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July 30, 2015
TV on DVD: Mystery Science Theater, The Strain:, and The Children's Classics Collection
Interested in the latest TV on DVD reviews? DVD Talk has you covered! This week's notable entries include:
Mystery Science Theater 3000: XXXIII - Shout Factory continues to deliver the goods with this 33rd volume of episodes... taken together, all four of the 'experiments' are good, worthwhile episodes and the set is packed with cool extras; The Strain: The Complete First Season - this series, produced by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, based on their trilogy of novels, shows what happens when what looks like a virus hits New York City and turns the victims into zombies; and Children's Classics Collection - an interesting assortment of early 1980s TV animation, showing how children's programming was heading in the direction of merchandising tie-ins but could still give us powerful and heartfelt stories
Want more? Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.
July 29, 2015
DVD Savant: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai, Night and the City, and Mississippi Mermaid
This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai - Earl Mac Rauch and W.D. Richter's full-blown pulp adventure epic posits a ultra-cool multi-talented genius hero and his band of loyal retainers 'Hong Kong Cavaliers;' Night and the City -This reissue of Jules Dassin's most extreme noir lays a riveting HD transfer on the hellish images of nighttime London; and Mississippi Mermaid - François Truffaut goes loser noir with this tale of a colonial tobacco planter taken in by a false mail order bride.
Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.
July 28, 2015
This Week's Notable Releases: Justice League: Gods and Monsters, Miracle Mile, and Lost Soul
Another banner week for DVDs with the studios releasing some great films and boxed sets such as:
Justice League: Gods and Monsters [review] - Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett are back in the fray and joined by one of DC's most accomplished directors and the end result is remarkable, easily ranking among the line's best; Miracle Mile [review] - this movie about a desperate man trying to make his way through the nocturnal underworld of a city after a date goes awry is a cult film ripe for wider discovery and appreciation; and Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau - ''House of Pain'' Edition [review] - what happened to Stanley and company on the set of The Island of Dr. Moreau is truly terrible, short-circuiting a number of promising careers but this release is a quality package for fans of films gone wrong.
Other reviews of note include: Ghost Town [review], Zone Troopers [review], and Prime Cut [review].
July 27, 2015
Recent Reviews: X-Men: Days of Future Past, The World of Henry Orient, and The Longest Ride
Some great DVD and Blu-ray reviews have been added to the the DVD
Talk Review Database recently including:
X-Men: Days of Future Past -- The Rogue Cut - this set includes the theatrical release as well as an alternate version of the film with little added extensions throughout the movie and a significant chunk of material that reintegrates one the series' iconic characters, Rogue, back into the narrative; The World of Henry Orient - a tender exploration of the gradual loss of innocence as we get older, while reminding us to hang onto a bit of that child-like whimsy and imagination as we enter into adulthood; and The Longest Ride - a sweetly romantic film which takes a long journey through the romance of its characters.
Other recent reviews include: Can't Stand Losing You: Surviving the Police, Contamination, and Hell's Five Hours. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.
July 23, 2015
TV on DVD: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, A Lull in the Sea, and Fairy Tail
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:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Return to NYC! - this cartoon continues to impress and a lot of new heroes and villains are introduced or brought back from earlier seasons; A Lull in the Sea: Complete Collection - a unique anime series which combines an intriguing sci-fi premise with a slice-of-life style of storytelling; and Fairy Tail: Collection Four - one of the best long-running anime series of the past several years... a blast to watch with great adventure, action, characters, and animation.
Want more? Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.
July 22, 2015
DVD Savant: Orson Welles, The Monster that Challenged the World and Come and Get It
This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: Around the World with Orson Welles - The six completed episodes of this travelogue-interview show present Welles' incomparable skills as an interviewer, raconteur and guerrilla filmmaker; The Monster that Challenged the World -A modest but solid late-'50s monster-on-the-loose picture that takes its story much more seriously than most; and Come and Get It - A bona fide classic that will strike a chord with anybody harboring a romantic regret in their past.
Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.
July 21, 2015
This Week's Notable Releases: What We Do in the Shadows, Black Sabbath, and Madhouse
There are some new titles coming out that might make it worth a trip to the video store this week. Check out these recent releases:
What We Do in the Shadows [review] - a delightful surprise, an expertly-crafted mockumentary that combines a loving perspective on vampire legends with fun, deadpan comedy; Black Sabbath [review] - Mario Bava's take on the horror anthology film gets a long overdue Blu-ray release... one of Bava's finest moments and definitely worth owning; and Madhouse [review] - there is some effective dark humor here in amongst the more traditional horror elements and the end result is a whole lot of fun.
Other reviews of note include: Cemetery Without Crosses [review], I, Madman [review], and House of 1000 Dolls [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.
July 20, 2015
Recent Reviews: Ex Machina, The Onion Field, and Timbuktu
Check out the latest DVD reviews that have been entered into the DVD
Talk Review Database including:
Ex Machina - full of interesting ideas that are executed with style and confidence, lead and supporting performances are strong throughout, and the film's excellent atmosphere and terrific soundtrack helps to tie things together nicely; The Onion Field - a very fine drama, and Kino's new Blu-ray looks excellent, sourcing a brand-new HD video master, and includes more than the usual extras; and Timbuktu - gorgeous, haunting, stupefying and moving, this movie a powerful indictment of the direct effects of religious extremism on the human soul.
Other recent reviews include: Garfunkel & Oates, Showdown in Little Tokyo, and Jobriath A.D.. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.
July 16, 2015
TV on DVD: All Quiet On The Western Front, Welcome to Sweden, and Solty Rei
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:
All Quiet On The Western Front - this TV miniseries adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque's classic antiwar novel features a fine performance from The Waltons star Richard Thomas as a German youth seduced by the call to defend his country; Welcome to Sweden: Season 1 - a welcome change for a network comedy and a charming effort from Greg Poehler (brother of Parks and Recreation start Amy Poehler); and Solty Rei: The Complete Series - a bit of a mixed bag, though the series does have a good premise and likable characters.
Want more? Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.
July 15, 2015
DVD Savant: Storm Fear, Escape from East Berlin, and The Young Lions
This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: Storm Fear - producer-actor-director Cornel Wilde cuts loose with a superior noir suspense drama about bandits snowbound in a high mountain cabin; Escape from East Berlin - ace director Robert Siodmak films the topical story of a major tunnel escape under the Berlin Wall -- only a couple of miles from where it happened, and just a few months after it happened; and The Young Lions - It's an entertaining, fascinating big budget turkey -- three top stars in interesting roles can't overcome a trendy, faux-profound script and some of the worst direction in any big-studio attraction of the 1950s.
Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.
July 14, 2015
This Week's Notable Releases: The Black Stallion, It Follows, and Hiroshima mon amour
There are some new titles coming out that might make it worth a trip to the video store this week. Check out these recent releases:
The Black Stallion [review] - a beautifully made film with stunning cinematography, remarkable music, and a wonderful directorial style from first-time feature filmmaker Carroll Ballard; It Follows [review] - a tremendous exercise in atmospheric horror... it's certainly an experience you'll never forget; and Hiroshima mon amour: Criterion Collection [review] - Alain Resnais' film has easily withstood the test of time, doubling as a potent human drama and an invaluable time capsule.
Other reviews of note include: Here Is Your Life [review], Howling II: Your Sister Is A Werewolf [review], and Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 [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.
July 13, 2015
Recent Reviews: The Monster that Challenged the World, Harry in Your Pocket, and Purgatorio
Some cool discs have been reviewed over the past week. Check out these recent entries:
The Monster that Challenged the World - there's a great deal to appreciate about this film, especially in a release that looks and sounds this great and boasts such a compelling audio commentary; Harry in Your Pocket - James Coburn stars in this rich, fascinating film that gets even better with multiple viewings; and Purgatorio: A Journey into the Heart of the Border - this movie takes subjects that are often explored in a journalistic form and turns them into allegorical symbols that point out the absurdity of man-made borders.
Other recent reviews include: Hombre, What Planet Are You From?, and Teen Beach Movie 2. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.
July 09, 2015
TV on DVD: Thunderbirds, American Dad, and A Place to Call Home
TV on DVD remains very popular with more and more favorites being released. New TV reviews include:
Thunderbirds: The Complete Series - the handmade yet often ingenious craftsmanship of this Supermarionation series really dazzles... it is a real delight; American Dad Volume 10 - though this show started off as an amusing enough spin on the "Family Guy" formula, it really grew into a memorably funny series and is an underrated sitcom and A Place to Call Home, Season 2 - fresh surprises abound in the second year of the juicy, 1950s-set Australian show, a worthwhile watch for anyone who loves a good, solid drama.
Want more? Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.
July 08, 2015
DVD Savant: It Follows, Miracle Mile, and Riffraff
This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: It Follows - this shocker delivers the goods with no excuses... it's great, quality filmmaking as well; Miracle Mile - this nuke-threat classic has a sure-fire, can't-lose Cold War jitters premise: if you were to somehow be given a 90-minute early warning for an impending nuclear attack, what would you do?; and Riffraff - Pat O'Brien and Anne Jeffreys are a sleuth and a femme fatale caught up in an oil scheme in Panama.
Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.
July 07, 2015
This Week's Notable Releases: Maggie, Slow West, and Truck Turner
Some great discs are being released this week. Check out these new movies:
Maggie [review] - Arnold Schwarzenegger impressively channels his commanding screen presence into a sympathetic, protective father in this emotionally complex zombie film; Slow West [review] - a great, great quirky Western adventure with a ton of heart and talent to spare; and Truck Turner [review] - a ridiculously entertaining picture, mixing healthy doses of action, comedy, and cool and the commentary track winds up being worth the price of admission alone!
Other reviews of note include: Deranged [review], Contamination [review], and Robot Jox [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.
July 06, 2015
Recent Reviews: Vanilla Sky, Hiroshima mon amour, and The Happiness of the Katakuris
Some cool discs have been reviewed over the past week. Check out these recent entries:
Vanilla Sky - a beautifully-concocted collage of romance, psychological thriller, and science-fiction that only gets better with repeat viewings; Hiroshima mon amour: Criterion Collection - Alain Resnais' film has easily withstood the test of time, doubling as a potent human drama and an invaluable time capsule; and The Happiness of the Katakuris - a sweet-natured, dark-hearted, totally insane film. If you haven't seen it yet, you must rectify this error as soon as possible -- if only to have the story to tell your friends.
Other recent reviews include: Kern & Hammerstein: Show Boat, Cemetery Without Crosses, and An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.
July 02, 2015
TV on DVD: Parks & Recreation, Ray Donovan, and Ping Pong
Interested in the latest TV on DVD reviews? DVD Talk has you covered! This week's notable entries include::
Parks And Recreation: The Complete Series - The pitch-perfect ensemble cast, sharp writing, interesting dynamics, and small-town charm will make Parks and Recreation an enduring favorite for years to come; Ray Donovan - Season Two - a compelling, darkly amusing if explicitly violent crime drama starring Liev Schreiber as the titular "fixer" for super-powerful L.A. entertainment law firm; and Ping Pong: The Animation - The Complete Series - an excellent coming of age/sports anime series about four separate players and how they deal with the pressures of life.
Other shows recently reviewed include: The Best of the Ed Sullivan Show, Wallykazam!, and Justified: The Final Season.
Want more? Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.
July 01, 2015
DVD Savant: Reptilicus, John Ford, and Pandas
This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: Reptilicus - It's low-rent monster time in color and widescreen... the 1962 Danish opus is the fave inept giant monster epic of all time, run on the streets of Copenhagen with the smiling Danes happily 'fleeing' the giant marionette; John Ford: Dreaming The Quiet Man - this feature documentary on the making of John Ford's classic digs way down into several subjects -- all having to do with the director's enigmatic personality; and Pandas: The Journey Home - They're big, they're cuddly, and plenty dangerous, but this 3-D IMAX short feature is a glimpse at the work being done at a Chinese Panda centers, where Pandas are bred, raised and trained to fend for themselves in the wild.
Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.
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