New Release Tuesday (8-18)

Welcome back to New Release Tuesday for August 18^th, and as a reminder, click on the cover art to hit these titles up for ordering on Amazon.

Dexter: Season 3

Since I do not have Showtime, this is how I am seeing this great, amazing, riveting show. It’s my favorite current running show, and from friends who have seen all 12 episodes, this is a great season. Also on Blu Ray. Jon says: Buy Donny says: Buy

Last House on the Left (2009)

This remake is over-stylized and follows simple slasher rules, eliminating the terror and subtext of the original film. Maybe even worse, it offers nothing new to say about violence. Also on Blu Ray. Jon says: Avoid Donny says: Rent

Simpsons: Season 12

I’ve lost interest in this show, but for those of you who have the previously 11 seasons, you know it better than I do. Jon says: Rent Donny says: Rent

The Last Starfighter: 25^th Anniversary Edition

Who doesn’t love this movie? A new transfer and a new documentary, with the previous disc’s extras being ported over, should make for a great upgrade. Also on Blu Ray. Jon says: Buy Donny says: Buy

Icons of Sci-Fi: Toho Collection

Yes! Finally, Mothra is its original Japanese audio track and Tohoscope. Plus, we get H-Man and audio commentaries? Hell yeah. Sony has a lot of Toho monster movies, and they are finally treating them with the proper respect they deserve. Not as cool as what Classic Media has done but Jon says: Buy Donny says: Buy

Five Deadly Venoms

Dragon Dynasty has been tackling more recent Asian films, so it’s nice that they have returned with some early Shaw Brothers classics. It’s a great film and a must own. Jon says: Buy Donny says: Rent

Tyson

What a hard year for Mike. But regardless, what you think of the man personally, I have heard nothing but positive things on this documentary. Also on Blu Ray. Jon says: Rent Donny says: Buy

Surveillance

This is Lynch’s daughter’s newest film and word has been split down the middle. It’s violent and controversial with a crazy twist. We shall see. Also on Blu Ray. Jon says: Rent Donny says: Rent

Spring Break

Anchor Bay releases Sean S. Cunningham’s teen comedy for the first time on DVD. Jon says: Rent Donny says: Buy

New to Blu

Playtime: Criterion Collection

Kagemusha: Criterion Collection

A decent week worth of purchases, so keep it here to Killer Film for reviews and more news on these discs and more!