Welcome back! Well, to some of you, anyway. To the rest of you, glad you decided to stop by and I hope this humble column helps you navigate the stacks of new releases each week. My goal is to point you toward titles of interest and warn you away from those films that seek to do nothing but leech away your time and give you nothing in return.
Full disclosure: I have not seen many of these titles, and what follows are not necessarily reviews, but opinions based upon what I know of the titles I pluck from the new release lists I peruse. The opinions I give based on the new releases are my own, and my recommendations are based on my personal interest. In any case, I hope you enjoy and perhaps find something you like or a title to point me towards.
The 5 Deadly Venoms. It has been a long time since I have watched this kung fu classic. It will be nice to get my hands on this to not only see it again, but have reason to ditch my crappy old DVD copy for a nice new spiffy release. This is one of those classic martial arts films that any fan needs to have in his collection. Directed by Chang Cheh, this gave rise to the Venoms, a quintet of Shaw Bros. stalwarts that would go on to star in a successful string of films for the studio. As for this one, it concerns the dying leader of the Poison Clan who sends his students out to find his five deadliest students who have been living under assumed identities. Put it in, press play, and prepare to see a variety of styles and some great action.
Dexter: The Third Season (also Blu-ray). I have only seen the first season of this series, but I really need to catch up with the rest of them. I really like what I saw. Dexter is a fascinating character unlike any I have seen on television.
Sons of Anarchy: Season One (also Blu-ray). This is a show that I have heard mixed reviews of, although I have not yet had the opportunity to see it myself. I do like Ron Perlman, so there is a reason to see it. The series centers on a man trying to find a balance between his family life and his membership in a biker gang.
The Simpsons: The Twelfth Season. Sometimes I wonder if they will ever reach the end of this series. Every few months I feel we are doomed for another season release. Still, the longevity and staying power of the show is unbelievable. This season features the head of Comic Book Guy.
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