A reasonably nice summer is almost behind us, but a fall packed with interesting DVD releases is in the offing. So far the party shows no sign of abating - Americans are buying DVDs like it's all that's on their minds. I remember getting strange looks from 'normal' people all through the 90s when I admitted I collected laserdiscs - why would anyone spend so much for a movie, and then watch this ribbon-picture across their television? Many never heard of the format. Now, those who haven't yet bought into the DVD craze (a choice I'm not knocking) are certainly aware of it, and most intend to jump aboard at some point.

Whatever your reason for being a DVD consumer, take Savant's advice and make sure you really enjoy what you buy, as opposed to buying just for collecting's sake. You'll be a lot happier in 2008 when SuperChromiumHDHolovision discs take over - I know too many collectors sitting on a ton of bulky Laserdiscs they don't watch, thinking about how much of their disposable income went into them!

... Right, we have a couple of reviews here ...
Universal's Cat People is a very nicely appointed disc of a horror film that appeals to voyeurs and Nastassja Kinski fans. Savant thinks otherwise, but applauds the docu and other extras on this special disc.

Miramax's Shiner is a welcome surprise - a smart, snappy Gangster yarn with Michael Caine and Martin Landau showing they're still plenty tough customers. It's said to be King Lear transformed into the tale of a corrupt London neo-thug boxing promoter.

There's still plenty of discs to make go 'round and 'round - even a few worthy titles from last month I'll double back and catch up with. Thanks for reading! Glenn Erickson