Metropolitan dvd and Night Watch PCN review

Yesterday i checked out The Criterion Collection's recent DVD release of Whilt Stillman's 1990 film METROPOLITAN. It is the story of a group of debutante Manhattan preppies who welcome in Tom, a twentysomething of lesser means. Though he claims to despise such groups, Tom enters into the group and becomes one of them. Audrey, a quiet fan of Jane Austen, falls for Tom, who is still interested in an ex girlfriesd, Serena. But Serena is dating Rick, a "Baron" who loves only himself. Tom gravitates toward Nick, who's acidic attitude is bent on hating Rick. This film won the 1990 Independent Spirit Award for best first feature. Unfortunately, the DVD extras here are quite minimal, only a trailer, some outtakes, and a commentary. It is a quiet, fun film for fans of the late 80's, early 90's slacker sort of films. Though the characters are well off, they are still obsessed with failure.

Also, check out my review of Timbur Bekmambetov's Russian film NIGHT WATCH, which is now playing in select cities, on PodCasterNews.com.