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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘All-Star Superman’; Now Available From DC – Warner Bros

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Director: Sam Liu

Cast: James Denton, Christina Hendricks, Anthony LaPaglia (VOICES)

Release Date: April 18, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Lex Luthor’s elaborate plot to kill the Man of Steel works! Poisoned by solar radiation, Superman is dying. With weeks to live, he fulfills his life’s dreams – especially revealing his true identity to Lois Lane – until Luthor proclaims his ultimate plan to control the world with no alien hero to stop him. His powers fading, Superman engages in a spectacular deadly battle that could truly trigger the end of Earth’s greatest protector. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘All-Star Superman’; Now Available From DC – Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Cocaine Bear’; Available On Blu-ray & DVD April 18, 2023 From Universal

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Director: Elizabeth Banks

Cast: Keri Russell, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Christian Convery

Release Date: April 18, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Inspired by the 1985 true story of a drug runner’s plane crash, missing cocaine, and the black bear that ate it, this wild dark comedy finds an oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists and teens converging in a Georgia forest where a 500-pound apex predator has ingested a staggering amount of cocaine and gone on a coke-fueled rampage for more blow … and blood. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Cocaine Bear’; Available On Blu-ray & DVD April 18, 2023 From Universal”

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rebel without a cause 4k review
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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Rebel Without A Cause’; Available April 18, 2023 From Warner Bros

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Director: Nicholas Ray

Cast: James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo

Release Date: April 18, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

James Dean stars in a movie that shocked the United States with a performance that still electrifies the screen twenty-five years after his untimely death prior to the film’s release. In this archetypal drama of teenage angst and rebellion, three high school students who should lead idyllic lives in their stable, comfortable suburban families explode with a violence and sexuality that their parents cannot understand. This film–which ripped the façade from the post-war American dream to expose the rage of the country’s youth–resonates with an energy that has made it a modern classic and a powerful coming-of-age story. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Rebel Without A Cause’; Available April 18, 2023 From Warner Bros”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Flashdance’ 40th Anniversary; Available April 11, 2023 From Paramount

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Director: Adrian Lyne

Cast: Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Belinda Bauer

Release Date: April 11, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Jennifer Beals stars as Alex—a fiercely determined 18-year-old with one all-consuming dream to study at the Pittsburgh Conservatory of Dance. Working during the day as a welder and at night as an exotic dancer, she bravely pursues her dream and undertakes an unforgettable journey that reveals the power of her convictions. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Flashdance’ 40th Anniversary; Available April 11, 2023 From Paramount”

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plane blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] Plane; Now Available From Lionsgate

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Director: Jean-François Richet

Cast: Gerard Butler, Mike Colter, Yoson An

Release Date: March 28, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

In the white-knuckle action movie Plane, pilot Brodie Torrance (Gerard Butler) saves his passengers from a lightning strike by making a risky landing on a war-torn island – only to find that surviving the landing was just the beginning. When most of the passengers are taken hostage by dangerous rebels, the only person Torrance can count on for help is Louis Gaspare (Mike Colter), an accused murderer who was being transported by the FBI. In order to rescue the passengers, Torrance will need Gaspare’s help, and will learn there’s more to Gaspare than meets the eye. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Plane; Now Available From Lionsgate”

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batman the doom that came to gotham, 4k, review, blu ray
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[4K Ultra HD Review] Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham; Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Digital March 28, 2023 From DC – Warner Bros

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Directors: Sam Liu, Christopher Berkeley

Cast: David Giuntoli, Tati Gabrielle, Christopher Gorham (VOICES)

Release Date: March 28, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Inspired by the comic book series by Mike Mignola, Richard Pace and Troy Nixey, Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham is a 1920s-based tale that finds explorer Bruce Wayne accidentally unleashing an ancient evil, expediting his return to Gotham City after a two-decade hiatus. The logic/science-driven Batman must battle Lovecraftian supernatural forces threatening the sheer existence of Gotham, along the way being aided and confronted by reimagined versions of his well-known allies and enemies, including Green Arrow, Ra’s al Ghul, Mr. Freeze, Killer Croc, Two-Face, James Gordon and Bruce’s beloved wards. Prepare for a mystical, often terrifying Batman adventure unlike any other. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham; Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Digital March 28, 2023 From DC – Warner Bros”

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dragonslayer, 4k, review
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[4K Ultra HD Review] Dragonslayer; Now Available From Paramount

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Director: Matthew Robbins

Cast: Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clarke, Ralph Richardson

Release Date: March 21, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Set in sixth-century England, an ill-tempered, fire-breathing creature—ominously known as Vermithrax Pejorative—terrorizes its citizens until a young sorcerer’s apprentice named Galen (Peter MacNicol) is reluctantly tasked with confronting the beast. For Galen to succeed, it will take more than magic to defeat the dragon. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Dragonslayer; Now Available From Paramount”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘M3GAN’ Unrated Edition; Available On Blu-ray & DVD March 21, 2023 From Universal

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Director: Gerard Johnstone

Cast: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ronny Chieng

Release Date: March 21, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a life-like doll programmed to be a child’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. Designed by brilliant toy-company roboticist Gemma (Allison Williams, Get Out), M3GAN can listen and watch and learn as she becomes friend and teacher, playmate and protector, for the child she is bonded to. As Gemma faces pressure at work from her boss (Ronny Chieng, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) to deliver a finished version of M3GAN, she suddenly becomes the unprepared caretaker of her newly orphaned 8-year-old niece, Cady (Violet McGraw, The Haunting of Hill House). Gemma decides to pair the M3GAN prototype with Cady in an attempt to resolve both problems—a decision that will have unimaginable consequences. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘M3GAN’ Unrated Edition; Available On Blu-ray & DVD March 21, 2023 From Universal”

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babylon, 4k, review
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[4K Ultra HD Review] Babylon; Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD March 21, 2023 From Paramount

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Director: Damien Chazelle

Cast: Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Diego Calva

Release Date: March 21, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

BABYLON follows an ambitious cast of characters — The Silent Film Superstar (Brad Pitt), the Young Starlet (Margot Robbie), the Production Executive (Diego Calva), the Musical Sensation (Jovan Adepo) and the Alluring Powerhouse Performer (Li Jun Li) — who are striving to stay on top of the raucous, 1920s Hollywood scene and maintain their relevance at a time when the industry is moving on to the next best thing. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Babylon; Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD March 21, 2023 From Paramount”

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puss in boots the last wish 4k review
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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From DreamWorks – Universal

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Director: Joel Crawford, Januel P. Mercado (Co-Director)

Cast: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault, Harvey Guillén (VOICES)

Release Date: February 28, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Everyone’s favorite leche-loving, swashbuckling, fear-defying feline, Puss in Boots, returns in a new adventure from the Shrek universe as the daring outlaw discovers that his passion for adventure and heroic missions have taken their toll. Puss has burned through eight of his nine lives, though he lost count along the way. Getting those lives back will send Puss in Boots into the Black Forest to find the mythical Wishing Star on his grandest quest yet. With only one life left, Puss is forced to humble himself and ask for help from his former partner and nemesis: Kitty Softpaws. They are joined in their journey by a chatty and cheerful mutt named Perrito. Together, our trio of heroes will need to stay one step ahead of the fairy tale realm’s craftiest crooks including Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From DreamWorks – Universal”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Kubo And The Two Strings’; Now Available From LAIKA & Shout! Factory

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Director: Travis Knight

Cast: Charlize Theron, Matthew McConaughey, Rooney Mara (VOICES)

Release Date: February 28, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9.5/10

Synopsis:

From the acclaimed animation studio LAIKA (Coraline) comes an epic original action adventure featuring the voice talents of Academy Award® winners* Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey. Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers. Kubo And The Two Strings is “a wildly imaginative, magical adventure” (Scott Mantz, Access Hollywood)!

*Charlize Theron: 2003: Best Actress In A Leading Role, Monster

Matthew McConaughey: 2013: Best Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role, Dallas Buyer’s Club Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Kubo And The Two Strings’; Now Available From LAIKA & Shout! Factory”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘The Boxtrolls’; Available February 28, 2023 From LAIKA & Shout! Factory

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Directors: Graham Annable, Anthony Stacchi

Cast: Ben Kingsley, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Elle Fanning (VOICES)

Release Date: February 28, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9.5/10

Synopsis:

From the creators of Coraline and ParaNorman comes a magical family adventure about heroes of all shapes and sizes: The Boxtrolls. Quirky, mischievous and good-hearted, these box-wearing creatures have lovingly raised a human boy named “Eggs” in a charming cavern below the bustling streets of Cheesebridge. But when evil Archibald Snatcher (Ben Kingsley) decides to capture the lovable misfits, it’s up to Eggs (Isaac Hempstead Wright) and his feisty young friend, Winnie (Elle Fanning), to save the Boxtrolls. Also featuring the voice talents of Jared Harris, Nick Frost, Toni Collette and Tracy Morgan, The Boxtrolls is “a delectable treat” (Brian Truitt, USA Today)! Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘The Boxtrolls’; Available February 28, 2023 From LAIKA & Shout! Factory”

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training day, 4k, review
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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Training Day’; Available February 28, 2023 From Warner Bros

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Director: Antoine Fuqua

Cast: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn

Release Date: February 28, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Denzel Washington delivers an Academy Award-winning performance opposite Ethan Hawke in this gritty drama set in the morally ambiguous world of undercover police work. Every day a war rages between drug dealers and cops on the streets of America’s inner cities. With every war come casualties, none greater than 13-year veteran Los Angeles narcotics officer Alonzo Harris (Washington), whose questionable methods blur the line between legal and corrupt. Today Alonzo gets a new partner, idealistic rookie Jake Hoyt (Hawke), and Jake has one day–and one day only–to prove his mettle to his fiercely charismatic superior. Over 24 hours, Jake will be dragged into the ethical mire of Alonzo’s logic as both men risk their careers and their lives to serve conflicting notions of justice. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Training Day’; Available February 28, 2023 From Warner Bros”

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the texas chain saw massacre, 4k review
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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’; Available February 28, 2023 From Dark Sky

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Director: Tobe Hooper

Cast: Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain

Release Date: February 28, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

Synopsis:

The film follows a group of young friends (played by Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain, William Vail and Teri McMinn) road-tripping by van through Texas who fall victim to a bizarre family of cannibals – including a huge masked madman known as Leatherface (Gunnar Hansen) who always has a gas-powered chain saw at the ready. The shocker originated many elements of the slasher genre that would soon explode: the use of power tools as murder weapons, a hulking faceless killer, a desolate rural setting, and the sadistic slaughter of innocent young victims. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’; Available February 28, 2023 From Dark Sky”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Legion Of Super-Heroes’; Now Available From DC – Warner Bros

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Director: Jeff Wamester

Cast: Meg Donnelly, Harry Shum Jr., Darren Criss (VOICES)

Release Date: February 7, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Welcome to the 31st century and the Legion Academy, where a new generation hones their powers with hopes of joining the Legion of Super-Heroes. Devastated by tragedy, Supergirl struggles to adjust to her new life on Earth. Taking her cousin Superman’s advice, Supergirl leaves their space-time to attend the Academy. There, she quickly makes new friends, as well as a new enemy with old ties: Brainiac 5. But a nefarious plot lurks in the shadows – the mysterious group known as the Dark Circle seeks a powerful weapon held in the Academy’s vault. Find out if the budding heroes can rise to the challenge in this all-new DC Universe Movie! Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Legion Of Super-Heroes’; Now Available From DC – Warner Bros”

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the fabelmans, 4k review
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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘The Fabelmans’; Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD February 14, 2023 From Universal

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Director: Steven Spielberg

Cast: Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen

Release Date: February 14, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Inspired by Steven Spielberg’s own childhood, rediscover the magic of movies in THE FABELMANS, a coming-of-age story about a young man uncovering a shattering family secret and the power of film and imagination to help us see the truth about ourselves and each other. With a star-studded cast featuring Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea, My Week with Marilyn), Paul Dano (The Batman, There Will Be Blood), Seth Rogen (Steve Jobs, An American Pickle), Gabriel LaBelle (The Predator, “American Gigolo”) and Academy Award® nominee Judd Hirsch (Uncut Gems, Ordinary People), THE FABELMANS tells a timeless tale of heartbreak, healing, and hope for the dreamer inside all of us. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘The Fabelmans’; Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD February 14, 2023 From Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bones And All’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From MGM – Warner Bros

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Director: Luca Guadagnino

Cast: Taylor Russell, Timothée Chalamet, Mark Rylance

Release Date: January 31, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Bones and All is a story of first love between Maren, a young woman learning how to survive on the margins of society, and Lee, an intense and disenfranchised drifter; a liberating road odyssey of two young people coming into their own, searching for identity and chasing beauty in a perilous world that cannot abide who they are. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bones And All’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From MGM – Warner Bros”

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bubba ho-tep, 4k review
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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Bubba Ho-Tep’ Collector’s Edition; Now Available From Scream Factory

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Director: Don Coscarelli

Cast: Bruce Campbell, Ossie Davis, Ella Joyce

Release Date: February 7, 2023

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9.5/10

Synopsis:

Bruce Campbell (Army Of Darkness) “gives his greatest and most entertaining performance to date” (Premiere) as an aging and cantankerous “Elvis” in this “zinger-filled crowd-pleaser” (The Hollywood Reporter) from writer-director Don Coscarelli (Phantasm, John Dies At The End)! When mysterious deaths plague a Texas retirement home, it’s up to its most sequined senior citizen to take on a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy with a penchant for cowboy boots, bathroom graffiti and sucking the souls from the barely living! Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Bubba Ho-Tep’ Collector’s Edition; Now Available From Scream Factory”

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