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Meet Will and Lee, two unlikely friends who decide to make their own action-adventure movie fashioned after Rambo: First Blood. Armed with a video camera, Lee directs and Will stars in their own movie, Son Of Rambow. Filled with some truly touching moments and hilarious sequences the movie is a heartfelt look at childhood friendship and loyalty. Suffering from a stifling home life, shy and introverted Will meets up with school bully Lee and to the surprise of both they become close friends. The film makes them wildly popular at school, reluctantly with the help of a egotistical French exchange student. This is more than just a movie about the hi-jinxes of two boys. This is a warm and intimate examination of two misfits who, through the process of making the film, grow closer, grow up and rise above their circumstances. Make believe. Not war. DVD extras
include a director commentary, the short film that inspired the film, a
'making of' featurette and more from Paramount. 2
Disc Collector's Edition The stop-motion animated movie from Disney and director Tim Burton, The Nightmare Before Christmas, is one of those rare movies that has become more popular as the years go by. A huge cult following has developed. When it was first released many people did not know what to make of it. It starred a disgruntled Jack Skellington, The Pumpkin King Of Halloween Town, who decided to take over Christmas and make it his own holiday. Unfortunately, he brought all of Halloween's trappings with him. In this new 2-Disc Collector's Edition from Disney, the movie is digitally re-mastered and re-envisioned as Burton originally imagined. DVD extras include to short animated films form Burton, a Nightmare poem read by Christopher Lee, documentaries and featurettes, deleted scenes, storyboard and more. A special slip case contains the discs, enclosed by an oversize embossed
Jack head. What better person to kill killers than a serial killer? That's the premise of the Showtime series Dexter. Dexter was orphaned as a young child and suffers a yet to be revealed trauma. He was adopted by a police office who recognized his sociopath tendencies. His 'father' taught him how to appear normal and how to search for and kill those who are proven guilty of murder. Barely able to control his killer instincts, Dexter channels his impulses through his work as a police blood splatter analyst. He has a girlfriend, to appear normal. The Second Season finds Dexter unable to kill for a month. When he finally is able to satisfy his urges he has difficulty killing them. To complicate matters the police discover his underwater body dumping ground. He is dubbed the Bay Harbor Killer, acquires a cult following and generally causes all sorts of problems for his co-workers, those close to him and his girlfriend who suspects Dexter is more than he appears. Totally fresh and original, Dexter has won two Emmy's and continues to bring in more fans as each episode airs. All of Season Two's episodes are included as are two Brotherhood episodes, plus the first episodes from The Tudors and Californication from CBS/Paramount.
Jethro Gibbs is back with his highly-trained forensic and investigator special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service in CBS/Paramount’s 5-disc DVD set. Season Five saw the new team really starting to mesh. Filled with action, pathos, humor and lots of intrigue, NCIS never fails to surprise its audience or push the envelope of what has not been attempted in a TV series before. Powerful character development coupled with ‘killer’ stories has made NCIS one of the most popular series on TV. Viewers were shocked over the events in Season Five and were treated to real roller coaster ride of who, what, when and where. Eighteen episodes made up the season with highlights that included a showdown with an arms dealer, Gibbs’ unexpected reunion with his former wife, the discovery of an abandoned ship holding dangerous secrets, Ziva’s deadly encounter with a serial killer, and Ducky’s assistant is targeted for murder. DVD extras include an overview of Season Five, an examination of the wardrobe created for the cast, going on location and the transformation of Pauley to Abby.
Season 2, Volume 2 Digitally remastered, 16 vintage episodes from The Untouchables, starring Robert Stack as Prohibition Era F.B.I. agent Elliot Ness bring the thrills and chills of the popular crime fighting show to DVD for the first time. Join Ness and his special agents as they root out gangsters and thugs not only in Chicago to other cities in the U.S. as well. Columnist Walter Winchell brings an touch of authenticity to the series that views more like an actual documentary newsreels than episodic TV. Narcotics are the new vice in town and with their expanded law enforcement
powers Ness and his men take organized on face first. No other show can touch
The Untouchables from CBS/Paramount. Best Of Both Worlds Concert I have to admit I do not know the attraction teenagers have toward Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus). Then again, I'm not a teenager. I don't know why teenagers do anything they do and I raised two of them and I teach high school. Besides all that, Walt Disney Studios new 2-Disc Extended Edition: Hannah Montana And Miley Syrus: Best Of Both Worlds release should have your teenagers jumping for joy. Containing the sold-out concert performance recently in theaters, the DVDs feature Miley Cyrus performing as both herself and her TV alter ego: Hannah Montana. Special guest performers The Jonas Brothers also liven things up as they and Miley belt out hit after hit. Included on the 2-disc set is the concert in regular version and in 3D (four pairs of 3D glasses are included). Other DVD features include additional songs, sing-along mode, n up close and personal featurette about
Miley and the Brothers and more. The
DVD set also has a cover that when moved shifts from an image of Miley to
Hannah.
Long before the anti-establishment movement and the subsequent songs by popular groups and solo acts, Pete Seeger was writing and singing songs about war, poverty, the environment and dozens of other 'social ills' that the current generation somehow thinks are new. Not so, Pete Seeger is the original rebel. His songs and liberal slant have made him both a saint and a sinner in people's minds-depending on their political slant. Regardless of political affiliation, everyone has to agree that Seeger is an incredibly talented songwriter and performer. His songs capture the heart and soul of a nation. Turn, Turn, Turn, If I Had A Hammer and Where Have All The flowers Gone are just a small sampling of his well-known and often sung songs he has written. Considered the architect of the Folk generation, Seeger is one of the most misunderstood performers ever to perform for an audience. Booed, picketed, lambasted, cursed, picketed and blacklisted, he refuses to sway or falter from his strong beliefs. Genius Products, llc and The Miriam Collection present Pete Seeger in concert, interviewed and commented about from those he influenced including Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Bruce Springsteen and others. Additional DVD features include more scenes and five film shorts. Raymond Burr is Perry Mason in the Season 3, Volume 1 DVD episode collection form Paramount/CBS. Few people realize just how important and influential the Perry Mason TV was. Although originated in the 1950s and continued through the 1960 and later rejuvenated and reintroduced as tele-movies in the 1990s, the series was ground-breaking for a number of reasons. Unlike many crime series before it, the action took primarily in the courtroom. Cases were complex, intelligent and challenging to the audience. The majority of crime series on TV at the same time were formulated with cut-out arch types and plots and crimes easily solved. Perry Mason did not pander to its audience. It treated its viewing public as intelligent and worthy of a high-quality show with a stellar cast, high production values and riveting storylines. A large part of the show’s appeal, longevity and high quality were due in part to the series’ star, Raymond Burr. Burr was known for putting in long hours scrutinizing scripts and expecting the very best form himself and his fellow cast of characters. In Season 3, the formula for Perry Mason was well in place with a cast who would remain with the show through its long run and scripts that challenge the viewer. Perry Mason won his cases the majority of the time. What made the show intriguing was even though you new Perry would triumph in the end, there was still a twinge of double to if he would triumph. That’s a sure sign of a quality show: keep your audience guessing. Episodes during the first part of the 3rd Season saw Perry and
his associates help a businessman in a murder case, solve a card game murder,
investigate a case of animal homicide, solve the mystery of a man about to
inherit a fortune that turns up dead along with many other exciting and
stimulating episodes.
Harry Anderson, straight off of Night Court, stars as newspaper columnist and humorist Dave Barry who draws his inspiration from his family and friends. And what a strange batch of family and friends he has! Working from home, Dave, along with his wife and sons, must put up with the shenanigans of his best friend and editor Kenny and his neighbor Shel. Between his family and friends Dave finds himself in some of the most ridiculous, outrageous and hilarious situations ever. Watch what happens when Dave gets the flu, buys life insurance, tries to survive without an air conditioner, deals with a haunted house, discovers his scathing column about a car dealer backfires, deals with Shel's first date after his divorce and other seemingly mundane events that usually spell disaster or complications for Dave and his family. All 23 episodes are on three discs from Paramount/CBS.
Monk, Psych and SNL For those who have a slightly slanted sense of humor, Universal/NBC has just released a trio of DVD collections. Tony Shalhoub returns for a Sixth Season as the private detective loaded down with obsessive compulsive disorders: Monk. Four discs make up the set of 16 episodes that also include commentaries from the cast and crew. Just a few of the episodes include Mr. Monk's fan wanting him to solve a murder, investigating a rapper's death, solving a crime on a nude beach, following clues to a hidden treasure, suffering insomnia, joining a cult and taking up painting. Just imagine yourself as Monk and you can see the ramifications. Speaking of oddball behavior. Phony police psychic Shawn Spencer returns for a second season in a 4-disc DVD set that includes 16 episodes, deleted scenes, commentaries and few surprises. There's even two episodes directed by film director John Landis. Shawn and his friend Gus lead police on various crime investigations and despite their phony status they still manage to help solve crimes and tickle a few funny bones along the way. The chemistry between the two friends is a real kick to watch. Fakery finds the truth. All the law. None of the order. Humor is universal and know no bounds-even time. That's so true with Saturday Night Live's Third Season:177-1978. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, Jane Curtain, and John Belushi join Steve Martin, Al Frankin, Tom David, Hugh Hefner, Robert Klein and a host of hosts for what many consider the break-out season for the popular series. Look for the Nerds, Lounge Singer Nick Winters, the Coneheads and other classic characters to make their appearance in one of the funniest seasons of Saturday Night Live ever.
Wizard School It's time to pack up your bags and head off the Wizard School. Alex, Justin and Maz Russo are not your average kids. Their secret? They're wizards in training! What would you do if you could perform magic? If you're like the Russo kids you'd use your powers to skip chores, make homework easy and perform tricks and mischief on friends, foes and family. Wizards Of Waverly Street offers non-stop chuckles and giggles as the Russo siblings discover that family is stronger than magic, that not everything can be solved by magic and that sometimes magic is more trouble than it's worth. Join the Russo kids as they adopt a dragon, try to convince Mom and Dad to let them do more magic and get into all sorts of mischief in Wizard School. Disney DVD extras include a Behind-The-Scenes look at how the magic made real with cast members as your guides.
Nothing is impossible for stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb. Discover why the offbeat animated adventures about this unlikely duo from Disney is so popular with kids and adults alike. Contained on the new DVD from Disney are five classic adventures, including a 2-part never seen before story. Never short on ideas for something to do, the stepbrothers believe nothing is impossible. Need a race car? No Problem! Build a time machine or form a rock band? Piece of cake! If only their older sister Candace wasn't always trying to get them in trouble. They'd be even more surprised if they discovered their pet platypus is a secret agent. For some unexpected thrills and surprises don't miss Phineas and Ferb: The Fast And The Phineas on DVD. Extras include the origin of stepbrothers, an arcade and more. |
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