DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for September 6th, 2016
Oh boy, oh boy. This is among the busiest weeks I’ve ever had to write about – there are more than 20 new releases arriving in a wide variety of genres. It’s exhausting, but I’ll do my best to summarize…
THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS Looks Gorgeous, But Needs To Dive Into Choppier Waters
Director Derek Cianfrance has become known for his heavy and searing dramas revolving around family, as witnessed in films like Blue Valentine and The Place Beyond the Pines. His latest is called The Light Between Oceans, and it certainly shares…
DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for August 30th, 2016
Welcome back to another look at highlights coming your way on Blu-ray and DVD. There are a couple of big hits arriving as well as some intriguing older films – be sure to click on any links you see to…
‘T BREATHE Is Pulpy, Efficient and Very, Very Tense
Director Fede Alvarez made his cinematic debut three years ago with the better-than-expected remake of The Evil Dead. His follow-up is an original tale of a heist gone wrong. While the plot may suggest that it is a thriller or…
‘t Land a Blow
If you watched any boxing in the 70s and early 80s, then you’ll certainly be familiar with Roberto Duran. The Panamanian was an incredible pugilist who courted controversy and provoked strong reactions over his career. The new film Hands of…
DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for August 23rd, 2016
Another week, another impressive grouping of titles arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. Read below to look at all the highlights and be sure to click on any links you see to read about them in detail. Overall, there’s an incredible…
‘s focus on the positive…..
This week’s mandated re-boot is an epic of microscopic proportions. A retelling of the biblical story Ben Hur, a Jewish prince living in ancient Jerusalem whose story shares some parallels with some carpenter dude named Jesus. Full disclosure: I am…
KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS Impresses With Striking Visuals
August used to be a time for studios to release summer misfires, but so far this month we’ve gotten some effective little films. Okay, it has had its share of flops too, but for such a muggy time, there have…
DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for August 16th, 2016
Welcome to another look at the highlights arriving at stores this week on Blu-ray and DVD. Beyond the run of new releases, this is a fantastic week for great older features making their debuts in high definition. So if you…
Blasts From the Past! Blu-ray Review: AMERICAN NINJA 2: THE CONFRONTATION (1987)
This movie is being released on Blu-ray by Olive Films (www.olivefilms.com – www.facebook.com/olivefilms) on August 16th, 2016. As mentioned previously, Olive Films is releasing the entire American Ninja series in high definition; now every chop, punch and explosion officially looks…