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May 13th, 2011 by Gregg Senko
During a recent discussion with a like-minded comic book aficionado, my conversing counterpart referred to vampires as ‘cupcakes’, citing the popularity craze over both in mainstream media. Apparently cupcakes are the current hip dessert, and vampires, likewise, are the current hip supernatural flavor. With that in mind, the latest fang-bearing craze to arrive in the cinema is Priest starring Paul Bettany. Bettany seems to be a magnet for being cast in religious films which include The Da Vinci Code and last year’s Legion.
Continue reading ‘‘Priest’ Offers Few Blessings’
May 13th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
So this is an interesting situation to be in. I feel like I am both in the best position to review the concert film/documentary about pop sensation Justin Bieber, as well as one who does not have any business to be doing so. Similar to something like the ever-so-popular Twilight series, Justin Bieber is not someone I have any opinion about, before having seen this film. I could recognize maybe one of his songs and knew enough from the way he is brought up in pop culture, but I do not care to hate on something for no reason. Bieber is just not my scene. That being said, I jumped at the chance to review this disc for a number reasons. I am open-minded; I do have some curiosity about Bieber’s popularity, let alone how he emerged to superstar status; And I am a fan of the director of this film. Continue reading ‘Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (Blu-ray Review)’
May 12th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Farewell (L’affaire Farewell) is a 2009 French film based of off events that transpired in or around 1981 at the height of the Cold War between the United States and the former Soviet Union. It is 2011 and Farewell, courtesy of Neo Classics Films, has now seen the light of day on Blu-ray and DVD. For all intents and purposes Why So Blu will be reviewing the Blu-ray release. It’s been a very long time since we’ve reviewed a dye in the wool spy thriller, if ever, but I will go on record and say that Hollywood (or whoever) need to get back on the spy-espionage bandwagon, because if Farewell is any indication, the genre is ripe with new possibilities. Continue reading ‘Farewell (Blu-ray Review)’
May 11th, 2011 by Blu-ray Brian
So if I’m such a big Robert Rodriguez fan, then why have I never seen any of these Spy Kids films? I’m not sure of the answer to that one, but that’s all about to change this summer when his high octane kid-friendly franchise makes its way to the Blu-ray format. Yep. That’s right ladies and gentlemen. Spy Kids, Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams and Spy Kids 3: Game Over will all make their glorious Blu-ray debut on August 2nd. That’s conveniently just in time to coincide with the release of Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World. Yowzers! That’s a whole lot of kids! But I will do anything to get my Rodriguez fix. Check out the full press release below from Lionsgate and pre-order today! Continue reading ‘Robert Rodriguez’s Spy Kids Investigate Blu-ray This August!’
May 11th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
On May 31, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release a Blu-Ray and a DVD/CD package celebrating one of the seminal albums of the 1990s, Screamadelica by Primal Scream. The DVD and Blu-Ray will contain the full Screamadelica Live! concert production as performed by Primal Scream in 2010 at London’s Olympia, the first time it had ever been performed in its entirety. Additionally, a second eight-song “Rock Set” of the band’s most powerful tracks is included. The DVD/CD package, with the full two sets (Screamadelica and the “Rock Set”), and the CD with only the Screamadelica portion, showcases the band accompanied by a full brass section, a gospel choir and specially-made background visuals. The Blu-ray edition not only boasts the full concert and rock set, but gets the full “Classic Albums” treatment, running three and a half hours of pure Primal Scream. Continue reading ‘‘Screamadelica’ by Primal Scream on Blu-ray May 31st’
May 10th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Human Planet is the first BBC/Discovery Channel co-production to focus solely on human behavior. From the makers of Planet Earth, Life, and Blue Planet, Human Planet focuses on humanities amazing, complex and profound relationship with nature. It weaves together 80 stories, many never told before, to illuminate humanity’s uncanny ability to adapt and live in every corner of our diverse world. Each episode centers on a particular habitat, and by using innovative and cutting edge filming techniques, reveals how its people have created astonishing solutions in the face of extreme adversity.
Continue reading ‘Human Planet (Blu-ray Review)’
May 10th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
This week’s episode of the Mortal Kombat: Legacy web series continues where episode four left off. The story is still set in the realm of Outworld, continuing to deal with the backstory that surrounds Kitana and Mileena. Since this is “part 2”, the episode continues with a similar style from last week, which includes a visual style that is different from the previous episodes (particularly the low-budget grittiness of the first two), by incorporating animated visuals into the series, in order to better establish the world of Outworld, without worrying about the low budget of the series as a whole. It is a neat way to handle things, but it helps that the story is intriguing enough to have kept me entertained. This episode is unfortunately very brief, just as the second episode was, with plenty of time spent on the opening recap and end credits, leaving room for about 6 minutes of an actual episode. Still, I am continuing to enjoy what this web series has to offer, so here is this week’s episode: Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat: Legacy – Ep. 5 – Kitana & Mileena (Part 2)’
May 10th, 2011 by Blu-ray Brian
Alright, so we have the Mortal Kombat films, but did you ever wish that they would bring a live action adaption of the 1994 videogame classic, Tekken, to the big screen? Well if so, your prayers have been answered! July 19th is your chance to witness the warrior of the future today! The live action epic adventure will hit the Blu-ray and DVD formats this summer courtesy of Anchor Bay Films and Magna Entertainment. Check out the short press release below and pre-order your copy today! Do it now because I said so. Continue reading ‘Anchor Bay and Magna Entertainment Unleash Tekken on Blu-ray’
May 9th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
If you haven’t seen The Twilight Zone on Blu-ray yet, you are missing out! Four seasons have been released (my review for the fourth season will be posted soon) and the fifth season will arrive on August 30, 2011! All 36 episodes of the fifth and final season of Rod Serling’s classic, groundbreaking series, now presented in pristine high-definition for the first time ever, along with hours of new and exclusive and previously unreleased bonus features! This season has a ton of famous episodes with a lot of big stars as well. Take a look at what the fifth season set offers!
Continue reading ‘The Twilight Zone Season 5 on Blu-ray Enters Our Dimension on August 30!’
May 9th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Featuring lovable characters, brilliant animation, and heartwarming messages, The Fox and the Hound 1 and 2 are coming in a special 30th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray August 9, 2011 and is available to pre-order. This classic Disney tale about an unlikely friendship between a feisty little fox named Tod who is adopted into a farm family, and the adorable hound puppy named Copper with whom he quickly becomes friends with. Life is full of hilarious adventures until Copper is expected to take on his role as a hunting dog — and the object of his search is his best friend! Continue reading ‘The Fox and the Hound 2-Movie Collection Comes to Blu-ray August 9!’
May 9th, 2011 by Blu-ray Brian
Here’s a film I don’t know much about other than the fact that I thought its trailer looked good and I was upset that I was away on a business trip when I had a chance to attend the press screening for it. So I guess it’s redemption day when the movie of the moment hits the Blu-ray format on July 12th. The movie I am talking about, of course, is the Matthew McConaughey law thriller, The Lincoln Lawyer. I don’t know how many countless times my father has asked me if I saw this one yet. I guess come this July I will finally have a “yes” answer for him. Check out the full press release below from Lionsgate and pre-order yours now! Continue reading ‘Don’t Judge Until You See The Lincoln Lawyer on Blu-ray’
May 9th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Eagle Rock Entertainment will be bringing Heaven & Hell: Radio City Music Hall Live on Blu-ray May 17th. We are approaching the one year anniversary of one of the greatest heavy metal vocalists of all time’s passing; Ronny James Dio. Now the fans that were left behind can raise their metal horns with this Blu-ray featuring the super group Heaven & Hell. Did I mention that the rest of the band members are Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice? Okay, good. Not only will the Blu-ray format bring unparalleled picture and sound into your home with this performance, but it will include Blu-ray features not found on regular the DVD including some interviews EXCLUSIVE to the Blu-ray. Continue reading ‘‘Heaven & Hell: Radio City Music Hall Live’ Blu-ray Released May 17th’
May 9th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
“An animated comedy for smart moviegoers” (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times) that is “like nothing you’ve ever seen” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone), the hilarious and imaginative RANGO saddles up in a Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack with Digital Copy and on standard DVD on Friday, July 15, 2011 from Paramount Home Entertainment. The RANGO Blu-ray/DVD Combo with Digital Copy features both the theatrical version of the film and an extended cut including a never-before-seen alternate ending, a two-part, in-depth exploration of the groundbreaking filmmaking process, deleted scenes, a look at the real creatures of Dirt, an interactive field trip to Dirt and more. Continue reading ‘‘Rango’ Rides in on Blu-ray July 15th (UPDATED)’
May 7th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
Summer, 2011, is an important time for Marvel Studios. Both Thor and Captain America are going to hit theaters, and they have been designed to build into the Avengers movie that will be released in 2012. A dense movie universe, with so much history and comic mythology behind it, has not been attempted before, so eyes are set on seeing how well it all works out. While Captain America won’t hit screens until July, everyone’s favorite Norse God/superhero is now entering the scene. Fortunately, Thor is a success. Thanks to a fairly simple plot about a hero’s redemption that is balanced well against the absurd components that go into making a big, live action blockbuster film about Thor, this film succeeds in being very entertaining, while true to its roots. Continue reading ‘It’s Hammer Time For The Mighty ‘Thor’’
May 6th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Rubber is a movie about a killer tire. Yes, a killer tire. How on earth can you make a movie about a killer tire? I don’t know, but they did! If there was a definition to the word “eclectic” Rubber would be cited next to it in the dictionary. Rubber promises to be unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Directed by legendary electro musician Quentin Dupieux (Steak, Nonfilm), aka Mr. Oizo, RUBBER is a smart, funny and wholly original. Magnolia Home Entertainment will bring this twisted tale of a murderous tire to the Blu-ray format and DVD on June 7th. Continue reading ‘Get your ‘Rubber’ on Blu-ray June 7th’
May 6th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
For the closing night of the 12th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival, the spotlight feature of the evening was the comedy, A Beginner’s Guide to Endings. The film essentially had the feel of what would happen if a director like Guy Ritchie were to make a family comedy. ‘Beginner’s Guide’ is just as much about its flashiness as it is its plot, which had me trying to factor how much of this film was style versus substance. Fortunately, despite some overkill and a somewhat predictable structure, the film does benefit from a high energy, some good laughs, and solid chemistry from within the cast. It’s been a long week since the festival started, so it was nice to at least go out with a film that had a main focus of being fun. Continue reading ‘NBFF Review: A Beginner’s Guide to Endings’
May 5th, 2011 by Gregg Senko
The highly anticipated second single off of Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” album has been out and about for some weeks now. Titled ‘Judas’, the pop song with religious overtones now has a visual identity as the music video was released earlier today. The full album will officially be released May 23rd, but you can reserve yours here at Why So Blu today which a portion of the proceeds head to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. In the meantime, rock out with Gaga’s latest video! Check it out below!
Continue reading ‘Lady Gaga’s ‘Judas’ Video Released!’
May 5th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Drive Angry burns rubber onto DVD and Blu-ray as the high-octane action-adventure arrives May 31st in both 2D and 3D from Summit Entertainment. Nicolas Cage (Ghost Rider) stars as the undead felon, Milton, who breaks out of Hell to even the score with killers who murdered his daughter and kidnapped her baby. The film also stars Amber Heard (The Stepfather, Never Back Down), William Fichtner (TV’s “Entourage”), Billy Burke (The Twilight Saga), David Morse (Disturbia) and Tom Atkins (My Bloody Valentine). Continue reading ‘Drive Angry is Racing to Blu-ray May 31st’
