DVD Pick of the Week: 5/3

Written by Chris Beaumont
Published May 03, 2005

I am going to do something a little bit different this week. I will not be choosing a traditional DVD as pick of the week. Rather, this weeks pick is a soundtrack which comes with a bonus DVD.

This week's pick is the soundtrack for Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. It is for a film which I am anxiously looking forward to coming out later this month. The CD comes with a DVD featuring video, dialog, and music from all six of the films. It also features narration from Ian McDiarmid, aka Senator Palpatine, aka The Emperor.

I have read that it is presented in anamorphic widescreen and has both Dolby Digital 5.1 and PCM stereo sound. It reportedly has a running time in the vicinity of 70 minutes. Needless to say, I cannot wait to get my hands on this.

Here are some others to keep an eye out for:

  • The Chorus. French film, I have heard this is good, but have not had much interest.
  • Enduring Love. I missed this in the theater, but it looks interesting. A tale of two guys who have a strange bond after witnessing a death.
  • Gantz: Terminal Dispatch Vol. 4. A rather twisted anime series.
  • Jeff Healey Band: Live at Montreaux (1999). I haven't listened to him for awhile, but he is an amazing guitar player.
  • Microcosmos. A documentary about insects, I have wanted to see this for awhile.
  • National Treasure. Decent little adventure flick. Nothing to write home about.
  • The Phantom of the Opera. Not perfect, but still enjoyable and sporting some fabulous set design and a scene stealing performance from Emmy Rossum.
  • Pocahontas: 10th Anniversary Edition. I've never seen this, and cannot say I have ever been interested in it, but I have read some good things about it.
  • Spaceballs: Collector's Edition. Ludicrous Speed! How can anyone not love this movie? Just in times for the last Star Wars film.
  • Star Trek: Enterprise - Complete First Season. As the final season draws to a close, the first season comes to DVD. The first season was pretty good, but the only one I am interested in is the fourth.
  • Vampires: Turning. The second sequel to John Carpenter's Vampires. Not sure if it will be any good, but may be worth checking out.

That's it! I hope you like it.

Visit me at Draven99's Musings.

Christopher Beaumont spends much of his time writing about entertainment when he isn't sitting in a movie theater. He is known around the office as the "Movie Guy" and is always ready to talk about his favorite form of entertainment and offer up recommendations. Interests include science fiction, horror, and metal music. His writings can be found at Draven99's Musings, as well as Film School Rejects.
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