Author: Kevin Lovell

Owner and Operator of screen-connections.com - My love for movies and television is probably bordering on obsessive, so naturally writing about them is an absolute perfect fit for me.
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bad Milo’ delivers bloody fun and laughs galore, one of the best horror comedies in recent years; Arrives on Blu-Ray & DVD January 21, 2014 From Magnolia Home Entertainment / Magnet Releasing

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Bad Milo! [Blu-Ray]

Director: Jacob Vaughan

Cast: Ken Marino, Gillian Jacobs, Peter Stormare, Patrick Warburton

Release Date: Arrives on Blu-Ray & DVD January 21, 2014

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10

Disc Rating: 9.5/10

Plot Summary:

A horror comedy centered on a guy who learns that his unusual stomach problems are being caused by a demon living in his intestines. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bad Milo’ delivers bloody fun and laughs galore, one of the best horror comedies in recent years; Arrives on Blu-Ray & DVD January 21, 2014 From Magnolia Home Entertainment / Magnet Releasing”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Paul Schrader’s ‘Cat People’ comes home in beautiful HD clarity; Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray Available on January 21, 2014 From Scream Factory

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Cat People (1982) [Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray]

Director: Paul Schrader

Cast: Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, John Heard

Release Date: Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray Available On January 21, 2014

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10

Disc Rating: 9/10

Plot Summary:

In this erotic remake of the 1942 classic, a young woman’s sexual awakening brings horror when she discovers her urges transform her into a monstrous black leopard. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Paul Schrader’s ‘Cat People’ comes home in beautiful HD clarity; Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray Available on January 21, 2014 From Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] The comedy classic ‘Blind Date’ comes home in High Definition; Now Available for the First Time on Blu-Ray from Image/RLJ Entertainment

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Blind Date [Blu-Ray]

Director: Blake Edwards

Cast: Kim Basinger, Bruce Willis, John Larroquette

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray For The First Time

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7.5/10

Disc Rating: 7/10

Plot Summary:

Walter Davis is a workaholic. His attention is all to his work and very little to his personal life or appearance. Now he needs a date to take to his company’s business dinner with a new important Japanese client. His brother sets him up with his wife’s cousin Nadia, who is new in town and wants to socialize, but he was warned that if she gets drunk, she loses control and becomes wild. How will the date turn out – especially when they encounter Nadia’s ex-boyfriend David? Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The comedy classic ‘Blind Date’ comes home in High Definition; Now Available for the First Time on Blu-Ray from Image/RLJ Entertainment”

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[Movie Review] ‘Big Bad Wolves’ is a powerful and unforgettable film that isn’t afraid to rattle your nerves and then laugh at you; In Theatres, on Demand and on iTunes January 17th, 2014 from Magnet Releasing

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Big Bad Wolves

Director: Aharon Keshales, Navot Papushado

Starring: Lior Ashkenazi, Rotem Keinan, Tzahi Grad

Release Date: In Theatres (Limited), on Demand and on iTunes January 17th, 2014

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9.5/10

Plot Summary:

A series of brutal murders puts the lives of three men on a collision course: The father of the latest victim now out for revenge, a vigilante police detective operating outside the boundaries of law, and the main suspect in the killings – a religious studies teacher arrested and released due to a police blunder. Continue reading “[Movie Review] ‘Big Bad Wolves’ is a powerful and unforgettable film that isn’t afraid to rattle your nerves and then laugh at you; In Theatres, on Demand and on iTunes January 17th, 2014 from Magnet Releasing”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Runner Runner’ is a smart, fast paced modern thriller with a powerful cast; Now Available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

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Runner Runner [Blu-Ray]

Director: Brad Furman

Cast: Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake, Gemma Arterton

Release Date: Now Available to own on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7.5/10

Disc Rating: 8/10

 Plot Summary:

When a poor college student who cracks an online poker game goes bust, he arranges a face-to-face with the man he thinks cheated him, a sly offshore entrepreneur. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Runner Runner’ is a smart, fast paced modern thriller with a powerful cast; Now Available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘You’re Next’ is a brutally fun home invasion thriller and one of the best horror films released in 2013; Arrives on Blu-Ray & DVD January 14, 2014 From Lionsgate Home Entertainment 1
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘You’re Next’ is a brutally fun home invasion thriller and one of the best horror films released in 2013; Arrives on Blu-Ray & DVD January 14, 2014 From Lionsgate Home Entertainment

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Director: Adam Wingard

Cast: Sharni Vinson, Joe Swanberg, AJ Bowen, Barbara Crampton

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray & DVD January 14, 2014

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9.5/10
Disc Rating: 9/10

 

Plot Summary:

When the Davison family comes under attack during their wedding anniversary getaway, the gang of mysterious killers soon learns that one of victims harbors a secret talent for fighting back. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘You’re Next’ is a brutally fun home invasion thriller and one of the best horror films released in 2013; Arrives on Blu-Ray & DVD January 14, 2014 From Lionsgate Home Entertainment”

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HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’ to begin production on third and final season

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HBO has finally announced the official renewal of ‘The Newsroom’ for a third season, though at the same time they also announced that the upcoming third season would be the final season of the series. I found this to be a bit surprising. Hit the jump to read the press release regarding this announcement. Continue reading “HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’ to begin production on third and final season”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Riddick’ delivers on the gruesome action, monsters and fun while bringing the saga back to darker roots; On Blu-Ray & DVD January 14, 2014 From Universal Home Entertainment

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Riddick (Unrated Director’s Cut) [Blu-Ray]

Director: David Twohy

Cast: Vin Diesel, Karl Urban, Katee Sackhoff

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray & DVD January 14, 2014

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10

Disc Rating: 9.5/10

Plot Summary:

Left for dead on a sun-scorched planet, Riddick finds himself up against an alien race of predators. Activating an emergency beacon alerts two ships: one carrying a new breed of mercenary, the other captained by a man from Riddick’s past. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Riddick’ delivers on the gruesome action, monsters and fun while bringing the saga back to darker roots; On Blu-Ray & DVD January 14, 2014 From Universal Home Entertainment”

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The first episode of Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s new variety show ‘HitRecord On TV’ Now Available To Watch Early Online For Free!

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The debut episode of Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s new variety series ‘HitRecord On TV’ (which he also hosts) is now available to watch online for free before its January 18 premiere on Pivot. Hit the jump to watch the first episode now! Continue reading “The first episode of Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s new variety show ‘HitRecord On TV’ Now Available To Watch Early Online For Free!”

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HBO Confirms Premiere Dates For The New Seasons of ‘Game of Thrones’ ‘Veep’ ‘Vice’ & Mike Judge’s ‘Silicon Valley’

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HBO has officially confirmed the premiere dates for a number of new and returning shows. The premiere dates announced include the hit series ‘Game of Thrones’ ‘Veep’ ‘Vice’ and the upcoming series from Mike Judge ‘Silicon Valley’. Hit the jump to read the full press release announcing the premiere dates for all four shows. Continue reading “HBO Confirms Premiere Dates For The New Seasons of ‘Game of Thrones’ ‘Veep’ ‘Vice’ & Mike Judge’s ‘Silicon Valley’”

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A list of 5 phenomenal films released in 2013 that didn’t get the attention or respect they deserved

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Now that 2013 is officially behind us and we have begun delving into 2014, I thought I would take a look back at the previous year (a year which was filled with a far larger quantity of phenomenal films than usual) and give mention to a few select films that were some of my favorites this year and which I also felt got little or no attention or respect when they more than deserved it. Hit the jump to check out the five titles I have selected, and make sure to check back later this month for our ‘Best Films of 2013’ list when it finally hits. It should be a fairly hefty list this year. Continue reading “A list of 5 phenomenal films released in 2013 that didn’t get the attention or respect they deserved”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘We Are What We Are’ is a beautifully unsettling masterpiece and Jim Mickle’s best film yet; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD From eOne

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We Are What We Are [Blu-Ray]

Director: Jim Mickle

Cast: Bill Sage, Ambyr Childers, Julia Garner, Michael Parks, Kelly McGillis

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10

Disc Rating: 9/10

Plot Summary:

The Parkers, a reclusive family who follow ancient customs, find their secret existence threatened as a torrential downpour moves into their area, forcing daughters Iris and Rose to assume responsibilities beyond those of a typical family. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘We Are What We Are’ is a beautifully unsettling masterpiece and Jim Mickle’s best film yet; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD From eOne”

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MTV’S ‘Teen Wolf’ Returns Next “Moonday” With a Full Day Marathon Leading Up To The Second Half Of Season Three On Monday, January 6 at 10:PM

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For those who fell behind, or need a refresher course on the events that occured in the first part of ‘Teen Wolf’s’ third season, MTV has announced that they will be airing a full day marathon of the series’ most recent episodes, leading up to the premiere of Season Three’s second half (the split is due to the third season being upgraded to a 24 episode order as opposed to the previous season’s 12 episode orders). You can check out the press release regarding this announcement following the jump. Continue reading “MTV’S ‘Teen Wolf’ Returns Next “Moonday” With a Full Day Marathon Leading Up To The Second Half Of Season Three On Monday, January 6 at 10:PM”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Sweetwater’ is a beautifully crafted western revenge thriller with a stellar cast; On DVD & Blu-Ray December 31, 2013 From Arc Entertainment

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Director: Logan Miller

Cast: Ed Harris, January Jones, Jason Isaacs

Release Date: Available on DVD & Blu-Ray December 31, 2013

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10

Disc Rating: 8/10

Plot Summary:

In the late 1800s, a fanatical religious leader, a renegade Sheriff, and a former prostitute collide in a blood triangle on the rugged plains of the New Mexico Territory. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Sweetwater’ is a beautifully crafted western revenge thriller with a stellar cast; On DVD & Blu-Ray December 31, 2013 From Arc Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Freezer’ is a fun and clever thriller boosted by a great performance by Dylan McDermott; On DVD & Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack January 21, 2014 From Anchor Bay Entertainment

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Freezer [Blu-Ray]

Director: Mikael Salomon

Cast: Dylan McDermott, Peter Facinelli, Yuliya Snigir

Release Date: Available on DVD & Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack January 21, 2014

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10

Disc Rating: 8/10

Plot Summary:

Dylan McDermott stars as Robert Saunders, a New York City mechanic who is knocked unconscious at his birthday dinner and wakes up to find himself locked inside the restaurant’s walk-in freezer.  Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Freezer’ is a fun and clever thriller boosted by a great performance by Dylan McDermott; On DVD & Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack January 21, 2014 From Anchor Bay Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Justified: The Complete Fourth Season’ brings home yet another phenomenal season of this truly fantastic series; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Justified: The Complete Fourth Season [Blu-Ray]

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9.5/10

Plot Summary:

Old-school U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens is reassigned from Miami to his childhood home in the poor, rural coal-mining towns in Eastern Kentucky. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Justified: The Complete Fourth Season’ brings home yet another phenomenal season of this truly fantastic series; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Insidious: Chapter 2’ is an impressive and brilliantly crafted sequel; Own it today on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Insidious: Chapter 2’ is an impressive and brilliantly crafted sequel; Own it today on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Director: James Wan

Cast: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Barbara Hershey

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10

Disc Rating: 9/10

Plot Summary:

The haunted Lambert family seeks to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Insidious: Chapter 2’ is an impressive and brilliantly crafted sequel; Own it today on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From Sony Pictures Home Entertainment”

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