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[Blu-Ray Review] Oliver Stone’s Masterpiece ‘U Turn’ Finally Comes Home In HD: Limited Edition Blu-Ray Now Available From Twilight Time

U.Turn-LE-BluRay-CoverU Turn (Limited Edition) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Oliver Stone

Cast: Sean Penn, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Nolte

Release Date: Limited Edition Series Blu-Ray Now Available

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

A young punk drifter heading to Vegas to pay off his gambling debt before the Russian mafia kills him, is forced to stop in a Arizona town where everything that can go wrong, does go wrong for him. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Oliver Stone’s Masterpiece ‘U Turn’ Finally Comes Home In HD: Limited Edition Blu-Ray Now Available From Twilight Time”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Voices’ Is Not To Be Missed; One Of The Year’s Best Films: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate

The.Voices-Blu-Ray-CoverThe Voices [Blu-Ray]

Director: Marjane Satrapi

Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Gemma Arterton, Anna Kendrick

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray  & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Jerry (Reynolds) is that chipper guy clocking the nine-to-five at a bathtub factory, with the offbeat charm of anyone who could use a few friends. With the help of his court-appointed psychiatrist (Weaver), he pursues his office crush (Arterton). However, the relationship takes a sudden, murderous turn after she stands him up for a date. Guided by his evil talking cat and benevolent talking dog, Jerry must decide whether to keep striving for normalcy, or indulge in a much more sinister path. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Voices’ Is Not To Be Missed; One Of The Year’s Best Films: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Home Sweet Hell’ Is A Dark, Twisted & Hilarious Good Time: Arrives On Blu-Ray & DVD April 7 From Sony

Home.Sweet.Hell-Blu-Ray-CoverHome Sweet Hell [Blu-Ray]

Director: Anthony Burns

Cast: Patrick Wilson, Katherine Heigl, Jordana Brewster

Release Date: Own it on Blu-Ray & DVD April 7th

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

Don Champagne seems to have it all: a successful business, a perfect house, perfect kids and a perfect wife. Unfortunately, when his wife, Mona (Katherine Heigl), learns of Don’s affair with a pretty new salesgirl (Jordana Brewster), this suburban slice of heaven spirals out of control. Don soon realizes that Mona will stop at nothing, including murder, to maintain their storybook life where “perception is everything”. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Home Sweet Hell’ Is A Dark, Twisted & Hilarious Good Time: Arrives On Blu-Ray & DVD April 7 From Sony”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Wild Card’ Is An Entertaining High Stakes Crime Drama: Arrives On Blu-Ray & DVD March 31 From Lionsgate

Wild.Card-Blu-Ray-CoverWild Card [Blu-Ray]

Director: Simon West

Cast: Jason Statham, Michael Angarano, Milo Ventimiglia

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray  & DVD March 31st

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

Nick Wild (Statham) is a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal professional skills and a personal gambling problem. When a sadistic thug beats his friend, Nick strikes back, only to find out the thug is the son of a powerful mob boss. Suddenly Nick is plunged into the criminal underworld, chased by enforcers and wanted by the mob. Having raised the stakes, Nick has one last play to change his fortunes…and this time, it’s all or nothing. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Wild Card’ Is An Entertaining High Stakes Crime Drama: Arrives On Blu-Ray & DVD March 31 From Lionsgate”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Digging Up The Marrow’ Is A Refreshingly Fun & Well Done Mockumentary: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From RLJ & Image Entertainment

Digging.Up.The.Marrow-Blu-Ray-CoverDigging Up the Marrow [Blu-Ray]

Director: Adam Green

Cast: Ray Wise, Adam Green, Will Barratt

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

A documentary exploring genre based monster art takes an odd turn when the filmmakers are contacted by a man who claims he can prove that monsters are indeed real. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Digging Up The Marrow’ Is A Refreshingly Fun & Well Done Mockumentary: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From RLJ & Image Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies 3D’: Own It Today On Blu-Ray 3D, Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital HD From Warner Bros

The.Hobbit.The.Battle.Of.The.Five.Armies-3D.BluRay-CoverThe Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies (3D) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Peter Jackson

Cast: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage

Release Date: Own it today on 3D & Standard Blu-Ray Combo Pack, 2-Disc DVD & Digital HD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” brings to an epic conclusion the adventure of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) and the Company of Dwarves. The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland, but now must face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon, Smaug, upon the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town.

As he succumbs to dragon-sickness, the King Under the Mountain, Thorin Oakenshield, sacrifices friendship and honor in search for the legendary Arkenstone. Unable to help Thorin see reason, Bilbo is driven to make a desperate and dangerous choice, not knowing that even greater perils lie ahead. An ancient enemy has returned to Middle-earth. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has sent forth legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain.

As darkness converges on their escalating conflict, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide – unite or be destroyed. Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life and the lives of his friends as five great armies go to war. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies 3D’: Own It Today On Blu-Ray 3D, Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital HD From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Action Roundup: ‘Son Of A Gun’ & ‘Vice’: Both Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate

Son.Of.A.Gun.&.Vice-Blu-Ray-CoversFor all of you action movie fans out there, here I take a look at two new releases from Lionsgate Home Entertainment that you just might be interested in: ‘Son Of A Gun’ starring Ewan McGregor and ‘Vice’ starring Thomas Jane and Bruce Willis; both now available to own (separately) on Blu-Ray and DVD. Hit the jump to check out my review of the Blu-Ray releases for both of these films. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Action Roundup: ‘Son Of A Gun’ & ‘Vice’: Both Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Into The Woods’ Is A Wonderful Musical Fantasy: Own It On Blu-Ray & DVD March 24 from Disney

Into.The.Woods.2014-Blu-Ray-CoverInto The Woods (2014) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Rob Marshall

Cast: Anna Kendrick, Meryl Streep, Chris Pine

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray & DVD March 24th

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Into The Woods’ Is A Wonderful Musical Fantasy: Own It On Blu-Ray & DVD March 24 from Disney”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Classic Family Favorites ‘My Girl’ & ‘Troop Beverly Hills’: Both Now Available On Blu-Ray For The First Time Ever From Sony

My.Girl-Blu-Ray-CoverTroop.Beverly.Hills-Blu-Ray-Cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two classic family favorites: ‘My Girl’ and ‘Troop Beverly Hills’ have both finally arrived home to own (available separately) on Blu-Ray for the first time ever from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment so that you can now share with them with the next generation in the best possible video and audio quality available. Hit the jump to check out our reviews for both of these Blu-Ray debuts. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Classic Family Favorites ‘My Girl’ & ‘Troop Beverly Hills’: Both Now Available On Blu-Ray For The First Time Ever From Sony”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Sound Of Music: 50th Anniversary Edition’: Now Available On 5-Disc Blu-Ray & 1-Disc DVD From 20th Century Fox

The.Sound.of.Music-50th.Anniversary-Blu-Ray-Cover.The Sound of Music (50th Anniversary 5-Disc Edition) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Robert Wise

Cast: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker

Release Date: Now Available on 5-Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition Blu-ray & 1-Disc DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 10/10

 

Plot Summary:

A woman leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a Naval officer widower. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Sound Of Music: 50th Anniversary Edition’: Now Available On 5-Disc Blu-Ray & 1-Disc DVD From 20th Century Fox”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Breakfast Club: 30th Anniversary Edition’: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Universal

The.Breakfast.Club-30th.Anniversary-Blu-Ray-CoverThe Breakfast Club (30th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-Ray]

Director: John Hughes

Cast: Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald

Release Date: Now Available on 30th Anniversary Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

 

Synopsis:

The Breakfast Club 30th Anniversary Edition commemorates the debut of Hughes’ most beloved creation with an all-new, digitally remastered and fully restored version of the film Entertainment Weekly calls “the best high school movie of all time.” At the beginning of a Saturday detention session, five teens are simply the Jock (Emilio Estevez), the Princess (Molly Ringwald), the Brain (Anthony Michael Hall), the Criminal (Judd Nelson) and the Basket Case (Ally Sheedy), but by afternoon they become closer than any of them could have imagined. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Breakfast Club: 30th Anniversary Edition’: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Wolfcop’ Is A Goofy & Gory Great Time Straight From The 80’s: Now Available On Blu-Ray* & DVD from RLJ & Image Entertainment

Wolfcop-Blu-Ray-CoverWolfcop [Blu-Ray]

Director: Lowell Dean

Cast: Leo Fafard, Amy Matysio, Sarah Lind

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray* (*A Best Buy Exclusive) & DVD (Everywhere)

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

As a series of strange and violent events start happening, an alcoholic policeman realizes that he has been turned into a werewolf as part of a larger plan, so he investigates with the help of his partner and his friend. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Wolfcop’ Is A Goofy & Gory Great Time Straight From The 80’s: Now Available On Blu-Ray* & DVD from RLJ & Image Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Late Phases’ Is Fantastic, One Of The Best Werewolf Films In Ages: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From MPI & Dark Sky Films

Late.Phases-Blu-Ray-CoverLate Phases: Night of the Lone Wolf [Blu-Ray]

Director: Adrián García Bogliano

Cast: Nick Damici, Ethan Embry, Lance Guest

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

Blind war veteran Ambrose McKinley (Nick Damici, Stake Land, We Are What We Are) has recently moved to Crescent Bay, a seemingly peaceful community on the outskirts of a dense forest. On his first night in his new home, McKinley hears his elderly neighbor attacked by something he’s convinced isn’t human.

 When the creature then kills his seeing eye dog, McKinley’s thirst for justice turns into a one-man vendetta against the monster that’s terrorizing his neighborhood. And when he’s stonewalled by both the police and his fellow residents, he decides to gear up and prepare to fight the beast one-on-one. Now it’s man vs. myth as the take-no-prisoners McKinley readies himself for what could be his final battle. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Late Phases’ Is Fantastic, One Of The Best Werewolf Films In Ages: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From MPI & Dark Sky Films”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Scream Factory Recent Releases: ‘Phantom Of The Opera’ – ‘New Year’s Evil’ & ‘Exterminators Of The Year 3000’: All 3 Now On Blu-Ray

Phantom.of.the.Opera.1989-Blu-Ray-CoverNew.Years.Evil-Blu-Ray-CoverExterminators.of.the.Year.3000-Blu-Ray-Cover

 

 

 

 

 

Apologies to all of our dedicated readers out there for not getting a couple of these reviews up sooner, but unfortunately sometimes things get excessively busy. Nonetheless, as you are all surely aware, we here at Screen-Connections are huge fans and supporters of the fantastic Scream Factory and all of the amazing work they have been doing in getting these rare and great films out on Blu-Ray over recent years (not to mention all they do with their Shout Factory label as well), so we definitely wanted to make sure and let you know about three more great releases they recently put out. Hit the jump to check out our reviews of Scream Factory’s recent Blu-Ray releases of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ ‘New Year’s Evil’ & ‘Exterminators of the Year 3000’. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Scream Factory Recent Releases: ‘Phantom Of The Opera’ – ‘New Year’s Evil’ & ‘Exterminators Of The Year 3000’: All 3 Now On Blu-Ray”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age Smackdown!’: Own it on Blu-Ray Combo, DVD & Digital HD March 10th From WWE & Warner Bros.

The.Flintstones.and.WWE.Stone.Age.Smackdown-Blu-Ray-CoverThe Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age Smackdown! [Blu-Ray]

Director(s): Spike Brandt, Tony Cervone

Cast: John Cena, Grey Griffin, Kevin Michael Richardson

Release Date: Own it on Blu-Ray Combo, DVD & Digital HD March 10th

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

When Fred loses his family’s vacation money, he hatches one of his hair brained plans to get it back. It’s a sports entertainment spectacle that involves throwing his best bud, Barney into the wrestling ring with the likes of John Cenastone (John Cena), Rey Mysteriopal (Rey Mysterio) and even The Undertaker, with Fred himself as event promoter! The crowds roar, the “clams” are pouring in from ticket sales and even Mr. McMagma (Vince McMahon) is taking notice of all the hoopla. Including all-star appearances from The Boulder Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) Marble Henry (Mark Henry) and Daniel Bry-Rock (Daniel Bryan), it’s time to get the whole family together for hard-hitting, side-splitting laughs from the most epic event in all of prehistory! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age Smackdown!’: Own it on Blu-Ray Combo, DVD & Digital HD March 10th From WWE & Warner Bros.”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Watership Down’ Looks & Sounds Better Than Ever With The Criterion Treatment: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Criterion Collection

Watership.Down-Criterion-Blu-Ray-CoverWatership Down (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Martin Rosen

Cast: John Hurt, Richard Briers, Ralph Richardson (VOICES)

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

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

A group of rabbits flee their doomed warren and face many dangers to find and protect their new home. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Watership Down’ Looks & Sounds Better Than Ever With The Criterion Treatment: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Criterion Collection”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Birdman’ Couldn’t Possibly Be More Awesome: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From 20th Century Fox

Birdman-Blu-Ray-CoverBirdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu

Cast: Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Edward Norton

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

A washed-up actor, who once played an iconic superhero, battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career and himself in the days leading up to the opening of his Broadway play. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Birdman’ Couldn’t Possibly Be More Awesome: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From 20th Century Fox”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘St. Vincent’ Is Wonderful; Bill Murray Is Marvelous: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From TWC & Anchor Bay

St.Vincent-Blu-Ray-CoverSt. Vincent [Blu-Ray]

Director: Theodore Melfi

Cast: Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

Maggie (Melissa McCarthy), a single mother, moves into a new home in Brooklyn with her 12-year old son, Oliver (Jaeden Lieberher). Forced to work long hours, she has no choice but to leave Oliver in the care of their new neighbor, Vincent (Bill Murray), a retired curmudgeon with a desire for alcohol and gambling. An odd friendship soon blossoms between the improbable pair. Together with a pregnant stripper, named Daka (Naomi Watts), Vincent brings Oliver along on all the stops that make up his daily routine – the race track, a strip club, and the local dive bar. Vincent helps Oliver grow to become a man, while Oliver begins to see in Vincent something that no one else is able to: a misunderstood man with a good heart. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘St. Vincent’ Is Wonderful; Bill Murray Is Marvelous: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From TWC & Anchor Bay”

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