ChristopherBlig
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Here's the big list, the moment you've all been waiting for and even though we're a month into 2006, it's good anytime and here it is:
1) The Fly 2 Disc Collector's Edition- With the always reliable David Cronenberg at the commentary helm and a killer documentary that goes through all range of emotions, this long awaited release is the big one worth it's weight in gold and it shows with all the makings of and a killer transfer and one of the best movies of the 80s or any decade.
2) All of the Twilight Zone Definitive Editions- Forget all the previous TZ sets that came out before. This amount of great storytelling, class, and everything that replicates a great trip to the Museum of Television and Radio are all here (including highlights from a seminar from that very place on Season 5) Proof positive of how a TV Show should be brought onto DVD.
3) Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession 2 Disc- In my opinion, the best documentary I viewed in 2005 and has the best impact with repeat viewings and a killer commentary to match. With a new familiarity of hidden treasures shoulder to shoulder with great ones and a nice helping of extras on disc 2 along with a replication of the Z Channel Magazine, this warrants the best packaging of any DVD making for one of the best releases of this year as well.
4) Point Blank- It has taken a while for this classic to arrive on DVD and what a way to arrive with a great replication of the poster on the cover plus a great commentary by two great directors and a wonderful transfer for any film of the sixties.
5) Dick Cavett Rock Icons/ Ray Charles Collection/ John and Yoko- Move over, late night chatters!!! The classic talk show from the late 60s and 1970s is a blueprint of how a talk show should be properly released on DVD with episodes in it's entirety replacing a standard clip reel of highlights plus some present day interviews with the man himself and when it comes to great wit and humor, he still has it!!!
6)(tie) F For Fake/The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou: Criterion Collection- Two forgotten from audiences 30 years getting not only great transfer treatment from the good people at Criterion but the extras on both display two great movies and a second disc that match if not exceed their hidden treasure greatness and they both get better with each viewing.
7) The Big Red One The Reconstruction 2 Disc- The reediting of a classic 1979 Samuel Fuller film does better justice thanks to the great treatment by Warner Bros. plus more extras than you can shake a stick and cigar at.
8) Major Dundee/Bring Me The Head of Alfredo Garcia/The Getaway- Another great year for the Peckinpah movies even with the smallest of extras, they all add an extra bite and each title compliments one from the other and add their own unique touches all around.
9) Batman Begins 2 Disc- I know this is a little more exclusive than most of the DVDs out there but the second disc along with one of the best comic book movies in quite some time has great features and a killer flick to match putting hope that Batman has returned in a big way and DVD has the right ingredients to display the Caped Crusader.
10) Simpsons Seasons/Family Guy Volume 3/Stewie Griffin:The Untold Story- A lot of laughs to be had and all seasons released of these shows along with a few odds and ends with the great names continue to bring the animated series to a forefront this year with great commentaries and featurettes and moments to cause any viewer to laugh at the most random time.
Honorable Mentions: Year of the Dragon, Casino 10th Anniversary, I Heart Huckabees 2 Disc, SCTV sets, Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, Race With The Devil, Electra Glide In Blue
Well there you have it, the year of 2005 comes to a close and another great year for films and television shows and the like on DVD
Have fun in 2006 and beyond
1) The Fly 2 Disc Collector's Edition- With the always reliable David Cronenberg at the commentary helm and a killer documentary that goes through all range of emotions, this long awaited release is the big one worth it's weight in gold and it shows with all the makings of and a killer transfer and one of the best movies of the 80s or any decade.
2) All of the Twilight Zone Definitive Editions- Forget all the previous TZ sets that came out before. This amount of great storytelling, class, and everything that replicates a great trip to the Museum of Television and Radio are all here (including highlights from a seminar from that very place on Season 5) Proof positive of how a TV Show should be brought onto DVD.
3) Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession 2 Disc- In my opinion, the best documentary I viewed in 2005 and has the best impact with repeat viewings and a killer commentary to match. With a new familiarity of hidden treasures shoulder to shoulder with great ones and a nice helping of extras on disc 2 along with a replication of the Z Channel Magazine, this warrants the best packaging of any DVD making for one of the best releases of this year as well.
4) Point Blank- It has taken a while for this classic to arrive on DVD and what a way to arrive with a great replication of the poster on the cover plus a great commentary by two great directors and a wonderful transfer for any film of the sixties.
5) Dick Cavett Rock Icons/ Ray Charles Collection/ John and Yoko- Move over, late night chatters!!! The classic talk show from the late 60s and 1970s is a blueprint of how a talk show should be properly released on DVD with episodes in it's entirety replacing a standard clip reel of highlights plus some present day interviews with the man himself and when it comes to great wit and humor, he still has it!!!
6)(tie) F For Fake/The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou: Criterion Collection- Two forgotten from audiences 30 years getting not only great transfer treatment from the good people at Criterion but the extras on both display two great movies and a second disc that match if not exceed their hidden treasure greatness and they both get better with each viewing.
7) The Big Red One The Reconstruction 2 Disc- The reediting of a classic 1979 Samuel Fuller film does better justice thanks to the great treatment by Warner Bros. plus more extras than you can shake a stick and cigar at.
8) Major Dundee/Bring Me The Head of Alfredo Garcia/The Getaway- Another great year for the Peckinpah movies even with the smallest of extras, they all add an extra bite and each title compliments one from the other and add their own unique touches all around.
9) Batman Begins 2 Disc- I know this is a little more exclusive than most of the DVDs out there but the second disc along with one of the best comic book movies in quite some time has great features and a killer flick to match putting hope that Batman has returned in a big way and DVD has the right ingredients to display the Caped Crusader.
10) Simpsons Seasons/Family Guy Volume 3/Stewie Griffin:The Untold Story- A lot of laughs to be had and all seasons released of these shows along with a few odds and ends with the great names continue to bring the animated series to a forefront this year with great commentaries and featurettes and moments to cause any viewer to laugh at the most random time.
Honorable Mentions: Year of the Dragon, Casino 10th Anniversary, I Heart Huckabees 2 Disc, SCTV sets, Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, Race With The Devil, Electra Glide In Blue
Well there you have it, the year of 2005 comes to a close and another great year for films and television shows and the like on DVD
Have fun in 2006 and beyond