Planning on a trip to the theater to ring in the new year? Consider these recent releases: Django Unchained [a second review] - Quentin Tarantino's latest is incredibly witty, shocking, violent, and most of all - explosively entertaining; and Les Misérables (2012) - Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway star in this incredible story to be told with cleverly written lyrics. Other recent films include: Jack Reacher, Zero Dark Thirty, This Is 40, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Hitchcock, Hyde Park on Hudson, and Life of Pi. Check out these, and more, in DVDTalk's Theatrical Review section.

There's just enough time for one more Anime Talk column this year, and we've got a lot of neat goodies for you at the end of 2012. In this installment we've compiled reviews for the latest and greatest in anime releases, there's a list of our favorite anime of 2012, and we have some suggestions for post-holiday anime shopping. From Martian Successor Nadesico to Serial Experiments Lain to One Piece and K-On we've got something for every otaku. So what are you waiting for? Check out the holiday edition of Anime Talk!

Some great TV shows have made their way onto DVD this week including:: Ultraseven: The Complete Series - an enormously fun show and being able to see it in its original Japanese adds interest and enjoyment; The Epic Drama Collection - Fascinating collection of British made-for-TV histories from A&E; and The Universe in 3D - a trio of episodes from Season 6 of The Universe, all offered in 3D for the first time on home video. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Complete Series, Jackie Chan Adventures - Season 2, and WWE: The Attitude Era.  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: Cut to the Chase! The Charley Chase Collection - A glorious collection of dozens of hilarious Charley Chase comedy two-reelers from the 'twenties; The Hi-Lo Country -Max Evans' novel becomes a superior story of cowboys trying to make a go of the cattle business, post- WW2; and The Most Impressive Discs of 2012 - Savant's subjective choice of the 15 titles of 2012 that he feels are really worthwhile, that offer something new or special. A wide range of discs this year with a lot of runners-up. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

This week several great movies... oh who am I kidding? Christmas falls on a Tuesday this year and there aren't many high profile titles coming out on a day when stores are closed and the biggest shopping season has just ended. Still, I've got to put something in this slot, so here are some of the recent releases you might want to check out: Mass Effect: Paragon Lost [DVD review] - an entertaining, rather breezy piece of sci-fi action; The Well-Digger's Daughter [Blu-ray review] - Astrid Bergè-Frisbey is radiant and compelling as the 18-year-old girl whose first blush with love brings unforeseen consequences; and Premium Rush [Blu-ray review] - a straightforward, small-scale but accomplished action-thriller hinged on the gritty urban texture of bike messengers. 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.

At a loss for what to do the day before Christmas? How about reading the latest DVD and Blu-ray reviews that have been entered into the DVD Talk Review Database! Recent reviews of note include: Dark Star - a pretty funny and intelligent film and VCI's Blu-ray shows off the film to good advantage with extras galore; The Joy Luck Club - this dramatic examination of Chinese-American mother/daughter relationships is one of the more noteworthy American big-studio films from the '90s; and Trailer War - If you have a soft spot for low-budget camp and exploitation flicks, Drafthouse Films' compilation of rare, vintage trailers will entertain and amaze you and your demented circle of friends. Other recent reviews include: The Wild Geese, I Am Bruce Lee; and Bach: St. Matthew Passion.  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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