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January 14th, 2015 by Aaron Neuwirth
Given the high regard for SELMA (myself included), I would like to remain happier that people are seeing it, rather than continuing to expound energy on how ridiculous various controversies may be or what awards it wont win. With that in mind, hearing the news of more cities joining the movement to bring the film to students in various parts of the country. Continue on to learn more about what is taking place and how it is happening.
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January 14th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
Kiss Me Kate — Cole Porter’s 1953 hit musical filmed with the most advanced 3D technology during the medium’s “golden era” – will be released March 3 in a new restored Blu-ray™ edition by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Viewers will now be able to experience the classic starring Howard Keel, Kathryn Grayson and Ann Miller exactly the way it was seen in its 3D release in theatres 62 years ago. Kiss Me Kate will be part of WBHE’s Blu-ray Musicals Collection, which will also contain a 2D version of Kiss Me Kate, andSingin’ in the Rain, along with The Band Wagon and Calamity Jane, both making their Blu-ray debuts. The Collection will also include four collectible art cards. In addition, Kiss Me Kate, The Band Wagon and Calamity Jane will be available as singles.
Continue reading ‘KISS ME KATE 3D Leads Blu-ray Musical Collection March 3rd!’
January 14th, 2015 by Gerard Iribe
This February, Music Box Films invites U.S. home audiences into the heart of an exclusive 19th century bordello with MAISON CLOSE: SEASON ONE. Sumptuous, stylized and finely crafted, this “racy new French thriller“, a dark exploration of desire and power, re-imagines age-old themes — and the world’s oldest profession – in revolutionary ways. Lauded by the New York Times as an example of a new wave of French television that is “fresh and unexpected”, SEASON ONE will be available as a 2-disc Blu-ray set , 3-disc DVD set and on VOD on February 10, 2015. Continue reading ‘‘Maison Close: The Complete First Season’ on Blu-ray February 10th!’
January 13th, 2015 by Blu-ray Brian
You want to witness a vision of the techno-philosophical future from visionary director Terry Gilliam (Brazil, 12 Monkeys, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas)? Well, that will all be possible when The Zero Theorem debuts on Blu-ray and DVD Jan. 20th from Well Go USA Entertainment and Amplify. Two-time Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz (Best Supporting Actor: Inglourious Basterds, 2009; Django Unchained, 2012) plays a computer hacker whose goal is to discover the reason for human existence, but continually finds his work interrupted when Management sends a teenager and lusty love interest to distract him. Sound like your cup of tea? I hope so because we have several Blu-rays to give away! Read on for more information on how you can win one!
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January 13th, 2015 by Blu-ray Brian
Yo! Extra! Extra! Read all about it! On March 17th Anchor Bay Entertainment releases AMC’s powerful Revolutionary War drama TURN: Washington’s Spies: The Complete First Season on Blu-ray + Digital HD and DVD. Available as a 3-disc set, TURN: Washington’s Spies: The Complete First Season contains all 10 episodes from the series that tells the true story of spies during the American Revolution who helped give birth to modern spycraft and gave freedom to our country. The release is also fully loaded with insightful bonus features about the making of this thrilling series including featurettes and deleted scenes. Check out the full press release, trailer and pre-order below! Continue reading ‘AMC’s ‘TURN: Washington’s Spies: The Complete First Season’ Trailer’
January 13th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
From the mastermind producer behind Insidious and The Purge comes the ghostly tale of Jessabelle. The haunting, supernatural thriller, directed by Kevin Greutert (Saw VI, Saw 3D: The Final Chapter), written by Robert Ben Garant (Hell Baby, Night at the Museum) and starring Sarah Snook, Mark Webber and Joelle Carter, has arrived on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital) and Digital HD from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Jessabelle gives us another haunted tale in the land of the Bayou. While Saw 3D was absolutely abysmal, I did like Saw VI a lot, so I wanted to see Kevin Greutert away from a Saw film he was sorta forced to make and onto a horror film maybe he was a bit more passionate about directing. Continue reading ‘Jessabelle (Blu-ray Review)’
January 13th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
There are two things I’ve always been clamoring for on Blu-ray; more Blaxploitation films and more Pam Grier. Which, yeah a lot of that is one in the same. And this new release from Scream Factory covers both! Yes, I’m very aware of the title, but note that these were different times and the Blaxploitation era was all about taking things and making it their own. You’d find many a spin on titles like this. There was even Blackenstein. These Blacula movies are somewhat a relic of another time, but I also find them to be plenty enough of a campy hoot to enjoy. A fun trivia fact, Blacula himself is also the King of Cartoons from Pee-wee’s Playhouse (The guy from the second season onward). This double feature (awesome) will be out March 3rd, and here’s the details below! Continue reading ‘BLACULA And SCREAM BLACULA SCREAM Make Their Blu-ray Debuts March 3rd From Scream Factory!’
January 13th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
Millennium Entertainment brings April Mullen’s action-packed thriller, 88. Mullen also co-stars in the film alongside Tim Doiron who wrote the script. Featuring Katharine Isabelle (American Mary, Ginger Snaps, NBC’s “Hannibal”), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Futuretrilogy, The Addams Family, Who Framed Roger Rabbit), Jesse McCartney (“All My Children,” Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise, Chernobyl Diaries) and Michael Ironside (Top Gun, Total Recall, The Machinist), the film came out last week, January 6, 2015. 88 is a unique ride showcasing a strong female lead as well as Christopher Lloyd with a deviating and captivating performance as our villain, we are excited to share it with US audiences” states Mullen. 88 is the fourth feature from Mullen and Doiron, founders of WANGO films. Continue reading ’88 (Blu-ray Review)’
January 13th, 2015 by Aaron Neuwirth
Part mystery-thriller, part sly commentary, Gone Girl finds director David Fincher working hard to bring Gillian Flynn’s bestselling novel to life. The result is a very entertaining feature that is able to straddle the line of darkness thanks to its many twists and turns, strong performances, a great amount of dark humor, and the sort of technical excellence expected from David Fincher and his crew. This is a modern film imbued with the spirit of pulpy crime novels, resulting in a fine example of what can come out of Hollywood, when a great amount of talent is involved and put to good use. Now one of 2014’s best films is available on Blu-ray.
Continue reading ‘Gone Girl (Blu-ray Review)’
January 13th, 2015 by Aaron Neuwirth
Because Marvel Studios is struggling both in terms of profit and approval both critically and audiences alike, they have decided to really try and market this Avengers: Age of Ultron thing, in order to hopefully get a real success finally…Okay, so clearly Marvel is not struggling, but low and behold – here is a brand new trailer for the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron. Given what I have seen in the trailers thus far, playing up the ‘dark sequel’ idea is definitely part of the plan, even if the film ends up being as much fun as we should expect it to be. That said, I will say that these trailers are better than the ones for the first Avengers, so that is a big plus. If the eventual posters follow suit, that will be even better. Check out the new trailer by continuing on in this post.
Continue reading ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron Has A New Trailer, In Case You Forgot It Was Happening’
January 13th, 2015 by Aaron Neuwirth
The acclaimed documentary focused on the life of celebrated film critic Roger Ebert is finally coming to Blu-ray on February 17th. I was one of many who found a lot to like about this Steve James documentary, as it not only shed some life on the man who meant a lot for many (a true accomplishment for a simple Chicago film critic), but provided an entertaining and emotional amount of insight on a lot that came with Ebert, such as his relationship with friend/foil/fellow critic Gene Siskel. Find out for yourself with the Blu-ray for Life Itself and learn more about its release in this post.
Continue reading ‘Celebrate Life Itself on Blu-ray This February’
January 13th, 2015 by Aaron Neuwirth
As if Magnolia Home Entertainment wanted to provide some friendly competition between their two horror anthology franchises, V/H/S apparently has nothing on ABCs of Death, which presents not 1, not 2, but 26 short films from 26 different directors, all within one movie. Now, the first one was not exactly the greatest thing ever, but one cannot say there wasn’t variety. Now there is a sequel, which arrives on Blu-ray this February. If you are excited for more, feel free to check out this news to learn more about this upcoming release.
Continue reading ‘You’re Bound To Enjoy Some of These: ABCs of Death 2 Hits Blu on February 3rd’
January 12th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
Long requested by fans, the coming-of-age family favorites MY GIRL and TROOP BEVERLY HILLS will finally be available for the first time on Blu-ray™ Mar. 17 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Both films will be available separately and have been fully restored at 4K resolution for a pristine high-def experience on Blu-ray, making this the ideal way to re-visit these heart-warming and hilarious cinematic touchstones. Each film also includes all-new bonus features and Digital HD with UltraViolet.
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Continue reading ‘Look Out For Bees! MY GIRL Is Coming To Blu-ray Along With TROOP BEVERLY HILLS!’
January 12th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
The past three years, consistently in the horror world, we’ve been anticipating a film in the V/H/S series. Done in the classic horror anthology mode, but using the modern “found footage” aesthetic, the first film was a neat experiment that went pretty hit or miss. Last years’ followup was seen as a consensus improvement. It also contained a segment that had one of the most horrifying and disturbing horror stories I had seen in a long time. I’m eager to see what they are considering the finale, which is the Blu-ray information we have for you today. Pre-order is also available now, too, so click the Amazon link at the bottom to nab yourself a copy.
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January 12th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
After terrifying audiences from coast to coast – Closing Night Event at ScreamFest 2014 Los Angeles and Opening Night Screening at 2014 New York City Horror Film Festival –FEAR CLINIC, the latest excursion into unrelenting terror will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on February 10, 2015 by Anchor Bay Entertainment. The highly anticipated shocker stars horror icon Robert “Freddy Krueger” Englund, Fiona Dourif, Angelina Armani, Thomas Dekker, as well as Stone Sour and Slipknot lead vocalist Corey Taylor in his acting debut, and is directed by Robert G. Hall (Lightning Bug, Laid to Rest, ChromeSkull: Laid To Rest II).
. Continue reading ‘New Trailer For FEAR CLINIC, Starring Horror Legend Robert England’
January 12th, 2015 by Aaron Neuwirth
Sometimes you have to work with what you are given. As John Ridley was going through his award tour last year with 12 Years a Slave (he won an Oscar for the screenplay), he was also touring his film, Jimi: All Is By My Side, a biopic about Jimi Hendrix, through festivals. This film that he wrote and directed was a passion project of sorts, but also one met with some challenges, the key one being the lack of clearance to use any songs written by Hendrix. As a result, the film lacks some of the power that could have come from having a song like “Purple Haze” at one’s disposal. That said, the film still has its merits and it is now available on Blu-ray for all to see what else John Ridley had up his sleeves last year.
Continue reading ‘Jimi: All Is By My Side (Blu-ray Review)’
January 12th, 2015 by Brian White
This one is sort of an abnormal review. Not only is it a hybrid, a review coverage of both a Blu-ray and DVD, but also it’s a bit unorthodox the way in which I’m going about tackling this. There’s no grading system employed here. This one’s pure entertainment! And let’s face it, there’s nothing new you or I can say about Tom Holland’s Child’s Play. It’s quite simply one of the most iconic and classic horror films in the slasher genre. And what about A Christmas Treat? What about it?! For those in the know (more about that below), it’s an underground cult hit that not only fueled Tim Sullivan’s career, but also planted the seeds of his trademark humor and wit in his later flicks. So let’s do this. I’m going to spend several paragraphs going deeper into what TnT Presents is all about and then I’m going to tackle these two releases we’re gathered here to talk about today one-by-one, complete with exclusive unboxing photos of everything you’ll find inside. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some major typing to do down below. Continue reading ‘TnT Presents ‘Child’s Play’ & ‘A Christmas Treat’ (Blu-ray/DVD Review)’
January 10th, 2015 by Brian White
Annabelle has the success of 2013’s supernatural thriller The Conjuring to thank for its mere existence on our planet. If you take away nothing else from this Blu-ray review, make sure you please engrave that in your memory banks, the non-volatile ones. Annabelle was an evil possessed doll (think Chucky-like) whose first appearance was also in…dun…dun…da…The Conjuring too. So if I was a betting man, I would think it kind of makes sense now when I tell you that Annabelle is a prequel of sort to the events in The Conjuring, basically a story of where it all begins, for Annabelle of course. However you spin, there’s no doubt about it that Annabelle was a cash cow for New Line/Warner Bros. Let’s take a closer look at why.
Continue reading ‘Annabelle (Blu-ray Review)’
Given the high regard for SELMA (myself included), I would like to remain happier that people are seeing it, rather than continuing to expound energy on how ridiculous various controversies may be or what awards it wont win. With that in mind, hearing the news of more cities joining the movement to bring the film to students in various parts of the country. Continue on to learn more about what is taking place and how it is happening.
