In this compilation of appearances by Oscar-winning Tom Hanks marks the actor as one of the show’s favorite hosts. His impression on the show is clear in Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tom Hanks. The DVD includes memorable skits and spoofs on his movies including Cast Away and Big as well as his induction into the “Five Timers Club.” Enjoy Tom Hanks and his incredible talent on Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tom Hanks.
In a quirky comedy about career and romance, ad salesman Dan (Dennis Quaid) finds himself in a position under a boss, Carter (Topher Grace), who is young enough to date his daughter. Dan and Carter’s differences make it difficult for the two to work together. When Carter develops a crush on Dan’s daughter, situations get even stickier as the two find it harder and harder to keep each other In Good Company.
Director Joel Schumacher depicts Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical Phantom of the Opera on the big screen. In this accurate rendition, the Phantom (Gerard Butler) falls in love with the talented Christine (Emmy Rossum) as he dwells in the depths of the Paris Opera as a disfigured recluse. The Phantom takes possession of Christine and trains her to become the singer that he desires.
Director Stephen Kaye brings the Boogeyman back to life in this remake of its horror classic namesake. Tim Jensen (Barry Watson) is a man haunted by traumatic childhood stories and events. His fears are brought to life when he is forced to return to his childhood hometown after the death of his mother (Lucy Lawless). This special edition dvd includes deleted scenes and alternate endings. (PG-13)
A Dirty Shame
Director John Waters proves he’s still the “Pope of Trash” with his latest and tasteless A Dirty Shame. When Sylvia Stickles (Tracey Ullman) suffers a head injury in a car accident, she’s transformed into a sex maniac by Ray-Ray Perkins (Johnny Knoxville). Throw in extremely well-endowed daughter Caprice (Selma Blair) and a horrible husband (Chris Isaak), and you’ve got a recipe for Waters’ most hilarious and offensive work since his 1972 classic Pink Flamingos. (NC-17)
Reno 911! - The Complete Second Season - Uncensored
Dangle, Garcia, Weigel and the rest of the Reno Sheriff’s Department return for Reno 911! - The Complete Second Season box set. Comedy Central’s hit series follows Nevada’s worst cops as they incompetently patrol the streets of Reno. This uncensored box set includes 16 episodes on 3 discs.
Hitch
Will Smith shines in Hitch as smooth “date doctor” Alex Hitchens, who comes to the assistance of Albert (Kevin James) to help him net the woman of his dreams. The only problem is Hitch’s love life isn’t any better than Albert’s - his charm falls apart when he’s around Sara (Eva Mendes), forgetting everything he knows and teaches to his clients. Can Hitch pull himself together long enough to get the girl? Directed by Andy Tennant. (PG-13)
The Sopranos: The Complete Fifth Season
Follow Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) as he deals with his family and The Family in the fifth season of HBO’s hit series The Sopranos. Carmela (Edie Falco) and Tony’s marriage is still on the rocks, and the FBI is laying the pressure on Adriana (Drea de Matteo) to give up some information about the family while Christopher (Michael Imperioli) remains in the dark. (TV-MA)
Frasier: The Complete Fifth Season
Come back to Seattle and Dr. Frasier Crane with Frasier: The Complete Fifth Season. Watch as Frasier (Kelsey Gammer) deals with his competitive brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce), their crotchety father Marty (John Mahoney), and live-in home care provider Daphne (Jane Leeves), who’s also the love of Niles’ life. The show was the first series to receive five consecutive Emmys for Outstanding Comedy Series.
MacGuyver: Season 2
Watch Angus MacGuyver break himself out of a military installation, guard a pregnant woman from her husband, and much more in MacGuyver: Season 2. Richard Dean Anderson reprises his role as the resourceful hero who gets himself out of sticky situations using only the items available to him at a given moment. The six-disc set includes 22 episodes.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Daniel Radcliffe returns as everyone’s favorite boy-wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third film in the blockbuster series. Harry, Hermione (Emma Watson), and Ron (Rupert Grint) face a new challenge at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft as Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) has escaped from Azkaban - and has a bone to pick with Harry. DVD special features include interviews with the cast, featurettes, deleted scenes, and much more. Directed by Alfonso Cuaron of “Y Tu Mama Tambien” fame. (PG)
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: Season 1
The popular 90s TV series finally comes to DVD with the Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: Season 1 box set. Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher take on the roles of Clark Kent and Lois Lane respectively as they work together at the Daily Planet and get into dangerous situations where only Superman can help. The 6-disc series features 21 episodes including the two-part pilot, as well as documentaries featuring new interviews with the cast.
Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica: Seasons 2 &3
Watch the stunning Jessica Simpson and patient Nick Lachey stick it through thick and thin in Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica: Seasons 2 & 3. The three disc series features 20 episodes, including “Nick’s 30th B-Day,” “Casey Moves In,” and “The Kentucky Derby.”
Wonder Woman: Season 3
Mad scientists, megalomaniacs, and brains with no bodies are no match for Wonder Woman in Wonder Woman: Season 3. Lynda Carter returns in the title role to keep the world safe from foes such as a man from the year 2155, hungry ants, and a sculptor whose sculptures come to life to become his partners in crime. The eight-disc series includes 24 episodes, commentary by Lynda Carter, and a documentary about Wonder Woman as a feminist icon.
Be Cool
John Travolta revises the role of Chili Palmer in Be Cool, the sequel to 1995’s critical and box-office hit Get Shorty. Be Cool follows loan shark Chili as he moves out of the movie biz and into the music industry to launch the career of a Beyonce-like singer (Christina Milian) with the help of a widowed music executive (Uma Thurman). Along the way he encounters a racially confused manger (Vince Vaughn), his sleazebag boss (Harvey Keitel), and others in this fast, fun sequel. Also starring Cedric the Entertainer, The Rock, and Andre Benjamin. Directed by F. Gary Gray. (PG-13)
Seed of Chucky
Chucky’s back, and this time he brought his son. In Seed of Chucky, Glen (Billy Boyd) and his partner Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly) have found out about a movie being made about his parents’ gory misadventures, and vow to cause chaos on set and off by bringing Chucky and his bride back from hell. Directed by Don Mancini. (R)
Rescue Me: Season 1
Denis Leary shines as Tommy Gavin, a struggling firefighter in post-9/11 New York City in FX’s drama Rescue Me. Tommy is the guy that everyone at the firehouse confides in, but he’s also an alcoholic fresh off a divorce. He’s surrounded by a crew with their own problems, like Franco (Daniel Sunjata), who learns he fathered a daughter with an ex-girlfriend, or Chief Jerry Reilly (Jack McGee), who puts it all on the line when he beats a gay firefighter in a bar. It’s a compelling depiction of how men react to stress in today’s world. (TV-MA)
Ice Cube stars in Are We There Yet?, the story of a bachelor named Nick (Cube) who meets Suzanne (Nia Long), a divorced mother of two. When Suzanne’s work keeps her stuck in Vancouver over New Year’s Eve, Nick offers to bring her kids to her from Portland, Oregon. Unfortunately, the kids have never liked any of the men their mom has dated, and they don’t plan on making the trek very easy.
In Closer, Dan Wolf (Jude Law) takes Alice Ayres (Natalie Portman) to the hospital after she’s hit by a car in London, and the two end up falling in love. But when Dan meets Anna (Julia Roberts), he tries to pick her up, and is humiliated. He tries for revenge by setting her up for embarrassment with dermatologist Larry Bagley (Clive Owen), but the two end up hitting it off. It’s a year later when Dan and Anna begin an affair of their own and the relationships between the four begin to crumble apart. Directed by Mike Nichols. (R)
Fans of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon†will like House of Flying Daggers, which follows the story of police deputies Jin and Leo as they investigate the secret House of Flying Daggers organization near the end of Tang dynasty in China. Leo arrests Mei, a dancer who claims she has ties to the organization, only to have Jin free her in order to gain her trust and help them bring the organization to justice, but things aren’t always as they seem. Cinematographer Xiaoding Zhao received an Oscar nod for the film. Directed by Yimou Zhang. (PG-13)
Suspect Zero follows Dallas FBI Agent Thomas after he violates the civil rights of a serial killer during his arrest and is reassigned to a remote branch in Albuquerque, where he becomes involved in the investigation of a murder of a traveling salesman. At first the murder seems to be one of three random killings, but the case might be a lot more personal than Mackelway expected. Directed by E. Elias Mehige. (R)