We’re here to let you know what’s out there for your entertainment dollar. Every week a new batch of DVD’s gets shipped out and thrown onto the shelves. This week we’ve got a movie that Aaron and I both agree is one of the best of 2005, disaster in both a building and a ship, Jennifer Aniston discovering the rumor might be true, season sets of That ‘70’s Show, Scrubs, The West Wing, The Facts of Life and more. Take a peek inside for the full list.
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Here’s what is getting released today on DVD:
Film:
Munich – Steven Spielberg’s gripping tale of the fallout from the murders at the 1972 Olympics follows the Israeli team put together to hunt down those responsible. The DVD comes in a regular one-disc edition with an introduction by Spielberg and a two-disc limited editon also including featurettes on the impact of the real events, the movie’s 70’s style, a behind the scenes look, and the music, cast, editing, and sound of the film. Aaron immediately dubbed it his best film of 2005 (see his list) and it found it’s way to #2 on my list. Read the original reviews here, and here.
Rumor Has It – Sarah Huttinger (Jennifer Aniston) life is shaken when she discovers her mother and grandmother (Shirley MacLaine) were the inspiration for The Graduate. A clever and amusing film that sadly is only available in a barebones DVD with the theatrical trailer as the only extra. Read my original review.
Nanny McPhee – Emma Thompson as a kind of anti-Mary Poppins who serves as a governess of seven unruly children. The DVD contains commentary by director Kirk Jones and the children of the film, and another track with Emma Thompson and producer Lindsay Doran, featurettes on the children, creating the character, the making of the film, a gag reel, deleted scenes, and an alternate ending. Check out the original review.
The New World – Terrance Malick’s retells the story of John Smith (Colin Farrell) and Pocahantos (Q’Orianka Kilcher). The DVD contains a 60 minute documentary on the making of the film.
Big Momma’s House 2 – Martin Lawrence returns as a cop who likes to dress up in fat women’s clothing. The DVD includes commentary from director John Whitesell, producer David T. Friendly and Zachary Levi, deleted and extended scenes, and a behind the scenes featurette.
Special Editions:
The Poseidon Adventure (Special Edition) – The original film (check back for my review of the remake this Friday) of where a ship capsizes at sea and a group of passengers struggle to survive. This two-disc collection includes a commentary track with director Ronald Neame and a second with Pamela Sue Martin, Stella Stevens and Carol Lynely, nine new featurettes including a look back by the cast, the fans of the film, the effects and more. Also included are storyboard comparisons, original trailers and promos, an article from the “American Cinematographer”, and still galleries.
The Towering Inferno (Special Edition) – A massive fire erupts in an enormous office building as those trapped struggle to stay alive and find a way out. The special edition includes commentary by film historian F.X. Feeney, nine new featurettes on Irwin Allen, the art, direcing, and effects of the film and more, storyboard comparisons, three articles form “American Cinematographer,” an interview with Irwin Allen, still galleries, and the original trailer and promos.
Grandma’s Boy (Unrated) – A 35 year-old video game tester moves in with his grandma and a lack of anything resembling hilarity soon ensues. The DVD includes features on both versions of the film, commentary by Allen Covert, Nick Swardson, Peter Dante, and director Nicholus Goosen, a collection of featurette, deleted scenes, and a music video.
Family/Animated:
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist – Season 1 – All six episodes of comedian Jonathan Katz as an animated therapist dealing with his friends, family and patients (voiced by other stand-up comedians). Included are commentary by Katz, Dave Attell, J. Jon Benjamin, Ray Ramano, and Tom Snyner, a biography of the doctor, and original shorts.
TV:
The West Wing – The Complete Sixth Season – The race for the White House begins with the addition of Alan Alda and Jimmy Smits to the cast. The set includes all 22 episodes with commentary on two episodes from the executive producers, a featurette on C.J. Cregg, and an easter egg interview with John Spencer.
Scrubs – The Complete Third Season – All 22 episodes of season three in Sacred Heart Hospital with extras that include commentary on two episodes from writer Mark Stegmann, creator Randall Winston, Donald Faison, and Judy Reyes, a cast and crew featurette, behind the scenes of this season, deleted scenes, a gag reel, and alternate lines.
That ‘70’s Show – Season 4 – All 27 episodes from the fourth season with commentary on select episodes, a featurette on the season, a flashback, and a featurette on director David Trainer.
The Andy Griffith Show – The Complete Sixth Season – 30 more episodes of Andy and the Mayberry gang that includes the first episode of the series broadcast in color.
Everybody Loves Raymond – The Complete Sixth Season – All 24 episodes of the season featuring Ray Ramano and his TV family are included with commentary for six episodes by Romano, creator Phil Rosenthal, Doris Roberts, and writers Tucker Cawley, Mike Royce, Lew Schneider, and Steve Skrovan, bloopers, deleted scenes, and a retrospective on the first six seasons.
The Golden Girls – Season Five – All 26 episodes from the blue-haired foursome. Extras include cast commentary on selected episdoes.
The Facts of Life – The Complete First and Second Seasons – All 29 episodes of he first two seasons of the Diff’rent Strokes spin-off involving Mrs. Garrett, blair, Natalie, and of course Tootie. Also included are featurettes on the cast’s memories and life after the show.
