The Golden Compass. This lackluster fantasy film is an Oscar winner for special effects (should have been Transformers). It is the first story of the His Dark Materials cycle by Phillip Pullman. It was met with protestations from religious groups for its anti-religion stance. The protests turned out to be for naught as they had already toned down that content, and even more importantly, the film was just not all that good. It was all set-up, with no payoff, no heart, and no reason to care. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)
The Red Balloon. I have never seen this Oscar-winning short film, although I am definitely intrigued. It is a near silent film about a boy and a red balloon that he finds and becomes attached to. It is being released as part of th Criterion Collection, so you can be assured that it will have an excellent transfer and worthwhile supplements. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)
Classic Cabellero's Collection. This was very nearly the top pick of the week. How can you go wrong with classic Disney animation? This disk contains a pair of features: The Three Caballeros and Saludos Amigos. They may not be essential Disney, but there is no denying that they are worth taking a trip with. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)
WWE: Twist of Fate - The Matt and Jeff Hardy Story. I have mentioned in the past that my interest in wrestling has waned in recent years, but this could be a set worth checking out. I have always enjoyed the work these brothers have done, and feel that Matt has been under-appreciated over the years. This two-disk set has a disk dedicated to each, Jeff and Matt, including both singles matches and tag team matches. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)
How She Move. A lower budget dance flick in the vein of Step Up. This is not exactly my cup of tea, but I did see this on the big screen and must admit that it is actually pretty good. I like that the story was not all about dancing, but the use of dancing as a means to an end. The dance sequences are a bit cramped, but this is still worth checking out for fans of the genre. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)
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