King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters DVD (NTSC Region 1)

I was about 12 when Donkey Kong hit the market and although I dumped a fair number of quarters into Donkey Kong, Crazy Kong, Donkey Kong Jr and not to mention Pac Man, Dig Dug, and Centipede, I was always more captivated by the harder to find machines such as Zoo Keeper and Mappy. But, even so, it was impossible to avoid these popular machines shoved into every available corner of just about any shop you would walk into. I never went to the grocery store with my folks without playing Pac Man. A trip for a pizza always ended up in a few games of whatever machine the shop had. And lets not forget that magical boardwalk in Ocean City NJ, with its endless string of bleeping machines calling me to my doom (as long as it wasn't Sunday and the blue laws shut them all down!). Even to this day, I can't help but throw a quarter into a classic machine, pick up a mug or wind up toy at the flea market and especially watch specials about them on G4TV. All that being said, King of Kong is a pretty great documentary that all gaming fans, such as my self, will find immensely enjoyable. You can order it here, with my recommendation. King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters DVD (NTSC Region 1)

Grindhouse Japanese DVD Set

Grindhouse DVD (6 DVD Japanese LE) (NTSC Region 2)

Uh oh, time to break out those credit cards boys and girls. From Japan comes this 6 DVD deluxe import version of GRINDHOUSE, featuring both cuts of both movies, plus bonus discs of extras for each film and a 6th disc of exclusive extras. This six-disc Japan release Grindhouse boxset comes with:

• Disc 1: Feature Film Death Proof


• Disc 2: Death Proof Bonus Features


• Disc 3: Feature Film Planet Terror


• Disc 4: Planet Terror Bonus Features


• Disc 5: Grindhouse (US Theatrical Release Versions)


• Disc 6: Japan Exclusive Grindhouse Bonus Features- Grindhouse US Version Original Trailer- 2006 San Diego Comicon - Director and Cast Q&A- Tarantino Interview in Japan- Cast & Crew Comments (including Tarantino, Rodriguez, and Fake Trailer Directors)- Grindhouse Films Featurette- Making of Planet Terror
  
  We are taking orders for this now and expect it in late March or early April 2008. Unfortunately, because it is a limited Japanese disc and will be hard to come by, we can't guarantee availability even for preorders. You can read all the details on the site here
  Grindhouse DVD (6 DVD Japanese LE) (NTSC Region 2)

Cloverfield

Sure, the camera work in Cloverfield was annoying as were the characters, but the movie is pretty effective and the monster is a monster! But lets not forget that there would be no giants monsters without our pals in Japan and they have put out some other gems in the past as well.

We can recommend these to you if you want to check out something you may not have seen since watching Creature Features on UHF

Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds DVD (NTSC Region 1)

Matango - Attack of the Mushroom People (NTSC Region 1)

and for the price it is impossible to go wrong with this three pack

Toho Triple Pack DVD (Mysterians / Varan / Matango) (NTSC Region 1)

But if you are a fan of the DIY feel of the movie - which has its admirers (and I still think Blair Witch was creepy despite the backlash), you might want to check out this low budget feature

Collingswood Story DVD (Anchor Bay UK) (PAL Region 2)