It’s unfortunate when a movie attempts to tackle a serious and important issue and falls short. That’s the feeling one gets while watching the period drama, The Promise. The intent of shedding light on and garnering attention to the Armenian…
For many of us, it’s astounding that only a century ago there were large parts of the world unmapped and unexplored. Perhaps that made it easier to believe some of the mysterious legends that could have lured adventure seekers and…
It’s time for another look at the highlights arriving on DVD and Blu-ray. This is a busy edition with new releases that include hit films and curious independent fare. There are also great older features coming your way. Be sure…
After 8 movies and a set up for more sequels after the close of The Fate of the Furious, I’ve frankly run out of “family” jokes to open my reviews with. Instead, I’ll just suggest playing a drinking game based…
Welcome back to another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. There’s some really interesting stuff coming out, including everything from Best Picture nominees to small genre pictures. Click on any links you see to read detailed reviews. So…
It has been a long time since I saw the original Going in Style (1979). So long, in fact, that my memories of it have admittedly faded. Yet, while watching the latest remake to come down the pipeline, I couldn’t…
This movie is being released as part of the House: Two Stories Blu-ray Collection by Arrow Video (www.arrowvideo.com – www.facebook.com/ArrowVideo/) on April 11th, 2017. The 1985 horror/comedy House was a surprise hit for New World Pictures. So much so that…
This movie is being released as part of the House: Two Stories Blu-ray Collection by Arrow Video (www.arrowvideo.com – www.facebook.com/ArrowVideo/) on April 11th, 2017. Way back in 1985, I was a kid who had only recently discovered horror movies. When…
Welcome back to another look at new releases arriving on DVD and Blu-ray. Once again, there’s a wide and varied array of features to choose from, although most will be primarily interested in the new Star Wars flick. As always,…
To be perfectly honest, while this reviewer has seen the 1995 anime feature upon which this live-action remake is based (along with a manga comic book), he doesn’t remember it all that well. And perhaps that’s a good thing. With…