V for Vendetta is now out on DVD, and you have a choice of two versions: one with just the film, or a two-disc version with all the "extras." Despite some disgruntlement among die-hard lovers of the original graphic novel, the Wachowski brothers came up with a worthy and provocative successor to their Matrix trilogy. One of our staffers who would probably be better off remaining anonymous in this instance commented, "If you've ever had happy thoughts of blowing up the government, you need to see this film." For more on that subject, I suggest that unless you're really into the details of the filmmaking process, you can probably skip the "extras" on the two-disc set. Go for the single disc, read the book, and research Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Treason Plot for yourself. Shadowgalaxy.net is an excellent place to start. Go read.

Labels: Subversive Ideas

02 August, 2006