One ugly side of the American Dream is illustrated in not one, but two MTV releases. I’m talking, of course, about the pubescent terror known as the sweet sixteen party. Now you can vicariously relive the horrors as spoiled rich girls turn nasty, single-minded in their quest to bankrupt parents, change from BFFs to teen bitches, and generally show Paris and Nicole how the girls play uptown. My Sweet 16: the Movie and My Sweet 16:Seasons 1 & 2 must be essential viewing, since they’re all the rage in the mass market sales flyers.
The obligatory TV boxed sets don’t fare much better. Granted, Bewitched: the Fifth Season is probably the most important of the entire series, if only by virtue of the fact that it was the last one for the only real Darrin, the inimitable Dick York. And Beauty and the Beast: Season Two laid the groundwork for the puzzling third and final season. One bright spot this week is the cult favorite Extras: the Complete Second Season, with plenty of extras and easter eggs to occupy your time ‘til what will hopefully be a better next week.
Anyway, here’s the long list. Peruse at your own risk...
Action/Adventure
A Bullet for Joey (MGM Film Noir)
The Contractor
In which ex-CIA agent Wesley Snipes takes out a terrorist, only to realize he’s been set up. Nice to see Snipes stretching.
Dante’s Peak (HD-DVD)
Kansas City Confidential (MGM Film Noir)
Mirror Wars-Reflection One
Shark Attack in the Mediterranean
Drama
After the Wedding
Dancing in Twilight
Ever Since the World Ended
The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing
Last Stand
The Last Time
Look to the Sky
Nailed
Police Beat
Sea Wife
Seven Thieves
Short Fuse
Stopover Tokyo
The Stranger (MGM Film Noir)
Sweet Land- A Love Story
The War (HD-DVD)
Wild Tigers I Have Known
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1 - incantyfainge
Thank you