Outlaw Brothers DVD (Dragon Dynasty)
Trick or treat? This week is short on releases but with half the country bracing for a hurricane that’s probably not a bad thing. If you’re interested in any of these titles, you can support the site by ordering through our affiliate. We appreciate it!
Here are your Blu-ray and DVD releases for the week of 10/30/12:
ASIAN CINEMA
Outlaw Brothers (DVD) – only one Asian movie this week but it’s well worth a look. This 1990 Hong Kong action film was directed by and stars Frankie Chan. Fans of classic HK action like “Righting Wrongs” and “She Shoots Straight” won’t want to miss this
FOREIGN CINEMA
Polisse (DVD) – this critically acclaimed 2011 French drama follows the police unit charged with protecting the children of Paris
Elena (DVD) – in this Russian-language 2011 update of vintage noir, a window will go to any lengths to ensure she receives her inheritance. Soundtrack by Phillip Glass
Taxi for Tobruk (Blu-ray/DVD) – in this 1960 French film, a group of French soldiers and their German prison unexpectedly discover the meaning of solidarity
Brain (Blu-ray/DVD) – a 1969 slapstick comedy out of France starring David Niven, Jean-Paul Belmondo, and Eli Wallach
Greed in the Sun (Blu-ray/DVD) – French actor Jean-Paul Belmondo headlines this 1969 adventure about a stolen truck, in the vein of “Wages of Fear”
Americano (Blu-ray/DVD) – French director Matthew Demy directs and stars in this 2012 English-language drama about Frenchman who heads to Los Angeles to square away his mother’s estate
Raaz 3 (DVD) – “Black Swan” gets crossed with black magic in this 2012 Bollywood thriller
MAINSTREAM
Safety Not Guaranteed (Blu-ray/DVD) – the delightfully snarky Aubrey Plaza (TV’s Parks and Recreation) headlines this 2012 indie comedy about time travel – or the possibility of time travel
Ruby Sparks (Blu-ray/DVD) – writer Paul Dano finds out what happens when a character you create on the page comes to life in this 2012 indie romance
The Campaign (Blu-ray/DVD) – Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis square off as two political candidates in this 2012 election comedy
CLASSICS
Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection (Limited Edition) (Blu-ray) – this box set is a treasure trove for Hitchcock fans, 15 discs in all, including: “Rope,” “Rear Window,” “The Man Who Knew Too Much,” “Vertigo,” “The Birds,” and more
Long Day’s Journey Into Night (Blu-ray) – Katherine Hepburn stars in this 1962 film about an addicted, dysfunctional family
Max Fleischers Superman: Collector’s Edition (Blu-ray/DVD) – a collection of fully restored 1930’s animated shorts from legendary animator Max Fleischer
HORROR
Rosemary’s Baby (Blu-ray/DVD) – the Criterion Collection presents the definitive release of Roman Polanski’s 1968 horror classic
House of Dark Shadows (Blu-ray/DVD) – this 1970 film was made to serve as an introduction to the “Dark Shadows” television show
Night of Dark Shadows (Blu-ray/DVD) – the 1972 sequel to “House of Dark Shadows”
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