4K UHD: Shutter Island SteelBook Review

Shutter Island

[The review of the movie itself was taken from the 2010 Blu-ray. A/V and Extras have been updated — RW]  A boat emerges out of a thick, dense fog; two men in fedoras are aboard, chain smoking and discussing the reason for their uncomfortable ferry ride—one is clearly more fidgety than the other, at one […]

Blu-ray Review: Hugo

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

Hugo

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: Cars 2

Cars 2 is far more entertaining than the 2006 original, and it’s a good thing, because it’s also the weakest film in the Pixar cannon. As one would expect, the film looks fabulous, and has some nifty action sequences, but the story, by John Lasseter, Brad Lewis and Dan Fogelman with a screenplay by Ben […]

Cars 2 Hits 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD November 1

BURBANK, Calif., August 18, 2011 — Disney•Pixar’s fast-action summer hit “Cars 2” comes home on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D, Movie Download and DVD — November 1, 2011.  Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pixar Animation Studios, the high octane in-home release invites families and fans of all ages to come along on a journey around the world with […]

Blu-ray Review: Transsiberian

Over the years, countless filmmakers have attempted to create true, Hitchcockian style suspense films. Few of these films capture the imagination; fewer still give viewers a true feeling of suspense while watching them. Every once in awhile though, a film comes along that keeps you at the edge of your seat. Expertly constructed, Transsiberian created […]

DVD Review: Lars and the Real Girl

After being nominated for a for a Best Actor in 2007 for his role as Dan Dunne in Half Nelson, no one would have been surprised if Ryan Gosling took the opportunity to cash in and make a series of big budget blockbusters. At only 27, with boyish good looks, the Canadian-born actor could no […]