Starring: Zack Ward,
Dave Foley, Larry Thomas, Verne Troyer.
Description: Prepare yourself for the hilarious,
laugh-packed comedy POSTAL, the irreverent and outrageous film
based on the popular video game. After a clueless slacker named
the Postal Dude (Zack Ward) loses his job, he joins his shady
Uncle Dave (Dave Foley) and a bevy of big-breasted, scantily
clad female cult followers in a scheme to steal a shipment of
hot new toys. But first they must foil a band of ruthless
terrorists led by none other than Osama Bin Laden and save the
world from destruction in this offensive, mayhem-ridden laugh
riot that threatens the very limits of common decency.
Review: This movie is absolutely hilarious. I had the
pleasure of going to Tuscon, AZ and enjoying a pre-screening of
this film. Uwe Boll was in attendance as well as Vince Desi
(Running With Scissors CEO) and they are wonderful guys. If you
have a strong pationate love for Boy George Bush then this movie
isn't for you. If you can't laugh at a good poop joke then this
movie isn't for you. If Mr. Verne Troyer (Mini Me, Austin
Powers) being raped by a bunch of chimps doesn't put a smile on
your face the this movie DEFINITELY isn't for you. Basically,
what I'm trying to say is that if you don't have a sense of
humor then this movie wasn't even made with you in mind and
you're only setting yourself up for failure and disapointment.
Now, if however you are a fan of.....Blazing Saddles, Jay &
Silent Bob, Dogma, Bill & Ted's Excellent Journy/ Bodacious
Adventure then you will love this movie. It's a comedy that can
be smart or childish depending on your take...
Extras:
"Raging Boll": the director boxes his critics; deleted scenes; commentary by
Boll; Verne Troyer as Indiana Jones; more.
Available in rated,
unrated and Blu-ray Disc editions. (Vivendi Entertainment).
Starring: Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher, Rob Corddry, Lake Bell, Michelle
Krusiec, Dennis Farina, Krysten Ritter, Jason Sudeikis, Queen Latifah, Zach
Galifianakis, Treat Williams.
Description:
After the wildest party night of their lives, two
mismatched strangers, Jack (Ashton Kutcher) and Joy (Cameron Diaz),
wake up in Vegas to discover they not only got lucky ?" they got
married! The road to annulment takes a hilarious turn after Jack
wins a three-million-dollar jackpot while playing Joy??s quarter
and a no-nonsense judge (Dennis Miller) sentences them to six months
??hard marriage.? What follows is an all-out war of the sexes as
Jack and Joy go to outrageous lengths to try and cheat each other
out of the money. But in the end, they may learn that when you
gamble on love, you just might win, against all odds!
Review:
"What Happens in Vegas" is not an insightful or intelligent movie,
but it actually works. It's a juvenile romantic comedy, perfect for
those who like their love stories a little on the immature side.
Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz play their roles like teenagers
trapped in adult bodies, spending most of the film as spouses
scheming to make each other's life a living hell. An uncredited
Queen Latifah plays a marriage therapist who says the two were made
for each other, despite having individual issues that need to be
worked out. I immediately replayed the events of the film in my head
and realized she was right; one is the other's emotional equal, and
both will willingly do what it takes to make sure they come out on
top. While none of this makes for a funny movie, and while the story
is completely predictable, it was still interesting to watch these
characters interact with one another...more
Extras: Commentary by
director Tom Vaughan, "Sitting Down With Cameron and Ashton" featurette,
"From the Law Firm of Stephen J. Hader, Esq." featurette, "DVD Extra Time
With Zach Galifianakis," gag reel, "An Inside Look at 'Marley and Me',"
digital copy.
Available as a single DVD, in an Extended "Jackpot"
Edition two-disc DVD set, and on Blu-ray Disc. (Fox).
Other Releases
Alfresco Two-disc set with
13 episodes of the British sketch comedy series from the 1980s; launched the
careers of Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, Robbie Coltrane, Stephen Fry, Ben
Elton, others; $39.99. Extras: "There's Nothing to Worry
About" three-episode pilot series; story of alternative comedy boom in 1980s
Britain. (Acorm Media).
Bakugan Chapter 1: Battle Brawlers
Five episodes of the international anime success now airing on the Cartoon
Network. Young warriors battle evil to save a parallel universe, $14.98.
(Warner).
The Care Bears: Care-A-Lot Collection
Two-disc set with 22 episodes, $22.98. Extras: Activity
booklet filled with fun activities and games. (Fox).
The Color Honeymooners Collection #4
Three-disc set with 12 episodes of the Jackie Gleason show that aired from
Miami Beach in 1966-70; $39.98. (MPI Home Video).
The Duchess of Duke Street: The Complete
Collection Ten-disc set with all 31 episodes of the BBC/PBS
Masterpiece Theatre series, $99.99. (Acorn Media).
Entourage: The Complete Fourth Season
Three-disc set with 12 episodes, $39.98. Extras:
Commentaries, behind-the-scenes featurette. (HBO Video).
Errol Flynn Westerns Collection
Four-disc set with "Montana," "Rocky Mountain," "San Antonio," "Virginia
City," $49.92. (Warner).
Everybody Hates Chris: The Third Season
(2007-08) Four-disc set with 22 episodes, $39.99. (Paramount).
Funky Town, Volumes 1
Thirteen episodes of the animated series, $9.98. Extras: (PorchLight
Home Entertainment).
Funky Town, Volumes 1
Fourteen episodes of the animated series, $9.98. Extras: (PorchLight
Home Entertainment).
Games Girls Play (1974)
Christina Hart, Jane Anthony. Soft-core film about the young daughter of the
American ambassador to England who gets into trouble when she and her
friends compete at bedding foreign diplomats. (Dark Sky Films/MPI Home
Video).
How the West Was Won
(1962) John Ford (segment "The Civil War"), Henry Hathaway (segments "The
Rivers," "The Plains" and "The Outlaws"), George Marshall (segment "The
Railroad") Richard Thorpe (uncredited: transitional historical sequences);
Carroll Baker, Lee J. Cobb, Henry Fonda, Carolyn Jones, Karl Malden, Gregory
Peck, George Peppard, Robert Preston, Debbie Reynolds, James Stewart, Eli
Wallach, John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Walter Brennan, Andy Devine, Raymond
Massey, Agnes Moorehead, Harry Morgan, Thelma Ritter, Mickey Shaughnessy,
Russ Tamblyn, Spencer Tracy. Restored and remastered from original
three-panel Cinerama release. Two-disc special edition, Ultimate Collector's
Edition, Blu-ray Disc. Extras: "Cinerama Adventure"
documentary, making-of featurette, film historian commentary. Collector's
edition includes a 36-page souvenir book reproduction, 10 behind-the-scenes
photos and 10 postcards, original theatrical release pressbook reproduction.
Also available as a two-disc Blu-ray edition. (Warner).
Linda Lovelace for President
(1975) Linda Lovelace, Val Bisoglio, Micky Dolenz. An intentionally campy
film designed to capitalize on Linda Lovelace's sudden fame following "Deep
Throat." The Upright Party nominates Lovelace for president and she goes on
a cross-country campaign trip. (Dark Sky Films/MPI Home Video).
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
(2008) Direct-to-video animated prequel.
My Sassy Girl (2008) Jesse
Bradford, Elisha Cuthbert. Based on the graphic novel series, turned
best-selling novel by Kim Ho-sik. A naive, buttoned-up Midwestern everyman
meets a carefree, untamed girl after he rescues her from a near-drunken
accident, and the two embark on a romantic roller coaster ride full of
concussions, career sabotage, a few slaps in the face and, ultimately, love.
(Fox).
NCIS: The Fifth Season
(2007-08) Five-disc set with 18 episodes, $64.99. Extras:
Featurettes: "NCIS on Location," "From Pauley to Abby: Hairspray, Lipstick
and Tattoos," "The Dressing Room: The Costumes and Wardrobe of NCIS," "NCIS
Season 5: Stem to Stern and Requiem Revisited," commentaries. (Paramount).
The Nightmare Before Christmas Collector's
Edition (1993) Dir.: Henry Selick; voices of Chris Sarandon,
Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix, Paul Reubens. Digitally
restored. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Disney)
No Blood No Tears
(2002-South Korea) Do-yeon Jeon, Hye-yeong Lee. A jaded female cab driver is
in trouble with the mob and when she meets the sexy girlfriend of a vicious
gangster, an unlikely friendship forces them to take drastic measures -- to
steal a ruthless loan shark's loot. (Genius Products).
One Tree Hill: The Complete Fifth Season
Five-disc set with 18 episodes, $59.98. Extras: Unaired
scenes, behind-the-scenes featurettes, commentaries, gag reel (Warner).
Pale Rider (1985) Dir,:
Clint Eastwood; Clint Eastwood, Michael Moriarty, Carrie Snodgress, Chris
Penn, Richard Dysart, Charles Hallahan, Douglas Mc Grath, Marvin J. Mc
Intyre, Sydney Penny, Billy Drago. (Warner).
Phantasm IV: Oblivion
(1998) Dir.: Don Coscarelli; A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Bannister,
Angus Scrimm. In this uncut sequel, the original cast returns to undertake a
surreal journey through the dimensions of time and space to understand the
terrifying birthright of the Tall Man, as well as the origins of the
infamous and lethal Sphere, ending with the Tall Man's final assault with
his dark army, putting the future of the human race on the line.
Extras: Commentary by writer-producer-director Don Coscarelli,
retrospective featurette. (Anchor Bay).
Pope Dreams (2007) Phillip
Vaden, Stephen Tobolowsky, Julie Hagerty, Marnette Patterson. Coming-of-age
story about a directionless 19-year-old who works for his dad during the day
and plays in a heavy metal band at night; his only clear goal is to get his
ailing mother to meet the pope before she dies. Along the way he falls in
love and gets discovered by two Broadway producers. (PorchLight Home
Entertainment).
Puppy (2005) Nadia
Townsend, Bernard Curry, Susan Ellis. When her sister kicks her out, Liz --
a young woman out only for herself -- is rescued from the streets by Aiden,
a delusional tow-truck driver who's convinced she's his runaway wife ... and
he's intent on making sure she doesn't leave him again. (Dokument Films/MPI
Home Video).
Purple Violets (2007)
Dir.: Edward Burns; Selma Blair, Patrick Wilson, Edward Burns, Debra
Messing, Dennis Farina. Infidelity, first loves and second chances are
complexly intertwined in this comedy set in The Big Apple. A one-time
promising writer saddled with a cheating husband, a successful crime
novelist who lacks significant literary distinction, a tough-talking
schoolteacher still smarting from a decade-old break-up and a smooth-talking
lawyer determined to win back the one that got away, all seek to regain
control of their lives. (The Weinstein Co./Genius Products).
Redbelt (2008) Chiwetel
Ejiofor, Alice Braga, Tim Allen, Emily Mortimer, Rodrigo Santoro, Rebecca
Pidgeon, Randy Couture. Extras: Commentary by director
David Mamet and Randy Couture, "Behind-the-Scenes of Redbelt" featurette,
"Inside Mixed Martial Arts" cast and crew featurette, Q & A with Mamet,
conversation with UFC president Dana White, "Fighter Profiles," "The Magic
of Cyril Takayama featurette on the magician-actor. Also available
on Blu-ray Disc. (Sony).
The Real McCain (2008)
Maverick or flip-flopper? Robert Greenwald 's new documentary sheds light on
John McCain's "straight talk," politics and policies. $9.95. (The
Disinformation Company).
Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom
(1975 -- Italy) Pier Paolo Pasolini's notorious final film transposes the
Marquis de Sade's 18th-century opus of torture and degradation to 1944
Fascist Italy. New, restored high-definition digital transfer.
Extras: "The End of Salo," a 40-minute documentary about the film's
final scene; "Salo: Yesterday and Today," a 35-minute documentary featuring
interviews with Pier Paolo Pasolini, actor-filmmaker Jean-Claude Biette, and
Pasolini's friend Nineto Davoli; new interviews with set designer Dante
Ferretti and filmmaker/film scholar Jean-Pierre Gorin; booklet featuring new
essays by Neil Bartlett, Roberto Chiesi, Naomi Greene, Gary Indiana, and Sam
Rohdie, and excerpts from Gideon Bachman's on-set diary. (The Criterion
Collection).
The Shield: The Complete Sixth Season
Four-disc set with 10 episodes, $59.95. Extras: Three
featurettes: "Saturn's Sons," "Two Directors" and "Full Circle: Franka
Potente," commentary on select episodes, deleted scenes. (Sony).
Terry Pratchett's Discworld Collection
(2007) Animated adaptations of two of Terry Pratchett's sci-fi fantasy books
featuring a world of funny wizards, witches, dwarfs, trolls and giants:
"Wyrd Sisters: and "Soul Music." A two-disc set, $39.99. Extras:
Story boards, interview with Pratchett, bio, more. (Acorn Media).
The Three Stooges Collection: 1940-1942,
Volume Three Two-disc set with 23 digitally-restored shorts,
arranged chronologically, $24.96. (Sony).
Uncounted (2008) The 2004
Presidential election gave America its first comprehensive look at
electronic voting machines. Unfortunately, it seems that a paper ballot
wasn't the only thing missing. Like many Americans, Emmy Award-winning
director David Earnhardt was perplexed on election night '04 as the outcome
clearly didn't match up with exit polls. This prompted the Nashville-based
filmmaker to embark on a three-year journey to answer one fundamental
question: was our most recent presidential election stolen and, if so, how?
$19.95. (The Disinformation Company).
The Untouchables: Season Two, Volume Two
(1961) Four-disc set, $42.99. (Paramount).
Warner Home Video Western Classics
Collection Six-disc set with "Escape From Fort Bravo," "Many
Rivers to Cross," "Cimarron" "The Law and Jake Wade," "Saddle the Wind,"
"The Stalking Moon," $59.92. (Warner).
Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden?
(2008) Tongue-in-cheek yet thought-provoking documentary by writer-director
Morgan Spurlock. Amazed by Osama bin Laden's continued success at evading
capture, a gung-ho Spurlock sets out with virtually no military experience
or expertise to find the man that numerous government agencies and bounty
hunters have been unable to locate. But before he can begin the hunt for bin
Laden, Spurlock must first learn where the man came from, what makes him
tick, and what historical forces made him the person he is today. Taking it
to the streets and speaking one-on-one with people in Afghanistan, Egypt,
Israel, Pakistan and international hotspots throughout the Middle East,
Spurlock will stop at nothing in his effort to make the world a safer place
for his family. Extras: Alternate ending: Western Showdown,
"Three Girls Saudi," "Martin McGuinness," "Watergate," "Saad Ibrahim,"
"Shimon Peres," "Afghan Animation." (The Weinstein Co./Genius Products).