Archive Page 540
December 1st, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Celebrate the most magical time of the year with this Special Edition of the irresistible holiday movie inspired by Disney’s beloved classic. For the first time in spectacular Blu-ray High Definition this captivating gem reunites the original voice cast! Share the wonder as Mrs. Potts recounts another “tale as old as time” about a Christmas past that almost wasn’t – thanks to the scheming of former court composer Forte, who is determined to keep Belle and Beast apart forever. This enchanting adventure boasts exciting bonus features, delightful songs, spellbinding visuals and enduring themes of hope, friendship and love. Your family will enjoy the spirit of the season all year long with the timeless magic of Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas. Continue reading ‘Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas Special Edition (Blu-ray Review)’
December 1st, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
From the “tale as old as time” comes a new Special Edition inspired by the original classic, Beauty and the Beast. Join Belle, Disney’s spirited princess, Beast, Cogsworth, Lumiere, plus some charming new friends, as they discover how teamwork and friendship can turn a once-gloomy castle into a dazzling palace fit for a princess! Bundled with bonus features, your favorite characters and enchanting songs, this lesson-filled, sequel is sure to entertain and teach young children.
Continue reading ‘Beauty and the Beast: Belle’s Magical World Special Edition (DVD Review)’
December 1st, 2011 by Scott Wampler
In the horror genre, upstart sub-genres may come and go—you’ve got “torture-porn”, “zombies”, “vampires”, “werewolves”, “Olsen Twins Musicals”, and many more—but the “slasher” sub-genre will always reign supreme. Indeed, when one thinks of “horror”, one generally thinks of characters like Freddy Krueger, Jason Vorhees, Leatherface, and Michael Meyers (the stabby one, not the Shrek one). Recently, Paramount released a somewhat-limited-edition “Ultimate Collection” for Jason’s Friday The 13th series, and fans of the long-running franchise might be interested to know that the Friday The 13th Ultimate Collection might be the best gift for the slasher-horror fan in your life this Christmas. I mean, nevermind all these extras (and the 8 films the boxed set comes packaged with). Instead, imagine the joy that finding a (slightly-scaled down) Jason mask under the Christmas tree will inspire. If that doesn’t shriek “Happy Holidays!”, I dunno what does. Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th: The Ultimate Collection (DVD Review)’
December 1st, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
I was pretty open to taking a chance on this Comedy Central stand-up series, hosted by Mexican-American comedian Gabriel Iglesias. As with a lot of comedians who seem to have a known presence on Comedy Central, it can be hit or miss by the time that particular person is given the chance to be seen weekly with their own series. It has worked in the past for comedians like Dave Chapelle (Chapelle’s Show) and currently with Daniel Tosh (Tosh.0), but has also missed for people like Jeff Dunham (Jeff Dunham Show). So given my open mind and the desire to laugh at some stand-up, I gave Gabriel Iglesias’ Stand-Up Revolution a shot and checked out the entire seven-episode series on DVD. Continue reading ‘Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution (DVD Review)’
December 1st, 2011 by Jami Ferguson
Two gangs of robbers descend on the same bank, but hearts are what may be stolen instead in Flypaper, a madcap crime comedy from the screenwriters of the blockbuster The Hangover. Patrick Dempsey (Grey’s Anatomy) stars as a nervous customer with a crush on beautiful teller Ashley Judd (Double Jeopardy, Crossing Over). They and the other staff and customers become hostages when two very different groups of crooks hit the bank simultaneously: a high-tech trio who plan to break into the vault and a pair of small-timers whose idea of a big score is knocking off the ATMs. When people begin mysteriously dying one by one, everyone involved begins to wonder if there’s someone else in the bank up to no good. Tim Blake Nelson (O Brother, Where Art Thou?), Mekhi Phifer (Dawn of the Dead) and Jeffrey Tambor (Arrested Development) also star in this comic blast of a mystery.
Continue reading ‘Flypaper (Blu-ray Review)’
December 1st, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the feature-length tribute Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his record-breaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance moves and humanitarian efforts, his true story has never really been told…until now. This unprecedented look into the King of Pop’s fascinating life includes all-new interviews with his mother Katherine Jackson as well as siblings Tito and Rebbie Jackson, family, friends and music legends such as Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick and many more. Continue reading ‘Michael Jackson – The Life of an Icon (Blu-ray Review)’
November 30th, 2011 by Blu-ray Brian
I think it’s pretty safe to say that Drive is a 2011 staff favorite film of many here at Why So Blu. And why would’t it be? The movie kicked a$$! So without further ado, I am happy to announce that Drive will be debuting on the glorious Blu-ray format next January 31st. Drive‘s all-star cast includes Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Albert Brooks, Bryan Cranston, Ron Perlman and Christina Hendricks. Bonus features include four behind-the-scenes featurettes and a filmmaker documentary. Rush, don’t go slow, as you click the pre-order link to bring this MUST-OWN film of the year home just in time for the Super Bowl next year. Continue reading ‘Make a Quick Getaway with DRIVE on Blu-ray This January!’
November 30th, 2011 by Gregg Senko
The wait is nearly over. On December 20th, PC gamers will finally be able to get their hands on an official copy of the latest MMO (massive multiplayer online) title to hit store shelves; Star Wars: The Old Republic. A few weeks back, I had the opportunity of being selected as a beta tester. This past weeked, I managed to grab a few hours of adventure in a galaxy far, far away…
Continue reading ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic (Beta Test Review)’
November 29th, 2011 by Matt Goodman
If only we could solve all our problems through interpretive dance. In this modern day adaption of Shakespeare’s classic tale Romeo & Juliet, which was adapted from Ernest Lehman’s Broadway production, it’s a singing and dancing group of gangs. There are two gangs pitted against each other in this town, first being the Jets, a group of hard-banging American-teens, and the Sharks, a group of Puerto Rican immigrants. For the time it took place/was filmed in, West Side Story looks, and sounds fantastic, and that was BEFORE the Blu-ray conversion. And I thought my trashy old DVD copy sounded great… West Side Story is a massive achievement in American cinema, so much so that it won ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. When you’re a Jet, you’re a Jet all the way! Continue reading ‘West Side Story (Blu-ray Review)’
November 29th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
The only people to see the war like this were the ones who lived it. Until now. Seventy years in the making. Three thousand hours of color footage no one knew existed. The first documentary to show original color footage of World War II in immersive high definition, WWII in HD uses the journals and accounts of those who served in the war’s biggest battles to create a personal, introspective and detailed look at life on and off the front lines. Follow twelve unforgettable Americans, and experience the war through their eyes, in their own words, as it really looked and sounded. Culled from over 3,000 hours of rare color film found in a two-year worldwide search and converted to HD with meticulous technique, WWII in HD provides a picture of World War II as it has never been seen before. Also included in this ultimate edition is The Battle For Iwo Jima, an immersive look at the momentous battle using gloriously restored, full-color footage, some of which has never seen before and WWII in HD: The Air War, the untold story of the American 8th Air Force’s bloody battle to defeat the German Luftwaffe in the months leading up to D-Day. Continue reading ‘WWII in HD Collector’s Edition (Blu-ray Review)’
November 25th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
I feel that there are two ways to really delve into Martin Scorsese’s 3D adventure/drama Hugo. On the one hand, I could address the fact that this is less a film for children, as the marketing would imply, and more a loving tribute to the creation of magic via the film format during the early days of cinema. While the film does revolve around a young boy going on an adventure to unlock a secret (a fairly generic one line summary), the whole things feels much more geared towards cinema history enthusiasts. Now on the other hand, I could talk more about the way Scorsese uses 3D in this film. Simply put, this is the best use of 3D in a live-action film I have seen (Avatar included) and I would be plenty willing to recommend seeing it in that format. As a whole, I would say this is a splendid film through and through, given both the heartfelt story and the technical accomplishment that Scorsese pulls off in its colorful creation. Continue reading ‘Whimsical Charm Runs Through Scorsese’s ‘Hugo’ Like Clockwork’
November 25th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Celebrate Christmas past, present and future with an uproarious and contemporary take on Charles Dickens’ classic tale when Scrooged made its Blu-ray debut on November 1, 2011 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Starring Bill Murray as a television executive with a heart of stone, the film takes viewers on a darkly comic adventure populated by an all-star cast including Karen Allen (Raiders Of The Lost Ark), John Forsythe (“Dynasty”), Bobcat Goldthwait (Shakes The Clown), Carol Kane (The Pacifier), Robert Mitchum (The Big Sleep), Alfre Woodard (“Desperate Housewives”) and Jamie Farr (“M*A*S*H”). A network TV president is perhaps the most cold-hearted man ever, but his holiday spirit is given a painful booster shot by three vengeful ghosts. In this comedic update of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, Bill Murray portrays Frank Cross, an evil, crass executive who caters to the lowest-of-the-lowest common denominators while firing people at will for the flimsiest of reasons. To change his cruel and tasteless ways, Cross is taken on a trip through his past to his future so that he can achieve redemption. Continue reading ‘Scrooged (Blu-ray Review)’
November 24th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
I was starting to wonder where Alexander Payne went. Following the large success of 2004’s Sideways, I was hoping to see more films from him sooner. Payne has made success out of strong comedy-dramas, with some dark and satiric edges to them and I have been a fan of his films. Now he has finally come back with a new dramatic feature, with some comedic elements, involving a family man dealing with a trauma, among other issues he faces. The ace up Payne’s sleeve this time around is having George Clooney as his lead. While Clooney does get to play it smart and provide one of his best performances, he has also ditched a lot of the things that make him cool. As a result, this film serves as a well made, low-key drama that doesn’t do a lot that is unexpected in the way of story, but is certainly assured in its writing and performances. Continue reading ‘‘The Descendants’ Is Set In Hawaii, But It’s Not All Sunshine And Rainbows’
November 24th, 2011 by Blu-ray Brian
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I was saving this giveaway for a day it deserves…it’s own Holiday! Yep, that’s right! For a limited time, you can be one of three lucky winners to receive a FREE Blu-ray of “The Ultimate Midnight Movie!,” CHILLERAMA. The drive-in sensation is a throwback to the golden age of B-horror schlock that spans over four decades of cinema. It offers something for every bad taste. The anthology features such titles as Wadzilla (you won’t believe this one), I Was a Teenage Werebear, The Diary of Anne Frankenstein and Zom-B-Movie. And best of all, these “segments” are done by my director friends Adam Green, Tim Sullivan, Adam Rifkin and Joe Lynch. With a price of “free” and my personal guarantee of satisfaction, how can you possibly go wrong?! Find out how to score your chance at a free Blu-ray today. Read on… Continue reading ‘Celebrate Thanksgiving With Our CHILLERAMA Blu-ray Giveaway Bonanza!’
November 24th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
It is not often that I try to put so many hopes into one specific film, but I was dead set on wanting to love The Muppets. Besides being pleased with who was involved in the production and the cast, I just get a great joy out of these characters every time I see them. Thankfully it all worked out, as after finally seeing the first new Muppet movie in over 12 years, I can easily say that it was one of the most pleasing experiences of this year. For me, The Muppets was a laugh-a-minute comedy; jam packed with fun, silliness, classic Muppets meta humor, self aware musical numbers, and the endearing nature of the old and new characters. The Muppets manages to have fun with its own nostalgia, while proving it can still bring its familiar brand of humor to a new generation. Continue reading ‘‘The Muppets’ Slapped A Smile On My Face And Made It Stay There’
November 24th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Fusing the heist and espionage genres, It Takes a Thief was an action-adventure series that was inspired by Hitchcock’s 1955 Cary Grant film, To Catch a Thief, and was among the last of the 1960s spy television genre. Stealing to finance his life as a playboy and sophisticate, Alexander Mundy (Robert Wagner) was the world’s greatest cat burglar…until the day he got caught. But thievery skills are an asset in the world of espionage, so Mundy is pardoned when he agrees to use his wily ways to help steal for the SIA, an American espionage agency. Technically under house arrest, Mundy then travels the world over, performing daring acts of thievery in the name of Uncle Sam. He also works closely with SIA department head, Noah Bain (‘70s TV mainstay, Malachi Throne), his boss, aide, friend and watchdog. Continue reading ‘It Takes A Thief: The Complete Series (DVD Review)’
November 23rd, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
The stunning Edwige Fenech (THE CASE OF THE BLOODY IRIS, THE STRANGE VICE OF MRS. WARDH) stars in this infamous shocker that packs more grisly violence and sexual depravity into each frame than most any other film in the entire giallo genre. There’s succulent flesh aplenty as a mysterious killer dressed in black leather and wearing a motorcycle helmet begins butchering beautiful young fashion models with no mercy and one deranged request: STRIP NUDE FOR YOUR KILLER! Continue reading ‘‘Strip Nude For Your Killer’ on Blu-ray March 27th, 2012′
November 22nd, 2011 by Brian White
There are some pros and cons about being in the business I am in. The cons are what you would most likely expect…long hours and little pay. However, the pros always outweigh the cons no matter how you slice it. We get free product to review, invites to exclusive events and most importantly…we get to meet and interact with talent that most people only see and read about in US Weekly. So from that point of view, I love my job. One such talented actor I had the chance of meeting this summer is a cool cat by the name of Anton Troy (see my interview with him here). Now through Anton I met the man of the hour here, Paul Morrell. He came highly referred to me from Anton in regards to a movie project I am working on. Paul and I really hit it off. I can’t tell you how personable, down-to-earth and fun this guy really is. He’s the type of person we all need in Hollywood. Anyway, I’m here to spread the gospel of Mr. Morrell and let you all know about the really “killer” project he is working on now. It’s called Huff. Continue reading ‘HUFF Adds a Bloody Twist to the Tale of the ‘Three Little Pigs’’
