Glitter (Blu-ray)
I have a reputation for enjoying some pretty bad movies. I freely admit to spinning the Barbra Streisand version of A Star is Born once a year. Yes, the story is ridiculous and sappy, but Kris Kristofferson looks good, Streisand has proven she can act and it contains some pretty good tunes. Released in 2001, […]
Lee Daniels’ The Butler (Blu-ray)
Director Lee Daniels (Precious, The Paperboy) has never been known for his subtlety, preferring instead the direct approach, which while admirable, can be difficult to digest. His latest project, which spans more than fifty years of American history, could have easily been a jumbled mess, but Forest Whitaker’s moving performance in the title role gives […]
Prisoners (Blu-ray)
An ominous and unsettling thriller, the subject of Prisoners—young children in peril—demands the viewers undivided attention. Armed with intense performances and an engrossing mystery, few will find it easy to turn away. Oscar nominated director Denis Villeneuve (Incendies) explores just how far parents are willing to go for their children. How far is too far? […]
Blu-ray Review: The Company You Keep
Robert Redford’s first movie role since 2005 and his ninth directorial effort, The Company You Keep, based on the novel by Neil Gordon, is a fictionalized account of the radical anti-war movement called the Weather Underground. Old news footage at the beginning of the film informs us that members of the group were charged with […]
Red Tails Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD May 22
Los Angeles, CA (March 29th , 2012) —Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment present the remarkable story of an inspirational group of men whose legendary bravery was cemented in the sky in Red Tails, soaring onto Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital Download May 22. Set for release just prior to Memorial Day, Red Tails […]