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October 19th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
Well, Eli Manning and Sam Bradford are making halftime adjustments, but I’d like to think both rushed through the tunnel and asked someone to get the halftime show on because something more important than the game they were playing was happening! YES! Our newest look at The Force Awakens is upon us! Hopefully this trailer can make your Fandango woes go away for a short time. Or maybe it made them worse, I dunno. That crash is just INSANE, if you ask me. The hype for the film and Star Wars fandom is soooo HUGE right now. We at Why So Blu are excited to bring you this last (Hopefully, I’m actually a fan of the “mystery box” with this movie.) trailer for the film. Will this be the Star Wars film we’ve all been waiting for? Is the hype bigger, less or similar to The Phantom Menace back in the late 90s? It feels massive, but I think time has made us forget just how excited we were waiting on a film that delivered us pod racing, Jar Jar Binks, Yippee, confusing politics and performances made of sycamores. Maybe I’m a blind optimist, but I just feel like this one is going to deliver. Its in my gut. But, I’m not as hard on Star Wars shortcomings as others (I feel my childhood virginity is still intact). For now, we have this hype, we have this new hope and we have this new trailer! Good luck with your ticket purchases! Continue reading ‘STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Final Trailer From Halftime Of Monday Night Football Is HERE!’
October 19th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
Featuring an all-star cast led by Jackie Chan (Rush Hour), John Cusack (Love & Mercy), and Academy Award® winner Adrien Brody (Best Actor, The Pianist, 2002), the worldwide box office phenomenon Dragon Blade will be available on Digital HD December 15 and Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) December 22. The epic action-adventure is now available On Demand. From the director of Black Mask, this “visually stunning” (Asian Film Strike) film follows one man’s quest to stop the Roman army and bring peace to his homeland.
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October 19th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
In 1992, Marvel Comics was the #1 publisher of comic books in the world, largely due to its dynamic artwork. At the height of this popularity, in response to what they believed to be years of mistreatment toward creative talent, a small – but influential – group of artists left Marvel Comics to form their own company, Image Comics. Led by the outspoken Todd McFarlane (Spawn), this group kicked off a revolution that not only changed the comic industry forever, but has had an indelible influence on mainstream pop culture that continues to this day. But with great power came great turmoil, as Rob Liefeld (Deadpool), Jim Lee (X-Men), Marc Silvestri (Wolverine), Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon), Whilce Portacio (X-Factor) and Jim Valentino (Guardians Of The Galaxy) almost immediately began to unravel the very bond that united them. Continue reading ‘Captivating Documentary THE IMAGE REVOLUTION Makes DVD Debut Jan. 12th, 2016 from Shout! Factory’
October 18th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
The notorious Human Centipede films will be available as a complete set for the first time with the release of The Human Centipede: The Complete Sequence on October 27th, 2015. Upon its release, The Human Centipede became a cultural sensation. On October 27th, 2015, get ready to experience the “complete sequence” of the infamous Human Centipede series with the release of The Human Centipede: The Complete Sequence on Blu-ray from Scream Factory, in partnership with IFC Midnight. Directed by Tom Six and starring Eric Roberts, Dieter Laser, Ashley C. Williams, Laurence R Harvey, and Maddi Black. This set not only includes the new film and ports over everything from the previous editions, but it also includes new special features like a 44 minute interview with the leading ladies from the first film, deleted scenes and a colorized version of the second movie. If you’re a fan of these movies, this set pretty much has all you can handle. Continue reading ‘The Human Centipede – The Complete Sequence (Blu-ray Review)’
October 18th, 2015 by Jordan Grout
Poor Anna. She’s having a really shitty day. Her ex won’t take their daughter for the weekend, which results in her daughter giving attitude. Fortunately, daughter can vent to a friend on Facebook. Unfortunately, Facebook friend is revealed to be some creepy guy in an apartment, watching a video of a woman screaming so he can record the audio. KIDS THESE DAYS!
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October 18th, 2015 by Blu-ray Brian
Are you ready for some Monday Night Football tomorrow? You better be! Your inner geek depends upon it! Lucasfilm just announced today that the trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens will debut on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” on Monday, October 19, during halftime of the National Football League (NFL) game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. The game starts at 5:15 p.m. PDT/8:15 p.m. EDT. Check out the new poster down below that was also just released today. Continue reading ‘Star Wars The Force Awakens Trailer Tomorrow + New Poster!’
October 16th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
Witness is finally making its debut in the US on Blu-ray. Its been available in other countries for quite some time now. Another one of those films that just seems so surprising that its taken so long to put out. Not only is it a Harrison Ford film, but Peter Weir is no slouch in the director chair. But, then again, time passes, things change. Ford is no longer the starpower force he once was and Weir has only directed one film in the last twelve years, but with Master & Commander being his late noteworthy output. This was a big film back when it was release and was nominated for quite a few big Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Harrison Ford’s sole Best Actor nomination. The screenplay for this film is also highly celebrated and used as an example in plenty of film classes and books. Be it Warner Bros celebrating its 30th anniversary or maybe even The Force Awakens bumping this one up the catalog chain to get to Blu-ray, its a win and a relief that this film has made it to the format. Continue reading ‘Witness (Blu-ray Review)’
October 16th, 2015 by Gerard Iribe
Two percent of the world’s population has disappeared. Was it the Rapture? Aliens? Or something else? Based on Tom Perrotta’s best-selling novel, The Leftovers follows Kevin Garvey (Justin Theroux) , police chief and father of two, in Mapleton, New York, three years after the mysterious event. As Garvey struggles to grieve for his losses, rebuild his life, and regain a sense of normalcy within the community, the world around him grows even stranger. The Hollywood Reporter’s Tim Goodman calls “this bold series…a triumph fro Tom Perrotta and Damon Lindelof, plus so many superb actors in the ensemble.” Don’t be left behind! Continue reading ‘The Leftovers: The Complete First Season (Blu-ray Review)’
October 16th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
I want to thank The Martian for likely being part of the reason we are finally getting Ridley Scott’s Matchstick Men on Blu-ray. A timely big name director’s newest movie probably got Warner Bros to dig a little in their catalog for something from him that wasn’t out yet. The film original came out in 2003, the film that followed Scott’s 2001 two’fer of Hannibal and Black Hawk Down. He’d actually done three films in two years because Gladiator released the previous year (Nabbing Ridley Scott his Best Director Nomination). While I’m not sure whether the film was a financial failure or not, it didn’t really set the box office on fire domestically or globally upon its release. While being a terrific film and garnering mostly great reviews, the film was completely forgotten come awards time. It found its following mostly through home video and seemingly has been one of the films of the 00’s to achieve cult status. Matchstick Men is a film I was pretty high on back in 2003 and still am today, and I was surprised it wasn’t on the format yet. Had I realized that, it would have easily made one of my earliest wishlists long ago. Continue reading ‘Matchstick Men (Blu-ray Review)’
October 16th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
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.
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October 16th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
Marvel, the Studio who brought you “The Avengers”, now brings to life one of the original Avengers — Marvel’s Ant-Man. Bring home the epic heist as Ant-man embraces his inner hero and harnesses the unique ability to shrink in scale to save not only the world, but his daughter. Full of both humor and heart, Marvel’s Ant-man is the perfect gift this holiday on Blu-ray and Digital HD. Get it early on Digital 3D, Digital HD, and Disney Movies Anywhere November 17 & on 3D Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-Ray, DVD, Digital SD and On-Demand December 8, 2015!
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October 15th, 2015 by Gerard Iribe
Sam Ellis is a man on the rise a hot-shot prosecutor on the cusp of a bright future. When an impossibly gorgeous intern at the office becomes infatuated with him, Sam unwisely attempts to quiet his desires by seeing a high class escort only to discover that the experience is more fulfilling and exhilarating than he could have imagined. A second appointment with an escort soon follows, and a third, sending his once idyllic life spiraling out of control. In the midst of wrestling with his demons, he suddenly finds himself being groomed to run for U.S. Congress thrusting him into the public spotlight, and forcing him to take increasingly dangerous measures to keep the press, the law and his wife off his trail. Continue reading ‘Zipper (Blu-ray Review)’
October 14th, 2015 by Aaron Neuwirth
Dope was a film I wish brokeout so much more this past summer. It may seem like a familiar coming-of-age story about kids from the hood, but it really applies to all generations. Writer/director Rick Famuyiwa‘s film studies the life of 90s-obsessed Malcolm (Shameik Moore). He’s just a high school geek, but that’s a simple start, and the film goes on to cleverly bounce between many ideas. Now the film has arrived on Blu-ray, so check out what’s in store for you.
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October 14th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
Danger has never seemed so alluring when “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” arrives onto Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD. Henry Cavill (“Man of Steel”) stars as Napoleon Solo opposite Armie Hammer (“The Social Network”) as Illya Kuryakin in director Guy Ritchie’s action adventure “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,” a fresh take on the hugely popular 1960s television series. “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on November 17. The film will also be available early on Digital HD on October 27.
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October 14th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
Lookie here! Another Wishlist title getting checked off and put onto Blu-ray. Jackie Chan’s First Strike is more suitably called Police Story IV: First Strike. The Police Story movies are kind of Jackie Chan’s “going back to the well” franchise in Hong Kong. This series started in the 1980s and is still going today (5 installments, the most recent came in 2013 but new to the US in 2015). Unfortunately for fans, this edition making the Blu-ray debut is the US and UK cut of the film that played in theaters in 1996. The film was notoriously hacked up for some reason and not just to speed up the action as full action sequences were cut. Will that Hong Kong cut rise from the ashes over here one day? Everyone seems to be pretty doubtful. However, this US cut is still enjoyable in its own right, even if its a bit of a jumbled mess. Continue reading ‘Jackie Chan’s First Strike (Blu-ray Review)’
October 14th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
Bound in human flesh and inked in blood, the ancient “Necronomicon” – the Book of the Dead – unleashes unspeakable evil upon mankind in this outrageously hilarious third chapter of Evil Dead Trilogy from legendary director Sam Raimi (Darkman, Drag Me to Hell) and producer Robert Tapert (Ash vs. Evil Dead). On October 27, 2015, SCREAM FACTORY™ is proud to present ARMY OF DARKNESS Collector’s Edition, featuring the Theatrical Cut of the film, the Director’s Cut (with 15 minutes of extra footage), the International Cut and the TV version (in standard definition). This definitive collector’s edition of ARMY OF DARKNESS is jam-packed with a wealth of bonus content, including new interviews with star and co-producer Bruce Campbell and the cast, special make-up effect artists Howard Berger, Tony Gardner, Robert Kurtzman, and Greg Nicotero, audio commentary, alternate and deleted scenes and much more – all collected in a special 3-Disc Blu-ray set! Continue reading ‘Army Of Darkness – Collector’s Edition (Blu-ray Review)’
October 14th, 2015 by Bron Anderson
There are a number of pitfalls that directors can stumble into when venturing to make a film in the found-footage horror sub-genre. Some of these include: using the filmmaking technique to excuse sloppy editing and cinematography, allowing the shaky action to cover for subpar acting or an amateur script, adding any kind of non-diegetic sound (particularly music stings), relying too heavily on quick-camera-pan jump scares instead of tension, and, perhaps the biggest, never giving a reason for the film to be comprised of “found footage” or for the characters to be filming their actions. The Gallows, newly released on Blu-ray, succeeds so spectacularly at heaving itself into all of these pits that I am surprised the film wasn’t found when James Cameron explored the Mariana Trench. As if the tired found-footage gimmick weren’t enough to steer clear of this release, it should also be known that one can expect to find cliché horror elements, a predictable story, and paper-thin, wholly detestable characters. Continue reading ‘The Gallows (Blu-ray Review)’
October 14th, 2015 by Brian White
It doesn’t take long to put two and two together when watching the trailers for Crimson Peak. The onscreen visuals scream unmistakably of Guillermo del Toro. So much so that I couldn’t see anybody else directing this one, neither could Universal according to the history of this production. At least Johnny Depp isn’t in this one. However, I digress. What really whets my appetite for Crimson Peak is the following quote from del Toro. “But basically what it is is a really, really, almost classical gothic romance ghost story, but then it has two or three scenes that are really, really disturbing in a very, very modern way. Very, very disturbing, it’s a proper R rating. And it’s adult.” If the man’s planning a gothic romance ghost story that’s really disturbing and scary, who am I to argue with him? The fact that it has an R-rating is icing on the cake for me. That means no weak sauce in my wheelhouse. Enough with the big words, let’s talk some Crimson Peak. Continue reading ‘Crimson Peak Haunts With Lavish Production Design (Movie Review)’