Who would have thought that Johnny Knoxville would return to acting crazy and being tortured in Jackass: Number Two? After scoring major roles in some major films, it's a testament to Knoxville's penchant for the dangerous (or maybe he's just a masochist) that he's back at it. Gather all your thrill-seeking friends and check out Knoxville, Steve O, and the rest of the gang as Jackass: Number Two opens wide today. Also in theaters this week is All the King's Men - Sean Penn, Jude Law, and Kate Winslet lead the way in this adaptation of the Robert Penn Warren novel about the life of Louisiana Governor Huey Long; Flyboys - James Franco is the young pilot, Blaine Rawlings, in this romantic drama about the adventures of Lafayette Escadrille; and The Science of Sleep - Michel Gondry follows up his surreal hit Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind with this beautifully ethereal film about one man's dream-like existence. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Fearless, Haven, The Motel, The Black Dahlia, The Last Kiss, Gridiron Gang, Confetti, Everyone's Hero, The U.S. vs. John Lennon, Aurora Borealis, Hollywoodland, The Protector, The Covenant, Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles, The Wicker Man, Crank, This Film Is Not Yet Rated, The Quiet. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films in theaters in our Movie Talk Forum Area.

DVD Stalk is back at it and packed with tons of great reviews (including a look at Tobe Hooper's Masters of Horror entry Dance of the Dead and a surprise horror gem called Head Trauma), information on all of this week's horror releases, previews of some upcoming scares, and a close look at a few overlooked horror films. We also have an in-depth DVD Stalk Special Report as Scott Weinberg checks in with his wrap-up of all the horror flicks debuting at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. We hope you'll check out DVD Stalk and drop us a line to let us know what you think. Join us in the DVD Stalk Forum to chat about all things horror, friend us on DVD Stalk's MySpace, and be sure to check out DVD Talk's reviews of over 1,500 Horror DVDs.

This month Silent DVD has a look at two interesting discs. First Leni Riefenstahl makes her directorial debut as well as stars in picturesque movie The Blue Light. A well crafted and entertaining film, it clearly shows the talent that Riefenstahl would later use when directing her most famous films. Next we go back in time 100 years to look at the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 with the aptly titled The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake Cinema Centennial. This disc contains rarely seen films from just before and after the devastating earthquake and fire that killed thousands and nearly destroyed the city. Be sure to check out the previous installments including the 2006 San Francisco Silent Film Festival and the Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino film Beyond the Rocks.

A number of notable TV on DVD releases reviewed this week including: Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection: Vol. 10 - featuring Godzilla vs Megalon, which was thought to be unreleasable in the US; Ellen: The Ellen Degeneres Show - DVD-licious - exclusively at Target and worth seeking out for Ellen fans; Oz: The Complete Sixth Season - Harsh and unforgiving, the final round of HBO's landmark series went out with a bang; The Dick Cavett Show: Hollywood Greats - a veritable treasure trove of one-of-a-kind material; The Batman - The Complete Second Season - an improvement over the first season with some high level Gotham City fun; 8th & Ocean - The Complete First Season - the genesis continues for MTV's reality TV shows, and this one is a sudsy treat. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted TV on DVD.

This week we have 3 huge interviews for you to read. First up: David Walker talks to Jet Li about the US theatrical release of Fearless - his last and simply one of his best martial arts films. Next Preston Jones talks to Guy Pearce about his work in The Proposition [Review] and how he dealt with working in the brutal climate of the Australian outback. Finally, Ian Jane talks to Gunnar Hansen (a.k.a Leatherface) about the remastered re-release of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre including his perspective on the film and the career which followed.

This week we have a special giveaway from Image Entertainment for the DVD release of Bob and Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour - Broadcast daily on over 150 radio stations, The Bob & Tom Show is one of the most successful comedy radio shows in the country. Now, in this first Bob & Tom live event, the comedians who helped make Bob & Tom a morning ritual for over 5 million listeners come together onstage for one sold-out night. This special event features stand-up comedy from Mike Armstrong, Greg Hahn, Bob Zany, Drew Hastings and more. Bob and Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour DVD Features: Exclusive Backstage Footage, Outtakes, Bonus Clips and More Enter now for your chance to one of 5 copies of the Bob and Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour DVD.

This week we have a look at IDT Entertainment's Left in Darkness. A wild night and accidental overdose at a college frat party leaves Celia (Monica Keena)... well dead. But for some, death is only the beginning: Trapped in a netherworld between sanctuary and damnation, Celia must now battle the demons - including hordes of horrific Soul Eaters - that prowl the Afterlife. For a young woman caught in limbo, is there any way to go towards the light when your soul is Left in Darkness? Watch these clips from Left in Darkness: Left in Darkness Trailer, Frat Party and Rude Awakening. ( Get more information about the Left in Darkness DVD here). Be sure to catch past week's clips at DVD Talk TV.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews including: Brazil - Criterion strikes back with an improved transfer of everyone's favorite demented 1984 clone; Japan's Longest Day Toshiro Mifune toplines a huge cast in this exhaustively accurate, suspenseful and gory account of the final 24 hours before Hirohito's surrender broadcast; Brainiac (El Baron del terror) - Chano Urueta directs this monsterrific lunacy with a straight face; Weird Worlds Collection - Image tosses together four good Wade Williams space movies at a bargain price; 9/11 Press for Truth - a frighteningly reasonable docu lays out the Terror Timeline that puts the lie to far, far too many official statements; Black Pit of Dr. M (Misterios de ultratumba) - One of the best of the Mexi-horror films, in a beautiful original-language transfer; Seduced and Abandoned - Pietro Germi's hilarious comedy finds a desperate Sicilian father trying hard to strong-arm the right son-in-law for his pregnant daughter. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

A number of notable DVDs out this week including: Hard Candy [Review] - a stunning thriller that was fairly overlooked in theaters and should be sought out on DVD; The Proposition [Review] - drenched in blood, sweat and hot dust, it's a vivid experience that fairly claws its way off the screen; My Name Is Earl: S1 [Review] - Jason Lee's breakout series is a lot smarter and more touching than you'd ever think, turning the morality tale into a comedic art form Grease: Rockin' Rydell Edition [Review] - Grease IS the word and this updated and upgraded release is one worth adding to your collection. Other notable DVDs out this week include: Battlestar Galactica 2.5, Bob and Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour, Chucky: The Killer DVD Collection Elvira's Movie Macabre, Gilmore Girls: S6 and The Unit: S1 [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.

Now with over 16,900 DVD reviews in the DVD Talk Review Database, it's easy to overlook some of the great reviews. Recent DVD Reviews include: The Wild - a well animated kids tale that parent's will want to watch if for no other reason than Eddie Izzard's stellar performance; Star Wars Episode IV - fans get the original theatrical version they've always wanted, but is it worth an upgrade? Gamers - an enjoyable mockumentary (ala A Mighty Wind) aimed at the world of "role-playing gamers"; Street Trash: SE - deliciously low budget film making from the mid '80's that consistently lives up to its reputation; I Am a Sex Addict - A well-constructed autobiopic with a sharp sense of deadpan humor; Ace Ventura Deluxe Double Feature - vintage Jim Carrey from a time when he was 100% pure goofiness. 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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