Severin Films attends DRIVE-IN MASSACRE (review)

Just when you thought it was safe to go the drive-in, the proto-slasher DRIVE-IN MASSACRE slices its way through necking couples and peeping toms as the police investigation comes up empty.  Written by character actors John Goff and George "Buck" Flower and directed by Stu Segall (who went from Marilyn Chambers' INSATIABLE to TV shows like HUNTER, RENEGADE, and SILK STAKINGS).

REVIEW LINK: Severin Films (US) Region ALL Blu-ray (DVD Drive-in)

DRIVE-IN MASSACRE Blu-ray specs:

• 1080p24 MPEG-4 AVC 1.78:1 widescreen
• English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono and Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
• Optional English SDH subtitles
• Audio Commentary by director Stu Segall
• Interview with writer/actor John Goff
• Norm Sheridan recalls DRIVE-IN MASSACRE
• "Making the Massacre" with Stu Segall
• Theatrical Trailer
• Easter Egg

LionsGate captures THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH (Review)

Nicolas Roeg's landmark science fiction film that transformed David Bowie from rock star to movie star THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH comes back to Blu-ray from its fortieth anniversary 4K restoration with over three hours of extras and other collector's material.

REVIEW LINK: LionsGate (US) Region A Blu-ray/Region 1 NTSC DVD (DVDCompare)

THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH Blu-ray/DVD combo specs:

• Disc One (Blu-ray):
• 1080p24 MPEG-4 AVC 2.35:1 widescreen
• English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo
• Disc Two (DVD):
• 16:9 anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen
• English Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
• Optional English SDH and Spanish subtitles
• Bonus Features (on disc one and on bonus second DVD):
• Interviews:
• actress Candy Clark
• writer Paul Mayersberg
• cinematographer Tony Richmond
• director Nicolas Roeg
• costume desigenr May Routh
• still phtoographer Daniel James
• filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson
• producer Michael Deeley
• "The Lost Soundtrack" featurette
• David Bowie Interview from French TV 1977
• Theatrical Trailer
• Digital Download Code
• Collector's Booklet featuring essays by David Jenkins and Chris Chamption
• Four Photo Cards
• Fold-out Poster
• Collector's Slipcase

Wolfe Video presents DEPARTURE (Review)

When Beatrice and son Elliot travel to rural France to close up the family vacation home after a bitter divorce, the sheltered son feels the first stirrings of love and lust for French youth Clement but the emotional breakdown of his family colors his experience and makes him reticent to express his feelings.

REVIEW LINK: Wolfe Video (US) Region 1 NTSC DVD (DVDBeaver)

DEPARTURE DVD specs:

• 16:9 anamorphic 1.85:1 widescreen
• English Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 stereo
• Optional English SDH subtitles (burnt-in subtitles for French dialogue)
• Interviews with actors Juliet Stevenson, Alex Lawther, and Phenix Brossard
• Trailer
• Previews

Breaking Glass Pictures does a RETAKE (review)

In this hybrid of romance and thriller, wealthy businessman Jonathan hires San Francisco hustler Adam to role-play as his younger lover Brandon on a long road trip to the Grand Canyon.  As he slips into the role, Adam realizes that Jonathan is not living out a fantasy but recreating a past relationship that ended tragically which makes him determined to change the past.

REVIEW LINK: Breaking Glass Pictures (US) Region 1 NTSC DVD (DVDBeaver)

RETAKE DVD specs:

• 16:9 anamorphic 1.78:1 widescreen
• English Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
• English Closed Captioning
• Audio Commentary by director Nick Corporon
• 'Making RETAKE' featurette
• Deleted Scenes
• Atlanta Q and A
• Newfest NYC Q and A
• Tuc Watkins Interview
• Short Film 'The Passenger'
• Trailer
• Previews

Wolfe Video finds love and redemption in AKRON (review)

University of Akron freshman Benny and Scott fall in love and begin dating with the support of their family; however, their happiness is threatened when a devastating and tragic secret shared by their parents comes to light.

REVIEW LINK: Wolfe Video (US) Region 1 NTSC DVD (DVDBeaver)

AKRON DVD specs:

• 16:9 anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen
• English Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 stereo
• Optional English SDH subtitles
• Cast and Crew Interviews
• Interview with co-director Brian O'Donnell
• Trailer
• Previews

Film Movement sees THE FOREST FOR THE TREES (review)

The thesis film of Maren Ade (TONI ERDMANN) hits close to home with the story of new teacher Melanie whose bright enthusiasm and progressive teaching ideas are brought down by resentful colleagues, defiant students, and her own crippling social awkwardness.

REVIEW LINK: Film Movement (US) Region 1 NTSC DVD (DVDBeaver)

THE FOREST FOR THE TREES DVD specs:

• 16:9 anamorphic 1.85:1 widescreen
• German Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
• Optional English subtitles
• English Closed Captioning
• Short Film "Estes Avenue"
• Biographies

Scream Factory tells DEADTIME STORIES (review)

The eighties anthology classic DEADTIME STORIES hits Blu-ray.  When bratty Brian won't go to bed, Uncle Mike puts his own spin on some very grim fairy tales.  An orphan is sent to procure a virgin for sacrifice for a pair of ugly witches, Little Red Riding Hood is re-imagined a hot-to-trot high school senior, and Goldilocks goes CARRIE on the three bears.  Scott Valentine and Melissa Leo star.

REVIEW LINK: Scream Factory (US) Region A Blu-ray/Region 1 NTSC DVD (DVD Drive-in)

DEADTIME STORIES Blu-ray/DVD combo specs:

• Blu-ray:
• 1080p24 MPEG-4 AVC 1.85:1 widescreen
• English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
• DVD:
• 16:9 anamorphic 1.85:1 widescreen
• English Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
• Optional English SDH subtitles
• Audio Commentary by director Jeffrey Delman
• "The Black Forest" alternate version of the first story
• Interview with director Jeffrey Delman
• Making-of featurette with actors Melissa Leo, Cathryn de Prume, and Scott Valentine
• Deleted Scenes
• Three Theatrical Trailers
• Stills Gallery