Lone Wolf's Reviews with Amazon.com: DVD New Releases Sept. 2001
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LONE WOLF'S REVIEWS IN ASSOCIATION WITH AMAZON.COM DELIVERS
DVD New Releases

Amazon.com Editor, Doug Thomas

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Word for Word
 Marathon Man
Dr. Szell: "Is it safe?"

Babe: "Yes. Yes, it's safe. It's so safe you wouldn't believe it."

--The most memorable scene on film involving dentist tools is part of the nerve-wracking dramatics of Marathon Man. The 1976 thriller starring Dustin Hoffman (Babe) and Sir Laurence Olivier (Dr. Szell) is now available on DVD.


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New Releases This Week
September 4, 2001
  • Memento--This ingenious thriller about a man with short-term memory loss is certain to be named on loads of Top 10 lists at the end of the year, including ours.
  • The Princess Bride (Special Edition)--The charming fantasy now boasts a new retrospective and commentary from director Rob Reiner and writer William Goldman.
  • The Incredible Adventures of Wallace & Gromit--Nick Park's popular shorts are now released with a commentary track and more behind-the-scenes materials.
  • Quigley Down Under--This Australian-set Western may be Tom Selleck's quintessential flick.
  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer--Nope, this is not the popular TV series, but the original film starring Kristy Swanson as the hip tracker of the undead.
  • The French Lieutenant's Woman--Harold Pinter's intriguing adaptation of John Fowles's bestseller gives us two tales: doomed Victorian lovers (Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons) and a parallel story of two actors performing those characters in a movie production.
  • The Fury--Brian De Palma's take on telekinetic powers stars Amy Irving and Kirk Douglas.
  • Little Man Tate--Jodie Foster's directorial debut is an expert character study of a child genius and his working-class mom's struggle to give him the opportunity to succeed.
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Editor's Pick
 Under Fire
This savvy political thriller of journalists in war-torn Nicaragua follows ace photojournalist Russell Price (Nick Nolte) from the jungles of Africa to the Central American boiling point. Although the setup is traditional, Roger Spottiswoode's film feels as alive and vital as the best of the genre. Along with the usual band of fellow journalists, there's another memorable Gene Hackman performance as a rival who believes he's one career-making story from a lofty news anchor position.

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More Hot New Releases
Popular Titles in Recent Weeks

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Featured Bargain of the Week
 The China Syndrome
Although the movie was quickly overshadowed by real events (the Three Mile Island nuclear disaster occurred days after the film opened), The China Syndrome remains a nervy thriller that expertly mixes pop entertainment with a contemporary morality play. Jane Fonda and Michael Douglas star as the reporter-and-cameraman team who discover a crisis in a pearly white nuclear power plant. Jack Lemmon gives one of his most compelling performances as the plant's manager, who learns unsavory truths about his company and then reacts with dire results. Although shut out at the Oscars, this 1979 film won top acting honors for Lemmon at the Cannes Film Festival. It comes to DVD for under $15.

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Mr. Maltin and the Movies
 Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide is the essential film book to have near your TV. Over 1,600 pages of concise reviews, updated cast listings, and alternate running times give Maltin's guide the inside track to help answer the pesky question "Is that movie worth recording?" The 2002 edition is now available for under $9.


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Hot Future Releases
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Why Ordering Now Pays Off
Pre-order Snow White on DVD and Get One Free DVD by Mail
 How did Disney improve on its cinematic crown jewel? By offering a free DVD just for pre-ordering Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. If you order the DVD edition of this animated classic now and follow the simple directions enclosed with your copy when it arrives, you can receive The Little Mermaid, The Jungle Book, Fantasia, or any of five other Disney animated features for free.


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The Jewish Heritage Store
Discover the richness of the culture and history of the Jewish people. Share a story with your kids, learn about the Holocaust, enjoy a Jewish-themed feature film, and more in our Jewish Heritage DVD Store.


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DVD Top Sellers
Current Top Sellers Include:

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Used & Collectible DVDs
 Gotta have the hottest titles, but worried about your budget? Check out Amazon.com's Rare & Used DVD Store, where you can find the most popular top-selling used DVDs. Used DVDs are available in limited quantities, but check back often: more titles are always being added! Here's what's currently new in used:


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