DVD & VIDEO SEPTEMBER

1 SEPTEMBER

9 1/2 Ninjas MRA

About Schmidt (M, 2003) Roadshow. Comedy. 120 mins. Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney. DVD Extras:- deleted scenes, trailer, Woodman sequences, subtitles (including Greek). 

Adventures Of Pricilla Queen Of The Desert- 10th Anniversary SE Roadshow

Aftermath MRA

All Creatures Great And Small  Season 1 Vol 1 (PG, 1978) Roadshow. UK. 

All Creatures Great And Small  Season 1 Vol 2 (PG, 1978) Roadshow. UK.

The Amityville Curse MRA 

The Block Complete Collection (PG, 2003): TV. 4 disc. 

Coupling Series 1 (M): TV. 

The Emperor's Club (PG, 2003) 104 mins. Drama. Kevin Kline, Emile Hirsch. DVD extras:- Behind-the-scenes interviews, Cast and crew bios, subtitles, easter egg trailers. 

Keeping Up Appearances Series 1 & 2 3 discs

The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe (G, 1988) Roadshow

Platypus (E, 2002) Roadshow. Doco.

Pricilla: Queen Of The Desert 10th Anniversary (M, 1993) Roadshow. Comedy. 

Romper Stomper (R, 1992) Roadshow. Drama. Russell Crowe, Jacqueline McKenzie. 

Sweet Revenge (M, 1998): STV. Roadshow. 86 mins. Comedy. Sam Neil, Helena Bonham Carter, Kristin Scott Thomas. DVD extras- subtitles.  

3 SEPTEMBER

City By The Sea (MA) Roadshow. Drama.

Country Bears (G, 2003) Buena Vista. 

DVD 5 Star Collection (Varies) Magna Pacific. $25 ea. Available 3rd Sep to 31 Dec 03. Includes:- Rabbit Proof Fence, A Walk To Remember, The Princess Bride, Reservoir Dogs, Scream, The Lighthorsemen, Dirty Dancing, Amelie. 

The Goodies Volume 1 (PG, 1970) Comedy. 

Help! I'm A Fish (G, 2000) Animated. DVD extras- making of doco, interviews, music video 

Hitler: The Rise Of Evil (M, 2003): TV. Robert Carlyle, Stockard Channing. Special features- Reflections on Evil, 57 min making of documentary. 

Insomnia (M, 2002) Thriller. Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hilary Swank. 

Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War (M, rental) Comedy. Pauline Collins, John Alderton. DVD extras:- none. 

Trainspotting: The Definitive Edition (R, 1997) Universal. 90 mins. Comedy. Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Robert Carlyle, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd. DVD extras:- Disc One- DTS audio, commentary (cut n paste job), deleted scenes with in film option (x 8), Featurette The Beginning (9 mins). Disc Two- retrospective, The Look Of The Film, Sound of the Film, Interviews, Easter Egg (on sequel), Behind The Needle (multi-angle), Cannes Film Festival segment, photo gallery, bios, teaser, trailer.   

The Truth About Charlie (M, 2003) 100 mins. Thriller. Thandie Newton, Mark Wahlberg. 2 disc includes the original Charade, of which this is a remake. 

Ultimate Rangers- The Best Of The Power Rangers 

Warnings (M, rental): STV. Universal. Sci-fi. Stephen Baldwin.

4 SEPTEMBER

A Very Brady Sequel Paramount

8 SEPTEMBER

Father Ted Series 2 Part 1 (M): TV. Roadshow.  

Father Ted Series 2 Part 2 (M): TV. Roadshow.

Fraternity Vacation (M, 1985) Comedy.  

Getaway Volume 1: To The Sun (G, 2003): TV. Sony. Travel doco.

Getaway Volume 2: New Zealand (G, 2003): TV. Sony. Travel doco. 

9 SEPTEMBER

For Da Love Of Money (M, 2002): STV. Columbia. 

10 SEPTEMBER

The 400 Blows AV Channel

The Abduction Club (M, rental): (Becker). Comedy. UK. 96 mins. Alice Evans, Daniel Lapaine, Liam Cunningham, Matthew Rhys, Sophia Myles. D: Stefan Schwartz (Shooting Fish).  Its heroes are Byrne (Lapaine) and Strang (Rhys), two dandy highwaymen who comprise part of a clandestine gang. Said brotherhood solves the tricky problem of finding brides by kidnapping women and persuading them to marry by daybreak. Apparently, this really was the dubious course of action taken in 18th century Ireland by younger sons of wealthy families who needed to find heiresses in order to guarantee their financial futures. DVD extras- behind the scenes interviews, cast bios, easter egg for In And Out trailer.

All Or Nothing (M, rental) Fox. Drama. Timothy Spall. DVD extras- interviews, commentary 

Arjuna Vol 4 Understanding (PG) AV Channel. Animated. 

Australian Rules (MA, 2002) 

Citizen Kane (PG, 1941) Warner. 2 disc. Orson Welles, Joesph Cotton, Everett Sloane. The live of a media tycoon pieced together by a March Of Time reporter. DVD extras:- Disc One- two commentaries (Roger Ebert/ Peter Bogdanovich), cast and crew notes, footage from the Premiere, production notes and trailer. Disc Two- The Battle of Citizen Kane (122 mins). 

Clifford- Doing The Right Thing (G, 2002) 

Double Vision (R, rental) Columbia. Thriller. Tony Leung Ka Fa, David Morse, Rene Liu, Leon Dai. Special features- Trailers, picture disc. 

Kangaroo Jack (PG, 2003) Roadshow. 89 mins. Comedy. Jerry O'Connell, Anthony Anderson. DVD extras- Casting sessions uncut, Gags and out-takes, Jackie Leg's Dance Grooves, Behind the gas, Marsupial Magic, Audio commentaries x2 (inc one by Kangaroo Jack).  

McLeods Daughters: The Complete First Series (PG, 2002): TV. Columbia. 

National Security (M, 2002) Columbia. 85 mins. Comedy. Martin Lawrence, Steve Zahn. Two security guards act like cops, and in the process blow lots of sh*t up. DVD extras:- Audio commentary, Deleted scenes and alternative ending, Disturbing Tha Police "N.S.E.W." music video. 

One Hour Photo (M, 2003) Fox. 

Ned (MA, 2003) Comedy. Australia. The making of Ned, Commentary by Director, deleted scenes, trailers, music video I Can See Clearly Now by Jezabel, Abe Forsythe's short films and clips. 

Solaris (M, rental) Fox. Sci-fi. George Clooney, Natascha McElhone, Viola Davis, Jeremy Davies. DVD extras:- Audio commentary, HBO Special, Solaris: Behind The Planet, Script. 

So Little Time Vol 1- Schools Cool (PG, 2002): TV. 

So Little Time Vol 2- Boy Crazy (PG, 2002): TV. 

Water's Edge (M, 2003): STV. Daniel Baldwin. DVD extras- none

11 SEPTEMBER

Flying High Boxset

Wild Thornberries Movie (PG, 2003) Animated. V: Brenda Blethyn, Rupert Everett, Lynn Redgrave, Marisa Tomai, Lacey Chabert, Tim Curry. Music video "Father And Daughter" by Paul Simon, theatrical trailer, English subtitles.

12 SEPTEMBER

Late Night Shopping (M, 2001) Kaleidoscope. UK. Saul Metstein. DVD extras- commentary, cast and crew interviews, B-roll from location, making of doco, deleted scenes. 

15 SEPTEMBER

Bad Boys (Superbit) (MA, 1995) Columbia. 

Day Of The Triffids (PG) Warner Vision. 

Hannibal (Superbit) (MA, 2001) Columbia. 

Kimba - The White Lion Vol 1 Ep 1-4 (G, 1965) Warner

The Mummy Returns (Superbit) (M, 2001) Columbia.

17 SEPTEMBER

Almost Salinas (PG): STV. Peacock Films. 96 mins. USA.  

American Gun (M, rental): STV. DVD extras- none. 

Charlottes Web II- Wilburs Great Adventure

Chicago (M, 2003) Buena Vista. Musical. Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Lucy Liu, Taye Diggs, Queen Latifah. DVD extras- Deleted musical scene Class (with audio commentary), behind the scenes feature, commentary. 

George Of The Jungle II (PG, rental): STV. Buena Vista. Comedy. USA/ Australia. George who is now a married man with a young son. Like any man with a career, George is finding it difficult to juggle his commitment to his job as the Jungle King with his commitment to his family. George's life is turned upside down when he leaves the jungle to help his brother Ape in Las Vegas.

The Hours (M, rental) Buena Vista. Drama. Nichole Kidman, Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, Ed Harris. DVD extras:- Interviews, commentary, behind the scenes footage, docos. 

Inspector Gadget 2 (G, rental) Buena Vista. Kids. French Stewart, Elaine Hendrix, Bruce Spence, Tony Martin.  DVD Extras: Illustrated Gadget (interactive), Gadget Training Simulator (game), The Gadgets Behind Gadget's Gadgets, Deleted Scenes, Outtakes, Audio commentary, Music video: Up Up Up by Rose Falcon, Storyboard to film comparison. 

Johnny English (PG, rental) Comedy. 84 mins. Rowan Atkinson, John Malkovich, Natalie Imbruglia. Special features:- The Making Of Johnny English, Self Defense Techniques, Characters and Equipment, Trivia quiz, DVD-ROM game, trailers, talent profiles. 

Jungle Book 2 (G, 2003) Buena Vista. 69 mins. Animated. V: Haley Joel Osment, John Goodman. 

The Music Man (M, rental): STV. Buena Vista. 

Pinocchio (PG, 2003): STV. Buena Vista. Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Mino Bellei, Carlo Giuffrè, Kim Rossi Stuart, Alessandro Bergonzoni, Corrado Pani. D: Roberto Benigni (Life Is Beautiful). Italy. Latest version of the children's tale. Set in the 1880's, this is the classic Italian fairy tale of Geppetto, a toymaker, and Pinochio (Benigni), the wooden puppet who wants to be a real boy. Nicoletta Braschi (Benigni’s wife) plays the Blue Fairy, who grants Pinocchio his wish. DVD extras:- Italian/ English audio. 

Red Skies (M, rental): TV. Universal. Gary Weeks. DVD extras:- trailer only. 

Row Your Boat (M, rental): STV. Peacock Films. 110 mins. USA. Jon Bon Jovi. 

Smokin' Stoogies (M, rental): STV. Peacock Films. 102 mins. USA. 

Welcome To Sarajevo (MA, 1999) Buena Vista. UK. 102 mins. Stephen Dillane, Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei.

You Can't Stop The Murders (M, rental) Buena Vista. Comedy. Australia. Gary Eck, Akmal Saleh, Anthony Mir. DVD extras- photo gallery. 

18 SEPTEMBER

The Emperors New Clothes (PG, rental): STV. Universal. 107 mins.  Germany/ UK. Ian Holm, Iben Hjejle, Tim McInnerny, Tom Watson, Nigel Terry, Hugh Bonneville, Murray Melvin, Eddie Marsan, Clive Russell, Bob Mason, Trevor Cooper, Chris Langham. D: Alan Taylor (Palookaville). What if Napoleon Bonaparte (Ian Holm) hadn't died in exile? What if he wanted to regain his throne?  Eugene Lenormand (Ian Holm) is being to used to cover up a grand plan for Bonaparte to recover his throne. But the plan doesn't work exactly as well as planned. After Eugene is in place, Napoleon travels back to Paris to try and return to power. Along the way, he finds that France has changed since he left.

Obsessed (M, rental): TV. Jenna Elfman. DVD extras- none.  

The Pact (MA, rental) Paramount. 99 mins. Thriller. Australia. Sigrid Thorton, Robert Mammone, Peter O'Brien, Basia O'Hern. Dvd extras- none. 

22 SEPTEMBER

Father Ted Series 1 Part 1

Father Ted Series 1 Part 2

24 SEPTEMBER

Anazapta (MA): STV. Imagine. Horror.

Anger Management (M, 2003) Columbia. Comedy. Jack Nicholson, Adam Sandler, Marisa Tomei. Special features: Audio commentary from Sandler and director Peter Segal. Deleted Scenes, Blooper reel, My Buddy Jack, Skull Session, stress quiz, trailers. 

Anita And Me (M, rental) Columbia. 92 mins. Comedy. Kathy Burke, Lynn Redgrave. DVD extras- Behind the scenes featurette, picture disc, trailers. 

Annie Fox

Biggie & Tupac/ 2Pac 4Ever Double DVD (M, 2002) Imagine. Doco.  

Dummy (M, rental): STV. MRA Entertainment. Comedy. 89 mins. Adrien Brody, Milla Jovovich, Illeana Douglas, Vera Farmiga, Jessica Walter, Jared Harris. Aspiring ventriloquist (Brody) from a dysfunctional family seeks love, success and respect.  DVD extras:- Movie trailers, interactive menus, talent profiles, picture disc (all this is also known as stuff all). 

Eat Drink Man Woman (PG) 

Fatal Destination 2 (MA, 2003) Roadshow. 86 mins. Horror. Ali Larter, AJ Cook, Michael Landes. DVD extras:- audio commentary, Beyond The Movie doco, "Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death To Life" film clip, The Blank Theory "Middle Of Nowhere" video clip, The Sounds "Seven Days A Week" music video, Deleted and alternative scenes, Fact track, easter egg. 

Futurama Season 3 (PG, 2002): TV. Fox. Comedy. DVD extras:- deleted scenes, commentaries.

Italian For Beginners (M, buy) 98 mins. 

Knight Club (MA, rental): STV. Eagle Entertainment. 95 mins.  Lou Diamond Phillips. 

Knockaround Guys (MA, 2003) Roadshow. 91 mins. Action. Vin Diesel, Dennis Hopper, John Malkovich. DVD extras- filmmakers commentary, alternative and deleted scenes, featurette, English and Greek subtitles, trailers. 

The Last Detail (R, 1973) Columbia. 

The Last Kiss (M, buy) Fox. 

Levity (M, rental): STV. Columbia. Drama. 96 mins. Billy Bob Thornton, Morgan Freeman, Holly Hunter, Kirsten Dunst. DVD extras- cast and crew bios. 

Naked Weapon (R, rental): STV. Imagine. 92 mins. Martial arts action. Maggie Q, Daniel Wu, Almen Won Pui- Ha, Anya. D: Tony Ching. DVD extras:- Widescreen, the making of special.  

The One And Only (MA, rental): STV. AV Channel. 82 mins. Romantic comedy. Richard Roxburgh, Justine Waddell, Jonathan Cake, Patsy Kensit. DVD extras- trailers, behind the scenes featurette.  

Out For A Kill (MA, 2003): STV. Columbia. 86 mins. Action. Steven Seagal, Michelle Goh, Corey Johnson. DVD extras- trailers, picture disc. 

Satin Rouge (M, rental) Hiyam Abbas.  DVD extras- trailer, text.  

Simpsons: Risky Business (PG, 2003): TV. Fox. 

The Slaughter Rule (M, rental): STV. 21st Century Pictures. Drama. Ryan Gosling, David Morse. Special features:- none. 

Talk To Her (MA, buy) Fox

Taste Of Others (MA, buy)

Torana SLR/ 5000 (G, 2003) Roadshow

Trekkies (G, 1999) Paramount. 

The Ultimate Final Destination: Final Destination 1 & 2 (MA, 2002/2003) Roadshow. Horror. 

Waydowntown (M, rental) AV Channel. 

World Cinema Collection (Varies, varies) Fox. Fellini Satyricon, The Taste Of Others, Eat Drink Man Woman, Bread And Tulips, The Last Kiss.

X-Files Season 7 

Yi Yi (M, rental) Drama. Subtitled. Nien-Jen Wu. DVD extras- none. 

25 SEPTEMBER

The Awful Truth Series 1

26 SEPTEMBER

Dune 3 Hour Edition Manga Pacific

29 SEPTEMBER

2003: AFL Final
Blonde: Mini Series (M, 2003) Force Video. Drama/ doco. 4 hours mini series on Marilyn Monroe. Poppy Montomery, Kirstie Alley, Patrica Richardson, Wallace Shawn, Patrick Dempsey, Ann Margret. 

30 SEPTEMBER
Ash Wednesday (MA, rental) Video Ezy. Edward Burns.

NRL: The Rivalry The Blues Greatest Victories VEG

NRL: The Rivalry The Maroons Greatest Victories VEG

Watership Down Big Sky Video

SEPTEMBER

Dinner And Driving (M, rental): STV. Joey Slotnick. DVD extras- none.

Terminal Invasion (M, rental): TV. Universal. 81 mins. Bruce Campbell.