One of [adult swim]'s flagship shows finally makes its way onto the big screen as Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters. Join Frylock, Meatwad, and Master Shake as they battle an exercise machine hellbent on destruction. Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters may not be faring too well with the fanboys, but it opens wide this weekend. Also in theaters this week is Perfect Stranger - Halle Berry and Bruce Willis star in this online cat-and-mouse thriller; Disturbia - who thought that a teen, MTV version of Hitchcock's Rear Window would be a good idea?; and Pathfinder - Marcus Nispel steps behind the camera to direct this Viking tale. Also this week we have an exclusive early look at Bruce Campbell's My Name is Bruce (From The Ashland Independent Film Fest). Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Grindhouse, The Reaping, The Hoax, Are We Done Yet?, Firehouse Dog, Black Book, Blades of Glory, The Lookout, Meet the Robinsons, First Snow, Live Free or Die, Highlander: The Source, Reign Over Me, Pride, TMNT. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films in theaters in our Movie Talk Forum Area.

A number of notable TV on DVD releases reviewed recently including: Addiction - HBO's sweeping documentary series is an illuminating examination of the problem of drug and alcohol abuse in America; The Lost Room - Those who appreciate sci-fi in the vein of The Twilight Zone and The X-Files will enjoy this supernatural mystery, highlighted by solid performances, tight pacing and a strong atmosphere; People Places & Plants - a terrific series that is fun for both new and skilled gardeners; Anthony Bourdain - No Reservations - a funny show with a message to be found in each episode as Tony narrates his thoughts about a culture in the only way that he can; Jonestown: The Life & Death of Peoples Temple - this engaging PBS documentary is completely morbid and very dark, but fascinating never the less; Justice League Unlimited - Season Two - is an oddity, as the creators didn't even think they'd get to do a second season. 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: The History Boys - The entire cast of the National Theatre production is transferred to the screen intact, with a sensational performance by Richard Griffiths; Errol Flynn: The Signature Collection Volume 2 - a mixed batch of Flynn adventures. All but one are good and one is perhaps the great lover's best performance; The Natural Director's Cut - Barry Levinson re-cuts his stirring baseball epic, adding footage and making the confusing opening cohere better; Boomerang! - An insightful commentary track reveals Elia Kazan's first 'personal' film as a subversive indictment of small town corruption and injustice -- while telling a story of a triumph of the justice system; Another Sky - The only film directed by respected writer Gavin Lambert is a fascinating, absorbing tale of a woman seduced by the exoticism of North Africa. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

A interesting mix of notable DVDs this week including: Payback - Straight Up [Review] - Brian Helgeland's overlooked gem is given the royal treatment in a new cut that's a marked improvement over the theatrical edition; Phantasm [Review] and Phantasm III [Review] - Anchor Bay gives horror's most creepy and strange classics the release that fans have been waiting for; Sleeping Dogs Lie [Interview] - Bobcat Goldthwait's latest film is funny, outlandish, touching and absolutely worth seeking out. Other notable DVDs out this week include: The Aura, Bobby, The Doris Day Collection 2 [Review], Le Petit Lieutenant, Major League - Wild Thing Edition [Review], The Streets of San Francisco S1 and Sweeney Todd - The Director's Cut [Review]. 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 we have a very special HD DVD Giveaway. If you are looking to get started in HD and want to quickly build your HD library with quality titles, >this giveaway is for you. 5 luck winners will each get a HD DVD prize pack featuring 6 of the top recent HD DVD releases including: Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, Failure to Launch, Feast - Unrated, The Good Shepherd, A Scanner Darkly and Smokin' Aces. Enter now for your chance to win. Also be sure to check out our newly updated HD DVD Shopping Guide, Reviews of all the latest HD DVDs and our HD column High Def Revolution.

On the latest episode of DVD Talk Radio, DVD Talk Editor Geoffrey Kleinman speaks with Bobcat Goldthwait, legendary stand-up comedian, actor and director of Sleeping Dogs Lie. Originally titled 'Stay' (and later changed after its festival run), Sleeping Dogs Lie is a bittersweet comedy that combines extreme and outlandish humor with a touching and honest look at relationships and communication. In our interview Bobcat Goldthwait talks about his transition from stand-up comedian to film director, his experience taking the film to Sundance, strange and embarrassing tales of fans, the Police Academy Reunion and a bit about the late Kurt Cobain. Listen to our complete interview with Bobcat Goldthwait using our Online DVD Talk Radio Player or Download the complete interview with Bobcat Goldthwait (23 min 17MB). Also be sure to listen to our past interviews on DVD Talk Radio with Oliver Stone, Kevin Smith and Sarah Silverman.

With over 18,926 DVD reviews in the DVD Talk Review Database, it's easy to overlook some of the great reviews. Recent DVD Reviews include: Spider-Man 2.1 - the new cut adds eight minutes to a solid film, but is another Spiderman DVD really worth the purchase? Children of Men - a mash-up of sci-fi, action thrillers, and intellectual theory, a human drama with a pulse-pounding rhythm and an ideological foundation that keeps you thinking long after it's over; The Shooting Party - essential viewing for devotees of English period drama; Shutter - takes everything of quality about the typical ghost story incarnations from Asia and creates a separate, potent creation that is truly and unnervingly frightful; Numb - inherent aesthetic value and desire to redefine the way serious sci-fi is approached in film, Michael Ferris Gibson and his mystifying movie deserve a Recommended; Vengeance Is a Golden Blade - big, brassy swordplay done right; Peppermint Candy - For anyone interested in stark foreign drama it is essential viewing. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week including a the ability to Browse reviews by studio.

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