In honour of Remembrance Day in Canada (and Veterans Day in the States), this is a reminder for all of us to remember the brave men and women who served their countries in war time conflicts. This year marks the 92nd anniversary of the end of WWI, and the 65th anniversary of the end… Read More We Will Remember Them…
The Sound of Music: On November 2nd, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, The Sound of Music, for the first time in glorious HD. With memorable performances from Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, and featuring numerous classic songs, the musical was originally released in 1965 and went on to win… Read More Blu-ray Release: The Sound of Music & Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Love Ranch – An eOne Films’ Release DVD Release Date: November 9th, 2010 Rated 18A for sexual content and coarse language Running time: 117 minutes Taylor Hackford (dir.) Mark Jacobson (writer) Chris Bacon (music) Helen Mirren as Grace Bontempo Joe Pesci as Charlie Bontempo Sergio Peris-Mencheta as Armando Bruza … Read More DVD Review: Love Ranch
Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing the kids book adaptation Ramona and Beezus on Blu-ray & DVD. We reviewed Ramona and Beezus when it opened in theatres on July 23rd, all agreeing that, despite some misjudged fantastical sequences, this is a surprisingly charming film for it’s target audience. You can read our full reviews… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Ramona and Beezus
Today, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing the summer comedy Grown Ups on Blu-ray & DVD. The film opened in theatres on June 25th to financial success, but critical failure. Five friends (Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider) reunite at a cottage during the weekend of their old basketball… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Grown Ups
By John C. It hasn’t been a good year for romantic-comedies. I don’t say this because I dislike the genre, but simply because many of the titles released under this label have failed at being either romantic or comedic. Sure there have been some genuinely good ones, but these have unfortunately become the exception… Read More No love for the majority of recent romantic-comedies
Due Date – A Warner Bros. Release http://www.duedatemovie.com Release Date: November 5th, 2010 Rated 14A for coarse language, substance abuse, and crude content. Running time: 95 minutes Todd Phillips (dir.) Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland, Adam Sztykiel, & Todd Phillips (screenplay) Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland (story) Christophe Beck (music)… Read More Movie Review: Due Date
Today, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing director David Lean’s classic WWII epic The Bridge on the River Kwai on Blu-ray. Following British P.O.W.s as they construct a bridge in enemy-occupied Burma, unaware of the Allies plans to destroy it, the film still remains a spectacular production. This is the first time it is available… Read More Blu-ray Release: The Bridge on the River Kwai
By John C. I got a Blu-ray player last year at Christmas. I watch a lot of movies, so the only natural step forward was upgrading to the more-modern format. But the question keeping a lot of people from purchasing a new machine is if there really is a noticeable difference between Blu-ray discs… Read More Seeing ‘Blu’ in the present and future
October 31st is the perfect time to celebrate with candy and scary movies, and One Movie, Five Views would like to wish all of our readers a safe and very happy Halloween! With notable titles including brand-new anniversary editions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Psycho, Monster House in 3D, and Warner Home… Read More Happy Halloween!
By John C. Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) first enters the shower 46 minutes into Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece Psycho. Some 50 years after the film’s initial release, that now-famous scene on the fateful night at the rundown Bates Motel is still shocking in it’s themes and brilliant in its execution. Up until this point, there… Read More 50 years later, Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” is still shocking and brilliant
Winnebago Man – A KINOSMITH Release http://winnebagoman.com/index.php Release Date: October 28th @ TIFF Bell Lightbox Rated 14A for coarse language Running time: 86 minutes Ben Steinbauer (dir.) Ben Steinbauer (writer) Malcolm Pullinger (writer) Jack Rebney as Himself Ben Steinbauer as Himself Our reviews below: _______________________________________________ Winnebago Man Review By John C.… Read More Movie Review: Winnebago Man
By John C. In 1975 audiences were first introduced to The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Originally failing at the box office, a few years later it went on to become a cult sensation of midnight showings and outrageous costumes. 35 years later, it still remains a movie that’s simply so over the top, it’s entertaining.… Read More The Rocky Horror Picture & Glee Show should both be watched this Halloween
Today marks the hugely anticipated arrival of the Alien Anthology on Blu-ray, courtesy of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. This is the first time any of the four films are available in High Definition, and we even get two extra discs simply packed with bonus material. The release comes just in time for Halloween. First… Read More Blu-ray Release: Alien Anthology
Les Amours Imaginaires – An Alliance Films Release http://www.lesamoursimaginaires.com/ DVD Release Date: October 26th, 2010 Rated 14A for sexual content and language. Running time: 100 minutes Xavier Dolan (dir.) Xavier Dolan (writer) Xavier Dolan as Francis Niels Schneider as Nicolas Monia Chokri as Marie Bonus Features Include: • Scène Supprimées • Commentaires… Read More DVD Review: Les Amours Imaginaires
Today eOne Home Entertainment is releasing the feature-length Coronation Street movie Romanian Holiday on DVD. Romanian Holiday comically follows the characters from the popular TV show as they go on a vacation deep in the heart of Dracula country. The disc also includes two behind the scenes featurettes. Fans of the long-running show will… Read More DVD Release: Coronation Street: Romanian Holiday
Jonah Hex – A Warner Home Video Release http://jonah-hex.warnerbros.com/dvd/ DVD Release Date: October 12th, 2o1o Rating: 14A for violence and gory scenes. Running time: 82 minutes Jimmy Hayward (dir.) Mark Neveldine (screenplay) Brian Taylor (screenplay) William Farmer, Mark Neveldine, and Brian Taylor (story) John Albano & Tony Dezuniga (characters appearing in… Read More DVD Review: Jonah Hex
By John C. As the story goes, on October 26th, 1985, the eccentric Dr. Emmet Brown (Christopher Lloyd) was ready to drive his Delorean 25 years into the future, but a twist of fate involving terrorists instead sent teenager Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) 30 years back. In 1955, McFly had to ensure that… Read More From the past to the future: 25 years later, timeless classic still holds up
Score: A Hockey Musical – A Mongrel Media Release http://www.scoreahockeymusical.com/ Release Date: October 22nd Rated PG for language may offend Running time: 93 minutes Michael McGowan (dir.) Michael McGowan (writer) Jonathin Goldsmith (original music) Michael McGowan (song lyrics) Noah Reid as Farley Gordon Allie MacDonald as Eve Marc Jordon as Edgar… Read More Movie Review: Score: A Hockey Musical
By John C. Canadian director Michael McGowan has been busy recently, as his film Score: A Hockey Musical opened TIFF on September 9th, and starts a limited release in Canadian theatres tomorrow. I caught up with him over the phone to discuss everything from his hockey musical, to his little known first film, My Dog… Read More Interview: Michael McGowan – director of Score: A Hockey Musical
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