Electric Shadow

Disc Roundup (Movies & TV) 25 May

I suppose this is better late than never. Assume that all titles are Blu-ray and DVD unless otherwise noted.

 

 

Pick of the Week - Catalog New to Blu
Stagecoach (The Criterion Collection)
I disagree in every way possible with jefe Jeff on this one. I wrote a preview piece in advance of release here and a full review here. This title is one of the greatest salvage jobs Criterion has ever done.

Pick of the Week - New Release Movie
Mystery Team (DVD-only)
Pleas, accept the mystery.

Pick of the Week - Catalog Movie New to Disc
By Brakhage: An Anthology (The Criterion Collection)
This is sort-of a cheat, in that the first volume was on DVD before, but it makes its Blu-ray debut here

Pick of the Week - New TV
Leverage Season 2 (DVD only)
This is one of the better cable TV shows out there. It's a bit hokey, but it works for me.

Movie New Releases
Dear John
A better sleep aid than a movie. I've tried to watch it three times and fallen asleep fifteen minutes in each time. I give up.

The Road

David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer (DVD only)
I love David Cross' flavor of disdain for all sorts of things. More on this one tomorrow.

Catalog New to Blu
City of the Living Dead
Django
Tromeo & Juliet

Spartacus: 50th Anniversary Edition
The biggest burn of the year for me, so far. That "50th Anniversary" label is a slap in the face.

TV New Releases
True Blood Season 2
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Part 1
The Guild Season 3 (DVD only)
Flashpoint Season 2 (DVD only)

Catalog TV
George Gently Series 2 (DVD only)
Waiting for God Season 5 (DVD only)
Royal Pains Season 1 (DVD only)