Buying movies is almost a dangerous obession with me. I love it, and probably have spent more money on movies in my lifetime than any sane person. At least I’m not spending money on heroine.
New Movie Tuesday is my favorite day of the week. Here are this week’s releases as well as my recommendations.
Being the film snob I am, I will recommend the Blu Ray versions of these flicks if available.
RENT IT
Terminator Salvation (Director’s Cut)
![Terminator Salvation (Director's Cut) [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51EJM15OikL._SL210_.jpg) |
Average customer review: |
If you take away your Arnie sized expectations and ejoy the ride, there’s a lot here to enjoy. At $16.99 this Blu Ray is a STEAL. But at least rent it and give it a shot. Unfortunatly, the promised 30 minutes of cut footage isn’t here, only 3 is woven back into the film. Basically, we have the tidbits McG had to cut from his intitial final cut in order to seal the PG-13 rating. I have a feeling McG’s hands were tied with demands from the studio and this is what we get (or, he’s an overselling/underdelivering douche).
At any rate, there some great action, incredible sound design and some solid performances. Nowhere near T1 or T2, but tons better than T3. Terminator Salvation is a lot of fun, just don’t think too hard.
Paper Heart
![Paper Heart [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51KSHG-GjbL._SL210_.jpg) |
Average customer review: |
This experimental pseudo-doc romance with Michael Cera and the adorable Charlyne Yi has me interested. It’s worth a look via a rental and if you like it, pick up the DVD copy if it’s cheaper. Not sure if this is a must have Blu Ray.
SKIP IT
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
![Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (Three-Disc Edition + Digital Copy + DVD) [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61DjH-N%2BnuL._SL210_.jpg) |
Average customer review: |
The first one sucked and nothing gets better here.
Ben 10: Alien Swarm
![Ben 10: Alien Swarm [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2Bt2GLeZAL._SL210_.jpg) |
Average customer review: |
A live action adaptation of the Cartoon Network show within the continuity of the cartoon. No thanks.
NEW TO BLU-RAY AND RECOMMENDED:
![Snatch [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51JK9pzah0L._SL125_.jpg)
![The Green Mile (Blu-ray Book) [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51p7OZSUgOL._SL125_.jpg)
![Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51cuXqzJ17L._SL125_.jpg)
![The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]” /></a></td>
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![A Christmas Tale (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51sbrYtoVkL._SL125_.jpg)
![Gremlins [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51NpzEtdwbL._SL125_.jpg)
NEW TO BLU-RAY:
![Secondhand Lions [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61suEZYiNqL._SL125_.jpg) |
![The Mask of Zorro [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51wtgllF4VL._SL125_.jpg) |
| Secondhand Lions [Blu-ray] $18.99 |
The Mask of Zorro [Blu-ray] $16.49 |
