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The Boondock Saints, Blu-ray (1999) Published on July 01, 2009 The surround channels are aggressively utilized for the sound effects and music score, plus include several split rear effects.


Inside Man, Blu-ray (2006/2009) Published on June 28, 2009 A bank heist thriller that keeps you guessing almost up to the very end.

Woodstock - 3 Days of Peace and Music - 40th-Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition - Director’s Cut, Blu-ray (1969/2009) Published on June 28, 2009 The definitive disc reissue of this milestone event in the history of rock & roll.

Fricsay: Music Transfigured - Remembering Ferenc Fricsay Published on June 28, 2009 Following his illness and operation, Fricsay was a changed man, one back from the grave, from a confrontation with the Infinite.

Harlan Ellison - Dreams With Sharp Teeth (2007) Published on June 23, 2009 Fascinating documentary on the imaginative writer who has been compared to Lenny Bruce and Hunter Thompson.

MOZART: Don Giovanni (complete opera), Blu-ray (2008) Published on June 22, 2009 Features a top flight cast of singers who look the parts they play and are good actors as well.

HANDEL: Orlando, Blu-ray (2007/2009) Published on June 21, 2009 The Blu-ray disc is technically superb, with highly detailed images, deep black levels and excellent contrast.

Nature’s Most Amazing Events, Blu-ray (2009) Published on June 21, 2009 I found the series amazingly informative and enjoyable to watch, and the stereo soundtrack was serviceable if not optimum.

Elton John – The Red Piano, Live From Las Vegas, Blu-ray (2008/2009) Published on June 20, 2009 His voice is past its prime and the disc also has some technical problems.

Verdi, La Traviata, Blu-ray (2006/2009) Published on June 20, 2009 Crank up the AC before the show starts, otherwise the flaming onscreen passion may cause your widescreen to spontaneously combust.

BB King – Live At Montreux 1993, Blu-ray (2009) Published on June 20, 2009 Visually stunning, looking remarkably good for a 16-year old video source.

Paycheck, Blu-ray (2003/2009) Published on June 19, 2009 Another Philip K. Dick sci-fi tale adapted for the screen in a less cerebral form.

Lost: Complete First Season, 7 Blu-ray discs (2009) Published on June 16, 2009 Intending to only skim through all seven discs, our weekend quickly turned into a Lost marathon!

Lost: Complete Second Season, 7 Blu-ray discs (2009) Published on June 16, 2009 I could never have imagined the twisted turnings that unfurled in Season 2.

VERDI: Messa da Requiem (2009) Published on June 15, 2009 This spectacular benefit concert which took place in the basilica of St. Mark’s in Venice.

Giselle (complete ballet), Blu-ray (2006/2009) Published on June 14, 2009 A winning interpretation of the classic ballet with A1 image and sound

The Ramen Girl (2009) Published on June 13, 2009 Although rather exaggerated and formulaic, the film develops some interesting Japanese characters.

Home, Blu-ray (2009) Published on June 11, 2009 A most humanitarian filmic journey.

Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog (2008) Published on June 09, 2009 The hugely popular wacky online musical created by “Firefly’s” Joss Whedon

Hobson's Choice (1953) Published on June 08, 2009 The film still resonates today because of its good humor, the warmth of its humanism, and its progressive views on a woman’s “rightful place.”

Billie Holiday - The Life and Artistry of Lady Day (2004) Published on June 08, 2009 An informative bio of the superb jazz singer, plus several film clips.

The Future - A 360° View (2009) Published on June 07, 2009 A fascinating sort of video Popular Science survey of future scientific advances.

Procol Harum in Concert (2009) Published on June 07, 2009 A packed concert by the 40-year-old band, in a stunning outdoor venue

Spy Game, Blu-ray (2001/2009) Published on June 06, 2009 A deadly race against time with one of the two protagonists stuck in his office.

Yellowjackets - The Paris Concert at New Morning (2008) Published on May 30, 2009 A recent live concert in Paris by the noted fusion quartet

Diana Krall Live in Rio, Blu-ray (2009) Published on May 30, 2009 A near-perfect video concert experience with lovely visuals.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Historic Telecasts - Nathan Milstein, violin (1962-63) Published on May 29, 2009 Milstein: a Russian firecracker who illumined all the music he surveyed.

Children of Men, Blu-ray (2009) Published on May 29, 2009 A suspenseful journey

Taken - 2-Disc Extended Cut, Blu-ray (2009) Published on May 26, 2009 Liam Neeson, perhaps best known for his 1994 Oscar for Schindler’s List, proves a versatile action figure in this often violent thriller.

Van Cliburn in Moscow, Vol. 4 (1960/1972) Published on May 26, 2009 Cliburn here performs works that did not necessarily transfer to his official commercial discography.

Rory Gallagher - Live In Cork (2009) Published on May 26, 2009 The late Irish performer was one of the most respected and capable six-string slingers working in the blues and rock fraternities.

Seabiscuit, Blu-ray (2003/2009) Published on May 26, 2009 The image presented here is nothing short of reference quality, and may be the best-looking Universal catalog title I’ve seen so far.

Cinderella Man, Blu-ray (2005/2009) Published on May 26, 2009 Despite being an imperfect film, I found Cinderella Man to be quite an enjoyable watch.

Miles Davis - That’s What Happened (1987/2009) Published on May 24, 2009 There are not many videos of the trumpeter later in his career (following a six-year hiatus), so this is valuable for fans.

Fletch, Blu-ray (2009) Published on May 24, 2009 A somewhat-engaging thriller in which Chase plays a newspaper reporter who constantly changes his identify to pursue a drug deal story for his paper.

Valkyrie, Blu-ray (2008) Published on May 22, 2009 There were from 17 to 42 different attempts on Hitler’s life, beginning back in the 1920s, and the Valkyrie (Anglicization of the German Die Walküre) Plot was the final one.

A Company of Voices (2009) Published on May 20, 2009 One of the most uplifting concerts I have ever seen or heard

David Sanborn Live at Montreux 1984 (2009) Published on May 18, 2009 There are some really first rate performances here, and true fans will find this disc indispensable.

The X-Files: Fight the Future, Blu-ray (1998) Published on May 18, 2009 The story is crafted well-enough to make it an enjoyable science-fiction experience for those who have not previously seen the X-Files.

Styx and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra of Cleveland – One With Everything, Blu-ray (2009)  Published on May 14, 2009 I really felt that the music of Styx was once again relevant – I don’t see how anyone wouldn’t enjoy this excellent concert performance.

The Cure - Trilogy, Blu-ray (2009) Published on May 14, 2009 The legendary band plays their goth-rock trilogy

Michelangeli in BEETHOVEN's Emperor Concerto (1967) Published on May 14, 2009 The Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache always saw in Michelangeli a colleague, and not merely another competent pianist: “Michelangeli makes colors; he is a conductor."

Gary Moore & Friends – One Night In Dublin, A Tribute To Phil Lynott, Blu-ray (2009) Published on May 13, 2009 All former Thin Lizzy members felt a musical tribute was in order, and a concert was given that reunited them in celebration of Phil Lynott’s life; this excellent Blu-ray disc documents that concert.

Nelson Freire, piano - Works of FRANCK & SAINT-SAENS Published on May 07, 2009 A brief encounter with artistic excellence.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Blu-ray (2009) Published on May 06, 2009 An amazing movie on several levels; and it should be considering the $ involved.

Hiromi - Live in Concert (2008) Published on May 04, 2009 Hiromi easily outdoes Keith Jarrett in throwing herself into her piano playing.

Wayne Shorter - Live at Monteux, 1996 Published on May 04, 2009 Shorter switches between tenor and soprano sax on different selections, which is a nice change