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SXSW Review: Miles Ahead

Can we just give Don Cheadle all the awards right now? Miles Ahead, Cheadle’s directorial debut, which also showcases his talents as co-writer and lead actor, is a unique and moving biopic about a unique and moving individual, Miles Davis. Not satisfied to just check off the boxes of events in Davis’ life, Cheadle (Hotel […]

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Natalie Portman In JANE GOT A GUN, Coming To Blu-ray April 26th!

Academy Award© winner Natalie Portman (Black Swan, Star Wars Episodes I-III, The Professional) stars in Gavin O’Connor’s action-packed western Jane Got a Gun, available on Digital HD April 15 from Starz Digital, and on Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand from Anchor Bay Entertainment April 26. Hailed as a “sturdy, well-crafted genre piece” by the Los Angeles Times, Jane Got a Gun also stars Joel […]

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Mortdecai (Blu-ray Review)

The witty caper comedy, Mortdecai, arrives on Digital HD and on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. In the vein of Austin Powers and Inspector Clouseau before him, Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean franchise) leads an impressive ensemble cast on an adventure through the world of black market […]

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All-Star Cast Leads A Hilarious Caper Comedy When MORTDECAI Arrives On Blu-ray May 12!

The witty caper comedy, Mortdecai, arrives on Digital HD May 5 and on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) May 12 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. In the vein of Austin Powers and Inspector Clouseau before him, Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean franchise) leads an impressive ensemble cast on an adventure through the […]

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‘Mortdecai’, A Shot In The Mustache (Movie Review)

At its best, Mortdecai is an adult-skewing drama that uses its big-name cast to its advantage, as everyone does their best to show how much fun they are having, while being moved along by the comic zip of director David Koepp’s direction.  This is not a sentence that I can apply to the whole movie, […]

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Gregg’s Top 10 Films of 2013

What an interesting year we had as it presented us with plenty of ammo at both ends of the quality spectrum. We had the horridness known as Machete Kills, as well as the brilliance of films such as J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek sequel. It was also another year of super heroes. Some arrived from the pages […]

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Dysfunctional Family Fun, Minus The Fun In ‘August: Osage County’ (Movie Review)

This matters very little in terms of my thoughts on the film, but I do not much care for the way this film is being marketed.  August: Osage County is a lot of things.  It is a well-acted drama, with some comedic moments.  It is based on an award-winning play by Tracy Letts.  It involves […]

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Jack The Giant Slayer (Blu-ray Review)

Jack the Giant Slayer tells the story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants.  Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack, […]

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Jack the Giant Slayer Arrives on Blu-ray 6/18!

Jack the Giant Killer tells the story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants.  Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack, […]

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The Impossible (iTunes HD Digital Download Review)

Well geez…what can I tell you that you don’t already know already about this film?  If I told you it was the feel good movie of the year, would I be lying?  Well, I guess that depends upon what makes you feel good in life.  If you like a heart wrenching, but uplifting tale of […]

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Jack The Giant Slayer Movie Review – Just Seen It

Jack and a young princess meet by chance. But Jack’s beanstalk accidentally opens up his world to Giants. Jack seeks to rescue the kidnapped princess and save his own world. WATCH US ON PBS SOCAL Saturdays at 6PM or pbssocal.org/justseenit

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‘The Impossible’ Accomplishes the Improbable

On December 26, 2004, a massive earthquake occurred on the floor of the Indian Ocean.  This violent undersea action set forth a chain of events that caused an enormous amount of pressure and force upward and outward.  The end product was a tsunami and resulting devastation unlike any the world had seen before.  The casualties numbered […]

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The Impossible Movie Review – Just Seen It

Sean, Liz and Salim try to wrap their brains around this unsettling and thrilling drama, based on a true story. Starring Sean Wright, Liz Manashil and Salim Lemelle. Directed by Matt Brealt. Based on true story, Maria, Henry and their three sons take a much needed Holiday in Thailand. But on the day after Christmas, a devastating […]

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Haywire – Just Seen It Movie Review

Mallory is a freelance, covert operative and very good at what she does.  But when a mission goes seriously wrong and her partner tries to kill her, Mallory must run for her life.  Discovering that she was used as a pawn, Mallory hunts down her betrayer in Haywire.  The action, spy thriller is directed by […]

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Haywire (Blu-ray Review)

Steven Soderbergh is back with his latest indy film disguised as a big budget feature, which features an all-star cast and marks the debut of MMA female champion Gina Carano. Who’s in Haywire? Everyone. You’ve got Michael Douglas, Ewan McGregor, Antonio Banderas, Channing Tatum, Michael Fassbender, Bill Paxton, and a partridge and a pear tree. […]

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Blu-ray’s About to Go ‘Haywire’ This Spring!

I think Gerard Iribe just filled the cup with today’s announcement here.  Get your adrenaline pumping as Lionsgate releases the action-packed thrill ride Haywire on Blu-ray Disc (plus Digital Copy), DVD, Digital Download and On Demand this spring, May 1st.  This non-stop adventure, directed by Oscar® winner Steven Soderbergh* and written by Lem Dobbs, introduces […]

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‘Haywire’ Is Streamlined, Offbeat, And Brutal

Once again, the month of January has actually managed to deliver some disposable fun, this time in the form of an action thriller from director Steven Soderbergh.  Haywire falls into the director’s category of more mainstream, but it certainly boasts a strong cast and enough offbeat qualities to make it stand out a bit.  Of […]

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SDCC 2011: ‘Haywire’ Trailer Premiere!

Mallory Kane is a highly trained operative who works for a government security contractor in the dirtiest, most dangerous corners of the world. After successfully freeing a Chinese journalist held hostage, she is double crossed and left for dead by someone close to her in her own agency. Suddenly the target of skilled assassins who […]

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