Check out DVDTalk's latest reviews of movies that are in theatrical release. This week's crop includes: A Good Day to Die Hard, [a second review] -Bruce Willis is back as New York cop John McClane once again... this time he travels to Russia and needs to prevent a nuclear-weapons heist; and Beautiful Creatures - a supernatural romance/coming-of-age film that will surely be well-received by teenage girls . Other recent films include: Side Effects, Identity Thief, Barbara, Stand Up Guys, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, 56 Up, The Last Stand, and Django Unchained. Check out these, and more, in DVDTalk's Theatrical Review section.

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: Animaniacs, Vol. 4 - this set belongs in any animation fan's collection, especially if they have kids; Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime: The Tommy & Tuppence Mysteries - perfect vintage British television entertainment, with James Warwick and Francesca Annis a simply ripping couple of amateur investigators; and Young Justice: Invasion - Destiny Calling - One of the best cartoons on television, and one of the best action shows as well. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Jumanji: The Animated Series - The Complete First Season, and Joseph Campbell: The Power of Myth with Bill Moyers.  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: Pina - Criterion's first 3D release captures the beauty and subject-dictates-filming-style grace of director Wim Wenders' ode to modern dance great Pina Bausch; 5 Broken Cameras - Emad Burnat is courageous as a West Bank Palestinian whose land is stolen by encroaching Israeli settlers, with the sanction of the courts and the full force of the Israeli army. Prime docu gold, presently nominated for an Oscar; and Devil's Doorway - Robert Taylor is excellent as a decorated Civil War veteran whose land is stolen by encroaching whites, after the U.S. redifines Native Americans as non-citizens. An outraged, furious western from Anthony Mann. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

Some great discs are being released this week. Check out these new movies: Robot & Frank [review] - a film that has earnest laughs, real emotions, and a fantastic cast; The Perks of Being a Wallflower [review] - Stephen Chbosky's adaptation of his own novel is a vivid, infectiously bittersweet film; and Bully [review] - Lee Hirsch's documentary is an powerful and affecting look at the problem of bullying in America. Other reviews of note include Dangerous Liaisons (2012) [review], The Thieves [review], and Mimesis [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.

Our reviewers have been busy this week, filling the DVD Talk Review Database more great entries. Some new reviews of note include: Cabaret - Legendary dancer/choreographer Bob Fosse's first successful film as a director is a classic with half-mad, yet brilliantly shot and performed musical numbers; The Late Mathias Pascal - With an engaging story, a wonderful cast and a visually interesting design, this French silent film is a treasure; and The Nest - this late-'80s flick is basically Jaws with mutant cockroaches. Genre fans will want to check it out. Other recent reviews include: Undefeated, Wild River; and It's In the Bag!.  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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