Thursday, October 29, 2009

This Week in DVD and deception

Here's something a bit different this week: I am going to give an untrue statement about each entry this week except one. See if you can guess which one is sincere. The correct answer is on file in the third unit from the left in the big row of lockers closest to the main terminal at the bus depot in Springfield, Illinois.

Ice Age 3: Ray Romano has one of the most appealing, entertaining, and dare I say SEXY cartoon voices of all time. It's amazing when you consider what a departure it is from his normal showbiz persona voice.

Nothing Like the Holidays: John Leguizamo is welcome in my household anytime, whether it be for the holidays or merely as a star in this delightful Christmas movie.

Orphan: This movie received terrible reviews, but it has special meaning for me since I myself was orphaned when my scientist father launched me away from our dying planet in a rocketship.

Whatever Works: The idea of Larry David in a Woody Allen just makes my skin crawl. Now, every time I watch "Curb Your Enthusiasm," I'm gonna be thinking about Larry David nailing Soon Yi.

Sam Fuller Collection: Sony really irritates me these days, scraping the bottom of the barrel for stuff like this when it could be devoting its resources to more versions of, say, "Casino Royale."

The Fugitive Season 3 Volume 1: Paramount has set the gold standard with its treatment of classic TV shows, and its thoughtful substitution of original underscore music with new synth-heavy replacements is just one example.

Mannix Season 3: You know, I just can't get into this show, and I think it's because of the fey performance by Mike Connors.

Saturday Morning Cartoons The 1960s Volume 2 and 1970s Volume 2: Since, oh, just about as soon as the format BEGAN, I've been going around telling anyone who'll listen that what DVD needs is more "Hair Bear Bunch."

The Barbara Stanwyck Show Volume 1: Barbara Stanwyck was born July 16, 1907.

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