SMALLVILLE SEASON FIVE DVD NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY IN STORES

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Plot Summary

• Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
• Tagline: His journey, their battle, our future (season 6)
• Plot Outline A young Clark Kent struggles to find his place in the world as he learns to harness his alien powers for good and deals with the typical troubles of teenage life in Smallvile.
• Plot Synopsis: A meteor shower bursts from the heavens, raining destruction on the unsuspecting citizens of Smallville. Present day. Twelve years later and the healing process has left the town's inhabitants with scars and secrets. From the ashes of tragedy, a popular yet awkward teen attemptsto decipher the meaning of his life and his clouded past. As he struggleswith the transition from boyhood to adulthood, his strength and strangeabilities set him uncomfortably apart from his peers, and his name is Clark Kent.
• Plot Keywords: Good Versus Evil | Young Versions Of Characters | Comic | Superhero | Alien | Kryptonite | Smallville | Based On Comic | DC Comics | Acceptance | Bully
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Product Details

• Actors: Tom Welling
• Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 6
• Rating
• Studio: Warner Home Video
• DVD Release Date: September 12, 2006
• Average Customer Review: based on 103 reviews. (Write a review.)
• DVD Features:
  • Available Subtitles: Spanish, French
  • Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
  • 22 episodes on six discs
  • Commentary by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Ken Horton, and Steven S. DeKnight on Thirst
  • Commentary by Steven S. DeKnight, James Marshall, and James Marsters (Prof. Fine) on Splinter
  • "Smallville's 100th Episode: The Making of a Milestone" featurette
  • Unaired scenes
  • Excerpts from the documentary Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
  • "Vengeance Chronicles": promo webisodes
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• From IMDb: Quotes & Trivia
• ASIN: B000G1R4SO
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25 in DVD (See Top Sellers in DVD)
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Theatrical Release Information

• US Theatrical Release Date: October 16, 2001
• MPAA:
• Production Company: Tollin, Robbins Productions, Millar Gough Ink, Warner Bros. Television, DC Comics, Smallville Films, Tollin/Robbins Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
• Also Known As: Smallville Beginnings
• Filming Locations: Aldergrove, British Columbia, Canada | Cloverdale, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada | Hatley Castle, Royal Roads, Colwood, British Columbia, Canada | Koerner Plaza, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Merritt, British Columbia, Canada | Richmond, British Columbia, Canada | University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Amazon.com Consistently solid with some major developments, the fifth season of Smallville kicks the characters off to college, but not before finishing the cataclysmic disaster that ended the fourth season. With Chloe transported to the Arctic Circle and Kryptonian supervillains in town, Clark (Tom Welling) is in the Fortress of Solitude meeting Jor-El (voiced by Terence Stamp). He gives up his powers, but to get them back will cost him the life of someone he loves.

The even bigger development is that Clark and Lana (Kristin Kreuk) finally give up their dalliances with others and become an official couple. That means the other girls in Clark's life become fifth and sixth wheels, so Chloe (Allison Mack) reveals the secret she's been keeping from Clark and becomes a best pal. Super-gorgeous Lois's (Erica Durance, now part of the opening credits) banter with Clark loses its bite without any sexual tension so instead she meets Arthur "AC" Curry, a fantastic swimmer who has an eye for Lois and an accusing one toward Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) and LutherCorp. He's not the only one; Clark's Central Kansas A&M professor, Milton Fine (James Marsters) hires Clark to help him on his project, an expose of LutherCorp. Lex is the pivotal character of the season. His relationship with his best friend, Clark, now history, Lex has a Christmas Carol-type dream in which he sees himself in a law-abiding--and happy--life. (That episode, "Lexmas," also has some amusing interplay involving Clark and Chloe.) Undeterred, he decides on a life of power and dives into a state senate race against Jonathan Kent with gusto, though a fanatical Lex supporter turns the race into a literal one for life and death. Lionel Luthor (John Glover) also makes a strong comeback in this season, pulling unseen levers and making everyone wonder exactly what he knows.

There's some fun. "Thirst" is a tribute to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and another DC Comics character, Cyborg (Teen Titans), appears. Carrie Fisher plays Chloe's editor at The Daily Planet, and "Exposed" reunites Schneider with former Dukes of Hazzard costar Tom Wopat, and the two go peeling out in a vehicle. But things come to a head in the series 100th episode, when Jor-El's prediction comes to pass and splintered relationships end up leading in unexpected directions. Then in the season finale's cliffhanger, Clark has to face three of his enemies. DVD features include commentary on two episodes and a half-hour examination of the 100th episode, from writing through production. --David Horiuchi Product Description An astonishing season of destiny! Clark Kent now carries a full load of classes at Central Kansas U., but that's not all he carries. He carries the full weight of his - perhaps the world's - destiny. "We call this season Superman in Training," series co-creator Alfred Gough says. "Clark is going to accept his destiny." During this exciting pivotal season: The Fortress of Solitude rises. A spaceship mystery unfolds. A dark tragedy - one even Clark's powers can't prevent - strikes. These and more key elements of Superman lore fall into place.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE THE FIRST SEASON ON DVD DECEMBER 5TH

Product Description Nicknamed the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players," the original cast of Saturday Night Live ignited a comedy revolution with their mix of irreverent characters and satirical impressions of political figures and pop culture icons. From the premiere of this groundbreaking sketch comedy show on October 11, 1975, live from historic Studio 8H in New York City's Rockefeller Center, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Chevy Chase, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman, and Gilda Radner launched themselves into instant stardom and were often referred to as "The Beatles of Comedy." Created by Lorne Michaels over three decades ago, Saturday Night Live has had the cultural impact and relevance that few shows can claim. Nowhere else can you see the complete first season of SNL, featuring hosts George Carlin, Rob Reiner, Lily Tomlin, Richard Pryor, Elliott Gould, Candice Bergen, or original musical performances by Simon & Garfunkel, ABBA, Patti Smith, Jimmy Cliff, and Carly Simon. And if you're curious as to how the original cast was hired, check out the DVD bonus features, which include the screen tests of each performer.

Plot Summary

• Genres: Comedy, Music
• Tagline: And now, from New York, the most dangerous city in America, it's Saturday Night Live. (seventh season)
• Plot Outline The classic late night live sketch comedy show.
• Plot Synopsis: A late-night comedy show featuring several short skits, parodies of television commercials, a live guest band, and a pop-cultural guest host each week. Many of the SNL players have spun off successful independent comedy and/or movie careers from here.
• Plot Keywords: Saturday Night Live | Sketch Comedy | Actor Playing Multiple Roles | The Coneheads | Live Broadcast | Cult TV | Satire | Spoof | American Culture | Slapstick
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Product Details

• Actors: Peter Aykroyd, Mel Brandt, Fran Brill, Chris Farley, Jack Handey, See more
• Directors: Leon Ichaso, Matthew Meshekoff
• Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Unknown. Read more about region encoding and how it may affect you here.
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 8
• Rating
• Studio: Universal Studios
• DVD Release Date: December 5, 2006
• Average Customer Review: based on 7 reviews. (Write a review.)
• DVD Features:
  • Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
  • Features all 24 episodes from the first season in their original, 90-minute format, including all of the original music
  • Limited Edition Photo Book with Rare SNL Photos of the Cast and Lorne Michaels (32-pages)
  • Cast member screen tests
  • Archival footage from the Today Show with Tom Snyder
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• From IMDb: Quotes & Trivia
• ASIN: B000JLQPYK
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #154 in DVD (See Top Sellers in DVD)

Theatrical Release Information

• US Theatrical Release Date: October 11, 1975
• MPAA:
• Production Company: NBC Studios, NBC Universal Television, Broadway Video, NBC Productions, SNL Studios
• Also Known As: NBC's Saturday Night / SNL / SNL 25 / The Albert Brooks Show
• Filming Locations: JC Studios, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA | Los Angeles, California, USA | NBC Studios, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

A GOOD DVD THAT I JUST RECENTLY SAW IS CRUEL INTENTIONS 3

HERE IS THE DVD INFO AND OTHER STUFF ON IT. Plot Summary

• Genres: Drama, Thriller
• Tagline: Good things come in 3's
• Plot Outline Two guys at a college prep school make wagers on seducing naive young girls, and then meet their match when they agree to see which one can seduce the most popular and devious girl who has her own agenda to everything.
• Plot Synopsis: Cassidy Merteuil, the distant cousin of Kathryn Merteuil, arrives in Santa Barbara, California to attend college. There she meets Jason Argyle, a former friend from her high school also attending the school. Jason gets a roommate, Patrick Bales. Jason and Patrick form a mean-spirited partnership of seducing and dumping various young women on campus. When both of their latest conquests bore them, Jason bets Patrick if they can seduce a particular newcomer, who is under the wing of Cassidy. But nothing is what it seems as a triangle of Cassidy, Jason, and Patrick forms with each one scheming to outwit the other.
• Plot Keywords: Manipulation | Teenager | Wager | Love Triangle | School Life | Betrayal | Nudity | Prep School | Seduction | Sequel | Sex

Plot Summary

• Genres: Drama, Thriller
• Tagline: Good things come in 3's
• Plot Outline Two guys at a college prep school make wagers on seducing naive young girls, and then meet their match when they agree to see which one can seduce the most popular and devious girl who has her own agenda to everything.
• Plot Synopsis: Cassidy Merteuil, the distant cousin of Kathryn Merteuil, arrives in Santa Barbara, California to attend college. There she meets Jason Argyle, a former friend from her high school also attending the school. Jason gets a roommate, Patrick Bales. Jason and Patrick form a mean-spirited partnership of seducing and dumping various young women on campus. When both of their latest conquests bore them, Jason bets Patrick if they can seduce a particular newcomer, who is under the wing of Cassidy. But nothing is what it seems as a triangle of Cassidy, Jason, and Patrick forms with each one scheming to outwit the other.
• Plot Keywords: Manipulation | Teenager | Wager | Love Triangle | School Life | Betrayal | Nudity | Prep School | Seduction | Sequel | Sex
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Product Details

• Actors: Kerr Smith, Kristina Anapau, Nathan Wetherington, Melissa Yvonne Lewis, Natalie Ramsey, See more
• Directors: Scott Ziehl
• Format: AC-3, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 encoding (US and Canada only)
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• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating
• Studio: Sony Pictures
• DVD Release Date: May 25, 2004
• Run Time: 86 minutes
• Average Customer Review: based on 20 reviews. (Write a review.)
• DVD Features:
  • Available Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Georgian, Thai, Chinese
  • Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• From IMDb: Quotes & Trivia
• ASIN: B0001LJCKC
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #11,513 in DVD (See Top Sellers in DVD)

Theatrical Release Information

• US Theatrical Release Date: May 25, 2004
• MPAA: for strong sexual content and language.
• Production Company: Original Film, Newmarket Capital Group LLC, Newmarket Productions
• Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California, USA | Santa Barbara Municipal Airport - 500 Fowler Road, Goleta, California, USA

SMACKDOWN VS RAW 2007 IGN REVIEW

November 9, 2006 - Videogames based on the world of professional wrestling, like the event itself, have always had their share of big pops and blown spots. For every No Mercy or Here Comes the Pain, there's a Rumble Roses or Legends of Wrestling waiting backstage. Luckily for THQ, its annual WWE SmackDown series has typically been on the upside of things -- adding enough yearly improvements to keep fans happy with what Vince and company bring to the table. But like most great wrestlers who stick with the same gimmick for far too long, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 is starting to feel a little too familiar for its own good.

Now don't misunderstand, SmackDown 2007 is still an impressive combination of wrestling, storytelling, and customization. Like every year before it, it offers a number of new gameplay and feature additions and continues its reign as one of the better looking combat games around. The issue here is that after eight straight years of Yuke's modus operandi, the presentational formula hasn't evolved enough to feel as fresh as it used to. But we'll have more on that a little later. First, let's talk about what SmackDown does right -- and that includes a lot.

Let's begin with the control scheme, which is the first and most obvious difference between this year's title and those that came before it. Wrestler control has been moved to the right analog stick instead of the face buttons and, though there is a definite learning curve (which can take as long as a week to get used to), the new system is definitely more responsive and fun to use than the old method. Another benefit of the new system is that it makes flowing from one move into another easier because the analog stick emulates realistic movements more naturally (though not on the same level as something like Fight Night or NHL 2K7). It's hard to go back to older SmackDowns after using the analog configuration.

Tying into the analog grappling system is another one of SmackDown vs. Raw's more appealing new features, the "Ultimate Control Moves." Initiated by a press of the R3 button, ultimate control adds much-needed player influence on the action at hand. Though it can't be used for every move in your arsenal, the UCMs do allow you to control the speed and frequency of certain powerslams, DDTs, powerbombs, and suplexes. The only downside to these maneuvers, is that they aren't always balanced properly -- sapping your stamina dry after you perform three or four "groin on the ring" pushes, while allowing you to pull off three or four repeating powerbombs with similar (or perhaps even less) stamina repercussions. It's a neat idea sure, but not without its problems.

Perhaps the most entertaining (and addictive) new feature for SVR '07, is the inclusion of environmental hot spots and the option to fight in the crowd. To THQ's credit, these mini-sequences really capture the feeling of the WWE's more brutal match-ups (the hardcore matches of the late '90s in particular spring to mind) and are definitely fun to play. Not only do these environmental interactions allow users to throw opponents into speakers and strangle them with cords, but it also allows them to smash heads into staircases, grab a fan's sign to build heat, or send an opponent flying through the Spanish announcer's table. Fun stuff.
Another admirable fix to SmackDown this year is the more realistic Season Mode. Featuring more than 40 original storylines with beginnings, endings, and the occasional branching path, the fully-voiced season has familiar and not-so familiar narratives that should please most WWE fanatics. Examples of just some of the stories you'll see includes a pack of small wrestlers banding together to take out their larger competition; one of SmackDown's biggest names betrays his brand right before the Survivor Series; and your character is transformed into a hot young woman while feuding with Edge thanks to a magic wand. Character-specific storylines and events based on your superstar's overall standing are also included. Just don't expect it all to play out like it has in season's past -- now there is no true calendar year; players just endlessly transition from feud to feud.

Of course, the most improved feature this year is the General Manager Mode. Building on the same foundation that powered last year's game, the new GM option offers a number of new goodies -- including the ability to hire writers for better storylines, the option to send superstars to Heat and Velocity for improved popularity, and full access to the "Power 25" rankings from WWE.com. As an added bonus, users can even hop in and wrestle any of the matches on their schedule at any time. Simulation nuts will likely go crazy over this.

Believe it or not, there are plenty of other little fixes and bonuses that THQ has thrown in for good measure. An all-new endless reversal system, additional player creation parts and options (200 trimmings in all, with a "stylize" option to emphasize personal touches), and the highly-anticipated "Money in the Bank" match are but a few of the tidbits worth mentioning. Combine that with refined ladder matches, slightly improved online options over last year (strangely, Xbox Live supports only four users, while the PS2 supports up to six), and the requisite increase in moves, and you can see why SmackDown is strong force in the ring yet again.

So with all the positives listed above, where does the valid criticism for WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 start to creep in? Well, the most obvious place is with the animations. Despite having a number of new moves and ringwalks (primarily mo-capped by Doug Basham for all you trivia hounds out there), the vast majority of SmackDown's moveset feels just as familiar now as it did eight years ago (that goes for all versions -- including the 360 edition). Despite the eventual move from keyframe to motion capture, a strong portion of the maneuvers here still feel like they're two or three generations old -- requiring users to wait until most of them have finished playing out before they can react. The "selling" animations are the biggest culprit, however, as it's not uncommon to catch an opponent sleeping for three or four moves in a row because, though their character isn't really hurt, their reaction animation is so lengthy they can't avoid their opponent's next move.

SmackDown further gives off the impression that it's an older game thanks to an outdated roster and structure. The ECW brand, for example, hasn't been split into its own show as it was in reality five months ago and many of SmackDown and Raw's wrestlers are branded to the wrong show or use an old gimmick (Vito doesn't have his dress, Booker isn't a king, etc). What's more, superstars Paul Burchill, Psicosis, Joey Mercury, Kid Kash, and Mark Henry aren't even on WWE programming anymore, and the WWE's rival (TNA) has its biggest superstar, Kurt Angle, listed as the most dominant wrestler in the game. Whoops!
On a related note, the roster issues are made even more disheartening because of its omissions. Prominent tag teams from all brands, such as all five members of the Spirit Squad, Kendrick and London, and several others haven't been included at all, while other personalities such as AA Estrada, Charlie Haas, and Tatanka have been left off the lineup as well. It's understandable if recent impact players like Sylvester Terkay, The Miz, CM Punk, or Jeff Hardy didn't make it because of time constraints, but to see guys who have been around for more than a year and still not make the cut... is just sort of weird.

And what about those wait times? From start to finish, SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 loads slower and more often than a terrified civil war soldier. Almost every screen in the game past the initial menu loads in upwards of 10-20 seconds every time one is selected. There are even instances where... I kid you not... you have to go through a load screen to get to the next load screen. Amazingly, the Xbox 360 version doesn't benefit from better loads over its lower-end counterpart by a noticeable margin -- and when coupled the same non-aggressive AI from the past couple of years, you can understand why the game feels a bit dated. But at least the 360 version benefits from a higher resolution and realistic sweat effects (yay?).

Does this handful of issues make SmackDown 2007 a bad game? Of course not, no sports or fighting title is ever without its problems. But given the current state of videogames and the continued progress that developers have made with AI, downloadable content, and realistic animation routines (especially on the next-gen level), SVR '07s lack of competitive fire in these areas certainly shows what's in need of an overhaul -- particularly going into next year, when all three next-generation systems are in full swing and expectations are high.

Closing Comments
Don't let our nitpicking fool you (after all, we snipe because we care) -- WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 is still an imposing beast of a wrestling game. Regardless of its dated animations, rosters, and foolish AI, it's still a heck of a lot of fun. Thousands of different grappling holds await those who tread its squared circle, while the new analog-based mechanics and ultimate control moves add depth to a system that most would expect to be exhausted. In other words, think of SmackDown 2007 as the Ric Flair of videogames -- a wrestling great with enough titles and fond memories to keep its forward momentum for yet another, but aged to a point where we're questioning how much longer it can go.

IGN Ratings for WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 (X360)

7.5	Presentation A strong collection of storylines are supported by a deadly accurate WWE broadcast style. However, epoch-long load times at take away from the fun.
8.0	Graphics Yuke's character models are pretty decent and the animations look great... even if we have seen them for years. Nice sweat too!
7.0	Sound Commentary is more diverse than last year, but it will still repeat rather quickly and it makes a number of silly mistakes. Total voice-overs for current superstars and most of the intro musics helps.
8.0	Gameplay The proven SmackDown grappling mechanics get a much-needed boost from analog control, environmental hot spots, and UCMs. Poor AI and unavoidable chain attacks can get frustrating.
8.0	Lasting Appeal A bazillion match types and options, the expected online mode, Season and General Manager features, and online match play should keep you going for a good bit.
8.0 Impressive	OVERALL (out of 10 / not an average)

ALIAS THE FIFTH AND FINAL SEASON WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BUY ON DVD ON NOVEMBER 21ST

Plot Summary

• Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
• Tagline: Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
• Plot Outline Sydney Bristow is an international spy recruited out of college and trained for espionage and self-defense.
• Plot Synopsis: Sydney Bristow is a young, athletic, college graduate who was recruited her freshman year as a secret agent for SD-6, a top-secret branch of the CIA. After a few years -- after Sydney confides her lifestyle to her boyfriend, the evil head of SD-6 -- Arvin Sloan, has him killed. Sydney learns that SD-6 is part of a rogue international agency called the Alliance of 12, out to rule the world. She becomes a double agent, working with the real CIA to bring down SD-6 with the assistance of her handler, Michael Vaughn, and her estranged father Jack Bristow -- also a double agent. Along the way, Sydney fights various rival agents, rival terrorist groups, and traitors all the while keeping her cloak-and-dagger lifestyle a secret from her friends. (Season 1)
• Plot Keywords: Fight | Villainess | Violence | Secret Agent | Female Killer | Fighting | Female Assassin | Death | Beauty | CIA | College
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Product Details

• Actors: Jennifer Garner, Ron Rifkin, Michael Vartan, Bradley Cooper, Merrin Dungey
• Format: Box set, Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 4
• Rating
• Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
• DVD Release Date: November 21, 2006
• Average Customer Review: based on 40 reviews. (Write a review.)
• DVD Features:
  • Available Subtitles: English, Spanish
  • Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Behind the scenes at the 100th episode
  • The Legend of Rambaldi
  • The New Recruit: On Set With Rachel Nichols
  • The music of Alias
  • Bloopers
  • Deleted scenes
  • Commentary with creators and cast on select episodes
• Note on DVD sets: During shipping, discs in multidisc sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• From IMDb: Quotes & Trivia
• ASIN: B000H5V8D6
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #18 in DVD (See Top Sellers in DVD)
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SOPRANOS SEASON 6 PART 1 NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AND TO BUY ON DVD

Plot Summary

• Genres: Crime, Drama
• Tagline: If one family doesn't kill him.... the other one will
• Plot Outline Family. Redefined.
• Plot Synopsis: An innovative look at the life of fictional Mafia Capo Tony Soprano, this serial is presented largely first person, but additional perspective is conveyed by the intimate conversations Tony has with his psychotherapist. We see Tony at work, at home, and in therapy. Moments of black comedy intersperse this aggressive, adult drama, with adult language, and extreme violence.
• Plot Keywords: Gay Character | Father Son Relationship | Interracial Romance | Crime Boss | Vulgarity | Organized Crime | Mob Violence | Character Name In Title | New York City | Garbage | Mafia | New Jersey
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Product Details Actors: James Gandolfini Directors: Daniel Attias, Jack Bender, Peter Bogdanovich, Henry Bronchtein, Martin Bruestle Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC Language: English Region: Unknown. Read more about region encoding and how it may affect you here. Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Number of discs: 4 Rating Studio: Hbo Home Video DVD Release Date: November 7, 2006 Average Customer Review: based on 33 reviews. (Write a review.) DVD Features: Available Subtitles: English, Spanish, French Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo) 12 episodes on four discs Commentary on four episodes by cast and crew, including Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Robert Iler, and Tony Sirico From IMDb: Quotes & Trivia ASIN: B000BO7DWI Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15 in DVD (See Top Sellers in DVD) Would you like to update product info? For more information about "The Sopranos - Season 6, Part 1" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) This is item 6 in The Sopranos Series.

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Theatrical Release Information

• US Theatrical Release Date: January 10, 1999
• MPAA:
• Production Company: Home Box Office (HBO), Brad Grey Television, Chase Films, Soprano Productions Inc.
• Also Known As: Made in Jersey
• Filming Locations: Paramus, New Jersey, USA | Passaic, New Jersey, USA | Paterson, New Jersey, USA | Pulaski Skyway, New Jersey, USA | Ramsey Outdoor Store - 240 N. State Rt 17, Paramus, New Jersey, USA | Red Hook, New York, USA | Ridgewood, Queens, New York City, New York, USA | Satin Dolls, Lodi, New Jersey, USA | Secaucus, New Jersey, USA | Silvercup Studios East, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, USA | The Manor - 111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey, USA | Wayne, New Jersey, USA | West Caldwell, New Jersey, USA | West Orange, New Jersey, USA | Yonkers, New York, USA

Product Description
Several crises threaten Tony and his crew; for starters, rival boss Johnny Sack (Vince Curatola) is in prison, and the always-tense relations between the New Jersey and New York families are strained through the unpredictable behavior of Sack?s surrogates. Then there are the inevitable power struggles that ensue when certain family members are eliminated, by natural and other causes. DVD Features:
3D Animated Menus
Audio Commentary
Episodic Previews
Episodic Recaps
Featurette

24 THE FIFTH SEASON WILL BE ON SALE TO BUY ON DECEMBER 5TH

Product Details

• Actors: Kiefer Sutherland, Dennis Haysbert, James Badge Dale, William Devane, Alberta Watson
• Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Unknown. Read more about region encoding and how it may affect you here.
• Number of discs: 7
• Rating
• Studio: 20th Century Fox
• DVD Release Date: December 5, 2006
• Run Time: 1012 minutes
• Average Customer Review: based on 25 reviews. (Write a review.)
• ASIN: B000ICLRKC

HERE IS A LIST OF WHAT IS ON THE DVD BOX SET: Here's a list: * season 6 trailer * season 6 prequel (probably like the mini-episodes on the season 4 and season 5 DVD sets, which give us glimpses of Jack Bauer's life between the end of last season and the beginning of the next one) * short featurette on the supporting players of "24" * short featurette called "unsung heroes: 24 camera department" * music by Sean Callery * short featurette on President Logan's L.A. retreat * extra DVD-ROM features * "100th episode reel" (I'm not sure what this is) * an excerpt from the book "24: behind the scenes" * 23 extended or deleted scenes that you can watch with or without a commentary track Also, a lot of the episodes have an optional audio track with commentary from the actors or crew members. Here is a list of the commentaries: * Kiefer and Jon Cassar (director): 7-8am * Jon Cassar and Howard Gordon (writer): 7-8am * Jon Cassar and Howard Gordon: 10-11am * David Fury (producer) and John Allen Nelson (Walt Cummings): 12-1pm * Evan Katz (writer/producer) and Brad Turner (director): 2-3pm * Tim Iacofano (producer) and Julian Sands (Bierko): 3-4pm * Jean Smart (Mrs. Logan) and Gregory Itzin (President Logan): 4-5pm * Matt Michnovetz (crew), Duppy Demetrius (crew), and Nicole Ranadive (writer): 5-6pm * Jon Cassar and Joseph Hodges (production designer): 9-10pm * Howard Gordon and Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe): 12-1am * Manny Coto (writer) and Jude Ciccollela (Mike Novick): 3-4am * Bob Cochran and Greg Itzin: 6-7am

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 2 COMES OUT DECEMBER 5TH

MOVIE REVIEW OF IT

Take the first Pirates of the Caribbean film, add a dash of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and a lot more rum. Shake well and you'll have something resembling Dead Man's Chest, a bombastic sequel that's enjoyable as long as you don't think too hard about it. The film opens with the interrupted wedding of Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), both of whom are arrested for aiding in the escape of Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) in the first film. Their freedom can only be obtained by getting Captain Jack's compass, which is linked to a key that's linked to a chest belonging to Davy Jones, an undead pirate with a tentacle face and in possession of a lot of people's souls. If you're already confused, don't worry--plot is definitely not the strong suit of the franchise, as the film excels during its stunt pieces, which are impressively extravagant (in particular a three-way swordfight atop a mill wheel). It may help to know that Dead Man's Chest was filmed simultaneously with some of Pirates 3, so don't expect a complete resolution (think more The Empire Strikes Back) or the movie will feel a lot longer than it really is.

Bloom shows a tad bit more brawn this time around, but he's still every bit as pretty as the tomboyish Knightley. (Seriously, sometimes you think they could swap roles.) Bill Nighy (Love, Actually) weighs in as Davy Jones and Stellan Skarsgård appears as Will's undead father. But the film still belongs wholly to Depp, who in a reprise of his Oscar-nominated role gets all the belly laughs with a single widened eyeliner-ed gaze. He still runs like a cartoon hen and slurs like Keith Richards--and he's still one of the most fascinating movie characters in recent history. --Ellen A. Kim

Product Details

• Actors: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport, Bill Nighy, See more
• Directors: Gore Verbinski
• Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Unknown. Read more about region encoding and how it may affect you here.
• Number of discs: 2
• Rating
• Studio: Walt Disney Video
• DVD Release Date: December 5, 2006
• Run Time: 150 minutes

Theatrical Release Information

• US Theatrical Release Date: July 7, 2006
• MPAA: for intense sequences of adventure violence, including frightening images.
• Production Company: Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Walt Disney Pictures, Second Mate Productions
• USA Box Office: $422 Million
• Worldwide Box Office: $1059 Million
• Budget Estimate: $225 Million
• Also Known As: P.O.T.C. 2 / Pirates 2 / Pirates of the Caribbean 2
• Filming Locations: Bahamas | Dominica | Los Angeles, California, USA | Santa Clarita, California, USA | St Vincent, St Vincent and the Grenadines | Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, California, USA

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Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town’s offbeat characters--including Sally, a snazzy 2002 Porsche, Doc Hudson, a 1951 Hudson Hornet with a mysterious past, and Mater, a rusty but trusty tow truck--who help him realize that there are more important things than trophies, fame and sponsorship.

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2. I'll Sue Ya'
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5. Pancreas
6. Weasel Stomping Day

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SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE MOVIE REVIEW

Hollywood.com Says
OK, so Santa Clause 3 isn’t the stuff classic Christmas movies are made of, but the franchise still manages to keep us warm and toasty, invoking some genuine Yuletide spirit. Hard to believe, but it’s true.

Story
The first Santa Clause had a somewhat clever premise on how an ordinary guy can become Santa Claus just by putting on the red suit, while the second Clause was about finding a Mrs. Claus. What’s the third clause? The Escape Clause, which allows anyone who is Santa the option to give it all up and become a mortal man again. Of course, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen), aka the current Santa, has no intentions of leaving the job. But his lovely wife Carol (Elizabeth Mitchell) is expecting their first child and missing home a great deal, so Scott has to juggle having his in-laws (Alan Arkin and Ann-Margaret) come to the North Pole--which he has to disguise as Canada to keep the “Secret of Santa” alive--with getting ready for Christmas. It’s kind of hectic. And throwing a huge wrench in the whole deal is the envious Jack Frost (Martin Short). Relegated as the “opening act” to Christmas, Frost wants his own gig and sabotages Scott at every turn in order to steal the job away from him. There’s no nipping at your nose with this guy; it’s all-out war.

Acting
Allen makes no apologies for his career. Why should he? He’s been moderately successful playing everyday dads in Disney comedies, displaying the right mix of milquetoast-iness and humor. Plus, as Scott/Santa, he also gets to be sentimental. I just wonder if he still wouldn’t like to do something more cutting edge? Short, on the other hand, never could find the right kind of starring vehicle for himself but instead has created some hilarious supporting characters (if you don’t believe me, rent The Big Picture). Jack Frost is another one to add to the list. The comedian has way too much fun playing the nasty ice man, with steely blue eyes, a smart--if frosty--three-piece suit and who gets to say lines like, “I invented ‘Chill!’” Mitchell (TV’s Lost) reprises her role as the sweet-as-pie Mrs. Claus, and has some nice moments with Scott. And what a surprise to see Alan Arkin and Ann-Margaret in this! They are perfect as the meddling in-laws, especially Arkin, who finds everything wrong with Scott and his “toy factory.”

Direction
Buena Vista didn’t feel it was necessary to pre-screen Santa Clause 3 for critics. They probably believe the audiences for this franchise is already built in, and they don’t need jaded critics slamming the film for being silly and meaningless. Smart. But, as much as it pains me to say it, Santa Clause 3, directed by Michael Lembeck (who did Santa Clause 2), really isn’t that awful. Yes, it’s all terribly predictable, with the schmaltz so thick you could cut it with a knife. But there’s also something surprisingly endearing about these movies. They have always provided a sort of warm, family-friendly feel without too much forced circumstances—and most importantly, they are legitimate Christmas movies--even its being released just as we are putting away the Halloween decorations. Honestly, I’d take a Santa Clause 3 over a Christmas with the Kranks (sorry, Tim Allen) any day.

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BORAT MOVIE REVIEW

Hollywood.com Says
Sacha Baron Cohen's untreated multiple personality disorder is our gain. Borat is one of the funniest, most original movies in not-so-recent history. But as you'll see, it's not only the comedy that is eye-opening, jaw-dropping and cringe-inducing. In summation: It huge success! High-five! Wa-wa-wee-wa!

Story
Jagshemash! (Note: Excuse please any and all Borat-isms in this review. They've infiltrated our vernacular--just like they will yours! Chenquieh.) Borat Sagdiyev (Sacha Baron Cohen), a noted celebrity and TV talking head in his native Kazakhstan, is set to travel to U.S. and A. for, well, make benefit glorious nation of Kazakhstan. With a camera crew and his show's director, Azamat Bagatov (Ken Davitian), along for the ride, Borat stops first in New York City. It is a nice! Like anyone from a faraway land, he is amazed that his hotel room is larger than an elevator and by all the peoples on the subway and by Pamela Anderson. In fact, he is so smitten after watching his first Baywatch episode that his mission has changed: He will go to California and marry Pamela and, hopefully, make a sexy time! Of course, he and Azamat will still have to cross the country--in their ice cream truck--to get there, stopping along the way in the biggest cities and smallest towns and seeing everything from "vanilla faces" and "chocolate faces" to women who get to choose their sexual partners.

Acting
If Academy voters had any "khram" whatsoever, they'd give Cohen an Oscars invite...which he'd promptly parlay into the opening scene for Borat 2. And who in their right mind wouldn't just kill to see that acceptance speech?! But I optimistically digress. Any breakdown of Cohen's inhabitance of his alter ego Borat--one of three from his beloved Da Ali G Show; he's reportedly set to immortalize Bruno, his gay Austrian fashionista from the show, next--reveals what is stealthily one of the best performance in years. Before you scoff, consider the indisputable facts: In Borat, Cohen is (a) pretending to be, if not totally becoming, someone else, and (b) has positively just one take to nail each scene, and nail each scene he does. If those don't comprise an amazing performance, in the most fundamental sense, then what's the criterion? And not to be forgotten in all that Cohen pulls off here is Borat's entire straight-faced diction--from the accent to the word usage--which audiences could appreciate more in earnest if their howls of laughter didn't overpower some of the dialogue, but who can blame 'em? Lest we forget, veteran actor Davitian (a California native!) has a hand in quite a bit of the madness as well. One of his scenes in particular will be burned into your memory for a long time to come. Oh, you'll know it when you see it--it's the one that makes a Steve-O stunt look like PBS programming.

Direction
Borat is admittedly not for everyone, because some people just don't like to laugh! In all seriousness--and more so as an obligatory disclaimer--the movie is beyond offensive and some people will walk out. But the worst thing you can do is dismiss it, even if you just skip it. Because underneath Cohen's mustache that puts Earl Hickey's to shame, his soiled suit, and his who's-gonna-know-it's-faux? Kazakh accent, the British comedian is interested not in attacking America but rather in exposing its underbelly that is rarely vulnerable--in other words, if he didn't want to wake people up with this film it would've been called Cultural Learnings of Switzerland (which still would've been pretty funny). Thus his intentions, while not necessarily educational, fall somewhere between hilarity and eye-opening satire--not vitriol. Director Larry Charles (Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage) must have some stories to tell his grandchildren about the guerilla-style hit-and-run filmmaking that was executed, but as co-writer, star and character creator, Cohen shoulders all the onus, credit and death threats. His anonymity and privacy might take some hits, too. Speaking of which, he is indeed Jewish. Unfortunately for Cohen, however, he's not also black, mentally or physically handicapped, gay, a female, a gypsy, a Kazakhstani or an animal. Which is to say, loosen up, people! Nobody goes untouched here, least of all the man perpetrating the offenses.

A GOOD YEAR HOLLYWOOD.COM REVIEW

Hollywood.com Says
Is it good for those Gladiator dudes Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe to team up again for a romantic comedy about winemaking in the South of France? Perhaps not, but it’s a nice try.

Story
A Good Year has the makings of a pleasant, serene romp through grapevines and lovely French vistas. But while being terribly atmospheric, the story itself tends to drag on. Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Peter Mayle, the first 40 minutes or so are somewhat engaging as we’re introduced to London-based investment expert Max Skinner (Crowe), who has gotten himself into a bit of a pickle and is being forced into an “extended” vacation in Provence. Max remembers many wonderful summers he spent there with his Uncle Henry (Albert Finney) as a child. But now the old man has passed away, and Max has inherited his uncle’s small French vineyard. He’d like to sell it straight away but then he meets lovely local café owner Fanny (Marion Cotillard) and becomes smitten. There’s also the problem with a young American woman, Christie (Abbie Cornish), who shows up and claims she’s Henry’s illegitimate daughter. Can Max settle into what seems to be an intoxicating new chapter of his life--and drag A Good Year down with him? Of course.

Acting
Mr. Anger Management is obviously going for a gentler image with this performance, and he’s more than capable handling the job as romantic lead. But honestly, Crowe is much more effective as Max, the snarling pack leader of the financial wolves, than as Max, a sap softened by Provencal wine and women. Sorry, Russell, but playing tough (or tortured, depending) suits you better. Most of the other characters surrounding Max add nice color, all sun-kissed, country-minded and eccentric. Cotillard (A Very Long Engagement) is particularly glowing as the hardened Fanny, who has had her heart broken a few times and doesn’t want a repeat performance. Cornish (Somersault) beams as well, as the girl from Napa Valley, Calif., who knows a few things about winemaking. Actually, some of the more engaging scenes are flashbacks between Finney, as the roguish Uncle Henry, and his young nephew--played with understatement by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s Freddie Highmore. Too bad Highmore couldn’t have played the older Max as well.

Direction
You can see what director Ridley Scott was trying for with A Good Year. A labor of love for the director--who is good friends with the novelist Peter Mayle, as well as owns a vacation home and vineyard in Provence--A Good Year is full of astounding beauty. Scott frames the exquisite lush vistas of this southern French community with a tender, loving hand. You’ll certainly be tempted to pick up a Fodor’s guide to the area while checking online for destination prices. But the film seriously lacks the necessary narrative to carry it through. Mayle’s novel apparently reads very much like a travelogue, and screenwriter Marc Klein (Serendipity) seems to have difficulty fleshing out parts to make a more cohesive script. Most importantly, however, like Crowe, A Good Year just seems ill-suited for Scott’s more serious, action-minded sensibilities. What worked for the two collaborators in the gladiator rings of Rome doesn’t ring as true in the grape-soaked vineyards of Southern France.

STRANGER THAN FICTION MOVIE REVIEW FROM HOLLYWOOD.COM

Hollywood.com Says
Stranger Than Fiction has the pedigree to be quirkily great. For some people, that will be enough to trick themselves into loving it. But the non-fiction here is that the greatness begins and ends with the movie's marvelous title.

Story
After starting what he thinks is just another day by methodically brushing his teeth the way he always does, IRS Agent Harold Crick (Will Ferrell) gets a visit from an uninvited auditory guest--Kay Eiffel (Emma Thompson), the author of his life. Little does she know while writing a book about a character named Harold Crick that the real Harold can hear her narrations loud and clear; little does Harold know that her novels don't have happy endings--that is, until he hears it in her narration, which states that he is to die. Luckily, she's in the midst of writer's block, so he has some time to find out, well, how much time he has to live. He immediately consults a literary professor (Dustin Hoffman) who instructs Harold to further pursue a relationship with an anarchistic baker (Maggie Gyllenhaal) he is currently auditing in order to learn more about the course the novel will take. The relationship flourishes and he’s happy for the first time in a long time, but will art imitate--or end--his life?

Acting
Ferell seems to be mimicking the exact path of his direct comedic-superstar predecessor Jim Carrey, even down to his first serious-ish role: Carrey’s first dramatic foray was the equally quasi-existential, though much better, Truman Show. Ferrell has no problem whatsoever making the transition--that’s just what abundant natural talent affords certain actors. But his crossover attempt should’ve been more subtle since audiences have come to expect at least one “streaking” scene per Ferrell film. As Ferrell’s heavily tattooed love interest, the ubiquitous Gyllenhaal scores again. Fresh off roles as a stripper single mom (Sherrybaby) and a frantic, pregnant 9/11 wife (World Trade Center), she proves that no matter her character’s physical appearance or mindset, she can do no wrong. Ditto for Thompson, who spends much of the film in pajamas and the throes of writer’s block--the "writer" prototype--much to the dismay of her publisher-appointed assistant, played well by Queen Latifah. Rounding out the cast is Hoffman, whose professor isn't totally unlike his answer provider in like-minded I Heart Huckabees. His character’s quirky humor is child’s play at this point for the veteran, but a select few scenes between him and Ferrell are extremely satisfying.

Direction
To liken Stranger Than Fiction to a Charlie Kaufman (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Adaptation, et al) script/movie is not totally without merit. Fiction captures the “vivid yet distant” essence that is common with Kaufman’s stories and subsequent movies. But whereas Kaufman doesn’t go out of his way to coddle audiences’ minds amidst his often obtuse movies, writer Zach Helm and director Marc Forster seem to have audience appreciation (read: box office) on the brain. Helm’s idea is nothing short of genius in a way that’s different from the oft-mentioned screenwriters he’s compared to, but somewhere en route he and/or Forster (Finding Neverland) compromised the vision. Because what starts out as a complex, intriguing movie turns stale quickly, especially given the inexplicable ease with which it transitions from a metaphysical story into a straightforward one. And Forster's tendency in the movie to undercomplicate is just as detrimental as the opposite extreme. The dialogue also falls somewhat flat, often neither funny nor off-kilter enough, buoyed only slightly by superb cinematography, set direction and indie music featuring Spoon (whose frontman, Britt Daniel, reworked some of their best songs for the movie)--but we’ve come to expect that trifecta from similar movies.