Yeah, action movies get most of the attention, but we'll take a high-flying adventure flick every time. From grand globe-trotting journeys to exciting swashbucklers, the thrills never stop.. Check out our essential adventure movies on DVD, including:
Favorite toys from the '80s, an old guy with balloons, and the charming coupling of Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. These were just a few of the films that grossed the biggest box office of 2009 and are now available to order on DVD. See the list and check back as more hits become available to pre-order.
From the Man with No Name to Dirty Harry Callahan, Clint Eastwood has proven that no one plays the cool-headed hero better. Time and again, Eastwood's laconic presence has been detailed in exquisite performances ranging from romantic comedy to contemporary drama.
Gangster pictures date back at least to 1912 and D.W. Griffith's amazing two-reeler The Musketeers of Pig Alley (complete with its own Jimmy Cagney type!), but the genre needed sound to serve the colorful underworld argot and, of course, the chatter of tommyguns. Depression-era audiences were thrilled to be watching Little Caesar and Scarface while their real-life counterparts were at the height of their dubious celebrity. The list of genre Essentials below is limited to the big-city, organized-crime breed. We follow them decade by decade as the business--of gangsterism and of filmmaking--evolves. Check out our essential gangster movies on DVD, including:
Talk about the Big Picture: Epics are grand in scale and transportive in scope. They're often historical or costume dramas, and the best ones make history feel immediate--uplifting or heartbreaking, always life-changing. Settle back and let these gems take you to another time. Check out our list of Essential epics on DVD, including:
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