Blu-ray Release: Jason and the Argonauts

On July 6th, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released the classic fantasy film Jason and the Argonauts on Blu-ray, in honour of this year’s 90th birthday of special effects master Ray Harryhausen.  Featuring Harryhausen’s famous skeleton fight, and filled with plenty of masterful special effects, Jason and the Argonauts is a 1963 classic.  This is the… Read More Blu-ray Release: Jason and the Argonauts

DVD Review: The Runaways

The Runaways – An E1 Films’ Release http://runawaysmovie.com/ DVD Release Date: July 20th, 2010 Rated 14A for coarse language, sexual content and substance abuse Running time: 106 minutes   Floria Sigismondi (dir.)   Floria Sigismondi (screenplay) Cherie Currie (book)   Lillian Bartan (music)   Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie Michael… Read More DVD Review: The Runaways

DVD Review: Greenberg

Greenberg – An Alliance Films Release http://www.filminfocus.com/focusfeatures/film/greenberg/ DVD Release Date: July 6th, 2010 Rated 14A for sexual content, coarse language, and substance abuse Running time: 107 minutes Noah Baumbach (dir.) Noah Baumbach (screenplay) Jennifer Jason Leigh (story) Noah Baumbach (story) James Murphy (music) Ben Stiller as Roger Greenberg Greta Gerwig as Florence Marr Rhys Ifans… Read More DVD Review: Greenberg

DVD Review: Our Family Wedding

Our Family Wedding – A 20th Century Fox Release http://www.foxsearchlight.com/ourfamilywedding/ DVD Release Date: July 13th, 2010 Rated PG for language may offend Running time: 1o2 minutes Rick Famuyiwa (dir.) Wayne Conley (screenplay) Malcolm Spellman (screenplay) Rick Famuyiwa (screenplay) Wayne Conley (story) Christophe Beck (music) Forest Whitaker as Brad Boyd America Ferrera as Lucia Ramirez Carlos… Read More DVD Review: Our Family Wedding

DVD Review: A Single Man

A Single Man – An Alliance Films Release http://www.asingleman-movie.com DVD Release Date: July 6th, 2010 Rated PG not recommended for young children, nudity. Running time: 100 minutes Tom Ford (dir.) Tom Ford (screenplay) Christopher Isherwood (novel) David Scearce (screenplay) Abel Korzeniowski (music) Colin Firth as George Falconer Julianne Moore as Charley Nicholas Hoult as Kenny… Read More DVD Review: A Single Man

DVD Review: Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief – A 20th Century Fox Release http://www.percyjacksonthemovie.com/ DVD Release Date: June 29th, 2010 Rated PG for frightening scenes, violence Running time: 116 minutes Chris Columbus (dir.) Craig Titley (screenplay) Rick Riordan (novel) Christophe Beck (music) Logan Lerman as Percy Jackson Brandon T. Jackson as Grover Underwood Alexandra… Read More DVD Review: Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Now Available on DVD/Blu-Ray From Warner Home Video

Although Father’s Day has just past, there are still great opportunities to give DVD’s.  And classics are always welcome.  The following all came out this month, and whether your buying for birthdays, or Canada Day, these will be appreciated. A Star is Born Blu-Ray Book – Available June 22nd Today, WHV released yet another classy… Read More Now Available on DVD/Blu-Ray From Warner Home Video

DVD Review: The Last Station

The Last Station – An Sony Pictures Classics’ Release http://www.sonyclassics.com/thelaststation/ DVD Release Date: June 22nd, 2010 Rated 14A for nudity and sexual content Running time: 112 minutes Michael Hoffman (dir.) Michael Hoffman (writer) Jay Parini (novel) Sergei Yevtushenko (music) James McAvoy as Valentin Bulgakov Helen Mirren as Sofya Tolstaya Christopher Plummer as Leo Tolstoy Paul… Read More DVD Review: The Last Station

Father’s Day Gift Ideas from 20th Century Fox/MGM Home Entertainment

With Father’s Day just around the corner, here are some top-notch gift suggestions from the awesome selection of Blu-Rays and DVDs available from 20th Century Fox and MGM Home Entertainment. The Ultimate Westerns Collection is a magnificently packaged box set, including some of the finest westerns put forth from Clint Eastwood, Sergio Leone, and John… Read More Father’s Day Gift Ideas from 20th Century Fox/MGM Home Entertainment

DVD Review: The Book of Eli

The Book of Eli – A Warner Home Video Release http://thebookofeli.warnerbros.com/dvd/ DVD Release Date: June 15th, 2010 Rated 14A for coarse language and brutal violence. Running time: 118 minutes Albert Hughes (dir.) Allen Hughes (dir.) Gary Whitta (screenplay) Atticus Ross (music) Leopold Ross (music) Claudia Sarne (music) Denzel Washington as Eli Gary Oldman as Carnegie… Read More DVD Review: The Book of Eli

DVD Review: Youth in Revolt

Youth in Revolt – An Alliance Films Release http://www.youthinrevolt-themovie.com/ DVD Release Date: June 15th, 2010 Rated 14A for sexual content, coarse language, and substance abuse. Running time: 90 minutes   Miguel Arteta (dir.)   Gustin Nash (screenplay) C.D. Payne (novel “Youth in Revolt: the Adventures of Nick Twisp”)   John Swihart (music)   Michael Cera… Read More DVD Review: Youth in Revolt