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Comprehensive reviews of upcoming movies, TV shows and other programs released on standard DVD.

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Fawlty Towers Remastered (DVD Review)

October 11, 2009

The BBC’s “Fawlty Towers” is considered one of the most influential Britcoms of all time, and yet surprisingly it lasted only 12 episodes. That’s just the British way. (Street Date 10/20/09)

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Woman in Berlin, A (DVD Review)

October 10, 2009

'A Woman in Berlin' is extraordinary, gripping and undoubtedly one of the year’s most unforgettable films. (Prebook 10/13/09; Street Date 11/10/09)

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Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning — Imperial Edition (DVD Review)

October 09, 2009

As a “Star Trek” parody, much of Star Wreck’s humor depends on cheesy wordplay or random sight gags, and it isn’t as guffaw-inspiring as one might hope. Seeing as how the film is Finnish, perhaps something is lost in the translation. On the other hand, Star Wreck is one of the most lovingly ambitious “Trek” tributes one is likely to see. (Prebook 10/13/09; Street Date 11/10/09)

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Proposal, The (DVD Review)

October 06, 2009

Stereotypes are turned upside down in this romantic comedy. (Street Date 10/13/09)

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Ally McBeal: The Complete Series (DVD Review)

October 05, 2009

This complete-series boxed set should be more then enough to please the show’s long-suffering fans. (Street Date 10/6/09)

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Dinosaurs Alive! (DVD Review)

October 04, 2009

The scope of the project is ambitious, and as a documentary the film is a success. Since it was filmed for Imax, 'Dinosaurs Alive!' plays best on bigger screens. (Street Date 10/6/09)

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Hide and Creep (DVD Review)

October 03, 2009

Sure, 'Hide and Creep' is extremely low budget and is dragged down by substandard acting. But drab humor, good one-liners and bloody violence more than make up for any flaws. (Street Date 10/6/09)

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My Life in Ruins (DVD Review)

October 02, 2009

'My Life in Ruins' takes Nia Vardalos from her big fat Greek family to a group of big fat tourists in Greece, where she plays ex-pat tour guide Georgia. The result is a grandma-approved, by-the-numbers comedy. (Street Date 10/6/09)

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In A Dream (DVD Review)

September 28, 2009

Beautifully shot film about the life and work of Philadelphia artist Isaiah Zagar. (Street Date 9/29/09)

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Criminal Ways (DVD Review)

September 25, 2009

While the movie’s farfetched premise, choppy pacing and editing will cause some viewers hit the eject button, Danny’s naïve charm gives 'Criminal Ways' an element of fun. (Prebook 9/29/09; Street Date 10/27/09)

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