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October 2nd, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
Academy Award-winning film Finding Nemo returns to the big screen in thrilling Disney Digital 3D for the first time ever. Teeming with memorable comedic characters and heartfelt emotion, this stunning underwater adventure follows the momentous journey of an overprotective clown-fish named Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks) and his young son Nemo (voiced by Alexander Gould)––who become separated in the Great Barrier Reef when Nemo is unexpectedly taken far from his ocean home to a fish tank in a dentist’s office. Buoyed by the companionship of Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres), a friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish, Marlin embarks on a dangerous trek and finds himself the unlikely hero of an epic effort to rescue his son––who hatches a few daring plans of his own to return safely home. Continue reading ‘Finding Nemo 3D (Movie Review)’
October 2nd, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
For the first time ever, eight of the most iconic cinematic masterpieces of the horror genre are available together on Blu-ray as
Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection debuts on October 2, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Digitally restored from high resolution film elements in perfect high-definition picture and perfect high-definition sound for the first time ever,
Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection brings together the very best of Universal’s legendary monsters—imaginative and technically groundbreaking tales of terror that launched a uniquely American movie genre. This definitive collection features eight films on Blu-ray, a collectible 48-page book featuring behind-the-scenes photographs, original posters, correspondence and much more. Each iconic film is accompanied by an array of bonus features that tell the fascinating story of its creation and history, including behind-the-scenes
documentaries, filmmaker commentaries, interviews, storyboards, photo galleries, and trailers. Especially appealing for fans are a never-before-seen featurette about the restoration of
Dracula and the first ever offering of
Creature from the Black Lagoon in its restored Blu-ray 3D version.
Continue reading ‘Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection is Available Now!’
October 1st, 2012 by David Freedman
Liz, Greg and Aaron review the new J.J. Abrams Science Fiction drama. Starring Liz Manashil, Greg Karber, and Aaron Fink. Directed by Sean Wright.
Synopsis: In this new NBC drama from executive producer J. J. Abrams, electricity stops working on a global scale. As a result, fifteen years later, a new world without technology has emerged. But a young girl seeks out to discover the reason for the blackout.
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Continue reading ‘Revolution – NBC Fall 2012 Pilot Review – Just Seen It’
October 1st, 2012 by Brian White
I think I have my work cut out for me here. Why? Well, tell me this, if you would. How does one truly and accurately describe the body of art known as American Horror Story: The Complete First Season to someone who has never seen it before? Let’s take the following quote for example. Ken Tucker from Entertainment Weekly goes on record saying that “AHS is pretty much all scare, all the time: a whole lotta screams, sex, jolts, mashed faces, psychotic behavior and dead babies.” Yes! You heard me (or read it) right. He said dead babies! And it’s because of all that and more that I absolutely adore AHS. Does that make me a sicko? Geez. I hope not. But wait! Who can forget to mention the black leather cladded S&M man too? Are you still with me? Good! This has the making to be a very interesting Blu-ray review. Continue reading ‘American Horror Story: The Complete First Season (Blu-ray Review)’
October 1st, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
On November 13, 2012, Shout! Factory will release The Incredible Mel Brooks: An Irresistible Collection of Unhinged Comedy, a 5-DVD/1-CD set that is a veritable treasure trove of all things Brooksian, a laugh-filled celebration of his illustrious career. This box set takes viewers on a journey through time with performances, extensive interviews, film clips and rare archival television footage, as well as some never-before-seen photos, and special tributes. Continue reading ‘Pre-order The Incredible Mel Brooks: An Irresistible Collection of Unhinged Comedy’
October 1st, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
Newly remastered and restored to their original U.K. broadcast order, Agatha Christie’s Poirot, Series 4-6 have already been released on Blu-ray. The endearingly eccentric detective Hercule Poirot (David Suchet) is back on the case in these three feature-length series full of mysteries from the hit series. Brimming with beguiling 1930s period details and pitch-perfect performances, these lavish adaptations look better than ever in this remastered edition. Series 4 also stars Donald Sumpter (Game of Thrones), Christopher Eccleston (Doctor Who), Hugh Fraser (Sharpe) as the affable Captain Hastings, and Philip Jackson (Little Voice) as Chief Inspector Japp. Series 5’s guest stars include Anna Chancellor (Four Weddings and a Funeral), Hermione Norris (MI-5, Cold Feet), and Jeremy Northam (Emma, The Tudors). Continue reading ‘Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Series 4, 5, and 6 (Blu-ray Review)’
October 1st, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
On October 9th, Ridley Scott returns to Blu-ray in the genre he helped define so long ago in PROMETHEUS. Charlize Theron and Michael Fassbender lean an all-star cast in the epic, ambitious and bold sic-fi thriller. The Blu-ray contains over seven hours of bonus materials including an alternate opening and ending, deleted and alternate scenes and access to Peter Weyland’s files. Pre-order your copy today and check out the press release below from Fox Home Entertainment!
Continue reading ‘Prometheus Crash Lands on Blu-ray October 9th’
September 30th, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
Director Tim Burton brought the cult classic series “Dark Shadows” to the big screen in a film featuring an all-star cast, led by Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer and Helena Bonham Carter and now it’s out on Blu-ray. In the year 1750, Joshua and Naomi Collins, with young son Barnabas, set sail from England to start a new life in America, where they build a fishing empire in the coastal Maine town that comes to carry their name: Collinsport. Two decades pass and Barnabas (Johnny Depp) has the world at his feet. The master of Collinwood Manor, Barnabas is rich, powerful and an inveterate playboy…until he makes the grave mistake of falling in love with a beauty named Josette DuPres (Bella Heathcote) and breaking the heart of Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green). A witch in every sense of the word, Angelique dooms him to a fate worse than death—turning him into a vampire, and then burying him…alive. Continue reading ‘Dark Shadows (Blu-ray Review)’
September 30th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
OH YEAH!!! Christmas comes early this year!!! What else can I say besides this is my most anticipated Blu-ray of the year, with the exception of The Indiana Jones catalog collection found right here. That’s right ladies and gentlemen. I’m talking about the epic conclusion to the boldest and most ambitious comic book hero story ever told on the big screen…The Dark Knight Rises. Hot off the press from Warner Bros., check out all the cool stuff you’ll find on this Blu-ray combo pack in stores December 4th. Continue reading ‘Christmas Comes Early: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray’
September 30th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
From “one of the greatest films of all time” (Chicago Sun Times) Apocalypse Now to the “raw and riveting” (Rolling Stone) Tetro, the set includes some of the iconic filmmaker’s best works, sharing a combined total of 12 Academy Award® nominations and two wins. In addition to Apocalypse Now and Tetro, the collection also includes the classic film’s updated and extended version, Apocalypse Now Redux, along with the thriller The Conversation and One From The Heart, available for the very first time in stunning high definition. Continue reading ‘Francis Ford Coppola 5-Film Collection on Blu-ray December 5th!’
September 30th, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and iconic talents in American comedy. Until now, however, his body of work on television has been largely unavailable on DVD. That all changed on September 18, 2012, with the release of Steve Martin: The Television Stuff from Shout! Factory and SOFA Entertainment. From the stand-up act that made him a comedy rock star (of which only two complete performances were ever recorded, both included in this set) to his four joyfully twisted NBC sketch comedy specials, his Oscar-nominated short film and a jewel box of additional comic bits, The Television Stuff finally delivers one of the most unique and treasured eras in Steve Martin’s celebrated career. The set was made in collaboration with the celebrated actor, comedian, author, playwright, producer and musician, and will feature never-before seen videos. Continue reading ‘Steve Martin: The Television Stuff (DVD Review)’
September 29th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
I may be a guy, in his 20s, who writes about movies and Blu-rays, and plays video games, and would have seemingly no reason to want to see a film about competitive a capella groups, but I found the trailer to be slight, but enjoyable, and who can say no to a smile from Anna Kendrick? Pitch Perfect is pretty much what I expected; sometimes charming, sometimes incredibly formulaic, with a soundtrack that will be dated by the time the film leaves theaters, but it’s harmless. It has some fun performances and a neat a cappella battle scene that I wanted to see more of, but the standard plot bogs it down. Essentially, if you are a big fan of Bring it On, you will probably have plenty of fun with Pitch Perfect, so take that as you will. Continue reading ‘‘Pitch Perfect’ Is Aca-Okay’
September 29th, 2012 by Brian White
Although I’m a big Joseph Gordon-Levitt fan and who can deny the charisma of Bruce Willis, I gotta say…I wasn’t really looking forward to this one. The trailers looked intriguing, but they never completely sold it and hooked me in. But I thought…hey….why not? If the movie’s terrible, there’s always Emily Blunt to look at for 118 minutes. See…you gotta look for the good in EVERYTHING. At least in these economically deprived days. Times are tough. And without further ado or any more words from our commercial sponsors I am free to begin deconstructing the time travel plot of September 2012’s science fiction action film…Looper. Here goes nothing. Continue reading ‘Don’t Get Caught With Your Pants Down: Looper (Movie Review)’
September 28th, 2012 by David Freedman
Salim, Rachel and Liz get into the Halloween spirit with a review of this new animated comedy starring Adam Sandler. Starring Salim Lemelle, Rachel Appelbaum and Liz Manashil. Directed by Cullen Metcalf-Kelly.
Synopsis: Count Dracula runs a hotel for monsters with no humans allowed. But by accident, a human boy stumbles into their haven. As his daughter falls for the boy, the Count has more than he can handle.
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Continue reading ‘Hotel Transylvania Movie Review – Just Seen It’
September 28th, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
The man with the hat is back – and looking and sounding better than ever! The world’s favorite globe-trotting archaeologist is, at long last, embarking on his greatest adventure – when The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-ray Collection comes to Blu-ray Disc from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Home Media Distribution. Exploding to instant acclaim, the film has now been carefully restored, alongside remastered versions of the archaeologist’s other thrilling adventures—Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Prepare for excitement, adventure and snakes—why did it have to be snakes?—all with pristine picture and sound when Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures have finally made their debut on Blu-ray, using the highest possible high definition picture and audio presentation – along with a “best of” collection of documentaries, interviews, featurettes and a few new surprises. Continue reading ‘Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures (Blu-ray Review)’
September 28th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Time travel movies can often be tricky. I am a big fan of films that attempt to utilize the subject, as I like to spend plenty of time thinking about the logic involved. In many cases, regardless of how much fun or how good the film is, the logic is not really sound. Some time travel flicks work because of how much time they spend detailing their own logistics (Primer is the ultimate example of this). Others work because of how little they seem to care about the logic (think Bill & Ted). But then there are time travel films that just fail on all fronts (think Timecop). Writer/director Rian Johnson’s Looper excels at making its time travel premise work, because it smartly sidesteps a lot of its own issues by almost using its setup as a clever misdirect. As characters bend time, the film bends its own meaning, with a smart and original script and solid performances to hold it all together. Continue reading ‘‘Looper’ Bends Time And Breaks Convention’
September 27th, 2012 by David Freedman
Rachel channels the little ghost girl from the new horror thriller V/H/S. Starring Rachel Appelbaum. Directed by Cullen Metcalf-Kelly.
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Continue reading ‘Rachel’s Rant on V/H/S – Just Seen It’
September 27th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Resident Evil: Damnation is an all new CG horror/action film set in the world created by the Resident Evil video game series. It is separate from the live action film franchise and takes more inspiration from various story elements that have happened in the video game series (Damnation supposedly has some loose connections to the upcoming Resident Evil 6), rather than try to resemble the plot of any of the games. Damnation can technically be seen as a sequel to the first Resident Evil CG film, Degeneration, but it really functions more as a standalone adventure for fan favorite characters Leon S. Kennedy and Ada Wong that happens to tie into the same world. True to form, the film revolves around a zombie-like outbreak caused by bioweapons, with lots of over-the-top action taking place to stop it. To its credit, the film does a lot more good than bad, which is a nice change of pace for someone who has not enjoyed Resident Evil films in the past. It also helps that the Blu-ray does a lot of good as well. Continue reading ‘Resident Evil: Damnation (Blu-ray Review)’
