We’ll be honest and say that It’s a Wonderful Life isn’t our favorite of films—no, our tastes run more to where the protagonist strives not against himself, but the “machine.” So there’s plenty to enjoy in this box set, whose five titles consist of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington;

As a director and creator of animated mayhem, Chuck Jones rates right up at the top. And while one might think that a preference for explosions and pies-in-the-face was his style, truth be told that he could do it all.

Politics aside, few would have thought of Al Gore as a compelling presence—sure he created the Internet and discovered anti-gravity, but front man for a motion picture? Jokes aside, this film is not: It’s a serious and well-designed treatise on a subject that will not go away...

You may not be a NASCAR fan or even care what kind of wheels go what kind of fast—but Will Ferrell has finally gotten back into the driver’s seat with a truly hilarious role. This movie, postulating Ferrell’s need for speed as the man with tow first names...

Wickedly funny, satirical, and with an amazing cast that includes Robert Duvall, William Macy, Rob Lowe, among others—that is what you get with this movie that doesn’t just aim a laser-beamed eye at the tobacco industry, but at those who support and use the product as well. 

Disney had the sense to green-light the Pirates sequel fairly quickly, and as a result all of the quirkiness and endearing qualities of the actors’ roles remain intact.

It’s tough enough to deal with all the new flight restrictions that are getting put into place, but now there are snakes on the plane? Take this premise, chew it around, and then watch the actors chew it

Preston Struges reminds us of Woody Allen, only without the self-pity. Both are merciless in their depiction of the foibles of their fellows, and both use comedy to make a point.