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Tag Archive for 'Angelina Jolie'

Eternals (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

The MCU has spent 2021 back in full swing, releasing four films…well…considering end credits scenes, do we count Venom: Let There Be Carnage as five? One of the more anticipated and mysterious films of the bunch was Eternals. The film promised a more complete filmmaker vision from that of Academy Award winner Chloe Zhao to […]

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Brandon’s Blu-ray Wishlist For 2021!

That time of year is upon us again, as we take a look at films that have still yet to arrive on Blu-ray in the year 2020. Looking ahead to next year, there are STILL so many terrific and worthy films of the format upgrade. Things seem to be shifting too, and we are in […]

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Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

Despite not being all too popular, Disney’s Maleficent still wrangled up three quartets of a billion dollars back in 2014 and Angelina Jolie’s look and take on the character became visually iconic instantly. A sequel was pretty much just playing with (Mouse) house money and it was a go. Seen as a disappointment at the […]

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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Can’t Cast A Spell (Movie Review)

Angelina Jolie has returned to the big screen. Though she’ll always be “Acid Burn” to this reviewer, as the powerful, horned anti-hero, Maleficent, fans of the original 2014 flick are far more vocal than a ragtag group of rollerbladers intent on hacking the planet. The first film, which felt more like a ninety-minute television pilot, […]

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Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

This March, we are getting another crack taken at the Tomb Raider game franchise being adapted to the big screen with Alicia Vikander as the new Lara Croft. Let us not forget the early 2000s when much excitement came and the perfect bit of dream casting in that of Angela Jolie in the title role. […]

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Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

This March, we are getting another crack taken at the Tomb Raider game franchise being adapted to the big screen with Alicia Vikander as the new Lara Croft. Let us not forget the early 2000s when much excitement came and the perfect bit of dream casting in that of Angela Jolie in the title role. […]

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Fall Into The “TOMB RAIDER Trap” When Both Angelina Jolie Films Come To 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray February 27th!

This March, we are getting another crack taken at the Tomb Raider game franchise being adapted to the big screen with Alicia Vikander as the new Lara Croft. Let us not forget the early 2000s when much excitement came and the perfect bit of dream casting in that of Angela Jolie in the title role. […]

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Hackers – 20th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray Review)

Capturing the anarchistic spirit of early cyberculture, Hackers became an underground hit, inspiring music and fashion for the emerging culture and has even been hailed as prophetic in its use of computers and hacking.  With a pulsating electronica score by Simon Boswell that includes songs from The Prodigy, Orbital and Underworld,  Hackers helped launch the […]

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Hack The Planet! Hackers: 20th Anniversary Edition Makes Blu-ray Debut Aug. 18th From Shout! Factory

“This Is Our World Now… The World of The Electron And The Switch, The Beauty of The Baud.”  — The Mentor, “The Hacker’s Manifesto”.  A highly stylized cyberpunk exploitation fantasy, Hackers is a joyous ride through ‘90s cyberpunk subculture. On August 18th, 2015, this riveting look at an intriguing world makes its Blu-ray debut with […]

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‘Unbroken’ Is An Epic Story In A Decent Film (Movie Review)

On the surface, Unbroken has everything needed to not only be a surefire hit for audiences and critics of a certain generation, but also one that could seemingly have awards just handed over to it.  This is a film adaptation of a best-selling and well-reviewed novel based around the true story of a former Olympic […]

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Maleficent (Blu-ray Review)

Disney’s Maleficent was not only one of the biggest hits of summer, its one of the biggest movies of the the 2014 cinema-going year.  The film has grossed over $241 million just domestically and dominated worldwide taking in over $757 million.  Its another instance in helping prove that female-led and driven blockbusters should be more […]

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MALEFICENT Arrives On Blu-ray November 4th!

Okay, time to admit defeat.  On Facebook when I posted the Sleeping Beauty Diamond Edition announcement, I predicted Maleficent would be coming out on Blu-ray and DVD the same day or following week.  It appears I was off by a month.  Nonetheless, Disney brings their big summer hit home on November 4th.  I didn’t get […]

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Alexander: The Ultimate Cut (Blu-ray Review)

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Alexander! Collectible 10th-anniversary edition includes the never-before-seen Ultimate Cut, The Art of Alexander photo book and insightful filmmaker correspondence. Based on the life of Alexander the Great, the epic historical drama is directed by Oliver Stone and features Colin Farrell in the title role. Two versions of the film will […]

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‘Maleficent’ Wishes To Soar, But Comes Up Lacking (Movie Review)

On the surface, placing audiences inside the head of one of the more memorable Disney villains of all time seems like a pretty interesting idea.  Add to that a casting choice that has rarely seemed any less perfect and you have a high concept Disney film with built in appeal from multiple standpoints.  I only […]

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New “The Legacy” Featurette Available For MALEVICENT

The new “Legacy” featurette, from  MALEFICENT, featuring a behind-the-scenes interview with Angelina Jolie, is now available. Also, starting today, fans can enter for a chance to win a trip to the world premiere of the film in the Maleficent “Embrace Your Inner Evil” Sweepstakes. Fans can enter by recreating Maleficent’s laugh and posting the video to Instagram using […]

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Disney’s MALEFICENT Trailer Debuts!

Yesterday we got a taste and today we are treated to the full thing!  Here it is, the trailer for Disney’s Maleficent starring Angelina Jolie.  This one drops on May 30th!  Keep scrolling below to have a look at this new take on a Disney classic!  Also below is a synopsis and some more info […]

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MALEFICENT – The Curse Has Been Broken

Today, Disney has dropped on us a new poster and video clip from their upcoming high profile summer blockbuster MALEFICENT starring Angelina Jolie.  The film drops on May 30, but take a good gander at the poster and clip today!  And also stay tuned to Why So Blu? for future news items, clips, pictures and […]

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‘Alexander: The Ultimate Cut’ on Blu-ray & DVD June 3rd!

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Oliver Stone’s epic historical drama Alexander, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release Alexander: The Ultimate Cut Blu-ray™ on June 3. Because the film’s original 2004 theatrical release required a running time of less than 3 hours, within strictly defined codes for violence and sexuality, the director felt he was […]

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