Check out DVDTalk's latest reviews of movies that are in theaters. This week's crop includes: Chasing Mavericks - the true story of Jay Moriarity who uses the sport of surfing as an escape from his life of taking care of his mother; The Revisionaries - an engrossing, well-crafted documentary that shows both sided of the battle over the content of school textbooks in Texas; Cloud Atlas - It's as amazing as cinema can be. Make an effort to see this one on the big-screen; and The Kitchen - a character-based comedy/drama with a gifted young cast that is often entertaining and occasionally engaging. Other recent films include: Paranormal Activity 4, The Sessions, Nobody Walks, Seven Psychopaths, Argo, Looper, and The Master. Check out these, and more, in DVDTalk's Theatrical Review section.

For the past week, DVD Talk reviewer Jeff Nelson attended Screamfest 2012, Los Angeles' own horror film festival. Started in 2001, the event continues to get bigger every year, and this time was no exception. Screening such diverse , as some of the most popular modern horror features originally premiered at Screamfest. Jeff finished writing his article overviewing this year's films, such as The Collection, a sequel to 2009's horror film The Collector, the Norwegian film Thale, and Jen & Sylvia Soska's American Mary, which won multiple awards, including Best Picture, at the festival. Check out all this and more in DVDTalk's exclusive coverage of Screamfest 2012!

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: All In The Family: The Complete Series - one of the single most important series in the history of TV, and one of its funniest.. it's all here in one set.; The Ice House - a grim, engrossing show that is recommended viewing for those U.K. mystery fans who like their "cozy village mysteries" not so cozy; and Wallander3 (Wallander - Season 3) - a great series, not to be missed. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Gossip Girl: The Complete Fifth Season, Hart of Dixie: The Complete First Season, and The Kathy Griffin Collection: Red, White + Raw.  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: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - Seven British citizens travel to Mumbai to seek a retirement haven or as medical tourists... and find that India is a new life, not a hideaway; Eating Raoul - Paul Bartel has great fun with a twisted farce that nails the swinging '70s, a mire of excess that only could happen in Los Angeles; and Young Cassidy - The life and times of playwright Sean O'Casey, prepped by John Ford and directed mostly by Jack Cardiff in Ireland. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

Some pretty cool discs are being released this week. Check out these new titles: Magic Mike [Blu-ray review] - Director Steven Soderbergh's film (inspired by Channing Tatum's work as a male stripper) is a surprisingly entertaining slice of nightlife; Sunday Bloody Sunday: The Criterion Collection [Blu-ray review] - a tale of adventure and disappointment in love that takes place at a very uneasy time; and The Penalty [Blu-ray review] - This pulpy 1920 silent drama stars Lon Chaney in a remarkably diabolical role as a criminal mastermind that also happens to be a double amputee. Other reviews of note include Seeking a Friend for the End of the World [Blu-ray review], Stanley Kubrick's Fear and Desire [Blu-ray review, DVD review], and The Invisible War [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.

Last weekend, DVD Talk's own Jason Bailey travelled to Wichita, Kansas for the tenth annual Tallgrass Film Festival, which is quickly becoming one of the most acclaimed fests in the Midwest. Jason has filed his final report from Tallgrass, with an emphasis on the slate's many excellent documentaries: Audience Award winner Beauty is Embarrassing, the indie hit Paul Williams Still Alive, and the U.S. premieres of the cinephile treats Pablo and Year of the Living Dead. Check out Jason's notes from Tallgrass 2012 here.

Check out the latest DVD reviews that have been entered into the DVD Talk Review Database including: Strangers on a Train - One of Hitchcock's masterpieces, this film is thrilling, gripping, and twisted fun; Little Shop of Horrors: The Director's Cut - The cut of the film fans have wanted to see for more than 20 years, with fine A/V, a nice new featurette, and all of the original DVD-era extras - this one is a no-brainer; and Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted - a feel-good experience that the entire family can enjoy. Other recent reviews include: The Sterile Cuckoo; Magical Mystery Tour, and Shut Up And Play The Hits.  Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

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