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] ‘Byzantium’ is a breath of fresh air. A unique, beautiful and powerful vampire tale; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From IFC/MPI

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Byzantium [Blu-Ray]

Director: Neil Jordan

Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Arterton, Sam Riley, Jonny Lee Miller

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Plot Summary:

Residents of a coastal town learn, with deathly consequences, the secret shared by the two mysterious women who have sought shelter at a local resort. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Byzantium’ is a breath of fresh air. A unique, beautiful and powerful vampire tale; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From IFC/MPI”

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Comedy Central Renews ‘Key & Peele’ ‘Brickleberry’ & ‘Drunk History’

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Comedy Central has officially announced the renewals of three shows. ‘Brickleberry’ Key & Peele’ & ‘Drunk History’ have all been renewed for additional seasons. You can read the press release detailing this announcement following the jump. Continue reading “Comedy Central Renews ‘Key & Peele’ ‘Brickleberry’ & ‘Drunk History’”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Conjuring’ is a truly terrifying masterpiece of modern horror; own it on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and HD Digital Download October 22 from Warner Bros.

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The Conjuring [Blu-Ray]

Director: James Wan

Cast: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack, DVD & HD Digital Download October 22

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Plot Summary:

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Conjuring’ is a truly terrifying masterpiece of modern horror; own it on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and HD Digital Download October 22 from Warner Bros.”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Resolution’ is a smart and thought provoking film that may require a few viewings to full appreciate; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from Tribeca Film/Cinedigm

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Resolution [Blu-Ray]

Director: Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead

Cast: Peter Cilella, Vinny Curran, Zahn McClarnon

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

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10

Disc Rating: 9.5/10

Plot Summary:

A man, looking to save his best friend from the throes of methamphetamine addiction, ties him up in an abandoned cabin and induces withdrawal. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Resolution’ is a smart and thought provoking film that may require a few viewings to full appreciate; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from Tribeca Film/Cinedigm”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Heat’ is hilarious fun from start to finish; Now Available On Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

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The Heat (UNRATED) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Paul Feig

Cast: Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Demian Bichir, Marlon Wayans, Michael Rapaport

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

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7.5/10

Disc Rating: 10/10

Plot Summary:

An uptight FBI Special Agent is paired with a foul-mouthed Boston cop to take down a ruthless drug lord. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Heat’ is hilarious fun from start to finish; Now Available On Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Pacific Rim’ is absolutely amazing, the best film of the year; own it on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and HD Digital Download October 15 from Warner Bros.

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Pacific Rim (2D) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Guillermo del Toro

Cast: Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Ron Perlman, Charlie Day, Clifton Collins Jr.

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack, DVD & HD Digital Download October 15

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 10/10

Disc Rating: 10/10

Plot Summary:

As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse.

*Please note that this review is based on the 2D Blu-Ray combo pack. (The BD artwork displayed above is for this version) Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Pacific Rim’ is absolutely amazing, the best film of the year; own it on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and HD Digital Download October 15 from Warner Bros.”

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Celebrate National Sarcastic Month With Two eCards From ‘The Heat’; Available now on Digital HD and on Blu-ray & DVD, October 15th

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In celebration of October which has been designated National Sarcastic month and the hit comedy ‘The Heat’ which is now available on Digital HD and will also be available to own on Blu-Ray & DVD next Tuesday, October 15, we have two gif eCards from the film for you all to check out. Hit the jump to check out the eCards. Continue reading “Celebrate National Sarcastic Month With Two eCards From ‘The Heat’; Available now on Digital HD and on Blu-ray & DVD, October 15th”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters – Predacons Rising’ wraps up the series; Now Available On Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack & DVD From Shout Factory

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Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters – Predacons Rising [Blu-Ray]

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

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10

Disc Rating: 8/10

Plot Summary:

Chronicles the epic battle between the Decepticons and the Autobots in their mission to defend Earth and one day restore their home planet of Cybertron. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters – Predacons Rising’ wraps up the series; Now Available On Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack & DVD From Shout Factory”

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Check Out Six ‘Fright Night 2’ Postcards & Halloween Cards

FN_postcard_v1In celebration of its release to Blu-Ray and DVD, we have six postcards and Halloween cards for everyone from ‘Fright Night 2: New Blood’ which is now available to own on Blu-Ray & DVD from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment . In case you missed it, you can read our review of the Blu-Ray by clicking here. Hit the jump to check out all six cards. Continue reading “Check Out Six ‘Fright Night 2’ Postcards & Halloween Cards”

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‘Robot Chicken: Season Six’ Arrives On Blu-ray & DVD TODAY From Warner Bros & Adult Swim! Watch The New Trailer For The Release

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‘Robot Chicken: Season Six’ hits stores today, so make sure to pick up your Blu-Ray or DVD copy today. If you aren’t sure whether you want to yet, you can read our review of the Blu-Ray by clicking here.  Hit the jump to watch the new trailer for the Blu-Ray & DVD release. Continue reading “‘Robot Chicken: Season Six’ Arrives On Blu-ray & DVD TODAY From Warner Bros & Adult Swim! Watch The New Trailer For The Release”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Robot Chicken: Season Six’ looks and sounds cruder than ever on Blu; Available On Blu-Ray & DVD October 8 From Warner Bros & Adult Swim

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Robot Chicken: Season Six [Blu-Ray]

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray & DVD October 8

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 10/10

Plot Summary:

Old-school stop-motion animation and fast-paced satire are the hallmarks of this eclectic show created by Seth Green and Matt Senreich. Action figures find new life as players in frenetic sketch-comedy vignettes that skewer TV, movies, music, and celebrities. It’s television especially formulated for the Attention Deficit Disorder generation. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Robot Chicken: Season Six’ looks and sounds cruder than ever on Blu; Available On Blu-Ray & DVD October 8 From Warner Bros & Adult Swim”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Fright Night 2 New Blood’ attempts to reboot the franchise once again; Available On Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD October 1 From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

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Fright Night 2 New Blood (UNRATED) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Eduardo Rodriguez

Cast: Will Payne, Jaime Murray, Sean Power

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD October 1

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 5/10

Disc Rating: 9/10

Plot Summary:

By day Gerri Dandridge is a sexy professor, but by night she transforms into a real-life vampire with an unquenchable thirst for human blood. So when a group of high school students travel abroad to study in Romania, they find themselves ensnared in Gerri’s chilling web of lust and terror. Charley and “Evil” Ed must stop Gerri from drinking and bathing in the blood of a “new moon virgin,” which just so happens to be Charley’s ex-girlfriend, Amy. They enlist help from Peter Vincent, the vampire hunting host of a reality show called “Fright Night,” to drive a stake through Gerri’s plan and save Amy from a fate far worse than death. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Fright Night 2 New Blood’ attempts to reboot the franchise once again; Available On Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD October 1 From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘I Spit On Your Grave 2’ is a competent sequel but doesn’t add much new to the franchise; Now Available on Unrated Blu-Ray & DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment

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I Spit On Your Grave 2 (UNRATED) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Steven R. Monroe

Cast: Jemma Dallender, Yavor Baharov, Joe Absolom

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

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6/10

Disc Rating: 8/10

Plot Summary:

Katie is trying to make it in the cutthroat world of modeling. When she innocently accepts an offer to have new photos taken for her portfolio, the experience quickly turns into an unthinkable nightmare of rape, torture, and kidnapping. When a twist of fate finally frees her from her captors – beaten, battered, bruised, and broken, she will have to tap into the darkest places of the human psyche to not only survive her ordeal, but to ultimately find the strength to exact her brutal revenge. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘I Spit On Your Grave 2’ is a competent sequel but doesn’t add much new to the franchise; Now Available on Unrated Blu-Ray & DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment”

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Fox Renews ‘Bob’s Burgers’ For Fifth Season; Season Four Premieres This Sunday

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Fantastic news today for fellow fans of ‘Bob’s Burgers.’ Fox has already renewed the animated series for a 22-episode fifth season prior the fourth season’s premiere this Sunday night on Fox. You can read the press release regarding the announcement after the jump. Continue reading “Fox Renews ‘Bob’s Burgers’ For Fifth Season; Season Four Premieres This Sunday”

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