Digital HD Review: Empire of Light
Both an intimate character drama and an ode to cinema, Sam Mendes’ Empire of Light is the story of a troubled woman trying to find a foothold in life. While Empire of Light wont appeal to those seeking action and adventure, the contrast between the optimism of movies and the cynicism of the main character […]
Blu-ray Review: Bridget Jones’s Diary
Just seconds into Sharon Maguire’s adaptation of Helen Fielding’s beloved novel, it’s hard to imagine that there was such controversy surrounding the casting of Renée Zellweger as 32-year-old British singleton Bridget Jones. From the moment we see her trudging through the snow over a self-deprecating voiceover, it’s clear that this was a perfect casting decision. […]
Lionsgate to Release a Wave of Miramax Blu-ray’s July 19
Movie lovers will be seeing stars this summer as Lionsgate debuts four beloved, acclaimed Miramax films on Blu-ray Disc – Bridget Jones’s Diary, Chocolat, Amélie and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Presented for the very first time in 1080P High Definition and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, all four films feature award-winning casts and engaging […]
Blu-ray Review: The King’s Speech
Anchor Bay | 2010 | 118 mins. | R Easily one of the best films of 2010, The King’s Speech delivers solid drama and achieves its dramatic potential without sacrificing historical accuracy. Though the story revolves around mid-20th century British royalty, director Tom Hooper and his group of A-list actors has managed to give viewers […]
Blu-ray Review: Disney’s A Christmas Carol
Disney / Buena Vista | 2009 | 98 min | PG Published in 1843, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is one of the most adapted novellas in literary history. Filmed numerous times for film and television, adapted for the stage repeatedly, It’s seems that anyone who’s anybody in the annals of pop culture has had […]
Blu-ray Review: A Single Man
Sony Pictures | 2009 | 100 mins. | Rated R Based on the 1964 novel by Christopher Isherwood, A Single Man marks the directing debut of Tom Ford (who also co-wrote the script with David Scearce), a Fashion designer renowned for his work with Gucci. Made for $7 million, A Single Man brought in just […]