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When a single mother (Ali Larter) and her two young children are tormented by an increasingly strange and intense presence in their quiet suburban home, she turns to her scientist boyfriend to take on the violent forces that paranormal experts are too frightened to face. The Diabolical will be released on Blu-ray & DVD November 3rd. Continue reading ‘‘The Diabolical’ on Blu-ray November 3rd’
Relentless bullying has turned Lincoln’s life into a nightmare. But he soon learns the true meaning of terror when he is sent to a remote school for troubled teens and the harassments start all over again. Only this time, someone is watching – a teenage girl named Moira who was driven to suicide by vicious bullying years ago. When Lincoln accidentally summons Moira from the grave, he unleashes a vengeful and unstoppable force on a mission of blood-soaked revenge. Continue reading ‘‘Some Kind of Hate’ on Blu-ray October 27th (Best Buy Exclusive)’
One of the hottest tickets at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, Knock Knock, the sexy new thriller from co-writer/director Eli Roth (Cabin Fever, Hostel), arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital) and Digital HD on December 8 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. The film is currently available On Demand. Knock Knock stars Keanu Reeves (John Wick) as a man whose good intentions lead to deadly consequences when he helps two strangers who ask for his assistance. Lorenza Izzo (The Green Inferno) and Ana de Armas (TV’s “El Internado”) are “irresistibly sexy” (Mashable) as Reeves’ twisted visitors. Continue reading ‘‘Knock Knock’ on Blu-ray, DVD, & Digital HD December 8!’
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. Continue reading ‘MVFF Review: The Automatic Hate’
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!
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Continue reading ‘Poltergeist – Extended Cut (Blu-ray Review)’
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.
daUnnerving and touching, Justin Lerner’s sophomore film “The Automatic Hate” is deceptively simple, revolving around a family being faced with the sins of their past. Young chef Davis Green (Joseph Cross) has a fairly mundane life, which is thrown into chaos when a woman, Alexis (Adelaide Clemens), shows up late one night claiming to be his cousin, an absurd claim given his belief that his father is an only child. Confronting his father (Richard Schiff), a psychology professor, it’s revealed to him that Alexis indeed spoke the truth. Given Davis’ strained relationship with his girlfriend Cassie, he uses this new information as an opportunity to get away for a couple days to investigate this new side of the family.
Continue reading ‘Mill Valley Film Festival Review: The Automatic Hate’
Ladies & Gentlemen. Director Gregory Jacobs hits out of the park with this one, as we know from my previous review, Magic Mike XXL was a hit in my world. The wait is over and now we can have our own little party of sparkly peen regions packaged in a nice little Blu-ray. Despite the little sounding previous statement Magic Mike XXL is quite the opposite. Mike (Channing Tatum) is feeling a bit down because he can’t pay for his lovely co-workers insurance and no one wants to buy sweet ass furniture anymore. Coupled with that is the fact that his girlfriend left him with a wedding ring in his hand. Harsh. Harsh and why and what was she thinking?
Dreamers Wanted…Disney invites you to an incredible world of epic imagination where anything is possible. Buckle your seat belt, as the director of The Incredibles takes your family on an action-packed thrill ride. Tomorrowland transports you on an inspiring and magical journey of wonder and adventure to a place where if you can dream it, you can do it. Own it on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) October 13! The film stars George Clooney as Frank Walker (“Gravity,” “Up in the Air”), Britt Robertsonas Casey Newton (“The First Time,” “The Longest Ride”), Raffey Cassidy as Athena (“Snow White and the Huntsman,” “Dark Shadows”), Hugh Laurie as Nix (“Monsters vs. Aliens,” TV’s “House M.D.”), Tim McGrawas Eddie Newton (“The Blind Side”). Continue reading ‘Tomorrowland (Blu-ray Review)’
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. Continue reading ‘Tremors 5: Bloodlines (Blu-ray Review)’
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.
Continue reading ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula – Supreme Cinema Series (Blu-ray Review)’
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. Continue reading ‘Aladdin – Diamond Edition (Blu-ray Review)’
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. Continue reading ‘Spy (Blu-ray Review)’
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. Continue reading ‘The Truth Is Still Out There with The X-Files – The Collector’s Set on Blu-ray’
On November 17th, 2015, Scream Factory will release two fan favorite cult films, Troll and Troll 2, on Blu-ray and DVD combo pack. This double feature comes loaded with bonus features, including a brand newThe Making of ‘Troll’ featurette, with interviews with director John Carl Buechler, producer Charles Band, writer Ed Naha, composer Richard Band, special effects artists John Vulich and Gino Crognale, visual effects artists Jim Aupperle, James Belhovek, Linda Drake and Kevin Kutchaver; new audio commentary with actors George Hardy and Deborah Reed; a behind the scenes gallery and theatrical trailers. As an added bonus, the first 5,000 copies sold will also include a DVD copy of Best Worst Movie. Fans can pre-order their copies by visiting ShoutFactory.com. Continue reading ‘TROLL & TROLL 2 Double Feature Coming From Scream Factory! First 5,000 Copies To Include BEST WORST MOVIE!’
Legendary Hong Kong Writer/Director Ringo LAM returns to filmmaking after seven years with the neo-noir action thriller WILD CITY,debuting on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD November 10 from Well Go USA Entertainment. The acclaimed filmmaker sets his sights once again on Hong Kong’s seedy underbelly. In the spirit of City on Fire and Full Alert, Lam’s latest Canto-noir finds unsuspecting bystanders caught in a tangled web of greed and betrayal, their growing anxieties punctuated with sudden bursts of violence. WILD CITY stars Louis KOO (Drug War, Z Storm), Shawn YUE (The Guillotines), TONG Liya (The Taking of Tiger Mountain), CHANG Hsiao-Chuan (The Laundryman) and Michael TSE (Millennium Mambo). Bonus materials include a three-part Making-of featurette and behind-the-scenes footage.
Continue reading ‘‘Wild City’ on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD November 10th’
One of the biggest perks of this gig here at Why So Blu is the access it gives me to chat with choice talent that I highly admire in the world of filmmaking. Couple that with a 15-minute conversation about one of the most passionate subjects in my life, Ford Mustangs, and you have my heart and complete undivided attention. Yep, that’s right. My fifteen paragraphs of text wasn’t enough in my A Faster Horse film review a few days back over here. Oh no! I needed to have more! It’s like having two beautiful Ford Mustangs parked in your garage. What’s one more? Hell, why not go for a Shelby, right? Exactly! However, I digress. We’re here today to talk with David Gelb, the director of my new favorite documentary, A Faster Horse. I think you can already tell where this conversation is going to go. Oh yeah! Pure muscle car nirvana. Come on! Let’s get started. Continue reading ‘Interview With A Faster Horse’s David Gelb’
Travis, an underground comic book artist with a penchant for obscene caricatures, upsets a Chinatown crime lord who responds by cutting off the young man’s hand. As a despondent, drunken Travis wallows in post-severed hand depression, his decomposing limb returns to life and is determined to exact revenge. Soon, Travis and his mischievous appendage join forces with a masked S&M superhero to rid the city of evil. Filmmaker Matt O.’s debut feature strips Canada of its “land of nice” image with this deliriously offensive, gory, and happily un-PC horror-comedy! Continue reading ‘‘Bloody Knuckles’ on Blu-ray & DVD October 29′
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