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November 20th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Upon hearing that this year would see the release of Life of Pi, a 3D film adaptation of the bestselling, but supposedly unfilmable book by Yann Martel, I was immediately feeling the same vibe that I had from Hugo in 2011. This feeling was amplified further upon learning that it was going to be directed by Ang Lee, a versatile director, who has yet to be grounded in one particular genre. Both films are fantastical adventures to an extent, which utilize a theme of storytelling at their core. They are also both visual delights, with the use of 3D actually amplifying the experience as opposed to taking away from it. Life of Pi works on many levels and is certainly suited to a release at this time of year, as it is an incredibly earnest, yet exciting film and a visual treat for families to see, but one that has a lot more on its mind as well.
Continue reading ‘‘Life of Pi’ Is A Splendid Visual Odyssey (Movie Review)’
November 20th, 2012 by David Freedman
Liz and Salim are joined by guest reviewer Aaron Neuwirth to discuss this new romantic comedy with Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawnrence. Starring Liz Manashil, Salim Lemelle and Aaron Neuwirth. Directed by Amy Taylor.
Synopsis: Released from a mental institution, Pat moves back in with his parents. As he tries to reconcile with his ex-wife, he meets a young girl as troubled as he is. By helping each other out, they again find love.
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Continue reading ‘Silver Linings Playbook Movie Review – Just Seen It’
November 20th, 2012 by David Freedman
Liz and Salim have the pleasure of interviewing the co-star of Hitchcock, Richard Portnow who discusses his acting career and the inside story on the making of Hitchcock, which is the story of the making of Psycho. Starring Richard Portnow,Liz Manashil, Salim Lemelle and Brenna Smith. Directed by Cooper Griggs.
Synopsis: Alfred Hitchcock is the world’s most famous director. But when he chooses the controversial Psycho as his next movie, no one will support it. Risking everything, he and his wife Alma fight to get it made in HITCHCOCK.
WATCH US ON PBS SOCAL Saturdays at 6PM or pbssocal.org/justseenit Continue reading ‘Richard Portnow Interview – Just Seen It’
November 20th, 2012 by David Freedman
Guest reviewer Kevin Taft joins Rachel and Aaron to review this new adventure drama from director Ang Lee. Starring Kevin Taft, Rachel Appelbaum and Aaron Fink. Directed by Sean Wright.
Synopsis: PI is stranded at sea after the ship he is on sinks in a storm. But he finds himself adrift, and at odds, with a Bengal tiger. Together, they form a bond to survive.
WATCH US ON PBS SOCAL Saturdays at 6PM or pbssocal.org/justseenit Continue reading ‘Life of Pi Movie Review – Just Seen It’
November 20th, 2012 by David Freedman
Liz, Brenna and Salim review this fascinating behind-the-scenes story of Hitch and the making of Psycho. Starring Liz Manashil, Salim Lemelle and Brenna Smith. Directed by Cooper Griggs.
Synopsis: Alfred Hitchcock is the world’s most famous director. But when he chooses the controversial Psycho as his next movie, no one will support it. Risking everything, he and his wife Alma fight to get it made.
WATCH US ON PBS SOCAL Saturdays at 6PM or pbssocal.org/justseenit
Continue reading ‘Hitchcock Movie Review – Just Seen It’
November 19th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Hunted by your future AND haunted by your past. That’s Looper in a nutshell! The Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon Levitt and Emily Blunt sic-fi action thriller is making its way to Blu-ray, this New Years Eve. The December 31st release will include 22 deleted scenes and so much more. So what are you waiting for? Pre-order this time traveling vehicle now and read all about it below in the full press release from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Continue reading ‘Looper Bends Time on Blu-ray This New Years Eve’
November 19th, 2012 by Charles Cassady
The masters of action-oriented fan service who brough you Ikki Tousen are back with a brutally busty bloodletting that Anime News Networks calls “lewd and sadistic.” Synopsis: Eager to follow in the footsteps of his fallen sister, Kazuya enrolls at West Genetics Academy, a training facility for buxom heroes known as Pandoras. These courageous schoolgirls are genetically enhanced with enough sex appeal to cripple a man – and the superhuman strength to slaughter aliens by the dozen. Kazuya’s role is that of a Limiter, a Pandora’s battle partner, and he quickly sets his sights on the most feared beauty in the school, Satellizer el Brigette. This full-figured annihilator of aliens is as desirable as she is deadly, but rubbing her the wrong way could lead to gross bodily harm. Can Kazuya forge a bond with his new partner and rise to the top of the ranks at West Genetics? Or will he fall victim to a mysterious bloodlust lurking within Satellizer? Continue reading ‘Freezing: Complete Series (Blu-ray Review)’
November 17th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
If you are like me, then you laugh at the minions of holiday shoppers that wait in the cold throughout the night to pick up a Blu-ray title for $3.99 when you can just wake up in your pajamas (or lack of…your choice) and order the same thing with ease on Amazon while sipping down a cup of Folgers. Yes. It’s true. I used to be one of those. But I got wise. And so can you. I’m here to help you stock all your stocking this Holiday season with the very BEST Blu-ray movie and TV deals that Amazon has to offer starting Monday the 19th through Cyber Monday the 26th. No need to thank me. From Bond 50 to The Hunger Games, it’s my civic duty as owner of this site. So let the fools freeze in the harsh winter elements next week. You have the power of Amazon and one click shopping at your fingertips. Seize the opportunity and rise! Continue reading ‘Amazon’s Black Friday & Cyber Monday Blu-ray Movies & TV Holiday Deals Calendar’
November 16th, 2012 by Jami Ferguson
Melanie Carmichael, an up and rising fashion designer in New York, has gotten almost everything she wished for since she was little. She has a great career and the JFK-like fiancée of New York City. But when he proposes to her, she doesn’t forget about her family back down South. More importantly, her husband back there, who refuses to divorce her ever since she sent divorce papers seven years ago. To set matters straight, she decides to go to the south quick and make him sign the papers. When things don’t turn out the way she planned them, she realizes that what she had before in the south was far more perfect than the life she had in New York City. Continue reading ‘Sweet Home Alabama: 10th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray Review)’
November 16th, 2012 by Mary Welms
Every year since 2008 fans have been treated to a movie from the Twilight series of books written by Stephenie Meyers. As I have watched these movies throughout the years I have discovered that this series isn’t just for teenage girls. I have seen Grandmothers, Grandfathers, Fathers, Mothers, and yes young girls fall in love with the story of Bella and Edward. Now that the final movie of the Twilight Saga is out, where do we go from here? I know I am going to miss Edward and Bella and the rest of the Cullen family… Continue reading ‘Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (Movie Review)’
November 15th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
So it seems like this past summer had a lot of people heading to the art house theaters to see either Moonrise Kingdom or The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, if not both, which mostly resulted in major praise for either one. I had never got around to seeing the latter and it was because I thought it would inevitably come off with me being down on the film for playing as how it looked: a group of elderly English people visiting a foreign land and having ‘hilarious’ situations occur and matters of inappropriate decorum come up in the process. Now that I have seen the film, I certainly have some thoughts on it, along with how the Blu-ray for this breakout summer hit stacks up. Read on to find out whether or not I was with this adventure for the elderly. Continue reading ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Blu-ray Review)’
November 15th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Silver Linings Playbook is a film by writer/director David O. Russell (Three Kings, The Fighter), which is much better than one would believe it to be. From the outside, it looks like a story of good-looking people with problems, who may inevitably end up together. In lesser hands, this material could seem trite, but the script for the film is incredibly sharp, getting around its formulaic aspects to prove itself as a frequently funny, well-acted, and emotional film about two people rebuilding their lives. It works as a modern-day screwball comedy that has a sense of reality, as its characters deal with the issues that make them different, making it a film that I will not be surprised to see embraced by audiences all over. Continue reading ‘‘Silver Linings Playbook’ Is A Dark, Romantic Comedy With A Great Layer Of Sweetness (Movie Review)’
November 15th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
We’re back with a bit of non-review specific fun in our next post. Reality Show is Adam Rifkin’s new satire show now airing on Showtime. With us today is Anton Troy and Clint Carmichael. We’ve also included a fully detailed synopsis of the show, pics, and a Reality Show trailer. Now you’ll have no excuse as to what all the fuss is about! 😉 Anton Troy is no stranger to Why So Blu – being featured in our Chillerama coverage and what not. It’s great to have him come back for a chat. Big ups to Clint, as well. Well, without further ado let’s see what the boys have to say, shall we? Let’s do it. Continue reading ‘REALITY SHOW: Interview with Anton Troy and Clint Carmichael!’
November 14th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
So here’s a film that I know connected with a lot of people that were able to see it in theaters and will probably connect with those who seek it out on Blu-ray, when it arrives this coming February. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a wonderful coming-of-age film, with nice performances all around, and it hits shelves on Blu-ray and DVD on February 12, 2013. It is a film based on the best-selling novel from author Stephen Chbosky, who actually wrote and directed the film as well. From the reaction it received, the film seems to be in line to take up the mantle as one of the best films about surviving in high school, akin to some of the work from John Hughes, among others (I’ll support Rushmore in this case). I know I certainly liked it (review HERE). From what I can tell, the Blu-ray does not seem to be lacking in more content to explore, regarding the film and those involved in bringing the novel to life. Read on to learn more about this upcoming Blu-ray release. Continue reading ‘Become Infinite With ‘THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER’ on Blu-ray & DVD on February 12th’
November 14th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
This is certain to excite a few people. While I am a Star Wars guy through and through, I certainly cannot deny that Star Trek is one of the things that will get the masses excited, especially now that J.J. Abrams had a hand in reinvigorating the franchise with his 2009 reboot. So for anyone asking themselves, “Hey, where’s the sequel at already?” here is the chance to find out what is in store for them, as a 9-minute sneak preview will be arriving in IMAX 3D theaters on December 14th. This should be especially nice for those already planning on seeing The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on opening night, as they will be getting this special bonus with their film, much like how The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises were given the same treatment. The Star Trek footage will be the first 9 minutes of the highly anticipated film and it will be exclusively shown in Digital IMAX 3Dtheaters worldwide on that date. Continue on to find the full press release with all the details. Now Updated with the First Official Poster, Continue reading ‘‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ Preview In IMAX This December’
November 14th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
The Ghostbusters are gone, spirited away by some dastardly demons from another dimension! But spectral shenanigans haven’t ceased in the city that never sleeps, meaning a new group will need to step up and don the proton packs. IDW Publishing and Sony Pictures Consumer Products are pleased to announce the launch of an all-new GHOSTBUSTERS ongoing comic series, picking up where the first mega-hit ongoing volume left off. The Ghostbusters creative super-team of Erik Burnham and Dan Schoening (along with series colorist-extraordinaire Luis Antonio Delgado) return to bust out more ectoplasmic excitement in this second ongoing volume. Continue reading ‘IDW Introduces The New Ghostbusters This February!’
November 13th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
An excellent adventure indeed, this time travelling buddy comedy could have easily been a poor man’s Back to the Future, but it instead does its own thing and managed to become a fairly beloved cult film, which introduced many people to Keanu Reeves and super megastar Alex Winter :). It has now finally arrived on Blu-ray for people to continue to enjoy. The film revolves around two slackers getting their lives together via a time travel machine in the form of a phone booth, which will help them complete their all-important high school history project. This may sound extraordinarily silly for those who haven’t seen it, but it has a good heart and manages to be cleverer than it may seem as well. Read on to learn more about the film and whether the Blu-ray is bogus or righteous. Continue reading ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (Blu-ray Review)’
November 13th, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
Walt Disney Animation Studios and Emmy-winning director Rich Moore (TV’s “The Simpsons,” “Futurama”) take moviegoers on a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping journey in “Wreck-It Ralph.” Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly, “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” “Step Brothers”) is tired of being overshadowed by Fix-It Felix (voice of Jack McBrayer, “30 Rock”), the “good guy” star of their game who always gets to save the day. But after decades doing the same thing and seeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides he’s tired of playing the role of a bad guy. He takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a game-hopping journey across the arcade through every generation of video games to prove he’s got what it takes to be a hero. On his quest, he meets the tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Jane Lynch, TV’s “Glee”) from the first-person action game Hero’s Duty. But it’s the feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman, “The Sarah Silverman Program”) from the candy-coated cart racing game, Sugar Rush, whose world is threatened when Ralph accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens the entire arcade. Will Ralph realize his dream and save the day before it’s too late? “Wreck-It Ralph” crashes onto the big screen on November 2, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D in select theaters.
Continue reading ‘Wreck-It Ralph (Movie Review)’
