New releases, 24 Feb 2004
The entire list can best be found at DVDJournal.com on their “Release Calendar” page.
Here are some highlights:
Hamlet (1991)
This is the Mel Gibson version, right? Interesting timing there.
Janet Jackson: The Velvet Rope
More interesting timing. I’ll assume this has been planned for months, though. I’m not that cynical.
Matchstick Men (2003)
Ridley Scott directs, as I recall. That makes it interesting. A rental.
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003)
I have no interest in the entire franchise. But, c’mon, a 3-D movie on DVD? How cool is that?
Tom Jones: Live at Cardiff Castle
I admit it — I own a Tom Jones CD boxed set. I can’t explain it. Maybe it’s my one little throwback to an earlier musical time of lounge lizards and nobody writing their own music. He’s just got a cool-sounding voice.
In other words, I’m not buying anything this week again. Next week doesn’t looking much better, although SPACECAMP and LOONEY TUNES: BACK IN ACTION both street to start off March. My wallet once again breathes its sigh of relief.
February 24th, 2004 at 11:32 am
Going to have to get the Hamlet DVD. Anything Shakespearian on DVD gets purchased, pretty much…
February 24th, 2004 at 11:36 am
Matchstick Men, what a great movie. Definitely a buy for me. It is truly unlike any other con movie you have ever seen. I won’t ruin it for you, but what this movie has on its mind is so much more than cool cons. I figured it out in the first half hour, but I still did not expect the last 10 minutes (that seemingly contradictory statement will make sense once you’ve seen it). See it as soon as you can, I just can’t recommend it enough.
February 24th, 2004 at 1:19 pm
Gibson’s Hamlet was excellent - I did a paper for a class when I was pursuing my MA comparing Gibson’s conception of the character with Branagh’s, as based on their performances.
February 24th, 2004 at 1:31 pm
Yes, after watching my lord and savior get horrifically beaten and humiliated beyond the likes of which I can imagine, I just might want to settle down with the heartwarming tale of Hamlet and his hillarious family woes. Poison in the ear, anyone? Ohhhh, that Shakespear. What a kook.
February 24th, 2004 at 5:43 pm
A friend of mine went to Las Vegas two weeks ago and on a whim took in a Tom Jones show with his wife and they both totally loved it. He still has appeal amongst us young kids.
February 24th, 2004 at 7:58 pm
Haven’t seen the most recent, but the Spy Kids franchise is pretty cool. Kind of movies you can watch with kids or nieces/nephews, and not feel brain-drained.
February 25th, 2004 at 11:52 am
Agreed, the Spy Kids series is great. But I have to admit t hat 3-D is a weak effort. Visually exciting, but not much more. Someone please explain to me why Grandpa went after a butterfly, I just don’t get it. His grandson is in mortal danger and I’m supposed to believe that he’s so intoxicated by his virtual body that he chases a flying insect? There has to be more to it than that. Still, I’ll buy it if only for the super cool race. That blew me away.
February 27th, 2004 at 1:46 am
Matchstick Men.
buy it fool.
CJA
February 27th, 2004 at 1:50 pm
AHHHH. You didn’t list Chappelle’s Show on DVD in the new release list. It’s sold out EVERYWHERE. I couldn’t believe my ears.
February 27th, 2004 at 2:11 pm
Today, I bought MATCHSTICK MEN. I hope you’re all happy. I’ll probably have a chance to watch it either tonight or sometime tomorrow. I’m looking forward to it now.