Monday, August 25, 2008
New DVD releases round up 25th / 26th August.
Sifting through this weeks crop of contemporary DVD releases we've come up with some recommendations to help you recover from all those late nights / early mornings watching the Olympics.
In the UK, our pick of the DVD releases on 25th August 2008 are:
First up is a film perfect fo a summer bank holiday Valerie And Her Week Of Wonders. Think of a slightly surreal, dream like and ethereal version of The Wicker Man, but made in Czechoslovakia in 1970 and it gives you a taste of what the film is about. A film that has grown into cult viewing amongst nu-folkists with its folk-lore settings and wonderful soundtrack. Second Run have released a new digital transfer with restored picture and sound, and also the release also includes an interview with its star Jaroslava Schallerová amongst other things.
Take a look at the trailer for this fabulous film here.
Love is the Devil. This fantastic film from 1998 should have been huge. A biopic of Britain's most controversial painter Francis Bacon, charts his relationship with with his model George Dyer. An amazing script is carried off by a perfect cast Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton and Derek Jacobi. Given a re-release on the very lovely BFI label. (Put back from 18th August).
In the USA, the pick of the DVD releases on 26th August 2008 are:
The Nightmare Before Christmas - special 2 disc edition. Released to coincide with, erm the summer? This special 2 disc edition is a welcome re-release for the long out of print classic from Tim Burton. Released on HD and standard DVD. How long to wait for a 3d version on disc?
On the Ecstasy of Ski-Flying An hour long treat. Werner Herzog, modern cinema's unfathomable genius in conversation. A fascinating insight into a very intriguing subject.
The Rape of Europa. A different and multi-layered perspective on the horrors of the 3rd Reich. This time its effect on the art world.
Other recommended August 2008 new DVD releases can be found on our site at alt-flix.co.uk DVD releases.
In the UK, our pick of the DVD releases on 25th August 2008 are:
First up is a film perfect fo a summer bank holiday Valerie And Her Week Of Wonders. Think of a slightly surreal, dream like and ethereal version of The Wicker Man, but made in Czechoslovakia in 1970 and it gives you a taste of what the film is about. A film that has grown into cult viewing amongst nu-folkists with its folk-lore settings and wonderful soundtrack. Second Run have released a new digital transfer with restored picture and sound, and also the release also includes an interview with its star Jaroslava Schallerová amongst other things. Take a look at the trailer for this fabulous film here.
Love is the Devil. This fantastic film from 1998 should have been huge. A biopic of Britain's most controversial painter Francis Bacon, charts his relationship with with his model George Dyer. An amazing script is carried off by a perfect cast Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton and Derek Jacobi. Given a re-release on the very lovely BFI label. (Put back from 18th August).
In the USA, the pick of the DVD releases on 26th August 2008 are:
The Nightmare Before Christmas - special 2 disc edition. Released to coincide with, erm the summer? This special 2 disc edition is a welcome re-release for the long out of print classic from Tim Burton. Released on HD and standard DVD. How long to wait for a 3d version on disc? On the Ecstasy of Ski-Flying An hour long treat. Werner Herzog, modern cinema's unfathomable genius in conversation. A fascinating insight into a very intriguing subject.
The Rape of Europa. A different and multi-layered perspective on the horrors of the 3rd Reich. This time its effect on the art world.
Other recommended August 2008 new DVD releases can be found on our site at alt-flix.co.uk DVD releases.
Labels: New DVD releases, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Valerie and her week of wonders
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