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ONVIDEO'S WEEKLY GUIDE TO HOME VIDEO RELEASES
For Tuesday, October 30 -- Monday, November 5
El Cantante
The life and music of the legendary Puerto Rican salsa singer Hector Lavoe, a pioneer of the sound and sensibility that redefined Latin music in the 1960s and 1970s. Spanning the 1960s to the 1980s, the film charts Lavoe's rapid rise to success and fame as an artist whose music combined Puerto Rican tradition with streetwise modernity, unabashed emotion with straightforward realism. As Lavoe, Marc Anthony mines the contradictory essence of a gifted man who could express anything with his music, but channeled his inner turmoil into a host of self-destructive behaviors. Jennifer Lopez portrays Lavoe's indomitable wife, Puchi. Their relationship was one of two human beings who loved, battled and forgave one another for 20 years, until Lavoe's death in 1993. Vitals: Director: Leon Ichaso. Stars: Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Federico Castelluccio, Romi Dias, Vincent Laresca. 2007, CC, MPAA rating: R, 116 min., Drama, Box office gross: $7.556 million, New Line.
In the Land of Women
Aspiring writer Carter Webb (Adam Brody) has just been dumped by his true love Sophia. Heartbroken and depressed, Carter escapes Los Angeles to suburban Michigan to care for his ailing, eccentric grandmother (Olympia Dukakis) and to work on a book he has always wanted to write. Soon after his arrival, Carter stumbles into the lives of the family living directly across the street: Sarah Hardwicke (Meg Ryan), the mother of two daughters: Paige (Makenzie Vega), a precocious, effervescent 11-year-old and her older sister Lucy (Kristen Stewart), an angst-ridden teenager. While Sarah faces her own personal crisis, Lucy wrestles with the fears that define her. Through his relationships with these women, as well as his grandmother, Carter begins to discover that what felt like the end was really only just the beginning of his adventure. Vitals: Director: Jonathan Kasdan. Stars: Adam Brody, Kristen Stewart, Makenzie Vega, Clark Gregg, Elena Anaya, Meg Ryan. 2007, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 98 min., Drama-Comedy, Box office gross: $11.043 million, Warner.
License to Wed
Newly engaged Ben Murphy (John Krasinski) and his fiancee, Sadie Jones (Mandy Moore), have always dreamed of getting married in a traditional wedding at her family church. The problem is St. Augustine's only has one wedding slot available in the next two years, and its charismatic pastor, Reverend Frank (Robin Williams), won't bless Ben and Sadie's union until they pass his patented, foolproof marriage-prep course. Through outrageous classes, outlandish homework assignments, some pious manipulation, and outright invasion of privacy, Reverend Frank's rigorous curriculum puts Ben and Sadie's relationship to the test. Vitals: Director: Ken Kwapis. Stars: Robin Williams, John Krasinski, Mandy Moore. 2006, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 91 min., Comedy, Box office gross: $43.107 million, Warner.
No End in Sight
Based on more than 200 hours of footage, writer-director Charles Ferguson chronicles the reasons behind Iraq's descent into guerilla war, warlord rule, criminality and anarchy, "No End in Sight" is a jaw-dropping, insider's tale of wholesale incompetence, recklessness and venality. The film provides a candid retelling of the events following the fall of Baghdad in 2003 by high ranking officials such as former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, Ambassador Barbara Bodine (in charge of Baghdad during the spring of 2003), Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, former Chief of Staff to Colin Powell, and General Jay Garner (in charge of the occupation of Iraq through May 2003), as well as Iraqi civilians, American soldiers and prominent analysts. The documentary examines the manner in which the principal errors of U.S. policy -- the use of insufficient troop levels, allowing the looting of Baghdad, the purging of professionals from the Iraqi government and the disbanding of the Iraqi military -- largely created the insurgency and chaos that engulfs Iraq today. Vitals: Director: Charles Ferguson. 2007, CC, MPAA rating: NR, 102 min., Documentary, Box office gross: $1.337 million, Magnolia Home Entertainment.
Talk to Me
Powerful real-life story of Ralph Waldo "Petey" Green (Don Cheadle), an outspoken ex-con who talked his way into becoming an iconic radio personality in the 1960s, in Washington, D.C. Sparked by both the era's vibrant soul music and exploding social consciousness, Petey openly courted controversy at a white-owned station. Relying on his producer Dewey Hughes to run interference, Petey's unprecedented "tell it like it is" on air style gave voice and spirit to the black community during an exciting and turbulent period in American history. Vitals: Director: Kasi Lemmons. Stars: Don Cheadle, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Taraji P. Henson, Mike Epps, Vondie Curtis Hall, Cedric the Entertainer, Martin Sheen. 2007, CC, MPAA rating: R, 119 min., Drama, Box office gross: $4.436 million, Universal.
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NEWS
DVD Collectibles:
Warner will release this week "Barbara Stanwyck: The Signature Collection,"
a five-disc set with "Annie Oakley" (1935), "East Side, West Side"
(1949), "Executive Suite" (1954), "My Reputation" (1946) and a double
feature of "To Please a Lady" (1950) and "Jeopardy" (1953); timed to
celebrate Stanwyck's 100th birthday; $49.92; individual titles $19.97.
Extras include vintage short subjects, classic cartoons and radio show
adaptations. Born Ruby Stevens in Brooklyn, N.Y. on July 16, 1907,
Stanwyck was orphaned as a toddler and raised by her older sister. Even
at an early age she was determined to be successful and landed her
first acting role on Broadway while still in her teens. By 20 she made
her mark in several early Frank Capra-directed features, after which
she moved to Warner Bros., where she cemented her place as one of
Hollywood's foremost leading ladies (including "Baby Face," the
infamous film that helped usher in the production code). After her
Warner contract ended, Stanwyck preferred to "freelance," developing a
reputation for shrewd business acumen and ending up, at the time, as
one of the industry's highest paid talents. During her 37-year career,
Stanwyck earned four Oscar nominations and several Emmy awards,
including two for her hit series "The Big Valley." Her final Emmy was
for "The Thorn Birds" in 1983. Her incomparable contribution to motion
pictures was finally honored with an Honorary Oscar in 1982, and in
1987, the American Film Institute honored her with its "Life
Achievement Award.
The Definitive Gold Box Edition,"
a 10-disc set with all 29 episodes from both seasons plus the U.S. and
European versions of the pilot, with remastered picture from the
original negative with 5.1 Sound, personally approved by Lynch. The set
also includes deleted scenes, a feature-length documentary "Secrets
from Another Place," "A Slice of Lynch" (featuring David Lynch, Kyle
MacLachlan and Madchen Amick), "Return to Twin Peaks," an interactive
map of Twin Peaks, the complete Log Lady introductions, "Saturday Night
Live": Kyle MacLachlan's monologue and the Twin Peaks comedy sketch,
Julee Cruise music video "Falling," on-air promos, TV spots, production
documents and rare photos; $99.99 ... "Spike Jones: The Legend"
is a four-disc set surveying the career of comedic bandleader Spike
Jones and his wacky band the City Slickers. Includes four early NBC TV
shows, two Colgate Comedy Hour shows from 1951, two All Star Revue
programs from 1952, a bonus audio CD of two 1945 NBC pilot radio shows;
$49.98 from Infinity Entertainment ... "Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volume Five"
is a four-disc set aimed at adult collectors of animation. Disc One is
dedicated to Bugs Bunny and his frenzied pal Daffy Duck, with 15
shorts; Disc Two is a collection of 15 twisted parodies of legendary
children's fairy tales, including "Bewitched Bunny" and "Tweety and the
Beanstalk"; Disc Three is dedicated to Bob Clampett; Disc Four
celebrates Looney Tunes' early years and features several rarely seen
shorts; $64.92 from Warner ... "Looney Tunes Spotlight Collection Volume Five"
is geared towards viewers of all ages, featuring some of the brightest
and funniest shorts taken directly from "Looney Tunes Golden Collection
Volume Five"; the two-disc set contains 30 cartoon; $26.99 from Warner.From TV to Video:
"The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard" (2006) is
a two-disc set with six episodes from the BBC political satire series
about a middle-class wife and mother who gets swept up in politics and
is elected Prime Minister; stars Jane Horrocks, Janet McTeer; from
Acorn Media ... "Angel Collector's Set" is a 30-disc
set with all 110 episodes, a signed letter to fans from creator Joss
Whedon and a collectible companion booklet; $139.98 from Fox ... "CSI: Miami: The Fifth Season" is a six-disc set with 24 episodes, $72.99 from Paramount ... "Family Guy Freakin' Party Pack"
is an 18-disc set with more than 90 episodes from the "Family Guy"
Volume 1-5 collections with hours of bonus materials, $149.98 from Fox
... "Miami Ink Season One" is a five-disc set with 21 episodes of the tattoo series, $34.95 from Genius Products ... "Monarchy With David Starkey, Set 2"
(2004) is a two-disc set with five episodes of the epic documentary on
English royal rule, covering nearly 250 years from 1660 to the dawn of
the 20th century; $39.99 from Acorn Media ... "My So-Called Life: The Complete Series"
is a six-disc set with all 19 episodes, housed in a collector's box
with an embossed, case-bound cover; includes a 40-page color book,
more; $62.99 from Shout! Factory ... "October Road: The Complete First Season" is a two-disc set with six episodes, $29.99 from Disney ... "The Real McCoys: Complete Season 2" is a five-disc set with 39 episodes, $39.98 from Infinity Entertainment/Falcon Pictures ... "Scrubs: The Complete Sixth Season" is a three-disc set with 22 episodes, $39.99 from Disney ... "Shaggy and Scooby-Doo Get a Clue! Volume 1" contains four 22-minute episodes of the CW animated series, $14.97 from Warner ... "Suspense: The Lost Episodes, Collection #2" is a four-disc set with 30 programs, $39.98 from Infinity Entertainment/Falcon Pictures.
Buzzin' the 'B's:
"Day Watch" (2007) is the Russian
blockbuster sequel to the cult hit "Night Watch," a fantasy thriller
set in a world where an age-old truce between the conflicted dark ones
and light ones hangs in the balance among the unsuspecting humans, from
Fox ... "The Initiation of Sarah"
(2006) stars Mika Boorem, Summer Glau, Joanna Garcia, Tessa Thompson,
Morgan Fairchild and Jennifer Tilly in a thriller about twin sisters
with supernatural powers who go off to college and enter sorority life,
finding themselves pulled into the middle of a centuries old battle
between good and evil, from Fox ... "Jackie Chan's The Myth"
(2005), directed by Stanley Tong, stars Jackie Chan, Hee-seon Kim, Tony
Leung Ka Fai, Mallika Sherawat and Ken Lo in a thriller about a
courageous archaeologist (Chan) who unearths the hidden treasure of the
Qin Dynasty, from Sony ... "Redrum" (2007) is a
comedy about a dissatisfied young married couple who spice up their
life with murder, from First Look Home Entertainment ... When a retired
Army Captain turned high school teacher reaches his breaking point, the
unimaginable happens as he transforms from a mild-mannered teacher into
a highly trained psycho killer in "Study Hell"
(2005), starring Steve McDougall, Lindsay Dell, Brian Austin Jr.,
Shaylyn Doyle, Michael Henry and Ryan Fisher, from MTI Home Video ...
Bumbling, twentysomething slackers use their self-proclaimed "genius"
to save a small town from the evil clutches of Lord Billiards, a
land-grabbing pool celebrity in "Think Tank" (2006), starring Brian Petersen, Tin Majorino, Aaron Ruell and Michael Miranda, from Monarch Home Video ... "Safe Harbour" (2007) is a direct-to-video romantic drama from the novel by Danielle Steel, starring Melissa Gilbert, from New Line.
On the Indie Front:
"The Wendell Baker Story" (2007) stars
Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Eva Mendes, Eddie Griffin, Will Ferrell, Kris
Kristofferson, Harry Dean Stanton and Seymour Cassel in a comedy about
a dreamer and a schemer whose latest scam has landed him in jail,
alienating him from his longtime girlfriend; upon release, he gets a
job at a retirement hotel, where he befriends the elderly residents and
helps them battle the hotel's evil head nurse while trying to win back
his girl. Directed by Luke Wilson and Andrew Wilson, from ThinkFilm ...
"Pierrepoint -- The Last Hangman" (2005) stars Timothy
Spall, Juliet Stevenson and Eddie Marsan in a story about the life and
times of Albert Pierrepoint -- Britain's most prolific hangman, from
Genius Products ... "The History of Mr. Polly" (2007)
is H.G. Wells tale about a mild-mannered man who uses an inheritance to
trade his humdrum existence for excitement, starring Lee Evans and
Anne-Marie Duff, from BFS Entertainment.
"The Princess Diana Collection" is a three-disc set with three documentaries: "Diana: Portrait of a Princess," "Diana's Rock: Paul Burrell" and "Diana: Life Through a Lens"; $39.99 for the set; each documentary available separately for $14.99, from Kultur International Films ... "Little Rock Central High: 50 Years Later" (2007) is an eye-opening look at racial equality, education, and class at the landmark high school today, where educational equality continues to remain elusive; $24.98 from HBO Video ... Music-Music-Music: MVD Entertainment will release this week three feature-length music documentaries for $19.95 each: "Guns N' Roses: Two Classic Albums Under Review: Use Your Illusion I and II," "Neil Young Under Review" and "Patti Smith Under Review" ... "Impact: Songs That Changed the World" is a series of DVDs that look at songs that have transformed the pop cultural landscape and defined their era. These trendsetting songs have created an influence that can be seen all across the spectrum, in music, fashion and dance -- songs that have the power to push the limits of society. The first four releases: "Beatles: I Want to Hold Your Hand," "Elvis Presley: Heartbreak Hotel," "Bob Marley: I Shot the Sheriff" and "The Bee Gees: Staying Alive"; $9.99 each, from SRO Entertainment.
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THIS WEEK'S DVD RELEASES:
Weekly listings of DVD releases can now be viewed on mobile
devices at www.tagtag.com/onvideo
Angel Collector's Set. Thirty-disc set with all 110 episodes, a signed letter to fans from creator Joss Whedon, collectible companion booklet; $139.98. (Fox).
Barbara Stanwyck: The Signature Collection. Five-disc set with "Annie Oakley" (1935), "East Side, West Side" (1949), "Executive Suite" (1954), "My Reputation" (1946) and a double feature of "To Please a Lady" (1950) and "Jeopardy" (1953); released to celebrate Stanwyck's 100th birthday; $49.92; individual titles $19.97. Extras: Shorts and cartoons on each disc; "Executive Suite" features commentary by Oliver Stone. (Warner).
CSI: Miami: The Fifth Season. Six-disc set with 24 episodes, $72.99. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, "Rio Grand: CSI: Miami Goes to Rio" featurette, "If Looks Could Kill" special effects featurette, "Turning Up the Heat: The Look of CSI: Miami" featurette. (Paramount).
Day Watch (2007) Russian blockbuster sequel to cult hit "Night Watch," a fantasy thriller set in a world where an age-old truce between the conflicted dark ones and light ones hangs in the balance among the unsuspecting humans. Extras: "The Making of Day Watch" featurette, commentary by director Timur Bekmambetov, Russian trailers, Russian TV spots. (Fox).
El Cantante (2007) Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Federico Castelluccio, Romi Dias, Vincent Laresca. Extras: "The Sound and the Heat of El Cantante" making-of documentary; commentary by writer-director Leon Ichaso and writers David Darmstaeder and Todd Antony Bello; deleted scene. (New Line).
Family Guy Freakin' Party Pack. Eighteen-disc set with more than 90 episodes from the "Family Guy" Volume 1-5 collections with hours of bonus materials. $149.98. (Fox).
Guns N' Roses: Two Classic Albums Under Review: Use Your Illusion I and II. Feature-length music documentary, $19.95. (MVD Entertainment).
The History of Mr. Polly (2007) Lee Evans, Anne-Marie Duff. H.G. Wells tale about a mild-mannered man who uses an inheritance to trade his humdrum existence for excitement. (BFS Entertainment).
Impact: Songs That Changed the World Series. Series of DVDs that look at songs that have transformed the pop cultural landscape and defined their era. These trendsetting songs have created an influence that can be seen all across the spectrum, in music, fashion and dance -- songs that have the power to push the limits of society. First four releases: "Beatles: I Want to Hold Your Hand," "Elvis Presley: Heartbreak Hotel," "Bob Marley: I Shot the Sheriff" and "The Bee Gees: Staying Alive"; $9.99 each. (SRO Entertainment).
In the Land of Women (2007) Adam Brody, Kristen Stewart, Makenzie Vega, Clark Gregg, Elena Anaya, Meg Ryan. (Warner).
The Initiation of Sarah (2006 -- TV) Mika Boorem, Summer Glau, Joanna Garcia, Tessa Thompson, Morgan Fairchild, Jennifer Tilly. When twin sisters with supernatural powers go off to college and enter sorority life, they find themselves pulled into the middle of a centuries old battle between good and evil. (Fox).
Jackie Chan's The Myth (2005) Dir.: Stanley Tong; Jackie Chan, Hee-seon Kim, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Mallika Sherawat, Ken Lo. Chan stars as a courageous archaeologist who unearths the hidden treasure of the Qin Dynasty. Extras: Commentary by Chan; six deleted scenes; three featurettes: "Myth Adventures" behind-the-scenes featurette, "Will the Real Swami Please Stand Up" about Swami Nithyananda's meditation techniques and healing centers and "Jackie's Kids" about Jackie Chan's Dragon's Heart Build a School Foundation; two music videos. (Sony).
License to Wed (2007) Robin Williams, John Krasinski, Mandy Moore Extras: "Ask Choir Boy" interactive relationship advice from the film's junior pastor-in- training, additional scenes. (Warner).
Little Rock Central High: 50 Years Later (2007 -- TV) Eye-opening look at racial equality, education, and class at the landmark high school today, where educational equality continues to remain elusive. Aired Sept. 25 on HBO. $24.98. (HBO Video).
Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volume Five. Four-disc set aimed at adult collectors of animation. Disc One is dedicated to Bugs Bunny and his frenzied pal Daffy Duck, with 15 shorts; Disc Two is a collection of 15 twisted parodies of legendary children's fairy tales, including "Bewitched Bunny" and "Tweety and the Beanstalk"; Disc Three is dedicated to Bob Clampett; Disc Four celebrates Looney Tunes' early years and features several rarely seen shorts. Extras: Commentaries, alternate audio programs, "Behind the Tunes," television specials, more. $64.92. (Warner).
Looney Tunes Spotlight Collection Volume Five. Geared towards viewers of all ages, features some of the brightest and funniest shorts taken directly from "Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volume Five." Two-disc set contains 30 cartoons plus the featurette "The Looney Tunes Guide to Fairy Tales." Disc One is dedicated to Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck; Disc Two contains a collection of Looney Tunes' looniest takes on all-time classic fairy tales. $26.99. (Warner).
Miami Ink Season One. Five-disk set with 21 episodes of the tattoo series, $34.95. (Genius Products).
Monarchy With David Starkey, Set 2 (2004) Two-disc set with five episodes of epic documentary on English royal rule, covering nearly 250 years from 1660 to the dawn of the 20th century; $39.99. (Acorn Media).
My So-Called Life: The Complete Series. Six-disc set with all 19 episodes; housed in a collector's box with an embossed, case-bound cover; includes a 40-page color book, with a special introduction by show creator Winnie Holzman, special tributes by Janeane Garofalo and Joss Whedon, more; $62.99. Extras: "My So-Called Life Story" featurette, "A Conversation With Claire Danes and Winnie Holzman," "A Conversation With Marshall Herskovitz and Winnie Holzman," interview with Claire Danes, "The Characters: Angela, the Chase Family, the Friends," "The Music -- Composer W.G. Snuffy Walden," panel with the cast and creators, photo gallery. (Shout! Factory).
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Volume 12. Four more examples of misunderstood cinema get the MST3K treatment: "The Rebel Set," "Secret Agent Super Dragon," "The Starfighters" and "Parts: The Clonus Horror." (Rhino).
Neil Young Under Review. Feature-length music documentary, $19.95. (MVD Entertainment).
No End in Sight (2007) Documentary. Based on more than 200 hours of footage, writer-director Charles Ferguson chronicles the reasons behind Iraq's descent into guerilla war, warlord rule, criminality and anarchy. (Magnolia Home Entertainment).
October Road: The Complete First Season. Two-disc set with six episodes, $29.99. Extras: Behind-the-scenes featurette, commentary, more. (Disney).
Patti Smith Under Review. Feature-length music documentary, $19.95. (MVD Entertainment).
Pierrepoint -- The Last Hangman (2005) Timothy Spall, Juliet Stevenson, Eddie Marsan. The life and times of Albert Pierrepoint -- Britain's most prolific hangman. (Genius Products).
The Princess Diana Collection. Three-disc set with three documentaries: "Diana: Portrait of a Princess," "Diana's Rock: Paul Burrell" and "Diana: Life Through a Lens"; $39.99 for the set; each documentary available separately for $14.99. (Kultur International Films).
The Real McCoys: Complete Season 2. Five-disc set with 39 episodes, $39.98. (Infinity Entertainment/Falcon Pictures).
Redrum (2007) Kenny Young, Jill Marie Jones. Comedy about a dissatisfied young married couple who spice up their life with murder. Extras: Behind-the-scenes documentary. (First Look Home Entertainment).
Safe Harbour (2007) Melissa Gilbert. Direct-to-video romantic drama from the novel by Danielle Steel. Extras: Introduction by Steel. (New Line).
Scrubs: The Complete Sixth Season. Three-disc set with 22 episodes, $39.99. Extras: "Making-of" featurette about the musical episode, interviews with cast and creator, deleted scenes, alternate lines, outtakes, commentaries, more. (Disney).
Shaggy and Scooby-Doo Get a Clue! Volume 1. Four 22-minute episodes of the CW animated series, $14.97. (Warner).
Spider-Man 3 (2007) Dir.: Sam Raimi. Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Rosemary Harris, J.K. Simmons, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, Bryce Dallas Howard, Daniel Gillies, Ted Raimi, Adrian Lester, Theresa Russell, James Cromwell, Elizabeth Banks, Steve Valentine. In a single disc and a two-disc Special Edition, as well as a three-disc DVD set with "Spider-Man" and "Spider-Man 2." "Spider-Man 3 Special Edition" and the "Spider-Man" three-disc set will also be available on Blu-ray Disc. Single-Disc extras: Bloopers; photo galleries; "Snow Patrol" music video; commentary by director Sam Raimi and cast members Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, and Bryce Dallas Howard; commentary by producers Laura Ziskin, Avi Arad and Grant Curtis, editor Bob Murawski and special effects supervisor Scott Stokdyk. Two-Disc Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray extras: Disc One contains the same bonuses as the single DVD; Disc Two includes theatrical TV spots from around the world as well as 11 featurettes: "Grains of Sand: Building Sandman," "Re-Imagining the Goblin," "Covered in Black: Creating Venom," "Hanging On ... Gwen Stacy and the Collapsing Floor," "Fighting, Flying & Driving: The Stunts," "Tangled Web: The Love Triangles of Spider-Man 3," "Wall of Water," "On Location Cleveland: The Chase on Euclid Avenue," "On Location New York: From Rooftops to Backstreets," "The Science of Sound" and "Inside The Editing Room." (Sony).
Spike Jones: The Legend. Four-disc set surveying the career of comedic bandleader Spike Jones and his wacky band the City Slickers. Includes four early NBC TV shows, two Colgate Comedy Hour shows from 1951, two All Star Revue programs from 1952, bonus audio CD of two 1945 NBC pilot radio shows; $49.98. Extras: Rare interview with Spike Jones and his family on CBS' "Person to Person," "Weird Al" Yankovic discussing Jones' influence on his career, interviews, more. ((Infinity Entertainment).
Study Hell (2005) Steve McDougall, Lindsay Dell, Brian Austin Jr., Shaylyn Doyle, Michael Henry, and Ryan Fisher. When a retired Army Captain turned high school teacher reaches his breaking point, the unimaginable happens as he transforms from a mild-mannered teacher into a highly trained psycho killer. When the school becomes his jungle, it's up to the students in detention to take him down. (MTI Home Video).
Suspense: The Lost Episodes, Collection #2. Four-disc set with 30 programs, $39.98. Headlined by horror maestro Boris Karloff, 30 additional episodes of the premiere anthology drama series featuring stories of mystery and the macabre, broadcast live from New York on CBS from 1949 to 1954. (Infinity Entertainment/Falcon Pictures).
Talk to Me (2007) Don Cheadle, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Taraji P. Henson, Mike Epps, Vondie Curtis Hall, Cedric the Entertainer, Martin Sheen. Extras: "Who Is Petey Greene?" featurette on racial politics and radio in the 1960s and 70s, "Recreating P-Town" behind-the-scenes featurette, deleted scenes. (Universal).
Think Tank (2006) Brian Petersen, Tin Majorino, Aaron Ruell, Michael Miranda. Bumbling, twentysomething slackers use their self-proclaimed "genius" to save a small town from the evil clutches of Lord Billiards, a land-grabbing pool celebrity. (Monarch Home Video).
Twin Peaks: The Definitive Gold Box Edition. Ten-disc set with all 29 episodes plus the U.S. and European versions of the pilot; $99.99. Extras: Featurettes on the show's origins and creation of the pilot, fan response, second season, legacy; Log Lady introductions; interviews; more. (Paramount).
The Wendell Baker Story (2007) Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Eva Mendes, Eddie Griffin, Will Ferrell, Kris Kristofferson, Harry Dean Stanton, Seymour Cassel. Comedy about a dreamer and a schemer whose latest scam landed him in jail, alienating him from his longtime girlfriend; upon release, he gets a job at a retirement hotel, where he befriends the elderly residents, helps them battle the hotel's evil head nurse and tries to win back his girl. Directed by Luke Wilson and Andrew Wilson. (ThinkFilm).
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