Danny Boyle and Alex Garland may not be back (at least not as the directing and writing team), but 28 Weeks Later still packs quite the rage-virus-inspired punch. Juan Carlos Fresnadillo takes a seat in the director's chair and picks up the story six months after London was ravaged by the deadly virus. Get your rage on as 28 Weeks Later opens everywhere this weekend. Also in theaters this week is Georgia Rule - this blunder of a film will probably end up being remembered only for Lindsay Lohan's on-set antics; The Ex - Zach Braff seems to have the slacker thing down to a science at this point; and Away From Her - the immensely talented Sarah Polley makes her feature-length directorial debut with this heartfelt adaptation of an Alice Munro story. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Blind Dating, Spider-Man 3, Waitress, Lucky You, Killer of Sheep, The Invisible, Kickin' It Old Skool, Year of the Dog, Zoo. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films in theaters in our Movie Talk Forum Area.

High-Def Revolution, DVDTalk's look at the HD DVD and Blu-ray formats, returns from its extended absence with an analysis of the format war after its 1st Anniversary. Is one format really winning, or is it just a lot of marketing hype? (Hint: It's the latter.) Be sure to also check out DVDTalk's latest High Definition reviews and share your thoughts in the HD Talk forum. Also in case you missed them, be sure to check out the past High-Def Revolution columns: HD DVD Buying Guide, Music on HD and 2006 High Definition in Review.

A ton of TV on DVD releases reviewed recently including: Scrubs - The Complete Fifth Season - and exceptional ensemble cast hum like a well-oiled machine in a mixed effort from a great series; Kyle XY - The Complete First Season - Declassified - if you can get past the teen soap opera parts, the show is worth watching; Columbo: The Mystery Movie Collection 1989 - an awe-inspiring collection of TV movies; Shameless - The Complete First Season - a bit depressing but the storylines are highly entertaining, and the production is high-quality and stylish; Kitchen Confidential - The Complete Series - 13 episodes stack up with the best half-hour comedies TV has to offer; Mission: Magic! The Complete Series - a safe, fun, animated head-trip for kids who grew up on the funky Filmation house style. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted TV on DVD.

This time of year is busy and expensive for hardcore otaku. So many new shows are coming out, it's convention time, and sales are to be found everywhere. Luckily we're here to tell you what to buy, what to see, and where to go. If you love anime check out this week's installment of Anime Talk where we head to Anime Boston, watch Cutey Honey: The Movie, and review a bunch of new releases. Also in case you missed them check out past columns including: Samurai 7 Complete Collection, Final Fantasy VII Limited Edition, Disgaea, and Solty Rei, Ranma 1/2, Case Closed, and Air Gear Volume 1 and Comic-Con NYC 2007.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews including: Becket - Peter O'Toole and Richard Burton's fine historical drama is resurrected in fine style; Pulp - Michael Caine almost pulls off a clever black comedy about noir conventions, years before most people knew what noir was; Thieves Like Us - Robert Altman's rural gangster tale is part laid-back storytelling and part excellent character study; The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (2005 "Remix") - An interesting new attempt to recreate the 1919 Caligari by matting new actors into backgrounds lifted from the original; The Films of Alejandro Jodorowsky - Jodorowsky's long-unavailable major works surface in eye-popping versions; Play Dirty - Michael Caine and Nigel Davenport try to keep alive in the best cynical war adventure this side of The Dirty Dozen. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

A unique mix of notable DVDs out this week including: Catch & Release [DVD Review | Blu-Ray Review] - a lot of nice witty humor, with an appealing storyline, a good beginning, a good end, but a slow middle; Things to Do [Review] - is the perfect modest alternative to the other infinitely more unremarkable attempts at addressing the hopes and fears of a restless generation; Big: SE [Review] - Penny Marshall's charming film finally gets the 2 disc special edition it deserves. Other notable DVDs out this week include: The 4400: Season 3 [Review], Clatterford: S1 [Review], Comedy of Power, That Thing You Do: SE, To Catch a Thief [Review] and Violette . 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 look at Becket. For the first time in more than 40 years, experience two of the greatest actors of our time in one of the most honored motion pictures in history. Peter O'Toole delivers an electrifying performance as the mischievous Henry II, who surprises England by naming his fellow rogue and trusted valet Thomas Becket (Richard Burton in a career defining role) as Chancellor. But when Henry next appoints him Archbishop Of Canterbury, Becket shocks the world by openly defying the King with his newfound faith and compassion. Will a desperate ruler now destroy a beloved friend to save his splintering kingdom? Watch a clip from Becket on DVD May 15th. Get more info on Becket DVD here.

This week we have a special giveaway from Koch Lorber Films for Comedy of Power - The latest thriller from French New Wave veteran Claude Chabrol and starring Isabelle Huppert. Inspired by the "Elf Affair", an Enron-like scandal in France - Jeanne, a tenacious magistrate known as "the piranha," pursues corrupt white collar criminals. After locking up an embezzling CEO, she pushes the limit of her power even further and winds up in a dangerous game of threats and intimidation. Enter now for your chance to win one of 5 copies of Comedy of Power on DVD.

With over 19K DVD reviews in the DVD Talk Review Database, it's easy to overlook some of the great reviews. Recent DVD Reviews include: Little Children - an extraordinary, provocative and powerful film; Born to Fight - a little quaint and corny but it makes up for it with a whole lot of energy, more than enough action, and some truly staggering stunt work; The Caine Mutiny: SE - a classic that holds true even fifty years later. Other new DVDs recently reviewed include: Abhijan - Masters of Cinema, Because I Said So, Becket, Classic Western Round-Up, Night of the Werewolf and Planet Earth. 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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