New DVD Releases for September

Posted by
Leslie C. Halpern
Aug 31, 2008

September provides flashback films from the 1980s and DVDs of recent theatrical releases. Here are my favorites this month.

Romantic DVD Top Picks

Jerry Maguire
A sleazy sports agent cleans up his act and finds love.
Director: Cameron Crowe
Rating: R
Release Date: September 9

Sixteen Candles
This coming-of-age comedy details a girl's first love.
Director: John Hughes
Rating: R
Date: September 16

Sex and the City – The Movie (Special Edition)
Four friends from New York City struggle with their love lives.
Director: Michael Patrick King
Rating: R
Release Date: September 23

Also recommended: Married Life (September 2), Made of Honor (Two-Disc Special Edition, September 16), An American in Paris (September 16).

Comedy DVD Top Picks

The Breakfast Club (Flashback Edition)
A mismatched group of high schoolers spend a Saturday together in detention.
Director: John Hughes
Rating: R
Release Date: September 16

Beetlejuice (Deluxe Edition)
This dark comedy depicts a recently deceased couple trying to repossess their home.
Director: Tim Burton
Rating: PG
Release Date: September 16

Risky Business (Deluxe Edition)
A high school senior turns his parent’s house into a brothel.
Director: Paul Brickman
Rating: R
Release Date: September 16

Also recommended: Kabluey (September 16), Ultimate Comedy Collection: Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin (September 30).

Action/Suspense DVD Top Picks

The Forbidden Kingdom (Two-Disc Special Edition)
An American teenager travels back in time to ancient China.
Director: Rob Minkoff
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: September 9

1408
An author researches a haunted hotel.
Director: Mikael Hafstrom
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: September 16

Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy
Lusty pirates find adventure in the Caribbean.
Director: Gore Verbinski
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: September 16

Also heartily recommended: The documentary Young @ Heart (September 16), a touching look at rock-star seniors.