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DVD Pick of the Week: Penelope

Written by Chris Beaumont
Published July 15, 2008
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Tesla: Comin Atcha Live! 2008. These guys are great. Back in the day they were unfairly lumped together with the popular hair bands of the time, but Tesla has always put out solid music that has aged well. This live concert was filmed earlier this year and consists of primarily of their classics. I am looking forward to getting my hands on it. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Shutter. The concept doesn't hold up and the script and acting are terrible. You'd be better served passing this one over. If you feel the need to watch an Asian horror remake, go re-watch The Ring or The Grudge (both first editions, not the terrible sequels). Another one I liked, though no one else does, is Pulse. Aside from a couple of tiny elements, there is not much to like here. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Meet Bill. Did this one ever make to the big screen? If so, it was a blink and you miss it kind of deal. And no, this is not related to the Eddie Murphy vehicle Meet Dave. This film stars Aaron Eckhart as Bill a man with no self-confidence who finds it while mentoring a high school student. The trailer is appealing and I look forward to seeing this. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Insanitarium. How can you go wrong with a title like that? Pretty easily, I would imagine. Anyway, this is the story of a man who gets himself committed so he can rescue his sister, only to find that the doctor in charge is using them as guinea pigs, turning them into bloodthirsty killers. Sounds like fun! The doctor is played by Peter Stormare. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Guardians. Not sure what this is about and it looks like it had a low budget, but the cover art makes it look like fun. Guns and spirits aplenty. I wouldn't mind giving this one a spin. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Asylum. Another low-budget horror flick inside an asylum, this is always a good setting for a horror film. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Brothers Five. An old school Shaw Brothers martial arts flick, without even reading up on it, I am sure this is worth checking out, especially if you like kung fu flicks. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Voice. Horror from South Korea, this release has great cover art, although I read that is a little misleading in that there is not much gore in this. Nevertheless, it seems to be a well received horror film. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Two Champions of Shaolin. See Brothers Five, above. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Steel Trap. At a party, women are invited up to an abandoned floor where they must fight to survive. Sounds like a bloody good time. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

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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 and Draven99's Media Center.
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DVD Pick of the Week: Penelope
Published: July 15, 2008
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