Synopsis: First, he was bugged by the almighty burger, now Oscar®-nominated renegade filmmaker Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) is biting the hand that feeds him by exposing Hollywood’s dirtiest little secret: the games they play to get advertisers’ products strategically placed in movies and on television. Spurlock uses his irreverent comedic style to infiltrate corporate boardrooms and ad agency pitch meetings to show how far they will go without our even knowing it!

Review: Morgan Spurlock has made some fantastic documentary film and television.  His Super Size Me and 30 Days are great watches.  He's a very fair and balanced observer of reality, so watching his documentaries is fantastic.   This go around he's examining the practice of paid product placement in movies.  If you're unfamiliar with this concept or don't really give it much credit, think again.  Spurlock really opens our eyes as he records himself trying to find funding for a film.  The meetings he has and the things that are said blew me away.  Its quite the industry.  This one is a great for any documentary and reality buff!

The special features on this blu-ray include: Commentary with Director Morgan Spurlock, Producer Jeremy Chilnick, Cinematographer Daniel Marracino & Editor Thomas M. Vogt, At the Sundance Film Festival, Shooting for Perfection: Hyatt & JetBlue Behind-the-Scenes, The Greatest Vacation Destination: Aruba, Farris Yakob’s “Phased” Approach, No Ad New York, JetBlue Commercial. Meeting of the Minds: Extended Brand Summit, The Greatest Airline You’ll Ever Fly: JetBlue In-Flight, Hyatt Commercial. Who Owns the News: Dan Rather, My Favorite Commercial: A Montage, Softer Is Louder: Frank Luntz, The Greatest Hotel You’ll Ever Experience: Hyatt Welcome, Buying Self-Confidence: Alternative Marketing, Ralph Nadar: Words of Wisdom, Norm Product Places Morgan, Workin’ Nine to Five (AM): POM Behind-the-Scenes, Alternate Pom Wonderful Commercial, A Diamond Is Forever (A Burden): Sut Jhally and Delving into the Consumer Unconscious: ZMET Extended.

Interest Range: Documentary

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Arrives on DVD September 13 

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Everyone’s favorite gang of frenemies is bringing hijinks and hilarity back to your house when IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA: THE COMPLETE SIXTH SEASON comes to Blu-ray and DVD September 13 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. 

From talking issues like gay marriage to adding a new member of the gang (courtesy of Sweet Dee), season six is a must own for all Sunny fans. 

IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA features Charlie (Charlie Kelly), Mac (Rob McElhenney), Dennis (Glenn Howerton), Sweet Dee (Kaitlin Olson) and Frank (Danny DeVito), five ne’er-do-wells who own and operate Paddy’s Pub in Philadelphia. Their constant scheming to get ahead by not-so-redeemable methods usually lands them in a world of hurt, yet they never seem to learn from their mistakes. 

 

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Available on DVD and Blu-ray on on September 13^th. 

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What Sunny character recently had a baby?  Email your answer to dvdlegion.com @ gmail.com

Synopsis: Ryan Buell founded the Paranormal Research Society (PRS) to help understand the inexplicable activities that haunted him as a child. One of the most recognized paranormal societies in the nation, the PRS is made up of fellow seekers and warriors who have dedicated themselves to helping people overcome paranormal phenomena.

In season five of PARANORMAL STATE, Ryan and his team travel deep into the strange and mysterious to try and unravel inexplicable events including sixth-sense experiences, ghost sightings, supernatural disturbances and brushes with the darkest areas of the unknown. Through the use of Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP) recordings and video documentation, and with the help of renowned psychics, demonologists, psychologists and counselors, the PRS explores these bizarre cases in the hopes of helping frightened people who have nowhere else to turn.

Review: Paranormal State Season five is more of the same.  They investigate not only hauntings, but other bizarre paranormal phenomenon.  If you're a fan of Ryan and his team, then this DVD will absolutely not disappoint!

BONUS FEATURES: Cast Commentaries on They Come Out at Night, Haunted Homecoming, and Do Bad Things

DISC 1: Death Room / They Come Out at Night / Spirits of the Slave Dungeon / Ghost on the Tracks / Supernatural Seduction / Return of the Dead: Glove II / Paranormal Detour

DISC 2: Ghosts of the Forgotten / Who is the Lurking Man? / Do Bad Things / Dwelling of the Dead / Haunted Homecoming / Bedroom Eyes / Haunting Connection

DISC 3: Hostage to Fear / Permission to Do Harm / Devil s Hostage / Vendetta / Southern Discomfort at Sweetwater Mansion / Get Out Of This House / If I Should Die 

Synopsis: New York City, September 11, 2001. The morning everything changed. Ten years after the World Trade Center attacks, HISTORY presents the SEPTEMBER 11TH MEMORIAL COLLECTOR S EDITION, a collection of specials that document a day none of us will ever forget. The collection includes: the Emmy-Award winning 102 Minutes That Changed America, an intensely personal perspective of the tragedy as it was experienced by people around New York... Hotel Ground Zero, the incredible tale of the 940 tourists, visitors and staff in the Marriott WTC Hotel, located beneath and between the Twin Towers... The Miracle of Stairway B, the story of 12 firefighters, three office workers, and a Port Authority police officer who survived the collapse of the North Tower... The Day the Towers Fell, a riveting special that reveals the never-before-told stories of eyewitnesses, including amateur and professional photographers, caught in the horror of the World Trade Center tragedy.

Review: September 11th obviously affected everyone in our country.  It was our greatest tragedy and the first real attack on the United States of America on our soil.  This monumental and sad occasion is landmarked by this great new DVD from the History Channel!  This one is a great way to remember all of the events of 9-11.  This would be a fantastic DVD for homeschoolers and or for any classroom with the tenth anniversary of 9-11 coming up this year.

The special features on this DVD include: BONUS FEATURES: I-Witness to 9/11 a remarkable short film companion piece to 102 Minutes That Changed America

DISC 1: 102 Minutes That Changed America
DISC 2: Hotel Ground Zero / The Miracle of Stairway B / The Day the Towers Fell

Synopsis: Here's the dish, "GG" fans: the 22 episodes of Season Four couldn't be juicier! And "Gossip Girl" is there to keep you clued in to the buzz, secrets and scandals of Manhattan's elite. Between Blair and Serena's thrilling summer in Paris, Chuck's new girlfriend and new identity, unexpected fatherhood for Dan, a power play for Bass Industries, Blair's too-haute-to-handle internship at W Magazine and a vicious conspiracy that threatens to bring down one of your favorite Upper East Siders, Season Four sizzles with some very surprising hookups and meltdowns. With lies and betrayals at every turn, Serena, Blair, Nate, Chuck, and Dan struggle to "keep their friends close and their frenemies closer".

Review: This DVD set collects all 22 episodes of the fourth season of the hit drama, "Gossip Girl".   I've never seen a show so full of DRAMA!  It goes round and round with this girl being slutty and this girl being a tramp and this guy cheating on this girl..its absolutely fantastic!  This show is great, because it is based on the elite of society, there is a TON of great fashion to be seen, which is a main watching point for a lot of people.  If you're a fan of this show, season four does not disappoint.

The special features on this DVD set include: Bisoux a Paris!: Go Abroad on a Spree in Paris with the Cast and Creative Teams, Exposing Gossip Girl: The Making of Episode 18: The Complete Lowdown on the Creative Processes Behind The Kids Stay in the Picture, Gag Reel and Unaired Scenes.

Synopsis: Just when you thought Phineas and Ferb had done it all (including winning an Emmy(R) Award), they take their adventures to a whole new dimension in their first full-length movie - "Phineas And Ferb The Movie: Across The 2nd Dimension" - featuring exclusive deleted scenes and all-new bonus only on Disney DVD! When Phineas, Ferb, and Perry follow Dr. Doofenshmirtz through his "Otherdimensionator", they find themselves in an alternate universe where a second, truly evil Dr. Doof rules over his Tristate Area with an army of iron-fisted robots. To save his friends from certain doom, Perry makes the ultimate sacrifice by revealing his secret identity as Agent P. Phineas and Ferb escape, meet their 2nd dimension selves, and begin their own mission to rescue Perry. So begins an epic battle as our heroes try to save their home from the clutches of Evil Dr. Doof... and his sidekick Platyborg! Will Evil Doof succeed and achieve dual world domination? Will Candace finally bust her brothers? Find out in this action-packed, epic adventure - so huge that it crosses over time and space.

Review: Phineas and Ferb is a highly popular Disney Channel original cartoon.  My kids drive me crazy with it on a daily basis, lol.   They went absolutely crazy for this direct to DVD film based on the cartoon.  They loved the movie and really felt that it kept in tone with the show.  The movie is energetic, fun and full of insanity that any kid will love!  The soundtrack to the film can be downloaded, which our kids promptly did and put on their MP3 players, and you have a 'Build Your Own Platypult' feature too, which they're all over!  This one is a win.

8 Deleted Scenes, Interactive Menus with Easter Eggs, Subtitles: English, French and Spanish.

"Animatin'" Music Video; "Perry-oke" Sing-Along Feature; Dr. D's Jukebox-inator; Bonus Episode: "Attack of the 50 Foot Sister" with Character Commentary and Creator Commentary; Disc Two: Digital Copy: Feature Film + 8 Digital Music Tracks - "I Walk Away", "Everything's Better With Perry", "A Brand New Best Friend" (and It's Me), "Summer" (Where Do We Begin?), "Brand New Reality", "Robot Riot", "Takin' Care of Things", "Mysterious Force".

Synopsis: All your favorite friends are back - Bambi, Thumper, Owl, Flower and Faline in this magnificent Special Edition of Bambi II - now available for the first time in Blu-ray High Definition. 

Return to the forest and join Bambi as he reunites with his father, The Great Prince, who must now raise the young fawn on his own. But in the adventure of a lifetime, the proud parent discovers there is much he can learn from his spirited young son.

Celebrate the unbreakable bonds of family and the power of friendship in this unforgettable coming-of-age tale your family will enjoy again and again.

Review: Bambi II is a direct-to-video sequel to the 1942 classic Disney film.  Now, typically these direct to home sequels aren't as good as the originals and, while entertaining, just don't stack up.  This one is different...Bambi II is awesome!  The film looks back to a pivotal, but tragic scene in the original film and continues on with the tale of Bambi similarly styled animation and brand new songs.  This one does a fantastic job of not only being well-written, but absolutely heart-warming.  This is the first time that you can own it on blu-ray!  We highly recommend picking this up for your family's collection, its a must-have!

Interest Range: Disney, Animation

Synopsis: This collection from Scholastic Storybook Treasures includes "#The Man Who Walked Between the Towers, which was inspired by the true story of Philippe Petit, who famously crossed between the twin towers of The World Trade Center via high wire in 1974, as well as "Crow Boy", "The Dinosaurs of Warehouse Hawkins", and "Miss Rumphius".

Review: Scholastic is famous for putting out fantastic and quality children's content.  This new DVD features a tale of Philippe Petit, which is timely, since the ten year anniversary of 9-11 is coming up.  This one includes a few other great stories and is a wonderful watch for kids of all ages.  We highly recommend.

Interest Range: Kids, Scholastic

Synopsis: A ringing instance of a sequel far outstripping its predecessor, Sergio Leone's For a Few Dollars More takes the lethal antihero from A Fistful of Dollars, gives him both a rival and an adversary worthy of sharing a gun-blazing corrida, and ratchets up the stylization to something approaching grandeur. This time the Man with No Name (Clint Eastwood) is a bounty hunter whose desert Southwest killing ground is suddenly crowded by the presence of an older, black-clad shootist (Lee Van Cleef). Individually and together, they terminate sundry grotesques while closing in on their biggest quarry, a memorably insane bandit called El Indio (Gian Maria Volonté is brilliant). There's just enough plot to imbue Van Cleef with genuine mystery, a dark avenging angel from a lost past whose pull would supply the emotional core of Leone's later masterworks Once upon a Time in the West and Once upon a Time in America. Leone's bravura widescreen compositions are breathtaking, and Ennio Morricone's music score--tinged with lunatic religiosity--is his first great one. --Richard T. Jameson Product Description "The leading icon of a generation" (Roger Ebert), Academy Award(r) winner* Clint Eastwood continues his trademark role as the legendary "Man With No Name" in this second installment of the famous Sergio Leone trilogy. Scripted by Luciano Vincenzoni and featuring Ennio Morricone's haunting musical score, For A Few Dollars More is a modern classicone of the greatest Westerns evermade. Eastwood is a keen-eyed, quick-witted bounty hunter on the bloody trail of Indio, the territory's most treacherous bandit. But his ruthless rival, Colonel Mortimer (Lee Van Cleef, High Noon), is determined to bring Indio in first...dead or alive! Failing to capture their preyor eliminate each otherthe two are left with only one option: team up, or face certain death atthe hands of Indio and his band of murderous outlaws.

Review: This sequel to a Fistful of Dollars is on blu-ray for the first time.  This western series is what made Eastwood's career legend.  This sequel defies the Hollywood sequel wrap and really provides us with a great film.  The movie looks wonderful in high definition and is a great addition to the collection of any western or Clint Eastwood fan!

Interest Range: Western

Synopsis: RELEASED FROM PRISON FOR A CRIME HE DIDN'T COMMIT, AN EX-CON TARGETS THE SAME BANK HE WAS SENT AWAY FOR ROBBING.

Review: Henry's Crime is a very alternative and different type of crime drama.  The film has a great twist as a guy that gets out of jail decides to rob the bank he was falsely committed of robbing in the first place!  Its a great testament to the difficulty that ex-cons, regardless of guilt or innocence, have blending back into society.  Keanu Reeves actually does a very nice job in this film.  I'm not usually a fan of his acting, but this time he really pulls it out.  A great watch.

Interest Range: Drama

Synopsis: In 1984 high ranking Norwegian diplomat Arne Treholt was tried and convicted of acting as a spy on behalf of the Soviet Union. But what if the courts got it wrong? What if the case against him was a sham? What if dare we consider Treholt was not a spy at all but a patriot of the highest order and the leader of a secret ninja force created by King Olav? A ninja force locked in a secret battle against all who would challenge Norwegian sovereignty?

A fictionalized account of the most notorious political scandal in Norwegian history, Norwegian Ninja is a deliciously tongue-in-cheek spoof of the Cold War spy movie, with added ninja action. Because, as everyone knows, every story can be made better with ninjas. Blending historical events and actual newsreel footage of the Treholt affair with his own less-than-historical elements, writer-director Thomas Cappelen Malling creates the Rushmore of ninja films, a film that wryly questions just how truthful the truth really is. And then sends a ninja to punch the truth in the face.

Review: Now, judging by both the cover and the title, Norwegian Ninja, this could be either super hilarious or super lame.  Which one is it?  Its awesome.  If you enjoy campy film at ALL and political satire, this one is for you.  This film basically retells actual Norwegian cold war-era events with a crazy new twist.  You don't really need to be familiar with the actual events to enjoy this one.  Its a very subtle type of silly and very fun.

Synopsis: Set in the streets of South Boston, THE GREENING OF SOUTHIE is a feature documentary about Boston's first residential green building, The Macallen Building, from the perspective of the men and women who bring it to life.

Review: The Greening of Southie refers to a cool new all-green residential building in South Boston.  This documentary goes into the building and technicals behind setting up this community.  This one you could assume would be a bit dry and slow moving, but it was actually very informative and full of great info on going green.  A wonderful watch for anyone interested in the subject.

Interest Range: Documentary

Synopsis: In the spirit of "The Blind Side" comes this inspiring true story of family, faith and football. Aidan Quinn and Andie MacDowell deliver emotionally stirring performances as the mother and father of Jon Abbate, a rising football star at Wake Forest University. Their lives are suddenly shattered when the family's youngest son, Luke, is killed in a tragic accident. Inspired by Luke's memory, Jon courageously leads the Wake Forest team to a series of last-minute victories - leading to a thrilling climax that will "make you stand up and cheer!" (NYC Movie Guru).

Review: Its hard to find a film that is appropriate for the entire family.  This is one of those rare films that is inspiring and touching, but still manages to be a safe watch for the kids.  This one has a great message of family, devotion, faith and teamwork!  We definately recommend.

Interest Range: Drama, Family

Synopsis: Muneakiru Yagyu is a gifted student of the samurai way. But until he arrives at his dojo, he never knew how gifted he truly was. Because there, a beautiful girl, Jubei, falls-naked-from the sky and right into his arms. And when they kiss, he magically transforms her into a powerful master samurai. So, naturally, every beautiful girl at the dojo can't wait to kiss him. And some, like the sexy Gisen, want to do even more. It's a tale of power and lust, filled with beautiful, scantily clad swordfighters who will do anything to please their master and attain even greater power. Get your sword ready for Samurai Girls!

Review: Samurai Girls isn't your average anime.  We're talking several busty girls doing martial arts.  Score.  This one is not only full of cool action, but the story is cute and funny and a great laugh at times.  The animation quality is fantastic and the dubbed-over voice acting is really good quality.

This blu-ray release is the complete series, which is a total of 12 episodes.  This one is a great addition to any anime enthusiast's collection. 

Synopsis: HISTORY breaks comedic ground as Larry the Cable Guy takes a zany spin around the U.S. From the Oregon Trail to the Grand Canyon, from crossing the Delaware to searching for California's gold, Larry's signature persona delivers offbeat America, with stories of real history and loads of down-home fun. Larry "gits-r-done," as he visits iconic sites, engaging people along the way. ONLY IN AMERICA WITH LARRY THE CABLE GUY brings fun-loving "country" to an historic level.

Review: Larry the Cable guy has been around for years.  In fact, he is from our hometown.  He used to call into the local radio shows with his fake hillbilly persona and was good for some laughs.  Then, he suddenly blew up with the blue collar comedy tour and has been a nationwide phenomenon ever since.  He takes his signature backwater charm and tours America to show us diffferent sites and iconic areas.   Larry's lovable charm is a great way to learn and he's always entertaining.

ONLY IN AMERICA WITH LARRY THE CABLE GUY VOLUME ONE includes 10 hysterical episodes. 

Interest Range: Larry the Cable Guy

Synopsis: Follow four professional buyers and their teams as they scour repossessed storage units in search of hidden treasure in Season 1 of the new A&E original real life series, STORAGE WARS. Part gamblers and part detectives, these seasoned veterans negotiate the fascinating and obscure world of storage auction and consignment, finding everything from dead bodies to the world s most valuable comic book collection and paying as little as ten dollars for items valued in the millions. Each episode of STORAGE WARS follows a group of bidders as they get a quick peek inside the units, aided only by a flashlight. They then must assess on the spot if the unit is worth a bid and how high they re willing to go. The high-stakes fun begins as they see if the resulting buy is full of mostly trash...or true treasure. Driven by Dan Dotson, one of the most successful and outrageous auctioneers in the country, STORAGE WARS cast of buyers is as colorful and varied as the treasures they uncover.

Review: Storage Wars is a huge hit show for A&E.  It takes the viewer inside the little known world of storage locker purchasing.  This is the reality behind how many thrift stores and flea market sellers exist.  The show features a handful of very different personalities at different stages of the game and shows how they clash over various bidding on the lockers they need to survive.  Our favorite personality to come out the show so far is Dave Hester "The Mogul".  He's all business and he knows what he's doing.  He isn't there for drama, he isn't there to make buddies..he's just trying to work.  This is a phenominal show and we cannot recommend it enough.  This DVD collects the full first season..its a must have!

Interest Range: Reality, Storage Wars

Synopsis: The government says there's nothing to worry about it's just a problem with bears making trouble in the mountains and forests of Norway. But local hunters don't believe it and neither do a trio of college students who want to find out the truth. Armed with a video camera, they trail a mysterious poacher, who wants nothing to do with them. However, their persistence lands them straight in the path of the objects of his pursuits: trolls. They soon find themselves documenting every move of this grizzled, unlikely hero the trollhunter risking their lives to uncover the secrets of creatures only thought to exist in fairy tales.

Review: The Troll Hunter, at first glance, looks like a cheap and low budget genre film.  We recommend, however, that you take a second look.   The Troll Hunter is a Norwegian language film that has English subtitles.  The mockumentary style film is done with the shaky-cam style of the Blair Witch Project and Cloverfield.  This film is absolutely full of sublte hilarity.  Its funny and fantastically entertaining!  The CGI on the trolls is really well done and integrates pretty seamlessly.  This one is a must see!

Interest Range: Sci-Fi, Fantasy

Synopsis: Set during China s war period, Little Big Soldier is the story of a soldier (Jackie Chan) and a general (Wang Leehom) who come from opposing states and also have very much opposing views on the war and the world. Jackie Chan in one of his finest performances plays a soldier from Liang, who ultimately survives the war by playing dead. Lee Hom Wang plays a general from Wei, who is wounded fighting for his country. A painful yet comical journey commences when the soldier decides to kidnap the general and bring him back to his state in the high hopes of collecting a reward. When the unlikely duo is confronted by danger, they quickly learn that they must join forces in order to survive!

Review: Little Big Soldier is a period film that was produced over in China under the title Da Bing Xiao Jiang.  This film is a fantastic feat for Jackie Chan, who not only produced and wrote this great action-drama, but also stars in it.  This is without a doubt Jackie's best film in years and it really shows off his great acting prowess.  I haven't enjoyed a Chan film this much in a long time.  It has just enough humor to make it charming, but enough action and serious drama to make it a great period film.

The special features on this set include: Bonus Footage, Trailers, Jackie Chan's Music Video, The Making Of and English Dub.

Interest Range: Action, Drama

Synopsis: The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was truly a once in a lifetime event with people all over the world tuning in to witness the celebrated union of the charismatic prince and the beautiful commoner, the most anticipated royal affair since Princess Diana wed Prince Charles in 1981. In celebration of this storybook romance, Lifetime presents ROYAL WEDDING OF A LIFETIME, a 6-part documentary series that examines the history of William and Kate s courtship from their first meeting to the moment they declared I do.

This special program includes... the similarities and differences between Princess Diana and Kate Middleton... how the friendship between William and Kate blossomed into a love affair... a fashionable preview of the high-profile event including Kate s wedding gown... an appetizing look at the creation of the menu... an in-depth preview of William and Kate s wedding day... what the future has in store for William and Kate.

Review: This is the most in-depth documentary series that we've seen on the Royal Wedding.  It really doesn't get more complete and more detailed than this!   If you're into the royal wedding from this year and the history of William and Kate as a couple.

DISC 1: William & Kate, A Love Story / A Tale of Two Princesses / Kate s Gown of Renown

DISC 2: Feast Fit for a Prince & Princess / A Day To Remember / The Future King and Queen

Interest Range: The Royal Wedding

Synopsis: During World War II, a brave American soldier (Salinger) volunteers to undergo experiments to become a new super-soldier, codenamed “Captain America.”  Infiltrating Germany to sabotage Nazi rockets pointed at the U.S., Captain America faces off with Nazi superhuman warrior Red Skull (Scott Paulin, The Right Stuff) who defeats the hero, throwing him into suspended animation.  Frozen for 50 years, Captain America is found and revived only to find that Red Skull has changed identities and has targeted the President of the United States (Ronny Cox, RoboCop) for assassination.  With America on the verge of utter chaos, it is up to one man to save the day!

CAPTAIN AMERICA also features supporting performances from Ned Beatty (Superman), Darren McGavin (A Christmas Story), Michael Nouri (Flashdance) and Melinda Dillon (Close Encounters of the Third Kind) and Kim Gillingham (“One Big Family”).  The DVD will be available for sale on online retailers everywhere.

Review: Ok, now you know about the new Captain America movie in theaters, but did you know about the OLD Cap film from the early 1990s?  Us hardcore comic book nerds always have.  Its an absolute camp-fest and bombed so hard that its not even funny.  Its actually been kinda hard to find and was traded on VHS for years before the net became an outlet.  Now, MGM is putting on a great DVD-on-Demand release.   This is a fantastic coup for comic book fans!  This film is campy, but its not without its great elements.  Firstly, Red Skull looks awesome..better, in fact, than he does in the 2011 film!  There is some cool action and good times, although be warned this is clearly from the pre-X-Men campy era of comic book films! 

Interest Range: Superhero Movies, Vintage

Synopsis: What Would You Do if YOU had the Power to Heal? That is what Newly paralyzed DJ Delicious D is confronted with when he is given the Gift to heal. Will he forsake this Gift for Fame , Money and his Rock N Roll World or finally give that one selfless act to another? Join this gifted cast in their own right as they tell the story.

Review: This is a rather off-kilter B-film and certainly not what I'd expect to see out of Orlando Bloom.  The rather religious film asks some interesting questions about human nature and envy.  Its a very well made film with a great script.  The acting is spot-on.  There is a little too much religious talk in it for me personally, but for most this one is a great watch.

Interest Range: Drama

Synopsis: Based on the acclaimed memoir by Greg Marinovich and João Silva

As apartheid comes to a violent end, four fearless photographers - Greg Marinovich (Ryan Phillippe), Kevin Carter (Taylor Kitsch), Ken Oosterbroek (Frank Rautenbach) and João Silva (Neels Van Jaarsveld) - bonded by their friendship and a sense of purpose, risk their lives to capture the bloody struggle and expose the truth.

Review: I didn't know what I was getting into with the Bang Bang Club.  This is one seriously heavy drama.  The movie centers around the moral and ethical question of how far a photographer in wartime should go..if they should get involved at all.  This film is full of drama and definately poses questions...does it answer them?  Kind of.  Its a good watch for anyone ready for something very heavy.

Bonus Features: Making-of featurette, Audio commentary with director Steven Silver, Deleted Scenes, Short film by Kgosi Mongake, Slideshow.

Interest Range: Drama

Synopsis: Deep within the walls of the Bigg house lives a family of small, nearly-human creatures with tails and pointed ears known as The Littles. Despite their small stature, The Littles are a tightly-knit loving family with the same cares, worries and joys that we share. But being so tiny in such a large a world brings many adventures and jeopardies to the Littles, for something as sweet and cuddly as a household cat is a real menace to them. Henry, a young boy who has discovered the existence of the Littles, joins them in many of their adventures as the Littles live in his home and as they travel to many far off places of the world meeting other Littles and having even more adventures.

Review: The Littles was the very first animated series produced by animation giant DIC Entertainment.  Based on the series of children's novels by American author John Peterson, the series originally ran on ABC Saturday mornings from 1983 to 1986.  I really loved watching this one as a kid and its great to have it now to share with my own children. 

This special DVD collection contain all 29 episodes from the beloved series and both made-for-TV feature length films: Here Come the Littles and Liberty & The Littles

Similar to Mary Norton's novel The Borrowers, The Littles features a family of tiny but intelligent humanoid creatures with mouse-like features

Synopsis: The Cartwright's thousand-square-mile Ponderosa Ranch is located near Virginia City, Nevada, site of the Comstock Silver Lode, during and after the Civil War. Each of the sons was born to a different wife of Ben's; with none of the mothers still alive. Join Ben (Lorne Greene), Adam (Pernell Roberts), Hoss (Dan Blocker) and Little Joe (Michael Landon) as they rewrite the book on the western genre. These were the days where family values and the fight for justice were backed up by six-guns that always had right on their side.

Included in this set are 31 memorable episodes of this 14 season television phenomenon. Also included in this 4-DVD set is a brand new, never-before-seen documentary chronicling the fascinating legacy of this landmark TV show.

EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTARY Brand New featurette produced exclusively for this DVD collection!   Bonanza was one of the best old western TV shows from the 1960s.  I remember watching the re-runs back in the 1980s.   This set collects 32 episodes from the classic show, which is great if you're just looking for a fun walk down memory lane, not expensive full season sets.  This one is a great price around $10. 

For 14 years, the Cartwrights were the premier western family on American television and have been immensely popular on cable networks such as TV Land, ION (formerly PAX), Family Channel, and the Hallmark Channel

Synopsis: Jed Clampett is a simple backwoods man who strikes it rich, when an oil gusher springs up on his land, making him a millionaire overnight. Listening to his relatives, Jed decides to give his family a fresh start in Beverly Hills, where all the rich people live. Taking his daughter Elly May, nephew Jethro Bodine and his mother-in-law Granny with him, Jed meets with and moves in next door to Mr. Drysdale, the president of the Commerce Bank, where Jed keeps his money and Mr. Drysdale will do anything to keep it there. Watch the misadventures of this backwoods family trying to live in the big city but sticking to their rural ways!

This special DVD collection contains 40 episodes and over 16 hours of culture class adventures - enough to fill a cement pond! And for the first time, features an original documentary with fun facts and interesting stories of the actors that starred in one of the most watched television series of all time!

Review: The Beverly Hillbillies is one of our favorite vintage TV shows.  Watching the antics of the Clampett family never gets old!  This DVD collection from Mill Creek collects 40 episodes from this classic series.  Its a great set for people like us who don't necessarily want to buy the complete seasons of the show, we just want a nice sampling for a fun look back every so often!  At only around $10 this one is the right price!

EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTARY Brand New featurette produced exclusively for this DVD collection!

Rose to #1 in the ratings faster than any other show within the first three weeks since its debut, a feat still unmatched to this day, where it remained for two years.

The theme song was #44 on the charts in 1962

Synopsis: Go on an amazing adventure to explore the many questions where the only answers lie beyond the next dimension. What is their purpose? Where did they come from? Why did they come to Earth? From dramatic recreations to in-depth interviews, watch as strange and incredible events are depicted and explained we are not alone.
This 3 DVD collection features exclusive and unique footage of UFOs, Crop Circles and the Paranormal. Encounters from another Dimension is a balanced investigation into a theory some believe cannot be true, but many agree cannot be ignored.

Review: I'm a big UFO nerd.  I've seen a ton of documentaries on the subject..special after special and after awhile it all blends together.  I like the History Channel series on UFOs and the Ancient Aliens series.  Yeah, I'm that guy, lol.  Mill Creek is infamous for collecting great movies, TV shows and documentaries.  This go around they're offering some cool UFO documentaries!  Its only $9 or so for 9+ hours of fun!   Loved them all and I'm happy to add them to my collection.

Featuring: Ancient Aliens: The Origins of Mankind, Messages from Outer Space, The Crop Circles Revealed, The UFO Enigma, Alien Contact: Communicating with E.T.'s, UFO Crashes UK, Crop Circles, UFOs and the Paranormal

Filled with interviews and reenactments from renowned experts or first-hand witnesses 

Synopsis: This collection features the most memorable and iconic personality in all of late night television. It includes 35 rare episodes from favorite television classics like The Johnny Carson Show, The Milton Berle Show, Sid Caesar's Hour, Arthur Godfrey, Colgate Comedy Hour and many more!

  Stars found in these entertaining programs include Bob Hope, Dean Martin, Mitzi Gaynor, Bing Crosby, Ronald Reagan, Jack Benny and Mel Brooks, to name just a few! 

Review: I grew up on Johnny Carson doing the Tonight Show.  The truth is that he'd been on TV for many decades before in other shows and made various appearances throughout the 1950s and 60s.  Lately they have been archiving his appearances and Mill Creek is releasing a fantastic set that is great for any Carson fan...35 old episodes that have TV appearances by a young Johnny!  The price is right around $10!

Bonus Documentary: Never-before-seen documentary chronicling his fascinating career on television.

EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTARY Brand New featurette produced exclusively for this DVD collection!

Received 6 Emmy Awards including the Governor Award and a 1985 Peabody Award PLUS he was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame!

Star-studded collection of stellar episodes from The Johnny Carson Show

Synopsis: 39 Episode Set + Documentary!

Star of Vaudeville, Radio and the Big Screen, Jack Benny brought his highly-successful radio program to the small screen in 1950 and the show ran until 1965. Along for the ride were his famous cast of co-stars including Eddie Rochester Anderson, Don Wilson, Dennis Day and Mary Livingstone, who all shared in the fun and misadventures of their famous boss. Whether dealing with his love of money, his perpetual age of 39 or his beloved Maxwell automobile, Jack Benny and his gang entertained one and all!

Also included in this 4-DVD set is a brand new, never-before-seen documentary chronicling the fascinating journey of the incomparable Jack Benny.

Review: Jack Benny was a hilarious old show that featured the best of the best in entertainment.  This new DVD collection from Mill Creek features 39 episodes of this classic deadpan comedy show.  Stars from Bing Crosby (one of my personal favs) to Dean Martin and Marilyn Monroe make appearances on this great set.  

EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTARY Brand New featurette produced exclusively for this DVD collection!

The Jack Benny Program won 7 Emmy awards and received 13 additional nominations!

Amazing list of guest stars include: Bob Hope, George Burns, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Jimmy Stewart, Humphrey Bogart, Marilyn Monroe, Vincent Price, Jerry Lewis and dozens more! 

Interest Range: Vintage TV

Synopsis: When it comes to comedy, Betty White is queen...a legend, an icon and forever regarded as a pioneer among women throughout the pages of television history. This talented and versatile actress first achieved success in the groundbreaking situation comedy, Life With Elizabeth of which White starred, co-produced and won her first Best Actress Emmy®-award. Another prominent series in her early career was the prime-time series Date With the Angels, which launched Betty into the public eye as one of America s sweetest and most beloved comediennes.

This incredible collection features 40 rare and acclaimed episodes from Betty White s early days in television. Also included in this 4-DVD set is a brand new, never-before-seen documentary chronicling the fascinating journey of the incomparable Betty White.

Review: Betty White has been given a great pop culture re-birth late in life.  She is all of a sudden the hot and novel item.  And rightly so, she has always been a fantastic actress and full of great personality.   This new DVD collection from Mill Creek harks back to early in the vast career of Betty to some of her early TV appearances!  This one is really fun and a must-have for any fan of vintage TV and the great Betty White.

EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTARY Brand New featurette produced exclusively for this DVD collection!

Still Hot on TV! Currently starring in the top-rated Hot in Cleveland series and will soon be hosting the new NBC hidden-camera comedy series Off Their Rockers!

Comedy Comeback Queen! Her popularity sky-rocketed during the online fan petition that preempted her hosting Saturday Night Live.

Transitioned from the small screen to the big screen with huge success her last 3 films, You Again, The Proposal and Bringing Down the House collectively drew in over $300 million in box office receipts!

Interest Range: Betty White, Vintage TV