The week's biggest release is not a new flick straight from the theater desperate to recoup some profits, but a collector's edition of one of the greatest movies of all time. Whether you're DVD or Blu-ray, streaming or rental, we've got the breakdown on all the home entertainment releases for the week -- as well as a special exclusive look at the "Casablanca" 70th anniversary Blu-ray box set.
Moviefone's New Release Pick of the Week
"Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel"
What's It About? "Corman's World" offers a comprehensive look at the king of Hollywood B-movies, Roger Corman; the documentary features interviews with everyone from Jack Nicholson to Martin Scorsese ruminating on the filmmaker's long and notorious career.
See It Because: It's an amazingly entertaining exploration of one of the most fascinating corners of film history. While the highbrow merits of Corman's movies are practically non-existent, his prolific and innovative work ethic has given us decades of film pop fun.
Also Available on Amazon Instant Video
New on DVD and Blu-ray
"Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked"
What do you want to hear less: the squawk of high-pitched talking cartoon rodents or the irrational temper tantrum of your child when they are denied this movie?
See It or Skip It: Skip it.
Also Available on Amazon Instant Video
"Breaking Wind"
No... just no.
See It or Skip It: Skip it.
Also Available on Amazon Instant Video
"A Dangerous Method"
With David Cronenberg directing, Viggo Mortensen as Sigmund Freud and Michael Fassbender as Carl Jung, we're left with only one question... Why was this so underwhelming?
See It or Skip It: See it if you have nothing better to watch; Skip it if you're a Cronenberg fan and can't handle disappointment.
Also Available on Redbox
"Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close"
Also available on Amazon Instant Video
"In the Land of Blood and Honey"
Angelina Jolie made her directorial debut on this drama about a romance blossoming amidst the Bosnian War. It's "short on subtlety, heavy on melodrama" approach undermines whatever noble attempts existed in documenting this story.
See It or Skip It: Skip it.
Also Available on Redbox
New to Blu-ray
"Casablanca" 70th Anniversary Box Set
If you're looking to make an upgrade in your home entertainment system, this would be a good first addition to the library. In addition to the updated edition of the film, you'll also get scores of special features, a commemorative book and limited edition poster.
More Blu-ray Releases
"The Bodyguard"
"Dragonheart"
A Double Shot of Sinatra:
"Assault on a Queen"
"Come Blow your Horn"
A Double Shot of Jerry Lewis:
"It's Only Money"
"Who's Minding the Store?"
New from the Criterion Collection:
"A Night to Remember"
The "David Lean Directs Noel Coward" Box Set ("Brief Encounter," "Blithe Spirit,"
"In Which We Serve," "This Happy Breed")
New to Redbox
"American Pie"
"Johnny English Reborn" DVD & Blu-ray
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The Huffington Post | By Eric Larnick | Posted: 03/27/2012 7:48 am Updated: 03/27/2012 12:51 pm