Blu-ray Releases for the Week Nov. 23, 2008
Written by Colin McFedran
Published at 2008-11-23 10:32:33
Tagged: [Blu-ray]



Have you bought a Blu-ray recently? Not a lot of good choices this week...but which makes our Pick of the Week?

* Barenaked Ladies: Talk to the Hand - Live in Michigan (Summit)
* Diebuster the Movie (Bandai Visual)
* Flesh for the Beast (Shriek Blasters)
* Fred Claus (Warner)
* George Carlin: It's Bad For Ya (MPI)
* Gunbuster the Movie (Bandai Visual)
* Gunbuster vs. Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI! Movie (BandaiVisual)
* Hall & Oates: Live at the Troubador (Shout Factory)
* Hancock (Sony)
* Heart: Dreamboat Annie Live (Summit)
* Jarhead (Universal)
* The Kingdom (2007) (Universal)
* The Line (2007) (Cinevolve)
* Meet Dave (Fox)
* Ricky Martin Live: Black & White Tour (Sony Music)
* Rush: Snake & Arrows Live (Zoe Vision)
* Shadow: Dead Riot (Shriek Show)
* Space Chimps (Fox)
* Superman: Doomsday (Warner)
* Talento De Barrio (Maya)

Pick of the Week:

Well...I can't in good conscience recommend any of the feature films (and my knowledge of Anime is weak so you can help me out on those)...so that leaves us with concert BDs.

Rush: Snake & Arrows Live is the pick of the week.

Product Description: Filmed over two performances in Rotterdam, Holland in October of 2007, Rush's new DVD Snakes & Arrows Live captures the legendary band in peak form, performing classic Rush material and nine new songs from their critically acclaimed 2007 CD Snakes & Arrows. Bonus footage of four songs added for their 2008 American tour, including "Ghost of a Chance," filmed here for the first time.

Since the release of their eponymous first LP in 1974, Rush has continually expanded the definition of "progressive power trio." Guitarist Alex Lifeson,
bassist/keyboardist/vocalist Geddy Lee and drummer/lyricist Neil Peart combine dazzling virtuosity, laser-beam intensity and unbridled creativity to create a cohesive whole that's infinitely greater than its parts. The Toronto-based group has become one of Canada's leading exports, with a catalog of genre-defining releases including 2112, Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, Vapour Trails and Snakes & Arrows and a live show which combines musicianship, showmanship and multi-media effects that engage all the senses. Following their previous best-selling DVDs Rush in Rio and R30, Snakes & Arrows Live presents a band not resting on its considerable laurels but still earning its reputation as one of the world's best live bands - one night at a time.

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6 comments:

Offline Wayne J. Rodrique
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2008-11-23 13:02:53

Wow, NONE of these films are appealing. Slim pickings, indeed.
Offline Mike Hartnett
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2008-11-23 15:57:41

If only I had an HD TV, I'd probably go for Hancock and Jarhead.
Offline BigJackMacBstard
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2008-11-23 16:38:11

It'd be George Carlin and Superman: Doomsday for me.
Offline Tayler Bell
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2008-11-23 17:15:41

Yeah George Carlin kinda interested me, and believe it or not the Heart blu-ray kinda interests me as well...what can i say I'm a sucker for chicks that can play guitar.
Offline Jason LaFave
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2008-11-23 17:19:43

Heh, all that about Rush live concerts reminded me of that Trailer Park Boys ep where they kidnapped...who was it, Geddy Lee? I need to get more seasons of that show. I only have the 1st and 2nd. It never aired in the states (that I know of), so I've gotta go with DVDs.
Offline Mike Hartnett
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2008-11-23 17:27:00

@Tayler Bell: Yeah, I already saw that George Carlin special on HBO. Pretty funny and BOY did he ever rant on children! xD
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