Another giveaway for you, this time for a film that looks pretty impressive, and stars one of my personal favorites, Richard Coyle. 5 Days of War is a thriller about a journalist caught behind enemy lines during the war between Russia and the Georgian Republic. Inspired by real events, it's an intense look at not only surviving in such a situation, but also a devastating war that was over so … [Read more...]
As I walked out of the theater, my son (10) asked if The Muppet Show really used to be on TV, and you could see in his eyes that he was hoping it did, because then he could ask if we could get the DVDs. I told him it was, and recounted some of the memories of watching it every Sunday night. I could tell that I lost him somewhere along the way, as I tried to put together the idea of the weekly … [Read more...]
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I have a special giveaway that I really want you to take a look at today, because this is a movie that is destined to become one of the unsung heroes of 2011. It's received a lot of critical acclaim and done well at festivals, and you don't want to let this one slip past you. Check out some more info below, and don't miss the videos embedded below. Then just leave a comment with your answer to … [Read more...]
I Hate My Teenage Daughter is a curious, but largely understandable, result of the trend in reality television and the absorption of that trend into the collective psyche. This is actually true of another new show this season, Suburgatory, and the two shows are largely cut from the same cloth. Those who are not overly familiar with reality television as viewers, but only insofar as they are … [Read more...]
15 years later, Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere has become a cult classic TV series to rival all comers. With a budget and production values that are hard to describe without using the word "laughable," the wild adventure and creative genius shine through to create a wonderful video experience that would otherwise be unwatchable. Even by the standards of the time, the obvious limitations here are … [Read more...]
When undertaking the task of translating the life of a famous historical figure for the purpose of cinema, discounting adventurous "left field" attempts such as Todd Haynes's Bob Dylan biopic I'm Not There, there are basically two approaches to take: the micro and the macro. The micro approach selects a defining moment in the said protagonist's life and puts it under close scrutiny, so that we … [Read more...]
Like all of Alexander Payne's efforts, The Descendants is not so much a question of what happens, but who happens, and the answer is once again related to a man who finds himself uncertain how to proceed due to the cruel and confusing whims of life. Of course, in the end, it is largely about the fact that men, apparently, view most of their manhood as a product of the points at which they draw the … [Read more...]
Alright superfans of A Christmas Story, I've got news for you. You can win a trip to the real A Christmas Story House in Cleveland, Ohio, with a VIP Chinese dinner included. The contest, available at www.AChristmasStoryScene.com calls for you to recreate a scene from the film (see an example below). You don't want to miss your chance here, because I've been there, and it's fantastic. I even met … [Read more...]
Shout Factory continues the adventure with the release of Conan the Adventurer Season Two Part One. 13 more episodes of the greatest warrior ever come your way filled with snake men, wizards, and muscles bulging every which way. In much the style and world construction of such favorites as He-Man and Thundarr the Barbarian, Conan fights alongside a varied group of companions, including a … [Read more...]
The Woman in Black has a new sneak trailer, and while it depicts a fairly creepy thriller, it also shows off Daniel Radcliffe in a way that is sure to delight many a moon-eyed lass. Radcliffe plays a young lawyer who travels to a remote village where he finds the ghost of a woman is terrorizing the locals... or whatever. Take a look below, and check out some links where you can get … [Read more...]
Win a copy of LOVE BEGINS, out on DVD November 22 Based on the novel, Love Finds a Home, discover how Janette Oke’s touching “Love Comes Softly” series began in LOVE BEGINS, arriving on DVD November 22 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. After their father passes away, Ellen Barlow (Julie Mond) and her sister Cassie (Abigail Mavity) struggle to maintain their family’s … [Read more...]
Unfortunately, despite taking its opening weekend, Tarsem Singh's Immortals seems likely to go as under-appreciated as his masterpiece, The Fall. Whether or not it manages to hold onto a solid fanbase, as is the case with the quite similar 300, remains to be seen, but critics have not taken to the film generally. Usually, the overall consensus of critics at large is something that I'm only … [Read more...]
How do you win a game when the rules are designed to make you lose?... Play a different game. For sports neophytes unaware of the finer points on how major league sports design their business models, Major League Baseball (MLB) runs its league according to the principles of social darwinism: every man/team for himself. Unlike the National Football League which operates as a legalized trust, … [Read more...]
Available now, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is an impressive Blu-Ray release, and for a lot of reasons. Not only is the film an improvement over Part 1 (original review below), but the bonus features are impressive, and you have to keep in mind that fans are very aware that the Ultimate Edition is on its way down the line. Of course, besides that, the video is supremely … [Read more...]
Immortals, the high-concept action vehicle directed by Tarsem Singh, is number one at the box office right now, and if you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend it. Whether you've already become a fan or not, I have an awesome Immortals Prize Pack available, and I want you to have it! Not only will you receive some great Immortals gear, but also a pair of 3D Rogue glasses. If you haven't … [Read more...]
For those who are big fans of any crime-related shows on American television whose names consist exclusively of, or include, acronyms, it's probably safe to suggest that you give Pie in the Sky a miss. Things get trickier after that though, because the mid-90s BBC show is hard to compare to anything, much less any other criminal investigation series. Fans of British television surely want to … [Read more...]
