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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Poltergeist: Extended Cut’: Arrives On Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray & DVD September 29, 2015 From MGM & 20th Century Fox

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Director: Gil Kenan

Cast: Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt, Jared Harris

Release Date: Available on 3D & 2D Blu-Ray & DVD September 29, 2015

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Fox 2000 Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures present POLTERGEIST, from legendary filmmaker Sam Raimi (“Spider-Man,” Evil Dead,” “The Grudge”) and director Gil Kenan (“Monster House”). It contemporizes the 1982 classic about a family whose suburban home is haunted by evil forces.  When terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and hold the youngest daughter captive, the family must come together to rescue her before she disappears forever. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Poltergeist: Extended Cut’: Arrives On Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray & DVD September 29, 2015 From MGM & 20th Century Fox”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Arrow: The Complete Third Season’: Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From DC Comics & Warner Bros

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Cast: Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey

Release Date: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9.5/10

 

Synopsis:

Oliver Queen’s Arrow has become a hero to the citizens of Starling City – but he will quickly discover that doesn’t mean he can lead a normal life in the spectacular third season of the hit series based on the DC Comics character. A new wave of diabolical masterminds – including the insidious and pervasive havoc wrought by the lethal and secretive League of Assassins – threatens all he holds dear. Team Arrow has grown into a powerful force, but the dangers and secrets that bind them together often put them at odds with each other, as the shadows cast by Malcolm Merlyn and the omnipotent Ra’s al Ghul trigger shifts in loyalties and alliances that test them to their core. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Arrow: The Complete Third Season’: Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From DC Comics & Warner Bros”

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[DVD Review] ‘The Carol Burnett Show: The Lost Episodes’: Now Available On DVD From Time Life

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Cast: Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, Harvey Korman

Release Date: Now Available On DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

 

Synopsis:

THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW: THE LOST EPISODES features original broadcast episodes from Seasons 1-5 (1967-1972), hand-picked by Carol herself.  And across 16 magical episodes – true treasures from the vault, not seen since their original airing more than forty years ago – consumers will see the very first steps of a TV icon, the magic of Carol‘s cast coming together, and an incredible array of guest stars including Carol‘s hero, Lucille Ball, along with Carol Channing, Bing Crosby, Phyllis Diller, Steve Lawrence, Bob Newhart, Don Rickles, Chita Rivera, Burt Reynolds, Flip Wilson and many, many more.

Continue reading “[DVD Review] ‘The Carol Burnett Show: The Lost Episodes’: Now Available On DVD From Time Life”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Disney’s ‘Cinderella’ Comes To Glorious Life: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & DMA From Disney

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Director: Kenneth Branagh

Cast: Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Celebrate Disney’s “Cinderella,” a modern classic that shines with beauty, imagination…and magic! Despite being mistreated by her stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and stepsisters, a spirited Ella (Lily James) resolves to take charge of her fate. Add a royal ball, a Fairy Godmother (Helena Bonham-Carter) and a glass slipper, and suddenly – magic becomes reality! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Disney’s ‘Cinderella’ Comes To Glorious Life: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & DMA From Disney”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Moonrise Kingdom’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD September 22, 2015 From The Criterion Collection

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Director: Wes Anderson

Cast: Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward,Bruce Willis

Release Date: Available On Criterion Collection Blu-Ray & DVD September 22, 2015

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Plot Summary:

A pair of young lovers flee their New England town, which causes a local search party to fan out to find them. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Moonrise Kingdom’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD September 22, 2015 From The Criterion Collection”

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[Blu-Ray Review] 70’s Horror Classic ‘The Sentinel’ Arrives Home In HD: On Blu-ray September 22, 2015 From Scream Factory

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Director: Michael Winner

Cast: Ava Gardner, Chris Sarandon, Cristina Raines

Release Date: Available on Blu-ray September 22, 2015

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

When a beautiful model, Alison Parker (Cristina Raines, Nashville, The Duellists), rents an apartment in a gloomy New York brownstone, little does she realize that an unspeakable horror awaits her behind its doors… a mysterious gateway to hell. Alison likes her eccentric new neighbors, so it comes as a shock when she’s told that, except for a strange old priest, she’s the only tenant. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] 70’s Horror Classic ‘The Sentinel’ Arrives Home In HD: On Blu-ray September 22, 2015 From Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Haven: Season 5 Volume 1’: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From eOne

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Cast: Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Eric Balfour

Release Date: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

 

Synopsis:

Based on the novella “The Colorado Kid” from Stephen King, the hit Syfy series follows former FBI agent Audrey Parker (Emily Rose), who became a cop in the small town of Haven, Maine, and quickly found herself involved in the return of “the Troubles,” a series of supernatural afflictions that have plagued the seaside village for generations.  Partnered with local residents Nathan Wuornos (Lucas Bryant) and Duke Crocker (Eric Balfour), Audrey began to realize that Haven‘s fate was linked to her own, and only she can save the town and the people she loves from the weight of their curses. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Haven: Season 5 Volume 1’: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From eOne”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Eighth Season’: Own It On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD September 15, 2015 From Warner Bros

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Cast: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting

Release Date: Available On Blu-ray & DVD September 15, 2015

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

Synopsis:

With Leonard finally engaged to girl-across-the-hall Penny after countless proposals, the possibilities for happiness seem endless…while the probability for laughs is a foregone conclusion. What’s unknown is how this might impact the ironclad “Roommate Agreement” he’s entered into with Sheldon. Add to this, Sheldon’s uncomfortably close relationship with neurobiologist Amy Farrah Fowler; Raj’s newfound ability to talk to and date women; and Howard and Bernadette’s solution to an in-house caretaker (their friend Stuart) for the always outspoken Mrs. Wolowitz, and the worlds of science and sitcom are about to hilariously collide! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Eighth Season’: Own It On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD September 15, 2015 From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Furious 7: Extended Edition’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD September 15, 2015 From Universal

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Director: James Wan

Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray & DVD September 15, 2015

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast across the globe in their most gravity-defying and emotional adventure yet. Targeted by a cold-blooded black-ops assassin with a score to settle (Jason Statham), their only hope is to get behind the wheel again and secure an ingenious prototype tracking device. Facing their greatest threat yet in places as far away as Abu Dhabi and as familiar as the Los Angeles streets they call home, the crew must come together once again as a team, and as a family, to protect their own. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Furious 7: Extended Edition’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD September 15, 2015 From Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Dressed To Kill’ Gets The Amazing Release It Deserves: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Criterion Collection

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Director: Brian De Palma

Cast: Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson, Nancy Allen

Release Date: Now Available on Criterion Collection Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Plot Summary:

A mysterious blonde woman kills one of a psychiatrist’s patients, and then goes after the high-class call girl who witnessed the murder. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Dressed To Kill’ Gets The Amazing Release It Deserves: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Criterion Collection”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Gotham: The Complete First Season’: Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From DC Comics & Warner Bros

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Cast: Ben McKenzie, Jada Pinkett Smith, Donal Logue

Release Date: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9.5/10

 

Synopsis:

Before there was Batman, there was Gotham City. Everyone knows the name of Commissioner Gordon, but what of his rise from rookie detective to Police Commissioner? What did it take to navigate the layers of corruption in Gotham City, the spawning ground of the world’s most iconic villains? Gotham tells the story of the world’s most iconic DC Comics Super-Villains and vigilantes from the very beginning, revealing an entirely new chapter that has never been told. From executive producer Bruno Heller (The Mentalist, Rome), this crime drama follows GCPD Detective James Gordon’s rise through a dangerously corrupt city, while also chronicling the genesis of one of the most popular DC Comics Super Heroes of our time. Although the crime drama follows Gordon’s turbulent and singular career, it also focuses on his unlikely friendship with the young Bruce Wayne – with his mentorship a crucial element in developing the mythology of Gotham City. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Gotham: The Complete First Season’: Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From DC Comics & Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘7 Minutes’ Is An Intense, Fast Paced & Enjoyable Heist Film: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Anchor Bay

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Director: Jay Martin

Cast: Luke Mitchell, Jason Ritter, Zane Holtz

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

After becoming indebted to a psychopathic drug lord, three desperate young men are forced to commit a brazen robbery. What begins as a simple plan – ‘in and out in seven minutes’ – quickly escalates into a dangerous game of life-or-death. As each minute of the heist ticks by, true motives are revealed and unexpected twists ratchet up the stakes to a thrilling crescendo. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘7 Minutes’ Is An Intense, Fast Paced & Enjoyable Heist Film: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Anchor Bay”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season One’: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD From Lucasfilm & Disney 1
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season One’: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD From Lucasfilm & Disney

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Cast:  Vanessa Marshall, Freddie Prinze Jr., Steve Blum (VOICES)

Release Date: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

 

Synopsis:

In the first groundbreaking season of Star Wars Rebels, young hero Ezra Bridger joins the clever but motley crew of the starship Ghost in their resistance against the Empire. As the series begins, Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet, ruling with an iron fist and ruining the lives of its people. Ezra and his new rebel friends — Hera, Kanan, Sabine, Zeb and Chopper — embark on daring adventures in their fight against oppression across the galaxy, receiving help from familiar heroes such as Lando Calrissian, Ahsoka Tano, and Jedi Master Yoda. Pursued relentlessly by the Imperials and a Jedi hunter called the Inquisitor, this tenacious ragtag band of rebels will find itself in the crosshairs of none other than Darth Vader when season one closes in a shocking two-part finale.  Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season One’: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD From Lucasfilm & Disney”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Originals: The Complete Second Season’: Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From Warner Bros

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Cast: Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Phoebe Tonkin

Release Date: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

 

Synopsis:

As Original vampire-werewolf hybrid Klaus Mikaelson returned to the vibrant, supernaturally charged city of New Orleans in season one, he was stunned to learn — along with his siblings Elijah and Rebekah — that Hayley, a werewolf, was pregnant with his child, and his vampire protégé, Marcel, whom the Original siblings had thought long dead, was ruling the French Quarter. Soon, a bloody war escalated between vampires and witches — the stakes raised by powerful teenage witch Davina and by Klaus’s bond with Cami, a student with a painful past — and a ruthless pack of wolves seized the opportunity to stage a violent coup. Now, in season two, a new status quo must be adjusted to, as the newly empowered werewolves control the city. Klaus struggles with weaknesses as Elijah desperately tries to save Hayley — now a hybrid — from a vicious spiral of self-destruction. Meanwhile, with the re-emergence of several Mikaelsons, “family is power” takes on new meaning. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Originals: The Complete Second Season’: Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Sixth Season’: Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From Warner Bros

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Cast: Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder

Release Date: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

 

Synopsis:

The Vampire Diaries continues its sixth season with more delicious drama to sink your teeth into. In season five, after a passionate summer with Damon, Elena headed to Whitmore College with Caroline, not knowing Bonnie sacrificed her life for Jeremy’s. Meanwhile, Stefan and Caroline’s friendship deepened as they stood up to the Travelers, a nomadic witch tribe driven to strip Mystic Falls of magic and cast out its supernatural residents. In the shocking season finale, Damon, fearing he would lose his loved ones on the crumbling Other Side, made a huge sacrifice to bring them all back — with catastrophic and heartbreaking results. Season six follows the characters’ journey back to each other as they explore the duality of good versus evil inside themselves. Matt Davis reprises his role as Alaric Saltzman, recently returned from The Other Side. Plus, the season will make you misty-eyed as the departure of a major character will turn lives upside down and leave us asking what happened to Mystic Falls. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Sixth Season’: Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The D Train’ Is A Dark, Hilarious & Refreshingly Original Ride: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Paramount

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Director(s): Andrew Mogel, Jarrad Paul

Cast: Jack Black, James Marsden, Jeffrey Tambor

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

All his life, Dan Landsman (Jack Black) has never been the cool guy. That’s about to change – if he can convince Oliver Lawless (Marsden), the most popular guy from his high school who’s now the face of a national Banana Boat ad campaign, to show up with him to their class reunion. A man on a mission, Dan travels from Pittsburgh to LA and spins a web of lies to recruit Lawless. But he gets more than he bargains for as the unpredictable Lawless proceeds to take over his home, career, and entire life. Showcasing Jack Black and James Marsden’s most outrageous performances to date, THE D TRAIN serves up the question: how far would you go to be popular? Co-starring Kathryn Hahn and Jeffrey Tambor. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The D Train’ Is A Dark, Hilarious & Refreshingly Original Ride: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Paramount”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Aloha’ Is A Fun Spirited Film With An Impressive Cast: Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From Sony

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Director: Cameron Crowe

Cast: Bradley Cooper, Rachel McAdams, Emma Stone

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 9.5/10

 

Synopsis:

A celebrated military contractor returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs – the US Space program in Honolulu, Hawaii – and reconnects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watchdog assigned to him. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Aloha’ Is A Fun Spirited Film With An Impressive Cast: Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From Sony”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Walking Dead: The Complete Fifth Season’: Own It On Blu-ray & DVD August 25, 2015 From AMC & Anchor Bay

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Cast: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Lauren Cohan

Release Date: On Blu-ray & DVD August 25, 2015

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 10/10

 

Plot Summary:

Sheriff’s Deputy Rick Grimes leads a group of survivors in a world overrun by zombies. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Walking Dead: The Complete Fifth Season’: Own It On Blu-ray & DVD August 25, 2015 From AMC & Anchor Bay”

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