This Week on Blu-ray - October 19-25

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This Week on Blu-ray - October 19-25

Posted October 19, 2010 08:15 AM by Josh Dreuth

The original Predator is considered one of the best action films to come out during the 80's, and arguably one of the best Schwarzenegger films of all time. For the Predators reboot, the alien hunters have taken the humans away from their own planet, introducing them to a new battleground, and a new war. The Blu-ray release – which is out today – contains tons of exclusive bonus material as well as a digital copy to bring the battle to your mobile device.

As part of the recent distribution deal between Lionsgate Home Entertainment and American Zoetrope, director Frances Ford Coppola supervised the remastering of his Vietnam War masterpiece Apocalypse Now. Today, the film is being released on Blu-ray in two flavors – a regular edition and a Full Disclosure special edition that is accompanied by the feature-length documentary Hearts of Darkness.

For the Blu-ray review of Apocalypse Now, staff reviewer Jeff Kaufman concludes, "Astounding and provocative, Apocalypse Now is one of the greatest films not just of its era but of the modern filmmaking age." He continues, "This Blu-ray presentation is nothing short of spectacular, due no doubt to Coppola's hands-on supervision, and belongs in every serious film fan's personal collection."

Whether you love it or hate it, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is one of the most controversial musicals of all time. Featuring every non-conforming topic in modern society, the play/film is celebrated worldwide during the Halloween season through various showings and re-enactments. 35 years after its initial release, The Rocky Horror Picture Show hits Blu-ray today with all its eccentricity captured in stunning high definition.

Staff reviewer Casey Broadwater commented in his Blu-ray review of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, "Rocky Horror fans will rejoice at Fox's stellar, all-new 2K/4K master, struck from the original camera negatives and given a satisfying 1080p/AVC-encoded transfer in the intended 1.66:1 aspect ratio." He continues, "If you're a Rocky Horror fan, this Blu-ray—with it's excellent audio/video presentation and generous array of extras—is an unmitigated must-own release."