• So why’s this here at News Askew, you probably asked, after reading that headline? Well, as you may or may not know, Kevin recorded a commentary track for the new director’s cut of this excellent film with director Richard Kelly (whom Kevin is filming “Southland Tales” with sometime soon). This disc is currently available ONLY in Region 2 of the world (for UK DVD players), and thusly, we don’t have it stateside (and who knows if/when we ever will get it, at least with this commentary track, as no announcement has yet been made). One viewer checks in with a capsule review of the disc, which we thought might interest you.

Just to chime in with a few notes on the superb new UK Donnie Darko DVD. The Richard Kelly and Kevin Smith commentary is excellent, its a slow starter but once things get going they rarely stop, the guys actually have to stop talking when the final credit rolls as they run out of time.

Just as importantly though, as promised Kevin got through a whole load of questions from the guys and gals on the board, most of the good or just plain bizarre stuff was asked and this particular Q&A section of the commentary actually takes over about half of the film. Certainly one for you guys to import as this 2 disc DVD is very UK specific so I can’t imagine a US release any time soon.

Certainly sounds like it’s time to dial up the ‘ol import DVD website and place an order…Pick of a “Shaun of the Dead” while you’re at it!