Archive for February 2016
The Danish Girl Blu-ray Review: A Complex, Beautiful Tale of Love and Identity
The film explores the Wegeners’ relationship from married heteronormative couple to loving best friends as Einar transitions into Lilli.
Read MoreThe Carol Burnett Show: Treasures from the Vault 6-DVD Set Review: Includes a Bonus Pizza Review
A look at new products from Carol Burnett and Pizza Hut.
Read MoreThe Martian Movie Review: Lost in Space
Director Ridley Scott and writer Drew Goddard show us a crowd pleasing blockbuster.
Read MoreThe Mutilator Blu-ray Review: One of the ’80s More Vicious Outings
Slasher film haven gets a deadly spin with this cheesy, but super gory little flick.
Read MoreEvangelion 3.33: You Can (Not) Redo DVD Review: Giant Robots with Daddy Issues
The third in the remake/reboot movies series, Evangelion 3.33 takes the story in completely new directions.
Read MoreThe Good Dinosaur Blu-ray Review: An Alternative Earth Offers a Universal Lesson
“Fear is the mind-killer.” – The Litany Against Fear from Frank Herbert’s “Dune”
Read MoreThe Art of Mad Max: Fury Road by Abbie Bernstein: Pretty Pictures! Good Words!
An exciting glimpse into the making of one of the most exciting films of the year.
Read More2016 Oscar-nominated Documentary Short Films Review
The run down on the five nominees for the documentary short subject category.
Read MoreHeaven Knows What Movie Review: Step into the Shoes of a Former Heroin Addict
Arielle Holmes gives a frightening and cathartic performance based on her personal memoirs.
Read MoreBe Cool, Scooby-Doo! Season 1 Part 1 DVD Review: Spooky Kooky Fun!
The newest adaptation is updated but not necessarily improved.
Read MorePray for Death Blu-ray Review: Not Enough Ninja
Cheese-ball ’80s flick is light on action until the last 20 minutes.
Read MoreFargo: Season Two is the Pick of the Week
This week brings us another excellent season of a Coen Brothers spin-off, another Christmas for Doctor Who, fake moon landings, Catholic covers-ups, and much more.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Next World”
“I didn’t hate the episode I just felt like I had tuned into a special-guest-written episode.” – Shawn
Read MoreA French Village: Season 2 DVD Review: A Series Full of Some Really Wonderful Stories
An enormous cast tells an interweaving tale of a German-occupied French city.
Read MoreJoy Movie Review: When Real Life is Like a Fairy Tale
Enjoyable if somewhat slow-moving comedy-drama makes selling mops fun and sexy.
Read MoreFatherland (1986) / Sense and Sensibility (1995) Blu-rays Review: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Two transitionary tales from the West make their HD debut from Twilight Time.
Read MoreSpotlight Blu-ray Review: A Great Film Documenting Terrible Things
A film so good I’ll never watch it again.
Read MoreSpotlight (2015) DVD Review: One of the Greatest Depictions of Investigative Journalism Ever Made
It’s not just an entertaining an amazing film; it’s a call to action.
Read MoreLet There Be Light: John Huston’s Wartime Documentaries Blu-ray Review: From Propaganda to Trauma
This collection of documentaries includes a sobering look at PTSD that was suppressed for 30 years after it was made.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “No Way Out”
“I’d rank [this episode] in my top 3 of all time. Maybe even top 2.” – Kim
Read MoreBlack Mass Is the Pick of the Week
This week brings us Johnny Depp as a gangster, 33 Chilean miners, the Hollywood Blacklist, Steve Jobs, Girls and more.
Read MoreThe Littlest Hobo (1958) DVD Review: The Dogs Must Be Crazy
The Warner Archive Collection unleashes one of B moviedom’s greatest unsung canine performers in this weird critter noir.
Read MoreSpiral: Season 5 DVD Review: French Crime Drama Continues to Thrill
Go watch it. Now.
Read MoreTV Review: American Masters: Carole King: Natural Woman
PBS salutes the legendary singer/songwriter with a fond look back at her career.
Read MoreThe Leftovers: The Complete Second Season Blu-ray Review: Let the Mystery Be
“Miracle” boasts a “population of 9,261 – 0 Departures.” It is this special spot that beckons Kevin Garvey and family to leave Mapleton, NY.
Read MoreBook Review: The Art and Making of Hannibal: The Television Series: A Gleefully Grisly Souvenir
An authorized look at the first two terrific seasons of TV’s handsomest (and most horrific) show.
Read MoreTV Review: American Masters: B.B. King: The Life of Riley
The documentary examines the blues legend’s life and music.
Read MoreBook Review: The Art of Regular Show by Shannon O’Leary
“An inside peek into how [they] go about creating the characters and crazy situations [viewers] see on TV every week.” – creator JG Quintel
Read MoreTrumbo Blu-ray Review: Bryan Cranston’s Tour de Force
It’s a shame a film about one of the greatest screenwriters is written so poorly.
Read MoreSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs Blu-ray Review: The Special Features Are the Best Part
The Walt Disney Company begins The Signature Collection with the studio’s first feature-length film.
Read MoreAbout the Young Idea DVD Review: A Revealing, Reminiscent Look Back at the Jam’s Rise
This thoughtful history of the evolution of the Jam is heavy on band anecdotes, fan praise and a chipper Paul Weller enjoying the stroll down Stanley Road.
Read MoreHoward the Duck Movie Review: It’s Not as Bad as You Think
A look back at one of Marvel Comics’ first big-screen adaptations.
Read MoreSpectre is the Pick of the Week
This week brings us some Bond, a haunted house, a grandma, Leftovers, and much more.
Read MoreSPECTRE Blu-ray Review: Ghosts of Bond’s Past
Craig and Mendes re-team for an effort that falls short of Skyfall’s heights, but not by much.
Read MoreBook Review The Art of Mad Max: Fury Road by Abbie Bernstein
Every bit as vivid, eye-popping, and gut-punching as the film, but slowed down enough that it can sit on your coffee table.
Read MoreThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Complete Season 2 DVD Review: Open Channel C for Color
Recommended for any man, girl, or those not falling under those classifications who enjoy the ’60s spy genre.
Read MoreMy Pal Wolf DVD Review: Dog Gone Girl
Child actress Sharyn Moffett has to learn how to cut one’s wolf loose in this forgotten RKO ditty, now available from the Warner Archive Collection.
Read MoreThe Emigrants / The New Land Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Profound Cinematic Experience Like No Other
Jan Troell’s masterful epic saga receives the deluxe Blu-ray treatment.
Read MoreSteve Jobs DVD Review: A Good Choice For Best Picture
It’s a wonderful blend of acting, writing, and directing.
Read MoreBridge of Spies Blu-ray Review: Spielberg’s History Tour Reaches the Cold War
In Steven Spielberg’s latest history lesson, our professor/director tackles the Cold War.
Read MoreIt Follows Movie Review: A Horror Movie to Think About
Our own mortality is the most scariest creature of all.
Read MoreBridge of Spies Is the Pick of the Week
This week brings us three period dramas, a witch hunter and some zombies playing Tyler Durden.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: DC TV
“For every Human Target that comes and goes without notice, there will be a Constantine that leaves far too early.” – Shawn
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