Today, Walt Disney Studios’ Home Entertainment is releasing their 1951 classic, Alice in Wonderland, for the first time on Blu-ray. Now celebrating its 60th anniversary, this animated reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s story is perhaps not as well known as other Disney classics, but the vibrant colours look spectacular in high-definition on Blu-ray. The sometimes psychedelic… Read More Blu-ray Release: Alice in Wonderland (1951)
By John Corrado A few weeks back, I offered my picks for the worst movies of 2010. Now February 2011 is nearly upon us, and seeing as the Academy has already announced the list of films to be honoured with Oscars come February 27th, it seems like the perfect time to share my picks for… Read More The Best Movies of 2010
Oscar-winning composer John Barry has died of a heart attack in New York. He was 77 years old. Over his long career, Barry is perhaps best known for writing the prolific and iconic James Bond theme, as well as for the music he provided to 11 other films in the popular franchise. Outside of… Read More John Barry (1933-2011)
On January 25th, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released the first ten episodes of the second season of the hit musical TV series Glee on DVD. Including the surprisingly excellent Grilled Cheesus – which gracefully dealt with issues of religion, a welcome guest appearance from Gwyneth Paltrow, as well as The Rocky Horror Glee Show and the… Read More DVD Release: Glee – Season 2, Volume 1
After months of anticipation, the nominations for the 83rd Annual Academy Awards were anounced this morning. Honouring the best 2010 had to offer in film, the nominees in the running for Best Picture are: Black Swan The Fighter Inception The Kids Are All Right The King’s Speech 127 Hours The Social Network Toy Story 3… Read More Nominations for the 83rd Annual Academy Awards
Today, Walt Disney Studios’ Home Entertainment is releasing Secretariat on Blu-ray & DVD. Telling the true story of the 1970’s racehorse who beat all odds to win the Triple Crown, and the housewife who trained him, this is a rousing and inspirational sports movie with a great leading performance from Diane Lane. We reviewed Secretariat… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Secretariat
Today, James L. Brooks’ beloved 1987 film Broadcast News is being released on the Criterion Collection. Staring William Hurt, Albert Brooks and Holly Hunter in her breakout role, this is a quintessential classic that offers a satiric look at a Washington news network and is widely considered among the best movies ever made about the world of… Read More Criterion Release: Broadcast News
By John C. It’s hard to believe that we’re about to enter the home stretch of the 2010 awards season, with the nominations for this year’s Academy Awards set to be announced tomorrow morning. I will finally get around to sharing my picks for the best movies of last year next Monday, but first here’s… Read More Predictions for the Oscar Nominations
No Strings Attached – A Paramount Pictures’ Release http://www.nostringsattachedmovie.com/ Release Date: January 21st Rated 14A for coarse language, nudity and sexual content Running time: 108 minutes Ivan Reitman (dir.) Elizabeth Meriwether (screenplay) Mike Samonek (story) John Debney (music) Natalie Portman as Emma Ashton Kutcher as Adam Kevin Kline as Alvin Cary Elwes as Dr. Metzner… Read More Movie Review: No Strings Attached
Tonight, Roger Ebert Presents At The Movies will premiere on public television. This new version of the legendary show that ended last August, is being produced by Ebert and will be hosted by Christy Lemire of the Associated Press and Ignatiy Vishnevetsky of Mubi.com. Guest critics will also appear via satelite, and Roger Ebert will… Read More “Roger Ebert Presents At The Movies” will premiere tonight
By Erin V. The quiet and classical sounds of the score by Alexandre Desplat for The King’s Speech, provide a quality that brilliantly sets the tone for the movie. With it’s strings and piano accents, I found myself enjoying the mood evoked by the music when viewing the film in theatres. The main… Read More Soundtrack Review: The King’s Speech
Today, Films We Like is releasing LENNONYC on DVD. Told through unreleased in-studio recordings, concert footage and exclusive interviews, the documentary tells the story of John Lennon after he broke up with The Beatles, and moved to New York in 1971. Michael Epstein’s film offers an interesting and intimate look at a lesser known… Read More DVD Release: LENNONYC
Jack Goes Boating – An Alliance Films’ Release http://www.jackgoesboatingmovie.com/ DVD Release Date: January 18th, 2010 Rated 14A for sexual content, coarse language and substance abuse Running time: 91 minutes Phillip Seymour Hoffman (dir.) Robert Glaudini (writer) Grizzly Bear (music) Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Jack Amy Ryan as Connie John Ortiz as… Read More DVD Review: Jack Goes Boating
Paper Man – An eOne Films’ Release http://www.papermanthemovie.com/ DVD Release Date: January 18th, 2010 Rated 14A for coarse language and mature themes Running time: 110 minutes Kieran Mulroney (dir.) Michele Mulroney (dir.) Kieran Mulroney (writer) Michele Mulroney (writer) Mark McAdam (music) Jeff Daniels as Richard Dunn Emma Stone as Abby Ryan… Read More DVD Review: Paper Man
By John C. Pictured to the right is Best Actress winner Natalie Portman, arriving at the Beverly Hilton hotel for last night’s Golden Globes. Partway through last night’s telecast of The Golden Globes, I tweeted that I was “enjoying the show” and was “pretty happy with the results.” I tweeted sparingly through the night,… Read More The cynical host and gracious winners of The Golden Globes
The 68th annual Golden Globe Awards have come to a close, and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has named Lisa Cholodenko’s The Kids Are All Right the best comedy or musical of last year, and David Fincher’s The Social Network the best drama. Pixar’s Toy Story 3 was named the best animated film. We would… Read More Winners at The 68th Annual Golden Globes
Honouring the best TV and movies of 2010, the 68th annual Golden Globes will air live tonight at 8:00 PM EST. Ricky Gervais will be hosting the presentation. With nominations in the top dramatic category including such excellent films as Black Swan, The Fighter, Inception, The King’s Speech and The Social Network, you can… Read More The 68th Annual Golden Globes
By Erin V. The other day, I had the opportunity to speak with composer Alexandre Desplat. His score for The King’s Speech (in theatres now) is nominated this Sunday for a Golden Globe. I spoke with him about both that film, as well as a score he did for another film this year, The… Read More Interview: Alexandre Desplat – composer for The King’s Speech
The Dilemma – A Universal Pictures’ Release http://www.thedilemmamovie.com/ Release Date: January 14th Rated PG for mature theme, language may offend Running time: 110 minutes Ron Howard (dir.) Allan Loeb (writer) Lorne Balfe (music) Hans Zimmer (music) Vince Vaughn as Ronny Valentine Kevin James as Nick Brannen Jennifer Connelly as Beth Winona… Read More Movie Review: The Dilemma
On January 11th, MGM Home Entertainment released anniversary editions of Dances with Wolves and Raging Bull, for the first time on Blu-ray. Both significant achievements in their own right, these spectacular new HD transfers come highly recommended. Dances with Wolves: In 1990, Kevin Costner directed and starred in Dances with Wolves. This year celebrates… Read More Blu-ray Release: Dances with Wolves & Raging Bull
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