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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Extraterrestrial’ Is Creepy & Exceptional; The Vicious Bros. Deliver Yet Again: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From IFC Midnight & Scream Factory

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Director: Colin Minihan (of The Vicious Bros.)

Cast: Brittany Allen, Freddie Stroma, Jesse Moss

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray  & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

 

Synopsis:

In Extraterrestrial, April (Brittany Allen, Dead Before Dawn), still reeling from her parents’ divorce, is dragged by her boyfriend (Freddie Stroma, Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince, Pitch Perfect), and a group of his friends back to the cabin where she spent summers as a child. Her trip down memory lane takes a dramatic and terrifying turn when a fireball descends from the sky and explodes in the nearby woods. The group venture out to the crash site and discover the remnants of a ship from another planet, along with footprints that suggest its alien occupants are still alive. They soon find themselves caught in the middle of something bigger and more terrifying than anything they could ever imagine. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Extraterrestrial’ Is Creepy & Exceptional; The Vicious Bros. Deliver Yet Again: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From IFC Midnight & Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Mortdecai’ Is Intentionally Silly, Over The Top Fun: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate

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Director: David Koepp

Cast: Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray  & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

After a priceless painting is stolen, shady art dealer Charlie Mortdecai (Depp) is recruited by an old rival (McGregor) to get it back. Mortdecai questions his rival’s intentions, but takes the job for the money and to keep his high-maintenance wife (Paltrow) happy. With the help of his manservant (Bettany), Mortdecai must face terrorists, angry Russians and more in a hilarious globe-trotting chase. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Mortdecai’ Is Intentionally Silly, Over The Top Fun: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts’ with Blu-Ray Exclusive Figure: Own It Today On Blu-Ray Combo Pack From DC Comics & Warner Bros

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Director: Butch Lukic

Cast: Roger Craig Smith, Will Friedle, Chris Diamantopoulos (VOICES)

Release Date: Own it today on Blu-Ray Combo Pack, DVD & Digital HD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

Another storm is brewing in Gotham and it’s not only raining cats and dogs but evil Cyber Animals! When the city is plagued by a slew of bizarre crimes committed by an animal-inspired villain squad known as the Animilitia – comprised of Silverback, Cheetah, Killer Croc and Man-Bat – Batman must swing into action to investigate. These animalistic villains bring new and exciting challenges for the hero of Gotham, and Batman must find a way to bring these criminal creatures to a halt! But could the Animilitia be working for powerful businessman Oswald Cobblepot a.k.a. The Penguin? How does The Penguin’s new invention of robotic Cyber Animals fit into the mix? In the end, it’ll the combined forces of Batman, Flash, Green Arrow, Nightwing and Red Robin to combat these Animal Instincts. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts’ with Blu-Ray Exclusive Figure: Own It Today On Blu-Ray Combo Pack From DC Comics & Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Cobbler’ Is Fun & Entertaining, Albeit A Bit Messy: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From RLJ & Image Entertainment

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Director: Thomas McCarthy

Cast: Adam Sandler, Method Man, Steve Buscemi

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

Max Simkin repairs shoes in the same New York shop that has been in his family for generations. Disenchanted with the grind of daily life, Max stumbles upon a magical heirloom that allows him to step into the lives of his customers and see the world in a new way. Sometimes walking in another man’s shoes is the only way one can discover who they really are. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Cobbler’ Is Fun & Entertaining, Albeit A Bit Messy: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From RLJ & Image Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] George Miller’s Original Classic ‘Mad Max’ Comes Home Better Than Ever: Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray Now Available From Scream Factory

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Director: George Miller

Cast: Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne

Release Date: Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray Now Available

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

In a self-destructing world, a vengeful Australian policeman sets out to stop a violent motorcycle gang. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] George Miller’s Original Classic ‘Mad Max’ Comes Home Better Than Ever: Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray Now Available From Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Friends Of Eddie Coyle’ Looks Fantastic With The Criterion HD Treatment: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Criterion Collection

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Director: Peter Yates

Cast: Robert Mitchum, Peter Boyle, Richard Jordan

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

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

 

Plot Summary:

After his last crime has him looking at a long prison sentence for repeat offenses, a low level Boston gangster decides to snitch on his friends to avoid jail time. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Friends Of Eddie Coyle’ Looks Fantastic With The Criterion HD Treatment: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Criterion Collection”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Lost River’ Is Breathtaking, An Impressive Directorial Debut From Ryan Gosling: Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From Warner Bros

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Director: Ryan Gosling

Cast: Christina Hendricks, Iain De Caestecker, Matt Smith

Release Date: Own it today on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

“Lost River” is a dark fairy tale about love, family and the fight for survival in the face of danger. In the virtually abandoned city of Lost River, Billy (Christina Hendricks), a single mother of two, is led into a macabre underworld in her quest to save her childhood home and hold her family together. Her teenage son Bones (Iain De Casestecker) discovers a mystery about the origins of Lost River that triggers his curiosity and sets in motion an unexpected journey that will test his limits and the limits of those he loves. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Lost River’ Is Breathtaking, An Impressive Directorial Debut From Ryan Gosling: Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Wedding Ringer’ Is Hilarious Fun; Hart & Gad Are Great Together: Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From Sony

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Director: Jeremy Garelick

Cast: Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Doug Harris (Josh Gad) is a lovable but socially awkward groom-to-be with a problem: he has no best man. With less than two weeks to go until he marries the girl of his dreams (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting), Doug is referred to Jimmy Callahan (Kevin Hart), owner and CEO of Best Man, Inc., a company that provides flattering best men for socially challenged guys in need. What ensues is a hilarious wedding charade as they try to pull off the big con, and an unexpected budding bromance between Doug and his fake best man Jimmy. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Wedding Ringer’ Is Hilarious Fun; Hart & Gad Are Great Together: Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From Sony”

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[Blu-Ray Review] John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ Comes Home Like Never Before: Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray Now Available From Scream Factory

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Director: John Carpenter

Cast: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine

Release Date: Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray Now Available

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. But when the US president (Pleasence) crash-lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken (Russell). But time is short. In 24 hours, an explosive device implanted in his neck will end Snake’s mission – and his life – unless he succeeds! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ Comes Home Like Never Before: Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray Now Available From Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Inherent Vice’ Is Mesmerizing, It Will Envelop You In Its Smoky Haze: Own It On Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital HD April 28 From Warner Bros

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Director: Paul Thomas Anderson

Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson

Release Date: Own it on Blu-Ray Combo Pack, DVD & Digital HD April 28th

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

When private eye Doc Sportello’s ex-old lady suddenly out of nowhere shows up with a story about her current billionaire land developer boyfriend whom she just happens to be in love with, and a plot by his wife and her boyfriend to kidnap that billionaire and throw him in a loony bin…well, easy for her to say.

It’s the tail end of the psychedelic `60s and paranoia is running the day and Doc knows that “love” is another of those words going around at the moment, like “trip” or “groovy,” that’s being way too overused—except this one usually leads to trouble.

With a cast of characters that includes surfers, hustlers, dopers and rockers, a murderous loan shark, LAPD Detectives, a tenor sax player working undercover, and a mysterious entity known as The Golden Fang, which may only be a tax dodge set up by some dentists…part surf noir, part psychedelic romp—all Thomas Pynchon. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Inherent Vice’ Is Mesmerizing, It Will Envelop You In Its Smoky Haze: Own It On Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital HD April 28 From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Ghoulies’ & ‘Ghoulies II’ Double Feature: Now Available On Blu-Ray From Scream Factory

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Release Date: Now Available on Blu-ray

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Film Synopsis’:

Ghoulies

Take a creepy old Hollywood mansion, a naive young man and a pretty girl. Add an over-the-top orgy and some slimy, winged goblins who crawl out of toilets, and you have Ghoulies, a horrifying and hilarious ride into the darkest regions of hell! Conjured during a party thrown by the mansion’s new owner, the hairy, fanged demons waste no time wreaking havoc on the scene – and declaring the unsuspecting owner their new lord and master! Peter Liapis (Ghost Warrior), Lisa Pelkin (Jennifer) Michael Des Barres (Waxwork II, Under Siege) and Jack Nance (Eraserhead, Twin Peaks) star in this fanged frenzy of sharp twists and eye-popping shocks that’ll get you where it counts!

Ghoulies II

The demonic, toilet-dwelling goblins are back! Stowed away in “Satan’s Den,” the traveling House of Horror operated by carnival workers Larry and Uncle Ned, the Ghoulies merrily devour the sideshow attraction’s patrons… until Larry realizes his horror house is for real and tries to flee the scene! Deliciously outrageous special effects and over-the-top antics ratchet up the horrific fun! Kerry Remsen (Pumpkinhead), Phil Fondacaro (Troll), William Butler (1990’s Night of the Living Dead) and Royal Dano (Big Bad Mama) star in this creepy, crawly sequel that’s got every bit as big a bite as the original! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Ghoulies’ & ‘Ghoulies II’ Double Feature: Now Available On Blu-Ray From Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Everly’ Is A Fun Ride Fueled By Non-Stop Bloody Action: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Radius TWC & Anchor Bay

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Director: Joe Lynch

Cast: Salma Hayek, Hiroyuki Watanabe, Laura Cepeda

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

Trapped in her apartment, Everly (Hayek) is forced to fend off waves of assassins sent by her former lover – a dangerous Yakuza mob boss who wants her dead after he learns she is no longer loyal to him. Desperate to be re-united with her mother and young daughter, Everly must fight to kill her attackers before they destroy her and her family. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Everly’ Is A Fun Ride Fueled By Non-Stop Bloody Action: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Radius TWC & Anchor Bay”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Preston Sturges’ Classic ‘Sullivan’s Travels’ Gets The Criterion HD Treatment: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Criterion Collection

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Director: Preston Sturges

Cast: Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake, Robert Warwick

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 director of escapist films goes on the road as a hobo to learn about Life…which gives him a rude awakening. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Preston Sturges’ Classic ‘Sullivan’s Travels’ Gets The Criterion HD Treatment: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Criterion Collection”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Big Eyes’ Is Exceptional; Beautiful & Moving: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Weinstein Company & Anchor Bay

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Director: Tim Burton

Cast: Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz, Danny Huston

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

A drama about the awakening of the painter Margaret Keane, her phenomenal success in the 1950s, and the subsequent legal difficulties she had with her husband, who claimed credit for her works in the 1960s. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Big Eyes’ Is Exceptional; Beautiful & Moving: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Weinstein Company & Anchor Bay”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Babadook’ Is Creepy, Tense & Gorgeous: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From IFC Midnight & Scream Factory

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Director: Jennifer Kent

Cast: Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Daniel Henshall

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray  & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Where there is imagination, there is darkness and from within that darkness lurks a being of unfathomable terror…

Amelia (AFI Award winner Essie Davis – The Matrix Revolutions, Girl with a Pearl Earring) is a single mother plagued by the violent death of her husband. When a disturbing storybook called Mister Babadook turns up at her house, she is forced to battle with her son’s deep-seated fear of a monster. Soon she discovers a sinister presence all around her. A chilling tale of unseen and otherworldly horror in the haunting tradition of The Conjuring and The Orphanage, Jennifer Kent’s visceral journey into the heart of fear itself is as terrifying as it is believable. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Babadook’ Is Creepy, Tense & Gorgeous: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From IFC Midnight & Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Batman Vs. Robin’ Is Action-Packed Fun From Start To End: Own It Today On Blu-Ray Combo Pack From DC Comics & Warner Bros

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Director: Jay Oliva

Cast: Jason O’Mara, Stuart Allan, Jeremy Sisto (VOICES)

Release Date: Own it today on Blu-Ray Combo Pack, DVD & Digital HD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Plot Summary:

While Damian Wayne struggles to cope with Batman’s no-killing rule, he soon starts to believe that his destiny lies within a secret society known as, The Court of Owls. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Batman Vs. Robin’ Is Action-Packed Fun From Start To End: Own It Today On Blu-Ray Combo Pack From DC Comics & Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Carrie’ & ’The Rage: Carrie 2’ Double Feature: Now Available On Blu-Ray From Scream Factory

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Release Date: Now Available on Blu-ray

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Film Synopsis’:

CARRIE: Angela Bettis (May) stars in this 2002 adaptation of Stephen King’s classic tale of horror and retribution, featuring eye-popping special effects and a shocking, all-new twist ending! Carrie White (Bettis) is a lonely, awkward teenage girl who just doesn’t fit in. At school, she endures her classmates’ constant ridicule, and at home she suffers endless psychological torture at the hands of her fanatically religious mother (Patricia Clarkson, Six Feet Under). But Carrie has a secret. She’s been cursed with the terrifying power of telekinesis. And when her tormenters commit an act of unforgivably cruel humiliation at the prom, they’ll soon learn a deadly lesson. Taking its inspiration from King’s book rather than the original film, Carrie was written by Bryan Fuller (TV’s Hannibal, Pushing Daisies) and stars Emilie de Ravin (Lost), Katharine Isabelle (See No Evil 2, Ginger Snaps) and Chelan Simmons (Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil).

 THE RAGE: CARRIE 2: In this horrifying 1999 sequel to Brian DePalma’s 1976 classic, Rachel (Emily Bergl, The Knick) is a high school misfit who gets caught in the middle of a vicious prank orchestrated by a group of jocks that turns deadly. Once the police bring one of the boys in for questioning, his teammates target Rachel for squealing, and hatch a devious scheme to publicly humiliate her. But messing with Rachel is worse than playing with fire, for when her temper’s crossed, it triggers a powder-keg of anger and unleashes horrifying powers that turn a wild teen house party into a wilder mad-house inferno! Also starring Jason London (Dazed And Confused), Rachel Blanchard (TV’s Clueless), Mena Suvari (American Beauty) and Amy Irving (reprising her role as Sue Snell from Brian DePalma’s original Carrie), this fast-paced, white-knuckle revenge fantasy takes telekinesis to the next level of terror! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Carrie’ & ’The Rage: Carrie 2’ Double Feature: Now Available On Blu-Ray From Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Man With The Iron Fists 2’ Is A Fun & Action-Packed Follow-up: Own The Blu-ray Combo Pack On April 14 From Universal

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Director: Roel Reiné

Cast: RZA, Dustin Nguyen, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Release Date: Own it on Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD On April 14th

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

 

Synopsis:

When Thaddeus (RZA) is found badly wounded near a 19th-century Chinese town, miner Li Kung (Dustin Nguyen) and his wife Ah Ni (Eugenia Yuan) offer him refuge. As he heals, he becomes entrenched in a conflict that pits the townsfolk against the evil Master Ho , his nefarious Beetle Clan and the terrifying Lord Pi. With Thaddeus at his side, the mild-mannered Kung transforms into a deadly warrior in this martial arts epic. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Man With The Iron Fists 2’ Is A Fun & Action-Packed Follow-up: Own The Blu-ray Combo Pack On April 14 From Universal”

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