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my girl, 4k, review
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[4K Ultra HD Review] My Girl; Now Available From Sony

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Director: Howard Zieff

Cast: Dan Aykroyd, Macaulay Culkin, Anna Chlumsky

Release Date: February 25, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

A coming-of-age comedy starring Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis, Macaulay Culkin and Anna Chlumsky, MY GIRL is an irresistible story of first love and loss. Chlumsky makes an extraordinary acting debut as Vada Sultenfuss, a precocious 11-year-old tomboy obsessed with death. Dan Aykroyd is her widowed father, the town mortician, and Jamie Lee Curtis is the cosmetician he employs. Macaulay Culkin, in an endearing performance, is Thomas J., the boy next door who idolizes Vada. Their summer adventures — from first kiss to last farewell — introduce Vada to the world of adolescence. The perfect film for parents to share with their children, MY GIRL is a motion picture to cherish. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] My Girl; Now Available From Sony”

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wolf man, 4k, review, wolf man 2025, leigh whannell
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[4K Ultra HD Review] Wolf Man; Available March 18, 2025 From Universal

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Director: Leigh Whannell

Cast: Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Sam Jaeger

Release Date: March 18, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

From Blumhouse and the director of The Invisible Man comes a modern take on the classic monster story, Wolf Man. Seeking a fresh start, Blake moves his wife Charlotte and daughter Ginger to his childhood home in rural Oregon. Upon arrival, they encounter a brutal animal attack, forcing the family to barricade themselves inside the house as an unseen creature prowls the perimeter. As the night wears on, Blake’s injuries worsen, and his bizarre behavior turns monstrous. To protect her daughter, Charlotte must decide whether to confront the danger outside or the growing horror within. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Wolf Man; Available March 18, 2025 From Universal”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera; Now Available From Lionsgate

[4K Ultra HD Review] Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera; Now Available From Lionsgate 1Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Christian Gudegast

Cast: Gerard Butler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Evin Ahmad

Release Date: March 4, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

In DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA, Big Nick (Butler) is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie (Jackson), who is embroiled in the treacherous and unpredictable world of diamond thieves through the infamous Panther mafia, and their plot to pull off a massive heist of the world’s largest diamond exchange. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera; Now Available From Lionsgate”

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war of the rohirrim, 4k, review, lord of the rings
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[4K Ultra HD Review] The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim; Now Available From Warner Bros

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Director: Kenji Kamiyama

Cast: Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino (VOICES)

Release Date: February 18, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” tells the saga of the legendary House of Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan. When a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord attacks seeking vengeance for the death of his father, Helm’s daughter Héra must summon the will to lead the resistance or face total destruction. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim; Now Available From Warner Bros”

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red one, 4k, review, dwayne johnson, chris evans
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[4K Ultra HD Review] Red One; Now Available From MGM – Warner Bros

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Director: Jake Kasdan

Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu

Release Date: March 4, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 5/10
Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

After Santa Claus – Code Name: RED ONE – is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Red One; Now Available From MGM – Warner Bros”

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gladiator 2, 4k, review, steelbook, gladiator ii, gladiator
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[4K Ultra HD Review] Gladiator II; Available March 4, 2025 From Paramount

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Director: Ridley Scott

Cast: Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington

Release Date: March 4, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Gladiator II; Available March 4, 2025 From Paramount”

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daffy duck's quackbusters, blu ray, review
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[Blu-Ray Review] Daffy Duck’s Quackbusters; Now Available From Warner Archive

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Cast: Mel Blanc, B.J. Ward, Julie Bennet (VOICES)

Release Date: January 28, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

In this delightful, animated feature film, Daffy Duck opens up the ghostbusting Ghouls ‘R’ Us agency. “It’s supply and demand,” the spook sleuth explains. “My clients supply the ghosts, and I demand the money.” Highlights include Daffy “Anything for a Buck” Duck pitching his wares on TV, a house call to a vampy seductress, a ghost-to-ghost hookup with Zed Toppel on Frightline and talk about a tough crowd, crooner Daffy wowing a nightclub of Transylvanian baddies. Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Tweety and Sylvester join this exercise in hilarity, with principal voices provided by the always masterful Mel Blanc. The gang’s all here-and so is the fun. You’ll quack up over Daffy Duck’s Quackbusters. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Daffy Duck’s Quackbusters; Now Available From Warner Archive”

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constantine, 4k, review, keanu reeves
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[4K Ultra HD Review] Constantine; Now Available From DC – Warner Bros

[4K Ultra HD Review] Constantine; Now Available From DC – Warner Bros 5Constantine (2005) [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Francis Lawrence

Cast: Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf

Release Date: February 18, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

Synopsis:

Based on the DC Comics/Vertigo “Hellblazer” graphic novels and written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello, Constantine tells the story of John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), a man who has literally been to hell and back.  When he teams up with skeptical policewoman Angela Dodson (Rachel Weisz) to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists just beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles.  Caught in a catastrophic series of otherworldly events, the two become inextricably involved and seek to find their own peace at whatever cost. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Constantine; Now Available From DC – Warner Bros”

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the nice guys, 4k, review
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[4K Ultra HD Review] The Nice Guys; Now Available From Warner Bros

[4K Ultra HD Review] The Nice Guys; Now Available From Warner Bros 6The Nice Guys [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Shane Black

Cast: Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice

Release Date: February 11, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

Set in 1970s Los Angeles, down-on-his-luck private eye Holland March (Ryan Gosling) and hired leg-breaker Jackson Healy (Russell Crowe) must work together to solve the case of a missing girl and the seemingly unrelated death of a porn star. During their investigation, they uncover a shocking conspiracy that reaches up to the highest circles of power. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] The Nice Guys; Now Available From Warner Bros”

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nosferatu, extended cut, blu ray, review, robert eggers, nosferatu 2024
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[Blu-Ray Review] Nosferatu: Extended Cut; Available February 18, 2025 From Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] Nosferatu: Extended Cut; Available February 18, 2025 From Universal 7Nosferatu (2024) (Extended Cut) [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Robert Eggers

Cast: Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp

Release Date: February 18, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. Starring Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin and Willem Dafoe. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Nosferatu: Extended Cut; Available February 18, 2025 From Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] September 5; Available February 18, 2025 From Paramount

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Director: Tim Fehlbaum

Cast: Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin

Release Date: February 18, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

During the 1972 Munich Olympics, a hostage crisis pushes legendary TV executive Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard) to thrust an untested sports producer, Geoff Mason (John Magaro), into the spotlight of breaking news coverage. With lives hanging in the balance and the world watching, this pivotal moment, based on a true story, reshaped journalism forever. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] September 5; Available February 18, 2025 From Paramount”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Wicked; Available February 4, 2025 From Universal

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Director: Jon M. Chu

Cast: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey

Release Date: February 4, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Wicked, one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, now arrives on your screen as a generation-defining cinematic event. The untold story of the witches of Oz, Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet at Shiz University and forge an unlikely friendship—before their lives take different paths following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Their extraordinary adventures will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Wicked is an immersive, cultural celebration you’ll want to experience over and over again! Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Wicked; Available February 4, 2025 From Universal”

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werewolves, blu ray, review, frank grillo
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[Blu-Ray Review] Werewolves; Available February 4, 2025 From Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] Werewolves; Available February 4, 2025 From Universal 8Werewolves (2024) [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Steven C. Miller

Cast: Frank Grillo, Katrina Law, Ilfenesh Hadera

Release Date: February 4, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 5/10
Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

One year ago, a supermoon event triggered a global outbreak, transforming anyone exposed to moonlight into bloodthirsty werewolves for just one night. Now, as the next supermoon rises, former marine and Global Rapid Response Team Leader Wesley Marshall (Frank Grillo) teams up with scientists Dr. Aranda (Lou Diamond Phillips) and Dr. Amy Chen (Katrina Law) to find a cure before humanity is lost, but as chaos and carnage unfold, Marshall must fight off killer beasts and risk everything to protect his family. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Werewolves; Available February 4, 2025 From Universal”

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venom the last dance, blu ray, review
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[Blu-Ray Review] Venom: The Last Dance; Now Available From Sony

[Blu-Ray Review] Venom: The Last Dance; Now Available From Sony 9Venom: The Last Dance [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Kelly Marcel

Cast: Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiorfor, Juno Temple

Release Date: January 21, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

In Venom: The Last Dance, Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel’s greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy. Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie’s last dance. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Venom: The Last Dance; Now Available From Sony”

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kill bill vol. 2, 4k, review, quentin tarantino, 4k uhd reviews
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[4K Ultra HD Review] Kill Bill Vol. 2; Now Available From Lionsgate

[4K Ultra HD Review] Kill Bill Vol. 2; Now Available From Lionsgate 10Kill Bill Vol. 2 [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Quentin Tarantino

Cast: Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Michael Madsen

Release Date: January 21, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Available in striking 4K for the first time, Kill Bill Volume 2 is the must-see movie event from writer and director Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction), that completes the action-packed quest for revenge begun by The Bride (Uma Thurman) in Kill Bill Volume 1! Having already crossed two names from her Death List, The Bride is back with a vengeance and taking aim at Budd (Michael Madsen) and Elle Driver (Daryl Hannah), the only survivors from the squad of assassins who betrayed her four years earlier. It’s all leading up to the ultimate confrontation with Bill (David Carradine), The Bride’s former master and the man who ordered her execution! Experience the other half of the story in the acclaimed Kill Bill Volume 2 — even more mind-blowing on 4K Ultra High Definition! Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Kill Bill Vol. 2; Now Available From Lionsgate”

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kill bill vol. 1, 4k, review, kill bill, quentin tarantino, 4k uhd reviews
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[4K Ultra HD Review] Kill Bill Vol. 1; Now Available From Lionsgate

[4K Ultra HD Review] Kill Bill Vol. 1; Now Available From Lionsgate 11Kill Bill Vol. 1 [4K Ultra HD]

Director: Quentin Tarantino

Cast: Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox

Release Date: January 21, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

The action explodes in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill Volume 1, presented in eye-popping 4K for the first time. This acclaimed fourth film from groundbreaking writer and director Quentin Tarantino stars Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, and Vivica A. Fox in an astonishing, action-packed thriller about brutal betrayal and an epic vendetta. Four years after taking a bullet in the head at her own wedding, The Bride (Thurman) emerges from a coma and decides it’s time for payback. Having been gunned down by her former boss (David Carradine) and his deadly squad of international assassins, it’s a kill-or-be-killed fight she did not start, but one she will finish. Loaded with explosive action and outrageous humor, Kill Bill Volume 1 is a must-see motion picture event. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Kill Bill Vol. 1; Now Available From Lionsgate”

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jackie brown, 4k, review
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[4K Ultra HD Review] Jackie Brown; Available January 21, 2025 From Lionsgate

[4K Ultra HD Review] Jackie Brown; Available January 21, 2025 From Lionsgate 12Jackie Brown [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Quentin Tarantino

Cast: Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster

Release Date: January 21, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

Synopsis:

Quentin Tarantino scores with an explosive mix of intense action and edgy humor in his “twisty crime yarn” (Entertainment Weekly), now presented for the first time in 4K. What do a sexy stewardess (Pam Grier), a street-tough gun runner (Samuel L. Jackson), a lonely bail bondsman (Robert Forster), a shifty ex-con (Robert De Niro), an earnest federal agent (Michael Keaton), and a stoned-out beach bunny (Bridget Fonda) have in common? They’re six players on the trail of a half million dollars in cash! The only questions are… who’s going to get played… and who’s going to make the big score? Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Jackie Brown; Available January 21, 2025 From Lionsgate”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Smile 2; Available January 21, 2025 From Paramount

[4K Ultra HD Review] Smile 2; Available January 21, 2025 From Paramount 13Smile 2 (Steelbook) [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Parker Finn

Cast: Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Kyle Gallner

Release Date: January 21, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Smile 2; Available January 21, 2025 From Paramount”

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