MGM brings Mel Brooks' science fiction farce Spaceballs to DVD with both widescreen and standard versions on the same disc, and 5.1 Surround Sound, though the movie's lackluster production values make it difficult to discern the quality of the transfer. Still, for fans of actor/writer/director Brooks, the full-length commentary (originally recorded for the laserdisc release) includes his trademark quips and a genuine appreciation of the actors and other collaborators on the film. He has an amazing memory for the details of their careers before and after working with him. It's also refreshing for a director to mock his own work, as well as laugh at the comic bits he has undoubtedly seen dozens of times. In a brief behind-the-scenes featurette, cast members John Candy, Rick Moranis, and others talk about the pleasure of working with Brooks and share stories of on-set goofiness. Basically, for fans of Brooks' unique comic sensibilities, the DVD makes a worthwhile evening's entertainment.

Another MGM cult gem gets the DVD treatment with The Garbage Pail Kids Movie, a disturbing slice of '80s cinema that time wished it forgot about. After years of moratorium (some would say for good reason), the shelves can be stacked again with this Mackenzie Astin-starring bomb. The movie itself has been presented with an anamorphic 1.85:1 widescreen picture and Dolby Digital sound, both of which splendidly bring out all the weirdness in the pic. Also included is the original theatrical trailer, featuring not one, but two classic voice-over announcers. Pick this disc up only if you're prepared for what's inside -- don't say you weren't warned.