Today, Universal Studios Home Entertainment is releasing The Dilemma on DVD & Blu-ray.  Directed by Ron Howard and featuring characters written with a surprising amount of depth, this is an entertaining film that works as light drama.  We reviewed The Dilemma on January 14th, our overall consensus was: “Striking a satisfying balance of comedy and… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Dilemma

The Green Hornet – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/thegreenhornet/ DVD Release Date: May 3rd, 2010 Rated PG for violence, language may offend Running time: 119 minutes Michel Gondry (dir.) Seth Rogen (writer) Evan Goldberg (writer) Based on the radio series by George W. Trendle James Newton Howard (music) Seth Rogen as Britt Reid / The… Read More DVD Review: The Green Hornet

Casino Jack – An eOne Films’ Release http://casinojack-movie.com/ DVD Release Date: April 26th, 2010 Rated 14A for coarse language Running time: 108 minutes George Hickenlooper (dir.) Norman Snider (writer) Jonathan Goldsmith (music) Kevin Spacey as Jack Abramoff Barry Pepper as Michael Scanlon Jon Lovitz as Adam Kidan Graham Greene as Bernie Sprague Our reviews below:… Read More DVD Review: Casino Jack

I Love You, Phillip Morris – An Alliance Films’ Release http://www.phillipmorrismovie.net/ DVD Release Date: April 19th, 2010 Rated 14A for violence, coarse language and sexual content Running time: 98 minutes Glenn Ficarra (dir.) John Requa (dir.) John Requa (writer) Glenn Ficarra (writer) Based on a book by Steven McVicker Nick Urata (music) Jim Carrey as… Read More DVD Review: I Love You, Phillip Morris

Somewhere – An Alliance Films’ Release http://focusfeatures.com/film/somewhere/ DVD Release Date: April 19th, 2010 Rated 14A for coarse language and nudity Running time: 98 minutes Sofia Coppola (dir.) Sofia Coppola (writer) Phoenix (music) Stephen Dorff as Johnny Marco Elle Fanning as Cleo Chris Pontius as Sammy © 2010 Somewhere LLC. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in… Read More DVD Review: Somewhere

Today, Alliance Films’ released The King’s Speech on DVD.  The deserved winner of four Academy Awards (Best Picture, Actor [Colin Firth], Director [Tom Hooper], & Screenplay), this is a beautiful film that I wholly recommend owning in its uncensored entirety.  This was one of my personal favourites of last year.  We reviewed the film when… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The King’s Speech

Last Friday, Warner Home Entertainment released Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 on Blu-Ray & DVD.  The film that grossed more than $940 million at the worldwide box office, fans will want to get this one to re-watch in crystal clear HD before the release of the final installment this July.  We reviewed… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 1

Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing Gulliver’s Travels on Blu-ray & DVD.  Starring Jack Black in an amusing performance, this provides a fun diversion for those of all ages.  We reviewed the film when it opened in theatres on December 24th, our overall consensus was: “With a winning performance by Jack Black, and… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Gulliver’s Travels

Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing the Glee Encore on Blu-ray & DVD.  Including such personal favourites as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Lean on Me” and “Imagine,” the full-length disc features a complete set list of songs from the first season of the hit musical TV show. Although I’ve personally found the current second… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Glee Encore

Today, Walt Disney Studios’ Home Entertainment is releasing Pixar’s masterpiece, The Incredibles, for the first time on Blu-ray.  Originally released in theatres in 2004, director Brad Bird’s story of a family of undercover superheroes is packed with action and strong characters, and is still just as entertaining and original as it ever was.   I’m… Read More Blu-ray Release: The Incredibles

Country Strong – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://www.countrystrong-movie.com/ DVD Release Date: April 12th, 2010 Rated PG for coarse language and substance abuse Running time: 117 minutes   Shana Feste (dir.)   Shana Feste (writer)   Michael Brook (music)   Gwyneth Paltrow as Kelly Canter Tim McGraw as James Canter Garrett Hedlund as Beau Hutton Leaighton… Read More DVD Review: Country Strong

Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader on Blu-ray & DVD.  The third film adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ beloved series of books, it is carried by strong performances and good special effects.  We reviewed the film when it opened in theatres on December 10th,… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Today, Walt Disney Studios’ Home Entertainment is releasing both Tron: The Original Classic & Tron: Legacy on Blu-ray & DVD.  Both films are available separately, or as a 5-disc combo pack. Tron: The Original Classic: In 1982, audiences were first introduced to the world of Tron.  Groundbreaking for its dated but still impressive visual effects… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Tron: Legacy & Tron: The Original Classic

Today, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing a 35th anniversary edition of director Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver on Blu-ray.  Originally released in 1976, Scorsese’s gritty psychological thriller continues to challenge viewers with its unflinching portrait of mentally unstable New York taxi driver, Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro), and his eventual obsession to save a young… Read More Blu-ray Release: Taxi Driver

Today, MGM Home Entertainment is releasing a 40th anniversary Blu-ray of Norman Jewison’s classic musical, Fiddler on the Roof.  Nominated for 8 Academy Awards in 1971 including Best Picture, the film tells the inspiring and musically-driven story of a poor Jewish milkman (Topol) raising his family in czarist Russia.  Filled with wonderfully memorable songs, it… Read More Blu-ray Release: Fiddler on the Roof

In time for release of the Arthur remake with Russell Brand coming this Friday, Warner Home Video is re-releasing the original 1981 Arthur with Dudley Moore and its sequel from 1988 Arthur 2: On The Rocks.   The first film garnered two Oscar noms (Best Actor for Dudley Moore, & Best Original Screenplay), as well… Read More Blu-Ray Release: Arthur 1 & Arthur 2: On The Rocks

For fans of classic films, and in particular the works of these two legends, these DVD’s will be worth adding to your collection.   TCM Greatest Classic Films: Legends – Marlon Brando   Includes: • A Streetcar Named Desire – The Original Director’s Version (1951)* • Julius Caesar (1953) • The Teahouse of the August Moon… Read More DVD Release: Two TCM Collections from Warner Home Video

Today, Walt Disney Studios’ Home Entertainment is releasing their wonderful 50th animated film, Tangled, on Blu-ray & DVD.  With excellent animation, entertaining characters and an appealing soundtrack, this original take on Rapunzel has the feel of a studio-classic.  We reviewed Tangled when it opened in theatres on November 24th, our overall consensus was:   “With… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Tangled

Black Swan – An Fox Searchlight Release http://www.foxsearchlight.com/blackswan/ DVD Release Date: March 29th, 2010 Rated 14A for coarse language, sexual content and disturbing content Running time: 103 minutes   Darren Aronofsky (dir.)   Mark Heyman (screenplay) Andrés Heinz (screenplay) John McLaughlin (screenplay)   Clint Mansell (music)   Natalie Portman as Nina Sayers Mila Kunis as… Read More DVD Review: Black Swan

Waste Land – An eOne Films’ Release   DVD Release Date: March 29th, 2010 Rated PG for mature themes Running time: 99 minutes   Lucy Walker (dir.) Karen Harley (co-dir.) João Jardim (co-dir.)   Moby (music)   Featuring: Vik Muniz as Himself   Our reviews below: _____________________________________________ Waste Land DVD Review By John C. ****… Read More DVD Review: Waste Land