DVD Roundup: 6.12.07

Diagnosis Murder: The Second Season

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Dick Van Dyke as Dr. Mark Sloan

Barry Van Dyke as Detective Steve Sloan

Victoria Rowell as Amanda Bentley-Livingston

Charlie Schlatter as Dr. Jesse Travis

Michael Tucci as Norman Briggs

Scott Baio as Dr. Jack Stewart

Delores Hall as Nurse Delores Mitchell

Special Features:

None

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital Stereo Sound

Running Time: 17 Hours 5 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD cover:

“Treat yourself to a second dose of ‘Diagnosis: Murder,’ starring multiple Emmy-winner Dick Van Dyke (‘Night at the Museum’) as Dr. Marl Sloan, the inquisitive physician with a knack for detection. In addition to his duties as Chief of Internal Medicine at L.A.’s Community General Hospital, Dr. Sloan is a consultant for the police department. Aided by his prodigy Dr. Jack Stewart (Scott Baio, ‘Happy Days,’ ‘Charles in Charge’), pathologist Amanda Bentley (Victoria Rowell, ‘The Young & The Restless’), and his son, Homicide Detective Steve Sloan (Barry Van Dyke, ‘Airwolf’), Dr, Sloan won’t rest until the bad guys are put to bed – permanently!

A light-hearted potion of twists and tourniquets, incisions and intrigue, this collectible six-disc set of ‘Diagnosis Murder: The Second Season’ is just the right mix for every fan of medicine and mystery.”

CS Comment:

So this is where Scott Baio ended up! Complete your “Diagnosis Murder” DVD collection with this second season DVD.

Available Tuesday, June 12


Walker: Texas Ranger: The Third Season

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Rating: Not Rated

Special Features:

None

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital Stereo Surround Sound

Latin Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese Languages

Latin Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese Subtitles

Running Time: 19 Hours 33 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD cover:

“Hard-Hitting, High-Kicking Action

Action hero Chuck Norris returns as the American West’s toughest modern-day lawman in the explosive third season of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger.’ Whether busting crime rings, operating deep undercover or slugging it out with a sadistic army of terrorists, kidnappers, mobsters and thieves, Cordell Walker (Norris) talks softly, but carries a big kick. Aided by partner James Trivette (Clarence Gilyard, Jr.), assistant district attorney Alex Cahill (Sheree J. Wilson) and best friend C.D. Parker (Noble Willingham), the hardest-hitting Ranger in Texas cleans up the Lone Star State in this 7-disc, 26-episode collection that’s jam-packed with bone-crunching martial arts mayhem, adventure and excitement.”

CS Comment:

The leading causes of death in the United States are: 1. Heart Disease 2. Chuck Norris 3. Cancer

Available Tuesday, June 12


Noah’s Arc: The Complete Second Season

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Darryl Stephens as Noah

Rodney Chester as Alex

Christian Vincent as Ricky

Douglas Spearman as Chance

Jensen Atwood as Wade

Gregory Keith as Trey

Jonathan Julian as Eddie

Benjamin Patterson as Guy

Wilson Cruz as Junito

Merwin Mondesir as Dre

Jennia Fredrique as Brandy

Special Features:

All 8 Episodes of the 2006 Season on 3 Discs

Cast Commentary

Deleted Scenes

Tales from the Arc Side

Getting to Know the Cast

On the Set with the Cast

At the Salon with Jensen Atwood

At the Gym with Christian Vincent and Gregory Keith

Clothing Noah’s Arc

Behind the Scenes…Photo Shoot

At the 17th Annual GLAAD Awards

Oh No They Didn’t – Blooper Reel

Celebrity Coming Out Story – Wilson Cruz

NewNowNext Off the Record – Deadlee

Outlaugh Festival on Wisecrack – Marga Gomez

Easter Egg: Trey’s Calendar Gallery

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital Stereo Sound

Spanish Subtitles

Running Time: 180 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD cover:

“Noah and the boys are back for another season of Logo’s hit original series ‘Noah’s Arc.’ Finding happiness in the drama-filled city of Los Angeles hasn’t gotten any easier! They may live a stylish lifestyle, but when you’re dreaming and dating in Hollywood, things aren’t always pretty.

Check out all eight episodes from the second season, with commentary, interviews, behind-the-scenes featurettes and more. Includes over an hour’s worth of special features!”

CS Comment:

Looking at the photo on the cover, I got a hint this series may be about gay guys. The back cover photo confirmed it. You probably already know if this series is for you or not.

Available Tuesday, June 12


The Practice: Volume One

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Michael Badalucco as Jimmy Berluti

Camryn Manheim as Ellenor Frutt

Steve Harris as Eugene Young

Dylan McDermott as Bobby Donnell

Kelli Williams as Lindsay Dole

Lisa Gay Hamilton as Rebecca Washington

Lara Flynn Boyle as Helen Gamble

Marla Sokoloff as Lucy Hatcher

Special Features:

Setting Up The Practice Featurette

Other Info:

Fullscreen (1.33:1)

Dolby Digital Surround Sound

Spanish and French Language

Spanish Subtitles

Running Time: 584 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD cover:

“Bobby Donnell is a young, passionate lawyer struggling to keep his small Boston law firm afloat. Full of idealistic dreams of defending the innocent, he quickly realizes that being a good defense lawyer is more challenging than he ever expected.

Along with associate attorneys Lindsay Dole, Ellenor Frutt, Eugene Young, Jimmy Berluti and assistant Rebecca Washington, he walks a fine line between his own principles and his legal obligations to his clients. Striving for justice, Bobby squares off against formidable adversaries like tenacious and sexy prosecutor Helen Gamble, a relationship that catches fire both in and out of court.

‘The Practice’ ran for eight seasons and stars Dylan McDermott, Michael Badalucco, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Steve Harris, Camryn Manheim, Kelli Williams and Lara Flynn Boyle.”

CS Comment:

I was amazed this series wasn’t already out on DVD. Fans should definitely be happy to add it to their collections tough it’s painfully light on bonus features.

Available Tuesday, June 12


The Hustler – Two Disc Collector’s Edition

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Rating: Not Rated

Starring:

Paul Newman as Eddie Felson

Jackie Gleason as Minnesota Fats

Piper Laurie as Sarah Packard

George C. Scott as Bert Gordon

Myron McCormick as Charlie Burns

Murray Hamilton as Findley

Michael Constantine as Big John

Stefan Gierasch as Preacher

Clifford A. Pellow as Turk

Special Features:

Commentary by Paul Newman, Carol Rossen (Robert Rossen’s Daughter), Dede Allen (Editor), Stefan Gierasch (Actor), Ulu Grosbard (Assistant Director), Richard Schickel (Film Critic, Time Magazine) and Jeff Young (Film Historian)

Life in the Fast Lane: Fast Eddie Felson and The Search for Greatness

Milestones in Cinema History: The Making of The Hustler

Swimming with Sharks: The Art of the Hustle

The Hustler: The Inside Story

Paul Newman: Hollywood’s Cool Hand

HOW TO MAKE THE SHOT

Opening Scene Demonstration

Six in the Corner

Eddie Makes A Cross Corner Combo Shot

Fast Eddie One Ball in Corner Pocket

Massey Shot

Still Gallery (9 stills)

Theatrical Trailer

Spanish Theatrical Trailer

THE FILMS OF PAUL NEWMAN

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

From The Terrace

Hombre

The Long, Hot Summer

Quintet

The Towering Inferno

The Verdict

What a Way to Go!

Other Info:

Widescreen (2.35:1)

Dolby Digital Stereo Sound

Spanish and French Language

Spanish Subtitles

Running Time: 135 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD cover:

“Paul Newman heads a superb cast featuring Jackie Gleason, George C. Scott and Piper Laurie in the riveting film that received an Academy Award nomination as Best Picture of 1961 and brought all four of its Oscar nomination. Newman (Best Actor nominee) is electrifying as Fast Eddie Felson, an arrogant, amoral hustler who haunts backstreet pool rooms fleecing anyone who’ll pick up a cue. Determined to be acclaimed as the best, Eddie seeks out the legendary Minnesota Fats (Gleason, Supporting Actor nominee), who’s backed by Bert Gordon (Scott, Supporting Actor nominee), a predatory gambler. Eddie can beat the champ, but virtually defeats himself with his low self-image. The love of a lonely woman (Laurie, Best Actress nominee) could turn Eddie’s life around, but he won’t rest until he beats Minnesota Fats, no matter what price he must pay. Voted one of the year’s ten best by “The New York Times” and “Time,” and distinguished by 2 Academy Awards- Cinematography, Art Direction-Set Decoration (B&W), The Hustler is a dazzling cinematic triumph.”

“The Hustler” is not rated.

CS Comment:

It’s awfully convenient that just after Paul Newman announces he’s retiring from films, his filmography is re-released on DVD. First up is “The Hustler.” An impressive selection of bonus features should please film fans and Newman fans alike.

Available Tuesday, June 12


The Verdict: Two Disc Collector’s Edition

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Rating: R

Starring:

Paul Newman as Frank Galvin

Charlotte Rampling as Laura Fischer

Jack Warden as Mickey Morrissey

James Mason as Ed Concannon

Milo O’Shea as Judge Hoyle

Lindsay Crouse as Kaitlin Costello

Ed Binns as Bishop Brophy

Julie Bovasso as Maureen Rooney

Roxanne Hart as Sally Doneghy

James Handy as Kevin Doneghy

Wesley Addy as Dr. Towler

Joe Seneca as Dr. Thompson

Lewis J. Stadlen as Dr. Gruber

Kent Broadhurst as Joseph Alito

Colin Stinton as Billy

Special Features:

Commentary by Sidney Lumet & Paul Newman

“Making Of” Featurette

Paul Newman: The Craft of Acting

Sidney Lumet: The Craft of Directing

Milestones in Cinema History: The Verdict

Hollywood Backstory: The Verdict

Still Gallery

Other Info:

Widescreen (1.85:1)

Dolby Digital Stereo Sound

Spanish and French Language

Spanish Subtitles

Running Time: 129 Minutes

Synopsis:

The following is from the DVD cover:

“Frank Galvin (Paul Newman) is a boozy washed-up attorney with a losing streak a mile long. So when he’s handed a lucrative out-of-court settlement, everyone expects him to take the money and run. But Frank is tired of running and recklessly brings the case to court…only to discover that if finding the whole truth is a little like trial an error, then finding real justice is a lot like trial by fire.”

“The Verdict” is rated R.

CS Comment:

Continuing the Newman DVD collection, “The Verdict” is re-released as well. While it doesn’t have as many bonus features as “The Hustler,” it should still be on the want list of Newman fans.

Available Tuesday, June 12

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