Fucking summer. Weather of the eh variety, no decent sport and to cap it all off, blockbusters aside, nothing of note at the cinema, and nothing worth looking at on DVD!! Seriously, I wish releases would gte spread out more. The last one I remember getting which was a big release was Hot Fuzz and that was what maybe April?
Thankfully though my friends, we are coming out the other side! The new Premiership season starts on Saturday, and Donna is actually going to let me watch some of it in the flat! Also, its my birthday next week, The Bourne Ultimatum comes out the day after and its Donna and myself's 2-year anniversary next Friday. Now all this is great, but not of much interest to you guys (Bourne aside). Oh no but...
THE GREAT DVD RELEASES ARE BACK!!!!
Next Monday (13th August), a 2-disc special edition of Taxi Driver is being released over here. At last, Taxi Driver is seemingly getting a set worth the film. Commentaries, documentaries, trailers, and some really nice artwork combine to make the first essential purchase in months.
Amazon link http://www.amazon.co.uk/Taxi-Driver-2-Disc-Special/dp/B000SNUQXA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/203-4041995-1508726?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1186579795&sr=8-2
Play link http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/3350003/Taxi-Driver-Special-Edition/Product.html
Following this, on Monday 20th August, us Brits get a 2 disc special edition of INLAND EMPIRE. One of my favs of the year so far, the great David Lynch brings us his most challenging film yet. A running time of 3 hours, an incomprehensible plot, but images you will never forget and a film which seems to capture exactly what a dream feels like, I really rate this film and I hope you guys give it a chance. The Region 2 set comes with interviews including one with Lynch at BFI Southbank. I could listen to the guy talk for hours and the price for which the disc is being offered on Amazon and Play really is a bit of a steal IMO.
Amazon link http://www.amazon.co.uk/Inland-Empire-David-Lynch-Laura/dp/B000OM8WWM/ref=sr_1_1/203-4041995-1508726?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1186580078&sr=1-1
Play link http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/3229343/Inland-Empire/Product.html
On Bank Holiday Monday, 27th August, my favourite film of the year so far comes out. Danny Boyle's Sunshine is something truly special and deserves to be seen by any Sci-Fi fan. The fact that this was made in a warehouse in England staggers me. This film is a perfect combination of visuals and audio and the story and perfomances are bnoth top notch. This film has a vibe the likes of which I have not felt since 2001: A Space Odyssey. Honestly. I love this film. The DVD looks pretty good, I would like a 4 disc mega set but hey. Commentaries by Danny Boyle and Dr Brian Cox should be interesting and intelligent meditations on the film, but the other features look a bit eh. get a great sound system and the largest TV you can find and wallow in this film. If it comes out on Blu-Ray, I may let it be a sole excuse for getting a PS3 and a HDTV.
Amazon link http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sunshine-Rose-Byrne/dp/B000S6UZEM/ref=sr_1_2/203-4041995-1508726?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1186580345&sr=1-2
Play link http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/3308998/Sunshine/Product.html
On the 10th Septmeber, 28 Weeks Later comes out. A more intense, viscreal and disturbing film than the first, maybe lacking the social commentary but in my mind making up for it with pure entertainment and chills, 28 Weeks Later was one of the more satisfying franchise films of the summer and is one I very much look forward to seeing again. Disc has a commentary which should be interesting as its a Brazillian working on a very Brit-film, deleted scenes and a making of. like Sunshine, starndard issue but stuff I will still be exploring and no doubt reviewing on the podcast.
Amazon link http://www.amazon.co.uk/28-Weeks-Later/dp/B000RZFQ5W/ref=sr_1_1/203-4041995-1508726?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1186580552&sr=1-1
Play link http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/3335473/28-Weeks-Later/Product.html
Oh yes my friends. The good shit is back. Thank fuck.
Podcast up Friday, no cinema reviews this week but I got some good DVD stuff for you, and the next part in our Rebellion Marathon.
Ian out.
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