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March 29th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
It’s going to be one red hot summer of blood when Blue Underground releases Torso for the first time ever on Blu-ray! Torso tells the tale of four beautiful girlfriends who escape for a weekend of fun at an isolated villa. They are not alone. A maniac with a blade is on the loose and will pick them apart piece-by-piece. Torso will be presented in an Uncensored English and Full-Length Italian Director’s Cut for the first time ever! Continue reading ‘‘Torso’ Gets Split in Two on Blu-ray July 26th’
March 29th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
This reference may be slightly dated at this point, but before the rise of redneck comedy occurred in America in the form of entertainment such as The Blue Collar Comedy Tour in 2000, there was an early comic persona fulfilling that role. That persona belonged to Ernest P. Worrell, the rubber-faced goofball, who was a seemingly good natured fellow, despite being accident prone and constantly mugging at the camera. Originating as an advertising tool, the character (played by the late Jim Varney) would go on to become popular enough to headline a series of films that revolved around his latest situation or predicament. Continue reading ‘Ernest Goes to Camp / Ernest Goes to Jail Double Feature (Blu-ray Review)’
March 28th, 2011 by Blu-ray Brian
Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly and Cam Gigandet lead a hot young cast in the year’s most dangerously sexy thriller. Or at least that’s how the film is billed. I’m holding my judgment until I see this one. The terror of The Roommate moves in on Blu-ray and DVD May 17th. Blu-ray bonus features include deleted scenes, movieIQ and more! Check out the full press release below from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and pre-order your copy today! Continue reading ‘‘The Roommate’ Moves In & Terrorizes Blu-ray’
March 28th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
If you haven’t seen the hilarious new show by Louis C.K., then you should rectify that right away. Louie offers a glimpse into the life of a comedian which is basically a slightly fictional version of his own life. He plays Louie, a somewhat successful comic, who is trying to raise two daughters and survive in New York City. It’s a funny show that includes many other comics and guest stars who are always there to give Louie a hard time. Continue reading ‘Louie Season One Arrives on Blu-ray June 21!’
March 28th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
IFC is proud to present
The Princess of Montpensier which will be in limited release starting April 15th (expanding in May) and then be brought to you ON DEMAND April 20th.
The Princess of Montpensier is the tale of beautiful young aristocrat who has been married off to a Prince she does not love. Enter the swashbuckling suitor of her childhood, and hijinx will ensue in this 16th century French epic.
The Princess of Montpensier delivers a love story, epic battle scenes, and awesome sword fights. What more could you ask for?
Continue reading ‘IFC Debuts ‘The Princess of Montpensier’ Trailer’
March 27th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
In our continuing series of specialized double feature reviews we will now bring you a spaghetti western double feature entitled The Last Gun and 4 Dollars of Revenge. A note about the formatting for this review. Since we’re not going to write up a separate review for each film, just consider it a 2 in 1 review instead. The ratings given in each category will be cumulative and averaged out in the end. Continue reading ‘The Last Gun/4 Dollars of Revenge: Spaghetti Western Double Feature (Blu-ray Review)’
March 27th, 2011 by Brian White
Leading up to the film’s 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 oppose 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 get it on with the all-female cast. Although I heard about the production some years ago, my first exposure to the world of Sucker Punch was at last year’s Comic-Con (see here). The exclusive footage Snyder screened to the packed to capacity Hall H audience was riveting, mystical and orgasmic. Continue reading ‘Don’t Get “Sucker Punched” Into Buying a Ticket!’
March 26th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
It is now time to review Mill Creek’s 2 in 1 offering on Blu-ray. This is the Galaxina/The Crater Lake Monster double feature. Catchy title(s), huh. If only I were around during the age of the drive-in! Stay tuned for more of these special “Double Feature” reviews on Why So Blu?. A note about the formatting for this review. Since we’re not going to write up a separate review for each film, just consider it a 2 in 1 review instead. The ratings given in each category will be cumulative and averaged out in the end. Continue reading ‘Galaxina/The Crater Lake Monster: Science Fiction Double Feature (Blu-ray Review)’
March 26th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
So this movie was a big sandbox of ideas, ambition, and disappointment. In terms of editing, style, and structure, watching Sucker Punch was like watching a day’s worth of programming on MTV, crammed into a long, two hour movie. It begins early with a couple music videos; it then gives us shallow, underdeveloped, yet beautiful (skimpily dressed) teenage girls – dancing, fighting, and getting into one ridiculous situation after the other; then, finally, the film tries to hit us with a deeper message, while raising the stakes to help us feel the turmoil of the main character; we also get a hip dance number at the end. Continue reading ‘‘Sucker Punch’ Aims High, But Is Really A Low Blow’
March 26th, 2011 by Gregg Senko
Nintendo and George Lucas have two things in common. Both are innovative and both will market something to death as long as customers keep flocking to the product. There’s good news and bad news with mentioning them. The bad news is the rest of this article has nothing to do with George Lucas. The good news is tomorrow the newest edition of the Nintendo DS will be released in stores as the video game giant is the latest company to jump on the 3D bandwagon.
Continue reading ‘Nintendo 3DS Arrives Tomorrow!’
March 25th, 2011 by Gregg Senko
Why So Blu may not be a sports site, but we do love our MMA, or mixed martial arts for those unfamiliar. We’ve covered three events and have interviewed several fighters in a matter of months. A first for us, however, is interviewing a professional fighter one-on-one. Meet Micah Bender. This Pennsylvania native already has 14 fights to his credit with another on the horizon in the near future.
Continue reading ‘Interview with MMA Fighter Micah Bender’
March 25th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Cecile B. DeMille’s final film will finally be available on Blu-ray March 29th, 2011. Charlton Heston and Yul Brynner will be brought to you in stupendous high definition glory! The Ten Commandments will be presented in two editions. The first Blu-ray edition will feature the film itself along with a smidgen of extras. The second edition is a full blown special edition with ALL the trimmings! It will even feature the 1923 silent film version in addition to countless featurettes, commentaries, restoration documentaries, and so much more. The Ten Commandments on Blu-ray will be truly one for the ages! Continue reading ‘So Let it Be Written, So Let it Be Done…on Blu-ray!’
March 25th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Closing out our Tron: Legacy coverage (at least until my Blu-ray review), I’m happy to include an interview with Academy Award winner Eric Barba who served as the Visual Effects Supervisor for all the 1,565 shots completed at Digital Domain and six other companies across two continents. Continue reading ‘A Talk With Eric Barba – Visual Effects Supervisor for Tron: Legacy’
March 25th, 2011 by Gregg Senko
It was almost two years ago to the date when Ghostbusters: The Video Game arrived in store shelves. Both Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray had active roles not only as voice actors, but in the game’s creation. In the end, it was a sub-par game that had its moments. Recently released on the Playstation Network is another Ghostbusters title. How does it measure up to its predecessor? It’s not an even match-up as the experiences of both are vastly different.
Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime (PSN Game Review)’
March 25th, 2011 by Patrick Bellante
Imagine in the year 2027 we are living in a country where all the freedoms we have fought so hard for were eliminated by a unification of North and South Korea. Then imagine being forced into camps similar to those used in WWII by the Germans. If you are lucky enough to not be in one of these camps, then you have to live with the fear of knowing that any moment one of the newly empowered Korean soldiers could kick in your door and take you into custody. How do you feel about that? Continue reading ‘Homefront (PS3 Game Review)’
March 24th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
I know a lot of people that are going to be excited to hear that Universal Pictures is releasing Scarface: Limited Edition onto Blu-ray at long last. The legendary movie that has only grown in stature since it’s release and it’s influenced other gangster movies, music videos, and more. It’s also one of the most quoted movies of all time. With a powerhouse combination of director Brian De Palma, screenwriter Oliver Stone, and actors Al Pacino and Michelle Pfieffer, this is a one of a kind movie. Continue reading ‘Scarface: Limited Edition Comes to Blu-ray September 6!’
March 24th, 2011 by Mary Welms
The most powerful criminal believe they’re untouchable. They couldn’t be more dead wrong. The hyper-charged, high octane thrill ride, starring Jason Statham and Ben Foster, explodes locked and loaded on Blu-ray this May with never before seen deleted scenes and behind-the-scenes extras. Of course I’m talking about The Mechanic. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has issued a May 17th Blu-ray release date. Make sure to check out Sony’s full press release below. Continue reading ‘‘The Mechanic’ Works on Blu-ray This May!’
March 24th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Why So Blu’s complete Tron: Legacy coverage continues with an interview with Steve Preeg who served as the Head of Animation for Tron: Legacy. You may not be familiar with his name, but you are familiar with his work, as he previously created digital characters for movies including “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,” “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” and “King Kong.” Continue reading ‘A Talk With Steve Preeg – Head of Animation for Tron: Legacy’
