Matilda (Blu-ray)
Released in theaters during the summer of 1996, Matilda was aimed squarely at the 8 to12 crowd. However, since it was based on the Roald Dahl book of the same name, it comes as no surprise that the film is filled with elements designed to appeal to adults. One of the best Roald Dahl screen […]
Blu-ray Review: Tom & Jerry’s Giant Adventure
Created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera in 1940, Tom & Jerry have remained one of the most popular cartoon duos for over seventy years. Given their proven fan base and the lucrative home video market, I would have expected more from this direct-to-video release, Tom & Jerry’s Giant Adventure. While it’s not terrible, it’s […]
DVD Review: Steve Martin – The Television Stuff
For anyone who only knows Steve Martin from movies like Cheaper by the Dozen, Pink Panther 2 and Bringing Down the House, it’s probably hard to believe that he once ruled the world of standup comedy. By the late 1970’s his standup act was so popular, that he was playing large, sold out arenas usually […]
Blu-ray Review: The Smurfs
The Smurfs debuted on North American television as a Saturday morning cartoon in 1981. Created by Peyo, the Smurfs, a population of adorable blue creatures who were named according to their occupations or personalities, with Papa Smurf their wise leader. Their idyllic existence was only occasionally interrupted by small, simplistic problems and an evil wizard […]
Blu-ray Review: Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure
Tim Burton’s feature film directorial debut, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure features the title character, created and portrayed by Paul Reubens Initially developed as a stage act, Pee-Wee’s popularity quickly led to an HBO special in 1981. As the stage performance gained further popularity, Reubens brought the character to the big screen. A sequel would follow, and […]