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[Blu-Ray Review] Piece By Piece; Now Available From Universal

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Director: Morgan Neville

Cast: Pharrell Williams, Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar (VOICES)

Release Date: December 17, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Piece by Piece is an unparalleled motion picture experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music’s most innovative minds. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Piece By Piece; Now Available From Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Looney Tunes: Collector’s Choice Volumes 1-4; Now Available From Warner Archive 1
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[Blu-Ray Review] Looney Tunes: Collector’s Choice Volumes 1-4; Now Available From Warner Archive

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Cast: Mel Blanc, Bea Benaderet, Stan Freberg (VOICES)

Release Date: November 26, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

For die-hard fans of Warner Bros.’ classic animation, the four volumes of LOONEY TUNES COLLECTOR’S CHOICE are here in one superb set. Across the four discs inside, traverse through the golden era of Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies with 97 remastered cartoons, all looking better than ever on Blu-ray. All the great WB cartoon stars share the spotlight here, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote, Tweety & Sylvester, and many more. Representing the work of legendary animation geniuses including Chuck Jones, Friz Freleng, Tex Avery, Bob Clampett, and Robert McKimson, this collection features exceptional rarities as well as fan favorites. An amazing compendium from the studio that created the funniest animated cartoons in film history! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Looney Tunes: Collector’s Choice Volumes 1-4; Now Available From Warner Archive”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 1; Now Available From Paramount

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Cast: Micah Abbey, Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon (VOICES)

Release Date: November 12, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

Gear up for twice the Turtle Power with Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, featuring two epic 6-episode story arcs that find Leo, Mikey, Raph, and Donnie facing greater challenges and even bigger baddies than they’ve ever encountered before! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 1; Now Available From Paramount”

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[Blu-Ray Review] I Love Lucy: The Complete Series; Now Available From Paramount

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Cast: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz

Release Date: November 5, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

In October 1951, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz debuted the first episode of what was to become one of the best-loved and most watched TV shows of all time. Zany redhead Lucy and her Cuban bandleader husband Ricky Ricardo, along with their neighbors and comic foils Ethel and Fred Mertz (Vivian Vance and William Frawley), got into the most hilarious predicaments ever imaginable. Overflowing with notable guest stars and escapades that never lose their entertainment value, it’s no wonder why everyone still loves Lucy. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] I Love Lucy: The Complete Series; Now Available From Paramount”

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[Blu-Ray Review] The Forge; Now Available From Sony

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Director: Alex Kendrick

Cast: Cameron Arnett, Priscilla Shirer, Aspen Kennedy

Release Date: December 3, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Isaiah Wright has some growing up to do. A year out of high school with no plans for his future, Isaiah is challenged by his single mom and a successful businessman to start charting a better course for his life. Through the biblical discipleship from his new mentor, prayers of his mother and a prayer warrior named Miss Clara, Isaiah begins to discover God’s purpose for his life is so much more than he could hope for or imagine. From the Kendrick Brothers, the creators of the No. 1 hit WAR ROOM, comes THE FORGE, a faith-filled new movie with familiar friends and inspiring new twists. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Forge; Now Available From Sony”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Never Let Go; Now Available From Lionsgate

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Director: Alexandre Aja

Cast: Halle Berry, Percy Daggs IV, Anthony B. Jenkins

Release Date: December 3, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

From visionary director Alexandre Aja (Crawl) and the creative minds behind “Stranger Things” comes this psychological horror-thriller. As an evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, a mother (Halle Berry) and her twin sons find their only protection is their house and their deep-rooted family bond. Needing to stay connected at all times — even tethering themselves with ropes — they urge each other to never let go. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Never Let Go; Now Available From Lionsgate”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Young Sheldon: The Complete Series; Now Available From Warner Bros

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Cast: Iain Armitage, Zoe Perry, Lance Barber

Release Date: September 24, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

From creators and executive producers Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro, Young Sheldon centers on Sheldon Cooper, a once-in-a-generation mind capable of advanced mathematics and science, which isn’t always helpful in a land where church and football are king. And while the vulnerable, gifted, and somewhat naïve Sheldon deals with the world, his very normal family must find a way to deal with him. For 12 years on The Big Bang Theory, audiences came to know the iconic, eccentric, and extraordinary Sheldon Cooper. This single-camera, half-hour comedy takes viewers through his childhood, as he embarks on his innocent, awkward, and hopeful journey toward the man he will become. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Young Sheldon: The Complete Series; Now Available From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] 1992; Now Available From Lionsgate

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Director: Ariel Vromen

Cast: Tyrese Gibson, Scott Eastwood, Ray Liotta

Release Date: November 5, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

From executive producer Snoop Dogg, 1992 is a tense crime-thriller that follows Mercer (Tyrese Gibson) as he desperately tries to rebuild his life and his relationship with his son (Christopher A’mmanuel) amidst the turbulent 1992 L.A. uprising following the Rodney King verdict. Across town, another father and son (Ray Liotta and Scott Eastwood) put their own strained relationship to the test as they plot a dangerous heist from the factory where Mercer works. As tensions rise in Los Angeles and chaos erupts, both families reach their boiling points when they collide. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] 1992; Now Available From Lionsgate”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Speak No Evil (2024); Available November 19, 2024 From Universal

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Director: James Watkins

Cast: James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy

Release Date: November 19, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

After befriending a British couple with a mute son, Americans Ben and Louise accept an unusual invitation to bring their daughter for a weekend at an idyllic country estate. Yet when they discover their hosts are hiding sinister motives, Ben and Louise fear their family may be pawns in a disturbing plot. Led by a riveting performance from James McAvoy (Split, Glass) as a charismatic man masking unspeakable darkness, a dream holiday warps into an unnerving nightmare in this shocking thriller from Blumhouse, producers of The Black Phone. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Speak No Evil (2024); Available November 19, 2024 From Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] The Hitcher; Now Available From Warner Bros

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Director: Robert Harmon

Cast: Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh

Release Date: October 22, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

In this 1986 cult classic, director Robert Harmon thrills the viewer with the story of young Jim Halsey (C. Thomas Howell), who stops on the highway to pick up a hitchhiker, not knowing that by doing so, he opens the door to terrible evil. The mysterious hitcher, unforgettably portrayed by Rutger Hauer, is a relentless slaughterer, preying on those who invite him into their lives. Somewhat dismissed at the time of its original release, THE HITCHER developed a rabid fan following in the ensuing years, now properly recognized as one of the most memorable and terrifying thrillers of the 1980s. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Hitcher; Now Available From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] It Ends With Us; Now Available From Sony

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Director: Justin Baldoni

Cast: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Jenny Slate

Release Date: November 5, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

IT ENDS WITH US, based on the global phenomenon by Colleen Hoover, tells the empowering story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively). Grappling with a painful past, Lily embarks on a new life in Boston, embraces her artistry, and passionately pursues her dream of opening her own flower shop. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her dangerous father. With the support of her friends and allies, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar) and Alyssa Kincaid (Jenny Slate), Lily must find her own strength to break the pattern or the pattern will break her. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] It Ends With Us; Now Available From Sony”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Frankie Freako; Now Available From Scream Factory

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Director: Steven Kostanski

Cast: Conor Sweeney, Adam Brooks, Kristy Wordsworth

Release Date: November 5, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Workaholic yuppie Conor has a dilemma: no one in his life respects him! Not his boss, not his coworkers, not even his wife Kristina, who thinks he’s an uptight “square”! Conor sees no way out of this existential rut until one night while channel-surfing, he catches a bizarre ad for a party hotline hosted by a strange dancing goblin: Frankie Freako. Conor is entranced by Frankie’s promises of wild and freaky adventures, just a phone call away – could this be just the recipe to spice up his flavorless life? Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Frankie Freako; Now Available From Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] South Park: Not Suitable For Children; Now Available From Paramount

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Cast: Trey Parker, Matt Stone (VOICES)

Release Date: November 5, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

After it’s discovered that a teacher at South Park Elementary has an OnlyFans page, Randy is compelled to take a closer look at the seedy underbelly of the world of online influencers. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] South Park: Not Suitable For Children; Now Available From Paramount”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Afraid; Available November 5, 2024 From Sony

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Director: Chris Weitz

Cast: John Cho, Katherine Waterston, Havana Rose Liu

Release Date: November 5, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 5/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called AIA. Taking smart home to the next level, once the unit and all its sensors and cameras are installed in their home, AIA seems able to do it all. She learns the family’s behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family’s way. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Afraid; Available November 5, 2024 From Sony”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Jonny’s Golden Quest’ & ‘Jonny Quest Vs. The Cyber Insects’; Now Available From Warner Archive

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Directors: Don Lusk, Paul Sommer (Golden Quest), Mario Piluso (Cyber Insects)

Cast: Don Messick, Rob Paulsen, Granville Van Dusen (VOICES)

Release Date: October 1, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

Nearly 30 years after the landmark animated series was brought to prime-time television by Hanna-Barbera, the continued popularity of Jonny Quest led the studio to create two new feature-length adventures built around Quest presented together on this one Blu-ray™ disc. In Jonny’s Golden Quest, long-time Quest fans get to meet the women behind the adventurous men. Joining scientist Benton Quest, his plucky son Jonny, bodyguard Race Bannon and Jonny’s young friend Hadji are Benton’s biologist wife Rachel, Race’s ex-wife Jade and young 12-year-old Jessie. In Jonny Quest vs.The Cyber Insects, the evil Dr. Zin has genetically modified household pests into disturbingly large insects that he calls assassinoids, fearless and devoted warriors that will conduct his plan for world domination. Team Quest, headed by internationally respected scientist Benton Quest, is Earth’s only hope. When the good doctor becomes Zin’s captive, the stakes – and the action quotient – grow higher. Enter Jonny Quest, Dr. Quest’s bright, excitable, imaginative and heroic young son, ex-special agent Race Bannon, Jonny’s child genius friends Hadji and Jessie (Race’s daughter), their robotic pal 4-DAC and bulldog Bandit to complete the job of vermin extermination before it’s too late. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Jonny’s Golden Quest’ & ‘Jonny Quest Vs. The Cyber Insects’; Now Available From Warner Archive”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Top Cat: The Complete Series: Now Available From Warner Archive

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Cast: Arnold Stang, Allen Jenkins, Maurice Gosfield (VOICES)

Release Date: September 17, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

In the tradition of great screen con men – one of the few with a visible tail – Top Cat holds a top spot in the hearts of classic animation fans. The second of Hanna-Barbera’s prime-time network animated sitcoms, TOP CAT debuted on ABC television on Wednesday, September 27, 1961. The series only ran for one season at night, but continued to be popular through a mix of continued Saturday morning network reruns and syndication for more than two decades thereafter. Arnold Stang provided the voice of the smooth-talking New York City cat, known as T.C. to his gang of cohorts Benny the Ball, Choo-Choo, Spook, The Brain and Fancy Fancy. These cats were always on the make toward a big score or swindle. And the bothersome – and ever exasperated – Officer Dibble, (voiced by legendary character actor Allen Jenkins) is relentlessly on Top Cat’s case (although always one step behind). This 4-disc Blu-ray set contains all 30 original episodes, newly remastered in 1080p HD from 4K scans off the original camera negatives, with the series offering top-shelf entertainment for fans. More than 60 years after it debuted, Top Cat continues to be a comic delight of animated fun for audiences of all ages. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Top Cat: The Complete Series: Now Available From Warner Archive”

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[Blu-Ray Review] The Beast Within; Now Available From Well Go USA

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Director: Alexander J. Farrell

Cast: Kit Harington, Ashleigh Cummings, Caoilinn Springall

Release Date: October 22, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

After a series of strange events leads her to question her family’s isolated life on a fortified compound deep in the English wilds, 10-year-old Willow (Caoilinn Springall) follows her parents on one of their secret late-night treks to the heart of the ancient forest. But upon witnessing her father undergo a terrible transformation, she too becomes ensnared by the dark ancestral secret they’ve tried so desperately to conceal. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Beast Within; Now Available From Well Go USA”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Ted: Season One; Now Available From Universal

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Cast: Seth MacFarlane, Max Burkholder, Alanna Ubach

Release Date: September 10, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Based on the box office hit and sequel from “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane about a cherished teddy bear that comes to life as the result of a childhood wish, “TED” is an irreverent, side-splitting half hour comedy series about Bostonian teenager John Bennett and his best friend and forever “thunder buddy,” the foul-mouthed stuffed bear, Ted. Set in the ’90s after his moment of fame has passed, Ted is forced to enroll in high school with his best pal John, experiencing the highs and lows of teenage life…one bong hit at a time. While Ted may not be the best influence on John, when it comes down to it, he is always willing to go out on a limb to help his friend and his family. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Ted: Season One; Now Available From Universal”

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