Archive for July 2017
Star Wars: Rebels: The Complete Season Three Blu-ray Review: An Excellent New Chapter in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
This season brings new characters to life while adding new dimensions to old favorites.
Read MoreCrashing: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Review: A Worthwhile and Hilarious Series
An edgy and painfully honest TV show about the lives of comedians.
Read MoreJohn Carpenter SteelBooks are the Picks of the Week
This week’s new releases include some fun looking SteelBooks plus a Tom Hanks thriller, a couple of interesting documentaries and more.
Read MoreGotham (2014): The Complete Third Season Blu-ray Review: A Look at the Dark Underbelly of One of the Comic World’s Most Famous Cities
Gotham’s characters get one step closer to their comic-book versions.
Read MoreFree Fire Blu-ray Review: Pride and Stupidity Cometh Before the Fall
A hysterical showdown between gangs that couldn’t shoot straight.
Read MoreWith Great Power…The Stan Lee Story DVD Review: A Look at This Legendary Comic Creator
With Great Power tells the story of Marvel Comics’ biggest name.
Read MoreLEGO Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach Bash Blu-ray Review: The Mix Here Is a Hot Mess
In which Mystery Inc. are in LEGO for no good reason.
Read More36 Hours (1964) Blu-ray Review: Captivating Wartime Espionage
James Garner finds himself right in the middle of a dirty Nazi trick in this taut WWII thriller from the Warner Archive Collection.
Read MoreSan Diego Comic-Con 2017: Taking a Step Back for a Look
Four days in July that celebrate everything to do with popular culture.
Read MoreTerror in a Texas Town (1958) Blu-ray Review: The Dark Side of the West
Arrow Academy releases Joseph H. Lewis’ wonderful western/film noir hybrid, which features Sterling Hayden as a Swedish sailor who brings a whaling harpoon to a gunfight.
Read MoreLost in America Is the Pick of the Week
Hope you have a nest egg ready to buy these releases.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and San Diego Comic-Con 2017
There were cool things all over San Diego this weekend.
Read MoreThe Rounders (1965) Blu-ray Review: Glenn Ford. Henry Fonda. ‘Nuff Said.
The Warner Archive Collection wrangles up a classic western comedy starring two of filmdom’s greatest cowboys.
Read MoreTwilight Time Presents: Riches, Fortunes, Millions, and Women
Four classics ranging from comedic capers to World War II musicals to soul-stirring Woody Allen dramas make their HD home video debut.
Read MoreLandline Movie Review: Too Bound Up in Its Own Familiarity
Gillian Robespierre’s follow-up to Obvious Child.
Read MoreHailing Frequencies Open with Dennis Hanon, IKV Stranglehold
A discussion about the long-running panel’s history and workings.
Read MoreS.O.B. (1981) Blu-ray Review: Julie Andrews’ Most Revealing Role
The Warner Archive Collection releases Blake Edwards’ bitingly funny stab at Hollywood, featuring his famous wife’s only nude scene.
Read MoreThe Fencer Movie Review: Touching Soviet-Era Sports Drama
A rare movie about fencing and Soviet oppression, The Fencer infuses the sports movie formula with real-world stakes.
Read MoreYu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side Of Dimensions Blu-ray Review: An Excellent Addition to the Franchise
Yugi must save the world but can he do it without the help of the Pharaoh?
Read MoreThe Gumball Rally Blu-ray Review: An Amusing Racing Movie
The Warner Archive’s Blu-ray delivers quality video and good audio.
Read MoreThe Lodger: A Story of the London Fog Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Stealth Double Feature
This release allows viewers to see Hitchcock at the early stage of career on his way to becoming a legendary director.
Read MoreKong: Skull Island Is the Pick of the Week
This week brings us another King Kong story, a couple of interesting looking TV shows, a weird-looking Tarkovsky film, and more.
Read MoreNight of the Living Dead (40th Anniversary Edition) DVD Review: A Classic
The key to its success, and a lesson for filmmakers of today, is keep it simple.
Read MoreGospel According to Al Green DVD Review: A Career at a Crossroads
An R&B legend’s struggle with the spiritual and sensual is chronicled in this electrifying portrait.
Read MoreDoberman Cop (1977) Blu-ray Review: Sonny Chiba Does It Doggy Style
Arrow Video unleashes a truly mind-blowing 1970s exploitation action-comedy equivalent to fusion cuisine starring the larger-than-life Shin’ichi Chiba.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and Ready Player One
This week’s cool things include Search Party, Castlevania, Stranger Things, and more.
Read MoreZaza (1923) Blu-ray Review: Swanson’s Spitfire Star Turn
Gloria Swanson stars as a singing star who just wants her man in this silent comedy melodrama.
Read MoreThe Fate of the Furious Blu-ray Review: The Franchise Gets a Much-Needed Jump Start
Fate looks good for the F&F family and for fans.
Read MoreTheir Finest Blu-ray Review: One of the Year’s Finest Films
One of the year’s best movies looks to get a new audience on a wonderful Blu-ray.
Read MoreWolf Guy (1975) Blu-ray Review: Lycanthropy, Grindhouse Style
Arrow Video throws us a bone in the form of a shapeshifting werewolf feller like no other.
Read MoreThe Zookeeper’s Wife Blu-ray Review: Fascinating Story, So-So Movie
Jessica Chastain can’t even save this underwhelming World War II drama.
Read MoreThe Lost City of Z Is the Pick of the Week
A very full week includes releases of a cool looking jungle movie, a Doctor Who spin-off, a Prime Suspect prequel, plus films from Arrow, Criterion and much more.
Read MoreSpecies Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: Not Even HR Giger Can Save This Clunker
Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina, a creepy Giger alien design, and Natasha Henstridge’s breasts fail to make this sci-fi horror flick interesting.
Read MorePreviewing San Diego Comic-Con 2017: Sunday
If you are still there Sunday, this is where you might find us.
Read MorePreviewing San Diego Comic-Con 2017: Saturday
And just like that it’s the end of Saturday and the Con starts to wind down.
Read MoreBook Review: Donald Duck: The Complete Daily Newspaper Comics Volume 4 (1945-1947)
The past adventures of Donald Duck come alive again!
Read MoreThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Johnny and Friends Featuring Steve Martin, Robin Williams & Eddie Murphy DVD Review
In addition to how wonderful it is having Carson’s Tonight Show at one’s fingertips, it is interesting to compare the different styles of the comedians.
Read MorePreviewing San Diego Comic-Con 2017: Friday
Now that’s a Good Friday.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and Edgar Wright
Cool things I consumed this week include the Cornetto Trilogy, Baby Driver, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Read MoreSan Diego Comic-Con 2017: Thursday Preview
Here’s the first day of my breakdown of the panels I would waltz into at the drop of a hat.
Read MorePreviewing San Diego Comic-Con 2017: Thursday
Any of these make your list?
Read MoreVision Quest Blu-ray Review: Wasn’t Too Crazy for This
The soundtrack is definitely the highlight of the film
Read MoreDoberman Cop (1977) Blu-ray Review: Sonny Chiba’s Hick Dirty Harry
Entertaining cop movie despite a wildly fluctuating tone, a departure from director Fukasaku’s harder-edged Yakuza material.
Read MoreCheech and Chong’s Next Movie Blu-ray Review: The Humor Buzz Wears Off Quickly
The movie plays like a dress rehearsal of an outline.
Read MoreSong to Song Is the Pick of the Week
This week’s new releases include Terrence Malick’s latest, an obscure Japanese trilogy, a WWII drama, and more.
Read MoreThe Bird with the Crystal Plumage Blu-ray Review: A Skillfully Crafted Thriller
Dario Argento’s first feature film is given a lovely 4k transfer, and the set is filled with an incredible amount of extras.
Read MoreBook Review: Walt Disney’s Treasury of Classic Tales, Volume One
A marvelous collection from the Disney vaults.
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