The 20th Annual San Francisco Silent Film Festival was held May 28th through June 1 in the lovely Castro Theater and DVD Talk's John Sinnott was there to cover it. From popular classics like Harold Lloyd's Speedy to great forgotten films such as the Scooby Doo-like mystery The Ghost Train there was something for everyone. With all of the films accompanied by live music and some outstanding special events including the North American premier of the recently discovered 1916 feature Sherlock Holmes it was a fantastic chance to experience some amazing films. Be sure to read about all this and more in our exclusive coverage of the 2015 San Francisco Silent Film Festival!

Interested in the latest TV on DVD reviews? DVD Talk has you covered! This week's notable entries include: Orange Is the New Black: Season 2 - this season adds a new dimension to a show that already distinguished itself with its unique balance of drama and comedy; Broadchurch: Season 2 - it seemed like an insurmountable problem, but the creators of Broadchurch have fashioned a second series as good or better than its first; and A Place to Call Home, Season 1 - series creator Bevan Lee has crafted a believable array of have- and have-nots residing in 1953 Australia and result is an understated that drama makes for several hours' worth of addictive, compelling TV. Other shows recently reviewed include:  Battlestar Galactica: The Remastered Collection, Mister Ed: The Sixth and Final Season, and Hart to Hart: The Complete Fourth Season.  Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

Book Expo America and BookCon were held from May 27-31 and DVD Talk writer Francis Rizzo III was at the Javits Center in New York to cover it. There was a variety of book publishers showing off their upcoming wares, including plenty for fans of movies and TV to check out. From movie adaptations, including films of John (The Fault in Our Stars) Green’s Paper Towns and Emma Donoghue’s Room, to tomes on cult movies, and biographies of stars like Bill Murray, there was a lot for the film buff who enjoys curling up with a good book. Check out our exclusive coverage here.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews and articles including: The Island of Dr. Moreau - this colorful version of what was once a shocking tale of obscene science, is now little more than an action movie with monsters that look like they belong on the funny pages; Magician: The Astonishing Life & Works of Orson Welles - Chuck Workman's entertaining docu gives the amazing Orson's fascinating career a spirited once-over, with excellent vintage interviews focusing on some of the main puzzles and controversies of a highly creative life; and A Man for All Seasons - Paul Scofield leads an excellent cast as Thomas More, the man who resisted the will of Henry VIII over an issue of conscience... a superior drama in all respects, one of the best historical / costume stories ever. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

There are a few new releases this week that you won't want to miss. Check out these hot titles: The Wire: The Complete Series [review] - The themes in this show remain as resonant now as they did a decade ago, and remains one of the best shows in television history; Jupiter Ascending [review] - the Wachowskis' latest film shows the same panache as their previous work, but there's a sense of fun or perhaps frivolity to it that is intriguing; and Wolfen [review] - a bit of an underrated gem... there are some interesting ideas at play and the acting is quite solid across the board. Other reviews of note include: Scarecrows [review] and Focus [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.

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