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 […]
I Give It A Year (Blu-ray)
Classified as a romantic comedy, Dan Mazer’s I Give It a Year offers plenty of laughs if not much romance. By design, the relationship at the center of things isn’t easy to root for, and the film’s love quadrilateral doesn’t leave a lasting impression. Nonetheless, I’ll Give It a Year offers up enough genuine laughs […]
Blu-ray Review: X-Men – First Class
After the poor reception of X-Men: The Last Stand and X-Men Origins: Wolverine the franchise was clearly on life support. If the franchise we to survive, the latest installment, First Class had the tall order of revitalizing a well known story. For those who didn’t know, producer-director Matthew Vaughn (Stardust, Kick-Ass) was the original choice […]
X-Men: First Class Arrives on Friday September 9th
LOS ANGELES (July 19, 2011) – Before they were superheroes, the fate of humanity depended on an extraordinary group of youngsters who went on to become X-MEN: FIRST CLASS. Based on the international bestselling Marvel Comics franchise, this box office hit bursts onto Blu-ray and DVD Friday, September 9 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. […]