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Stargirl: The Complete Second Season Blu-ray Review: A Wonderful Continuation of the Series

Over the 13 episodes, the new Justice Society of America combats dark forces, both externally and internally.

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Lost Highway Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Neo-noir with a Twist

You may end up lost but you’ll enjoy the journey.

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Beast (2022) Blu-ray Review: A Fun, Albeit Familiar, Adventure

Baltasar Kormákur’s Beast and his visual effects team present thrills in this conventional man-versus-animal story set among the South African plains where a man must save his family against a lion driven to kill after the loss of its pride to poachers. Widower Dr. Nate Samuels (Idris Alba) takes his young daughters, Meredith (Iyana Halley),…

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TV Review: Doctor Who: “The Power of the Doctor”

The real power of the Doctor are the show’s characters and the actors who portray them.

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The Automat DVD Review: A Wonderful Piece of Americana

“How it began, how it blossomed, how it ended” – Mel Brooks

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Adventure Time: Distant Lands Blu-ray: The Saga Continues

As a causal fan of the series, I enjoyed the writing and animation in these specials.

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Mark of the Vampire Blu-ray Review: A Horror Film Until It Isn’t

Enjoyable for those in the mood for light horror from the Classic Hollywood era.

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Aqua Teen Hunger Force: The Baffler Meal Complete Collection DVD Review

If you love the show, The Baffler Meal Complete Collection is a great way to have access to ATHF, especially if the cable or internet is out.

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ELVIS (2022) Blu-ray Review: That Film’s All Right

Grand in style but short on substance.

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Facing Nolan Blu-ray Review: All Baseball Fans Should Face Ryan’s Story

For the non-baseball fans, the movie tells the story of a family man who persevered to become one of the best to ever do what he did.

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South Park: The Complete Twenty-Fourth Season Blu-ray Review: COVID Comes to Town

The two COVID-themed specials are what anyone familiar with the series would expect.

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The Thin Man Goes Home Blu-ray Review: Bring This Comic Mystery to Your Home

There’s enough comedy to go with the mystery to keep the audience entertained as well as engaged.

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Green Lantern: Beware My Power Blu-ray Review: An Action-packed, Enjoyable Adventure for John Stewart’s First Outing

Although a reluctant hero, John proves to be worthy of the ring even though he sometimes fades into the background as the story’s scope expands.

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The Capote Tapes DVD Review: Other Voices Help Tell the Story of the Famous Author

Recommended for those who want to learn about Truman Capote and his work.

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Devil in a Blue Dress Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Denzel Washington Makes Solving Mysteries Look Easy

The real mystery is why a film this good didn’t connect with audiences in 1995.

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Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022 Saturday Program Highlights

Here’s what I am hoping to see on Day 3.

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Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022 Friday Program Highlights

Where you might find me on this day when I am not standing in a line.

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Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022 Thursday Program Highlights

The programmers have done a great job because they have made choosing what to see tough as a number of intriguing panels have time conflicts.

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Downton Abbey: A New Era Blu-ray Review: A Wedding and a Funeral and More

A New Era does a better job than the previous film in allowing all the characters to get their moments.

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Strawberry Mansion Blu-ray Review: Seek Out This Surrealistic, Genre-blending Film

Albert Birney and Kentucker Audley should be on everyone’s “Filmmakers to Watch” list because this pair have proven to be ingenious talents.

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Tribeca 2022 Review: The Lost Weekend: A Love Story

For new Beatles/John Lennon fans, The Lost Weekend: A Love Story is worth watching.

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Tribeca 2022 Review: Employee of the Month

The film shows not much has changed for women since its thematic predecessor Colin Higgins’s 9 to 5 even though they are set in different countries over four decades apart.

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Breaking In (1989) Blu-ray Review: Burt Reynolds Performance is the Film’s Strong Point

Not a comedy or a crime story, but rather a drama with amusing situations.

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The Police: Around the World (Restored & Expanded) Review: An Entertaining Scrapbook from the Band’s Early Days

The bonus concert material and the live album make the set worth owning.

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The Batman (2022) Blu-ray Review: Matt Reeves Delivers a Fresh Take on the Franchise with a Noiresque Detective Story

The Blu-ray offers a high-definition experience that succeeds in showcasing the crew’s work

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Trekkies: 25th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Review: It’s Logical to Them

Trekkies opens a window to a fascinating world, strange and new to some, familiar to others.

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Movie Review: Sam Raimi’s Magic Saves a Jam-packed Script

There might be too much going on for the casual viewer, but those invested in the MCU should enjoy it.

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Constantine: The House of Mystery Blu-ray Review: A Cosmic Groundhog Day

This cartoon quartet shows that the DC Comics universe is broader than just costumed superheroes.

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Ambulance (2022) Movie Review: Brothers Make Grim Choices in Michael Bay’s Latest

A very good actioner that keeps the intensity up for a long period.

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The Last Waltz Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: And All the People Were Singin’

Martin Scorsese captures the Band’s farewell concert on Thanksgiving 1976.

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Night Shift (1982) Blu-ray Review: Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy but Comedy Is for This Cast

Night Shift leans into its silliness thanks to Michael Keaton’s breakout performance.

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WonderCon 2022 Program Highlights

What I am most interested in seeing, although whether I attend them is anyone’s guess at this point.

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All My Sons (1948) Blu-ray Review: Greed Is Not Good

A compelling look at a character so driven to achieve the American Dream he cares nothing about to cost to himself and others.

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Bringing Up Baby Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Bone up on a Comedy Classic

A very funny comedy of errors brought to life by a talented cast who handle the silliness they been tasked with well.

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The Batman (2022) Movie Review: Vengeance and Vigilantes Flood Gotham

A compelling mystery populated by intriguing characters brought to life by a talented cast.

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2022 Oscar-Nominated Animated Short Films Review

Not sure how Academy voters will see it, but my choice wins based on the animation alone.

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Sundance 2022 Review: La Guerra Civil

Boxing fans should definitely enjoy it, but there’s also something here for the non-boxing fan.

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Fritz the Cat / The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat Blu-rays Review: Sex, Drugs, and Counterculture

Fritz’s animated adventures are available in high definition.

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Sundance 2022 Review: We Need to Talk About Cosby

What happens when our hero is revealed to be a villain.

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Rifkin’s Festival Movie Review: Another Story About a Dead Shark

Rifkin’s Festival suffers as much of Woody Allen’s latter work does by feeling stale.

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The Ultimate Richard Pryor Collection (Uncensored) 13-DVD Set Review: Earns the Ultimate Designation

This deep dive into Pryor’s career is for the hardcore fan.

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Dune (2021) Blu-ray Review: Although Half the Story, Denis Villeneuve Delivers an Entertaining Science Fiction Spectacle

The film immerses the viewer in the story, and the Blu-ray’s high-definition presentation immerses the viewer in the film.

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Ragtime (1981) Blu-ray Review: The Movie Needed to be Shorter or Longer to Succeed

There are a lot of characters whose actions make them and their plight unsympathetic.

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Shadow of the Thin Man Blu-ray Review: Bask in the Laughs and Intrigue

The chemistry of William Powell and Myrna Loy is a rare quality and wonderful to witness.

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All My Sons is the Pick of the Week

Knowing how good the story is and how good these actors are, All My Sons is definitely my Pick of the Week.

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Live at Mister Kelly’s DVD Review: A History of Chicago Told Through a Nightclub

Live at Mister Kelly’s is an enjoyable discovery for those new to it and a marvelous scrapbook for those that remember it.

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High Sierra Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Raoul Walsh Tells a Story Twice

Criterion’s High Sierra / Colorado Territory double feature is a great release for fans of classic Hollywood.

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Book Review: The Unseen Photos of Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street by Trevor Crafts

A behind-the-scenes look during the first season of Sesame Street.

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