DVD Reviews

Harry Potter's success worldwide is simply undeniable. The books have all been best-sellers, the movies top the charts, and Harry Potter merchandise is always in hot demand.

The controversial film from director Ang Lee has reached store shelves in DVD form. Little needs to be explained of the discussion surrounding the movie and just about everyone has heard of or participated in these discussions already.

Few movies have captured the attention of an audience and left as many lasting memories as The Godfather. Little needs to be said of the movie, its prestige and renown precede it.

A review of Pete Wernick "Dr. Banjo's" DVD for learning and having fun with the banjo.

This is a review of the DVD 'Courageous.'

Steven Soderburgh's "Contagion" is a long boring movie that brings nothing new to the table.

A review of the Jem: The Truly Outrageous Complete Series! DVD box set.

Review of the DVD White Nights starring Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines

First-time director Michael Greenspan achieves his goal of wanting viewers to connect with Adrien Brody's character in the thriller, which is now available on DVD.

The Insidious DVD effectively forgoes blatant scares to instead bring understand questions of what's really happening in people's homes.

American icon Robert Duvall stars as the enigmatic recluse Felix Bush in this true story of anguish.

M. Night Shyamalan's low-budget production is a fine exercise in tension. Heavy on atmosphere and dread while light on gore, it's the perfect fright flick for horror buffs who aren't particularly into nausea-inducing makeup effects.

The good news: The supporting cast is amazing. There's never been a better Marion than Cate Blanchett. The bad news: Kevin Costner made a more entertaining Robin Hood than Russell Crowe.

This mega-collection of 75 DVDs comes in a neat package for movie lovers to enjoy. Think of it as an instant movie collection.

The world of heavy metal lost one of its most towering figures in May of 2010 when Ronnie James Dio succumbed to stomach cancer.

On December 6, 1983, blues history was made when Albert King symbolically passed the torch to one of his most famous disciples, Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Jimmy Page, The Edge and Jack White share war stories, personal techniques and expound on why the electric guitar is humanity's greatest achievement. Check it out - you'll never see a confab like this again in your lifetime.

Season three of Chuck finds Chuck (Zachary Levi) at a crossroads in his life. He now has the Intersect 2.0 downloaded in his brain, enabling him not only to be able to "flash" on subjects to gain information on them, but also to gain abilities.

Continuing the more serious theme of his recent films, Charro! is notable in that it is the only Elvis Presley film in which he doesn't sing, with his only vocal coming in the form of the title song, played over the opening credits.

Live a Little, Love a Little, finds Elvis Presley in a more "adult" role, moving away from the tired formula used in so many of his '60s films.

Elvis Presley plays Native American bull rider Joe Lightcloud, who convinces his congressman to give his father 20 heifers and a quality bull to raise on their reservation in Stay Away, Joe.

In Double Trouble, Elvis Presley stars as Guy Lambert '" an American singer on tour in England '" something the real Presley wanted to do, but was unable to throughout his career thanks to legal issues with the Colonel.

In Spinout, Elvis Presley plays a singing racecar driver named Mike McCoy. While this isn't much different than the typical 60's Elvis movie fare, the film is more fun and Presley seems to be enjoying himself.

While many Elvis Presley supporters claim he could have been a fine actor, given the right material, his detractors point to films such as Harum Scarum as their proof otherwise.

Elvis Presley stars as Lonnie Beale, a singing rodeo rider looking for work.