4K UHD Review: Howards End
Based on the 1910 E.M. Forester novel of the same name, Howards End captivated audiences and critics alike upon its theatrical release in 1992, becoming the biggest hit for director James Ivory and producer Ismail Merchant, scoring nine Oscar nominations. Gorgeous to look at, given its ornate costumes and period set pieces, under that exterior […]
Howards End (25th Anniversary Edition) (Blu-ray)
Based on the 1910 E.M. Forester novel of the same name, Howards End captivated audiences and critics alike upon its theatrical release in 1992, becoming the biggest hit for director James Ivory and producer Ismail Merchant and scoring nine Oscar nominations. Gorgeous to look at, given its ornate costumes and period set pieces, under that […]
Suffragette (Blu-ray)
The struggle for equal rights for all has been, and in many ways, continues to be, a hard fought battle. Directed by Sarah Gavron and written by Abi Morgan (The Iron Lady, Shame) Suffragette vividly recreates the significant sacrifices made by women to earn the right to vote. Although this film tells the story of […]
Great Expectations (2013) (Blu-ray)
Around their fourteenth year, most students are required to read Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. Many will agree that the Victorian language can present a bit of a stumbling block. Kids reading the book will likely appreciate the ‘plain’ language of Mike Newell’s recent theatrical adaption. This isn’t a film that necessarily adds anything to a […]
The Lone Ranger (Blu-ray) (2013)
Since first appearing in 1933, The Lone Ranger has seen numerous incarnations across radio, film, and television. Lone Ranger is an enduring symbol of justice and honor, so it’s not surprising that super-producer Jerry Bruckheimer would approach the character with intentions of creating his latest big screen franchise. Armed with a budget of $225-$250 million […]
Universal Studios to Release Les Misérables on Blu-ray and DVD March 22
Universal Studios has officially announced and detailed the March 22, 2013 DVD and Blu-ray release of director Tom Hooper’s Les Misérables (2012). Nominated for eight Academy Awards, the adaptation of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s musical of the same name stars Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe. The Blu-ray edition of Les Misérables will […]
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 […]
Blu-ray Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Ultimate Collector’s Edition)
The first Harry Potter effort for director Peter Yates, Order of the Phoenix is probably my least favorite of the films. While the ending creates some excitement, getting there is ponderous to say the least, even after cutting the standard 200 pages from J.K. Rowling’s original text.
Blu-ray Review: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (Ultimate Edition)
I’ve come to think of this sixth film in the Harry Potter franchise as the one where the young wizard truly begins to grow up. When we last saw Harry in The Order of the Phoenix, he was engaged in war, suffering a great personal loss that would forever rob him of innocence and compassion […]
Blu-ray Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1
Warner Bros. | 2010 | 146 min | PG-13 The decision to divide J.K. Rowling’s seventh novel into two separate films remains a controversial one, but director David Yates and screenwriter Steve Kloves have taken full advantage of the opportunity the opportunity provided, and crafted a character driven drama unlike anything seen in the series […]