Blu-ray Review: The Devil Rides Out
Dennis Wheatley’s stories about the occult made him a bestselling author beginning in the 1930’s. However, due to their subject matter and film censorship through the years few of his books made it to the big screen. By 1967, with censorship rules relaxed considerably, actor Christopher Lee had an idea. A fan and friend of […]
Blu-ray Review: Dracula – Prince of Darkness (Collector’s Edition)
After an eight year absence from the role, Horror of Dracula (1958) star Christopher Lee once again donned the black cape in what probably ended up being Hammer’s last great Dracula film, Dracula: Prince of Darkness. Though it must be said the Lee’s lack of dialogue does tend to feel a bit awkward at times. […]
Blu-ray Review: The Magic Christian
Loosely adapted from the novel by satirist Terry Southern, 1969’s The Magic Christian was largely dismissed upon its release as being “messy,” and “incomprehensible.” Fans of the film contend that this was deliberate, that the film was an attempt to create a piece of social satire that was so revolutionary that it turned the establishment […]
Blu-ray Review: The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey
Director Peter Jackson has returned to Middle Earth with co-writers Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens to bring J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit to the big screen over the course of three films. Certainly, the question of whether a 310 page novel needs three films is a fair one, as we consider the first offering in the […]
Blu-ray Review Julius Caesar (1970)
Filming Shakespeare isn’t particularly easy, and keeping it interesting for a majority of the viewing audience is even more difficult. This 1970 version, highlighted by an all star cast, faithfully retells Shakespeare’s account of events surrounding the assassination of Caesar in 44 B.C. After defeating the sons of Pompey, Julius Caesar (John Gielgud) returns to […]
Blu-ray Review: Hugo
Based on The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick, Hugo has given Martin Scorsese a rare opportunity to make a movie for adults devoid of sex, violence, or profanity, but still manages a real emotional depth, despite an airy exterior. While Hugo is perfectly appropriate for younger viewers, some may become bored by the […]
Hugo debuts on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD on February 28th
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Renowned director Martin Scorsese’s groundbreaking and original adventure Hugo makes its highly-anticipated debut on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD, all with UltraViolet™, On Demand and for Digital Download on February 28, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Recipient of more Academy Award nominations than any other film, Hugo was honored with 11 […]
Blu-ray Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
If there ever was a living director capable of bringing Roald Dahl’s slightly warped children’s stories to the big screen, it has to be Tim Burton. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory wasn’t the first time the two had “collaborated.” Burton produced Henry Selick’s animated James and the Giant Peach, but with Charlie Burton was in […]
The Lord of the Rings The Motion Picture Trilogy Launch Celebration
Burbank, Calif., June 17, 2011 — On June 28, Warner Home Video will release all three of Peter Jackson’s visual masterpieces on Blu-ray in a 15-disc stunning collection entitled The Lord of the Rings™ The Motion Picture Trilogy: Extended Edition. To celebrate the occasion, Warner Home Video has announced a count-down to “Middle-earth Midnight Madness” […]
Blu-ray Review: The Resident
Image Entertainment | 2011 | 91 mins. | R I have to think the makers of The Resident thought this film was going to be something better when they set out to make it. How else can you explain Oscar Award-winning actress Hilary Swank slumming it here? Or how other familiar faces like Jeffrey Dean […]