Just in time for Valentine's Day - DVD Talk Radio has an interview with Robert Dubac creator and star of Inside the Male Intellect - an insightful and comical look at what really goes on inside the minds of men. Robert Dubac talks about the journey from stage to DVD , gives some tips for on dating, talks about the "3 Day Rule" and makes a suggestion for the best 'date movie' on DVD. Listen to our interview with Robert Dubac. Also be sure to check out other great interviews and audio content on DVD Talk Radio.

This week the DVD Savant has a batch of new reviews including: The Warner Gangsters Collection - a tommygun-load of entertainment, these explosive movies will put you on top of the world, The King of Kings Criterion gives us both the roadshow version and the general release cut-down of Cecil B. DeMille's reverent spectacle, Thieves' Highway - Jules Dassin's scathing look at the hard knocks of street business, October Sky - Joe Johnston turns an inspirational story into a feel-good epic, La commare secca - Bernardo Bertolucci's first effort is a good but slow art film and Night and the City Jules Dassin's most delirious film noir gets the royal Criterion treatment complete with an audio commentary from the DVD Savant. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

On this week's DVD Talk segment on The Screen Savers (G4/TechTV): DVD Talk reviewer Kim Morgan takes a look at several recent notable DVDs including: Raging Bull: Special Edition - a modern classic which absolutely everyone should pick up, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: Special 2-Disc Collector's Edition - another fantastic film with great DVD extras, but still not enough and Miami Vice: Season 1 - the popular '80's show is back and looks fantastic on DVD. Watch this show (which runs about 6 mins). Also, be sure to check out these and past DVD Talk TV segments.

DVD Talk's Bits and Extras is back with another installment. After gorging himself on 22 movies at Sundance, DVD Talk Editor Geoffrey Kleinman is back and hit the DVD viewing in full stride. This week in DVD Talk's Bits and Extras he has a look at Ray Extended Edition - a huge misstep for a well acted movie, My Architect - one of the best films on DVD so far in 2005, What The Bleep Do We Know? - and some insight into what the bleep the film is REALLY about and Flight of The Phoenix - three words: "starring Giovanni Ribisi", need we say more? All this and more in the DVD Talk's Bits and Extras Column. Also Listen to the audio version of the column.

We have a number of great DVD clips this week for you to check out including: two clips from the mind bending serial flick Saw, three clips from the more notable shorts in Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation: Caught in the Act - Hippie Juice, Happy Tree Friends: Milkin' It and Here Comes Dr. Tran. Donnie Darko fans will enjoy clips from the Director's cut including the trailer, a last dance and words from Jake Gyllenhaal, some fun on the set, Drew Barrymore's special 80's dance and Writer/Director Richard Kelly's Call to "Frank". Finally be sure to check out clips for notable TV on DVD: Punky Brewster: Season 2, The Grudge, MacGyver: The Complete First Season and Miami Vice Season 1.

This week we're excited to be able to bring you a giveaway for a DVD Talk favorite: Donnie Darko - The Director's Cut which features: An entirely new Director's Cut of the film with over 21 minutes of additional scenes, Commentary by writer-director Richard Kelly and director Kevin Smith, a Production diary, They Made Me Do It Too: The Cult of Donnie Darko Feature, Storyboard-to-screen featurette, and #1 Fan: A Darkomentary. Enter now for your chance to win one of 5 copies of Donnie Darko - The Director's Cut we're giving away this week. Also be sure not to miss DVD Talk Reviewer - Jason Bovberg's detailed comparison between the first release and the Director's Cut for Donnie Darko.

An extremely strong week for notable TV on DVD releases including: Deadwood: S1 [Review] - one of the best written shows on TV with absolutely THE best villain, not to be missed, Miami Vice: S1 [Review] - an '80's institution that is now an nostalgic romp on DVD, Murder One: S1 [Review] - a compelling story with a high emphasis on realism set against the fascinating detail of the American criminal justice system, Murphy Brown: S1 [Review] - classic TV and this first season is definitely a gem, Night Court: S1 [Review] - a terrific, hilarious and wonderful series that stands the test of time and Punky Brewster: S2 [Review]. Other notable DVDs out this week: Malcolm X:SE [Review] - with an amazing documentary on the 2nd disc, The Notebook [Review - for the romantic in us all, Martin Scorsese Film Collection [Review] - with DVD Talk favorites Raging Bull and Shark Tale - great animated family fun. Read our List of Top Upcoming DVDs for more great DVDs out this week, and visit our DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

DVD Talk Writer Chris Tribbey had the opportunity to spend a brief amount of time with Spike Lee to discuss his thoughts about the new Malcolm X: Special Edition 2-Disc DVD [Review]. In addition to talking about the Malcolm X DVD, Lee cleared up a few misconceptions, praised the contributions of the prominent black Americans, extolled the virtues of DVD and reiterated that he believes it most certainly was not the FBI that killed Malcolm X. Read the complete interview with Spike Lee as well as the DVD Talk review of Malcolm X: SE.

With literally thousands of DVD Reviews (over 10,800 reviews!) in the DVD Talk Review Database it's easy to miss some of the notable reviews written by our staff. Some notable reviews you may have missed: The Shield: Season 3 - appointment television that sucks you in and leaves you wanting more, The Palm Beach Story - from beginning to end Preston Sturges The Palm Beach Story is a must see Hollywood comedy from the 1940's, Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut - our review has a complete breakdown on what's different between the initial release and The Director's Cut, Batman Animated Series 2 - one of the best cartoon series ever made, Ray: Special Edition - Jamie Foxx's outstanding performance is reason enough to check out Ray, I Heart Huckabees - a compelling film with a high amount of replay value, The Yes Men - a great rental for any Michael Moore or politically minded "Punk'd" fan. 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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