Synopsis: Elvira prepares for her second favorite holiday by screening a camp classic featuring Santa thwarting a Martian plot to steal Christmas plus an abominable film about gangsters battling a snow beast at a ski-lodge. Includes cult director Roger Corman's Beast from Haunted Cave and the B-movie holiday classic Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.

Review: Who doesn't love Elvira?  She's probably where my esteem for goth girls came from back in the day, lol.  She is the mistress of the b-movie and this cool new DVD collection features two such films that are Xmas-themed.  The better of the two films is a Corman classic, "Beast From Haunted Cave".  This collection is fantastic for any b-movie fan and would make an excellent Xmas gift.

Synopsis: Samuel is a nurse working at a hospital when his pregnant wife is kidnapped before his very eyes. Knocked unconscious, he comes to and discovers that a dangerous criminal named Sartet is responsible, and if he's ever to see his wife again, he must do Sartet's bidding. Samuel quickly finds himself pitted against rival gangsters and trigger-happy police in a deadly race to save the lives of his wife and unborn child.

Review: Point Blank is a French film about a man that is caught in the deadly web of the underworld.  We've seen similarly themed films in the past, but none executed quite so well as this one.   The action is non-stop and the way we see Samuel develop and come into his own as he is faced with circumstance that rip him from the norms of life is a wild ride.  This one is a MUST see.

Interest Range: Action, Drama

Synopsis: UNDERBELLY uses the framework of the war waging within the underworld, and the war between the underworld and the Purana Task Force, to explore a complex array of individual stories and relationships some touching, some incredible, all breathtaking. It is a series that examines the kaleidoscopic nature of loyalty, love, revenge and pride when the normal and identifiable emotions of human attachment are moved from the context of social decency to social indecency. Based on actual events, this explicit, gripping and violent trilogy exposes the shocking true story of the crime wave that rocked Australia from the 1970s until the early 2000s. Includes three, 13-episode series of Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities , The Golden Mile and War On The Streets .

Review: We don't get a lot of Australian import television here in the United States.  I don't know if thats due to lack of quality or just lack of distribution.   Underbelly is the Aussie answer to the crime drama.  The show went for a few seasons down under and even spawned some TV movies there.  I found the show to be great in tone and in drama.  The story isn't quite as thick as comparable American crime dramas like the Sopranos, but that honestly isn't a bad thing.  I felt like the Sopranos was a little self-indulgent at times.  Underbelly takes a slightly lighter and seedier feel to the underworld.  The characters are great and the series is a must-see for any TV buff.  This well-priced collection should definately be yours.

Interest Range: Drama,Crime

Synopsis: From The Executive Producers of MACHETE and TRUE GRIT

Bruce Willis, Malin Akerman (Watchmen), Nikki Reed (The TWILIGHT Saga), Deborah Ann Woll (''True Blood'') and Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland) star in the tough, sexy story of three hit women sent to rural Louisiana to intercept a big money dope deal. But when they get to the near-empty roadside café, bullets blast apart what was supposed to be a simple transaction. It could be a huge, bloody misunderstanding but it might also be a deadly double-cross. Shea Whigham (''Boardwalk Empire'') and Academy Award® nominee Brad Dourif (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest) co-star in this intense crime thriller with a killer twist.

Review: This is a rather controvertial new action crime-drama that has the net buzzing.  It has a stellar cast (although Willis is more of a cameo), but it went direct to home video.  If you're into modern and unique filmmaking, there hasn't been anything this interesting in the genre since Tarrantino was busting down the walls with Pulp Fiction.  This edgy and stylized flick features three hit women and a deal gone wrong.  The drama ensues and secrets come out...this one is explosive, unique and a true breath of fresh air.

Synopsis: A young couple (James Marsden and Kate Bosworth) moves to a quaint southern town. Soon their perfect getaway turns out to become a living hell when dark secrets and lethal passions spiral out of control. Trapped by a pack of depraved locals led by a ruthless predator (Alexander Skarsgard, TV’s True Blood), they face a night of agonizing suffering and endless bloodshed. Now their only hope for survival is to become more savage than their merciless torturers. Also starring two-time Academy Award® Nominee James Woods (Best Actor, Salvador, 1986 and Best Supporting Actor, Ghosts of Mississippi, 1996).

Review: Straw Dogs is a remake of the 1970s cult classic ultra-violence flick that originally starred Dustin Hoffman.    They did a very nice job of recreating the magic of the first film with this remake, albeit this one is a bit rougher around the edges in some ways, its also more modern era hollywood.  The film is a meciless drama that is not for the faint at heart.  This one promises edge of your seat thrills, suspense and a twisted ending that will leave you thinking and talking about human nature.

Synopsis: It's been said that Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were killed in a standoff with the Bolivian military in 1908. In BLACKTHORN, Cassidy (Sam Shepard) survived and is quietly living out his years under the name James Blackthorn in a secluded Bolivian village. Tired of his long exile from the U.S. and hoping to see his family again before he dies, Cassidy sets out on the long journey home. But when an unexpected encounter with an ambitious young criminal (Eduardo Noriega) derails his plans, he is thrust into one last adventure, the likes of which he hasn't experienced since his glory days with the Sundance Kid.

Review: We love a good western here at the Legion.  Now, the key to that statement is good western.   There are a lot of films and TV shows in the genre from the camp of the 1950s to the grit of the early 1990s.  This film is one of the best we've seen in a long while.  It gives more lore to Butch Cassidy as an older man and the aftermath of his life.  This one has depth, emotion and definately a fantastic tone.

Interest Range: Western

Synopsis: Celebrate the 20th anniversary of director Joe Johnson's ("Captain America: The First Avenger") action-filled, witty "The Rocketeer". And now with state-of-the-art digital restoration and enhanced high definition sound, experience it as it jets off for the first time on Blu-ray(TM). The discovery of a top-secret jetpack hurls test pilot Cliff Secord into a daring adventure of mystery, suspense, and intrigue! Cliff encounters an assortment of ruthless villains, led by a Hollywood screen star who's a secret Nazi spy (Timothy Dalton). With the help of his actress girlfriend, the young pilot battles enormous odds to defeat his foes who are anxious to use the device in an evil plan to rule the world! The dangerous mission transforms the ordinary young man into an extraordinary hero.

Review: The Rocketeer was one of my favorite films of the 1990s.  The movie, based on a comic book of the same name, was an absolute gem.  The film basically centers on WWII America...a young man finds a rocket pack..there are nazi spies..beautiful starlets..its got it all!  This family friendly film pre-dates high-quality action films like Iron Man with the same amount of wit and quality.  This is the first time the movie has come to high-definition blu-ray and it looks fantastic!  This one is a must-have.

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Interest Range: Action, Adventure

Synopsis: Kang and Kodos invite you to add this Emmy Award winning season to your collection filled with your favorite guest stars (Mick Jagger, Lenny Kravitz, Tony Hawk, Blink 182, and more) and exclusive features that will satisfy your hunger. The Simpsons Season 14 is available on Blu-ray and DVD.

Review: The Simpsons is the longest running comedy show of all time.  I grew up with it, as so many did, and each time they put out a new release I HAVE to have it!   I know that hardcore fans have had some issues with them, but I really don't.  I just enjoy watching the show.  The 14th season is the first time that they abandoned the old painted cel format and went to digital coloring.  The look of the show truly changed this season and became far more clean and crisp.  The season is enjoyable and is a must-have for all Simpsons fans.

The special features on this blu-ray include: A Haunting Invite From Matt Groening, Audio Commentaries on every episode with Executive Producers Al Jean and Mike Scully, joined by Writers, Actors and Directors, It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll, The 300th Episode Featurette, In The Beginning, The Halloween Classics, Foolish Earthlings, Deleted Scenes with Commentary
Multi-Angle Animation Showcase , Original Sketches, Bonus Treehouse of Horror Episodes
Special Language Feature and much more!

Synopsis: Tora! Tora! Tora!...is the code that advised Japanese Imperial Navy commanders that the devastating December 7, 1941 attack on Hawaii commenced with utter surprise and without resistance. Torpedo bombers, dive bombers and fighter planes swept down upon Pearl Harbor and other military targets, killing over 2,400 and wounding over 1,200. More than a dozen ships were damaged or destroyed. Dozens of aircraft were lost. America, “the sleeping giant,” was abruptly awakened by WWII.

Tora! Tora! Tora! is Twentieth Century Fox’s meticulously researched and painstakingly authentic reenactment of “the date which will live in infamy” and the political and military intrigue that preceded it. This stunning and definitive war docudrama stars Jason Robards, Martin Balsam and E.G. Marshall.

Review: This is the blu-ray book and first high-definition release of the film classic Tora! Tora! Tora!  This film, for those that aren't familiar, this film is a representation of Japan's historical attack on Pearl Harbor during WWII.   The film looks great on blu-ray, although some of the scenes where aircraft are taking off include some grain, the movie overall looks fantastic.  This epic classic is a must-have in this ultimate collector's format.  We cannot recommend it enough. This one would make a great Xmas gift.

The special features include: Theatrical Feature Blu-ray, Commentary by Director Richard Fleischer & Japanese Film Historian Stuart Galbraith IV, Day of Infamy Documentary, History vs. Hollywood – TORA! TORA! TORA!: A Giant Awakes, AMC Backstory®: TORA! TORA! TORA!, Behind-the-Scenes Gallery, Production Gallery, FOX Movietone News, Original Theatrical Trailer and Collectible Hardcover Book.

Interest Range: Classics

Synopsis: Blast off your inhibitions as The Simpsons creator Matt Groening brings you another far-out collection of FUTURAMA™ fun! In addition to a full payload of outrageous extras not shown on TV, Volume Six delivers 13 mind-Bendering new episodes that involve time travel, self-replication, covert missions, alien eggs, and more robot roughhousing than you can shake a girder at. It’s a scream...the good kind!

Review: Futurama is one of those rare cult shows that was resurrected from the dead.  Comedy Central brought it back to much fan cheer awhile back.  This blu-ray release marks the sixth season of the show.  The plot didn't have a ton of modifications, but the comedy was spot-on for the show and any fan should still be swooning over this one. 

The special features on this set include: Audio Commentaries, Professor Farnsworth's "Science of a Scene" , Reincarnation Explained! With Director Peter Avanzino and Futurama F.A.Q. (Frequently Axed Questions).

Interest Range: Animation, Comedy

Synopsis: Celebrate the solstice in Stone Age style with these two animated holiday classics, starring America's favorite pre-historic family. Your first course of holiday cheer from Fred and co. is 1977's A Flintstone Christmas, in which Fred and Barney must save Christmas when Santa sprains his ankle. There's one big problem, though - Fred promised Mr. Slate that he will play Santa at the Children's holiday party. Can Fred and Barney deliver all the toys and still make it back to the party in time? And your second course is 1993's Emmy® nominated A Flintstone Family Christmas, which gives viewers a glimpse into the later life of the Rubbles and the Flintstones. Awaiting the return of Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm (now married with children of their own), Fred and Barney encounter a criminally inclined "caveless" youth. Fred and Wilma attempt to instill values in the boy, only to find themselves with a most unexpected Christmas gift.

Review: We love vintage animation here at the Legion and nobody did cartoons better back in the day than Hanna Barbera.  This new DVD release has two vintage Flintstones Xmas specials, one from 1977 and one from 1993.  Its funny how the animation is pretty similar, but the tone is so vastly different.  The special from 1977 is all about light-hearted fun, while the 1993 special is a little more preachy and socially conscious..a reflection of the times.   Either way, these both rock and what better way to spend Xmas than with the Flintstones?  Get this one immediately!

Interest Range: Animation, Vintage

Synopsis: Just after the death of her newly born sister, Chanda (12) learns of a rumour spreading through her small village near Johannesburg. It destroys her family and forces her mother to flee. Chanda leaves home and school in search of her mother - and the truth. Life, Above All is an emotional and universal drama about a young girl (stunningly performed by first-time-actress Khomotso Manyaka) who fights the fear and shame that have poisoned her community. The film captures the enduring strength of loyalty and a courage powered by the heart. Directed by South African filmmaker Oliver Schmitz (Mapantsula, Paris, je t-aime), it is based on the international award winning novel 'Chanda's Secrets' by Allan Stratton.

Review: This moving and dramatic film is based on the infamous novel Chanda's Secrets.  The film is about a young girl and her tribulations through her younger years with the backdrop of the AIDS/HIV epidemic in Africa.  Chanda is portrayed by a riveting young actress, Khomotso Manyaka, who lights up the screen with her presence.   This film was dark and times and painful at others, but its a must-see to open our eyes to the horrors of the world.

Interest Range: Drama

Synopsis: When a married couple is ready to call it quits, they always want different things. Raymond Mays wants a divorce and Morgan Mays wants alimony. When the fed-up judge decides Morgan deserves it all, the two face off with each other, only to discover it s easier to keep her as his wife. Brian McKnight and Vivica A. Fox star in the box office breaking, critically acclaimed stage play.

Review: This DVD is a filmed stageshow of the production of Cheaper to Keep Her.  Its a dynamic, humorous and dramatic look at divorce in the modern age.  The actors are all fantastic and their stage presence is phenominal.  I actually forgot I was watching a play at times, because they pull you right in.  This is a great production and a must-see.

Synopsis: Champion competitive marksman Ken comes across an armored van robbery. He sees a policeman held hostage and shoots and kills four of the robbers. One of the robbers escapes and the policeman survives. The case is handled by Jerry Chang, whom Ken knows from having recently beaten him in a shooting match. Ken is found not guilty in court. Soon after, Ken is attacked by the escaped robber Pang Tao. Their confrontation reveals a very different background story and brings about a myriad of lies and traps and changes in relationships as Jerry and Ken try to outsmart each other.

Review: Triple Tap is a Chinese import film.  We don't watch a lot of foreign film here at the Legion, but this one really caught our eye.  The characters are great and the story is FULL of twists.  You think you're watching one movie about a heroic act and suddently you're thrust into intrigue, suspense and suspicion.  This one is a great watch and has plenty of action and drama. 

The DVD Extras include: Director and Actor interviews, Behind The Scenes, Deleted Scenes, Photo Gallery and Optional English Dub.

Interest Range: Action, Drama

Synopsis: From the Academy Award®-nominated producers of Everest and Grand Canyon Adventure comes an all-new experience about the extraordinary culture and history of Arabia. With breathtaking cinematography, go deep into the heart of this exotic land to experience the great mystique of Arabia. Like riding a magic carpet, you will discover the lost city of Madain Saleh and explore its ancient tombs, travel along the early frankincense trade route, confront a wild desert sandstorm, and dive among the gorgeous coral reefs and ancient shipwrecks of the dazzling Red Sea. Plus, in a series of stunning time-lapse images, join the largest single human gathering on Earth for an incredible pilgrimage. Narrated by Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren, this powerful and surprising tour de force offers a deeper understanding of a fascinating culture and way of life that has largely remained hidden, until now. The 3D Blu-ray will also play on a standard Blu-ray player in 2D.

Review: We love documentaries here at the Legion.  This new documentary, Arabia, is a fantastic look at this magical world.  I knew almost nothing about the area until this documentary and I found it to be astoundingly beautiful and rich in culture.  The only downside to this release is that the majority of the documentary isn't actually in 3D, just a small part.  That didn't really bother me personally, but you should know that going in!  This one is a great watch and we definately recommend.

The special features on this blu-ray include: Featurette - The Making Of The MacGillivray Freeman History and IMAX trailers.

Interest Range: Documentary, 3D

Synopsis: An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the african american maids point of view on the white families they work for and their hardships they go through on a day to day basis.

Review: The Help was a moving novel and its certainly a dramatic and moving feature film.  The aim of the movie is truly geared towards a female audience, but thats not a bad thing by any means for guys.  The film is centered around race relations in the 1960s and it delves into several characters from the help's point of view.  The film is touching, funny and a joy to watch.  Men and women can both easily enjoy this one and its a great moment in time that shouldn't be forgotten.

Interest Range: Drama

Synopsis: In the year 2147 humanity has been nearly wiped out. Jonathan Power and his masters of combat, humanity's only hope of defeating Lord Dread (David Hemblen) and his Bio Dread Empire. This complete series collection features all 22 episodes of the cult classic as well as the never-before-aired in the U.S. TV Movie, THE LEGEND BEGINS, for an entire new audience of science fiction fans. BONUS Includes hours of newly-produced special features, including the documentary film Out of the Ashes: The Making of Captain Power; Season 2: Declassified, and The Legend Begins original TV movie which answers fans questions about the second season; cast and crew commentary and a photo gallery

Review: I was familiar with Captain Power growing up, but only the toyline.  I actually had no idea that there was a live-action television show that ran in some Canadian and American markets!  This DVD is the full series release of the rather obsure (to me at least) Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future TV show!  I was absolutely blown away by this one.  It gave me so much more fun depth to the toys.  I found myself really wishing that I'd seen it back when I was young, I would've gone crazy over it.  The characters are great, the costumes are super-cool and the effects are fun. This is an absolute great cult hit and I'm psyched that is on DVD!  We highly recommend this one. 

Synopsis: This collection follows Thomas and his friends as they learn about teamwork and bravery through a variety of fun and educational adventures.

Review: This new DVD release features Thomas the Tank Engine and friends.  They learn some fantastic lessons that are great moral reenforcements for your little ones!  Everyone loves Thomas and this charming new DVD is a no-brainer! 

Synopsis: THOMAS AND THE JET ENGINE: Always expect the unexpected on the Island of Sodor! Thomas gets a surprising push from a jet engine, Percy lets his imagination run away with him, Harold makes a horse fly, and Salty and Fergus prove they’re useful on and off the tracks. PERCY'S GHOSTLY TRICK: Discover laughs and surprises around every bend! Thomas thinks he’s seen a ghost, Percy puffs into a giant pile of hay, Oliver encounters some troublesome trucks, and Donald and Douglas rescue a mischievous engine. THOMAS COMES TO BREAKFAST: Everyone learns important lessons about good behavior when Thomas shows off a little too much, Diesel causes trouble between the other engines and Gordon finds out that sabotage can backfire. RUSTY TO THE RESCUE: Thomas and his friends discover that fun and excitement never end! Join in the adventure as little Rusty sets off where only big, brave diesels dare to go, and Duke gets rescued and reunited with Stuart and Falcon. STEAMIES VS. DIESELS: Find out just how much the steamies and diesels have in common when they put aside their differences and start working together to keep Sir Topham Hatt’s railway running smoothly. PERCY SAVES THE DAY: Learn the importance of listening to others when Thomas ignores Percy’s wobbly track warning, Rusty sets off to save a reckless Duncan, and Fergus proves himself to be really useful.

Review: There are few children's characters as lovable as Thomas the Train and friends.  This new DVD set collects six previously released DVDs.  This set is priced right, you can find it for between $21-$25 pretty easily.  Your little ones will love Thomas and his friends while they learn lessons and have great adventures.  This big collection is almost six hours of enjoyment that would make a phenominal Xmas gift for any kid on your list!  We highly recommend.

Synopsis: Although the Cartoon Network's nostalgic animated comedy series THE LOONEY TUNES SHOW offered a series of 7-minute shorts at the outset of Season One, it quickly shifted gears by incorporating longer segments. The extended version of the program stars Bugs and Daffy as ordinary suburbanites, living adjacent to such familiar characters as Granny, Tweety, Sylvester and Yosemite Sam. In addition to following the characters' day-to-day adventures, the series incorporates "cartoons within a cartoon" - a number of two-minute music videos with the classic title 'Merrie Melodies.' This particular box set constitutes the second volume of episodes from Season One.

Review: There isn't much to say here.  Do you love Looney Tunes like we do?  Of course you do!  Don't be daft...or daffy for that matter.  The Looney Tunes Show is Cartoon Network's answer to the modern day show.  Its a great watch and this volume is the second release of 4 episodes for fans to collect.  This one is a no-brainer must-have!

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Synopsis: Transformers Prime deepens the epic mythology of both the Autobots and Decepticons, while starting fresh for a new generation of fans. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, Ratchet, Bulkhead, and many others are back to "roll out" against Megatron's latest attempt to conquer Earth. And Megatron proves to be more powerful than ever, having acquired a rare element that allows him mastery over life itself. 'Team Prime' may be few against the Decepticon hordes, but they find increased strength via bonds forged with three human teenagers. Make no mistake, Transformers Prime delivers heavy metal action, and nail-biting suspense - but it also takes the human drama to levels as yet unseen by the franchise.

Review: This DVD release represents the five-part miniseries that kicked off the latest Transformers cartoon, which airs exclusively on the HUB network.  If you don't get HUB or you just want to collect the series then this is your chance.  The Shout Factory brings fans the genesis of this amazing new series to DVD and it is just fantastic!  Any true fan of Transformers will be thrilled with how true to the source material and original feel that this show really is.  The voice acting is great and the animation is fresh.  We highly recommend this one!

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Interest Range: Animation, Transformers, HUB

Synopsis: History unfolded before our eyes and every clutch pitch, game-winning hit, and record-setting moment is digitally preserved in THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 2011 WORLD SERIES COLLECTOR S EDITION DVD. Featuring every game of this remarkable Fall Classic--including Game 6 which instantly became one of the greatest postseason games ever played--this eight-DVD set celebrates the Cardinals unforgettable, exhilarating, dramatic, and uplifting comebacks and victories. Each World Series game is now on DVD and wrapped with stats, player facts, and historic notes.

This eight-DVD collection displays the fortitude of the Red Birds under manager Tony LaRussa and the heroics of David Freise, Albert Pujols, Lance Berkman, Allen Craig, Yadier Molina, and Chris Carpenter along with every glorious Cardinals moment.

A special DVD audio feature allows fans to watch the World Series television broadcast and listen to Cardinals Radio Network announcers!

Review: Sports fans beware...the ultimate baseball collector's set is here!  The Cardinals managed to win the 2011 World Series, and this fantastic boxed set commemorates their well earned victory. 

Tony LaRussa lead his Cardinals to one of the best victories baseball fans have seen.  This 8-DVD set gives fans every game, tons of highlights and news clips.  Game six has gone down in history as one of the most amazing games every played!  The games aren't filmed in high-definition, but honestly I got past that issue pretty quickly.  Its so amazing to be able to own this entire series on DVD in one convenient set!   This one would make an amazing Xmas gift for any sports fan.

The special features include: Walk-Off Winners; Milestones, Cardinals clinch NL Wild Card: Last Out and Celebration, NLDS Highlights, Last Out, and Celebration, NLCS Highlights, Last Out, and Celebration, NLCS Trophy Presentations, World Series Last Out, Celebration and Trophy Presentation, St. Louis Victory Parade and Multiple Audio Tracks Featuring World Series Announcers: Joe Buck, Tim McCarver, Ken Rosenthal (Fox Sports), John Rooney, Mike Shannon (Cardinals Radio Network), Eric Nadel, Steve Busby, Bryan Dolgin (Rangers Radio Network), Ernesto Jerez, Guillermo Celis (ESPN Deportes Radio).

Interest Range: Sports, Baseball

Synopsis: Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a revolution; an action-packed epic featuring stunning visual effects and creatures unlike anything ever seen before. At the story's heart is Caesar (Andy Serkis), a chimpanzee who gains human-like intelligence and emotions from an experimental drug. Raised like a child by the drug's creator (James Franco), Caesar ultimately finds himself taken from the humans he loves and imprisoned. Seeking justice, Caesar assembles a simian army and escapes -- putting man and primate on a collision course that could change the planet forever.

Review: The Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a tear away from the vintage classics that made the Planet of the Apes popular.   This film features a chimp named Caesar who is raised in an experiment as hyper-intelligent. Portrayed expressively by the great Andy Serkis (Lord of the Rings), Caesar really comes to life!  He cannot speak, but his expressions say it all.  The film focuses on his progression and eventual uprising and leading of the chimps to revolution.  This film is VERY sci-fi, but its cool and modern enough to be accessible by a mass audience, so everyone should be able to enjoy. 

Disc 1: Theatrical Feature Blu-ray
Deleted Scenes
Mythology of the Apes
The Genius of Andy Serkis
A New Generation of Apes
Scene Breakdown
Character Concept Art Gallery
Breaking Motion Capture Boundaries
Composing the Score with Patrick Doyle
The Great Apes
Audio Commentary by Director Rupert Wyatt
Audio Commentary by Writers Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver
Theatrical Trailers

Disc 2: DVD + Digital Copy

Links: http://www.apesinteractivetrailer.com

Interest Range: Action, Drama

Synopsis: After a virus claims millions, most live in the safety of a closed-off world, relegating themselves to an on-line existence. But when a young girl decides to brave life outside the virtual world, she finds a group of friends - and a killer. Someone is hunting and violently murdering children. Who? Why? And is she the next target.

Review: We love anime here at the Legion and one of the coolest movies out there is Loups=Garous.  The animation is unique and the plot moves a bit slowly, but its an enjoyable ride.  The film is really fun, the voice actors were solid and the plot has a really nice twist to it.  Don't look for a werewolf film, despite the title!  Another great anime release from Section23 films!

The special features include: Interviews, Pilot Movie, "Scandal" Meets "Loups=Garous", "Koshi-Tantan" Promotional Video, Movie Digest, Picture Drama, Japanese Promotional Video, Japanese Trailer

Synopsis: Based on the critically-acclaimed and award-winning feature film.

The post 9/11 world has forever changed the notion of privacy. There are now approximately 40 million surveillance cameras in the United States generating more than 4 billion hours of footage every week. And the numbers are growing. The average American is now captured over 200 times a day, in department stores, gas stations, changing rooms, even public bathrooms. No one is spared from the relentless, unblinking eye of the cameras that are hidden in every nook and cranny of day-to-day life. 

Shot entirely from the point of view of security cameras, Adam Rifkin’s hit Showtime series Look is about the things that people do when they don’t know they’re being watched and takes you on a voyeuristic journey into the most personal parts of their lives. 

Look around you and wonder…who is watching?

Review: Are we secure in this day and age?  Our post 9-11 world has removed a lot of our civil rights, one of which is that we're constantly being watched in a very big brother type of way.  This show is filmed from the POV of security cameras and captures the dramas and things that happen when we don't think anyone is looking.  The show airs on Showtime and is a good watch.  I found myself getting very caught up in the characters.  The POV was annoying at first, but it grows on you quickly.  The faux-voyeuristic feel of the show is a little exciting and the concept is very thought provoking. 

Interest Range: TV Shows, Reality

Synopsis: Rhoda and john two people whose worlds collide after a tragic accident. Their intimate drama plays out against the astounding discovery of earth 2 a parallel world that poses provocative and fascinating possibilities. Does a new earth mean a chance at another life? another destiny? another self?

Review: I've seen a ton of sci-fi films and a lot of indie art house movies, but I've never seen one movie that combines the two!  That is the beauty of Another Earth.   This film, based around the deep emotional concepts of grief and regret, is a high-concept philosophical drama.   I have never seen a film that is more unique and different from the status quo.  You get a lot of open ends and bizarre visions that are never resolved...and don't be looking for a tidy clean-up in the end, but if you enjoy artistic film and thought provoking film, then you must see this one.

The special features on this blu-ray include: 7 Deleted Scenes, Music Video: “The First Time I Saw Jupiter” by Fall On Your Sword, The Science Behind Another Earth, Creating Another Earth
Fox Movie Channel presents Direct Effect with Mike Cahill, In Character with Brit Marling, and In Character with William Mapother.

Interest Range: Drama

Synopsis: Their story is in danger of being lost to history. The men who came home from the Vietnam War represent a second silent generation. These are the men who won every battle in a lost war. Using the same experiential approach to storytelling as WWII in HD, HISTORY gives these veterans a voice. Through a collection of color Vietnam footage never seen by the public from private collections, museums, the US government, veteran's and news organizations as well as sources from Vietnam, they tell their stories and relive their struggles, courage and fears. This six-hour miniseries spans the massive initial troop build-up in 1965 to the fall of Saigon a decade later. Sound design, using popular music from that era, powerfully evokes the time period and experience.

This 2-disc set presents all 6 episodes in stunning Blu-ray high-definition.

Review: The History Channel is the absolute best quality resource for war documentaries.  They just released the special collectors edition of WWII in HD and it was absolutely amazing.  Now, we're getting the home video release of Vietnam in HD.  If you thought WWII was intense, Vietnam was all the more tragic and dismal.  This series is another absolute homerun.

This blu-ray release is the high-definition look at Vietnam that you always and never wanted.  The realities of war shine brightly in the cold light of day.  The film overlays very nicely done dramatic voiceovers with real footage from the battles.  We get the tales of 13 men and women involved.   The depth of this six-part documentary truly does justice to the soldiers involved in this terrible war.  I've never seen a special that has come close to the level of realism and emotion that you get from this one.

This would make an amazing Xmas gift for someone!

Interest Range: Documentary, War

Synopsis: For the first time ever, join all of your favorite Girls Next Door for a sexy, fun-filled, and wild time across all six seasons of the hit E! reality show! From birthday bashes, exotic European escapades, and glamorous parties done in full Playboy style, you ll laugh along with original girls Holly, Bridget and Kendra as they give you an uncensored, unscripted peek behind the Mansion s gates into the lives of Hef s hottest girlfriends! And don t forget newcomers Crystal, Karissa and Kristina, who more than hold their own as the newest threesome to join in on the fun! Loaded with special features including commentaries with the girls on every episode and outrageous deleted and extended scenes, THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR COMPLETE SERIES box set is sure to keep you coming back to the Mansion for more again and again!

Review: The Girls Next Door was a crazy reality show.  This look behind the scenes of the Playboy mansion went on for six seasons!   Its hard to believe, but truly people loved this peek inside of this magical world that so many wish they could be a part of.  The lives of not only Hef, but all his bunnies.  This boxed set includes all six seasons, plus a TON of extras. 

Where reality shows are concerned, the more drama and the more vapid the players the better the entertainment...and you don't get more vapid than a Playboy bunny.  If you're searching for a unique Xmas present this season, then you should defintely consider this one, either for yourself or a friend.  This is a fun and bizarre ride through the life of the superficial and insane!  Its a blast.