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August 4th, 2012 by Brian White
Be as it may, I tried to sit down this past weekend and for the first time ever watch the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic Total Recall. Needless to say, I did not make it all the way through. I know. Boo! I became extremely bored and restless half way through. Like my experience with Serenity, I yet again seem to be in the minority when it comes to appreciating Sci-fi classics – although oddly enough, I do utterly adore and appreciate The Fifth Element. I don’t think I’ll fully understand why that is, but I try not to question logic too much when it comes to my love of certain quirky movies. My take away from last weekend’s viewing was that I finally got to experience the three-breasted-woman and appreciated how good looking and yummy Sharon Stone really was back in her Basic Instinct days. However, I won’t let this past weekend discourage me from everything I have seen so far since it was showcased at last year’s Comic-Con in regards to this rebooted title. Hear me world?! I’m coming in with an open mind. Continue reading ‘Watching ‘Total Recall’ Makes Me Want To Forget (Movie Review)’
August 4th, 2012 by David Freedman
Rachel, Leah and David have VERY different opinions about this new Spike Lee ‘Joint’. Is it worth a trip to theater? See what our three reviewers have to say about this controversial movie. Starring Rachel Appelbaum, Leah Aldridge(@leeleereads)and David Freedman. Directed by Amy Taylor (@WalknCandyApple). Edited by Zack Delman. Produced by David Freedman, Aaron Fink(@AaronEvanFink), Pedro Raposo and Cooper Griggs.
Red Hook Summer stars Jules Brown, Thomas Jefferson Byrd and Toni Lysaith. This drama was written, directed and produced by Spike Lee.
Continue reading ‘Red Hook Summer Movie Review – Just Seen It’
August 4th, 2012 by David Freedman
Teresa, Sean and Liz review the newest in this kid’s movie franchise. Is it better than Brave? Funnier than Ice Age? How does it compare to Madagascar 3? See what they have to say. Starring Teresa Lo (@TeresaLo_Tweets), Sean Wright and Liz Manashil (@LizManashil). Directed by Amy Taylor (@WalknCandyApple). Edited by Brian Jahns.Produced by David Freedman, Aaron Fink(@AaronEvanFink), Pedro Raposo and Cooper Griggs.
Continue reading ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Movie Review – Just Seen It’
August 3rd, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Get your ass to…London? It seemed like it would be easy to constantly compare this remake to Paul Verhoven’s excessive, but entertaining Arnold Schwarzeneggar sci-fi/action flick, Total Recall, but the film has lifted so many different elements from an assortment of other action and sci-fi films that comparing it to just one movie would not do enough justice. The worst thing about this new Total Recall, similarly based on Philip K. Dick’s science fiction short story, “We Can Remember It for You Wholesale,” is that it drops the most interesting aspect about its story – the idea of whether or not we are supposed to believe what is happening. The lack of ambiguity, along with the lack of much in the way originality or personality in the filmmaking, make this a very expensive film that has little to offer, beyond some fancy special effects, which will only be blandly recalled after. Continue reading ‘‘Total Recall’ Has An Identity Crisis’
August 3rd, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
Featuring one of the most endearing ensemble casts in television history, Star Trek: The Next Generation took fans on the remarkable continuing voyages of the Starship Enterprise with Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), Commander William T. Riker (Jonathan Frakes), Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton), Counselor Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis), Lt. Commander Data (Brent Spiner), Lieutenant Worf (Michael Dorn), Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden) and Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton). Star Trek: The Next Generation – The First Season has been retransferred from original film elements to produce stunning high-definition images, including amazing visual effects that have been painstakingly recreated from the source material, creating before/after results that fans will love. The six-disc Blu-ray set also features 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and a wealth of exclusive bonus material, such as archival footage, a gag reel, and an inside look at taking The Next Generation to the next level of high-definition. Featuring numerous behind-the-scenes interviews, the new material also features Star Trek experts Mike and Denise Okuda, consultants throughout this ongoing project, who offer special insights into the countless man-hours dedicated to the upgrade of The Next Generation. Continue reading ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season One (Blu-ray Review)’
August 2nd, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
All the great directors have to start somewhere, right? Well, David Lean (Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago) and famous English playwright Noel Coward would team up for four films in three years. How’s that for plowing through? David Lean was an editor and he and Coward teamed up to create some film magic so to speak. The Criterion Collection has brought us a beautiful boxed set of these early Lean/Coward films for our enjoyment. They come fully restored and fully loaded in terms of extras. How will they stack up to scrutiny? This review will be a doosy, and for all intents and purposes, the overall grading system will be for the films themselves as whole as opposed to rating each individual film separately. The same for the technical specifications. It’s easier that way since I’m reviewing a complete set and not just one film. I hope this makes sense. Let’s get to it! Continue reading ‘David Lean Directs Noel Coward (1942-1945) (Blu-ray Review)’
August 2nd, 2012 by Robert Graziosi
You know, I’ve always fancied myself as not having a fear for many things. Okay, there’s the dislike of bats (fear is such a nasty word), I’ll give you that one. But watching the new SyFy Channel show Haunted Highway has introduced me to a level of fear I’ve never considered before. Maybe I’m just getting old but watching these two person teams search for paranormal anomalies while on their own in the wilderness freaks me out. And to make it worse, Dana Workman, the subject of my interview today and one of the investigators on the show, is a beautiful, petite young woman. So what does that say about me? I bet I can at least take her in arm wrestling though. Enough about me. Let’s learn about my new hero… Continue reading ‘Bob Chats with Haunted Highway’s Dana Workman: SyFy Channel’s Hottest New Investigator’
July 31st, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Every family has its demons in Dark Shadows. The Tim Burton/Johnny Depp vehicle arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Download in plenty of time this year for Halloween onOctober 2nd. What can be better than the rehash of the legendary soap opera that pits Chloe versus Johnny in the acting department? Who will win? Who comes out on top? Do vampires really suck? Find out this and so much more this October! And while we are at it, I’ll even let you read the full press release from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment below. Continue reading ‘Dark Shadows Arrives on Blu-ray in Time For Halloween!’
July 31st, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
The latest season of Mad Men will soon be available for all to own on Blu-ray and DVD this October. It is one the best shows on TV and certainly one of my favorites. Here is what Lionsgate had to say: The men and women of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce are back with all-new drama inside and outside of the office. From creator Matthew Weiner (HBO’s “The Sopranos”) and featuring a stellar cast including Jon Hamm (Friends with Kids), Elisabeth Moss (TV’s “The West Wing”), Christina Hendricks (I Don’t Know How She Does It) and January Jones (X-Men: First Class), MAD MEN: Season Five arrives on Blu-ray Disc, DVD and Digital Download on October 16, 2012. This wildly praised season is going to come to homes fast than you know it and it will be packed with special features. Read on to learn more about this upcoming home release. Continue reading ‘‘Mad Men: Season Five’ Is In Business This October’
July 31st, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Anchor Bay Entertainment proudly releases the AMC original series THE WALKING DEAD: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON on August 28th on Blu-ray and DVD. A truly unique and very limited edition zombie head casecreated and designed by McFarlane Toys will also be available as Blu-ray only. The 4-Disc sets will contain all 13 episodes of the second season and will be loaded with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, featurettes and audio commentaries. Check out the preview from The Walking Dead: Season 2 bonus feature “ALL THE GUTS INSIDE.” Special effects makeup guru and executive producer Greg Nicotero shows how to gut a zombie.
Continue reading ‘New Bonus Feature Clip From The Walking Dead: Season 2 Blu-ray’
July 31st, 2012 by Jami Ferguson
Luc Besson presents the explosive, sci-fi action thriller Lockout, breaking in on Blu-ray and DVD with UltraViolet July 17th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Guy Pearce (Prometheus, Memento) stars in this tale of an ex-government agent (Pearce) assigned to rescue the President’s daughter from a deadly riot on a newly developed prison in low space orbit around the earth. Co-starring Maggie Grace (Taken, TV’s “Lost”) and co-written by legendary action filmmaker Luc Besson (The Fifth Element, The Professional), Lockout is guaranteed to thrill action and sci-fi fans across the planet with its exciting mix of hard-hitting fight sequences, smart humor and dazzling special effects. Continue reading ‘Lockout: Unrated Edition (Blu-ray Review)’
July 30th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
The Coen Bros. film Fargo is a favorite of mine. I think it is a wonderful, dark comedy that works thanks to its fantastic script and great performances from all involved. It is quirky, despite going to dark places; sweet in regards to its hero, Marge Gunderson, despite detailing the exploits of some other really nasty characters; and it’s a great looking film, despite being set in a snow-filled winter in Minnesota. Thin Ice feels very much like a film that wishes it could be more like Fargo, but it never really works out that way. It features quirky characters, down on their luck, that turn to crime in order to get ahead, but only find themselves in deeper and deeper trouble. It boils down to being a con-man film that really does not go anywhere exciting, regardless of whichever version one watches on this good looking Blu-ray disc. Continue reading ‘Thin Ice (Blu-ray Review)’
July 29th, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
Vince, Eric, Drama and Turtle have been through a lot over the years – chasing dreams, women and good times as if the party would never end – but alas, it has. Through the highs and lows, friendship has kept these guys together in the high-stakes world of Hollywood, but is it time for them to grow up? As season eight of the hit comedy series begins, Vince is back from rehab and ready for a new pet project, Ari Gold and Mrs. Ari have separated, Eric is running his own management company, Drama is shooting his animated series and Turtle has invested in a tequila line and is starting a new business venture. So there’s a lot more ups and downs in store for the boys from Queens. Continue reading ‘Entourage: The Complete Eighth Season (Blu-ray Review)’
July 28th, 2012 by David Freedman
Teresa, Sean and Rachel review the new comedy from Ben Stiller about four average Joes who discovers an impending alien invasion and decide that they alone must stop it. Watch what they have to say about The Watch and make sure to give us your comments. Starring Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and Richard Ayoade. Directed By Akiva Schaffer. Written By Jared Stern and Seth Rogen. Produced by Shawn Levy and Tom McNulty.
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Continue reading ‘The Watch Movie Review – Just Seen It’
July 28th, 2012 by David Freedman
Welcome to the fourth installment in the STEP UP franchise. Teresa and Rachel discuss the surprisingly good acting and script that only complement the amazing dance sequences as they try to convince Sean to put on his dancing shoes and go SEE IT! Starring Kathryn McCormick, Ryan Guzman and Cleopatra Coleman. Directed by Scott Speer.Written by Jenny Mayer from the characters created by Duane Adler. Produced by Erik Feig , Jennifer Gibgot, Adam Shankman and Patrick Wachsberger.
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Continue reading ‘Step Up Revolution Movie Review – Just Seen It’
July 28th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
People may have to stick with me on this, but I, myself, have stuck with this Step Up franchise for no discernible reason, beyond the fact that the choreography has always been impressive. Despite the lack of Channing Tatum (who began as a bland, pretty face in the first Step Up and is now a hot commodity all over), the series has actually gotten ‘better’ with each entry…until now. Yes, Step Up Revolution has a similarly generic story and weak characters that serve as the same elements that we are not supposed to care about, but the other films seemed better. I was still more engaged with the previous entries and found the dances to be really involving. This film has some elaborate dance sequences and the 3D looks pretty good, but everything around those aspects feels even lazier this time around than normal. I don’t ask for a lot from these movies, but I do wish I was more entertained with this one. Continue reading ‘‘Step Up Revolution’ Is A Dance-tastic Step Down’
July 28th, 2012 by Jami Ferguson
Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Jon Hamm star alongside Jennifer Westfeldt and Adam Scott in a daring and hilarious ensemble comedy about a close-knit circle of friends whose lives change once they have kids. The last two singles in the group (Westfeldt and Scott) observe the effect that kids have had on their friends’ relationships and wonder if there’s a better way to make it work. When they decide to have a child together and date other people, their unconventional “experiment” leads everyone in the group to question the nature of friendship, family and, above all, true love. Written and directed by Jennifer Westfeldt and also starring Chris O’Dowd, Megan Fox and Edward Burns, Friends with Kids delivers the laughs and the heart from beginning to end! Continue reading ‘Friends With Kids (Blu-ray Review)’
July 27th, 2012 by Gregg Senko
Director Scott Speer is the man in charge in this fourth go-around in the Step Up franchise. He picks up where Jon Chu’s third installment left off in 2010…sort of. What was arguably the best film in the series, Step Up 3, or Step Up 3D as it was originally called, is a tough one to top. Sure the acting is rather unnoticeable and the story was cliche, but here comes Speer’s version!
Continue reading ‘‘Step Up Revolution’ Jams to Similar Beat’
