There have been a lot of complete TV series released recently... including some classic shows in HD. Check out these recommended series sets: Battlestar Galactica: The Definitive Collection - this set gives the series a nice HD facelift and includes the shortlived Galactica: 1980 series... a lot of good, clean sci-fi fun; Boardwalk Empire - The Complete Series - an excellent show... the writing, the characters, the attention to period detail and the production values are all consistently impressive and this set does a fine job of bringing it all to life with some gorgeous audio and video quality along with a score of extra features; and MacGyver: The Complete Collection - the performance from Richard Dean Anderson as the titular hero is excellent and the escape situations are always fun to watch. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Covert Affairs: Season 5, Wallykazam!, and Mountain Men: Season 3.  Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: Carla's Song -Ken Loach extends his social realist concern internationally when a Glasgow bus driver (Robert Carlyle) falls in love with a street dancer (Oyanka Cabezas) and follows her halfway across the globe to Nicaragua -- and into the middle of Reagan's Contra War; 1776 - Peter Hunt's cheerful Broadway musical adaptation is basic U.S. history that makes the bewigged18th century John Adams, Ben Franklin and Tom Jefferson amusing and clever, and the jokes aren't so corny as to cheapen things; and The First Deadly Sin - Frank Sinatra's final feature film is a surprisingly sensitive, humanistic and low-key drama -- with its main plot centered on a vicious serial killer. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

There are a few new releases this week that you won't want to miss. Check out these hot titles: The Nanny: The Complete Series [review] - One of the classic sitcoms of the ‘90s, this show remained entertaining until the end and is compulsively re-watchable; Island of Death [review] - for discerning sleaze enthusiasts this is exploitation film-making at its finest; and Erik the Viking [review] - Terry Jones's film is a pleasantly cracked adventure picture, led by a charmingly goofy Tim Robbins and a crew of hard-working British comic character actors. Other reviews of note include: Kings of the Sun [review], River of Death [review], and Revenge of the Ninja [review]. Be sure to check out our DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Our reviewers have been busy this week, filling the DVD Talk Review Database more great entries. Some new reviews of note include: Goodfellas: 25th Anniversary Edition - this epic tale of power, pulp, and paranoia still packs a punch and remains one of director Martin Scorsese's greatest works; Limelight: Criterion Collection -a testament to Charlie Chaplin's clarity of vision as both a director and actor that he takes what could have just been a self-serving wallow in the mind of a merry-maker and transforms it into a truly touching, resonant story; and Wet Hot American Summer - a film that's got a silly sense of humor and a healthy cult following... you'll enjoy the highly-quotable summertime shenanigans in this film. Other recent reviews include: Frankenstein's Hungry Dead, Thank Your Lucky Stars, and An Eye for an Eye.  Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Over the last couple of years Undercrank Productions has released some excellent and exceedingly rare silent movies on DVD. DVD Talk's John Sinnott recently had a chance to talk with Ben Model is the driving force behind Undercrank who not only produces the discs, but also scores and provides musical accompaniment to the films. He talks about how some of these movies came to be preserved outside of film archives, the difference between scoring shorts and features, and what we can expect to see from Undercrank in the future. Read all this and more in this exclusive interview.

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: Fireball XL5: The Complete Series - this show still charms thanks to its simple-yet-nicely designed production and that velvety, strangely ethereal black and white world it creates; Science Fiction Theatre: The Complete Series - the first time all 78 episodes have been made available on DVD... this largely forgotten 50's SF show features real science along with high-tech gadgetry and concepts; and Parenthood: The Complete Series - a reliably well-written show with solid performances, strong chemistry between cast members, and the good sense to treat most of its serious issues in a mature, reasoned manner. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Mom's Day Away, Kung Fu: The Legend Continues: The Complete Second Season, and Z Nation: The Complete First Season.  Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: Jamaica Inn - a pristine copy of a vintage Hitchcock film about a gang of swarthy Cornwall pirates that wreck cargo ships and murder their crews for profit; Thank Your Lucky Stars - Warner's first all-star wartime ode to the troops is a comedy variety spectacular that gathers every name actor on the payroll; and Hombre - Martin Ritt directs and Paul Newman stars in an impressive adaptation of a book by Elmore Leonard, a western tale that seems a political update of Stagecoach. 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: Leviathan [review] - Andrey Zvyagintsev's haunting and spellbinding film is a somber tale built on hopelessness and palpable anger towards the establishment; It! The Terror from Beyond Space [review] - a sharply written, well-crafted collision of horror and science fiction and this Blu-ray release presents one of the 50's most extraordinary genre efforts in its theatrical aspect ratio for the first time; and Extremities [review] - a tense morality play in which Farah Fawcett plays a sexual assault victim that turns the tables on her attacker. Other reviews of note include: American Sniper [review], Cymbeline [review], and Flawless [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.

Heads up, classic game fans! Mark Bussler of the influential and popular online series Classic Game Room just released a 15th Anniversary collection of his favorite reviews and moments from the show on Blu-ray and DVD. Loaded with nearly five hours of content, plus a full-length audio commentary featuring original CGR co-host David Crosson, it's a must-have for fans of all ages! Mark recently chatted with DVD Talk reviewer Randy Miller III about the show's early days in 1999, his years as a filmmaker, laserdiscs, relaunching CGR in 2008, his international fans, the Blu-ray and DVD's hugely successful Kickstarter campaign, drawing comics, life aboard the Intergalactic Space Arcade...and, of course, his lifelong love and respect for classic and contemporary video games. Also be sure to check out Randy's complete review of the new Blu-ray, as well as his 2007 DVD review of Classic Game Room: The Rise and Fall of the Internet's Greatest Video Game Review Show.

This week the DVD Talk Review Database has some great new entries, including a few discs you may have overlooked. Recent reviews include: 42nd Street - Warner Archive's new Blu-ray of this seminal backstage musical is a knockout, as good as any black-and-white 1930s title in high-def to date; Ladyhawke -director Richard Donner evokes his bubbly, energetic style into this cleverly well-balanced fantasy; and After Dark Originals: Bedlam - a very good film and well worth your time... incredibly engaging, strange, beautiful, and well made. Other recent reviews include: Blind Woman's Curse, TCM Greatest Classic Films: Legends - Maureen O'Hara, and The Mishaps of Musty Suffer Vol. 2.  Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Planning a trip to the local multiplex this weekend? Here are DVD Talk's reviews of the latest theatrical releases: Mad Max: Fury Road - a solid two-hours of pure adrenaline that is sure to leave you begging for more... an instant action classic that deserves to be seen by every action film connoisseur; Pitch Perfect 2 - the sequel features a bigger budget than the original, and happens to mark the directorial debut of co-producer / co-star Elizabeth Banks, but the results are a decidedly mixed bag; and Rifftrax Live: The Room - This cult classic movie suited the Rifftrax crew's style perfectly and made the so-bad-its-good flick even better. Other recent films include: Cinderella , Chappie, Focus, Paddington, Foxcatcher, Jupiter Ascending. . Check out these, and more, in DVDTalk's Theatrical Review section.

TV on DVD remains very popular with more and more favorites being released. New TV reviews include: Sgt. Bilko - The Phil Silvers Show: The Second Season - one of the great neglected sitcom classics... Phil Silvers is a one-of-a-kind performer, beautifully paired with the sensibility of show creator Nat Hiken; Olive Kitteridge - this strange and wonderful HBO mini-series, adapted from Elizabeth Strout's novel, is a rare jewel, finely crafted and vividly brought to life; and Noir: Complete Series - a superb dark action series with great animation and superb music. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Tokyo Ravens: Part One, Perry Mason Movie Collection Double Feature 8: The Case Of The Silenced Singer / The Case Of The Defiant Daughter, and Z Nation: The Complete First Season.  Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: It! The Terror from Beyond Space - Edward L. Cahn's micro-budgeted space suspense tale is a well done tale of astronauts fighting a monster in the confines of their tiny spaceship; Ladyhawke - Richard Donner and story writer Edward Khmara energize this medieval fantasy with a high-concept idea worthy of a classic fairy tale; and The Beyond - It's gross, it's disgusting, it has little or no redeeming social content, but Savant responds to the way the story looks and the way it's told -- building an uncanny mood is to be commended, and the payoff does indeed make us feel as if we've stepped beyond some weird barrier in the mind. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

This week several great movies are coming out, including a few that shouldn't be missed: Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts [review] - DC's most kid-friendly animated movie from the past few years, this is a return to the days of Justice League Unlimited back when DC wasn't afraid of having fun; Make Way For Tomorrow: Criterion Collection [review] - director Leo McCarey's favorite of his own films, this touching, comedic, and heartbreaking movie still feels fresh and will likely maintain its sterling reputation for decades to come; and X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes [review] - this Roger Corman film is among the smartest and most thoughtful genre films of its era.... Xavier's superhuman vision doesn't just empower him to see through clothing and flesh; through his eyes, we're able to catch insight into the human condition. Other reviews of note include: Vampyros Lesbos [review], The McKenzie Break [review], and The Premature Burial [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 great DVD and Blu-ray reviews have been added to the the DVD Talk Review Database recently including: Selma - a movie that is more than a history lesson... it's a film that captures an amazing time and brings it to life; Society -an original and twisted work of horror and social commentary highlighted by some amusing performances and strong effects work... Arrow's Blu-ray looks and sounds good and it's stacked with some quality extras too; and Zardoz - this post-apocalyptic science fiction drama written and directed by John Boorman is engagingly weird and impressively adult and serious (if seriocomic at times). Other recent reviews include: Batman vs. Robin, Kundo: Age of the Rampant, and The Stranger Trilogy (A Stranger in Town, The Stranger Returns, The Silent Stranger).  Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Interested in the latest TV on DVD reviews? DVD Talk has you covered! This week's notable entries include: Teen Titans Go!: Appetite For Disruption - Season 2, Part 1 - one of the silliest animated programs to ever air on Cartoon Network... a goofy comedy-fest of hijinks and that is exactly where the charm of the program lies; Dean Martin Roasts: Hall of Famers - there are elements of these roasts that haven't aged well but it's fun to watch these celebs cut loose and have fun, and fascinating to look back at a very different time; and Barney Miller: Season 7 - one of the first comedies that believed in characters and story as well as the jokes, this show serves as a touchstone for any self-respecting television aficionado. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Mortal Kombat: Conquest - The Complete Series, Nickelodeon Favorites: Springtime Adventures, and Dean Martin Roasts: Stingers & Zingers.  Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: Michael Collins - Neil Jordan's epic looks at a great man central to Ireland's history and Liam Neeson is better than perfect to play the rebel-revolutionary who forced England to the bargaining table after 700 years of domination; The Premature Burial - Roger Corman's solitary non-Vincent Price Poe feature doesn't get half the love it deserves, but this HD presentation is a vast improvement on earlier home video editions; and Richard III - Ian McKellen co-wrote and stars in a wildly imaginative, visually energized version of Shakespeare's play, relocating the action to a fantasy fascist England in the 1930s. 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: Mr. Turner [review] - Mike Leigh's biopic of Georgian-era painter J.M.W. Turner is a vivid a recreation of past times with a marvelous cast and fascinating personal relationships; The Last Five Years [review] - an updated version of a classic love story, set to excellent music, and performed wonderfully; and The Train [review] - John Frankenheimer's film is a great and timeless thriller from one of the unquestionable masters of the genre. Other reviews of note include: Mad Max - Collector's Edition [review], Munich (Best Buy Exclusive) [review], and Halt And Catch Fire Season 1 [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 reviews that have been entered into the DVD Talk Review Database including: Doris Day: The Essential Collection - a plethora of beloved classic films starring one of Hollywood's biggest and best stars... this set is one well worth owning; The Story of Adele H - a surprisingly potent romantic drama with a foolish, crazy, and still somehow admirable heroine, brought to vivid life by a precociously accomplished Isabelle Adjani; and Le Silence de la Mer - superbly crafted on a minuscule budget, this tense World War II drama established Jean-Pierre Melville as one of France's most important filmmakers. Other recent reviews include: April Love, Enter the Ninja, and The Premature Burial.  Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

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