Every week there are tons of newly released films, Blu-rays, books, comics, and CDs, but the truth is, very few of them are worth your time. That’s where this feature comes in. Each posting attempts to highlight the best new media releases of the coming week. It’s far from exhaustive, and of course it will be mostly according to my taste, but I’ll try to do my best to include a wide variety, so hopefully you’ll see something that interests you too.
Brave
Pixar’s latest film, Brave is a bit of a departure for them. Though it is still a wholly original story, on the surface it bears far more in common with Disney’s princess films than it does with Pixar’s stable of hits. It offers a fresh look at the classic princess structure and features a strong female lead surrounded by stunning animation. This is definitely one to check out.
The Dick Van Dyke Show: Complete Series
Even though it premiered over 50 years ago, The Dick Van Dyke Show is still one of the funniest, smartest sitcoms ever created. If you’ve never seen it, you owe it to yourself to check it out. A quick YouTube search will yield plenty of episodes upon which you can form your own opinion. The complete series has been out on DVD for years, but this week it makes its Blu-ray debut in a stunning, fully restored version. It may be pricey, but it’s one I really want to pick up.
Mass Effect: Paragon Lost
BioWare’s biggest franchise, Mass Effect, is getting the anime treatment by Funimation Productions, the same studio that created Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker. Like that film, this is an original story set in the universe of the games, this one focusing on the story of James Vega before he joins up with Commander Shepard. I wouldn’t expect anything groundbreaking, but it should be a fun film for fans of the series.
Sleep well,
DTE
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