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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Mommie Dearest’ (1981) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

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Director: Frank Perry

Cast: Faye Dunaway, Steve Forrest, Diana Scarwid

Release Date: June 1, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

The endlessly quotable cult-classic celebrates 40 years with this debut on Blu-ray, restored from a new 4K film transfer and packed with all-new special features. Based on Christina Crawford’s controversial best-selling tell-all novel, MOMMMIE DEAREST features a powerhouse performance by Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford, struggling for her career while battling the inner demons of her private life. While the public Crawford was a strong-willed, glamorous object of admiration, behind-the-scenes is a private Crawford—the woman desperate to be a single-mother and trying to survive in a devastating industry that swallows careers thoughtlessly. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Mommie Dearest’ (1981) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

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hitman's wife's bodyguard
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’; Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD August 17, 2021 From Lionsgate

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Director: Patrick Hughes

Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek

Release Date: August 17, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

The world’s most lethal odd couple – bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) and hit man Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) – are back. Still unlicensed, Bryce is forced into action by Darius’s wife, the infamous international con artist Sonia Kincaid (Salma Hayek). As Bryce is driven over the edge by the volatile spouses, the trio get in over their heads in a global plot and soon find that they are all that stand between Europe and a vengeful and powerful madman (Antonio Banderas). Joining in the fun and deadly mayhem is Morgan Freeman as…well, you’ll have to see. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’; Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD August 17, 2021 From Lionsgate”

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those who wish me dead blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros

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Director: Taylor Sheridan

Cast: Angelina Jolie, Nicholas Hoult, Finn Little

Release Date: August 3, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7.5/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Oscar winner Jolie stars as Hannah, a smoke jumper reeling from the loss of three young lives she failed to save from a fire. When she comes across a bloodied and traumatized 12-year-old boy, the two set out together to cross miles of thick forest. Braving deadly lightning storms that challenge even Hannah’s well-honed survival skills, they’re unaware of the true dangers they face as they’re hunted by two killers while a massive fiery blaze heads straight for them. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Batman: The Long Halloween – Part 2’; Available On Blu-ray August 10, 2021 From DC – Warner Bros 3
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Batman: The Long Halloween – Part 2’; Available On Blu-ray August 10, 2021 From DC – Warner Bros

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Batman: The Long Halloween – Part 2’; Available On Blu-ray August 10, 2021 From DC – Warner Bros 4Batman: The Long Halloween – Part Two [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Chris Palmer

Cast: Jensen Ackles, Josh Duhamel, Naya Rivera (VOICES)

Release Date: August 10, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9.5/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

The reign of terror wrought by the Holiday killer continues in Gotham City. With each calculated crime, the stakes rise as tensions boil over between the Falcone and Maroni crime families. As Batman, James Gordon and Harvey Dent race to solve the deadly puzzle, a breach at Arkham Asylum brings villainous players Poison Ivy, Scarecrow and Mad Hatter into the game. Based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel, Batman: The Long Halloween – Part Two concludes this gripping chapter in the Dark Knight’s saga. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Batman: The Long Halloween – Part 2’; Available On Blu-ray August 10, 2021 From DC – Warner Bros”

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seance blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Seance’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From RLJE

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Director: Simon Barrett

Cast: Suki Waterhouse, Madisen Beaty, Ella-Rae Smith

Release Date: August 3, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6.5/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

In SEANCE, Camille Meadows is the new girl at the prestigious Edelvine Academy for Girls. Soon after her arrival, six girls invite her to join them in a late-night ritual, calling forth the spirit of a dead former student who reportedly haunts their halls. But before morning, one of the girls is dead, leaving the others wondering what they may have awakened. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Seance’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From RLJE”

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almost famous paramount presents review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Almost Famous’ (2000) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

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Director: Cameron Crowe

Cast: Billy Crudup, Kate Hudson, Patrick Fugit

Release Date: July 13, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9.5/10

Synopsis:

ALMOST FAMOUS is the semi-autobiographical odyssey of 15-year-old William Miller (Patrick Fugit), whose writing talent and earnest passion for rock music earns him an assignment for Rolling Stone, interviewing and touring with Stillwater (Billy Crudup, Jason Lee). Penny Lane (Kate Hudson) is the young groupie who guides him through the wild world of rock heroes, all-night parties, and the most dangerous experience of all—love.  The film won the Golden Globe® for Best Motion Picture—Comedy or Musical and the AFI Award for Movie of the Year and received dozens of additional nominations and awards. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Almost Famous’ (2000) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Wraith’; Now Available On Vestron Video Collector’s Series Blu-ray From Lionsgate 6
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Wraith’; Now Available On Vestron Video Collector’s Series Blu-ray From Lionsgate

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Director: Mike Marvin

Cast: Charlie Sheen, Nick Cassavetes, Sherilyn Fenn

Release Date: July 20, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Charlie Sheen, Nick Cassavetes, Sherilyn Fenn, and Randy Quaid star in this turbocharged cult classic! When four glowing orbs crash into each other over the Arizona desert, they leave in their wake a badass Dodge Turbo Interceptor — and its enigmatic, helmeted driver. The next day, the mysterious Jake (Sheen) appears in the town of Brooks, catching the eye of Keri (Fenn) and the ire of Packard (Cassavetes), the ruthless leader of a gang of street racers. When gang members start losing races — and lives — to the Interceptor, the recent death of Keri’s boyfriend suddenly seems connected to the arrival of Jake, the unbeatable car…and an avenging entity called The Wraith. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Wraith’; Now Available On Vestron Video Collector’s Series Blu-ray From Lionsgate”

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a quiet place 2 blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘A Quiet Place Part II’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Paramount

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Director: John Krasinski

Cast: Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds

Release Date: July 27, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family (Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe) must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path in this “gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller” (Scott Mantz, BFCA) written and directed by John Krasinski. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘A Quiet Place Part II’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Paramount”

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wrath of man blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Wrath Of Man’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From MGM – Warner Bros

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Director: Guy Ritchie

Cast: Jason Statham, Holt McCallany, Josh Hartnett

Release Date: July 13, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8.5/10
Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

Mysterious and wild-eyed, a new security guard for a cash truck surprises his co-workers when he unleashes precision skills during a heist. The crew is left wondering who he is and where he came from. Soon, the marksman’s ultimate motive becomes clear as he takes dramatic and irrevocable steps to settle a score. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Wrath Of Man’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From MGM – Warner Bros”

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spiral from the book of saw blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Spiral: From The Book Of Saw’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Lionsgate

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Spiral: From The Book Of Saw’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Lionsgate 8Spiral: From The Book Of Saw [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Darren Lynn Bousman

Cast: Chris Rock, Max Minghella, Samuel L. Jackson

Release Date: July 20, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6.5/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

A criminal mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in Spiral, the terrifying new chapter from the book of Saw. Working in the shadow of his father, an esteemed police veteran (Samuel L. Jackson), brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks (Chris Rock) and his rookie partner (Max Minghella) take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer’s morbid game. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Spiral: From The Book Of Saw’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Lionsgate”

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another 48 hrs blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Another 48 HRS’ (1990) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

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Director: Walter Hill

Cast: Eddie Murphy, Nick Nolte, Brion James

Release Date: July 6, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Eight years after the first 48 hours of mayhem, Reggie (Murphy) is about to be released from the pen.  But, after the bus transporting him flips over (17 times), Inspector Jack Cates (Nolte) enlists the ex-con for another seemingly impossible two-day task to nail an elusive drug lord with a price on Reggie’s head. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Another 48 HRS’ (1990) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

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48 hrs paramount presents blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ’48 HRS’ (1982) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

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Director: Walter Hill

Cast: Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, Annette O’Toole

Release Date: July 6, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Nick Nolte is unforgettable as Jack Cates, a rough-edged Inspector on the hunt for two vicious cop-killers. Unlikely ride-along con Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy), is given 48-hour leave from prison to help Cates on the case. The laughs fly almost as much as the punches, as both men pursue two very different goals in a short amount of time. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ’48 HRS’ (1982) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

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his dark materials season 2 blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘His Dark Materials: The Complete Second Season’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From HBO – Warner Bros

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘His Dark Materials: The Complete Second Season’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From HBO – Warner Bros 11His Dark Materials: The Complete Second Season [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Cast: Dafne Keen, Amir Wilson, Ruth Wilson

Release Date: June 29, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8/10

 

Synopsis:

His Dark Materials follows young orphan Lyra (Dafne Keen) on a journey through a parallel world where a human’s soul exists outside one’s body – in the form of a talking animal called a daemon. Season two begins as Lyra, distraught over the death of her best friend, embarks upon a journey in a strange and mysterious abandoned city. There she meets Will (Amir Wilson), a boy from our world who is also running from a troubled past. Lyra and Will learn their destinies are tied to reuniting Will with his father but find their path is constantly thwarted as a war begins to brew around them. Meanwhile, Mrs. Coulter (Ruth Wilson) searches for Lyra, determined to bring her home by any means necessary. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘His Dark Materials: The Complete Second Season’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From HBO – Warner Bros”

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nobody blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Nobody’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal

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Director: Ilya Naishuller

Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, RZA

Release Date: June 22, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Hutch is a nobody. As an overlooked and underestimated father and husband, he takes life’s indignities on the chin and never rocks the boat. But when his daughter loses her beloved kitty-cat bracelet in a robbery, Hutch hits a boiling point no one knew he had. What happens when a pushover finally pushes back? Hutch flips from regular dad to fearless fighter by taking his enemies on a wild ride of explosive revenge. NOBODY showcases Emmy®-winner Bob Odenkirk as fans have never seen him before: an average family man who becomes a lethal vigilante unlike any ordinary action hero. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Nobody’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros 12
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros

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Director: Adam Wingard

Cast: Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall

Release Date: June 15, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home, and with them is Jia, a young orphaned girl with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond. But they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across the globe. The epic clash between the two titans—instigated by unseen forces—is only the beginning of the mystery that lies deep within the core of the Earth. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros”

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last train from gun hill blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Last Train From Gun Hill’ (1959) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

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Director: John Sturges

Cast: Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, Carolyn Jones

Release Date: June 15, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn headline this suspenseful classic, making its Blu-ray debut—remastered by Paramount Pictures from a 6K film transfer of the original VistaVision negative. Directed by John Sturges (GUNFIGHT AT THE O.K. CORAL), one of the greatest filmmakers of the Western genre, the film follows U.S. Marshal Matt Morgan (Douglas) on the trail of his wife’s killer. Adding a dark twist to the tale—the suspect’s father is Morgan’s longtime friend, cattle baron Craig Beldon (Quinn). Morgan is determined to capture the killer and take him away by the 9:00 train, against all odds. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Last Train From Gun Hill’ (1959) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

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city of lies blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘City Of Lies’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Saban

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Director: Brad Furman

Cast: Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker, Rockmond Dunbar

Release Date: June 8, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7.5/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

What is worse, the crime or the cover-up? Based on the book, LAbyrinth, by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Randall Sullivan, this compelling crime-thriller follows the investigation into the infamous murder of iconic rap artist Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.I.G. Oscar® nominee Johnny Depp stars as determined LAPD detective Russell Poole, who spent nearly 20 years trying to solve the murder, and Oscar® and Primetime Emmy® winner Forest Whitaker as Jack Jackson, a journalist who teams up with Poole in search of the elusive truth. Together they explore why the case remains cold — and why a secretive division of the LAPD is seemingly set on keeping it that way. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘City Of Lies’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Saban”

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batman the long halloween part 1 blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Batman: The Long Halloween – Part 1’; Available On Blu-ray & Digital June 22, 2021 From DC – Warner Bros

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Batman: The Long Halloween – Part 1’; Available On Blu-ray & Digital June 22, 2021 From DC – Warner Bros 14Batman: The Long Halloween – Part One [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Chris Palmer

Cast: Jensen Ackles, Josh Duhamel, Naya Rivera (VOICES)

Release Date: June 22, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

It’s a dark time in Gotham City. Held hostage by the powerful Falcone crime family, the city is rife with misdeeds and corruption. Adding to the chaos is the mysterious Holiday killer, who has been targeting the underworld and leaving a trail of terror…and body bags. Batman, Captain James Gordon and D.A. Harvey Dent race against the calendar as it advances toward the next ill-fated holiday. Based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel, Batman: The Long Halloween – Part One begins a twisted chain of events that will forever change the Dark Knight. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Batman: The Long Halloween – Part 1’; Available On Blu-ray & Digital June 22, 2021 From DC – Warner Bros”

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