If you haven't been paying attention to some of the amazing International DVDs getting released, you're truly missing out. Recent International DVD Reviews include: Princess Aurora Limited Edition DTS (R3) - 1n inventive and genuinely dark thriller with some stand out performances, some grisly kill scenes, and an interesting, well thought out plot; Feerless (R3) - although lacking English subtitles this film is Jet Li at the top of his game; Takeshis (R2) - an interesting movie that could only have come from the warped mind of Takeshi Kitano; Blood and Bones (R3) - those who are appreciative of bleak cinema along the lines of Gasper Noe's work should find Blood And Bones to their taste; Bastards (R5) - a solid production that would certainly entertain those wishing to go that extra mile and experiment with what Russia has been producing lately; The Promise (Wu Ji) a movie filled with pretty colors and a lot of visual panache, as eye candy it's worth a rental; Qui etes-vous, Polly Maggoo? (R2) - a beautifully restored set of a very hard to find cult classic . Find these and many more in the DVD Talk Review Database.

Finally a light at the end of the dark tunnel that has been April in theaters with an unexpected home run Flight 93 - a film most people thought it was too soon to make is simply a masterpiece of focused historical tone almost unheard of these days; Akeelah and the Bee - a film that has its heart in the right place but ultimate misses the mark; RV - Think Vacation with Robin Williams but written by the guys who did Daddy Daycare and Stick it - a sweet but imperfect film that you should probably wait and 'Rent it'. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films including: American Dreamz, Silent Hill and The Sentinel. thoughts on films in theaters in our Movie Talk Forum Area.

This week Anime Talk has a look at Tatsunko Productions 40th anniversary extravaganza, Karas. This big budget OVA series involves demons and demon hunters in present day Japan and both Don Houston and John Sinnott give their thoughts on the project this week. Another release of note is Mr. Stain on Junk Alley. After teasing fans for the past few months by putting episodes on most of their discs, FUNimation has finally released this funny and creative show. It's been worth the wait. This week we also have a look at a show that wasn't made in Japan, but many anime fans will want to check out: Tripping The Rift an animated comedy filled with sexual innuendo, political incorrectness and a lot of laughs. In addition to that, Holly has a list of some of the best bargains in anime, we have out table of upcoming releases so you can plan your anime preorders, and capsule review of the latest anime discs. Make sure you check out any Anime Talk installments you might have missed such as out look at the Naruto manga, the latest Studio Ghibli releases, and Kamen Rider V3.

This week we have several clips from KOCH Lorber Film's Nathalie (view trailer). In this sexually charged story of infidelity, eroticism and desire, Emmanuelle Beart plays a Parisian prostitute who is hired by a married woman (Fanny Ardant) to seduce her husband (Gerard Depardieu). Clips from Nathalie include several behind-the-scenes featurettes: Emmanuelle Beart pole dancing, Paris on-location shoot and "Crude without being vulgar" (Get more information about the Nathalie DVD here). Be sure to catch past week's clips at DVD Talk TV.

Some great TV on DVD releases reviewed this week including: Robot Chicken, Vol. 1 - one of the most original, bizarre, and genuinely disturbing programming ever offered on TV; Odyssey 5: Complete Series - the series doesn't get completely resolved but the ride is just as much fun as getting to the destination; The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 9 - this set covers as many different eras from MST3K's ten season run as you can squeeze out of a four-disc set; 3rd Rock From The Sun: Season 4 - a show with an awesome cast who continue to be great together on screen; I Love Lucy - The Complete Sixth Season - another wonderful set of very funny shows. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted TV on DVD.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews including: Sweet Bird of Youth - Geraldine Page steals the show in this cleaned-up but still-spicy version of Tennessee Williams' near-hysterical play; Ziegfeld Follies - Gigantic, opulent all-star revue swoops from terrific Fred Astaire ballets to dated comedy sketches; Till the Clouds Roll By - Jerome Kern musical bio; A Streetcar Named Desire - Leigh, Brando, Hunter and Malden go to town; The Passenger - Michelangelo Antonioni and Jack Nicholson plumb the depths of personal identity in this arid spy chase; Three Little Words - An enjoyable and engaging MGM musical bio; Frankenstein meets the Space Monster - An android astronaut battles a Martian mutant in this engagingly silly "Z" picture from the depths of 1960s monster exploitation. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

A solid week for notable DVDs including:Shopgirl [Review] - Steve Martin adapts his popular novellla into a light romantic comedy that could best be described as L.A. Story meets Lost in Translation; American Dad: V1 [Review] - Seth MacFarlane hits it out of the park in his sophomore series effort; Crumb: SE [Review] - a great documentary gets an even better DVD release; Magic [Review] - a great cult classic finally on DVD. Other notable DVDs out this week include: Casanova [Review], Aeon Flux [Review], Final Fantasy VII - Advent Children [Review], The Passenger [Review], Robert Altman Collection and Tristan and Isolde. 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.

Without huge fanfare or even much marketing support, the next generation of home entertainment finally made its way into consumers hands the past week. DVD Talk Reviewer Joshua Zyber was fortunate enough to get a Toshiba HD-A1 HD-DVD Player (which have been reportedly hard to get), and he puts the player through its all paces in this report. Read the complete review of Toshiba HD-A1 HD-DVD Player. Also be sure to check out our first HD-DVD Review for Joss Whedon's Serenity. Since studios have been less than public about ANYTHING HD related, we invite you to join our HD Talk Forum area to share your thoughts and compare notes with other people interested in HD in all its forms and formats.

We're excited to take the wraps off a redesign of our DVD Talk Review Page. With over 20,000 Reviews in all categories of DVD we've got the largest database of DVD reviews. This new redesign should make it even easier to find and read these great reviews (post your thoughts and feedback here). This week we have new reviews of: Planet of the Apes - The Ultimate DVD Collection - With Ape Head Packaging - sheer indulgent insanity that will be true bliss for any fan of the Apes franchise; Hoodwinked - unfairly slammed by theatrical critics, it's an extremely fun and inventive film worth seeking out on DVD; Mission: Impossible - Special Collector's Edition - a studio 'double dip' doesn't really impress; The Chess Players Satyajit Ray's film is an impressive, witty work, full of insight into human behavior. 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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