DVD Talk Editor Geoffrey Kleinman and DVD Talk Film Critic Scott Weinberg are back with another in depth move review. This time around the pair take a look at Tim Burton's take on Roald Dahl's classic Charlie and The Chocolate Factory with Johnny Depp and Freddie Highmore. Find out how Tim Burton's Charlie and The Chocolate Factory measures up to the 1971 classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and if you should see it now or wait for DVD. Listen to the complete 30 minute Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Talk using our Online DVD Talk Radio Player or download the complete Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Talk directly (30 min 13MB). Be sure to check out recent films reviewed in depth including: War of The Worlds, Land of The Dead, Batman Returns and more on DVD Talk Radio. Add DVD Talk Radio to iTunes.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews including: Unfaithfully Yours - Preston Sturges hits the authentic funnybone in this diabolical black comedy about a zealous concert conductor who fantasizes murdering his wife, The Collected Shorts of Jan Svankmajer - creepy doesn't even begin to cover these utterly strange and often politically motivated animated shorts, Elephant Walk - this utterly goofy women's fantasy is also a fine showcase for Liz Taylor, Peter Finch and Dana Andrews, Night Moves - Arthur Penn's superb detective thriller features Gene Hackman in a terrific performance as a sleuth who can't bear self-examination, The Railroad Man - Pietro Germi stars and directs this excellent film about the problems of an Italian family, Georgy Girl - Lynn Redgrave is a loveable ugly duckling trying to cope in swinging London and two fantastic reissues from Fox: Twelve O'Clock High - one of the best films about World War II and The Longest Day - the original all-star account of D-Day, shot with four directors and thousands of extras. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

At DVD Talk we're big fans of guilty pleasure television, so that's why were buzzing over the DVD release of Footballers Wive$: The Complete First Season [Review] - a truly addictive British television show that leaves Desperate House Wives in the dust. We've got a sneak peek at this series so you can see just how deliciously fun it is! Other clips this week include: Wire in The Blood - a fantastic British psychological thriller series, Divine Intervention - a highly acclaimed film which takes a unique and strange look at Israel and Palestinian relations and The Story of Marie & Julien - a superb film from Jacques Rivette that will simply blow you away. Be sure to catch past week's clips in our newly relaunched DVD Talk TV.

This week we have a very special giveaway from Rykodisc for the DVD release of Spenser: The Movie Collection. This 4 Disc Movie Collection features four full-length movies produced after the finale of the Spenser: For Heir series including: Spenser: Ceremony, Spenser: Pale Kings & Princes, Spenser: Judas Goat and Spenser: A Savage Place. You won't want to miss the late Robert Urich in the highlight role of his career and the ever talented Avery Brooks as the unforgettable "Hawk" in Spenser: The Movie Collection. Enter now for your chance to win one of 5 copies of the Spenser: The Movie Collection DVD.

A good mix of notable DVDs this week including: Million Dollar Baby [Review] - Clint Eastwood does a superb job with Paul Haggis' gritty script, a film that deserves all the accolades it's received; A Very Long Engagement [Review] - Audrey Tautou is simply amazing in a film which reunites her with the ever talented Amelie Director Jean Pierre Jeunet; J.S.A. [Review] - Oldboy Director Chan-Wook Park delivers a solid military drama that mixes character study, a human interest story and thriller; Bill & Ted's Most Excellent Collection - "Woah dude" these most excellent films are finally on DVD (air guitar) totally awesome; Freaked [Review] - Alex Winter (the aforementioned Bill S. Preston in Bill & Ted's) delivers one of the oddest comedies we've seen in a long time, and that's a good thing; Cry-Baby: Director's Cut - one of John Water's best films in the special edition it deserves. Other notable DVDs out this week include: Ichi 1 [Review], Le Notti Bianche [Review], Scarecrow [Review] Tales From the Crypt: S1 [Review] and Vintage Mickey [Review]. Read our List of Top Upcoming DVDs for more great DVDs out this week, visit our DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week

With literally thousands of DVD Reviews (over 12,400 reviews!) in the DVD Talk Review Database it's easy to miss some of the notable reviews written by our staff. Recent DVD Reviews include: The Twilight Zone - Season 3 (The Definitive Edition) - we've got the definitive review of this phenomenal collection, you won't find more comprehensive coverage of this collection anywhere; 2004 World Series of Poker - anyone who's been bitten by the poker bug will have an absolute ball with this fantastic three-disc set; Kung Fu Hustle - The highest grossing Hong Kong film of all time comes to Region One DVD in grand style thanks to Sony; The 36th Chamber of Shaolin - a classic film in every sense of the word; Up and Down - a powerful and complex film that will really be appreciated by viewers that enjoy foreign cinema; Dear Frankie - a film that will pull at your emotions and draw you in deeply with the rich characters and style. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Wondering how long it will take for the dust to settle with the upcoming HD-DVD/Blu-Ray format war? Don't want to wait to experience the most out of your high definition TV? This week DVD Talk Writer Joshua Zyber has a review for the Oppo Digital OPDV971H - a reasonably priced region free DVD player that will 'scale' your current DVDs and make them look even better on your high-def display. Find out how the Oppo compares to some of the competition and if you should pick one up while you wait for HD-DVD in all it's 'shining' glory. If you DO decide to pick up the Oppo we highly recommend HKFlix who is an authorized Oppo Reseller. Read our complete review of the Oppo Digital OPDV971H now.

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