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August 7th, 2013 by Gregg Senko
Religion can be just as interesting a topic as it can be a hotly contested one. Why not utilize it in comics? I mean, after all, it certainly worked for 2012’s Punk Rock Jesus. This year, we get another brilliantly crafted dose of finding God, but in a very different path from the more grounded PRJ of last year. Horror mastermind Clive Barker, the man behind films such as Candyman, Lord of Illusions and of course Hellraiser, brings us Next Testament; a story about an atheist who seeks God…and finds Him.
Continue reading ‘Clive Barker’s ‘Next Testament’ (Issues 1-3)’
August 7th, 2013 by Jami Ferguson
On a desolate, nearly ruined future Earth, Tom Cruise (Mission Impossible Franchise) and Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman (The Dark Knight Rises, Wanted) star in the futuristic movie Oblivion, a visually stunning, post-Apocalyptic thriller. Based on Kosinski’s acclaimed graphic novel, the film also stars Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace, Seven Psychopaths), Andrea Riseborough (W.E., Happy-Go-Lucky), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Mama, “Game of Thrones”) and Oscar-winner Melissa Leo (The Fighter, Frozen River). It is 2077 and Earth has been decimated. Jack Harper (Tom Cruise) is a drone repairman on the evacuated planet, working with his partner Vika (Andrea Riseborough) to salvage vital resources. As their assignment approaches its final days, Jack rescues a beautiful stranger (Olga Kurylenko) from a downed spacecraft, triggering a chain of events that forces him to question everything he thought he knew and leaves humanity’s fate in his hand.
Continue reading ‘Oblivion (Blu-ray Review)’
August 7th, 2013 by Brian White
Come on! Let’s be serious here! I’m only seeing this movie for two main reasons. First, I had to check out Jennifer Aniston’s banging stripper body (who doesn’t) and second, when that boy starts singing “Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls” in the RV at the end of the film’s theatrical trailer, he had me at hello. So with that being said and admitted, I flung myself whole-heartedly into the press screening of We’re The Millers this past Monday evening. With an all-star cast consisting of Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Emma Roberts, Will Poulter, Ed Helms, Kathryn Hahn, Nick Offerman and more, who could possibly resist a screening of this anyway? Please people, that was a rhetorical question. Now that we have that out of the way let’s momentarily cut the stress cords of life (wish I could do that permanently) and take a few minutes to chat about the lighthearted comedy We’re The Millers…in case anyone asks. Continue reading ‘Spend Some Family Time With ‘We’re The Millers’ (Movie Review)’
August 6th, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
The day I have been waiting for since April has finally arrived. I went to bed early last night hoping and praying that Amazon Santa Claus would bring home Oblivion on Blu-ray safe and sound to me so that when I arrived at my Casa de la White after a long day at the office…there she’d be waiting for me in all her radiant beauty. Aw…Oblivion…how I missed you. It seems like an eternity since you last graced my vision in the walls of the Regal IMAX theater here in Austin, TX. Now tonight…you’ll grace my living room and hopefully haunt my dreams with all your sci-fi greatness. So I say…good day readers…and Happy Oblivion Day to you all! Continue reading ‘Happy ‘Oblivion’ Day Everyone! – Unboxing The ‘Oblivion’ Blu-ray’
August 6th, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
Well I’m not sure what else to say except IT ALL ENDS HERE. Finally I guess. The Hangover Part III arrives onto Blu-ray Combo Pack, 2-Disc DVD Special Edition and Digital Download on October 8th from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The Blu-ray Combo Pack and 2-disc DVD Special Edition includes exclusive behind-the-scenes content and outrageous interviews with the cast and crew. All editions include UltraViolet too. Woohoo! So if you’re interested, you should hit up the pre-order link below and also check out the full press release from Warner Bros. Have fun! Continue reading ‘The Hangover Part III Ends On Blu-ray This October’
August 6th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
A few years ago I was incredibly excited for the arrival of a new movie about the Muppets. When it finally came out, I was so delighted by it. The Muppets was one of my favorite films of that year. The film had a great warmth about it, some wonderful songs, and plenty of other reasons to be happy about it. Fortunately, it was successful enough to make way for a sequel and that time is coming closer. Next spring, The Muppets Most Wanted arrives in theaters and today marks the release of the first trailer for the film. It features the main cast of this time around, which includes Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey, and Ty Burrell, along with Kermit, Miss Piggy, and all the other Muppets of course. Continue on to check out this brand new teaser, along with some images from the film.
Continue reading ‘Hey It’s Time For Something Fun: The Muppets Most Wanted Teaser Trailer’
August 6th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
Getting past the surprise that is this sequel existing to begin with, Percy Jackson is back with another adventure, revolving around a quest for the Golden Fleece. For the record, I did actually find things to enjoy about Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. It may have mainly been out of my spite for The Clash of the Titans remake, which arrived in the same year, but checking out a modern day take on Greek mythology, structured into the form of a teenage adventure film piqued my curiosity enough, despite some very goofy flaws. If there is something to say about the sequel, ‘Sea of Monsters’, it is that the film plays with less goofy material and strives to add greater stakes to what is occurring. The film still misses qualities that make Harry Potter such a strong franchise, as far as these types of young adult fantasy book adaptations go, but Percy Jackson manages to bring enough spirited energy to make it passable.
Continue reading ‘‘Percy Jackson’ Is Back And He’s Brought A Sea Of Monsters (Movie Review)’
August 6th, 2013 by Gregg Senko
Coming from the library of films originally created for viewing in IMAX theaters, Ocean Men: Extreme Dive is the latest such film to arrive on Blu-ray. The lineage of IMAX films are always educating in their brief, but entertaining delivery. How does Ocean Men stack up against the rest? This film will take you to unfathomable depths on a single breath, while introducing you to the men who set the benchmark in free diving.
Continue reading ‘Ocean Men: Extreme Dive (Blu-ray Review)’
August 5th, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
The acclaimed coming-of-age comedy. The Kings of Summer, starring Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, Moises Arias, Megan Mullally, Alison Brie and Nick Offerman is finally coming home to the Blu-ray and DVD formats on my mom’s birthday, September 24th. Special features include a cast and crew commentary, deleted scenes and more! So why live when you can rule? That’s what I always say. Anyway, I’m excited to see this one again so pre-order your Blu-ray here and make sure you check out the full press release below courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Continue reading ‘The Kings of Summer Come Home To Blu-ray This Fall’
August 5th, 2013 by Brandon Peters
The title of this article is all I needed to sell me on this one. Danny Trejo and zombies. Sounds like a great combination. He’s plays a priest leader of a group of survivors in search of the promised land. Oh yeah, and his name is Jesus. Danny doesn’t look to be the main character as I may have made you believe just now, but I’m sure he’ll be an integral part. This could turn out to be a pretty fun zombie movie. The film looks like its well aware of what it is but doesn’t sit and become too happy with that. In addition, there seems to be some cool action and some innovative monstrosities to go along with the zombies. If this thing delivers solidly in the gore, thrills, laughs, action and fights it should be a decent time! Below you’ll find the official release info and pre-order link. I especially enjoy the JOBLO.com quote. It sells me even more on this upcoming zombie tale of survival horror! Continue reading ‘This October, Danny Trejo Chops Zombies With An Axe In ZOMBIE HUNTER!’
August 5th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
There is always at least one of these films every year. Only God Forgives is the kind of film that will be easily derided for reasons that can be very well argued, no matter how much can be said in its defense. The film is incredibly stylish and focused on providing a delirious sense of place, as we follow two men traveling through the darkened underworld of a very seedy Bangkok setting. The film is not without a sense of purpose, but that is juxtaposed with violent imagery, lengthy depictions rooms bathed in neon lighting, and a haunting soundtrack to have one continually guessing where all of this is really going. There is always something to be said for a film that strives to be very different, but how does one go before considering whether the audiences is willing to make the same journey?
Continue reading ‘‘Only God Forgives’ Is So Terribly Artful (Movie Review)’
August 4th, 2013 by Brian White
Seriously, how many people out there can rattle off many good third entries in a feature film franchise or at least halfway decent attempts? Any takers? They say that by the third time around a movie franchise usually wears out its welcome. Third time’s not always the charm when it comes to films. A strong concept is harder to conjecture and any fresh breath of air you once had you now must rejuvenate and excite the crowd all over again for or else you risk quickly boring the bejesus out of your viewers. However, lessoned learned, you must not stray too far from that original formula or suffer the curse of The Hangover Part III you will. How about playing it safe? Does that ever work? Very rarely it does in my opinion. But what about if you give the people what they want? You know they aren’t coming for mind blowing plots or Oscar worthy performances so why even try to venture down that road? If you know what people will desire and exactly who will be showing up, then just give it to them. Continue reading ‘Hatchet III (Blu-ray Review)’
August 4th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
It must be hard to be so simple. Fruitvale Station has the feel of a very straightforward film, were one to break it down into its basic structure. We follow one man throughout his day. We see where he lives, whom he interacts with, and it all ends on a tragic note. It also happens to be based on a true story. There is so much more there though. Beyond the efforts to get a small film like this made, which includes using Oakland locations and filming on and around BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), Fruitvale Station is such a strong success because of incredibly apt direction, the feel generated throughout, based on the sense of location and supporting players, and the incredibly compelling lead performance from Michael B. Jordan. There is nothing glamorous about how this story is told; it simply works as a straightforward telling of one with a great pool of talent to work with.
Continue reading ‘The Fantastic ‘Fruitvale Station’ Is A Look At A Man Caught Up (Movie Review)’
August 3rd, 2013 by Brian White
Last night I realized why I was alive. It wasn’t because of the technology I fool myself into thinking that I love and can’t live without, the Blu-rays that overflow on my shelves or the V8 engine that roars in my dream car…it’s because of the music in my life that I didn’t know how much I missed until I saw Rob Zombie close out the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Music Festival in Austin, TX last night. He may as he said been playing to the smallest crowd on the tour (very sad for what is said to be the live music capital of the world), but in my mind he was performing for only my girlfriend (her first Zombie show ever) and I. For that hour and ten minutes nothing in my life mattered, not the physical/chronic pain I suffer from daily, my silly emotional scars or the professional and monetary setbacks/challenges I face in life…it was only my girlfriend and I and Rob Zombie and band (that’s a lot of and’s). To be completely honest, none of the other bands on the Rockstar Mayhem bill truly stood a chance of ever competing with Rob Zombie or at his level. It was kind of unfair for them. Ha ha. But that’s their problem. Read on…and I’ll tell you why. Continue reading ‘2013 Rockstar Mayhem Festival: Austin, TX – Rob Zombie (Concert Review)’
August 2nd, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
I have been having a BAD, BAD day today so when this hit my inbox just moments ago I felt like a kid with rich parents on Christmas morning. Thank you to the Paramount PR team for bringing some sunshine into my life today. I am forever in your debt now. So now that I’m done rambling, what do you say we get down to business? Roger that! I am beyond ecstatic to report that World War Z, one of my favorite movies of the year, is coming home to the Blu-ray format on September 17th, one week prior to my mom’s birthday. YEAH!!! An unrated version of the worldwide blockbuster film will be available on the Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D combos, as well as extensive bonus features. Check out the full press release below for more information and make sure you PRE-ORDER HERE. I have also attached the full color screenshots of the cover art that will be found on both Blu-ray editions. Continue reading ‘Brad Pitt’s Hair and World War Z on Blu-ray September 17th!’
August 2nd, 2013 by Sean Ferguson
Released from the Disney vault for the first time in almost seven years, The Jungle Book swings onto Blu-ray Diamond Edition in the U.S. on February 11, 2014. Based on Rudyard Kipling’s classic novel, this song-filled celebration of friendship, fun, and adventure was Disney’s 19th animated masterpiece and the last animated feature to have Walt Disney’s personal touch. Now, viewers can experience its lush and colorful world and jazzy, toe-tapping songs – including the “I Wan’na Be Like You” and Academy Award-nominated classic “The Bare Necessities” – with the ultimate in high definition picture and sound clarity. Also featuring thrilling new bonus features, The Jungle Book is next winter’s must-own Diamond Edition Blu-ray! The ultimate Disney fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty, once again awakens to exquisite new picture and sound on Blu-ray in the U.S. in October 2014. Heralded by audiences and critics alike, Sleeping Beauty was one of the final fairy tales to be that Walt Disney himself worked on. Fully restored with revolutionary Blu-ray technology, this animated classic’s dazzling colors, spectacular action, and Academy Award-nominated orchestration (for Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture) shines brighter than ever. With wondrous new bonus features families will love, Sleeping Beauty charms like never before on Blu-ray Diamond Edition! Continue reading ‘Disney’s Sleeping Beauty and The Jungle Book Get the Diamond Edition Treatment in 2014′
August 2nd, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
Here’s an animated film that I never got around to seeing, but heard enough good things to make me kind of regret not doing so. Maybe it has to do with curiosity surrounding Nic Cage playing a caveman in an animated film (though not being animated would make me more curious) or maybe it has to do with seeing an animated caveman adventure that does not involve characters from Ice Age, but I am looking forward to checking it out. I will have the chance to do so, along with everyone else, come October 1st, when The Croods arrives on Blu-ray. Continue on to check out the different editions of this upcoming Blu-ray, which will best help you enjoy this animated caveman adventure.
Continue reading ‘DUN DUN DAHHH! Dreamworks’ The Croods Arrives on Blu-ray This October’
August 2nd, 2013 by Sean Ferguson
This Star Trek: The Next Generation – Redemption Blu-Ray is a seamlessly edited, feature-length presentation of the classic two-part episode that served as the season four finale and season five premiere. Penned by acclaimed sci-fi screenwriter Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica), the thrilling episode follows Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) and Lieutenant Worf (Michael Dorn) as they fight to end a Klingon civil war. Along with an extensive audio commentary from Moore and scenic artists/Star Trek consultants Mike and Denise Okuda, Star Trek: The Next Generation – Redemption Blu-Ray includes the exclusive documentary, “Survive and Succeed: An Empire at War.” This newly produced special feature explores the Klingon mythology of Star Trek: The Next Generation and features all-new interviews with writer/producer Moore, who, in addition to“Redemption,” wrote some of the franchise’s most memorable Klingon storylines, and some of the actors who played the most renowned Klingon characters including Michael Dorn (Worf), Robert O’Reilly (Gowron) and Gwynyth Walsh (B’Etor).
Continue reading ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation – Redemption (Blu-ray Review)’
