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February 25th, 2015 by Gerard Iribe
On May 5th Anchor Bay Entertainment releases AMC’s compelling drama “Halt and Catch Fire: The Complete First Season” on Blu-ray™ + Digital HD and DVD. Available as a 3-disc set, “Halt and Catch Fire: The Complete First Season” contains all 10 episodes of the series that presents a fictionalized account of the early days of the personal computer creation and the tech heads who would soon create a revolution. The set also includes bonus features that give a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this smart series. Continue reading ‘‘Halt and Catch Fire’ on Blu-ray & DVD May 5th!’
February 24th, 2015 by Gerard Iribe
Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company are proud to announce the home entertainment release of THE IMITATION GAME, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Rory Kinnear, Allen Leech, with Charles Dance, and Mark Strong; written by Graham Moore and directed by Morten Tyldum. Heralded as one of the top films of the year in nearly every major publication, the independently produced film has gone on to gross more than 150 million dollars worldwide, and received eight Academy Award® nominations including Best Picture, five Golden Globe® nominations, nine BAFTA nominations, and three Screen Actors Guild nominations. It won the Academy Award® for Adapted Screenplay, was named one of the Best Films of the Year by AFI, received the USC Libraries Scripter Award and was awarded Best Adapted Screenplay by the WGA. It will be available for digital download on March 20th before heading to DVD and Blu-Ray ™ with Digital HD on March 31, 2015.
Continue reading ‘‘The Imitation Game’ on Blu-ray & DVD March 31st!’
February 24th, 2015 by Aaron Neuwirth
A small part of the world cried foul, threats were made from various sources, but here we are with the home release of the movie that presents an insane premise and matches it with the same sense of humor and themes that have made successes out of the filmmaking team that is Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. While the real-life fallout from producing The Interview was likely something the duo could not have imagined, the actual film is merely silly fun, with only hints of truly biting social commentary. That said, I know what to expect, for the most part, from Team Rogberg at this point, and while this may not be their greatest effort, it is certainly an entertaining one, which has now found its way to Blu-ray.
Continue reading ‘The Interview: Freedom Edition (Blu-ray Review)’
February 24th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
Can a glass of water kill? When you see a puddle on the floor, do you fear you’ll fall into it? What if the stuff of life was a gateway into your worst dreams? On May 12th, Anchor Bay Entertainment presents the provocative and highly anticipated Canadian horror film The Drownsman on Blu-ray™ and DVD.
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Continue reading ‘THE DROWNSMAN Arises On Blu-ray May 12th From Anchor Bay Entertainment!’
February 24th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
From the director of “Chicago” and the producer of “Wicked” comes a modern twist on the beloved fairy tales you thought you knew. Academy Award®-Winning actress Meryl Streep (Best Actress, The Iron Lady), leads an all-star cast in this enchanted adventure about daring to venture Into The Woods. Iconic characters, such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel, find their fates intertwined with a humble baker and his wife, whose longing to have a child sends them on a quest to reverse a witch’s (Streep) curse. With an all-star cast, this spellbinding adventure is everything you could ever wish for!
Continue reading ‘Disney’s INTO THE WOODS Arrives On DMA & Blu-ray 3/24!’
February 24th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
The hunter becomes the hunted when Liam Neeson returns as former CIA operative Bryan Mills, who finds himself framed for the brutal murder of his ex-wife (Famke Janssen). Consumed with rage, and pursued by a savvy police inspector (Forest Whitaker), Mills must rely on his “particular set of skills” one last time to find the real killers, clear his name, and protect the only thing that matters to him now — his daughter (Maggie Grace). Continue reading ‘Now With More Action: TAKEN 3 Unrated Cut Arrives On Blu-ray April 21!’
February 23rd, 2015 by Aaron Neuwirth
Beyond the Lights is the kind of film that I wish could be a part of the conversation, when it comes to changing how Hollywood does things. The film is a romantic drama that happens to feature black actors in the lead roles. It received some marketing this past fall, but not a huge campaign, and it was not screened for critics. Regardless, Beyond the Lights received very strong reviews and an Academy Award nomination to top off its acclaim. It is not necessarily the best film of the year, but it is a well-made, original feature film, working with some tried but true story ideas, with strong performances pushing it even further up. All of this and it barely breaks even (depending on marketing costs). Now the film is available on Blu-ray, with a great technical presentation, a director’s cut, and a commentary that only hints at the hard work it took to get this film made.
Continue reading ‘Beyond The Lights (Blu-ray Review)’
February 23rd, 2015 by Brandon Peters
The SyFy Channel original film, Dark Haul is coming to Blu-ray from Scream Factory. It stars Tom Sizemore, who battles against a creature while trying to transport it and its human sister to a secure location. I’m not sure if they have before, but this might be the first time that SyFy and Scream Factory have crossed paths for a Blu-ray release before. Normally, or in the past, Scream Factory has done work with Chiller TV and IFC Midnight (With more films from the latter coming down the pipeline according to recent reports). I had never heard of this one before, but being a SyFy Channel movie, I already know where to set my expectations and how to appropriately view something of its ilk. Continue reading ‘Dark Haul (Blu-ray Review)’
February 22nd, 2015 by Sean Wright
On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter is a follow-up to the 1971 motorcycle documentary On Any Sunday, produced and featuring Steve McQueen. The doc follows several motorcycle enthusiasts, including racers, stuntman, designers, and the events that they participate in. Interviewees include well known motorcycle personalities such as Robbie Madison, Roland Sands, James Stewart, Jr., and continuing the initial films celebrity involvement, Bo Derek, Scott Caan, and Mickey Rourke. The film premiered on July 12th, 2014 in New Zealand before hitting a limited theatrical run. Continue reading ‘On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter (Blu-ray Review)’
February 21st, 2015 by Brandon Peters
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment invites audiences to be inspired as they take a raw and emotional journey with a woman trying to navigate her way through personal redemption. “JENNIFER ANISTON IS HEARTBREAKINGLY GOOD.” (– Pete Hammond, DEADLINE) as the star of this life-affirming, dark comedy as an “odd, funny, powerful central metaphor: a character that insists on charting a course in a world she refuses to look at.”¹ This beautiful exploration of the human condition and transformation arrives on Digital HD April 10 and Blu-ray, DVD and VOD April 21. Continue reading ‘On April 21, Have Your CAKE And Watch It Too With Jennifer Aniston!’
February 20th, 2015 by Brenna Smith
Disney is Disney because nobody does what they do like them, and ‘McFarland USA’ is the perfect example. Set in the agricultural center of California in 1987, ‘McFarland USA’ is formulaic and predictable, but in all the right ways. A white teacher hilariously and literally called Jim White (Kevin Costner) with a rough past moves to McFarland because it’s the only school that will take him. Threatened by the “gangster” culture and alien community, he wants to leave immediately, but after he begins teaching at the predominately Mexican school, he finds a home in the community. He sees the potential in his students when he watches them run through the dirt on their way to pick fruit and vegetables in the fields, and starts a cross country team that helps propel the boys (and the community) to a better life.
Continue reading ‘‘McFarland USA’ is Sweet, Sweet Sentiment at its Best (Movie Review)’
February 20th, 2015 by Aaron Neuwirth
Oscar nomination or not, Force Majeure was one of the more critically acclaimed foreign language films of 2014. The film is essentially a drama, but I can certainly see where so many pronouncements of the film as a dark comedy come from, as this film really does feature some pitch-black humor. The story of a family vacation spoiled by a moment-of-truth for one of the family members, Force Majeure is now available on Blu-ray. It looks and sounds great, but how else does it fair? Find out now!
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Continue reading ‘Force Majeure (Blu-ray Review)’
February 20th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
I knew nothing of this film’s existence until Scream Factory announced their acquisition of it. Looking at the original poster artwork, I sort of immediately knew there was a good chance I was going to get a kick out of it. Exterminators Of The Year 3000 is an Italian post-apocalyptic desert car crashing action movie. Basically, some Italian filmmakers saw The Road Warrior and said “Gee whiz, I wanna do THAT!”. Then, they searched through Italy’s couches for change, counted up just enough and went out and just shot the thing. And to be quite honest, there’s a certain joy and charm that comes with it. And with the passage of time, I’m sure there’s a modern day appreciation for this film that may not have been there when it came out in 1983. But, look at this…its on Blu-ray now where something like True Lies STILL is not here. Continue reading ‘Exterminators Of The Year 3000 (Blu-ray Review)’
February 19th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
One of my favorite comedies from the 1990s was Dumb And Dumber. I laughed my tail off when I first saw the film in the theater. Being a huge Jim Carrey fan since his In Living Color days, I was there opening weekend. The film also introduced us to the Farrelly brothers who would rock pretty good with their comedies through the 90s. People clamored for a follow up to Harry and Lloyd’s first adventure, but Jim Carrey was always holding it back because he became larger than life and began chasing an Oscar and rightfully didn’t need a second one. Instead, they gave us Dumb And Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd. A prequel film nobody was asking for or wanting. People wanted the Farrellys, Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels. Well, years went by and Carrey’s box office clout has fallen, so “of course” he was down to do the second Dumb And Dumber. But, now its 20 years later and seems more desperate than essential for all involved but Jeff Daniels. Continue reading ‘Dumb And Dumber To (Blu-ray Review)’
February 19th, 2015 by Gerard Iribe
A professional GO player Tae-seok loses a high-stakes game to an infamous underground gambler KILLER and ends up framed for the murder of his own brother and locked up in prison. He vows revenge and trains ferociously. After serving his seven-year sentence, he gets in touch with his brother’s former associates and together, they begin formulating a plan to get back at KILLER and his men. Tae-seok slowly penetrates KILLER s inner circle and his gambling joint, and eliminates his men one by one. But KILLER discovers Tae-seok’s true identity and engages him in one final game that will seal the fates of the two men involved.
Continue reading ‘‘The Divine Move’ on Blu-ray & DVD March 17th!’
February 19th, 2015 by Gerard Iribe
PIONEER is set in the early 80’s, at the beginning of the Norwegian oil boom. Enormous oil and gas deposits are discovered in the North Sea, authorities aim to bring the oil ashore through a pipeline 500 meters deep. Petter, a professional diver, is obsessed with reaching the bottom of the Norwegian Sea. Along with his brother Knut, he has the discipline, strength and courage to take on the world’s most dangerous mission, but a sudden, tragic accident changes everything. Petter is sent on a perilous journey where he loses sight of who is pulling the strings. Gradually, he realizes that he is in way over his head and that his life is at stake. Continue reading ‘‘Pioneer’ on Blu-ray & DVD March 10th!’
February 19th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
Relive some of Captain James Tiberius Kirk’s greatest adventures with the must-own collection
Star Trek: The Original Series – Captain Kirk’s Boldest Missions. Famously portrayed by William Shatner, this collection carries some of the thrilling voyages, led by the seminal character of Kirk, which helped transform what was once a cult favorite science-fiction series into an iconic cultural touchstone. With missions ranging from an encounter with the mysterious Balok in “The Corbomite Maneuver” and attempting to rescue the survivors of a planet-killing machine from another galaxy in “The Doomsday Machine,” to the critically acclaimed, Hugo Award-winning “The City on the Edge of Forever,” this collection of eight heart-pounding adventures from the original
Star Trek series will have you joining Captain Kirk and the
Enterprise crew as they soar off on exciting quests and unforgettable encounters. Perfect for super fans, and those new to the
Star Trek universe,
Star Trek: The Original Series – Captain Kirk’s Boldest Missions features eight classic episodes as a two-disc set, along with bonus features that explore Kirk’s long-standing legacy.
Continue reading ‘Relive Captain James T Kirk’s Boldest Missions In Paramount’s Newest Star Trek DVD Collection!’
February 19th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
Entertainment One presents Nick Powell’s (X-Men: The Last Stand, Batman, Cinderella Man) directorial debut, OUTCAST, an epic medieval crusade starring Nicolas Cage and Hayden Christensen. When the heir of the Imperial throne becomes the target of an assassination by his despised older brother, the young prince must flee the kingdom and seek protection. His only hope for survival is a reluctant war-weary crusader named Jacob, who must overcome his own personal demons and rally the assistance of a mythical outlaw known as The White Ghost. Together they must fight side by side in an epic battle to return the prince to his rightful place on the throne. Continue reading ‘Cameron Poe & Anakin Skywalker Team Up For OUTCAST On March 31!’
