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May 9th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Finally releasing from the Disney Vault, Disney’s ultimate princess fairytale classic “Sleeping Beauty” will be available for the first time on Diamond Edition Blu-ray, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on October 7, 2014. Experience all of the pageantry and power of this wondrous tale on Blu-ray – and for the first time on Digital HD – with incredible high definition picture, thrilling, soaring sound, and all-new Diamond Edition special features that make this a must-own for every family’s classic collection!
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May 8th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
It’s a double whammy of sorts with TWO Steven Spielberg films being released on Blu-ray stateside for the first time. Coming up we will be reviewing The Terminal starring Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones and featuring an all-star ensemble cast with the likes of Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, and more. I’m sure we all have airport horror stories but they compare to Hanks’ tale of being a citizen without a country? We shall see. Continue reading ‘The Terminal (Blu-ray Review)’
May 8th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
It does not take a whole lot for a film to win me over if it has a lot of charm. Get the right cast and allow them to have fun that is evident in the film and I will be happy to sit back and enjoy what has been put in front of me. Swingers is a favorite movie of mine because, despite the shagginess of the production, it has great cast interplay to go along with the depiction of nightlife in LA. Jon Favreau wrote and co-produced Swingers back in 1996 and has since gone on to direct much bigger movies like Iron Man and Elf. Chef takes him back to his indie roots. Working with a small budget and a simple concept, he has managed to take what he’s learned from his bigger movies and combine that very effectively with what he was able to do in his earlier films like Swingers and Made. The result is an incredibly charming film, with a great cast, a nice father/son story, and some terrific images of food to gaze upon.
Continue reading ‘‘Chef’ Is Deliciously Entertaining (Movie Review)’
May 8th, 2014 by Blu-ray Brian
Can this day get any better?! Not only am I off from my day job today (first time since last November), one of my best friends is coming into town, Aaron Neuwirth’s birthday bonanza is today, I finally got antibiotics after suffering for six weeks (I found out I’m seriously allergic to Austin and the only alleviation is to move) and I’m 25 minutes away from playing the latest Call of Duty: Ghosts map pack, Devastation, on the PS4, but this announcement also happens! Jeezus! What a day to celebrate! I cannot wait to check out Under the Skin on Blu-ray on July 15th. With the only opportunity to see this film in one of the crappiest theaters ever in Austin, TX I decided to hold out and wait for the bliss of it all on the pristine Blu-ray format. I sure hope it’s worth the wait! Oh what the hell it has Scarlett Johansson naked in it. It has to be! So without further ado, check out the full press release from Lionsgate out below! Continue reading ‘‘Under The Skin’ of Scarlett Johansson To Spin on Blu-ray This July!’
May 8th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
In Korea, murder has a statute of limitations and the time is up on a series of brutal slayings that left Lt. Choi (Jae-yeong Jeong) a broken and obsessed man, with a scarred face from their one encounter. Now, a handsome and beguiling young man has come forward, taking credit for the crimes. As the confessed-killer woos media and wins fans, Choi’s rage spins out of control. Is he the killer? Can justice ever be served? Continue reading ‘Confession of Murder (Blu-ray Review)’
May 8th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Double feature month continues with a big headscratcher! Although, hopefully this won’t be on the wishlist for too long.
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May 8th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
In lesser hands, Neighbors could have been an easily forgettable mess of a film, with talented comedic performers simply going through the motions of a ‘versus’-type comedy. The thing that separates a film like this from whatever junk a company like Happy Madison Productions tends to put out in theaters these days is the attempt to not only introduce some easy themes to go with the bevy of jokes, but really deliver on them just as clearly as the gags. Make no mistake, Neighbors is a rowdy comedy that will live or die on whether or not observational humor + profanity (and shenanigans) can make you laugh, but it is hardly dumb humor. It has plenty of silliness for the actors to engage in, but grappling onto the idea of adulthood matters just as much.
Continue reading ‘Hidy Ho! ‘Neighbors’ (Movie Review)’
May 7th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Director Hu Gaun (Cow, Design of Death) taps into a variety of genre styles for the Chinese action-comedy THE CHEF, THE ACTOR AND THE SCOUNDREL, debuting on Blu-ray, DVD and digital June 24th from Well Go USA Entertainment. Described by Film Business Asia as part knockabout comedy, part serious spy movie, part tribute to the films of our childhood – it will also go down in movie history as the first comedy with a plot about germ warfare. During the Second Sino-Japanese War, China is suffering from a cholera outbreak because the Japanese are using it as a biological weapon. Four Chinese agents capture a Japanese scientist and his bodyguard and interrogate them by Chinese opera in order to get the vaccine formula. THE CHEF, THE ACTOR AND THE SCOUNDREL stars Liu Ye (Curse of the Golden Flower) as the Chef, Zhang Han Yu (Special ID, Back to 1942) as the Actor and Huang Bo (Lost in Thailand) as the Scoundrel, with Chie Tanaka (Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale) and Liang Jing (Eastern Bandits) rounding out the cast. Continue reading ‘‘The Chef, The Actor, and The Scoundrel’ on Blu-ray & DVD June 24th!’
May 7th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Anchor Bay Entertainment and RADiUS-TWC are proud to announce the home entertainment release of Daniel Stamm’s dark thriller, 13 SINS. From the director of The Last Exorcism, the film stars Mark Webber, Devon Graye, Rutina Wesley, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Tom Bower, and Ron Perlman with screenplay by David Birke and Daniel Stamm. Audiences can experience the horror on DVD and Blu-Ray™ on June 17, 2014. Continue reading ‘’13 Sins’ on Blu-ray & DVD June 17th!’
May 7th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Once is an Academy Award-winning indie film that blends drama and music in a very charming way. I remember being initially against this film back in 2007, simply because the trailer made it all seem so obvious in terms of the type of indie movie it was. I was very happy to eat crow after finally seeing it, as everything about this film made me smile. The music is fantastic, the performances feel authentic, and the small scale nature of this production have it work as a nice personal story about two people that form a brief bond. Now Once is on Blu-ray, where people can maybe rediscover this acclaimed film from 2007.
Continue reading ‘Once (Blu-ray Review)’
May 7th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Millennium Entertainment is proud to announce the home entertainment release of the star-studded sci-fi drama, Parts Per Billion. Written and directed by Brian Horiuchi, the film stars the ensemble cast of Academy Award® nominee Frank Langella (Frost/Nixon, Robot & Frank, The Box), Academy Award® nominee Gena Rowlands (The Notebook, The Skeleton Key, Broken English), Josh Hartnett (Black Hawk Down, Lucky Number Slevin, Pearl Harbor), Rosario Dawson (Sin City, Rent, Seven Pounds), Teresa Palmer (I am Number Four, Warm Bodies, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice), Penn Badgley (CW’s “Gossip Girl,” Margin Call, Easy A) and Alexis Bledel (CW’s “Gilmore Girls,” The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Post Grad). Beginning on May 20, the end-of-days film will be available for early digital download before heading to VOD, DVD and Blu-Ray™ on June 3, 2014. Continue reading ‘‘Parts Per Billion’ on Blu-ray & DVD June 3rd!’
May 7th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
As a big Steve Coogan fan, I was happy to see him return to playing a character that brought him a lot of early fame. I was actually able to see this movie last year, as I was oversees, where the Alan Partridge character is much more popular. I was pleased to see the film receive a small theatrical/VOD release earlier this year, as there is a lot to like about it, with Coogan playing this radio DJ character who gets caught up in a crazy hostage situation. On June 10th, everyone will be able to see the film for themselves and find out what comedic joy they’ve been missing. Continue on to read more about this upcoming Blu-ray release.
Continue reading ‘Steve Coogan Stars As ‘Alan Partridge’ On Blu-ray This June’
May 6th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Based on the popular novel by Willy Vlautin, THE MOTEL LIFE is a searing and profound examination of brotherhood set in the timeless Sierra Nevadan frontier. Frank (Emile Hirsch) and Jerry Lee Flannigan (Stephen Dorff) work odd jobs, drink hard, and drift from motel to motel. Their only escape is through Frank s fantastic stories and Jerry Lee s rich illustrations. Everything changes when Jerry Lee is involved in a hit-and-run accident, which forces the brothers across the state to the home of Frank s old flame, Annie (Dakota Fanning). Continue reading ‘‘The Motel Life’ on Blu-ray & DVD June 3rd!’
May 6th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Helix is an intense thriller about a team of scientists from the Centers for Disease Control who travels to a high-tech research facility in the Arctic to investigate a possible disease outbreak, only to find themselves pulled into a terrifying life-and-death struggle that holds the key to mankind’s salvation…or total annihilation. The 13-episode sci-fi drama is executive produced by Ronald D. Moore (TV’s “Battlestar Galactica”), Lynda Obst (Contact), Steven Maeda (TV’s “Lost”, “CSI: Miami”, “The X-Files”) and Brad Turner (TV’s “24”). Continue reading ‘‘Helix: The Complete First Season’ on Blu-ray & DVD July 1st!’
May 6th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
One of the best films of the first half of this year is arriving on Blu-ray on June 17th. I was a big fan of Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel and was happy to catch it a couple times in theater (Review HERE), as well interview some of the cast and crew (HERE). The film is an adventure story of sorts, though it has plenty of other things going on that are comedic, mysterious, dramatic, and other words that describe this expansive, yet not-too-lengthy film. It has a huge cast, the includes many frequent players in Wes Anderson’s films, but is highlighted by Ralph Fiennes and young Toni Revolori, who make their Anderson film debut. The Grand Budapest Hotel is a weird and unique film that is unlike pretty much anything else coming out this year. Continue on to learn more about this upcoming Blu-ray release.
Continue reading ‘Check Into Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel On Blu-ray This June’
May 5th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
I guess if I had to consider my attachment to the original Veronica Mars series and how it came into play with the viewing of this film, I would say I was in a fairly decent position to review the film, without caving into the pressures of being a fan and alienating those unfamiliar with the show. Sure, I am a fan of the TV series, which I caught on Netflix, years after it was off the air. That said, I have not revisited the series since. Not that I do not have affection for the show, as I think Veronica Mars was a great series at its best, with fine performances from a large portion of its cast, which had a number of interesting characters and relationships, on top of a format that could balance comedy, drama, and mystery all in one. Having a new movie to experience, my best hope was that it could continue in that tradition, without feeling like it was pandering exclusively to those who loved it all those years ago. I never really thought it could stay away from that completely, but fortunately the film has enough sharp writing, aided by some nice lead performances, to make it worthwhile.
Continue reading ‘Veronica Mars (Blu-ray Review)’
May 5th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
The most provocative film from the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, ESCAPE FROM TOMORROW should not exist, and yet it does. Like nothing you’ve ever seen, Randy Moore’s directorial debut is a bold and ingenious trip into the happiest place on earth. An epic battle begins when a middle-aged American husband and father of two learns that he has lost his job. Keeping the news from his nagging wife and wound-up children, he packs up the family and embarks on a full day of park hopping amid enchanted castles and fairytale princesses. Soon, the manufactured mirth of the fantasy land around him begins to haunt his subconscious. An idyllic family vacation quickly unravels into a surrealist nightmare of paranoid visions, bizarre encounters, and an obsessive pursuit of a pair of sexy teenage Parisians. Chillingly shot in black and white, Escape From Tomorrow dissects the mythology of artificial perfection while subversively attacking our culture’s obsession with mass entertainment. Continue reading ‘Escape From Tomorrow (Blu-ray Review)’
May 5th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
When Nick Di Santo learns that his father is not only alive but can possibly reveal the origin of his son’s dark gift, he sets out on a trip that takes him to an abandoned mansion he thought only existed in his childhood imagination. Co-written and directed by Victor Salva (Jeepers Creepers, Jeepers Creepers 2) Dark House may just have something for everyone. Will the film succeed or get locked up in the cellar? Let’s see what happens. Continue reading ‘Dark House (Blu-ray Review)’
