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Once Again - New DVD Releases

by marc klink

Now that the high definition wars are over for awhile, and things have settled down somewhat, we can get back to the DVD weekly releases. I must say the developments of the last few months have made me wish for the days of one format - DVD, period. After all, how many movies take advantage of the quality that high definition can provide, and more than that, how many hnew movies that are good are being released? I know that, as I get older, I wonder why the movie studios keep remaking movies that are the same name, and basically the same story - and usually not done as well. I remember thinking that the problem was what I was used to, as though I was unwilling to see that a newer revision could be better, but that just is not so. After seeing some movies that I thought were original, and then seeing the actual original, older movies, I still thought the older version was better.  A case in point is ‘The Scarlet Pimpernel’ the original version, in black and white, is still the best. Opinion hat removed, let’s get to the new releases.

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Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
Starring: Jason Lee, Ross Bagdasarian Jr.
Director: Tim Hill
Synopsis: Three chipmunk brothers—Alvin, Simon, and Theodore—are adopted by a man named Dave.
Runtime: 90 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG - for some mild rude humor.
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family

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Avida (2006)
Starring: Kati Outinen, Fernando Arrabal
Director: Gustave K/Vern
Synopsis: The heavyset daughter of a millionaire is kidnapped by three captors with disabilities even more apparent than her own.
Runtime: 83 minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Genres: Comedy, Foreign
Country of Origin: France
Language: French

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Beware of My Love (1998)
Starring: Nathalie Baye, Daniel Duval
Director: Jeanne Labrune
Synopsis: A woman begins a torrid love affair with a stranger she meets on a train. Despite his abusive nature, she can’t tear herself away from him, causing drama and tension as the relationship strains towards breaking point.
Runtime: 110 minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Genres: Drama, Foreign
Country of Origin: France
Language: French

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Christie’s Revenge (2007)
Starring: Danielle Kind, Cynthia Gibb
Director: Douglas Jackson
Synopsis: A teenager blames her uncle for her father’s devastating suicide and sets out to take revenge.
Runtime: 94 minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Genres: Horror, Suspense
Country of Origin: Canada

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The Cook (2008)
Starring: Mark Hengst, Penny Drake
Director: Gregg Simon
Synopsis: A handful of unsuspecting sorority girls find themselves at the mercy of a cook-turned-cannibal.
Runtime: 85 minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Genres: Comedy, Horror

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The Cutting Edge: Chasing the Dream (2008)
Starring: Matt Lanter, Francia Raisa
Director: Stuart Gillard
Synopsis: When an accident leaves Zack Conroy’s ice-skating partner down and out, he defies convention by replacing her with a female hockey player named Alex. The unlikely pair begin generating sparks on and off the ice!
MPAA Rating: PG-13 - for some sexual references.
Genres: Romance, Sports

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Farm Aid: 20th Anniversary (2005)
Starring: Wilco, Willie Nelson
Director: Lawrence Jordan
Synopsis: Contains highlights from the Farm Aid 20th Anniversary Concert on September 18th 2005 at The Tweeter Center, Tinley Park, IL.
Runtime: 164 minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Genre: Music Video

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Fear House (2008)
Starring: Matthew Montgomery, Aleece Jones
Director: Michael R. Morris
Synopsis: Friends and family pursue a reclusive writer to an isolated house in the California desert only to find that, once they’ve entered, their own fears will kill them if they attempt to leave.
Runtime: 85 minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Genre: Horror

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Fiorile (1993)
Starring: Claudio Bigagli, Galatea Ranzi
Directors: Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani
Synopsis: Events during the Napoleonic era cast a curse over a Tuscan family which continues through the generations to the present day in this drama.
Runtime: 118 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Genres: Drama, Foreign
Country of Origin: Italy
Language: Italian

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The Good Night (2007)
Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, Penelope Cruz
Director: Jake Paltrow
Synopsis: A former pop star who now writes jingles for a living experiences a mid-life crisis, then he meets an exotic woman.
Runtime: 93 minutes
MPAA Rating: R - for language and some sexual content.
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

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Kaos (1986)
Starring: Margarita Lozano, Enrica Maria Mudugno
Directors: Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani
Synopsis: Four short stories by Luigi Pirandello ("The Jar," "Requiem," "The Other Son," and "Moonstruck") tell about peasant life, both comic and tragic, in Sicily.
Runtime: 188 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Drama, Foreign
Country of Origin: Italy
Language: Italian

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Kevin Downey Jr.: I’m Not Gay But Don’t Stop (2008)
Starring: Kevin Downey Jr.
Synopsis: Kevin Downey Jr., best known for his appearances on Queer Eye For the Straight Guy, presents his unique take on life before a packed crowd.
Runtime: 47 minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Genre: Comedy

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Ring of Honor: Bloodstained Honor (2007)
Synopsis: Ring of Honor continues to amaze audiences and fill arenas across the country. This special compilation DVD includes star-filled mat action featuring Mick Foley, Samoa Joe, CM Punk, Matt Hardy and more.
Runtime: 200 minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Genre: Sports

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Ring of Honor: Stars of Honor (2007)
Synopsis: Ring of Honor continues to amaze audiences and fill arenas across the country. This special compilation DVD includes star-filled mat action featuring Mick Foley, Samoa Joe, CM Punk, Matt Hardy and more.
Runtime: 170 minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Genre: Sports

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Slave Widow (1967)
Starring: Naomi Tani, Noriko Tatsumi
Director: Yazuru Watanabe
Synopsis: After her husband commits suicide when his business collapses, his young widow must serve as the personal sex slave of a wealthy businessman in order to settle her family’s debts.
Runtime: 73 minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Genres: Cult, Erotica, Foreign
Country of Origin: Japan
Language: Japanese

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Steve Byrne’s Happy Hour (2008)
Starring: Steve Byrne
Synopsis: Stand-up comic Steve Byrne covers everything from how to lay down like a man to the nutritional benefits of macaroni and cheese in this comedy event taped in Los Angeles.
Runtime: 79 minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Genre: Comedy

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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
Starring: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter
Director: Tim Burton
Synopsis: Benjamin Barker, a.k.a Sweeney Todd, sets up a barber shop down in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett.
Runtime: 116 minutes
MPAA Rating: R - for graphic bloody violence.
Genres: Drama, Music, Thriller

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That ’70s Show: Season Eight (2005)
Starring: Mila Kunis, Wilmer Valderrama
Director: David Trainer
Synopsis: That ’70s Show revolves around a group of teenagers who grow up in a Wisconsin suburb during the 1970s.
Runtime: 506 minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Genres: Comedy, TV show

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Wakeful Nights (2005)
Starring: Hiroyuki Nagato, Kiichi Nakai
Director: Masahiko Tsugawa
Synopsis: A dying patriarch’s misunderstood final wishes set in motion a night of emotional reminiscence and hilarious performances as the remaining family members look back on the pivotal moments of their lives.
Runtime: 110 minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Genres: Comedy, Foreign
Country of Origin: Japan
Language: Japanese

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War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008)
Starring: C. Thomas Howell, Fred Griffith
Director: C. Thomas Howell
Synopsis: A hostile alien race returns to Earth to complete their plan of human domination, launching a second wave of attacks that threaten to destroy what is left of humanity.
Runtime: 85 minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Genres: Action, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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What Love Is (2007)
Starring: Cuba Gooding Jr., Anne Heche
Director: Mars Callahan
Synopsis: It’s Valentine’s Day, and Sarah has just kicked longtime boyfriend Tom to the curb. Now, as Tom’s friends Sal, Ken, George, and Wayne drop by to discuss the shortcomings of the female gender, Sarah and her friends congregate in the bathroom to bond over stories about sex and relationships.
Runtime: 93 minutes
MPAA Rating: R - for pervasive language including graphic sexual dialogue, and some erotic dancing.
Genres: Comedy, Romance

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Woody Guthrie: This Machine Kills Fascists (2005)
Starring: Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie
Director: Stephen Gammond
Synopsis: This Machine Kills Fascists chronicles the life and achievement of Woody Guthrie, one of the most important folk and protest singers of his generation. Narrated by Billy Bragg.
Runtime: 160 minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Genres: Documentary, Foreign, Music Video
Country of Origin: United Kingdom

So there we have it, the releases for the week of April 1. No fooling! Quite a few foreign language films, a few comedy performances, and a couple of good musical presentations. Oh, and a couple of horror choices - although not great ones. Still, with a few careful choices, it is possible to relax at home and forget about your troubles for a few hours, just you and the home theater!

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