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There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for June 25, 2002, including "The Affair of the Necklace," "A Beautiful Mind," and "Gosford Park." Let's take a look at these films, along with a few additional releases of interest, and take a sneak peek at what's coming next week to video and DVD.
"The Affair of the Necklace" (2001)
Tagline: "Her birthright was stolen. Her dignity taken. Her rights denied. Deception was the only option."
Length: 120 minutes
MPAA Rating: R for some sexuality
Based on a true story, this English-language historical drama is set in 18th-century France at the Palace of Versailles. The central character is a young woman named Jeanne de la Motte-Valois (Hillary Swank), who works a scam involving a necklace containing 647 diamonds. Joining her in the fraud are her husband (Adrien Brody) and Cagliostro (Christopher Walken), a shadowy figure at the royal court. Preying upon the yearning of Cardinal de Rohan (Jonathan Pryce) to become prime minister, Jeanne convinces him to have the royal jewelers make the necklace for Marie Antoinette (Joely Richardson). Jeanne then takes the necklace for herself and forges letters to cover up her theft. However, her scheme unravels and is a factor leading to the French Revolution.
Selected Special DVD Features:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 English
- Commentary by Director Charles Shyer
- Additional Scenes
- Gag Reel
- Cast/Crew Highlights
- Original Theatrical Trailer
- Widescreen Anamorphic Format
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD; this film is also available on VHS.
"A Beautiful Mind" (2001) Awards Edition
Tagline: "He saw the world in a way no one could have imagined."
Length: 134 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense thematic material, sexual content and
a scene of violence
Selected Special DVD Features:
- Two-Disc Set
- Commentary by Director Ron Howard
- Commentary by Screenwriter Akiva Goldsman
- Deleted Scenes With Director's Commentary
- Inside "A Beautiful Mind": Making Of
- A Beautiful Partnership: Ron Howard and Brian Grazer
- Development of the Screenplay
- Meeting John Nash
- Accepting the Nobel Prize in Economics
- Casting Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly
- The Process of Age Progression
- Storyboard Comparisons
- Creation of the Special Effects
- Scoring the Film
- Academy Awards Reactions From Winners
- Production Notes
- Cast and Filmmakers
- Theatrical Trailer
- DVD-ROM Features Including Total Axess
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD; this film is also available on VHS.
More From About.com Home Video/DVD on "A Beautiful Mind" - Awards Edition (2001):
Product Summary of "A Beautiful Mind" (2001) - Awards Edition DVD
Full-Length Review of "A Beautiful Mind" (2001) - Awards Edition DVD
"Gosford Park"
(2001)
Tagline: "Tea at four. Dinner at eight. Murder at midnight."
Length: 137 minutes
MPAA Rating: R for some language and brief sexuality
Selected Special DVD Features:
- Commentary by Director Robert Altman
- Commentary by Screenwriter Julian Fellowes
- Deleted Scenes With Optional Director's Commentary
- The Making of "Gosford Park"
- The Authenticity of "Gosford Park"
- Q & A Session With Cast and Filmmakers
- Cast and Filmmaker Filmographies
- Theatrical Trailer
- Coming Attractions
More From About.com Home Video/DVD on "Gosford Park" (2001):
Product Summary of "Gosford Park" (2001) DVD
Full-Length Review of "Gosford Park" (2001) DVD
Additional Releases of Interest:
"20 Million Miles to Earth" (1957)
Selected Special DVD Features:
- Widescreen Anamorphic Format
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD; this film is also available on VHS.
"Brideshead Revisited" (1982)
Selected Special DVD Features:
- Full-Screen Format
- Three-Disc Set
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD; this film is also available on VHS.
"The First Nudie Musical" (1975) - Special Edition
Selected Special DVD Features:
- Deleted Musical Number
- Commentary by Cindy Williams, Stephen Nathan, and Bruce Kimmel
- Widescreen Anamorphic Format
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD; this film is also available on VHS.
"Hearts and Minds" (1974) - Criterion Collection
Selected Special DVD Features:
- Commentary by Director Peter Davis
- Widescreen Anamorphic Format
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD; this film is also available on VHS.
"Place Vendome"
(1998)
Selected Special DVD Features:
- Widescreen Anamorphic Format
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD; this film is also available on VHS.
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