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December 7th, 2014 by Brian White
Something exciting actually happened here this past summer in Austin, TX. Hooray! The pilot episode of The Strain premiered at the ATX Television Festival here in June this year. Now although I wasn’t present for its festival premiere, I was able to catch the pilot episode the night it aired this past July on FX networks and I was shocked by just how much fun I had with the show. However, soon the shock wore off and was instantly replaced by a thirst for each Sunday night to come and usher in a new blood curdling episode. Before I knew it, thirteen weeks went by like that and I’m left now holding the Blu-ray of Season One in one hand, pecking on the keyboard of my laptop with the other and drooling out of the corner of my mouth for more to come in Season Two. So where shall we start? I know! Let’s talk the basics first…the beginning. Continue reading ‘The Strain: The Complete First Season (Blu-ray Review)’
December 7th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
The Giver centers on Jonas (Brenton Thwaites), a young man who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Yet as he begins to spend time with The Giver (Jeff Bridges), who is the sole keeper of all the community’s memories, Jonas quickly begins to discover the dark and deadly truths of his community’s secret past. With this newfound power of knowledge, he realizes that the stakes are higher than imagined – a matter of life and death for himself and those he loves most. At extreme odds, Jonas knows that he must escape their world to protect them all – a challenge that no one has ever succeeded at before. The Giver is based on Lois Lowry’s beloved young adult novel of the same name, which was the winner of the 1994 Newbery Medal. Continue reading ‘The Giver (Blu-ray Review)’
December 7th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
It was bound to happen but sooner rather than later works fine with me. The film Gods have bestowed a biopic of the Mexican version of Charlie Chaplin in Cantinflas, the tramp, with a heart of gold. Oscar Jaenada (The Losers) and Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos) star. One glaring omission that has to brought up before we go any further is the lack of a Blu-ray edition and this seems to be an intentional decision for whatever reason. There is only a DVD version available in the U.S., but I have read that there is a Mexican Blu-ray version ripe for importing if you so desire. In any event we’ll do our best with what we got. Let’s move forward with our review of Cantinflas on DVD! Continue reading ‘Cantinflas (DVD Review)’
December 6th, 2014 by Brian White
Call me crazy (no pun intended), but every time I look at the title of this film, its poster art and the fact that it stars Ben Kingsley, I just get Shutter Island on the brain. Is that fair to typecast this film instantly like that? I don’t think it is, but I can’t help the way my brain thinks sometimes. There are two reasons why I really wanted to see Stonehearst Asylum and was overjoyed when I learned I’d be reviewing it on the Blu-ray format. The first reason is obvious. It stars one of my favorite actresses, the forever beautiful Kate Beckinsale. And second, this film comes highly recommended from a co-worker of mine so I’m glad if nothing else that I’m finally having my first viewing of it on my favorite HD home media format, Blu-ray. So let’s talk some Stonehearst Asylum now! Continue reading ‘Stonehearst Asylum (Blu-ray Review)’
December 5th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
I love being able to say that Dead Snow 2 is an even better zom-com about Nazi zombies than the first film. While I had a lot of fun with Tommy Wirkola’s (Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters) first foray into the world of Nazi zombies in Norway, that film was more devoted to being a riff on horror comedies that had come before it. With Dead Snow: Red Vs. Dead, Wirkola and his co-writers have the chance to explore the idea they came up with and have delivered a really fun film as a result. Now this zom-com sequel is on Blu-ray for everyone to check out.
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December 5th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Disney’s heartwarming comedy that will have your entire family laughing out loud, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day arrives on Digital HD, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Disney Movies Anywhere and On-Deman February 10th! The film stars Steve Carell (Crazy, Stupid, Love, TV’s The Office) as Ben Cooper, Jennifer Garner (Dallas Buyer’s Club, TV’s Alias) as Kelly Cooper and Ed Oxenbould (Paper Planes) as Alexander Cooper. The home entertainment release is also packed with hilarious bonus features.
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December 5th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Magnolia Home Entertainment is releasing the fantastic thriller The Two Faces of January as well as the critically acclaimed horrorThe Honeymoon on Blu-ray and DVD January 13. More information about these titles can be found below. .
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December 4th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
The Babadook sits high on the list, as far as 2014 horror films go. Produced on a small budget, working with a limited cast, using some creativity, and creating some already iconic imagery, this is a film that gets away with treading familiar ground, because the approach is so effective. Working as both a psychological thriller and a children’s bedtime story gone horribly wrong, this Australian horror film is chillingly effective and completely worth seeking out, given that it sadly sits without a proper large scale theatrical release, while crap like Ouija makes far more money than it should.
Continue reading ‘The Babadook Is Creep…Creep…Creepy (Movie Review)’
December 4th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
The newly formed Justice League members Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman discover another super hero on the planet – Aquaman – and the group must band together to prevent a war between the inhabitants of land and sea as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Entertainment unleash Justice League: Throne of Atlantis. Packed with non-stop action, the brand-new 75-minute DC Universe Original Movie comes to Blu-rayTM Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD on January 27, 2015.
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December 4th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
We now have a new trailer for Terminator Genisys, the fifth entry in the ongoing cyborg action franchise (though it is a partial reboot as well). Whether we wanted another Terminator film or not, Paramount has decided to bring back Arnold Schwarzenegger and produce a brand new action-adventure set in the future, directed by Alan Taylor of Game of Thrones and Thor: The Dark World fame. The film also stars Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ Jason Clark, Spartacus’ Jai Courtney, Doctor Who’s Matt Smith, and The Good, The Bad, and The Weird’s Lee Byung-hun, giving me enough to be interested. Ideally this will at least be a fun entry into the series and allow for some new ground to be covered, especially given the proposed trilogy that is planned. That said, I was burned hard by Terminator Salvation, so my hopes can only go so high. Continue on to watch the trailer for the film.
Continue reading ‘Terminator Genisys Trailer: He’s Back’
December 4th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
If you want to watch the James Bond event taking place in London live, feel free to use this post as one of the many ways to do so! There will be more updates to this post once I wake up in the morning and see what went down (silly time zones), but for now just know that you can check out the live stream starting at 10:50 AM GMT, by continuing on and checking out the embedded video player in this post. Now updated with title, cast, and photos!
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December 4th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
I find there to be a comfortable understanding in films about characters that go on journeys to find themselves. Regardless of the reason and whether or not the story is based on a real person, I can expect to see a certain kind of arc play out. We will learn what we need to learn about this character, watch them progress, hit various blocks in their path (physically and mentally), and eventually come to some sort of emotional catharsis. Sure, that sums up a lot of movies in general, but these kinds of movies are hardly subtle, yet often quite fulfilling. Maybe it is just due to having such a singular focus when it comes to this kind of story, but I certainly find myself quite invested in them. It also helps when such strong work is on display, which brings me to my thoughts on the rather excellent film Wild.
Continue reading ‘Watch Reese Go ‘Wild’ (Movie Review)’
December 4th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
One of the best shows…well, ever, is coming to Blu-ray. The Wire is both one of the greatest TV shows of all time and also one of the least represented when it comes to all the Emmys and Golden Globes it should have won. With that in mind, the expansion of HBO’s availability at least means more people will now be able to see the critically acclaimed crime drama series. First it is going to make its high definition debut on HBO Go, but coming summer of 2015, the series will be released on Blu-ray. Continue on to learn more about this very exciting news.
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December 4th, 2014 by Nate Boss
Isn’t it funny to think that Alex Proyas’ 2004 sci-fi action-thriller I, Robot is already ten years old? It doesn’t seem that long. The CG effects don’t look aged. The actors, save for a young Shia LaBeouf, don’t look like they’ve aged all that much, either. The story hasn’t aged, as is evidenced by the fact that a 1950 novella by legendary author Isaac Asimov was adapted into an existing screenplay to create the film we know. In my eyes, it’s a somewhat timeless film, an opinion aided by the film’s smart wardrobe efforts. So, is ten years too soon for a film with a similar premise, even if the end result is a drastically different film? Automata makes for an interesting viewing experience, not only for its themes and visuals, but also the questions about its similarities to other films. Continue reading ‘Automata (Blu-ray Review)’
December 3rd, 2014 by Brandon Peters
An imaginative animated tale for the pre-school/kindergarten set, The Hero Of Color City chronicles the adventures of a diverse band of crayons that come alive in a little boy’s room when he drifts off to sleep. Replete with valuable life lessons, this enchanting story will entertain and inspire in a stunningly rendered and utterly unique animated world. In support of the December 2 release, Magnolia Pictures has partnered with the non-profit organization, The Crayon Collection. The group collects crayons from national and regional restaurant chains to donate to children in need.
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December 3rd, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Defend your honor when “The Judge” arrives onto Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD on January 27 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. “The Judge” stars two-time Oscar® nominee Robert Downey Jr. (“Chaplin,” “Tropic Thunder”) and Oscar® winner Robert Duvall (“Tender Mercies,” “Crazy Heart”) alongside Oscar® nominee Vera Farmiga (“Up in the Air,” “The Conjuring”) and Oscar® winner Billy Bob Thornton (“Sling Blade,” “Friday Night Lights”). In “The Judge,” Downey stars as big city lawyer Hank Palmer, who returns to his childhood home. The film also features a stellar supporting cast, including Vincent D’Onofrio (TV’s “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”), Jeremy Strong (“Zero Dark Thirty,” “Lincoln”), Dax Shepard (TV’s “Parenthood”), Leighton Meester (TV’s “Gossip Girl”), Ken Howard (“J. Edgar,” “Michael Clayton”), Emma Tremblay (“Elysium”), Balthazar Getty (TV’s “Brothers & Sisters”), David Krumholtz (“This Is the End”), Sarah Lancaster (TV’s “Chuck”), Grace Zabriskie (TV’s “Big Love”) and Denis O’Hare (TV’s “True Blood”). “The Judge” was directed by David Dobkin, who also produced the film along with Susan Downey and David Gambino, with Herbert W. Gains, Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Kleeman and Bruce Berman serving as executive producers. The film is presented in association with Village Roadshow Pictures and a Big Kid Pictures/Team Downey production.
Continue reading ‘‘The Judge’ on Blu-ray & DVD on January 27th!’
December 3rd, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
“BLACK SAILS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON” begins in 1715. The Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean is at its apex. The former British colony of New Providence Island is now lawless territory, controlled by a few dozen of the most notorious pirate captains in history. The most feared among them is Captain Flint (Toby Stephens). As the British Navy returns to these waters, and the threat of extinction looms, another side of Flint emerges. A man driven by deep, complicated, even romantic motives. He will ally himself with the beautiful Eleanor Guthrie (Hannah New), daughter of the local smuggling kingpin who turns the pirates’ loot into profits. Together, they forge a plan to hunt the ultimate prize, and by winning it, stave off reclamation of their home by a resurgent empire. Arrayed against them are a series of opponents: rival captains, jealous of Flint’s power; Eleanor’s father, whose ambitions for the island conflict with his daughter’s; and a young sailor, recently recruited onto Flint’s crew, who will somehow manage to constantly undermine his captain’s agenda. His name is John Silver (Luke Arnold). Continue reading ‘Black Sails Season One: Bonus Feature – Dressed to Kill’
December 3rd, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Dear Movie Lover: If you’re looking for a comedy that’s fresh, smart and “non-stop fun” (Rolling Stone), you’ve found it! Dear White People arrives on Digital HD and On Demand January 20th and follows on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on February 3rd from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Starring Tyler James Williams (TV’s “Everybody Hates Chris,” AMC’s “The Walking Dead”), Tessa Thompson (upcoming Selma, For Colored Girls), Kyle Gallner (upcoming American Sniper, A Nightmare on Elm Street), Teyonah Parris (TV’s “Mad Men,” They Came Together) Brandon Bell (TV’s “Hollywood Heights,” TV’s “Switched at Birth”), Malcolm Barrett (Peeples, The Hurt Locker) and Dennis Haysbert (TV’s “24,” TV’s “The Unit”), the film was the winner of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival’s Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent. The critically acclaimed, box-office success, Dear White People is the feature film debut from writer/director Justin Simien, and earned him a spot on Variety‘s annual “10 Directors to Watch” list. Continue on to learn more about this upcoming release.
Continue reading ‘The Most Thought-Provoking Comedy of the Year ‘Dear White People’ Arrives On Blu-ray In February’
