William Friedkin is the man behind such classics as The Exorcist and The French Connection. Way back in 1985 he also made the cult classic film To Live and Die in L.A. which has just been released on Blu-ray. [Read Stuart Galbraith IV's rave review of that release here.] DVD Talk writer Jack Giroux had the chance to put some questions to the famous director and Friedkin was nice enough to film his answers. Watch the interview and see what he has to say about the film's lasting ability and working with a tight budget.

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Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass reteam to find Iraq WMDs in the political actioner Green Zone. Read reviews from Brian Orndorf and Jamie S. Rich. Robert Pattinson struggles with family and a bleak future in Remember Me. And Jay Baruchel faces down a Perfect 10 in the form of Alice Eve in the comedy She's Out of My League. Read reviews from Brian Orndorf and Tyler Foster. Also in theaters: Bong Joon-ho conjures a murder mystery with Mother. Forest Whitaker and Carlos Mencia quarrel over Our Family Wedding.The Iraq War is clarified in the documentary Severe Clear. And the battle of the Barnes Foundation begins in The Art of the Steal. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Alice in Wonderland, Brooklyn's Finest, The Ghost Writer, Cop Out, The Crazies, Shutter Island, Ajami, A Prophet, The Secret of Kells, Avatar, and Crazy Heart. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films In Theaters in our Movie Talk Forum.

DVDTalk writer Jack Giroux has really been cranking out some great interviews lately. His latest is with Michael Stuhlbarg who plays Larry Gopnik in the Coen brother's latest film A Serious Man. He talks about his character in the film and whether he deserves what happens to him as well as the irony in the film. There are some spoilers if you haven't seen the movie yet, but they are clearly marked. Check out this interview as well as Jack's earlier talks with such noted people as Wesley Snipes, Terry Gilliam, and Eli Roth.

The House the Devil was one of the best horror films of last year, a slow-burning film built around a creepy atmosphere. It earned a heap of critical praise and a big backing from the online community, and the film certainly deserved it all. DVDTalk writer Jack Giroux had a chance to talk with The House the Devil director Ti West about his film, whether it's an homage to the horror films of the 80's and what it takes to make a successful horror film. Read the about all that an more in this DVDTalk exclusive interview.

TV on DVD remains very popular with more and more favorites being released. New TV reviews include: Monk: Season Eight - a solid way to end the series with plenty of fun and hilarious episodes; Alice in Wonderland - Strange, unreal, frightening as well as funny, this is one of the best British films - TV or the big screen - of the 1960s; and Lace - Unmitigated junk, but delicious nonetheless, and probably the best example of those glossy, trashy 80s miniseries. Other shows recently reviewed include:  The Mary Tyler Moore Show: The Complete Sixth Season, Treasure Quest: Season One and Adam-12: Season Four.  Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVDTalk database.

There have been some highly anticipated movies and shows recently scheduled for release. Check out these newly announced discs: Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog on Blu-ray - arguably the best webisode story to date, Joss Whendon's writer's strike baby will surface in HD on 5/25/10; A-Team: Complete Series on DVD - All five seasons of this 80's staple will be released with limited-edition packaging - the case will be in the shape of the group's van. It will arrive on 6/8/10; and The Karate Kid on Blu-ray - This fun film spawned a series of sequels, but the original is still the best. Check it out on 5/11/10. Keep track of all the upcoming releases with the DVDTalk Release List.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: Make Way for Tomorrow - Leo McCarey's responsible and sensitive (especially for 1937!) story looks at what happens to "inconvenient" elderly parents when their offspring resist taking them in. Great filmmaking and a beautiful performance from Beulah Bondi; Orson Welles considered this a masterpiece; The Wizard of Oz - Warners' incredibly glossy Blu-ray 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition from last fall gets a belated review, in which Savant tries to nail down this landmark entertainment's appeal; and Above and Beyond - Robert Taylor is assigned to drop a big bomb on Hiroshima, and has to deal with the domestic problems of his wife Eleanor Parker at the same time! A quality nuclear-family propaganda effort from MGM, released in 1953. 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: Precious: Based on the Novel ''Push'' by Sapphire [DVD review, Blu-ray review] - a bold, heartbreaking picture, and entirely worthy of the considerable praise it has received; Up in the Air [Blu-ray review] - an irresistibly smart, laugh-out-loud funny picture, marvelously constructed and snappily edited; and Capitalism: A Love Story [DVD review] - this entertaining picture works skillfully as a battle cry while presenting a subject matter that needs to addressed and discussed. Other releases of note include:  The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day [Blu-ray review], Hachi: A Dog's Tale [DVD review], and Planet 51 [Blu-ray 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.

Some cool discs have been reviewed over the past week. Check out these recent entries: Where the Wild Things Are on Blu-ray [ 'nother Blu-ray review, yet one more Blu-ray review] - You'll rewatch this superb film again and again; Brief Interviews With Hideous Men - though generally disliked by critcs, Jason Bailey found this film funny, unorthodox and sharp as a razor; and Fallen Angels - a rewarding discovery for anyone adventurous enough to seek out a film this far left-of-center. Other recent reviews include: The NeverEnding Story (Blu-ray), The Stoning of Soraya M., and Mystery Science Theater 3000: XVII.  Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews.

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