On our September DVD Talk TV Segment on ABC TV's AM Northwest we took a look at 4 Notable DVDs: Star Wars Trilogy - the most requested DVD of all time comes with a 2 1/2 hour Documentary that's sure to thrill Star Wars Fans, Super Size Me - one of the best films of the year will absolutely change the way you think about fast food, Clerks X - Kevin Smith turns two guys talking to each other in a convenience store into an anthem for Gen X, Strangers on A Train - one of Hitchcock's best films on an exceptional DVD. Watch this show (which runs about 6 mins) in Windows Media High Bandwidth or Low Bandwidth. Also watch past month's segments.

It's an unfortunate fact that most everyone, at some point, will have a bad relationship. The film Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind poses the question: What if you could have the memory of this bad relationship erased? Would you do it? If so what kind of impact would erasing memories have on you? We had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind Screenwriter Charlie Kaufman and Director Michel Gondry about the film. Their tag-team approach to the interview gave some great insight on how this unique pair works together and how they created such a complex, fascinating and entertaining film. Read our complete interview with Charlie Kaufman & Michel Gondry or Listen to the complete audio version.

It the return of CineMazing! This week reviewer Kim Morgan takes a look at the must see zombie fest - Shaun of The Dead, which will have you screaming and laughing in equal measures. Also be sure to check out Kim's reviews of Criminal, Resident Evil: Apocalypse and Vincent Gallo's controversial The Brown Bunny. If you love movies, be sure to also drop in to DVD Talk's Movie Talk Forum, with news, trailers, discussions and member reviews of movies now in theaters. Want to get CineMazing right when it's published? Sign Up to get CineMazing delivered free to your email box!
 

In first four decades of film production, movies went from being a curiosity and disreputable form of blue collar entertainment to the fourth largest industry in the United States. Unfortunately 85% of the films from this period of dynamic growth are lost, and those that still exist are lock away in film archives, almost impossible for the average film buff to see. Until now. “More Treasures from American Film Archives 1894-1931" features over fifty rare seen films on three DVDs. This week, Silent DVD takes an in depth look at this impressive nine-and-a-half hour anthology of early films. From comedy to adventure films to documentaries, this entertaining collection has something for everyone. Check it out!

This week, The DVD Savant has reviews of Dial M For Murder - One of Hitchcock's most assured entertainments and the king of chamber mysteries, The Boston Strangler - Tony Curtis is the mixed up serial killer decades before FBI profiling, Videodrome - David Cronenberg gets his act fully together for the first time in a 'big idea' weird biology movie , Alexander's Ragtime Band - a monster hit from 1938 has been obsolete for over half a century, Music in My Heart - Tony Martin and Rita Hayworth reach for stardom, and we can tell right away who'll make it and who'll wont and King Kong Lives - King Kong's back and Lady Kong's got him. . Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

This week sees the release of perhaps the most notable (and most requested) DVD of the year: Star Wars Trilogy [Review] - another 'edition/revision' of one of top films of all time with whopping and excellent 2 1/2 hour documentary 'Empire of Dreams' . Be sure not to let Star Wars eclipse several other truly notable DVDs out this week, including: Mean Girls [Review] - with an excellent script by SNL writer Tina Fey and solid performance by 'it girl' Lindsay Lohan , Mr Show: Season 4 [Review] - David Cross and Bob Odenkirk do it again...for the fourth time, MADtv: Season 1 - the first season of the very funny sketch comedy series - a SNL alternative, La Dolce Vita a phenomenal restoration of Fellini's classic on a DVD packed with solid special features, How to Draw a Bunny [Review] - an amazing movie that shines a much needed light on the brilliant work of the often misunderstood Ray Johnson, and Coffee and Cigarettes - Jim Jarmusch's long term project is strange, uneven but definitely worth checking out. Read our Complete List of Upcoming DVDs for more great DVDs out this week, and visit our DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

More great DVD announcements this week including: one of the summer's highest acclaimed films The Manchurian Candidate on 12/21 - a rare breed of remake that is actually better than the original film, Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy - Extended Edition on 12/28 - a sharp, dark and funny way over the top comedy with Will Farrel doing what he does best, The 4400 on 12/21 - a USA TV Mini-Series that if you missed on TV you should absolutely make sure you catch on DVD, The Door In The Floor on 12/14 - a sleeper thriller starring Kim Basinger and Jeff Bridges, Species III (Unrated) on 12/7 - MGM goes direct to DVD with the latest installment of its sexy horror franchise, Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Movie on 11/16 - the popular card game turned movie now heads off to DVD, and the teen comedy Sleepover on 10/23 with Alexa Vega (of Spy Kids Fame). Read our complete list of Upcoming DVDs.

Over the years Mr. Roger's Neighborhood has been the friendly and familiar TV home to millions of children. American's favorite Neighbor Fred Rogers has had a profound impact on generations of tv viewers and is definitely one of the most beloved television personality of all time. Now, a three hour tribute Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor (on DVD 9/28) debuts on DVD with a fantastic look at Fred Rogers and Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. DVD Talk writer Danielle Henbest had the opportunity to talk Mr. Roger's Neighborhood regular Mr. McFeely (David Newell) about his friendship with Fred and current work with Fred's non-profit production company. Reminiscing about Fred and his days as Mr. McFeely left Newell outspoken and eager to share his Neighborhood with you. Read our complete interview with David Newell.

A top of great clips this week including: Alias: Season 3 - a clip of Alias: Tribunal, the special bonus animated Alias short film, Andy Goldsworthy's Rivers & Tides (On DVD 9/28) - a preview of a fascinating documentary on the relation between art and nature, Ed Wood: Special Edition (On DVD 11/19) - a look at this long awaited special edition DVD, Springtime in a Small Town (On DVD 11/23) - the trailer for Tian Zhuangzhuang's amazing film, Zatoichi The Blind Swordsman ( on DVD 12/9) - a trailer for Takeshi Kitano's update of this classic samurai series, Mary Poppins: 40th Anniversary Edition DVD (On DVD 12/14) - a sneak peek at one of Disney's finest live action musicals, Baadasssss! [Review] - the trailer for Mario van Pebbles’ look at the making of his father's 1971 film Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasss Song and Young Adam [Review] - a trailer of this hidden gem with Ewan McGregor and Tilda Switon.

The DVD Talk DVD Easter Egg Database continues to grow, greatly in part from the fantastic submissions from DVD Talk readers like you. Some of the latest Eggs to be uncovered include: hidden interviews with effects and makeup artists on Dawn of the Dead Ultimate Edition, hidden interviews on Star Trek: The Original Series Season One, a blooper reel on The Star Wars Trilogy Boxset, a gag reel on The Girl Next Door, a ton of hidden features and goodies including a table read on Futurama Vol 4, and hidden outtakes on Conan O'Brien's 10th Anniversary Special. Find out how to access all these great hidden features and more in the DVD Talk Easter Egg Database. Also be sure to help our DVD Easter Egg Database grow by submitting DVD easter eggs when you uncover them on your DVDs.

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