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

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice [4K Ultra HD]

Director: Tim Burton

Cast: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega

Release Date: November 19, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Beetlejuice Beetlejuice; Now Available From Warner Bros”

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

The Forge (2024) [Blu-Ray]

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”

Kevin LovellDecember 4, 2024December 6, 2024Leave a comment

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

Never Let Go [Blu-Ray]

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”

Kevin LovellDecember 3, 2024December 6, 2024Leave a comment

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Galaxy Quest; Available December 3, 2024 From Paramount

Galaxy Quest (25th Anniversary) (Steelbook) [4K Ultra HD]

Director: Dean Parisot

Cast: Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman

Release Date: December 3, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

Synopsis:

Years after cancellation, the stars of the television series Galaxy Quest cling to their careers. When a distressed interstellar race mistakes the show for “historical documents,” lead actor Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen) and his crew of has-beens are unwittingly recruited to save the alien race from a genocidal warlord. Featuring an all-star ensemble, including Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, Daryl Mitchell, Justin Long and Rainn Wilson, GALAXY QUEST is a hilarious adventure that boldly goes where no comedy has gone before. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Galaxy Quest; Available December 3, 2024 From Paramount”

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

1992 [Blu-Ray]

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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[4K Ultra HD Review] The Killer’s Game; Now Available From Lionsgate

The Killer’s Game [4K Ultra HD]

Director: JJ Perry

Cast: Dave Bautista, Sofia Boutella, Terry Crews

Release Date: November 19, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

In the new action-comedy THE KILLER’S GAME, when top hit man Joe Flood (Dave Bautista) is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides to take matters into his own hands – by taking a hit out on himself. But when the very hit men he hired also target his ex-girlfriend (Sofia Boutella), he must fend off an army of assassin colleagues and win back the love of his life before it’s too late. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] The Killer’s Game; Now Available From Lionsgate”

Kevin LovellNovember 22, 2024November 27, 2024Leave a comment

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

Vacation (2015) [4K Ultra HD]

Directors: John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein

Cast: Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Leslie Mann

Release Date: October 22, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

The next generation of Griswolds is at it again — and on the road for another ill-fated adventure. Following in his father’s footsteps, a grown-up Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms) surprises his wife, Debbie (Christina Applegate), and their sons with a cross-country road trip back to America’s “favorite family fun park,” Walley World. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Vacation; Now Available From Warner Bros”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] The Intern; Now Available From Warner Bros

The Intern (2015) [4K Ultra HD]

Director: Nancy Meyers

Cast: Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo

Release Date: October 22, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

From witer/director Nancy Meyers, Robert DeNiro and Anne Hathaway star in “The Intern”. De Niro portrays Ben Whittaker, a 70-year-old widower who has discovered that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin, portrayed with crackling style by Hathaway. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] The Intern; Now Available From Warner Bros”

Kevin LovellNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024Leave a comment

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

Speak No Evil (2024) (Collector’s Edition) [Blu-Ray]

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”

Kevin LovellNovember 18, 2024November 25, 2024Leave a comment

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

The Hitcher (1986) (WB) [Blu-Ray]

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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[4K Ultra HD Review] The Hitcher; Now Available From Warner Bros

The Hitcher (1986) (WB) [4K Ultra HD]

Director: Robert Harmon

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

Release Date: October 22, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8/10

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 “[4K Ultra HD Review] The Hitcher; Now Available From Warner Bros”

Kevin LovellNovember 15, 2024November 18, 2024Leave a comment

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

It Ends With Us [Blu-Ray]

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

Trap (2024) [4K Ultra HD]

Director: M. Night Shyamalan

Cast: Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Night Shyamalan

Release Date: November 5, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Trap; Now Available From Warner Bros”

Kevin LovellNovember 12, 2024November 18, 2024Leave a comment

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[4K Ultra HD Review] The Crow (2024); Now Available From Lionsgate

The Crow (2024) [4K Ultra HD]

Director: Rupert Sanders

Cast: Bill Skarsgård, FKA twigs, Danny Huston

Release Date: November 5, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 5.5/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Bill Skarsgård takes on the iconic role of The Crow in this modern reimagining of the original graphic novel by James O’Barr. Soulmates Eric (Skarsgård) and Shelly (FKA twigs) are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] The Crow (2024); Now Available From Lionsgate”

Kevin LovellNovember 7, 2024November 14, 2024Leave a comment

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

Frankie Freako [Blu-Ray]

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] Afraid; Available November 5, 2024 From Sony

Afraid (2024) [Blu-Ray]

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”

Kevin LovellNovember 4, 2024November 7, 2024Leave a comment

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

Jonny’s Golden Quest/ Jonny Quest Vs. The Cyber Insects (Double Feature) [Blu-Ray]

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”

Kevin LovellNovember 1, 2024November 1, 2024Leave a comment

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Addams Family Values; Now Available From Paramount

Addams Family Values [4K Ultra HD]

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld

Cast: Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd

Release Date: October 29, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia (Anjelica Huston) welcome a new addition to the Addams household—Pubert, their soft, cuddly, and mustachioed baby boy. As Fester (Christopher Lloyd) falls hard for the new nanny (Joan Cusack), cynically suspicious Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) discover she’s a black-widow murderess. Though they’re shipped off to summer camp, Wednesday still has a Thing or two planned to save Fester and the family. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Addams Family Values; Now Available From Paramount”

Kevin LovellOctober 31, 2024November 4, 2024Leave a comment

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

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

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

[4K Ultra HD Review] Galaxy Quest; Available December 3, 2024 From Paramount

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

[4K Ultra HD Review] The Killer’s Game; Now Available From Lionsgate

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

[4K Ultra HD Review] The Intern; Now Available From Warner Bros

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

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

[4K Ultra HD Review] The Hitcher; Now Available From Warner Bros

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

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

[4K Ultra HD Review] The Crow (2024); Now Available From Lionsgate

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

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

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

[4K Ultra HD Review] Addams Family Values; Now Available From Paramount