The goofy charm of the 1960s Batman television series, starring Adam West and Burt Ward, holds a special spot in the hearts of fans across several generations. Old fans and new alike will have a chance to meet those heroes all over again in the new animated adventure Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, which will remind many of a far less dark knight, while still offering some surprises. DVDTalk’s Francis Rizzo III had a chance to speak with director Rick Morales and writers Michael Jelenic and James Tucker to find out from where they drew their inspiration, any concerns they had about putting West back in the cowl and their thoughts on ruining childhoods. Listen to their entire discussion here.

Before you head off to the cinema this weekend, check out DVD Talk's reviews of the latest releases including: Doctor Strange - Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme in this wholly satisfying piece of mainstream entertainment; Jack Reacher: Never Go Back - Jack Reacher on the road again, doing good because he can, walking away because he wants to; and The Handmaiden - writer/director Park Chan-wook executes the story's series of twists and turns in a way that constantly keeps the audience guessing until its final frame Other recent films include: The Girl on the Train, Deepwater Horizon, The Birth of a Nation, 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.

Interested in the latest TV on DVD reviews? DVD Talk has you covered! Recent notable entries include: Chicago Med: Season One - the sister series of Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D., viewers are given an up-close and personal view of what takes place each and every day throughout the halls of Gaffney Chicago Medical Center; The Wonder Years: Season 6 - this season brings the series to a close with all the warmth and drama and humor you would want from the show... the writing and performances are uniformly excellent as is the series' production values, attention to period detail and use of music; and Superstore - not a great show... even at its mediocre best, this program never does more than rely on what came before it as a guideline for where to go next. Want more?  Check out all of the TV on DVD reviews in the DVD Talk database.

Returning to the character that made him a TV icon, Adam West dons the cowl of Batman once again as he provides his well-known voice for the new animated feature Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, arriving on home video on November 1st. This new feature captures a similar feel to the popular 1960s television series, but takes it in an entirely different direction. DVDTalk’s Francis Rizzo III had a chance to sit down with West at New York Comic Con to chat about working with a new and old collaborators, the state of the TV industry and his advice for other Batmen. Listen to the whole interview here.

Another banner week for home video with the studios releasing some great films and boxed sets such as: The Executioner: Criterion Collection - director Luis García Berlanga's incisive and brilliant critique of the death penalty holds up quite well more than 50 years later, and Criterion's terrific and long-overdue Blu-ray serves up a flawless 4K-sourced transfer and a handful of extras that help cement its place in Spanish pop culture; The Exorcist III - an excellent sequel that stands on its own merits... intriguing and often frightening, the film benefits from excellent performances and a compelling story; and Manhattan Baby - one of the most exceptional special edition releases of Lucio Fulci's work on Blu-ray to date, boasting a couple of hours' worth of extras, a soundtrack CD, and an indescribably gorgeous presentation. 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.

TBS’s newest comedy, People of Earth, starring former Daily Show correspondent Wyatt Cenac, kicks off a 10-episode season, appropriately enough, on Halloween, October 31st. Cenac plays a journalist who gets sucked into strange happenings in the small upstate New York town of Beacon, the home of a support group for people who have had encounters with extraterrestrials. The show, which features an all-star cast including Ana Gasteyer, H. Jon Benjamin, Brian Huskey and more, is a comedy first, but has an off-kilter mythology and serial story at its core that gives it a different feel than most half-hour comedies. DVDTalk’s Francis Rizzo III had a chance to sit down with stars Cenac, Oscar Nunez, Alice Wetterlund, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Michael Cassidy, along with Executive Producer David Kissinger and writer/director David Jenkins at the New York Comic Con to talk aliens, improv and where the producers have hidden the show’s ending. Listen to the whole interview here.

Check out the latest reviews that have been entered into the DVD Talk Review Database including: Highlander - 30th Anniversary Edition - not a traditionally "great" movie, yet it is great... an utterly delightful slice of completely uninhibited insanity and its inventiveness is infectious; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - the film's jaw-dropping production design, artful compositions, terrific acting, and stunning fight choreography are still a joy to watch; and Boiling Point - a darkly comedic look at violence and honor among thieves delivered in director Takeshi Kitano's inimitable style. 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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