‘Roger & Me: 25th Anniversary Edition’ on Blu-ray, DVD, & Digital HD October 7th!
Roger & Me, the highly acclaimed and groundbreaking hit film that launched Michael Moore’s career as a documentary filmmaker and a leading nationwide activist, debuts in a new 25th Anniversary Blu-ray™ edition, DVD and Digital HD on October 7 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Roger & Me is a highly original, personal and satire account of one of America’s greatest urban disasters told against the background of the tough times in Flint, Michigan, Moore’s hometown. The birthplace of General Motors, Flint had been economically decimated by, among other things, plant closings and the elimination of 30,000 GM jobs. In Roger & Me, Moore gives cinematic voice to his razor-sharp, compassionate and often wryly humorous perceptions of what went wrong in Flint, and chronicles his much-thwarted efforts to meet face-to-face with then-GM Chairman Roger Smith. Blending humor with scathing indictment, Roger & Me ignited a national discussion about the cruelties of corporate America and inspired other filmmakers to make films that would be seen by wider audiences.
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I love this announcement as you’ll remember it appeared on my first wishlist. I’m a big fan of effects legend Stan Winston’s directorial debut. Its a terrific throwback monster/effects movie that is filled with suspense and kills. Its also got a great performance from Lance Henriksen. Pumpkinhead truly is a unique experience and one that I’ve been pining to have on Blu-ray. I would taken a barebones copy, but wow, I feel spoiled with Scream Factory getting it and treating it right. Its got a slew of all new bonus features and I just can’t wait to dig into it! Below you’ll find all the goodies and information about this release as well as a preorder link. 
“Welcome to Mayberry” is a phrase my good friend Clint’s stepfather tells me every time I come to visit in Seymour, Indiana. Mayberry has become synonymous with that comfy, cozy, charming lifestyle. And it all derived from The Andy Griffith Show. Its a show that was an iconic piece of American television and still plays through reruns to this day. You know you can whistle the theme song (which in itself is a whistle) like its second nature. I don’t know how familiar the youth of today is with the show, but for my generation and prior at least, its something that comes with your upbringing just like learning to ride a bike or something. 
Get ready as Anchor Bay Entertainment releases The Walking Dead: The Complete Fourth Season on Blu-ray + Digital HD with Ultraviolet and DVD on August 26th. Each format contains five loaded discs, presenting each episode exactly as it was originally broadcast. The Blu-ray + Digital HD with Ultraviolet presents the episodes in pristine 1080p high-definition and lossless Dolby TrueHD 7.1 audio. As with previous season releases, The Walking Dead: The Complete Fourth Season will reward fans with hours of bonus features, including never-before-seen production footage, deleted scenes and audio commentaries, with ultra-exclusive content only available on the Blu-ray release, including additional audio commentaries and several “extended” episodes seen for the first time! Check out one of the extras, “Drawing Inspiration,” early down below. It’s a cool extra too! Enjoy! 
Two years ago, filmmakers Howard J. Ford and Jon Ford took international audiences on an unforgettable journey through a zombie-infected African veldt with the critically acclaimed and audience favorite The Dead. Setting a new standard for the zombie film, the Ford Brothers have now raised the survival stakes to new dramatic heights with the September 16th Blu-ray and DVD release of The Dead 2. Seems only natural a sequel should follow, right?! That’s what I think too! So join me in checking out the rest of the press release below for everything you want to know and can expect from this Blu-ray horror title. Enjoy! 
Wow! Jessica Alba will be here! Son of a…! The film’s classic cars will also be on display at Petco Park parking lot throughout Comic-Con (July 24-27) against a 102-foot long Sin City skyline. The cars will will include a 1985 Dodge Diplomat, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1960 Chevy Corvette, 1959 Cadillac el dorado, 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang convertible and 1949 Cadillac Sedanette. There will also be a Sin City style photo booth, a live DJ every day and promo giveaways (t-shirts, poker chips, playing cards, mini posters and books). 
Took long enough, eh? Well, you’re finally getting your wish, THE WONDER YEARS is REALLY REALLY happening. Shame its only on DVD though, but really, who can argue. Its a television show from the 80s, so I think DVD will be fine enough to capture the quality. And remember with getting this set right, it was the music in the content that was the most important factor. Video and Audio quality come in 2nd. Well, its finally being done and being done right. Today is the day the pre-ordering begins. I’ll quite yapping so you can scroll down and read the details. This is very exciting as I know tons of people who wanted this complete series out since they started putting TV out on DVD. You can now rest easily at the expense of $249.95, that THE WONDER YEARS is on DVD! 
I approached Open Grave completely blind, not knowing really what to expect aside from Sharlto Copley being in the movie. I didn’t really read the plot synopsis or look at the cast list or who directed it. I knew it was a horror movie based on the title and the box art, but that was about where my knowledge of the film ended. In essence, I think this sort of helped kind of get in with its set of characters as they were all trying to figure out who they were and why they were there. I knew just as much about them as they did. With this in play I think I was roped in a bit more for this film than had I read what likely described the entire first act on the synopsis. But where would it all lead, and would I stay just as invested for the entire run time. Well, that’s not something I’m gonna play my hand on in the first paragraph of the review, so keep on reading to see. 
As it goes to start off, I was sort of in the dark regarding Blue Ruin back in 2013. It wasn’t until I started seeing actor AJ Bowen Tweeting such high praises for the film and its lead performer Macon Blair, that I became aware and intrigued. Upon looking the film up, I noticed it was the long awaited next film from the guy who did Murder Party. Murder Party was a little cult classic dark comedy that completely surprised me many moons ago. Blue Ruin was looking on the up and up for me. Finally it got a release on VOD where I was able to see it and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. As you can see from our ‘Top 3 of 2014 So Far’ lists we had compiled last week, I kinda liked it. Enough of that, lets get into the how and why I loved this movie so much. 
Olive Films newest rescue, Arch Of Triumph, is a 1948 film that comes as an adaptation from a book with the same name. The film’s original script featured much more ruthless violence, but the MPAA had all this stuff removed before the script was even to be shot. And originally it didn’t include a love story either, but that was added to make it have more commercial appear (leading to the original writer to call it quits). This aspect landed them a superstar in actress Ingrid Bergman. Arch Of Triumph wound up being remade or re-adapted in 1985. This time it was a BBC TV movie that had legendary Anthony Hopkins in the lead role.
Confession. I missed out on Neighbors when it hit theaters a couple months ago. Just didn’t work out for me. But, I’m excited as ever to see it when it drops on Blu-ray in a few months. I have heard nothing but positive about it. I was also a member of the fraternity with which they are basing their jokes off of in college, so I’m excited to have some laughs at myself as well. Cohort Aaron Neuwirth reviewed and liked the movie quite a bit, so that has me looking forward to it too. Anyway, details below, this drops on Sept 23!
I won’t be there, but I sure am jealous of anyone who gets to be around the Shout! Factory and Scream Factory booths at San Diego Comic Con! They’re coming back and are going to be a force yet again this year! Below is a list of the goodies, games, guests and fun they’ll be touting this year. Check it out, as you’ll be able to get your hands on some of their upcoming titles before they hit stores even! Exciting! I’d also be surprised if Scream Factory didn’t announce a title or two while they are at it!
From the studio that brought you “Miracle” and “Remember the Titans” comes Disney’s
