Last Tuesday, Warner Home Entertainment released Magic Mike on Blu-ray & DVD.  When we reviewed the film in theatres on June 29th, our consensus was: “Far less flashy than the trailers suggest, Steven Soderbergh’s Magic Mike is sometimes overly experimental in terms of camera work, but is carried by good acting from Channing Tatum, Alex… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Magic Mike

On October 9th, Warner Home Entertainment released Rock of Ages on Blu-ray & DVD.  Featuring one of Tom Cruise’s best performances as the rock star Stacee Jaxx, this is one that those who enjoy music movies are going to want to watch – if just for the pure fun and light enjoyment of it.  When… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Rock of Ages

On October 2nd, Warner Home Entertainment released Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows on Blu-ray & DVD.  We’ve decided to profile it now just in time for Halloween tomorrow – it’s one that teens and adults can have fun with especially at this time of year.  When we reviewed the film in theatres on May 11th, our consensus… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Dark Shadows

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

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

Last Tuesday, Walt Disney Home Entertainment released Pete’s Dragon for the first time on Blu-ray.  First released in 1977 and picking up an Oscar nomination for Helen Reddy’s song “Candle on the Water,” at the heart of the film is the story of a young orphan boy named Pete (Sean Marshall) and his best friend… Read More Blu-ray Release: Pete’s Dragon

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

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

Last week, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released the intriguing science fiction film Prometheus on Blu-ray & DVD.  Directed by Ridley Scott as a prequel to the series that first launched his career with Alien back in 1979, the film follows a group of explorers who are investigating the origins of life, only to have their… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Prometheus

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

Walt Disney Home Entertainment is releasing their 1950 classic Cinderella for the first time on Blu-ray today, as part of the ongoing Diamond Edition series.  We all know the story of Cinderella, who gets help from her animal friends and a kind Fairy Godmother to make her dreams of attending the Royal Ball come true. … Read More Blu-ray Release: Cinderella

Today, Disney Home Entertainment is releasing People Like Us on Blu-ray & DVD, on behalf of DreamWorks.  With excellent performances from Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks and newcomer Michael Hall D’Addario, this is a heartfelt and beautifully written film about family connections.  We reviewed People Like Us when it opened in theatres on June 29th and… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: People Like Us

David Fincher’s 1997 film The Game is being released on Blu-ray & DVD today, as part of the Criterion Collection.  Nicholas Van Orton (Michael Douglas) is a businessman who has everything, until his brother (Sean Penn) signs him up for a game that will change his life, although not necessarily for the better.  Nicholas gets pulled… Read More Criterion Release: The Game

Damsels in Distress – A Sony Pictures Classics’ Release http://www.sonyclassics.com/damselsindistress/ DVD Release Date: September 25th, 2012 Rated PG for sexual content, language and mature themes Running time: 99 minutes Whit Stillman (dir.) Whit Stillman (writer) Mark Suozzo (music) Greta Gerwig as Violet Carrie MacLemore as Heather Megalyn Echikunwoke as Rose Analeigh Tipton as Lily Our… Read More DVD Review: Damsels in Distress

Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel on Blu-ray & DVD.  Beautifully capturing the vibrant life of India and filled with excellent performances from a renowned cast, this is a wonderful little film that reminds us to embrace life.  After opening in limited release on May 4th, we reviewed… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Today, Paramount Home Entertainment is releasing the nicely done concert film and documentary Katy Perry: Part of Me on Blu-ray & DVD.  Following the record breaking pop singer over her year long California Dreams tour, we see everything from her strict upbringing to her divorce from bad boy comedian Russell Brand.  The performances are rousing and… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Katy Perry: Part of Me

Today, Paramount Home Entertainment is releasing the classic 1997 epic Titanic for the first time on Blu-ray, marking the fifteenth anniversary of the film.  Winning eleven Academy Awards including Best Picture, the film tells the story of Rose (Kate Winslet) and Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio), two people who fall in love over the course of a passionate… Read More Blu-ray Release: Titanic

Think Like a Man – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/thinklikeaman/ DVD Release Date: August 28th, 2012 Rated PG for coarse language and sexual content Running time: 122 minutes Tim Story (dir.) Keith Merryman (screenplay) David A. Newman (screenplay) Based on the book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey Christopher Lennertz… Read More DVD Review: Think Like a Man

Bernie – An Alliance Films’ Release http://bernie-the-movie.com/ DVD Release Date: August 21st, 2012 Rated PG for language and disturbing content Running time: 99 minutes Richard Linklater (dir.) Skip Hollandsworth (screenplay) Richard Linklater (screenplay) Graham Reynolds (music) Matthew McConaughey as Danny Buck Jack Black as Bernie Tiede Shirley MacLaine as Marjorie Nugent Richard Robichaux as Lloyd… Read More DVD Review: Bernie

Today, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing the recent animated film The Pirates! Band of Misfits on DVD & Blu-ray.  The latest claymation feature from Aardman, this silly high seas adventure boasts their trademark style of beautifully detailed animation and quirky British humour, providing amusement for those of all ages.  We reviewed The Pirates! Band… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Pirates! Band of Misfits