Archive for the 'DVD Reviews' Category
December 15th, 2011 by Will Santana
The 80’s and early 90’s was the platinum time for cartoons. With Saturday mornings jam-packed on several networks schedule list, no Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon blowing up after a Canadian TV series called You Can’t Do That On Television. The 80’s definitely had to have bee the prime decade for cartoons. Waking up early to start my weekend to marathon every cartoon became very routine for me. I would sit in one room watching toon after toon while the VCR was taping more content for me in another room. Now BraveStarr I caught a few times when it originally aired in 1987, I wasn’t a huge fan of it, but remember it being quite watchable. Continue reading ‘BraveStarr – The Complete Series (DVD Review)’
December 10th, 2011 by Jami Ferguson
For six eye-opening seasons, The Girls Next Door dropped the towel to reveal all the goings-on at the Playboy Mansion and beyond, from exotic European escapades to sexy and scary camp-outs in the “wilds” of the Mansion’s backyard, from tender moments among friends and lovers to the occasional friendly rivalry among the Playmates. The Girls Next Door: The Complete Series captures it all in 35 glorious hours, centering around the three original girls – Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson – as well as newcomers Crystal Harris (who came this close to becoming the next Mrs. Hef) and the centerfold twins Kristina and Karissa Shannon. Continue reading ‘The Girls Next Door – The Complete Series (DVD Review)’
December 9th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Two of the most inept detectives that ever bungled a case find themselves way over their heads in this wacky action adventure that leads them from Los Angeles to Rome and Venice. Trying to reunite a pair of misplaced lovers, our incompetent duo begin a crazed caper with two Italian families–feuding for 1,700 years! These misguided Americans solve no crimes, but provide an outrageous good time. The movie stars David Landsberg and Lorin Dreyfuss and was directed by Philip Otonni. Filmed partly on location in Italy, this movie also provides some interesting locations for chases as well. Continue reading ‘Detective School Dropouts (DVD Review)’
December 8th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Based on the novel “Shotgun” by William Wingate, this drama depicts an ex-CIA hit man on the run from the government who stumbles into a real-estate swindle/murder plot in Oregon. The movie stars Burt Reynolds, Cynthia Gibb, Scott Wilson, Lauren Hutton, Cliff Robertson, Kenneth McMillan and was directed by Harley Cokliss. This movie is being released through a Manufacturing on Demand program that gives movie fans an option to get older movies that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to purchase. I was curious to see how those discs turned out and because I’m a fan of Burt Reynolds, I asked to review this movie. Read on to discover how it turned out… Continue reading ‘Malone (DVD Review)’
December 7th, 2011 by Matt Goodman
This movie is not very good. That’s a good way to start off something like this! Zombie Apocalypse: Redemption is a very lackluster flick, and ultimately fails in giving the viewers anything new or exciting. Hell, the zombies in the television show Community (in a Halloween themed episode) had richer makeup. Is this movie Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) terrible? Not at all, but the concept of zombies has been an interest of mine since Boyle’s 28 Days Later, so watching a bad zombie movie is not a delight! To put it in more simple terms: if this had a wide release, it would receive one to two lukewarm reactions, with thousands of hater reviews. Continue reading ‘Zombie Apocalypse: Redemption (DVD Review)’
December 1st, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
From the “tale as old as time” comes a new Special Edition inspired by the original classic, Beauty and the Beast. Join Belle, Disney’s spirited princess, Beast, Cogsworth, Lumiere, plus some charming new friends, as they discover how teamwork and friendship can turn a once-gloomy castle into a dazzling palace fit for a princess! Bundled with bonus features, your favorite characters and enchanting songs, this lesson-filled, sequel is sure to entertain and teach young children.
Continue reading ‘Beauty and the Beast: Belle’s Magical World Special Edition (DVD Review)’
December 1st, 2011 by Scott Wampler
In the horror genre, upstart sub-genres may come and go—you’ve got “torture-porn”, “zombies”, “vampires”, “werewolves”, “Olsen Twins Musicals”, and many more—but the “slasher” sub-genre will always reign supreme. Indeed, when one thinks of “horror”, one generally thinks of characters like Freddy Krueger, Jason Vorhees, Leatherface, and Michael Meyers (the stabby one, not the Shrek one). Recently, Paramount released a somewhat-limited-edition “Ultimate Collection” for Jason’s Friday The 13th series, and fans of the long-running franchise might be interested to know that the Friday The 13th Ultimate Collection might be the best gift for the slasher-horror fan in your life this Christmas. I mean, nevermind all these extras (and the 8 films the boxed set comes packaged with). Instead, imagine the joy that finding a (slightly-scaled down) Jason mask under the Christmas tree will inspire. If that doesn’t shriek “Happy Holidays!”, I dunno what does. Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th: The Ultimate Collection (DVD Review)’
December 1st, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
I was pretty open to taking a chance on this Comedy Central stand-up series, hosted by Mexican-American comedian Gabriel Iglesias. As with a lot of comedians who seem to have a known presence on Comedy Central, it can be hit or miss by the time that particular person is given the chance to be seen weekly with their own series. It has worked in the past for comedians like Dave Chapelle (Chapelle’s Show) and currently with Daniel Tosh (Tosh.0), but has also missed for people like Jeff Dunham (Jeff Dunham Show). So given my open mind and the desire to laugh at some stand-up, I gave Gabriel Iglesias’ Stand-Up Revolution a shot and checked out the entire seven-episode series on DVD. Continue reading ‘Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution (DVD Review)’
November 24th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Fusing the heist and espionage genres, It Takes a Thief was an action-adventure series that was inspired by Hitchcock’s 1955 Cary Grant film, To Catch a Thief, and was among the last of the 1960s spy television genre. Stealing to finance his life as a playboy and sophisticate, Alexander Mundy (Robert Wagner) was the world’s greatest cat burglar…until the day he got caught. But thievery skills are an asset in the world of espionage, so Mundy is pardoned when he agrees to use his wily ways to help steal for the SIA, an American espionage agency. Technically under house arrest, Mundy then travels the world over, performing daring acts of thievery in the name of Uncle Sam. He also works closely with SIA department head, Noah Bain (‘70s TV mainstay, Malachi Throne), his boss, aide, friend and watchdog. Continue reading ‘It Takes A Thief: The Complete Series (DVD Review)’
November 22nd, 2011 by Jami Ferguson
On Christmas Eve, a high-tech team of elves from an elite unit known as Prep and Landing ensures homes around the world are prepared for Santa’s visit. But after working tirelessly for 227 years, an elf named Wayne is upset when he doesn’t receive a promotion to be Director of Naughty List Intelligence. Instead, he is partnered with Lanny, an idealistic rookie. During their mission, Wayne and Lanny encounter unexpected challenges that push them to their limits and threaten Christmas for children everywhere. Now it’s going to take a great big effort from two mismatched little elves to save the season! Continue reading ‘Disney’s Prep & Landing (DVD Review)’
November 15th, 2011 by Matt Goodman
Sometimes it’s nice to forget everything, and watch something totally farfetched and profoundly entertaining. That is exactly what the television show Adventure Time is to me. Granted, these 12 episodes are the only ones I’ve seen, but based off of the good time I had watching them, I can’t imagine myself missing the upcoming episodes on Cartoon Network. So enter the tripped out world of Finn the human (Jeremy Shada, Team America: World Police), Jake the dog (John Dimaggio, Futurama) and Lady Rainicorn as they embark on countless epic adventures together, involving magic, love, and action. Adventure Time has been nominated for two Emmy’s for Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program. Adventure Time: My Two Favorite People features fantastic video/audio quality, especially for a DVD, but falls apart in the special feature department. Chances are, if you are a fan of the show, this DVD is a must-buy. Continue reading ‘Adventure Time: My Two Favorite People (DVD Review)’
November 12th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
It’s a real treat, and suffice to say, and even and honor to review films in general, but there are those moments where a title flies under the radar and lands firmly on my lap that makes my whole day. Great Directors is one of these films; a documentary, in fact, that brightened up my day. Director and actress Angela Ismailos has traveled the world to interview several directors (auteurs, really) about their craft. Some of these people you may be very familiar with and some you may never have even heard of them, but know their work without thinking twice. Yes, Great Directors is a documentary, but is it your ordinary “talking heads” fluff piece or is it something more? Remember, this is a Kino Lorber release we’re talking about and we all know that they don’t mess around, so let’s see what happens. Continue reading ‘Great Directors (DVD Review)’
November 10th, 2011 by Jami Ferguson
After being exposed to an unknown disease, a medical student (Eva Amurri, “Californication,” Saved!) awakens in a hospital isolation room, desperately ill and imprisoned by a sadistic doctor (David Harbour, (The Green Hornet, Quantum of Solace) in Isolation, arriving this October from Entertainment One. Stephen Kay (Boogeyman, Cell 213, Get Carter) directs this edge-of-your-seat horror film also starring Joshua Close (Exorcism of Emily Rose, Diary of the Dead) and Gregg Henry (United 93, Black Dahlia). Continue reading ‘Isolation (DVD Review)’
November 10th, 2011 by Jami Ferguson
Prepare for out-of-this-world fun with the DVD premiere of two spooky adventures from DreamWorks Animation with Scared Shrekless and Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space, arriving in time for Halloween in a thrill-filled Double DVD Pack. The perfect centerpiece for family Halloween party fun, the Double DVD Pack includes not only the two delightfully creepy main attractions, but also “Thriller”, an all-new Shrek-ed out parody of Michael Jackson’s epic music video “Thriller.” Dance along with your favorite Shrek characters as they get funky—and freaky—in the sensational new video. The Halloween Party Double DVD Pack also includes loads of other musical fun, video and more, making it an ideal choice for families to come together and enjoy Halloween. Continue reading ‘Scared Shrekless and Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space Halloween Party Pack (DVD Review)’
November 7th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
We’re gonna keep it going full steam – as Revolver Entertainment has graced us with another feature of the creepy-thriller-horror variety in Tony. In some circles you can call him Tony: London Serial Killer, because that’s exactly what this bloke is. It’s pretty astounding how many horror films get past me at any given time considering I’m a horror film enthusiast. I guess that saying of “so many horror films, so little time” does ring true in my case. Well, fear not, as I’ve come equipped with some more coverage on Tony. Let’s have us a spot of tea, shall we? Continue reading ‘Tony (DVD Review)’
November 5th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
The complete collection of the popular culinary detective series. Richard Griffiths (Harry Potter) stars as Detective Inspector Henry Crabbe – a semi-retired cop who would rather be in the kitchen than collaring criminals. Seen on public television, Pie in the Sky debuted on BBC1 in the U.K. in March 1994 and aired for five series. The show’s unique concept of a part-time chef and part-time cop, was original enough to win the show fans from across the world. The series has featured a plethora of well-known guests stars, including Michael Kitchen (Foyle’s War), Pete Postlethwaite (In the Name of the Father), Malcolm Sinclair (Casino Royale), Jane Wymark (Midsomer Murders), Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey), Kelly Reilly (Sherlock Holmes), Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings, Rise of the Planet of the Apes), Nicola Walker (Touching Evil, MI-5), and Keeley Hawes (Upstairs Downstairs).
Continue reading ‘Pie in the Sky: The Complete Collection (DVD Review)’
November 3rd, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Up next on DVD, we have Revolver Entertainment’s Anuvahood (Another Hood) which is a UK urban comedy film that may or may not bring to light how it goes down on the block aka the ghetto or the projects. Anuvahood is an interesting selection for coverage, because it hits closer to home. I am from the block, so you know how I do it. I don’t mince words and I don’t take any foolishness. Kind of like some of the characters in the film, but this is from the UK, bruv, so you know it’s going to go down a bit differently than your average American counterpart. Will Anuvahood sink or swim in the world of urban comedies? That notion is a bit vexing, innit though? Continue reading ‘Anuvahood (DVD Review)’
October 31st, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Revolver Entertainment has graced us with some horror DVDS for coverage and the first title that Why So Blu will be reviewing is something by the name of Salvage. Salvage comes to us from the UK and we are big UK horror fans here, so it’s no surprise that this title would be the first one on the to-do list. I’d never heard of Salvage before, but seeing all of the positive praise given to it on the DVD box I was actually kind of excited to tackle the project head on. That, and it’s Halloween, so why not indeed. How will Salvage do? Will it sink or swim? Will we be able to salvage it? Okay, that was a bad pun. Come on in and let’s see what we can see. Continue reading ‘Salvage (DVD Review)’
