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The Transformers: The Movie – 35th Anniversary Edition Limited Edition Steelbook (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

To think its been 35 years since, like other little boys my age, I felt the despair and sadness of losing a hand drawn hero in his own big movie. One of the more fascinating bits of children’s entertainment in film history has been The Transformers: The Movie. Its a case of toys driving decisions, […]

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And Now For Something Completely Different (Brandon’s Top 10 Blu-rays Of 2019)

Another calendar year has come and gone in the “death of physical media” era we’ve been living in for years upon years now. While I think in the eyes of those of us collectors who prefer ownership, things are still thriving and benefiting us immensely (You SPOIL us, Reverend Entertainment!), 2019 has seen the desire […]

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Brandon’s Blu-ray Wishlist For 2019!

As promised after much delay, the annual wishlist is here! I’m actually glad I waited until the end of January to publish it, because in the time between November and now, many past wishlist titles have been announced for this coming year. So, we can scratch them off the list. There are titles that were […]

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The Transformers: The Movie – 30th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray Review)

Experience the enormously popular animated feature THE TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE like never before! In celebration of the film’s 30th anniversary, THE TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE has been meticulously restored and remastered from a spectacular brand-new 4K transfer of the original 35mm film elements. Fans can now immerse themselves in this thrilling animated adventure in […]

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Monty Python And The Holy Grail – 40th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray Review)

One of the greatest comedies ever made is back on Blu-ray for a new release celebrating its 40th anniversary. Unfortunately, if you have already purchased Monty Python and the Holy Grail in the past, there is not much new here, beyond a new Q&A recorded this year. That said, you still get a ton of […]

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Prepare The Holy Hand Grenade! MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL: 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION Arrives This October

Get ready for another Blu-ray release of one of the greatest comedies ever made. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment celebrates the 20th Century’s most brilliant and outrageous comedy troupe and their essential comedy classic with the MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL: 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION, available as a Limited Edition Gift Set and in standard Blu-ray™ packaging […]

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Yellowbeard (Blu-ray Review)

Yellowbeard has plenty of Monty Python members in it, but its not of their official canon of films.  This was some sort of Graham Chapman passion project that he spent many scripts and years trying to get funding.  The late The Who drummer Keith Moon wound up being that benefactor and was supposed to be […]

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The Simpsons: The Sixteenth Season (Blu-ray Review)

Hold onto your donuts! Season 16 of the The Simpsons – the longest-running scripted show in television history – includes all 21 hilarious episodes, tons of meticulously slapped-together special features, plus a veritable who’s who (woo-hoo!) of celebrity guest voices, including Fantasia Barrino, Jason Bateman, Gary Busey, James Caan, Stephen Hawking, Eric Idle, Jane Kaczmarek, […]

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The Rutles Anthology (Blu-ray Review)

In 1978, the BBC aired a special from former Monty Python member, Eric Idle.  The special was a full on parody of The Beatles’ history.  Entitled The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash, the film is a very specific and on the money parody of the famous supergroup.  Every big moment is accounted for.  Idle […]

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Prepare Thy Holy Hand Grenade, ‘Monty Python And The Holy Grail’ Doth Come To Blu In March

I’m pretty sure there are a few people out there that have heard of this one.  Monty Python and The Holy Grail is one of the great classic comedies that combined the legendary tale of King Arthur and the quest for the Holy Grail with the outrageous and absurdest humor stylings of the British comedy […]

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Around the World in 80 Days (1989) (DVD Review)

I believe that there have been three major productions of Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days.  The first one was with David Niven which was followed by this mini-series with Pierce Brosnan, and finally the Disney version with Steve Coogan and Jackie Chan.  This three part mini-series shared the earlier entries stunt casting […]

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