Today, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing a commemorative 25th Anniversary Edition of Rob Reiner’s seminal classic, Stand By Me, on Blu-ray.  Originally released in 1986, the film tells the story of four boys (expertly played by Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O’Connell) who bond as friends and ‘come of age’ over… Read More Blu-ray Release: Stand By Me

The Last Play at Shea – An Alliance Films’ Release http://www.thelastplayatshea.com/ DVD Release Date: March 22nd, 2010 Rated PG – language may offend Running time: 95 minutes   Paul Crowder, Jon Small (dir.)   Mark Monroe (writer)   David Rosenthal (original music) – also features classic songs from various composers –   Alec Baldwin (narrator)… Read More DVD Review: The Last Play at Shea

How Do You Know – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/howdoyouknow/ DVD Release Date: March 22nd, 2010 Rated PG for language may offend, mature theme and coarse language Running time: 121 minutes   James L. Brooks (dir.)   James L. Brooks (writer)   Hans Zimmer (music)   Reese Witherspoon as Lisa Paul Rudd as George Owen… Read More DVD Review: How Do You Know

The Tourist – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/thetourist/ DVD Release Date: March 22nd, 2010 Rated PG for violence and coarse language Running time: 103 minutes   Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (dir.)   Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (screenplay) Christopher McQuarrie (screenplay) Julian Fellowes (screenplay)   Based on the motion picture Anthony Zimmer by Jérôme Salle  … Read More DVD Review: The Tourist

Today, Warner Home Video released the new Yogi Bear on Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack.  Yogi Bear is also available to buy as a 3D Blu-ray.  We reviewed the film when it opened in theatres on December 17th, our consensus was:   “Although the stuff between the “smarter than average” bears is amusing, the rest of… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Yogi Bear

The Fighter – An Alliance Films’ Release http://www.thefightermovie.com/ DVD Release Date: March 15th, 2010 Rated PG for coarse language, violence, and substance abuse Running time: 116 minutes   David O. Russell (dir.)   Scott Silver (screenplay) Paul Tamasy (screenplay) Eric Johnson (screenplay)   Michael Brook (music)   Mark Wahlberg as Micky Ward Christian Bale as… Read More DVD Review: The Fighter

After nearly a year, eOne Home Entertainment is finally releasing the wonderful family film A Shine of Rainbows on DVD.  Shot on location in beautiful coastal Ireland, this is a moving and heartwarming film that everyone should see.  We reviewed A Shine of Rainbows when it opened in theatres last April 9th, all highly recommending it.… Read More DVD Release: A Shine of Rainbows

Today, Warner Home Video released Clint Eastwood’s Hereafter on Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack. We reviewed the film when it opened in theatres on October 15th, our consensus was:   “Hereafter is an interesting and thoughtful film with good performances, that handles its questions well.  Although imperfect, this latest drama from director Clint Eastwood should leave audiences… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Hereafter

Inside Job – A Sony Pictures Classics’ Release http://www.sonyclassics.com/insidejob/ DVD Release Date: March 1st, 2010 Rated PG for coarse language and mature themes Running time: 108 minutes   Charles Ferguson (dir.)   Chad Beck (writer) Adam Bolt (writer)   Alex Heffes (music)   Narrated by Matt Damon   Our reviews below: ___________________________________________ Inside Job DVD… Read More DVD Review: Inside Job

Today, Walt Disney Studios’ Home Entertainment is releasing their seminal 1942 classic Bambi on Blu-ray for the first time, as part of the Diamond Edition series.  The story of a young deer’s coming of age, as set against the backdrop of the changing seasons, this is a beautiful film that has been beloved for generations.… Read More Blu-ray Release: Bambi

Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing Love & Other Drugs on Blu-ray & DVD.  Starring Anne Hathaway & Jake Gyllenhaal, this is an often funny and ultimately very touching romantic dramedy that comes recommended.  We reviewed the film when it opened in theatres on November 24th, our overall consensus was:   “Although not… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Love & Other Drugs

127 Hours – A Fox Searchlight Pictures’ Release http://www.foxsearchlight.com/127hours/ DVD Release Date: March 1st, 2010 Rated 14A for coarse language, disturbing content and graphic violence Running time: 93 minutes   Danny Boyle (dir.)   Danny Boyle (screenplay) Simon Beaufoy (screenplay)   Based on the book Between a Rock and a Hard Place by Aron Ralston… Read More DVD Review: 127 Hours

Burlesque – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/burlesque/ DVD Release Date: March 1st, 2010 Rated PG for coarse language and sexual content Running time: 119 minutes   Steve Antin (dir.)   Steve Antin (writer)   Christophe Beck (music)   Cher as Tess Christina Aguilera as Ali Cam Gigandet as Jack Kristen Bell as Nikki   Our… Read More DVD Review: Burlesque

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing a 15th anniversary edition of director Ben Stiller’s The Cable Guy on Blu-ray today.  Featuring appearances from several comedic actors near the beginning of their careers, the film tells the story of cable installer Chip Douglas (Jim Carrey), who becomes obsessed with one of his customers (Matthew Broderick). Although it… Read More Blu-ray Release: The Cable Guy

On February 15th, MGM Home Entertainment released three previous Academy Award honoured classics on Blu-ray for the first time.  The very diverse selections include Rain Man, Moonstruck and Last Tango in Paris.  This announcement comes just in time for Oscar-weekend viewing. Rain Man: When the self-centered Charlie Babbitt (Tom Cruise) meets his estranged autistic brother… Read More Blu-ray Release: Rain Man, Moonstruck & Last Tango in Paris

Get Low – A Sony Pictures Classics’ Release http://www.sonyclassics.com/getlow/ DVD Release Date: February 22nd, 2010 Rated PG for coarse language Running time: 103 minutes   Aaron Schneider (dir.)   Chris Provenzano (screenplay) C. Gaby Mitchell (screenplay) Chris Provenzano (story) Scott Seeke (story)   Jan A.P. Kaczmarek (music)   Robert Duvall as Felix Bush Sissy Spacek… Read More DVD Review: Get Low

Appropriately out in time for Black History Month in February, back on January 25th, Warner Home Video released the 1985 Steven Spielberg film The Color Purple to Blu-Ray for the first time.  The film is based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer prize-winning story, and was nominated for 11 Academy Awards.  The Blu-Ray exclusive includes a 40-page… Read More Blu-Ray Release: The Color Purple

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing Unstoppable on Blu-ray & DVD today.  The story of a runaway train that has to be stopped before it collides with a small town, this is a smart and exhilarating action film that never lets up for a second of its running time.  We reviewed Unstoppable when it… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Unstoppable

On February 1st, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released All About Eve for the first time on Blu-ray.  Nominated for 14 Academy Awards in 1950 and winning 6 including Best Picture, the film stars Anne Baxter as an actress who becomes obsessed with upstaging her broadway idol, who’s played by Bette Davis.  Featuring a screenplay… Read More Blu-ray Release: All About Eve

It’s Kind of a Funny Story – An Alliance Films’ Release http://www.focusfeatures.com/its_kind_of_a_funny_story DVD Release Date: February 8th, 2010 Rated PG for coarse language and mature theme Running time: 101 minutes   Anna Boden (dir.) Ryan Fleck (dir.)   Anna Boden (writer) Ryan Fleck (writer)   Based on the novel by Ned Vizzini   Broken Social… Read More DVD Review: It’s Kind of a Funny Story