Planning a trip to the local multiplex this weekend? Here are DVD Talk's reviews of the latest theatrical releases: Bridge of Spies - Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks team up once again for this film based on a true story of the terror of the Cold War, and it is bound to be a crowd-pleaser; Room - author and screenwriter Emma Donoghue has crafted an emotionally genuine film and stars Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay have delivered Oscar-caliber performances; and another look at The Martian - a rare combination of sci-fi action, A-list celebrity, and Oscar buzz. Other recent films include: Sicario, Pan, The Martian (3D), Pawn Sacrifice, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, and Straight Outta Compton.. Check out these, and more, in DVDTalk's Theatrical Review section.

Some great TV shows have made their way onto DVD recently including: The Flash: The Complete First Season - as entertaining as any superhero movie this year, this show offers great production design, involving drama and exhilarating action; South Park: The Complete Eighteenth Season - even after 18 years this show are still pretty damn funny; and Mythbusters Collection 13 - the program still remains a lot of fun after more than a dozen years, with a great cast and the exploration into various myths continues to entertain Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Back to the Future, Jason Aron, Louis Krubich, and Lee Leshen took a look back at the film and the fandom it’s inspired in their new documentary Back in Time, which includes interviews with Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale, Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and many more. The trio sat down for an interview of their own with DVDTalk’s Francis Rizzo III at New York ComicCon to talk about, among other topics, the importance of Dan Harmon to the film, the bonus features we can expect on the upcoming Blu-ray and the interviews they couldn’t get for the film. Check it out the whole interview here!

Another banner week for DVDs with the studios releasing some great films and boxed sets such as: Aladdin: Diamond Edition [review] - featuring terrific hand-drawn animation, a memorable score, plenty of laughs, and an extremely quick pace, this Disney film is still a family favorite ready to be enjoyed by a new generation; The Phantom of the Opera (1925/29) [review] - Boasting an excellent transfer and lots of good extras, viewing and listening options, Kino's Blu-ray gets our highest rating; and Call Me Lucky [review] - Bobcat Goldthwait directs this fascinating documentary on a man few know of but whose work has been impactful in two different areas beyond the immediate reach. Other reviews of note include: Mosquito: 20th Anniversary Edition [review], Requiescant [review], and Hyde's Secret Nightmare [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.

This week the DVD Talk Review Database has some great new entries, including a few discs you may have overlooked. Recent reviews include: Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron - this film proves that the second installment of a superhero franchise is usually the best... it is breezy, exciting, and most importantly, fun; Masterworks of American Avant-garde Experimental Film 1920-1970 - these experiments captured on celluloid are great for those who are looking for a little more challenge when watching a movie and who want to see the art of filmmaking taken to the next level; and Call Girl of Cthulhu - Chris LaMartina and Jimmy George craft smart, crass, funny, and profane horror with this sex 'n' horror opus. Other recent reviews include: Emperor of the North, Manos: The Hands of Fate, and 10 to Midnight.  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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