This Week On DVD and Blu-ray: October 6, 2009

Snow White and a few horror treats

By: Brad Brevet
Published: Tuesday, October 6th 2009 at 2:16 AM

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Platinum Edition)
	I just posted my review of this one (read it here) and I tried to keep it as short as possible all while managing to gush all over it. Seriously, this baby is packed with goodies and the film simply looks spectacular as Walt Disney's first feature length animated film comes to life in high definition. Snow White is 72-years-old and boy does it age well. I reviewed the two-disc edition (or three-disc if you count the included DVD version of the film), but there are a ton of additional versions to buy including the collector's pack featured in the image to the left and then one that comes with a bunch of stuffed toys. Oh, and if you buy it at Amazon you can enter the promotional code SNOWHITE and save an additional $10 on the 3-disc Blu-ray edition making it only $9.99. Now how can you not click on that "Buy Noy" button below?

Chinatown (Centennial Collection)
	Paramount has either lucked into releasing Roman Polanski's Chinatown in a new two-disc special edition or they have unfortunately hit a patch where the filmmaker's name brings up way too many conflicting thoughts for anyone to want to pick up this new release. Personally I already own Chinatown, but would love to own this edition as it would fit in nicely with the rest of my Centennial Collection releases and it does include additional goodies and a booklet. On top of that, Amazon lists it at only $12.99. Not too bad I'd say.

Audition: Collector's Edition
	A lot of genre fans love this film and I am sure there are others of you out there that also hold it in high regard, but I'm not sure if it was the big build-up or what, but I watched Takashi Miike's Audition earlier this year and it really didn't do much for me. Sure, it's not terrible, but I just don't understand the overwhelming love some folk have for it. What am I missing?

Trick 'r Treat
	I have been told the Blu-ray review copies for this one are on backorder, but I should be receiving one shortly and at that time I will be sure to get a review up, because I don't know about you, but I am interested to see if the fanboy fuss over this flick is the real deal or just another example of meaningless build-up from an army of folks that get off supporting films very few will ever see. I have my fingers crossed, however, and can't wait to give it a shot. After all, I love a good scare.

Year One
	This movie is awful. Do not watch, buy or rent it.

The Children / The Thaw / Offspring / Seventh Moon
	I have someone working on DVD reviews for all four of these films and expect to have those reviews up this week, or at the very latest this same time next week. This is a group of four direct-to-DVD (or Blu-ray) horror films from this past year including the likes of Amy Smart and even Val Kilmer. When it comes to horror, such as Trick 'r' Treat above, I don't think you can judge it based on whether or not it found theatrical distribution. Look at Wrong Turn 2 for example, that one never had a theatrical release and it was fun as hell and even spawned an upcoming Wrong Turn 3 which is expected to hit shelves on October 20. You never know, these could be great. The only problem is that they are a little pricey, which hurts the chances of recommending you just scoop up all four and see what you think. But never fear, we got you covered… that review will be coming soon and maybe one or two of these will be worth a look.

My Life in Ruins
	Yikes, an 11% RottenTomatoes rating? Sure, sometimes we all disagree with RT ratings, but 11% is nothing to take lightly. Personally I plan on never seeing this film and when I put together what I believe to be a solid plan I stick to it.

Anvil: The Story of Anvil
	I have been pushed and urged to watch this film time and time again and the blogosphere seems to love it to pieces. I have the DVD here and should really just suck it up and watch it already. After all, it's only 80 minutes long.

Nip/Tuck – Season 5 Part 2
	I am now two season behind on "nip/tuck" but did receive a screener with the first two episodes of the sixth season. I'm tempted to give it a shot, but just knowing the creepy looking John Hensley is still part of the show doesn't exactly incite confidence.

• Contact [Blu-ray]
• My Fair Lady
• Miracle on 34th Street (1947) [Blu-ray]
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas [Blu-ray]
• Assassination of a High School President
• Ghost Ship [Blu-ray]
• Wolf [Blu-ray]
• Mary Shelley's Frankenstein [Blu-ray]
• Children of the Corn (2009 version)
• The Number 23 [Blu-ray]
• A Charlie Brown Christmas [Blu-ray]
• Stargate Atlantis: The Complete Series Collection
• Medium: The Complete Fifth Season
• Ally McBeal: The Complete Series

• Funny People (Unrated)
  Releasing on November 24, 2009
• Shorts
  Releasing on November 24, 2009
• G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2-Disc Special Edition) (buy now)
  Releasing on November 3, 2009
• G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (buy now)
  Releasing on November 3, 2009
• Julie and Julia (buy now)
  Releasing on December 8, 2009
• Paper Heart (buy now)
  Releasing on December 1, 2009
• Anvil: The Story of Anvil (buy now)
  Releasing on October 6, 2009
• The Other Man (buy now)
  Releasing on December 15, 2009

• Funny People (Unrated) (buy now)
  Releasing on November 24, 2009
• Shorts
  Releasing on November 24, 2009
• G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2-Disc Special Edition) (buy now)
  Releasing on November 3, 2009
• Julie and Julia (buy now)
  Releasing on December 8, 2009
• Paper Heart
  Releasing on December 1, 2009
• Snatch (buy now)
  Releasing on December 1, 2009
• Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (buy now)
  Releasing on December 1, 2009
• The Other Man (buy now)
  Releasing on December 15, 2009

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