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DVD Pick of the Week: Robot Chicken - Star Wars

Written by Chris Beaumont
Published July 21, 2008
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Vampyr: Criterion Collection. This film was first released in 1932 and now Criterion is giving it a new transfer and a DVD release. I had never actually heard of this one before, but I am definitely intrigued. The surreal film has a man in a remote castle where he witnesses strange things — is a bloodsucker involved? (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Comedy Central's TV Funhouse. Does anyone remember this short-lived series? I have faint memories of it being utterly bizarre with many thoughts of: Did they just do that? Now I will be able to watch it again and see if it holds up. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Transformers Cybertron: The Ultimate Collection. Last month a single disk with the first couple of episodes was released. I liked what I saw, although it doesn't stand up against the original series. Still, I am interested in seeing a bit more. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

The Last Winter. Larry Fessenden helmed this film, and it will surely be another low budget oddball. He has made such films as Wendigo and Habit over the years, with the latter being a different take on the vampire tale. This one tells the story of a group of environmentalists working at a drilling site; when one of them is found dead, the rest begin to become disoriented as strange things happen. Ron Perlman (Hellboy) stars. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Masters of Horror: Season Two. This series features a number of acclaimed horror directors. The second season is released in an awesome looking skull box. I want it just for that. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Brutal Massacre: A Comedy. This movie tells the story of a director making a comeback and the bizarre things that happen during the production. It features a cast made up of performers from cult films including Brian O'Halloran (Clerks), Ellen Sandweiss (The Evil Dead), Ken Foree (Dawn of the Dead), and Gunnar Hansen (Texas Chainsaw Massacre). (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Duck. Phillip Baker Hall stars in this acclaimed indie film about a man who befriends a duck. That's right, a duck. Hall plays a man who has lost his home and the duck looks to him as a mother figure. Together they search for a way to survive in a world gone mad. This looks like a really good film. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Death Valley. Rider Strong (Cabin Fever) heads a cast of characters who head off for a weekend of fun in the desert, only to draw the attention of a sadistic biker gang. The end result is a battle for survival. Sounds like fun. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Towards Darkness. America Ferrera is a member of the cast in this film inspired by reality. It is the story of what happens when a person is kidnapped, a ransom has to be paid, and the actions that lead to difficult decisions. (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: Robot Chicken - Star Wars
Published: July 21, 2008
Type: News
Section: Video
Filed Under: Video: News, Video: Film and TV Business
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