DVD Talk: November 2016 Archives

Some pretty cool discs have made their way to store shelves over the past couple of weeks. Check out these new titles: The Best of Cinerama - an accessible "greatest hits" compilation of previous Cinerama releases, this the 143-minute film is filled with great material; It's Always Fair Weather - one of the most inventive and emotionally layered productions of the classic movie-musical era... it's an all-time great; and Rabid - this early David Cronenberg chiller has been lavished with the new remaster it deserves as well as six hours of worthwhile extras. 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: The Herschell Gordon Lewis Feast - Lewis's filmmaking style is not for everyone, but if you count yourself as member of the Lewis cult, this box set is a treasure trove and a mammoth achievement; The Squid and the Whale - a film that paints an effective modern portrait of divorce and children's coping with it in 21st century America, and its shattering of preconceived notions could very well be plugged in to most everyone in America; and Morris From America - sweet and funny, awkward and authentic, this movie features spectacular performances by an international cast and a surprisingly honest look at being a kid. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

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: The IT Crowd - a wild and creative British comedy about geek culture that will stand the test of time; PAW Patrol: Pups Save Christmas - this collection offers a few holiday and snow-themed adventures that newer fans should enjoy; and Nickelodeon Favorites: A Very Nick Jr. Christmas - lukewarm holiday entertainment with little more than a flimsy Christmas or winter backdrop pasted on each show's standard formula Want more? Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

There are a few new releases this week that you won't want to miss. Check out these hot titles: Kubo and the Two Strings - a magical, sprawling, and thrilling animated experience with something profound and metaphorical at its core; One-Eyed Jacks - the only film directed by Marlon Brando, this is a rather unorthodox western in many ways but at the same time one that is clearly rooted in genre tradition; and Return Of The Living Dead 3 - a genuinely interesting and unique sequel and one of the best zombie movies of the nineties. 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: Taxi Driver - Martin Scorsese's movie is a rough, ugly, uncomfortable film, but it's wonderfully acted, beautifully constructed and entrancing to watch; Akira Kurosawa's Dreams: Criterion Collection - a great film from the famed director, it is bursting with color and imagination, it's the kind of film where almost every dollar of its budget has made it to the screen; and The Goodbye Girl - proof that it's the execution, and not the premise, that matters when it comes to putting together a piece of entertainment that's excellent, rings true, and doesn't condescend to its audience. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

TV on DVD and Blu-ray remains very popular with more and more favorites being released. New TV reviews include: Star Trek: The Animated Series - featuring most of the Enterprise crew voicing their characters plus members of the original series' writing and production team, this is an imaginative collection of episodes with less constraints than the live-action material; Chicago Fire: Season Four - the program remains interesting but is already starting to feel a little tired with storylines from its first three years reworked with minor variations; and The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson - The Vault Series - a dozen somewhat-randomly-selected yet uncut episodes from the â€˜70s, these programs show the master conversationalist at work with a wide variety of stars. Want more? Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

Several great movies and programs have come out recently, including a few that shouldn't be missed: Finding Dory - a technically stunning production that plays it safe and should entertain fans of the original with a reliably good mixture of comedy and emotional moments; Dead Ringers: Collector's Edition - one of David Cronenberg's best films, the polarizing movie is an uncomfortable but compelling examination of twin brothers spiraling out of control; and Punch-Drunk Love - Paul Thomas Anderson directs this scrappy, little, oft-misunderstood collection of visuals, sounds and emotion that coalesces into something touching and oddly romantic. 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: Independence Day: Resurgence 3D - Fox's 3D Blu-ray offers a pretty spectacular presentation of the movie, which adds to the scope and scale of the feature; Lone Wolf And Cub: Criterion Collection - this film series isn't exactly high art, but its poetic violence and colorful characters are insanely entertaining; and C.H.U.D. - this holds up well as a really fun horror movie... we get a solid cast, a neat premise, some excellent location photography and some genuinely cool monsters. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Before you head off to the cinema this weekend, check out DVD Talk's reviews of the latest releases including: Arrival [a second review] - remarkable filmmaking... a big budget mainstream Hollywood release with the passion and creativity of a plucky little indie; Hacksaw Ridge [a second review] - Mel Gibson's latest directorial effort is a movie that delivers on its promises, and deserves your time; and Elle - director Paul Verhoeven successfully blends differing tones together rather well in this film, but it goes a bit too far off the rails in the third act. Other recent films include: Doctor Strange, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, The Handmaiden, The Girl on the Train, Deepwater Horizon, and The Birth of a Nation. Check out these, and more, in DVDTalk's Theatrical Review section.

Some great TV shows have made their way onto home video recently including: Miami Vice - The Complete Series - this show holds up well... the series finds the right balance of style and substance and it features great work from the two leads and a killer supporting cast; Girlfriend Experience: Season One - Amy Seimetz and Lodge Kerrigan do a fantastic job with the appropriate levels of depth in this character study; and American Horror Story: Hotel - a reliable macabre-themed staple this fifth season of the show, broadens its focus a bit, drawing together vampires and mass-murderers and other supernatural entities into a surreal melting pot: a multi-floor building comprised of timeless, moody art-deco accouterments. Want more? Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

Some pretty cool discs have made their way to store shelves over the past couple of weeks. Check out these new titles: Boyhood: The Criterion Collection - Richard Linklater's keyhole glimpse at a brother and sister caught between divorced parents gives a fly-on-the-wall view of exactly what shapes a person into who they'll ultimately become; I Wake Up Screaming - this film noir is an engaging thriller and a wildly effective whodunnit... its twists are unexpected yet well-earned; and Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders - this the new animated feature is clearly geared towards those with a love for the old sixties television series... if you find yourself in that group, odds are pretty good that you'll get a big kick out of this. 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 the DVD Talk Review Database has some great new entries, including a few discs you may have overlooked. Recent reviews include: Eye of the Needle - a pretty efficient and intense thriller, with some really spectacular work in the final chase sequence; The Fake (2013) - a cynical animated tale of a con man who uses religion to fleece a poor town of its meager savings and the self-interested jerk who intends to make him pay; and Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte - this black-and-white Southern Gothic potboiler from 1964 is smoothly paced and assuredly directed by Robert Aldrich, and sumptuously shot by Joseph Biroc. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Some great TV shows have made their way onto home video recently including: : Knight Rider - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) - this show is a lot of fun... it's goofy, but it's definitely entertaining and while the set is completely devoid of extras and it utilizes lossy audio, overall the transfers are a pretty decent improvement over the past DVD editions; The Flash: Season 2 - this second season offers a healthy balance of action, drama, humor, and emotion... it works on every level; and Phobe: The Xenophobic Experiments - this cult classic is the real deal: an inspired, memorable, and most of all authentic piece of Canadian DIY goodness. Want more? Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

There are some new titles coming out that might make it worth a trip to the video store. Check out these recent releases: Star Trek Beyond - despite ditching intellect for non-stop action, the spectacle is so constant and over-the-top, that it's a fun ride that makes up for the film's lack of fresh ideas; Burial Ground - fat-packed with ghouls of every possible flavor, it's eightysomething minutes of nonstop zombie carnage, and it's so completely off the rails that you just can't turn away; and Night of the Grizzly - popular during the 1970s as a family staple, this "family film with teeth" serves up a mix of comedy, drama, and action that hasn't so much aged well as remained frozen in time. 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.