“The Sixth Sense” is a Halloween Classic

By John C. There are certain films that get watched every year around Halloween, and one of the finest examples of a ghost story done right is the 1999 psychological thriller The Sixth Sense.  Although it isn’t celebrating any sort of significant milestone, besides this year marking the somehow appropriate thirteenth anniversary, it’s the sort… Read More “The Sixth Sense” is a Halloween Classic

Movie Review: The Sessions

The Sessions – A Fox Searchlight Release http://www.thesessionsmovie.com/ Release Date: October 26th, 2012 Rated 14A for mature themes, sexual content and graphic nudity Running time: 95 minutes Ben Lewin (dir.) Ben Lewin (screenplay) Marco Beltrami (music) John Hawkes as Mark O’Brien Helen Hunt as Cheryl Cohen-Greene William H. Macy as Father Brendan Moon Bloodgood as… Read More Movie Review: The Sessions

Criterion Release: Sunday Bloody Sunday

Director John Schlesinger’s 1971 film Sunday Bloody Sunday is being released on Blu-ray & DVD today, as part of the Criterion Collection.  The story of a middle aged doctor (Peter Finch) and a younger divorcée (Glenda Jackson) who are both sleeping with the same young artist (Murray Head), the film was the famous director’s follow… Read More Criterion Release: Sunday Bloody Sunday

DVD/Blu-ray Release: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing the aptly titled Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter on Blu-ray & DVD.  Directed by Timur Bekmambetov and adapted from a novel by Seth Grahame-Smith, the film depicts Abraham Lincoln’s (Benjamin Walker) days as a vampire hunter alongside his immortal mentor (Dominic Cooper), before and during his reign as… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

After Thirty Years, Steven Spielberg’s “E.T.” Remains a Timeless Masterpiece

By John C. It’s hard to believe that this past June marked the thirtieth anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s timeless masterpiece E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, a milestone that was celebrated with a brand new Blu-ray edition from Universal Studios Home Entertainment just two weeks ago. The film was originally released back in 1982, when it was met… Read More After Thirty Years, Steven Spielberg’s “E.T.” Remains a Timeless Masterpiece

Movie Review: The Master

The Master – An eOne Films’ Release http://www.themasterfilm.com/ Release Date: September 21st, 2012 (limited) September 28th, 2012 (wide) Rated 14A for coarse language, graphic nudity and sexual content Running time: 137 minutes Paul Thomas Anderson (dir.) Paul Thomas Anderson (writer) Jonny Greenwood (music) Joaquin Phoenix as Freddie Quell Philip Seymour Hoffman as Lancaster Dodd Amy… Read More Movie Review: The Master

DVD Review: Neil Young Journeys

Neil Young Journeys – A Sony Pictures Classics’ Release http://sonyclassics.com/neilyoungjourneys/ DVD Release Date: October 16th, 2012 Rated PG for mature themes and mild language Running time: 87 minutes Jonathan Demme (dir.) Neil Young (music) Neil Young as Himself Our reviews below: _____________________________________________ Neil Young Journeys DVD Review By John C. *** (out of 4) Directed… Read More DVD Review: Neil Young Journeys

DVD/Blu-ray Release: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted

Paramount Home Entertainment is releasing Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted on Blu-ray & DVD today, along with your own rainbow wig.  With loveable characters and a big heart beneath the infectious amounts of manic energy, this is an entertaining animated film that is fun for those of all ages.  We reviewed Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted

Wes Anderson Perfectly Captures a Feeling with “Moonrise Kingdom”

By John C. There have been many small movies that have been big highlights of the year, and one of the best of these films was Wes Anderson’s wonderful Moonrise Kingdom.  After a successful run in limited release back in June, the film is coming to Blu-ray and DVD tomorrow, where it deserves to find… Read More Wes Anderson Perfectly Captures a Feeling with “Moonrise Kingdom”

DVD Release: New Girl: The Complete First Season

Last Tuesday, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released the complete first season of the hilarious show New Girl on DVD.  Zooey Deschanel stars as the loveable Jess, a teacher who moves in with three single guys after a bad breakup.  First there’s the womanizing Schmidt (Max Greenfield), the smooth Winston (Lamorne Morris) and Nick (Jake Johnson),… Read More DVD Release: New Girl: The Complete First Season

An Open Letter to Stephen Chbosky’s “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”

By John C. Written as a series of deeply personal letters to an anonymous friend, Stephen Chbosky’s controversial and critically acclaimed coming of age novel The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a book that means a lot to me.  It has gained a dedicated following since it was first published in 1999, and is… Read More An Open Letter to Stephen Chbosky’s “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”