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[Blu-Ray Review] Joe Begos Delivers An Expertly Crafted Hybrid Of Alien Invasion & Slasher Film In ‘Almost Human’; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from IFC/MPI

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Almost Human (2013) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Joe Begos

Cast: Graham Skipper, Josh Ethier, Vanessa Leigh

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

Mark Fisher disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of blue light almost two years ago. His friend Seth Hampton was the last to see him alive. Now a string of grisly, violent murders leads Seth to believe that Mark is back, and something evil is inside of him. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Joe Begos Delivers An Expertly Crafted Hybrid Of Alien Invasion & Slasher Film In ‘Almost Human’; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from IFC/MPI”

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[Blu-Ray Review] “SPACESHIP!” ‘The Lego Movie’ Is Hilarious Family Magic With Some Gorgeous 3D; Own It On Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD June 17 From Warner Bros

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The Lego Movie (Everything Is Awesome Edition) (3D) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller

Cast: Chris Pratt, Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks  (VOICES)

Release Date: Own it now on Digital HD and on June 17th on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD 2-Disc Special Edition.

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

The original 3D computer-animated story follows Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as The Special, the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.


Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] “SPACESHIP!” ‘The Lego Movie’ Is Hilarious Family Magic With Some Gorgeous 3D; Own It On Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD June 17 From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Ray Donovan: Season One; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Showtime, CBSDVD & Paramount

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Ray Donovan: Season One [Blu-Ray]

Cast:  Liev Schreiber, Paula Malcomson, Jon Voight

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8/10

 

Plot Summary:

Ray Donovan, a professional “fixer” for the rich and famous in LA, can make anyone’s problems disappear except those created by his own family. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Ray Donovan: Season One; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Showtime, CBSDVD & Paramount”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Joel Surnow Delivers A Heartwarming & Hilarious Gem Of A Film With ‘Small Time’; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment

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Small Time [Blu-Ray]

Director: Joel Surnow

Cast: Christopher Meloni, Bridget Moynahan, Dean Norris

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

A young guy decides to skip college in favor of joining his father on the lot of his used-car business. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Joel Surnow Delivers A Heartwarming & Hilarious Gem Of A Film With ‘Small Time’; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Falling Skies: The Complete Third Season’; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Warner Bros & TNT

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Falling Skies: The Complete Third Season [Blu-Ray]

Cast:  Noah Wyle, Will Patton, Moon Bloodgood

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 10/10

 

Plot Summary:

Survivors of an alien attack on earth gather together to fight for their lives and fight back. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Falling Skies: The Complete Third Season’; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Warner Bros & TNT”

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[Blu-Ray Review] The Phenomenal ‘Ravenous’ Finally Comes Home In High Definition; Now Available on Blu-Ray From Scream Factory

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Ravenous [Blu-Ray]

Director: Antonia Bird

Cast: Guy Pearce, Robert Carlyle, David Arquette

Release Date: Now Available for the first time on Blu-Ray

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

Captain John Boyd’s promotion stations him at a fort where a rescued man tells a disturbing tale of cannibalism. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Phenomenal ‘Ravenous’ Finally Comes Home In High Definition; Now Available on Blu-Ray From Scream Factory”

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[DVD Review] ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Around The Clubhouse World’; Now Available On DVD From Disney Junior

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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Around The Clubhouse World

Release Date: Now Available on DVD.

A Review By: Shawn Savage

Disc Rating: 8/10

 

Synopsis:

Pack your bags and grab your passport. Join Mickey, Minnie and pals on a whirlwind trip Around The Clubhouse World! Climb the Eiffel Tower in France and say “bonjour” to Mademoiselle Daisy and Monsieur Donald Duck. Then, rescue Gondolier Goofy when he goes adrift in Italy’s Grand Canal; solve the mysterious riddle of Pharaoh Pete’s pyramid in Egypt, and meet a dancing dragon at the Great Wall of China. With your help – and the right Mouseketools – your Clubhouse friends can get their special passport stamped at each wonderful location. Featuring over two hours of song-filled fun, including four additional episodes, this global adventure proves it’s a small world after all! Continue reading “[DVD Review] ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Around The Clubhouse World’; Now Available On DVD From Disney Junior”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘RoboCop’ Reboots And Delivers A Solid Action Packed Good Time; Arriving On Blu-Ray & DVD June 3, 2014 from MGM/Fox

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RoboCop (2014) [Blu-Ray]

Director: José Padilha

Cast: Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton

Release Date: Available on Blu-ray & DVD June 3, 2014

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

In 2028 Detroit, when Alex Murphy – a loving husband, father and good cop – is critically injured in the line of duty, the multinational conglomerate OmniCorp sees their chance for a part-man, part-robot police officer. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘RoboCop’ Reboots And Delivers A Solid Action Packed Good Time; Arriving On Blu-Ray & DVD June 3, 2014 from MGM/Fox”

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[Blu-Ray Review] E.L. Katz Strikes Pure Dark Comedy Gold With ‘Cheap Thrills’; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Drafthouse Films

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Cheap Thrills [Blu-Ray]

Director: E.L. Katz

Cast: Pat Healy, Ethan Embry, Sara Paxton, David Koechner

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

A scheming couple put a struggling family man and his old friend through a series of increasingly twisted dares over the course of an evening at a local bar. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] E.L. Katz Strikes Pure Dark Comedy Gold With ‘Cheap Thrills’; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Drafthouse Films”

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[Blu-Ray Review] The Unforgettable 80’s Slasher ‘Sleepaway Camp’ Comes Home In HD; Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Now Available From Scream Factory

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Sleepaway Camp [Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray]

Director: Robert Hiltzik

Cast: Felissa Rose, Jonathan Tiersten, Karen Fields

Release Date: Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray/ DVD Combo Pack Now Available

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Plot Summary:

Slightly traumatized and painfully shy Angela Baker is sent away to summer camp with her cousin. Not long after Angela’s arrival, things start to go horribly wrong for anyone with sinister or less than honorable intentions. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Unforgettable 80’s Slasher ‘Sleepaway Camp’ Comes Home In HD; Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Now Available From Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Stephen Chow Delivers Another Winner With ‘Journey To The West: Conquering The Demons’; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD From Magnolia Home Entertainment

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Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons [Blu-Ray]

Director: Stephen Chow, Chi-kin Kwok (as Derek Kwok)

Cast: Zhang Wen, Qi Shu, Bo Huang

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

A story centered on Tang Sanzang, a Buddhist trying to protect a village from three demons, his emerging feelings for Miss Duan, the demon hunter who helps him repeatedly, and Sanzang’s transformative encounter with the Monkey King. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Stephen Chow Delivers Another Winner With ‘Journey To The West: Conquering The Demons’; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD From Magnolia Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Grand Piano’ Is Absolutely Brilliant, Easily One Of The Best Films This Year; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD From Magnolia Home Entertainment & Magnet Releasing

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Grand Piano [Blu-Ray]

Director: Eugenio Mira

Cast: Elijah Wood, John Cusack, Kerry Bishé

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

Moments before his comeback performance, a concert pianist who suffers from stage fright discovers a note written on his music sheet. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Grand Piano’ Is Absolutely Brilliant, Easily One Of The Best Films This Year; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD From Magnolia Home Entertainment & Magnet Releasing”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Magic City: The Complete Series; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment

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Magic City: The Complete Series [Blu-Ray]

Cast:  Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Olga Kurylenko, Danny Huston

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

 

Plot Summary:

Centers on Miami mobsters and other characters from Miami Beach in the late 1950s. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Magic City: The Complete Series; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘3 Days To Kill’; Now Available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

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3 Days To Kill (EXTENDED) [Blu-Ray]

Director: McG

Cast: Kevin Costner, Amber Heard, Hailee Steinfeld

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Plot Summary:

A dying CIA agent trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter is offered an experimental drug that could save his life in exchange for one last assignment. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘3 Days To Kill’; Now Available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Scream Factory Unleashes ‘Evilspeak’ In High Definition And All Of Its Bloody Uncut Glory; Now Available on Blu-Ray from Scream Factory

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Evilspeak [Blu-Ray]

Director: Eric Weston

Cast: Clint Howard, R.G. Armstrong, Joe Cortese

Release Date: Now Available for the first time on Blu-Ray

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

A military cadet who happens to be a social outcast taps into a way to summon demons and cast spells on his tormentors through his computer. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Scream Factory Unleashes ‘Evilspeak’ In High Definition And All Of Its Bloody Uncut Glory; Now Available on Blu-Ray from Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Her’ Is An Expertly Crafted Emotional Masterpiece; Own It Today On Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital HD From Warner Bros

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Director: Spike Jonze

Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson

Release Date: Own it today on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Set in Los Angeles in the slight future, “Her” follows Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix), a complex, soulful man who makes his living writing touching, personal letters for other people.  Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship, he becomes intrigued with a new, advanced operating system, which promises to be an intuitive and unique entity in its own right.  Upon initiating it, he is delighted to meet “Samantha,” a bright, female voice (Scarlett Johansson) who is insightful, sensitive and surprisingly funny.  As her needs and desires grow, in tandem with his own, their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other. 

From the singular perspective of Oscar®-winning filmmaker Spike Jonze comes “Her,” an original love story that explores the evolving nature—and risks—of intimacy in the modern world. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Her’ Is An Expertly Crafted Emotional Masterpiece; Own It Today On Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital HD From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘That Awkward Moment’; Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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That Awkward Moment [Blu-Ray]

Director: Tom Gormican

Cast: Zac Efron, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Teller

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 9/10

 

Plot Summary:

Three best friends find themselves where we’ve all been – at that confusing moment in every dating relationship when you have to decide “So…where is this going?” Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘That Awkward Moment’; Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From Sony Pictures Home Entertainment”

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[DVD Review]’Transformers Energon: The Complete Series’ Continues The Unicron Trilogy At A Great Price; Now Available On DVD From Shout Factory

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Transformers Energon: The Complete Series (7-Disc Collection) [DVD]

Release Date: Now Available on DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

Plot Summary:

Ten years of peace have passed since Unicron’s destruction, but all of that’s about to change. A mysterious enemy has unleashed the Terrorcons on the Autobots’ cities, gathering energy for plans of total domination. Enter a newly revived Megatron and the universe is in for a war unlike any it’s ever seen between the Autobots and Decepticons. And once again, Earth is caught in the middle! Continue reading “[DVD Review]’Transformers Energon: The Complete Series’ Continues The Unicron Trilogy At A Great Price; Now Available On DVD From Shout Factory”

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