DVD/Blu-ray Release: Oz The Great and Powerful

Walt Disney Home Entertainment is releasing their blockbuster hit Oz The Great and Powerful on Blu-ray & DVD today.  Directed by Sam Raimi, this is a visually stunning prequel to the 1939 masterpiece, that is filled with appealing characters and provides plenty of fantastical entertainment for those of all ages. We reviewed Oz The Great and Powerful… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Oz The Great and Powerful

Blu-ray Release: Disney 2 Movie Collections

Today, Disney Home Entertainment is releasing the animated films The Emperor’s New Groove, Atlantis: The Lost Empire and Lilo & Stitch on Blu-ray, packaged with their respective sequels.  All three sets are recommended for Disney fans and are worthwhile additions to your collection. The first film up is The Emperor’s New Groove, from 2000.  After… Read More Blu-ray Release: Disney 2 Movie Collections

DVD Review: Escape from Planet Earth

Escape from Planet Earth – An eOne Films’ Release http://www.escapeearthmovie.com DVD Release Date: June 4th, 2013 Rated PG for some scary scenes and cartoon action Running time: 89 minutes Cal Brunker (dir.) Bob Barlen (writer) Cal Brunker (writer) Aaron Zigman (music) Brendan Fraser as Scorch Supernova (voice) Rob Corddry as Gary Supernova (voice) Sarah Jessica Parker… Read More DVD Review: Escape from Planet Earth

DVD Review: Stories We Tell

Stories We Tell – A Mongrel Media Release http://www.storieswetellmovie.com DVD Release Date: May 21st, 2013 Rated PG for language and tobacco use Running time: 108 minutes Sarah Polley (dir.) Sarah Polley (writer) Jonathan Goldsmith (music) Sarah Polley as Herself Michael Polley as Himself Diane Polley as Herself (archival footage) Harry Gulkin as Himself Our reviews below:… Read More DVD Review: Stories We Tell

DVD/Blu-ray Release: Silver Linings Playbook

Today, the wonderful and Best Picture nominated film, Silver Linings Playbook comes to Blu-ray and DVD.  The film received critical acclaim, and won the Audience People’s Choice Award last year at the Toronto International Film Festival.  After being nominated for and winning several Golden Globes, Silver Linings Playbook also took home an Academy Award for… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Silver Linings Playbook

DVD Review: Promised Land

Promised Land – An eOne Films’ Release http://focusfeatures.com/promised_land DVD Release Date: April 23rd, 2013 Rated 14A for coarse language and mature themes Running time: 106 minutes Gus Van Sant (dir.) John Krasinski (screenplay) Matt Damon (screenplay) Dave Eggers (story) Danny Elfman (music) Matt Damon as Steve Butler Frances McDormand as Sue Thomason John Krasinski as Dustin… Read More DVD Review: Promised Land

DVD Review: Hyde Park on Hudson

Hyde Park on Hudson – An eOne Films’ Release http://focusfeatures.com/hyde_park_on_hudson DVD Release Date: April 9th, 2013 Rated PG for mature theme and tobacco use Running time: 94 minutes Roger Michell (dir.) Richard Nelson (writer) Jeremy Sams (music) Bill Murray as FDR Laura Linney as Daisy Samuel West as Bertie Olivia Colman as Elizabeth Olivia Williams… Read More DVD Review: Hyde Park on Hudson

DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Sessions

We’re a little late in providing coverage of this one, but back on February 12th, Fox Home Entertainment released The Sessions on Blu-ray & DVD.  With excellent performances from John Hawkes, William H. Macy and Helen Hunt in an Oscar-nominated supporting role, this is an entertaining and profoundly moving film that is highly recommended.  We reviewed… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Sessions