Castle: The Complete Fifth Season (DVD Review)
Together at last! After four seasons, the action and the passion heat up like never before when “Castle: The Complete Fifth Season” arrives on DVD. Now that Castle and Beckett, aka “Caskett,” have finally given into their true feelings for each other, how will it affect their work? As they try to keep their new relationship under wraps, the unlikely duo continues to fight for justice. Escape into the action and mystery with all 24 unforgettable episodes and never-before-seen bonus features, only available on this spectacular five-disc set. “Castle” stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly C. Quinn as Alexis Castle, Penny Johnson as NYPD Captain Victoria Gates, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan. Continue reading ‘Castle: The Complete Fifth Season (DVD Review)’
It felt like this movie had been in production for so long that it would take the second coming for it to be any good. However, before we get into whether or not God’s son came back or not let’s examine the ways World War Z has suffered from setbacks. First thing first, Brad Pitt’s production company, Plan B Entertainment, secured the film rights in 2007 from the novel of the same name by Max Brooks. That’s when director Marc Forster was first approached to direct. Things proceeded slowly as Matthew Michael Carnahan was hired to write the screenplay in 2009 and filming didn’t begin until around July 2011. Keep in mind, that’s still two years ago. The movie originally was set for a December 2012 release date. However, as lady luck would have it, in July 2012 the film’s release date was pushed back and seven weeks of reshoots were scheduled. Unbelievable! That’s right…seven weeks! 
A good crime comedy is always something I am happy to embrace. I was ready to walk away from this Luc Besson-directed mob comedy with a bit of a smile on my face, but fugetaboutit. For the most part, The Family works as a sort of quirky fish-out-of-water film. It has a family living in France, under witness protection, with the added element of violent, dark comedy, some comic book sensibilities, and some other, off-kilter elements. It did not quite hit some of its satirical marks and had some tonal issues, but it seemed fine. Then the film decided to drop everything and opt for a poor ending, with shootouts and very little in the way of substance to leave with. I am not quite sure why this had to happen, but I am sure that it took the wind out of the sails of an otherwise halfway decent movie.
I can’t help it, but I’m a firm believer that once you strike gold…DON’T be greedy. I hold that same belief when it comes to 2011’s Insidious (as you can see from my love and praise of it over 
Today must be National James Wan day, huh? First the release of Insidious: Chapter 2 (and review 
It stands to reason that Insidious Chapter 2 exists. The first film became a sleeper hit, as director James Wan and writer Leigh Whannel (the creators of Saw) combined forces with the producers of Paranormal Activity, Oren Peli and Jason Blum, to make a sufficiently scary horror film. Insidious was a spooky film that twisted around a standard haunted house story, by involving astral projection. It was made on the cheap, but put Wan’s directorial talents to good use, as he and his crew were able to make an effective horror film, with lots of emphasis on deliberate camera work and sound design. Now, while James Wan’s other horror film from this year, The Conjuring, is still earning revenue in theaters, Insidious Chapter 2 sets its sights on bringing audiences back into the Further. I only wish the film did not feel so misguided.
Ever wonder what it’s like to be Tony Stark? Download the one-of-a-kind, interactive experience app hosted by JARVIS to your iPad, iPhone or iPod and find out. Just like the real JARVIS, you will be able to interact with him using your own voice. Create customized alarms to wake you in the morning, download ringtones, check the weather, post to Facebook and more! Sync the app to your Blu-ray™ player to unlock hidden files and suits embedded throughout the disc, and experience the first-ever voice controlled Blu-ray! 
In 1927, archaeologists unearthed a major historical find in Turkey. What happened next is the stuff of legend…and nightmares! Just look at that cover! You can’t tell me you don’t want to know more. Well…you’re in luck! Anchor Bay Films presents the September 10th release of The Black Waters Echo’s Pond on Blu-ray and DVD. Two words…Danielle Harris. And even better…thanks to my favorite press lady in the entire universe…we have two Blu-ray copies to giveaway right here to two lucky readers of Why So Blu! Check out the full press release and film’s trailer below and find out how you can win your very own Blu-ray copy. Read on! 
To coincide with one of the greatest dramas in recent TV history going off air in the next three weeks, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has one hell of an announcement cooking they want us to share with everyone out there in Blu-ray land. The are bring the ULTIMATE Breaking Bad experience to Blu-ray on November 26th with a Collector’s Edition Full Series Set, which features an All-New, Two-Hour Documentary and More Than 55 Hours of Special Features in a Collectible Replica Barrel with Commemorative Memorabilia from show creator Vince Gilligan. 
Upon research, I haven’t seen a film from director Luc Besson since 1997’s The Fifth Element. I really did enjoy his 90s films La Femme Nikita and Leon: The Professional a lot. I don’t know why I never sought after more of his catalog before. He has a new film dropping next week (The Family), so this review comes somewhat timely. The Extraordinary Adventures Of Adele Blanc-sec is an incredibly imaginative, visually stimulating adventure film. It’ll remind you of some other films of its type, but it’s mixing them together and our unique main character that bring this world into its own. This universe seems ripe to franchise, but will that ever come to fruition? Either way, this film is fine to stand on its own or act as a launching pad for a bigger narrative. 
Building off the end of Psycho II, Norman Bates returns to life as “normal” for another entry into the franchise. This time he would direct the terror in a film that is very enjoyable, but a noticeable step down in terms of quality. As long as Anthony Perkins was still around and still interested, why not keep going and see what lands this time. Nothing is too outrageous, but things play a bit bigger and feel a little more familiar to the slasher boom of the 1980s. There’s also a really memorable turn by Jeff Fahey, in what was only his second major film role at the time. Scream Factory brings the Motel’s 3rd adventure to Blu-ray in a nice collector’s edition that offers a bit more in the exclusive features department than their Psycho II release. Feel free to return once again to book yourself into Room 1 and stay for a nice cold shower. 
In 1983, the unthinkable happened. A sequel to Psycho? Blasphemy! How dare they spit on Hitchcock’s grave! That kind of attitude led critics and moviegoers to enter the theater with fists up ready to find any reason to tear the film down. Reviews and feelings from the time this film was released definitely reflect such an attitude. Psycho II is actually quite a good sequel and film in its own right. Its not as perfectly crafted step by step as its predecessor, but we’re talking about following up Hitchcock in his prime here. Psycho II brings one back to a world and characters that feel naturally progressed by 22 years. While the film’s craft isn’t the master stroke of one of cinema’s all time greats, it definitely feels comfortable, at home and within the same world as the first entry. 
Here’s a question…I wonder what’s BIGGER right now? Pacific Rim being announced for a Blu-ray release date of October 15th or its star Charlie Hunnam being casted as playboy Christian Grey in E L James’ Fifty Shades of Grey? Of course, PACIFIC RIM!!! So I’m pleased to make the follwoing news from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment accessible to our faithful readers. Go BIG or go EXTINCT when WB Pictures and Legendary Pictures brings Pacific Rim to Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, DVD and Digital HD on October 15th. The Blu-ray Combo Packs and 2-Disc DVD Special Edition includes hours of new bonus features. Pre-order your copy 
