| New Video and DVD Releases | |
| Part 1: This Week's New Releases on Video/DVD |
by Ivana Redwine
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for August 31, 2004, including "The Passion of the Christ" and "Twisted." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.
August 31, 2004 - Video and DVD Releases
"The
Passion of the Christ"
Length:
127 minutes
MPAA Rating: R for sequences of graphic violence
This is Mel Gibson's provocative dramatization of the final hours of Jesus' life and his Crucifixion. In its theatrical release, the controversial film did huge box office, but critics were divided. People who praise the movie generally find it powerful and beautiful, while those who dislike it usually cite its graphic violence and their concern that it may fuel anti-Semitism. The intense film evoked strong reactions from most who saw it in theaters.
Selected Special DVD Features:• Available in Widescreen and Full-Screen Editions
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
"Twisted"
Tagline:
"Every murder has a mark."
Length:
97 minutes
MPAA Rating: R for violence, language and sexuality
Ashley Judd stars in this thriller that also features Samuel L. Jackson and Andy Garcia. Jessica (Judd) is a San Francisco homicide detective, a heavy drinker, and an emotionally troubled woman who has casual sex with men. When a series of corpses turns up, the pattern emerges that all the victims had been Jessica's sexual partners. She begins to question her own sanity and fears she is committing the murders while in some sort of altered mental state.
Selected Special DVD Features:• Widescreen
Formats
Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check
for availability on VHS.
