Archive Page 65
January 10th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Called “fantastic” (People), “exciting” (Ain’t It Cool) and “high energy fun” (US Weekly), the contemporary re-telling of the beloved classic FOOTLOOSE debuts in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with UltraViolet™ and a Digital Copy, On Demand and for Digital Download on March 6, 2012 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Boasting high-energy dancing, an inspirational story and an impressive cast of rising stars and screen veterans, writer/director Craig Brewer’s (Hustle & Flow) modern update thrilled audiences of all ages with its combination of youthful spirit and infectious fun. Newcomer Kenny Wormald stars as Ren MacCormack, a city kid transplanted to the small town of Bomont where dancing has been outlawed. Ren goes up against Bomont’s reverend (Dennis Quaid) to challenge the ban with the help of the minister’s daughter (Julianne Hough, “Dancing with the Stars”) and in the process reminds the entire town that dancing is more than youthful exuberance—it’s a celebration of life. The film also stars Andie MacDowell (Beauty Shop) and Miles Teller (Rabbit Hole) and features an outstanding soundtrack with musical artists including Blake Shelton, Big & Rich, Ella Mae Bowen and more. Continue reading ‘‘Footloose’ on Blu-ray March 6′
January 10th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Twentieth Century Fox’s first-ever animated film, created by renowned director Ralph Bakshi, WIZARDS appears in a 35th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray + Book release on March 13 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the “epic fantasy of peace and magic” stars the voice talent of Mark Hamill (Star Wars Saga). The special edition Blu-ray + Book release is a must-have for fans and collectors, featuring 24-pages of amazing artwork from the film, some of the artwork never-before-seen, and a special message from Bakshi! Set on a post-apocalyptic Earth, this fantasy adventure follows the story of Avatar, the kindly, eccentric sorcerer-ruler of Montagar, a rainbow paradise inhabited by elves and fairies. Avatar’s evil brother, Blackwolf, dominates Scortch, a bleak land of goblins and wraiths. When the power-hungry Blackwolf attacks Montagar, Avatar, accompanied only by a spirited young woman and a courageous elf, must enter the darkness of Scortch to save his world. WIZARDS will be available as a Blu-ray + Book release for the ARP of $19.99. Continue reading ‘‘Wizards: 35th Anniversary Edition’ on Blu-ray March 13′
January 10th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Adam Sandler (Just Go With It, Grown Ups) plays both title roles in the outrageous slapstick comedy Jack & Jill, coming to Blu-rayTM with UltraViolet™, Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack, single disc DVD and Digital March 6th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film also stars Katie Holmes as the beautiful wife of Jack Sadelstein (Adam Sandler), a successful advertising executive, who dreads one event each year: the visit of his identical twin sister Jill (also Adam Sandler). The bonus features include the laugh-out-loud blooper reel “Laughter is Contagious,” deleted scenes and behind-the-scenes featurettes. Available for $35.99 SRP (Blu-ray), $40.99 SRP (Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack) and $30.99 SRP (DVD), Jack & Jill will also feature UltraViolet™. With UltraViolet, owners of the Blu-ray will be able to add Jack & Jill to their UltraViolet digital collection in the cloud, enabling them to instantly stream or download the film. Continue reading ‘‘Jack and Jill’ on Blu-ray March 6′
January 10th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Teeming with murder, corruption, greed and sex, director Roman Polanski’s unforgettable classic CHINATOWN arrives for the first time ever on Blu-ray April 3, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway and John Huston, the film follows an intricate web of deception as private investigator Jake Gittes (Nicholson) unravels a mystery involving water rights that are critical to the development of Los Angeles, as well as unspeakable family secrets. Written by Academy Award® winner Robert Towne, CHINATOWN was nominated for 11 Oscars® and was named by the AFI as one of the top 25 American films ever made. With a new high definition transfer, the CHINATOWN Blu-ray sports packaging that features the original theatrical poster and includes a collectible booklet. The disc includes over 2 ½ hours of bonus material such as an illuminating, feature-length commentary by screenwriter Robert Towne and director David Fincher (Zodiac); an in-depth, three-part documentary on the history and impact of the Los Angeles Aqueduct and the continuing efforts to cultivate water resources for the metropolis; an appreciation of the film by prominent filmmakers; a look at the filming; an exploration of the legacy of this cinematic masterpiece; and more. Continue reading ‘‘Chinatown’ on Blu-ray April 3′
January 5th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Legendary Swedish sex bomb Anita Ekberg (LA DOLCE VITA) stars as Sister Gertrude, a cruel nun who discovers depraved pleasure in a frenzy of drug addiction, sexual degradation and sadistic murder. Joe Dallesandro (FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN), Lou Castel (A BULLET FOR THE GENERAL), Alida Valli (SUSPIRIA) and the luscious Paola Morra (BEHIND CONVENT WALLS) co-star in this notorious ‘Nunsploitation’ based on actual events that took place in a Central European country not many years ago! Branded as obscene around the world and banned outright in Britain, KILLER NUN has been newly remastered from the original negative and is now presented with all its blasphemous sex and violence fully restored in sleazy High Definition! Continue reading ‘‘Killer Nun’ on Blu-ray April 24′
January 2nd, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
It’s been about a year and a half since The Expendables hit theaters to box office success and about a year since the Blu-ray hit stores. Well, at one point Sylvester Stallone himself made the announcement via his Twitter account that he was back in the editing suite working on a director approved extended cut for release sometime soon. He went to work on it immediately and hasn’t been heard as much from due to filming The Expendables 2 and other projects. The man did keep his promise and we have been graced with The Expendables: Extended Director’s Cut on Blu-ray. Will the extended cut measure up to the theatrical cut or will it be inferior? I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the Blu-ray, so let’s hit it! Continue reading ‘The Expendables: Extended Director’s Cut (Blu-ray Review)’
January 2nd, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
The late 90’s have caught up to me again, yo! Cop Land was to be the ensemble drama to end the decade. You had Sylvester Stallone, Ray Liotta, Harvey Keitel, and Robert De Niro headlining the film, but you also had Stallone not playing an “ordinary” character. Up until that point he was known as the hero and action star. Would this be his time to get an Oscar as opposed to just starring in a film named Oscar. Okay, that was a bit of a reach there, wasn’t it. Well, almost fifteen years later, and here we are with Cop Land on Blu-ray. How will this film stack up to scrutiny? Will Stallone’s performance shine through? How will the supporting cast perform? Will they chew up the scenery or will they let the film breathe a little? All this and more will be answered as Why So Blu tackles Cop Land on Blu-ray. Continue reading ‘Cop Land (Blu-ray Review)’
December 27th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
It’s been about three years or so since Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark began principle photography. All was fun and games until Miramax was bought out by Disney and several films in the Miramax slate were shelved. Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark was one of these films. At long last the film saw a wide release a few months ago, through different distributors, and we now have the latest Guillermo Del Toro produced picture on Blu-ray. Yes, it so happens that this version of Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark is also a remake of a cult horror favorite. Since Guillermo Del Toro is spearheading the project, it can only be good, right? Don’t be afraid of this review and come on in… Continue reading ‘Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark (Blu-ray Review)’
December 27th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
From director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg, in association with Hasbro, Paramount Pictures’ global smash hit Transformers: Dark of the Moon returns to Earth January 31, 2012 in a four-disc Ultimate Edition Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD combo pack with UltraViolet™ and a Digital Copy. A must-own film for every home media collection, Transformers: Dark of the Moon features “jaw-droppingly amazing 3D” (Harry Knowles, AintItCool.com) and fan-favorite characters OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE and Sam Witwicky amidst bigger and more spectacular action in an adventure that surpassed its predecessors to earn over $1.1 billion at the worldwide box office and become the #4 biggest movie of all time at the global box office. Bursting with nearly four hours of sensational behind-the-scenes footage, cast and crew interviews and more, the Transformers: Dark of the Moon Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD combo pack delivers blockbuster entertainment. “This Blu-ray 3D of Dark of the Moon will blow you away. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get a 3D television, this is it,” said director Michael Bay. “For fans who’ve been waiting patiently to bring Dark of the Moon home, this Ultimate Edition release delivers the goods.” Continue reading ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon 4 disc Ultimate Edition Blu-ray released on January 31st’
December 26th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Up next is the independent film Catch .44 starring Bruce Willis, Forrest Whitaker, Malin Akerman, Nikki Reed, Deborah Ann Woll, and Brad Dourif. The film was picked up by Anchor Bay for release on Blu-ray and DVD. Catch .44 is being marketed, or at least the back of the box says, it’s Reservoir Dogs meets The Usual Suspects. I’m not really a fan of that type of marketing, because I usually like to let the film stand on its own two legs instead of comparing it to previously published material. I mean with a cast like the one in Catch .44, why would you need to compare it to something else? Is Catch .44 any good, though? In doing some research, meaning that in reading other people’s reviews on the film, I do believe that most of them missed the point. This may or may not be a controversial review depending on what your feminist stand points may be. That or if you think Quentin Tarantino is the only human being that can make caper films. With that teaser out of the way let’s get to the review. Continue reading ‘Catch .44 (Blu-ray Review)’
December 23rd, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
As promised, here is my Top 10 FILM list for 2011. I actually had to scramble in compiling this list, because there was one movie that I needed to see before my deadline and I was confident that it would go on my list. Did it, though? That’s what you’re going to have to read to find out. These films are all films that opened in limited or wide release, but that exhibited in 2011. Not all of these films were actually seen at the theater, some were seen on Blu-ray – the point is that they were all seen this. year. With that out of the way, enjoy what I have to offer you in my Top 10 list of 2011 at Why So Blu. Continue reading ‘Gerard’s Top 10 FILMS of 2011′
December 20th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Beavis and Butt-Head, America’s favorite culture critics, made their triumphant return to MTV and proved that they are…just as dumb as they ever were. Now the beloved pair of fart-knockers is preparing to blaze a new trail in high definition when Beavis and Butt-Head: Volume 4 arrives on Blu-ray and DVD February 14, 2012. The season premiere of Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head in October of 2011 ranked #1 in all of cable among all core male demographics and was the most-watched telecast of the night on cable with over three million viewers. Creator Mike Judge has resurrected everything fans loved about the idle teens, but now they have more than just music videos to make fun of: Reality TV, the Internet, and Mixed Martial Arts are all subject to the withering commentary of these savvy television viewers. Continue reading ‘Beavis and Butthead: Volume 4 on Blu-ray February 14’
December 20th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
The record-breaking franchise that has terrified audiences around the world returns with the scariest story yet as PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 debuts on January 24, 2012 from Paramount Home Entertainment in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with UltraViolet™ and a Digital Copy. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 will also be available On Demand. “Terrifying” (Time) with “heart-pounding scares” (BloodyDisgusting.com), PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 takes audiences back to where it all began with the masterminds behind the first two films returning to craft a hauntingly chilling follow up. Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, the filmmakers who created the unsettling sensation Catfish, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 achieved the biggest theatrical debut for a horror film ever, ultimately earning more than $200 million worldwide. Continue reading ‘‘Paranormal Activity 3’ on Blu-ray January 24′
December 19th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Cary Grant and Grace Kelly light up the screen in director Alfred Hitchcock’s suspenseful and romantic thriller TO CATCH A THIEF, debuting on Blu-ray March 6, 2012 from Paramount Home Entertainment. A delightful classic filled with star power, witty dialogue, breathtaking scenery and plenty of plot twists, TO CATCH A THIEF garnered three Academy Award® nominations and won the Oscar® for Best Cinematography, Color. Starring Cary Grant as John Robie, a reformed cat burglar, and Grace Kelly as an heiress with whom he becomes romantically entangled, the film takes place on the opulent French Riviera as Robie tries to uncover the identity of a jewel thief and prove his own innocence. Continue reading ‘‘To Catch A Thief’ on Blu-ray March 6, 2012′
December 19th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
The Kino Lorber group have released Rapt, the latest thriller in the kidnapped genre, but with a slight French twist. The twist being that it’s a French film. Okay, that’s not really a twist, but it’s a French kidnap-thriller of a film. You guys already know how I feel about French films, so it was a real treat to get a chance to review the latest French Blu-ray involving a kidnap for ransom story. Now the important question is, was it any good? Did it suck? Well, that’s what you’re here to find out, isn’t it. Sit back while take we you through the mean streets of Rapt. Continue reading ‘Rapt (Blu-ray Review)’
December 19th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Man, it’s only been twenty years (more, actually) since Art of the Western World made its premiere on PBS, but now it makes that leap over to the DVD format. I had no idea it was this old, but had heard the chatter that went along with describing the show. I never saw it, but had heard great things about. Well, we’re now going to cover it on Why So Blu. Art of the Western World is packaged into three dvds along with a booklet. You may not have wanted to pay attention in class, but now you can bring the world of art to your home with this set. Let’s take it back to 1989, shall we. Continue reading ‘Art of the Western World (DVD Review)’
December 19th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Let the countdown begin. Leave the existing world behind and enter into a futuristic world where the aging gene is switched off after 25 and time is money, literally, that many can’t afford in the cutting-edge thriller IN TIME, arriving on Blu-ray and DVD January 31 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Featuring an all-star cast including Justin Timberlake (The Social Network), Amanda Seyfried (Mamma Mia!) and Cillian Murphy (Inception), the film puts an innovative spin on class warfare and explores the corruptness that lies within. Continue reading ‘‘In Time’ Arrives on Blu-ray January 31, 2012′
December 15th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Once again, the wrecking crew here at Why So Blu have come together to bring you our top 10 favorite Blu-rays of the year. Please keep in mind that we’re in the second week of December, so we will not be including Blu-rays that are scheduled to come out in the next two weeks. We would also like to remind folks that this is our personal list of favorites, so please don’t take offense if you don’t see something you like. My top 10 Blu-ray list of films range in topics that consist of horror, pain, suffering, and the human condition. Life isn’t always lollipops and rainbows, but the redeeming quality of the subject matter is that all of the films that I have picked have an entertainment factor to them. That’s the criteria that I’ve used in picking my favorite Blu-rays of the year, and some are also imports, so if you have a region free player then you can snag some of these Blu-rays and enjoy them immediately. Have fun and stay tuned for my top 10 films of 2011 coming next week! Continue reading ‘Gerard’s Top 10 Blu-rays of 2011′
