Jeff Lynne’s ELO – Live in Hyde Park (Live Concert Blu-ray Review)
October 13th, 2015 by Shohan Cagle
It seems like the main goal that they were striving to achieve when making this concert was to maintain the classic aesthetic and style of the band while expanding upon the visual and musical experience. The Electric Light Orchestra, or ELO as they’re more commonly known, is something of a juggernaut of classic hits. Even the most casual music fan is likely to know a few of their tunes. This is one of ELO’s headlining performances during BBC Radio 2’s “Festival in a Day” in London’s Hyde Park. Continue reading ‘Jeff Lynne’s ELO – Live in Hyde Park (Live Concert Blu-ray Review)’
Before we begin here I have to go on record and declare my love for this title. So here we go. Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company are proud to announce the home entertainment release of the intense international thriller, No Escape starring Owen Wilson (Wedding Crashers, Zoolander, Night at the Museum series)), Lake Bell (HBO’s “How to Make it in America,” No Strings Attached) and Pierce Brosnan (The James Bond Franchise, Survivor, The Thomas Crown Affair). Directed by John Erick Dowdle (As Above So Below, Quarantine) and written together and produced with his brother Drew Dowdle (As Above So Below, Quarantine). No Escape will be available in Digital HD on November 13, 2015 from Starz Digital before heading to Blu-ray and DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment and On Demand November 24, 2015. Check out the full press release down below. 
The Automatic Hate begins by treating the viewer like an adult. The character of Cassie, played by Deborah Ann Woll (“Daredevil,” “True Blood”), is seen crying and our main character Davis, played by Joseph Cross (Running with Scissors) is trying to be both reassuring and respectful enough to want her to come to him when she is ready to talk. At this point, the viewer doesn’t know what is going on with their relationship, but the amount of information we gather about these two people within the first 5 minutes is enough to understand that they are equipped to handle life events together in a mature way, even if that might mean spending a few days apart to let whatever is weighing on Cassie to dissipate before they can have a discussion again. For a film to do this to its viewer is exciting. 
What a load of crap. The remake of “Poltergeist” is filled with bizarre and misguided choices. Instead of reimagining the original, which was promised a year ago, the filmmakers have instead produced a near shot-for-shot remake. They reimagined the names; maybe that’s what they were referring to. Oh, and you get to see what’s happening inside the wall, so I suppose that’s different. But wait, showing us all the ghosts in the other dimension isn’t creepy at all! They’re all CGI nonsense!
How bad can a film be to reach cult status? Watching “Interwoven,” I wondered how many people will invite friends over to embrace is complete bat-shit craziness. There were moments where I had to rewind because I couldn’t believe what just happened. It’s bonkers, sure, but it fails to go all the way. There’s a level of insanity that’s missing, one preventing it from catapulting into midnight screening territory.
Ladies & Gentlemen. Director Gregory Jacobs hits out of the park with this one, as we know from my 
Dreamers Wanted…Disney invites you to an incredible world of epic imagination where anything is possible.
A deadly threat resurfaces halfway around the world when giant, man-eating worms attack a South African wildlife park in the sci-fi comedy, Tremors 5: Bloodlines, available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD on October 6, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Michael Gross (“Family Ties,” “Suits,”) returns as Graboid hunter extraordinaire Burt Gummer, with Jamie Kennedy (“The Cleveland Show,” Scream franchise) as his new tech-savvy second-in-command, in this all-new adventure. The latest chapter of the franchise known for its campy humor and voracious monsters features thrilling new special effects, 25 minutes of bonus features; extended scenes and outtakes, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film. 
It may be Bram Stoker’s name in the title, but this is Francis Ford Coppola’s film, from the first frame to the last. Coppola’s adaptation is an exercise in excess, creating mesmerizing cinematic fever dream. Every detail is flawless, from the production design by Dante Ferreti and Thomas Sanders to the breathtaking cinematography by Michael Ballhaus to the lavish costumes designed by Eiko Ishioka, and finally the hypnotic score composed by Wojciech Kilar. Sony is introducing their new Supreme Cinema Series with one of my all time favorite films, finally making all my dreams come true.
Now is your chance to experience Disney’s beloved masterpiece Aladdin, a timeless adventure for the whole family that will make your heart race and your spirit soar. Enjoy this magic carpet ride of non-stop comedy on Digital HD and DMA September 29th and on Blu-ray Combo Pack October 13th. You won’t want to miss out hearing Academy Award®-winning music (1992: Best Music, Original Song, “A Whole New World,” Original Score) for the first time on Blu-ray and Digital HD. And now Aladdin shines even brighter with never-before-seen tributes to the enchanting talent of Robin Williams, the “Genius behind the Genie”. There will also be exclusive editions (Both being somewhat different in packaging and particular extra stuff) of this release for Best Buy and Target stores. 
Queen of Comedy Melissa McCarthy “in her funniest movie yet” (Leonard Maltin, LeonardMaltin.com) embarks on the mission of a lifetime as secret agent Susan Cooper in SPY. The September 29thBlu-ray release will include two versions of the film – Theatrical and never-before-seen Unrated Cut. The DVD will feature the Theatrical version. Both the Theatrical version and Unrated Cut of Spy will also be available on Digital HD September 4th. The global ensemble cast features Jason Statham, Jude Law and Rose Byrne who deliver hysterical performances in this summer blockbuster hit that totaled over $100 million in the domestic box office. The movie was adored by critics who gave it an astounding 95% fresh rating on RottenTomatoes.com. 
I can’t tell you how much growing up in my late teens and early twenties that I looked forward to Friday nights. It wasn’t because it was the weekend or date night, but because The X-Files would be on television. I use to record them on VHS and try my best to blank out all the commercial breaks. The truth is out there…and now it can be found in its entirety when Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment exposes the complete world of “The X-Files” on Blu-ray for the first time – just ahead of the event series premiere Sunday, January 24, 2016. The X-Files – The Collector’s Set– featuring a slot for the upcoming six-episode event series – releases on December 8, giving fans the chance to own a piece of television history and one of the year’s must-have giftset collections. Fans can also purchase each season individually on Blu-ray on December 8. Check out the full press release below. 
