This film blog goes out of its way to cover every new DVD and Blu-ray release possible.
But, at the end of the day, WWTW is a one-man operation and can’t cover all the bases. Which means more than a few intriguing movies pass me by despite my best efforts.
So, here’s a roundup of new DVD releases which could be worth your while:
- “Howl” – James Franco’s career couldn’t be any hotter. He snared an Oscar nomination for his bravura work in “127 Hours,” will co-host the award ceremonies where said statuette will be delivered and earned cool points for a cameo on “General Hospital” that played out like an existential acting stunt. Here, he stars as beat poet hero Allan Ginsburg in a movie where the dialogue is completely taken from his written output, interviews and court transcripts of his first amendment trial.
- “Still Bill” -Soul singer Bill Withers gets his big screen close-up in this new documentary featuring concert footage and interviews detailing his life and career. Curious about the man who gave us “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean On Me,” “Lovely Day,” “Grandma’s Hands,” and “Just the Two of Us?” Here’s your chance to get to know him better.
- “My Last Five Girlfriends” – Think all rom-coms are created equal? This British import begs to differ, spiking the story of a suicidal man reflecting on lost loves with plenty of wit and imagination. Fantasy sequences abound, making the gooey elements easier to digest for the fellas.
- “Down Terrace” – It took only eight days to shoot this well-received mobster comedy. Father and son ex-cons bicker about their dysfunctional family while dealing with real-world problems – like finding a babysitter when it’s time to go do some “work.” The feature film debut of writer/director Ben Wheatley offers plenty of promise, according to most critics.
- “Tupac Uncensored and Uncut” – The public’s fascination with the late rapper Tupac Shakur shows little sign of abating. Here’s a peek at interviews made during Shakur’s 1995 incarceration on sexual assault charges. The rapper lets loose on politics, gang life and his relationship with his mother.
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Fantasy sequences abound, making the gooey elements easier to digest for the fellas.
Are “fantasy sequences” the same thing as what anime fans call “fan service”? Or are we talking the “What I should have said. . .” flashbacks?
Just asking.
I know less than zero about anime – as a recovering art student I find anime illustrations generally unappealing.
But the sequences in question take romantic situations and bring them to life in clever ways.