Tag Archive for 'Angelina Jolie'
February 3rd, 2022 by Brandon Peters
The MCU has spent 2021 back in full swing, releasing four films…well…considering end credits scenes, do we count Venom: Let There Be Carnage as five? One of the more anticipated and mysterious films of the bunch was Eternals. The film promised a more complete filmmaker vision from that of Academy Award winner Chloe Zhao to […]
November 3rd, 2020 by Brandon Peters
That time of year is upon us again, as we take a look at films that have still yet to arrive on Blu-ray in the year 2020. Looking ahead to next year, there are STILL so many terrific and worthy films of the format upgrade. Things seem to be shifting too, and we are in […]
January 26th, 2020 by Brandon Peters
Despite not being all too popular, Disney’s Maleficent still wrangled up three quartets of a billion dollars back in 2014 and Angelina Jolie’s look and take on the character became visually iconic instantly. A sequel was pretty much just playing with (Mouse) house money and it was a go. Seen as a disappointment at the […]
October 18th, 2019 by Peter Paras
Angelina Jolie has returned to the big screen. Though she’ll always be “Acid Burn” to this reviewer, as the powerful, horned anti-hero, Maleficent, fans of the original 2014 flick are far more vocal than a ragtag group of rollerbladers intent on hacking the planet. The first film, which felt more like a ninety-minute television pilot, […]
February 21st, 2018 by Brandon Peters
This March, we are getting another crack taken at the Tomb Raider game franchise being adapted to the big screen with Alicia Vikander as the new Lara Croft. Let us not forget the early 2000s when much excitement came and the perfect bit of dream casting in that of Angela Jolie in the title role. […]
February 21st, 2018 by Brandon Peters
This March, we are getting another crack taken at the Tomb Raider game franchise being adapted to the big screen with Alicia Vikander as the new Lara Croft. Let us not forget the early 2000s when much excitement came and the perfect bit of dream casting in that of Angela Jolie in the title role. […]
February 6th, 2018 by Brandon Peters
This March, we are getting another crack taken at the Tomb Raider game franchise being adapted to the big screen with Alicia Vikander as the new Lara Croft. Let us not forget the early 2000s when much excitement came and the perfect bit of dream casting in that of Angela Jolie in the title role. […]
August 13th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
Capturing the anarchistic spirit of early cyberculture, Hackers became an underground hit, inspiring music and fashion for the emerging culture and has even been hailed as prophetic in its use of computers and hacking. With a pulsating electronica score by Simon Boswell that includes songs from The Prodigy, Orbital and Underworld, Hackers helped launch the […]
June 18th, 2015 by Brandon Peters
“This Is Our World Now… The World of The Electron And The Switch, The Beauty of The Baud.” — The Mentor, “The Hacker’s Manifesto”. A highly stylized cyberpunk exploitation fantasy, Hackers is a joyous ride through ‘90s cyberpunk subculture. On August 18th, 2015, this riveting look at an intriguing world makes its Blu-ray debut with […]
December 21st, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
On the surface, Unbroken has everything needed to not only be a surefire hit for audiences and critics of a certain generation, but also one that could seemingly have awards just handed over to it. This is a film adaptation of a best-selling and well-reviewed novel based around the true story of a former Olympic […]
October 26th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Disney’s Maleficent was not only one of the biggest hits of summer, its one of the biggest movies of the the 2014 cinema-going year. The film has grossed over $241 million just domestically and dominated worldwide taking in over $757 million. Its another instance in helping prove that female-led and driven blockbusters should be more […]
August 1st, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Okay, time to admit defeat. On Facebook when I posted the Sleeping Beauty Diamond Edition announcement, I predicted Maleficent would be coming out on Blu-ray and DVD the same day or following week. It appears I was off by a month. Nonetheless, Disney brings their big summer hit home on November 4th. I didn’t get […]
June 9th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Alexander! Collectible 10th-anniversary edition includes the never-before-seen Ultimate Cut, The Art of Alexander photo book and insightful filmmaker correspondence. Based on the life of Alexander the Great, the epic historical drama is directed by Oliver Stone and features Colin Farrell in the title role. Two versions of the film will […]
May 29th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
On the surface, placing audiences inside the head of one of the more memorable Disney villains of all time seems like a pretty interesting idea. Add to that a casting choice that has rarely seemed any less perfect and you have a high concept Disney film with built in appeal from multiple standpoints. I only […]
April 17th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
The new “Legacy” featurette, from MALEFICENT, featuring a behind-the-scenes interview with Angelina Jolie, is now available. Also, starting today, fans can enter for a chance to win a trip to the world premiere of the film in the Maleficent “Embrace Your Inner Evil” Sweepstakes. Fans can enter by recreating Maleficent’s laugh and posting the video to Instagram using […]
March 18th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Yesterday we got a taste and today we are treated to the full thing! Here it is, the trailer for Disney’s Maleficent starring Angelina Jolie. This one drops on May 30th! Keep scrolling below to have a look at this new take on a Disney classic! Also below is a synopsis and some more info […]
March 17th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Today, Disney has dropped on us a new poster and video clip from their upcoming high profile summer blockbuster MALEFICENT starring Angelina Jolie. The film drops on May 30, but take a good gander at the poster and clip today! And also stay tuned to Why So Blu? for future news items, clips, pictures and […]
March 4th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Oliver Stone’s epic historical drama Alexander, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release Alexander: The Ultimate Cut Blu-ray™ on June 3. Because the film’s original 2004 theatrical release required a running time of less than 3 hours, within strictly defined codes for violence and sexuality, the director felt he was […]