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March 8th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
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 Edgerton (Black Mass, The Gift, The Great Gatsby), Ewan McGregor (August: Osage County, The Island), Rodrigo Santoro (Focus, 300: Rise of an Empire), Noah Emmerich (TV’s “The Americans”, Little Children), and Boyd Holbrook (Gone Girl, Run All Night). The screenplay is written by Brian Duffield (Insurgent), Anthony Tambakis (Warrior) and Joel Edgerton, with story by Brian Duffield. Continue reading ‘Natalie Portman In JANE GOT A GUN, Coming To Blu-ray April 26th!’
March 8th, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
Kudos to the team at Blue Sky Studios, because The Peanuts Movie has arrived and it is terrific. The animation of Charles M. Schulz’s classic characters may have been modernized, but the style and the tone of his creations has been preserved in the best of ways. Audiences should have known they were in good hands upon seeing the initial footage, but this really is a family-friendly film that hits all the right notes. Now it is time to look into what the Blu-ray has to offer.
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March 7th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Lose your innocence…or lose your life. On March 29, 2016, Scream Factory presents teen thriller Cherry Falls in its Blu-ray debut packed with new extras including audio commentary with Geoffrey Wright and interviews with writer/co-executive producer Ken Selden and producer Marshall Persinger. This chiller is directed by Geoffrey Wright (Romper Stomper) and stars Brittany Murphy (Clueless, 8-Mile, Girl, Interrupted), Michael Biehn (Aliens, Navy Seals, Grindhouse), Jay Mohr (Hereafter, Jerry McGuire), Gabriel Mann (The Bourne Supremacy) and Candy Clark (The Blob, Amityville 3-D).
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March 7th, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
There have been more than ten film adaptations of Macbeth and all sorts of media that has taken on the story (or parts of it) in a new way. This version from director Justin Kurzel has a lot of good things, but other factors that take away from a film I really wanted to like. Now this version, which stars Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard is available on Blu-ray for all to check out.
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March 7th, 2016 by Sean Wright
Based on Nathaniel Philbrick’s non-fiction book of the same name, In the Heart of the Sea tells the story of the Essex, a whaling ship whose 1820 voyage served as the basis for the novel Moby-Dick. The film premiered in New York City on December 7th, 2015, before receiving a wide release on December 11th. The film grossed $93.8 million against a budget of $100 million. Continue reading ‘In the Heart of the Sea (Blu-ray Review)’
March 7th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Vividly atmospheric and brimming with tension, the twisted modern fairy tale The Hallow makes its Blu-ray and DVD debut April 5th, 2016 from Scream Factory, in conjunction with IFC Midnight. Wonderfully horrifying, this compelling and creepy film comes loaded with bonus features, including audio commentary with director Corin Hardy, a Surviving the Fairytale: The Making of The Hallow documentary, three behind-the-scenes vignettes, creature concept art, storyboard and sketchbook galleries, and more! Fans can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com.
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March 7th, 2016 by Bron Anderson
A few of the contributors here at Why So Blu? have put together a Podcast. Here is a link to the second episode. In it we discuss the new Ghostbusters trailer, give some thoughts about the upcoming film Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, pontificate on the merits of some recently released blu-rays, expound upon the upcoming release of the blu-ray for Roots, examine some new comic book releases, and confabulate about Joseph Gordon-Levitt exiting the Sandman adaptation. Continue reading ‘Why So Blu? Podcast Episode 2’
March 6th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company are proud to announce the home entertainment release of CAROL—one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2015, from director Todd Haynes and starring Academy Award® winner Cate Blanchett and Academy Award nominee Rooney Mara. CAROL will be available for digital download on March 4, 2016 from Starz Digital before heading to Blu-ray™ and DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment and On Demand March 15, 2016. Special features include a Behind the Scenes Gallery featuring cast and crew—as well as a Q&A with cast and filmmakers. Adapted from Patricia Highsmith’s seminal novel The Price of Salt, CAROL follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. As conventional norms of the time challenge their undeniable attraction, an honest story emerges to reveal the resilience of the heart in the face of change. Continue reading ‘Carol (Blu-ray Review)’
March 6th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
In Cradle Bay it doesn’t matter if you’re not perfect. You will be. On March 22, 2016, Scream Factory presents Disturbing Behavior in its Blu-ray debut with new and existing extras, including deleted scenes and an audio commentary with director David Nutter.James Marsden (the X-Men films), Katie Holmes (Batman Begins) and Nick Stahl (Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines) star in this pulse-pounding sci-fi chiller from director David Nutter (Game Of Thrones, The X-Files). The release carries over some of the bonus materials from the previous DVD release(s) of the film. You can pre-order this title now to have on new release day March 22nd!
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March 5th, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
Adam McKay, the director of Anchorman and Step Brothers, has now won an Oscar for making a film that works tremendously well as a scathingly funny indictment of America’s most recent financial crisis. Here is a movie that eschews proper characters arcs in favor of being a terrifying lecture about how things went so wrong in the form of a greatly entertaining film. With an all-star cast and plenty to say, The Big Short is a big winner. Now learn how the Blu-ray stacks up.
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March 4th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Anthony Perkins hasn’t been himself lately… Scream Factory presents Destroyer & Edge of Sanity, a double feature of horror featuring Anthony Perkins, the legendary star of Psycho. Both films make their Blu-ray debut with this release on April 12, 2016.
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March 4th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
You’ve got followers… cyberbullying goes offline during one deadly night. #Horror follows a group of preteen girls living in a suburban world of money and privilege. But when their obsession with a disturbing online game goes too far, virtual terror becomes all too real. This stylishly dark film makes its Blu-ray and DVD debut April 5th, 2016 from Scream Factory, in conjunction with IFC Midnight. Fans can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com
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March 3rd, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
It may be more worthwhile to examine the ‘what if’ scenario of what a superhero film directed by Terrence Malick would be like, rather than try to decipher his latest feature, Knight of Cups, but I’m going for it anyway. At the risk of repeating himself to the point of self-parody, one of the most elusive auteur directors has returned with an LA odyssey that could easily be rated ‘O’ for obscure. It almost defies reason to label the film as good or bad, but depending on one’s appreciation of Malick’s style as of late, there will be varying levels of tolerance for what this film has to offer.
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March 3rd, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
It can be tricky watching a film about a small town versus a tsunami, as it means wanting to get enough involvement with certain characters, but not feeling too manipulated. It is this kind of fine line that makes certain disaster movies work and other stumble, no matter how good the effects are. Norway’s answer to Hollywood disaster films, The Wave, makes things incredibly simple, as the focus is confidently narrow and the premise is quite understandable.
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March 3rd, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
I feel like it was forever ago that I wanted to check out The Tribe, a film containing no dialogue whatsoever, utilizing sign language as its only means instead. This Ukrainian drama is quite the draining film experience, given how involved the story is, based around a boarding school filled with criminal activity. Still, The Tribe is quite the accomplishment for a variety of reasons and now everyone can learn more about it, thanks to this solid Blu-ray release from Drafthouse Films.
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March 3rd, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Comedy superstars Tina Fey (“30 Rock,” “SNL”) and Amy Poehler (“Parks and Recreation,” “SNL”) reunite in Sisters, the uproarious hit coming to Digital HD on March 1, 2016, and Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on March 15, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. From Pitch Perfect director Jason Moore, Sisters is a “hilarious, heartfelt and downright dysfunctional” (Rama’s Screen) delight, perfect to share with friends — and relatives. The Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD versions feature even more of Tina and Amy’s outrageous shenanigans in a new Unrated Version, as well as over an hour of deleted and extended scenes, gag reel and much more! Produced by Tina Fey and Jay Roach (Meet the Parents franchise) and executive-produced by Amy Poehler from a script by Paula Pell (“Saturday Night Live,” “30 Rock”),Sisters also features an all-star comedy cast including Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids), Ike Barinholtz (Neighbors), John Leguizamo (Ride Along), John Cena (Trainwreck), James Brolin (Catch Me If You Can), Dianne Wiest (Hannah and Her Sisters), Rachel Dratch (“30 Rock”), Samantha Bee (“The Daily Show”) and Kate McKinnon (“Saturday Night Live”). Continue reading ‘Sisters (Blu-ray Review)’
March 3rd, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Star Wars: The Force Awakens shattered box office records upon its debut to become the cinematic event of a generation with over $926 million domestic and $2.05 billion worldwide. As announced this morning by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger at The Walt Disney Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the epic movie will be available to own early on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on April 1. It comes home on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on April 5. Discover the complete story behind the making of Star Wars: The Force Awakens with in-depth documentary and bonus material that will take fans on an exciting journey behind the scenes. Secrets will be revealed through extensive footage, never-before-seen deleted scenes, and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers.
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March 3rd, 2016 by Bron Anderson
Likely no surprise to anyone who has previously seen the work of Charlie Chaplin, The Kid, recently released on Criteron blu-ray, is an outstanding and groundbreaking cinematic achievement. One of the only ways to give a film this superb a worthy blu-ray release would be for Criterion to handle it. The combination of care, research, attention, and quality that is presented within the small plastic case is a testament to Criterion recreating the same values that Chaplin brought to his own films when he was making them. It should already be clear that this release is a must-have for anyone fond of silent film, comedy, Chaplin, The Criterion Collection, pathos, or film history, but in case more convincing is needed, let’s take a closer look at The Kid. Continue reading ‘The Kid (Criterion Collection Review)’
