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DVD releases include 'Lonesome Dove,' 'Nim's Island' and 'The Lost Boys'

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“THE COUNTERFEITERS”

Blu-ray and enhanced widescreen, 2007, R for violence, sexuality/nudity and language

Best extra: An interview with Adolf Burger, a survivor of the Nazi counterfeiting project Operation Bernhardt

WRITER/DIRECTOR Stefan Ruzowitzky was drawn to “The Counterfeiters” because he’d never heard of Operation Bernhardt, the Nazi plan to wreck the British economy with counterfeit currency.

Star Karl Markovics saw a challenge in the morally complex survival story of Salomon Sorowitsch, the prisoner at the center of the operation.

This powerful, concise drama, the 2007 foreign language Oscar winner (Germany), will appeal to home viewers for the same reasons. The Blu-ray process, however, doesn’t add much. It’s an intimate story, and Ruzowitzky chose wisely in using a grainy film stock (for authenticity, no doubt) and a probing, proactive camera.

The extras assembled for the disc are good, but the one that resonates most is an interview with Bernhardt survivor Adolf Burger. Now 90, he says he returned to a print shop in Prague after the war, determined to let the past rest. That changed with the Holocaust denial movement.

His memoirs, “The Devil’s Workshop,” became the basis for the film. His lecture to a class of young students speaks volumes.

Craig Shapiro

 

 

“LONESOME DOVE”

Blu-ray and enhanced widescreen, 1989, not rated with language and sexual references

Best extra: A 50-minute standard-def “making-of” documentary with interviews from the cast and Australian director Simon Wincer.

For nearly a decade, this adaptation of the Larry McMurtry novel, one of TV’s most treasured miniseries, was unwatchable, plagued with one of the fuzziest and dullest DVD pictures ever.

RHI Entertainment knew a makeover was in order. First a new distribution partner was inked, then the tedious restoration and reformatting from its original TV framing, into a sprawling widescreen epic for HDTV.

From the opening credits, to the daring 2,500 mile cattle drive from the Rio Grande to the Big Sky country of Montana, the two-disc Blu-ray and DVD have been transformed into a complete cinematic experience. The Blu-ray disc is spectacular.

“Lonesome Dove” is one of the best westerns to hit the screen. Nominated for 17 Emmys and winning seven, it boasts one of the finest ensemble casts including Robert Duvall (Gus McCrae), Tommy Lee Jones (Woodrow Call), Danny Glover (Joshua Deets), Diane Lane (Lorena Wood), Rick Schroder (Newt), Robert Urich (Jake Spoon), Chris Cooper (July Johnson) and Anjelica Huston (Clara Allen).

McMurtry conceived the tale with Peter Bogdanovich when the director was filming of “The Last Picture Show,” another McMurtry novel. They planned to hire Henry Fonda, John Wayne and James Stewart for a two-hour theatrical release, but it was shelved.
McMurtry wouldn’t take another stab at “Lonesome Dove” for a dozen years. When he did, he won the Pulitzer Prize.

Bill Kelley III

 

 

“NIM’S ISLAND”

Blu-ray, enhanced widescreen or full-screen, 2008, PG for mild adventure action and brief language

Best extra: An exclusive Blu-ray popup video commentary, with 24-behind the scene video clips, sprinkled throughout the family friendly adventure. 

WITH GERARD BUTLER, Jodie Foster and Abigail Breslin, how can you go wrong? Unfortunately, it happens in the movie business, and did with this story about Nim (Breslin) who lives on a deserted island with her scientist father (Butler). After he disappears at sea, Nim converses via e-mail with adventure writer Alex Rover (Foster), and asks the writer to help her, believing she is a he.

After enjoying the sensational scenery in hi-def (super contrast and vivid color) from a beautiful island off the coast of Australia, enjoy the extras, which actually makes you want to watch the movie.

You get to meet the animals, including two sea lions from Sea World, five bearded dragons and a pelican. The feature also highlights the water sequences, seeing Breslin learn how to hold her breath (up to 20 seconds) to get those cool underwater shots.

Other bonuses are typical like standard-def deleted scenes, some wildlife public service announcement using "Nim’s Island" as a jumping off point, and a behind-the-scenes on Breslin’s journey to play Nim.

The discs include two commentaries. One with co-directors/co-writers Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett, who wrote the script before Breslin hit it big in "Little Miss Sunshine," using their own daughter for inspiration. Foster and Breslin have their own track, which Foster gives some insights about being a kid actor. The veteran actress got her start at age 2.

The Blu-ray also includes a popup trivia track with numerous tidbits about the cast, the production and education.

Toni Guagenti

 

 

“STARSHIP TROOPERS TRILOGY”

Blu-ray widescreen, 1997, 2004, 2008, R for graphic sci-fi violence and gore, and for language, nudity and sexuality

Best extra: An exclusive FedNet Mode Picture-in-Picture commentary on the original “Starship,” which is packed with new content, not recycled from previous discs (which is often the case).  It cleverly mimics the news broadcasts seen in the movie.

PAUL VERHOEVEN’S “Starship Troopers” is a brilliantly subversive anti-fascist satire that pits beautiful “90210” looking youngsters against a slew of giant insects in outer space.  Ten years later, the effects still hold up and in lieu of 911 and the war in Iraq, the satire is even more biting.

“Starship Troopers” arrives on Blu-ray as a standalone disc or as part of the “Starship Troopers Trilogy” box set that packages the film with its two straight to video sequels (the second is only available in the set).  “Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation” and “Starship Troopers 3: Marauder” are terrible.  Both suffer from terrible acting, writing, and budget deficiencies.  To have them in any way associated with the first film is an embarrassment.

The original “Starship” looks the strongest, with an incredibly film-like image.  Detail, color, and contrast are top notch. 

Extras for “Starship Troopers” are through the roof.  All the main supplements from the previous two standard-def editions (minus a commentary by the late composer Basil Poledouris) are present here, including a fantastic commentary with Verhoeven and writer Ed Neumeier who discuss in depth their political ideologies and what they tried to say about war (that they believe it makes fascists of all men).  Also, there’s a second commentary with the director and his cast, plus screen tests, deleted scenes, featurettes, storyboard comparisons, and special effects pieces.  Exclusive to the Blu-ray edition is the before-mentioned picture-in-picture track and a silly “Put Yourself in the Movie” option that allows you to upload an image of yourself into the film.

The second installment includes far less features than the third, which includes two commentaries, a picture in picture commentary, and lots of hi-def featurettes.  Sadly, the bonus features can’t save these films.

My advice?  Buy the first film (highly recommended) and skip the box set.

Josh Boone

 

 

“ROGUE: UNRATED”

Enhanced widescreen, 2006, unrated with language and some creature violence

Best extra: “The Making of Rogue,” a comprehensive documentary about the film’s production that includes information about the real crocodile attacks that inspired the film.

AUSTRALIAN WRITER/DIRECTOR Greg McLean’s follow up to the acclaimed “Wolf Creek” is the white-knuckle thriller “Rogue,” which does for alligators what “Jaws” did for sharks.  Set in the Australian outback on a scenic boat tour, the film pits the lovely Radha Mitchell (“Silent Hill”) and Michael Vartan (“Alias”) against a man-eating croc that strands the boat’s tourists on a tiny island that will be underwater when the tide comes in.

The DVD features a commentary by McLean and the before-mentioned 45-minute making of doc with a look at the breathtaking locations, filmed in the northern territories of Australia, not a normal back lot for Aussie filmmaker’s. It also details the amazing animatronic alligator. Additional features include three featurettes about the effects, the music and the locations.
Highly recommended.

Josh Boone

 

 

“NEVER BACK DOWN: SPECIAL EDITION”

Blu-ray and enhanced widescreen, 2008, unrated with mature thematic material involving intense sequences of fighting/violence, some sexuality, partying and language - all involving teens

Best extra: Be honest. The only reason to watch this movie is because you like violence. Thus, "Blow By Blow" is your best bonus in hi-def, breaking down nine fight scenes with the director and choreographer pausing, rewinding and examining the action frame by frame.
 
YOU'VE SEEN THIS ONE BEFORE. It was called “Karate Kid.” They've just refreshed that old plot. Plug in mixed martial arts in place of that boring old karate. Instead of the lovable underdog, Daniel, we have Jake (Sean Faris).

Jake is new in school, digs the pretty girl (Amber Heard), but then gets his face bashed in by her brawling boyfriend (Cam Cigandet). Logically, Jake seeks out an MMA guru, gets trained, starts kicking major butt himself.

It all comes to a head in a big martial arts competition. Like we said, you've seen this one before. Only, it was much, much better the first time.

That said, this one looks way cooler. Special effects and filming techniques have come a long way since “Karate Kid.” So if you simply enjoy high-quality fighting, devoid of deep plot or excellent acting, this one's a fun flick.

The extra are almost all about the butt-kicking. "Mix it up" and "The Thrill of the Fight" explain how mixed martial arts came to the big screen. "Star Power" and "Training the Cast" show the actors getting into absurdly good shape and learning to kick, punch and twist opponents into submission. The commentary allows the writer, director and star to (undeservedly) all pat themselves on the back, but they also provide a good look into the production of the movie.

Both the two-disc DVD and Blu-ray releases feature an extended version of the movie. All the deleted scenes are in hi-def, where the imagery is super sharp with great contrast.

This movie is what it is. If that you're thing, check it out.
 
Kyle Tucker

 

 

“SLEEPWALKING”

Blu-ray and enhanced widescreen, 2008, R for language and a scene of violence

Best extra: Hmmm … there's only one. So we'll go with that. "A Mother's Shame, A Family's Pain" is the standard making-of featurette with plenty of platitudes, everyone complimenting everyone else who worked on the film. Yay.
 
CHARLIZE THERON IS BRILLIANT, sometimes, but not here. The film's premise has promise – especially if you enjoy depression – but director William Maher's debut effort is disjointed.

Theron's character, Jolene, is a single mother who'd rather not be single or a mother. She abandons her 12-year-old daughter (Anna Sophia), leaving her with James, Jolene's brother and another real winner at life. Soon after taking in the girl, James (Nick Stahl) loses his run-down apartment, his job, and the girl to foster care.

What to do? Yep, kidnap her and hit the road look for Mommy Dearest. That's where the movie takes random turns. Woody Harrelson and Dennis Hopper, two more top-notch actors, make appearances in the second half of this strange, sad movie.

Hey, at least the DVD will have some fun bonus features! Oh, wait. Even the Blu-ray release – which does feature extremely detailed imagery, despite the gloomy Canadian winter in which the movie is filmed – has just the one making-of bit. And that 16-minute gem isn't even in hi-def.

On the bright side, there's also a theatrical trailer of Sleepwalking, in case you need a condensed refresher on just how much a downer this flick is.
 
Kyle Tucker

 

 

“THE LOST BOYS”

Blu-ray widescreen, 1987, R for violence, language, mild sensuality

Best extra: It has to be the Blu-ray picture.

A LOT OF THE humor in “The Lost Boys” was made up on the spot, director Joel Schumacher recalls. He also remembers that not sitting real well with the brass at Warner Bros.

So they sent the studio president to the set with a question: Are you making a horror movie or a comedy?
“Yes,” Schumacher replied.

Not exactly convinced that the genres would work together, they sent the president back to relay their concerns.

“Tell them to pray,” Schumacher said.

That funny anecdote will be old news to fans who bought the ’04 special edition of this spin on the vampire myth – its extensive extras (a Schumacher commentary, a retrospective, features about how it came together … ) have been picked up for the Blu-ray version.

But it does explain why the flick still clicks: Schumacher wasn’t one for playing by the book. In fact, for a while, it looked like he may not play period.

When the idea was pitched, Schumacher was unimpressed by what he says was a G-rated vampire story. He left messages saying as much, went out for a run and considered the possiblities. Why couldn’t the undead be teenagers? Why couldn’t they dress like gypsies and ride motorcycles?

He called back and said he’d like to discuss some changes.

Anyway, if the extras are old hat, what does that leave? The Blu-ray picture. With its attention to detail and rich, vibrant palette, it’s a natural for Schumacher’s vision.

Craig Shapiro

 

 

“STAR TREK THE ORIGINAL SERIES – THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON”

Full-screen, 1967, not rated

Best extra: Every tribble related “Star Trek” episode is in one place, including an animated episode and the much-lauded “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” crossover “Trials and Tribbleations.”

THIS IS CLEARLY falls into Paramount’s apparent business plan: to get you to buy “Star Trek” as many times as possible. That might not be an appealing scenario to someone who spent up to $100 buying the same season on DVD a couple years back. And all will be lost if people figure out they can watch “Trek” for free at CBS.com.

The main appeal of this set is that it’s remastered, resulting in picture quality that is indeed sparkling – you can see every nail head in the plywood sets. To match, the special effects have all been redone with modern CGI technology, though in a style that fits with the era’s clunky production design.

And it throws in every tribble-related scrap from the Star Trek universe. That’s a big plus right there, assuming you don’t already own them already. And what Trekker wouldn’t?

But, the set also recycles extra features from the previous season two release, and worse, doesn’t come in HD like the remastered season one, for HD-DVD dead-enders, or on Blu-ray.

It’s certainly the best set available right now. But who knows, you might want to play the odds and wait for a 3-D version with newly recorded musical production numbers might in a couple of years.

David Putney

 

 

“TAI CHI MASTER: SPECIAL COLLECTOR’S EDITION”

Enhanced widescreen, 1993, not rated

Best extra: The commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Bey Logan. He has extensive knowledge of martial arts history, martial arts movies and the production side of the movie. Another fun fact you learn: Michelle Yeoh can drink pretty much anyone under the table.

DRAGON DYNASTY HAS released the classic film “Tai Chi Master” (also known as “Twin Warriors”) on DVD and it’s well worth picking up for fans of martial arts or action movies. The special effects weren’t as good at the time, so some of the wire work is obvious, but director Yuen Wo-ping’s action sequences still stand out 15 years later. The story follows two monks (Jet Li and Chin Siu Ho) who are like brothers but eventually become enemies and must battle. Yeoh also does her fair share of fighting. The film can be watched in its original Cantonese with subtitles or in dubbed English. The experiences are actually surprisingly different because the translations in the dubbing and the subtitles are different enough to be noticeable and the music was changed for when it played in Western theaters.

Besides the commentary, there is an interview with Chin Siu Ho, who talks about his experience with the film, and a look at tai chi and Chen Village, which is considered the birthplace of the martial art (both featurettes are subtitled). Two other special features have action movie director Brett Ratner and critic Elvis Mitchell fawning over Li, Yeoh and Yuen Wo-ping (whom Westerners are most likely to know from his action choreography in the “Matrix” movies). They’re interesting, but it would have been nice to hear from Li and Yeoh, both of whom have gone on to great success in Western films as well as at home.

Brian Cleveland

 

 

“PETE SEEGER: THE POWER OF SONG”

Enhanced widescreen, 2007, PG

Best extra: The Seeger family short film called “The Many-Colored Paper,” depicting the family’s tradition of making  Christmas wrapping paper together, charmingly narrated by one of the Pete’s then-little daughters.

THIS INSPIRING PROFILE of the legendary banjo-playing folksinger and activist was shown on PBS’ “American Masters” series last year. It shows a dedicated, highly-principled and tireless musician who consistently followed his heart and mind to do what he believed was the right thing, in terms of human rights, world peace and the environment.  In interviews with Seeger’s children, it’s especially impressive to hear how much they admire and respect their father, despite his many absences and causes that demanded his time away from them. Other extras include some additional scenes and other Seeger family films, shot by Toshi, Pete’s wife.

Peggy Earle

 

 

“THE DEAL”

Enhanced widescreen, 2008, unrated

Best extra: A conversation with the director, Stephen Frears, in which he talks about the appeal of doing such a “cheeky” film about sitting Parliament members.

A FASCINATING look at Tony Blair’s rise to power and his relationship with the current Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, this made for British television film is called the “prequel” to Frears’ award-winning feature, “The Queen.” But, contrary to what “prequel” usually implies, “The Deal” was made years before “The Queen,” starring the same actor (Michael Sheen) as Blair. For American audiences, this will be quite an education about how British politics works, as well as the startling “deal with the devil” made by Blair when, seen as a betrayal to Brown, he decided to run for Labour Party leader in 1994. In a commentary by the writer and producer of the film, they discuss the novelty of working on political subject matter that was neither comedic nor satirical – something that wasn’t being done at that time, but has since become commonplace.

Peggy Earle

 

 

“SURFWISE”

Enhanced widescreen, 2008, R for language, sexual situations and nudity

Best extra: Called “Outtakes and Breaks,” this contains a few revealing moments with Doc’s grown children, including a son remarking that being one of nine made him feel “expendable,” and another claiming that he had that many so he could “repopulate the world with Jews.”

A RIVETING LOOK at a true original, this documentary follows the life and family of Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz, who began his career as a Stanford-educated physician, had two failed marriages and then transformed himself into a surfing and fitness fanatic. His third marriage, to a Mexican-American woman named Juliette, produced nine children, whom Doc kept out of school and raised in their 24-foot-long camper van, traveling from beach to beach so they could surf and spread the word.  It is not until about halfway through the film that the dark side of this seemingly exemplary father is shown, which resulted in a long-term rift in the family and deep-seated resentments. Nevertheless, a Thanksgiving reunion in Hawaii, where Doc, at age 84 and ailing, though still surfing daily, and Juliette live, is quite touching.

Other features include a commentary by the director, producer and one of the sons; an interview with Doc about his philosophy on healthy living; a brief documentary about a therapeutic surfing program for autistic children founded by two Paskowitz sons and some surfing footage by cinematographer Dave Homcy.

Peggy Earle

 

 

“ROBIN OF SHERWOOD: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION”

Full-screen, 1984-1986, not rated, contains action violence

Best extra: Retrospective documentaries

WE CAN THANK the British Richard Carpenter, born in Norfolk, England, for this rousing re-telling of the legend of Robin Hood. Carpenter took Robin out of the Hollywood romanticism of Errol Flynn and gave us a scruffy band of woodsmen in rebellion mixed with factual history. Kevin Costner based his “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” (1991) on Carpenter’s ideas, also including a Saracen/Muslin character among the Merry Men. The gritty Robin we now see in new BBC series and films have evolved from Carpenter’s vision.
This “complete” three-season set first aired in the U.S. on Showtime in the early ‘80s. Michael Praed is still a gorgeous and charismatic Robin, who went on to a role in “Dynasty.” Ray Winstone (“Beowulf”), Judi Trott, Mark Ryan (“Transformers”), Clive Mantle, Peter Llewellyn Williams, Nickols Grace (“Brideshead Revisited”) and Phil Rose are the outlaws in all three seasons. Jason Connery becomes the new Robin – Robert of Huntingdon – in Season 3.

This digitally remastered set has all 24 episodes on 10 discs. The picture is cleaned up but still soft and fuzzy in areas by today’s standards.

The soundtrack, however, is outstanding. Carpenter accomplished great effects using a scoreless background throughout the episodes, highlighting the forest sounds of Sherwood Forest. Viewers will suddenly find themselves surrounded by birds, wind in trees and babbling brooks in with his you-are-there efforts. Clannard’s music punctuates mystical moments. (Although, by the third episode, you might be wishing they’d provided more than one tune.) Altogether, it’s brilliant.

Acorn Media, who knows how to put out a collectible TV series, boasts of more than 17 hours of extras including commentary, four cast retrospectives, outakes and behind-scenes footage. Unfortunately, none of it is new. It’s all available on previous, single-season DVD sets.

Kay Reynolds

 

 

“THE EXECUTIONER’S SONG”

Full-screen, 1982, not rated, but there is explicit content, and it is recommended for mature audiences only

Best Extra: None
 
TOMMY LEE JONES turns in an Emmy Award-winning performance as convicted murderer Gary Gilmore, in this brand-new, “director’s cut” version of the CBS-TV miniseries “The Executioner’s Song,” which is based on the 1979 Pulitzer prize-winning novel by Norman Mailer.

Gilmore was executed by the state of Utah for murder after lobbying for his own execution. The story revolves around the last nine months of Gilmore’s life, from the time he is released from prison for armed robbery to the period when Gilmore is convicted and sentenced for killing two men during two separate and senseless robberies.

He was the first man to be executed in Utah since the government reinstated the death penalty in 1976.
The movie also stars Eli Wallach, Christina Lahti and Rosanna Arquette.

Cliff Redding

 

 

“FAMILY TIES: THE FOURTH SEASON”

Full-screen, 1986-87, not rated

Best extra: The only one, of very little note, is a gag reel

OF ALL OF THEM, this season of “Family Ties” seems to embody the quintessentially ’80s sitcom the most. It introduces the concept of the clip show, a nostalgic collection of moments from previous shows introduced by all of the family members sitting around, eating popcorn and laughing warmly. There are also two to-be-continued episodes, as well as a mini-movie in which the Keaton’s go to London. When was the last time you saw a sitcom made into a mini-movie?

The fourth season also introduces two important Keaton love interests: Mallory’s Nick, with his trademark “Hey,” and Alex’s artistic Ellen, played by Michael J. Fox’s real-life wife, Tracy Pollan. The latter arc includes several rerun classics this season, including the episode in which Alex does a modern-dance interpretation of the stock market crash, and the one in which Alex follows Ellen to a train station at 3 in the morning wearing a tux.

The gag reel is pretty innocuous, but oddly includes some clips from other seasons.

Judy Le

 

 

“FREAKAZOID!: SEASON ONE”

Full-screen, 1995, not rated

Best Extra: “Freakazoid: The Original Freak: How What Started as a Straightforward Animated Action Hero Evolved into a Chaotically Comic Cartoon Phenom.” Wordy title for this featurette, but funny stuff.

DEXTER DOUGLAS is a super-nerdy guy who surfs the Web and eventually gets zapped and turned into a high-voltage, smart-mouth and battles crime as Freakazoid. The show chronicles the adventures of Freakazoid, the manic superhero who fights a collection of villains, mostly bizarre, with names like the Lobe and Cave Guy.

The Emmy-winning “Freakazoid!” aired for two seasons, from Sept. 9, 1995, to June 1, 1997. Then, after cancellation, the show aired on Cartoon Network until March 2003.

The two-disc DVD set also contains commentary on three episodes by senior producer Tom Ruegger, writer John McCann and Paul Rugg, the voice of Freakazoid.

Cliff Redding

 

 

“FOYLE’S WAR: SET 5”

Enhanced widescreen, 2007, unrated

Best extra: a 12-minute behind-the-scenes documentary includes interviews with the writer and a historian

I HATED TO SEE this popular British series end, with season five of “Foyle’s War.” The title character is Christopher Foyle, the low-key, savvy police chief in the quaint village of Hastings, Eng., during World War II.

The creative team never flagged throughout the years. For the series’ final three episodes, writer Anthony Horowitz maintained his usual high standards.

Each well-researched, feature-length entry blends intriguing stories about the war in Britain with a murder that Foyle must solve. The outcomes are usually surprising. Along the way, the characters are believable and mostly sympathetic.

These last stories feature a top-secret mapmaking outfit, a German pastor in Hastings, a Jewish psychologist awaiting word of his family in a concentration camp and a German prisoner of war who cheerfully assists a struggling mother on her farm.

Michael Kitchen is an unforgettable Foyle, suggesting so much but saying so little. He exudes integrity. His female driver, Samantha Stewart, played by Honeysuckle Weeks, is his lovable, girl-next-door sidekick.

The documentary lets you hear from Horowitz and a British historian who helped keep the series accurate. Additional extras let you read about Weeks and other cast members, as well as the “real-life Foyle” – Charlie Banks, 94, Hastings’ chief in wartime, who attests that the series is “a true record” of what went on.

Teresa Annas

 

 

“I LOVE THE 80’S COLLECTION”
“FOOTLOOSE”

Enhanced widescreen, 1984, PG for language and brief violence

“SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL”
Enhanced widescreen, 1987 PG-13 for mature situations

“PRETTY IN PINK”
Enhanced widescreen, 1986, PG-13 for language and violence

Best extra:  A four-song disc of songs from the 1980s, but, it can hardly be considered a bonus when the each movie of the collection contains the SAME disc. What’s the point?

IF YOU LIKE fancy designs and repackaged goods that offer very little new, in fact, they take away from the originals, then the "I Love the 80's (sic)" collection is for you.

There are scads of re-releases from blockbusters like "Footloose" to marginal hits like "Grease 2."

None of the DVDS contains bonus features like originals or other re-release now under the "I Love" auspices.

Each does contain a CD with the same four songs, "Lips Like Sugar" by Echo & the Bunnymen, "Chains of Love" by Erasure, "Need You Tonight" by INXS and "Take on Me" by a-ha. How do you not do individual CDs for these movies when the 1980s were known for those excellent movie soundtracks - "Footloose," "Pretty in Pink," "The Breakfast Club."

Plus, some are in enhanced widescreen, others not.
If you already own these movies, that’s good, if not, and you want to skip this collection and buy the movies with bonus features.

Toni Guagenti



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