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I don’t know what it is, but of the half dozen or so comic book titles that really, truly impress me this year, a third of those deal with the dearly departed. First it was IDW’s Grim Leaper. Now it’s National Comics’ (via DC) Eternity; the story of a 27-year old medical examiner who has one extremely unique talent.
I am all for a good comedy and fun & games, but I do also appreciate when the pieces of a film, no matter how initially scatterbrained, eventually work out within the realm of logic that said film has established. The Watch is very funny in various moments, because it features funny people getting to say and do funny things with each other, and I am sure the blooper reel is probably hilarious. That said, the film, as a whole, is really messy and does not come together in a way that could be considered clever or successful in a way that would make me find the film to be memorable. Bits of it work really well and put it in the league of Ghostbusters, but by the end, it really just turns out to be more like Evolution. Continue reading ‘Here Comes ‘The Watch’ And There Goes The Neighborhood’
In this spectacular action-adventure, Kristen Stewart (Twilight) is Snow White, the only woman in the land fairer than the evil queen Ravenna (Oscar winner Charlize Theron). Ravenna wants nothing more than to destroy her young rival, but she doesn’t know that Show White has been training in the art of war with a huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) the queen dispatched to kill her. Together with a handsome prince (Sam Claflin) enchanted by Snow White’s beauty and power, they assemble an armed force to recapture the kingdom. This breathtaking new vision of the legendary tale comes from Joe Roth, the producer of Alice in Wonderland and acclaimed commercial director and state-of-the-art visualist Rupert Sanders. Continue reading ‘Snow White and the Huntsman Extended Edition Arrives on Blu-ray September 11!’
Luke Wright (Jason Statham) was living a normal life as a second-rate mixed martial arts cage fighter until screwing up a rigged fight. The Russian Mafia decides to make an example of him to prevent this from happening again and murders his family. With nothing to live for anymore, Wright wanders the streets of New York full of guilt and anger until he encounters Mei (Catherine Chan), a frightened 12-year-old Chinese girl. An orphaned math prodigy, Mei had been forced to work for the Triads as a counter and holds the key to a numerical code that could destroy the Triads, the mob and corrupt cops within the NYPD. After discovering that the same gangsters who killed his family are pursuing her, Wright takes matters into his own hands to protect the innocent girl and seek revenge. Loaded with thrilling special features including a writer/director audio commentary with Boaz Yakin as well as three featurettes, the Safe Blu-ray Disc (plus Digital Copy) and DVD (plus Digital Copy) explodes onto store shelves September 4th! Continue reading ‘Safe Comes to Blu-ray September 4th!’
Revisiting one of his most memorable roles, Paul Newman stars as Fast Eddie Felson from The Hustler. Years later, his story continues in The Color of Money, when Eddie forms a profitable alliance with a flashy and talented young pool shark named Vince (Cruise), but all bets are off when Vince’s arrogance costs them more than just a few matches. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of this dazzling classic – now released on Blu-ray! This is the movie where legendary actor Paul Newman finally won an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1986. Newman joins Hollywood megastar Tom Cruise (Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol) in Academy Award-winning Martin Scorsese’s (Best Director, 2006, The Departed) brilliant and powerful drama, The Color of Money – now available for the first time on Blu-ray. Continue reading ‘The Color of Money: 25th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray Review)’
Find out what it takes to direct a rebellion in this blu-ray extras clip from SPARTACUS: VENGEANCE! It’s back, and
It has been a strange series of events that have led to me missing several chances to actually see this movie, while it was in theaters, but it looks like I will finally be able to have the chance to see Best Exotic Marigold Hotel this coming fall, when it arrives on Blu-ray. Given the talented cast of older, English actors and coming from director John Madden, I have had a lot of interest in seeing this film, which centers around several seniors heading off to India for their retirement, due to various circumstances. I imagine it will have various levels of charm, while also making good use of the colorful scenery, but I will find out for sure, come this September. Continue reading ‘Visit The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel On Blu-Ray This September’
Lola Versus is, by all means, a fairly standard “chick flick“ that is somewhat different due to the fact that it was made with the spirit of a quirky, indie comedy. It is about a woman who is dumped before her wedding and makes a lot of bad decisions on her way to restarting her romantic life successfully. It stars a number of actors who are all more recognizable for the art house theater crowd, in particular Greta Gerwig, who headlines the film. Having seen the film (Review), I would say that there is something to get out of it, as it was enjoyable and features a number of likable actors in it. Anyone can see for themselves soon enough, as Lola Versus arrives on Blu-ray in September and it is filled with special features. Continue reading ‘Lola Versus Blu-Ray This September’
For the first time on Disney Blu-ray come join the fun as the resident animals of a dairy farm go bounty hunting for a notorious outlaw to save their home. When a greedy outlaw schemes to take possession of “Patch Of Heaven” dairy farm, three determined cows, a karate-kicking stallion named Buck, and a colorful corral of critters join forces to save their home. The stakes are sky high as this unlikely animal alliance risks their hides and match wits with a mysterious band of bad guys. From the stunning animation and some new original songs written by Alan Menken – Academy Award winning composer of Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin – Home on the Range is a fun-filled adventure for the whole family! Continue reading ‘Home on the Range (Blu-ray Review)’
John Cusack and Luke Evans star in this blood-curdling tale of terror that’s as dark and haunting as the legendary master of the macabre who inspired it – Edgar Allan Poe. Baltimore, 1849. While investigating a horrific double murder, police detective Emmett Fields (Evans) makes a startling discovery: the killer’s methods mirror the twisted writings of Edgar Allan Poe (Cusack). Suspecting Poe at first, Fields ultimately enlists his help to stop future attacks. But in this deadly game of cat and mouse, the stakes are raised with each gruesome slaying as the pair races to catch a madman before he brings every one of Poe’s shocking stories to chilling life…and death. Continue reading ‘Quoth ‘The Raven’ on Blu-ray October 9th’
Ride full-throttle with the Sons of Anarchy into the most intense, adrenaline-charged season ever! Out of prison and back in business, SAMCRO faces a powerful new nemesis as they forge an unlikely alliance and head in a dangerous new direction. As a deadly internal power struggle rocks the club to its very core, Jax struggles with the legacy of his father and makes plans for the future of his family amid chaos, corruption, betrayal, and murder. Action-packed with electrifying extended episodes, Sons of Anarchy Season Four will take you for the ride of your life! Continue reading ‘‘Sons of Anarchy: Season 4’ on Blu-ray August 28th!’
Get ready! Brace yourself for an addictive thrill ride! American Horror Story is TV’s most original new drama, a deeply stylish psychosexual haunt devised to keep you on the edge of your seat. The Harmon’s (Dylan McDermott, Connie Britton) fresh start in a new home deviously twists to reveal discoveries of love, sex and murderous revenge. Featuring a Golden Globe-winning performance by Jessica Lange, Season One scares up a host of engrossing extras. I’m excited to re-live it all again on Blu-ray! Check out the Blu-ray features below and pre-order Season 1 today! Continue reading ‘American Horror Story Season 1 Haunts Blu-ray This Fall’
Batman is now a criminal after taking the blame for Harvey Dent’s murders. But he discovers that a new villain is planning to destroy Gotham City. Together with both allies new and old, he fights against murderous Bane. Starring Christian Bale, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy and Gary Oldman. Directed by Christopher Nolan. Written by Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan. Produced by Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven and Emma Thomas.
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Holy Property Values, Batman! Greg takes on The Dark Knight with a warning to the fine citizens of Gotham City. The citizens of Gotham City think they have the hero they deserve, but really, they’ve got the hero they just happened to get. Greg Karber calls on the populace to reject this sort of fatalism, forget the Batman, and move to the Midwest – while they still have their lives.
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Aaron Sorkin presents this new drama on HBO about a cable news anchor, his new executive producer and staff and the trials and tribulations related to producing a nightly news program. Together, they face of corporate and commercial obstacles and their own personal histories. This HBO drama is created and produced by Aaron Sorkin.
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Not to downplay today’s tragic events in Colorado, but it’s no secret that The Dark Knight Rises is my most anticipated movie of the decade. I know what you’re thinking. I’m a mind reader. You’re thinking that’s a pretty bold statement to make considering we are only 3 years into this current decade. But really? What else comes close to touching it? Avatar 2: Dancing With Wolves? Nah. The only thing I could think of is if they can ever pull off a ‘Justice League’ movie and not have it be an utter abomination of the senses. But I digress because we are here today to talk all things The Dark Knight Rises, in particular as they relate to the young British actress India Wadsworth who plays the daughter of the Warlord? I put a question mark there because a few days ago your guess was as good as mine when it comes to who that character refers to, but I guess you will all be finding out very soon so no worries. Continue reading ‘Exclusive Interview: The Dark Knight Rises’ India Wadsworth’
Back in 2000, director Christopher Nolan was just starting to build acclaim with his second feature film, Memento. Twelve years later, he has now directed his third film in an ambitious Batman franchise, which happens to also be one of the most anticipated films of all time. The Dark Knight is admittedly a tough act to follow and despite sky high expectations, I was not really expecting The Dark Knight Rises to surpass what I consider the best Batman film of all time. Putting that thought aside, The Dark Knight Rises still managed to be a rousing and emotional spectacle that puts a fine cap on Nolan’s Batman trilogy. Wherever people end up in regards to this film, I am just pleased that the Caped Crusader was able to go out in heroic fashion. Continue reading ‘‘The Dark Knight Rises’ And Batman Ends’
When Christopher Nolan rebooted the Batman franchise with Batman Begins, I was ecstatic to see the Batman I had always imagined from the comic books come to life. Then came The Dark Knight which in my book was utter perfection in every way possible. At now sadly, we’ve come to the end of this amazing Batman trilogy with The Dark Knight Rises which is damn good but it doesn’t reach the same heights as The Dark Knight, even though it is without a doubt the biggest and most ambitious of the three. The Dark Knight Rises provides some old-school grand spectacle which looks fantastic on an IMAX screen and serves as a fitting end to the trilogy. Previous cast members Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Gary Oldman return along with newcomers Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Matthew Modine, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt to bring this trilogy to an exciting and moving end. Continue reading ‘The Dark Knight Rises (Movie Review)’
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