THE MONUMENTS MEN Fires Blanks
The Monuments Men is a tribute to a little known unit who performed incredible feats towards the close of World War II. While there can be no doubt that the story behind these real life heroes was indeed dynamic and…
Weekly DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for Feb. 4th
It appears as if things have settled down after a few very hectic release weeks. By comparison, there’s only a handful of titles to report. However, it’s a good mix with some solid films hitting the shelves. As always, some…
LABOR DAY for Romance Film Fans Only
It may have been marketed as a serious drama or at one point even an awards contender, but it’s clear that the new film Labor Day was never intended for Oscar glory. In fact, it marks a complete departure from…
OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS (ANIMATED) 2014 An Exceptionally Strong Collection
With the Academy Awards only a month away, Landmark Theatres is giving moviegoers the opportunity to check out all of the films nominated in the Animated Short Film category. Normally, it’s difficult to find these little gems, so the program…
OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS (LIVE-ACTION) 2014 a Varied and Interesting Showcase
Also opening today is The Oscar Nominated Live Action Short Films for 2014. Just as with the animated shorts (featured here), the five nominees are collected in this program. It’s more of a mixed bag, with subject matter veering all…
Weekly DVD/Blu-Ray Roundup for Jan. 28th
Looks like it’s another full week with some interesting releases in just about every category imaginable. As always, there are links to full reviews where you can read more about several of these new titles. So, if you can’t make…
‘s No Life To Be Found In I, FRANKENSTEIN
There have been plenty of adaptations and riffs on Mary Shelley’s classic horror novel, Frankenstein. But if any might cause the author to turn in her grave, this could be the one. Despite its best efforts, I, Frankenstein is a…
THE INVISIBLE WOMAN Explores Interesting and Unusual Subject Matter
Author Charles Dickens has been renowned as one of the greatest writers and philanthropists of the Victorian era. Despite these wondrous achievements, the new film The Invisible Woman chooses to explore some of the greyer aspects of his life. Specifically,…
Weekly DVD/Blu-Ray Roundup for Jan. 21st
Well, it looks like it’s another busy week with some interesting releases. As always, follow the links for full length reviews. If you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to check this out! Big New…
‘S DUE Goes Down in Flames
This week brings the second found footage horror film of the month (following Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones). Devil’s Due, an updated take on Rosemary’s Baby, shows some proficiency but feels like another forced exercise in this tired sub-genre. Truthfully,…