Digital Release: Cutie and the Boxer

Today, Mongrel Media is releasing the excellent documentary Cutie and the Boxer on all home entertainment platforms, including iTunes.  The film reveals the relationship between two aging New York artists with warring styles, the eccentric cardboard sculptor and boxing painter Ushio Shinohara and his wife Noriko, as well as their adult son Alex who is… Read More Digital Release: Cutie and the Boxer

Blu-ray Release: Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

Today, Paramount is releasing Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa on Blu-ray & DVD.  When the 86-year-old Irving Zisman (Johnny Knoxville) finds himself caring for his 8-year-old grandson Billy (Jackson Nicoll), the two take a road trip together, bonding and causing all sorts of mischief along the way. Receiving an Oscar nomination for Best Makeup and Hairstyling,… Read More Blu-ray Release: Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

Blu-ray Review: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 – A Sony Release http://www.sonypictures.com/cloudywithachanceofmeatballs2 Blu-ray Release Date: January 28th, 2014 Rated G for mild rude humour Running time: 95 minutes Cody Cameron (dir.) Kris Pearn (dir.) Erica Rivinoja (screenplay) Mark Mothersbaugh (music) Bill Hader as Flint Lockwood (voice) Anna Faris as Sam Sparks (voice) James Caan as Tim… Read More Blu-ray Review: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2

DVD Review: Blue Jasmine

Blue Jasmine – A Sony Pictures Classics Release http://www.sonyclassics.com/bluejasmine/ DVD Release Date: January 21st, 2014 Rated 14A for mature themes and substance abuse Running time: 98 minutes Woody Allen (dir.) Woody Allen (writer) Cate Blanchett as Jasmine Alec Baldwin as Hal Louis C.K. as Al Bobby Cannavale as Chili Andrew Dice Clay as Augie Sally Hawkins… Read More DVD Review: Blue Jasmine

Blu-ray Review: Enough Said

Enough Said – A Fox Searchlight Release http://www.foxsearchlight.com/enoughsaid/ Blu-ray Release Date: January 14th, 2014 Rated PG for sexual content and mature themes Running time: 93 minutes Nicole Holofcener (dir.) Nicole Holofcener (writer) Marcelo Zarvos (music) Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Eva James Gandolfini as Albert Toni Collette as Sarah Catherine Keener as Marianne Our reviews below: _________________________________________ Enough… Read More Blu-ray Review: Enough Said

Blu-ray Review: A.C.O.D.

A.C.O.D. – A Paramount Pictures Release http://www.acodmovie.com Blu-ray Release Date: January 14th, 2014 Rated 14A for sexual content, language and mature themes Running time: 87 minutes Stu Zicherman (dir.) Ben Karlin (screenplay) Stu Zicherman (screenplay) Nick Urata (music) Adam Scott as Carter Richard Jenkins as Hugh Catherine O’Hara as Melissa Amy Poehler as Sondra Clark Duke… Read More Blu-ray Review: A.C.O.D.

Digital Release: Thanks for Sharing

Today, Mongrel Media is releasing Thanks for Sharing on all home entertainment platforms, including iTunes.  Adam (Mark Ruffalo) is a sex addict celebrating five years of sobriety under the guidance of his sponsor Mike (Tim Robbins).  But his recovery process is threatened when he falls in love with Phoebe (Gwyneth Paltrow), and becomes caught up… Read More Digital Release: Thanks for Sharing

DVD/Blu-ray Release: Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

Today, 20th Century Fox released Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters on Blu-ray & DVD.  This second big screen adaptation of Rick Riordan’s popular books follows the demigod Percy Jackson (Logan Lerman), Annabeth (Alexandra Daddario) and Grover (Brandon T. Jackson) as they journey to the Sea of Monsters to track down the mythical Golden Fleece. Released… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

Blu-ray Release: Muppet Treasure Island & The Great Muppet Caper

Today, Disney is releasing the Of Pirates and Pigs Collection on Blu-ray, including two classics with Jim Henson’s beloved gang.  First up is the 1996 musical Muppet Treasure Island, an entertaining take on the Robert Louis Stevenson story, starring Tim Curry alongside the felt characters.  Next is the hilarious 1981 film The Great Muppet Caper, which… Read More Blu-ray Release: Muppet Treasure Island & The Great Muppet Caper

DVD/Blu-ray Release: Fast & Furious 6

Today, Universal Home Entertainment is releasing Fast & Furious 6 on Blu-ray & DVD.  The latest in the action saga of Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) and Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson), this instalment in the blockbuster series was released to critical and commercial success back on May 24th, becoming one of the highest… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Fast & Furious 6

Digital Release: Drinking Buddies

This Tuesday, Mongrel Media released the indie film Drinking Buddies across all home entertainment platforms, including iTunes.  Kate (Olivia Wilde) and Luke (Jake Johnson) are best friends and colleagues at a Chicago brewery, but their friendship and possible romantic feelings for each other are put to the test when her boyfriend Chris (Ron Livingston) starts to… Read More Digital Release: Drinking Buddies

Blu-ray Release: Anchorman: The “Rich Mahogany” Edition

Today, Paramount Home Entertainment is releasing Anchorman: The “Rich Mahogany” Edition on Blu-ray.  First released back in 2004, the totally ridiculous and instantly quotable comedy follows broadcaster Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) as he faces rivalry and romance with Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), the first female news anchor. With a hilarious cast that includes Steve Carell,… Read More Blu-ray Release: Anchorman: The “Rich Mahogany” Edition