Archive for the 'Editorials' Category
May 27th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
It’s time to enter the fifth dimension once again with The Twilight Zone: Season 4! All eighteen episodes from the influential sci-fi/fantasy series’ fourth season are here, remastered and presented in pristine 1080p high-definition and uncompressed PCM audio. In addition, the five disc set includes hours of amazing bonus features, specially created for this Blu-ray release, as well as bonus features from the previous Definitive Collection DVD release. You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension – a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You’re moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You’ve just crossed over into the Twilight Zone… Continue reading ‘The Twilight Zone Season 4 (Blu-ray Review)’
May 25th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
It’s not every day that you get to hear from an ILM veteran talk about his career and the movies he’s worked on. He’s worked with George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton, Dean Parisot, Alfonso Cuaron, Richard Donner, and more! From his thoughts on Star Wars to working on the new updated Star Tours ride, Blade Runner, Galaxy Quest, Harry Potter, and including his latest work on I Am Number Four, I think you will enjoy hearing it all as much as I did! If you are a fan of movies or simply a fan of Industrial Light & Magic, then you ought to enjoy this!
Continue reading ‘A Talk With ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Bill George About I Am Number Four’
May 25th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Directed by the legendary John Huston (The Maltese Falcon) from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize winner Arthur Miller, The Misfits has made its debut on Blu-ray. Divorced and disillusioned, Roslyn Tabor (Marilyn Monroe) befriends a group of misfits, including an aging cowboy (Clark Gable), a heartbroken mechanic (Eli Wallach) and a worn-out rodeo rider (Montgomery Clift). Through their live-for-the-moment lifestyle, Roslyn experiences her first taste of freedom, exhilaration and passion. But when her innocent idealism clashes with their hard-edged practicality, conflicts are bound to happen which can change everything. Continue reading ‘The Misfits (Blu-ray Review)’
May 24th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
From the Academy Award-winning Coen brothers, The Big Lebowski is a hilariously quirky comedy about bowling, a severed toe, White Russians and a guy named…The Dude. Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski doesn’t want any drama in his life…heck, he can’t even be bothered with a job. But, he must embark on a quest with his bowling buddies after his rug is destroyed in a twisted case of mistaken identity. Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Turturro, experience the cultural phenomenon of The Dude in high definition!
Continue reading ‘The Big Lebowski Limited Edition Blu-ray is Coming August 16!’
May 23rd, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Recently, Director DJ Caruso was kind enough to to spend a couple of hours answering questions about his new movie I Am Number Four. He not only answered questions about that move but also discussed other projects like the long delayed Y: The Last Man and whether or not that will ever happen and if he is still involved with that. Caruso also shares his thoughts about working in the science fiction medium and also talks about his upcoming plans and what he is currently looking forward to.
May 23rd, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
When Chicago musicians Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon) accidentally witness a gangland shooting, they decide to get out of town and quickly board a south-bound train to Florida, disguised as Josephine and Daphne, the two newest and homeliest members of an all-girl jazz band. Their cover is perfect… until they meet an unlucky in love singer (Marilyn Monroe) who makes them both want to break their cover. This madcap farce was nominated for six Academy Awards and was later voted the Greatest American Comedy Film of All Time by the American Film Institute in 2000. The film did win the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Comedy and Marilyn Monroe won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in Musical or Comedy, and Jack Lemmon won as well for Best Actor in Musical or Comedy.
Continue reading ‘Some Like It Hot (Blu-ray Review)’
May 20th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Like most men, I’m a big fan of John Wayne and his movies. My father introduced Wayne into my life with movies like North to Alaska, The Alamo, Rio Bravo and more. Despite being a huge fan of the man, I still haven’t seen all of his movies since he made so many during his long career. The Horse Soldiers was one of those movies that I had never seen until now. The film is based on the true-life raid by Col. Benjamin Grierson who, began his rampage through the South (known as Grierson’s Raid) from LeGrange, Tennessee, in April of 1863. Directed by the legendary John Ford and co-starring the great William Holden, I was really looking forward to this one. Did this movie live up to my expectations? Read on and find out… Continue reading ‘The Horse Soldiers (Blu-ray Review)’
May 16th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Comedy icons John Belushi (National Lampoon’s Animal House, “Saturday Night Live”) and Dan Aykroyd (Ghostbusters, “Saturday Night Live”) star in the outrageously funny musical comedy The Blues Brothers. After the release of Jake Blues (Belushi) from prison, he and brother Elwood (Aykroyd) take their blues band back on the road in an attempt to raise money for the orphanage where they were raised. Havoc ensues as the brothers seek redemption on their “mission from God.” This soul-stirring comedy classic features unforgettable musical performances by blues legends Ray Charles, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Cab Calloway. Continue reading ‘The Blues Brothers Are On A Mission From God And Will Appear on Blu-ray July 26!’
May 16th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Starring comedy legend John Belushi (The Blues Brothers, “Saturday Night Live”), National Lampoon’s Animal House is the ultimate college movie filled with food fights, fraternities and toga parties! Follow the uproarious escapades of the Delta House fraternity as they take on Dean Wormer (John Vernon, Dirty Harry), the sanctimonious Omegas, and the entire female student body. Directed by John Landis, the most popular college comedy of all-time also stars Tim Matheson (Sometimes They Come Back, “The West Wing”), Donald Sutherland (The Eagle, M*A*S*H), Karen Allen (Raiders of the Lost Ark), Kevin Bacon (Mystic River, Footloose), and Thomas Hulce (Amadeus), along with music legends Otis Day and the Knights performing their show-stopping rendition of ‘Shout.’ Continue reading ‘Toga! Toga! Animal House Parties Its Way to Blu-ray this July!’
May 13th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
So this is an interesting situation to be in. I feel like I am both in the best position to review the concert film/documentary about pop sensation Justin Bieber, as well as one who does not have any business to be doing so. Similar to something like the ever-so-popular Twilight series, Justin Bieber is not someone I have any opinion about, before having seen this film. I could recognize maybe one of his songs and knew enough from the way he is brought up in pop culture, but I do not care to hate on something for no reason. Bieber is just not my scene. That being said, I jumped at the chance to review this disc for a number reasons. I am open-minded; I do have some curiosity about Bieber’s popularity, let alone how he emerged to superstar status; And I am a fan of the director of this film. Continue reading ‘Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (Blu-ray Review)’
May 10th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Human Planet is the first BBC/Discovery Channel co-production to focus solely on human behavior. From the makers of Planet Earth, Life, and Blue Planet, Human Planet focuses on humanities amazing, complex and profound relationship with nature. It weaves together 80 stories, many never told before, to illuminate humanity’s uncanny ability to adapt and live in every corner of our diverse world. Each episode centers on a particular habitat, and by using innovative and cutting edge filming techniques, reveals how its people have created astonishing solutions in the face of extreme adversity.
Continue reading ‘Human Planet (Blu-ray Review)’
May 9th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
If you haven’t seen The Twilight Zone on Blu-ray yet, you are missing out! Four seasons have been released (my review for the fourth season will be posted soon) and the fifth season will arrive on August 30, 2011! All 36 episodes of the fifth and final season of Rod Serling’s classic, groundbreaking series, now presented in pristine high-definition for the first time ever, along with hours of new and exclusive and previously unreleased bonus features! This season has a ton of famous episodes with a lot of big stars as well. Take a look at what the fifth season set offers!
Continue reading ‘The Twilight Zone Season 5 on Blu-ray Enters Our Dimension on August 30!’
May 9th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Featuring lovable characters, brilliant animation, and heartwarming messages, The Fox and the Hound 1 and 2 are coming in a special 30th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray August 9, 2011 and is available to pre-order. This classic Disney tale about an unlikely friendship between a feisty little fox named Tod who is adopted into a farm family, and the adorable hound puppy named Copper with whom he quickly becomes friends with. Life is full of hilarious adventures until Copper is expected to take on his role as a hunting dog — and the object of his search is his best friend! Continue reading ‘The Fox and the Hound 2-Movie Collection Comes to Blu-ray August 9!’
May 6th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
For the closing night of the 12th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival, the spotlight feature of the evening was the comedy, A Beginner’s Guide to Endings. The film essentially had the feel of what would happen if a director like Guy Ritchie were to make a family comedy. ‘Beginner’s Guide’ is just as much about its flashiness as it is its plot, which had me trying to factor how much of this film was style versus substance. Fortunately, despite some overkill and a somewhat predictable structure, the film does benefit from a high energy, some good laughs, and solid chemistry from within the cast. It’s been a long week since the festival started, so it was nice to at least go out with a film that had a main focus of being fun. Continue reading ‘NBFF Review: A Beginner’s Guide to Endings’
May 5th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Drive Angry burns rubber onto DVD and Blu-ray as the high-octane action-adventure arrives May 31st in both 2D and 3D from Summit Entertainment. Nicolas Cage (Ghost Rider) stars as the undead felon, Milton, who breaks out of Hell to even the score with killers who murdered his daughter and kidnapped her baby. The film also stars Amber Heard (The Stepfather, Never Back Down), William Fichtner (TV’s “Entourage”), Billy Burke (The Twilight Saga), David Morse (Disturbia) and Tom Atkins (My Bloody Valentine). Continue reading ‘Drive Angry is Racing to Blu-ray May 31st’
May 5th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
I feel like I have done something wrong in picking out films to watch during the 12th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival. Besides my initial screening, every film that I have seen so far has been very good. Wednesday night, May 4, 2011, was no different, as I got to watch another highly entertaining feature. This time it was an offbeat thriller, The Perfect Host, in which a criminal cons his way into the house of a man planning to throw a dinner party, only to have the tables turned on him in the worst possible way. Continue reading ‘NBFF Review: The Perfect Host’
May 4th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Today as part of Star Wars Day, Lucasfilm finally spilled the beans on the details on the upcoming Star Wars Blu-ray box sets. While I don’t think they’ve told us everything, there is still a lot to be excited about. They will now be in 6.1 DTS Surround Sound and there’s over forty hours of special features! There’s still no word on whether or not the original theatrical editions will be included or not, but hopefully that’s something they are saving as a surprise for later. I’m sure there will be more information given at Comic-Con this year, but there’s still been a lot of cool things revealed today! Take a look at the details below and May the Fourth Be With You! Continue reading ‘The Future is Always in Motion – New Details on the Star Wars Saga’s Blu-rays! Updated with Cover Art!’
May 4th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
So the time has come to prepare for the onslaught of summer blockbuster entertainment. I previously put together a list of films I anticipated for the spring, and with that now out of the way, it’s time for the next stage of this year – massively large budgeted entertainment. The number of films coming out this summer is so large that I had to add an extra five films to the list, because a top ten just wouldn’t cut it. Once again, I use the term “summer” loosely. I am not going by the actual start and end of the summer; I am going by the summer film season, which begins at the start of May and ends at the start of September. As far as these choices go, the dates are subject to change, but at this point, they should mostly be sticking to these release dates. So with all of that out of the way, let’s get to the flicks: Continue reading ‘Aaron’s Top 15 Most Anticipated Films of Summer 2011’
