New releases, 21 Feb 2006
I would suggest consulting the podcast this week for a more complete list and detailed notes. I had more time to play with that than I do with this post. Still, here’s a decent rundown:
Action: The Complete Series (2-disc set)
The release of the week. Great sit-com. Very adult, for a network prime time sit-com. Some inside jokes at Hollywood’s expense, but if you’ve ever griped that movies today suck and wonder why — this might help explain a thing or two.
All the President’s Men: Special Edition (2-disc set) (1976)
Midnight Cowboy: Collector’s Edition (2-disc set) (1969)
This week’s special editions. At least they are for “influential” or “important” movies. This isn’t the “Say It Ain’t So” Special Edition to last year’s Blink-And-You-Missed-It Teen Sex Romp.
Monty Python and The Holy Grail: Extraordinarily Deluxe Edition (2-disc set + CD)
Then there’s this thing, which I detailed in the podcast. It’s the same 2-disc edition from last year, plus the original soundtrack CD for the movie. I think.
A Father, a Son: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2005)
HBO documentary with those Douglas boys.
North Country (widescreen) (2005)
North Country (pan-and-scan) (2005)
Two Oscar nominations for acting performances by women - one in a leading role, the other in a supporting role. Then, Charlize Theron appeared in AEON FLUX. I suppose she might possibly win Best Actress at both the Razzies and the Oscars this year for that duo.
Rent (widescreen) (2-disc set) (2005)
Rent (pan-and-scan) (2-disc set) (2005)
A rental for me, but I would like to see it. Still, it was weird to see the guy from LAW & ORDER singing in the commercials.
Ultimate Avengers: The Movie (2006)
Comic book fans, unite! Or, you know, don’t. This is the comics world — nobody ever agrees quietly on anything on the internet.
The Weather Man (widescreen) (2005)
The Weather Man (pan-and-scan) (2005)
You forgot the movie existed, didn’t you?
Next week: WALK THE LINE, C.O.P.S. THE ANIMATED SERIES, THE DREW CAREY SHOW, LADY AND THE TRAMP, and some more.
February 21st, 2006 at 4:30 pm
Re: Weather Man
I think all of the new breed of comedies, a la the Farrelley (sp?) brothers, are the utmost in disposable entertainment. It’s made for teen and very young adults and so full of pop culture references that virtually none of it will stand the test of time.
Of course, that’s fine for all involved, because the goal for these projects is to make a profit, not a cultural statement that will last into the next decade or further. Still, when guys like will farrell or ben stiller can make four movies a year, every year, you know quality isn’t the goal.
February 21st, 2006 at 7:20 pm
Interestingly enough, both acting nominees from NORTH COUNTRY appeared in AEON FLUX.
And two of the male nominees appeared together in the original BIG MOMMA’S HOUSE.
February 21st, 2006 at 7:52 pm
Overworm, how exactly does your comment apply to THE WEATHER MAN?
February 21st, 2006 at 9:50 pm
Duh, it doesn’t. I confused Weather Man with Anchorman. Maybe next time I’ll wait until I’m on my second Mountain Dew before I start typing.
February 22nd, 2006 at 8:42 am
Bart - Thanks for proving what a sham the Oscars really are. No, wait, they did that already when the writer of BATMAN & ROBIN won an Oscar for best screenplay. ;-)
Overworm - Welcome to my world. I do that kind of stupid crap every week around here (or in Pipeline.) Thankfully, these aren’t paid positions or I’d be out on my butt by now.