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December 12th, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
With Unicron defeated by Optimus Prime, what was thought to be the end of Autobots’ darkest hour is actually proving to be just the beginning. The dynamic second season of Hasbro Studios’ acclaimed animated hit series Transformers Prime digs deeper into Transformers mythology as both the Autobots and Decepticons uncover clues relating to secret artifacts of Iacon, Cybertron’s capital city. Their discoveries could not only change the balance of power in the war, but also potentially revive their dead home planet. Fans of all ages can relive the thrilling adventures of Transformers Prime now that the complete Season Two has debuted on home entertainment shelves nationwide in the U.S on DVD and on Blu-ray from Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios.
Continue reading ‘Transformers Prime: Season Two (Blu-ray Review)’
December 12th, 2012 by David Freedman
Sean, Liz and Salim try to wrap their brains around this unsettling and thrilling drama, based on a true story. Starring Sean Wright, Liz Manashil and Salim Lemelle. Directed by Matt Brealt.
Based on true story, Maria, Henry and their three sons take a much needed Holiday in Thailand. But on the day after Christmas, a devastating Tsunami strikes. Facing devastating challenges, the family must struggle to survive.
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December 12th, 2012 by David Freedman
Aaron, Salim and Guest Reviewer Aaron Neuwirth pick their favorite Quentin Tarantino movies and do a ‘preview review’ of Django Unchained. Starring Aaron Fink, Salim Lemelle and Aaron Neuwirth. Directed by Amy Taylor.
Quentin Tarantino has created some of the most memorable stories and characters of the last 20 years. In honor of his new western, we do a retrospective and a preview review of Django Unchained.
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December 12th, 2012 by David Freedman
Brenna and Aaron are joined by guest reviewer Mark Ellis from Schmoes Know for a review of the new drama, Promised Land. Starring Brenna Smith, Aaron Fink and Mark Ellis. Directed by Sean Wright.
Synopsis: Steve and Sue offer a dying farm town a chance for survival. Their company will pay for the right to drill for natural gas. But they face resistance from the town as an activist arrives to stop them.
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December 11th, 2012 by Gregg Senko
I don’t remember being as disappointed by movies during the course of 2012 than I was in any other year. I mean, there were some genuinely terrible productions released this year. Now I try and see as many films as possible, but this time around, I eventually had to put the brakes on because of the seemingly incessant waste of time and money I was spending on them. It wasn’t quite big enough for a top ten list, but it came awfully close. Doom on you, Hollywood. You screwed up a lot this year.
Continue reading ‘Gregg’s Worst Films of 2012′
December 10th, 2012 by Jami Ferguson
A foul-mouthed, hard-partying teddy bear and his 35-year-old best friend come together in the #1 comedy of the year, Ted, available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on December 11, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Directed by Seth MacFarlane, creator of television’s uproarious and irreverent hits “Family Guy,” and “American Dad,” Ted stars Mark Wahlberg (Contraband, The Other Guys), Mila Kunis (Friends with Benefits, Black Swan), Joel McHale (“Community”), Giovanni Ribisi (Contraband, Avatar) and Seth MacFarlane as the voice of Ted. The film’s all-star cast also includes “Family Guy” favorites Jessica Barth, Alex Borstein, Ralph Garman and Patrick Warburton, as well as Sam Jones (Flash Gordon), Multi-Grammy Award-winning recording artist Norah Jones and newcomer Brett Manley. When I saw Ted in the theater, I gave the film a 4.5/5. I’ve yet to award a 5/5 so a 4.5 is pretty rare coming from me. Many people agreed it was a good film but were surprised how high I rated the film. Sometimes, you just love a movie and I happened to love a movie about a foul mouthed talking teddy bear and his pot smoking best friend, and I still do. Continue reading ‘Ted (Blu-ray Review)’
December 9th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
In 1984, the slasher classic Silent Night, Deadly Night stunned audiences, was banned across America, and remains the most notorious Christmas movie in history. Now, Santa is back, and he’s got a brand new bag of tricks. As their small Midwestern town prepares for its annual Christmas Eve parade, Sheriff (Malcolm McDowell of Rob Zombie’s Halloween) and his deputy (Jaime King of My Bloody Valentine 3-D and Hart Of Dixie) discover that a maniac in a Santa suit is murdering those he judges as ”naughty.” Their sins? Porn, adultery, greed… And he will make sure they rest in heavenly pieces. Donal Logue (Shark Night 3D, Blade ), Ellen Wong (Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World ), Lisa Marie (The Lords of Salem), and Brendan Fehr (CSI: Miami) co-star in this brutal and darkly humorous tale of Christmas gone bad. Continue reading ‘Silent Night (Blu-ray Review)’
December 9th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
This year has seen the release of several apps related to the big blockbuster films of the year. Films like The Avengers, The Dark Knight and The Amazing Spider-Man have all gotten apps that directly relate to their Blu-ray releases, giving viewers the ability to sync up their smartphone or tablet devices to their Blu-ray players and access all sorts of exclusive content. It has been an interesting sort of experiment in terms of making the home viewing experience more interactive for the viewer. Now Men In Black 3 has been given similar treatment, but in a slight twist on the idea, the Men In Black 3 Movie Touch app allows you to only view all the exclusive content, while watching the film on a portable device of some kind. Given that I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed Men In Black 3 (Review HERE), I was happy to try this experience out. Continue on to learn more about the details of the MIB3 Movie Touch app.
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December 9th, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
Set firmly in, and often about, New York, Company follows five married, once married, or soon to be married couples and their mutual friend, Robert, a 35 year old bachelor who has been unable to connect in a long-term relationship. The relationships are presented in a series of vignettes, primarily through Bobby’s eyes, so that we see the less than ideal aspects of commitment. However, it is obvious to the audience that the committed are happy. Eventually, Bobby learns that while relationships aren’t perfect, they are a necessary part of “Being Alive.” Continue reading ‘Stephen Sondheim’s Company (Blu-ray Review)’
December 8th, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
From Disney•Pixar, the Award-winning studio behind Toy Story, Up and WALL•E, comes a new collection of short films. Experience the revolutionary animation and unforgettable characters with 12 short films together for the very first time. This must-own collection also features seven rarely screened student films from directors John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, and Pete Docter. Available on Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital as of November 13, Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 2 will delight audiences of all ages. Continue reading ‘Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 2 (Blu-ray Review)’
December 7th, 2012 by Brian White
While this was a huge year for long-awaited, big catalog title Blu-ray releases such as Finding Nemo, E.T., Jaws, Titanic, Chinatown and Indiana Jones, we also saw monstrous box sets take the High-Definition world by storm like Bond: 50, the Universal Monster collection, Hitchcock and more! And yes, finally…we got all caught up with all the remaining Big Bang Theory seasons on the Blu-ray format too. Whatever took them so long…I have no idea! But really, what it all comes down to is not what other people tell you that you MUST-HAVE in your Blu-ray collection, but instead owning and collecting the titles that you thoroughly enjoy and watch every free moment you have. Those are the titles that mean the most to you. You and I both know that. Continue reading ‘Brian White’s Top 10 Most Righteous Blu-rays of 2012′
December 7th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
World kick-boxing champion Gary Daniels (The Expendables) stars with Peter Weller (RoboCop I & II, TV’s Dexter) in the adrenaline-fuelled mixed martial arts action-thriller Forced to Fight. Once a legend in the brutal world of illicit underground fighting, Shane Slavin (Daniels) decides to turn his life around, promising his wife and young son he’s fought his last battle. But when his younger brother betrays a ruthless crime boss (Weller), Shane is forced back into the arena to pay his brother’s debts and to protect his family. Now Shane must confront a gauntlet of incredibly savage, no-holds-barred fights with no rules, no mercy and just two possible outcomes: win… or die fighting. Sound interesting? I hope so because in my hand I have one Blu-ray copy to give away to one so very lucky Why So Blu reader. Ready to learn how you can win this? Read on… Continue reading ‘Giveaway: Win a Copy of ‘Forced to Fight’ on Blu-ray’
December 7th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
When a cop’s crooked past comes back to get him, can he do the right thing, or will he succumb to the threats of his dangerous connections? On January 22nd, Anchor Bay Films presents the exciting and seductive thriller Officer Down on Blu-ray and DVD. An exclusive theatrical engagement begins on January 18th. But now we have a trailer! Check it out below and pre-order your Blu-ray copy today! Continue reading ‘Official Theatrical Trailer for Anchor Bay Films’ Officer Down’
December 7th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
On January 15, 2013, two more of Woody Allen’s film will make their way onto Blu-ray for the first time. Sleeper and Hannah and Her Sisters are the films making their Blu-ray debut and both are wonderful films from writer/director Woody Allen. Sleeper is a hilarious comedy based around the idea of Woody Allen’s character waking up 200 years in the future and discovering all that is new, not new, and just plain wrong with the world. It also features Diane Keaton and is full of Woody’s witty sense of humor, along with plenty of his talents for physical comedy. Hannah and Her Sisters is a comedy-drama revolving around a problematic family and all that occurs over the course of one year. It also features Oscar winning performances by a wonderful Michael Caine and Diane Wiest. Again, both films arrive in January, read on to learn more about these upcoming releases. Continue reading ‘Two More Blu-rays To Add To The Woody Allen Collection This January’
December 5th, 2012 by Charles Cassady
When the safety of the world is at stake, Zaborgar will save the day! Secret police officeer Yutaka Daimon inherits a mighty robot warrior named “Zaborgar,” an invention of his late father. Equipped with super weapons, expertise in karate, and the power to transform into a motorcycle. Zaborgar assists Daimon fight against Sigma, thbe evil organization responsible for his father’s death. But when he discovers a beautiful female robot under Sigma’s control, their forbidden love shatters the once inseparable crime-fighting team of Daimon and Zaborgar. Twenty-five years later, the now-disgraced Daimon works as a chauffeur for currupt Prime Minister Wakasugi. But as Sigma unleashes a new robot menace upon the world, will Zaborgar forgive, forget, and save the world from total destruction? Continue reading ‘Karate-Robo Zaborgar (Blu-ray Review)’
December 3rd, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Ethan Hawke stars in the terrifying thriller, Sinister arriving on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Download, Video on Demand and Pay-Per-View February 19 from Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE company. You ready for the scares? The chills? The suspense? Then look no farther than Sinister on Blu-ray next February. I will say this…it was one heck of a performance for Mr. Hawke. I’m looking forward to revising this one on Blu. So in the meantime, check out the full press release below. Sadly…the Amazon pre-order is not up yet. Continue reading ‘Something ‘Sinister’ Lurks On Blu-ray In February’
December 3rd, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Though Judge Joseph Dredd’s exploits have changed the post-apocalyptic sprawl of Mega-City One forever, there was a Mega-City One before Dredd ever hopped aboard a Lawmaster. In March 2013’s JUDGE DREDD: YEAR ONE, Eagle Award-winning 2000 AD Editor-in-Chief Matt Smith takes up arms with Dredd veterans Simon Coleby on interiors and Greg Staples on covers to deliver the thrilling exploits of a younger Judge Dredd! One would be hard pressed to call the young Dredd “fresh-faced” or “eager,” but there is certainly a learning curve to policing Mega-City One’s vast and vicious criminal element. This thrilling period of Dredd’s career was previously explored by Smith in Judge Dredd: Year One – City Fathers, the hit e-novella published by 2000 AD earlier this year, but was immediately recognized as an avenue perfectly suited for a different story told through a comic-book miniseries. Continue reading ‘IDW and 2000 AD Take DREDD Back to YEAR ONE!’
December 3rd, 2012 by Gregg Senko
There are some strong contenders for the title of Album of the Year for 2012. They range from bands that deliver hard riffs and cryptic lyrics to a movie soundtrack that musically enunciated each note to a heart-pounding degree. There were also a few newcomers that brought some refreshing strength to what can be at times a repetitive music industry. Still, at the end of the day, there can only be one.
Continue reading ‘Gregg’s 2012 Album of the Year’
