Planning a trip to the local multiplex this weekend? Here are DVDTalk's reviews of the latest theatrical releases: The Wolverine - Forget that there was an earlier Wolverine movie... this one shows that they've got it figured out and Hugh Jackman is the best he's ever been; I'm So Excited - this film is shot with director Pedro Almodóvar's trademark candy-coated irreverence, and performed with such perverse glee, you'll likely find it a real challenge not to enjoy yourself; and Drinking Buddies - the movie isn't too funny and the drama doesn't always deliver, but both the characters and the actors are quite strong. Other recent films include: The Conjuring, Pacific Rim, The Lone Ranger , Despicable Me 2, The Way, Way Back, Monsters University, World War Z, Much Ado About Nothing, and Man of Steel. Check out these, and more, in DVDTalk's Theatrical Review section.

TV on DVD remains very popular with more and more favorites being released. New TV reviews include: Kimba the White Lion - this American adaptation of a Japanese cartoon is surprisingly sophisticated, honest about jungle and has a weightiness that still impresses; Fridays: The Best Of - a 16-episode best-of collection of ABC's answer to Saturday Night Live, the show may be hit-and-miss but it's fascinating just the same ; and Bonanza: The Official Sixth Season, Volume 1 - The Cartwrights continue to ride the range in this extras-filled release of the 1960's most successful TV series. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Web Therapy: The Complete Second Season, Quincy, M.E. - Season 6, and Mountain Men: Season 1.  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: Lord of the Flies - Stage legend Peter Brook tackles William Golding's ferocious novel about school kids reverting to savagery, filming on a shoestring in B&W on an island off Puerto Rico. Working with non-actors and minus special effects (or even lights), the film conveys most of the impact of the book; A Boy and His Dog - Adapted from a story by Harlan Ellison, this adult Sci-fi from L.Q. Jones shapes up as perhaps the first fully imagined tale of life in a post-apocalyptic future; and The Cat and the Fiddle - Jeanette MacDonald's first MGM film pairs her with the charming Ramon Novarro in a simple yet endearing musical romance. They're competing composer-singers that form a perfect union, only to be split up by an amorous patron of the arts. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

It's a bit of a slow week, but there are still a few new releases that you won't want to miss. Check out these new titles: Babette's Feast: The Criterion Collection [review] - a movie that is a banquet for the eyes... an elegantly complex cinematic indulgence; Mystery Science Theater 3000: XXVII [review] - three solid, hilarious episodes of the venerable trash cinema yukfest, plus an entertaining curiosity from the first season... highly recommended; and Trance [review] - director Danny Boyle crafts a unique piece of filmmaking that is also a solid thriller. 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: Help! - The Beatles second film, this one in color, is a feast for the senses and one of the great films of the 1960s ; Foolish Wives - Erich von Stroheim writes, directs, and stars in this 1922 silent drama which is a masterful study of emotional manipulation; and Street Trash (Special Meltdown Edition) - A tremendously unique cult classic with a drop-dead gorgeous high-def presentation and copious extras. Other recent reviews include: The Fog, The Incredible Melting Man, and Tai Chi Hero.  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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