Babel Special Collector’s Edition (2006) Dir.: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu; Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Gael Garcia Bernal, Koji Yakusho, Elle Fanning. Two-disc set. Extras: “Common Ground: Under Construction Notes.” (Paramount).
This two DVD version of the critically acclaimed film features a 90-minute documentary. I will have a review online later this week.
Cracker: A New Terror (2006 — TV) Robbie Coltrane. The return of the brilliant but flawed British forensic psychologist Dr. Edward Fitzgerald has “Fitz” coming home to England to help investigate home-grown terrorism. Extras: “Cracker: Behind the Scenes” retrospective documentary. (Acorn Media).
“After living as an ex-pat for a decade, Fitz returns to England for his daughter’s wedding and finds his homeland profoundly changed in the aftermath of 9/11 and the Iraq war. Against the wishes of his family, Fitz consults with the Manchester police to hunt for a murderer with no apparent motive. His investigation leads him into politically charged territory as he probes the roots of terrorism and its effects on society. It’s a compelling thriller with front-page relevance.”
Midsomer Murders: Set Nine Four-disc set with four feature-length mysteries including Things That Go Bump in the Night, Dead in the Water, Orchis Fatalis and Bantling Boy.Extras: Caroline Graham biography and cast filmographies; $49.99. (Acorn Media).
Based on the novels of Caroline Graham. I will have a review online later this week.
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Numb3rs: The Third Season (2006-07)Rob Morrow, Judd Hirsch,David Krumholtz. Six-disk set with 24 episodes, $61.99. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, behind-the-scenes featurettes, “Crunching Numb3rs: Season Three” featurette, blooper reel.(Paramount).
Miz Naomi is pouring over every little detail as we speak and will give her thoughts on this in the near future.
The Unit: Season Two (2006-07)Dennis Haysbert, Scott Foley, Robert Patrick. Six-disc set with 22 episodes, $59.98. Extras: Commentary on select episodes, behind-the-scenes and weapons featurettes, still gallery. (Fox).
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