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Harry's MAY DVD Previews & Picks!!!

Looks like a slow month for DVDs by Jon E Cin	May 2nd, 2004 08:17:24 AM
I'll pick up Triplettes
SECOND by Lil Ze	May 2nd, 2004 08:33:22 AM
which is actually more prestigious than being first!!
Peter Pan WAS good by Rcamacho2278	May 2nd, 2004 08:54:18 AM
All those people bitching about how it was kiddie porn are ASSHOLES. This movie was GOOD. fuck those conservative pussies always trying to find something wrong in anything.
When the FOOK will the logins here be kept with a cookie? by SalvatoreGravano	May 2nd, 2004 09:51:30 AM
I'm so pissed with having to enter the ID/pass every forking time.
Samurai Jack Season 1 needs to be on this list. by Andy Travis	May 2nd, 2004 09:52:50 AM
Other than that, perfect.
I might buy the Marx bros set if it had no Maltin... by SalvatoreGravano	May 2nd, 2004 09:52:59 AM
...but had "Duck Soup" instead. Oh, hell, whom am I kidding - I wouldn't buy any film "commented" by Leonard Moron. Why not get a real, thinking critic (Roger Ebert) instead of the sack of nothingness wrapped in pompousness that Maltin is?
Good stuff, Harry, keep it up by DukeDeMondo	May 2nd, 2004 09:56:53 AM
I myself don't click the links but only because i'm not very good with regards currency exchanges and such, so i go to movietyme.com, but i see no problem having them up there. The enthusiasm in these monthly picks is wonderful, even if not always up to Shakespearian heights of literary worth. lol, i keep looking for Well... its just great. But i love this, and recently these have been the articles ive looked forward to most on the site, especially since y'all went ahead and snubbed my fucking awe-inspiring critiques of Haute Tension and Shaun Of The Dead. Oh well, keep it up, as i regularly hear. It's difficult, honey, i mean i work all day. I gotta lot on my mind! Sheesh. http://www.mondoirlando.com
Butch Cassicy would be worth it, if I liked it enough... by SalvatoreGravano	May 2nd, 2004 09:57:40 AM
The rest, once again, stands for waste.
Um, Stray Dog? Bubba Ho-tep? by illegit	May 2nd, 2004 10:15:31 AM
Someone forget the two best May DVD releases? Criterion releases Stray Dog and fuckin Bubba Ho-tep weren't even mentioned? WHat a disaster of a slip-up.
Save that money by proper	May 2nd, 2004 10:27:37 AM
pearl earring=weak that bird needs a pearl necklace. Last samurai=Generic.Marx brothers and bob hope=All good fun but they are Sunday afternoon viewing not for keeps.Peter Pan= Nah.Triplets=not interested.animation show sounds interesting.Spartans=looks alright but its a TV Movie not a buy me.sundance kid=dibby.Erotic tiki=self aware silly self indulgent.Fog of war=To be watched on Tv.Jonny Quest=how can mans big this generic weakness up when samurai jack is on air.It is the most advanced animation out.People could learn a lot from the varied story telling techniques.Like that guy said above thats the one to buy.That is 20 points off mate.Lady snowblood =good films.the rest aint seen.PTO
You forgot one cool small DVD Harry!!!! by CyberBeavis1326	May 2nd, 2004 10:29:28 AM
That DVD is A Perfect Circle: Lost in the Bermuda Triangle. Ok, so it ain't a movie, and in't not a concert dvd of the band. It's an unedited video of "The Outsider." It also has some Bikini Bandits extras. If you've seen the edited and chopped up vid on Fuse, you want to get this small DVD, which will set you back at about $9.99. A fuckin' bargain man!!!! I love when the hot models (Bikini Bandits) ride the lawn deer. And a girl I chat with on the net, is in the video (and yes I know it's truly her, not some phony). She licks a bat (a baseball bat, not the animal. Love the sexual entendres the video has, only to be covered by a fuckin' smiley face edited. Yeah it's on my list of DVD's to get this month along with "ROTK" and the almighty "Bubba Ho-Tep" only cause I missed it in theaters and the DVD looks very appealing and so does the movie.
What the hell are you talking about Harry? I saw "PETER PAN" whe by screenplaywriter	May 2nd, 2004 10:36:28 AM
This film totally robbed the pure gem, the magic, the wonder of "PETER PAN." I mean having when Peter leaves the seas turn to ice, everything is dark and gray. Why do you need to be atmospheric? When Pan left in "HOOK" everything went on all bright and sunny, except the Lost Boys had to defend themselves the best they could. And having the ending be a total "MATRIX" knock-off with Peter Pan and Hook drowned in pixie dust fighting in the air. What a total lump of peanuts and corn-inside-shit. This movie had it's moments, but adding the aunt in this who's son is actually Snidely from Neverland and putting in scenes that were never in the book just totally ruined the movie. I'm looking forward to the Johnny Quest and "Last Sumurai" DVDs, and I also am likely to pick up the original "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES CARTOON" on DVD also.
The Tin Star on May 11th by NiceMarmot	May 2nd, 2004 11:36:06 AM
This is the disc I'm most looking forward to. Such a shame that between the John Ford/Howard Hawks and Sergio Leone/Sam Peckinpah eras, Anthony Mann & Budd Boetticher have become forgotten as great western directors. Mann's output is better than all of them, save maybe Ford. Anyway, Tin Star is a great movie, and it's nice to see I can finally do away with the crappy AMC taping I have of it.
Hurd-wood by Supreme Bashar	May 2nd, 2004 11:43:52 AM
Is that her name or is Harry a pedophile?
Harry - I'll Concede That You're a Film Lover, and That You Love by Wet Soul	May 2nd, 2004 11:50:57 AM
...just to clarify your "...as a writer and lover of film." Anyway, I dig this column, no matter how badly you butcher your native language in print.
Peter Pan by abcdefz1	May 2nd, 2004 12:02:44 PM
The 2003 Peter Pan had some flaws, but, overall, I thought it was one terrific film. One of the best of the year. It's the first telling that really anchors the movie in choices and loss, and it has the courage to make Pan the tragic figure he really is, which is a great launching point for discussion with children. ****** I also am looking forward to Crietrion's TESTAMENT OF DR. MABUSE and one I can't believe Harry overlooked: FORCE OF EVIL.
Aw yeah! I loves me some Marx Bros...... by Silver Shamrock	May 2nd, 2004 12:48:09 PM
Too bad it don't have Duck Soup, but these are still some kick ass movies. Chico is a god, Harpo's an enigma, and Groucho has the greatest rapid-fire delivery out of anyone in the history of comedy.
Robogeek recommends INVADER ZIM!!! by robogeek.com	May 2nd, 2004 01:31:37 PM
I miss the cupcake.
Dances with Ninjas by flossygomez	May 2nd, 2004 01:33:56 PM
I agree that Ken Watanabe was standout excellent in this cliche ridden movie...and I mean, EVERY cliche was brought out of the recycle bin, repolished and set on screen. SEE! Tom Cruise single-handedly save the cultural soul of japan as a lone japanese man cries on the battlefield. SEE! The indominatible spirit of the warrior get up after being punched down! (this one was the most irritating cliche) It worked well in Cool Hand Luke, but enough is enough!!! I look back in fondness at Richard Chamberlain in Shogun!
The first "Godfather" film will be available as an INDIVIDUAL DV by Pardon_My_Zinger	May 2nd, 2004 01:55:37 PM
Finally - I can just buy the first, and not have to pay through the nose for the other two films. Someone please do the same with the first "Back to the Future."
"Not nearly as great as what could be done from Miller by PurityOfEssence	May 2nd, 2004 02:01:19 PM
Is Harry claiming that "The 300 Spartans" is an adaption of Miller's graphic novel? Because it isn't. Miller had no involvment with this project. What gets me is that Harry acts like Miller created this story. The battle at Thermopylae was an actual historical event as most people on this board probably know (what gets me is that the battle is even refferenced in The Last Samurai - maybe if he payed more attention to the film...). Miller just adapted it, just like the makers of this film. God I find this kind of crap annoying. Another really annoying statement was: "but if you
Hallelujah! The Marx Brothers on DVD!! by Pardon_My_Zinger	May 2nd, 2004 02:06:15 PM
Just think: I heard on good authory less than a year ago that Ted Turner - who owns these movies - didn't want to release them because he figured then people wouldn't watch them when they ran on TCM; so there was a very good chance that the later Marx Brothers movies would NEVER be released on DVD. Glad sometimes the good guys win. Amazon's already got my money for this set. I can't wait.
Hey, does anyone know what other Hanna Barbera series are coming by Pardon_My_Zinger	May 2nd, 2004 02:10:50 PM
I'm hoping it's going to be either "Top Cat" or "Wacky Races" (BOTH would be nice). I can't find an offical announcement on what's next up in their "Golden Collections" series. Anyone happen to know? Thanks.
JONNY QUEST: Best. Themesong. Ever. by FrankDrebin	May 2nd, 2004 02:51:37 PM
Reverend Horton Heat's version of it kick's all kinds of butt! However, somebody once mentioned to me to pay attention during the opening titles for how homer-erotic the glances are between the male characters (Race & Benton, Jonny & Hadji). And, Jeebus, it's true! They gaze into each other's eyes and nod knowingly. It's like tv's first Big Gay Cartoon! (Not counting Bugs Bunny putting on a dress and smooching Elmer Fudd.) Not that there's anything wrong with that. I'm just saying...
I wasn't even AWARE of a Pan controversy... by Fantomex	May 2nd, 2004 02:55:18 PM
But I avoided this like the plauge. I know a bomb when I see one.
Snowblood by CuervoJones	May 2nd, 2004 03:24:55 PM
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SAMURAI JACK is boring as hell by beamish13	May 2nd, 2004 04:08:14 PM
another overrated McCracken cartoon. Still, it is better than the abomination that is SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS.
harry you vagina by ReDWasK	May 2nd, 2004 06:15:24 PM
you forgot the The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Special Edition May 18th i believe
Peter Pan kiddie porn? by gg	May 2nd, 2004 06:40:37 PM
Please elaborate on this...what is this about? Haven
I know it's sacrilegious to say this on AICN, but... by BrashHulk	May 2nd, 2004 07:50:00 PM
Bubba-Ho-Tep wasn't a very good movie. At all. It didn't work as a farce, a comedy, a fantasy, or a parody. Bruce's performance was just middling, which was in line with the script, which was appallingly average. And so I see that the movie is out on DVD this month. I'll be keeping my fifteen bucks, thanks.
beamish13, Samurai Jack is by Tartakovsky, not McCracken by BrashHulk	May 2nd, 2004 07:55:32 PM
If you're going to throw mud at someone, at least throw it at the correct person. What, by the way, would you consider a quality animated series, since you think that Samurai Jack is worthless?
Hey Harry! you forgot tomention more Lone Wolf! by Manaqua	May 2nd, 2004 08:33:27 PM
Just like Lady Snowblood Animeigo has been SLOWLY putting out the original baby carts series (the source for Shogun Assassin as you well know). You gotta mention these films. If the transfer on Lady S is anything like Lone Wolf then it will be nothing short of beautiful. M
Girl with a Pearl Earring? JESUS CHRIST HARRY by Dan_Average	May 2nd, 2004 11:04:11 PM
Assignment for today: explain what, if anything, the film tells us about a) the artistic process or b) Vermeer. Or optionally, don't bother, because it doesn't tell us anything about either of them. If there's such a thing as an art-house exploitation flick -- and there is -- this is it.
According to Amazon, THE SPIMPSONS season 4 is due June 15 by FrankDrebin	May 3rd, 2004 12:56:39 AM
Episodes: Kamp Krusty, A Streetcar Named Marge, Homer the Heretic, Lisa the Beauty Queen, Treehouse of Horror III, Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie, Marge Gets a Job, New Kid on the Block, Mr. Plow, Lisa's First Word, Homer's Triple Bypass, Marge vs. the Monorail, Selma's Choice, Brother from the Same Planet, I Love Lisa, Duffless, Last Exit to Springfield, So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show, The Front, Whacking Day, Marge in Chains, Krusty Gets Kancelled
The Last Samurai- A great film!!! by GravyAkira	May 3rd, 2004 01:27:26 AM
I was almost going to call it a masterpeice, but, oh what the hell- it is a masterpiece! Samurai, ninjas, great acting and action. What more can you aske for?
DAMMIT by JustinSane	May 3rd, 2004 01:40:03 AM
My copy of the Marx Brothers set wasn't shipped out this week, apparently "BACKORDERED". FUCK BACKORDERING! I need my Marx Fix.
Blowing Groucho & Hope while snubbing Gilmore Girls Season One.. by Marco_Xavier	May 3rd, 2004 06:09:47 AM
...is like fellating the mummified peckers of those greats' corpses instead of eating out Lauren Graham. They're classic, their output is seminal, but they're nowhere near as fresh and yummy. The writing on Gg is the modern incarnation of all the wit once found in those classic comedies, and Harry Knowles goddamned well needs to shove their newly arriving boxed set up his DVD player and recognize.
Peter Pan - best of 2003! by nottoo	May 3rd, 2004 09:33:02 AM
I agree with you Harry - this film is magical and should grow into a classic. This should have been Jason Isaac's star-maker, perhaps it still will be. Universal totally blew the marketing for this film - the only piece of genuine movie/art they had going last year (okay, Seabiscuit was pretty good, too). Hey, Johnny Quest - love it!
The Curse Of The Erotic Tiki by Dolmes	May 3rd, 2004 08:49:20 PM
Sounds like a spin on the must see Brit comedy riot PERVIRELLA starring the OH SO lovely Emily Booth.
kill bill by SimpsonsQuoteMan	May 3rd, 2004 11:27:39 PM
Here's the truth. Kill Bill 1 and 2 were both really, REALLY bad films. Messy, unstructured, and...boring!.
i had a dream in which I was animated like a hanna barbera carto by George Newman	May 4th, 2004 12:53:23 AM
i've had that in my memory for more than 10 years.
No Duck Soup? by cyt	May 4th, 2004 09:14:38 PM
It's not a complete Marx Brothers collection without Duck Soup.
Smallville Season 2 by grgrkoth	May 5th, 2004 12:07:25 AM
Just thought it should be on the list somewhere. Okay, admittedly, it might have been on there, but it still deserves additional mention. (I lost interest after Johnny Quest). One of the best interpretations of the superman mythos that just gets better and better. I really do not care about the big budget flick in development hell. It can stay there, as long as this show keeps going strong.
"Gil with Pearl Earring"...heh ehe ehe ehe ehe by Garko	May 5th, 2004 08:17:33 AM
How could it NOT be porn?
well, since you asked... by beamish13	May 5th, 2004 12:09:52 PM
some of favorite TV toons ever are "Danger Mouse", "Invader Zim", "Cowboy Bebop", and of course, "Ren and Stimpy" Booger 1 (to Booger 2): He talks to farts, man...
oh, yes by beamish13	May 5th, 2004 12:11:23 PM
and "Batman: The Animated Series". "Samurai Jack" is repetitive and has no personality whatsoever.
Butch Casssdy and Sundance is great until... by Knobules	May 5th, 2004 05:20:56 PM
That godam Raindrops song just plants it dead into hippie era cheese. Dates it right off the bat.
Bill Goldman blew it by beamish13	May 6th, 2004 12:30:35 AM
"Princess Bride" is a humorless rip-off of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail". Need I even mention "Dreamcatcher" or "Year of the Comet"?
WHAT!?! by Jaka	May 7th, 2004 11:37:38 PM
Princess Bride is a unique work of brilliance - and is NOTHING like The Holy Grail - you trippin. But anyway - just wanted to point out that amazon has a fine price on The Animation Show and Triplettes together...in case anyone is interested....uhum. End of advertisement.
Do you kiss your mother with that mouth? by Sixgun	May 12th, 2004 03:39:07 PM
I enjoy a good expletive as much as anybody else, but do the majority of talkbackers HAVE to talk like thirteen year olds trying out a new swear on the playground? Just because Harry seems to be way to obsessed with comparing everything to his own bodily waste doesn't mean we have to stoop to the same level. Really, it's getting kinda VILE around here.
THE WALTONS is also released in may by Noell	May 13th, 2004 04:20:44 AM
A fine family series that won numerous Emmy awards and deserved them. The Waltons is an eccellent family show.
"JOHNNY QUEST" was a great cartoon show, ... one of my very favo by JDanielP	May 25th, 2004 07:33:00 AM

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