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February 9th, 2022 by Brandon Peters
On February 22nd, a big bucket list title for horror fans and cult cinema lovers is about to get scratched off the ‘ol wishlist for Blu-rays. And not only that, its taking care of the next format, 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray, while its at it. Lewis Teague’s Alligator, starring Robert Forster and Robin Riker, makes its debut as a Scream Factory Collector’s Edition after many, many years of being in demand for SOMEONE to put it out. This release features a 4K restoration from the original camera negative as well as the TV cut of the film. Its loaded with great new interviews, including production assistant Bryan Cranston. This 3-disc set is going to be a great collector’s item and one to nab up and own while you can. Its available to pre-order on the Shout! Factory website as well as the paid Amazon Associates link that follows the review.
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February 9th, 2022 by Peter Paras
Five years later, Kenneth Branagh dons the ‘stache once again as Inspector Hercule Poirot. Following the 2017 hit, Murder on the Orient Express, Branagh’s Poirot is back for the Egyptian-set sequel, aptly named Death on the Nile. The third filmed adaption of Agatha Christie’s bestselling 1937 novel features a large cast, including Wonder Woman herself, Gal Gadot, along with Branagh, Armie Hammer, Annette Bening, Letitia Wright, and more. Murder on the Orient Express took in an impressive $352 million globally. Hopes are high that this non-comic book studio release entices audiences ready to figure out whodunit. Set (mostly) on a luxury steamer ship, Branagh shot the film in 70mm as he did with Express. Will fancy costumes, wide compositions, and a strong ensemble be enough for another go at an old-fashioned murder mystery?
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February 8th, 2022 by Brandon Peters
Warner Archive is bringing one of the many takes on a legendary tale to Blu-ray this month. Even in 1948, The Three Musketeers had already been adapted countless times, but with this George Sidney directed affair came some major star power both of the time and looking at it in the rear view. Warner Archive Collection’s Blu-ray debut features a handful of fun extras and a new 4K scan of the original nitrate technicolor negatives to showcase and bolster this disc. You’ll find it released on February 15th. Pre-ordering is already available and you can do so by using the paid Amazon Associates link that follows this review.
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February 8th, 2022 by Gerard Iribe
This epic fantasy tale, about the history of a land that never was, begins when an ambitious young man steals forbidden knowledge from a sacred plant. He falls to its darker temptations and in so doing, unleashes ages of suffering onto mankind. As his power grows over the years, it falls to people of different ilk and culture to attempt to stop him. Among those who stand against him are a daring tomb-robber, star-crossed lovers, a maniacal necromancer, winged assassins, and an undying guardian. The Spine of Night is now available on 4K UHD Blu-ray! Continue reading ‘The Spine of Night (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’
February 7th, 2022 by Gerard Iribe
In SILENT NIGHT, Nell and Simon have invited their closest friends to join their family for Christmas dinner at their idyllic home in the English countryside. As the group comes together, it feels like old times – but behind all of the laughter and merriment, something is not quite right. The world outside is facing impending doom, and no amount of gifts, games or Prosecco can make mankind’s imminent destruction go away. Surviving the holidays just got a lot more complicated. Silent Night is released on Blu-ray March 8, 2022! Continue reading ‘‘Silent Night’ on Blu-ray March 8, 2022!’
February 7th, 2022 by Gregg Senko
For Jazz enthusiasts and those in the music industry, the name Bob James rings true with that of an accomplished musician and composer. For the unfamiliar, it likely sounds as the most common of names. Rest assured that his accomplishments and skill are not of the common variety though. The 4k UHD Blu-ray release, Feel Like Making LIVE! Bob James Trio, both recaps his background and highlights his band’s talent, with a certain emphasis on the latter. Let’s delve into the DNA of this ultra high definition disc and breakdown the anatomy of its delivery.
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February 6th, 2022 by Gerard Iribe
In SUPERHOST, Teddy and Claire are travel vloggers who run a channel called “SUPERHOST” where they travel and share their experiences in and around vacation homes, and until recently, had become successful doing it. With a dwindling subscriber count, they find the perfect opportunity to create content that people want to see when they meet Rebecca, the host of their most recent trip. Slowly they start to realize that something isn’t right with Rebecca, and as they investigate it further, they unlock a horrifying truth. She doesn’t just want a great review, she wants something far worse. Superhost is now available on Blu-ray! Continue reading ‘Superhost (Blu-ray Review)’
February 5th, 2022 by Aaron Neuwirth
Just in time for Black History Month, my favorite film of 2021, Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), has arrived in physical form. Yes, outside of Hulu and digital, I regret to say the film is currently only available in the DVD format. With that said, I have such a strong passion for what this documentary has to offer as both a piece of entertainment and a historical document. Two hours’ worth of footage concerning a concert nearly lost to time, and the context surrounding it provided me a lot of joy, and I can only continue to emphasize how much of a great experience this film is.
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February 5th, 2022 by Gerard Iribe
Brothers Yipao (Yuen Biao) and Taipao (Leung Kar-yan) are a couple of down on their luck con-men. After getting soundly defeated by the kung fu master, Silver Fox (Lau Kar-wing), the brothers realize it would be in their own self-interest if they learn how to fight, and they ask him to train them. Unfortunately, their new master is actually a ruthless killer, and when the brothers realise this, one of them is murdered. To get revenge, the surviving brother must learn a unique form of kung-fu from an unlikely source, a beggar who just happens to be a master fighter! Knockabout is released on Blu-ray April 25, 2022! Continue reading ‘‘Knockabout’ on Blu-ray April 25, 2022!’
February 4th, 2022 by Gerard Iribe
A trio of chilling sci-fi tales from the vaults of Universal Pictures, starring a number of genre legends including Lionel Atwill (Son of Frankenstein), Lon Chaney, Jr. (The Wolf Man), and Grant Williams (The Incredible Shrinking Man). A mad scientist transforms a carnival performer (Lon Chaney, Jr.) into a murderous monster in Man-Made Monster (dir. George Waggner, 1941). In The Monolith Monsters (dir. John Sherwood, 1957), a giant meteor crashes to Earth and the fragments begin to spread – turning everyone they come into contact with to stone! And finally, fear stalks the seemingly tranquil halls of Dunsfield University in Monster on the Campus (dir. Jack Arnold, 1958) when a paleontology professor becomes infected with irradiated blood and begins to devolve into a primitive beast. Three Monster Tales of Sci-Fi Terror is released on Blu-ray April 11, 2022! Continue reading ‘‘Three Monster Tales of Sci-Fi Terror’ on Blu-ray April 11, 2022!’
February 4th, 2022 by Gerard Iribe
Dreadnaught is a cult favorite amongst martial arts fans, and Eureka Classics is proud to present the film in its UK debut on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration! A violent criminal known only as ‘White Tiger’ (Yuen Shun-yee; Iron Monkey) is hiding amongst a theatre troupe, murdering anyone who discovers his identity (as well as anyone who happens to annoy him). Mousy, a timid laundry man (Yuen Biao; Project A), crosses paths with White Tiger several times but always manages to escape. When the killer instead targets his friend (Bryan “Beardy” Leung; Warriors Two), Mousy must overcome his cowardly nature and acquire the skills necessary to defeat the White Tiger. Dreadnaught is released on Blu-ray in the UK April 25, 2022! Continue reading ‘‘Dreadnaught’ on Blu-ray April 25, 2022!’
February 3rd, 2022 by Brandon Peters
The MCU has spent 2021 back in full swing, releasing four films…well…considering end credits scenes, do we count Venom: Let There Be Carnage as five? One of the more anticipated and mysterious films of the bunch was Eternals. The film promised a more complete filmmaker vision from that of Academy Award winner Chloe Zhao to go along with a bunch of character that, lets be honest, nobody really knew who they are. The film didn’t grab your typical Marvel fare by garnering mixed reviews and underwhelming box office. Nonetheless, being different will certainly do that to some films and it appears Marvel is no exception. Its already been on Disney+, but you’ll be able to add it to your home video collection when it arrives on February 15th (Sorry Valentine’s Day gifts). You can order the film by using the paid Amazon Associates link below.
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February 3rd, 2022 by Brandon Peters
Disney’s latest animated effort, Encanto, has been available in homes since December 24th on Disney+, but physcial ownership is just now around the corner. On February 8th, they’ll be releasing their latest animated musical on 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray with a nice host of extras and Atmos surround. While box office numbers weren’t up to snuff with what they may have liked, the legacy of the film surely will carry with its popularity readily apparent if you check social media or talk to any parent. It’ll come with a digital copy to give you more options that Disney plus in the streaming land. You can order yourself a copy using the paid Amazon Associates link following the review. Remember to tell them Bruno sent you. Or wait. On second thought, we don’t talk about Bruno. Tell them Brandon sent you.
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February 1st, 2022 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
An intimate and moving story of childhood memories hailed by critics as a “soaring cinematic triumph” (Mark Johnson, Awards Daily), BELFAST is available to own for the first time on Digital February 8, 2022 and on Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand March 1, 2022 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Written and directed by Academy Award®nominee Kenneth Branagh (Henry V), BELFAST on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital comes packed with all-new bonus content including a heart-warming alternate ending featuring Kenneth Branagh, deleted scenes, and featurettes about Branagh’s brilliant vision, the characters, and spectacular filming locations, plus personal childhood memories from the cast drawing audiences deeper into the authentic story about the power of family and community.
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January 31st, 2022 by Gerard Iribe
Mankind’s earliest settlers on the Martian frontier, llsa (Sofia Boutella) and Reza (Johnny Lee Miller) inhabit a desolate farmstead with their child Remmy (Brooklynn Prince and Nell Tiger Free). They work the land and shield their daughter from the dangers of the harsh surroundings. When hostile intruders threaten to expel them from the compound the family is forced to fight to survive in this science-fiction thrill ride. Settlers is released on Blu-ray February 15, 2022!
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January 28th, 2022 by Brandon Peters
One of 2021’s most interesting additions to film came from the past, in the form of Peter Jackson’s ambitious undertaking of putting together all of The Beatles’ footage from the sessions of what would later become the film and album Let It Be. Originally to be a theatrical film released, it wound up being a Thanksgiving weekend streaming release on Disney+ in a 3 part docu-series (I still say its a film). Now its offering the opportunity of ownership for those that collect and want the true comfort of ownership for this piece of history. Releasing on February 8th in a collectible packaging with some cards on standard Blu-ray, that’s your opportunity. Its 3 discs with no bonus features, but the film itself is honestly like a 6 hour bonus feature itself. You can order yourself a copy by using the paid Amazon Associates link following the review.
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January 27th, 2022 by Jason Coleman
It’s January…Sundance time! The Sundance Film Festival 2022 is currently underway virtually and thus once again more than just the lucky few get the chance to get a gander at possible cinematic wonders in store. Sadly, a large portion of the fictitious features either have a name attached (Karen “Nebula” Gillan is not exactly an unknown!) or have distribution and are going to hit the TV screen soon after. (You can catch Fresh on Hulu in March…for free!) So to lesson the distinctive Hollywood vibe of Sundance I decided to strictly hit the documentaries for a change and was certainly glad I did. (Though truth be told I saw a LOT of HBO Documentary headers going in!) From personal tales of abuse both at work and home to tales of powerful men falling and strong women rising, check out my four Sundance Film Festival 2022 Encapsulated Movie Reviews documentary-style below! Continue reading ‘Sundance Film Festival 2022 – Four Encapsulated Doc Reviews’
January 26th, 2022 by Brandon Peters
On March 15 the cult-favorite The Sword and the Sorcerer will be released on UHD™ and Blu-ray™ for the first time when Scream Factory releases the 4K UHDTM + Blu-rayTM combo pack The Sword and the Sorcerer (Collector’s Edition), which is loaded with exciting new extras. Customers ordering from ShoutFactory.com will receive an exclusive 18×24 rolled poster featuring the original theatrical artwork, while supplies last.
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