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June 28th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
DVD fans, what time is it? It’s Adventure Time! This September, Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) and Warner Home Video will release the highly-anticipated debut of the quirky and outrageous hit television series Adventure Time on DVD with the release of Adventure Time “My Two Favorite People.” Touted as one of the “Best of 2010” by The Los Angeles Times, the animated odyssey follows a human boy named Finn and his best friend Jake, a 28-year-old dog with magical shape-shifting powers, on a series of peculiar adventures in the Land of Ooo. Continue reading ‘Adventure Time ‘My Two Favorite People’ on DVD September 27th’
June 28th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
To say that time really flies when reviewing Blu-ray discs would be an understatement. Has it really been 10-11 years since Original Sin premiered in theaters to critical dismay? It seems like only yesterday that this film, or the anticipation of this film, was creating a bit of a stir do to the steamy starring duo of beautiful people like Antonio Banderas and Angelina Jolie. I remember watching the theatrical trailer and thinking that they really pulled out all the stops in a traditional romance tale. Yes, that was just in the trailer. Now that we are in the present, it was finally time to sit down with the newly minted Blu-ray in hand and see if Original Sin was truly as bad as they had said it was. You may be pleasantly surprised at the results. I know I was. Continue reading ‘Original Sin (Blu-ray Review)’
June 28th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
At last…my precious is here! While the theatrical editions of the greatest and most ambitious series of fantasy movies have already been released to Blu-ray, the Extended Editions of the films have been absent until now. Finally, the definitive version of the films is on high definition, and to make the deal even sweeter, Amazon is selling the set 42% off which means you get to save $50! And if that wasn’t enough, they are also offering free shipping too! For all of you (and I know quite a few) that have been holding out for this edition, then now is the time! See why The Lord of the Rings trilogy represents one of the biggest gambles in modern film history and why it paid off for New Line Cinema and Peter Jackson. Continue reading ‘Get The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition + Digital Copy) for $69.99 (42% off)’
June 28th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
At last the hills are alive with the Sound of Music on Blu-ray! This is is one of my all time favorite musicals (a genre that doesn’t have that many movies that interest me) and one of the movies that never fails to cheer me up. After all, it was brilliantly directed by Robert Wise and has a stellar cast, great songs and choreography, and breathtaking panoramic visuals that just beg for the Blu-ray treatment. This movie was nominated for 10 Academy Awards and won Best Picture, Best Director (Robert Wise), Best Musical Score, Best Editing, and Best Sound. Julie Andrews was absolutely fantastic in this and this became one of her signature roles (the other being Mary Poppins). If you’d like to read my review of the stand-alone Blu-ray release for this movie, you can do that here, but this is the ultimate box set that has even more goodies than the one I reviewed! This deal lasts this week only so make sure you get your copy while you can! Continue reading ‘Amazon’s Deal of the Week – The Sound of Music Limited Edition Box Set for $38.99 (57% off)!’
June 28th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
The 1999 cult hit, The Boondock Saints has become an interesting sort of film to write about. There are various camps that acknowledge the film differently. Some see it as a fun, Tarantino-lite sort of film. Others find it to be way too derivative and all style, blood, and swearing. Then you have the frat boy devotees to everything that is Boondock Saint-related. Finally, there is the set of folk that are indifferent, due to their feelings regarding writer/director Troy Duffy and his ego, when it came to his short-lived time as a Hollywood wunderkind, based on how he’s portrayed in the documentary Overnight, about Duffy’s rise to fame. I am no superfan, but I did see this film when it was initially released on DVD, had a good time with it, and continue to do so. Continue reading ‘The Boondocks Saints: Truth & Justice Edition (Blu-ray Review)’
June 27th, 2011 by Brian White
Since the film’s theatrical release, it has been very interesting to hear everyone’s thoughts on Zack Snyder’s Sucker Punch. I have people in my life that very much opposed the film, going as far to say its subject matter is an abomination of the screenplay format, and others like me who can’t wait to view it again and see if this 18 minutes of extra footage on the Blu-ray makes this worth our while. Yep, that’s right. You heard me correctly. This Warner Bros. Blu-ray contains an Extended Cut of the film that adds an extra whopping serving of 18 minutes of footage and even bumps the film’s rating up from PG-3 to an R. You got to love that, huh? But the main question you are all probably dying to know is whether or not that 18 minutes is enough to make this a somewhat enjoyable film and warrant a purchase, rather than the theatrical presentation we all suffered through. That question and more is what I hope to address below so if you pardon me, I have some writing to do. Continue reading ‘Sucker Punch (Blu-ray Review)’
June 27th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
The wait is finally over to experience one of the most anticipated motion-picture trilogies of all time like never before when Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park III debut as a trilogy set on Blu-ray October 25, 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s award-winning cinematic franchise, based on the best-selling book by Michael Crichton, generated nearly $2 billion combined at the worldwide box office and featured groundbreaking visual effects that changed the art of movie-making forever. Now, all three epic films have been digitally restored and remastered in flawless high definition for the ultimate viewing experience. Additionally, the films’ visceral sound effects and the unforgettable music from legendary composer John Williams can now be heard in pristine 7.1 surround sound. Continue reading ‘The Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy is Coming to Blu-ray Oct. 25!’
June 26th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Jesse James and his gang of outlaws ride again with a clever gimmick. Four sets of acclaimed actor brothers David, Keith and Robert Carradine, James and Stacy Keach, Dennis and Randy Quaid, and Christopher and Nicholas Guest each depict real-life siblings in emotionally charged portrayals of the Old West’s legendary bandits. The notorious James-Younger gang is the most famous group of outlaws in the country, robbing banks, trains and stagecoaches with a sense of daring that makes them folk heroes throughout the land. But when the mighty Pinkerton detective agency swears to track them down, these criminals must face an awesome enemy that will stop at nothing to see them behind bars…or dead! Only through the strength of their loyalty and blood ties can the outlaws hope to survive the brutal pursuits, unexpected betrayals and blistering showdowns that mark the end of their dangerous ride. Continue reading ‘The Long Riders (Blu-ray Review)’
June 25th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
Last year I made the incorrect assumption of thinking Toy Story 3 would be Pixar’s way of easing back into simple comedy territory, after delving into more complex emotional territory with Up and Wall-E. I was wrong, as Toy Story 3 not only turned out to be a powerhouse adventure/comedy, it also managed to pack a lot of dramatic weight as well. This year I believed that Cars 2 was certainly going to be a shift down for Pixar, as the first Cars was underwhelming to me and the announcement of another did not get me very excited. Much to my surprise, I had a large amount of fun while watching Cars 2. Continue reading ‘‘Cars 2’: Cruise Control’
June 25th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
From acclaimed director Frank Oz (Bowfinger, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) comes a fast and furious farce about life, death, and the strange family dynamics that every family has! As the mourners and guests at a British country manor struggle valiantly to “keep a stiff upper lip,” a dignified ceremony devolves into a hilarious, no-holds-barred debacle of misplaced cadavers, indecent exposure, and shocking family secrets. With a fantastic ensemble cast, this is a darkly comic movie that was so good that it spawned a remake just three years after it came out.
Continue reading ‘Death At A Funeral (Blu-ray Review)’
June 24th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
IDW Publishing and Sony Pictures Consumer Products are thrilled to announce the launch of an all-new, ongoing GHOSTBUSTERS comic book series. Spinning out of IDW’s hit Infestation event, and featuring Ghostbusters: Infestation scribe Erik Burham, the ghost hunters from New York City are back with exciting new adventures starting in September. Helping Burnham bring this zany story of the dead to life will be fan-favorite artist Dan Schoening (Ghostbusters: What in Samhain Just Happened?!) and popular IDW Ghostbusters cover artist Nick Runge. Continue reading ‘IDW Announces ‘Ghostbusters’ Ongoing Series’
June 24th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
Bad Teacher is an example of bringing a lot of talented and funny people together to make a movie that should obviously deliver, yet it doesn’t quite knock it out of the park. Still, while not a grand slam by any means, the film does manage to make it to home plate (and that’s the end of the baseball analogies). Instead of playing out as a clever satire about a teacher who does not care or as a spin on the teacher who comes into the lives of students and makes a difference in an unorthodox way, this movie is simply a feature-length sitcom. The film plays as an R-rated, raunchy comedy, where logic does not really apply and the overall plot is incredibly contrived and conventional. Still, I did laugh quite a bit, thanks to the efforts of the cast. Continue reading ‘‘Bad Teacher’ Makes The Grade’
June 24th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Legendary screen icons Gary Cooper (High Noon) and Burt Lancaster (Elmer Gantry) team up for a magnificent, action-packed western from director Robert Aldrich (The Dirty Dozen) and screenwriters Roland Kibbee and James R. Webb. With sweeping vistas and larger-than-life heroics, it’s a tale as bold and rugged as the characters it so brilliantly depicts. Cooper and Lancaster portray Benjamin Trane and Joe Erin, two daredevil mercenaries who journey to Mexico in search of adventure and cold hard cash during the 1866 revolution. But they get more than they bargained for when the wealthy and beautiful Countess Duvarre (Denise Darcel) hires them to escort her (and a fortune in gold!) to Emperor Maximilian’s fighting forces in Vera Cruz. The trail is fraught with danger, betrayal and murder… and when Ben is swept up in the revolutionaries’ fervor, he and Joe find themselves at odds with the Mexican Army and each other!
Continue reading ‘Vera Cruz (Blu-ray Review)’
June 24th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Forget everything you’ve ever seen in a serial killer movie and get ready for the chiller that stunned festival audiences around the world! Named one of Movieline’s Most Anticipated Films of 2011, Anchor Bay Films releases the atmospheric thriller A Horrible Way to Die September 6th on Blu-ray™ and DVD. Officially selected by such prestigious film festivals as Sitges, the Toronto International Film Festival and Fantastic Fest, A Horrible Way To Die arrives with an SRP of $34.99 for the Blu-ray. Continue reading ‘‘A Horrible Way To Die’ on Blu-ray September 6th’
June 23rd, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
Advance Review: Attack the Block is wholly original and entertaining, believe! I have recently seen Super 8 and Paul, which serve as fun films that do a lot to pay as much tribute as possible to Spielbergian-era films of the 80s (mostly), but Attack the Block is a film that acknowledges what similar genre films of the past have done and creates its own fresh take on an alien invasion story. While shot on a low budget with many new and young actors, this film far exceeds similar, recent alien invasion films, due to its level of authenticity and confidence one can glean from the filmmaking portrayed here. Continue reading ‘‘Attack The Block’ Is A Lot Of Fresh Fun, Believe’
June 23rd, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
There comes a time when you are given an assignment that you don’t really want, but deep down you do want if even for pure aesthetic value. Those “aesthetics” would be Rachel Bison. Whether Waiting For Forever would be good or not is secondary. There are those times where you just have to set aside your differences and take a couple of grenades for the team. This be those times. Reading and looking at the cover I am reminded of Benny & Joon in that it may be a modern day re-telling of that story with different, but the same, eccentric characters with added wit to spare. Whether that’s the case or not, I won’t make you wait for forever to see if this Blu-ray is worth your time or not. Come on in. Continue reading ‘Waiting For Forever (Blu-ray Review)’
June 23rd, 2011 by Jim Kulko
Disney/Pixar has done it again! Of course, I’m talking about Cars 2! Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy are back with a great new adventure for Lightning McQueen and Mater, as they head to the first ever World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car. This animated feature takes us to Japan and all over Europe in a quest for the top honors in racing. Most of your favorite characters are back, and the drama centers around Lightning’s and Mater’s friendship, and how strong it really is. Notably absent is Paul Newman’s voicing of Doc Hudson, but his memory is honored in the movie. Mater is mistaken for an international spy by the dashing Finn McMissile, voiced by Michael Caine, and that leads to many funny mis-adventures, as Mater is totally clueless as to what people think he is. Continue reading ‘Race to Your Local Theater for ‘Cars 2’’
June 22nd, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
Win Win is one of the films that entered into theaters, in limited release, during the early part of 2011. I was a big fan of the film (find my review HERE), and soon everyone will be able enjoy it in the comfort of their own home. On August 30, 2011, Win Win comes to Blu-ray and DVD. Still one of the best reviewed films of the year, Win Win stars Paul Giamatti as a lawyer who moonlights as a high school wrestling coach. The film is a comedy-drama that revolves around Giamatti’s character struggling with maintaining his law firm and coaching a losing team. Things take a turn when he becomes the guardian of sorts for a troubled teen with natural talent. The film co-stars Amy Ryan, Jeffrey Tambor, Bobby Carnivale, and newcomer Alex Shaffer in this delightful and… winning film. Continue reading ‘‘Win Win’ Scores A Blu-Ray Release This August!’
