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
By John C. I’ll admit that I was skeptical at first before initially signing up for a Disney Movie Rewards account in late 2007. But I shouldn’t have let the more childish themes and activities featured on the site fool me, as what I discovered is what I would consider one of the best… Read More Everybody Wants to be a Cat: Disney Movie Rewards & The Discovery of a Jazz CD
The Lincoln Lawyer – An eOne Films’ Release http://thelincolnlawyermovie.com/ Release Date: March 18th Rated 14A for sexual violence and coarse language Running time: 119 minutes Brad Furman (dir.) John Romano (screenplay) Based on the novel by Michael Connelly Cliff Martinez (music) Matthew McConaughey as Mick Haller Marisa Tomei as Maggie… Read More Movie Review: The Lincoln Lawyer
On the 17th of March, legendary actor Michael Gough sadly passed away due to failing health. He was 93, and had a long career lasting from 1946 to 2009. Perhaps best known for his role as Alfred Pennyworth in the Batman films of the late 1980’s and ‘90’s, Gough will also be remembered for small… Read More Michael Gough (1917–2011)
It’s the perfect day to celebrate with Irish movies and music! One Movie, Five Views would like to take this time to wish all of our readers a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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
By John C. The motion (or performance) capture animation process is getting more advanced all the time, but there is still confusion and controversy amongst critics and audiences alike. Those of you who saw Mars Needs Moms over the weekend (and stayed through the ‘behind the scenes’ video during the end credits) have a pretty… Read More A Brief History of Motion Capture, and a Look Inside the “Uncanny Valley”
Mars Needs Moms – A Walt Disney Pictures’ Release http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/marsneedsmoms Release Date: March 11th Rated PG for some scary scenes, and cartoon/animation action Running time: 88 minutes Simon Wells (dir.) Simon Wells (screenplay) Wendy Wells (screenplay) Based on the book by Berkeley Breathed John Powell (music) Seth Green as Milo… Read More Movie Review: Mars Needs Moms
The winners of the 31st Annual Genie Awards were announced today in Ottawa. Honouring the best of 2010 in Canadian film, Quebec’s Incendies swept the awards with 8 wins, including Best Picture. Secondary frontrunner Barney’s Version picked up 7 awards. It was particularly nice to see recognition in some of the other categories for underappreciated… Read More Winners of the 31st Annual Genie Awards
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
By John C. I opened my review of the recent Rango by saying that it was “one of the most bizarre animated movies in recent memory.” I meant it in the best possible way. The film opened this weekend to excellent reviews (a very ‘fresh’ rating of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes), and came in first… Read More The Success of Rango, and Why Animation isn’t Just for Kids
Rango – A Paramount Pictures’ Release http://www.RangoMovie.com/ Release Date: March 4th Rated PG for violence, mild language, not recommended for young children Running time: 107 minutes Gore Verbinski (dir.) John Logan (screenplay) Gore Verbinski (story) James Ward Byrkit (story) Hans Zimmer (music) Johnny Depp as Rango (voice) Isla Fisher as Beans (voice) Abigail Breslin as… Read More Movie Review: Rango
Released March 2011 Page count: 378 pages Size: 7” x 10” Voiceovers – Everything you need to know about how to make money with your voice Terri Apple Published By Michael Wiese Publications http://www.mwp.com/ ________________________________________________ Voiceovers Book Review By Erin V. Some people aren’t really that aware of just how big this business is… Read More Book Review: Voiceovers – Everything You Need to Know About How to Make Money With Your Voice
Released February 20th, 2011 Page count: 156 pages Size: 11” x 10” The Ballad of Rango: The Art & Making of an Outlaw Film by David S. Cohen Foreword by Gore Verbinski Published by Insight Editions http://www.insighteditions.com ___________________________________ The Ballad of Rango Book Review by ErinV. For animation fans and movie buffs alike,… Read More Book Review: The Ballad of Rango
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