Director:
Louie Giglio
DVD:
NTSC
Company: Passion Talk Series
(2008-04-15)
List Price: $13.98
Amazon Price: $9.99
Archive for September, 2008
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Dream Theater’s Chaos In Motion World Tour kicked off June 3rd, 2007 in Milan Italy and ended on June 4th 2008 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Chaos In Motion 2007-2008 captures it all. Legendary drummer Mike Portnoy has assembled over 3 hours of live performances spanning the globe. Complete with a behind the scenes documentary, live screen projection films, music videos and a never before seen photo gallery, Dream Theater bring their fans the ultimate tour souvenir.
Director:
Mike Portnoy
DVD:
Best of, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Company: Roadrunner Records
(2008-09-30)
List Price: $24.98
Amazon Price: $22.48
![The Complete Series [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51734pRq2%2BL._SL160_.jpg)
Blu-ray:
AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Company: 20th Century Fox
(2008-11-11)
List Price: $89.98
Amazon Price: $62.99
Literary adaptations just don’t get any better than director Joe Wright’s 2005 version of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice. The key word here is adaptation, because Wright and gifted screenwriter Deborah Moggach have taken liberties with Austen’s classic novel that purists may find objectionable, but in this exquisite film their artistic decisions are entirely justified and exceptionally well executed. It’s a more rural England that we see here, circa 1790 (as opposed to Austen’s early 19th century), in which Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) is one of several sisters primed for marriage, with an anxious mother (Brenda Blethyn) only too desperate to see her daughters paired off with the finest, richest husbands available. Elizabeth is strong-willed and opinionated, but her head (not to mention her pride and prejudice) lead her heart astray when she meets the wealthy Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), whose own sense of decency and discretion (not to mention his pride and prejudice) prevent him from expressing his mutual affection. They’re clearly meant for each other, and as Knightley’s performance lights up the screen (still young enough to be girlishly impertinent, yet wise beyond her 20 years), Austen’s timeless romance yields yet another timeless adaptation, easily on par with the beloved BBC miniseries that has been embraced by millions since originally broadcast in 1995. Individual tastes will vary as to which version should be considered “definitive,” but with a stellar supporting cast including Judi Dench and Donald Sutherland, this impeccable production achieves its own kind of perfection. –Jeff Shannon
Director:
Joe Wright (IV)
DVD:
AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Company: Universal Studios
(2006-02-28)
List Price: $14.98
Amazon Price: $6.91
Used Price: $5.49
After the tight plotting and quirky intensity of Fargo, this casually amusing follow-up from the prolifically inventive Coen (Ethan and Joel) brothers seems like a bit of a lark, and the result was a box-office disappointment. The good news is, The Big Lebowski is every bit a Coen movie, and its lazy plot is part of its laidback charm. After all, how many movies can claim as their hero a pot-bellied, pot-smoking loser named Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski (Jeff Bridges) who spends most of his time bowling and getting stoned? And where else could you find a hairnetted Latino bowler named Jesus (John Turturro) who sports dazzling purple footgear, or an erotic artist (Julianne Moore) whose creativity consists of covering her naked body in paint, flying through the air in a leather harness, and splatting herself against a giant canvas? Who else but the Coens would think of showing you a camera view from inside the holes of a bowling ball, or an elaborate Busby Berkely-styled musical dream sequence involving a Viking goddess and giant bowling pins? The plot–which finds Lebowski involved in a kidnapping scheme after he’s mistaken for a rich guy with the same name–is almost beside the point. What counts here is a steady cascade of hilarious dialogue, great work from Coen regulars John Goodman and Steve Buscemi, and the kind of cinematic ingenuity that puts the Coens in a class all their own. Be sure to watch with snacks in hand, because The Big Lebowski might give you a giddy case of the munchies. –Jeff Shannon
Director:
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
DVD:
AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Company: Universal Studios
(2008-09-09)
List Price: $19.98
Amazon Price: $12.90
Used Price: $12.00
SEX AND THE CITY: THE MOVIE WS (DVD MOVIE)
Director:
Michael Patrick King
DVD:
Color, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Company: New Line Home Video
(2008-09-23)
List Price: $28.98
Amazon Price: $16.99
DVD:
Box set, Color, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Company: Warner Home Video
(2008-09-23)
List Price: $44.98
Amazon Price: $28.99
Golden Globe winner Hugh Laurie is on call as sardonic Dr. Gregory House in Season Two of the smash-hit House television s most intelligent and provocative drama. This 6-disc collection features all 24 innovative episodes exclusive bonus materials and some of today’s brightest guest stars including Sela Ward Ron Livingston LL Cool J and Cynthia Nixon. Be a part of this medical mystery-solving team as House and his staff take on baffling cases in the gripping show critics are calling “both hilarious and heartbreaking; this could be network TV s best current series.” David Kronke Los Angeles Daily News.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 025192960024 Manufacturer No: 61029600
DVD:
AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Company: Fox Network
(2006-08-22)
List Price: $59.98
Amazon Price: $25.89
Used Price: $20.59
CRIMINAL MINDS revolves around an elite team of FBI profilers who analyze the country’s most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit’s most prominent agent is David Rossi (Joe Mantegna), a founding member of the BAU, who returns to help the team solve new cases, while pursuing some unfinished business of his own. Each member brings his or her own area of expertise to the table as they pinpoint predators’ motivations and identify their emotional triggers in the attempt to stop them.
DVD:
AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Company: Paramount
(2008-09-16)
List Price: $55.98
Amazon Price: $33.81
Used Price: $34.21
After the tight plotting and quirky intensity of Fargo, this casually amusing follow-up from the prolifically inventive Coen (Ethan and Joel) brothers seems like a bit of a lark, and the result was a box-office disappointment. The good news is, The Big Lebowski is every bit a Coen movie, and its lazy plot is part of its laidback charm. After all, how many movies can claim as their hero a pot-bellied, pot-smoking loser named Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski (Jeff Bridges) who spends most of his time bowling and getting stoned? And where else could you find a hairnetted Latino bowler named Jesus (John Turturro) who sports dazzling purple footgear, or an erotic artist (Julianne Moore) whose creativity consists of covering her naked body in paint, flying through the air in a leather harness, and splatting herself against a giant canvas? Who else but the Coens would think of showing you a camera view from inside the holes of a bowling ball, or an elaborate Busby Berkely-styled musical dream sequence involving a Viking goddess and giant bowling pins? The plot–which finds Lebowski involved in a kidnapping scheme after he’s mistaken for a rich guy with the same name–is almost beside the point. What counts here is a steady cascade of hilarious dialogue, great work from Coen regulars John Goodman and Steve Buscemi, and the kind of cinematic ingenuity that puts the Coens in a class all their own. Be sure to watch with snacks in hand, because The Big Lebowski might give you a giddy case of the munchies. –Jeff Shannon
Director:
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
DVD:
AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Limited Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Company: Universal Studios
(2008-09-09)
List Price: $34.98
Amazon Price: $23.74
Used Price: $24.90
The eighth and final season of “Will& Grace” on DVD is loaded with special features, including all new Themed Featurettes, a seson 8 Outtake Reel, newly recorded audio commentaries, and cast interviews.
DVD:
AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
Company: Lions Gate
(2008-09-16)
List Price: $44.98
Amazon Price: $28.99
Used Price: $28.97
An accountant is introduced to a mysterious sex-dating club known as The List by his lawyer friend. He becomes enthralled in this new lifestyle but he soon becomes the prime suspect in a woman s disappearance and a multimillion-dollar heist.System Requirements:Running Time: 107 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA/PSYCHOLOGICAL DRAMA Rating: R UPC: 024543526216 Manufacturer No: 2252621
DVD:
AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Company: 20th Century Fox
(2008-09-23)
List Price: $27.98
Amazon Price: $13.98
Used Price: $11.98
Relive every minute of Alan Ball’s poignantly dramatic, unpredictably hilarious masterpiece, from its powerful premiere episode to its critically-acclaimed, haunting finale. Along with all the episodes and hours of rich bonus features from all five seasons, this set includes two bonus Six Feet Under soundtracks, and an exclusive illustrated booklet with character obituaries and memories from the show’s creators.
DVD Features:
3D Animated Menus
Audio Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Episodic Previews
Episodic Recaps
Featurette
Director:
Alan Ball, Daniel Attias, Rodrigo Garcia, Jeremy Podeswa, Kathy Bates
DVD:
Box set, Color, Dolby, NTSC
Company: Hbo Home Video
(2006-11-14)
List Price: $279.98
Amazon Price: $135.96
Used Price: $147.99
Director:
David Stevens
VHS Tape:
Color, Surround Sound, THX, Widescreen, NTSC
Company: Starmaker Entertainment
(1992-07-30)
ISBN: 6302796857
List Price: $9.99
Amazon Price: $37.95
Used Price: $12.00
This Emmy Award-winning musical from 1978 explores an age-old Christmas conundrum: how does a big guy like Santa Claus squeeze down all those narrow chimneys? When Big Bird and his Sesame Street friends set out to find the answer one Christmas Eve, they explore a variety of amusing theories and learn a lot about the meaning of Christmas in the process. You won’t want to miss seeing all your favorite Sesame Street characters as they take to the ice at a nearby skating rink. Perhaps the most enjoyable feature of all is the wealth of wonderful music–everything from traditional Christmas songs to the now famous “Keep Christmas with You” by Joe Raposo. Several numbers are signed in American Sign Language and there’s even a brief mention of Hanukkah. This 60-minute, classic Sesame Street special, which teaches kids from 2 to 10 to value giving more than receiving and stresses the importance of love and togetherness, is also thoroughly entertaining.
DVD:
Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Live, NTSC
Company: Sesame Street
(1987)
(2002-09-24)
List Price: $12.95
Amazon Price: $5.99
Used Price: $5.20