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In the mood for a good ol' fashioned Western this weekend? Well, there are a whole slew of titles to choose from. John Wayne fans looking to partake of a classic will get a kick out of the beautiful print (and stunning Technicolor) that awaits them on She Wore A Yellow Ribbon (Warner Bros, Not Rated, DVD-$19.98 SRP), where Wayne portrays an aging Calvary officer who makes his last mission – after years of battle and bloodshed – a mission of peace. Five Card Stud (Paramount, Rated PG, DVD-$24.99 SRP) stars Dean Martin and Robert Mitchum in a murder mystery where the players in a frontier game of five card stud are systematically murdered. Of course, there's always the Charlton Heston flick Will Penny (Paramount, Not Rated, DVD-$24.99 SRP), where Chuck is a down-on-his luck cowboy left to die in the desert by a band of outlaws, only to be brought back from the brink by a young woman and her son – both heading west to meet up with her husband – exposing him to a life he's never known. If you've always wondered what Robert Altman would do with a Western, then you might want to take a look at the Warren Beatty/Julie Christie flick McCabe & Mrs. Miller (Warner Bros, Rated R, DVD-$19.998 SRP) – packed with that off-kilter Altman sensibility, it's about an unlikely pair's exploits in a small turn-of-the-century mining town in the Pacific Northwest (and the DVD contains a nice commentary track from Altman, as well as a making-of documentary). For a turn of pace, try the so-bad-it's-good Jack Nicholson Western Goin' South (Paramount, Rated PG, DVD-$24.99 SRP), where Nicholson plays an outlaw saved from hanging by marrying a headstrong southern virgin who makes him work in a gold mine that she insists is on her property (this film marks the film debuts of both Mary Steenburgen and John Belushi). Whew!

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(BBC, Not Rated, DVD-$79.98 SRP)

All Creatures Great and Small isn't exactly the fastest moving TV series ever produced. In fact, its tale of a newly appointed veterinarian in the English countryside of the 1930's could almost be seen as methodical – but there is a certain charm there, as the "new guy" must win the locals trust and become acquainted with his new surroundings. The DVD contains a 48-minute documentary on author James Harriot and a "Who's Who" in the cast.

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(BBC, Not Rated, DVD-$19.98 SRP each)

Anyone who caught this documentary series during its American airing on The Discovery Channel will attest to the beautiful photography highlighting the undersea menagerie that makes up this "Blue Planet" we call Earth. No matter how good it looked on your TV, however, it looks infinitely more beautiful on DVD. On these four additional programs spanning two DVDs (companions to the two previous releases), viewers are exposed to the tidal seas, coral seas, seasonal seas, and the coasts – as well as all of the amazing creatures contained therein. The Blue Planet: Tidal Seas/Coasts DVD contains behind-the-scenes featurettes, the "Deep Trouble" featurette on man's impact on the Earth's oceans, photo gallery, and fact files. The Blue Planet: Seasonal Seas/Coral Seas DVD contains behind-the-scenes featurettes, an interview with producer Alastair Fothergill, photo gallery, and fact files.

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(MPI Media, Not Rated, DVD-$59.98 SRP)

Before Buffy, there was Dark Shadows – the original supernatural soap opera. Barnabas Collins is a 175 year-old vampire, recently awakened, who returns to his English estate only to find it inhabited. Claiming to be a distant relative (one who bears an uncanny resemblance to an 18 th century portrait in the foyer), he moves into the old house on the property. What follows is a macabre piece of gothic fun that's we worth checking out. This initial release contains the first 40 episodes of the series (which ran from 1966-71 on ABC), all nicely restored. The 4 disc box-set also contains an introductory featurette and exclusive interviews with the actors.

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(BBC, Not Rated, DVD-$59.98 SRP)

This 3 disc box-set collects three crime stories from the pen of Dorothy L. Sayers, revolving around the evolving relationship of amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane. Although it tends to be a bit dry, there is a certain energy bubbling beneath the surface – and fans of either Sayers or mysteries in general will probably get a kick out of this set.

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(Criterion, Not Rated, DVD-$24.95 SRP)

I would have to say, without a doubt, that this is one of the most profoundly disturbing films that I've ever enjoyed watching. General Idi Amin was the self-styled, highly dangerous, and decidedly neurotic dictator who wrested control of the small African nation of Uganda in 1971, beginning an eight-year reign of terror. Amin had a healthy ego, as most dictators do, and he permitted filmmaker Barbet Schroeder to document his life. Unfortunately for Amin, it reveals him for the deadly fanatic that he was – a view he must not have shared of the final product, because its scored by Amin himself. That blindness to one's own bloody fanaticism is part of what makes this documentary so engrossingly fascinating – heck, Amin can even be charming at times, but it's the charm of the serpent preparing to strike. This DVD release features a brand new digital transfer, a new video interview with Schroeder, a timeline of Ugandan history, and documentation of Amin's requested cuts to the film (truly interesting).

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(MGM/UA, Not Rated, DVD-$14.95 SRP)

When the topic of great war films is discussed, someone eventually will bring up this flick. Why? Because it deserves it. When the Germans built their maximum security prisoner-of-war camp Stalag Luft North, little could they predict that they would unwittingly bring together a group of prisoners who perpetrate the greatest prison break in military history. Taut and eminently exciting, it has one of the greatest casts ever assembled – Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson, Donald Pleasance, and James Coburn. Doesn't that just scream out "Cool" to you? So what are you waiting for? The DVD contains a making-of documentary, trivia, production notes, and the original theatrical trailer.

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(Criterion, Not Rated, DVD-$39.95 SRP)

At first glance, In The Mood For Love is a slow film filled with cold emotion. As it progresses, however, one discovers that it is actually a passionate film about longing – the kind of longing that is expressed in a glance, a small gesture… Little moments often unrequited. The unrequited nature of this story is due mostly to the fact that the longing takes place between two characters – neighbors – who are married to other people. They soon discover that they share a special bond, and it is that discovery that moves their relationship beyond its formal boundaries. A wonderful gem of a film, and well worth checking out. The 2-disc set features an anamorphic transfer of the film, deleted scenes with director's commentary, an interactive essay featuring the music from the film, a short film, director Wong Kar-Wai's making-of documentary, interviews with Wong Kar-Wai, a press conference with the stars, an essay about the film's unique setting, trailers, TV spots, the electronic press kit, promotional concepts, a photo gallery, and cast and crew bios.

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

It's interesting to view the early works of a director of whose later work you've become familiar, but its doubly interesting when that filmmaker's early work is foreign. It was with great delight that I tore into this early Milos Forman film – about one young woman's search for love – is a gem in the rough. It's affecting, yet somehow distant – as many New Wave films of the period are – but it has a basic humanity at its core that Forman would explore more fully in his later work, such as One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. Still, for film scholars and Forman fans, this should definitely be on your viewing list. This Criterion release contains a newly restored print, a video interview with Forman, and a deleted scene.

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(Warner Bros, Rated G, DVD-$19.98 SRP each)

If you have a younger female in the family that you have to entertain this weekend (like your parents skipped town and you have to have something for your little sister to watch) or you're just looking for a gift for a girl under 15, then you might want to pick up the newly released collection of DVDs from the Olsen Twins, Mary Kate and Ashley: It Takes Two, Switching Goals, Billboard Dad, and their newest, Getting There. Boy, have they grown. Time and distance from Bob Saget will do that, I guess.

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

Oscar Wilde was one of the greatest satirists of his time – even more impressively, he continues to be one of the greatest satirists of all time. His novels, with their biting social commentary, clever wit, and crackling energy, are works to be treasured – and this collection of BBC adaptations treats them well. Included here are The Importance of Being Earnest, The Picture of Dorian Gray, An Ideal Husband, and Lady Windermere's Fan. This set is well worth checking out.

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(Artisan, Rated R, DVD-$59.98 SRP)

Sure, you can view Sylvester Stallone's Rambo trilogy as a relic of the Reagan-era Cold War propaganda machine, but there's no denying that the films hit a nerve when they were released. Although he was a broken man and outlaw in the first film, John Rambo subsequently became the heir to the John Wayne, take-no-prisoners, noble-he-man throne… and it's when seen through that prism that these flicks still hold a viewer's attention. What's still surprising is that the films featured a Vietnam vet – especially so close to the conflict. Sure, the trilogy eventually devolved into jingoism – but the war films of the 1940's practiced the same dogma… These films just happened to be the 80's answer to that. What's even more surprising is the third film's subject matter – Rambo's incursion into Afghanistan, and his assistance of the resistance fighters battling the Soviets. Who knew Rambo would ever be relevant? Artisan's 4-disc special edition comes packaged in a nifty tin slipcase, and contains nicely remastered, anamorphic prints of all three movies. There's also a bonus fourth disc, packed with documentaries and featurettes that go above and beyond the bonus materials contained on each film's disc.

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(Paramount, Not Rated, $19.99 SRP each)

Yes, I will admit that MTV's The Real World is a guilty pleasure – no matter the season. Quite often, I will tell myself I will not watch a season, that I refuse to give in. Then MTV schedules a marathon (sometimes 17) and I'm hooked all over again. Now, unfortunately, I get to feed my horrible habit thanks to these two new DVD releases – The Real World: Decade of Bloopers (which is self-explanatory) and The Real World You Never Saw: Chicago (again, the title sums it up). As far as bonus materials, Bloopers contains bonus bloopers and outtakes from host Puck. Chicago contains video profiles of the cast, an art gallery, a house tour hosted by Cara and Theo, and the blueprints to the house.

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(MGM/UA, Not Rated, DVD-$14.95 SRP)

Run Silent, Run Deep is, hands-down, one of the greatest submarine films of all time. "Rich" Richardson (Clark Gable) is an intense, dedicated submarine officer bent on revenge towards the Japanese destroyer he believes sunk his former ship. When he assumes his new command, he drills them to the point of mutiny – all in hopes of preparing them for what he believes will be his eventual showdown. However, things are not as they seem, and there is a greater danger luring in the depths. The DVD contains the film's original theatrical trailer.

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(Docurama, Not Rated, DVD-$24.95 SRP)

As a comics fan, I both respect and loathe Todd McFarlane. He brought much-needed hype to comics, but his ventures after forming Image Comics were a contributing factor to the ego-fueled bloat and eventual collapse of the entire industry. This documentary presents a relatively one-sided view of McFarlane, erecting an elaborate pedestal to set his accomplishments upon. Instead of being impressed, I found him to be quite insufferable. The DVD contains an art gallery with never-before-published images, an exclusive Spawn promotional short, a McFarlane Toys catalog preview, and a filmmaker bio.

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

Traffic is a film that asks the audience to "go with the flow". Its unique style (both cinematography and cutting) takes a little getting used to, but the end result is worth it. Director Steven Soderbergh crafted a thought-provoking adaptation of the British miniseries about drug-smuggling, changing its locales and focus to the cross-border drug war in America – a drug war fought as much in the American home as it is on that aforementioned border. Previously released as a single disc special edition, Criterion has produced what can only accurately be called the ultimate presentation of the film. The 2-disc special edition features three commentary tracks (one with Soderbergh and writer Stephen Gaghan; one with producers Ed Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz, and Laura Bickford, and consultants Tim Golden and Craig Chretien; and one with composer Cliff Martinez), 25 deleted scenes with commentary from Soderbergh and Garghan, a featurette on the film processing used to achieve the look in the Mexican sequences, an editing demonstration with commentary from editor Stephen Mirrione, a dialogue editing demonstration with sound editor Larry Blake, 30 minutes of additional footage featuring multiple angles of the cocktail sequence and the El Paso Intelligence Center, the theatrical and TV trailers, and U.S. customs trading cards of the K-9 squad used in the detection of narcotics and illegal substances. I'm exhausted just typing all of that.

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(Warner Bros, Rated R, DVD-$19.98 SRP)

The comedies of Blake Edwards are an acquired taste – often packed with slapstick and lowbrow humor, occasionally reaching sublime heights of satire and farce. Four of Edwards' classic flicks have just been released as special editions: The Great Race, Victor/Victoria, S.O.B., and Skin Deep. Each disc contains nicely remastered anamorphic prints (and Victor/Victoria features a brand-new commentary track from Edwards and wife Julie Andrews).

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(Fox, Not Rated, DVD-$19.98 SRP)

Simply put, this film is a classic. Whether it's Paul Newman's portrayal of the wannabe pool hustler, or Jackie Gleason's towering performance as the iconic hustler Minnesota Fats – who teaches the young Turk a lesson – this is a movie that should be required viewing for anyone who believe themselves to be a lover of cinema. Heck, not to gush, but this flick is just cool – and it's been beautifully restored in this anamorphic DVD edition. Bonus materials include an audio commentary (with Paul Newman, Time Magazine film critic Richard Schickel, and others), a brand new making-of documentary, picture-in-picture commentary on how to make the trick shots, and the original theatrical trailer.

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(MGM/UA, Rated R, DVD-$14.95 SRP)

Upon first viewing Billy Crystal's semi-autobiographical writing/directing debut, about the life of a borsht belt comic, I found it to be a slow, maudlin affair. Upon subsequent viewings, I've come to appreciate the humanity that Crystal invests in the Buddy Young, Jr., as he struggles with the realization that the big time may never be a level that he achieves, and tries to figure out what's important to him in life. The anamorphic DVD contains an audio commentary with Billy Crystal and David Paymer, 3 featurettes, deleted scenes, a gag reel, and the original theatrical trailer.

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(Warner Bros, Not Rated, DVD-$19.98 SRP)

Yes, the latest South Park release is just as crass, objectionable, and over-the-top as you would expect. And yes, it's still just as funny in a "How in the heck do they get away with this" sort of way. This time around, it's a collection of episodes featuring, in typical un-PC fashion, the return of Big Gay Al, cripple fights, sex education, and Cartman's revenge after a deal gone sour. The episodes included are "It Hits The Fan", "Cripple Fight", "Proper Condom Use", and "Scott Tenorman Must Die". So… How do they get away with this?

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(MGM, Rated PG-13, DVD-$14.95 SRP)

This is an incredibly stupid film… Which is probably why I like it so much. Sure, the humor is unrelentingly lowbrow, but that's the real charm of Weird Al Yankovic's first (and, so far, only) film. For those in the dark, Yankovic is George Newman, a likeable schlub whose uncle puts him in charge of programming at a small UHF station that's losing money hand-over-fist. George's offbeat program ideas turn the station around, though, and he soon attracts the ire of a competing network's big shot. Really, it's a shallow plot meant only as a place to hang gags aplenty, but what else do you need? Personally, I can't wait to see "Wheel Of Fish" become an actual show.

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(Fox, Rated R, DVD-$19.98 SRP)

In the genre of courtroom dramas, The Verdict deserves a place all its own. Director Sidney Lumet's direction of Paul Newman - playing an alcoholic, ambulance-chasing attorney – is quite powerful, and the story is riveting. Frank Galvin (Newman) inherits an impossible-to-win medical malpractice case. Refusing an easy settlement, he instead takes the case to trial, deconstructing the legal system in the process. The anamorphic DVD contains an audio commentary with Lumet and Newman, a making-of featurette, and the film's trailer.

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(Columbia/Tristar, Rated R, DVD-$27.96 SRP)

While it does border on Hollywood sensationalism, it's quite refreshing that this film – about the failed Delta Force and Rangers mission in Somalia meant to take down the country's warlord – does not whitewash the situation. There were miscalculations aplenty, leading to a deadly situation spiraling out of control as the American soldiers were trapped on the ground, bottled in by violent Somalis. The crux of the story, though, is how these men fought their way out, over tremendous odds. Director Ridley Scott brings more emotion and intensity to one minute of this flick than Gladiator had in its entirety. The anamorphic DVD contains an "On the Set" featurette and the film's theatrical trailers.

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(Miramax, Rated PG-13, DVD-$29.99 SRP)

While romantic comedies aren't exactly my bag, I'm not averse to one's that have a modicum of intelligence behind them – which this film does. The story in a nutshell involves a time-tripping 19th century man (Hugh Jackman) who falls for a thoroughly 21st century woman (Meg Ryan). Odd as it may sound, it's a fun flick that's perfect fodder as the movie you promised to watch with your girlfriend this weekend. The anamorphic DVD contains both the theatrical and director's cut of the film, an audio commentary with director James Mangold, deleted scenes, an "On The Set" featurette, still gallery, a costume featurette, and the "Until" music video by Sting.

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(Columbia/Tristar, Rated PG, DVD-$24.95 SRP)

Lost In Yonkers is one of my favorite adaptations of a Neil Simon play, second only to The Odd Couple. Maybe it's the performances, but I tend to think it's the writing – and the writing simply crackles in this flick. During World War II, two brothers are sent to live with their domineering grandmother while their father – desperate for a job – hits the road to try and make some money for the family. Unfortunately, Grandma Kurnitz (Irene Worth) is a cold, distant mother who ruled her household with an iron fist, leaving her children either emotionally distant or socially maladjusted. The boys' Aunt Bella (Mercedes Reuhl) has the mind of a child with the body of a woman and lives with Grandma, while their Uncle Louie (Richard Dreyfuss) is a small-time gangster. As the boys' months living at their grandmother's house unfold, events conspire to bring the family to a flashpoint. The anamorphic DVD contains the film's original theatrical trailer.

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(Columbia/Tristar, Rated PG, DVD-$24.95 SRP)

I can't even begin to express how much anticipation I've had for this release. Real Genius was one of those films that I loved watching as a kid any time it would pop up on cable or a Saturday matinee. It's quirky, very funny, and filled with more memorable lines and performances than you can shake a stick at – it even features Val Kilmer before he became full of himself. Best of all, we finally get the film in anamorphic widescreen – exactly how it should be seen (especially since it was shot in scope). The DVD also features the original theatrical trailer (with a few shots of scenes that didn't make it to the finished film).

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(New Line, Rated PG-13, VHS-Priced For Rental, DVD-$24.98 SRP)

If Rain Man 2 were to be made and you gave him a kid – this would be that film. Sean Penn plays a mentally-challenged father who seeks legal aid in order to regain custody of his daughter. It's actually quite a funny, heartwarming story – if a tad bit over-sentimental. Penn does turn in a respectable performance that manages to stay out of camp territory (thankfully). The real star of the film, though, is the soundtrack – highlighted by a plethora of Beatles covers by such artists as Sheryl Crow and Ben Folds. The anamorphic DVD contains an audio commentary with director/co-screenwriter Jessie Nolan, the "Becoming Sam" documentary, deleted/alternate scenes with optional commentary, and the film's theatrical trailer.

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(Warner Bros, Rated PG, DVD-$26.98 SRP)

Peter (Jim Carrey) is a Hollywood screenwriter facing charges by the House Committee on Un-American activies. Leaving LA with hopes of clearing his head, he gets into an auto accident when his car goes over a bridge. He awake in the tiny California town of Lawson with his memory blanked by the accident, and he's immediately mistaken by the populace as a long-lost war hero - an identity he embraces fully. Soon, he's devoting himself to restoring the town's old movie palace, as well as romancing the girl he supposedly left behind. Eventually, though, the truth surfaces, making his perfect life into a perfect lie. This is a beautiful film (written and directed by Frank Darabont) with a lot of heart. If I had one complaint, it's that the film is far too long – a good edit would have made it a gem, but as it stands, it's still a nice experience. The anamorphic DVD contains the theatrical trailer, additional scenes, and "Movie Within a Movie: Sand Pirates of the Sahara"(which features the complete sequence that we see snippets of in the film, with Bruce Campbell).

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(Paramount, Rated PG-13, DVD-$29.99 SRP)

Shaun Brumder (Colin Hanks) has a problem. He's a high school senior on the cusp of graduation, and all he wants to do is go to Stanford and study under his idol, writer Martin Skinner. The aforementioned problem is actually multi-fold – his high school guidance counselor submitted another student's rather poor transcript under his name, his mother (Catherine O'Hara) is perpetually inebriated, his brother (Jack Black) is perpetually drugged out, his father (John Lithgow) is a harried, distant work-a-holic, and his girlfriend (Schuyler Fisk) wants him to stay home and go to school in Orange County. As Shaun tries desperately to find a way to get into Stanford, his family and circumstances conspire against him in as his life seems to spin out of control. Remarkably smart and funny, it's perfect fodder for weekend viewing. The anamorphic DVD contains an audio commentary with director Jake Kasdan and writer Mike White, deleted scenes, the theatrical trailer, and the 15 interstitials created to advertise the film prior to release.

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(Universal, Rated PG-13, VHS-Priced For Rental, DVD-$29.98 SRP)

I don't care if it won an Oscar or got a gold star from its second grade teacher – I just did not enjoy this flick. Maybe it's because Ron Howard is a bland, artless director. For those who didn't have the story behind this film bludgeoned into your head during the awards season, it chronicles the life of mathematician John Nash (Russell Crowe), a brilliant, flawed man ostensibly caught up in a mysterious conspiracy with only his devoted wife (Jennifer Connelly) by his side. Unfortunately, I found the film to be plodding and over-eager to be seen as art. However, I know there are people out there (the Academy included) that loved this flick, and Universal has crafted a 2-disc special edition DVD set for you. Disc One contains an audio commentary with Ron Howard, an audio commentary with screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, deleted scenes with director's commentary, production notes, and cast and filmmaker profiles. Disc Two contains "A Beautiful Partnership: Ron Howard and Brian Grazer" featurette, "Development of the Screenplay" featurette, "Meeting John Nash" featurette, "Accepting the Nobel Prize in Economics" featurette, "Casting Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly" featurette, "The Process of Age Progression" featurette, storyboard comparisons, "Creation of the Special Effects" featurette, "Scoring the Film" featurette, the "Inside a Beautiful Mind" making-of, "Academy Awards Reactions from Winners" (which has to be the tackiest, most egotistical feature I've ever seen on a disc), the theatrical trailer, and a spotlight on the soundtrack album.

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(Universal, Rated R, VHS-Priced For Rental, DVD-$26.98 SRP)

Gosford Park is less a murder mystery than it is a dissection of class hierarchies – often with sharp wit – courtesy of director Robert Altman and an excellent cast of English actors (including Maggie Smith, Derek Jacobi, Jeremy Northam, Stephen Fry, and many more). Although the film is occasionally slow (most Altman films have a tendency to be on the padded side), there still remains a biting satire which pulls the viewer in to its early 20 th century world of gossip, intrigue, and class politics. The anamorphic DVD contains an audio commentary with Altman and producer Bob Balaban, an audio commentary with writer Julian Fellowes, deleted scenes with optional commentary, a making-of featurette, a featurette on the authenticity of the film, trailer, and a Q&A session with the cast and filmmakers.

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(MGM/UA, Rated R, DVD-$26.98 SRP)

In the annals of films that really did not be to be remade, Rollerball – I'm sure – holds a lofty position. It is a position that has only been solidified by this mind-numbingly awkward remake that seems overly enthusiastic about its mediocrity. I've been trying to think of a good thing to say about this movie, but I can't do it… Well, maybe some of the arena sequences approach watchability. Besides that, there's not much here. John McTiernan should be ashamed. The anamorphic DVD contains a cast commentary, an interactive " Rollerball Yearbook", "The Stunts of Rollerball" featurette, Rob Zombie music video, and trailer.

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(A&E, Not Rated, DVD-$39.95 SRP each)

The release of Space: 1999 finally comes to a close with the release of Sets 7 & 8, wrapping up the show's second (and final) season. Space: 1999 is not great sci-fi – it's often overwrought and preachy – but it's delightful in its own kitschy way. The production design is interesting to look at, which is a good save when one realizes that it's more interesting than Martin Landau's glacial acting in this series. Both DVD sets contain 2 discs with a total of six episodes. Set 7 contains the original Year Two promotional spots, a BBC behind-the-scenes segment, original theatrical trailers, and a gallery of pre-production artwork. Set 8 contains rare vintage interviews with the cast and crew, a special effects featurette with Brian Johnson, a rare Blackpool "Space City" exhibit film, and photo galleries of production stills.

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(Docurama, Not Rated, DVD-$24.95 SRP)

After almost 8 months, I still find it hard to watch anything in relation to the tragic events of 9/11… It's just far too emotional. That emotion welled to the surface again while viewing this documentary, which takes a look – as the title states – at the immediate aftermath of ground zero. Documented is the panic, the rescue efforts and, above all else, the courage and determination of the citizens of New York following those horrific events. If you can bring yourself to watch it, it's a powerful document indeed.

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