It'd be a good week to go to the movies. Here are DVD Talk's recent theatrical reviews: The Girl on the Train [a 2nd review] - Emily Blunt stars in this adaptaion of the best-selling book directed by Tate Taylor that gets off to a strong start, but ultimately goes a bit too far off the rails; Deepwater Horizon - everything you could wish for from an end-of-the-summer blockbuster, with the added attraction of actually being a well-made stand-alone film; and The Birth of a Nation [a 2nd review] - Nate Parker wrote, directed, and stars in this controversial drama... this film is a shout, which is easily heard but not meant to be enjoyed . Other recent films include: Kubo and the Two Strings, Sully, Don't Breathe, Pete's Dragon, Sausage Party , Suicide Squad, The Neon Demon, The BFG, and Finding Dory.. Check out these, and more, in DVDTalk's Theatrical Review section.

Some great TV shows have made their way onto home video recently including: Dexter: The Complete Series - one of the best shows to have graced television in the last 20 years, and remains just as engaging and entertaining as it did throughout its initial run; Dekalog: Criterion Collection - Krzysztof Kieslowski's ten-part series of accessible short films weaves together plenty of intrigue, bleakness, drama, and even a bit of black humor; and Friday the 13th: The Series (The Complete Series) - this campy horror show (which has nothing to do with the film series) has a couple of minor triumphs amid the filler Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

Several great movies and programs have come out recently, including a few that shouldn't be missed: Stephen King's It - the film loses steam in its second half but remains a pretty engaging watch thanks to some great characters, solid direction and a truly memorable turn from Tim Curry as Pennywise; The Earth Dies Screaming - the movie gets slow and talky for a length middle stretch but that's bookended by some pretty great stuff and Kino's Blu-ray presents the movie in very nice shape and with an enjoyable commentary track; and Daughter of Dracula - Jess Franco in fine form, delivering his trademark mix of sex and violence with plenty of style in a film that features a pretty solid cast and some gorgeous camerawork. 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: Carrie: Collector's Edition - a landmark horror film that shows its age but is still as enjoyable as ever, thanks to the fantastic lead performances by Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie; Neon Demon - an exercise in style over substance but it's not in the least bit devoid of the latter... it's one of those pictures that, the more you think about it and the more you put into it, the more you'll get out of it; and Labyrinth: 30th Anniversary Edition - Jim Henson's film is a coming-of-age tale mixing humans with his unique brand of characters to create a fantasy film bursting with style and charm. 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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