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Today’s wishlist was actually one of my most anticipated to see titles in the summer of 2008, believe it or not. This cult classic comedy also was the start of one of today’s bigger comedy stars. I still don’t think a lot of people are familiar with it.
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. Continue reading ‘Brandon’s Blu-ray Wishlist – June 20, 2014′
Maybe the most disappointing thing about this film is that it has nothing to do with The Rolling Stones. Gimme Shelter is actually a small scale drama, based on a true story that details a time in the life of a troubled, pregnant teenager, after she ran away from her abusive mother, in an effort to find a better life. The whole thing has the feel of a Lifetime movie, but because it has a slightly better cast and production values, it managed to make its way into theaters. Still, watching certain actors put on their drama face didn’t do a lot to make me appreciate this fairly by-the-numbers story.
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Seeing as The Honeymooners was a show from the 50s, I was obviously not around when it first aired, but it is a show I hold in very high regard. I used to watch and laugh loudly at old reruns of The Honeymooners with my father, when I was very young, and the show has continued to hold up over time. This is a series that uses dialogue and great physical comedy to create classic comedy scenarios that have yet to feel dated. While the show is obviously from a certain time, I think it holds up due to its simplicity and the universal nature of the humor, which is why I was very happy to revisit it on this wonderful Blu-ray set.
Continue reading ‘The Honeymooners: “Classic 39 Episodes” (Blu-ray Review)’
Growing up, I was a big fan of the original Rocky & Bullwinkle cartoon. I think what attracted me a lot to the cartoon was how much I embraced serialized storytelling. The original cartoon would often leave off on a cliffhanger at multiple points in an episode or at the tail end. Even before there was a live action movie, when they started putting the old episodes on VHS in the late 80s there was a resurgence in its popularity even leading to CBS re-airing episodes on Friday nights one summer. During the Rocky and Bullwinkle show there were other cartoons mixed in like Dudley Do-Right. One of those cartoons was Mr. Peabody & Sherman (also, notable was Dudley Doo Right). That cartoon was resurrected earlier this year in a hit live action cartoon which is now coming to glorious Blu-ray. Below you can read all about this release! Continue reading ‘Mr Peabody & Sherman Travel to Blu-ray On October 14th!’
I always love being excited by a new and original horror movie, which is what Oculus turned out to be. I was happy to see the film this past April and did what I could to sing its praises, as it was clever, scary, and well worth the time of those looking for some thrills (Review HERE). The idea of a movie about a brother and sister versus a killer mirror has a level of dark humor/ridiculousness to it, but it actually worked, which is great for audiences that wanted something new. Now Oculus is headed to Blu-ray and DVD. The film arrives on August 5th and is packed with special features. Continue on to learn more about this upcoming release.
Continue reading ‘Set Your Sights on Horror as Oculus Arrives on Blu-ray this August’
Parts Per Billion tells the story of three couples which are forced to make life altering decisions in the face of a disastrous war that threatens to destroy the human race. Inspired and sometimes blinded by their love, Len, Mia, Andy, Esther, Anna and Erik are as flawed and beautiful as any of the billions who are facing this human-made biological disaster.
Lured by the promise of an Australian holiday, exchange student Paul visits the notorious Wolf Creek Crater. His dream Outback adventure soon becomes a horrific reality when he encounters the site’s most infamous local, Mick Taylor (John Jarratt). When Paul attempts to flee, Mick pursues him across a hostile wasteland and eventually drags him back to his underground lair. After seeing the true magnitude of Mick’s monstrosity, Paul’s only hope of surviving, where no one has before, will be to use every ounce of cunning to outwit the man behind the monster. Continue reading ‘Wolf Creek 2 (Blu-ray Review)’
It’s been way too long between the amount of time that has passed since 2007 when Warner Bros. brought Roman soldiers with unbelievably chiseled pecs and abs into our living rooms on our early adoption HDTV sets during the Red vs. Blu Wars (HD-DVD vs. Blu-ray). Can you believe it has been that long and for that matter has taken this long to get a sequel out to the fans of the wildly insane, testosterone driven 300? I still remember my first theatrical viewing of that feature. It was quite a visual spectacle to behold and take in. It was like the raw pages of Frank Miller’s graphic novel of the same name just magically came to life on the big screen. Were those chiseled bodies real or CG? Hell no! Gerald Butler and the rest of the gang went through some rigorous training to achieve those astonishing physiques. Now it wasn’t all about the awe, shock and gratuitous violence/sex, it was actually a quite entertaining and solid movie that took us on an incredible journey and did not let go of us leaving us thirsty for even more blood and vengeance by the time the credits rolled. After all, our king, as mighty as he was, had fallen. Vengeance was an instant mandate. And now the time is upon us! Ladies and gentlemen…I proudly introduce to you 300: Rise of an Empire on Blu-ray. Continue reading ‘300: Rise of an Empire (Blu-ray Review)’
Although we kind of fell out of touch a few years back, I still consider him my dear friend in the movie business who I strive and emulate to be one day and of course look up to. The man I’m talking about is the man of the hour here, Marcus Dean Fuller. You may know him from my interview with him here and review of his phenomenal debut feature over here. Well the man is back in the producer’s chair this time! Maybe next time he’ll pick one of my scripts (and I’ll keep trying), but for now I am eager as hell to check out Ping Pong Summer. It’ has gotten some rave reviews and unfortunately I was not able to break away from work to check it out during SXSW or else I would have seen it already. With all the big names in the is one and erring on the side of caution (knowing the quality Marcus gets behind), I already have no doubts that this is a bonafide winner! But oh yeah! I almost forgot. This is coming to Blu-ray in August! Find out more below! Continue reading ‘‘Ping Pong Summer’ Bounces On Blu-ray This Summer’
I like when science fiction films – at least ones that look high quality make it under the radar for review. I knew nothing of The Machine, with exception to Caity Lotz starring in the film. She may be familiar to some, because she’s in another show that I do not watch called Green Arrow. Ever hear of it? 😉 What little I did read of The Machine was that it was the second coming of Blade Runner and such. Okay, that’s a bold statement but it did pique my interest. After I watched the trailer I was sold and had to review it for Why So Blu?. Keep reading to see if it’s worth your time and money. Continue reading ‘The Machine (Blu-ray Review)’
It seems like the giveaway contests here on Why So Blu are never-ending these days and very plentiful. That benefits selfishly one person…YOU…the reader! You win! So today we just got news that we have been given 3 DVD copies of No Clue to give away to two lucky winners and here’s what the movie is all about: When a beautiful, mysterious woman (Smart) bursts into Leo’s (Butt) office begging for help in finding her missing brother, it’s just another day in the life of a seasoned detective. The problem: Leo is not a detective. He’s a pen salesman from across the hall. But how hard could it be? By the time Leo finds out, it’s too late to turn back. Read on below how to enter. It’s free! No strings attached. Continue reading ‘‘No Clue’ DVD Giveaway Contest!’
I’ll drop an admission, I’ve never seen Scream Factory’s upcoming title, Motel Hell. I do remember it being a staple at most all the mom and pop video stores’ horror sections back in the VHS hay day. I guess I just never got around to renting the darn thing. But, alas, I’ll get to see it in the best possible presentation available aside from a theatrical screening. Motel Hell and I will be making up for lost time come August. Today we get the final specs on the release. Of note, the commentary is moderated by The Hills Run Red director Dave Parker. That’s pretty cool. Keep scrolling down to read all about this release and click to the pre-order button to secure yourself a copy of this must have release from the “Summer Of Fear”! Continue reading ‘MOTEL HELL Gets A Coveted Scream Factory COLLECTOR’S EDITION August 12!’
SANCTUARY: QUITE A CONUNDRUM, the indie film that took the festival circuit by storm, garnering both critical and audience acclaim, comes home when Midnight Releasing, the leading purveyor in home entertainment horror, releases the thriller August 26th on DVD, VOD and digital download. With a fresh, hot young cast and a story that defies description (we’ll try, though), the winner of numerous festival honors will be available throughout North America via multiple platforms. DVD availability is set to include Walmart and most other retail and rental chains. On the digital side, the film will be available on all major and minor cable VOD channels as well as major internet platforms including iTunes, Amazon Instant, Vudu, Google Play, Xbox Video, Sony Entertainment Network, and others. Continue reading ‘SANCTUARY: QUITE A CONUNDRUM Finds A Home On DVD August 26!’
Eureka! Entertainment have announced the release of the definitive 2014 restoration of the first true horror film, the 1920 silent masterpiece that is DAS CABINET DES DR. CALIGARI. The film will be released theatrically on 29 August 2014 and will open at the BFI Southbank and other selected cinemas nationwide, and will feature as part of Scalarama’s core programme throughout September http://scalarama.com/. This will be followed by a Dual Format (Blu-ray & DVD) edition as part of Eureka’s award-winning the Masters of Cinema Series on 29 September 2014. Please remember that this Blu-ray may be Region B locked and will only play on region free players stateside. Continue reading ‘‘Das Cabinet Des Dr. Caligari’ on Blu-ray September 29th from Eureka! The Masters of Cinema (UK import)’
When news of this incredible box set first hit my desk today and later from my favorite PR person in the world I knew I had to get the word out about this at my very first opportunity when it presented itself. That such moment is now! Quite honestly, I don’t know if I would still be writing about Blu-ray if it wasn’t for the magic of the hit Starz show Spartacus and how it touched my life. The show is even responsible for bringing me together with one of the site’s greatest scribes ever, Mr. Aaron Neuwirth. I think I even speak for Gerard Iribe when I say Spartacus is what dreams of made of when it comes to blood, carnage and gratuitous nudity on the Blu-ray format. For those reasons and so many more over the years, Spartacus has put us on the map and I take a bended knee to the mighty warrior and leader. So now, without further ado, I would like to spread the gospel of Spartacus by joining Anchor Bay and Starz in celebrating the following Blu-ray news. Continue reading ‘All Hail ‘Spartacus: The Complete Series’ on Blu-ray September 16th!’
Shout! Factory, a leading multi-platform entertainment company, The Film Collective, Dada Films, and Brainstorm Media announced today a strategic collaboration to launch the popular French animated film Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart, adapted by Mathias Malzieu from his own bestselling novel and the gold-selling album by his band Dionysos, and directed by Mathias Malzieu and Stéphane Berla. The film is produced by Virginie Besson-Silla and Luc Besson’s EuropaCorp.
. Continue reading ‘Shout! Factory To Release JACK AND THE CUCKOO-CLOCK HEART In Theaters 9/24!’
Sunday March 31, 1974 is a landmark date in the history of rock music. It is now celebrated in the multi format release of a rare recording made at legendary London venue The Rainbow, of a concert by a then up-and-coming band called Queen. Few who turned up for that iconic performance could have predicted they would go on to become arguably the world’s best and most successful rock group, although many more may have suspected it after this stunning show. Among the unique material contained in this release are over a dozen tracks never previously released on any official Queen live album. The release will come in CD, Vinyl and standard DVD or SD Blu-Ray formats available as standard releases or special limited edition sets as well as digital formats. Continue reading ‘‘Queen: Live at The Rainbow ’74 ‘ on Blu-ray & DVD September 9th!’
Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company are proud to announce the home entertainment release of Jonathan Teplitzky’s THE RAILWAY MAN, based on the extraordinary memoir of World War II prisoner of war, Eric Lomax. With powerful performances by Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman, THE RAILWAY MAN will be available for digital download on August 1, 2014 before heading to DVD and Blu-Ray™ with Digital HD UltraViolet™ on August 12, 2014.
. Continue reading ‘THE RAILWAY MAN Comes To Blu-ray August 12th!’
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