Trainwreck — Unrated Edition (Blu-ray Review)
November 6th, 2015 by Aaron Neuwirth
Amy Schumer has likely had many of her comedy dreams come true this year. She won an Emmy for her work on Inside Amy Schumer, went on a high profile comedy tour, which included a live performance at the Apollo Theater that turned into an HBO special directed by Chris Rock and wrote and starred in a critically acclaimed feature film. Trainwreck is not breaking the mold of comedies, but it is quite enjoyable, with all sorts of great comedic moments. Fittingly, the Blu-ray is packed with extra material, so read on to learn more about this 2015 summer rom-com.
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She searched through the dark corridors of the unknown, only to find… the unbearable. Available for the first time on a home entertainment format, the 1971 cult favorite Blood and Lace is a twisted tale of horror frequently cited as a precursor to the slasher films of the late 70s and early 80s. On November 24, 2015, the long-lost film released theatrically from American International Pictures is finally available for horror fans on 
From the imaginative minds of Disney-Pixar comes Inside Out on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere October 13th and on 
In the event that you like numbers like I do, try this on for size. Spectre is the twenty-fourth James Bond film. That’s important because twenty four is an even number (also the name of a once great television show) and you can divide it by two. Haha. I have no idea where I’m going with that so let’s move on. What’s even more important than the useless trivia information I just armed you with is the fact that Daniel Craig is back in the titular role and once again we have a whole lot of continuity to play with in the Bond universe. Despite not being the biggest fan of Skyfall (I have my reasons), continuity is very important in my life and within the movies I decide to view, but I digress. Let’s talk some Spectre! 
Scream Factory presents a double dose of science-fiction fun with The Dungeonmaster & Eliminators in their 
Everyone’s favorite male models look even more good looking in high definition when ZOOLANDER hits the runway for the first time on Blu-ray in a new, Limited Edition Gift Set December 1, 2015 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Sporting an original design and swathed in a signature “Blue SteelBook,” this season’s must-have gift comes fully accessorized with new special features, a really, really ridiculously good looking headband and a sneak peek at the highly anticipated sequel Zoolander No. 2, which debuts in theaters February 12, 2016.
On December 22nd, 2015, Scream Factory brings you four tales of horror, complete with shocking twists that will freeze the scream in your throat! The fan favorite horror anthology Nightmares brings a supernatural twist to popular urban legends. Available for the first time on Blu-ray, Nightmares includes a new audio commentary with 
Listen up Walking Dead fans! Anchor Bay Entertainment is bringing fans of the latest ingenious and pulse-pounding AMC original series, Fear The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season to Blu-ray and DVD on December 1st. Created by Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead) and Dave Erickson (Sons of Anarchy), the series hailed as “effortlessly creepy” (People), premiered in August as the #1 show in cable history. The 2-disc sets include character bios as well as “A Look at the Series.” Both fans of the show, as well as those who have yet to encounter the engrossing drama, will have the opportunity to own all six episodes. In the meantime, check out a video down below, “A Look At The Series,” culled from the bonus features on the release.
A family has been hiding in an underground bunker for almost year as they live in constant fear of a dangerous entity that lives on the surface. The story takes place in the small town of Kingsville. Though they never really tell you which State it is, Alexander Skarsgard does try to effect a bit of a southern accent that sounds somewhat Virginian. This is the kinda movie that relies pretty heavily on the big reveal of it’s titular villain. And being that this is such a small film, there isn’t too much that I can say without spoiling it. This is probably one of the smallest Sci-fi films I’ve ever seen. And by small I mean most of the movie takes place underground in a space the size of two living rooms pushed together! 
An official selection of the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, Bound to Vengeance is the captivating crusade of one woman’s race against time to free the other captives of a depraved killer. This stylish twist on the revenge exploitation genre will be released as a Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack on November 10th, 2015 from Scream Factory, in partnership with IFC Midnight. This gritty, high-octane thriller also stars Richard Tyson (Black Hawk Down) and Bianca Malinowski (Halt And Catch Fire). Fans can pre-order their copies now at ShoutFactory.com.
On November 3rd, Olive Films will release on Blu-ray Noel Marshall’s sole––and career-derailing––directorial effort, the notorious 1981 family affair with big cats, Roar (1981).Produced over the course of ten years, Roar is an audacious cinematic experiment: a thriller showcasing the majesty and ferocity of African lions, filmed on location amidst dozens of actual untrained cats. Photographed by Jan De Bont (d.p. of Die Hard and director of Speed ), the result i s a spectacular achievement — though often terrifying to watch — as actors (not stunt men) flee, wrestle, and come face – to – face with the massive hunters. Not surprisingly, many members of the cast and crew suffered injuries during the making of the film though care was taken to ensure that no animals were harmed. Since filming Roar , Hedren has become an advocate for the protection of big cats, founding the Roar Foundation and the Shambala Preserve. 
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Max is a Belgian Malinois, a dog handled by U.S. Marines in Afghanistan. After tragedy strikes, Max is sent back stateside to the Harne family and their son Tyler. Although reluctant to take on the veteran canine, Tyler and Max ultimately for a familial bond. The film received a wide release in the United States on June 26th, 2015. 
Just in time for the holidays, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings home Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas, an uplifting story about family, friendship, and the magic of the holiday season. This stop-motion animated holiday musical movie combines the humor and spirit of the beloved holiday film Elf with songs from the Broadway hit Elf: The Musical to create an all-new retelling of Buddy’s delightfully absurd yet heartwarming story. It will be available on DVD and Blu-ray Combo Pack for the first time ever on October 20, 2015. Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas contains 44 minutes of non-stop holiday cheer and includes a behind the scenes episode, “Elf’in All The Way.” Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas. Featuring a voice cast that includes Jim Parsons, Mark Hamill, Kate Micucci and Ed Asner, Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas first premiered on December 16, 2014, on NBC. 
Disney•Pixar proudly presents a hilarious new animated adventure, 
Believe it or not, July 29th’s Vacation is actually the fifth theatrical and the seventh total installment of the National Lampoon’s Vacation series. However, that stat does little to phase or impress me. While I loved some of the earlier National Lampoon’s Vacation movies, the trailers for 2015’s Vacation absolutely rocked. So much so that I felt if a trailer can elicit that much laughter from me, I just have to see the finished product and ensure there are still some good, unexpected laughs to be had with the feature. And that ladies and gentlemen is why we’re here today to discuss in-depth the merits and hopeful laughs of Vacation. And I know this is digression, but God I could really use one (referring to the very real dictionary definition of the word vacation). Haha. Life’s definitely not a beach for me. 
On January 5, 2016, SCREAM FACTORY™ invites horror enthusiasts and loyal fans to another wild cinematic detour from prolific horror auteur Takashi Miike (AUDITION) when supernatural horror feature OVER YOUR DEAD BODY debuts for the first time on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital HD, iTunes and available across all major On-Demand entertainment platforms.
Anchor Bay Entertainment will release the thrilling STARZ Original series Black Sails The Complete Second Season on Blu-ray + Digital HD with Ultraviolet and DVD on November 3, 2015. The Emmy Award-winning series, created by Jonathan E. Steinberg (“Jericho,” “Human Target”) and Robert Levine (“Touch”) and executive produced by Michael Bay (the Transformers franchise, Armageddon, Pearl Harbor), and his Platinum Dunes partners Brad Fuller and Andrew Form (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Purge), follows the most feared pirate of the day, Captain Flint (Toby Stephens), and takes place twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic Treasure Island. Best of all…WE HAVE 2 BLU-RAYS TO GIVE AWAY! Read on below to find out how you can win! 
