The 49th annual New York Film Festival begins tonight, and DVD Talk's own Jason Bailey is sampling from the festival's wide slate of exciting new narrative features, documentaries, and Oscar hopefuls. The opening night selection is Roman Polanski's star-studded film adaptation of the Broadway hit Carnage, a dark comedy of manners featuring Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, John C. Reilly, and Christoph Waltz. Also screening in the coming days: Martin Scoresese's masterful two-part documentary on "the quiet Beatle," George Harrison: Living in the Material World; Asghar Farhadi's fascinatingly complex Iranian morality play, A Separation; and Stefano Savona's ground-level view of the Egyptian revolution, Tahrir. You can keep track of Jason's NYFF progress via Twitter, and you can read his festival reviews in our Theatrical Reviews section.

This week in theaters, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen team for 50/50, a serious-minded comedy about cancer. Read reviews by Jamie S. Rich and Jason Bailey. Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, and Naomi Watts slum it in the mediocre haunted house tale Dream House. And a pair of good ol' boys find themselves elbow-deep in blood and gore in the horror/comedy Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil. Read reviews by Jason Bailey and Tyler Foster. Also in theaters: Muckracking British documentarian Nick Broomfield takes on the former Alaska governor in Sarah Palin: You Betcha!, and a controversial imprisonment and interrogation is examined in the documentary You Don't Like the Truth: 4 Days Inside Guantanamo. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Moneyball, Killer Elite, Machine Gun Preacher, Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure, Puncture, Drive, Straw Dogs, The Lion King 3D, I Don't Know How She Does It, Restless, 3, Stay Cool, and Red State. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films In Theaters in our Movie Talk Forum.

Some great TV shows have made their way onto DVD this week including: Supernatural: Season 6 - a wildly uneven run of episodes but there are still some really solid episodes served up this year, and the high points are just about as strong as anything the show has ever hammered out; The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Fourth Season - there are a lot of laughs in this season and the show is still worth watching; and Mike Hammer - The Complete Series - a pretty good series made even better by its irreplaceable star, Darren McGavin. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Judge John Deed - Season Four, American Experience: Houdini, and The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel.  Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVDTalk database.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: Pee-Wee's Big Adventure - Fun, friends and hair-raising adventure follow the lovable Pee-Wee Herman as he journeys to The Alamo to recover his lost bicycle; Dumbo - Walt's proud pachyderm pilot is back again for a 70th Anniversary Edition, looking terrific in Blu-ray as he soars above his circus home; and Obsession - Brian De Palma goes Vertigo-nuts all over this delirious, operatic mystery about a deranged real estate developer (?), his lost wife, and an uncanny doppelgänger lover. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

Consider yourself a genre junkie and looking for a community of like-minded horror fans to converse with this October? Well look no further than The 7th Annual October Horror Movie Challenge! Whether you’re an aficionado, a novice or simply harbor a morbid curiosity, this is the destination for watching, sharing, discovering and discussing all things horror. And don't be put off by the 100 Movies. 31 Days. slogan, it extends far beyond watching unhealthy amounts of macabre cinema. Check out the daily pick in our 31 Film Subset list with next day discussion, take a stab at the Theme Nights list for countless sub-genre ideas, dare to complete The Checklist, join our brand new Facebook and Google+ pages and possibly even win a prize courtesy of HamiltonBook.com, Something Weird and Full Moon! Everything's covered -- from the Academy Award-winning The Exorcist to the IMDB Bottom 100 rated and MST3K fodder Hobgoblins plus everything in-between. So Join Us and keep telling yourself ...it's only a movie!

There are a few new releases this week that you won't want to miss. Check out these hot titles: Ben-Hur [Blu-ray review] - thanks to Warner's painstaking frame-by-frame restoration this is the one of the very BEST looking catalogue titles ever released on Blu-ray; Battling Butler / Go West [Blu-ray review] - these two films look and sound terrific as they treat us to yet more of Keaton's cool genius; and Good Neighbors [Blu-ray review] - a brilliant film that shrugs off virtually every last one of the usual thriller conventions, choosing instead to draw more deeply from classic noir. And since Halloween is just around the corner, check out these highly recommended horror-related films: Godfather of Gore: The Herschell Gordon Lewis Documentary [DVD review], Basket Case [Blu-ray], and The Blood Trilogy [Blu-ray 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.

Ready for some retro humor? TVFlashbacks.com has the hit comedy That 70's Show on sale now! This hilarious sitcom starring Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis continues to delight fans with its nostalgic references and funny, slice-of-life storylines about growing up in the '70s. Get seasons one and two for only $12.99 per each! And the first 2 seasons of 3rd Rock from the Sun is are also on sale for only $7.99! Not only that, but DVDTalk readers can get an extra 20% off by using the code TVFBSAVE20 during checkout! The coupon works on the sale prices, making for some outstanding deals. But hurry, these sale prices and the coupon won't last long. Grab some of the best classic TV shows at TVFlashbacks.com.

Check out the latest DVD reviews that have been entered into the DVD Talk Review Database including: X-Men: First Class - first-class entertainment (pardon the pun); Sanctuary: The Complete Third Season - this season is where the show really hits its stride... the authors have found a voice for the program and have a much better understanding of what works and what doesn't; and Everything Must Go - a bittersweet tale about a flawed individual who must rebuild himself after being faced with the wreckage of his life. Other recent reviews include: Circo; My Life as a Dog: The Criterion Collection, and Towncraft Box Set.  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 in theaters, Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill team up to drop some science into baseball in Bennett Miller's Moneyball. Gerald Butler brings the true story of biker-turned-savior Sam Childers to the screen in Machine Gun Preacher. Also in theaters: Chris Evans trades in his Captain America shield for a briefcase in the legal drama Puncture. Jason Statham, Clive Owen and Robert De Niro team up in the largely forgetable Killer Elite. And a viral audio sensation is dissected in the comic documentary Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Drive, Straw Dogs, The Lion King 3D, I Don't Know How She Does It, Restless, 3, Stay Cool, Contagion, Warrior, Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life, The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975, Attack the Block, Higher Ground, and Red State. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films In Theaters in our Movie Talk Forum.

Interested in the latest TV on DVD reviews? DVD Talk has you covered! This week's notable entries include:Kojak: Season Two - The best cop show of the '70s is back; House, M.D.: Season Seven - insane, touching, hilarious, and downright fun to watch; and Hey Arnold!: Season One - one of the best animated programs of the 1990's. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Detroit 1-8-7: The Complete First Season, NCIS - The Complete Eighth Season, and Spin City: Season Five.  Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVDTalk database.

After a short hiatus Anime Talk is back, bigger and better than ever. There's been a few changes to the format, we're covering more anime news now, but we still have the best reviews of the latest anime releases. Check out our coverage of the Cowboy Bebop movie on Blu-ray, the re-release of the wacky and wonderful Excel Saga, and much more! All this and some surprises in this month's Anime Talk!

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: The Hills Have Eyes - Wes Craven's second attempt at contemporary horror relies on literary ideas to bolster a harrowing tale of a family attacked by feral savages in the California desert; Hickey & Boggs - Bill Cosby and Robert Culp are the most downbeat, depressed private eyes ever to drift from the bottle to the strip club; and My Cousin Rachel - Nunnally Johnson adapts Daphne Du Maurier's gothic romance mystery and gets superb performances from Olivia De Havilland and Richard Burton. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

Some of TV's funniest sitcoms are now available for ultra-low prices at the best spot on the 'net for incredible TV on DVD deals: www.TVFlashbacks.com. Roseanne, 3rd Rock From the Sun and Grounded For Life, 3 hit sitcoms from the legendary Carsey-Werner Television production company, are now available on DVD from Mill Creek Entertainment. The first two seasons of each series are available in their entirety with a host of special bonus features for prices ranging from only $7.99 - $12.99 per season available at www.TVFlashbacks.com, the online DVD store offering unbeatable deals on the most loved TV series of yesterday and today. Tune in today for non-stop nostalgic hilarity from these beloved Emmy-winning sitcoms.

Below the Beltway is a satirical look into the mythical world of D.C. politics. Very few films have ever captured D.C. this way; it's an indie film that takes full advantage of the great locations. In those settings, the filmmakers made the nation's capital a true character in their film. DVDTalk writer Jack Giroux recently had a chance to talk with the creatvie crew behind the film. Read the latest DVDTalk interview to find out what writers Jim Wareck, Brad Weir, director Dave Fraunces, producer/co-star Spencer Garrett, and producer Claudia Myers had to say about the making-of Below the Beltway.

This week several great movies are coming out, including a few that shouldn't be missed: Bridesmaids [Blu-ray review] - an unassuming non-"chick flick" that knows how to deliver crass comedy with the best of 'em; The Others [Blu-ray review]- Superbly acted and quite suspenseful, this film will stick with you long after the credits roll; and Breakfast at Tiffany's [Blu-ray review] - a bonafide classic, most remembered for its delightful Audrey Hepburn performance. Other reviews of note include: Terry Pratchett's Going Postal [DVD review], Blue Sunshine [DVD review], and Devil Within Her [DVD 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: The Incredible Melting Man - Mixing gory, venal cynicism with disturbingly naive humor, writer director William Sachs directs his creature feature with a flair for making every character seem as mad as a hatter; Spartacus: Gods of the Arena - Fans of "Blood and Sand" should be entirely pleased by this solid prequel to pass the time until the next season in Spartacus' tale can unfold; and Gavin & Stacey: Complete Collection - all three seasons of this terrific show are available in one attractive boxed set. Other recent reviews include: The Far Pavilions; Soul Surfer, and Mystery Science Theater 3000: Red Zone Cuba.  Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Ryan Gosling gets behind the wheel in Nicolas Winding Refn's sleek, spellbinding action drama Drive. Read reviews by Jamie S. Rich, Jason Bailey and Tyler Foster. James Marsden and Kate Bosworth front Rod Lurie's questionable remake of Peckinpah's Straw Dogs. And a Disney classic takes on an extra dimension in The Lion King 3D. Also in theaters: Gus Van Sant looks at young love on a deadline in Restless. Run Lola Run director Tom Tykwer returns with the love-triangle drama 3. Sarah Jessica Parker juggles a career and family in I Don't Know How She Does It and Winona Ryder, Hilary Duff, and Chevy Chase co-star in the long-shelved high school comedy Stay Cool. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Contagion, Warrior, Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life, The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975, Attack the Block, Higher Ground, A Good Old Fashioned Orgy, and Bellower. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films In Theaters in our Movie Talk Forum.

More TV shows have made their way on to DVD, and DVD Talk has got them covered. Check out our reviews of the newest TV releases including: Dennis The Menace: Season Two - More of the same this second time around...and that means more laughs from this expertly realized sitcom; Police Story - a rock solid set offering up loads of drama, action, adventure and excitement; and Midsomer Murders: Set 18 - three solid mysteries - fans of this terrific English mystery show will have no qualms about picking this up. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Abandoned and Deceived, Captain America (1990), and Mad: Season 1, Part 1.  Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVDTalk database.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: Straw Dogs - Dustin Hoffman trades his plastics for a pair of cracked glasses and a handful of improvised household defense weapons, as he holds off a drunken, brutal lynch mob in the lawless Wild West of England's Cornwall; United 93 - this account of the struggle on board a morning flight from Newark to San Francisco sticks to the known facts, to show the confusion and shock of the events of 9/11; and The Entitled - Desperate Kevin Zegers masterminds a three-way kidnapping & ransom caper, choosing two violent hotheads as his cohorts and targeting three hateful, spoiled-rotten rich kids. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

Retro entertainment is all the rage and That'70s Show tops the list of fan favorites. From puka shells and peace signs to bell bottoms and Beatle hair, this hilarious sitcom is packed with star power and reminders of a very groovy decade. Who knew that a basement hangout for a group of innocent high school teens would be a launching pad for the explosive careers of Ashton Kutcher (Two and a Half Men), Topher Grace (Predators) and Mila Kunis (Black Swan)?! Fans will dig the news that TVFlashbacks.com now has Seasons 1 and 2 available on DVD for just $12.99 each. Laugh your way through all 25 episodes from the first season and 26 from the second, both including bonus features. Far out man!

Some pretty cool discs are being released this week. Check out these new titles: Thor [Blu-ray review] - this movie stands strong among the very best that Marvel has hammered out yet; Citizen Kane [Blu-ray review]- Orson Welles's 1941 masterpiece has never been more inviting than this new release for home viewing has made it; and Spartacus: Gods of the Arena [Blu-ray review] - a surprising series on many levels. Other reviews of note include: Incendies [Blu-ray review], Meek's Cutoff [Blu-ray review], and Wishful Drinking [DVD 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 we have a special giveaway from Entertainment One for the newly-released Sanctuary: The Complete Third Season (watch trailer). Blazing an innovative trail, the hit Syfy original series follows Dr. Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping) on her quest to seek out all manner of monstrous creatures. Aided by forensic psychiatrist Dr. Will Zimmerman (Robin Dunne), tech expert Henry Foss (Ryan Robbins), professional con artist Kate Freelander (Agam Darshi), and the mysterious and unpredictable John Druitt (Christopher Heyerdahl), the Sanctuary team tracks down, studies and protects the strange and often terrifying creatures that secretly populate our world. The deluxe, 6-disc set is now available on DVD as well as Blu-ray and features an astounding arsenal of electrifying extras including full-length commentaries, immersive making-of featurettes, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more! Enter now for your chance to win one of 5 copies of Sanctuary: The Complete Third Season on DVD!

Some great DVD and Blu-ray reviews have been added to the the DVD Talk Review Database recently including: Scarface - Few films are as quoted and beloved as Brian De Palma's 1983 gangster masterpiece - a must-own Blu-ray; Dressed to Kill - a movie that is relentless in its ability to make you laugh and gasp with simultaneous discomfort and pleasure; and Good Neighbors - cleverly constructed, perfectly performed, and fiercely original, this largely overlooked movie is brilliant. Other recent reviews include: The Warped World of Koreyoshi Kurahara - Eclipse Series 28; The Magic Carpet, and To Die Like A Man.  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 time for another M.O.D. Squad, DVDTalk's exclusive look at the world of Manufactured On Demand movies and TV shows. This time around Paul Mavis takes an in-depth look at the cult TV spy series, The Girl From U.N.C.L.E.: The Complete Series - Part One, and we have capsule reviews of everything from Captain America (1990) to Medical Center: The Complete First Season. But that's not all! We also have announcements about upcoming M.O.D. releases, reviews, and more. Read all about it in the latest installment of The M. O. D. Squad!

Steven Soderbergh's latest flim, Contagion , is a lithe procedural that follows the effects of a deadly virus. Read reviews by Jamie S. Rich and Tyler Foster. . If you want to have one last fling with your local Cineplex and have a genuine summer-movie good time, then you need to go see Attack the Block, and Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life is a biopic about the French songwriter Serge Gainsbourg. Other films opening this week include: Warrior reviews by Jason Bailey and Tyler Foster , The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975, Beware the Gonzo, Grave Encounters and Higher Ground. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films In Theaters in our Movie Talk Forum.

TV on DVD remains very popular with more and more favorites being released. New TV reviews include: The Vampire Diaries: Season 2 - Everything season one nailed so brilliantly is pulled off every bit as well the second time through; Mister Ed: The Complete Fifth Season - Solid laughs throughout most of the episodes here...and that's saying something for a high-concept fantasy/sitcom that should have burnt out long before this point; and Outsourced: The Complete Series - A fun, charming series that deserved better. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Doctor Who: Day of the Daleks, iCarly: The Complete 3rd Season, and Hey Dude: Season 1.  Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVDTalk database.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: The Twilight Zone Season 5 - The final season of Rod Serling's fantasy anthology contains the expected trick endings, heavy-handed morals and ironic payback scenarios, along with fine acting and direction and a score of undisputed classic episodes; Cul-De-Sac -Roman Polanski's quirky English comedy practically redefines cinematic quirkdom; and Blood Simple - The Coen brothers are back with their first film, a big hit that helped launch the vogue for neo-noir and promoted great actors like Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya and M. Emmet Walsh. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

Some pretty cool discs are being released this week. Check out these new titles: Parks & Recreation: Season 3 [DVD review] - this comedy holds the balance between belly laughs and character development better than most shows in recent memory; Hanna [Blu-ray review, DVD review]- a twisty, emotional and exciting thriller which is anchored by an impressive Saoirse Ronan; and Community: The Complete Second Season [DVD review] - a delightfully daft show that continued to push its boundaries in its second season. Other reviews of note include: The Arbor [DVD review], The Colors of the Mountain [DVD review], and The Battle for Marjah [Blu-ray 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.

Check out the latest DVD reviews that have been entered into the DVD Talk Review Database including: Magnificent Seven - an enticing story, better than expected technical merits and solid supplements... this is a must-watch disc; The Twilight Zone - Season 5 - the fifth and final season of the series still has its gems; and Devil Within Her - Fans of screwy seventies horror movies will eat this one right up. Other recent reviews include: Incendies; Calamari Wrestler, and Aftershock.  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 September and that means we've come to the end of the Hollywood Summer Blockbuster season. That's okay, there are still a few interesting movies hitting the local cinemaplex such as: A Good Old Fashioned Orgy a film that is surprisingly charming and likable; Kevin Smith's latest filmRed State will be skipping a widespread theatrical release but is available this weekend through Video on Demand (VOD); and Bellflower goes into wider release. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Our Idiot Brother, Fright Night, Senna, and The Guard. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films In Theaters in our Movie Talk Forum.

Some great TV shows have made their way onto DVD this week including: Top Gear: The Complete Season 16 - this masterful UK entertainment has to be seen to be truly appreciated; Community: The Complete Second Season - pound for pound, the best sitcom on network television; and Murphy's Law - Series 4 + 5 - one of the best, to say nothing of one of the grittiest crime/cop shows in recent years. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Rawhide: The Fourth Season, Volume 1, Frank Sinatra: Around the World, and WWE: Money in the Bank 2011.  Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVDTalk database.

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