We've got something unique in the new DVD releases pile this week - a movie about journalists! Oh, also, something involving Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway and a wedding dress catfight.

You can only guess how Videoport Jones feels about that.

It's only he heavy-hitters in this week's new DVD releases. A triumphant comeback, the downfall of a president (and a rapper), and cylons, cylons, cylons!

Here to put his stamp of cynicism on the proceedings is Videoport Jones.

We've reached a landmark on The Scanner. For the first time the Scanner has dug up a use for bacon that even I'm not entirely comfortable with. That should tell you something.

Also, deep fried Cadbury Creme Eggs. That's when Easter hurts.

What a sweet line-up of new releases on DVD.

An Oscar winner, a million dollar dud and a comedy wrapped in a commentary.

Here to make sense of it all as always is Videoport Jones.

With this week's new DVD releases, we get into the big questions that need answering: What's best for Jim Carrey, just how good is The Hoff(man), and why remake "The Day The Earth Stood Still?"

Here as always to help tackle all of this is Videoport Jones.

We just seem to be running behind schedule on the NXT Desk this week. Fear not, I think The Scanner will make up for it this week. It's got peeps, bacon, cute pets and a horrific new twist in The Snuggie.

Press Play is a day late and I can assure you it's not an elaborate April Fool's joke. In fact, I can assure you this blog will be partaking in no April Fool's jokes. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but the Interwebs (where everything is already slightly less than trustworthy at times) has turned April 1 pranks into a deceptive and sophisticated art. I want no part of that.

ANYWAY, Videoport Jones is here as always to help sort out the good, the bad and the bizarre in this week's new DVD releases.

It was bound to happen eventually, and no one wanted to see it happen. But today, Videoport Jones and I must finally confront "Twilight."

Well, that and this week's other new DVD releases.

You know, when I first started up the Scanner a few years back, I really wasn't sure what to make of it. All I knew is I needed some place to collect and run down all the hilarious/awesome/bizarre/amazing stuff that pops up on the Internets.

There really is no other way to explain how Tom Brady's wife, a cover of Rush's "Limelight," Dr. Mario and more Facebook shame fit together.

It's a big, big bill of new DVD releases today, including some comedy from alums of "The State," more vampires, Academy Award winners and "Princess Diaries."

Here to sort things out, Dr. Videoport Jones, resident cinematologist.

Let's just cut to the chase: cats in bongs, McNugget emergencies, and attacks on Chuck E. Cheese? It's been a busy week for The Scanner.

What's new on the shelves of your favorite movie store? Excellent question. How about a little Hugh Jackman, some kung fu and a talking chihuahua.

As always Videoport Jones is here to guide us.

When you flip the on switch to The Scanner each week it's impossible to know what you're going to get. How else could we end up with legislators trying Cocaine, a Twitter War, gold parties and ethical questions on porn?

The answer is meh.*

(*Why "Meh?" See below.)

The shelves have been stocked with this week's new DVD releases. We can only hope for lots and lots of Hugh Jackman.

Here to give a few picks, tips and a health dose of cautious enthusiasm is Videoport Jones!

How do Michael Jackson's garage sale, the Large Hadron Collider, the Snuggie and booze "shot guns" all fit together?

In the Scanner of course. He insanity (and inanity) of a week's worth of the Interweb's best.

This week's new DVDs have hit the shelves and that means it's time to run down the best...and the rest.

As always, resident film expert (and former Massachusetts high school football great)Videoport Jones is here to lend a helpful hand.

We're careening towards the end of another week, which means it's time to round-up some of the best morsels of entertainment (and bizarreness) from around the Interwebs.

The Scanner is up and running...and has bacon. (Of course.)

So the new DVD releases is a day off, but don't take that as a hit against the quality of this week's DVDs. If anything, it's a sign of my slacking off (and taking phone calls on a certain column.)

ANYWAY, as always, our good buddy Videoport Jones is here to offer some insight.

For the first time in a long time the Scanner was pumping out too much Internet goodness to be contained here. From Bacon Stupidity and MacGruber to bird-strike video games and politicians on Twitter.

If it keeps up at this rate I may have to start a mini daily scanner. Thoughts?

Today's line-up of new DVD releases is a little more trim than normal, it's only because we took all the good stuff.

As usual Dr. Videoport Jones, an export in all matters cinematic, is on hand to make sense of things.

Start of a new year and already Videoport Jones has a candidate for worst DVD release of the year.

He's a realist, and that's why we keep him around.

Stoners with guns! Former greats collecting a paycheck with guns! And Nic Cage...who regularly has a gun in his dramatic features.

All in today's line-up of new DVD releases, and all fair game for Videoport Jones.

Sure, there are plenty of new movies out on DVD this week, but since it's Hanukkah and Christmas is right around the corner, Videoport Jones and I discuss a few of our favorite holiday classics and hope we don't put an eye out.

What a sweet, sweet bounty Internets. A little bacon, some German gymnastics, exploding Volvos and gifts for journalists.

The Scanner is a gift that keeps on giving.

Looking for last-minute Christmas gifts that say "I kind of know your taste and this was as good as I could do?" Nothing says that more than a DVD, and we've got a few new releases this week.

As always Videoport Jones is here to assist in the feature commentary.

It's new release day and sure, there are plenty of other new films on DVD we take a look at today. But let's be real, the big one, the one we've all been waiting for, has a guy in a batsuit.

Join me and Videoport Jones in the geekery.

A message from Videoport Jones:

"Justin! Thank god you're back! Man, I've been in the weeds around here without you. Thudding lame jokes against a wall like a worn out tennis ball, the comments are littered with spam, and, well, I was just plain lonely. Let's go rip these new releases a new one! Or not...I'm just excited to have you here."

Ah, it is good to be back. And luckily this time Jonesy didn't set off a comment war on dead rock stars. For that alone I am grateful.

You thought the Scanner had disappeared, hadn't you? Be honest. I know I've been an absent minded professor around these parts with the election, but the good news is the election is over! There is some slightly less than good news, but we'll get into that soon enough.

In the meantime, let us wander through the dangerous and hilarious fields of the Interwebs.

With a big election finally in the rearview, it's time to relax a bit and try to get life back to some sort of semblance of normal.

What better way to get there than taking in some of the fresh releases on DVD this week.

Dr. Videoport Jones is on hand to offer his prescription for the good and that not so good.

So we've got people who believe that an unseen hand guided the evolution of life in the Universe, a guy who turned himself into a rampaging green monster, a guy from Jersey who has made bank off dick and fart jokes and Peter Griffin.

No one ever said new DVD release day was not without some diversity.

Videoport Jones is here to help make sense of it all.

If today's Monday Fix seems a little TV-heavy it's because there was a lot of action on the flat screen this weekend. Sports, politics (I guess that's on TV all the time now) and dancing moose, this weekend had it all.

Take a break already! New movies are on the shelves, so what better way to relax than catching up with a few old favorites like Indiana Jones or Homer Simpson?

As always Videoport Jones is here to cut through the bad and get to the good.

Need a break - if only for a minute - from politics? A diversion to take your mind off the ominous signs for our nation's economy? What you need, friend, is a movie.

Luckily there are some new DVDs on the shelves today and Doctor of the Cinematic Sciences, Videoport Jones, is here with some suggestions.

In these unsure times of financial turmoil, rest assured that some things are always constant, like The Scanner.

That is until The Scanner becomes insolvent and has to file for bankruptcy or gets bought out by AOL, who in turn gets bought out by General Electric, and so on.

So, relax. Really.

New DVDs, and some good ones on the line-up for today, including Superhero flicks and romantic comedies for dudes. Really.

As always, Dr. Videoport Jones is here to assist.

In case you were wondering, Republican Presidential candidate McCain's campaign suspension has apparentlyset off a "suspension" fire on the Interwebs.

So in light of the situation, I am suspending the blog, but asking The Scanner to continue in my absence.

Sarah Jessica Parker, George Clooney, and the always hilarious Simon Pegg? No, it is not the movie of a lifetime, it's some of the top names in this week's review of new DVDs.

As always, Dr. Videoport Jones is here for consulting purposes.

Let us begin.

Oh sweet Internets, you'll never let us down. You're like the cow that never runs out of milk. Really, really bizarre, sometimes unfortunate, milk.

Uh...that means it's time for The Scanner!

Let's hop right into the fray this week. New DVD releases have hit the shelves, and our resident expert, Videoport Jones says there are some real stinkers this week.

It's not just another Tuesday new DVD chat with Videoport Jones, because today it's time to talk Fey. As in Tina.

Sure we've got some other new releases - including one of my favorite shows, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" - but really, it's Fey time.

I'm back in the reins at the NXT Desk and have a lot of messages to get through and fires to put out (or start - Like the saying goes, sometimes the best offense is a good fire.)

But since it's Tuesday, it's time to check in on this week's new DVD releases with Videoport Jones.

We've got a serious mess of cinematic proportions on our hands today with all this week's new DVD releases.

Bad 80s remakes, retelling the recent political past, and the trials of Keanu. Luckily Videoport Jones is not afraid to shed a little blood to get to the truth of this week's titles.

It's a new week and we're rolling the dice once again - one of the most critically acclaimed TV shows of all time, an international film touches a controversial topic, and an homage to one of Steven Speilberg's classics.

It's another new release Tuesday with Videoport Jones, so strap yourself in.

You say you want a grab-bag of new DVD releases? How about a histo-drama on Nazi counterfeiting, animal pal adventures with Abigail Breslin, a Starship Troopers sequel and a documentary on gay Christians!

All these reviews and a few more courtesy of our favorite video store curmudgeon, Videoport Jones

After breaks, vacation and some alone time, Videoport Jones and I are reunited - and it feels so ... normal, I guess I would say.

Today's new DVD releases offer lovable traveling stoners, good and bad nostalgia, a Middle Eastern interlude and a Brit gem.

It's Tuesday, and that means it's time to consider spending money on a few new DVDs. I said consider, because, well, not all new releases are created equal.

Videoport Jones is back to sort things out, and thankfully I'm back to keep him honest. It's not an easy task, people.

It wouldn't be a new DVD release Tuesday without a visit from Videoport Jones.

Of course this week he's flying solo, without me to keep things in check. Strap yourselves in and get ready for some hard film truths.

Hold off on heading to the video store or your Netflix queue just yet, people. It's new DVD day, and that means it's time to break down the best and worst with Videoport Jones.

The re-return of Futurama, the antro-blunders of 10,000 B.C., an animated drama and a few thoughts on George Carlin.

Time for our weekly dose of film talk, minus the inflated egos and Hollywood puffery. (At least until we get E! knocking on our door.)

Videoport Jones stops by to talk about this week's new releases on DVD.

The Bucket List, Larry the Cable Guy and a brewer patriot? Yeah, that sounds about right.

We've got a pretty full plate today of new DVD releases, including the latest from Will "Papa Burgundy" Ferrell, yet another Japanese horror remake, and the newest documentary that tries to make you think.

It wouldn't be Tuesday without a visit from resident filmologist Videoport Jones.

Time to play the game - fast paced, and only for the steel-hearted and quick-witted. Press Play: Your guide to this week's new releases in DVDs with movie maverick Videoport Jones!

Things must be getting back to normal around the NXT Desk, because it's Tuesday and we actually got the "Press Play" blog out on time!

Sit back and get ready as Videoport Jones runs down this week's new releases on DVD!

Just like a friendly butcher who provides you with the choices cuts, or the record store stocker with all the rare music, Videoport Jones is here to give you the best of this week's new DVD releases.

He's certified, so you can trust him.

Sorry for the one day delay, but my body may still be on ROFLCon-standard time. Things don't happen in the same time and space there that they do in real life. Trust me.

Regardless, here's this week's line-up of new DVD releases, including "The Golden Compass," "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly," "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!," and the second season of "Friday Night Lights!"

As always the Stockton to my Malone, Videoport Jones is here to run plays.

We're a day behind, thanks to the holiday, but fear not, new DVDs take no breaks - especially for regional holidays.

Videoport Jones has stopped by to sort through the pile of this week's new films. He's nice like that.

For the longest time I've been trying to think of a name for the regular bit we do on Tuesday with Dr. Videoport Jones on new DVD releases.

I like the sound of "Press Play," but do feel free to tell me if it's crap.

Anyway it's Tuesday, there are new DVDs to be rented and bought, so let's get on with the show!

Tuesdays mean one thing around here (other than we're four days closer to the weekend) - a visit from Videoport Jones to talk about this week's new DVD releases and generally crack wise on society.

We're back again, and we swear this time it's business.

Tuesdays are all about new DVD releases and our local expert, Videoport Jones is here to talk about what to look for on your next buying or renting spree.

The post-Easter rush of new DVDs is on ... and sadly none of them have a chocolate center.

Film expert and resident smart pants Videoport Jones is on duty to talk about the new hits and misses.

It's Tuesday, which means Hollywood's opening up the DVD gates for all the films you may or may not have liked several months ago.

To wade through the mess we once again turn to Videoport Jones!

Grab some snacks and settle in because it's time for the weekly highs and lows in the new DVD releases.

As always, Videoport Jones is on call and ready to answer your questions.

Relax in knowing that there are some constants in life other than death, taxes, and your favorite new TV show getting canned by a network.

I'm talking about New DVD Day and Videoport Jones.

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Award season's in the rear view, but there are plenty of movies that'll never see a statuette of their own. The New Releases are on the shelves and Videooport Jones is here with a few thoughts.

Two interesting bits of cinema around town tonight, and no, they are not Oscar-related.

Tuesdays mean new DVDs are hitting the shelves of electronics stores and your local video store. (Since few people still use video, is that ever going to be changed? Local DVD store?)

Videoport Jones is in the building and has been thinking hard about this week's new releases.

Week after week Hollywood continues to pump out its hits and misses on DVD in hopes of making new money, or making lost money back.

Fortunately for you Videoport Jones is always here to tell you what to buy, what to rent, and what to avoid and avoid hard.

Speaking of hangovers, I was up waaaay to late watching election coverage last night. I think I was memorized by CNN's giant iPod touch/interactive voting district map.

ANYWAY, since Super Tuesday pre-empted so many things, here's our weekly visit by Videoport Jones on this week's new DVD releases.

There is nothing quite like the fear, tension and unease you feel when you're hosting a Super Bowl party and things go south for the home town team and you've got few fans for the opposing team in attendance.

I didn't know whether to hide the booze, knives and easily flammable furniture, or as a neutral party (Vikings Fan) appeal to reason.

Tuesday's wealth of new DVD releases means there is plenty of praise and shame to heap on.

Lucky for me Videoport Jones, Videoport's chief strategist, film historian and quilter, is here to do some of the heavy lifting.

"The Ten," "The Invasion," "The King of California," and "The King of Kong." We've got a full boat today.

I spent most of yesterday nursing a bottle of cough syrup and some Zicam, hence the absence in blog world. But fear not, because Videoport Jones never sleeps.
Well, he rarely sleeps. He's just that dedicated – some may say obsessed – with movies.

Here's this week's new releases.

The weather...well, we won't get into that. But let's just say it's the perfect time to catch up on a few movies.

Lucky for you Videport Jones stops by each week to talk about new releases.

Stock up.

Mr. Jones got to run solo last week and no one got injured. I'd say that's a win–win.
But even I'm not lazy enough to take another day off and let him run wild for a consecutive week.

So I'm back, the second chair to Mr. Videoport Jones, and his picks of this week's new DVD releases.

Spending New Years with Prince, Brother Ali, Hüsker Dü and Adrian Petersen took a lot out of me. Combine that with the fact that Portland is getting more snowed in than Minneapolis, and I'll be out for a few more days. In the meantime, here's today's substitute teacher...Mr. Videoport Jones, doing what he loves the most, talking about this week's new releases on DVD.

It's getting near that time when we've all got a some free time on our hands, right? What with all the shopping, the seasons greetings, the family, the sledding, the panic attacks. Right?

Need a break, or at the least a last minute gift? Videoport Jones is here with answers.

I have a feeling it is going to be another one of those high comment days. Last week we made a passing reference to J.J. Abram's "Lost," and lo and behold the Losties came out of the woodwork.

Well, wouldn't you know it, the third season has just been released on DVD.

I'll let Mr. Videoport Jones take it from here.

You know what goes great with several feet of snow and an ongoing screen writers strike?

DVDs. New ones. And lots of 'em.

Lucky for you Videoport Jones has some time, and knows a lot about movies.

I don't think Mitch Albom would have written a book about his regular visits with Videoport Jones.

Something tells me that would not have been quite the same heartwarming cross- generational tale as "Tuesdays with Morrie."

It may have gotten ugly. I'm guessing Jonsey and Mitch may not see eye to eye on movie choices.

Lucky for you Mr. Jones and I generally do agree.

Now that I think about it, Mr. Videoport Jones and I should have spent this time talking about Thanksgiving movies and Thanksgiving specials from days past ... except who makes Thanksgiving specials and movies anymore?

Instead, since we all know how much time you'll be spending with family and friends over the next few days – and you can only drink so much – Videoport Jones is here with a few new picks to slip into the DVD player.

You can thank him later.

At the pace he's going Videoport Jones may alienate all other animation studios that aren't named Pixar. Still, I'm sure if anyone can make a kids movie about the life of a sarcastic, quick-witted film critic and video store employee, it's Pixar. Maybe they could make him a talking moose, with a belligerent groundhog who thinks he's a writer as a sidekick.

Does anyone ever stop to think about why there is a cottage industry of movie or film criticism? Does anyone ever wonder why we need reviewers?

Don't start wondering now, because there's new DVDs on your store shelves today, and Videoport Jones is here to tell you what to think.

As a pixelated alien once said, "Don't question it!"

You should all be happy Videoport Jones is with us today to talk about the week's new DVDs. I heard that following the Red Sox victory he went on a terrible bender.

Here at Press Herald Plaza we heard reports of a pants-less man in a Youkilis jersey running down Middle Street leading a pack in chants of "Viva Red Sox! Down with Joe Buck!"

Oh Jonsey, you irrepressible scamp.

Christmas (or Hanukkah) does not come just once a year if you are a movie fiend. No, it comes every Tuesday when the new DVD and CD releases hit the shelves.

I'll do us all a favor and skip the Santa Claus and Hanukkah Harry jokes, and just say Videoport Jones is here with a great big sack of witticism, criticism and joy.

Let's just cut to the chase. You don't come here for the thoughtful, balanced and insightful commentary on modern cinema. You probably don't come for the free snacks, because we ran out of those too.

What we do have is generous doses of sarcasm and geek-think, and a few movies you may not have seen with some that you probably have.

It's time for New Release Tuesday with your old friend Videoport Jones!

It has all the makings of the perfect buddy cop flick, one's by the book, the other's a loose cannon. One is seeking redemption from a past he can't escape while the other is trying to save everything he holds dear.

They can't agree on much, other than when a movie's so bad it's not even "funny bad."

From the people who brought you "Meat Raffle," "Deceit on Sebago," and "Daddy Day Camp" - Videoport Jones and Justin Ellis are..."SHOOTING FROM THE HIP!"

We're already a week into the new TV season, there are some winners, and soon to be losers (we can discuss that later). But like I said last week, you'll always have DVDs. And when the new releases fall, one man is there to help you sort the good stuff from the crap, or the laughable crap, or the so-bad-it's-good crap. And art flicks. And movies with "seasoned actresses."

I am of course talking about Videoport Jones.

Sure the fall TV season is now upon us, not to mention the baseball playoffs, and we're still in the early stages of the NFL season.

But who needs that when you can buy (or rent) new DVDs?

Seriously, give the new TV season a few weeks ... you'll come back, trust us.

As always, no cynical look at the work of filmmakers would be complete without a Larry Bird-like assist from Videoport Jones!

Sure you could save your money for the important things - rent, bacon, a topical cream for that rash - but why do that when there are new DVDs, CDs and videogames out?

If you're looking for irreverent, inappropriate and intelligent (I needed another "in_ word) insights on this week's new releases, you've come to the right place.

As always, riding shotgun on this adventure is film aficionado and boy-band retiree Videoport Jones!

On to the releases!

Fresh plastic packaging and trite, spliced together kudos...it must be time for New DVD Tuesday!

That also means it's time for a visit with our good buddy the renowned film geek and threat to mediocre tastes, Videoport Jones!

Welcome back from the long weekend, campers. I know if there's one thing that will dull the pain of returning to school/work, it's new DVDs!

Or bacon cheese fries. Whichever you like.

As always, Videoport Jones is riding shotgun on this express train of pop culture inside jokes and general geekery.

Think of it like Ebert and Roper - just with no one watching.

It's the day before Friday - just think of the hangover before going to happy hour tonight. It's also means its time for The Scanner: Where shame is the only currency.

It's Tuesday, which means all sorts of delicious new DVDs and CDs on the shelves. It also means it's time to wake up our resident film geek Mr. Videoport Jones, and talk about the new releases.

I chased a group of young filmmakers just for your reading pleasure.

If it's Tuesday that means it's new DVD release day. And here at NXT, that means Videoport Jones, Videoport's biggest fan/stalker, is chomping at the bit to talk about some of the fresh meat on the shelves at your local video store or retailer.

Tuesdays – not just the day after Monday anymore. For music and movie addicts, Tuesday's are an important day – it's new release day.