I have this secret hope that Gladiator (11/21/00) looks richer and more vibrant on DVD than it did int he theater. Dreamworks is releasing Ridley Scott's vision of Rome in a two disc special edition, including audio commentary from Scott and 25 minutes of deleted scenes, with commentary. I am ready for an extended visit with the Coliseum. 

Michael Apted directed  William Hurt in the often interesting detective yarn set in Russia, the 1983 Gorky Park (12/19/00). MGM provides widescreen anamorphic enhanced 16 x 9 transfer on its new DVD.

The chickens are on are behind barbed wire in the free range spirited Chicken Run(11/21/00). A nifty special edition is on the way from Dreamworks including audio commentary from the directors.

Get set to join John Wayne, Richard Widmark and company in a last stand at The Alamo (12/5/00). Wayne is Davy Crockett and Widmark Jim Bowie in the widescreen 16 x 9 enhanced DVD from MGM. 

Kill Me Again (12/19/00), director John Dahl's first feature, might be worth a looksee. The 1989 film stars Joann Whalley-Kilmer and Val Kilmer. From MGM in full frame.

The art of the con is explored with the usual terse Mamet dialogue and intricate plotting in the writer's first directing gig, House of Games (12/19/00). Joe Mantegna and Lindsey Crouse lead a cast of Mamet regulars through a dark work world glibly. Widescreen anamorphic 16 x 9 enhanced from MGM thank you.

At long last Warner is releasing A Star is Born (9/17/00) the 1954 dramatic musical starring Judy Garland. The widescreen anamorphic 16 x 9 enhanced DVD is being released as special edition with the same extras that were included in a laser disc of several years ago. Newsreel opening night footage, alternate cuts of 'The Man that Got Away' as well as theatrical trailers are part of the package.

Gordon Gekko is trying to capture the DVD market with the Fox release of Wall Street (11/7/00). Michael Douglas brings the high flying money man to the screen in the 1987 film.  

Are you ready for one of the fastest assaults of dialogue ever delivered on the big screen? His Girl Friday (11/21/00) is being released on DVD by Columbia. The hilarious remake of The Front Page is a Howard Hawks gem starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell. The Columbia folks are giving this one special edition treatment with audio commentary from film critic Todd McCarthy and four shorts about "Friday." Here's hoping that the transfer elements have been to the beauty parlor.

As the political season heats up, Artisan is releasing a special edition of Bob Roberts (10/17/00). Tim Robbins' satire on a political race makes great use of the director/writer's own star power. Catch Robbins in the title role and delivering an audio commentary.

Director Wolfgang Petersen provides audio commentary on the special edition DVD of The Perfect Storm (11/14/00). An additional commentary features author Sebastian Junger and special effects supervisor Stefen Fangmeier. It will be interesting to see how some of the foreboding storm sequences fare on home video.

Danny Kaye and Bing Crosby partner with Vera Ellen and Rosemary Clooney in White Christmas (11/21/00), the 1954 VistaVision musical directed by Michael Curtiz. Irving Berlin's signature song and the title of the film originated with the composer's Holiday Inn, a musical also starring Bing Crosby. Paramount is releasing the film as a special edition DVD including audio commentary, a making of short and two theatrical trailers. I'm dreaming of a grand transfer......

Another in the film collaborations of director Werner Herzog and actor Klaus Kinski, Cobra Verde (10/10/00), the 1987 film debuts on DVD from Anchor Bay in anamorphic 16 x 9 widescreen. Check out the raw power of Kinski under the spell of Herzog. Featuring audio commentary from Herzog.

Aquirre, the Wrath of God (10/10/00), chronicles the search by 16th century conquistador Gonzalo Pizarro for El Dorado, the fabled South American city of gold. A signature work of the director Werner Herzog with Klaus Kinski springing to mad life the title character. The 1972 film is coming from Anchor Bay in special edition featuring audio commentary by the director.

Mickey Rooney falls into metaphorical Quicksand (11/7/00) in this 1950 black and white film. Coming from Image Entertainment.

Donald Richie, a foremost authority on Akira Kurosawa, wrote a memoir about The Inland Sea (11/28/00), and Lucille Carra made a 56 minute film based on the work. Might make an interesting viewing for lovers of Japanese culture From Image Entertainment.

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...

Is North by Northwest Hollywood's definitive exploration of the nose? From schnozzles to beezeers, film mavens make the most of the foremost. Click on Mount Hitchcock for more.

The  Movie Poster Archive include extensive poster images from the films of stars like Susan Hayward, Kirk Douglas, Katharine Hepburn and many more. Our featured star is Robert Mitchum

Need a daily fix of movie quotes. Reel Quotes Newsletter has the answer. Click on the Reel Quotes 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.
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Venerable electronics industry magazine with excellent online selections from their hard book.

Now a major independent DVD distributor, Image has parlayed its laser disc business to success. Great DVD release calendar info.

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.

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