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March 6th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Nope, this is no joke! As Brian scratches his head wondering where the heck Double Jeopardy is, Hulk Hogan’s launch to become a movie star in his own right, 7 years after Rocky III is coming to Blu-ray. I remember this movie and then again I don’t. I think this came out when I was actually in to WWF (what it was called at the time) and a fan of Hulk Hogan, but I’m not sure if I actually saw it. Its not a popular film as it has a 5% score on Rotten Tomatoes, but I’m not sure if that measures in accuracy for enjoying it with a different mentality. We’ll talk about this one more when we get there, but today I’ve got all the specs and pre-order information for you. You KNOW you want to pre-order this! Continue reading ‘NO HOLDS BARRED On Blu-ray For The First Time April 1!’
March 6th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Our wonderful friends at Walt Disney have sent us this extended clip from the upcoming Marvel film Captain America: The Winter Soldier. You might have heard of it? Also, you can now start buying up your tickets on Fandango already! The film opens on April 4th. You know you’re going, so why not have your showing all locked up and ready to go? After the jump, check out the clip!
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March 6th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
The Grand Budapest Hotel is a film not only packed with characters, sets, costumes, and all the things that tend to typify writer/director Wes Anderson’s style, it is also packed with story. It is becoming more and more clear to me how much Anderson enjoys having films that are about stories being told to an audience. There are frequent themes that have been present in Anderson’s other films, namely family, which is clearly seen in The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic, Fantastic Mr. Fox and all of his other films as well, which is all well and good, but The Grand Budapest Hotel really goes out of its way to show us that it is a story within a story that is being told to another person. The result is a film that finds a way to present something that will be entirely familiar to everyone who recognizes Anderson’s style, but ends up feeling like a comment on storytelling itself. The film combines multiple genres in a rather go-for-broke fashion, while still finding the time to be thoughtful in regards to its key characters, and does not let narrative constraint get in the way.
Continue reading ‘Wes Anderson’s Style Adorns ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ (Movie Review)’
March 6th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
“Suck it, Julia Roberts!” this week’s wishlist entry is going out to Cate Blanchett. In honor of the actress picking up her second Academy Award on Sunday (first for the Best Actress category), I’ve decided to dedicate this week’s pick to one of my favorite roles of hers in a favorite film of mine. What is it? You know I don’t like to spoil that til after you click!
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March 5th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
While I was never a big fan of The Smurfs, among other older cartoons that have since been turned into animated features, Peabody’s Improbable History, which was a part of The Rocky & Bullwinkle Show, was a series of skits that I always found entertaining. I haven’t watched Peabody in years, but seeing this new 3D CG version of the concept brought memories flooding back into my mind, once the animated, bow-tied beagle started delivering puns so cringe-worthy they would then become kind of hysterical. It is not often that I consciously take nostalgia into account, but Mr. Peabody & Sherman won me over by not only providing a fast-paced, time traveling adventure comedy with humor for all ages, but also jogging my memory with thoughts of an old cartoon that I enjoyed a bit more than expected.
Continue reading ‘A Duo From Way Back, ‘Mr. Peabody & Sherman’ Has Been Reimagined (Movie Review)’
March 5th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Cold Comes the Night is a fairly straightforward thriller that is basically a showcase for Bryan Cranston’s Russian criminal character. The film may lack much to really set it apart, but for what it is, the film is fine with moving at a quick pace to tell a fairly pulpy crime story, which happens to be decently acted and shot. This film is no Fargo when it comes to plots surrounding “money being the root of all evil” but it gets the job done well enough and is over before you know it. The Blu-ray is now available, so read on to learn more about my thoughts on this film and the quality of the disc it is on.
Continue reading ‘Cold Comes the Night (Blu-ray Review)’
March 5th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Not sure how much I can say about Fargo, beyond just, “It’s brilliant”, but here it goes. Fargo was one of the best films of the 90s, one of my favorite films ever, and is full of great performances, direction, and dark humor. It is a fantastic film and now it is getting an all new Blu-ray release, ensuring that it will look better than ever. I often say that snow is my favorite thing to see on Blu-ray, as there is something about the quality that really stands out when it comes to looking at snow in 1080p. Now I will have the chance to see the snow, along with all of the other great things this film has to offer, in a new light, with Carter Burwell’s great score backing it up, let alone all the weirdness that comes from Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare teaming up to be a part of a very odd kidnapping story. This new addition of the film arrives on Blu-ray April 1st. Read on to learn more about this upcoming release.
Continue reading ‘Cult Favorite “Fargo” Arrives Remastered on Blu-ray April 1’
March 5th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
May is gonna be a “killer” month for Scream Factory. It kicks off the SUMMER OF FEAR which has them loading up each month with some spectacular releases and some that have come as a giant surprise to the delight of fans. During may they’ll be release cult favorites Evilspeak and Final Exam. Final Exam is one of the classic slasher films of the early run in the 80s that gets dogged, but I actually like it quite a bit. So, I’m in the camp that enjoys it more than most. So I am absolutely shocked and astonished its coming to Blu-ray as I thought its final resting place for physical home media would be DVD (which it BARELY jumped to that format). So, yeah, its incredibly exciting no matter what the bonus features are, that these two films will be coming to the amazing Blu-ray format with some brand new transfers. Below is the final details on each disc as well as the wonderful pre-order buttons! Do it, c’mon, you know you want to! Continue reading ‘Final Details On EVILSPEAK & FINAL EXAM Blu-rays Unveiled!’
March 5th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Brazilian Western is the actual title of this film in case you’re wondering right of the bat “What western film from Brazil did they acquire?” I really can’t enlighten much on this film sadly, as this is the first I’ve heard of it. But with this news today, its definitely on my radar now to check out when it comes to (hopefully) glorious Blu-ray. It played the famed Toronto International Film Festival last year and is slated to hit up the Miami International Film Festival this coming weekend. Shout! Factory has provided me with this announcement to kind of open up about it, but more details will be trickling down the pipeline as they begin production on its home release for sure. And you can find those details, pre-order and maybe even a review here at your trusted Why So Blu? entertainment website. The entertainment site that doesn’t feature default artwork for its design! Continue reading ‘Shout! Factory Acquires BRAZILIAN WESTERN (FAROESTE CABOCLO) For Cross-Platform Distribution In US & Canada!’
March 5th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
It’s back! So last year an announcement was made for a horror-themed movie marathon, the “Lethal Ladies of Horror,” featuring a specific set of films being screened at the Regency Village Theater in Los Angeles, with all kinds of cool giveaways, props from the films, and Q&As with cast and crew. Unfortunately, the event was cancelled. Good news has recently emerged though! The marathon is back and it has dropped off the weakest film in the original lineup in favor of adding an even better film to make a strong set of films to screen. On March 29th, at the Famed Crest Theatre Westwood in Lost Angeles, the new “Lethal Ladies of Horror” will be screening Night of the Comet, Christine, and Drag Me to Hell. This event is being brought to audiences by the same folks involved in putting together the “Evil Dead Fest” last year, which screened all four Evil Dead films and was a ton of fun. This means the films will have a lot of additional fun going on in between movies and within the theater lobby as well, which includes Q&As with cast and crew from the films, prize giveaways, props from the film (such as a very specific car) and more! Additionally, I have an interview from the stars of Night of the Comet, Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelli Maroney, (HERE) originally done last year in honor of the recent Scream Factory Blu-ray release. Stewart and Maroney will be among the guests in attendance for a Q&A on the night. Continue on to learn more about this exciting, upcoming event.
Continue reading ‘“Lethal Ladies Of Horror” Resurrected In Los Angeles On March 29th’
March 5th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
From director Renny Harlin, a whole new take on Hercules is coming soon to Blu-ray and DVD. I “missed” this one in theaters, but now I will get to see if it has any sort of redeeming value this April. Here are some more official words about it: Kellen Lutz stars in the action-adventure, The Legend Of Hercules, arriving on 3D Blu-ray Disc (plus 2D Blu-ray and Digital HD UltraViolet), DVD (plus Digital UltraViolet), Video on Demand and Pay-Per-View April 29 from Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE company. The film will also be available on Digital HD two weeks early on April 15.
Continue reading ‘A Mythic Hero Is Brought to Life In ‘The Legend of Hercules’ Arriving On 3D Blu-ray April 29 From Lionsgate Home Entertainment’
March 5th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Here are a few words about the upcoming release of this multiple Oscar nominee: Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company are proud to announce the home entertainment release of the critically acclaimed comedy/drama starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, PHILOMENA. Directed by Stephen Frears and co-written by Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope, PHILOMENA will be available for digital download on April 4, 2014 before heading to DVD and Blu-Ray™ with Digital HD UltraViolet™ on April 15, 2014. Continue on to learn more about this upcoming release.
Continue reading ‘The Search Has Ended, ‘PHILOMENA’ Arrives On Blu-ray This April’
March 4th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Every sentence has a story in the smash hit series Orange Is The New Black – Season One arriving on Blu-ray Disc (plus Digital HD UltraViolet), DVD (plus Digital UltraViolet) and Digital HD May 13 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Hailed by critics as “magnificent and thoroughly engrossing” (Washington Post), the hugely popular dark comedy from “Weeds” creator Jenji Kohan broke viewing records for its premiere season. Starring Taylor Schilling (Argo, Stay) in a Golden Globe® nominated performance,Orange Is The New Black also won “TV Program Of The Year” from the American Film Institute (AFI). Continue reading ‘ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK – Season 1: On Blu-ray May 13’
March 4th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Here is a clip from a new deleted scene from Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World, one of two new deleted scenes now available exclusively on Disney Movies Anywhere. Disney Movies Anywhere is Disney’s all-new, cloud-based digital movie service that enables consumers to discover, purchase, and watch movies from Disney, Pixar, and Marvel. Don’t forget, THOR: THE DARK WORLD is now available and you can pre-order it using the link below the clip!
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March 4th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
This year’s Super Bowl gave everyone there first glimpse at the fourth Transformers film from director Michael “Boom Boom” Bay. Now we have a full length trailer that provides just about everything one either loves, hates, or loves to hate about this franchise. That said, we also get a new cast to deal with as well, along with Dinobots. There are sparse details on the plot of this film, but if anyone was hoping Transformers would finally fine a way to fit in an overprotective father played by Mark Wahlberg, well they have just that to work with. Will he bond with Grimlock? I have no idea, but there will surely be lots of explosions. Continue on to get a look at the full trailer for Transformers: Age of Extinction, along with the brand new Wahlberg-centric poster for the film and some others too.
Continue reading ‘Here Is The Full-Length Transformers: Age of Extinction Trailer And Its New Posters’
March 4th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Oliver Stone’s epic historical drama Alexander, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release Alexander: The Ultimate Cut Blu-ray™ on June 3. Because the film’s original 2004 theatrical release required a running time of less than 3 hours, within strictly defined codes for violence and sexuality, the director felt he was unable to achieve a vision that stretched beyond the boundaries of an ordinary film. Stone now feels that by adhering to the outline of his original script, he is finally able to bring this improved Ultimate Cut, 31 minutes longer, to home viewing audiences. Continue reading ‘‘Alexander: The Ultimate Cut’ on Blu-ray & DVD June 3rd!’
March 4th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Danny Trejo (Machete) and Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon) star in the action-packed follow-up to the 2012 cult hit Bad Ass with BAD ASS 2: BAD ASSES, sucker punching its way onto Digital HD™ March 25 and on Blu-ray and DVD April 8 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Returning writer and director Craig Moss (Breaking Wind, 30 Nights of Paranormal Activity with the Devil Inside the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) brings our two unlikely heroes together to deliver the most hard-hitting, butt-kicking movie experience to hit home entertainment this year. Continue reading ‘‘Bad Ass 2: Bad Asses’ on Blu-ray & DVD April 8th!’
March 4th, 2014 by Blu-ray Brian
Like us fanboys needed yet another reason to salivate over next month’s Avengers series release of Captain America: The Winter Soldier? Heck no we didn’t! But any new footage is welcomed and extremely appreciated! So yeah…this one just came across my desk from Disney and I wanted to share this 60-second new TV spot that was just made available to everyone. So without further ado, let’s stop the talking and get this movie playing. Check out the full press release, film synopsis and most importantly, the new TV spot below. Continue reading ‘CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLIDER – New TV Spot Available!’
