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April 14th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
So I don’t tend to write about my own process and circumstances when writing very often, but I am going to point out something about James Gunn’s film Super, which relates to me. I was at a loss for a few days after seeing this film, before finally sitting down to write this review. It could be related to how busy I have been, but really it has to do with what I thought about this film. On one hand, it has a darkly comedic take on the story of an ordinary man who becomes a vigilante in an effort to fight crime, which is fairly entertaining, if a bit familiar for a premise these days. On the other side of things, the film presents a wavering tone that balances these more comedic moments with some very uncomfortable and disturbing violence. Continue reading ‘‘Super’ Sticks A Wrench Into Its Twisted, Darkly Comic Tale’
April 13th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Wow, has it been fifteen years already? The fifteenth season of South Park kicks off on Wednesday, April 27, but the complete FOURTEENTH season of South Park will be released on Blu-ray, Tuesday, April 26th. You’ve got a whole day and a half to catch up. South Park: The Complete Fourteenth Season Uncensored will also be available on DVD. Season fifteen episodes will be presented in HD Exclusively On xBox LIVE, iTunes, Sony Playstation Network, Amazon Video On Demand. New episodes will also be available on SouthParkStudios.com.
Continue reading ‘‘South Park: The Complete Fourteenth Season Uncensored’ Blu-ray Arrives In Stores On Tuesday, April 26′
April 13th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
Back in 2007, in anticipation of the horror/exploitation double feature that was directors’ Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez’s Grindhouse, there was a contest held for others around the world to create their own exploitation film-themed movie trailer, which would be played at the Grindhouse premiere. Canadian filmmaker Jason Eisner won the contest with his trailer for Hobo with a Shotgun. Now, as Robert Rodriguez’s own fake trailer – Machete, has gone on to become a film of its own, Eisner also managed to make a full length feature film version of ‘Hobo’. As a result, Eisner has created a film that is, in some ways, more enjoyable than the other attempts at rejuvenating exploitation flicks. Style, performances, and overall tone have all come together in the best ways possible that are suitable for a film about a bum going gun crazy. Continue reading ‘‘Hobo With A Shotgun’ Is Like Finding A Rose In The Dumpster’
April 13th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
I think there is something that is important to address in regards to this web series and the person involved in its creation – Jon M. Chu. I am a fan of this writer/producer/director. The name may not be familiar as of now to many, but I think he is quite talented when it comes to filming action, which could lead down an entertaining path for him in the future. The twisted part of this statement is that all of his action direction has so far come in the form of dance related films. Chu is responsible for Step Up 2: The Streets and Step Up 3D. Regardless of the opinions that some have of those films, the one thing I can stand behind is that the filmmaking involved in capturing the dance sequences is damn solid, which is why I was willing to embrace Chu’s personal project – The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers. Continue reading ‘The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers: Seasons 1 & 2 (DVD Review)’
April 13th, 2011 by Blu-ray Brian
As many times as I was asked to see this film I reluctantly missed out on it in the theaters. But now that I know I only have a short wait for the Blu-ray presentation I’m pretty sure I can hold out. And I suppose, since I do live in Cleveland, I should really be able to get into this film. I would think so. Don’t you? After all, Kill The Irishman is a crime action film that tracks the rise and fall of real-life Irish-American mobster Danny Greene in Cleveland during the 1970’s. Starz/Anchor Bay has announced a June 14th Blu-ray release date for the mobster film. If only my grandfather were still alive to see this one. I have a strong premonition that he would like it. The Jonathan Hensleigh directed film stars Ray Stevenson, Vincent D’Onofrio, Val Kilmer and Christopher Walken. Continue reading ‘Kill The Irishman on Blu-ray!’
April 12th, 2011 by Blu-ray Brian
This is the moment you have all been waiting for folks and it’s finally here! Since it was first announced this past February, fans around the world have anxiously been awaiting the very first online episode (see here). I’m not into divulging any spoilers, but I was overjoyed to hear the F-bombs in the show! You gotta keep it real, right? Also, I like to point out that the production value is relatively high here. You can definitely tell the Magic Bullets scenes when you see them, but overall, the quality rules. That’s important, right? But how’s the story? Well, it wasn’t what I expected, but I will let you be the judge of that. So without further ado, I present to you the first online episode of Mortal Kombat: Legacy. Enjoy it! Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat Legacy: Ep. 1 (Watch it Here!)’
April 12th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
For those of you that aren’t aware of the show, The Universe is a documentary series that premiered in 2007 on The History Channel that explains astronomical concepts and objects through the use of computer generated graphics and a group of experts whose expertise includes astronomy, cosmology, and astrophysics. The Universe does a great job covering many aspects of science and future possibilities and making it accessible for average viewers. This sixteen disc mega-set contains all five seasons of this fantastic show.
April 12th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Eureka Entertainment is back with their latest offering in exploitation horror! Who Can Kill A Child? (Quien Puede Matar a un Niño) will be coming to the UK in a complete and uncensored DVD edition. When an English couple vacationing in Spain happen upon a mysterious island inhabited by children they will soon enter a world of unspeakable horrors. The children aren’t as innocent as they seem. Who Can Kill A Child will contain special features will be announced soon, so stay tuned to Why So Blu for the latest developments in that area. Who Can Kill A Child will be released in the UK on May 23, 2011. Continue reading ‘Who Can Kill A Child? (¿Quién Puede Matar a un Niño?) is released in the UK on DVD on May 23, 2011’
April 12th, 2011 by Mary Welms
Sometime’s a guy’s best “wingman” is a “wingwoman.” Makes sense, right? Or does it? Well anyway, here’s the dealio. This is hot off the press. Sony Picture Home Entertainment has just announced a June 7th Blu-ray release date for their comedy of the year, Just Go With It. Now I missed this in the theaters, but I’ll admit, I’m looking forward to catching it on Blu-ray this time around and so should you. Why? Why not! Just Go With It features an all-star cast of Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Nick Swardson, Brooklyn Decker and heck, even Dave Matthews. The Blu-ray’s special features include blooper reels, deleted scenes and multiple behind-the-scenes featurettes. How can you go wrong? Check out the full press release below from Sony and find out what you’ve been missing. Continue reading ‘When It Comes to Blu-ray…Just Go With It!’
April 11th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
How would you like some acting lessons from such dramatic heavyweights as Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Ben Kingsley, and David Suchet? As impossible as that may seem, that’s exactly what you get when you watch Playing Shakespeare since each of these performers are on hand to assist Royal Shakespeare Company’s Associate Director John Barton in teaching the essentials to performing Shakespeare’s plays. Continue reading ‘Playing Shakespeare (DVD Review)’
April 11th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Just when you thought it was safe to turn off your Blu-ray player, Paramount Pictures is set to release Jackass 3.5 on Blu-ray and DVD this Summer! Join Johnny Knoxville and the gang for even more stupid stunts of depravity in an all new UNCENSORED adventure. Jackass 3.5 picks up right where Jackass 3-D left off. The Blu-ray will be jam packed with extras that will include more than 30 minutes of deleted scenes. Jackass 3.5 will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on June 14th, 2011. Continue reading ‘Jackass 3.5 Gets Propelled Onto Blu-ray and DVD On June 14th, 2011’
April 11th, 2011 by Blu-ray Brian
Alright. Here’s the conundrum I face. Do I or don’t I? When it comes to discovering new talent I tend to believe whatever I like will go on to become the newest fad. Who doesn’t like to think that way? Sometimes it’s a blessing and sometimes it’s a curse in disguise. My wife thinks I’m full of it, but what does she know. I aksed my fellow writer Gerard Iribe today if he would mind if I did a very short piece on my latest musical find. He said sure…go for it. I know, right out of the gate, I will be blasted with Burlesque-like insults, but quite frankly, I don’t bleeping care. Like my leading lady within this piece shows us, “This Is What Rock N Roll Looks Like.” Continue reading ‘Porcelain Black Shows Us What Rock N Roll Looks Like’
April 10th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
For years, Don Bluth was one of Disney’s chief animators and worked on many of their classic movies before taking off on his own for a short period before returning to the studio for a couple of years before leaving again. With Gary Goldman and John Pomeroy, he founded Don Bluth Productions and released the cartoon short “Banjo the Woodpile Cat,” and then the animated segment for Xanadu. He also provided the animation for the “Dragon’s Lair” and “Space Ace” video-games. When a group of former Disney executives formed a production company called Aurora Productions, they funded what many people consider to be Bluth’s masterpiece – The Secret of Nimh. Continue reading ‘The Secret of Nimh (Blu-ray Review)’
April 10th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
I’ve always loved the 80’s whether it’s the music or the movies, but I could do without a lot of the fashion. 1985 was a good year for movies when you consider that The Goonies, The Breakfast Club, Rocky IV, Witness, Fletch, A View to a Kill, Young Sherlock Holmes, and more came out that year. Teen Wolf was wisely released after Back to the Future, which turned out to be the biggest movie of the year. That strategy allowed it to capitalize on Michael J. Fox’s huge success and gave this small movie more box office receipts than expected. Teen Wolf is a light-hearted comedy that is powered solely through the superb star power and charisma of Michael J. Fox. Continue reading ‘Teen Wolf (Blu-ray Review)’
April 9th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
I’m always up for new discoveries when it comes to music and musicians. Being a hard rock aficionado and guitar geek, why is it that I had never heard of Rory Gallagher? In fact the whole staff at Why So Blu hadn’t heard of him. I decided to go ahead and venture into unexplored territory with the Rory Gallagher: Irish Tour ’74 Blu-ray. In a sense you really can’t go wrong when some of the greatest living guitar legends of all time like Slash, Brian May, Glenn Tipton, and The Edge, cite Gallagher as a major influence in their playing of the guitar. That’s all I needed to know before I dove into the Blu-ray. Continue reading ‘Rory Gallagher: Irish Tour ’74 (Blu-ray Review)’
April 9th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
There is a lengthy, one-take sequence in the middle of Hanna that is a showcase for clever camera work, a solid central performance, intrigue, and a climactic action sequence that delivers on stylish, visceral impact. All of the descriptors for this scene can be used to describe Hanna as a whole, with another huge shout out going to the fantastic and nontraditional score composed by The Chemical Brothers. Continue reading ‘Deadly Little ‘Hanna’ Delivers Style and Thrills’
April 9th, 2011 by Gregg Senko
I recently posted an article here on the site mentioning the release of Nintendo’s glasses-free 3D version of the handheld DS. I finally got my hands on a demo and after a few minutes on the small machine, the verdict is in…
Continue reading ‘Nintendo 3DS Revisited & Reviewed’
April 8th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
There have been a lot of Broadway plays that have made the transition to the big screen, but none seem as unlikely as Fiddler on the Roof. The play itself was a risky endeavor since many felt that the story of a milkman and his family set in the 1900s in Russia wouldn’t have mainstream appeal. It ended up being the longest running play in history with a ten year run until it was beaten by Grease. Continue reading ‘Fiddler on the Roof – 40th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray Review)’
So I don’t tend to write about my own process and circumstances when writing very often, but I am going to point out something about James Gunn’s film Super, which relates to me. I was at a loss for a few days after seeing this film, before finally sitting down to write this review. It could be related to how busy I have been, but really it has to do with what I thought about this film. On one hand, it has a darkly comedic take on the story of an ordinary man who becomes a vigilante in an effort to fight crime, which is fairly entertaining, if a bit familiar for a premise these days. On the other side of things, the film presents a wavering tone that balances these more comedic moments with some very uncomfortable and disturbing violence. Continue reading ‘‘Super’ Sticks A Wrench Into Its Twisted, Darkly Comic Tale’
