by frank murphy
dvd
Inspirational Ingredients
and Lots of Butter
Julie & Julia
What’s not to love? Julie & Julia dishes up two excellent performances by Amy Adams and
Meryl Streep as Adams portrays true-life blogger Julie Powell who takes on the daunting task
of cooking every single recipe out of Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking over the
course of one year…365 days, 524 recipes and blogging about the experience. At the same
time, filmgoers are treated to a delightful course in acting as Streep as Julia Child discovers her
calling as a master chef and cookbook author. The two stories are seamlessly woven together
with humor, romance and time well spent in the kitchen as each woman discovers the joy
and comfort of their love for food. The DVD also includes several entertaining bonus features.
Special Ingredient: The Making of Julie & Julia, presents candid comments by all the stars and
creative team, director/writer Nora Ephron, living relatives of Julia Child and even the special
chefs employed to create all of the incredible food. The DVD also gives you an exposé on Julia
Child’s actual entire kitchen, which is on display at the Smithsonian Institution as an important
part of culinary history. Julie & Julia is definitely perfect for anyone who loves to cook, eat,
discover their passion or anyone who always wanted to learn more about the life and culinary
joys of Julia Child. Available 12/08/09.
You Gotta Have Faith
George Michael: Live in London
It’s hard to imagine but George Michael has never released any of his live performances on DVD…until now. Recorded and filmed
in London’s Earls Court arena, this compiled footage is of his hugely successful 25 Live Tour taken during the final two nights of his
world tour. Michael performs 23 of his most popular songs such as “I’m Your Man,” “Father Figure,” “Everything She Wants” and more.
The two-disc DVD also includes a behind-the-scenes documentary, which follows George Michael before and after his amazing
live performance. If you are not one of the over 2 million people to see this masterful pop showman in his element live…now is
the time to enjoy George Michael up close and personal in the comfort of your own home. Available 12/08/09.
Going Gangsta
Public Enemies (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Director Michael Mann fashioned one high-caliber crime film with his depiction of Public Enemies. Inspired casting
and great performances all-around from Johnny Depp as John Dillinger, Marion Cotillard [Academy Award-winner in La Vie en Rose] as
his girlfriend Billie and the men on the job trying to capture Public Enemy #1…Billy Crudup as J. Edgar Hoover and Christian Bale as
agent Melvin Purvis. Dillinger’s story is the stuff of legends as in his wave of crime took America by storm in the early 1930s. The DVD is
packed with special features such as commentary by Mann, the making of the film, a documentary called The Last of the Legendary
Outlaws and one on the real locations on Dillinger’s trail. Rex Reed called Public Enemies, “Thrilling, glamorous, richly textured and
breathlessly action-packed, it is one of the best movies of the year.” Available 12/08/09.
“I’m Just Wild About Harry”
Harry Potter Ultimate Editions
If Harry Potter hasn’t cast a spell on you since the young sorcerer came on the scene in
2001…you better check your pulse. For the avid fan of all things magical comes this ultimate
collection of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
boxed individually. Each ultimate edition includes over five hours of special features, new
screen tests and intimate interviews with the cast and commentary on the filmmaker, Chris
Columbus. HPASS U.E. also includes an in-depth look at all the elements and personalities
who worked to recreate Harry Potter’s world on film. Additionally, HPACOS U.E. explores all the
characters individually to showcase their contribution to the film. These ultimate editions are a
must for the collector or future wizard. Available 12/08/09.
December 2009 | RAGE monthly 25
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