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January 19th, 2015 by Gerard Iribe
Kat Connors (Shailene Woodley) is a young woman embracing her newfound sexuality when her glamorous but strange mother Eve (Eva Green) vanishes. At first Kat is excited by her new freedom, distracted by the boy next door (Shiloh Fernandez) and the cop working the case (Thomas Jane). But as disturbing facts about the disappearance surface, the mystery begins to haunt her. From acclaimed director Gregg Araki (Mysterious Skin, Smiley Face, Kaboom), based on the best-selling novel. Also starring Christopher Meloni, Gabourey Sidibe and Angela Bassett. Continue reading ‘White Bird in a Blizzard (Blu-ray Review)’
January 19th, 2015 by Sean Wright
Atlas Shrugged Part III, subtitled Who is John Galt?, continues the story of Dagny Taggart and John Galt (once again bizarrely recast with actors Laura Regan and Kristoffer Polaha). In this third and final film adapting Ayn Rand’s novel, Taggart has stumbled upon a self-created utopia of the world’s creative minds have escaped to after overbearing government regulation. The film saw a limited release of 242 screens when it was released in September 2014. Continue reading ‘Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who is John Galt? (Blu-ray Review)’
January 18th, 2015 by Gerard Iribe
Liam Neeson stars in A Walk Among the Tombstones, an action-thriller based on Lawrence Block’s bestselling series of mystery novels. Neeson plays Matt Scudder, an ex-cop turned unlicensed private investigator who reluctantly agrees to help a heroin trafficker (Dan Stevens, TV’s Downton Abbey) hunt down the men who brutally murdered his wife. When the PI learns that this is not the first time, nor will it be the last, that these men have committed this sort of twisted crime, he must blur the line between right and wrong as he races to track the deviants through the backstreets of New York City before they kill again. Continue reading ‘A Walk Among The Tombstones (Blu-ray Review)’
January 18th, 2015 by Gerard Iribe
A naïve man transporting lethal narcotics in his stomach is detained by the police. Alone and afraid, the mule makes a desperate choice — to defy his bodily functions and withhold the evidence…literally. By doing so becomes a human time-bomb, dragging cops, criminals. lawyers and his mother into his impossible escapade. Inspired by true events, THE MULE is a comic nightmare of stomach-churning suspense and belly laughs. Continue reading ‘The Mule (Blu-ray Review)’
January 18th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
The Longest Week was released by 20th Century Fox back on January 6th, earlier this year. This fifteen million dollar budgeted film saw a smaller, limited theatrical release back on September 5th of 2014. Written and directed by Peter Ganz from a story by Ganz and Juan Iglesias it stars Jason Bateman, Olivia Wilde, Billy Crudup, Tony Roberts and Jenny Slate. The film was released to some of the worst reviews of last year, giving it an unfavorable 11% critic score and 24% audience score on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes. I’m sure Fox is hoping this finds a little bit more life and enjoyment from the home video crowd as it hits the purchase and rental market.
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January 18th, 2015 by Brian White
Truth be told, I had never seen Working Girl before. However, one look at the Blu-ray’s cover is all it took for me to get that warm and fuzzy feeling that I was about to watch something special simply because of the very young now everyday household names on it. And after coming off an Alien binge as of late, who am I to refute covering a Sigourney Weaver film? Ironically though, that wasn’t the main selling point to me. The Blu-ray cover also infused a sense of nostalgia in me over a film that I practically grew up on because of my parents love for it, the Dolly Parton star vehicle 9 to 5. So I guess you could call me Curious George, but I was determined to find out what Working Girl was really all about, hence this review. Continue reading ‘Working Girl (Blu-ray Review)’
January 17th, 2015 by Aaron Neuwirth
I am not sure whether or not I should be surprised by how much I enjoyed Paddington, the film adaptation of the popular children’s literature character created by Michael Bond, but I know without a doubt that I was absolutely charmed by it. Co-writer/director Paul King, best known for his work on the British comedy series The Mighty Boosh, has put together a marvelous little film that has the kind of wonder that makes the film adaptations of certain Roald Dahl books, like Fantastic Mr. Fox, Matilda, and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, work so well. He even throws in the plotting of a film like Beethoven to make for a very easily accessible family film, with just enough plot to make this fish-out-of-water story very easy to watch. So grab your coat & red hat and get ready for Paddington.
Continue reading ‘‘Paddington’ Is The Cinematic Equivalent Of A Warm Hug (Movie Review)’
January 16th, 2015 by Aaron Neuwirth
With the Oscars still on my mind, it was nice to see so much love for Richard Linklater’s Boyhood in the form of 6 nominations, which we at Why So Blu were also big fans of (Check out our reviews HERE and HERE). Now, Family of the Year’s hit song “Hero” has been cut to footage of the film, making for a nice little music video. Continue on to check it out for yourself!
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January 16th, 2015 by Aaron Neuwirth
With 9 Academy Award nominations and the love from many, including many of us at Why So Blu, this announcement of the Wes Anderson’s acclaimed film, The Grand Budapest Hotel, heading back to theaters is a very happy one to report. You can read our Top Ten lists or check out my review of the Blu-ray HERE, but be aware that this film is a ton of fun, very well put together all around, and should definitely be seen on the big screen, given the presence of other contenders currently in theaters as well. Read the full press release for this re-release of the film in the rest of this post.
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January 16th, 2015 by Aaron Neuwirth
So director Clint Eastwood decided to pull a Spielberg and be a double threat in 2014, but while Jersey Boys and American Sniper are no Jurassic Park and Schindler’s List (and perhaps not even a Lost World and Amistad), the latter film is certainly his best effort in some time. That may not be saying much, but American Sniper, while not the most engaging war film in terms of having much to say, without adding a layer of schmaltz on top (fitting with the strong war violence presented), did interest me on another level. Despite being an uncomplicated, yet never-dull and efficient war-drama, I was intrigued by seeing a filmmaker like Eastwood make an attempt at a film that studies masculinity, given his own career as a gruff, male action hero.
Continue reading ‘Eastwood Aims High With ‘American Sniper’ (Movie Review)’
January 16th, 2015 by Aaron Neuwirth
Blackhat is a slickly-produced techno-thriller from co-writer/director Michael Mann. While Mann continually enjoy exploring the relationship between cops and crooks, this film and the last couple efforts from Mann (Miami Vice, Public Enemies) seem to feature same issue: personality vs. interest. The fact is, all of Mann’s films have tons of personality, given his stylish tendencies, but his recent efforts have unfortunately not left us with much to connect with, beyond the visuals, committed (yet somewhat shallow) performances, and visceral quality of the action in his features. Blackhat does nothing to really change that around and while a January release date is harsh sentencing for a director that continues to put what I imagine is tons of effort into his productions, it stands to reason that a film with a couple action-based highlights amidst a world filled with exotic locals, techno-jargon, and the handsomest hacker of them all could only draw up so much excitement. That in mind, I am still a Mann fan and while bloated, I tend to enjoy the visual language Mann puts on the big screen, overweighing my need for a more enjoyable screenplay, which is still unfortunately the issue with these recent Mann projects.
Continue reading ‘‘Blackhat’ AKA Sexy Hackers (Movie Review)’
January 15th, 2015 by Brian White
American Sniper saw a limited release theatrically last year on Christmas Day. So if you are in the know with my usual rants, then you have already guessed it and hit the nail on the head. It wasn’t released or screened anywhere near me last Christmas, hence why there is this late film review and possible exclusion from countless Top 10 lists of last year across the multitude of websites comparable to ours. However, it juts goes to show you that you can’t have your cake and eat all the time too. You either pay the high taxes and live in a shoebox in LA or you stuff your face with fatty BBQ, sip back on sweet tea and watch the world pass you by, but I digress. We really do have a movie to discuss here. So ladies and gentlemen, I formally welcome you to my all-American movie review of American Sniper. Continue reading ‘It’s Your Patriotic Duty to See ‘American Sniper’ This Weekend’
January 14th, 2015 by Blu-ray Brian
Wow! What can really be said about this title? I have to be careful as I don’t want any terrorists ransacking my place or else it’s on like Rambo: First Blood! So I have to choose my words very carefully as I tip toe around egg shells on the very delicate divide of what has become of one of the controversial films of all time. That’s right ladies and gentlemen. If you weren’t paying attention to the title of this post or lead-in image, we’re talking The Interview, making its Blu-ray and DVD debut on February 17th. The collectible version of this Blu-ray is loaded with 90 minutes of bonus features, deleted scenes, a gag reel and more. Check it all out below! Continue reading ‘Own The “Freedom Edition” of ‘The Interview’ on Blu-ray in February!’
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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Continue reading ‘Free SELMA Screenings for Students Expands’
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!
Continue reading ‘The Zero Theorem Blu-ray Giveaway’
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’
