker Man, Crank, This Film Is Not Yet Rated, The Quiet, Lassie, Crossover, Trust the Man, Invincible. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films in theaters in our Movie Talk Forum Area.

A number of notable TV on DVD releases reviewed this week including: The Unit - Season 1 - a show that was under the radar screen when it aired on TV is a gem of a discovery on DVD; Commander in Chief - The Inaugural Edition, Part 2 - a series which promised a lot but couldn't always deliver, worth watching but probably not owning; TaleSpin, Vol. 1 - one of Disney's strong afternoon series; Black. White. - The make-up effects, though not entirely convincing, are done well enough to make this series a curiosity worth a viewing; Gerald McBoing Boing Adventures - the sheer delight behind these cartoons combined with a bargain price is enough to make this one Recommended. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted TV on DVD.

On the latest episode of DVD Talk Radio, DVD Talk Editor Geoffrey Kleinman speaks with Caveh Zahedi - the writer/director/star of the film I Am A Sex Addict - one of this years best, funniest and most brutally honest independent films. Caveh Zahedi talks about the fourteen year journey it took to make this film, the lessons he's learned as an independent filmmaker and how Sex Addict is part of a new genre of film. Listen to our complete interview with Caveh Zahedi using our Online DVD Talk Radio Player or Download the complete interview with Caveh Zahedi (19 min 14MB). Also be sure to listen to our past interviews on DVD Talk Radio with Sarah Silverman, Eli Roth, Bill Paxton and Neil Marshall.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews including: The Wicker Man - Anchor Bay reissues this still-obscure classic, which will perhaps earn more respect in light of the new remake version; Roma citta libera - Great acting in a forgotten neo-realist picture; The Swindle - For his 50th film, Claude Chabrol takes on the old-fashioned honor-among-ritzy thieves story, producing a suspenseful and witty entertainment; Open Letter to the Evening News - A group of 'Mercedes Communists' in Italy are shocked when the newspapers print their offer to go to Vietnam to fight against the Americans; Nina Simone - Live at Montreux 1976 - The High Priestess of Soul is captured in an intimate concert setting in Switzerland; The Amazing Mr. X - John Alton's terrific cinematography raises this occult thriller by several notches; The Little Shop of Horrors - This colorized re-issue of the Public Domain Little Shop has one good thing going for it -- a second good transfer of the original B&W version. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

This week we have a special giveaway from Shout! Factory for The Dick Cavett Show - Hollywood Greats DVD. Comedians, politicians and rock stars all graced The Dick Cavett Show stage, but the audience favorites were often the movie stars. Here are the silver screen's finest, as you have never seen them before. Twelve episodes on 4 DVDs from Shout! Factory with dazzling special features including outtakes, original promos and all-new episode introductions by Dick Cavett and Turner Classic Movies' host Robert Osborne. Includes: Katharine Hepburn, Fred Astaire, Bette Davis, Groucho Marx, Alfred Hitchcock, Marlon Brando, Mel Brooks, Robert Altman, Peter Bogdanovich, Orson Welles and more. Enter now for your chance to one of 5 copies of The Dick Cavett Show - Hollywood Greats DVD were giving away this week.

A very strong week for notable DVDs including: The single disc releases of the original Star Wars Trilogy: Star Wars Episode IV [Review], Star Wars Episode V and Star Wars Episode VI featuring the original theatrical versions (unfortunately non-anamorphic); Lucky Number Slevin [Review] - a twisted, grimly funny slice of noir that builds to an emotionally satisfying climax; The Office: S2 [Review] - truly a landmark comedy series; Grey's Anatomy: S2 [Review] - marathon worthy television that cuts across genre and takes the 'medical drama' to a whole new level. Other notable DVDs out this week include: Beavis & Butt-Head Do America [Review], Gloomy Sunday, The Great New Wonderful, I Am A Sex Addict Laurel and Hardy Collection 2 [Review] and Wildboyz - S3 & 4 [Review]. Read our List of Top Upcoming DVDs for more great DVDs out this week, visit our DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

This week we have two clips from Caveh Zahedi's I Am A Sex Addict - a unique self confessional film which blends real life, reenactment and sharp humor into one of the best indie films we've seen this year. Caveh Zahedi (who writes, directs and stars in the film) takes a soberingly clear view of his past relationships, deconstructing them in an effort to both chronicle them and to make sense out of his battle with sex addiction. The film features animation by Bob Sabiston (Waking Life), and a rare dramatic performance by legendary French porn star Rebecca Lord. Watch a the trailer for I Am A Sex Addict as well as an exclusive and unedited behind the scenes clip you won't want to miss. (Get more information about The I AM A Sex Addict DVD here). Be sure to catch past week's clips at DVD Talk TV.

Now with over 16,900 DVD reviews in the DVD Talk Review Database, it's easy to overlook some of the great reviews. Recent DVD Reviews include: The Proposition Drenched in blood, sweat and hot dust this is a film that echoes the feeling of classic westerns and it's one of 2006's greatest (and maybe goriest) works; Dark Waters - an atmospheric and creepy horror film that deserves to find a wider audience and No Shame's stellar two disc collector's edition release might just make that happen; United 93 - it's certainly a tough film to sit through, but this chilling film is a fitting tribute to what happened five years ago; Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World- though it's not as insightful and honest nor as consistently funny as Brooks' best films it still has its moments; Body Double: SE - an upgraded disc of Brian DePalma from his days as a certified '70s maverick; Kill Your Idols- a strangely satisfying experience; Shock Treatment - if you can resist trying to compare it to The Rocky Horror Picture Show you'll find yourself enjoying a funny and intelligent musical comedy with some great songs and quirky characters; Grease: Rockin' Rydell Edition - if you wanted more Grease than you got in the first DVD, it's worth replacing your old platter with this new one. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Ben Affleck makes his triumphant return to the big screen this week in Allen Coulter's dark drama Hollywoodland. Boasting an incredibly strong cast including Affleck, Diane Lane, and Adrien Brody, Hollywoodland gets the jump on this year's L.A. whodunits by beating Brian De Palma's The Black Dahlia into theaters by one week. Also in theaters this week is The Protector - Tony Jaa's second U.S. effort is the next film in the Quentin Tarantino Presents... line; The Covenant - the film that proves Renny Harlin can still get work in Hollywood, even after directing Exorcist: The Beginning; and Idiocracy - Mike Judge's latest offering sends Luke Wilson 1,000 years into to the future where he finds he's the smartest person around. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Aurora Borealis, Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles, The Wicker Man, Crank, This Film Is Not Yet Rated, The Quiet, Lassie, Crossover, Trust the Man, Invincible, Beerfest, How To Eat Fried Worms, Bandidas, Snakes on a Plane. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films in theaters in our Movie Talk Forum Area.

DVD Stalk is back at it and packed with tons of great reviews (including a look at Lucky McKee's The Woods and the first season of Supernatural), information on all of this week's horror releases, previews of some upcoming scares, and a close look at a few overlooked horror films. We also have in-depth peeks at the new 10th Anniversary Edition of the Troma classic Tromeo & Juliet, Criterion's excellent treatment of Jigoku, and an Independent Horror Alert: Evil Aliens. We hope you'll check out DVD Stalk and drop us a line to let us know what you think. Join us in the DVD Stalk Forum to chat about all things horror, friend us on DVD Stalk's MySpace, and be sure to check out DVD Talk's reviews of over 1,500 Horror DVD Reviews as well as all the archives of the CineSchlock-O-Rama column.

A TON of TV on DVD releases reviewed this week including: The Office: Season 2 - surpassing the British series which inspired it, The Office truly finds its wings in this second season becoming a landmark comedy series; Lost - The Complete Second Season - at times painfully frustrating, but a show whose mythology, characters and plots are ultimately worth following; Surface - The Complete Series - a good program that ended before it should have, filled with suspense, mystery and enough action to please most Sci-Fi fans; Supernatural: The Complete First Season - if you're looking for a creepy show that has a good mixture of mystery, suspense, and horror, this is the show for you; South Park: S8 - Eight seasons in and this show just keeps getting funnier and edgier; The Tick vs. Season One - An excellent series which gets a not-so-excellent DVD release; Fraggle Rock: The Complete Second Season - a show that hasn't lost its charm as it's aged well for a nice trip back down memory lane. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted TV on DVD.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews including: Godzilla - Gojira Deluxe Collector's Edition - The Unstoppable Titan of Terror is back -- Back to Back! Classic Media gives us a quality edition of both the Japanese and American versions of the 50's original atom-smasher; Playtime - Criterion adds an enhanced transfer, about five minutes of new footage and a great selection of extras to this retrofit of an earlier out-of-print release; Shinbone Alley - Don Marquis' "archy & mehitabel" become the subject of an animated musical, by way of a Broadway adaptation from the 1950s; The Little Shop of Horrors - This colorized re-issue of the Public Domain Little Shop has one good thing going for it -- a second good transfer of the original B&W version; Putney Swope - Robert Downey's anarchic satire on Madison Avenue uses the new ratings system to go far - way far - into uncharted territory of racial humor. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

This week we have a clip from Lifesize Entertainment's DVD release of Ryna. Sixteen-year-old Ryna is the daughter of a poor Romanian who runs a gas station in a small community on the Donau. Ryna has been brought up as a boy because her father had longed for a son. A deeply layered coming-of-age film, Ryna is as much about strong binding family ties and a young girl's search for her identity as it is about poverty, social suppression and the abuse of power by those who rule under the guise of a false freedom. Watch a clip from Ryna - this week's Clip of The Week. (Get more information about The Ryna DVD here). Be sure to catch past week's clips at DVD Talk TV.

A number of notable DVDs out this week including: United 93 - a 9/11 inspired film that simply exceeds all expectations; District B13 [Review] - a complete guilty pleasure action film in the company of The Transporter and Ong Bak; Broken Trail [Review] - a phenomenal film made for AMC Movie Channel that stands shoulder to shoulder with some of the best films of the year; Three Criterion reissues that should not be missed: Brazil [Review], Playtime [Review] and Seven Samurai [Review]. Other notable DVDs out this week include: Ace Ventura: Double Feature, Amarcord [Review], Japan's Longest Day [Review], Lost: S2 [Review], Supernatural: S1 [Review] and Unknown White Male [Review].; Read our List of Top Upcoming DVDs for more great DVDs out this week, visit our DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

This week we have a special giveaway from First Independent Pictures for the DVD release of The Great New Wonderful. The Great New Wonderful has an amazing cast including: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Edie Falco, Tony Shalhoub, Olympia Dukakis and Stephen Colbert in a smart and funny comedy about life in New York City one year following 9/11. The Great New Wonderful DVD features: Five Mini-Movies, Deleted Scenes, NYC Behind The Scenes, Director Danny Leiner Commentary and More. Enter now for your chance to one of 5 copies of the The Great New Wonderful DVD were giving away this week.

Now with over 16,800 DVD reviews in the DVD Talk Review Database, it's easy to overlook some of the great reviews. Recent DVD Reviews include: X-3: X-Men - The Last Stand - Brett Ratner isn't in the same league of Brian Singer, but the X-Men franchise is strong enough to survive him; Lucky Number Slevin - a twisted, grimly funny slice of noir that builds to an emotionally satisfying climax; Thank You For Smoking - writer/director Jason Reitman teams with Aaron Eckhart to make habit-forming filmmaking in one of 2006's great films; The Devil and Daniel Johnston - an emotionally shattering journey exploring madness, love and creativity, all of which tentatively co-exist within the troubled, turbulent soul of this singular artist; Head Trauma - quiet, unassuming, and surprisingly satisfying this is a solid piece of indie horror filmmaking; The Woods - not the stellar sophomore follow up to May that Lucky McKee fans were looking for, but still worth checking out. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Last year DVD Talk writer das Monkey ventured to 'The Island' to talk to cast and crew about Lost: Season One. Now he returns to 'The Island' with a complete report for one of Television's most talked about shows and one of the biggest DVDs releases of the year - Lost - The Complete Second Season - The Extended Experience [Review]. Read das' interviews with cast members Evangeline Lilly, Josh Holloway, Jorge Garcia, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Terry O'Quinn and Michael Emerson as well as some of the members of the creative team including: Carlton Cuse, Bryan Burk and Michael Giacchino. Read das' comprehensive report and Complete Review of the Lost: The Complete Second Season DVD.

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