DVD Day: June 16th, 2009
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? Ghostbusters
On Blu-ray. Not coincidentally, the Ghostbusters videogame also hits today. It’s going to be a pricey day for some people.
? Burn Notice Season 2
The perfect summer show? I say yes. It’s as cool and stylish and unflappable as Bruce Campbell’s chin.
? Lost: Seasons 1 & 2
On Blu-ray as well. You know, I love Lost, but I don’t think I need to own it. I’m honestly not sure that the final answers are going to be that satisfying, but man, the journey to get there has been incredible. So without thpse weekly surprises and shocks, I don’t know how much I want to watch Lost again. Just a thought.
? Transformers: Complete First Season
Three discs full of remastered episodes, original toy commercials and more. The only excuse for not getting it is because you’re saving up for the complete series collection at SDCC.
? Spaceballs
On Blu-ray. Spaceballs introduced me to the word “ludicrous,” so I will always be eternally gratefull to it.
? Rifftrax
There’s a ton of cheap Rifftrax DVDs coming out today. I’d say the Shorts Vol. 1 and Vol 2 are absolutely essential, because they’re shorts. But there’s also Night of the Living Dead, Carnival of Souls, Plan 9 from Outer Space, Reefer Madness and more… all for only $10 each.
? Garfield’s Pet Force
I don’t know what the fuck this is, but it shows Garfield and his cartoon-mates in superhero outfits. It scares the shit out of me.
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