This week: Charlize Theron's Oscar-winning performance in "Monster," an uncut edition of the cult classic "Trainspotting," a five-hour version of "Das Boot," and Robert Altman's ballet film "The Company."
1. Das Boot - The Original Uncut Version
Long before "Troy" and "In the Line of Fire," Wolfgang Petersen made the greatest submarine movie of all time. There have been several DVD releases of his seminal WWII film, but for the first time, the story of U96 has been restored to its original five-hour mini-series length.
2. Trainspotting: Uncut International Version
Danny Boyle's cult classic, adapted from the novel by Irvine Walsh, stars Ewan McGregor as an unapologetic heroin addict. The 2-disc set includes the featurette The Making of Trainspotting and a new Trainspotting retrospective, deleted scenes, interviews with director Danny Boyle, author Irvine Walsh, screenwriter John Hodge, and producer Andrew MacDonald, plus bonus interviews from the Cannes Film Festival premiere.
3. The Company
Robert Altman turns his attentions to the ballet in his latest ensemble film, starring Neve Campbell, Malcolm McDowell, and the Chicago Joffrey Ballet. An intoxicating, behind the scenes look at the world of dance.4. Monster
Charlize Theron won an Academy Award for best actress for her harrowing performance as Florida serial murderer Aileen Wuornous in Monster." Christina Ricci also gave a terrific performance as pouty, need girlfriend Selby Wall. The DVD includes a "making of" featurette, an interview with director Patty Jenkins.5. Aileen: Life And Death Of A Serial Killer
Acclaimed director Nick Broomfield's vision takes you behind the sensational headlines of America's first female serial killer and into the true life and unbalanced mind of a woman trying to deal with a brutal past and an even more deadly future. After epxeriencing Charlize Theron performance, it's even more fascinating to watch the real woman.