DVD Rundown

Two movies from Bull Durham's Top 100 list are getting standard upgrades on DVD this week. Too bad The Bull is broke.

The Untouchables (R)

Starring: Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert DeNiro, and Andy Garcia

Director: Brian De Palma

Number 10 on the Bull Durham All-Time list is The Untouchables, Brian De Palma's rendering of the battle between Al Capone and Elliot Ness and his small band of Untouchables. Every performance in this film is top-notch, including Connery's and Costner's very best to date. You have to see this film in widescreen format and if you haven't, then buying this DVD just might be a great idea. HOT DATE


The Shawshank Redemption (R)

Starring: Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman

Director: Frank Darabont

Number 53 on Bull Durham's All-Time list is this film based on a Stephen King short story. This drama is genuinely heartfelt and moving. It delivers a message of hope. Everything came together in this film to make it something very special... worth watching over and over and over again. HOT DATE

Disney siphons off another from the vault this week, too.

Aladdin (G)

Starring: Robin Williams, Scott Weinger, and Linda Larkin

Director: John Musker and Ron Clements

Aladdin and The Lion King are the last two decent animated films Disney has produced. Robin Williams kind of steals the show but I think that's what makes this movie so much fun to watch. MATINEE

We have two new releases this week.

Saved! (R)

Starring: Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Maculay Culkin, and Patrick Fugit

Director: Brian Dannelly

Saved! earned a HOT DATE rating from me when it was released. Read that review here.


Fahrenheit 9/11

Starring: Michael Moore

Director: Michael Moore

Last, and certainly least, Fahrenheit 9/11 hits DVD today. Maybe I'll rent it. Then again, maybe I won't. I still have the link to download this movie for free. And he did say it was okay to do it, so I have his permission.