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SHAUN THE SHEEP Arrives On Blu-ray November 24th!

Shaun-the-SheepFrom Aardman, the producers of Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromitcomes Shaun the Sheep Movie, a farm-tastic adventure for the whole family, arriving just in time for the holidays on Digital HD November 10 and Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on November 24 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Perfect for the young and young-at-heart, this “world-class winner” (Rolling Stone) is rated 99% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and was the #1 movie on their Summer Movie Score Card for 2015.

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Everyone Wants ‘A Faster Horse’ (Movie Review)

A Faster HorseIf A Faster Horse proves nothing else than the fact that we all have our own “Mustang” story, then the documentary film is already a winner in my book.  For me, I suppose my father had a little something to do with my infatuation and affectionate love for the legendary pony car.  You see, my dad had a little makeshift shrine in our basement devoted to his 1964 1/2 red convertible that included pictures of it, the original window sticker and whatnot.  One of his most famed tales is how he almost walked away from that new vehicle deal over a hundred dollar disagreement with the salesman.  Now between you and me, one-hundred dollars seems like chump change today, but back then that would be like saying you owe me seven-hundred and fifty-two dollars.  Come to think of it that is still chump change.  Alright, my dad’s just cheap.  There I said it!  However, he taught me the value of money and how to manage it so there’s always a silver lining.  I suppose that since my room was decorated with posters like the Cobra branded logo on my bedroom door and the models I crafted were all Ford Mustangs had a little something to do with my obsession over the muscle car too.  I remember this one model fondly.  It was a black 1980 Cobra Mustang that had that infamous, large Cobra logo on the hood.  I loved that car! Continue reading ‘Everyone Wants ‘A Faster Horse’ (Movie Review)’

Blu-ray Giveaway For Sci-Fi Action Thriller THE ANOMALY

The AnomalyThe Anomaly stars “TheVampire Dairies” hunk Ian Somerhalder, Alexis Knapp (Pitch Perfect 1 and 2)​, Art Parkinson (San Andreas), Luke Hemsworth (Infini) and Brian Cox (X-Men 2, Troy).  The Anomaly was directed by genre favorite Noel Clarke (star of Star Trek Into Darkness, “Doctor Who”) and written by Simon Lewis.  The movie opens in theaters and digital HD on September 25th, followed by On Demand, Blu-ray, and DVD on October 6th.  Sound like something you want to own?  I thought so!  Read on you must!

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San Andreas (Blu-ray Review)

San AndreasIt wouldn’t be another calendar year at the movies without the obligatory disaster film, would it?  No way!  This time out we have the heavyweight Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson leading the pack.  And while the film’s initial trailers, with the exception of the slow, melodic take on “California Dreamin,” didn’t do much to whet my appetite for this one I was just hoping for at least some senseless fun.  Is that too much to ask?  I thought to myself before my first go around with this Blu-ray title theatrically that if I could leave with a few giggles had, then it would all be worth it.  Plus, I owe my girlfriend big time for dragging her out of the house against her will assuring her both Tomorrowland and Jupiter Ascending this year wouldn’t be that bad.  Both were pure dog duty.  And here we are.  San Andreas is coming out on Blu-ray October 13th!  Let’s chat about that and also all the chaos, mayhem, destruction and FX down below. Continue reading ‘San Andreas (Blu-ray Review)’

Ryan Adams – 1989 (Album Review)

Ryan Adams - 1989So this album is something of a rarity these days.  It’s a musician from one genre actually acknowledging the artistic merit of someone with a completely different style.  Most often when a cover album is made the tendency is to alter the original concept to such an extent that the core message and feeling that the lyrics are trying to convey, is almost completely lost.  What Ryan has done is not only recreate the songs in a his own image, but he’s also maintained the core values that Taylor Swift initially set forth to express. Continue reading ‘Ryan Adams – 1989 (Album Review)’

I Spit On Your Grave 3: Vengeance Is Mine (Blu-ray Review)

I Spit On Your Grave 3While part two in the new franchise here didn’t really do it for me, I gotta say I was stoked to see where this newest entry, I Spit On Your Grave 3: Vengeance Is Mine, takes things, especially with Sarah Butler back in the mix.  Hell yeah!  So before we dive deep into the nitty gritty of things, here’s the 411 on this Blu-ray release.  Anchor Bay Entertainment is obviously the distributor of this revenge horror flick.  If you do the math, it’s the third installment of the controversial cult series and will be released in select theaters October 9th before heading to DVD, Blu-ray and Video On Demand October 20, 2015.   So now that we got all that housekeeping out of the way are you ready to start talking about I Spit On Your Grave 3: Vengeance Is Mine in more detail?  I am!  I want to get this over with.  Haha. Continue reading ‘I Spit On Your Grave 3: Vengeance Is Mine (Blu-ray Review)’

Tales From The Crypt Presents: Bordello Of Blood – Collector’s Edition (Blu-ray Review)

Bordello-of-BloodJust in time for Halloween festivities, fans of the widely popular TALES FROM THE CRYPT rejoice as the collector’s edition of TALES FROM THE CRYPT PRESENTS: BORDELLO OF BLOOD hits home entertainment shelves everywhere on October 20, 2015 from SCREAM FACTORY™.   Brimming with blood, lust and wicked laughs, BORDELLO OF BLOOD is directed by film producer/filmmaker Gilbert Adler (Thir13en Ghosts, House on Haunted Hill) and features a fun cast of Dennis Miller (Joe Dirt), Erika Eleniak (Under Siege), Angie Everhart (Jade), Chris Sarandon (Fright Night, Child’s Play), Corey Feldman (The Lost Boys, The Goonies), John Kassir as the voice of the crypt keeper, Aubrey Morris (A Clockwork Orange) and Phil Fondacaro (Ghoulies II).  This highly sought-after cult horror classic debuts for the first time on Blu-ray™.  The collector’s edition Blu-ray™ features exciting bonus content, newly rendered retro-style artwork, a reversible wrap with theatrical key art and more!  Continue reading ‘Tales From The Crypt Presents: Bordello Of Blood – Collector’s Edition (Blu-ray Review)’

Tales From The Crypt Presents: Demon Knight – Collector’s Edition (Blu-ray Review)

Demon KnightJust in time for Halloween festivities, fans of the widely popular TALES FROM THE CRYPT rejoice as the collector’s edition of TALES FROM THE CRYPT PRESENTS: DEMON KNIGHT hits home entertainment shelves everywhere on October 20, 2015 from SCREAM FACTORY™.  Infested with a talented cast, thrilling special effects and the crypt keeper’s deadpan delights, DEMON KNIGHT is directed by genre vet Ernest Dickerson (The Walking Dead, Dexter, Masters of Horror) and features a strong cast, including Billy Zane (Titanic), William Sadler (Iron Man 3), Jada Pinkett (Gotham), Brenda Bakke (L.A. Confidential), CCH Pounder (Orphan,Avatar), Thomas Haden Church (Spider-Man 3, Sideways), Dick Miller (Gremlins) and Charles Fleischer (Zodiac).  This highly sought-after cult horror classic debuts for the first time on Blu-ray™.  The collector’s edition Blu-ray™ features exciting bonus content, newly rendered retro-style artwork, a reversible wrap with theatrical key art and more!  Continue reading ‘Tales From The Crypt Presents: Demon Knight – Collector’s Edition (Blu-ray Review)’

iZombie – The Complete First Season (DVD Review)

iZombieFrom executive producers Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars, 90210, Party Down) and Diane Ruggiero-Wright (Veronica Mars, The Ex List), Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and DC Entertainment brings iZOMBIE: The Complete First Season to DVD on September 29, 2015. iZOMBIE, the new hit series that nearly 3 million people are tuning in to weekly on The CW, stars Rose McIver (Once Upon a Time, Masters of Sex), Malcolm Goodwin (Breakout Kings), Rahul Kohli (Eastenders), Robert Buckley (One Tree Hill) and David Anders (Once Upon a Time, The Vampire Diaries).  The 3-disc DVD set includes all 13 episodes from the first season, plus deleted scenes and Comic-Con panel.  iZOMBIE is  based upon characters created by Chris Roberson and Michael Allred for DC Entertainment’s Vertigo imprint. The series was developed for television by Thomas & Ruggiero-Wright, who executive produce along with Danielle Stokdyk (Veronica Mars) and Dan Etheridge (Veronica Mars). iZOMBIE is produced by Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Spondoolie Productions and Warner Bros. Television. Continue reading ‘iZombie – The Complete First Season (DVD Review)’

The Avengers: Age of Ultron (Blu-ray Review)

Avengers-Ages-Of-UltronMarvel Studios unleashes the next global phenomenon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: MARVEL’S AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON, arriving on Digital 3D, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere September 8th and on 3D Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital SD and On-Demand October 2nd! The iconic heroes are forced to reassemble and face their most intimidating enemy yet- Ultron. The home entertainment release includes Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes, Making-of Featurettes, Gag Reel and more! Marvel Studios reunites Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in the unprecedented movie event, Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron.  Iconic heroes are forced to reassemble and face their most intimidating enemy yet – ULTRON.  Pushed to the brink of their physical and emotional limits, the team must recruit both new heroes and familiar allies to face an escalating danger that threatens the entire planet. Continue reading ‘The Avengers: Age of Ultron (Blu-ray Review)’

Cross The Border To Check Out ‘Sicario’ (Movie Review)

SicarioSicario is one of those titles that when the press screening invite hit my inbox I immediately fist pumped the air and screamed “oh hell yeah.”  There was just something about the theatrical trailer (in particular that hallway of dead bodies behind the walls), never mind my love for Villeneuve’s Prisoners, that instantly sucked me in and had me believing without a shadow of a doubt that I was really going to love this one.  Does that even make any sense?  It does to me, but I digress.  So while the rumor mill has Lionsgate already eagerly working on a sequel to Sicario, let’s not put the cart in front of the horses.  We still need to tackle one very important subject here first and foremost.  What’s that your wondering?  Well, the movie review of the first Sicario of course.  So here we go… Continue reading ‘Cross The Border To Check Out ‘Sicario’ (Movie Review)’

‘The Martian’ Cultivates A Rich Extraplanetary Film Experience (Movie Review)

The MartianThe Martian is one of those rare moments where I went into the movie knowing full well what was going to happen.  No, I’m not clairvoyant.  I read the book written by Andy Weir.  However, what makes the headlines even more interesting besides me reading a book is the fact that Andy’s novel was first self published in 2011.  It wasn’t until 2014 that the world really knew of Andy’s work here when Crown Publishing purchased the rights.  How do you like those apples?  Pretty damn impressive, huh?  You know it!  And you also know sooner or later with Mars One in the mainstream headlines everything is going to be about Mars so you better just get used to it now.  However, what’s not to love with Ridley Scott in the director’s chair here?  Oh yeah baby!  So sit back and blast off with me as I take you to Mars and back below with The Martian. Continue reading ‘‘The Martian’ Cultivates A Rich Extraplanetary Film Experience (Movie Review)’

COOTIES will make you hate kids even more on Blu-ray

CootiesYour lunch will be ruined after watching the disgusting children of “Cooties,” who will be infecting your home on December 1st, thanks to Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Currently available On Demand, “Cooties” stars Elijah Wood, Rainn Wilson, Alison Pill, Jack McBrayer, Leigh Whannell, Nasim Pedrad, Ian Brennan, and Jorge Garcia.

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Black Coal, Thin Ice (Blu-ray Review)

Black Coal, Thin IceWith more than 30 premieres and 20 awards from top film festivals around the world, BLACK COAL, THIN ICE is the story of a disgraced cop and his partner, still seeking the truth behind the high-profile murders that ended their careers – because it seems the killer is at it again… Continue reading ‘Black Coal, Thin Ice (Blu-ray Review)’

Delightfully Gory Creature Feature STUNG Makes Blu-ray Debut Nov. 3rd From Scream Factory

StungCreated in the vein of the 1950s Giant Monster movies, Stung pits wasps against WASPS in a tale of contemporary “bee-movie” madness set at an upscale garden party.   A delightfully gory creature feature, Stung will make its Blu-ray and DVD debut on November 3rd from Scream Factory, in partnership with IFC Midnight. Stung features a swarm of bonus content, including audio commentary with director Benni Diez, producer Benjamin Munz, and writer Adam Aresty; a Making of ‘Stung’ featurette; production blogs; and more! Fans can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com.

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We Are Still Here (Blu-ray Review)

We-Are-Still-HereA tragic death leaves a married couple devastated, but their misery soon turns into mortal fear in the thoroughly haunting new film WE ARE STILL HERE. The Dark Sky Films/MPI theatrical release, from the producers of The House of the Devil and Cheap Thrills, comes to Blu-ray and DVD on October 6, 2015.   The cast of the MPI/Dark Sky Films theatrical release includes horror icon Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator, You’re Next), Andrew Sensenig (Upstream Color, The Last Exorcism Part II), actor-filmmaker Larry Fessenden (Wendigo, Stake Land, You’re Next)and Lisa Marie (Sleepy Hollow, Ed Wood). The film marks the directorial debut of Ted Geoghegan, writer of Indie horror favorites Sweatshop and Barricade, a producer of the anthology film The ABCs of Death 2. The atmospheric cinematography is by Karim Hussain (Antiviral, Hobo With a Shotgun). Features on the discs include a Behind the Scenes look featuring writer/director Ted Geoghegan and producer Travis Stevens discussing the genesis of the project and the challenges and successes of bringing the script to life. Continue reading ‘We Are Still Here (Blu-ray Review)’

Boulevard (Blu-ray Review)

Boulevard will end up being known as the last dramatic movie that Robin Williams (Good Will Hunting, Dead Poets Society) filmed before he passed away. Really, that is too bad because while not every Robin Williams film is a highly-lauded classic, it is undeniable that he was a talented actor with an impressive range and a flair for providing a pleasantly over-the-top performance and Boulevard squanders that potential. Instead, this film uses a powerful and dynamic actor to tell a boring story with boring scenery and mostly boring performances that says nothing new or interesting about its topic. If you are looking for a nice film to round out the memory of Robin Williams, Boulevard is the wrong road to travel. Continue reading ‘Boulevard (Blu-ray Review)’

‘The Walk’ Thrills With “High-Tension” Moments (Movie Review)

The WalkEver since I saw the trailer for The Walk in IMAX at a screen of Mad Max: Fury Road I have been enthralled about seeing it.  The weird thing though is I hate heights.  However, I’m oddly drawn to that vertigo feeling seeing a film such as The Walk on a large IMAX screen can induce.  Is that weird?  I think so, but then again I am weird so maybe it only makes sense.  Anyway, the time has finally come to see Joseph Gordon-Levitt walk that green screen stretch between at the time in 1974 the very real Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.   What say you?  You ready to take that death defying plunge in IMAX with me this week?  Don’t worry.  I assure you Joseph Gordon-Levitt will be just fine.  It’s just a movie, and remember, he’s Robin (aka The Boy Wonder) after all.  Come on.  Put your tightrope walking shoes on and following me in. Continue reading ‘‘The Walk’ Thrills With “High-Tension” Moments (Movie Review)’