DVD/Blu-ray Releases for 4/13/2010

Buying movies is almost a dangerous obession with me. I love it, and probably have spent more money on movies in my lifetime than any sane person. At least I’m not spending money on heroine.

New Movie Tuesday is my favorite day of the week. Here are this week’s releases as well as my recommendations.

Being the film snob I am, I will recommend the Blu Ray versions of these flicks if available.

RENT IT

Pirate Radio

I almost pursued a career in radio but then realized there is absolutely no money in it, so any movie regarding radio peaks my interest.  Pirate Radio tells the story of a young man in 1966 Britain who is sent by his mother with his uncle in order to give his life direction.  However, the uncle runs a pirate rock station. The cast alone makes me want to check this out.  Pirate Radio stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Nick Frost and Kenneth Branagh.  (buy on Amazon, or buy the uncut UK version at Amazon.co.uk)

Defendor

More of a Comedic Drama than an all out Comedy, Defendor is about a delusional simpleton played by Woody Harrilson, who thinks he’s a super hero.  I’ve heard good things and look forward to checking it out.  Unfortunately, the US only gets a DVD release, while Canada gets both DVD and Blu Ray.  Rent the DVD, and if  you want to buy the Blu Ray, you can still get it via Amazon. (Buy the Canadian Release Blu Ray on Amazon)

SKIP IT

With a strong debut with Super Troopers, Broken Lizard has suffered with diminishing returns.  After Club Dread, I lost total interest.  The Slammin’ Salmon went straight to DVD.  Do the math.  (buy on Amazon)

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