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September 28, 2007
New Movie Reviews: Darjeeling Limited, Kingdom, and Game Plan
Critical darling Wes Anderson returns to the director's chair with The Darjeeling Limited - a film with a plot that had been ensconced in mystery until the film premiered, earlier this month, at the Venice Film Festival. Along for the artsy ride this time around is Adrien Brody as he joined by Anderson regulars Jason Schwartzman and Owen Wilson. The Darjeeling Limited finds enlightenment in theaters this weekend. Also in theaters this week is The Kingdom - Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, and Chris Cooper star in this Peter Berg war drama; The Game Plan - isn't it funny how The Rock never uses his real name (Dwayne Johnson) on the obviously craptastic flicks?; and Feast of Love - Morgan Freeman and Radha Mitchell star in this Robert Benton romance film. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Into the Wild, The Trade, Jane Austen Book Club, Good Luck Chuck, Across the Universe, In the Valley of Elah, Resident Evil: Extinction, Transformers: The IMAX Experience, The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, Sydney White, Eastern Promises. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films in theaters in our Movie Talk Forum Area.


September 27, 2007
DVD Stalk: Wrong Turn 2, Death Proof, and From Beyond
DVD Stalk is back at it and packed with tons of great reviews (including looks at the DVD release of Wrong Turn 2: Dead End, Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof, and the highly-anticipated From Beyond), information on all of this week's horror releases, and previews of some upcoming scares. We also have our usual bag of evil goodies, including the DVD Stalk Blog and an opportunity to load up on DVD Stalk apparel. We hope you'll check out DVD Stalk and drop us a line to let us know what you think. Check out our daily DVD Stalk Blog, friend us on DVD Stalk's MySpace and DVD Stalk's Twitter, drop by the DVD Stalk Apparel Store, and be sure to check out DVD Talk's reviews of over 2,000 Horror DVDs.

Silent DVD: The Lost World (1925), Leni's The Cat and the Canary, and True Heart Susie
Silent DVD returns this week with another look at the some of the classics of early cinema. First off is a double feature where pioneering director D. W. Griffith was involved in both halves: True Heart Susie with Hoodoo Ann. Next up is the classic haunted house film, The Cat and the Canary. Directed by Paul Leni, this films influence is still being felt today. Finally we have a look at the 1925 version of The Lost World. Is the often discussed but rarely seen Eastman House restoration finally available on DVD? It looks like it could be. In case you missed them, be sure to check out recent Silent DVD columns: Reel Baseball and the 2007 SF Silent Film Festival, The General, Romance of the Western Chamber and Pandora's Box.

TV on DVD Reviews: The Unit, Everybody Loves Raymond and Man About The House
The Unit A ton of notable TV on DVD reviews this week including: The Unit - The Complete Second Season - an exciting television action/drama about an elite unit of Army rangers who embark on dangerous missions to combat terrorism and the second season continues with a lot of excitement and more than enough great content for fans to enjoy; Everybody Loves Raymond - The Complete Ninth Season - the show's last season begins with a smashing development and continues with nonstop hilarity, all the way to the dramatic season finale; Man About the House: The Complete First and Second Series - naughtier than its American adaptation "Three's Company" this show is an absolute must for lovers of vintage British TV. Other recent TV on DVD reviews include: Drawn Together - Season 2, Ghost Whisperer - The Second Season, Glen Campbell Good Times Again, Stargate Atlantis - The Complete Third Season and Supernatural - The Complete Second Season. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted TV on DVD.


September 26, 2007
DVD Savant: Black Book, Rocky and Bullwinkle and The Fly Collection
Black Book This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews including: The Threepenny Opera - Crummy versions begone -- Criterion's new disc from a recent German restoration makes the Brecht-Weill musical look and sound like it was filmed yesterday; Spider Baby - The transfer for this disc of Jack Hill's creepazoid horror thriller is simply excellent, and Dark Sky has arranged some equally excellent extras; The Best of Rocky and Bullwinkle Volume 2 - All R&B and nothing but R&B, this super sampler gives us three entire multi-part Rocky & Bullwinkle adventures, in all their anarchic glory; Cinema 16 European Short Films (Special U.S. Edition) - A classy collection of sixteen European short subjects from directors old and new, including 'first films' from people like Ridley Scott; Black Book - Paul Verhoeven returns to his Soldier of Orange roots for an exciting, intelligent and sexy resistance espionage tale in 1944 Holland; Away From Her - Julie Christie, Gordon Pinsent and Olympia Dukakis shine in Sarah Polley's masterful examination of a couple pulled apart by Alzheimer's disease; The Fly Collection - Fox recycles The Fly and Return of the Fly adding the second sequel, the weird The Curse of the Fly from 1965, with Brian Donlevy. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.


September 25, 2007
This Week's Notable DVDs: Knocked Up, TV Set and Tekkon Kinkreet
Knocked Up A strong week for notable DVDs including: Knocked Up [Review] - a hilarious movie in the theaters it's now one of the best DVD packages for a comedy that we have ever reviewed and worthy of DVD Talk's Highest Rating; TV Set [Review] - a brutally honest and highly entertaining look at the Hollywood system that is easily on par if not better than Swimming with Sharks; Tekkon Kinkreet [Review] - a gritty mix of life on the streets, sci-fi and gangsters, and vivid washes of surreal pop which all adds up to an excellent film. Other notable DVDs out this week include: As You Like It [Review], Black Book [Review], Chalk, The Intruder [Review] and Next [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.


September 24, 2007
Knocked Up HD DVD Giveaway
This week we have a very special giveaway from Universal Studio Home Entertainment for the HD DVD release of Knocked Up. The writer and director of The 40-Year-Old Virgin delivers another a hilarious hit comedy. The release received DVD Talk's Highest Rating and represents one of the best comedy releases on HD DVD yet. Knocked Up on HD DVD features -Deleted and Extended Scenes, Includes an Exclusive Extended Version of the Jonah - Brokeback Mountain Scene, Topless Scene - A New Twist on Baring it All, Line-O-Rama - Lines You'll Be Reciting for Ages, Gag Reel and Feature Commentary with Judd Apatow, Seth Rogen and Bill Hader. Enter now for your chance to one of 5 copies of Knocked Up HD DVD were giving away this week.

New DVD Reviews: Jungle Book Platinum, Babel and Ten Canoes
Jungle Book With over 20K DVD reviews in the DVD Talk Review Database, it's easy to overlook some of the great reviews. Recent DVD Reviews include: The Jungle Book - 40th Anniversary Platinum Edition - a dazzling restoration of one of the more beloved Disney Classics; Babel: Two-Disc Collector's Edition - an emotionally and culturally complex tear-jerker, although the sum of its parts isn't nearly as cohesive as each individual portion the finished product is an engaging dramatic accomplishment; Ten Canoes - something of an antidote to the hyped-up violence of Apocalypto. Other new DVDs recently reviewed include: The Boss of It All, Gene Autry: The Strawberry Roan, Martha Graham: Dance on Film - Criterion Collection , On and off the Rails: The British Transport Films Collection, Reeker, The Up Series and Zoo. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week including a the ability to Browse reviews by studio.


September 20, 2007
New Movie Reviews: Good Luck Chuck, Across the Universe, and In the Valley of Elah
Looks like Jessica Alba is slummin' it again with a lukewarm comedy in Good Luck Chuck. This time around Alba teams with Dane Cook for a comedy that looks to be just about as unfunny as a comedy could possibly be. Good Luck Chuck looks for some laugh in theaters everywhere this weekend. Also in theaters this week is Across the Universe - Julie Taymor directs this Beatles' music adaptation and creates "a film of singular artistic representation and copious visual poetry/madness"; In the Valley of Elah - Paul Haggis follows up his critical darling Crash with this "subtle, honest, raw, and real" film based on the true story of the mysteriously AWOL Mike Deerfield; and Resident Evil: Extinction - Milla Jovovich steps back into her familiar role in this hit videogame adaptation. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Transformers: The IMAX Experience, The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, Sydney White, Eastern Promises, The Brave One, The Hunting Party, Dragon Wars (D-War), Mr. Woodcock, Hatchet, Shoot 'Em Up, 3:10 to Yuma. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films in theaters in our Movie Talk Forum Area.

HD Talk: New Cuts for New Formats - Troy and Alexander
When directors Wolfgang Peterson and Oliver Stone give you the chance for an interview, you don't say no. Daniel Hirshleifer had the opportunity to chat with both of them about their new cuts of Troy and Alexander, and much more. Also, Geoffrey Kleinman takes a look at Disney's Blu-ray Mall Tour and likes what he sees. We've got all this, plus HD news and reviews, in this week's HD Talk. And don't forget to keep the discussion going in our HD Talk forum

TV on DVD Reviews: Friday Night Lights, Bones and My Name is Earl
Friday Night Lights A ton of notable TV on DVD reviews this week including: Friday Night Lights: The First Season - it takes only one episode to get hooked on this exciting, engaging, and emotional series that you won't want to miss out on; Bones: Season 2 - Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz make a likable duo in another enjoyable season of this forensic anthropology mystery show; My Name is Earl: Season 2 - with perfect blend of laughs and heart the show never gets too schmaltzy and yet it could easily be considered the Best White Trash Comedy Ever. Other recent TV on DVD reviews include: All Creatures Great and Small - The Complete Collection, Avatar The Last Airbender - The Complete Book 2 Collection, Jekyll, Life Begins - Series 1 & 2 Midsomer Murders Set 9 and Smallville - The Complete Sixth Season. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted TV on DVD.


September 19, 2007
DVD Savant: Night on Earth and Classic Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection 2
Night on Earth This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews including: The Classic Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection Vol. 2 - Universal reaches into the vault for five entertaining genre features: Dr. Cyclops, Cult of the Cobra, The Deadly Mantis, The Land Unknown and The Leech Woman; Night on Earth - Jim Jarmusch veers dangerously toward mainstream entertainment with this frequently amusing selection of fateful taxi rides, each in a different American and European city; The Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down - A riotously funny and barely exaggerated farce documentary on the Cahuenga club scene, with generous helpings of raunch, wit and honest reportage. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.


September 18, 2007
DVD Talk Giveaway - The Film Crew: Wild Women of Wongo
This week we have a very special giveaway from Shout! Factory for the DVD release of The Film Crew: Wild Women of Wongo. Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett, three of the brilliantly insane minds behind the cult classic TV show Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) reunite to unleash their warped sense of humor on the cinema of yesteryear as The Film Crew. The latest Film Crew Release is Wild Women of Wongo - The beautiful women of the lush, tropical island of Wongo think that the only men who exist are the ape like creatures that live on the other side of the island. Then they set eyes on a handsome prince from a neighboring island, where all of the men are equally gorgeous! Meanwhile, the beastly men of Wongo, on their way to select their mates, are unhappy about their new competition. Enter now for your chance to one of 5 copies of The Film Crew: Wild Women of Wongo DVD were giving away this week.

This Week's Notable DVDs: Death Proof, Troy and We Are Marshall
Death Proof A strong week for notable DVDs including: Death Proof - Extended and Unrated [Review] - Quentin Tarantino's half of The Grindhouse release is stronger and longer on its own, and while it's not a masterpiece, it's worth checking out for Kurt Russell's stand out performance; Troy: Director's Cut [Review] - a fuller, richer, and more epic narrative packed solid with everything you'd be prepared to see from an action / adventure rendition of Troy's tale; We Are Marshall [DVD Review | HD DVD Review ] - a lovingly crafted tribute to, not only the sport of football and the thrill of competition, but also the redemptive powers of the game and finding the will to go on in the face of overwhelming adversity. Other notable DVDs out this week include: Boston Legal: S3, Brothers & Sisters: S1 [Review], Commando, Family Guy, V5 [Review], Flashdance, Gracie [Review], Saturday Night Fever, Wall Street and Zoo. 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.


September 17, 2007
Clip of The Week: A Few Days in September
A Few Days In September This week we have clips from Koch Lorber's new DVD release A Few Days in September [view trailer] starring Juliette Binoche, John Turturro and Nick Nolte. In the days leading up to 9/11, a French secret service operative sets out on a mission to help a rogue CIA agent who has disappeared with information being sought by a dangerous assassin. Watch these thrilling clips from A Few Days in September: Deadly call, Nobody can stop it, Shootout. Also new on DVD is Cautiva [view trailer], the award-winning Argentinean drama about a teenage girl's journey to uncover the secrets of her past; and the epic mini-series Masada [view trailer] starring Peter O'Toole, Peter Strauss and Barbara Carrera.


September 16, 2007
New DVD Reviews: Tekkon Kinkreet, The Graduate and Return of the Living Dead
Tekkon Kinkreet With over 20K DVD reviews in the DVD Talk Review Database, it's easy to overlook some of the great reviews. Recent DVD Reviews include: Tekkon Kinkreet - a gritty mix of life on the streets, sci-fi and gangsters, and vivid washes of surreal pop which all adds up to an excellent film; The Graduate: 40th Ann. Ed - Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson, we love you more than you will know, and you finally get what you deserve on DVD; The Return of the Living Dead - an unofficial sequel to Romero's 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead that truly endures the test of time. Other new DVDs recently reviewed include:Blade: House of Chthon, A Christmas Carol (1951):Ultimate Ed, The City of Violence, Coffee Date, Conventioneers, Elvis - The Hollywood Collection and From Beyond. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week including a the ability to Browse reviews by studio.


September 14, 2007
New Movie Reviews: Eastern Promises, Brave One, and Hunting Party
David Cronenberg is back in the director's chair and teaming up again with Viggo Mortensen for Eastern Promises. Naomi Watts joins them in this follow up to the excellent A History of Violence, and it's clear that Cronenberg is "completely in control of his askew vision," making this another memorable film in his oeuvre. Eastern Promises heads into theaters everywhere this weekend. Also in theaters this week is The Brave One - Jodie Foster returns to the big screen in this Neil Jordan revenge flick; The Hunting Party - Richard Shepard follows up his underrated The Matador with this thrilling film starring Richard Gere and Terrence Howard; Dragon Wars (D-War) - a horrid film they tried to hide from critics, but we saw it anyways; and Mr. Woodcock - Billy Bob Thornton leads the way in yet another throwaway comedy. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Hatchet, Shoot 'Em Up, 3:10 to Yuma, The Brothers Solomon, In the Shadow of the Moon, Halloween, Death Sentence, The 11th Hour. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films in theaters in our Movie Talk Forum Area.


September 13, 2007
DVD Stalk: Snake Woman's Curse, Haunting Hour, and Wind Chill
DVD Stalk is back at it and packed with tons of great reviews (including looks at the DVD release of Snake Woman's Curse, R.L. Stine's Haunting Hour, and Wind Chill), information on all of this week's horror releases, and previews of some upcoming scares. We also have our usual bag of evil goodies, including the DVD Stalk Blog and an opportunity to load up on DVD Stalk apparel. We hope you'll check out DVD Stalk and drop us a line to let us know what you think. Check out our daily DVD Stalk Blog, friend us on DVD Stalk's MySpace and DVD Stalk's Twitter, drop by the DVD Stalk Apparel Store, and be sure to check out DVD Talk's reviews of over 1,800 Horror DVDs.

TV on DVD Reviews: Brothers and Sisters, Family Guy and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Brothers and Sisters A ton of notable TV on DVD reviews this week including: Brothers and Sisters - The Complete First Season - a top notch ensemble cast handles high quality writing in a show absolutely worth your time; Family Guy, Volume 5 - while not to the level of previous volumes, still a very fun show to watch; It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Seasons 1 & 2 - it's about as funny and smart a series as anything you'll find on TV today. Other recent TV on DVD reviews include: I Dream of Jeannie - The Complete Fourth Season I Shouldn't Be Alive, Michael Palin - Pole to Pole, Mythbusters: Collection 2, Shark Week: 20th Anniversary Collection and That Girl - Season Three.. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted TV on DVD.


September 12, 2007
Anime Talk: Kikaida 01, Mushi-Shi, and Air TV
Kikaida 01 With fall right around the bend, it's prime time to stock up on anime for those rainy days and cool nights. This week Anime Talk has a wrap up of a number of shows to consider including Air TV, Mushi-Shi, Slayers, Beck, and Shonen Onmyoiji. Also this week John Sinott takes a look at the Japanese classic Kikaida 01. In case you missed them be sure to check out past Anime Talk columns: Huge Anime Review Roundup with Beck Mongolian Chop Squad, Ergo Proxy and More, Ghost in the Shell Solid State, The Third: Girl With The Blue Eye, and Suzuka, To Heart, and Naruto.

DVD Savant: The Restoration of Kiss Me Deadly, Troy Director's Cut and Deliverance
Kiss Me Deadly This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews including: The Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down - A riotously funny and barely exaggerated farce documentary on the Cahuenga club scene, with generous helpings of raunch, wit and honest reportage; Deliverance - John Boorman one-ups Robert Aldrich with this tough minded tale of men in conflict in the wilderness; Gumby Essentials Vol. 1 - He's made of clay and he's not particularly funny, but after a childhood watching him Gumby is sort of built-in to the human consciousness; U-Carmen - A very interesting entertainment: Carmen transposed to South Africa and sung in the language Xhosa. It's quite effective, and the operatic singing and acting are excellent; Troy: Director's Cut - Wolfgang Petersen add half an hour to 2004's retelling of The Iliad, and the result is a much more pleasing epic. Also this week DVD Savant debuts his latest article The Restoration of Kiss Me Deadly - Savant puts an old topic to rest by writing up the full story. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.


September 11, 2007
Clip of The Week: McHale's Navy: Season Two
McHale's Navy Season 2 This week we have a clip from the DVD release of McHale's Navy: Season Two. Still stationed on their naval base on the tiny island Taratupa during World War II, Lt. Cdr. Quinton McHale (Ernest Borgnine), Ensign Parker (Tim Conway) and the rest of the scheming crew of PT-73 are back with 36 hilarious all-new adventures from the Pacific. McHale's Navy: Season Two DVD features: Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway Remember - The two icons reflect on their roles and experiences in the TV series that helped define a generation of situation comedy, including a look back at the real-life military careers that inspired the characters of Lt. Cdr. Quinton McHale and Ensign Charles Parker. Check out this clip from McHale's Navy: Season Two. Get more info on McHale's Navy: Season Two here.

This Week's Notable DVDs: Film Crew, Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
The Film Crew A strong week for notable DVDs including: Film Crew: Wild Women of Wongo [Review] - the most gut bustingly funny Film Crew release to date; Invasion of the Body Snatchers - Collector's Edition [Review] - one of the best remakes ever on an upgraded disc worth getting for the extras; Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee [Review] - while perhaps not 100% historically accurate, it has an overarching truth of spirit and heart that will speak deeply to many people; Face/Off [Review] - Slick, stylish and over-the-top, John Woo's Face/Off is one of the more memorable action films of the 1990s. Other notable DVDs out this week include: American Cannibal [Review], Avatar The Last Airbender 2, Bones: S2, The Graduate, Grey's Anatomy: S3 [Review], McHale's Navy: S2 [Review], Return of the Living Dead, The Starter Wife and Two and a Half Men: S1. 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.

Dead in The Water DVD Giveaway
This week we have a very special giveaway from Indican Pictures for the DVD release of Dead In The Water. Sisters, Tiffany and Jen go along with their boyfriends for a weekend retreat at their parents cabin in the woods. Upon arriving the foursome find the cabin empty, the parents MIA, no cell reception and their car unable to start. As darkness falls the twenty-somethings find that they need to fight for their lives as their cabin is attacked but retreating to the nearby lake gives them no refuge as they find that what lies beneath is much worse than they could have ever imagined. Enter now for your chance to one of 5 copies of Dead in The Water DVD were giving away this week.


September 09, 2007
New DVD Reviews: We Are Marshall, Back to School and Kissology II
Troy Director's Cut With over 20K DVD reviews in the DVD Talk Review Database, it's easy to overlook some of the great reviews. Recent DVD Reviews include: We Are Marshall - a lovingly crafted tribute to, not only the sport of football and the thrill of competition, but also the redemptive powers of the game and finding the will to go on in the face of overwhelming adversity; Back To School - Extra-Curricular Edition - Though it's not nearly as popular as Caddyshack, I'm willing to say that Back to School is a better overall Rodney Dangerfield film, and, at its peaks, just as funny, successfully blending Dangerfield's stage act into a good overall story; Kiss: Kissology Volume II 1978-1991 - this is a veritable treasure trove for Kiss fans. Other new DVDs recently reviewed include: Georgia Rule, L' Iceberg, Iraq in Fragments: 2-Disc Special Edition, The Legend of God's Gun and Resident Evil / Resident Evil: Apocalypse. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week including a the ability to Browse reviews by studio.


September 07, 2007
New Movie Reviews: Shoot 'Em Up, 3:10 to Yuma, and Brothers Solomon
Clive Owen, Monica Bellucci, and Paul Giamatti star in the very strange action flick Shoot 'Em Up. Well, lucky for you readers, we have our very own shoot out as Jamie S. Rich [review], David Walker [review], and Brian Orndorf [review] each have some very different opinions about the film. Shoot 'Em Up walks ten paces and unloads into theaters everywhere this weekend. Also in theaters this week is 3:10 to Yuma - James Mangold directs this Western remake of the Elmore Leonard story with Russell Crowe and Christian Bale in the starring roles; The Brothers Solomon - Will Forte, Jenna Fischer, and Will Arnett star in this lukewarm comedy; and In the Shadow of the Moon - the stunning and excellent documentary about the surviving members of NASA's Apollo missions. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Halloween, Death Sentence, The 11th Hour, War, Ladron que Roba a Ladron, Balls of Fury, Freshman Orientation, September Dawn, The Nanny Diaries. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films in theaters in our Movie Talk Forum Area.


September 06, 2007
TV on DVD Reviews: Dresden Files, Grey's Anatomy 3 and UCB
The Dresden Files Season 1 A ton of notable TV on DVD reviews this week including: The Dresden Files: The Complete First Season - a strong series from the Sci-Fi channel that was overlooked and should be sought out on DVD; Grey's Anatomy: Season Three - Seriously Extended - a compulsively watchable soap opera that fuses wit and heart to charming effect, making this ABC hit one to watch as its fourth season begins; Upright Citizens Brigade - The Complete Second Season - this collection has some terrific episodes, including some of the best sketch comedy shows we've ever seen; Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee- while perhaps not 100% historically accurate, has an overarching truth of spirit and heart that will speak deeply to many people. Other recent TV on DVD reviews include: Bosom Buddies - The Second Season, Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan: The Complete Second Season, My Hero: Complete Season Two, The Odd Couple: The Second Season and The Simpsons - The Complete Tenth Season. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted TV on DVD.


September 05, 2007
HD Talk: The Format War Heats Up and Huge High-Def Giveaway
Blades of Glory This week in HD Talk we dissect Paramount's decision to become HD DVD exclusive. Are they making a savvy business move or just leaving money on the table. And is it any more anti-consumer than any other format exclusive studio? We've got new release announcements from Fox and some excellent deals from Amazon.com for those looking into getting into either format. Das Monkey looks at the Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-ray player and finds it performs admirably in its primary function of delivering high definition video and high resolution audio. Daniel Hirshleifer dives into Heroes - Season 1 on HD DVD and finds that the glut of supplements makes this the superior home video version of this compulsively watchable show. Also this week we have the launch of a huge HD Talk Giveaway from DVD Empire, where you get to choose the format you want to win! Check out all of this and even more in this week's HD Talk. If you wish to discuss HD DVD and Blu-ray, join us at the HD Talk Forum. Also be sure no to miss DVD Talk's Review database with almost 500 other HD and Blu-Ray Disc Reviews.

DVD Savant: Brigitte Bardot Collection and RoboCop 20th Anniversary
Brigitte Bardot This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews including: Brigitte Bardot 5-film Collection - A reissue of five BB romps previously released by Anchor Bay: Naughty Girl, Come Dance with Me, Love on a Pillow, Two Weeks in September, The Vixen; Der grosse verhau (The Big Mess) - A 1969 German counterculture space epic that holds a coveted place in the history of Sci-Fi film ... but has definite drawbacks as entertainment; Horrors of Malformed Men - A grotesque mini-masterpiece from Teruo Ishii is a weird combo of lurid horror and abstract performance art in a detective-mystery format; RoboCop 20th Anniversary Edition - Robo is back yet again in both theatrical and unrated versions, repackaged in an appropriate metallized keep case with extras old and new; Luis Bunuel Boxset - The Spanish master of surreal satire first Mexican production Gran Casino is a musical with a (very) hidden agenda, while his superior, serious English-language drama The Young One confronts American racism and child-bride degeneracy. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.


September 04, 2007
This Week's Notable DVDs: The Office, Desperate Housewives and Nip/Tuck
The Office Season 3 A strong week for notable DVDs fairly dominated by TV on DVD releases including: The Office: S3 [Review] - an outstanding year for the Scranton crew, focusing on the personal relationships that tie the office together and risk tearing it apart; Desperate Housewives: S3 [Review] - a fun and engaging collection of episodes with over-the-top drama, witty dialogue and comedy; Nip/Tuck: S4 [Review] - must see TV, with great guest stars, engaging story arcs, and plenty of surprises; Robot Chicken: S2 [Review] - there aren't many other shows on television that can referentially ricochet from "Thundercats" to the 1999 cinematic misfire Idle Hands. Other notable DVDs out this week include: 30 Rock - Season 1 [Review], Black Donnellys, Dirty Jobs Collection 1 [Review | Interview] Georgia Rule [Review], It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: S1 &2, Night on Earth [Review], Stranger Than Paradise [Review] and The Wind That Shakes the Barley. 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.


September 03, 2007
Night on Earth and Stranger Than Paradise - Criterion Collection DVD Giveaway
Night on Earth and Stranger Than Paradise This week we have a special giveaway from the Criterion Collection for two Jim Jarmusch titles on DVD: Night On Earth and Stranger Than Paradise. Night On Earth - Criterion Collection DVD features: Audio commentary by director of photography Frederick Elmes, Q&A with Jarmusch, in which he responds to questions sent by fans,* 1992 Belgian TV interview with Jarmusch, A booklet featuring new essays, as well as lyrics to Waits' original songs and more. Stranger Than Paradise - Criterion Collection DVD features: Permanent Vacation - Jaarmusch's 1st full-length feature, Some Days In January, 1984, a behind-the-scenes Super-8 film by Tom Jarmusch, booklet featuring Jarmusch's 1984 "Some Notes on Stranger Than Paradise" and more. Enter now for your chance to win one of 5 Jim Jarmusch Criterion Collection Prize packs including both Night On Earth and Stranger Than Paradise - Criterion Collection DVD.

DVD Talk Interview: Mike Rowe - Dirty Jobs
On the latest episode of DVD Talk Radio, DVD Talk Editor Geoffrey Kleinman speaks with Mike Rowe the host of Discovery Channel's hit series Dirty Jobs (Dirty Jobs Collection 1 is now out on DVD). Each week Mike Rowe takes on a new 'dirty job' including such grimy tasks as: sewer inspector, casino food recycler, chum chopper, pigeon poop police and more. We speak with Mike Rowe about his experiences making Dirty Jobs, the massive number of injuries he's sustained along the way as well as a list of jobs he'll never ever do again. Listen to our complete interview with Mike Rowe using our Online DVD Talk Radio Player or Download the complete interview with Mike Rowe (21 min 15MB). Also be sure to listen to our past interviews on DVD Talk Radio with Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg, Bobcat Goldthwait, Oliver Stone, Kevin Smith and Sarah Silverman.

New DVD Reviews: Troy Director's Cut, Deliverance and Broken English
Troy Director's Cut With over 20K DVD reviews in the DVD Talk Review Database, it's easy to overlook some of the great reviews. Recent DVD Reviews include: Troy - Director's Cut - a fuller, richer, and more epic narrative packed solid with everything you'd be prepared to see from an action / adventure rendition of Troy's tale; Deliverance: Deluxe Edition - Raw and riveting, Deliverance still packs quite a punch for a 35 year-old thriller; Broken English - a return of sorts to the stripped-down indie roots of the elder Cassavetes, yet informed with a modern yearn that keeps it relateable and out of the jaws of pretense; Face/Off: SE - Slick, stylish and over-the-top, John Woo's Face/Off is one of the more memorable action films of the 1990s. Other new DVDs recently reviewed include: BloodRayne 2, Disney Princess Enchanted Tales - Follow Your Dreams, Elvis - That's the Way It Is, Snake Woman's Curse, The Talmud and White Light/Black Rain. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week including a the ability to Browse reviews by studio.


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