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February 26th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
Stoker is the English-language debut of Korean director Park Chan-wook, who has previously made thrillers such as Oldboy and Lady Vengeance, which are known for depicting brutal subject matter within the frame of beautifully executed visuals. Those familiar with his work can see that Chan-wook has a deep appreciation for filmmakers such as Hitchcock and he has gone on to make films that echo that sort of work at a more extreme level. Stoker is very much indebted to Hitchcock, as well as Brian DePalma, among others, given how the film portrays a level of suspense in such an effective manner. The film is a psychological drama as well as an American Gothic horror film that Park Chan-wook really directs the hell out of.
Continue reading ‘‘Stoker’ Shows The Deadly Bonds That Tie Families Together (Movie Review)’
February 25th, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
Can’t get enough Mel Gibson in your life? I know. We all seem to suffer from that. Wanna relive the film franchise that made him a star and put him on the map on the most glorious of all formats? I know you do. This June…your wait will be OVER! On June 4th, The Mad Max Trilogy Blu-ray Collection debuts from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Check out the full press release below! Continue reading ‘The Mad Max Trilogy Blu-ray Collection Debuts June 4th’
February 25th, 2013 by David Freedman
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Salim, Sean and Leah check in to see what John MacLean and his son are up to on this FIFTH installment of the franchise.
Starring Salim Lemelle, Sean Wright and Leah Aldridge.
Directed by Liz Manashil.
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Continue reading ‘A Good Day to Die Hard Movie Review – Just Seen IT’
February 25th, 2013 by David Freedman
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Aaron, Liz and Salim review the newest (and last?) film from Steven Soderbergh.
Starring Aaron Fink, Liz Manashil and Salim Lemelle.
Directed by Sean Wright.
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Continue reading ‘Side Effects Movie Review – Just Seen It’
February 25th, 2013 by David Freedman
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Kevin, Rachel and Aaron review this bewitching romantic drama.
Starring Kevin Taft, Rachel Appelbaum, and Aaron Fink.
Directed by Amy Taylor.
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Continue reading ‘Beautiful Creatures Movie Review – Just Seen It’
February 25th, 2013 by Gregg Senko
Detective Comics, or more commonly known as DC, has been churning out some very solid titles since the launch of their New 52 line in 2011. We’ve recently seen the launch of a new superhero known as Vibe. The timing of this new character’s own title was no mistake as it was brought to us just in time for the anticipated release of the third Justice League series. No it’s not overkill. There is a point to all of this.
Continue reading ‘Justice League of America – Issue #1’
February 24th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, The Master, finds Joaquin Phoenix’s character being absorbed into the world of a charismatic intellectual played by Philip Seymour Hoffman. The result is a film that is ambitious, greatly acted (Phoenix, Hoffman, and Amy Adams have all found themselves Oscar nominated for their roles), expertly filmed, but also challenging to fully involve myself in. For a film that is so centered on two key performances, I felt an odd distance to the film as a whole, which made it difficult for me to embrace, despite having so many great scenes throughout. Matching up with other films that could be considered too esoteric for mainstream audiences (Tree of Life), I will be curious to see where The Master ends up standing within Anderson’s body of work, as far as the director’s fan base is concerned. Regardless, the film is beautiful to watch (its cinematography is one of the biggest Oscar snubs of 2012) and looks wonderful on Blu-ray. Continue to learn more about my thoughts on this home media release.
Continue reading ‘The Master (Blu-ray Review)’
February 23rd, 2013 by Sean Ferguson
Bruce Willis reprises his iconic role as police detective John McClane in A Good Day to Die Hard, set against the backdrop of deadly corruption and political vendetta in Russia. McClane arrives in Moscow to track down his estranged son, Jack, (Jai Courtney), and is stunned to discover he’s working undercover to protect a government whistleblower, Komarov. With their own necks on the line, the McClanes are forced to overcome their differences in order to get Komarov to safety and thwart a potentially disastrous crime in the most desolate place on Earth – Chernobyl. Continue reading ‘A Good Day to Die Hard (Movie Review)’
February 23rd, 2013 by David Freedman
We chat with Steven Poster, President of the cinematographers guild.
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Continue reading ‘Interview with Steven Poster – Just Seen It’
February 22nd, 2013 by David Freedman
Just Seen It is now on National PBS! Check your local listings or PBS website for day and time and if they don’t carry us, ask them nicely if they can!
On this episode, we take a look at the nominees for BEST ACTOR and ACTRESS, BEST DIRECTOR and BEST PICTURE and pick who SHOULD win and predict who WILL win.
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Continue reading ‘Public Television National Episode Five – Oscar Special – Just Seen It’
February 21st, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
This year is the 20th anniversary of The Sandlot, which has an all-new Blu-ray release coming out on March 26, 2013. The Sandlot is a a charming story about young friends that just want to hang out and play baseball. There is more going on than that, of course, as we see the boys’ deal with summer activities that include things such as small rivalries, fun at the pool, a baseball signed by Babe Ruth, and a huge dog known as “The Beast”. This was a film from the 90s that I grew up loving and I still think it holds up quite well. It is one of the better kinds of sports movies that does not involve a ‘big game’ and instead focuses more on the adventures these kids get into. The Blu-ray may not arrive until March, but continue on to learn more about this upcoming release. Continue reading ‘‘The Sandlot’ Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary This March’
February 20th, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
You want to be part of the greatest manhunt known to man, don’t you? Sure you do, silly! From the Academy Award-Winning Writer and Director of The Hurt Locker, the greatest manhunt in history, Zero Dark Thirty, comes home to the Blu-ray format on March 19th. The film has been nominated for five Academy Awards – including Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing and Best Sound Editing. Get ready to relive the thrill of the hunt this March by pre-ordering your Blu-ray Combo Pack now and make sure to check out the full press release below from Sony Home Pictures. Peace! Continue reading ‘Join the Hunt on Blu-ray This March: Zero Dark Thirty’
February 20th, 2013 by David Freedman
Just Seen It is now on National PBS! Check your local listings or PBS website for day and time and if they don’t carry us, ask them nicely if they can!
What’s coming up on our next episode of JUST SEEN IT that will be airing starting Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. CHECK YOUR LOCAL PBS LISTING FOR DAY AND TIME!
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Continue reading ‘Public Television National Episode SIX Preview – Feb. 21- Feb. 24, 2013 – JUST SEEN IT’
February 20th, 2013 by David Freedman
Just Seen It is now on National PBS! Check your local listings or PBS website for day and time and if they don’t carry us, ask them nicely if they can!
On this episode, we review the black and white drama from Portugal – Tabu; give you our top entertainment picks of 2012; and review the french language – Amour – nominated for best foreign language film.
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Continue reading ‘Public Television National Episode FOUR – Just Seen It’
February 17th, 2013 by Charles Cassady
Kimimaro works two jobs to put himself through college. He’s handed an end to his check-to-check lifestyle when he’s offered a large sum of money to compete in a dangerous game. Kimimaro needs the extra cash, but he’ll invest his future as collateral in the Financial District. In this alternate dimension, people wage battles using Assets, warriors that protect their masters at all costs. You get wealthier every time you win, but if you lose, it could rob you of your family, your home, or your life. The destructive forces at play between the Financial District and the physical world compel Kimimaro to confront the most powerful man in the game. In this groundbreaking series, find out if the world will survive or disappear from existence. Continue reading ‘C: Control – The Money and Soul of Possibility: The Complete Series (Blu-ray Review)’
February 17th, 2013 by Charles Cassady
Kinji is a junior at a high school for mercenaries. He just wants to be normal, but his secret condition – he turns into an ace killer when he’s turned on by the female form – triggers a fiery transfer student’s unrelenting desire to make him her partner. Continue reading ‘Aria the Scarlet Ammo (Blu-ray Review)’
February 16th, 2013 by Jami Ferguson
Horrible Bosses’ Jason Bateman and Bridesmaids’ Melissa McCarthy lead the cast of Identity Thief, an all-star comedy in which a regular guy is forced to extreme measures to clear his name. With everything to lose after his identity is stolen, he’ll find out how crazed you can get trying to settle a bad credit score. Unlimited funds have allowed Diana (McCarthy) to live it up on the outskirts of Miami, where the queen of retail buys whatever strikes her fancy. There’s only one glitch: The ID she’s using to finance these sprees reads “Sandy Bigelow Patterson”… and it belongs to an accounts rep (Bateman) who lives halfway across the U.S. With only one week to hunt down the con artist before his world implodes, the real Sandy Bigelow Patterson heads south to confront the woman with an all-access pass to his life. And as he attempts to bribe, coax and wrangle her the 2,000 miles to Denver, one easy target will discover just how tough it is to get your name back. Continue reading ‘Identity Thief (Movie Review)’
February 16th, 2013 by Sean Ferguson
On February 5, 2013, The Walt Disney Studios celebrated the 60th Anniversary release of Walt Disney’s classic, Peter Pan,as it soars to all-new heights – with a new digital restoration and high definition picture and sound – for the first time on Blu-ray. The classic tale that taught us all “to believe” and first introduced us to the Darling children – Wendy, John and Michael – as they flew with Peter Pan and Tinker Bell past the second star to the right and straight on ‘till morning to the enchanted world of Never Land. Rediscover the magical adventure and relive childhood memories of this great bedtime story. The Peter Pan Diamond Edition Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy & Storybook App) is a must-own addition to everyone’s home entertainment collection, filled with high-flying bonus features for all ages that includes – the groundbreaking feature Disney Intermission, Growing up with Nine Old Men short film, never-before-seen Deleted Scenes and a never-before-heard Deleted Song. Peter Pan is a timeless classic from Disney’s Golden Age of animation. The film is one of three to boast all nine of Walt’s famous “Nine Old Men” as Directing Animators, and is a revered audience favorite. Continue reading ‘Peter Pan: Three-Disc Diamond Edition (Blu-ray Review)’
