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November 6th, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
Who knows? I may be the only one excited for this title, but that doesn’t stop me from exclaiming a huge HELL YEAH to the small press release below where it’s officially been announced that Runner Runner is coming home to the Blu-ray format on January 7th. I couldn’t be happier because that means yet another Gemma Arterton title in 1080p. Bring it on! That’s all I got to say about it. While there’s no pre-order up yet on Amazon, check out the quick press release below for more information on this “thrilling” title from Fox. Continue reading ‘Runner, Runner!!! Pants on Fire!!! On Blu-ray January 7th!!!’
November 6th, 2013 by Sean Ferguson
Legendary cultural icon Bruce Lee continues to be an unstoppable force, unbeatable warrior and an unforgettable star. He is the very face of martial arts mastery, the inspiration for millions to walk an enlightened path and mentor to the greatest stars and fighters the world over. He became a hero to those who knew him in life and, following his death, a legend to all. Since his incredible rise to fame nearly five decades ago, audiences across the globe have been amazed by the supreme talents and undeniable charisma that make Lee such a beloved icon. Loyal fans, movie collectors, pop culture and martial arts enthusiasts will be treated to a whole new home entertainment experience to celebrate the life and brilliance of the late Bruce Lee when The Bruce Lee Legacy Collection 11-Disc Blu-ray+ DVD box set presentation from Shout! Factory. Three feature-length documentaries Bruce Lee: The Legend (and the original version Bruce Lee: The Man, The Legend), the critically acclaimed I Am Bruce Lee and The Grandmaster and the Dragon: William Cheung and Bruce Lee; a special bonus disc with hours of new bonus content exclusive to this set, and four DVDs of aforementioned action-packed classics. A fitting tribute and celebration in honor of the legend, these sumptuous offerings are collected in a deluxe book-style packaging, brimming with 68 pages of archival materials, rare and never-before-released photos, new essay on Lee’s amazing career, and much more! Continue reading ‘Bruce Lee: The Legacy Collection (Blu-ray Review)’
November 5th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
Whether or not you knew this already, modern renaissance man/seemingly always squinting actor James Franco has not only been starring in films, but he has also tried his hand at directing several times. One of his latest efforts is an adaptation of the William Faulkner novel As I Lay Dying, which is considered to be one of the best novels of the 20th century. As a film, it is a bit of an odd duck. Franco’s directorial choices, as one hears the words of Faulkner come out of these actors, makes this film lean in a direction that was not entirely favorable to me. Still, as this film has the semblance of an experimental feature, among other things, there is a feature here that should provide some interest to those who seek it out.
Continue reading ‘As I Lay Dying (DVD Review)’
November 5th, 2013 by Brandon Peters
Happy new release Tuesday! It’s also the first Tuesday in November. Meaning, all the dates for Blu-ray releases through the end of the year are pretty much set and locked in by now. There could be a wild card for late December thrown in somewhere, but it’s highly unlikely it would be an older catalogue release. So with all this set, I wanted to compile my own personal list of films I’d like to see finally hit Blu-ray in 2014. These are films that aren’t available in ANY territory. So, if you happen to be like list potentials Blue Steel and The Man Who Wasn’t There (sold in other territories as “The Barber”) who have releases in Germany and France you are not eligible for this list. These are also titles that have not been announced at all. Also, thanks to Scream Factory for announcing Sleepaway Camp last Thursday as it was originally on this list! I was going to make this list just 10 movies, but then I noticed I was editing stuck at 14 titles which oddly became appropriate. Trust me, there were plenty omissions from this list as well. What are some of your hopes for Blu-ray in 2014? After my list, let me know what some of yours are below! Continue reading ‘Brandon’s Wishlist: 14 Blu-ray Hopefuls For 2014′
November 5th, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
If you are like me and you can’t get enough of Amber Heard, then perhaps you should this one out along with Syrup. After sitting on the shelves for too many years to count at the present moment, Anchor Bay has announced a December 3rd Blu-ray release date for All The Boys Love Mandy Lane. For more information on this controversial title, check out the below press release from Anchor Bay Entertainment and pre-order your copy right now! Do it for your love of Amber and her beauty! Continue reading ‘‘All The Boys Love Mandy Lane’ on Blu-ray Too!’
November 5th, 2013 by Gerard Iribe
Twelve-year-old Cyril (Thomas Doret), all coiled anger and furious motion, is living in a group home but refuses to believe he has been rejected by his single father (
Summer Hours’ Jérémie Renier). He spends his days frantically trying to reach the man, over the phone or on his beloved bicycle. It is only the patience and compassion of Samantha (
Hereafter’s Cécile de France), the stranger who agrees to care for him, that offers the boy the chance to move on. Spare and unsentimental but deeply imbued with a heart-rending tenderness,
The Kid with a Bike is an arresting work from the great Belgian directors Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne (
Rosetta), masters of the empathetic action film.
Continue reading ‘The Kid with a Bike: Criterion Collection (Blu-ray Review)’
November 5th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues is heading our way. Because having this crew back together makes me laugh, I am happy to simply put up a few new posters from the film, focusing on each character, along with a couple images, and a link to some other cool stuff. Along with the pics, the latest trailer is also in this post, along with a link to a Mustache Maker, in honor of the month of Movember. Feel free to have some laughs with this trailer, check out pics of the gang, and then load up an image of yourself and add a very specific mustache to your picture. It will make your face that much more hip!
Continue reading ‘‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues’ Provides New Character Posters And Encourages Movember’
November 5th, 2013 by Gerard Iribe
Freda Kelly was just a shy Liverpudlian teenager when she was asked to work for a local band hoping to make it big. Though she had no concept of how far they would go, Freda had faith in The Beatles from the beginning and The Beatles had faith in her. Many people came in and out of the band’s circle as they grew to international stardom, but Freda remained a staple because of her unfaltering loyalty and dedication. As The Beatles’ devoted secretary and friend, Freda was there as history unfolded; she was witness to the evolution – advances and setbacks, breakthroughs and challenges – of the greatest band in history. For the first time in 50 years, Freda shares her story. Continue reading ‘‘Good Ol’ Freda’ on Blu-ray and DVD December 3rd!’
November 5th, 2013 by Gerard Iribe
Millennium Entertainment is proud to announce the home entertainment release of HELL BABY, the new comedy from the creators of the hit series Reno 911! Written and directed by Thomas Lennon (Sean Saves the World, Night at the Museum, Reno 911!:Miami) and Ben Garant (Reno 911!, Night at the Museum, Reno 911!: Miami) HELL BABYY marks the comedy duos co-directing debut. HELL BABY stars Leslie Bibb (Iron Man 2, Movie 43), Rob Corddry (The Way Way Back, Pain & Gain), Michael Ian Black (This is 40, Reno 911!), Riki Lindhome (Million Dollar Baby, HBO’s “Enlightened”) Paul Scheer (FX’s “The League,” Bride Wars), and Rob Huebel (The Descendants, Celeste & Jesse Forever). HELL BABY was released theatrically on September 6, 2013 and will be available on DVD and Blu-ray on December 31, 2013 for an SRP of $19.98 (DVD) and $24.98 (BD). Continue reading ‘‘Hell Baby’ on Blu-ray and DVD December 31st!’
November 5th, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
Christmas is looking better and better this year! Not only will I be in a warmer climate for the holiday season this year, but I will also have one of my favorite horror movies this year in tow too when Insidious: Chapter 2 comes home to Blu-ray on Christmas Eve. What a great present or stocking stuffer that will make for the loved ones in your life! The Blu-ray Combo Pack features more than an hour of bonus materials and five behind-the-scenes featurettes. Check out the full press release below! Continue reading ‘Insidious: Chapter 2 Blu-ray Makes The Perfect Stocking Stuffer’
November 5th, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
Jon Martello (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a handsome, good old-fashioned guy known as Don Jon for his ability to bed beautiful women at will. But ironically, even the finest fling doesn’t compare to the bliss Jon finds alone—watching porn on his computer. Barbara Sugarman (Scarlett Johansson) is a gorgeous, good old-fashioned girl raised on romantic movies, and she’s determined to find her Prince Charming. Wrestling with expectations of the opposite sex, Jon and Barbara struggle against false fantasies to find true intimacy in this unexpected comedy written and directed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. And that’s just the synopsis! I really had fun with this one and I’m looking forward to it’s home video release on New Years Eve! Check out the full details below! Continue reading ‘Don Jon Opens His Heart on Blu-ray This December’
November 5th, 2013 by Gerard Iribe
International action superstar Jet Li (Hero, Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, The Expendables franchise) teams up for a third time with Zhang Wen (The Guillotines, The Sorcerer and the White Snake) as bickering cops out to catch a prolific serial killer in the action-comedy BADGES OF FURY, debuting on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital January 7th from Well Go USA Entertainment. The tongue-in-cheek spoof on kung fu cops from first time director Tsz Ming Wong, with action choreography by Corey Yuen (Wu Dang, Shaolin, The Transporter), also stars Shishi Liu (Sad Fairy Tale), Michelle Chen (Ripples of Desire), Yan Liu (Laugh and Cry Forbidden) and Aaron Shang (Let the Bullets Fly, Detective Dee: Mystery of the Phantom Flame) Continue reading ‘‘Badges of Fury’ on Blu-ray and DVD January 7th!’
November 4th, 2013 by Brandon Peters
Scream Factory’s latest dip into John Carpenter’s catalogue takes us back to the very beginning. Assault On Precinct 13 has already been released on Blu-ray, but this Collector’s Edition takes what was enjoyable about that release and enhances it to become the seminal version to have. John Carpenter’s first feature film shows much more than what you’d expect of what we’d come to expect from the legendary director. The film also holds up very well. If you’re an action fan, a fan of old Westerns or love stuff like the Die Hard movies and have never seen it, you’d do well to go back and revisit. Night of the Living Dead and “trapped horror” enthusiasts will appreciate it greatly too. It’s a suspense driven action film with simple stakes but high end intensity and edge of your seat entertainment. Once again, Scream Factory does very well by Carpenter, so let’s get into what makes this particular representation of one of his movies so great. Continue reading ‘Assault On Precinct 13 – Collector’s Edition (Blu-ray Review)’
November 2nd, 2013 by Brian White
Did the world really need this? Is the world even ready for this? Wasn’t 10+ hours of theatrical cuts (and even more with the extended editions) enough to sit through back in the day and again on Blu-ray? Are we ready for three more consecutive years of a tale that’s mainly self-contained in one book and a few appendices? Of course we are! We’re talking J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings after all. It’s like Star Wars and crack mixed together for fantasy nerds and geeks alike, including myself (not that I have ever partaken in the use of the said recreational drug). So prepare to usher in three butt numbing sessions, which started in 2012, resumes next month and ushers into 2014. There’s a whole new adventure hitting the silver screen…an unexpected journey so to speak…also presented theatrically in an “unexpected” frame rate as well. Of course I’m talking about Peter Jackson’s new, three-part, life consuming project, The Hobbit, beginning with An Unexpected Journey. Surely you heard of it?! Continue reading ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition (Blu-ray Review)’
November 2nd, 2013 by Brandon Peters
“Woah, didn’t this come out like two months ago?” says the ever so faithful Why So Blu? hardcore reader. Yes, yes it did. But, we actually didn’t acquire it for review until just this past week. So, it’s new to us! Rob Zombie’s Lords Of Salem was a film with an ever so soft release earlier in the year. It played as a festival film before that, looking for distribution. That distributor wound up being the wonderful Anchor Bay, and knowing the company it becomes understandable the light wide release it got. Also, Zombie released a novel adaptation of the film with it as well. I won’t be able to comment on that, as I’ve not read it. Why So Blu? colleagues Brian White and Gerard Iribe HAVE read said novel and maybe they’ll give their two cents on that in the comments. Luckily, it played here in Indianapolis, so I was able to see it on its theatrical run. And I think it’s actually beneficial that I’ve now been able to see this film twice this year. Continue reading ‘The Lords Of Salem (Blu-ray Review)’
November 2nd, 2013 by Gerard Iribe
The debut feature by the great Andrei Tarkovsky, Ivan’s Childhood is a poetic journey through the shards and shadows of one boy’s war-ravaged youth. Moving back and forth between the traumatic realities of World War II and serene moments of family life before the conflict began, Tarkovsky’s film remains one of the most jarring and unforgettable depictions of the impact of war on children. Continue reading ‘Ivan’s Childhood: Criterion Collection (Blu-ray Review)’
November 1st, 2013 by Sean Ferguson
Pixar’s landmark classic goes full throttle off the screen and into your living room for the first time ever in spectacular Blu-ray 3D! From the acclaimed creators of Toy Story, The Incredibles and Finding Nemo comes a high-octane adventure comedy that shows life is about the journey, not the finish line. Hotshot rookie racecar Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) is living life in the fast lane until he hits a detour on his way to the most important race of his life. Stranded in Radiator Springs, a forgotten town on the old Route 66, he meets Sally, Mater, Doc Hudson (Paul Newman) and a variety of quirky characters who help him discover that there’s more to life than trophies and fame. Treat your crew to turbocharged entertainment with this Cars 3D Ultimate Collector’s Edition. It’s flat-out fun with a sensational soundtrack, thrilling bonus features and revved-up picture and sound! Continue reading ‘Cars 3D – Ultimate Collector’s Edition (Blu-ray Review)’
November 1st, 2013 by Brian White
On the surface, after seeing multiple television spots as of late, Last Vegas appears to be nothing more than a cash grab at the box office as the older generation’s version of the wildly popular first entry in the franchise, The Hangover. Heck, it’s even about four friends and a bachelor party in Vegas! How much more convincing can I be in my initial assessment? And guess what?! The movie poster’s tagline even reads that “it’s going to be legendary.” I got to be honest with you. I feel like I hit a grand slam here. The Hangover involved four guys, Las Vegas, a bachelor party and it was…L-E-G-E-N-D-A-R-Y. However, we’re always taught in life not to judge a book by it’s cover so was I right or was I so wrong? Let’s roll the dice and find out! Continue reading ‘Four Friends and a Funeral in ‘Last Vegas’ (Movie Review)’
