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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Would You Rather’; Available On Blu-Ray & DVD July 9 From IFC/MPI

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Would You Rather [Blu-Ray]

Director: David Guy Levy

Cast: Brittany Snow, Jeffrey Combs, Jonny Coyne, Sasha Grey

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray & DVD July 9

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7.5/10

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Plot Summary:

Desperate to help her ailing brother, a young woman unknowingly agrees to compete in a deadly game of “Would You Rather,” hosted by a sadistic aristocrat. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Would You Rather’; Available On Blu-Ray & DVD July 9 From IFC/MPI”

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[DVD Review] ’Ben 10 Omniverse: Volume 2: Heroes Rise′; Available On DVD July 9 From Warner Bros/Cartoon Network

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Ben 10 Omniverse: Volume 2 – Heroes Rise (2-Disc DVD Collection)

Release Date: Available July 9 on DVD.

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8/10

Plot Summary:

The series follows a 16-year-old Ben Tennyson, bearer of the Omnitrix, a watch-like device that allows Ben to change into aliens, becomes ready to be a solo hero. Ben’s grandpa, Max, teams him up with an alien named Rook, a rookie and a by-the-book partner. On a mission to explore a secret alien city, Ben explores the quirkier side of things in the alien underground and discovers that enemies from his past are looking for a rematch. All the while, Ben becomes targeted by a mysterious hunter. Ben later travels back in time to assist his 11-year-old self. With 10 new aliens at his disposal, Ben is ready for anything. Continue reading “[DVD Review] ’Ben 10 Omniverse: Volume 2: Heroes Rise′; Available On DVD July 9 From Warner Bros/Cartoon Network”

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[DVD Review] ‘The Twilight Zone: Season Three – Episode Only Release; Available On DVD July 9 From Image/RLJ Entertainment

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The Twilight Zone: The Complete Third Season – Episode Only Release (5-Disc DVD Collection)

Release Date: Available On DVD July 09

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8/10

Plot Summary:

Rod Serling’s seminal anthology series focused on ordinary folks who suddenly found themselves in extraordinary, usually supernatural, situations. The stories would typically end with an ironic twist that would see the guilty punished. Continue reading “[DVD Review] ‘The Twilight Zone: Season Three – Episode Only Release; Available On DVD July 9 From Image/RLJ Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘6 Souls’; Available On Blu-Ray & DVD July 2 From Anchor Bay Entertainment & Radius TWC

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6 Souls [Blu-Ray]

Directors: Måns Mårlind, Björn Stein

Cast: Julianne Moore, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jeffrey DeMunn

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray & DVD July 2

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10

Disc Rating: 7/10

Plot Summary:

A female forensic psychiatrist discovers that all of one of her patient’s multiple personalities are murder victims. She will have to find out what’s happening before her time is finished. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘6 Souls’; Available On Blu-Ray & DVD July 2 From Anchor Bay Entertainment & Radius TWC”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Rambler’; Available On Blu-Ray & DVD June 25 From Anchor Bay Entertainment

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The Rambler [Blu-Ray]

Director: Calvin Reeder

Cast: Dermot Mulroney, Lindsay Pulsipher, Natasha Lyonne

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray & DVD June 25

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6/10

Disc Rating: 7/10

Plot Summary:

In the film, a stranger known only as “the Rambler” (Mulroney) is just released from prison and anxious to build a new life for himself. Coming home to a faithless girlfriend (Lyonne), he quickly realizes his old life is truly behind him. With the promise of a job and some stability from his brother, the Rambler embarks on a cross-country journey to what hopefully is a new start. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Rambler’; Available On Blu-Ray & DVD June 25 From Anchor Bay Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Adventure Time: The Complete Second Season’; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Warner Bros/Cartoon Network

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Adventure Time: The Complete Second Season [Blu-Ray]

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7/10

Plot Summary:

A human boy and his brother – a magical dog – set out to become righteous adventurers in the Land of Ooo. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Adventure Time: The Complete Second Season’; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Warner Bros/Cartoon Network”

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

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

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 10/10

Plot Summary:

The chaotic aftermath of an alien attack has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, the few survivors have banded together outside major cities to begin the difficult task of fighting back. Each day is a test of survival as citizen soldiers work to protect the people in their care while also engaging in an insurgency campaign against the occupying alien force. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Falling Skies: The Complete Second Season’; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Warner Bros & TNT”

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[TV Review] ‘Ray Donovan’ S01E01 ‘Pilot’; Premieres June 30 On Showtime

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Director: Allen Coulter

Starring: Liev Schreiber, Jon Voight, Paula Malcomson

Airdate: June 30

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Rating: 9/10

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 “[TV Review] ‘Ray Donovan’ S01E01 ‘Pilot’; Premieres June 30 On Showtime”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Escape From Planet Earth’; Available On Blu-Ray & DVD June 4 From Anchor Bay Entertainment/The Weinstein Company

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Director: Cal Brunker

Cast: Brendan Fraser, Rob Corddry, Jessica Alba

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray & DVD June 4

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6/10

Disc Rating: 10/10

 

Plot Summary:

Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Escape From Planet Earth’; Available On Blu-Ray & DVD June 4 From Anchor Bay Entertainment/The Weinstein Company”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Dark Skies’; Available On Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD May 28 From Anchor Bay Entertainment/Dimension Films

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Dark Skies [Blu-Ray]

Director: Scott Stewart

Cast: Keri Russell, Josh Hamilton, J.K. Simmons

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD May 28

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10

Disc Rating: 9.5/10

Plot Summary:

As the Barret family’s peaceful suburban life is rocked by an escalating series of disturbing events, they come to learn that a terrifying and deadly force is after them. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Dark Skies’; Available On Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD May 28 From Anchor Bay Entertainment/Dimension Films”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Echo Bridge May Releases; ‘Fortress’ ‘The Grifters’ ‘Jersey Girl’ ‘Mothers Boys’ ‘Teaching Mrs. Tingle’; All 5 Now Available On Blu-Ray

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Today we take a look at five of Echo Bridge Home Entertainment’s May Blu-Ray releases. Echo Bridge Home Entertainment continues to bring us a number of Miramax classics that have not previously found their way on Blu-Ray and this month is no exception. This month we cover five of Echo Bridge’s May Releases; ‘Fortress’ ‘The Grifters’ ‘Jersey Girl’ ‘Mothers Boys’ & ‘Teaching Mrs. Tingle.’ Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Echo Bridge May Releases; ‘Fortress’ ‘The Grifters’ ‘Jersey Girl’ ‘Mothers Boys’ ‘Teaching Mrs. Tingle’; All 5 Now Available On Blu-Ray”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Tomorrow You’re Gone’; Available On Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital Download May 14 From RLJ Entertainment

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Tomorrow You’re Gone [Blu-Ray]

Director: David Jacobson

Cast: Stephen Dorff, Michelle Monaghan, Willem Dafoe

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital Download May 14.

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6/10

Disc Rating: 8/10

Plot Summary:

Charlie Rankin, recently released from prison, seeks vengeance for his jail-house mentor William “The Buddha” Pettigrew. Along the way, he meets the ethereal, yet streetwise, Florence Jane. They embark on a unlikely road trip, careening towards an unlikely redemption and uncertain resolution. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Tomorrow You’re Gone’; Available On Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital Download May 14 From RLJ Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Dexter: The Seventh Season’; Available On Blu-Ray & DVD May 14 From Showtime/CBS/Paramount

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Dexter: The Seventh Season [Blu-Ray]

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray & DVD May 14

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

Plot Summary:

A likeable Miami police forensics expert moonlights as a serial killer of criminals who he believes have escaped justice.

 

*WARNING: Please note that this review contains spoilers from Season 6 of ‘Dexter’

Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Dexter: The Seventh Season’; Available On Blu-Ray & DVD May 14 From Showtime/CBS/Paramount”

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[DVD Review] ‘It’s In The Blood’; Now Available On DVD From Monarch Home Entertainment

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It’s In The Blood [DVD]

Director: Scooter Downey

Cast: Lance Henricksen, Sean Elliot

Release Date: Now Available on DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10

Disc Rating: 7/10

Plot Summary:

When a father and son become stranded in the wild, they must confront the horrors of their past to escape with their lives. Continue reading “[DVD Review] ‘It’s In The Blood’; Now Available On DVD From Monarch Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Django Unchained’; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment & The Weinstein Company

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Django Unchained [Blu-Ray]

Director: Quentin Tarantino

Cast: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 10/10

Disc Rating: 10/10

Plot Summary:

With the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Django Unchained’; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment & The Weinstein Company”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Pawn’; Available On Blu-Ray/DVD Combo & DVD April 23 From Anchor Bay Entertainment

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Pawn [Blu-Ray]

Director: David A. Armstrong

Cast: Michael Chiklis, Common, Sean Faris, Ray Liotta, Forest Whitaker

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray/DVD Combo & DVD April 23.

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10

Disc Rating: 8/10

Plot Summary:

An all-night diner. A cop walks in on a robbery in progress. But what happens next – and what happened just before – will change everything you think you know. The building is now surrounded. There are restless fingers on every trigger. And one very intense hostage situation is about to take some extremely shocking twists. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Pawn’; Available On Blu-Ray/DVD Combo & DVD April 23 From Anchor Bay Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Crush’; Available On Blu-Ray/DVD/VOD April 9 From Millennium Entertainment

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Crush [Blu-Ray]

Director: Malik Bader

Cast: Sarah Bolger, Lucas Till, Crystal Reed, Leigh Whannell

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray/DVD/VOD April 9.

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10

Disc Rating: 8/10

Plot Summary:

A secret admirer’s crush on a high school athlete takes a fatal turn.

You can read the full review after the jump. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Crush’; Available On Blu-Ray/DVD/VOD April 9 From Millennium Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘John Dies At The End’; Available On Blu-Ray & DVD April 2 From Magnolia Home Entertainment/Magnet Releasing

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John Dies At The End [Blu-Ray]

Director: Don Coscarelli

Cast: Chase Williamson, Rob Mayes, Paul Giamatti, Clancy Brown

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray & DVD April 2.

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10

Disc Rating: 10/10

Plot Summary:

A new street drug that sends its users across time and dimensions has one drawback: some people return as no longer human. Can two college dropouts save humankind from this silent, otherworldly invasion?

You can read the full review after the jump. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘John Dies At The End’; Available On Blu-Ray & DVD April 2 From Magnolia Home Entertainment/Magnet Releasing”

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