Wondering what to do with visiting relatives the weekend before Christmas? Why not take them to the movies? Check out DVD Talk's reviews of the latest theatrical releases including Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues - if you're looking to have a party at the cinema this holiday season this Will Ferrell flick is definitely the way to go; Her - one of the best films of the year... it completely immerses its audience into its world with its strong characters and incredibly well-written screenplay; and The Past - an incredibly captivating dramatic piece of cinema that will keep your attention. Other recent films include: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, American Hustle, The Armstrong Lie, Inside Llewyn Davis, Out of the Furnace, Frozen (3D), Nebraska, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Thor: The Dark World, and Dallas Buyers Club, 12 Years a Slave.. Check out these, and more, in DVDTalk's Theatrical Review section.

Interested in the latest TV on DVD reviews? DVD Talk has you covered! This week's notable entries include: The Simpsons: Season 16 - a very strong collection of truly funny and frequently quite clever doses of animated comedic insanity; The FBI: The Complete Sixth Season - Some of the series best episodes are included in this consistently entertaining and well crafted crime actioner; and Good Luck Girl: Complete Series - easily one of the funniest anime series out there with tons of laugh out loud moments and a story that seemed like your standard fare that turned into something special. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Space Stars: The Complete Series, Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited 5-8, and Maken-Ki! Battling Venus: The Complete Series.  Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: Desk Set - This vehicle for Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn is an early example of movies about the new corporate climate, where automation is a constant threat and higher-ups keep employees in the dark; Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion - Perhaps the best political thriller from Italy's 'committed action' years, Elio Petri's thriller investigates a police chief so arrogant about his special security powers that he commits a murder and leaves plenty of evidence, knowing that his own staff will never think of suspecting one of their own; and Mary Poppins - A full-on restoration brings Walt Disney's happiest live-action / animation film to Blu-ray in terrific shape. Suffragettes and father issues aside, it's a delight to see Julie Andrews take command, while Dick Van Dyke cavorts in what is easily his best movie performance. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

There are some new titles coming out that might make it worth a trip to the video store this week. Check out these recent releases: Raiders of the Lost Ark [review] - a truely great flick, and looks and sounds simply spectacular in HD; Prisoners [review] - a challenging, complex thriller fueled by intriguing ideas, moral consequences, and a strong ensemble cast; and The Blue Angel [review] - this classic film is a fantastic showcase for the talented cast (including the incomparable Marlene Dietrich) and a great example of Josef von Sternberg's talents as a director. Other reviews of note include Crawlspace [review], and the much maligned film The Lone Ranger [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.

Writer Jason Bailey has created a wildly entertaining exploration of Quentin Tarantino's best known film with his 200-page hardcover book Pulp Fiction: The Complete Story of Quentin Tarantino's Masterpiece. Covering all things Pulp and expanding into the surrounding Tarantino universe, this book is a must-have item for cinephiles. The book has articles on Tarantino's early work including several scrapped projects as well as delving into the film's script, production, and a detailed account of the filming. From stories about the night shoots, improvising, and on-set mishaps to an extended flow chart of the film's chronology and a filming locations map this handsomely illustrated and very well written book deserves a place in any home theater. Be sure to read William Harrison's entire review of Pulp Fiction: The Complete Story of Quentin Tarantino's Masterpiece and then pick up a copy for the film buff on your holiday gift list!

This week the DVD Talk Review Database has some great new entries, including a few discs you may have overlooked. Recent DVD reviews include: Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition - a perennial family favorite, thanks in large part to Julie Andrews' career-defining performance and the Sherman Bros.' memorable songs; Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman - One of Criterion's best-ever home video releases, this set includes 25 great feature films plus many valuable extras; and Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project - another Criterion release, this is a well-curated collection of six films that begs for more like it... if you have never been exposed to any of these movies before, then you're in for quite a trip. Other recent reviews include: Adore, Hannah Arendt, and The Hunt.  Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Check out DVD Talk's latest reviews of movies that are in theatrical release. This week's crop includes: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - an absolute blast that has fixed a lot of the issues found in the previous picture; American Hustle - Christian Bale and Amy Adams are partners in crime in this truly wonderful film; and The Armstrong Lie - acclaimed documentarian Alex Gibney turns his camera's eye on cyclist Lance Armstrong and tries to unravelling the knotted truth about his racing career and doping. Other recent films include: Inside Llewyn Davis, Out of the Furnace, Frozen (3D), Nebraska, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Thor: The Dark World, Dallas Buyers Club, 12 Years a Slave, The Counselor, and Blue is the Warmest Color. Check out these, and more, in DVDTalk's Theatrical Review section.

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