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The motion picture studios send us vermillions of DVD releases for the purpose of review. More titles than you can shake a stick at, unless you have a lot of time and a particularly sturdy stick. Unlike most sites [and weirdly a source of nitpicking from some detractors who we’ve discovered are dumb and lonely asexual prick assholes], we review everything we’re sent. Even the gay vampire program Lair (from the makers of Dante’s Cove). We have a wide array of reviewers, all with functioning nervous systems and all ready to entertain YOU with their puns and prose. You. Are. Welcome.

VIDEODROME #1

Welcome to Videodrome. I try not to set goals, but if I did, and if Devin won’t sabotage me with his commie psychic ray, this should resemble a weekly column that supports the cool stuff Dave does in the Underground by focusing on directors and small groups of related films that Chud might otherwise miss. … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: MIRACLES

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: Shout FactoryMSRP: $49.99 RATED: TV-14RUNNING TIME: 10 hrsSPECIAL FEATURES:• Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)• 13 episodes, including seven that never aired in the U.S.• Selected episode commentaries• Deleted scenes with optional introductions• Interview with creator Richard Hatem How would we think of … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: MORRISSEY – WHO PUT THE M IN MANCHESTER?

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: BMGMSRP: $19.98RATED: NRRUNNING TIME: 80 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES:• Five Live Performances from Move Festival, Manchester, 2004:First Of The Gang To DieI Have Forgiven JesusEvery Day Is Like SundayThere Is A Light That Never Goes OutIrish Blood, English Heart• Music Videos:Irish Blood, English HeartFirst Of The Gang To Die (UK version)First … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: LAUREL & HARDY II COLLECTION

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: LionsgateMSRP: $19.98 RATED: NRRUNNING TIME: 150 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURE: A Trailer Whenever writing a review about films from classic comedians like Laurel and Hardy, there’s always a temptation to list the big names for a comparison. Chaplin and Keaton are usually first in line. Arguments on which was the better … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: MISS CONGENIALITY (LDE)

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE! STUDIO: Warner Home VideoMSRP: $24.98 RATED: PG-13RUNNING TIME: 110 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES: • Commentary by Sandra Bullock and co-screenwriter Marc Lawrence• Commentary by director Donald Petrie• Includes movie ticket to Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (expires 5/7/05)• Two making-of documentaries: "Preparing for the Pageant" and "The Pageant"• Three additional … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: END OF THE CENTURY – THE STORY OF THE RAMONES

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!MSRP: $19.99 RATED: UnratedRUNNING TIME: 150 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES:• Theatrical Trailer• Deleted Scene: "Clem Burke as Elvis Ramone"• Joey Ramone radio interview from FM 106.3• Johnny Ramone interview excerpts• Richie Ramone interview excerpts• Marky Ramone drum techniques• Joe Strummer interview excerpts• Tommy Ramone interview excerpts• Debbie Harry and Chris Stein interview … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: LIBELED LADY

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: Warner Home VideoMSRP: $19.97 RATED: NRRUNNING TIME: 98 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES:• Theatrical trailer• Radio advertisement To be honest, I had never heard of Libeled Lady before I received it for review. Sure, I knew of Spencer Tracy and the rest of the crew onboard, but never had I heard of … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: MIAMI VICE – SEASON 1

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: Universal Studios MSRP: $59.98 RATED: NRRUNNING TIME: N/ASPECIAL FEATURES: • Series introduction by creator Michael Mann• "The Vibe of Vice"• "Back Story: Miami Vice• "The Fashion"• "The Music" Does coolness have a shelf life? Does something that set the standard in style two decades ago still rate after so … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: CHAIN OF FOOLS

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: Warner Home VideoMSRP: $14.97 RATED: RRUNNING TIME: 98 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES: Theatrical Trailer Sometimes I really hate Quentin Tarantino (and Elmore Leonard to some degree). Not for anything they specifically are responsible for (although I still think we deserve an apology for Jackie Brown [Note from George: ?!]), but because … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: CHARIOTS OF FIRE (SE)

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: Warner Home VideoMSRP: $26.99 RATED: PGRUNNING TIME: 124 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES: • Available subtitles: English, Spanish, French• Available Audio Tracks: remastered (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)• Commentary by director Hugh Hudson• Remastered sound and picture• "Wings on Their Heels: The Making of Chariots of Fire"• "Chariots of … Continue reading