New on DVD

"Saturday Night Live: Season Four"

Fans of the show can relive this funny season, which included guest hosts, great music and the regular cast members. It would be John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd's last season on the show, and there were many funny sketches with Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, Jane Curtain, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman, Al Franken and Tom Davis. Father Guido Sarducci was introduced to the public while the "Mr. Bill" bits were as funny as ever. Some of the hosts were Steve Martin, Buck Henry, Michael Palin, Carrie Fisher, Walet Matthau, Elliott Gould, Eric Idle, Gary Busey and Milton Berle. The music guests included, The Rolling Stones, Devo, Frank Zappa, Van Morrison, The Blues Brothers, The Doobie Brothers, Talking Heads, Judy Collins, James Taylor, Bette Midler, Linda Ronstadt, The Grateful Dead and more. The seven-disc set lets us keep all our memories of the show alive.

"The Day The Earth Stood Still: Special Edition"

The remake, which stars Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly, will be released at theaters on Dec. 12. The original film is a sci-fi classic, and is one of the best films about alien visitation ever made. The message of the film was clear in 1951, and it still holds true today. It is a simple one about peace and hope presented in an intelligent way with heart. The two-disc set has never looked or sounded better and includes audio commentaries, seven featurettes, documentary, isolated score track, trailers, still galleries, Fox Movietone News, interactive pressbook and more.

"Casablanca: Ultimate Collector's Edition"

The American Film Institute has rated the great classic as the number two film of all time, behind Orson Welles' masterpiece "Citizen Kane." It was nominated for eight Academy Awards, and won for Best Picture, Director and Screenplay. The film is as great today as it was when it was first released. Fifty years from now, people will still be talking about Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid and Claude Rains as one of the best ensemble groups ever put together in one film. The special features include a 48-page photo book, reproduction cards, archival correspondence, Roger Ebert commentary, Lauren Bacall introduction, cartoon, additional scenes, and outtakes, TV series episode, radio show, documentary and more.

"The Longshots"

Based on a true events, this terrific family film tells the story of 11-year-old Jasmine (Keke Palmer), who is pushed by her uncle Curtis (Ice Cube) to join the local Pop Warner boys football team. In time, she became the first female to quarterback the team in their long history. It is a family-oriented sports film mixed with humor and drama. The team concept works on the field and off and shows how you can overcome adversity. Curtis is the teacher, and he's as important as Jasmine, who leads her team to the league's Super Bowl.

Available next week

"The Dark Knight"

"Crossroads"

"Deadwood: Complete Series"

"Horton Hears A Who"

"Open Window"

"Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories: Complete Set"

"The Wire: Complete Series"

- Jeff Tuckman, videoanswerman.com