New Release of the Week
Objectified (Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital Copy)
One of my favorite films from SXSW 2009 is now available through so many methods of distribution that it's really rather stunning. A documentary about industrial design theory doesn't sound like the sexiest thing in the world on paper, but I'll be damned if it isn't unique. Seek this film out.
Catalog Release of the Week
Natural Born Killers (Blu-ray & DVD)
Covered here. A really outstanding transfer and edition of a memorable film from the 90's.
New Release
The Proposal (Blu-ray & DVD)
Alternate Ending with Optional Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Outtakes, Feature Commentary with director Anne Fletcher and writer Peter Chiarelli, Digital Copy
Blu-ray Exclusive: an Additional Deleted Scene
Betty White kept me awake while I watched this. Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds are likable enough, and there are some good bits in the script, but everything was so far-fetched, from the plot to the lighting of faces against the green screen scenes. It was nowhere hear as bad as Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, but I really didn't find it memorable in the least. The extras do a great job of showing how really utterly horrible the movie could have been. Even though I love Niecy Nash (Reno! 911), it's definitely for the better they cut the botched original ending they had that featured her prominently.
New World Order (DVD only)
A conspiracy theorist documentary that played SXSW this year, it mostly focuses on Austin's own Alex Jones, radio host, "documentary" maker, and celebrity among his peers.
Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry (DVD only)
A doc that played SXSW 2008 about the tattoo pioneer (depending on who you ask). I wish the rum with his name on it didn't make me want to vomit.
Drag Me to Hell (Blu-ray & DVD)
Land of the Lost (Blu-ray & DVD)
Fighter (DVD only)
Catalog New to Blu
The Craft
Director's Commentary, Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary
Featurettes: Conjuring The Craft, Behind the Scenes of The Craft
The transfer looks sharp and crisp, just like I'm assuming it did in theaters when I was 13. Seriously, though, the effects hold up rather well, and the resolution upgrade is a whole different world than what I remember first seeing on tape.
Stop Making Sense
South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Screwballs
Catalog
Jack Brown Genius (DVD only)
Co-written and executive produced by Peter Jackson, I'll have more on this one after I've watched it.
Hardware (Blu-ray & DVD)
The cult classic is finally on disc.
Happy Birthday To Me
I've seen the trailer to this one so many times at the Alamo Drafthouse, I'm amazed it's only just now hitting DVD.
Disc Roundup (Movies) is posted each week at some point, depending on how many discs there are to get through. Unless otherwise noted, screener copies of titles reviewed were provided by the respective studio.
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