The Book of Eli It's a dead, dead, dead, dead world, and Denzel Washington is bringin' holy back as he sets out to both protect the Bible and spread the Word on his way out west, believing it holds the secret to humanity's revival (and survival). At the same time, this true believer doesn't hesitate to put up a fight when challenged. Hot on the heels of the better (if even more depressing) The Road, Eli comes off as heavy-handed, humorless and about as much fun as sitting through mass. Watch this exclusive clip. Extras: Widescreen version, additional scenes, "Lost Tales" (DVD/BD); featurettes "Starting Over," "Eli's Journey," the soundtrack, PiP commentary with the directors and Washington (BD).
Showgirls 15th Anniversary Sinsational Edition At last, the release you've all been waiting for: the high-def version of the infamous Paul Verhoeven 1995 camp classic that really is the Final Word in unbridled Sin City romps. Stardust headliner Cristal (Gina Gershon) is having none of upstart showgirl Nomi's (Elizabeth Berkley) stiletto-high dreams; meanwhile Kyle MacLachlan and Robert Davi find themselves in the middle of this Vegas, Baby! catfight. New featurettes include "Pole Dancing: Finding your Inner Stripper" (OK!), a lap dance tutorial from the Girls of Scores, commentary, trivia track and a Showgirls diary. Replace the DVD that came with that collectible set you got 10 years ago that included the pasties and drinking game with this BD, and it's time to par-tay!Flash Gordon "FLASH! Ahahhhh...he'll save every one of us!" The campy 1980 space fantasy with the awesome Queen score may be dated and more than silly, but on Blu-ray, I can't recommend it enough. Colors are brilliant, drops of water so clear you feel like they're falling in your living room, and costumes so shiny you could see your reflection in Flash's red jacket-- or Ornella Muti's lipgloss. Any child of the '70s needs to get this ASAP. Extras: Nothing spectacular here. A few trailers, screenwriter commentary.
