Out this week: “A Dangerous Method,” “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked,” and “In the Land of Blood and Honey.” A DANGEROUS METHOD, 99 min. Rated R for sexual content and brief language. Directed by David Cronenberg Starring: Michael Fassbender, Keira Knightley and Viggo Mortensen Short Review: Director David Cronenberg (“A History of Violence,” and “The [...]
REVIEW: ‘Discovery Channel’s Frozen Planet Blu-ray’
Following in the footsteps of the acclaimed series “Planet Earth”, The Discovery Channel is partnering once again with the BBC to present “Frozen Plant”. This series goes to the North and South Poles in order to get a glimpse of how life survives- and doesn’t- in the most harsh areas in the world. Starting in [...]
DVD Tuesday: ‘Footloose,’ ‘Immortals,’ ‘Like Crazy,’ ‘Jack & Jill,’ ‘Skin I Live In’ & ‘Senna’
Out this week: “Footloose,” “Immortals,” “Like Crazy,” “Jack and Jill,” “The Skin I Live In” and “Senna.” Also available: “Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season” (pick this up), “Tooth Fairy 2″ (w/ Larry the Cable Guy? Yeah, pass!) and “Wyatt Earp’s Revenge” (Val Kilmer plays Wyatt Earp, not Doc Holliday. Tsk, Tsk.) and “Senna’. [...]
DVD Tuesday: ‘Hugo,’ ‘Johnny English’ & ‘Born to Race’
Out this week: Martin Scorsese creates movie magic with “Hugo,” which took home five Academy Awards Sunday night, including Art Direction, Cinematography and Visual Effects. Rowan Atkinson returns in “Johnny English: Reborn.” And… lastly, we have “Born to Race”… Hugo Directed by Martin Scorsese Starring: Asa Butterfield, Chloë Grace Moretz, Sacha Baron Cohen, Ray Winstone, Emily [...]
REVIEW: ‘The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall’ On Blu-ray
One of the first stage plays I ever saw was Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera”. When Universal Studios Home Entertainment announced they were releasing “The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall” on Blu-ray and DVD for its 25th Anniversary I was excited (it’s available in stores now). If you don’t [...]
DVD Friday: ‘Puss in Boots’
Out today: Our favorite boot wearing kitty rides again in this “Zorro”-like “Shrek” spinoff, that’s packed with exciting action and hairball coughing laughs– “Puss in Boots.” Puss in Boots Rated PG for some adventure action and mild rude humor. Directed by Chris Miller Voiced by Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek and Zach Galifianakis Run-time: 90 min. [...]
DVD Tuesday: ‘J. Edgar,’ ‘London Boulevard,’ ‘Tower Heist,’ ‘Martha Marcy May Marlene’ & ‘The Mighty Macs’
Out this week: Clint Eastwood and Leonardo DiCaprio team up for the biopic “J. Edgar,” Academy Award-winning writer of “The Departed” makes his directorial debut with “London Boulevard,” Eddie Murphy makes his comeback in the new Brett Ratner comedy– “Tower Heist,” Elizabeth Olsen (the younger & more talented Olsen sister) stars in one of the [...]
DVD Tuesday: ‘Take Shelter’ & ‘The Rum Diary’
Out this week: “Take Shelter” and “The Rum Diary,” which are two of the most romantic movies that you’ll ever come across. “Take Shelter” is about a man’s undying love for his storm shelter, and “The Rum Diary” is about Johnny Depp’s love for the man’s drink. Valentine’s Day jokes aside, these are movies worth [...]
DVD Saturday: ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1′
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1″ is available on Blu-ray/DVD Saturday, Feb. 11th. So guys, looking for a gift to get your wife or girlfriend? Lo and behold, the stupid first part of last “Twilight” film. Directed by Bill Condon Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, [...]
DVD REVIEW: ‘In Time’
Available on Blu-ray/DVD Tuesday, Jan. 31st “Don’t waste my time.” – Henry Hamilton … And “In Time” doesn’t do that. Justin Timberlake stars as Will Salas, a man who lives day to day, and is working hard to get his mom (a so fine Olivia Wilde) to a better life. In this film, time is [...]
