Hot off earning the #7 spot on my list of 2011's best, I've got a couple copies of the DVD release of Martha Marcy May Marlene available for you to win. I've probably talked up the film enough recently, so let's just jump into some info, and let you sign up for your chance to win a copy. GET CAPTIVATED BY ELIZABETH OLSEN IN THE GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER Featuring the Award Winning … [Read more...]
Merlin continues to surprise, and now that we're underway on the fourth season, it's a great time to look back and/or catch up on events in Camelot. The third season DVD set is as surprisingly well put together as the show itself, and considering the overall production, budget, and general possibilities inherent in the beast we've got, you could hardly ask for a better release. While not … [Read more...]
The Wolf Pack is back, and this time they're terrorizing Thailand. The Hangover Part 2 is on Blu-Ray, and I've got your copy waiting for you. This time around, suspect of everything at this point, Stu (Ed Helms) doesn't even want a bachelor party, and it's only by way of a guilt trip that Alan (Zach Galifianakis) is allowed to come to the wedding at all. In fact, Stu is so paranoid that he … [Read more...]
An update on Fright Night, even if only loosely connected, might seem odd, but I suppose with the popularity of vampires, werewolves, and so forth on the upswing, nothing in the general realm is really a surprise. But, while every manner of vampire story is making its way to a screen of some sort, and largely with less than impressive results, Fright Night is an update in a truer sense than most, … [Read more...]
Horrible Bosses is one of those ever-increasing number of films that works best simply as the pitch. One of the clearest proofs of this is that the funniest moments in the film are those that are given the least attention. The small asides (largely delivered by Bateman) that could easily go unnoticed, are the moments stuck in by brighter minds, who know the overall arc doesn't carry, and likely … [Read more...]
Though the American version of The Office is one of the increasingly rare success stories when it comes to "translating" British shows, it still can't hold a candle to the mad genius of the original. Talking up the show at this point is likely useless, but the entire collection has a new DVD release, and it's something well worth putting on your radar for potential gifts. The only real question … [Read more...]
One of the curiosities of films that focus on gays and/or lesbians, especially considering the trend of growth the genre is seeing, is that audiences are going to be asking themselves if the fact that these characters are homosexual is actually doing any work. I'm not sure they should be asking that question (and I'm not sure they shouldn't), but I know they're going to be. When it doesn't seem … [Read more...]
Series 6 of the revival of Doctor Who managed to do something that, despite growing and significant popularity, the revamp hadn't really been able to do before... it caused a stir. A legitimate, all out tizzy, and as the first few episodes aired, the blip of awareness that is Doctor Who skyrocketed as more and more people actually said the words, "Doctor Who." On the whole, the show has been … [Read more...]
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...]
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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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
There is a certain mystical quality to Water for Elephants which is decidedly difficult to attribute to Director Francis Lawrence (of Constantine, I Am Legend, and music videos), but becomes easier to understand when you consider the Director of Cinematography is Rodrigo Prieto (Biutiful, Babel, Brokeback Mountain, Frida, Amores Perros, and many more). It's the kind of thing that showcases the … [Read more...]
