Monthly Archives: July 2008
Video Verdict: New DVDs for July 29
This week’s crop of new videos runs the gamut, with genres ranging from a lowbrow comedy to a highbrow concert film. Not surprisingly, the quality of the movies varies as drastically as the content. Harold & Kumar Escape From … Continue reading
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‘X-Files’ sequel is nothing new
Fans of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully have been itching to see the popular characters for some time, and “The X-Files: I Want to Believe” should sate their appetites. The big question is whether the movie can play to a … Continue reading
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Video Verdict: New DVDs for July 22
It’s a slow week for home video, as only one major theatrical release — “21″ — made its way onto DVD. That makes it the perfect time to look outside the mainstream, and there are a couple of good choices … Continue reading
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‘Dark Knight’ as good as sequels get
The toughest thing about following up a great movie is living up to expectations, and with “Batman Begins,” writer-director Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale set the bar awfully high. With its engaging script, terrific cast and brooding tone, “Begins” … Continue reading
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Video Verdict: New DVDs for July 15
This week’s major video releases are truly genre-spanning, as they range from an intense heist film to a modern fairy tale to a Japanese horror remake. The Bank Job 3 1/2 stars Rated R for sexual content, nudity, violence … Continue reading
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Video Verdict: New DVDs for July 8
With the theatrical release of “The Dark Knight” fast approaching, DVD distributors are digging out their superhero-themed product. That means two of this week’s major releases focus on comic book heroes. Not everything is super, though. This week’s DVD crop … Continue reading
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Video Verdict: New DVDs for July 1
It’s a dramatic week for DVD, as many of the new video releases focus on the serious side of life. But, if you’re in the mood for laughs, there’s an Owen Wilson comedy waiting in the wings. Drillbit Taylor … Continue reading
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