We’re here to let you know what’s out there for your entertainment dollar. Every week a new batch of DVD’s gets shipped out and thrown onto the shelves. This week we’ve got the comedy that does for girls gymanstics what Bring It On did for cheerleading, an outlaw is given the choice to hang or kill his father, and a pedophile learns why he should never prey on young girls. All that plus season sets of My Name Is Earl, Battlestar Gallactica, The Unit, and more. Take a peek inside for the full list.
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Here’s what is getting released today on DVD:
Film:
Stick It – “Writer Jessica Bendinger’s latest (this time she directs as well) is a similar though less campy look at the world of female gymnastics. The result is a pretty good film with a few jokes, some interesting camera work, good performances from a group of young actresses and a smart (if somewhat tongue-in-cheek) look at the warped world of gymnastics.” (click here for my full review). The DVD contains outtakes, deleted scenes, music videoes, featurettes on the gymastics and stunt work done in the film, and multiple commentaries from the director, actors, and filmmakers. Bring It On home!
Hard Candy – “A two actor performance piece about a a deranged and vindictive 14 year-old girl and a pedophile. Yeah…you might say this isn’t exactly for everybody. I saw the film in a mostly empty theater during a press screening and I’m pretty sure I would not want to view it in a crowded one. It’s an intensely uncomfortable experience that never quite justifies what it puts the audience through, but there are points to, well not exactly enjoy, but at least appreciate.” (read my full review here). The DVD contains commentaries from the director and stars, deleted and extended scenes, a featurette on the making of the film, and a DVD-ROM production notebook.
The Proposition – Guy Pearce stars as one member of a family of outlaws in 19th Century rural Australia. After he and his younger brother are captured he is offered a pardon for finding and killing his older brother. The DVD includes commentary from director John Hillcoat and screenwriter Nick Cave.
Stay Alive – Teen horror flick centering around an online video game based on a mysterious 17th centruy noblewoman called the Blood Countess. Available in a standard full screen or an unrated widescreen edition with commentary.
Animated:
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe – Season 2, Vol. 2 – 32 adventures of the champion of Eternia taking on Skeletor and protecting Castle Greyskull. Extras include two original featurettes, commentary for three episodes, character profiles, storyboards, trivia, and collectable cards.
Television:
Battlestar Galactica – Season 2.5 – Final 10 episodes of Season Two as humans struggle against the Cylons, search for Earth, and discover a new homeworld.
My Name Is Earl – The Complete First Season – Jason Lee won fans and rave reviews for his turn as a lifetime screw-up who begins to try and make amends after winning the lottery. All 24 first season episodes are included with commentary from the stars and creator Greg Garcia on select episodes, a blooper reel, and a behind the scenes featurette.
The Unit – The Complete First Season – All 13 episodes of David Mamet’s hour drama about the lives of American super-secret operatives.