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December 16th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Memory on this one is very hazy. It was many many moons and video store trips ago that I saw this. But, what attracted me to this one was that it had Robert England and was from the director of Halloween 4: The Return Of Michael Myers (Dwight H. Little). This version of Phantom Of The Opera also employs one of my all time favorite scream queens in Jill Schoelen. You might remember her from stuff like The Stepfather, Cutting Class or Popcorn. One of the best things going for this Phantom Of The Opera is that it does not feature Gerard Butler singing! Scream Factory is putting it out with an all new behind the scenes featurette, which I always really enjoy digging into those. Especially this one will have a lot of the major players brought back. Its coming out on February 17th (Originally planned for January for those who don’t follow Scream Factory), and today we have details and a pre-order available! Continue reading ‘Scream Factory Unveils THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA – Coming February 17, 2015!’
December 16th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
I am not only excited for this release, but for the fact that it includes both versions of the film. Check it: Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company are proud to announce the home entertainment release of Ned Benson’s emotionally thrilling film, THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY. Audiences can own this inspired example of “groundbreaking cinema” (Sasha Stone, Awards Daily) on digital download on January 23, 2015before heading to DVD, Blu-Ray™ and On Demand February 3, 2015. Both the DVD and Blu-Ray™ include bonus films, THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY: HIM and THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY: HER, giving the consumer the complete picture of the story as it was intended to be seen.
Continue reading ‘Chastain & McAvoy In THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY, This February On Blu-ray (All Cuts Of The Film)’
December 16th, 2014 by Brian White
Unlike recent years, I really didn’t acquire as many Blu-ray titles in 2014 as I typically do in a 12-month calendar. Sure there are Blu-ray titles that I reviewed and held onto, but the others made their way into my collection when they were either priced exceptionally well (mostly horror sets I never grabbed before) or “Day 1” titles that I just couldn’t live without (X-Men: Days of Future Past and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For instantly come to mind). However, for this TOP 10 list, I’m gonna make things super simple with the following three criteria. The below mentioned Blu-ray titles, whether they be films or television series, were all released in the calendar year of 2014 and are all in my personal collection, but for one reason or another whether it be replay value, presentation, packaging or whatnot, they are my favorite Blu-rays of 2014. Let’s get started! Continue reading ‘TOP 10: Brian White’s Most Obsessed Over Blu-rays of 2014′
December 15th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
XLrator Media announces the DVD, Blu-ray and VOD release of the Jimi Hendrix biopic, JIMI: ALL IS BY MY SIDE. Directed by Academy Award Winner John Ridley (12 Years a Slave), the film stars André Benjamin (Musician, Outkast), Hayley Atwell (Captain America), Imogen Poots (Need for Speed, That Awkward Moment) and Ruth Negga (ABC’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”). JIMI: ALL IS BY MY SIDE will be available on DVD and Blu-ray on January 13, 2015. Continue on to learn more about this upcoming release.
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December 15th, 2014 by Brian White
Truth be told I wanted nothing to do with The Equalizer when it came out theatrically. I even went as far as to not make any plans to attend the press screening of it when it dropped in my area. What kind of reviewer does that? I can tell you. It’s a bad one. I guess it all harkens back to the fact that whenever I heard this film being tossed around while in production my mind instantly drifted to an elder white man (Edward Woodard) from the television series back in the mid 80’s, not the bada$$ that Academy Award winner Denzel Washington really could be circa his Oscar-winning Training Day era. If it wasn’t for a bad day this past November, which resulted in a trip to the cinema to see The Equalizer, I may not have reviewed this Blu-ray, but instead passed it along to another reviewer to cover because of my stupid arrogance and ignorance. It’s funny how fate works in mysterious ways. Continue reading ‘The Equalizer (Blu-ray Review)’
December 14th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
“When their father passes away, four grown siblings bruised and banged up by their respective adult live are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof.” Looking at it from that angle one would say that it makes for some awkwardness but when you see who the cast of characters is then that just compounds the situation in a big way. The proverbial hijinks will ensue moniker definitely comes to mind when visiting This Is Where I Leave You. With a cast like this I would not doubt it. Continue reading ‘This Is Where I Leave You (Blu-ray Review)’
December 14th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
The Skeleton Twins is the kind of film that features a few actors giving the kind of performances that make it look easy. Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig are best known for their work on Saturday Night Live, but clearly have aspirations to delve into more dramatic work, better showing off their range as performers. It is one thing to find the humor in certain scenes, but it is another to make that humor play in scenes that come in between some heavy dramatic material. This is a film that features some really dark material, but is able to develop a story that can follow a fairly formulaic level of plotting and still succeed, based on the confidence of the actors involved and the filmmakers working behind the scenes. As a result, The Skeleton Twins works as a sad comedy for the art house crowd and manages to rise above the easy complaints about these sort of family-focused stories.
Continue reading ‘The Skeleton Twins (Blu-ray Review)’
December 13th, 2014 by Brian White
Tusk is one of those rare gems where if you never heard of it before and accidentally stumble upon the film’s trailer you secretly say to yourself I just got to see it, if for nothing else, the shock value. However, I know what you’re all thinking. Is it worth 90-minutes of your life? To some people that’s quite an investment in time. The parents of the world will understand what I’m rambling on about and questioning here, but fret not! The answer to my question is exactly what we are all gathered here to talk about today. Seeing Tusk on Blu-ray was the first time I viewed the film so down below you’re going to learn everything you’v ever waned to know about the movie and its production history, plus my valuable insights on the topic too. Continue reading ‘Tusk (Blu-ray Review)’
December 12th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Did you miss out on
mean jerk time, “one of the longest and finest dick jokes in TV history” (EW.com)? Or perhaps you didn’t hear the Vice President offer to use tampons to fix a nose bleed in a public bathroom? Find out what all the funny is about when
Silicon Valley: The Complete First Season and
Veep: The Complete Third Season debut on Blu-ray and DVD March 31, 2015 (both are currently available on Digital HD now). One of the breakout comedies of the year,
Silicon Valley takes a hilarious look at the world of tech startups, where Google is god and the skills to succeed in the industry don’t necessarily guarantee success in the real world. Co-created by Mike Judge, the comedic genius behind
Beavis & Butthead, Office Space and
King of the Hill, the show features a top-notch cast and is packed with laughs from start to finish. Season 3 of
VEEP finds Vice President Selina Meyer (Emmy® Award winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus) stumping for an autobiography she didn’t write, traveling abroad to strengthen her foreign policy experience, and proving that – without a doubt – she is not anti-gun. All the while, her hapless staff does their best to hold everything together as she makes her bid to take over the Oval Office. Continue reading ‘HBO Home Entertainment Announces Silicon Valley And Veep: The Complete Third Season’
December 12th, 2014 by Brian White
The Hobbit The Battle of the Five Armies is the film both fans of The Hobbit franchise have been anxiously waiting for and the moviegoers that do not care too much about the saga and just want it to finally come to an end. However, to me it’s so much more. Whether you read the books or not, I haven’t, The Hobbit The Battle of the Five Armies is nothing more than the Revenge of the Sith of the Lord of the Rings series. I think y’all know what I mean when I say that. No matter how you slice it the events of this film we’re here to discuss today had to fit together like bookends to the trilogy that came before it. When it comes to movies like this that can be both a blessing and a curse. While this one is nothing more than a two-hour action romp, and when you are talking these films that’s nothing but a good thing, there’s also inherent problems within this one too. Read on… Continue reading ‘The Hobbit The Battle of the Five Armies Finally All Sign A Peace Treaty (Movie Review)’
December 12th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
I am a fan of seeing live standup comedy. Something I have observed in that setting is what people can get away with. Something about the standup environment allows comedians and audiences (within reason) to joke and laugh about things they would otherwise consider too much of a taboo. With Top Five, Chris Rock has written, directed, and starred in a really funny movie that works within that sort of standup environment. It has the sense of a talented comedian and filmmaker working to make an act that would fit in that standup setting blown up into a motion picture production, without losing the edge. Rock has crafted a witty, satirical script that blends showbiz living, various comedic topics, some romance, and drama together quite effectively. It shows how Chris Rock has not only maintained his edge, but continues to grow as an actor and filmmaker, which I feel great about saying.
Continue reading ‘‘Top Five’ Made Me Laugh My Pants Off (Movie Review)’
December 11th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Well this took me by surprise. Sean Penn has decided to join Liam Neeson and Denzel Washington in the realm of ‘high class’ actors doing crazy, B-level action movies. It helps that Penn is aided by a strong supporting cast. Check this out: Open Road Films is proud to share the OFFICIAL TRAILER for the new action thriller THE GUNMAN from TAKEN director Pierre Morel and starring Sean Penn, Javier Bardem, Idris Elba, Ray Winstone and Mark Rylance. Check it out in this post and at Yahoo! Movies.
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December 11th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Millennium Entertainment is proud to announce they have acquired the rights to April Mullen’s (Dead Before Dawn 3D, GravyTrain) 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 Future trilogy, 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 will be available in the U.S. on DVD, Blu-Ray™ and VOD beginning 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 forth feature from Mullen and Doiron, founders of WANGO films. Continue reading ‘Brandon Celebrates New Katharine Isabelle Movie 88 Coming To Blu-ray 1/6!’
December 10th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Former flames, big time real estate moguls, something called the Golden Fang, and of course, lots of drugs; it looks like Doc might be getting in over his head. Following There Will Be Blood and The Master it is nice to see writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson lighten up with Inherent Vice, an adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s comedic detective novel of the same name, which places Joaquin Phoenix in the lead role of a private investigator looking into a missing person’s case. While there certainly is a lot of plotting that develops, the film puts itself in the intriguing position of not really using that as a focus. True to Anderson’s style, the film is much happier to explore the world and characters deposited into it, making for a bizarre, yet very entertaining feature.
Continue reading ‘LA Story: ‘Inherent Vice’ (Movie Review)’
December 10th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
A couple months back we got to see a tease of what Pixar has lined up for next year. Now we have a full on trailer for Inside Out, which looks like it will be all sorts of entertainment, given it’s out-there ideas for how to make another original animated adventure. It is a nice break from seeing sequels to past Pixar successes, putting Brave aside, though I still have not out and out disliked one of Pixar’s movies (and I include Cars 2 in that statement). Regardless, Inside Out looks like a lot of fun and hits theaters next June. Continue on to see the new trailer, plus some new character posters for the film.
Continue reading ‘Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ Debuts A Full Trailer’
December 10th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
David Ayer (End of Watch) directs an all-star ensemble cast led by two-time Academy Award® nominee Brad Pitt (Best Supporting Actor, Twelve Monkeys, 1995; Best Actor, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, 2008) in the gritty war story FURY, available on Digital HD Dec. 30 and on Blu-ray™ and DVD Jan. 27 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Set in the closing days of WWII, Pitt leads the battle-hardened crew of a U.S. Sherman tank on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. FURY also stars Shia LaBeouf (Transformers), Logan Lerman (3:10 to Yuma), Michael Peña (End of Watch) and Jon Bernthal (The Wolf of Wall Street). Bonus features include more than 50 minutes of deleted and extended scenes, including “Wardaddy’s Backstory,” as well as four behind-the-scenes featurettes that put viewers in the driver’s seat of a tank.
Continue reading ‘Bring the ‘Fury’ on Blu-ray & DVD January 27th!’
December 10th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
On Saturday, December 6, 2014 “Gladers” from The Maze Runner dominated the Reebok Spartan Race Malibu Sprint in California by sending in their own team of Runners. With proceeds benefitting the Challenged Athletes Foundation, Team Gladers faced obstacles such as an 8’ tall wall and concluded the race with a leap over a fire pit. The Maze Runner is available now on Digital HD and on Blu-ray and DVD December 16th. Continue on to see a clip from this Spart Race and find pre-order info about this upcoming release. #neverstoprunning
Continue reading ‘The Maze Runner Dominates the 2014 Malibu Spartan Sprint’
December 10th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
The Book of Life was a wonderfully different animated adventure produced by Guillermo del Toro and written and directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez. The film was a celebration of the day of the dead through a neat fantasy tale involving two friends voiced by Channing Tatum and Diego Luna, vying for the affections of their best female friend, voiced by Zoe Saldana. On January 27th, the film will be available on Blu-ray for everyone to be able to get a hold of and see what a visual feast the film is.
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Continue reading ‘Bring Home the Most Breathtaking Animation Family Adventure when “The Book of Life” Arrives on Blu-ray This January’
