DVD Review: Parental Guidance

Parental Guidance – A 20th Century Fox Release http://www.parentalguidancemovie.com/ DVD Release Date: March 26th, 2013 Rated G Running time: 105 minutes Andy Fickman (dir.) Lisa Addario (writer) Joe Syracuse (writer) Marc Shaiman (music) Billy Crystal as Artie Decker Bette Midler as Diane Decker Marisa Tomei as Alice Simmons Bailee Madison as Harper Simmons Joshua Rush… Read More DVD Review: Parental Guidance

DVD Review: Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away

Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away – A Paramount Release http://www.worldsaway3d.com/ DVD Release Date: March 12th, 2013 Rated G for some dramatic images and mild sensuality Running time: 91 minutes Andrew Adamson (dir.) Andrew Adamson (writer) Benoit Jutras (music) Erica Linz as Mia Igor Zaripov as The Aerialist Lutz Halbhubner as Ringmaster John Clarke as Sad… Read More DVD Review: Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away

DVD Review: The Intouchables

The Intouchables – An Alliance Films’ Release http://weinsteinco.com/sites/the-intouchables/ DVD Release Date: March 5th, 2013 Rated 14A for coarse language and substance abuse Running time: 112 minutes Olivier Nakache (dir.) Eric Toledano (dir.) Olivier Nakache (writer) Eric Toledano (writer) Ludovico Einaudi (music) François Cluzet as Philippe Omar Sy as Driss Anne Le Ny as Yvonne Audrey… Read More DVD Review: The Intouchables

Blu-ray Release: Disney 2 Movie Collections

Disney Home Entertainment is releasing the animated films The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan and Brother Bear for the first time on Blu-ray today, packaged with their respective sequels.  All three are highly recommended for fans who want to add these ones to their collections. First released in 1996, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is… Read More Blu-ray Release: Disney 2 Movie Collections

DVD Review: Hitchcock

Hitchcock – A Fox Searchlight Release http://www.hitchcockthemovie.com/ DVD Release Date: March 12th, 2013 Rated PG for violence Running time: 98 minutes Sacha Gervasi (dir.) John J. McLaughlin (screenplay) Based on the book by Stephen Rebello Danny Elfman (music) Anthony Hopkins as Alfred Hitchcock Helen Mirren as Alma Reville Scarlett Johansson as Janet Leigh Danny Huston… Read More DVD Review: Hitchcock

DVD Review: Smashed

Smashed – A Sony Pictures Classics’ Release http://www.sonyclassics.com/smashed/ DVD Release Date: March 12th, 2013 Rated 14A for coarse language, sexual content and substance abuse Running time: 81 minutes James Ponsoldt (dir.) Susan Burke (writer) James Ponsoldt (writer) Andy Cabic (music) Eric D. Johnson (music) Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Kate Hannah Aaron Paul as Charlie Hannah… Read More DVD Review: Smashed

DVD Review: Playing for Keeps

Playing for Keeps – A VVS Films’ Release http://playingforkeepsmovie.com/ DVD Release Date: March 12th, 2013 Rated PG for language Running time: 105 minutes Gabriele Muccino (dir.) Robbie Fox (writer) Andrea Guerra (music) Gerard Butler as George Jessica Biel as Stacie Noah Lomax as Lewis Dennis Quaid as Carl Our reviews below: _____________________________________________ Playing for Keeps… Read More DVD Review: Playing for Keeps

DVD/Blu-ray Release: Wreck-It Ralph

Today, Disney Home Entertainment is releasing the Oscar-nominated Wreck-It Ralph on Blu-ray & DVD.  With an excellent voice cast led by John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer and Jane Lynch, this is an incredibly entertaining and surprisingly heartfelt animated film that holds up well to multiple viewings.  We reviewed Wreck-It Ralph when it was… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Wreck-It Ralph

DVD Review: Chasing Mavericks

Chasing Mavericks – A 20th Century Fox Release http://www.livelikejay.com/ DVD Release Date: February 26th, 2013 Rated PG for thematic elements Running time: 116 minutes Curtis Hanson (dir.) Michael Apted (dir.) Kario Salem (screenplay) Jim Meenaghan (story) Brandon Hooper (story) Gerard Butler as Frosty Hesson Jonny Weston as Jay Moriarity Elisabeth Shue as Kristy Moriarity Leven Rambin… Read More DVD Review: Chasing Mavericks

Blu-ray Release: Anna Karenina

Last week, Alliance Films (now eOne) released Anna Karenina, starring Kiera Knightley, on Blu-ray.  The film was nominated for four Academy Awards (cinematography, costume design, music, and production design), and won for costume design. Those technical nominations (and award) are definitely deserved – the film is worth watching for the visuals and music (composed by… Read More Blu-ray Release: Anna Karenina

DVD Review: Fun Size

Fun Size – A Paramount Pictures’ Release http://www.paramount.com/funsize/ DVD Release Date: February 19th, 2013 Rated PG for sexual content and language Running time: 86 minutes Josh Schwartz (dir.) Max Werner (writer) Deborah Lurie (music) Victoria Justice as Wren Jackson Nicoll as Albert Jane Levy as April Thomas Mann as Roosevelt Our reviews below: ___________________________________________ Fun… Read More DVD Review: Fun Size

DVD/Blu-ray Release: Skyfall

Today, MGM Home Entertainment is releasing the Oscar-nominated Skyfall on Blu-ray & DVD.  Directed by Sam Mendes with thrilling action sequences, excellent performances and visually striking cinematography by Roger Deakins, this is a beautifully crafted piece of work that pays tribute to the classic James Bond films, while taking the long running franchise in exciting new… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Skyfall