Today, Paramount Home Entertainment is releasing the mesmerizing 1950 classic Sunset Boulevard for the first time on Blu-ray. Directed by Billy Wilder and winning three Oscars including one for Franz Waxman’s beautiful score, the film tells the story of Joe Gillis (William Holden) a broke screenwriter who is hired by Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson), a… Read More Blu-ray Release: Sunset Boulevard
Today, Paramount Home Entertainment is finally releasing the 1987 classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles on Blu-ray. Telling the story of uptight businessman Neal Page (Steve Martin) as he tries desperately to get home for Thanksgiving, only to end up on a life changing road trip with the genuinely well meaning Del Griffith (John Candy), the… Read More Blu-ray Release: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Along with the Prep & Landing: The Totally Tinsel Collection, today Walt Disney Home Entertainment is releasing a new edition of The Muppet Christmas Carol on Blu-ray & DVD. Filled with excellent songs by Paul Williams as well as a brilliant performance from Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge and equally great work from the entire Muppet cast,… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Along with the The Muppet Christmas Carol, today Walt Disney Home Entertainment is releasing Prep & Landing: The Totally Tinsel Collection on Blu-ray & DVD. Following Lanny (Dave Foley) and Wayne (Derek Richardson), two elves who are in charge of preparing houses for Santa’s visit on Christmas Eve, the set includes the excellent 2009 TV… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Prep & Landing: The Totally Tinsel Collection
After nearly a year, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is finally releasing the animated film Arthur Christmas on DVD & Blu-ray. Beautifully animated at Aardman and filled with wonderful humour as well as a big heart, this is a modern Christmas classic that absolutely deserves a spot in your permanent collection. We reviewed and loved Arthur… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Arthur Christmas
Along with It’s a Spongebob Christmas!, Paramount Home Entertainment is also releasing Kung Fu Panda Holiday on Blu-ray & DVD today. The short film has Po (Jack Black) being called upon by Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) to host the annual Winter Feast, forcing the loveable panda to decide between spending the holidays with his colleagues… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Kung Fu Panda Holiday and DreamWorks Holiday Classics
Along with Kung Fu Panda Holiday and DreamWorks Holiday Classics, today Paramount Home Entertainment is also releasing the brand new TV special It’s a Spongebob Christmas! on DVD & Blu-ray. Animated in a stop motion style that lovingly pays homage to the old holiday classics from Rankin/Bass and written with the same humour and charm of… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: It’s a Spongebob Christmas!
Ruby Sparks – A Fox Searchlight Release http://www.foxsearchlight.com/rubysparks/ DVD Release Date: October 30th, 2012 Rated 14A for violence and coarse language Running time: 104 minutes Jonathan Dayton (dir.) Valerie Faris (dir.) Zoe Kazan (writer) Nick Urata (music) Paul Dano as Calvin Weir-Fields Zoe Kazan as Ruby Sparks Chris Messina as Harry Elliott Gould as Dr.… Read More DVD Review: Ruby Sparks
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
