One of the biggest film festivals in North America is currently underway. The Austin, TX based South by Southwest (SXSW) has commenced. One of DVDTalk's own, film reviewer/writer Neil Lumbard, has been in attendance for the festival and will bring updates throughout the week about events and screening's he attends. Continue reading to discover his daily write-up's on each part of the SXSW experience as seen through the eyes of this first-time film festival attendee as he navigates the ever-expanding film festival world.

Following up on the success of the original, Bioware released a sequel to the popular Dragon Age: Origins. Check out our complete review of Dragon Age II released for the PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. Over on the Playstation 3, we reviewed the popular online shooter Killzone 3. On the Xbox 360, we took a look at the Fable III expansion pack Fable III Traitor's Keep, Ubisoft's critically successful Beyond Good & Evil HD and the Diablo style dungeon crawler Torchlight. Finally, over on the Nintendo DS, we covered Nintendo's ever popular Pokemon Black. As always, our entire collection of video game reviews can be found here. Share your thoughts on this week's releases on the Video Game Talk forum.

Amanda Seyfried dons a crimson cape to bring a fairy tale to life in Red Riding Hood. Aliens attack Earth, Aaron Eckhart attempts to kill them all in the actioner Battle: Los Angeles. And Carla Gugino returns to the world of porn and conversation in the comedy Elektra Luxx. Also in theaters: Martians make a play for discipline in the animated adventure Mars Needs Moms. Rashida Jones wonders about her marriage in Monogamy. And Kevin Smith returns for a short tour of his latest offering Red State. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: The Adjustment Bureau, Take Me Home Tonight, Rango, Beastly, Hall Pass, Rubber, Dear Lemon Lima, happythankyoumoreplease, Black Death, Unknown, I Am Number Four, and Just Go with It. As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films In Theaters in our Movie Talk Forum.

More TV shows have made their way on to DVD, and DVD Talk has got them covered. Check out our reviews of the newest TV releases including: Top Gear: The Complete Season 14 and Top Gear: The Complete Season 15 - the kind of show that could change a non-car nut into a stark raving automobile loon; Doctor Who: The Movie - this may not be a universally loved fan favorite but the film is plenty entertaining; and Bill Moyers: In Search of the Constitution - an important, entertaining documentary. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Spin City: Season Four, WWE RAW: The Best of 2010, and Visions of Israel.  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 and articles including: Moonstruck - Norman Jewison brilliantly directs Nicolas Cage, Vincent Gardenia, Olympia Dukakis and especially Cher, bringing John Patrick Shanley's superb screenplay to life. A genuine 80s classic in a (finally) worthy Blu-ray presentation; Bambi - Disney's wildlife fantasy of seasons and cycles looks incredibly clean and vibrant on Blu-ray, and can probably start a big discussion over what constitutes a good restoration; and High Wall - Robert Taylor won't submit to psycho-medical procedures that might open him up to prosecution for murdering his wife -- but doctor Audrey Totter wants him to clear his name, no matter the risk. A better than average psychological noir from MGM. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

This week several great movies are coming out, including a few that shouldn't be missed: Inside Job [Blu-ray review, DVD review] - a fascinating, absorbing and infuriating portrait of absolute power corrupting absolutely; The Walking Dead: Season One [Blu-ray review] - gripping, tense, dramatic, exciting, even scary - an impressive watch from start to finish; Jackass 3: Unrated [Blu-ray review] - outlandish stunts, clever pranks, grimy male camaraderie--it's funny stuff. Other reviews of note include: The Next Three Days [Blu-ray review, DVD review], Morning Glory [Blu-ray review], and Off Limits [DVD 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 a few discs you may have overlooked. Recent DVD reviews include: 127 Hours [Blu-ray review] - filmmaker Danny Boyle and star James Franco create a bold, unflinching depiction of perseverance; Sleepy Eyes of Death - Collector's Set, Vol. 2 - a four-film set of chanbara drama and action at its finest; and John Wayne: Bigger Than Life - a three-disc collection of documentaries, rare TV appearances, and one of Wayne's biggest movies that add up to over seven hours of the Duke behind and in front of the camera. Other recent reviews include: Sharktopus, Ghost Bird, and Summer Wars.  Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Taking flack from the mainstream press recently, this online shooter was released for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC recently. Check out our complete review of Bulletstorm for the Xbox 360. Also on the Xbox 360 we checked out THQ's Kinect enabled dancing title Dance Paradise and Atari's driving sequel Test Drive Unlimited 2. On the Playstation 3, we reviewed Namco's action adventure Knight's Contract and trivia game You Don't Know Jack. Finally on the iPhone / iPod Touch platforms, we covered the serene Tiny Wings on the App Store. As always, our entire collection of video game reviews can be found here. Share your thoughts on this week's releases on the Video Game Talk forum.

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