DVD RELEASES FOR THE WEEK OF 3/20/07

[criterionmaster]

The lack of DVD's I am buying this week makes me sad, comments.

DVD'S I'LL BUY

What the fuck?

DVD'S I'LL RENT

The Naked City (Criterion) - Sadly, eatawiiner didn't like this that much, but I still must see it, as I love noir, and this is suppose to be a masterpiece. This isn't foreign is it? It was nominated for best picture which is why I am wondering.

Guns Of Navarone: Collector's Edition - I am going to see this film sometime, since it is suppose to be a classic, and this edition has a commentary, but I won't buy it until I make sure I like it enough.

DVD'S I'LL IGNORE

Blood Diamond - DiCaprio's accent sounded god-awful in the trailer, and I am just not interested. Not to mention, the story sounds cliched. PLOT: "A fisherman, a smuggler, and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond."

Rocky Balboa - I don't care what people say, I don't WANT to see this film, it doesn't look good to me at all, even if it is, I am not interested. If it isn't even better than the original, then it isn't that great a film.


The Bridge On The River Kwai: Collector's Edition - This is one of the best films ever made, that is for sure. The only thing that is stopping me from getting this, is that there is already a fantastic release out, and one that I think is better than this one, so I am going to pick that one up. But this film is recommended for everyone.

The Caine Mutiny: Collector's Edition - The film is called a classic, and has Bogart in it, but this new edition just has one old featurette, and doesn't seem worthy of buying, but if someone can tell me they know this movie IS worthy of seeing, I will see it.

The Care Bears Movie: 25th Anniversary Limited Edition - I liked Care Bears as a kid, but no, just no. And I don't think I have even seen this movie before, just the show, which I doubt is actually good.

The Dukes Of Hazzard - The Beginning: Unrated Edition - As I said in that other thread, this looks like THE WORST film ever made. I will never see this in a million years, the first one sucked major balls as well.

Eragon - beed says this is terrible, and it looked really bad, I bet the only redeeming thing about this is the effects. Just looks like a Lord of the Rings ripoff.

Everyone's Hero - PLOT: ""Everyone's Hero" is a heartwarming comedy-adventure, telling the story of a young boy's thousand-mile journey to help Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees win the World Series. The project's theme of perseverance against all odds was inspired by the film's originating director and executive producer, Christopher Reeve. " The animation really looks bad, and I am against most non-pixar CG cartoons.

First Born - PLOT: "Laura's expecting. Her husband, Steven's a loving guy but has little time for her. Her mom lives thousands of miles away. Forced to give up on her dreams, she's always been a bit edgy. A C-section drives her over the edge, making her see things in a different light. A creepy babysitter doesn't make things any better. She begins seeing things, trusts no one, as she goes into self-destruct mode." Does not sound good at all. I wouldn't see this, probably ever.

Going To Pieces - PLOT: "Every fear you’ve ever felt. Every evil you’ve witnessed. Every nightmare you’ve ever known… have come together for the first time in one film. Going to Pieces is the ultimate anthology that takes you on a horrifying journey through your favorite slasher films including Halloween, Psycho, Friday the 13th, Prom Night, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream and When a Stranger Calls. Interviews with horror icons John Carpenter, Wes Craven, Rob Zombie, Tom Savini and many more guide you through a series of gruesome scenes from classic films and recent hits. Watch as the history of the slasher film comes alive…if you dare! " This kind of film has been done many times, including a number of shows I have seen on TV, and I love horror films, but this has just been overdone.

Lawrence Of Arabia: Collector's Edition - Some new features, but seriously, the old edition was packed. I do want to see this film badly though, since it is suppose to be a masterpiece, so I will probably buy the old edition.

My Country, My Country - Another doc on Iraq, what is that, the 100000? I am no longer interested in any more docs having to do with Iraq.

The Nativity Story - Mary's perspective of the birth, boring! Although, for those interested, a priest did say this was a good film at my school.

Re-Animator (Limited Edition) - What the fuck is up with this!?!?! Why in the hell does this film need a new edition? The film is a horror masterpiece, but the old millenium edition is fucking perfect. I will not buy this, just because there is no why this could be better than the old one.

Return Of The Living Dead 5: Rave To The Grave - I have to see the forth one first, I am a big fan of the series, so even though these look terrible, and were made for sci-fi, I will still see this, just to see if this series is still funny. Probably not for everyone though, I do recommend checking out the first film, it is a classic.

St. Peter - Not a fan of the Bible, and a film about Peter and Paul's relationship to Christ (?) does not sound fun to me at all.

Stan Lee Presents: The Condor - What is up with Stan Lee? Skateboarder turned superhero voiced by Wilmer Valderrama, yeah, just a guess, but this sucks.

W.C. Fields Comedy Collection: Volume Two - Box Set includes Man On The Flying Trapeze, Never Give A Sucker An Even Break, Poppy, You're Telling Me, and The Old Fashioned Way. I have only seen W.C. in Bank Dick, but I didn't like it, and didn't think he was very funny, and that is suppose to be like his best film, so I am going to skip these, BUT, I will still watch his short films collection that is on Criterion, when blackmoses let's me borrow it. If you like slapstick humor, his films may be for you. Some people call Bank Dick one of the best films ever made.

Burning Annie - ""indie" film in the tradition of annie hall" yeah, nice try. It looks terribly bad to me.

TV on DVD




Addiction
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
Batman Beyond: Season 3
Christy: The Complete Series
The Deadliest Catch: Season 1
Garfield And Friends: An Ode To Odie
The Hunt For The BTK Killer
J.A.G.: The Complete Third Season
Living With Wolves
Maude: The Complete First Season
Masters Of Horror - John Carpenter: Pro Life
McHale's Navy: Season One
Miami Vice: Season Three
Miami Vice: Season Four
Mythbusters: Movie Myths
News Radio: The Complete Fifth Season
Run's House: The Complete Seasons 1 and 2
Sleeper Cell: Season 2
Wild Wild West: Season 2
Woves At Our Door




SOME OTHER REGION RELEASES:

Children Of Men (2-disc Special Edition) - I have heard fantastic things about this film, and this is a nice two disc with tons of stuff, I just hope the region one release is two-disc, doubt it though.

Hell Drivers - An ex-con's struggle for survival in the world of ballast haulage.

Histoire (s) du cinéma - Jesus, Godard's History of Cinema, that sounds like something that would be amazing. I should check this film out, it is four disc too!

Lonely Are the Brave - David Miller film with a great cast of Matthau and Kirk Douglas.

Man Without a Star - Another film with Douglas, this time directed by King Vidor.

[ie]

Correction: DiCaprio's accent is accurate. A friend of mine from Zambia (as I mentioned previously, he's not my friend solely because he's from Zambia, that's was just a qualifier) says that he knew a guy that was just like DiCaprio's character during the first part of the movie. Just a ruthless kinda guy who hated a lot of people but liked my friend because he was "smart."

The movie structure is cliché as all hell. Plenty of explosions to transition scenes and you've seen it all before. The thing that I liked about the movie, however, was that culture was really well portrayed. Of course, I'm pretty much talking to a brick wall at this point, but I figured I'd throw in at least one correction:

That correction is: even though you may not like DiCaprio's accent, and you may even think it sounds silly, but truth is, it's how some people talk.



Children of Men[/URL] is a strictly a one-disc reach-around affair.

That said: these days, American companies releasing DVDs don't even have the goddamn common courtesy to give us a collective reach-around while they're fucking us in the ass and taking all of our money for their halfassed DVD releases.

[blackmoses]

I am not getting anything.

[captainofbeef]

I already rented Blood Diamond, Rocky will be added to the queue as well.

[eatawiiner]

Naked City is definitely an American film. I'd recommend checking it out, though Brute Force sounds like it could be a true gem.
Anybody excited about the Eclipse release next week? I got mine pre ordered and shipped out.

[criterionmaster]

The only reason I thought it might be in a different language is because I know Rififi from Dassin is, which is why I wasn't sure about this one. I am jerking off to that Eclipse release dude, if only I had the money. I have 10 things, [at least], just above it that I need to order before I can even think of getting it, though I will get it soon enough. You will have to tell us how it is, and how much it is worth spending on it.

[criterionmaster]

ie said:

Correction: DiCaprio's accent is accurate. A friend of mine from Zambia (as I mentioned previously, he's not my friend solely because he's from Zambia, that's was just a qualifier) says that he knew a guy that was just like DiCaprio's character during the first part of the movie. Just a ruthless kinda guy who hated a lot of people but liked my friend because he was "smart."

The movie structure is cliché as all hell. Plenty of explosions to transition scenes and you've seen it all before. The thing that I liked about the movie, however, was that culture was really well portrayed. Of course, I'm pretty much talking to a brick wall at this point, but I figured I'd throw in at least one correction:

That correction is: even though you may not like DiCaprio's accent, and you may even think it sounds silly, but truth is, it's how some people talk.

Yeah, I actually like DiCaprio, it just sounded stupid, but I figured it was accurate, since I think he is a good actor. I saw beed didn't like it, and he is much less of a snob, and more lenient of a rater and only gave it a 6, so I doubt I will be checking it out any time.

Children of Men

[/URL] is a strictly a one-disc reach-around affair.

That said: these days, American companies releasing DVDs don't even have the goddamn common courtesy to give us a collective reach-around while they're fucking us in the ass and taking all of our money for their halfassed DVD releases.[/quote]
A person on another forum told me that the releases are the same; just this one is for some reason on two discs. If you look at the features they match, so I guess we didn't get screwed too much, since I doubt the quality of the film will be affected in any way.

[The Pseudo Cathartic]

Agree on skipping Blood Diamond.

About the accent: a south african acquaintance of mine described it as an Irish drunk.