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February 26th, 2016 by Gerard Iribe
“The laughs keep coming” (Neil Pond, Parade) in the hysterical “feel-good comedy” (Calvin Wilson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch) DADDY’S HOME, arriving on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand March 22, 2016 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. The film debuts two weeks early on Digital HD March 8. Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg “are comedy magic” (Tara McNamara, Fandango) in this uproarious, feel-good movie that offers “plenty of family-sized laughs” (Alex Zane, The Sun). Brad (Ferrell), who always dreamed of having the perfect family, is determined to become the best step-dad to his new wife’s (Linda Cardellini) children. But when their biological father Dusty (Wahlberg) shows up unexpectedly, Brad’s idyllic family life is turned upside down and he must go toe-to-toe with Dusty in this hilarious family comedy that “will have you in stitches” (Jaclyn Roth, Life & Style). Continue reading ‘‘Daddy’s Home’ on Blu-ray & DVD March 22.’
February 25th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
The first SPECIES movie offers a terrifying look at an experiment combining human and alien DNA. The result proves more dangerous and terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined. The ongoing fight for supremacy between mankind and human-alien hybrids continued in three subsequent feature films. Fans of widely popular SPECIES movies rejoice as the long-awaited Blu-ray™ editions of SPECIES II. Based on the characters created by Dennis Feldman (Species) and directed by Peter Medak (Rome Is Bleeding), SPECIES II, the sequel to the 1995 science fiction thriller stars Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs), Natasha Henstridge (She Spies), Marg Helgenberger (Under the Dome), Mykelti Williamson (Justified), George Dzundza (Grey’s Anatomy), James Cromwell (American Horror Story) and Justin Lazard (Universal Soldier: The Return). Continue reading ‘Species II (Blu-ray Review)’
February 25th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Before Venom, Anaconda, Python, or Snakes on a Plane, there was the seminal snake-centric horror film Sssssss. The story of a mad scientist hell bent on turning humans into snakes and using these hybrids to get revenge on those who have wronged him, Sssssss is every ophidiophobe’s nightmare. Making its Blu-ray debut April 26th, 2016 from Scream Factory, Sssssss comes loaded with bonus features, including a new interview with actor Dirk Benedict, a new interview with actor Heather Menzies-Urich, a photo gallery, theatrical trailers and more! Fans can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com. Continue reading ‘Snake-centric Thriller SSSSSSS Makes Blu-ray Debut April 26th, 2016 From Scream Factory’
February 25th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Named one of the best under the radar films of 2015 by Indiewire and Hitfix, the enigmatic thriller The Boy makes its Blu-ray and DVD debut on March 1st, 2016 from Scream Factory. From Elijah Wood’s SpectreVision and Chiller Films comes a disturbing new vision exploring the birth of evil. On March 1st, Chiller Film’s enigmatic psychological thriller The Boy makes its Blu-ray and DVD debut courtesy of Scream Factory. Starring Jared Breeze,Rainn Wilson (Cooties, The Office) and David Morse, the release also includes a behind the scenes featurette as a bonus feature. Fans of this creepily suspenseful film can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com. Continue reading ‘The Boy (Blu-ray Review)’
February 24th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
From the innovative minds of Disney•Pixar comes a hilariously heartwarming adventure about the power of confronting and overcoming your fears and discovering who you are meant to be. The Good Dinosaur asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely, and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? In this epic journey into the world of dinosaurs, an apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of. The perfect adventure for the whole family stampedes home on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere February 23. Continue reading ‘The Good Dinosaur (Blu-ray Review)’
February 24th, 2016 by Wes Middleton
This review is regarding Jeff Lemire’s Old Man Logan which came out 1/27/16, not Mark Millar’s original Wolverine: Old Man Logan, nor Brian Michael Bendis’ Old Man Logan: Secret Wars.
Back in 2014, when Marvel decided to “kill” Wolverine, I was honestly glad. I knew they’d never throw away such a golden egg permanently, after all, the vast majority of characters don’t stay dead in the Marvel universe for long, especially not cash cows like Logan. Moreover, I was relieved to see less of him in the books for a while. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge Wolverine fan, in the same way Raphael is my favorite turtle. I love the angry, dangerous, plays by his own rules type hero, but there is such a thing as too much, and Wolverine passed it a while ago. Imagine my surprise, then, when I picked up this book new Wolverine book, and found it to be a blast.
Continue reading ‘Old Man Logan (Comic Review)’
February 23rd, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
There is nothing extraordinary about Eddie the Eagle and that seems completely fitting for the film that tells the story of an earnest young man who simply had a dream. We see lots of sports movies and some approach the genre with fresh eyes, while others revel in clichés. Given the accomplishments of the real Eddie Edwards, it seems only right that the film is a success based on achieving the minimum requirements for being a rousing feature.
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February 23rd, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Loyal fans of horror master John Carpenter (Halloween, They Live) know well the terrifying tale from his 1995 science fiction-horror cult classic VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED, directed by Carpenter and executive produced by Ted Vernon (Scarecrows), Shep Gordon (They Live) and Andre Blay (Prince of Darkness). The film stars Christopher Reeve (Superman), Kirstie Alley (Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan), Linda Kozlowski (Crocodile Dundee) and Michael Paré (The Lincoln Lawyer). On April 12, 2016, Scream Factory™ is proud to present John Carpenter’s VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED Collector’s Edition Blu-ray™, packed with insightful bonus content including new interviews with director John Carpenter, producer Sandy King, make-up effects artist Greg Nicotero, actor Michael Paré and cast,Horror’s Hallowed Grounds featurette (revisiting the locations of the film) and much more! Continue reading ‘John Carpenter’s VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED Drops April 12th In Scream Factory Collector’s Edition!’
February 23rd, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Just in time to catch up before Season 5, Emmy® nominee and Golden Globe winner Lena Dunham returns for the fourth season of the Emmy®– and Golden Globe-winning comedy series Girls. Starring and created by Dunham and executive produced by Judd Apatow and Jenni Konner, the series follows the misadventures of a group of twenty-something friends in and out of NYC. Girls: The Complete Fourth Season will be available on Blu-ray and DVD February 16, 2016. The Blu-ray set features a free Digital HD copy of all 10 episodes, plus exclusive bonus content including gag reels, deleted scenes, music features and more. Continue reading ‘Girls: The Complete Fourth Season (Blu-ray Review)’
February 23rd, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
With a strong cast and a talented writer/director at the helm, remaking the 2009 Argentine film The Secret In Their Eyes (which won the Oscar for Best Foreign Film) seemed like a decent enough idea. I am happy to recommend the original film, as it is strong piece of filmmaking in al regards. This Americanized-version, however, comes up lacking. Still, there is a solid Blu-ray here to behold, with some solid work from those involved in the film that maybe makes Secret In Their Eyes worthwhile. Find out in this Blu-ray review.
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February 22nd, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Get ready for a wild ride when Dominque Swain (Skin Traffik,Alpha Dog) and Traci Lords (Cry Baby, Not of this Earth) come face to face with the deadliest prehistoric man-eaters nature has ever spawned when the uproarious SHARKANSAS WOMEN’S PRISON MASSACRE Blu-ray™ debuts May 3, 2016 from Scream Factory™. Directed by cult filmmaker Jim Wynorski (Chopping Mall, The Return of Swamp Thing), this high-camp, creature-feature also stars Cindy Lucas (America Pie Presents: The Book of Love), Christine Nguyen (Get Him to the Greek), Corey Landis (Chrysalis), John Callahan (Falcon Crest) and Amy Holt (Dinocroc vs. Supergator). Continue reading ‘SHARKANSAS WOMEN’S PRISON MASSACRE (Yes, That’s Correct) On Blu-ray May 3rd!’
February 22nd, 2016 by Brandon Peters
IFC Midnight teams once again with Scream Factory for another genre-bending adventure on Blu-ray. This time its the futuristic drug tale Narcopolis. Its written and directed by Justin Trefgarne, Narcopolis stars Elliot Cowan (Howl, Da Vinci’s Demons), Jonathan Pryce (Game of Thrones), James Callis (Battlestar Galactica) and Elodie Yung (TV’s Daredevil, G.I. Joe: Retaliation). Starburst Magazine says “Narcopolis Will Leave Viewers Buzzing, Dazed And Desperately Jonesing For The Next Hit.” I don’t know if that’s a film-related magazine or if its a fan club newsletter for people who really enjoy a certain kind of candy. Anyway, this one will be coming your way to Blu-ray on March 1st. Continue reading ‘Narcopolis (Blu-ray Review)’
February 20th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
The future is yours with time travel and a killer robot! Scream Factory presents a sci-fi double feature to shout about when Millennium & R.O.T.O.R. come to Blu-ray on February 23, 2016. These two cult classics from the 80s are now finally available for the first time on Blu-ray, in a release including an alternate ending for Millennium. Kris Kristofferson (Blade), Cheryl Ladd (Charlie’s Angels) and Daniel J. Travanti (Hill Street Blues)also stars in this centuries-spanning tale from the director of Logan’s Run. Then gear up for a cult classic you’ve got to see to believe: R.O.T.O.R starring Michael Hunter and Richard Gesswein. Seriously, this one is as good as it sounds and is deserving of a standalone release! Continue reading ‘Millennium / R.O.T.O.R. – Double Feature (Blu-ray Review)’
February 19th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Moonlight and Valentino, directed by David Anspaugh (Rudy) from a screenplay by Ellen Simon (based on her play), is a romantic drama featuring a cast that pays homage to the great “women’s pictures” of a bygone era. Moonlight and Valentino features a roster of Academy Award winners and nominees including Whoopi Goldberg (Best Supporting Actress winner for Ghost), Kathleen Turner (Best Actress nominee for Peggy Sue Got Married) and Gwyneth Paltrow (Best Actress winner for Shakespeare in Love). Continue reading ‘Moonlight And Valentino (Blu-ray Review)’
February 18th, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
I was intrigued to see a new film from the director of Children of Heaven, starring The Good, The Bad, The Weird’s Lee Byung-hun. Memories of the Sword is a historical drama that balances epic drama with thrilling swordplay and martial arts. The film is every bit as lavish as you would expect and the Blu-ray’s technical presentation certainly supports that. However, being another film that takes on the dreamlike atmosphere of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon can only take you so far if the story is not that engaging.
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February 18th, 2016 by Wes Middleton
I’m going to go out on a limb here and guess that most people hear “Archie comics” and dismiss it as kid’s stuff. I say that, because that’s exactly what I did. But I’m here to tell ya, this book is fantastic for fans of any age. If it wasn’t, I probably wouldn’t have kept reading it. What’s more, there was a time, way back when, that comics were actually written with the express intention of being read by kids. That Mark Waid (The Flash, Daredevil), Fiona Staples (Saga), Veronica Fish (Pirates of Mars), and the fine folks over at Archie Comics are making a such an all-around great book, which just so happens to be great for kids to read, is a win for children comic fans, it’s a win for adult comic fans, and frankly it’s a win for the comic industry.
Continue reading ‘Archie (Comic Review)’
February 18th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
On February 23rd, get ready for a double dose of ‘80s horror with the release of The Curseand Curse II from Scream Factory! Available on Blu-ray for the first time, fans can pre-order their copies of this double feature by visiting ShoutFactory.com. The original shocker is directed by actor David Keith (Firestarter,White of the Eye) with Will Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in the lead and co-stars Claude Akins (Tentacles), Malcolm Danare (Christine), Cooper Huckabee (The Funhouse) and John Schneider (Smallville). The original theatrical trailer is included as a bonus feature. This chiller sequel is filled with slithering horror stars Jill Schoelen (The Stepfather, Phantom of the Opera), Eddie Peck (Kyle XY), Jamie Farr (M*A*S*H), Shiri Appleby (Roswell) and Bo Svenson (Walking Tall Part II). Continue reading ‘The Curse / Curse II: The Bite – Double Feature (Blu-ray Review)’
February 18th, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
There is nothing wrong with celebrating our heroes by recreating their legacy through film. Race is another sports biopic that delivers strong enough performances matching scenes recreating important events in history, with an ending featuring ‘wrap it up’ text over photos of the real people involved. It is simple enough to admire, but falls in the category of biopics that have little to offer other than the facts.
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