Head Of The Class: The Complete Second Season (DVD Review)
Early in the summer, during the tough month of June, I had a bright spot and small escape in the form of a DVD of all things to review. It was the first season of one of my favorite sitcoms from the 1980s finally getting put out onto home video 34 years after it first hit the air (Paired up with another all time favorite, Perfect Strangers). Said sitcom being the Howard Hesseman-led high school set Head of the Class. When I went through it, I was happy to find that the show still held up. My hope was that Warner Archive Collection would not stop and continue to put out all five seasons of the show. Good news, we are now officially 40% of the way through the series being on DVD as the second season arrives on October 27th. Unfortunately, no bonus materials again, but its nice to have ownership of this terrific little show.
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A secluded getaway with killer views may sound like the perfect vacation, but a celebratory weekend trip takes an ominous turn in the tense psychological thriller The Rental. Making its Blu-ray debut December 1, 2020 from Scream Factory, in conjunction with IFC Midnight, this suspenseful film boasts an all-star cast including Alison Brie (Community, GLOW), Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey, Beauty & The Beast), Jeremy Allen White (Shameless) and Sheila Vand (A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night) and is the directorial debut of Dave Franco (Neighbors, The Disaster Artist). The release also includes a behind the scenes featurette as a bonus feature, and fans can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com. 
4K BLUsday is back yet again! You’ll find out who won the Whiplash 4K digital code contest on the YouTube Video Companion to find out! This week I’m continuing my GIVEAWAY streak with a 4K digital code for FULL METAL JACKET! On the podcasts, we have a slew of January slates to go over as well as a few more nifty 4K UHD Blu-ray announcements. This week’s new release slate includes the debut of The Flintstones: The Complete Series and The Ipcress File on Blu-ray. My vintage pick of the week is a favorite Italian horror film of mine that I watch every Halloween night. In addition I showcase a couple other goodies from the director. So much fun to be had. Listen to the podcast, then head over to YouTube to check out the video companion and enter to the WIN the 4K Digital FULL METAL JACKET! 
Oddly enough, it appears I’ve become the de-facto “Tremors guy” here on Why So Blu. Don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy these goofy little camp classics (Some of them). But, I’m not super deep into lore and rewatches aside from the first one every so many years. But, I find myself writing a review for a third direct to video sequel in the series. And I’m not mad about that, they are what they are and they really do know what they are doing. Feels like back handed praise, but I’m not sure how else to put it. The latest is title Shrieker Island. Of course, it brings back Michael Gross, but Jamie Kennedy has opted not to return. Instead, he’s been replaced by Jon Heder (Though as a different character). What could Burt Gummer be up to now?
Back To The Future is another eternally iconic 80’s classic making it’s way to 4K Blu-ray this insane year. The film holds up to this day as an exciting, funny sci-fi/fantasy that is hard to beat. Performances, direction, music and storyline all hold up 35 years later. Read more below on the first in the Back To The Future series and be sure to click the paid links below to order your own set!
Get ready to embrace the strange. DC’s favorite misfit heroes are back to save the world once again with the release of Doom Patrol: The Complete Second Season on Blu-ray and DVD on January 26, 2021 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Strap yourself in for an exhilarating ride with all 9 episodes from the second season of the original DC series, plus enjoy the captivating extra features including two behind-the-scenes featurettes. Doom Patrol: The Complete Second Season is priced to own at $29.98 SRP for the DVD ($39.99 in Canada) and $39.99 SRP for the Blu-ray ($44.98 in Canada), which includes a Digital Copy (U.S. only). 
Ring in the new year with 2012 on 4K UHD Blu-ray! From Roland Emmerich, director of The Day After Tomorrow and Independence Day, comes the ultimate action-adventure movie, exploding with groundbreaking special effects. As the world faces a catastrophe of apocalyptic proportions, cities collapse and continents crumble. 2012 brings and end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors. Starring John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Danny Glover and Woody Harrelson. 2012 will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray January 19, 2021! 
When Friendsgiving popped up in my email as a potential review title, I sort of scoffed. I’d never heard of it but something about the huge cast made me curious. I popped in the disc and was immediately pleased with my decision to take the film on. Read more about Friendsgiving below and click the paid link at the end to snag yourself a copy, which streets on October 27th!
Attention all passengers – the revolution is coming! Get ready for more secrets, plot twists, and reveals as Warner Bros Home Entertainment takes you on an epic journey with the release of “Snowpiercer: The Complete First Season” on Blu-ray and DVD on January 26, 2021. Strap yourself in for an exhilarating ride with all 10 episodes from the first season, plus enjoy the captivating extra features, behind-the-scenes interviews, featurettes, and more! “Snowpiercer: The Complete First Season” is priced to own at $24.98 SRP for the DVD and $29.98 SRP for the Blu-ray, which includes a Digital Copy. Both sets have an order due date of December 22, 2020. “Snowpiercer: The Complete First Season” is also available to own on Digital via purchase from digital retailers.
One of the most banner years for cinema was 1999. There were so many great and notable releases in that year that its pretty unbelievable to take in. Liam Neeson happened to be in two big releases that summer. Unfortunately for him, they happened to be two films that weren’t very well received. In addition to Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Neeson also starred in Jan de Bont’s reimaginging of The Haunting of Hill House and Robert Wise’s 1963 film of the same title. Paramount Presents asks that we take another look at this film, twenty one years later, as they debut it for the first time on Blu-ray as part of the Paramount Presents collection. On top of having a new transfer, the film will also feature a brand new interview with director Jan de Bont. It arrives just in time for some Halloween viewing on October 20. You can order yourself a copy using the paid Amazon Associates link at the end of the review.
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24 Days – 24 Doors – 24 Deaths. This holiday season, prepare for the ultimate in Christmas carnage with the advent horror anthology movie Deathcember, available on all major digital platforms November 24, 2020 and on cable on demand December 1, 2020 from Shout Studios and Scream Factory™
