DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for May 13th
Once again, it’s time to run through the week’s highlights of new releases on DVD and Blu-ray. It appears to be a busy week with plenty of flicks both new and old. As always, just click on the links to…
NEIGHBORS Manages To Earn A Passing Grade
If there’s one thing to learn from the comedy Neighbors, it’s… well… actually, it’s very hard to determine if there is a point. At least other than generating a few laughs from some raunchy material. In the end, it’s a…
LOCKE Is An Absorbing One-Man Show
Watching a character relay a lengthy and detailed description of the steps needed to lay a concrete foundation hardly sounds like dynamic cinematic entertainment. Yet, without question, the new film Locke actually manages to do this in a quietly intense…
DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for May 6th
Wow! This looks to be the slimmest week for new releases since the Christmas holidays. But don’t worry, friends. It may also the busiest time ever for reissues and re-releases of past titles on Blu-ray. The highlights are listed below.…
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 Spins A Complicated But Intriguing Web
It may only be the beginning of May, but to movie studios that means it’s the beginning of the summer movie season. The first tent-pole release is, of course, a big budget sequel. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 continues the latest…
DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for April 29th
It looks like a fairly quiet week for new Blu-ray and DVD releases. Regardless, there are a few noteworthy titles which are highlighted below. As always, be sure to click on the links to read full-length, detailed reviews of the…
THE QUIET ONES Raises Some Modest Scares
Fans of old Hammer horror films will certainly recognize and appreciate the decidedly retro feel of The Quiet Ones. Truthfully, it’s filled with horror movie tropes both new and old that doesn’t end up giving audiences anything unique. Yet, while…
THE OTHER WOMAN Fails to Maximize Its Potential
There is a general rule of thumb about scatological humor that I try to enforce as a reviewer. Yes, a film can use it sparingly and effectively. An inventive “poop” gag can certainly result in a chuckle. However, when it…
‘t Improve Upon Its Source Material
Back in 2004, the relatively small French film District 13 made a big splash. Or at least it made an impact where I originally hailed from. It certainly wasn’t an Oscar contender and didn’t feature the most complex of story…
WONDERCON 2014 Movie News
Once again, movie studios were back at the Anaheim Wondercon on Saturday, giving panels and presentations on the big summer releases. The convention attendance is growing by the year, but thankfully there was still enough room in the Arena to…