Burt Reynolds was at the height of his popularity when Robert Aldrich directed him in 1974's The Longest Yard. Now, over three decades later, Reynolds is due to return (playing a much smaller part) in the remake, which opens this week with Adam Sandler somewhat incongruously replacing him in the lead, and Chris Rock and Nelly in supporting roles. As is usually the case when a remake comes out, the powers that be have released the original on DVD in something called a "Lockdown Edition." What that basically amounts to is a smattering of special features: commentary from Reynolds and writer/producer Albert S. Ruddy and a couple of mini docs.

Speaking of iconic '70s sports flicks, a 25th anniversary edition of George Roy Hill's Slap Shot has just been released. Since the film was made in '77, they're late by about three years, but hey, points for trying. Thick-lensed, violent hockey prodigies the Hanson Brothers are key players in the disc's bonus features, providing commentary and a "Puck Talk" featurette. Also just reissued is the regrettable 2002 sequel, in which Stephen Baldwin replaces Paul Newman in the lead. » Mark Slutsky