DVD Review: Wonder Woman
In this direct-to-video animated release of Wonder Woman, the plot is based on George Perez’ reboot of the character. Specifically, the “Gods and Mortals” arc that started the character’s second volume back in 1987. The film presumes that Wonder Woman exists in a world of her own and there are no references to the greater […]
Blu-ray Review: High School Musical (Remix Edition)
I hope I wasn’t the only one rendered slightly confused by this one. When I saw this was a “remix” edition of High School Musical, I initially thought, what, did they remix the sings or move some scenes around? Fear not, fans. This is the original made-for-TV High School Musical movie that debuted on the […]
Blu-ray Review: High School Musical 3 – Senior Year (Deluxe Extended Edition)
High School Musical is a genuine phenomenon. After a 2006 made-for-TV movie and a 2007 direct-to-video sequel proved to be huge hits, Disney decided to make a third film for the big screen. HSM doesn’t represent any real school of today; heck the students of East High make the kids at Rydell High in Grease […]
Blu-ray Review: The French Connection
While The French Connection certainly deserves to be described as tough, edgy, profane and explosive, somewhat slow should be added as well. Te action doesn’t start right away; instead; director William Friedkin (The Exorcist) and screenwriter Ernest Tidyman (High Plains Drifter), crafted a story in which the tension slowly increases. The two men created enough […]
DVD Review: Flashdance – I Love the ’80’s Edition
Flashdance arrived in U.S theaters on April 15, 1983. Critics hated the film but the public loved it. At Just ten years-old, I can remember how torn sweatshirts and leg warmers became must-haves. Because the movie was rated R, I didn’t get to see it in theaters but rented it a couple of years later […]
Blu-ray Review: The Duchess
I’ve always had a fascination with British history. In college, I even got a master’s degree in American and British literature. I enjoy watching the expensive British costume dramas that studios always seem to grace us with every few years. Unfortunately, statistics seem to suggest I’m one of the few moviegoers who enjoy the genre; […]
Blu-ray Review: The Cheetah Girls – One World (Extended Music Edition)
For those of you who may not know, The Cheetah Girls are a girl group created by The Walt Disney Company. Adrienne Bailon, Sabrina Bryan, and Kiely Williams are a nothing less than a group manufactured by a studio with the sole purpose of appealing to the masses of tweens that love to buy lots […]
DVD Review: Breakfast at Tiffany’s – Centennial Collection
Loosely based on the Truman Capote novella of the same name, 1961’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s remains one of Audrey Hepburn’s portrayal of Holly Golightly remains one of the most iconic characters in movie history. Though Audrey always said that Breakfast at Tiffany’s was one of the best experiences of her professional career, she also admitted […]
DVD Review: Funny Face – Centennial Collection
The first time I saw Fred Astaire glide across the screen with Ginger Rogers in Swing Time (1936), I was mesmerized. They seemed to move so effortlessly, almost as if they were walking on air. Fred led Ginger in the dance routines like it was the most natural thing in the world. By 1957, Fred […]
Blu-ray Review: Hot Rod
It seems like Paramount has been releasing Blu-ray titles by the boatload over the last few months. As an enthusiastic adapter of the high-definition technology, most of the time I’m more than happy to embrace any new title that comes across my desk; however, that doesn’t mean that I’m not befuddled by the order of […]