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August 11th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
When Beavis and Butt-Head first appeared on MTV in 1993, critics railed against the idiocy of two idle teens who did little more than watch TV and make snide comments. Today we know they were ahead of their time and as the world prepares for the triumphant return of the ultimate pop culture commentators, fans everywhere can relive the greatest moments of the original series when Beavis and Butt-Head: Mike Judge’s Most Wanted debuts on DVD October 4, 2011. Featuring creator Mike Judge’s 20 all-time favorite cartoons, this must-own collection is chock full of outrageously dumb-ass entertainment, plus bonus material that doesn’t suck including the “Taint of Greatness: The Journey of Beavis and Butt-Head” featurette; “Frog Baseball”, the original, uncut short that started it all; and scenes from the all-new season of Beavis and Butt-Head debuting on MTV in the fall. The Beavis and Butt-Head: Mike Judge’s Most Wanted DVD has a suggested retail price of $14.99 U.S./$15.99 Canada. Continue reading ‘‘Beavis and Butt-Head: Mike Judge’s Most Wanted’ on DVD October 4th’
August 11th, 2011 by Jami Ferguson
Mars Needs Moms arrived at my door and I was thrilled to see a computer animated movie that my son and I could enjoy together. It’s hard for me to wait until he goes to bed at night to watch movies and the movies him and I watch together get old quickly. I put in the Blu-ray disc and after seeing the Disney logo my son is insistent that he wants to get in the car and go to Disneyland and then, based on the previews, all he wants to watch is The Lion King. After retrieving the remote and skipping the rest of previews I have my son calmed down and focused on Mars Needs Moms and we’re ready to begin. Mars Needs Moms is the story from Disney and Academy Award-winner Robert Zemeckis of a young boy’s intergalactic adventure to find his Martian-nabbed mother which came as kind of a surprise until I realized that this wasn’t a G-rated movie like I thought it was. Continue reading ‘Mars Needs Moms 2D/3D (Blu-ray Review)’
August 11th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
“Ghost Hunters,” America’s favorite paranormal investigation series, brings ever more astonishing discoveries, eerie historical facts and tingling revelations to light with the release of “Ghost Hunters: Season 6: Part 1.” On September 13, Image Entertainment once again joins forces with Grant Wilson, Jason Hawes and The Atlantic Paranormal Society as they investigate and reveal shocking stories of the netherworld. The DVD set will be available for an SRP of $24.98. The series will also be available on Blu-ray™ for the first time, at an SRP of $29.98. The 3-disc set includes the series’ 100th live broadcast, deleted scenes and additional creepy content. Continue reading ‘‘Ghost Hunters: Season 6: Part 1’ Coming to Blu-ray September 13th’
August 11th, 2011 by Mary Welms
While everyone was going to the theaters to see Cowboys & Aliens the last week of July another movie was released on DVD called: The Dead and the Damned the original title was Cowboys & Zombies but was changed because it was being released the same week as Cowboys & Aliens. I found out about this movie while I was at Comic Con this year. I had the pleasure of meeting Rick Mora after the Breaking Dawn panel. Rick played a Native Werewolf Tribe #1 – in the flashback sequence of Twilight in 2008. As we spoke he told me about 2 of his projects that he was excited about, the above captioned movie and another called Yellow Rock which will be released later this year. I promised him I would do a review for the movie, and who doesn’t love a good zombie movie? The Dead and the Damned was written and directed by Rene Perez. Continue reading ‘The Dead and the Damned (Movie Review)’
August 11th, 2011 by Brian White
It’s not every day that the stars perfectly align and A), you meet a writer/director/actor from Ohio, B), you get to interview a writer/director/actor that you have mad respect for and C), you get to attend a film’s red carpet premiere with that said writer/director/actor. Did I lose you yet? I know that was a lot of variables I just threw at you in the very first sentence of this review, but I’m pretty confident that you can handle it. However, just in case you cannot, I’ll dispense with my vague poignancy and lift off the proverbial cloak of disguise. You can thank me later. In the meantime, we are gathered here today to chat about writer/director/actor Marcus Dean Fuller and his feature film, the very touching, sincerely warm hearted and emotionally moving, One Fall. Continue reading ‘Watch Your Step as You “Fall” in Love With ‘One Fall’’
August 11th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
America’s favorite extended family is back for even more laughs when Modern Family The Complete Second Season arrives on Blu-ray and DVD September 20th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Packed with tons of exclusive features and never-before-seen footage, Modern Family The Complete Second Season Blu-ray and DVD will satisfy even the most die-hard fans. Each set includes all 24 episodes of the critically acclaimed hit plus deleted family interviews, extended and deleted scenes, a hilarious gag reel, a music video and much more. Continue reading ‘Modern Family Season 2 Arrives on Blu-ray September 20!’
August 9th, 2011 by Brian White
So like most things in my life, events happen and transpire unexpectedly and generally for a reason…at least I tend to always cling on to that hope they do. Such was the occasion when not only did I get to attend the premiere screening of Chillerama at Comic-Con with one of my favorite directors, Adam Green (listen to my full interview with him here), but also got to meet and converse with directors Tim Sullivan, Adam Rifkin and Joe Lynch, as well as the fabulous ensemble cast that was on hand to meet and greet fans and press alike. Among such talent was an actor named Anton Troy. Along with my San Diego DJ friend, Lauren Winston, we got the exciting opportunity to attend the film’s after party at an upscale nightclub called Stingaree. We ended up enjoying a beautiful evening with the cast and crew of “I Was a Teenage Werebear,” the second segment in the horror/comedy anthology Chillerama (see the full review here). Continue reading ‘Interview with Chillerama’s Anton Troy’
August 8th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
Bellflower is certainly one of the more unique and original films that I had the chance to see this year. As I described in my review (found HERE), the film is about two guys, a girl, and flamethrowers. Medusa, a muscle car equipped with flamethrowers is a major symbol of the film, but it is also a relationship drama of sorts, as writer/director/star Evan Glodell’s character deals with the journey of tormented love, mixed with some surreal imagery that channels the apocalyptic stakes that this film throws at the viewer. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to interview the entire cast of the film, which is what will follow below. Continue reading ‘Interview With The Cast Of ‘Bellflower’’
August 8th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Be Cool stars an unbelievable all-star cast, including John Travolta, Vince Vaughn, Uma Thurman, The Rock, André 3000, Steven Tyler, James Woods, and Danny DeVito. This is a hilarious tale about a mob enforcer who became a movie producer before deciding to become a music mogul and discovering what it takes to be number one with a bullet. When Chili Palmer (Travolta) decides to try his hand in the music industry, he romances the sultry widow (Thurman) of a recently whacked music exec, poaches a hot young singer (Christina Milian) from a rival label, and discovers that the record industry is even more dangerous and treacherous than Hollywood!
Continue reading ‘Be Cool (Blu-ray Review)’
August 8th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
The true story of Norway’s biggest traitor gets a hilarious and thrilling reimagining in the no-holds-barred NORWEGIAN NINJA. Created by the producers of the Norwegian cult hit Dead Snow, about Nazi zombies, the movie will thrill both ninja action fans and (alternative) history buffs when Dark Sky Films releases it on DVD, via MPI Media Group, on August 30, 2011. The disc has an SRP of $24.98. In 1984, high-ranking Norwegian diplomat Arne Treholt was tried and convicted of acting as a spy on behalf of the Soviet Union. But what if the courts got it wrong? What if the case against him was a sham? What if – dare we consider – Treholt was not a spy at all but a patriot of the highest order and the leader of a secret ninja force created by King Olav? A ninja force locked in a secret battle against all who would challenge Norwegian sovereignty? Continue reading ‘‘Norwegian Ninja’ comes to DVD on August 30th’
August 8th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Whysoblu.com in association with Lionsgate Home Entertainment is offering ONE lucky reader the opportunity to win a copy of Immigration Tango starring Carlos Leon on DVD! To enter the giveaway, readers simply need to fill out the entry form in its ENTIRETY. To enter a second time in the contest, readers who have previously entered on the WSB website need only add the official Why So Blu? Facebook page to their list of “Likes.” Entrants must have a valid US address within the lower 48 states. Readers are eligible for a maximum of two entries in the giveaway (one via this contest post, one via Facebook “Like”). This giveaway will close on Sunday August 14th at 11.59am EST, and ONE randomly selected winner will be chosen soon thereafter. Please remember that this contest is only open to readers within the lower 48 states. Good luck! Continue reading ‘‘Immigration Tango’ DVD Giveaway!’
August 8th, 2011 by Brian White
They say that things always happen for a reason in life, right? Well I got to tell you, I have had some pretty remarkable events occur in my lifetime and everyone of them seemed to have had a purpose/higher calling in serving as a stepping stone to further my career. And all of them were a result of a certain catalyst or coincidental stimulus in life that I was unaware would happen. So yeah, I truly believe things happen for a reason in my life…especially the good ones…and this past Thursday afternoon was no exception to that rule. It was a day that I will always remember in my budding movie career. It’s the day that I had the pleasure and honor to interview, what may have been one of the most influential, candid and down-to-earth people I have ever met in the industry, writer/director/actor Mr. Marcus Dean Fuller. Continue reading ‘Interview with ONE FALL’s Marcus Dean Fuller’
August 7th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
It is interesting to take in an indie film such as this. On the one hand, it is a dream for lovelorn mechanical engineers, as the film is a love story or sorts and was literally made with homemade cameras and revolves around a car customized and built for this film. On the other hand, it takes a lot of the goodwill setup very well in the first half and descends into bleakness that may put off a lot of people. It is admirable to see all of the work from first time filmmaker Evan Glodell that went into this picture, but the massive tonal shifts and experimental filmmaking are sure to alienate some viewers. Regardless, one thing is for sure – the car they built for this film is pretty freaking awesome. Continue reading ‘‘Bellflower’ Ignites Apocalyptic Indie Romance’
August 6th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
A world dominated by apes became the fascination of many back in 1968, when the original Planet of the Apes opened. The sci-fi classic went on to spawn 4 sequels, two television series, and the 2001 re-imagining of the film, directed by Tim Burton. Regardless of the mixed opinions concerning the most recent entry, 20th Century Fox seemed to not be able to get their stinking paws off of this franchise, as we now have another re-imagining/remake of sorts. While having a lot in common with the fourth film in the original series, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a new origin story for the series, with a fresh take on establishing its timeline continuity. It also happens to be a supremely entertaining film that combines great special effects work with a building tale of revolution. Continue reading ‘Apes Will ‘Rise’, Caesar Will Lead’
August 6th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
Studio Head: Man, remember back in the 80s when all of those body-switching comedy movies were really popular? We made tons of money then. Do we have any ideas like that out there now? Studio Plot Pitcher: Well sir, there are some big, big comedies recently, which have all benefited from having an R-rating, as if we were back in another time or something. What if we took the best of both worlds and made a crude, R-rated, body-switching comedy? Studio Head: …You know what I think? I think you’re going to get a promotion! Studio Plot Pitcher: That’s nice to hear sir. I had two actors in mind, who are both likable and funny. Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds both have a knack for specific characters and are opposites of each other. They could play two guys that “change-up” their personalities for an amount of time, before learning a lesson. Studio Head: Did you say “Change-Up”? If you did, I think we just found our title! Reynolds and Bateman huh? Sounds good, even if the film does not take much intelligence to come up with, at least we have two solid leads that can deliver plenty of material for us to edit around. Studio Plot Pitcher: Agreed sir, I’ll make the calls, you write the checks. Continue reading ‘Reynolds And Bateman ‘Change-Up’ During One Big Freaky Friday’
August 6th, 2011 by Jami Ferguson
James Caan (The Godfather), Nicolas Cage (Face/Off) and Sarah Jessica Parker (“Sex in the City”) are three sides of a deliriously funny triangle that gambles with an off beat premise and hits the jackpot with big laughs! Jack Singer (Cage) is terrified of commitment but even more terrified of losing his beautiful school teacher fiancée Betsy (Parker). So as an act of faith, he takes the plunge and agrees to tie the knot in a quickie Vegas ceremony. But when he makes a bad $60,000 bet with mobster Tommy Korman (Caan), the marriage “knot” and all of Jack’s dreams starts unraveling fast. The only way that Korman will forgive the debt, he says, is if Jack will loan him Betsy for the rest of the weekend! It’s yet another sucker bet for Jack though because Korman plans to win Betsy away for good! I just finished reviewing Overboard, which arrived along with Honeymoon in Vegas. I recalled both films with fond memories. Overboard was everything I remembered and Honeymoon in Vegas left me wondering what was I thinking?
Continue reading ‘Honeymoon in Vegas (Blu-ray Review)’
August 5th, 2011 by Brianna Reagh
There is only a 2% difference between the human genetic code and an ape. What makes up that 2% difference is hard to tell, especially when seeing Rise of the Planet Apes. The relationship between humans and apes, from communicating through sign language to aggressively defending those close to you, provided an almost disturbing yet lingering feeling of the insignificant difference between the human world and the planet of the apes. This movie provided the bond between James Franco, John Lithgow, and Andy Serkis, a union as uncommon as apes becoming extraordinarily smart and taking over the planet…or is it…? Continue reading ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes: The 2% Difference’
August 5th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe, starring Bruce Campbell, originally premiered Sunday, April 17 on USA Network. The prequel film to USA’s smash hit series Burn Notice takes place in Colombia 2005 when Lieutenant Commander Sam Axe (Campbell) is sent to advise a local military platoon. It’s there he discovers deep layers of deception and ultimately realizes he may be allied with the wrong side. Shot on location in Bogota, Colombia, the two hour movie was directed by Burn Notice star Jeffrey Donovan who also has a cameo in the film. Continue reading ‘Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe (Blu-ray Review)’
