Last Minute Gift Ideas from Warner Home Video

– Gift Idea –   This is a compilation post for your convenience of last minute gift ideas.  It is part of this week’s series. ___________________________________________________________________________ NOW THAT BLU-RAY players are coming down in price, a lot of people are switching over their collections, or picking up copies of old favourites that they never had… Read More Last Minute Gift Ideas from Warner Home Video

DVD/Blu-Ray Release from WHV: Legend of the Guardians & The Town

Just in time for last-minute holiday purchasing, two films are being released by Warner Home Video.  Legend of the Guardians and The Town.  The first is an animated adventure to be enjoyed by teens and adults (our reviews here), and the second the newest critically acclaimed film directed by Ben Affleck.   About Legend of… Read More DVD/Blu-Ray Release from WHV: Legend of the Guardians & The Town

DVD/Blu-ray Release: Despicable Me & Nanny McPhee Returns

Below are two new releases from Universal Home Entertainment.  Both good choices for those of all ages, these films would make great gifts for Christmas and the upcoming holidays. Despicable Me: Today this Summer’s breakout animated hit, Despicable Me, is being released on DVD & Blu-ray.  With an excellent voice cast, and an army of… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Despicable Me & Nanny McPhee Returns

DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

On December 4th at midnight, eOne Home Entertainment is releasing this summer’s hugely successful third entry into the Twilight saga on Blu-ray & DVD.  They are also releasing two other discs that are simply perfect for Twihards.   With a good action-oriented pace and superior production values over the first two, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

DVD Review: Vampires Suck

Vampires Suck – A 20th Centuy Fox Release http://www.dancingwerewolves.com/ DVD Release Date: November 30th, 2010 Rated PG for mature theme, language may offend Running time: 82 minutes Extended Cut: 84 minutes   Jason Friedberg (dir.) Aaron Seltzer (dir.)   Jason Friedberg (screenplay) Aaron Seltzer (screenplay)   Christopher Lennertz (music)   Jenn Proske as Becca Crane… Read More DVD Review: Vampires Suck

Criterion Release: The Night of the Hunter

On November 16th, The Night of the Hunter was released on the Criterion Collection.  Legendary actor Charles Laughton starred in many films, but this little known work of expressionistic horror was the only one he directed over his long career.  Starring Robert Mitchum in a memorably creepy role, 55 years later, it remains one that… Read More Criterion Release: The Night of the Hunter

DVD Review: Eat Pray Love

Eat Pray Love – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/eatpraylove/ DVD Release Date: November 23rd, 2010 Rated PG for mature theme, language may offend Running time: 140 minutes Director’s Cut: 146 minutes   Ryan Murphy (dir.)   Ryan Murphy (screenplay) Jennifer Salt (screenplay)   Based on the book Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert   Dario… Read More DVD Review: Eat Pray Love

Blu-ray Release: The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film now available in 3D

On November 16th, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film on 3D Blu-ray.  Many of us watched the soccer games as they took place earlier this year in South Africa, and now highlights of the events can be relived in vibrant 3D on Blu-ray.   The disc includes no bonus… Read More Blu-ray Release: The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film now available in 3D

DVD/Blu-ray Release: Avatar: Extended Collector’s Edition

Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has released the definitive version of James Cameron’s epic Avatar on Blu-ray.  It was the talk of Hollywood this time last year, and went on to receive a barebones home video release back on April 22nd, which we reviewed here.  Now Avatar is back in all of it’s extended… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Avatar: Extended Collector’s Edition

DVD Review: The Kids Are All Right

The Kids Are All Right – An Alliance Films Release http://www.filminfocus.com/the_kids_are_all_right DVD Release Date: November 16th, 2010 Rated 18A for sexual content, and coarse language. Running time: 107 minutes   Lisa Cholodenko (dir.) Lisa Cholodenko & Stuart Blumberg (writer)   Carter Burwell (music)   Annette Bening as Nic Julianne Moore as Jules Mark Ruffalo as… Read More DVD Review: The Kids Are All Right