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Tips for Tuesday: New to DVD on January 23
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Brokeback Mountain -- Last year's controversially Oscar-snubbed romance drama earns itself a brand-new 2-disc special edition. Word is that this re-release contains only a trio of new featurettes, so don't be so quick to give in to that double-dip sensation. On the positive side, this edition DOES come with eight Brokeback Mountain postcards ... for that special someone.The Guardian -- Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher star in a water-logged remake of An Officer and a Gentleman ... or any other military drama of the past 25 years in which a brash and headstrong recruit butts heads with a grizzled old veteran only to rely on the old guy's help when his lack of experience does indeed catch up with him, (Insert yawn here.) Extras include a director's commentary from Andrew Davis, a few deleted scenes, an alternate ending, and a pair of featurettes, one on the production and another focusing on the Coast Guard.
Jesus Camp -- Some people called it a stick in the eye to religion; others called it an impressively objective look at religious zealotry. I call it a pretty fascinating documentary either way. This eye-opening look at one particular religious camp may warm your heart or it could chill your blood, but it's a pretty compelling look at a section of people I don't normally come across, and that's generally a worthwhile way to spend 90-some minutes. Extras include a filmmaker commentary and some deleted scenes.
Sundance Deals: Netflix and Roadside get Puffy
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The last deal of Sundance 2005 was announced the
day we got to Park City for Sundance 2006. After a year-long tour of festivals worldwide, Mark and Jay Duplass have
scored a deal with Roadside Attractions and Netflix to release their relationship comedy,The Puffy Chair. As I understand
it, the deal is for both theatrical and DVD distribution, though not, as some are reporting simultaneously. Roadside
plans to put the film in theaters next summer with both their logo and Netflix' on the print. Netflix will promote the
release through their channels, but when the theatrical window closes and DVD distriubution begins, they'll not hold on
to exclusive rights. It's a pretty traditional deal, by the looks of it, which is sort of disappointing – the film is a cult classic waiting to be discovered, and seems like the perfect candidate for a Cuban-esque simultaneous release.








