DVD/Blu Ray Releases for 11/17/2009

Sean Duregger — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:10:20 +0000

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.

Must Buy:

Star Trek

List Price:	$39.99
Amazon Price:	$19.99

Average customer review:

Seeing Star Trek in the theater was my favorite summer movie experience of 2009. A Star Trek movie for non-Trekkers and Trekkers alike, although some of the “Super-Trekkers” may have some gripes. Hands down, this is my favorite Star Trek film right behind Wrath of Khan and First Contact.

Rent It

Franklyn

List Price:	$35.98
Amazon Price:	$21.49

Average customer review:

There’s something to be said about the production design oabout Franklyn. While the story is said to be confusing, Franklyn is a strong calling card for director Gerald McMorrow. I look forward to what he has to offer if given a larger budget.

Thirst

List Price:	$29.98
Amazon Price:	$19.99

Average customer review:

The director of Oldboy, Park Chan-wook, tackles a Vampire Priest. Enough said.

Humpday

List Price:	$26.98
Amazon Price	$19.99

Average customer review:

The newest offering from the film sub-genre dubbed “Mumble-core” The premise hinges on two heterosexual guy friends thrown into an artistic project where they wrestle with the idea of performing gay sex on film. This scenario tests the friendship and so on and so forth, usually with hilarious results. If this sounds interesting to you, give this one a chance.

Bruno

List Price:	$39.98
Amazon Price:	$20.99

Average customer review: Rent via NetFlix

I’ve heard mixed things about the follow up to Borat. Mainly that Bruno is extremely mean spirited, but at times hilarious. Mild recommended rental for those who are curious.

New to Blu-Ray/DVD & Recommended:


Fight Club [Blu-ray] $15.99 One of my favorite films of all time, finally on Blu Ray. Double Dip for me.	The Professional [Blu-ray] $15.99 On of the greatest “hitman” flicks of all time.	Gone with the Wind (70th Anniversary Ultima… $45.49 If you’re a film buff, then this release is for you. Gone With the Wind in stunning HD!

Galaxy Quest [Blu-ray] $19.99 The only Tim Allen flick I can enjoy and one of the best Sci-Fi comedies ever gets the HD treatment.	Rome: The Complete Series [Blu-ray] $84.99 Rome ended it’s run on HBO prematurely. It’s a shame, but should be a visual stunner on Blu Ray.	Dane Cook: ISolated INcident $14.99 I am a Dane Cook fan (well, his stand up and not his acting), and love his newest stand up offering on CD. This is the DVD of that performance.

Kevin Smith Box Set (Clerks \| Chasing Amy \|… $55.49 3 of Kevin Smiths best films available for the first time on Blu Ray. Each available seperately also. (not sure if these warrant an HD release, though.	Sex, Lies, and Videotape [Blu-ray] $17.99 Steven Soderbergh has been creating thought provoking cinema for a long time. It’s great to see one of his best available in HD.

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DVD/Blu Ray Releases for 11/17/2009

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