Dirty Harry Ultimate Collector's Edition
Our favorite anti-hero, Harry Callahan, is getting the ultimate edition treatment this summer collecting all five of the Dirty Harry movies in one set. The Dirty Harry Ultimate Collector's Edition will feature a special edition of Dirty Harry and deluxe editions of Magnum Force, The Enforcer, Sudden Impact, and The Dead Pool. It will also come with a hardcover book, wallet w/ metal badge and id card, and 5x7 reproductions of the lobby posters for each film. Available on both Bluray and DVD this June. [$60-$102]
Gangsters - The Ultimate Film Collection
While we wouldn't necessarily deem this "The Ultimate Film Collection" of Gangster flicks, its definitely a great start if you don't already have these in your library. The set includes the three disc Unrated Extended Collectors Edition of American Gangster and two disc special editions of Scarface, Casino, and Carlito's Way. [$49]
United Artists 90th Anniversary: Prestige Collection Gift Set
Celebrating their 90th Anniversary, United Artists is releasing an enormous 90 film box set called the Prestige Collection. The 110 disc set spans across 90 years featuring classics such as The Apartment, The Magnificent Seven, Westside Story, The Great Escape all the way to more modern classics like War Games, Rain Man, Leaving Las Vegas, and Hotel Rwanada. The discs sit inside a linen wrapped book that should make for a great display piece on your coffee table. Its a definite must have for cinephiles or anyone who wants to kickstart their dvd library with an essential collection of movie classics. [$609]
James Bond Ultimate Collector's Set
Even though Daniel Craig just signed on to do three more Bond flicks, the James Bond Ultimate Collector's Set is still a very impressive collection and is will still be the definitive and complete collection of the James Bond films. The movies themselves will span across 21 discs and include an additional 21 discs filled with bonus content and materials. Now the wait begins for the HD/BluRay versions of this set.... [$200]
Stanley Kubrick Director Series
Warner Home Video is kicking off their new Director Series sets with one of the most important directors of our time, Stanley Kubrick. The series includes newly remastered versions of 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, Eyes Wide Shut, Full Metal Jacket, and The Shining. The set also includes the full length documentary, Stanley Kubrick - A Life in Pictures. Each of the movies will also be available separately on HD-DVD/Blu-Ray and all should be available on October 23. [$80]
Blade Runner: Ultimate Collector's Edition
Finally, Blade Runner gets the proper DVD treatment with the Blade Runner: Ultimate Collector's Edition. The collection features a whopping four versions of the movie including the rare Workprint version of the movie which is newly remastered. The set features a briefcase which contains all the discs as well as a lenticular motion film clip, miniature origami unicorn figurine, miniature replica spinner car, photographs, and a signed letter from director, Ridley Scott. For you Hi-Def snobs, the collection will also be released in limited quantities in Blu-Ray and HD-DVD versions. [$79]
Ultimate Matrix Collection HD-DVD
While many of you will agree that the first film in the Matrix trilogy was the best film in the series, we all know for a fact that the trilogy is the benchmark when it comes to modern day special effects. Now you can view the films the way they were meant to be seen, in full 1080p resolution and Dolby TrueHD surround sound. The set includes the 3 films in high definition as well as two additional discs which include the Animatrix and other extras. Out May 22. [$120]
Essential Art House: 50 years of Janus Films
True film fans will definitely appreciate the amount and selection of titles included in the Essential Art House box set. The 50 disc collection spans half a century of film from the Janus Film catalog and feature historic titles such as Rashomon, The Seven Samurai, Pygmalion and many many more. The set also includes a 200 page book filled with essays about the films featured in the collection which is all packed into a a very large, but bookshelf friendly slipcase. [$650]
Babel
If you haven't alredy caught Alejandro Inarritu's, Babel, now's your chance to catch it on DVD. One of the better films to be released last year, Babel is a thought provoking film that gives us a realistic glimpse of the harsh realities that still exist in our modern world as told by an interconnecting series of stories from four families of different cultures and circumstances. [$16.99]
Nine Inch Nails Beside You in Time
Nine Inch Nails' Beside You in Time is a two hour disc filmed at the With Teeth tour in 2006. The concert, shot entirely in high definition, runs through a 24 track set list of NIN classics old and new such as Closer, Head like a Hole, March of the Pigs(my personal favorite), as well as rehearsal footage and other extras. [$17.99-$22.99]
Eddie Murphy: Delirious
Before Dr. Dolittle, the Nutty Professor, and Daddy Day care, there was the uncensored, unapologetic, and hilariously obscene Eddie Murphy. Delirious is a classic example of Eddie at his best and will definitely have you on the floor laughing whether you've seen it before or are watching it for the first time. [$12.99]
The Hannibal Lecter Collection
Everyone's favorite chianti loving cannibal now has his own complete dvd collection. The three disc set includes the Michael Mann classic, Manhunter, Silence of the Lambs, and Hannibal. Its a great set for anyone who hasn't seen the films, or any Lecter fan who wants the complete trilogy. [$19.99]
Book of Cool
So you want to become the ultimate show off? The Book of Cool is a guide to learning everything from breakdancing, roping, gun tricks, to how to school people in streetball. Professionals and Athletes in each field give you step by step instructions on over 250 skills and tricks in this 3 disc collection. [$39.99]
Snakes on a Plane
When you have a movie called Snakes on a Plane which is about well, Snakes on a Plane, it should have all the fixings of a bad movie, right? Wrong. What happens when you unleash a bunch of deadly snakes on innocent tourists, and a pissed off Samuel L. Jackson? Pure Cinematic Gold. If you haven't already seen it, we highly recommend you check it out. [$16.98]
The Essential Steve McQueen
If we ever had to choose a set of dvds that every guy must have in his library, we would instantly recommend The Essential Steve McQueen. With films like Bullitt, The Getaway, and Papillon, you'll get your fix of classic car chases, mafia hitmen, heists, and gambling. What more could you ask for? [$34]
