The land of lions, dwarves, witches, and swashbuckling mice roars backs to life in the one-dimensional Chronicles of Narnia sequel Prince Caspian. Malcolm in the Middle's Chris Masterson finds his soul while wandering around South America in The Art of Travel. And a getaway of group singing and college memories turns ugly in a hurry during The Wedding Weekend. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Speed Racer, Son of Rambow, Monster Camp, Rogue, Made of Honor, Surfwise, What Happens in Vegas, Iron Man, Baby Mama, and Redbelt. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films In Theaters in our Movie Talk Forum.

DVD Stalk is back for your monthly dose of digital horror. This time around we've got a look at mainstream titles like The Orphanage and Untraceable as well as more obscure fare you may have not noticed before, like Lurker Films' H.P. Lovecraft collections and Wicked Pixel's homegrown horror efforts. Throw in some Japanese oddities, a necrophagous, killer genitalia and Jim VanBebber and you've got yourself a horror column to die for!

TV on DVD remains very popular with more and more favorites being released. New TV reviews include:  The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones, Volume Three - The Years of Change - The final installment of Indiana Jones' TV adventures is highly recommended and comes with a whopping supply of 31 documentaries and bonus features; Wildlife Specials - this set of eight high quality documentaries created by the BBC and hosted by David Attenborough is a very appealing package you'll definitely want to check out; and They Filmed the War in Color: Victory in Europe and The Pacific War - a stunning compilation of ultra-rare color footage of both civilian and military life during WWII, with surprisingly in-depth, thoughtful analysis. Other shows include:  DNA, NOVA: Absolute Zero, and The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth.  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: Merrill's Marauders - Sam Fuller takes on the Burma campaign in this much admired but little-shown big scale battle epic. It's Jeff Chandler's last film; The Skull - Peter Cushing carries this not-bad-at-all supernatural horror about the criminal cranium of none other than the Marquis de Sade, and its alarming habit of tearing people's throats out. Directed with style by Freddie Francis; also starring Christopher Lee and Patrick Wymark; and La Roue - Abel Gance's legendary 1923 silent movie surfaces in a magnificent restoration -- all 4.5 hours of it! This story of love and loss in the family of a railroad engineer is a milestone of cinematic innovation, hailed as the next step past D.W. Griffith and a strong influence on the direction of world cinema. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

This week we feature a film that isn't for the faint of heart: Frontier(s). After a group pulls off a daring heist, they hide out in a seemingly peaceful inn. But the mysterious innkeeper is hiding a secret more terrifying than anything they could ever imagine. Trapped in an endless maze of tunnels crawling with hungry subhuman cannibals, they must fight to survive their bloody initiation into the innkeeper's evil family cult. Frontier(s) is the latest installment in the After Dark Horrorfest series of DVDs released by Lions Gate Entertainment and is a "gripping French import that serves up the goods for hardcore horror film fans". Check out the trailer to this "memorable horror entry" that's filled with "style, energy and overall excess."

Another banner week for DVDs with the studios releasing some great films and boxed sets such as:  Indiana Jones - The Adventure Collection [review] - One of the best action trilogies ever filmed, these classic movies get a new release just before the fourth Indian Jones flick hits the theaters; Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Blu-ray) [review] - the movie looks and sounds phenomenal on Blu-ray. If that isn't enough, the stunning visuals, charming cast, and childlike sense of awe and wonder are sure to win viewers over; and The Lovers - Criterion Collection [review]- Louis Malle creates a sexy movie about sexual freedom that self-reflexively comments on the perils of getting what you wish for.; Other releases of note include:  Two and a Half Men - The Complete Third Season, Twelfth Night [review],  and The Big Trail [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 the DVD Talk Review Database has some great new entries, including some discs you may have overlooked. Recent DVD Reviews include: I'm Not There - a film that places a classic cultural icon in proper perspective, this set offers a quality representation of an equally important film; Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie - a delight to watch, presenting constant laughs and elastic visuals that make the film a unique experience; and King Corn - an entertaining and informative look at why corn has become the primarily component of the American diet and its impacts on the health of American consumers.; Other recent reviews include: Military Intelligence And You!, Tre, and Steel City.  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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