Robert Downey Jr. proves himself a remarkable superhero asset in Jon Favreau's thrilling comic-book adventure Iron Man. Patrick Dempsey struggles to breathe in the smothering romantic comedy Made of Honor. And David Mamet explores honor and Jiu-Jitsu in Redbelt. Also in theaters: Director Garth Jennings finds rich pockets of humor with childhood dreams of Sylvester Stallone in Son of Rambow, actor Jim Killeen looks at the search engine ties that bind in Google Me, A monster crocodile is on the loose in Craig Mclean's Rogue, and Magnolia Pictures tees up two action features: Kiltro and Mirageman. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Deception, Baby Mama, Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, Then She Found Me, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, The Life Before Her Eyes, Prom Night, and 88 Minutes. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films In Theaters in our Movie Talk Forum.

The bridge between the comedy and anime halves of the [adult swim] line-up, "Shin Chan" blends an anime look with very American comedy to create a unique series for the nighttime TV destination. Jared Hedges, Joel Bergen and Alex Muniz are the twisted minds who write the English langage scripts for the originally Japanese show about an unusual six-year-old with an unusual family. With a second season of the series starting on [adult swim] and new DVDs hitting stores in May, the guys made an appearance at the New York ComicCon in April to promote the series, and spent a moment with Francis Rizzo III to talk about how they make a "Shin Chan" episode. Read the entire interview here

Some great TV shows have made their way onto DVD this week including::  Intelligence: Season One - The best new television crime drama since HBO's The Wire; Doctor Who - The Time Warrior - a strong episode from the show's own Middle Ages, a simpler time both in terms of its setting and the charming comparative simplicity of the production coupled with some fine writing and performances; Big Ideas for a Small Planet: Season One - a glossy, enthusiastic television documentary series that promotes environmentally-friendly change through individual consumer choices; Other shows include:  The Big Gay Sketch Show: The Complete First Season, A Raisin in the Sun, and WWE - Twist of Fate: The Matt and Jeff Hardy Story.  Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVDTalk database.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews including: Saludos Amigos / Three Caballeros - Disney pairs its two remarkable, tuneful WW2 "Good Neighbor Policy" animated classics in an economical bundle, but certain censorship issues remain unremedied, to put it mildly. Talking Yankee dogs can't smoke, as it's not a good lesson for the kiddies. But a Brazilian parrot can puff away ... at least in one of the features; Dangerous Crossing - Fox Film Noir reaches way down into the sack, and comes up with a thriller for fans of Jeanne Crain. A new husband disappears on the first day of an ocean voyage. Is some conspiracy afoot, or is the new bride just off her rocker? Also, don't miss his discussion of Joe Dante and Jon Davison's The Movie Orgy, a wild theatrical show that resurrects the once-in-a-lifetime, blink-and-you'll-miss-it fun of cult moviegoing. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

Another banner week for DVDs with the studios releasing some great films and boxed sets such as:  The Fall Of The Roman Empire [review] - one of the more literate and nuanced films that plays out on a spectacularly lavish canvas; The Diving Bell and the Butterfly [review] - a masterful synthesis of film language, experience, and literary technique; and 27 Dresses [review]- Katherine Heigl stars in this romantic comedy from the screenwriter of The Devil Wears Prada.; Other releases of note include:  The Red Balloon [review], The Golden Compass, and I Spy - Season 1. 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 the DVD Talk Review Database has some great new entries, including some discs you may have overlooked. Recent DVD Reviews include: The Orphanage - a poignant, potent work of skill and verve, this film is one of 2007's strongest horror-fantasy offerings; The Delirious Fictions of William Klein - the title aptly describes Klein's cinema, a whirling dervish of styles and ideas filled with interesting visuals and evocative compositions; and Classic Albums: The Doors - a well-made, cogent and consistently entertaining documentary about the creation of that immortal album.; Other recent reviews include: Black House, Sharkwater, and Flash Point.  Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week and the ability to browse reviews by studio.

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