Attack of the 50 Foot DVD!

Chris' Pick:

Lost Skeleton is probably the closest we've seen to a "new" '50s science fiction film since Tim Burton dropped Mars Attacks in our laps. Larry Blamire's creation, however, is much closer in spirit (not to mention production values) to the films of the beloved golden age of b-movies. Combining the plots of a half-dozen of its predecessors, Skeleton follows the adventures of Dr. Paul Armstrong (Blamire himself) and his beautiful bride Betty (Fay Masterson) as they encounter aliens, meteorites, monsters, mad scientists, and eventually the megalomaniacal Skeleton himself. The DVD features two commentaries and sundry other goodies like gag reels and documentaries. Don't miss rhe supreme shock sensation of the century!

Dr. Freex's Picks:

Kill Bill Vol. 1

The movie I always wanted to make. So what if Tarantino beat me to it? A skillful, crowd-pleasing blend of spaghetti western, kung fu flick, samurai drama and bloody drive-in revenge flick, Kill Bill had me in the palm of its hand from the very first frame.

Versus - Special Edition

Not only does this movie kick ass, it journeys into other dimensions and then kicks ass there, too. When it is done, it then goes into its home workshop to invent new cybernetic ass to kick. The good vs. evil plot is a bit hackneyed, but in a movie this ballistic, who cares? Not to mention zombies and a comic relief who is actually funny.

Escape From New York - Special Edition

One of my favorite B-movies finally gets the treatment it deserves. Like Dawn of the Dead and The Road Warrior, John Carpenter's modern western inspired a slew of Italian rip-offs and a generation of filmmakers. Make popcorn and let a crew of seasoned vets working at the top of their form whisk you away to the far-flung future of 1999.

Hong Kong Cavalier's Picks:

Tales of Tomorrow

A collection of 3 episodes of the classic 1950s sci-fi anthology show: "The Crystal Egg" (adapting the H.G. Wells story) from 2-29-52, "Appointment on Mars" (starring a very young Leslie Nielsen and Bryan Keith, credited as "Robert Keith Jr.") from 6-22-52, and the infamous "Frankenstein" adaptation starring Lon Chaney Jr. from 1-18-52, in which Chaney spent the entire broadcast drunk outta his noggin, not realizing he was on live television!

Coffy & Foxy Brown

Two older releases I finally got around to picking up. Not a lot of supplementary material, though the audio commentary from director Jack Hill is great on both discs. As with most MGM discs, the transfer is great... I'm constantly astounded by their attention to quality on even the cheapest of sell-thru discs they produce.


	Staff Picks
	Chris' Pick: The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra Lost Skeleton is probably the closest we've seen to a "new" '50s science fiction film since Tim Burton dropped Mars Attacks in our laps. Larry Blamire's creation, however, is much closer in spirit (not to mention production values) to the films of the beloved golden age of b-movies. Combining the plots of a half-dozen of its predecessors, Skeleton follows the adventures of Dr. Paul Armstrong (Blamire himself) and his beautiful bride Betty (Fay Masterson) as they encounter aliens, meteorites, monsters, mad scientists, and eventually the megalomaniacal Skeleton himself. The DVD features two commentaries and sundry other goodies like gag reels and documentaries. Don't miss rhe supreme shock sensation of the century! Dr. Freex's Picks: Kill Bill Vol. 1 The movie I always wanted to make. So what if Tarantino beat me to it? A skillful, crowd-pleasing blend of spaghetti western, kung fu flick, samurai drama and bloody drive-in revenge flick, Kill Bill had me in the palm of its hand from the very first frame. Versus - Special Edition Not only does this movie kick ass, it journeys into other dimensions and then kicks ass there, too. When it is done, it then goes into its home workshop to invent new cybernetic ass to kick. The good vs. evil plot is a bit hackneyed, but in a movie this ballistic, who cares? Not to mention zombies and a comic relief who is actually funny. Escape From New York - Special Edition One of my favorite B-movies finally gets the treatment it deserves. Like Dawn of the Dead and The Road Warrior, John Carpenter's modern western inspired a slew of Italian rip-offs and a generation of filmmakers. Make popcorn and let a crew of seasoned vets working at the top of their form whisk you away to the far-flung future of 1999. Hong Kong Cavalier's Picks: *Tales of Tomorrow* A collection of 3 episodes of the classic 1950s sci-fi anthology show: "The Crystal Egg" (adapting the H.G. Wells story) from 2-29-52, "Appointment on Mars" (starring a very young Leslie Nielsen and Bryan Keith, credited as "Robert Keith Jr.") from 6-22-52, and the infamous "Frankenstein" adaptation starring Lon Chaney Jr. from 1-18-52, in which Chaney spent the entire broadcast drunk outta his noggin, not realizing he was on live television! *Coffy & Foxy Brown* Two older releases I finally got around to picking up. Not a lot of supplementary material, though the audio commentary from director Jack Hill is great on both discs. As with most MGM discs, the transfer is great... I'm constantly astounded by their attention to quality on even the cheapest of sell-thru discs they produce.