Some good stuff this week: a 2nd sequel to a movie about toys starring Tim Allen and 2 classics that are pretty much must-own finally hit Blu...
THE PICKS OF THE WEEK FOR THE WEEK THAT HAS NOVEMBER 1 IN IT:
Sound of Music (BLU-RAY) (dir. Robert Wise, 1965)
Hey all you 1080p freaks, how’s about adding one of the greatest motion picturea of all time to your collection? The hills are indeed alive and for the first time ever they’re also in high definition. This special edition set includes tonnes of extras including behind-the-scenes making-of featurettes and interviews with the real-life Von Trapps. Not buying this would be idiotic. Idiotic, I say!
Toy Story 3 (DVD/BLU-RAY) (dir. Lee Unkrich)
While usually rare, it’s no surprise that a company like Pixar was able to actually release a SECOND sequel to a hit film from 15 years ago that is arguably even better than the original. For a movie about cartoon toys that walk and talk it sure does pack an emotional punch that never once seems like maudlin pandering. Just as the first 15 minutes of Up had everybody in tears, Expect the final sequence of TS3 to cause some waterworks as well. At the very least, you may find a lump in your throat. Buy this film on DVD/Blu Ray and contribute to the already kabillions of dollars it’s raked in so far.
The Pacific (DVD/BLU-RAY) (various)
Somehow not nearly as good as the first Band of Brothers series (which was absolutely spectacular and warrants repeat viewing), but maybe still worth watching thanks to the nice cinematography and sound effects work. Plus it tells a story about what went down in the other arena of WW2, which people seem to sometimes ignore in favour of the more romantic imagery of the European countryside. Still though, if you LOOOOOVVVVVVED the original, don’t expect this one to be anything even close to resembling it. Different beast altogether.
The Bridge on the River Kwai (BLU RAY) (dir. David Lean, 1957)
Hey all you 1080p freaks, how’s about adding one of the greatest motion picturea of all time to your collection? The bridge is indeed on the river Kwai and for the first time ever it’s also in high definition. This special edition set includes a gorgeous transfer and tonnes of extras including a vintage Steve Allen interview with Alec Guiness and William Holden and a cool short film featuring Holden comparing cinema to great literature. Not buying this would be idiotic. Idiotic, I say!
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