Category: DVD Reviews
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Land of the Dead: HD-DVD
Cast: Simon Baker, Asia Argento, Dennis Hopper, John Leguizamo, Robert Joy Studio: Universal Rating: 7/10 CORPORATE LINE: George A. Romero’s Land of the Dead is the acclaimed director’s long-awaited return to the genre he invented, beginning with the seminal Night of the Living Dead and continuing with Dawn of the Dead and Day of the […]
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Curious George DVD
Cast: Will Ferrell Studio: Universal Rating: 6.5/10 THE STORY: Resisting the temptations that so many recent kids’ movies have succumbed to, CURIOUS GEORGE stays true to the innocently playful spirit of the beloved, brilliantly simple children’s books by H.A. Rey, eschewing ironic asides, gross-out comedy, and pop culture references. Barely acknowledging the parents and guardians […]
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A Nightmare on Elm Street: Infinifilm Special Edition DVD
Cast: Robert Englund Studio: New Line Rating: 9/10 THE STORY: A repulsive, decaying figure with razor-sharp appendages (and an even sharper sense of humor!) suddenly appears in the dreams of four Los Angeles teenagers. It is the ghost of Freddy Krueger, a suspected child murderer killed long ago by the neighborhood parents. Now he’s able […]
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The Dick Cavett Show: Hollywood Great DVD
Cast: Dick Cavett Studio: Shout! Factory Rating: 7/10 The Corporate Line: Comedians, politicians and rock stars all graced The Dick Cavett Show stage, but the audience favorites were often the movie stars. And when the guests were greats like Fred Astaire, Bette Davis, Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum and Orson Welles, Cavett often devoted the full […]
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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift DVD
Cast: Bow Wow Studio: Universal Rating: 5/10 THE STORY: From the producer of the worldwide blockbuster hits The Fast and the Furious and its sequel, 2 Fast 2 Furious, comes the latest installment of the adrenaline-inducing series built on speed—The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. Set in the sexy and colorful underground world of […]
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The Black Crowes: Who Killed That Bird Out On Your Window Sill DVD
Cast: The Black Crowes Studio: Rhino Rating: 8/10 The Corporate Line: Who Killed That Bird Out On Your Window Sill…The Movie is an often hilarious insight into the inner workings of The Black Crowes—one that sees the brothers Robinson doing just about everything you’d expect from them: sneering at everyone, fighting with one another, at […]
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Prince and the New Power Generation: Diamonds And Pearls DVD
Cast: Prince Studio: Rhino Rating: 6/10 The Corporate Line: For the first time on DVD, from Prince and the New Power Generation, comes the Diamonds And Pearls DVD, featuring concert footage, band interviews, and live versions of “Thunder,” “Jughead,” and “Live 4 Love,” as well as video clips of the smash singles “Gett Off,” “Cream,” […]
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Barbra Streisand: A Happening In Central Park
Cast: Barbra Streisand Studio: Rhino Rating: 7/10 The Corporate Line: On the evening of June 17, 1967, Barbra Streisand and 150,000 of the “luckiest people in the world” gathered together in Central Park’s massive Sheep’s Meadow for a once-in-a-lifetime outdoor concert event. If New York were a kingdom, Barbra was its reigning queen. It was […]
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Roseanne: Halloween Special DVD
Cast: Roseanne Studio: Anchor Bay Rating: 8.5/10 THE STORY: Most TV shows celebrated the holiday season with warm & fuzzy Christmas specials. But for the cast, crew and creators of ROSEANNE, the year’s best celebrations always belonged to Halloween. In these seven classic episodes, the Conners unleash tricks and treats on one of the greatest […]
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Dream Theater: Score 20th Anniversary World Tour Live DVD
Cast: Dream Theater Studio: Rhino Rating: 6/10 The Corporate Line: Dream Theater concluded its lengthy 20th Anniversary World Tour earlier this year with a triumphant sold-out concert at New York City’s famed Radio City Music Hall. The emotional performance included songs representing two decades of music from the acclaimed progressive hard rock quintet and featured […]