50 years later, Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” is still shocking and brilliant

By John C.   Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) first enters the shower 46 minutes into Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece Psycho.  Some 50 years after the film’s initial release, that now-famous scene on the fateful night at the rundown Bates Motel is still shocking in it’s themes and brilliant in its execution.  Up until this point, there… Read More 50 years later, Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” is still shocking and brilliant

Movie Review: Winnebago Man

Winnebago Man – A KINOSMITH Release http://winnebagoman.com/index.php Release Date: October 28th @ TIFF Bell Lightbox Rated 14A for coarse language Running time: 86 minutes   Ben Steinbauer (dir.)   Ben Steinbauer (writer) Malcolm Pullinger (writer)   Jack Rebney as Himself Ben Steinbauer as Himself   Our reviews below: _______________________________________________ Winnebago Man Review By John C.… Read More Movie Review: Winnebago Man

The Rocky Horror Picture & Glee Show should both be watched this Halloween

By John C.   In 1975 audiences were first introduced to The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Originally failing at the box office, a few years later it went on to become a cult sensation of midnight showings and outrageous costumes.  35 years later, it still remains a movie that’s simply so over the top, it’s entertaining.… Read More The Rocky Horror Picture & Glee Show should both be watched this Halloween

DVD Review: Les Amours Imaginaires

Les Amours Imaginaires – An Alliance Films Release http://www.lesamoursimaginaires.com/ DVD Release Date: October 26th, 2010 Rated 14A for sexual content and language. Running time: 100 minutes   Xavier Dolan (dir.) Xavier Dolan (writer)   Xavier Dolan as Francis Niels Schneider as Nicolas Monia Chokri as Marie   Bonus Features Include: • Scène Supprimées • Commentaires… Read More DVD Review: Les Amours Imaginaires

DVD Release: Coronation Street: Romanian Holiday

Today eOne Home Entertainment is releasing the feature-length Coronation Street movie Romanian Holiday on DVD.  Romanian Holiday comically follows the characters from the popular TV show as they go on a vacation deep in the heart of Dracula country.   The disc also includes two behind the scenes featurettes.  Fans of the long-running show will… Read More DVD Release: Coronation Street: Romanian Holiday

DVD Review: Jonah Hex

Jonah Hex – A Warner Home Video Release http://jonah-hex.warnerbros.com/dvd/ DVD Release Date: October 12th, 2o1o Rating: 14A for violence and gory scenes. Running time: 82 minutes   Jimmy Hayward (dir.)   Mark Neveldine (screenplay) Brian Taylor (screenplay)   William Farmer, Mark Neveldine, and Brian Taylor (story)   John Albano & Tony Dezuniga (characters appearing in… Read More DVD Review: Jonah Hex

From the past to the future: 25 years later, timeless classic still holds up

By John C.   As the story goes, on October 26th, 1985, the eccentric Dr. Emmet Brown (Christopher Lloyd) was ready to drive his Delorean 25 years into the future, but a twist of fate involving terrorists instead sent teenager Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) 30 years back.  In 1955, McFly had to ensure that… Read More From the past to the future: 25 years later, timeless classic still holds up

Movie Review: Score: A Hockey Musical

Score: A Hockey Musical – A Mongrel Media Release http://www.scoreahockeymusical.com/ Release Date: October 22nd Rated PG for language may offend Running time: 93 minutes   Michael McGowan (dir.)   Michael McGowan (writer)   Jonathin Goldsmith (original music) Michael McGowan (song lyrics)   Noah Reid as Farley Gordon Allie MacDonald as Eve Marc Jordon as Edgar… Read More Movie Review: Score: A Hockey Musical

Interview: Michael McGowan – director of Score: A Hockey Musical

By John C.   Canadian director Michael McGowan has been busy recently, as his film Score: A Hockey Musical opened TIFF on September 9th, and starts a limited release in Canadian theatres tomorrow.  I caught up with him over the phone to discuss everything from his hockey musical, to his little known first film, My Dog… Read More Interview: Michael McGowan – director of Score: A Hockey Musical

Now Available from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

Today 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing four of their films on Blu-ray.  The first of which is a recent summer blockbuster, the other three are classics new to BD.  Each is available to buy separately.  Enjoy!   Predators: Starring Adrien Brody, Predators is now available on DVD & Blu-ray.  Released in theatres on July… Read More Now Available from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

DVD Release: One Ocean

On October 12th eOne Films released The Nature of Things’ four-part documentary One Ocean on DVD.  Narrated by David Suzuki and featuring spectacular footage, this interesting series explores our planet’s interconnected ecosystem of oceans, from evolution to troubled future.   The two-disc set also features approximately 97 minutes of bonus material, including extended scenes, director interviews… Read More DVD Release: One Ocean

Will Canada “Score” with “A Hockey Musical?”

  By John C.   Canadian-born directors have created blockbusters time and time again, and big-budget movies filmed right here in Toronto have scored with audiences all over the world.  So why have many of our homegrown features not been a force at the box office?  I’m hoping this will all change with Michael McGowan’s… Read More Will Canada “Score” with “A Hockey Musical?”

Criterion Release: The Darjeeling Limited

Today, the Criterion Collection is releasing The Darjeeling Limited on Blu-ray & DVD.  Director Wes Anderson’s moving 2007 film follows the story of three estranged brothers (played wonderfully by Jason Schwartzman, Adrian Brody and Owen Wilson) who take a spiritual train journey across India, in an attempt to rediscover themselves and redefine their bond as siblings.… Read More Criterion Release: The Darjeeling Limited

DVD Review: Splice

Splice – An eOne Films’ Release http://www.splicethefilm.com/ DVD Release Date: October 12th, 2010 Rated 14A for violence, sexual content and coarse language Running time: 104 minutes   Vincenzo Natali (dir.)   Vincenzo Natali (screenplay) Antoinette Terry Bryant (screenplay) Doug Taylor (screenplay)   Cyrille Aufort (music)   Adrien Brody as Clive Nicoli Sarah Polley as Elsa… Read More DVD Review: Splice

DVD/Blu-ray Release: Robocop trilogy, The Last of the Mohicans & Troll 2

On October 5th, 20th Century Fox & MGM Home Entertainment released a diverse selection of several classic films on Blu-ray & DVD.   Robocop trilogy:  Starring Peter Weller (Robert Burke in the third one) as the half man, half machine who cleans up crime on the streets of Detroit, these gritty sci-fi classics are available… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Robocop trilogy, The Last of the Mohicans & Troll 2