What About ‘Non-Stop’ Though? (Movie Review)
It is fun to see how much credibility an actor with gravitas can bring to a really silly film. Liam Neeson has returned to the action/thriller realm once again to star in an airplane-hijacking film, with twists and turns that go way too far in terms of being plausible. It matters little though, as the film has way too much fun with embracing its ludicrous nature, which manages not to be too much of a fault, as Non-Stop finds a way to keep you guessing, while Neeson once again adds his serious presence to a film that may have once seemed beneath him. It is not a film that is trying to say anything; it just wants to entertain, with the semblance of some clever ideas, in the midst of its high-octane silliness.
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Today, coinciding with the digital release of Disney’s hit film “Frozen,” The Walt Disney Studios announces Disney Movies Anywhere, a new digital movie service and app. Debuting with iTunes as its exclusive launch provider, Disney Movies Anywhere is a simple, streamlined way to manage and enjoy your digital collection of Disney, Pixar, and Marvel movies on iPhone, iPad, iPad Touch and web experience. Plus, for a limited time, you’ll receive a free digital copy of Disney•Pixar’s The Incredibles when you sign up and connect your iTunes account.
I have to admit something. I am in LOVE with this upcoming Blu-ray’s cover art! Wow! It’s so RAD! Now let’s change the subject erratically and talk about entering a world of black magic, superstition and even possession in one horrifying unrated cut for a second. Of course silly! I’m talking about Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones! And it makes its debut on the Blu-ray format April 8th! If you don’t believe me, then check out the full press release below courtesy of Paramount Home Media Distribution. 
I have never seen this one before, but I know my fellow WSB staff around here really thought the world of it so paint me curious about The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. And best of all…we don’t have too long to wait for what Fox deems the must-own movie of the year on Blu-ray. It’s no secret. The release date that we are all here to discover within this post has been slated for April 1st. And no…that’s not an April Fools joke either. So why don’t you do yourself a favor and hit up the pre-order link 
The second film in Marvel’s “Phase 2”, Thor: The Dark World, is coming your way on Blu-ray. I was a bigger fan than most on the original Thor, and I really think that film was a good set up with the characters and introduction to the Thor-verse to take it to another level with this second film. Those who may not have taken kindly to the first film or felt it wasn’t what they wanted might be more pleasantly surprised with this second visit to Asgard. And that they did this second time around. Everybody returns to gives us a solid, fun sci-fi/fantasy adventure complete with that wonderful Hemsworth smile. Cool enough too, it also gives us our first little sneak peak at the upcoming Guardians Of Galaxy as Thor’s world is the most natural gateway into that. 
The highly touted return to form for Disney animation, FROZEN, is making its way to Blu-ray next month on March 18th! I didn’t get a chance to see this one when it hit theaters, but I’m pretty excited to get to see it on the wonderful Blu-ray format. I’ve heard nothing but great things regarding this one and it features one of my favorite performers, Kristen Bell! It’s coming to you with a slew of bonus features and since its Disney I’m sure it will have a fantastic presentation as well. You can find more information on this release as well as a pre-order link to secure yourself a copy below. Also at the bottom, a clip called “The Making Of Frozen” featuring Josh Gad and Jonathan Groff. 
How appropriate they pick April Fools Day for the Blu-ray release date of Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, huh? I think so! And I’m also very stoked and excited about this news as try as I might I not only missed the press screening of this comedy last year, but I also misplaced the free movie cash I had for it and ultimately never was able to catch this one theatrically. So I’m looking forward to my first time being on the Blu format! And now…without further ado…Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues will be released on Digital HD on March 11th and on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and VOD on April 1st. The three-disc Blu-ray Combo Pack includes three versions of the film, including theSuper-Sized R Rated Version with 763 new jokes, as well as over four hours of bonus features. Yea! Check out the full press release from Paramount below! 
Who doesn’t like the word FREE? I like it. No, I love it! And you should too because our good folks over at Entertainment One have given us 3 DVD copies of Twice Born, an epic family mystery that becomes a moving portrait of love, loyalty and the unbreakable bonds of motherhood in a time of war to give away to 3 lucky readers on our site. The 2013 U.S. theatrical release from director Sergio Castellitto (Don’t Move) that stars Academy Award winner Penélope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Volver) and Emile Hirsch (Into The Wild, Killer Joe), arrives February 25, 2014 on DVD and Digital Download from Entertainment One (eOne). So check out the full press release and trailer below and find out how you can win one of three DVD copies of this extraordinary feature. 
Scream Factory is upgrading their 2010 Roger Corman Collection DVD entry of The Slumber Party Massacre with a wonderful new Blu-ray. They had once said that the DVD edition was the best it was going to get, but times change, new things spring up and they were able to develop a new HD transfer from the film’s original negative. There were some a bit perturbed by this who had bought the DVD set, but I say “wah wah” that came out 4 years ago. And I’m never going to whine about upgrading a favorite to Blu-ray. They ported over the entire array of bonus features and added a new interview to the mix to give this release some new flavor. I think it’s great that they’ve been able to upgrade some of the older Shout! Factory titles to Blu-ray (last month saw the upgrade of Bad Dreams/Visiting Hours double feature). And once you see the video transfer on this sucker, you’ll be pretty ecstatic you double dipped. 
Scream Factory is once again releasing a modern horror film. Their first one of 2014 will be Dead Shadows. This one looks to be a sort of extraterrestrial thriller based on the appearance of Halley’s comet that revolves around a guy trying to escape his apartment complex. This one has been a sort of festival darling, developing quite the cult following overseas. Its also to be noted that the film is Scream Factory’s sole title being released in April. And its not coming til the very end of the month at that. What will I do with myself? No worries, their summer is shaping up to be quite amazing, meaning their fall will be mindblowing. Below, you can read up on more of what this film is about and learn all of the specs! 
