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Salon.com
July 14, 2000
Jeff Stark |
"The Talented Mr. Ripley" Matt Damon makes us sympathize with a killer; Anthony Minghella shows us why we do.   |
Home Theater
February 14, 2003 |
DVD Reviews X-Men 1.5 is a sneaky way to squeeze a few more dollars out of the public's hands and get X-Men back in their minds for the sequel... Spy Kids 2 is a James-Bond-meets-The-Lost-World swirl of fantastic gadgets, family values, and homages to screen icons ranging from Indiana Jones to Ray Harryhausen |
Home Theater
April 18, 2003 |
DVD Reviews Solid car chances and fight scenes make The Transporter a worthwhile rent, if you can't get Ronin or The French Connection... A new Young Guns DVD gives the film the grudging respect that was lacking from the original DVD release. |
Home Theater
June 29, 2003 |
DVD Reviews Anastasia, a flop that stars Ingrid Bergman and Yul Brynner, doesn't even make up for its weaknesses with a technically strong DVD... Even if you already own the original DVD, the new special edition of There's Something About Mary is worth a buy. |
Home Theater
June 13, 2003 |
DVD Reviews Just Married doesn't exactly break new ground, but it's quite funny and entertaining, mostly due to the onscreen chemistry and charisma of the two stars... The Jungle Book 2 is so dull, it feels far longer than its 72-minute running time |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
Untraceable--Screen Gems (Blu-ray) Sony delivers a solid A/V presentation coupled with a nice set of extras for "Untraceable." |
Home Theater
April 2007
Geoffrey Morrison |
Blu-ray: The Movies A smattering of HD movies including Talladega Nights and Click. |
Home Theater
March 29, 2003 |
DVD Reviews Criterion's new DVD version of My Life as a Dog offers a high-definition transfer from a 35mm interpositive and presents the film in its original 1.66:1 aspect ratio... The highlight of the otherwise-cookie-cutter extras package in the 8 Mile DVD is the behind-the-scenes rap-battle footage |
Home Theater
December 12, 2003 |
DVD Reviews The Battle of Shaker Heights... Escape From New York Special Edition |
Home Theater
March 1, 2003 |
DVD Reviews The My Big Fat Greek Wedding DVD doesn't have many extras, but what it lacks in quantity, it makes up for in quality... The Swimfan DVD isn't going to knock you out of your seat, but it's executed well enough not to be embarrassing. |
Home Theater
March 7, 2003 |
DVD Reviews City by the Sea isn't a showcase for audio or visual envelope-pushing, but it is both somber and riveting... The latest Best of The Muppet Show DVD release seems to be taking advantage of the enthusiasm of our inner children |
Home Theater
May 23, 2003 |
On DVD The Recruit starring Al Pacino and Colin Farrell... The Pianist is set during the Holocaust... |
Home Theater
March 2008
Kris Deering |
Atonement--Universal (HD DVD) It is rare that a film nails every aspect as well as this one does, making it a must-see. |
Home Theater
May 2007
John Higgins |
The Usual Suspects -- 20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) Video quality is lacking and it's not because a vast amount of extras are taking up disc space. |
Home Theater
June 20, 2003 |
DVD Reviews Dark Blue is a step above its B-movie brethren... The Right Stuff is a true American cinema classic that will be enjoyed for generations by historians and dreamers alike |
Home Theater
May 2008
Kris Deering |
Next--Paramount Pictures (Blu-ray) Based on a story by sci-fi novelist Philip K. Dick, this is an interesting film on future sight and what could be achieved with it. |
Home Theater
July 12, 2004 |
Latest Reviews DVD: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London... DVD: Cocoon and Cocoon: The Return... DVD: The Perfect Score... |
Home Theater
March 14, 2003 |
DVD Review: Ghost Ship & The Four Feathers Ghost Ship's DVD extras are, for the most part, all flash and no substance... The Four Feathers' DVD extras do what good supplements should: foster a greater appreciation of the film. |
Home Theater
March 9, 2004 |
Latest Software Reviews Schindler's List... Cold Creek Manor... Way Out West... |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
The Golden Compass--New Line (Blu-ray) New Line's epic "The Golden Compass" finds its way to Blu-ray in stunning 2-disc form. |
Home Theater
September 20, 2004 |
Latest Reviews DVD: Walking Tall... DVD: Man on Fire... |
Home Theater
April 11, 2003 |
DVD Reviews The Chamber of Secrets is a joy to experience on DVD... A quaint fantasy-romance, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir looks refreshed on its new DVD release. |
Home Theater
October 6, 2003 |
DVD Reviews Our reviewer was not thrilled with The In-Laws, but you can take a holiday with National Lampoon's Vacation. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story--Columbia Pictures (Blu-ray) Sony offers an extensive special edition for "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story," a less than compelling film. |
Home Theater
July 2008
Kris Deering |
So I Married An Axe Murderer--Tristar Pictures (Blu-ray) "So I Married An Axe Murderer" offers a nice step up from the DVD release but on the low end of the scale for a Blu-ray experience. |
Home Theater
September 19, 2003 |
DVD Reviews A look at the latest re-release of El Mariachi and Desperado and Disney's Sleeping Beauty |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
Signs--Touchstone Pictures (Blu-ray) A solid thriller that delivers great chills but does so with respect to the intimacy of each character. |
Home Theater
April 26, 2004 |
Latest Reviews Reviews of the DVDs Big Fish and Stuck on You, and the DVD-audio and SACD of Steely Dan's Gaucho. |
Home Theater
November 2006
Chris Chiarella |
The First Star Wars Trilogy Limited Editions--20th Century Fox Finally available in their 1977, 1980, and 1983 versions, the new Limited Edition Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi DVD sets contain minimally tweaked re-releases of the laserdisc masters created in 1993. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
Dogma--Columbia Pictures (Blu-ray) As long as you don't take it too seriously, "Dogma" is a lot of fun. |
Home Theater
August 2002
Chris Chiarella |
The 100 Greatest DVDs DVD software has steadily improved in its half-decade history, so you'll see lots of recent releases on this year's best-of list. The never-ending tide of discs keeps our perspective (while subjective) in a constant state of flux. |
Home Theater
June 6, 2004
Wilkinson, Frisch & Grosz |
Latest Reviews Popeye 75th-Anniversary Celebration Collector's Edition... Welcome to Mooseport... Triplets of Belleville on DVD... |
Home Theater
August 16, 2004 |
Latest Reviews DVD: Purple Rain 20th-Anniversary Edition... DVD: Laws of Attraction... DVD-Audio: The Crystal Method--Legion of Boom... |
Home Theater
October 25, 2004 |
Latest Reviews DVD: That's Entertainment: The Complete Collection... DVD: The Untouchables Special Collector's Edition... |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
Before The Devil Knows You're Dead--Image Entertainment (Blu-ray) The performances in "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead" are exceptional but the tone and subject matter are definitely on the dark side. |
Home Theater
October 20, 2003 |
DVD Reviews A look at Hollywood Homicide and The Italian Job old and new. |
Home Theater
September 3, 2003 |
DVD Reviews An overlooked historical tragedy -- Turkey's genocide of its Armenian population during World War I -- is at the heart of Ararat... Alias: The Complete First Season on DVD contains 22 amply chaptered episodes across six dual-layered discs, with a generous smattering of extras |
Home Theater
August 2008
Kris Deering |
Smart People--Miramax Films (Blu-ray) Thomas Haden Church and Ellen Page help deliver the balance of dark humor and frustration in this film on parenting and social stigmas. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
Gangs of New York--Touchstone Pictures (Blu-ray) While the video was uninspiring, the uncompressed PCM soundtrack is excellent. |
Home Theater
March 2008
Kris Deering |
Run Lola Run--Sony Pictures Classics (Blu-ray) The film is a kinetic ride lasting really only 20 minutes but repeating itself for different outcomes. If you haven't had a chance to see it already now is the perfect time. |
Home Theater
April 19, 2004 |
Latest Software Reviews Reviews of the DVDs: Love Actually, The Haunted Mansion, and the latest DVD-Audio disc from Blues Traveler. |
Home Theater
June 14, 2004 |
Reviews DVD: Field of Dreams Two-Disc Anniversary Edition... DVD: The Monster Legacy DVD Gift Set... DVD: RoboCop Trilogy... |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
The Air I Breathe--Image Entertainment (Blu-ray) "The Air I Breathe" has a great cast, solid storyline and production. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
Juno -- 20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) This Oscar nominated film gives a solid performance, but is not novel or different from many other independent films. |
Home Theater
May 6, 2005 |
Latest Reviews DVD: I [Heart] Huckabees... DVD: Friday Night Lights... |
Home Theater
December 8, 2004 |
Latest Reviews DVD: The Alamo... Bridget Jones's Diary Collector's Edition... Luther... |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
Jumper--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) The supporting cast and the premise had a lot of promise but overall "Jumper" falls short. |
Home Theater
August 1, 2003 |
DVD Reviews Are there any excuses for a movie like this? The self-proclaimed romantic comedy The Guru doesn't elicit the faintest smile as it plods through a mediocre storyline... The Brady Bunch Movie and A Very Brady Sequel both manage to capture the charm of the original yet still seem fresh |
Home Theater
May 2008
Kris Deering |
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) Fox has put together the best looking version of the classic film "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." |
Home Theater
October 27, 2003 |
DVD Reviews A look at Down with Love and 28 Days Later. |
