Archive Page 63
March 4th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
I came across Todd and the Book of Pure Evil by accident and just rolled with the fact that it had a neat sounding name that promised hijinx. At least the cover art did, but that’s all I knew of the show. Okay, and I also knew that the show was a Canadian production, so how funny could Todd and the Book of Pure Evil really be? I’ll just say that I received the DVD yesterday and I quickly sat down to devour the entire first season marathon style today. It’s a 13 episode first season, so it damn well better be the bomb, right? Read on and find out if it cut the mustard or not. Continue reading ‘‘Todd and the Book of Pure Evil’ Season One (DVD Review)’
March 3rd, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
With their powers combined, Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson have sought to bring Herge’s beloved classic journalist Tintin to the big screen in an ambitious motion capture project entitled The Adventures of Tintin. Using the latest in performance capture technology, along with Jackson acting as producer with Spielberg directing, they were to bring the character from the books to the screen in the first of a 3-part adaptation. We all know how that goes with regards to adapting beloved children’s books into films and we also know how it goes when they’re filmed in performance capture. It can go either way. With box-office heavyweight champions of the world behind the project the odds are actually in our favor, but we shall see how it goes nonetheless. Let’s take a look at The Adventures of Tintin on Blu-ray! Continue reading ‘The Adventures of Tintin (Blu-ray Review)’
February 29th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
So the Oscars came and went and Hugo won like 23 of them or so along with The Artist. I jest, but Hugo did get nominated for 11 Oscars including Best Picture and ended the night with 5 statuettes. That’s a great ratio. Hugo won 5 technical awards – it won for Best Cinematography, Art Direction, Visual Effects, Sound Editing and Sound Mixing. Yes, these are all technical achievements, but once you see the film for yourself then you’ll see why it deserved to have won much more than what it did. I know that by teasing like that you’ll already know what my opinion of Hugo may or may not be. Go forth. Continue reading ‘Hugo (Blu-ray Review)’
February 29th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
The man with the hat is back – and looking better than ever! The world’s favorite globe-trotting archaeologist is, at long last, embarking on his greatest adventure – when The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-ray Collection comes to Blu-ray Disc from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Home Media Distribution. The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-ray Collection will be excavated in the fall of 2012 and will include all four of Indy’s thrilling adventures, using the highest possible high definition picture and audio presentation – along with a “best of” collection of documentaries, interviews, featurettes and a few new surprises. Continue reading ‘The Complete Indiana Jones Collection on Blu-ray this Fall!’
February 28th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Leonardo DiCaprio has returned to the big screen and now to the high definition screen with Clint Eastwood directing the biopic of one J. Edgar Hoover. J. Edgar aims to show us a side of one of the most controversial and powerful figures in U.S/World History. On board for the ride is Oscar winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black (Milk) handling screenwriting duties for J. Edgar. It’s a powerhouse of talent in front and behind the cameras – let us see if J. Edgar sinks or swims on Blu-ray . Continue reading ‘J. Edgar (Blu-ray Review)’
February 27th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
From director Alexander Payne creator of the Oscar® winning Sideways comes one of the Best Pictures of the year, THE DESCENDANTS, featuring a stunning cast including Best Actor nominee George Clooney (Ides of March) and Shailene Woodley (The Secret Life of the American Teenager) in her Golden Globe nominated and Independent Spirit Award winning role. Take home this wonderfully warm and witty film and go behind the scenes of THE DESCENDANTS with all-new exclusive content on Blu-ray Disc Combo Pack and DVD March 13 from Fox Searchlight and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Continue reading ‘‘The Descendants’ on Blu-ray March 13th’
February 25th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Mill Creek Entertainment, a recognized leader in value DVD entertainment will release Season One of “That ‘70s Show,” on Blu-Ray this March. Featuring all 25 Season One episodes of retro comedy in stunning HD, this marks the first release of a prime-time network sitcom from the ‘90s on Blu-ray. With never before seen bonus features, this 4-disc collection will be available on March 20, 2012, for the unbelievably low price of $24.98 MSRP. “That ‘70s Show” is an Emmy® award-winning comedy revolving around a group of teenage friends, their mishaps, and their coming of age, set in 1970s Wisconsin. The show aired from 1998-2006 with over 11 million viewers in its first six seasons and is now nationally syndicated on multiple broadcast and cable networks. This hilarious, series features an all-star cast of Hollywood A-listers including Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Topher Grace, Laura Prepon, Wilmer Valderrama, Danny Masterson as well as their amazing supporting cast including Debra Jo Rupp, Kurtwood Smith, Don Stark, Tanya Roberts, and Lisa Robin Kelly. Continue reading ‘‘That 70’s Show’ Season One on Blu-ray March 20th’
February 25th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Called “A new masterpiece…” (TV Guide) Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s powerful and acclaimed documentary THE WAR arrives for the first time ever on Blu-ray May 15, 2012 from PBS Distribution and Paramount Home Media Distribution. Six years in the making, the epic, seven-part film directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick explores the history and horror of the Second World War from an American perspective through the personal accounts of men and women from four quintessentially American towns. Revealing the most intimate human dimensions of a worldwide catastrophe, the 15-hour documentary paints a vivid portrait of how the war touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America. Continue reading ‘‘The War’ on Blu-ray May 15th’
February 23rd, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
2002’s Frida would be Salma Hayek’s passion project finally come to fruition after so many years of rejections. She obviously had to pay her dues and build herself up as an actress and producer to get this done. Just because you’re hot in this town doesn’t mean you can always get what you want. It also helps that the script for Frida was that good. Salma Hayek, in the role she was born to play, is artist Frida Kahlo who wasn’t always rich, famous, or an artist. Frida chronicles her story from adolescence and into her chance encounter with the already great and established artist Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina) who takes a fancy to her work, but later, towards her. The couple become inseparable, but what Frida doesn’t know, and will soon find out, is that Diego is a womanizer. He’s got women lining up left and right and even has a wife while courting Frida. Diego’s wife Lupe Marin is played Valeria Golino. After some disagreements, Golino shows Frida the ropes on how to deal with Diego and they become friends… Continue reading ‘Frida (Blu-ray Review)’
February 21st, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
From visionary director Steve McQueen, one of the most talked about films of 2011 comes home to stunning Blu-ray from Fox Searchlight and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. A film festival powerhouse, SHAME has captivated viewers through its haunting depiction of the life of a sex addict and his emotionally troubled sister. Evocative performances from Golden Globe® nominee Michael Fassbender and Academy Award® nominee Carrie Mulligan make SHAME the must-have release of the year. Get your hands on SHAME on Blu-ray Combo Pack April 17 and see the movie everyone is talking about in the privacy of your own home. Available for pre-order now on Amazon. Continue reading ‘‘Shame’ on Blu-ray April 17th’
February 21st, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Called “a powerful thrill ride that is simultaneously gritty and dazzling” (Claudia Puig, USA Today) the global smash hit MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE—GHOST PROTOCOL explodes onto Blu-ray and DVD (both with UltraViolet™), On Demand and Digital Download April 17, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Boasting “a bullet train of action and an arsenal of cool gadgets” (David Germain, Associated Press), MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE—GHOST PROTOCOL delivers non-stop thrills and breathtaking stunts, including a dizzying ascent up the world’s tallest building that Roger Ebert called “one of the most spellbinding stretches of film I’ve seen.” The extraordinary Tom Cruise returns as IMF agent Ethan Hunt, along with an exceptional cast of actors including Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker), Simon Pegg (Star Trek), Paula Patton (Precious) and Michael Nyqvist (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo). With a worldwide box office take of more than $650 million, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE—GHOST PROTOCOL is the must-own action-thriller of the year. Continue reading ‘‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’ on Blu-ray April 17th’
February 20th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
It’s a bit of a Blu-ray music weekend here at Why So Blu and we’re gonna keep it going with our next review. DOORS Mr. Mojo Risin’: The Story of L.A. Woman is our next musical review on the high definition format. This isn’t your average DOORS documentary. This Blu-ray focuses entirely on their legendary final album. The Blu-ray contains many interviews with surviving members and former collaborators. Get your mojo risin’ and keep reading to see if DOORS Mr. Mojo Risin’: The Story of L.A. Woman makes the grade. Continue reading ‘DOORS Mr. Mojo Risin’: The Story of L.A. Woman (Blu-ray Review)’
February 19th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
It’s funny that up until now I had no idea who Owl City was. Looking at the cover I initially figured it was some just some singer or whatever. I asked a friend if they had ever heard of that song Fireflies and I said no. Another friend said that if I was into computer music then I would actually dig him. Looks like I had to do a bit of recon before opening up the Blu-ray from Eagle Rock Entertainment for review. Was it everything I had hoped for? Was Owl City going to rock or suck? Keep reading to see if Owl City: Live From Los Angeles made the cut. Continue reading ‘Owl City: Live From Los Angeles (Blu-ray Review)’
February 19th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
From Israel’s most important filmmaker , Carmel is Amos Kitai’s deeply personal and resonant meditation on Jewish and Israeli identity. Using both fiction and documentary techniques, Gitai links his family history to ancient history. Through a series of long takes, he re-enacts the Jewish-Roman wars that began in 66 A.D., and contrasts to the young soldiers enlisting in Israel’s army today, including his own son. The cycles of violence are never-ending, but so are the bonds of family. Carmel is narrated by Jean Moreau. Continue reading ‘Carmel (DVD Review)’
February 18th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Yes, we’re back once again giving it all away! This time our good friends over at Revolver Entertainment USA are giving away THREE copies of the brand new war documentary Shooting Robert King. Here’s all you gotta to do! Fill out the attached form – you must have a U.S. mailing address (NO PO BOXES) to enter, and the name of the contest (Shooting Robert King) and you’re automatically entered. It couldn’t be any easier! Three lucky winners will be picked on Wednesday, February 29th (leap year), and notified via email. US entries only. Good luck! *** Any entries that don’t follow the rules set forth within this paragraph will be instantly dismissed *** Continue reading ‘DVD Giveaway for the Documentary ‘Shooting Robert King’’
February 18th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
At the height of the Mexican revolution, a mysterious young American (Lou Castel of FIST IN HIS POCKET) joins a gang of marauders led by El Chucho (Gian Maria Volonté of A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS) on a series of savage raids to steal guns for a powerful rebel general. But when the Gringo brings his own cold-blooded ideals to the bandits, El Chucho discovers that the real weapons of war belong to no army. In a land ravaged by poverty and violence, can true freedom be bought with a single bullet? Klaus Kinski (FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE) and Martine Beswick (THUNDERBALL) co-star in this legendary western directed by (AMITYVILLE II: THE POSSESSION) from a powerful screenplay co-written by Oscar®-nominee Franco Solinas (THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS, THE BIG GUNDOWN). Also known as QUIéN SABE?, this thrilling epic features some of the most surprising performances, radical politics and shocking violence of any ‘Spaghetti Western’ ever made. Freshly transferred in handsome High Definition, A BULLET FOR THE GENERAL is now presented here in both its U.S. and International Versions for the first time ever! Continue reading ‘‘A Bullet for the General’ on Blu-ray May 22nd’
February 18th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
The Hub TV network, a television network for kids and their families, announces the return of all-new, action-packed TRANSFORMERS programming from Hasbro Studios on Saturday, February 18 with the world premiere of a new Hub Original Series, the animated “Transformers Rescue Bots,” and the second-season premiere of the Daytime Emmy® Award-winning CG animated series “Transformers Prime,” as well as the network debut of the 1986 classic Transformers: The Animated Movie. Kicking off this ultimate day for TRANSFORMERS fans is the world premiere of the series “Transformers Rescue Bots” with two back-to-back, half-hour episodes (11:30 a.m. and noon ET). In addition, the second season of the popular series“Transformers Prime” launches with the first episode of a special three-part premiere (8:30 p.m. ET), and is immediately followed by The Hub Network premiere of Transformers: The Animated Movie (9 p.m. ET). Continue reading ‘‘Transformers Rescue Bots’ and Second Season of ‘Transformers Prime’ Roll Out Feb 18′
February 16th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
The incomparable team of Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson brings the world-renowned stories of Hergé to life in the rollicking and wildly imaginative THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN, bursting onto Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD (all with UltraViolet™), On Demand and for Digital Download on March 13, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Winner of the 2012 Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film, THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN has been called “a grand thrill ride of a treasure hunt” (New York Post) and the “most delightful dose of pure entertainment since Raiders of the Lost Ark” (Minneapolis Star Tribune). Featuring groundbreaking and visually-stunning motion capture animation, an outstanding cast of voice talent headed by Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis and Daniel Craig, and a thrilling story filled with non-stop action, THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN is a must-own film that the entire family will enjoy watching again and again. Continue reading ‘‘The Adventures of Tintin’ bursts onto Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD on March 13th’
