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X-Men Trilogy (Blu-ray). Just in time for X-Men Origins: Wolverine, we get the first three X features in one high definition boxed set. The first two are excellent, while the third suffers considerably, but is still a decent action film. The three flicks will also be available separately.

Sin City (Blu-ray). This release includes both the original, theatrical, cut as well as a version which features the stories each put together individually. From my review of my favorite 2005 film: "This movie just grabbed my attention and held it in rapture for the entire two hours it was running. There is something about the black and white photography, the extensive use of CG backgrounds, the characters and there [sic] dialogue, great. Rodriguez has created something new, melding use of modern effects, strong character definition, interesting tales. This is the direction that the future of film is heading in. The ability to craft a film using technology and characters."

Wolverine and the X-Men: Heroes Return Trilogy. I have not yet seen this version of the animated comic heroes, but according to the reviews, this series is particularly good. That said, most seem to be railing against this release and I do not blame them. I thought we were past the few episodes a disk thing now that we are getting so many season sets. As much as I'd like to check this out, I feel the desire to wait for the next season.

Hellraiser (Blu-ray). Written and directed by horror-meister Clive Barker, this is one of those movies that every horror fan needs to have. A little puzzle box unleashes the furies of Hell, led by the calmly evil, suffer seeker, Pinhead (Doug Bradley). I have always been a bit partial to the sequel, but this is the first to arrive in high definition. I bet the blood looks gorgeous.

The Wages of Fear (Criterion Blu-ray). I have been meaning to see this movie for years. It is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that centers on men embarking on a suicide mission transporting volatile nitroglycerin over rocky mountain roads. Sounds simple enough, but I am sure there is more than meets the eye.

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