Morgan (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)
Morgan was a film I undeniably didn’t get to theatrically very much so on purpose. While the trailers and the promise of Ridley Scott producing it initially sucked me in the overall negative critical response kept me far away. However, I couldn’t help but wonder what really was under the surface here within Morgan. Is it just some great concept cooked up, but executed poorly? Does it really make you want to revisit Ex Machina immediately after viewing? Those questions and more I hope to tackle and address down below in my 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray review of Morgan, which releases at retailers everywhere this coming Tuesday, December 13th. Here goes nothing or in more scientific terms, Great Scott! Continue reading ‘Morgan (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’
I’ve been telling you 4K Blu-ray is where its at and Lionsgate ups the ante early next year as we get to experience the adrenaline-fueled story of vengeance like never before when John Wick arrives on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital HD) on February 7 from Lionsgate. Watch action icon Keanu Reeves star as John Wick, the ultimate hitman, in this ROTTEN TOMATOES Certified Fresh revenge thriller available before John Wick 2 arrives in theaters. 4K Ultra HD provides over four times the resolution of Full HD, including High Dynamic Range (HDR) to deliver the brightest, most vivid and realistic color. 
Since themes have provided memorable movie selections for this column of late, it felt right to explore a new one in the form of stage to screen cinema that cooks – welcome to Forgotten Friday Flick! We’re gonna be taking on films that had their humble beginnings as a play on the theatrical stage for a while and our first is a perfect powerhouse in the realm of great actors acting. A high-class prostitute charged with murder, an apprehensive lawyer in over his head, two overly loving parents and one explosive hearing all to determine if the unpredictable accused is indeed…Nuts.
We all need someone to look up to – though these may not be the guys! But if your New Year’s Resolution is to laugh more in 2017, then you won’t want to miss out on Vice Principals: The Complete First Season which will arrive on on Blu-ray and DVD (both with a free digital download copy) on February 7, 2017. Created by Danny R. McBride and Jody Hill (creators of HBO’s Eastbound & Down, along with Ben Best), this acclaimed new HBO comedy series tells the story of North Jackson High School and the two people who almost run it, the vice principals. McBride and Walton Goggins (The Shield, Justified) star as the school administrators, who are in an epic power struggle to become school principal. 
I know I’m in the minority here, but I loved this simple flick. It goes a little something like this. He’s not your average accountant. Discover his secrets when The Accountant arrives onto Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray DVD and Digital HD. Oscar winner Ben Affleck (Argo) stars in the title role of The Accountant, from director Gavin O’Connor (Miracle, Pride and Glory, Warrior). Check out the full press release of it all down below courtesy of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. 
Keeping in touch with the indie flicks of the week amidst a sea of year-end movies, there are more movies being watched than at ten film festivals combined. But bound and determined to give our readers the skinny on cinema, I still managed to check out four smaller films this week and the subjects are diverse to say the least. A song and dance film, a doc on the everyman and two horror outings (is this December or Halloween time?!) grace the chopping block below and make up this edition of Encapsulated Movie Reviews. Check out my take on La La Land, The Possession Experiment, Tree Man and Abbey Grace below!
Steven Seagal is BACK! This time he’s facing down the End Of A Gun (As we know, this is definitely not the first time, but the first time they’ve title one of his after the action of doing something like that). While he’s nowhere near as popular as he once was…lets face it, the guy is pretty much reviled, even in most action junkie circles. We’re a long way from Under Siege. However, its not like the man doesn’t have an audience and doesn’t have trouble finding work. This film is alone is one of seven films he has released for this year. Yes, that’s pretty insane even for the straight to video department. There is a weird appreciation and aficionado type thing that comes with these, so they can be an enjoyable watch. Before I begin this review, I’ll leave you with 
Ben Affleck’s directorial catalog has been nothing short of a perfect batting average. Despite your thoughts on his films, none of them are terrible and at worst you can’t say any of them aren’t pretty damn entertaining. There were no clumsy steps or learning curves, he started right out with some prestige. His second film The Town, which Brian just recently expertly covered the 4K of garnered him some big attention and people wanting to give the man a second Oscar. That would come with this film, Argo, the one that famously snubbed him a Best Director nod only to land him that second Oscar with a Best Picture Oscar in the producer role (As well as George Clooney). Its a well directed, exciting, educational and crowd pleasing film that had a quadruple threat of box office money, audience, critical approval and statues to go with. 
With my Blu-ray collecting cohort Brandon Peters having already covered all things Return Of The Living Dead 3 via the recent Vestron Video Collector’s Series release (check out his detailed review 
4K UHD has been impressing me along the way this year. One thing I really want to see more of on the format are classic films. I know new films are going to look shiny, new and vibrant. But, what I really want to see is how the vintage stuff is going to look and improve when done right. Just a few months ago, I was downright disappointed when Sony released yet another version of Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver (One of the greatest Blu-ray transfers of all time) on regular Blu-ray when they actually do have a 4K remaster just sitting there waiting. Thankfully, Warner Bros didn’t let me down. Like usual, when a new format drops, here comes Goodfellas. Last year, you’ll remember they release a Blu-ray sourced from a 4K remaster…well…here’s what said master actually looks like now. I couldn’t be more excited to be revisiting this film and transfer just a year later.
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There were a lot of disappointments and film that tended to underwhelm many this summer at the movie theater. A couple biggies happened to show up here and there that both hit big with the money and the critical success, but not a whole lot of them did much of both. But then, there was the post-Suicide Squad August. All of a sudden, summer was finishing out quite strong with the likes of films akin to Kubo and the Two Strings and Hell Or High Water. Many a surprise here or there. One of them happened to be this film, Pete’s Dragon, the remake of the 1977 animated classic. Unfortunately though, while it was met with some very high critical praise, like Disney’s other family live-action meets CGI character hybrid The BFG, it didn’t pick up the dinero over at the box office. Its okay, though, you’ll get a second chance now on home video. 
Suicide Squad is one of those movies where you just have to get that first screening under your belt. It’s like being on a Southwest Airlines airplane. You know how you hear that ding and the captain says you’re now free to move around the cabin? It’s sort of the same principle with David Ayer’s Suicide Squad. After you get that initial first viewing of the film out of the way you’re now able to freely have fun with all subsequent watches. That was at least the case for me as I went on to see this one a total of three times theatrically despite my initial disdain. There are just too many good morsels to eat up in here to harbor any hate for the film. It’s not like the second through fourth Transformers films. Suicide Squad gets better with repeat visits. If you don’t believe me, check out how much money this bad boy made at the box office. Surely Margot Robbie doesn’t draw that much in attendance. Or does she now?! 
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