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September 26th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
All 10 episodes from South Park’s 17th season are now available in this exclusive two-disc set. Join the boys as they prepare to battle the crowds on Black Friday to get the best deal on the new gaming systems, watch Cartman infiltrate the NSA and see why the Goth kids are being sent away to a camp for troubled children. For them, it’s all part of growing up in South Park! Wow, I can’t believe it’s been 17 seasons already! In fact, season 18 is now airing. Mind blown. Continue reading ‘South Park: Season 17 (Blu-ray Review)’
September 26th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
What do you see when you look at these older actors taking care of business? A week after writing about Liam Neeson’s latest foray into the realm of B-movie thrillers, I now get to write about Denzel Washington’s latest action/thriller. All I can say is The Equalizer certainly takes its time. By the end of this 130 minute feature, it felt like I had watched a whole season of the CBS series that inspired this film and I would not exactly call that a good thing. Denzel Washington may radiate confidence and director Antoine Fuqua may know how to stage stylish action sequences, but The Equalizer is a film that misunderstands how to balance a sense of poignancy with the slaughterfest that occurs anytime Denzel’s spider senses start tingling. It also goes on to pad itself with a lot of dull material.
Continue reading ‘‘The Equalizer’ Takes Too Long To Find Balance (Movie Review)’
September 26th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
And I’m back. Sorry for the inconsistency, but I’ve been a bit busy with other reviews and blog posts…and well…life outside of typing on a computer. I’m hoping to make a weekly march toward Halloween starting today, with a new horror movie each week. The genre has PLENTY of titles that have yet to see the light of Blu-ray greatness. Some mainstream, some well known and a lot of cult classic films. Today we’re starting with a film that boasts one of horror’s most notable actresses of all time, Linda Blair!
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September 26th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Third Person is the latest film from Paul Haggis, director of the on the nose Academy Award winner for Best Picture; Crash. The film was a entrant in the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival where it wasn’t met with the greatest of buzz or accolades. Despite boasting a rather impressive compilation of noteworthy stars and actors in its cast, the film received a minimal release this past summer in June. To date, the film has made over just one million dollars worldwide on an unknown budget. Haggis’ film is making its way to Blu-ray, courtesy of Sony, this Tuesday (September 30).
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September 25th, 2014 by Jordan Grout
Farewell, Revolution! You may be missed by some, but I for one am thankful for your departure. Creator Erik Kripke and his writers had nowhere to go with the story, a common fate amongst many television series. Revolution would have been a fine film, or an effective miniseries, but stretching it out as they did makes for an unmemorable and frustrating viewing experience. Instead of actually spending the money with this pile of dreck, the writers could have just placed the actors in front of the television screen and scream things like, “your wife is fat,” or “your children are stupid,” or “you have no friends,” or (most appropriately) “you are stupid.” The outcome would have been just as insulting as the series, which revels in insulting its audience at every turn. Continue reading ‘Revolution: The Complete Second & Final Season (Blu-ray Review)’
September 25th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
TO BE TAKEI is an entertaining and moving look at the many roles played by eclectic 77-year-old actor/activist George Takei whose wit, humor, and grace has allowed him to become an internationally beloved figure. The film offers unprecedented access to the day-to-day life of George and his husband/business partner Brad Takei and chronicles George’s fascinating personal journey, from his childhood in a U.S. internment camp for Japanese Americans during WWII, to his iconic and groundbreaking role as Sulu on “Star Trek,”® to his rise as an internet phenomenon with over 7-million Facebook fans. The film shows what it truly means TO BE TAKEI. Continue reading ‘TO BE TAKEI: Available On DVD Exclusively On Amazon October 7th!’
September 25th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
It is certainly fitting to find myself reviewing the Blu-ray set for Spartacus: The Complete Series. Without this series I would have never met Why So Blu? creator Brian White, who has afforded me the opportunity to write for this site. In a general sense, writing about Spartacus has been a huge boon for the site, as it is not only a great series, but one that has been responsible for several great reviews and lots of appreciation and opportunities going every which way. This ‘Complete Series’ collection offers every season of the hit Starz series, along with a few new extra features. If you have been a diehard fan, than this is a collection for you. If you have still yet to dive into this stylish take on the legendary character, then you are in for a treat.
Continue reading ‘Spartacus: The Complete Series (Blu-ray Review)’
September 24th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
It is one thing to put out a film that is a film that shows off the hundreds of hours of work that went into crafting a wholly unique world and set of characters, but it is another thing to merge that craftsmanship with a wonderful story about identity and societal roles of all things. Of course, it would be easier to just say The Boxtrolls is a high-spirited, mad-cap adventure-comedy that may not be as complex or tinged with darkness in the same way that Laika’s previous films, Coraline and ParaNorman, were, but still another fine entry from a studio that has done wonders in the stop-animation world in recent years.
Continue reading ‘Here Be ‘Boxtrolls,’ Delightful, Stop-Motion Fun (Movie Review)’
September 24th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
It may be most pleasing to former Why So Blu? writer Gregg Senko for me to say that Step Up All In was one of the better films of the summer and it is because it is true. I have quite the fondness for this ongoing dance-movie franchise and while I can acknowledge that various aspects of these films are certainly ridiculous and laughable that does not mean I do not derive just as much entertainment from these parts of the film (the story beats, character stuff) as I do the well-directed dance portions. With all that in mind, Step Up All In is coming to Blu-ray on November 4th from Lionsgate and it looks to be packed with extras as well. Get the lowdown by continuing to read this post!
Continue reading ‘The Latest Film in the Popular Step Up Franchise Step Up All In Arrives On Blu-ray This November’
September 24th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
John Cusack (Lee Daniel’s The Butler, The Frozen Ground) and Ryan Phillippe (The Lincoln Lawyer, Crash) star in the heart-racing thriller Reclaim, arriving on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital) and Digital HD November 18 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. The film is currently available on Demand. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast that includes Rachelle Lefevre (TV’s “Under the Dome,” The Twilight SagaFranchise), Veronica Faye Foo (Detective Dee: Mystery of the Phantom Flame), Luis Guzman (The Last Stand, Boogie Nights), Academy Award®-nominee Jacki Weaver (Silver Linings Playbook, Animal Kingdom) and introducing Briana Roy, Reclaim shows what happens when an American couple finds all is not what it seems when they become victims of an international adoption scam. Continue reading ‘John Cusack & Ryan Phillippe Star In RECLAIM Arriving On Blu-ray November 18’
September 24th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Based on a long-running hit play by Del Shores, SORDID LIVES became a hit movie where it had a record-setting 96-week run at the Camelot Theater in Palm Springs. On the festival circuit, it garnered numerous awards, including Best Feature awards at the Austin and Philadelphia LGBT Film Festivals, and Best Feature and Best Actor: Leslie Jordan awards at the New York Independent Film Festival. The story didn’t end there either. In 2008, the Logo network produced a season of Sordid Lives: The Series that sort of started before the events of the play but went past them as well. However, it was canceled after just that one season on the network. Continue reading ‘Sordid Lives (Blu-ray Review)’
September 24th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
RAM Releasing
, the New York-based noir film distribution company and a division of Film Movement, announces the DVD and Bluray release of MOEBIUS, the latest from shock auteur Kim Ki-duk (Pieta), available on October 28. Including exclusive interviews with cast and crew, as well as a post-screening Q&A from the film’s New York premiere at New York Asian Film Festival, the movie Twitchfilm.com calls “a terrifying and morbidly humorous narrative,” owning this one-of-a-kind thrill ride is a must for any fan of Kim’s boundary-pushing filmmaking. The feature film also becomes available to own digitally on October 28 on all major patforms. Continue reading ‘South Korean Thriller MOEBIUS On Bluray October 28’
September 23rd, 2014 by Brandon Peters
“Fast-paced and packed with eye-popping action” (Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News), Paramount Pictures’ and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ wildly entertaining epic adventureHERCULES debuts on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack and DVD November 4, 2014 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. The film arrives two weeks early on Digital HD October 21. Global superstar Dwayne Johnson delivers an unforgettable performance as the mighty Hercules in this thrilling story of strength, courage and heroism. When a terrifying new enemy threatens the innocent, Hercules and his fearless team of warriors must lead their army in a battle against overwhelming odds. HERCULES boasts a sensational cast of acclaimed actors including Ian McShane (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides), Joseph Fiennes (TV’s “American Horror Story”), Rufus Sewell (The Illusionist), and John Hurt (Immortals).
Continue reading ‘HERCULES Extended Cut Lands On Blu-ray 11/4’
September 23rd, 2014 by Jordan Grout
The opening scene of The Dead 2 depicts a man lumbering through a town. That’s basically how the movie works: clumsy, plodding, and with no sense as to where it’s going. I did not see The Dead 1, and after this follow-up, it’s not likely I ever will. At least there are some pretty landscape shots and a handful of effective bursts of gore to tease the viewer, making them believe the film will improve. Don’t be fooled by the rocks that I got. Continue reading ‘The Dead 2 (Blu-ray Review)’
September 23rd, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
If you have ever watched The Road Warrior and felt that film could use a lot more existential angst, well you are in luck, as writer/director David Michod has followed up his critically acclaimed crime drama Animal Kingdom with this slightly futuristic Australian western. Guy Pearce and Robert Pattinson star in this cerebral thriller that attempts to balance style with a nihilistic take on a collapsed world of the future. It may or may not have been successful, but now the film is available on Blu-ray for all to check out. Continue on to read more about this film and its Blu-ray package.
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September 23rd, 2014 by Brandon Peters
HI! I’M MR. MEESEEKS! LOOK AT ME! RICK & MORTY SEASON 1 IS ON BLU-RAY & DVD OCTOBER 7TH! YOU CAN BUY IT NOW! I’M MR. MEESEEKS! IT HAS LOTS OF BONUS VIDEOS AND IS REAL FUNNY! DID YOU BUY IT YET? IT’S SO GOOD, YOU SHOUD BUY IT. HERE’S A VIDEO YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT! AND SHAAAARREEEE! – #RickandMorty
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September 22nd, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Millennium Entertainment is proud to announce the home entertainment release of the genre-bending THE TAKING OF DEBORAH LOGAN. Directed by Adam Robitel, the spine-chiller stars Jill Larson (ABC’s “All My Children,” Shutter Island), Anne Ramsay (Planet of the Apes, A League of Their Own, NBC’s “Mad About You,” ABC Family’s “The Secret Life of the American Teenager”), Michelle Ang (My Wedding and Other Secrets, Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son) and Ryan Cutrona (Fox’s “24,” AMC’s “Mad Men”). Just in time for Halloween, the found-footage thriller will be available on Early EST October 21, 2014 before heading to VOD and DVD on November 4, 2014. Continue reading ‘THE TAKING OF DEBORAH LOGAN Available On DVD November 4’
September 22nd, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Jack And The Cuckoo-Clock Heart is a pretty high profile animated film being imported to us via Shout! Factory from France. This film has some pretty cool roots. Apparently this was based on a concept album by a French rock band (you can see some of the performances at their concerts on the bonus material videos). The singer of the band and songwriter didn’t just stop there, he took to a novel. Following that it became a hit movie that is finally making its way to theaters in the United States on September 4th followed by the Blu-ray we’re about to review on October 7th. And while the Blu-ray features an English track, you do have the option to listen to the French with the original singers performing the parts. Continue reading ‘Jack And The Cuckoo-Clock Heart (Blu-ray Review)’
