Archive Page 563
June 17th, 2011 by Brian White
Much like my Blu-ray review of last year’s Burlesque (see here), I know I’m going to get bashed here. For some reason, the critics didn’t receive Battle: Los Angeles too well. Well la deed da. What the f#$k do they know? I guess they are all dead inside and truly don’t know how to have a good time by letting go and escaping reality for a little bit. This movie never claimed to be another Platoon or Saving Private Ryan, but instead it sought out to do just what 1996’s Independence Day did, captivate and entertain audiences with its non-stop alien warfare and adrenalized action. On those levels, I believe very much that it succeeded. Battle: Los Angeles has been one of my most anticipated film this year ever since I saw the panel at last year’s Comic-Con (see here). Is that hardcore or what? Ha ha. I really don’t care if you think it’s hardcore or not. That’s just filler to make this first paragraph longer so it looks good on the web page. Continue reading ‘Battle: Los Angeles (Blu-ray Review)’
June 17th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
I find it interesting that I have gotten to see both Beginners and Submarine within the span of the same week. Both films are engaging, romantic, comedic dramas, which use quirky sensibilities that manage to both give the film a unique voice and feel as though it is working hard to be different. Keeping both of these thoughts in mind, I am happy that I really enjoyed these films, but for different reasons. In Beginners, I admired the performances, among other aspects of that film. For Submarine, the subject of this review, I admired the film’s cold sense of humor. If I had to use another movie to describe this movie as a spring board, Submarine is essentially a very British version of Rushmore, with some more obscure qualities. Continue reading ‘‘Submarine’ Takes A Dive Into The Depths Of Quirky British Comedy’
June 17th, 2011 by Gregg Senko
I remember last year sitting outside the 6,000-seat capacity Hall H at the San Diego Convention Center. It was a cool, gray-skyed morning as the line of pedestrian traffic snaked around the dewy grass. We all shared a common eagerness to experience the discussion panel of the Green Lantern. The almost-year since then has passed quickly and the Lantern Corp is upon us as Ryan Reynolds takes the famed oath, dons the ring and stars as the emerald hero!
Continue reading ‘Green Lantern Flickers Between Boredom & Excitement’
June 17th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
With the release of the 1988 romantic comedy, Mystic Pizza, onto Blu-ray it must have been obvious that I was of course the one member of Why So Blu who was meant to cover it. Ok, so maybe that’s not quite the case, but I did receive it and I did watch it, so an appropriate review is going to be provided. Having not seen Mystic Pizza before, I was at the very least intrigued by a film that had a younger Julia Roberts, before she was a much bigger star and seemed more like an actress and less like a movie star. I also like the rest of the cast, so maybe a high definition version of a simple rom-com would be nice for a viewing. Continue reading ‘Mystic Pizza (Blu-ray Review)’
June 16th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
On June 28, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Deep Purple’s Phoenix Rising – a two-hour-plus revelatory documentary including 30 minutes of never-before-seen (not even on bootleg) onstage footage from Japan. Phoenix Rising will be released on DVD, Blu-ray, and in a special two-disc DVD/CD package. The release is cause for celebration amongst Purple fans due to the rarity of material. Extensive interviews with keyboardist Jon Lord and bassist Glenn Hughes tell the tale of a band caught by circumstance into one of its most controversial, extreme and exciting eras of its long career. Continue reading ‘Deep Purple’s ‘Phoenix Rising’ on Blu-ray/DVD/CD June 28th’
June 16th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Prepare to boldly go where no man has gone before with the Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection, an action-packed box set featuring the six films: Star Trek: The Motion Picture / The Wrath of Khan / The Search for Spock / The Voyage Home / The Final Frontier) in their original theatrical versions starring the U.S.S. Enterprise’s legendary crew. The films have been digitally remastered and The Wrath of Khan has been fully restored in high definition with brilliant picture quality and 7.1 Dolby TrueHD. An additional bonus disc called The Captains Summit with William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes and host Whoopi Goldberg is also included. Continue reading ‘Amazon’s Deal of the Day is Star Trek: The Original Motion Picture Collection on Blu-ray for $54.99!’
June 16th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
When legendary classic rockers Bad Company performed at the historic British venue Wembley Arena in London on a beautiful April 2010 spring night, high-definition cameras captured the whole evening in all its glory. On June 28, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Live At Wembley simultaneously on DVD, Blu-Ray and CD, through its Eagle Vision and Eagle Records imprints [Pre-book Order Date June 3, MSRP $13.98 for CD, $14.98 for DVD, and $19.98 for Blu-ray]. There was magic in the air as all three original Bad Company members—vocalist extraordinaire Paul Rodgers, guitarist Mick Ralphs and drummer Simon Kirke—are augmented by bassist Lynn Sorensen and guitarist Howard Leese. (Original bassist Boz Burrell died in 2006.) The set list is packed with every major hit, fan favorites and seldom-heard deep album cuts. The DVD and Blu-Ray includes a band interview. Continue reading ‘Have Some Good Company with ‘Bad Company’ on Three Formats June 28th’
June 16th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
It’s been a while since we reviewed a dye-in-the-wool raunchy comedy here at Why So Blu. Hall Pass is the latest comedy film by The Farrelly Brothers starring Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis. This is not just Hall Pass, though. This is Hall Pass: ENLARGED EDITION. Will the Blu-ray promise to be…enlarged? Okay, I feel weird now. Hall Pass also features Christina Applegate, and a bunch of familiar folks in supporting and cameo roles. I love my raunchy comedies like you wouldn’t believe, but it’s been a while since The Farrelly Brothers have done something worthy of note. Did they succeed with their latest flick or has Judd Apatow and his gang of misfits stripped The Brothers out of their raunch title belts? Read on and find out. Continue reading ‘Hall Pass (Blu-ray Review)’
June 15th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
For the first time, all three HBO Sports specials: When It Was A Game (Peabody Award winner), When It Was A Game 2 and When It Was A Game 3, are now available in one collection. The unique series spans baseball history from the 1930’s to the 1960’s in a glowing tribute to America’s national pastime. This is a retrospective look at the glory days and the changing face of baseball, showing the game as the way one always imagined it – the way it was. Filled with poetic narration, interviews, and remembrances from celebrities, stars, writers, and sportscasters, it is composed entirely of 8mm and 16mm home-movie footage and photographs taken by fans and by the players themselves. Continue reading ‘When It Was A Game: The Complete Collection (Blu-ray Review)’
June 15th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
June 13-17 is High-Def Week at Amazon! In the run-up to Father’s Day, we will offer customers a selection of great high-def deals on Amazon’s Gold Box page. Items will include special offers on an HDTV, Home Speaker System, HD Video Camera, 3D Blu-Ray Player, movie and TV shows on Blu-ray, and popular must-have Video Games. Be sure to check out the Gold Box Deal of the Day and Lightning Deals every day during High-Def Week for new limited-time deals. We will reveal the following day’s deals on our event calendar at 12AM PST. Continue reading ‘Amazon’s Gold Box High-Def Week-long Sale is Going on Now!’
June 15th, 2011 by Brian White
Greetings from the beautiful, sun drenched city of Las Vegas, Nevada. I love it out here if you can’t tell. Anyway, I’m writing in from the international merchandising convention, LIMA (Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association), going on now through Thursday this week at Mandalay Bay’s convention center. Like Comic-Con, this convention floor is remarkably huge. It took me hours to get around the floor itself. This may not be everyone’s proverbial cup of tea, but the fanboy in me is loving every minute of it. I can go on and on and talk about my experience here today, but I don’t want to bore you all. I truly believe that in most cases pictures speak louder than words so I will shut up and share some that I snapped today (Tuesday) on my phone of choice, my iPhone 4 (I’m also an Apple fanboy in case you did not know that about me). Continue reading ‘LIMA Invades Sin City!’
June 15th, 2011 by Gregg Senko
What happens when you have the hottest musical/comedy show on television? You take your act on the road! Glee was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, which, believe it or not, was originally intended to be a film. Murphy, however, had other ideas and eventually proposed Glee as a weekly TV show instead of a big screen production. With two seasons in the history books and an ever-growing fanbase, the only logical thing to do next was turn Glee the show into Glee Live! In Concert!
Continue reading ‘Glee Live! In Concert!’
June 13th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
A young family moves from their cramped New York City apartment to a spacious new home in New England. But this is no ordinary house in the country: the previous owner was the deranged Dr. Freudstein, whose monstrous human experiments have left a legacy of bloody mayhem. Now, someone – or something – is alive in the basement, and home sweet home is about to become a horrific hell on earth. Catriona MacColl (THE BEYOND), Paolo Malco (THE NEW YORK RIPPER), Ania Pieroni (TENEBRE), Carlo De Mejo (CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD), and Dagmar Lassander (HATCHET FOR THE HONEYMOON) star in this outrageous Italian shocker from ‘The Godfather of Gore,’ Lucio Fulci (ZOMBIE, CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD). Now Blue Underground proudly presents the definitive version of THE HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY: freshly transferred in blood-soaked High Definition from its original uncut and uncensored negative and loaded with exclusive new Extras! Continue reading ‘‘House by the Cemetery’ Is Unearthed on Blu-ray September 27th’
June 13th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Get ready to transform yourself into a real wizard when you order Harry Potter Chess! Each richly-illustrated chess manual teaches you the skills to play like a master — whether you’re a beginner or already know the game. The authentic, scaled-down replica of the giant wizards chess game from Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone™ lets you bring chess-playing fun to life — right in your home! Each piece is “enchanted” with its own special effect: Knights neigh, Queens glow, Bishops crash and Rooks float as if by magic! This set is not available in stores so order yours today before this limited time offer disappears. Continue reading ‘Watch the Trailer and Get the Details for the New Harry Potter Chess Collection’
June 13th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Liam Neeson, one of the most likable human beings in Hollywood, is back in the thriller-adventure known as…Unknown. *snare* Unknown stars Liam Neeson, January Jones, Diane Kruger, Aidan Quinn along with Bruno Ganz, and Frank Langella. Off the heels of the action packed Taken feature (which I loved) Unknown was set to keep Neeson going as the badass taking out the trash. Did Unknown succeed in that department? Continue reading to find out. Oh, and Unknown was shot in Germany. Das ist gut! Unknown will be released on Blu-ray June 21st, 2011. This is another early review. Enjoy! Continue reading ‘Unknown (Blu-ray Review)’
June 13th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
The Island was a bit of a surprise, because I wasn’t really expecting it when it arrived. I’m not complaining, mind you. The Island is a futuristic science fiction film directed by Michael Bay. Yes, that Michael Bay. The guy that directed Bad Boys, Transformers, The Rock, etc. I missed it in theaters upon release. It wouldn’t be until DVD and later on via HD-DVD (German import) that I would have the chance to experience the grand scope and splendor of The Island. Paramount Pictures has finally brought The Island to Blu-ray which will be released on the high definition format on June 21st, 2011. This is an early Blu-ray review. Now sit back and hold on tight, because we’re going to The Island! Continue reading ‘The Island (Blu-ray Review)’
June 13th, 2011 by Brian White
Sometimes it really sucks being a Blu-ray reviewer, especially when it comes to titles like this. Relax! I’m kidding folks. I took one for the team when I chose to review this title. I mean come on, what kind of dude really wants to review a Blu-ray disc full of Sports Illustrated models running around the beautiful landscapes of Hawaii half naked? This dude! And let’s be honest here, Sports Illustrated magazine isn’t exactly known for its sports coverage (in this day and age of the Internet it’s old news by the time it hits the newsstands)…it’s known for its annual swimsuit issue, baby! So that’s why I got so excited, like a fat kid still drooling over ice-cream cake on a cold winter day, a month ago when I found out the 2011 edition would be coming to the Blu-ray format, donning the official title of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2011: The 3D Experience. Seriously, how could one go wrong? Continue reading ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2011: The 3D Experience (Blu-ray Review)’
June 13th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Amazon is selling the Back to the Future Trilogy on Blu-ray for $15 $25 today only! Now, for the first time ever, the past, present and future collide in eye-popping high definition for a time-traveling celebration featuring new 25th Anniversary restorations for perfect picture and the purest digital sound. More than two hours of all new bonus features have been added, including an all-new, six-part retrospective documentary featuring never-before-seen interviews with the cast, crew and filmmakers, including Michael J. Fox, for the definitive Back to the Future experience.
Continue reading ‘Back to the Future Trilogy on Blu-ray for $25 today only! – Updated’
