Check back frequently for many announcements of recommended DVDs. Dates in parenthesis are scheduled releases.      

Another Frank Capra madcap gem comes to DVD with the Warners release of Arsenic and Old Lace (8/29/00) . The lethal comic dose is dealt out in perfectly timed comic doses by Cary Grant 

One of Clint Eastwood's best eccentric efforts, Bronco Billy 7/18/00) struts out in its mock cowboy show garb for DVD fans from Warner. Delivered widescreen and Pan & Scan.

How about an overdose of Woody Allen. MGM is delivering a box set with 8, count 'em,  eight titles, including Manhattan, Sleeper and Bananas (7/5/00).

Kenneth Branagh's 1989 Henry V (7/18/00) is another MGM title arriving on DVD. Branagh's breakthrough film is a lively filming of the Bard's work. 

Director Barry Levinson returns to his Baltimore roots once again with another intimate remembrance of things past, Liberty Heights (6/20/00). The writer/director invests the film with humor and heart. Delivered by Warner Brothers in an anamorphic DVD with deleted footage and an introduction by Levinson.

A wonderful examination of the human spirit and a woman of unique determination, The Story of Qui Ju (6/20/00) stars wonderful Gong Li in a film directed by Chinese film wizard Zhang Yimou. The color on the Sichuan peppers drying in the sun should be a splendid treat on this DVD from Columbia.

The Third Miracle (6/13/00) was in and out of theaters so fast it would taken a miracle to have caught it before its DVD debut. Directed by Agnieszka Holland and starring Ed Harris and Ann Heche, the DVD from Columbia features audio commentary by the director.

Columbia is bringing Daytrippers(6/20/00)to DVD. This well received independent film marries Suburbia to Manhattan is a wry comic journey. 

Will the three-plus hours of The Green Mile(6/13/00)seem shorter in its DVD life. Warner is delivering the long awaited sophomore film of Shawshank Redemption director Frank Darabont.

Harold and Maude(6/27/00), the 1971 kinky cult film that jump started black humor in films in the seventies is coming to DVD from Paramount in an anamorphic release. About the relationship of a young man and an old woman, this takes an unconventional love story to hilarious heights.

An Audio Commentary by writer/director Anthony Minghella should shed light on all those artistic decisions that went into the making of The Talented Mr. Ripley(6/27/00). Paramount has packed the special edition DVD with lots of extras.

John Wayne, Walter Pidgeon, Roy Rogers, and Gabby Hayes star in Dark Command(5/16/00), Raoul Walsh's excellent Western about Cantrell's Raiders. Lots of action and fine photography in this Artisan released DVD

Before Michael Cimino made his reputation directing the seminal Vietnam movie The Deer Hunter, he made Thunderbolt and Lightfoot(6/13/00), a slick action flick with stars Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges and George Kennedy manning the big gun in a bold heist coming from MGM. 

Selections from the feature archive include articles on Akira Kurosawa,  Frank Darabont, Blonde Bimbos, Hollywood Street Gangs, or Vietnam: The Hollywood Pariah, and many more...

A Western is a Western is a Western

Place or time it's still a Western from John Ford's Drums Along the Mohawk to John Sturges' Bad Day at Black Rock.

The  Movie Poster Archive include extensive poster images from the films of stars like Susan Hayward, Kirk Douglas, Katharine Hepburn and many more. This month's featured star is Frank Sinatra.

'I stick my neck out for nobody.' :Humphrey Bogart as Rick in Casablanca after ignoring peter Lorre's pleas for help.

Need a daily fix of movie quotes. Reel Quotes Newsletter has the answer. Click on the Reel Quotes symbol symbol for more.

Ask Digital Man is the web's only 24-hour, totally FREE source for all your home theater, DVD, Dreamcast, PC, and Networking tech support needs!

They may be judgmental, but that's the point, isn't it. Lots of DVD reviews plus news and more.
Click on the link to visit the judge's chambers.

The DVD Answer Man is a new site devoted to spreading the DVD gospel. Answers to questions, reviews, links and more....

Brad Lang continues to add more interesting to the extensive collection at Classic Movies.  Everything from actors and actress to your favorite directors is linked at the site.

Direct from the corridors of the Home Theater Forum, Home Theater Talk is the newest place on the Net to discuss everything home theater. Friendly atmosphere and knowledgeable folks are the secret ingredients.

Frank Darabont is the cover interview in the current online issue of Fade-In Magazine. Check it out along with other savvy features of this excellent book

A great place for movie lovers and techies to visit for exchange of ideas. New speedy interface is an inspiration for more dialogue.

Imaging Science Foundation
The Imaging Science Foundation promotes proper standards in home theater viewing. ISF trained technicians offer monitor calibration services to consumers. The difference in a  properly calibrated monitor can be astounding. Click on the image to find an ISF member near you.

Elite Entertainment President Vini Bancalari talks about his horror roots with DVD Unleashed. Find out why Vini has started a new DVD enterprise, Focus Film Entertainment. Watch for Sherlock Holmes coming into focus on DVD. Click DVD Unleashed to read all about it.

Bruce Hershenson Move Posters

Bruce Hershenson has been running successful movie poster auctions for a number of years, most notably for Christies. His site includes many images and a huge variety of posters for sales from his periodic catalogs.  

Home to The American Society of Cinematographers. Includes features from American Cinematographer Magazine and more...

Reviews of  affordable remote controls in the market place. Codes and tips as well.

DVD Demystified makes it all clear.The official Internet DVD FAQ for the rec.video.dvd Usenet newsgroups.

Odd Man Out/B+,B: This straight-forward IRA tale takes on dream-like qualities under the polished direction of Carol Reed. Stunning images and an amazing James Mason performance.

Check out these selections from our DVD Review Archive. New releases are constantly in our face, but catalog gems should not be forgotten.