The Way, starring Martin Sheen, is a film that examines the difference between ‘the life we live and the life we choose.’ Sitting at 80% fresh on RottenTomatoes.com, Peter Travers of Rolling Stone called it ‘a uniquely memorable experience’ – Roger Ebert said, ‘It’s a sweet and sincere family pilgrimmage… Audiences seeking uplift will find […]
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Primeval, Volume Three – This Is How You Do Dinosaurs, Mr. Spielberg!
The third volume of Primeval contains the thirteen episodes of the show’s fourth and fifth series/season, and the first for the new incarnation of ARC – but not to worry, if you haven’t watched the show’s first three seasons, there’s a quick saga sell/previously on that brings you completely up to date. And it’s definitely […]
Battle Royale: The Complete Collection – Both Brutally Poetic Japanese Films Come To DVD And Blu-ray In March!
Battle Royale and Battle Royale II are among the most brutally poetic films ever made. Often copied [you can see Battle Royale echoed in the story of The Hunger Games, for example], but never equaled, the films have been banned in many markets, but fans keep finding ways to get them. On March 20, […]
Universal Pictures Celebrates A Century Of Movie Memories With Yearlong Centennial Celebration!
2012 mark Universal Pictures 100th anniversary and the company has a wealth of plans to celebrate the landmark, including: a new logo, restoration of thirteen of its signature films, home entertainment offerings, theme park celebrations, signature events and a sweeping social media campaign. Details [the full press release] follow the jump.
DVD Review: Archer: The Complete Season Two Rocks! Plus Contest Winners Revealed!
Although I’m not a huge fan of live action TV shows in which the characters are all reprehensible beyond redemption [*cough* It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia *cough*], the morally repugnant characters of the FX cult hit Archer are funny beyond all reason. The Season Two DVD set is a real killer in that regard.
DVD Review: The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Complete Fourth Season – The Doctor’s Best Loved Companion Defending The Earth With Panache!
Sarah Jane Smith may well be the most beloved companion in the long history of Doctor Who. As evidence, I submit the fourth season DVD set of The Sarah Jane Adventures – the second and lighter of two spinoffs, and a collection of ripping yarns that will entertain Whovians of any age. Clearly, Sarah Jane […]
The Help: Great Film Badly Served By DVD Release!
Today’s release of The Help on DVD is cause for celebration because the film plays just as well on the small screen as on the big one. It’s also cause for great disappointment because of this lovely, lovely film getting terribly wronged by whoever put the bonus features together – they consist of two deleted […]
Whitechapel: The Ripper Returns – Springheel Jack’s Biggest Fan!
Detective Inspector Joseph Chandler is on the fast track, checking off the requirements to make it to the top. When he’s sent to Whitechapel to take charge of a murder investigation – a simple domestic, everyone says – things turn out to be so very not simple. Despite the doubts of his men – and […]
Super 8 Delivers On DVD!
Super 8 is J.J. Abrams’ first film to not be a sequel or reimagining. It’s a tale of innocence lost and found; the magic of making movies and an alien creature that may or may not be a monster. Although the DVD release is more than a bit short on extras [a commentary and two […]
DVD/Blu-Ray/Digital Download – Updated ‘Arthur’ Mildly Funny But Not Cuddly
Available on DVD/Blu-Ray/Digital Download on June 15, 2011 According to the press release that came with the ‘Arthur’ product, the bold claim is made that “Russell Brand reinvents the role of loveable billionaire, Arthur Bach”. That is pretty much true. The problem is, the ‘reinvention’ creates a character that is not as loveable […]
DVD/Blu_ray/Digital Download Review – Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Pt.1- No More Kidding Around!
Available on DVD/Blu_ray/Digital Download Combo Pack From Warner Home Video as of 4/15/2011 It’s been eleven years since Harry Potter the young half-blood wizard came onto the movie screen in the physical form of Daniel Racliffe. Back in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry and his friends were kids attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft […]