DVD - Salon.com http://dir.salon.com/topics/dvd/?source=rss&aim=dvd en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT Critics' Picks: Roman Polanski's homicidal madness By Andrew O'Hehir Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/critics_picks/2009/07/30/repulsion/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/critics_picks/2009/07/30/repulsion/index.html?source=rss A young Catherine Deneuve stars in "Repulsion," a shocking early film from the notorious director, out on a new DVD Critics' Picks: The fun-house world of "Coraline" By Andrew O'Hehir Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/critics_picks/2009/07/24/coraline/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/critics_picks/2009/07/24/coraline/index.html?source=rss Calling all junior Goths! This mini-masterpiece about a modern Alice in Wonderland is out on DVD, with 3-D glasses Critics' Picks: Secrets of "Mad Men" By Sarah Hepola Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/critics_picks/2009/07/22/mad_men_dvd/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/critics_picks/2009/07/22/mad_men_dvd/index.html?source=rss Cast and crew guide us through the second season DVD commentary, from the evolution of Peggy to the real Don Draper Dirty jokes, hot witches and a chess game with Death By Andrew O'Hehir Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/btm/feature/2009/07/09/seventh_seal/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/btm/feature/2009/07/09/seventh_seal/index.html?source=rss Dour philosophy lecture or Scando-horror-comedy? Seen afresh, Bergman's early masterpiece is full of surprises Torture porn, made beautiful By Andrew O'Hehir Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/btm/feature/2008/10/08/salo/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/btm/feature/2008/10/08/salo/index.html?source=rss Pasolini's "Salò" blends fascism, de Sade and upscale art cinema into the most notorious film in the medium's history. Watch it at home! The 1960s' gayest show By Louis Bayard Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/08/12/wild_wild_west/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/08/12/wild_wild_west/index.html?source=rss As a kid, "The Wild Wild West" taught me about sexiness and desire -- and how two men could live together and love each other. Television without shame By Thomas Rogers Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/07/29/shameless/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/07/29/shameless/index.html?source=rss The deliciously naughty "Shameless" -- starring a young James McAvoy -- is one of the best comedies ever made about urban poverty. The DVD isn't dead By Joe Hutsko Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/tech/machinist/blog/2008/07/24/dvd/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/tech/machinist/blog/2008/07/24/dvd/index.html?source=rss More movie and TV downloading devices have entered the ring, but the DVD hasn't gone down (yet). Good night and good TV By Thomas Rogers Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/07/01/newsroom/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/07/01/newsroom/index.html?source=rss "The Newsroom" does for the talking heads what "The Office" does for cubicle dwellers -- and may be the funniest TV show ever made about the news business. City kids By Megan Doll Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/06/03/city_of_men/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/06/03/city_of_men/index.html?source=rss Brazilian TV series "City of Men" explores the hardships of growing up among guns and gangsters in Rio's slums. Meet Britain's Stephen Colbert By Molly Eichel Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/04/15/alan_partridge/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/04/15/alan_partridge/index.html?source=rss Steve Coogan's Alan Partridge is the greatest TV chat show host of all time -- if only in his own mind. Mod about you By Stephanie Zacharek Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/04/08/mod_squad/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/04/08/mod_squad/index.html?source=rss What we remember most about the '60s TV classic "The Mod Squad" is those groovy clothes. What we've forgotten is how sweet it was. "Ab Fab" ... in church! By Rebecca Traister Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/04/01/clatterford/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/04/01/clatterford/index.html?source=rss "Clatterford," a British comedy from the "Absolutely Fabulous" team, brings you a new crew of hilarious nut cases to love. Sex, '70s style By Amy Reiter Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/03/11/love_american_style/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/03/11/love_american_style/index.html?source=rss Swingers, short skirts, blowup dolls and big hearts: "Love American Style" taught a generation of kids about sex. So how does it look now that we're all grown up? Stop the presses! By Laura Miller Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/03/04/state_of_play/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/03/04/state_of_play/index.html?source=rss The suspenseful BBC miniseries "State of Play," about a band of ruthless newspaper reporters, is as rigorously demanding as "The Wire." Narnia in neon By Sarah Hepola Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/02/19/krofft/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/02/19/krofft/index.html?source=rss Sid and Marty Krofft introduced a generation of children to freaky Day-Glo fantasy worlds with singing monsters and talking inanimate objects. Whoa, flashback! More DVDs to keep you cozy Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/btm/2008/02/15/ifcvideo_dvds/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/btm/2008/02/15/ifcvideo_dvds/index.html?source=rss Stephanie Zacharek and Matt Singer recommend a few more movies to watch at home Beyond the Multiplex: Hot movies for the winter months Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/ifc/2008/02/15/btm_dvds/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/ifc/2008/02/15/btm_dvds/index.html?source=rss DVDs to help you survive the slow season at the cineplex. DVDs you definitely don't have By Andrew O'Hehir Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/btm/feature/2008/02/13/dvd_roundup/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/btm/feature/2008/02/13/dvd_roundup/index.html?source=rss An almost forgotten silent-comedy genius, ground-breaking British docs of the '50s and the Eurosleaze wonders of "Black Emanuelle's Box." The cure for lame TV By Erin Renzas Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/02/12/st_elsewhere/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/02/12/st_elsewhere/index.html?source=rss A return to "St. Elsewhere" evokes a time before Dr. House and McDreamy and the "ER" gang. It's a world worth going back to ... stat. Remember freshman year? By Rebecca Traister Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/02/05/undeclared/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/02/05/undeclared/index.html?source=rss Judd Apatow's short-lived series "Undeclared" brings back the bad beer, sex-crazed roommates and geeky uncertainty of your college years. But don't chug it. Bad theater, good TV By Laura Miller Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/01/29/slings/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/01/29/slings/index.html?source=rss Not sure what to watch during the writers' strike? The giddy backstage sendup "Slings and Arrows" shoots for the sublime. My DVD dealer By Mary Elizabeth Williams Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2005/07/20/object_lust9/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2005/07/20/object_lust9/index.html?source=rss With Netflix, never again will I have to endure the humiliation of having a video-store clerk bray, "You have a late fee on 'Bubble Boy.'" Mail-order divorce By Dan Kois Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2004/06/09/netflix/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2004/06/09/netflix/index.html?source=rss Netflix delivered any movie I asked for directly to my door. And yet, somehow, it just wasn't enough. Ents storm Grand Central! By Rebecca Traister Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2003/11/19/ents/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/feature/2003/11/19/ents/index.html?source=rss And Gollum rides the Times Square shuttle, as New Line's publicity machine brings Middle-earth to America's city of myth.