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11/09/04 - New DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases this week, including "Before Sunset," "The Clearing," "A Day Without a Mexican," and "The Stepford Wives." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

11/03/04 - DVD Pick: "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"
"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" is one of the best films I've ever seen about trying to get back together after a bad breakup. I found Jim Carrey as the shy Joel and Kate Winslet as the free-spirited Clementine to be very appealing romantic leads. Read a review of this movie on DVD.

11/02/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases this week, including "Around the World in 80 Days" and "Shrek 2." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

10/27/04 - DVD Pick: "Nosferatu"
Your wife has a beautiful neck, says the Count to the man who has brought him some real estate documents in Murnau's Nosferatu,the earliest important screen adaptation of Stoker's novel Dracula. I would characterize Murnau's version of the story as an allegorical tale about a love triangle formed by a young married couple and a vampire. I don't consider the movie to be scary in a panic-inducing sort of way, but I do find it eerie, unsettling, and haunting. Read a review of this movie on DVD.

10/26/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for October 26, 2004, including "Control Room," "Dawn of the Dead," and "White Chicks." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

10/20/04 - DVD Pick: "The Battle of Algiers"
Read a review of the Criterion Collection three-disc DVD set of "The Battle of Algiers."

10/19/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
The new video/DVD releases slated for October 19, 2004, include "A Cinderella Story," "Garfield: The Movie," "I'm Not Scared," and "Van Helsing." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

10/15/04 - Netflix Diary: Part Five
Here's the fifth installment in a continuing series about my experiences with Netflix.

10/12/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for October 12, 2004, including "Breakin' All the Rules," "The Day After Tomorrow," and "Raising Helen." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

10/06/04 - Netflix Diary: Part Four
I’ve had a Netflix account for almost four weeks now, and I’m finally beginning to get a feel for what it’s like to use their DVD rental service.

10/06/04 - Review: "Fahrenheit 9/11" DVD
"Fahrenheit 9/11" received the Palme d'Or at Cannes, and it was a huge hit at the box office. Read a full-length DVD review of Michael Moore's highly opinionated, idiosyncratic movie "Fahrenheit 9/11."

10/06/04 - DVD Pick: "La Dolce vita"
I believe some of the basic notions in “La Dolce vita” are just as relevant in the 21st century as they were back in 1960 when the movie was initially released. Read a full-length review of this movie on DVD.

10/05/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
The new DVD releases for October 5, 2004, include "Aladdin," "Fahrenheit 9/11," and "Saved!" In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

10/01/04 - Netflix Diary: Part Three
This is the third installment in a diary I’m keeping while I give the Netflix DVD rental service a try. My two-week free trial with Nexflix has ended, and despite my continuing doubts that the service is right for me because I have so many other options for getting DVDs, I decided to stay with them for at least one more month.

09/29/04 - DVD Pick: "Star Wars Trilogy"
Read a full-length review of the four-disc DVD set.

09/28/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
The new DVD releases for September 28, 2004, include "The Alamo," "Envy," "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," "Super Size Me," and "Walking Tall."

09/27/04 - "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" Extended Edition Limited Edition Collector's DVD Gift Set
The release date of one of the most anticipated DVD sets of the year has finally been announced.

09/24/04 - Netflix Diary: Part Two
I’m giving the Netflix DVD rental service a try, and this is the second installment in a diary I’m keeping of my experiences with them.

09/22/04 - DVD Pick: "Mean Streets"
Years ago, I saw Martin Scorsese's "Mean Streets" in a theater and loved it. As the years went by, Scorsese became famous for his great films "Taxi Driver," "Raging Bull," and "Goodfellas," but I consider "Mean Streets" to be at least as good as any of his movies. Read a full-length review of this movie on DVD.

09/21/04 - "Star Wars Trilogy" DVD Easter Egg
The "Star Wars Trilogy" DVD set contains an Easter egg on the Bonus Materials disc. Here's what you need to know to find the egg!

09/21/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
This week's new DVD releases, including "Coffee and Cigarettes," "Mean Girls," "John Cassavetes: Five Films," "La Dolce Vita," and the "Star Wars Trilogy." We'll also look at next week's movies on video/DVD.

09/21/04 - Fall DVD Releases
A quick look at new and upcoming DVD releases.

09/15/04 - DVD Pick: "THX 1138"
Before George Lucas became famous, he co-wrote and directed "THX 1138." A director's cut of that film is being released as a superb two-disc DVD set.

09/14/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
This week's new DVD releases include "Home on the Range," "Man on Fire," and "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed." We'll also look at next week's movies on video/DVD.

09/12/04 - Preview: "THX 1138" DVD
Read a preview of the movie "THX 1138" on DVD.

09/08/04 - DVD Pick: "Goodfellas"
Read a review of the two-disc Special Edition DVD set.

09/07/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
A look at new DVD releases.

08/31/04 - "The Passion of the Christ" DVD Review
An in-depth review of "The Passion of the Christ" on DVD.

08/31/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
"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.

08/24/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
The new DVD releases slated for August 24, 2004, include "Clifford's Really Big Movie," "Dogville," "Ella Enchanted," "The Girl Next Door," and "Laws of Attraction." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

08/20/04 - "The Passion of the Christ" DVD Profile
I've viewed a non-finalized DVD screener of Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" and based on that, together with a Fox Home Entertainment press release, I'm able to give some preliminary information and personal opinion.

08/18/04 - DVD Pick: "Kill Bill Vol. 2"
Read a full-length review of this movie on DVD.

08/12/04 - "Kill Bill Vol. 2" DVD Review
Kill Bill Vol. 2" provides a satisfying ending to the story begun in "Kill Bill Vol. 1." The DVD skimps on extras, but I speculate another providing more will eventually be released. Read a short review of this movie on DVD.

08/11/04 - DVD Pick: "The 400 Blows"
Truffaut's "The 400 Blows" is a lyrical and accessible movie that appears on most lists of great films. I'd say it's the best movie ever made about adolescence. Read a full-length review of this movie on DVD.

08/10/04 - New DVD Releases
The new DVD releases include include "Good Bye, Lenin!," Johnson Family Vacation," Kill Bill: Vol. 2," and "The Prince & Me."

08/09/04 - "The 400 Blows" DVD Review
In “The 400 Blows,” the 28-year-old Truffaut created one of cinema’s most memorable protagonists in Antoine Doinel, a boy of about 14. The film is semi-autobiographical, and I imagine that’s one of the reasons it has such a strong emotional pull. Read a short review of of this DVD movie.

08/04/04 - DVD Pick: "Breathless"
"So I'll get the money. I'll ask Patricia yes or no. And then … Milano, Genova, Roma!" says Michel (Jean-Paul Belmondo) as he speeds towards Paris in a stolen car. But it turns out he has to put his plans to go to Italy on hold for a few days while he gets the money. During that time he pursues a romantic relationship with Patricia (Jean Seberg), and I see their story of doomed love as being at the heart of Jean-Luc Godard's "Breathless" (1960).

08/03/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
The new video/DVD releases for August 3, 2004, include "13 Going on 30" and "Hidalgo." We'll also take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

07/31/04 -"Breathless" DVD Review
"Breathless" is a landmark French New Wave film and one of the most influential movies in cinema history. I find it one of the most entertaining of the great movies because it is fast-paced, witty, and above all romantic.

07/28/04 - DVD Pick: "The Dreamers"
Bernardo Bertolucci's English-language "The Dreamers" (2003) is not as deep or resonant as some of his other movies, but I nonetheless found it reasonably entertaining. I was impressed by the film’s beautiful visual style, and I enjoyed its allusions to old movies and the events in Paris in 1968. Read a full-length review of this movie on DVD.

07/27/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for July 27, 2004, including "Hellboy" and "The Whole Ten Yards." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

07/26/04 -"The Dreamers" DVD Review
Read a short review of this movie on DVD.

07/21/04 -DVD Pick: "The Barbarian Invasions"
"The Barbarian Invasions" won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. When I watched this emotionally engaging movie on DVD, it made me both laugh and cry. Read a full-length review of this movie on DVD.

07/20/04 -New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for July 20, 2004, including "The Big Bounce," "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen," "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights," "The Human Stain," and "Starsky & Hutch."

07/19/04 -"The Barbarian Invasions" DVD Review
"The Barbarian Invasions" won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. When I watched this emotionally engaging movie on DVD, it made me both laugh and cry. Read a short review of this movie on DVD.

07/14/04 - DVD Pick: "Monsieur Ibrahim"
Read a full-length review of "Monsieur Ibrahim" on DVD.

07/13/04 - New DVD Releases
New DVD releases include "Against the Ropes," "Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London," "The Barbarian Invasions," "The Dreamers," and "Never Die Alone."

07/09/04 - "Monsieur Ibrahim" DVD
Read a short review of "Monsieur Ibrahim" on DVD.

07/07/04 - DVD Pick: "Blazing Saddles"
Read a full-length review of "Blazing Saddles" on DVD.

07/06/04 - New DVD Releases
New DVD releases include "The Butterfly Effect" and "Monsieur Ibrahim."

07/04/04 - "Blazing Saddles" DVD Review
Read a short review of "Blazing Saddles" on DVD.

07/2/04 - Marlon Brando (1924 – 2004)
Marlon Brando has died at age 80, but the movies he appeared in are still with us. I think his two best performances were in "On the Waterfront" (1954) and "The Godfather" (1972), and he won Best Actor Academy Awards for both.

06/22/04 - DVD Pick: "The Leopard"
Read a full-length review of "The Leopard" on DVD

06/29/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
Take a look at this week's new DVD releases.

06/22/04 - "The Leopard" DVD Review
Read a short review of "The Leopard" on DVD.

06/23/04 - DVD Pick: "Mystic River"
Read a full-length review of "Mystic River" on DVD.

06/22/04 - "RENO 911! The Complete First Season" DVD Review
A review of this TV series on DVD.

06/22/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
Take a look at this week's new DVD releases.

06/19/04 - "Mystic River" DVD Review
"Mystic River" is one of the finest films of recent years, skillfully combining story, location shooting, and performances to create a movie at the level of the best of the dramas aimed at adults. Read a brief review of the three-disc DVD set.

06/16/04 - DVD Pick: "City of God"
Read a full-length review of "Monster" on DVD.

06/15/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
Take a look at this week's new DVD releases.

06/14/04 - "City of God" DVD Review
Read a short review of this movie on DVD.

06/14/04 - Starz and Realnetworks Launch First Subscription Premium Movie Service for Broadband
A flat-rate subscription plan for watching recently released motion pictures delivered via the Internet over high-speed broadband connections to PCs has launched. Find out more about the plan.

06/09/04 - Pick of the Week: "Monster" DVD
Read a full-length review of "Monster" on DVD.

06/08/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
Let's take a look at this week's new video and DVD releases.

06/06/04 - "Monster" Short DVD Review
Read a short review of this "Monster" on DVD

06/02/04 - Pick of the Week: "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" DVD
I don’t think fans of the first two “Lord of the Rings” movies will be disappointed in “Return of the King.” Read a full-length review of this much-anticipated DVD release.

06/01/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for June 1, 2004, including "Catch That Kid," "The Company," "Eurotrip," "Monster," and "My Baby's Daddy." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

05/26/04 - "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" DVD
Read a short review of the movie "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" on DVD.

05/26/04 - Blockbuster Launches In-Store Movie Pass Subscription Plan Nationally
Blockbuster Inc. has launched its in-store Movie Pass. The Blockbuster Movie Pass allows customers to rent an unlimited number of DVD and VHS movies, up to two or three at a time, depending on the type of pass purchased, and keep them for as long as they want while on the program.

05/26/04 - Pick of the Week: “The Grapes of Wrath” DVD
A DVD version of “The Grapes of Wrath” (1940) has finally become available, and I found this great American classic film as moving as ever when I watched it at home recently. Read a full-length review of this movie on DVD.

05/25/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
The new DVD releases slated for May 25, 2004, include "Club Dread," "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," and "Welcome to Mooseport." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

05/24/04 - "The Grapes of Wrath" DVD Review
I think the great strength of the American classic movie "The Grapes of Wrath" is that director John Ford and cinematographer Gregg Toland created visual images of the Great Depression that are indelibly etched in my memory. Read a short review of this movie on DVD.

05/21/04 - About Netflix
Let's take a quick look at the DVD rental service Netflix.

05/19/04 - Pick of the Week: “My Darling Clementine” DVD
For me, John Ford's genius lay in his use of a lyrical visual style to convey his grand theme of the civilizing of the American West. But he also showed that civilization comes at a price. Read a full-length review of the classic movie "My Darling Clementine" on DVD. .

05/18/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for May 18, 2004, including "Miracle," "Paycheck," "Torque," and "You Got Served." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

05/15/04 - "My Darling Clementine" DVD Review
I rate John Ford's "My Darling Clementine" (1946) as one of the great American classic films. Read a review of this movie on DVD.

05/12/04 - Pick of the Week: "The Fog of War" DVD
Read a full-length review of “The Fog of War" on DVD.

05/11/04 - "The Fog of War" DVD Review
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for May 11, 2004, including "The Fog of War," "In America," and "Scary Movie 3." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

05/07/04 - "The Fog of War" DVD Review
Read a review of Academy Award winning Documentary "The Fog of War" on DVD.

05/05/04 - Pick of the Week: "Floating Weeds" DVD
Yasujiro Ozu’s “Floating Weeds” (1959) has long been regarded by many as a masterpiece of world cinema, and now Criterion Collection has released this beautiful color film on DVD with an optional feature-length audio commentary by film critic Roger Ebert. Also included on the DVD set is A Story of Floating Weeds (1934). Read a full-length review of “Floating Weeds” (1959) and A Story of Floating Weeds (1934) on DVD.

05/04/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for May 4, 2004, including "Calendar Girls," "Chasing Liberty," “Elephant," "Girl With a Pearl Earring," "The Last Samurai," "Peter Pan," and "The Triplets of Belleville." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

05/01/04 - "Floating Weeds" DVD Review
Yasujiro Ozu’s “Floating Weeds” (1959) has long been regarded by many as a masterpiece of world cinema, and now Criterion Collection has released this beautiful color film on DVD with an optional feature-length audio commentary by film critic Roger Ebert. Also included on the DVD set is A Story of Floating Weeds (1934). Read a short review of “Floating Weeds” (1959) and A Story of Floating Weeds (1934) on DVD.

04/28/04 - Pick of the Week: "In America" DVD
I found "In America" to be one of the most emotionally engaging movies I have ever seen. Read a full-length review of "In America" on DVD.

04/27/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for April 27, 2004. including "Big Fish," "The Cooler," "Ghosts of the Abyss," "Love Actually," "Love Don't Cost a Thing," and "Stuck on You." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

04/24/04 - "In America" DVD Review
Read a short review of this film, coming to DVD on May 11, 2004.

04/21/04 - Pick of the Week: "Kill Bill Vol. 1" DVD
Although I was aware of Quentin Tarantino’s quirky genius from seeing his other movies, his "Kill Bill Vol. 1" managed to amaze me with its sheer cinematic virtuosity. Read a full-length review of "Kill Bill Vol. 1" on DVD.

04/20/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
The new video/DVD releases for April 20, 2004, include "The Haunted Mansion," "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World," and "Win a Date With Tad Hamilton!" We'll also take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

04/16/04 - "Kill Bill Vol. 1" DVD Review
Although I was aware of Quentin Tarantino’s quirky genius from seeing his other movies, his "Kill Bill Vol. 1" managed to amaze me with its sheer cinematic virtuosity. Read a short review of this DVD movie.

04/14/04 - Pick of the Week: "Meet Me in St. Louis" DVD
Judy Garland is at her most winsome in "Meet Me in St. Louis" (1944), the glorious Technicolor movie that ushered in the golden age of the MGM musical. I think the film would be worth seeing just for the production number "The Trolley Song" alone, and Garland's haunting rendition of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is unforgettable. At last this great classic movie gets the DVD treatment it deserves. It looks and sounds terrific, and it comes as a two-disc set loaded with extras. Read a full-length review of "Meet Me in St. Louis" on DVD.

04/13/04 -New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for April 13, 2004, including "Kill Bill: Vol. 1" and "Timeline." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

04/07/04 -Pick of the Week: "Something's Gotta Give" DVD
I never really believed the characters or the plot in the movie, but I had such a good time watching it that I didn’t much care. I was dazzled by Keaton and Nicholson, and I thought they had great screen chemistry. I found myself more than willing to overlook the film’s shortcomings because of its star power. Read a full-length review of "Something’s Gotta Give" on DVD.

04/06/04 -New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for April 6, 2004, including "Cheaper by the Dozen," "The Gospel of John," and "The Matrix Revolutions." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

04/04/04 - "Something’s Gotta Give" DVD Review
"Something’s Gotta Give" is very lightweight, has glossy Hollywood production values, and feels like a slick Broadway play opened out. Still, I found this movie both romantic and laugh-out-loud funny. Read a short review of "Something’s Gotta Give"" on DVD.

03/31/04 - Pick of the Week: "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" DVD
This is an adventure movie aimed at grownups—although I expect many youngsters will like it as well—and it’s the interactions among the men aboard a British warship that held my interest. I see this film as basically a drama in the humanist tradition, yet there are two exciting naval battle sequences and a spectacular storm at sea. Read a full-length review of "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" on DVD.

03/30/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
The video/DVD releases slated for March 30, 2004, include" Brother Bear," "House of Sand and Fog," "Something's Gotta Give," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

03/29/04 - "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" DVD Review
Read a short review of "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" on DVD.

03/27/04 - Preview: "Hangman's Curse" DVD
Read a preview of "Hangman's Curse" on DVD.

03/24/04 - Preview: "In Living Color - Season One" DVD
Read a preview of "In Living Color - Season One" on DVD.

03/24/04 - Pick of the Week: "21 Grams" DVD Review
This can be considered an actor’s film, but to my mind, it is more cerebral than character-driven. Read a full-length review of "21 Grams" on DVD.

03/23/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for March 23, 2004, including "Beyond Borders," "Dirty Pretty Things," "Gothika," "Honey," "The Magdalene Sisters," "The Rundown," and "Shattered Glass." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

03/22/04 - Preview: "Cheaper by the Dozen" DVD
Read a preview of "Cheaper by the Dozen" on DVD.

03/20/04 - "21 Grams" DVD Review
Read a short review of "21 Grams" on DVD.

03/17/04 - Pick of the Week: "Schindler's List" DVD Review
Read a full-length review of "Schindler's List" on DVD.

03/16/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for March 16, 2004, including "21 Grams," "Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat," and "Veronica Guerin." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

03/13/04 - "Schindler's List" DVD Review
Read a short review of "Schindler's List" on DVD.

03/09/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for March 9, 2004, including "Croupier" and "Mona Lisa Smile." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

03/06/04 -"School of Rock" DVD Review
Jack Black stars in this rock 'n' roll comedy which I predict will appeal to viewers over a wide age range. I recommend this film for people who enjoy rock music and like to laugh.

03/03/04 - Pick of the Week: "Anne Frank Remembered" DVD Review
Read a full-length review of "Anne Frank Remembered" on DVD.

03/02/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for March 2, 2004, including "Cold Creek Manor," "Duplex," "Good Boy!," "Looney Tunes: Back in Action," and "School of Rock." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

02/25/04 - Pick of the Week: “Persona” DVD
Read a full-length review of "Persona" on DVD.

02/25/04 - Pick of the Week: “Persona” DVD
Read a full-length review of "Persona" on DVD.

02/24/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for February 24, 2004, including "Camp," "Matchstick Men," "The Missing," "Pieces of April," and "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

02/21/04 - "Chappelle's Show - Season One Uncensored" DVD Preview
Read a preview of "Chappelle's Show - Season One Uncensored" on DVD.

02/21/04 - “Persona” DVD Review
Read a short review of "Persona" on DVD.

02/18/04 - Pick of the Week: “Runaway Jury” DVD
Read a full-length review of "Runaway Jury" on DVD.

02/15/04 - "Runaway Jury" DVD Review and Preview
"Runaway Jury" is unabashedly pulpy, but very entertaining. I'd never mistake this movie for a work of art, but it is a work of high craft. And the level of craft helped make this film so enjoyable, including the charismatic performances of Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman, and John Cusack. Read a review and preview of "Runaway Jury," coming to DVD on February 17, 2004.

02/11/04 - "Roswell - Season 1" DVD Preview
"Roswell - Season 1" comes to DVD on February 17, 2004. Read a DVD preview and disc-by-disc breakdown of the DVD set. In addition, you can watch streaming video clips of some of the special features on the DVDs.

02/10/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for February 10, 2004, including "In the Cut," "Intolerable Cruelty," " and "Sylvia." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

02/08/04 - "Lost in Translation" DVD Review
I loved the bittersweet mix of comedy and drama in "Lost in Translation," along with the evocative Tokyo location shooting, which set a mood that drew me into the story. The film conveyed what it means for two people who are adrift to find each other, even if only for a little while. But whatever the cause, it was the feeling of realness in “Lost in Translation” that made it a brilliant movie. Read a review of "Lost in Translation" on DVD.

02/05/04 - "Xena: Warrior Princess - Season Three" DVD Review and Preview
Some episodes didn't draw me in completely, and the show’s tongue-in-cheek campiness often undermined dramatic momentum. However, that being said, this TV show can be entertaining, and I enjoyed watching "Xena: Warrior Princess – Season Three" on DVD even more than the season two DVDs. Read a review and preview of "Xena: Warrior Princess - Season Three," coming to DVD on February 10, 2004.

02/04/04 - Pick of the Week: "The Rules of the Game" DVD
I've enjoyed watching my VHS copy of Jean Renoir's "The Rules of the Game" over the last several years, and now I'm thrilled to own the Criterion Collection DVD version. I think Renoir's deep-focus photography, unerring sense of composition, and fluid visual style are ideally suited to the film's story. Read a full-length review of "The Rules of the Game" on DVD.

02/03/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for February 3, 2004, including "American Splendor," "The Fighting Temptations," "Lost in Translation," "My Boss's Daughter," "Secondhand Lions," and "Under the Tuscan Sun." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

01/31/04 - "The Rules of the Game" DVD Review
Read a short-length review of "The Rules of the Game" on DVD.

01/28/04 - Pick of the Week: "Thirteen" DVD
Read a full-length review of "Thirteen."

01/27/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting new video and DVD releases slated for January 27, 2004, including "Capturing the Friedmans," "Grind," "House of the Dead," "Le Divorce," "Radio," "The Secret Lives of Dentists," and "Thirteen." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

01/25/04 - "Angel – Season Three" DVD Review and Preview
This was one of the better seasons of “Angel” that I’ve seen on DVD. However, although there were imaginative aspects to many of the episodes, I thought that the third season of “Angel” was uneven. I was entertained at times, but the show didn’t always draw me in completely. But, all in all, the DVDs were worth watching. I predict that this TV show’s many fans will enjoy the DVD set even more than I did. Read a review and preview of "Angel – Season Three," coming to DVD on February 10, 2004.

01/24/04 - "Thirteen" DVD Review
Read a short review of "Thirteen."

01/21/04 - Pick of the Week: "Spellbound" DVD
Read a full-length review and of the documentary "Spellbound."

01/16/04 - "Spellbound" DVD Review
Read a short review and DVD overview of the documentary "Spellbound," coming to DVD on January 20, 2004.

01/14/04 - Pick of the Week: “Ikiru” DVD
I found “Ikiru” to be emotionally and intellectually engaging, and I think it deserves its reputation as a masterpiece of world cinema and should be included in any reasonable list of the one hundred greatest films ever made. Read a full-length review of "Ikiru" on DVD.

01/13/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting new video and DVD releases slated for January 13, 2004, including "Freddy vs. Jason," "Johnny English," and "Swimming Pool. In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

01/11/04 - "Ikiru" DVD Review
I see "Ikiru" as a thought-provoking meditation on what it means to live, and I believe that is what makes it resonate so strongly, both intellectually and emotionally. It is a story of an examined life, albeit one looked at when time has all but run out. It is a film that hits deep enough that it makes me reexamine my own life and the lives of others around me. Read a review of "Ikiru" on DVD.

01/07/04 - Pick of the Week: “American Wedding” DVD
Although "American Wedding" offers little other than entertainment, I recommend this sweet-natured, laugh-out-loud comedy. However, it's not for people who don't like sophomoric, raunchy, vulgar humor. Read a full-length review of "American Wedding" on DVD.

10/06/04 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for January 6, 2004, including "Out of Time," "Underworld," and "Uptown Girls." In addition, we'll take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

01/03/04 - "American Wedding" DVD Review
Read a short review of "American Wedding" on DVD.

12/30/03 - New Video and DVD Releases
There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for December 30, 2003, including "Northfork," "The Order," and "S.W.A.T." In addition, "American Wedding" is coming to video and DVD on January 2, 2004. We'll also take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

Articles, Features, and Reviews From 2003
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