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July 7th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
I have been a huge fan of HBO’s comedy series Eastbound & Down and the ridiculous, foul-mouthed anti-hero character that is Kenny Powers since the beginning. I know some people are not big fans of Danny McBride, but I find him hilarious and this show, which he is heavily involved in the production of, was a perfect way to harness his comedic energy over the years. The fourth season was an unexpected one, given the finality of its third, but dammit if McBride and co-creators Jody Hill & Ben Best didn’t find a way to make a truly glorious final season for the series. Eastbound & Down was always the story of a former baseball player and all-around horrible guy coming to terms with evolving for the better as a person, but in the craziest ways possible, making it plenty entertaining. Now the final season is available on Blu-ray for all to see…or better yet, the whole series is now f***kin’ out!
Continue reading ‘Eastbound & Down: The Complete Fourth & Final Season (Blu-ray Review)’
July 7th, 2014 by Blu-ray Brian
It’s almost August! Baseball season will have been in full swing. Barbecues would have been blazing ever since Memorial Day or even before that depending upon where you’re situated. Yet fans can count on another August tradition when Anchor Bay Entertainment releases The Walking Dead: The Complete Fourth Season on Blu-ray + Digital HD with Ultraviolet and DVD on August 26th. As with previous season releases, the Blu-ray or DVD sets also rewards 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 very first time! But wait! That’s not it! There’s also the retailer exclusives to be had and drooled over too! Thankfully for me and you, my favorite press release lady in the world has us covered on all fronts. Read on! Continue reading ‘The Walking Dead: The Complete Fourth Season Blu-ray & DVD Retailer Exclusives!’
July 7th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to not only see the new Richard Linklater film, Boyhood, but attend a press conference for it, featuring writer/director Linklater, along with stars Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Ellar Coltrane, and Lorelei Linklater. Boyhood was shot intermittently over the course of 12 years, as the story follows a boy, Mason (Coltrane), from 6 to 18-years old, and depicts his life with his family along the way. I will have a review of the film posted later in the week, but this post contains the highlights from the press conference, along with the audio from it. Continue on to learn more about the film, the stars, Linklater’s filming process, and more!
Continue reading ‘‘BOYHOOD’ Press Conference Highlights And More!’
July 7th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
There is going to be a lot of ‘Apes’ talk this week. We at Why So Blu were big fans of the 2011 re-imagining of the Planet of the Apes franchise, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and with Dawn of the Planet of the Apes set to be released on July 11th, we are very much excited for what this entry will have to offer. With that said, a number of deal on Amazon are going on right now, which includes an awesome low-price for the original Planet of the Apes series on Blu-ray. It is not only very cheap, but comes with movie cash to use for your ticket to see Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. The other films, ‘Rise’ and Tim Burton’s remake (if you dare to go down that road) are also fairly cheap as well and also come with movie cash. Continue on to get your hands on these deals, while they are going on!
Continue reading ‘Planet of the Apes Blu-ray Sale!’
July 7th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Following the previous (and great) teaser trailer, we now have a full theatrical trailer for director David Fincher’s (Se7en, Zodiac, The Social Network) upcoming 2014 film, Gone Girl, based on the bestselling novel by Gillian Flynn. After The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, it seems that Fincher is fine with adapting popular pulp novels found in grocery stores, but I am not one to complain, if he at least continues to make these films entertaining via his visual and directorial style and stocked with a great cast. This film features Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Kim Dickens, Scoot McNairy, Patrick Fugit, and of course, Tyler Perry. Continue on to see the new trailer along with four new teaser posters from the film.
Continue reading ‘New ‘Gone Girl’ Trailer And Teaser Posters’
July 7th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Roger Ebert was a force to be reckoned with when it came to film criticism, and I was very saddened by his death in April, 2013. The documentary film Life Itself, an adaptation of the late film critic’s memoir and a look at the last few months of his life, puts his story front and center, with no one more fitting than Steve James (director of Hoop Dreams, one of Ebert’s favorites) to be the one to direct the film. The film is rife with stories and insight about the life of Roger Ebert, as far as his career as a writer and onward goes, with plenty of interviews to back up a truthful look at a man who was not perfect, but certainly a huge influence and impressive figure when it came to what he accomplished. This is a documentary for many film fans, as they may not have been shaped by Ebert’s film criticism, but it has certainly been a factor, while he had his time to say something about cinema.
Continue reading ‘Take On ‘Life Itself’ Even After The Balcony Has Closed (Movie Review)’
July 3rd, 2014 by Brian White
Wow! What can I say about this feature(s) that hasn’t been said before? There’s a million and one ways I can spin this. Was I curious about it? Hell yeah I was. Was I scared of it? Honestly, I was a little bit. I really didn’t know what to expect when I first popped this Blu-ray title into my PlayStation 4 except for what I guessed would be a whole lot of graphic nudity. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing is it? Haha! I guess it all depends upon who you are, how you are raised and what your opinions and beliefs are on how tasteful and/or delicate nudity should be depicted and handled within a motion picture. That’s a safe and borderline way to say it, isn’t it? I think so. And that’s what I’m sticking to as I press straight ahead with nothing but forward progress in tackling this two-part Blu-ray review fully clothed. Wish me luck! Continue reading ‘Nymphomaniac: Volume I and Volume II (Blu-ray Review)’
July 3rd, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
What if you had the chance to see the greatest science fiction film never produced? Unfortunately you can’t, because, as stated, it was never produced, but you can come very close! Jodorowsky’s Dune is a fascinating documentary that details the intended plans by director Alejandro Jodorowsky to create an ambitious project, utilizing the talents of many great filmmakers, artists, musicians, actors, and more. It never came to be for various reasons, but the story has now been revealed for all to see. Find out more about this captivating film and the Blu-ray it is now housed on.
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Continue reading ‘Jodorowsky’s Dune (Blu-ray Review)’
July 3rd, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Start getting back your disco fever as Prom Night is coming to Blu-ray! Synapse Films is bringing this classic slasher to HD glory on September 9. And if you follow them on Twitter or like them on Facebook, they’ve been keeping the fans in the loop the whole way regarding the restoration process and newly discovered elements. And they are doing an absolutely remarkable job. Synapse does not let anything release until its perfect in their eyes. And good for them for doing it. They’re currently housing some dynamite classic slashers and that are currently starting to roll out on Blu-ray. Of course you know Curtains is coming this month, but following Prom Night will be the hard to find cult classic slasher Popcorn which is a really groovy one! Below are all the gnarly details on this classic piece of knife and stalk cinema. Continue reading ‘SYNAPSE FILMS Invites You To Join Jamie Lee Curtis On PROM NIGHT – On Blu-Ray Sept 9!’
July 3rd, 2014 by Brian White
This is going to be a hard one to write about because HBO broke some serious ground when they aired these eight episodes of I guess what can be best described as an anthology series. If you have a better way to describe it, then by all means please chime in below in the comments section. True Detective, for lack of a better explanation, is a slow building dual-character study from the moment you turn it on until the final seconds as we follow the trials and tribulations of two detectives assigned to a grisly and cultish murder case in the Louisiana bayou country, which takes place over a lengthy period of time. You know how they say everyone gets their day in court eventually? Well, I guess you can say this one’s all about redemption and getting past those seemingly unmovable barriers no matter how much time passes. However, that’s just a very high level look at the critically acclaimed show. What you’ll find under the surface, should you decide to scratch that, is so much more complex and intricately woven that it yields such a great case in being called some of television’s finest hours. Continue reading ‘True Detective (Blu-ray Review)’
July 3rd, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
The biggest question I have about Deliver Us from Evil, a film that mixes a police procedural plot with exorcism, is why have it released on July 4th weekend? I understand counter programming and all, but a grimy, R-rated horror feature does not exactly seem like the choice for Independence Day, regardless of producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s name being attached to the film. That said, whether or not audiences flock to see HULK and Carlos the assassin exorcise the demons on its opening weekend, Deliver Us from Evil has a neat setup that feels like a throwback detective story fitted with effective atmospheric direction from Scott Derrickson.
Continue reading ‘This Pulpy Detective-Horror Story Tries To ‘Deliver Us From Evil’ (Movie Review)’
July 2nd, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
It is unfortunate that Tammy does not quite work overall. Here we have a character-based, R-rated comedy, featuring a large number of female characters, with ideas that extend beyond big-budgeted set pieces, and it is arriving in theaters just in time for the Fourth of July. Melissa McCarthy fans may certainly enjoy the opportunity given to her and her husband, Ben Falcone, who directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with McCarthy, but perhaps not those who are expecting a traditional slapstick comedy. Or maybe it is the other way around. What Tammy has in character exploration and some actual pathos, whenever McCarthy settles down with her antics, it loses whenever the film amps up its randomness, certain comedy routines, and disjointed plotting. It makes the film an interesting watch, just not one that I found entirely worthwhile, as a whole.
Continue reading ‘Tammy Is Sad, Messy, and Occasionally Endearing (Movie Review)’
July 2nd, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
I look forward to seeing The Walking Dead’s presence at Comic Con this year, as they always have pretty elaborate set ups on the showroom floor, let along super popular panels. A few years back I was happy to participate in The Walking Dead Escape. This is The Walking Dead-themed obstacle course that takes over San Diego’s Petco Park during Comic Con. It is a ton of fun to run away from zombies, let alone admire the zombie makeup creations on regular folk who are apparently happy to go after geeks running through a baseball stadium in full on zombie makeup for hours at a time. It is returning to Comic Con once again this year, along with several other stops around the country. Read on to learn more, including details on deals for signing up early!
Continue reading ‘The Walking Dead Escape Returns To San Diego Comic Con This Year’
July 2nd, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Nana nana nana nana, nana nana nana nana BATMAN! So this is awesome. While many are just fine with Christopher Nolan’s darker take on The Dark Knight, there are still many that love the campy 60s Batman television series starring Adam West and Burt Ward. Many have been wanting a release of this TV series for a very long time and now it is finally happening. This is making for a great initial Comic Con 2014 post, as we now have a brief teaser for the upcoming box set of the complete Batman television series, along with an announcement for the panel taking place in Hall H. Continue on to see the video and learn about when you can see this panel, if you are in fact going to Comic Con.
Continue reading ‘Comic Con 2014: Batman: The Complete TV Series! – Sizzle Reel and Panel Announcement’
July 2nd, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Kid Cannabis is the true story of an Idaho teen dropout who builds a multimillion-dollar marijuana ring by trafficking drugs through the woods across the Canadian border. But his pursuit of the high life – complete with girls, guns, and vicious rival drug lords – may leave this ex-pizza boy in way over his head. Director John Stockwell has been a very busy boy. He’s got this film and In The Blood both being released in 2014. Continue reading ‘Kid Cannabis (Blu-ray Review)’
July 2nd, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
A mistaken delivery in Mumbai’s famously efficient lunchbox delivery system connects Ila, a neglected housewife, to Saajan (Irrfan Khan), a lonely man on the verge of retirement. Through a series of exchanged notes that they pass back and forth through the lunches, Saajan and Ila find comfort in their unexpected friendship. Gradually, their notes become little confessions about their loneliness, memories, regrets, fears, and even small joys. They each discover a new sense of self and find an anchor to hold on to in the big city of Mumbai that so often crushes hopes and dreams. Still strangers physically, Ila and Saajan become lost in their virtual relationship that could jeopardize both their realities. Continue reading ‘The Lunchbox (Blu-ray Review)’
July 1st, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
WHO SAID IT’S GOOD TO BE KING? Ride with the Sons of Anarchy, and relive the adrenaline-charged show’s most controversial and tension-filled season ever! With Clay and Tara behind bars, Jax looks to the future of both the club and his family, but can he possibly escape the bloody legacy of SAMCRO’s deadly past? As he desperately pursues his father’s vision of a more legitimate direction for the MC, Jax is met at every turn with external pressure, violence, treachery, and betrayal. Intensity builds, secrets are revealed, and the body count rises, all leading to a shocking season finale that will change everything for the Sons of Anarchy. Continue reading ‘‘Sons of Anarchy’ The Complete Sixth Season on Blu-ray & DVD August 26th!’
July 1st, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Get set for another outrageously inappropriate bout of fantasy football madness with Season Five of The League, including 11 UNRATED extended episodes. After the draft at Andre’s bachelor party nearly derails his wedding, Rafi plots Kevin’s death, Taco tries life without weed, Pete pays Ruxin the ultimate disrespect, and Kevin and Jenny’s “sexiversary” celebration ends very, very badly. Please keep in mind that this set will also be available on DVD. We’ve noticed that not every recent television set has been announced as Blu-ray. If this changes then we will update the PR release accordingly. Continue reading ‘The League: The Complete Fifth Season on Blu-ray & DVD September 2nd!’
