The Purple Rose of Cairo (Blu-ray)

The second Woody Allen film in which he didn’t appear, The Purple Rose of Cairo is similar to Radio Days in that it’s a tribute to the entertainment of his childhood. While Radio Days pays tribute to the radio stars of the past, The Purple Rose of Cairo is a homage to the films he […]

DVD Review: The Presidents (2012 Edition)

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All kinds of sweeping pronouncements can be made about the War of 1812, the Civil War, World War II, the Great Depression, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War, among other important events in the history of the United States, but in good examinations of history, the little things matter too. The Presidents, the […]

Blu-ray Review: Wedding Daze

Wedding Daze, the first feature film written and directed by comedian Michael Ian Black, never got a proper theatrical release in America. Instead, Wedding Daze saw a limited release on in some European countries, and was released on DVD in the United States in January of 2008. American Pie star Jason Biggs plays Anderson who, […]

Blu-ray Review: Overboard

A twist on the reliable storyline of the snob who learns how the other half lives; the character is stuck up, arrogant and spoiled. Eventually, something happens that brings them down to reality. By the end of the film, the hero has discovered humility, gratitude and the true meaning of love. In the case of […]