Wow, this is actually a pretty great week for new DVD and Blu-ray releases.
Before we get to the list, I want to direct your attention to the Bond 50: The Complete 22 Film Collection which is the Blu-ray Deal of the Week at Amazon for $129.99, $170 off the retail price. You can buy that here, but I also want to direct your attention to the "Even More" section below as several of the previously unreleased James Bond Blu-ray titles are available today as Blu-ray singles. So, if you don't want the complete collection, you can buy individual titles such as Diamonds Are Forever, Octopussy, GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, You Only Live Twice, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Spy Who Loved Me or my personal favorite, The Living Daylights individually rather than in the complete collection.
Of course, today also marks the release of Skyfall on Blu-ray and as a courtesy you can just click here and take a look at all of them together and decide from there. Otherwise, let's get to today's new releases...
EVEN MORE
- Weeds: Season Eight
- Gossip Girl: The Complete Sixth and Final Season
- Diamonds Are Forever [Blu-ray]
- Octopussy [Blu-ray]
- GoldenEye [Blu-ray]
- Tomorrow Never Dies [Blu-ray]
- The Living Daylights [Blu-ray]
- You Only Live Twice [Blu-ray]
- On Her Majesty's Secret Service [Blu-ray]
- Spy Who Loved Me [Blu-ray]
- Roger Moore Ultimate 007 James Bond Edition, Volume 1
- Roger Moore Collection 007 James Bond Ultimate Edition, Volume 2
- Pierce Brosnan Ultimate 007 Edition (Goldeneye / The World Is Not Enough / Die Another Day)
- Dangerous Liaisons
- A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
- Zero Dark Thirty (buy now)
Releasing on March 19, 2013 - The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Releasing on March 19, 2013 - The Newsroom - The Complete First Season (buy now)
Releasing on June 11, 2013 - Hyde Park on Hudson (buy now)
Releasing on April 9, 2013 - Wuthering Heights (buy now)
Releasing on April 23, 2013
- Zero Dark Thirty (buy now)
Releasing on March 19, 2013 - The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Releasing on March 19, 2013 - The Newsroom - The Complete First Season (buy now)
Releasing on June 11, 2013 - Hyde Park on Hudson (buy now)
Releasing on April 9, 2013 - Wuthering Heights (buy now)
Releasing on April 23, 2013
'Inside Llewyn Davis' (2013) Movie Review - Cannes Film Festival
Cannes 2013: Weinsteins Unveil Footage of 'Grace of Monaco', 'Salinger' and 'Mandela'
'The Past' (2013) Movie Review - Cannes Film Festival
'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues' Official Teaser Trailer
'Jimmy P.' (2013) Movie Review - Cannes Film Festival
'The Congress' (2013) Movie Review - Cannes Film Festival
First 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' Poster, Starring Idris Elba
Cannes 2013: 'Jimmy P.' Movie Trailer, Starring Benicio Del Toro and Mathieu Amalric
Watch: Full 'Europa Report' Trailer
'Jeune et Jolie' (2013) Movie Review - Cannes Film Festival
I haven't seen The Sessions yet so I'll rent it. The two that I'm definitely buying are Skyfall and Perks of Being a Wallflower. I thought both were great and I will watch them again, although I think Perks will hold up a little bit better than Skyfall. I actually got the Bond 50 set for Christmas which even includes a spot for Skyfall, so that's pretty cool.
Perks was my favorite movie of last year so I'll definitely be picking that up. I'll also probably get Skyfall. I agree with you that it doesn't fee like a Bond film, and I still think Casino Royale is better, but I would like to watch it again.
Skyfall and Perks were great, so will be bagging them once the prices slip a bit.
As for Fists, Brad I've seen it and it is AWFUL! (I didn't have the patience to finish the stinker)
Pre-ordered Skyfall on Amazon. Out for delivery today! Legit!
Waiting for Django Unchained Blu-ray date to be announced.
Blu-Ray.com has Django coming out on April 16th, not sure how reliable that is though.
Yeah I saw that. But Blu-ray.com a lot of times estimate the date it is gonna be out before the official announcement. April 16th sounds good to me and I already pre-ordered on Amazon. But just waiting for the official press release by The Weinstein Company.
Other than that, blu-ray.com is excellent to keep track of releases and prices for your favorite movies and TV shows. love it.
Some good stuff this week. I really liked Skyfall and I'll probably buy it. I'll rent Perks of Being Wallflower and the Sessions.
Skyfall was my favorite film of 2012 so needless to say, I pre-ordered it. It should arrive any time now and I'll be watching it again this evening.
Brad, you have to see The Kid with a Bike. The Dardennes may be without equals.
Skyfall was great. Perks, not so much. (in my opinion, obviously most others loved it)
I kind of see your point on Skyfall. The most striking thing I remember about it is basically Deakins photography in the final third. The rest was nothing particularly special, although it was all executed very well. I could see myself watching it once or twice more but I think I'm going to try and resist buying it. I have the feel a couple more watches of it is all I need and I'll be done with it like I am with most of the Bonds.
I am interested in The Sessions and Perks but I will catch them on rental
Skyfall and Perks are some of the best films of last year and I plan on picking them up on blu-ray sometime soon.
Just picked it up! Eager to check it out again. I did find it enjoyable, but still like Casino better.
What I'm really looking forward to is The Master. Such a beautiful film. Can't wait.
I loved Skyfall and I might buy and watch it again. I definitely need to rent Perks and The Sessions, I've heard great things about both and haven't seen either.
Still wondering if it is worth in investing in a Blu-Ray collection or just sticking to digital copies. Thoughts?
I love having the physical medium, so I continue building my collection until bly-rays stop being made...hopefully another 10 years at least. At that point I can continue on with a digital collection. I will hopefully keep 3-4 blu rays players as back-up for the collection I would have built up prior to that, should last me till I die. Wow, that was morbid.
I usually spring for the blu-ray (always a hardcopy) for films like Skyfall or anything with a lot of movement and big sound. I havent seen Skyfall so the blu-ray is definitely in my cart. But for something like perks, I will stick with simple high def.
Geez, I had better grab another blu-ray player now that you mention it!
Any other must haves you recommend on blu ray?
Another thought I have regarding actual discs is that the sound seems to be better on the blu-ray. There is also a sense of security I feel having the film in my hot little hands!!
I also think the Blu-ray video quality is better than the iTunes or Amazon 'HD' video for the movies.
I absolutely love having physical copies. These days you get a digital copy with the Blu-ray anyway. I hope physical media sticks around for a while so I can complete my collection. If your concern about investing in blu ray is money, here's an idea.... i got Skufall for $19.99 on Amazon. I got the blu-ray/dvd combo with digital copy. One of my close friend and I split the price because he get's the DVD and I get to keep the blu-ray. We both don't care about digital copy. So it ends up coming to $10 for each of us. Which is totally worth it in my opinion. So if you can find someone to do that with, look into it :)
Also, use blu-ray.com to track prices and buy it when prices drop.
That's the way to do it. But the question is who gets to keep the cover/case?
I actually put aside the dvds I get from combo packs for a buddy of mine who lives in Pakistan (it's almost impossible to find legit dvd/blu ray there (pirated dvds and blu rays is the way people watch movies at home, besides what they show on cable). I don't charge him anything, just send it out to him when someone travels back.
Me too, The Master is my most anticipated bly ray of 2013.
I loved the Master, but not everyone did. It is incredibly thought provoking. I thought both PSH and Joaquin were incredible. I was surprised JP did not get a nom for his performance. Well lets just say His performance merited the nom. But perhaps the undercurrent of politics out weighed it.
Joaquin Phoenix did get nominated for his performance...
Oops, you are right! I think I haven't even looked at the other contenders for best actor because Lewis is such a lock!
I'm most excited about "The Kid with a Bike," one of my favorite movies of last year, a poignant look at a boy desperately trying to connect with his father.