No matter how many different documentaries get green-lit to deal with a subject, there is always room for a title that looks to increase the dialogue that is present. That is precisely what Rock Prophecies does, but it ensures that fans of all generations will be able to understand and appreciate what is going on. That is due to the fact that the narrative does not assume any level of…
Lie to Me had a tremendous premise to it that ensured that they pulled great numbers for their first season, but I honestly feel as if the show’s second season was stronger than their initial one. The cast gelled together better, while the caliber of guest stars was better than in the first series of episodes. This season begins with “The Core of It”, which plumbs the depths of a…
This is a 6-disc, value priced collection comprising a number of previous releases. At a cost of less than $4 a DVD (at current market prices), it makes sense to pick up this collection even if you have a few of them already. For those that wish to know, the Best Tales on the Tracks collection takes the “Best of” line (Best of Percy, James, Thomas, and Gordon) and places…
Those still mourning the death of the true indie film need only look to Edward Burns’ latest effort to realize the indie spirit is still alive and kicking.
Delerium is an eclectic band, to say the least. More than just an alternative type of act, they incorporate ethereal, electronic, and even world music into something that is wholly unique. Nearing their twenty-fifth year as an act (being founded in 1987), this Front Line Assembly-side project is so much more. “Epiphany” showcases a side of the act that few have seen; far from studio recordings like “Morpheus” or Semantic…
Steve Austin’s role as “Stone Cold” never seemed to showcase much in the way of acting chops during eir tenure with the WWF/WWE, but in the last five years or so (starting out with 2005’s remake of The Longest Yard), Austin has stepped eir game up considerable. While the sort of roles that ey has played all seems to be centered around the “bad-ass” role (whether good or evil), there…
There have always been interesting documentaries shown on PBS. However, it seems that after decades of doing them, that there would be some sort of lack of topics still to broach. Michael Angus and photographer Murray Fredericks show that not to be true, in one of the most visually stunning PBS documentaries to be shown this year. Salt features Lake Eyre, the lowest point in Australia and one of the…
Where it seems as if there is a pretty solid look about war (particularly World War II) every few years, The Pacific may just be the best mini-series of its kind. The heavy-hitters are immediately evident (Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg share executive producer credit), with the storyline itself focusing in on the trials and tribulations of three Marines through different venues in the Pacific. These ten-episodes showcase a number…
The re-do of the classic sci-fi show V was something I worried about; after the first season aired, I honestly do feel as if the show has been updated for the current period without losing any of the allure that made the show so compelling in the first place. For those viewers that were not familiar with the 1983 original or this, the 2009 remake, a number of space ships…
I understand that the Blu-Ray format is still on its ascendancy, but I was surprised to see that Mad Max hadn’t gotten released on the format as of yet. However, MGM has done a hell of a job bringing some shine back to this 1980 title. Beyond clearing up the video and audio, there have been a number of additional features included here. When one will likely be able to…
With 32 hours worth of episodes, the only thing missing from the just –released Empires DVD box set is a diploma in studies of ancient civilizations.
There are few in the way of such comprehensive collections of early horror trailers, and Mad Ron’s Prevues From Hell ensures that viewers have an amazing treasure trove of these to sink their teeth into. The film itself provides nearly fifty trailers, comprising a veritable laundry list of titles from the classic period to the then-present (1987) in horror, gore, and other related genres. Trailers include those created for Three…
Few individuals are lucky enough to remember this 1972 title, directed by Radley Metzger. Fresh off the releases of Camille 2000 and The Lickerish Quartet, Score is a film that attempts to be something to everyone. Based off an off-Broadway play that had a decidedly short run (23 weeks), the title begins with a couple (Jack and Elvira Jackson, played here by Gerald Grant and Claire Wilbur) attempting to determine…
Anglophiles and fans of the Yakety Sax rejoice: A&E Home Video has just released the DVD megaset you have been waiting. Benny Hill, The Complete Megaset, is 58 episodes, parceled out over 18 DVDs. This hilarious, often raunchy set covers two decades of the Benny Hill show from 1969 to 1989. Every single episode, including some skits that never aired in the U.S. is crammed into this box set. Aired…
It seems that there is very little in the way of active work being done to restore old interviews, performances, and the like from musicians. Whether it be straight releases from VHS of extremely important titles like Urgh! A Music War or music-related films like Times Square, many movie houses could stand to do what is done with Kylie Minogue – Rare and Unseen. This collection brings together an interview…
It does feel as if some of the different British releasing companies tend to slack off when it comes to releasing various seasons of shows from the BBC and ITV. For example, there seems to be something a little off with a release like the sixth series of Foyle’s War. Whether it be a slightly muddy print or a lack of additional features, it just makes sense to bring over…
VCI Entertainment has created a number of DVD releases for films that have been forgotten about or otherwise slept on for a great period of time. Hell is Sold Out is one of these films; a 1951 film featuring Richard Attenborough, has been released under the company’s “Best of!” line. This Special Edition has been cleaned up from source prints, ensuring that video and audio quality is absolutely stunning considering…
Many shows start to grind gears by the time they get to as many seasons as Two and a Half Men, but this DVD set should show that there is some gas left in the show’s tank. As evidence by the ratings it still generates, many people are familiar with the general premise of the show – Charlie Sheen’s womanizing Charles and the eternally mopey Alan, played by Jon Cryer…
Captured in February of this year in Raleigh, North Carolina, “But I’m Not Wrong” really has Maher at eir very best. While some of this 80 minute show may seem to be treading bare ground, the skill of Maher’s craft is enough to have viewers focused in through the entirety of the DVD. It is not only eir voice that is a hit; facial mannerism and body language is linked…
Night Court has seen another season released, this time on the Warner Archive program. At a $35 price point, the 22 episodes of the season can be seen in a way that was originally intended. While the episodes here have not been remastered in any way, the transfer that Warner has given these episodes is simply stellar. For me, Night Court really began to hit its stride beginning with this…