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
By John C. It’s hard to believe that this past June marked the thirtieth anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s timeless masterpiece E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, a milestone that was celebrated with a brand new Blu-ray edition from Universal Studios Home Entertainment just two weeks ago. The film was originally released back in 1982, when it was met… Read More After Thirty Years, Steven Spielberg’s “E.T.” Remains a Timeless Masterpiece
The Master – An eOne Films’ Release http://www.themasterfilm.com/ Release Date: September 21st, 2012 (limited) September 28th, 2012 (wide) Rated 14A for coarse language, graphic nudity and sexual content Running time: 137 minutes Paul Thomas Anderson (dir.) Paul Thomas Anderson (writer) Jonny Greenwood (music) Joaquin Phoenix as Freddie Quell Philip Seymour Hoffman as Lancaster Dodd Amy… Read More Movie Review: The Master
By Erin V. Often scores for the quiet dramas like Trouble With The Curve are the ones that need to be gotten right. They are best not too noticeable like those in an action movie, but rather perfectly underscoring quiet scenes between characters. The placement of music is also important and something that can only… Read More Soundtrack Review: Trouble With The Curve
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
By John C. There have been many small movies that have been big highlights of the year, and one of the best of these films was Wes Anderson’s wonderful Moonrise Kingdom. After a successful run in limited release back in June, the film is coming to Blu-ray and DVD tomorrow, where it deserves to find… Read More Wes Anderson Perfectly Captures a Feeling with “Moonrise Kingdom”
Argo – A Warner Bros. Pictures’ Release http://argothemovie.warnerbros.com/ Release Date: October 12th, 2012 Rated 14A for coarse language and disturbing content Running time: 120 minutes Ben Affleck (dir.) Chris Terrio (screenplay) Based on an article by Joshuah Bearman Alexandre Desplat (music) Ben Affleck as Tony Mendez Bryan Cranston as Jack O’Donnell Alan Arkin as Lester… Read More Movie Review: Argo
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
By John C. Written as a series of deeply personal letters to an anonymous friend, Stephen Chbosky’s controversial and critically acclaimed coming of age novel The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a book that means a lot to me. It has gained a dedicated following since it was first published in 1999, and is… Read More An Open Letter to Stephen Chbosky’s “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”
It’s Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada and we would like to take the time to say a big thank you to all of our readers and the many people who have helped to make One Movie, Five Views such a big success over the past several years. Without you it wouldn’t have been possible and you… Read More Happy Thanksgiving!
Frankenweenie – A Walt Disney Pictures’ Release http://disney.com/frankenweenie/ Release Date: October 5th, 2012 Rated PG for frightening scenes Running time: 87 minutes Tim Burton (dir.) John August (screenplay) Tim Burton (story) Leonard Ripps (story) Based on the 1984 short film directed by Tim Burton Danny Elfman (music) Charlie Tahan as Victor Frankenstien (voice) Catherine O’Hara… Read More Movie Review: Frankenweenie
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
By John C. The opening night film of the recent Toronto International Film Festival, Rian Johnson’s much anticipated science fiction epic Looper opened in theatres on Friday. Because I unfortunately didn’t get the chance to actually see the film during TIFF, it took me until now to realize just how much of an offbeat choice… Read More Along with Time Travel, “Looper” Delivers Twists That Don’t Always Work
Hotel Transylvania – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://www.hotelt-movie.net/ Release Date: September 28th, 2012 Rated PG for some scary scenes and crude humour Running time: 91 minutes Genndy Tartakovsky (dir.) Peter Baynham (screenplay) Robert Smigel (screenplay) Mark Mothersbaugh (music) Adam Sandler as Dracula (voice) Andy Samberg as Jonathan (voice) Selena Gomez as Mavis (voice) Kevin James… Read More Movie Review: Hotel Transylvania
Pitch Perfect – A Universal Pictures’ Release http://www.pitchperfectmovie.com/ Release Date: September 28th, 2012 Rated PG for language and crude content Running time: 112 minutes Jason Moore (dir.) Kay Cannon (screenplay) Based on the book by Mickey Rapkin Christophe Beck (music) Mark Kilian (music) Anna Kendrick as Beca Brittany Snow as Chloe Anna Camp as Aubrey… Read More Movie Review: Pitch Perfect
David Fincher’s 1997 film The Game is being released on Blu-ray & DVD today, as part of the Criterion Collection. Nicholas Van Orton (Michael Douglas) is a businessman who has everything, until his brother (Sean Penn) signs him up for a game that will change his life, although not necessarily for the better. Nicholas gets pulled… Read More Criterion Release: The Game
Damsels in Distress – A Sony Pictures Classics’ Release http://www.sonyclassics.com/damselsindistress/ DVD Release Date: September 25th, 2012 Rated PG for sexual content, language and mature themes Running time: 99 minutes Whit Stillman (dir.) Whit Stillman (writer) Mark Suozzo (music) Greta Gerwig as Violet Carrie MacLemore as Heather Megalyn Echikunwoke as Rose Analeigh Tipton as Lily Our… Read More DVD Review: Damsels in Distress
