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.
[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 1
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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

[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 2Insidious: Chapter 2 [Blu-Ray]

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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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Force of Execution’ is entertaining and has some fun action sequences but that’s not enough to save the film; Now Available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment

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Force of Execution [Blu-Ray]

Director: Keoni Waxman

Cast: Steven Seagal, Ving Rhames, Danny Trejo, Bren Foster

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

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 5.5/10

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

 

Plot Summary:

“Force of Execution” is the story about a crime lord torn between his legacy and his desire to get out of the life of crime that has built his empire, when a new player to the scene tries to use the town anti-hero’s network to climb to power. The only friend the crime lord has is his assassin protégé who has troubles of his own. An epic battle of under bosses and crime lords. Only one will come out alive. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Force of Execution’ is entertaining and has some fun action sequences but that’s not enough to save the film; Now Available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Family’ is Luc Besson at his best, a witty and smart film complemented with great performances; Now Available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment/Relativity Media

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The Family [Blu-Ray]

Director: Luc Besson

Cast: Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Tommy Lee Jones

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

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8.5/10

Disc Rating: 8/10

 

Plot Summary:

The Manzoni family, a notorious mafia clan, is relocated to Normandy, France under the witness protection program, where fitting in soon becomes challenging as their old habits die hard. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Family’ is Luc Besson at his best, a witty and smart film complemented with great performances; Now Available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment/Relativity Media”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Ain’t Them Bodies Saints’ is a gorgeous and powerful love story with a classic western vibe; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From IFC/MPI

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Ain’t Them Bodies Saints [Blu-Ray]

Director: David Lowery

Cast: Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, Ben Foster

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10

Disc Rating: 9.5/10

Plot Summary:

The tale of an outlaw who escapes from prison and sets out across the Texas hills to reunite with his wife and the daughter he has never met. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Ain’t Them Bodies Saints’ is a gorgeous and powerful love story with a classic western vibe; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From IFC/MPI”

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=UPDATED: Winner Selected= [GIVEAWAY] Win a copy of ‘Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters’ On Blu-Ray! Available December 17th from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

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That’s right folks; we already have yet another giveaway opportunity for you all! We have one copy of the upcoming ‘‘Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters’ release on Blu-Ray (which hits stores on Blu-Ray & DVD next Tuesday, December 17th) to give away to one lucky reader! Hit the jump for box art, some fun activity sheets from the movie and of course to read the simple instructions required to enter for your chance to win!

The Contest has now officially ended and a winner has been selected. Congratulations to Heather! Continue reading “=UPDATED: Winner Selected= [GIVEAWAY] Win a copy of ‘Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters’ On Blu-Ray! Available December 17th from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Prisoners’ is a powerful and emotionally jarring film filled with tremendous performances; Own it on Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital Download December 17 from Warner Bros

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Director: Denis Villeneuve

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Terrence Howard

Release Date: Own Prisoners on Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital Download 12/17

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9.5/10

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Plot Summary:

When Keller Dover’s daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family? Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Prisoners’ is a powerful and emotionally jarring film filled with tremendous performances; Own it on Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital Download December 17 from Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Man of Tai Chi’ is a beautiful and noteworthy action flick and an impressive directorial debut from Keanu Reeves; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment & Radius TWC

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Man of Tai Chi [Blu-Ray]

Director: Keanu Reeves

Cast: Keanu Reeves, Tiger Chen, Karen Mok

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Plot Summary:

A young martial artist’s unparalleled Tai Chi skills land him in a highly lucrative underworld fight club. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Man of Tai Chi’ is a beautiful and noteworthy action flick and an impressive directorial debut from Keanu Reeves; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment & Radius TWC”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘My Name Is Nobody’, the Classic Western Available in Pristine High Definition for the First Time; 40th Anniversary Blu-Ray Edition Now Available From Image/RLJ Entertainment

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My Name is Nobody (40th Anniversary Edition ) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Tonino Valerii

Cast: Terence Hill, Henry Fonda, Jean Martin

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

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Plot Summary:

A young, easygoing gunman (Hill) worships and competes with an old gunfighter (Fonda) who only wants to retire. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘My Name Is Nobody’, the Classic Western Available in Pristine High Definition for the First Time; 40th Anniversary Blu-Ray Edition Now Available From Image/RLJ Entertainment”

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=UPDATED: WINNER SELECTED= [GIVEAWAY] Win a copy of ‘The Simpsons: Season 16’ On Blu-Ray! Own it on Blu-Ray & DVD December 3rd from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

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That’s right folks, you read it correctly! We have one copy of the upcoming ‘The Simpsons: Season 16’ release on Blu-Ray which hits stores on Blu-Ray & DVD December 3rd (TODAY!) to give away to one lucky reader! Hit the jump to read the simple instructions required to enter for your chance to win!  UPDATED: The contest has now officially wrapped and a winner has been selected. Thanks to everyone who entered and congratulations to our winner Devin! Continue reading “=UPDATED: WINNER SELECTED= [GIVEAWAY] Win a copy of ‘The Simpsons: Season 16’ On Blu-Ray! Own it on Blu-Ray & DVD December 3rd from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Marvel’s Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United’ teams up two of the Avengers for the first Marvel CGI animated film; available only on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital platforms on December 3, 2013

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Marvel’s Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United [Blu-Ray]

Director: Eric Radomski, Leo Riley

Cast: Adrian Pasdar, Fred Tatasciore, Dee Bradley Baker (VOICES)

Release Date: Only on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital platforms on December 3, 2013

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10

Disc Rating: 9/10

Plot Summary:

In this action-packed adventure, the invincible Iron Man and the incredible Hulk come together to save the Earth from its greatest threat yet! When two HYDRA scientists try to supercharge a Stark Arc Reactor with Hulk’s Gamma Energy, they unleash a being of pure electricity called the Zzzax – and he’s hungry for destruction. Together, Iron Man and Hulk are the only force that stands in the way of the Zzzax’s planetary blackout. But first the Super Hero duo will have to get through snarling Wendigos, deadly robots and the scaly powerhouse, Abomination. Can two of Marvel’s mightiest Heroes find a way to work together without smashing each other before time runs out? Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Marvel’s Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United’ teams up two of the Avengers for the first Marvel CGI animated film; available only on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital platforms on December 3, 2013”

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A list of 5 currently running TV Shows you should be watching if you are not already!

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First off, a simple fact about myself that some may not be aware of: I am a television nut as much as I am a movie nut. I only watch scripted television but I watch a very hefty amount of it and there are a vast number of great shows out there. Since at this point I watch such a ridiculous amount of shows, I have a wide variety of shows to pick and choose from (I probably watch somewhere in the vicinity of 50 currently running shows, give or take) so I thought I would suggest some of my favorites for the readers out there who may have missed out or not realized what they were missing out on with some of these great shows. You can check out the list following the jump and make sure to keep your eyes peeled for future editions. Continue reading “A list of 5 currently running TV Shows you should be watching if you are not already!”

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[DVD Review] ‘Impractical Jokers: The Complete First Season’; Now Available On DVD from Warner Bros Home Entertainment & TruTV

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Impractical Jokers: The Complete First Season [2-Disc DVD Set]

Release Date: Now Available on DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8/10

Plot Summary:

Four longtime friends compete to embarrass each other in a series of hilariously humiliating challenges and outrages dares to the amusement of the general public. Continue reading “[DVD Review] ‘Impractical Jokers: The Complete First Season’; Now Available On DVD from Warner Bros Home Entertainment & TruTV”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Getaway’ is a 90 minute high intensity car chase and a very entertaining ride; Own it on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and HD Digital Download 11/26

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Getaway [Blu-Ray]

Director: Courtney Solomon

Cast: Ethan Hawke, Selena Gomez

Release Date: Own “Getaway” on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and HD Digital Download 11/26

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7.5/10

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Plot Summary:

Former race-car driver Brent Magna is pitted against the clock when his wife is kidnapped by a mysterious villain. He commandeers a young woman’s car and takes her on on a high-speed race against time. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Getaway’ is a 90 minute high intensity car chase and a very entertaining ride; Own it on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and HD Digital Download 11/26”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘We’re The Millers’ is a hilariously fun ride from start to end with some real heart; own it on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and HD Digital Download Today from Warner Bros.

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We’re The Millers (Extended Cut) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber

Cast: Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Emma Roberts, Nick Offerman

Release Date: Own it on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and HD Digital Download Today from Warner Bros.

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8.5/10

Disc Rating: 10/10

Plot Summary:

A veteran pot dealer creates a fake family as part of his plan to move a huge shipment of weed into the U.S. from Mexico. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘We’re The Millers’ is a hilariously fun ride from start to end with some real heart; own it on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and HD Digital Download Today from Warner Bros.”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘All Is Bright’ Is a gloriously dark and emotional film with exceptional performances by both Giamatti & Rudd; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment

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All Is Bright [Blu-Ray]

Director: Phil Morrison

Cast: Paul Giamatti, Paul Rudd, Sally Hawkins

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10

Disc Rating: 8/10

Plot Summary:

While out on parole, Dennis reluctantly takes a job selling Christmas trees with his old buddy Rene in order to make enough money to buy his estranged daughter the piano she’s always wanted. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘All Is Bright’ Is a gloriously dark and emotional film with exceptional performances by both Giamatti & Rudd; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition’; get it on Blu-Ray today from Warner Bros!

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition (2D) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Peter Jackson

Cast: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage

Release Date: Get The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition on Blu-ray today!

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10

Disc Rating: 10/10

 Plot Summary:

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is the first in Peter Jackson’s highly anticipated trilogy adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition’; get it on Blu-Ray today from Warner Bros!”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Turbo’ is a fast and funny ride the whole family will enjoy; Now Available On Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From Dreamworks Home Entertainment

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Turbo [Blu-Ray]

Director: David Soren

Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Samuel L. Jackson (VOICES)

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

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8.5/10

Disc Rating: 9.5/10

Plot Summary:

A freak accident might just help an everyday garden snail achieve his biggest dream: winning the Indy 5 Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Turbo’ is a fast and funny ride the whole family will enjoy; Now Available On Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From Dreamworks Home Entertainment”

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FX Orders Fourth Installment of ‘American Horror Story’

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While it comes as no surprise with the shows continued success and great numbers, it is nevertheless fantastic news to see it officially announced. FX has officially ordered a fourth installment of ‘American Horror Story’ which is currently untitled and will once again consist of 13 episodes. You can read the press release regarding the announcement following the jump. Continue reading “FX Orders Fourth Installment of ‘American Horror Story’”

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