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October 3rd, 2018 by Jason Coleman
Being a huge fan of both filmmaker Don Coscarelli and his impressive and original body of work, reading his new memoir entitled True Indie: Life And Death In Filmmaking for me is a no brainer. But what about those who aren’t so aware of his famed exploits – can a mere film student or average fan also get some insight via Coscarelli’s prose? In taking on the book for dissection in all pertinent avenues, that’s exactly what we’re here to find out!
Continue reading ‘True Indie: Life And Death In Filmmaking By Don Coscarelli (Book Review)’
October 3rd, 2018 by Brandon Peters
Get ready for a laugh in the cult-classic comedy that has captured everyone’s hearts when The Big Lebowski 20th Anniversary Limited Edition debuts for the first time ever on 4K Ultra Combo Pack that also includes Blu-ray™ and Digital via the digital movie app MOVIES ANYWHERE on October 16, 2018, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Fans can relive the hilariously freewheeling plot of one of the most beloved films of all-time with the twisted crime-comedy starring Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart, True Grit), John Goodman (10 Cloverfield Lane, Argo), Julianne Moore (The Hours, Still Alice), Steve Buscemi (Fargo, Ghost World), Philip Seymour Hoffman (The Master, Capote) and John Turturro (Barton Fink, Fading Gigolo). The Big Lebowski 20th Anniversary Limited Edition is the perfect gift for any fan and the exclusive set includes a collectible bag, bowling ball pencil holder, polishing cloth and sweater packaging offering an experience like no other to look back on the cultural phenomenon of The Dude in the “#1 cult film of all time” (The Boston Globe). Continue reading ‘THE BIG LEBOWSKI 20th Anniversary Limited Edition 4K Ultra-HD Arrives October 16th!’
October 3rd, 2018 by Brandon Peters
They feast on your fear—and it’s dinner time. Scream Factory proudly presents Stephen King’s Sleepwalkers on Blu-ray November 6, 2018. The 90s horror cult classic is presented in a definitive collector’s edition with loads of bonus features, including new audio commentaries and interviews with cast and crew, and new limited-edition slipcover packaging.
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Continue reading ‘Stephen King’s SLEEPWALKERS – Collector’s Edition Arrives November 6th!’
October 2nd, 2018 by Gerard Iribe
Journey 20,000 years ago to the last Ice Age with the visceral adventure between man and wolf in ALPHA, available on Digital and redeemable via the Movies Anywhere App on October 30 and arriving on Blu-ray and DVD November 13 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Directed and co-written by Albert Hughes (The Book of Eli), ALPHA is a visually stunning tale centered on the relationship between man and man’s best friend, as they are forced to rely on each other to survive the harsh and unforgiving wilderness. The impending winter season leads a fearful seventeen-year-old Keda (Kodi Smit-McPhee, Let Me In, X-Men: The Apocalypse) to accompany his father Tau (Jóhannes Hakur Jóhannesson, “Game of Thrones”) and other members of the Cro-Magnon tribe to go on their annual bison hunt, where fate leaves the young boy critically injured and alone. Survival instincts kick in as Keda discovers his way back home while also finding a new friend during his barbaric feat. Including a diverse cast from all over the world, ALPHA also stars Leonor Varela (Blade II), Marcin Kowalcyk (“You are God” and “Hardkor Disco”), Jens Hultén (“M15 Rogue Nation”), Natassia Malthe (Elektra) and Spencer Bogaret (Vincent). Continue reading ‘A Stunning Tale of Survival, ‘Alpha’ Comes to Digital 10/30 and on Blu-ray & DVD 11/13!’
October 2nd, 2018 by Gerard Iribe
The next chapter of The X-files is a thrilling 10-episode installment if the classic,mind-bending series. David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson return as FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, investigating unsolved cases rife with government conspiracies, unexplainable mysteries, and alien cover-ups. Mulder and Scully’s pursuit of the truth continues with a search for their long-lost son, William. But they aren’t the only ones looking fr him: dark forces gather, and the very fate of the world could be at stake. One thing is certain: secrets will be revealed… and the truth may finally be within reach. Continue reading ‘The X-Files: The Complete Season 11 (Blu-ray Review)’
October 2nd, 2018 by Brandon Peters
Welcome to Castle Rock, the small rural town carved out of the deepest woodland in Maine, in which many of acclaimed, best-selling author Stephen King’s most-loved works of fiction come to life. This forgotten little town is now the setting of one of television’s newest original series, Castle Rock. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release Castle Rock: The Complete First Season on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on January 8, 2019. Consumers will be able to own all 10 episodes of the horror series’ exciting debut season along with exclusive bonus features. The 4K Ultra HD™ release will include Blu-ray as well as a Digital Copy of the series. The Blu-ray™ release will feature a Digital Copy of the series. Continue reading ‘Let The 4K UHD Play, Down In CASTLE ROCK January 8th!’
October 2nd, 2018 by Blu-ray Brian
Woo hoo!!!! Can this day get any better now? “The action is off-the-charts spectacular” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone) in the “wildly entertaining” (Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly) global hit MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE—FALLOUT, arriving on Digital November 20, 2018 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD December 4 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. The exhilarating, action-packed movie will also be available as part of the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 6-movie Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray Collection, the perfect gift for the holidays. Continue reading ‘Mission Impossible Fallout Defies Gravity on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray This December!’
October 2nd, 2018 by Blu-ray Brian
Go head-to-head with the largest prehistoric shark to ever exist when “The Meg” arrives on 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD Special Edition and Digital. Jason Statham (“Spy,” “The Fate of the Furious,” “The Expendables” films) and award-winning Chinese actress Li Bingbing (“Transformers: Age of Extinction,” “Forbidden Kingdom,” “The Message”) star in the science fiction action thriller “The Meg,” directed by Jon Turteltaub (the “National Treasure” movies). The disc based formats will be released on November 13th while the Digital release is October 30th. Continue reading ‘Go Head-to-Head w/ THE MEG on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray November 13th!’
October 2nd, 2018 by Blu-ray Brian
What’s better than free? If you’re asking me, then my answer to you is a resounding nothing. And rightfully so because I’m pumped for this home media release! It maybe called a knockoff version of Die Hard, but truly courage has no limits in the heroic action-packed film Skyscraper, arriving on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Disc October 9th. The global blockbuster from Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures is a non-stop, emotionally visceral thrill ride following Dwayne Johnson’s character as a real-world hero who will stop at nothing while trying to save his family from a deadly blaze. With over 30 minutes of never-before-seen bonus content – including deleted scenes and exclusive bonus clips, Skyscraper is a jaw-dropping, heart-pounding, palm-sweating, visually stunning film that keeps viewers on the edge of their seat from start to finish. Read on below to find out more about it and how you can win yourself a “free,” “no strings attached,” Blu-ray copy of it. Continue reading ‘Climb A ‘Skyscraper’ w/ Dwayne Johnson In Our Blu-ray Giveaway Contest!’
October 1st, 2018 by Brandon Peters
Arizona comes to us from the producers of East Bound and Down and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. It features an attractive cast and slaps Danny McBride on the cover. I’d not heard anything about the film prior to its home video announcement. And of all things, its getting to make its debut on the 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray format which is more than you can say for big studio films that were actually notable box office hits. This hostage dark comedy will come with a “Making of” bonus feature and photo gallery that are actually featured on the 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray disc. The movie will be available on all 3 disc formats when it arrives on October 16th. I don’t know whether it’ll be available in stores or not, but it can be purchased via online from Amazon and the like. Continue reading ‘Arizona (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’
October 1st, 2018 by Jason Coleman
And the curtain has fallen! That’s right you film fans, the famed LA Film Festival 2018 is over and gone, but it definitely left some damn fine flicks in its movie wake. And after the WhySoBlu.com comprehensive coverage this year that included a milestone forty-three film reviews we’re ready to put this years most diverse fest ever to cinematic bed. So in conclusion below is the traditional final article in which both Jason Coleman and his movie-loving father Michael both choose their personal favorites in four respective categories from the class of 2018. Rounding out their love of all things LA Film Festival here are the selections via the…
Continue reading ‘LA Film Festival 2018 – Best Of Fest ‘Wrap Up’’
October 1st, 2018 by Blu-ray Brian
RLJE Films will release the critically acclaimed action/thriller MANDY on DVD and Blu-ray on October 30, 2018. MANDY has standout performances by Nicolas Cage (Mom & Dad, Leaving Las Vegas), Andrea Riseborough (Battle of the Sexes, Birdman) and Linus Roache (“Homeland,” “Vikings”). The film was directed by visionary filmmaker Panos Cosmatos (Beyond the Black Rainbow) and co-written with first-time screenwriter Aaron Stewart-Ahn. MANDY features the final score of the late renowned Oscar-nominated composer Jóhann Jóhannsson (Sicario, The Theory of Everything). Check out below what’s it all about! Continue reading ‘Mandy Chainsaws Its Way Onto Blu-ray October 30th’
October 1st, 2018 by Brian White
I wasn’t completely sold on Universal’s first Purge film back in 2013, but the acting of Frank Grillo in the second 2014 outing made me an instant fan. The third installment, 2016’s Election Year, was pretty good, but nothing in my opinion can top that “you killed my son” moment in Anarchy. However, I digress. We’re not here to measure sequels, but instead to talk about the all new Purge prequel titled The First Purge. It was officially released everywhere nationwide this year on our Nation’s Birthday, July 4th. This one tells the story of how it all began with the New Founding Fathers of America testing our Nation’s first ever Purge out in one isolated community. I think y’all knows what happens next, but the getting there part is what makes this sociological experiment at least worth a watch.
Continue reading ‘The First Purge (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’
October 1st, 2018 by Brandon Peters
Bruce Campbell’s Ashley Williams came to a close this year when Starz canceled Ash vs Evil Dead prior to the finale of the show’s third season. Its both unfortunate and fortunate at the same time. Unfortunate obviously that the show was forced to end, but fortunate that it existed. I’d have take just a one episode-length adventure with Bruce as Ash one more time let alone be gifted 30 episodes. Those 30 episodes will now be coming to you from Lionsgate/Starz in a nice collected form on October 16th. Included in this 6-disc set is a digital copy of every episode as well. If you’ve held off on collecting the previously single season sets hoping for this, well, you didn’t have to wait long as the third season is still very fresh on the Blu-ray market. Pick yourself up this series to go with you Evil Dead/Army of Darkness films on your shelf to complete the entire Boom Stick’n adventures of Ash. Continue reading ‘Ash vs Evil Dead: The Complete Collection (Blu-ray Review)’
September 29th, 2018 by Jason Coleman
It’s almost time to lower the curtain film fans! This year’s LA Film Festival is officially over but WhySoBlu.com is still going cinematically strong with this second to last article with eleven indie reviews to round out the 2018 coverage. From tales of chef’s with a past passion to flicks about rehab and music, the Coleman’s have been hard at work and with the below crop they are close to the movie dissecting finish line – it’s time for Jason and Michael’s…Final Film Reviews.
Continue reading ‘LA Film Festival 2018 – Final Father/Son Film Reviews’
September 29th, 2018 by Brian White
Skyscraper, which we are gathered here to discuss today, is NOT the rousing Demi Lovato song. Instead, Skyscraper is the newest Dwayne Johnson action vehicle, which is now on home media. I mean how much lull can we have without a new Rock movie packing retail shelves? That was of course a very rhetorical question. The answer to that is simply not much at all. The Rock is back and this time he’s playing Die Hard in a very tall building occupied by terrorists with a slight “twist.” He has a twist off lower left leg! Now you cannot say this is the same old kind of movie The Rock is always in or they didn’t give his character a flaw. If nothing else, Skyscraper is the film that puts The Rock at a slight physical disadvantage, but not too much where he can’t make huge, gaping horizontal/vertical leaps or use his artificial stump as an effective prop. There are limits, people. If nothing else, think San Andreas 2.0 with a happier marriage.
Continue reading ‘Skyscraper (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’
September 27th, 2018 by Brandon Peters
The perfect roommate or a perfect nightmare? An innocent wanted ad – “SWF seeks female to share apt in West 70s; Non-smkr, professional preferred” – opens the door to murderous, psychotic terror in SINGLE WHITE FEMALE.
On November 13, 2018, SCREAM FACTORY™ is proud to present
SINGLE WHITE FEMALE on Blu-ray. Produced and directed by Barbet Schroeder (Reversal of Fortune, Barfly) and screenplay by Don Roos (
The Opposite of Sex), this pulse-pounding psychological thriller stars Bridget Fonda (Lake Placid,
Jackie Brown), Jennifer Jason Leigh (White Boy Rick,
The Hateful Eight), Steven Weber (Stephen King’s The Shining, 13 Reasons Why), and Peter Friedman (Succession,
The Seventh Sign). Available for the first time on Blu-ray,
SINGLE WHITE FEMALEcontains special bonus content and is a must-have for movie enthusiasts and collectors. Pre-order is available now at
ShoutFactory.com Continue reading ‘SINGLE WHITE FEMALE Comes To Blu-ray From Scream Factory November 13th!’
September 26th, 2018 by admin
Relive the original action franchise that launched the career of worldwide action icon Sylvester Stallone when Rambo III arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital) November 13 from Lionsgate. Also starring Marc De Jonge and Curtwood Smith, the film sends John Rambo on a one-man mission to Afghanistan to rescue his former commanding officer Col. Sam Tratman (played by Richard Crenna). The Rambo III 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack is loaded with special features, a new, never-before-seen featurette, “Rambo Takes the 80’s Part 3” and will be available on November 13th. Continue reading ‘Rambo III Rides Onto 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray November 13th’
