Articles by Guido Henkel

Claude Chabrol’s The Bridesmaid is coming to DVD

January 26, 2007 // 0 Comments

First Run Features has just announced a DVD version of Claude Chabrol’s latest film The Bridesmaid to be released in March. Handsome young Philippe (Benoît Magimel) is still living at home caring for his mother and sisters. When his mother decides to [...]

Flyboys

January 24, 2007 // 0 Comments

After seeing the "Flyboys" check disc DVD the other day which wasn't representative of the final DVD release, I decided to take a look at an authoritative version of the film, namely the final Blu-Ray version that IS representative of the [...]

The stakes are high in Casino Royale

January 24, 2007 // 0 Comments

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is currently preparing the release of the latest James Bond movie, Casino Royale for release on DVD, Blu-Ray Disc and for the PSP in March. “Casino Royale” introduces James Bond before he holds his license to kill. But [...]

The Best Of She-Ra – Princess Of Power

January 23, 2007 // 0 Comments

On BCI Home Entertainment’s release of “The Best Of She-Ra – Princess Of Power” the studio has included some interesting tidbits to uncover. From the Main Menu, select “Special Features” and there highlight the menu entry “Trailer 2.” Now [...]

School For Scoundrels

January 23, 2007 // 0 Comments

For a young company such as the Weinstein Company and their home video arm Genius Products I have to admit that I am increasingly impressed with the films released by the company. They may be small but they sure know how to pick a good movie as most of [...]

Walt Disney Treasures – More Silly Symphonies

January 22, 2007 // 0 Comments

On their release of “Walt Disney Treasures – More Silly Symphonies” the studio has also included a charming little gem hidden away from immediate view. Insert the second disc of the DVD set and select “Alphabetical Listing” from the Main [...]

Flyboys

January 19, 2007 // 0 Comments

Was it just me or was "Flyboys" flying completely under the radar when it hit theaters? It wasn't until the DVD showed up on my desk that I actually noticed this film and decided to give it a check up. I love movies about the early ace [...]

Extras: The Complete First Season

January 18, 2007 // 0 Comments

Since the original BBC version of "The Office", Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant are familiar faces to many fans of imported comedy. With "Extras, " HBO Home Video is now presenting the most recent show that the multi-talented guys [...]

MGM Home Entertainment unveils more Blu-Ray titles

January 18, 2007 // 0 Comments

After tentative announcements during CES last week, MGM Home Entertainment has just announced details about the high definition versions of Dances With Wolves, Hoosiers And The Thomas Crown Affair, coming to Blu-Ray Disc in March. In Dances With Wolves [...]

Steve McQueen goes high def in style

January 18, 2007 // 0 Comments

Warner Home Video has just unveiled that two great Steve McQueen movies will make their high definition debut in February as well on both HD-DVD and Blu-Ray Disc. The 1968 film Bullitt marks one of Steve McQueen’s most famous roles, as he stars as [...]
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