Newell Todd

THE SPECIAL EDITION – 9.05.05

I really don’t think it’s proper to be purchasing DVDs for a while with the recent embarrassingly tragic and heart-breaking events, but that’s just one man’s opinion. Instead, I’ll echo the sentiments mentioned in the September Prognosticator and ask that you rent the films you wish to buy and then consider donating your extra dollars … Continue reading

THE SPECIAL EDITION – 8.29.05

When the levee breaks, the flood of DVD titles comes rushing towards you. Every week is different, and this week brings a lot of older titles for all of you nostalgia whores out there. If you can’t find anything worth your time in this stupendous summary, then maybe it’s best you stayed home for our … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: SWING TIME

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE! STUDIO: Warner Bros.MSRP: $13.98RATED: NR RUNNING TIME: 104 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES: • Audio Commentary by John Mueller, author of Astaire Dancing • New Featurette: The Swing of Things: Swing Time Step by Step• Musical short: Hotel a la Swing • Classic Cartoon: Bingo Crosbyana • Original Theatrical Trailer Serendipity might … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: TOP HAT

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE! STUDIO: Warner Bros.MSRP: $13.98RATED: NR RUNNING TIME: 100 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES: • Audio Commentary by Fred Astaire’s daughter Ava Astaire McKenzie and Film Historian Larry Billman • New Featurette: On Top: Inside the success of Top Hat • Comedy Short: Watch the Birdie with Bob Hope • Classic Cartoon: Page … Continue reading

THE SPECIAL EDITION – 8.21.05

This week we’ll start off just like in Kindergarten. Cease the name-calling and grumbling for a goddamned minute. Get that glue out of your nose. I see your habits stick around for a while, Ms. Love. Take a seat, cool off for a while and let the soothing sounds of my annoying writing style degrade … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: SHALL WE DANCE

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE! STUDIO: RKO Radio Pictures, Inc. MSRP: $14.98RATED: NRRUNNING TIME: 109 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES:• Audio Commentary by Songwriter Hugh Martin and Pianist Kevin Cole• New Featurette: The Music of Shall We Dance• Music Short: Sheik to Sheik • Classic Cartoon: Toy Town Hall Musicals in today’s day and age are almost … Continue reading

THE SPECIAL EDITION – 8.14.05

Holy hell, it’s another week for DVDs. There’s most likely only one title on your must list, the first one mentioned, in fact. Just make sure as you skip downward to ignore everything written to see the snazzy Cover Art and be mesmerized into some sort of ignoramus state. That’s mostly how I am when … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: ICE PRINCESS

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE! STUDIO: Walt Disney PicturesMSRP: $22.49 RATED: G RUNNING TIME: 99 Minutes SPECIAL FEATURES:• Audio Commentary by Michelle Trachtenberg, Hayden Panettiere, Trevor Blumas and Kirsten Olson • Deleted Scenes, including Alternate Opening • 2 Music Videos (‘Reach’ by Caleigh Peters and ‘No One’ by Aly & A.J.) • Trailers/Sneak Peeks … Continue reading

THE SPECIAL EDITION – 8.9.05

August is fully upon your DVD purchasing urges and it really shows no signs of slowing down. Granted, there are probably two or three titles (out of the many) that might pique your interest as you scroll downward, but title after title continues to roll out, unabated by your paycheck or even your bankruptcy filing. … Continue reading

THE SPECIAL EDITION – 7.31.05

Here we go again. You’re traveling down that DVD road that you know. Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone. Anyway, another digital week is opening its jaws of doom upon you, and we’ve got to be prepared. Like a Scout. Heatstroke is of little to no consequence, because this Jamboree is ready … Continue reading