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Details for The World’s End and The Ultimate Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy on Blu-ray!

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reteam with director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) in this wildly entertaining thrill ride that completes their The Ultimate Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy.  Twenty years after their first epic pub crawl attempt, the “five musketeers” reunite in their home town to complete the ultimate challenge – one night, five friends, […]

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Star Trek Into Darkness (Blu-ray Review)

Being a huge Star Wars fan all my life, who has more times than I care to admit called Star Trek boring, dull and lifeless with the exception of The Next Generation episodes Ashley Judd breathes life and beauty into, I was astonished by how much fun I had with J.J. Abrams fresh take on […]

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‘The World’s End’ And 11 Other Pubs To Visit Before The End Of The World (Movie Review)

It is always an interesting task, when it comes to providing a critique of one of you most anticipated films of the year from one of your favorite filmmakers.  The World’s End is the final entry in the thematically connected “Blood and Ice Cream Trilogy”.  The films that led up to this finale are 2004’s […]

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Raise Your Glasses To These 3 Reasons To Like ‘The World’s End’ (Movie Review)

The World’s End is the third part in the so-called Cornetto or Blood and Ice Cream Trilogy, which includes 2004’s Shaun of the Dead and 2007’s Hot Fuzz.  The British comedy (although one could say it’s a little more than just this) is directed by Edgar Wright, who also co-writes the screenplay with actor Simon […]

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‘The World’s End’ Interview With Aaron Vs. Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, And Nick Frost

The World’s End is upon us!  By that I mean the new film from co-writer/director Edgar Wright, co-writer/star Simon Pegg, and star Nick Frost.  The World’s End is a sci-fi comedy, which brings a trilogy to a close.  This would be the “Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy” or the “Blood and Ice Cream Trilogy” that also […]

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Two New Featurettes from THE WORLD’S END and Comic-Con Events!

The World’s End has released two new featurettes discussing how the Cornetto Trilogy came to be and another showcasing thoughts and praise of the film’s director Edgar Wright.  Also, the film has announced its 2013 San Diego Comic-Con events as well.  Without further adieu, I’ll mosey on down to the Winchester and leave it to […]

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Star Trek Into Indifference (Movie Review)

I have honestly not tried to make a big deal out of this more publicly, but my interest in Star Trek as a franchise is almost non-existent.  Do I respect what it has brought to the world?  Sure.  Do I enjoy the work of many involved in the making of this newest entry?  Of course.  […]

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Take The Journey With ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ (Movie Review)

Being a huge Star Wars fan all my life who frequently has called Star Trek boring, dull and lifeless with the exception of The Next Generation episodes Ashley Judd appeared in, I was astonished by how much fun I had with J.J. Abrams fresh take on the franchise back in 2009.  In my opinion, he […]

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New Star Trek Into Darkness Trailer And Posters

I know I am in the minority of not being as excited as many others for the new Star Trek film, Star Trek Into Darkness, but here is a post with several new posters and the latest trailer.  Additionally, here is a plot synopsis:  In Summer 2013, pioneering director J.J. Abrams will deliver an explosive […]

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‘Ice Age: Continental Drift Arrives’ on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray & DVD December 11

This holiday season sees the arrival of Ice Age: Continental Drift on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD.  The film is coming out on December 11th and is packed with bonus goodies for everyone to enjoy.  The latest adventure for Manny and the gang (also Scrat) proved to be quite a profitable one, looking at the […]

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Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol ‘Best Buy Exclusive’ (Blu-ray Review)

This might be a little awkward, but I will explain. I could not find any suitable artwork for the Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol Blu-ray cover art anywhere. I borrowed the bilingual cover art instead, so please ignore the bilingual font, because I assure you that it is NOT present on the U.S. Blu-ray. Also, […]

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The Adventures of Tintin (Blu-ray Review)

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 […]

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‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’ on Blu-ray April 17th

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” […]

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‘The Adventures of Tintin’ bursts onto Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD on March 13th

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 […]

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‘Tintin’s Adventures Never Cease To Astonish, No Matter How Unexpected

I was very excited when it was first announced that Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson would be collaborating on film adaptations of the popular “Adventures of Tintin” comic book series by Hergé.  Having long been a fan of the series, both in comic form and in its HBO TV series format, putting these two master […]

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Find The Biggest Screen Possible And Choose To Accept ‘Mission: Impossible’

Anthony Hopkins said it best in Mission: Impossible 2, “This is not ‘Mission: Difficult’ Mr. Hunt, this is ‘Mission: Impossible’; difficult should be a walk in the park for you.”  This latest entry in the Tom Cruise starring and produced spy/action franchise finds Cruise’s character doing one impossible thing after another and pulling it off […]

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I Had A Fun, Close Encounter With ‘Paul’

It seems like 2011 is going to be littered with aliens and otherworldly beings.  Paul falls into that category and I feel I must clarify what it is, as the TV spots I have seen for it do really poor justice to what is quite a funny movie.  Paul is an R-rated, road trip, buddy […]

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Paul is Rude, Crude and Downright Lovable!

Continuing the recent streak of films I covered panels for at last year’s Comic-Con comes a science fiction comedy like none other from the brains behind Hot Fuzz.  Of course I’m talking about the aptly named film Paul.  And E.T. thought he was special for having a feature named after himself.  LOL.   What I […]

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