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[Blu-Ray Review] Strays (2023); Now Available From Universal

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Director: Josh Greenbaum

Cast: Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Isla Fisher

Release Date: October 10, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Plucky pup Reggie (Ferrell) thought he and his owner Doug (Forte) were playing an innocent game of fetch. It isn’t until he meets Bug (Foxx), a streetwise stray who says only suckers have owners, that Reggie realizes his miserable master intentionally abandoned him in the big city. With two more pooches (Fisher & Park) adding fuel to his furry fire, Reggie goes from cute to cunning as he and Bug concoct a crazy scheme to get back to Doug and give him a big bite between his legs. Revenge has never been this riotous, or this irreverent, as the hilariously absurd antics of these four furballs turn typical animal adventures totally upside down. Forget everything you know about “dog movie” drama because this is one journey home that’s off its leash and over the top. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Strays (2023); Now Available From Universal”

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[4K Ultra HD Review]Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts; Now Available From Paramount

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Director: Steven Caple Jr.

Cast: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Peter Cullen

Release Date: October 10, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7.5/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTOBOTS take on their biggest challenge yet!  When a new threat capable of destroying the entire planet emerges, they must team up with a powerful faction known as the MAXIMALS. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, Noah (Anthony Ramos) and Elena (Dominique Fishback) will do whatever it takes to help the TRANSFORMERS as they engage in the ultimate battle to save Earth. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review]Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts; Now Available From Paramount”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken; Now Available From DreamWorks – Universal

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Directors: Kirk DeMicco, Faryn Pearl

Cast: Lana Condor, Toni Collette, Jane Fonda (VOICES)

Release Date: September 26, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Dive into the turbulent waters of high school with this heartwarming action comedy about a shy teenager who discovers that she’s part of a legendary royal lineage of mythical sea krakens and that her destiny, in the depths of the oceans, is bigger than she ever dreamed. Learning to be an all-powerful sea creature while hiding among humans is hard enough for Ruby, but to make matters worse, her super popular new bestie, Chelsea, is secretly a mermaid! Mermaids have been battling the Krakens for eons to rule the ocean, but Chelsea has come to land to finally put an end to that conflict. However, when Chelsea double-crosses her, Ruby will ultimately need to embrace who she is and GO BIG to protect those she loves most. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken; Now Available From DreamWorks – Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Insidious: The Red Door; Now Available From Sony

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Director: Patrick Wilson

Cast: Ty Simpkins, Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne

Release Date: September 26, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

The original cast from the horror franchise is back for the final chapter of the Lambert family’s terrifying saga, with Patrick Wilson (also making his directorial debut), Ty Simpkins, Rose Byrne and Andrew Astor. To put their demons to rest once and for all, Josh and a college-aged Dalton must go deeper into The Further than ever before, facing their family’s dark past and a host of new and more horrifying terrors that lurk behind the door. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Insidious: The Red Door; Now Available From Sony”

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[DVD Review] Scooby-Doo! And Krypto, Too!; Available September 26, 2023 From Warner Bros

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Director: Cecilia Aranovich Hamilton

Cast: Frank Welker, Grey Griffin, Matthew Lillard (VOICES)

Release Date: September 26, 2023 (Only At Walmart)

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

The world’s greatest heroes, DC’s Justice League, have mysteriously vanished and a terrifying phantom has taken up residence in The Hall of Justice. Now it’s up to the world’s greatest super sleuths, Scooby and the gang, to solve the mystery and save our heroes…with a little help from their new pal Krypto the Superdog! Continue reading “[DVD Review] Scooby-Doo! And Krypto, Too!; Available September 26, 2023 From Warner Bros”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Sony

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Directors: Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson

Cast: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry (VOICES)

Release Date: September 5, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga (2018, Best Animated Feature Film, Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse), SPIDER-MAN™: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders, and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Sony”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] The Flash; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From DC – Warner Bros

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Director: Andy Muschietti

Cast: Ezra Miller, Sasha Calle, Michael Keaton

Release Date: August 29, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian… albeit not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe? Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] The Flash; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From DC – Warner Bros”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Seed Of Chucky; Now Available From Scream Factory

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Director: Don Mancini

Cast: Brad Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, Redman

Release Date: August 29, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

Synopsis:

Everyone’s favorite killer doll returns and the Chucky legacy continues with the introduction of a new family member! This time around, Chucky (voiced again by Brad Dourif) and his homicidal honey, Tiffany, are brought back to life by their orphan offspring, Glen. Then, the horror goes Hollywood as Chucky unleashes his own brand of murderous mayhem! Featuring Academy Award ® nominee* Jennifer Tilly (as herself and the voice of Tiffany) and hip-hop star Redman, it’s all about family values, Chucky-style!

*1994: Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Bullets Over Broadway Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Seed Of Chucky; Now Available From Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] No Hard Feelings; Available On Blu-ray & DVD August 29, 2023 From Sony

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Director: Gene Stupnitsky

Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti

Release Date: August 29, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Maddie thinks she’s found the answer to her financial troubles when she discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to “date” their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, and bring him out of his shell before he leaves for college. But awkward Percy proves to be a real challenge, and time is running out. She has one summer to make him a man or lose it all. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] No Hard Feelings; Available On Blu-ray & DVD August 29, 2023 From Sony”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Bride Of Chucky; Available August 29, 2023 From Scream Factory

Bride Of Chucky (Collector’s Edition) [4K Ultra HD] Director: Ronny Yu Cast: Jennifer Tilly, Brad Dourif , Katherine Heigl Release Date: August 29, 2023 A Review By: Kevin Lovell Disc Rating: 8/10 Synopsis: For ten years, the tortured soul of serial killer Charles Lee Ray has been imprisoned inside a child’s doll. “Chucky” is reborn when his old flame, Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly), rescues his battered … Continue reading [4K Ultra HD Review] Bride Of Chucky; Available August 29, 2023 From Scream Factory

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

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Director: Peter Atencio

Cast: Bert Kreischer, Mark Hamill, Jimmy Tatro

Release Date: August 15, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Bert Kreischer rose to fame as a stand-up comedian known as The Machine, and in his signature set he recounts his true experience with Russian mobsters while on a booze-soaked college trip. Now, 23 years later, that trip has come back to haunt him as he and his estranged father (Mark Hamill) are kidnapped back to Russia by the mob to atone for something they say he did. Together, Bert and his father must retrace the steps of his younger self (Jimmy Tatro) in the midst of a war within sociopathic crime family, all while attempting to find common ground in their often fraught relationship. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Machine; Now Available From Sony”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Asteroid City; Now Available From Universal

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Director: Wes Anderson

Cast: Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks

Release Date: August 15, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

A fictional American desert town, circa 1955. Junior Stargazers and Space Cadets from across the country assemble for the annual Asteroid Day celebration — but the scholarly competition is spectacularly upended by world-changing events. Equal parts comedy, drama, and romance (with a touch of science-fiction). Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Asteroid City; Now Available From Universal”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Ferris Bueller’s Day Off; Now Available From Paramount

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Director: John Hughes

Cast: Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, Alan Ruck

Release Date: August 1, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

“Bueller… Bueller…?” Sorry, not here! Instead, high-schooler Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick), his girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara), and his best bud Cameron (Alan Ruck) are off on the spontaneous romp through Chicago known as FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF. So, barf up a lung, forge a “sick note” from the parents, and tag along on the funniest adventure to ever sweep through the Windy City. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Ferris Bueller’s Day Off; Now Available From Paramount”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] East Of Eden; Now Available From Warner Bros

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Director: Elia Kazan

Cast: James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey

Release Date: August 1, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 6/10

Synopsis:

In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother Aron for the love of their father Adam. Carl is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, to how to get ahead in business and in life, to how to relate to his estranged mother. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] East Of Eden; Now Available From Warner Bros”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Rio Bravo; Now Available From Warner Bros

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Director: Howard Hawks

Cast: John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson

Release Date: August 1, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a disabled man, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Rio Bravo; Now Available From Warner Bros”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Swamp Thing; Now Available From MVD

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Director: Wes Craven

Cast: Louis Jourdan, Adrienne Barbeau, Ray Wise

Release Date: August 8, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Deep in Florida’s darkest everglades, a brilliant scientist, Dr. Alec Holland (Ray Wise, Robocop) and a sexy government agent, Alice Cable (Adrienne Barbeau, John Carpenter’s The Fog) have developed a secret formula that could end world hunger and change civilization forever. Little do they know, however, that their arch nemesis, Arcane (Louis Jourdan, Octopussy) is plotting to steal the serum for his own selfish schemes. Looting the lab and kidnapping Cable, Arcane douses Holland with the chemicals and leaves him for dead in the swamp. Mutated by his own formula, Holland becomes ‘Swamp Thing’ – a half human/half plant superhero who will stop at nothing to rescue the beautiful Cable and defeat the evil Arcane… even if it costs him his life. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Swamp Thing; Now Available From MVD”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Fast X; Now Available From Universal

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Director: Louis Leterrier

Cast: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jason Momoa

Release Date: August 8, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Ever since their saga started on the streets of L.A.’s underground racing scene, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family have overcome impossible odds to outsmart, out-nerve and outdrive every foe. Yet when the team took down a nefarious kingpin back in Brazil, they had no idea his son Dante (Jason Momoa) was watching from the shadows. More lethal than any other enemy they’ve faced, Dante now rises as a terrifying new nemesis who’s fueled by revenge and determined to shatter their family and destroy everything and everyone that Dom loves. From London and Brazil to Antarctica and Rome, new alliances are forged and old enemies resurface. But everything changes after Dom discovers his eight-year-old son is Dante’s ultimate target. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Fast X; Now Available From Universal”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Nightbreed; Now Available From Scream Factory

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Director: Clive Barker

Cast: Craig Sheffer, Anne Bobby, David Cronenberg

Release Date: August 1, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

Synopsis:

Boone (Craig Sheffer) may be a troubled young man, but his troubles are just beginning. Set up as the fall guy in a string of slasher murders, he decides he’ll hide by crossing the threshold that separates “us” from “them” and sneak into the forbidden subterranean realm of Midian. Boone will live among the monsters.

Hellraiser creator Clive Barker writes (adapting his novel Cabal) and directs this vivid leap into horror that asks: in the battle of man vs. monster, who’s really the monster? The answer supplies flesh-crawling suspense, sudden fear, a colorful Danny Elfman score and a creepy array of shape-shifting beings. They are the Nightbreed, denizens of a world beyond death, beyond the imagination, perhaps beyond anything you’ve seen. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Nightbreed; Now Available From Scream Factory”

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