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(Warner Bros., Rated PG-13, DVD-$27.95 SRP)

I love a glorious, unabashed cinematic disaster – the kind that makes you cringe and question the sanity, taste, and literacy of all those involved. There's something so ingratiating about really being able to hate – with a mighty passion – a big 'ol trainwreck of a film. Like Catwoman. What were they thinking? Halle, did someone bludgeon you with that Oscar? I mean, come on. The DVD features alternate endings (none of which match the sheer joy of the film just coming to an end), a making-of documentary, and the HBO First Look special.

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(Lions Gate, Rated R, DVD-$19.98 SRP)

I can't say much about the Flash-animated feature Lil' Pimp, about a boy who finds his place amongst the inner-city pimps and hos as they face down the machinations of the corrupt mayor, except to say the mayor is played by William Shatner. That's good for something.

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(Sparkhill, Not Rated, DVD-$29.95 SRP)

There are DVD releases that you might pick up, there are DVD releases that you should pick up, and then there are things that get released on DVD that you absolutely must pick up. The Ray Harryhausen: The early Years Collection is such a title. Featuring his earliest work, including the Mother Goose Stories, Little Red Riding Hood, and the 50 years in the making Tortoise and the Hare. Not only does the 2-disc set feature these fully restored and remastered pieces with introductions by Harryhausen, commentaries, and featurettes, but the second disc contains a remarkable reunion and conversation between Harryhausen, Ray Bradbury, and Forrest J. Ackerman, a featurette on Harryhausen's Walk of Fame dedication, interviews, an appreciation from the scores of filmmakers inspired by his work, and much more. You must get this, no two ways about it.

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(Warner Bros., Not Rated, DVD-$29.95 SRP each)

I'm still eagerly awaiting the release of the first seasons of both Harvey Birdman and Venture Bros., but I've got a pair of great Adult Swim sets to pass the time with – Sealab 2021: Season Two and The Brak Show: Volume One. The second season of Sealab was nearing the end of the show's run of greatness, before the untimely death of the dearly-missed Harry Goz, and the departure of his animated alter-ego, Captain Murphy. While the first DVD set was virtually bare-bones, the second volume gets commentaries on all 13 episodes, a tribute to Goz, 20 Questions with the cast, a tour of the 70-30 offices, a rough cut of the episode "Der Dieb," and aborted episode "Ronnie".  Speaking of oodles of extras, the first volume of The Brak Show is packed as well, featuring not only the first 14 episodes, but also Cartoon Planet segments, Brak Presents the Brak Show Starring Brak, commentaries with the creators and Brak himself, Adult Swim News segments, and a radio play version of the pilot.

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(Columbia/Tristar, Rated R/PG-13, DVD-$19.95 SRP)

They may be body doubles, but there's really only one reason we watch Brooke Shields and that guy in The Blue Lagoon, which is currently available in a 2-pack with its vastly inferior (and body double free) sequel, Return To The Blue Lagoon. You know exactly what I'm talking about. Yes, you do. The original film features an audio commentary with Shields (plus the writer and director), a second commentary with the director and the guy in the flick (Christopher Atkins, whose acting is completely carb free), the original featurette, and Shields' personal photo album.

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(Warner Bros., Rated PG-13, DVD-$19.95 SRP)

Okay, so the film really doesn't have much going for it and is slightly annoying, but who will ever get pre-loopy Whitney's cover of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" out of their heads? Yeah, that's all The Bodyguard has. Just that really long note. And Kevin Costner, pre-Waterworld, back when he could still fool people into thinking he was sane. The new special edition DVD features the film in widescreen for the first time, a making-of documentary, and Whitney's music video.

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(Paramount, Not Rated, DVD-$49.99 SRP)

No matter how hard I try, I can't get past seeing Charmed as little more than a pale Buffy rip-off, but I know there's a large fanbase for the trio of witchy sisters who have been waiting years for the release of the show on DVD. Well, the wait is over, as The Complete First Season hits shelves. The 6-disc set features absolutely zero bonus features, but hey – just be happy you finally got it.

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(Paramount, Not Rated, DVD-$38.99 SRP each)

They can fire out entire runs of the Star Trek franchise in the span of a single year, but Paramount's release schedule for Cheers and Frasier has been painfully so… Or maybe it just feels that way because they're such classics, and watching the episodes of a given season just makes me wish I could keep watching after the last disc is done. Either way, things are progressing along with the release of the complete fourth seasons of both shows. The fourth season of Cheers welcomed Woody Boyd to the bar (filling the dim-yet-wise shoes of the late Coach), the increased role of Frasier Crane (who would become a regular the following year), and even the introduction of Dr. Lillith Sternin (who would also return with a vengeance the following year). Meanwhile, Frasier's fourth season is really about the ins and outs of Niles' broken marriage to Maris, and his escalating chase of Daphne. Martin finds a bit of love as well, Eddie heads to a pet psychiatrist, and Frasier manages a date trifecta. Sadly, both releases are completely featureless… Which I don't mind so much as long as they increase the speed of these releases.

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(Columbia/Tristar, Rated R, DVD-$28.95 SRP)

When The Ring blew down the doors on Asian horror remakes, I feared that we would soon be deluged with substandard, lackluster imitations of mostly enjoyable, often-creepy-in-an-alien-culture-kind-of-way scarefests. Well, The Grudge manages to avoid most of those pitfalls, even if it does abandon the original film's ending in favor of… well… that would be telling. And it's nice to see Sarah Michelle Gellar trying desperately to distance herself from the Buffy stereotype… Even if it's something she should embrace and be done with it. By the by – anyone notice how a lot of Japanese horror deals with curses of some form? Funny. The DVD features an audio commentary (with Gellar, producer Sam Raimi, brother/co-star Ted Raimi, and more), a 5-part making-of documentary, and a medical featurette on the fear response featured in the film.

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(Paramount, Not Rated, DVD-$54.99 SRP)

The seasonal I Love Lucy sets continue to be a prime example of giving fans everything they could possibly hope for, plus a smidgen more. As with the previous sets, The Complete Third Season features all 31 episodes beautifully restored and remastered, plus scored of bonus materials including bloopers, lost scenes, featurettes, script excerpts, the original openings, and restored music.

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(Columbia/Tristar, Rated PG, DVD-$36.95 SRP)

The series definitely stuck to the cinematic law of diminishing returns, but you gotta admit – for children of the 80's, the original Karate Kid was an iconic flick. Who didn't make some kind of joke involving "wax on, wax off" ? Be honest with yourself… You probably even tried Daniel's big finale crane stance at least once. Well, relive the entire 4 film saga (including the sad Hilary Swank finish) with the Karate Kid Collection set. Bonus features for the original film include an audio commentary (with director John Avildsen, writer Robert Kamen, Ralph Macchio, and Pat Moriata) and featurettes.

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(Touchstone, Rated PG-13, DVD-$29.95 SRP)

While in every other way a pretty rote comedy, Mr. 3000 shines by virtue of the presence of star Bernie Mac, who manages to wring every laugh from the story of a retired baseball star who believes his 10 year-old record is his ticket to the Hall of Fame, but must instead head back onto the field to reclaim his record when 3 of his hits are disqualified. The DVD features an audio commentary, deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and outtakes.

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(Showtime, Not Rated, DVD-$34.99 SRP)

My first thought upon completing the first season of Penn & Teller's brilliant attack on quacks, crackpots, cons, and institutional crap – appropriately enough entitled Bulls***! – was, "This had better get a second season." Well, I got my wish, and the second season is even more biting than the first, which is truly amazing. Their skeptical look at everything from PETA to the Bible is a breath of fresh air, and here's hoping a third season is on the way. Unfortunately, this go round we've got zero (zip!) bonus features, unlike the packed first season set. Also, they changed packaging styles to a cheap-o keep case and cardboard box combo. But hey, at least we get the baker's dozen worth of episodes themselves, which are pure gold.

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(Universal, Rated PG-13, DVD-$44.95 SRP)

I was really, really, really looking forward to the biopic of the Ray Charles – entitled Ray, appropriately enough. Sadly, it didn't quite meet my rather lofty expectations, which owes more to the rather unfocused script than to Jamie Foxx's revelatory lead performance, which is simply stunning. In fact, you may find yourself wondering if the production didn't use a time machine to snatch the real Ray out of the appropriate period. Although there are two versions of the film on DVD, you really should go with the 2-disc Limited Edition , which gives you an extended cut of the film, deleted scenes, uncut music performances, an audio commentary with director Taylor Hackford, a remembrance of Charles, a featurette on Foxx's transformation, (all of which are available on the single-disc edition), plus additional  extended musical scenes, "The Women of Ray" featurette; "The Filmmakers' Journey" featurette, and "Ray: An American Story" documentary.

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(Paramount, Not Rated, DVD-$38.99 SRP)

Although there's nothing inherently wrong with the first season of Taxi, the second season will always be infinitely better if only for the addition of Christopher Lloyd's brilliantly spaced Reverend Jim to the cast. His botched attempt to take his driver's test is still a classic bit (found in this set), and the dynamic as a whole finally seemed to click. Not only that, but this season also gave us a significant other for Andy Kaufman's Latka in the form of Carol Kane's Simka. Sadly, the 4-disc box set still contains zippo in the way of bonus features.

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(Universal, Rated PG-13, DVD-$29.98 SRP)

Reese Witherspoon scares me. I'm sorry, but she does. Something about those harshly angular features on that tiny body, it just… brrr. Anyway, Vanity Fair – it's got Reese playing the social-climbing heroine Becky Sharpe in a fine adaptation. But she's still frightening. The DVD features an audio commentary with director Mira Nair, deleted scenes, a featurette on the women of Vanity Fair, and a making-of featurette.

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(Fox, Not Rated, DVD-$39.98 SRP)

Of all the networks, Fox seems to be the network most willing to greenlight quirkier fare, and also the quickest to axe it with very little warning. Oh, and then they rush the series (usually with a full complement of unaired episodes) onto DVD in order to take advantage of the fanbase that supposedly wasn't there. One of the more recent examples is Todd Holland and Bryan Fuller's Wonderfalls – an oddball little show about a Niagara Falls shop clerk who begins to hear voices from inanimate objects directing her to perform good deeds. Like I said – quirky. The 2-disc DVD set features all 13 episodes (9 of which never aired), plus audio commentaries on select episodes, a behind-the-scenes documentary, a visual effects featurette, and a music video.

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(Paramount, Not Rated, DVD-$49.99 SRP each)

Like a modern-day Waltons, The WB's saccharine-sweet 7th Heaven manages to keep on trucking along, bringing viewers the continuing adventures of the Camden family – an extensive brood that you'll need a reference chart to keep track of. Personally, I enjoy watching the show for it's ham-fisted preachiness and the ability to watch the kids grow into randy teenagers whose libido runs afoul of attempts to keep the storylines peachy keen. The first two seasons are currently available.

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(HBO, Not Rated, DVD-$99.95 SRP)

When HBO's brilliantly dark western Deadwood begins its first season, it's only a few weeks following the massacre of Custer's troops in 1876. Into the lawless South Dakotan town rides two men – one a bitter ex-lawman, and the other a man looking to start a new life – and both run afoul of the local heavy who owns half the town. That's a very brief nutshell synopsis of another in the increasing line of quality TV coming out of HBO, and worth checking out on DVD in one fell swoop. The 6-disc set features a quartet of audio commentaries, a making-of, a featurette on the real history behind the show, and a pair of discussions with creator David Milch and Keith Carradine.

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(Columbia/Tristar, Not Rated, DVD-$39.95 SRP)

Mad About You, in its early seasons, was one of my favorite shows. I enjoyed the humor, the New York setting, and the quirky newlywed relationship of stars Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt's Paul and Jamie Buchman. But then a horrible thing happened – they decided to tackle domestic issues, like infidelity and divorce, and then compounded this wrongheaded decision by introducing a bay into the mix. As if the show wasn't already on its last legs, they add insult to injury. The bastards. Still, those early seasons are gold, and even if the latter seasons were mostly pathetic, there were still gems to be found (such as the eps guest-starring Mel Brooks, Carol Burnett, Caroll O'Connor, and Sid Caesar). Those episodes and more are featured in the 4-disc Mad About You Collection, which spotlights 21 episodes across the show's run, chosen by Reiser and Hunt. The set features audio commentaries on the premiere and finale episodes, introductions on every episode, a pair of featurettes, TV spots, and a blooper reel. I hope this doesn't stop CTHV from continuing their full season releases, but as a standalone set, it's a nice sampler of the show's run.

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(Warner Bros., Rated PG-13, DVD-$26.95 SRP)

It took me awhile to warm up to Spike Lee's epic biopic Malcolm X. Maybe it was the intensity with which the story of the militant flipside of the civil rights movement was told, but there was just something that left me cold. After viewing it again over the years, I've come to appreciate that intensity, particularly Denzel Washington's performance. The new 2-disc special edition features an audio commentary with Lee and crew, deleted scenes with introductions, the 1972 documentary Malcolm X, a brand new making-of documentary, and the theatrical trailer.

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(MGM/UA, Rated R, DVD-$49.95 SRP)

Even though I'll bet good money that Clint Eastwood's out-of-the-blue Baby will snatch the directorial statue come Oscar time, Scorsese fans can console themselves ahead of time with a real beut of a box set, collecting a clutch of his 70's work. The Martin Scorsese Film Collection. The set features his directorial debut Boxcar Bertha, the previously available special editions of both The Last Waltz and New York, New York, plus a truly glorious 2-disc special edition of Raging Bull. Bull's bonus materials include a trio of audio commentaries (featuring Scorsese, Jake La Motta, and more), 4 behind-the-scenes featurettes, a making-of documentary, a shot-by-shot comparison of the film's fights scenes and archival La Motta footage, and a vintage La Motta newsreel.

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(Universal, Not Rated, DVD-$59.95 SRP)

If you were crafting a time capsule containing shows that epitomized – nay, defined – the 1980's, you'd have to toss in programs like The Cosby Show , Dynasty, Cheers… And, near the top of the list, Michael Mann's contribution to male fashion, Miami Vice. Relive the first season adventures of Crockett and Tubbs in the comfort of your own home – and with all of the original music intact (remixed in 5.1 surround to boot!) – plus 5 behind-the-scenes featurettes focusing on that massive slice of televised zeitgeist. Yeah, you can take down drug lords in loafers.

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(Fox, Not Rated, DVD-$59.95 SRP)

Even if it weren't already a great show based on its pedigree (co-created by Steven Bochco), the cast found in the first season of Murder One would, at the very least, have made it watchable, as it included the likes of Stanley Tucci, Kevin Tigh, and Patricia Clarkson. Oh, and the unique concept – following a single murder case from the POV of the defense attorney for an entire season – was quite the calling card as well.

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(Shout! Factory, Not Rated, DVD-$34.95 SRP)

I've admitted it in the past, and I'm not ashamed (well, mostly) to say that I was a fan of Punky Brewster when I was growing up. Okay, truthfully, I was a fan of Soleil Moon Frye… As in, I had a crush. Are you happy? The truth is out. Is nothing sacred?!?!? So yes, I watched the complete second season set. I'm not proud.

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(Fox, Not Rated, DVD-$59.95 SRP)

Whereas Buffy went out with a sad, pitiful whimper, Angel finally reached its full potential in its fifth and final season, finding the voice that had long eluded it. Therefore, it was pure cruelty that The WB chose to strike it down at that point – although I'm almost happy that it happened the way it did, if only for the fact that it allowed the show to exit the stage on an incredibly strong note (which I won't spoil for those who've yet to enjoy the season). The introduction of Spike into the mix post- Buffy turned into one of the strongest aspects of the season, finally providing Angel with the foil he needed. Surprisingly, all of the main characters got a chance to shine, from Wesley and Lorne to Fred and Gunn, and even the surprises worked. Heck, we even got puppets! The 6-disc set features audio commentaries on select episodes, behind-the-scenes featurettes (including one on the aforementioned puppet episode, "Smile Time"), and a much-appreciated collection of gag reels.

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(BBC, Not Rated, DVD-$49.95 SRP)

Though it occasionally gets a bit heavy-handed, there's an unmistakable (and simple) charm to the spiritually idealistic yet struggling Father Peter Clifford and his flock in Ballykissangel, the complete third series of which is now on DVD.

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(Fox, Rated R, DVD-$26.95 SRP)

First off, let me say that in no way do I think the director's cut of Donnie Darko – with its restored, rejiggered, in some cases excised footage and tweaked special effects – is superior to the original theatrical cut that I dug so much when I first saw it. Gone are all of the vagaries and questions (okay, plot holes) that made the original version such a mental treat, as they are replaced here with director Richard Kelly's attempt to clarify things. It doesn't work. Still, as an exercise, it's at least an interesting experiment to watch, and this new edition features a brand new commentary and featurettes.

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(Columbia/Tristar, Not Rated, DVD-$29.95 SRP)

Good Times was never really a laugh-out-loud comedy, despite however many "DY-NO-MITE!"s Jimmie Walker's J.J. may belt out. No, it was a much more grounded, almost cathartic feel to any humor release in the show, if only for all the dark, downtrodden events inflicted on the long-suffering Evans family and its matriarch (Esther Rolle). Nowhere is this more evident than in the show's fourth season, where family patriarch James (John Amos) is killed in a car accident as the season begins, leaving the family in the lurch. Pile o' laughs, eh?

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(Anchor Bay, Not Rated, DVD-$29.95 SRP)

It's a pleasant surprise when a favorite show from childhood actually turns out to still be as charming and funny as you remember it to be, and such is the case with the first season of The Greatest American Hero. Admittedly, much of that is due to the cast – from super-suited high school teacher Ralph Hinkley (William Katt) and his attorney girlfriend (Connie Selleca) to his FBI handler, Maxwell (played to perfection by Robert Culp). Crikey, this show is great. The first season was a brief 8-episode affair, and the 2-disc set features over an hour of interviews with the cast and producer Stephen J. Cannell, plus the unaired pilot to the Greatest American Heroine spin-off (which, honestly, should be viewed after the third season of Hero). Now, if only there were an instruction manual…

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(Universal, Rated R, DVD-$19.95 SRP)

You know Dave Chappelle's star is on the rise when companies dig out their back catalogue and issue special editions in order to capitalize, and such is the case with the new "Fully-Baked" edition of Half-Baked. The new bonus features include an audio commentary with director Tamra Davis, an alternate ending, deleted scenes, and featurettes (including "Granny's Guide to Bakin'").

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(Universal, Rated R, DVD-$29.95 SRP)

It takes quite a special foreign language film to get over my usual aversion to sitting and watching subtitles for any length of time, and last year's The Motorcycle Diaries made it into that select category by being a fascinating film about youthful enthusiasm, of a type that will eventually lead to revolution. Based on true events, you'll understand my "revolutionary" comment when you realize that the film is about the motorcycle journey across Latin America of a pair of young friends, one of which is named Ernesto "Che" Guevara. Bonus materials include deleted scenes, interviews (including one with Che's companion on that trip, Alberto Granado), and a making-of featurette.

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(Lions Gate, Rated R, DVD-$28.95 SRP)

To be perfectly honest, I hate gorefests. I just do. Always have. But I know some of you out there love 'em, and I respect that. My grandmother loves her horror movies gory, too. Honestly. Saw is a real gorefest, existing for the sole purpose of freaking out the audience. Which is you… And my grandmother. Not me. The DVD features an audio commentary, a music video, a making of the music video, a behind-the-scenes featurette, TV spots, and trailers.

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(Fox, Rated PG-13, DVD-$29.95 SRP)

Right about now, you've gotta think that Jimmy Fallon is kicking himself for leaving SNL . If he's not, maybe he should watch the moving violation that is Taxi, a mess of a buddy flick that casts Fallon as an undercover cop trying to bust a robbery bank plot with the aid of the best cabbie in New York, played by Queen Latifah. Maybe somebody should have tried cracking the plot instead, because it's a mash of cliches that manages to annoy right of the gate. Bonus features include deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes featurettes, an audio commentary with director Tim Story (who's currently massacring Fantastic Four), and Comedy Central's Reel Comedy .

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(A&E, Not Rated, DVD-$49.95 SRP)

The first season was a shaky affair, but I have to admit, I remember enjoying the second season of Ellen. The supporting cast of Arye Gross, Joely Fisher, and David Anthony Higgins was finally in place, and Ellen was never better than when the show would dip into I Love Lucy-ish slapstick. The 3-disc set features all 24 second season episodes (including the hilarious American Gladiators show), plus audio commentary with Fisher and Higgins on a pair of episodes ("The Trainer" and "Mrs. Koger").

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(MGM/UA, Rated R, DVD-$29.95 SRP)

No matter how many times I watch it, I still get a kick out of Get Shorty. It's one of those perfect little comedies in which everything – the story, the actors, the direction – all just come together in a tight little package. The new 2-disc special edition sports an audio commentary with director Barry Sonnenfeld, 3 behind-the-scenes featurettes, a deleted scene, outtakes, the Get Shorty party reel, Bravo's "Page-to-Screen" look at the film, and a sneak peek at Be Cool.

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(Fox, Rated R, DVD-$39.95 SRP)

While watching I ¥ Huckabees and its sprawling cast and offbeat story, I couldn't help but notice how much co-writer/director David O. Russell ( Flirting With Disaster, Three Kings) was trying to be Robert Altman. And I'm serious… And it's not just because Lily Tomlin is in it. A film like this – weaving multiple characters into an oddball quest to find out if a trio of coincidences might hold the key to life – depends on the viewer being captivated by its spell, but Huckabees just never seems to gel enough to sweep the viewer away, which is a shame, because there was definitely something memorable to be had if it came together. The 2-disc edition is the way to go, which features an audio commentary with Russell; a second commentary (with stars Jason Schwartzman, Mark Wahlberg and Naomi Watts), deleted footage, a making-of documentary, outtakes, and more.

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(Warner Bros., Rated R, DVD-$26.95 SRP)

For some reason, Michael Mann's Heat still has a big fan following. Personally, it never did a thing for me. But for those of you who dig it, I'm sure you'll be picking up the deluxe 2-disc special edition, featuring an audio commentary with Mann, additional scenes, and 5 brand new documentaries detailing the true story behind the film, the long 20-year development history of the production, the filming, a return to the film's LA locations, and spotlight on the confrontation between De Niro and Pacino's characters.

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(Columbia/Tristar, Not Rated, DVD-$39.95 SRP)

I had liked the show from the beginning, but I don't think The King of Queens really came into its own as a memorable sitcom until its 3rd season. Maybe that's because star Kevin James finally seemed to become comfortable in his role. Watch the 24 episodes featured on this set – particularly the paintball outing – and see if I'm not right.

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(A&E, Not Rated, DVD-$69.95 SRP)

Russian-born British spy Agent ST-1, aka Sidney Reilly, was the preeminent spy at the turn of the century,  a cold, ruthless agent who revolutionized the art of espionage, and would eventually inspire Ian Fleming's creation of James Bond. Reilly: Ace of Spies dramatizes his exploits and stars Sam Neill in the title role across all 12 original episodes spanning 4 discs. The set also features A&E's "Life of Reilly, The Super Spy" documentary.

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(Fox, Not Rated, DVD-$59.95 SRP)

Watching the 3rd season of FX's justifiably acclaimed cop drama The Shield so soon after viewing Michael Chiklis in his former role as the chunky, rumpled daddy in the recently-released first season of The Commish is enough to give anyone a healthy bout of cognitive dissonance. Trust me. The 4-disc Shield set features all 15 episodes, plus commentary on select episodes, deleted scenes with optional commentary, plus a making-of documentary.

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(Paramount, Not Rated, DVD-$49.95 SRP)

If you were to choose the season during which South Park became not just a damn funny comedy, but truly brilliant satire as well, it would have to be during the 14 episodes comprising the show's fifth season. From the infamous "s***" episode to the much-needed Looney Tunes-inspired Bin Laden farce – and visiting Cartmanland, Scott Tenorman, Towlie, and Sex Ed along the way – it really was the beginning of a golden age for the show. Oh, and it also featured the rise to prominence of Butters. Gotta love Butters. The 3-disc set features the now de riguer commentary-minis from Matt & Trey.

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(Paramount, Not Rated, DVD-$27.95 SRP)

Stan Lee, why? Why are you doing oddball little projects like Striperella, a carton starring Pamela Anderson as a stripper who happens to also be a secret agent? And why is the complete first season available on DVD? How did it even make it to one whole season? Why won't anyone answer me?

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(Walt Disney, Rated PG, DVD-$29.99 SRP each)

Months! And what a long, long wait, those months were, as the release of the Studio Ghibli films The Cat Returns, Nausicaa, and Porco Rosso – the last pair from director Hayao Miyazaki – kept getting pushed back. Well, the wait is over, and the pristine transfers and bonus materials were worth the wait. Each film contains the original Japanese language track as well as a star-studded English translation, documentaries, storyboards, and trailers.

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