DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Dark Knight Rises

Back on December 4th, Warner Home Entertainment released Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises on to Blu-ray & DVD.  Back when we reviewed the film on July 20th, our consensus was: “The final film in director Christopher Nolan’s epic Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises is a fascinating film carried by excellent performances and a multilayered screenplay… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Dark Knight Rises

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Get Back Together for “This Christmas”

By John C. Pretty much everyone who celebrates Christmas knows the feeling of decorating the tree on a Sunday afternoon with your favourite holiday songs playing in the background.  Every year, one of my great joys of the season is discovering new Christmas albums to add to my personal playlist of holiday music. Last year,… Read More John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Get Back Together for “This Christmas”

“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” is a Fantastic Adventure

By John C. Early in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) tells the title character Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) that “all good stories deserve embellishment.”  After bringing J.R.R. Tolkein’s beloved Lord of the Rings trilogy to life with an epic saga that won a total of seventeen Oscars between 2001 and 2003 ,… Read More “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” is a Fantastic Adventure

The Nominations for the 70th Annual Golden Globes

The nominations for the 70th annual Golden Globes were announced this morning, and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has given lots of love to everything from Argo to Zero Dark Thirty, as Lincoln leads the pack with a total of seven nominations. The five films in the running for Best Picture – Drama are Argo… Read More The Nominations for the 70th Annual Golden Globes

DVD/Blu-ray Release: Ice Age: Continental Drift

Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing Ice Age: Continental Drift on Blu-ray & DVD, just in time for the holidays.  The fourth film in the popular and easily enjoyable series, the film provides more of the same with the pleasant characters, and the Blu-ray combo pack would make a good Christmas gift for… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Ice Age: Continental Drift

For Your Consideration: Screenplays are an Excellent Resource for Writers

By John C. Every year, one of my favourite parts of awards season is the downloadable screenplays that the studios upload to their For Your Consideration websites, allowing other writers to study the work behind some of the best movies of the year. As a writer who has completed a feature length screenplay and is… Read More For Your Consideration: Screenplays are an Excellent Resource for Writers

Movie Review: Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet

Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet – A KinoSmith Release http://www.JasonBeckerMovie.com/ Release Date: December 7th, 2012 @ Bloor Hot Docs Cinema Rated PG for mature themes and language Running time: 87 minutes Jesse Vile (dir.) Jason Becker (music) Michael Lee Firkins (music) Jason Becker as Himself Ehren Becker as Himself Gary Becker as Himself Pat Becker… Read More Movie Review: Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet

Book Review: Pixar Character Encyclopedia

Released September 25th, 2012 Page count: 208 pages Size: 7.25” x 9.25” Pixar Character Encyclopedia Disney/Pixar Published by Dorling Kindersley http://www.dk.com/ – Gift Idea – Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring books and other items marked with the red and green gift idea tag.  This is the second in this year’s series.… Read More Book Review: Pixar Character Encyclopedia

Book Review: Disney Fairies Encyclopedia

Released September 25th, 2012 Page count: 128 pages Size: 9” x 11” Disney Fairies Encyclopedia Published by Dorling Kindersley http://www.dk.com/ – Gift Idea – Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring books and other items marked with the red and green gift idea tag.  This is the first in this year’s series.   _________________________________________… Read More Book Review: Disney Fairies Encyclopedia

DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Today, Walt Disney Home Entertainment is releasing the charming family film The Odd Life of Timothy Green on Blu-ray & DVD, just in time for the holiday season.  With solid performances and a heartwarming script by director Peter Hedges, this is a touching and admirably unique little film that comes recommended to those of all… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Odd Life of Timothy Green

DVD Review: Sparkle

Sparkle – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/sparkle/ DVD Release Date: November 30th, 2012 Rated PG for violence and mature themes Running time: 116 minutes Salim Akil (dir.) Mara Brock Akil (screenplay) Joel Schumacher (story) Howard Rosenman (story) Salaam Remi (music) Jordin Sparks as Sparkle Carmen Ejogo as Sister Tika Sumpter as Dolores Whitney Houston as… Read More DVD Review: Sparkle