Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is set to release Joel and Ethan Coen's critically acclaimed drama,
The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) and director Alan Parker and writer Charles Randolph's
The Life of David Gale (2003) on Blu-ray on September 8th.
The Man Who Wasn't There
Synopsis: From the Academy Award-winning Coen Brothers,
The Man Who Wasn't There is a dark and twisted film noir set in a small 1949 California town. This is the story of a seemingly simple barber (Billy Bob Thornton), who turns to corruption and revenge to escape his achingly dull life. Blackmail is his opportunity to be more than a man that no one notices. But in the tradition of classic noir, nothing goes as planned and nothing is as it seems. As the barber's plot unravels, the delicious surprises, stunning revelations and just plain strange occurrences will disturb and delight you long after the film has ended. Settle in the chair and listen.
The Man Who Wasn't There is presented in 1080p with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround. Extras include:
- Feature Commentary by Bill Bob Thornton and Joel and Ethan Coen
- Deleted Scenes
- The Making of The Man Who Wasn't There
- Interview with Cinematographer Roger Deakins
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots
The Life of David Gale
Synopsis: Academy Award winners Kevin Spacey and Kate Winslet star in
The Life of David Gale, a powerfully gripping and brilliantly unpredictable thriller. A suspenseful journey into deadly conspiracy and murderous deception begins when a respected professor and anti-death-penalty activist, David Gale (Spacey), is convicted and condemned to death for the murder of a colleague. Days before his execution, reporter Bitsey Bloom (Winslet) sets out to learn the story behind Gale's crime. What she discovers challenges her belief in Gale's guilt as well as the justice system.
The Life of David Gale is presented in 1080p with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround. Extras include:
- Feature Commentary with Director Alan Parker
- Deleted Scenes
- The Making of The Life of David Gale
- Death in Texas
- The Music of The Life of David Gale
- Theatrical Trailer