[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Road To Paloma’ Is An Impressive & Moving Directorial Debut By Jason Momoa; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from WWE Studios & Anchor Bay

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Road To Paloma [Blu-Ray]

Director: Jason Momoa

Cast: Jason Momoa, Robert Homer Mollohan, Lisa Bonet

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

Wolf, a Native American on the run after avenging his mother’s murder, flees across the desolate American West on his motorcycle, where he’ll discover that justice has a cost.

Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Road To Paloma’ Is An Impressive & Moving Directorial Debut By Jason Momoa; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from WWE Studios & Anchor Bay”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Blue Ruin’ Is An Impressive, Gritty Revenge Thriller; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from Radius TWC & Anchor Bay

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Blue Ruin [Blu-Ray]

Director: Jeremy Saulnier

Cast: Macon Blair, Devin Ratray, Amy Hargreaves

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

A mysterious outsider’s quiet life is turned upside down when he returns to his childhood home to carry out an act of vengeance. Proving himself an amateur assassin, he winds up in a brutal fight to protect his estranged family. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Blue Ruin’ Is An Impressive, Gritty Revenge Thriller; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from Radius TWC & Anchor Bay”

I’ve Got The Blus – New Blu-ray & DVD Releases 6/17/2014 – Almost Human, 13 Sins, Joe, The Monkey’s Paw, Joy Ride 3, The Machine, Adjust Your Tracking

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Since Kevin has done many things for Liberaldead.com, I thought I would help him out a little bit, and share this new weekly Blu-ray and DVD roundup with him on his site as well. Keep in mind that this will only be a compilation of releases that I have been sent for coverage. On occasion, if a major release is coming out that I haven’t been provided, I reserve the right to include it as well. Because, as much as I like to think that I am sent practically anything my little black heart desires, every now and then a PR firm runs out of copies before they get to my name. Anyway, these are what I would refer to as “noteworthy” Blu-ray and DVD releases for the week of 6/17/2014.
Continue reading “I’ve Got The Blus – New Blu-ray & DVD Releases 6/17/2014 – Almost Human, 13 Sins, Joe, The Monkey’s Paw, Joy Ride 3, The Machine, Adjust Your Tracking”

‘Spartacus: The Complete Series’; arriving September 16th on Blu-ray + Digital HD with Ultraviolet & DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment!

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Anchor Bay Entertainment has officially announced the release of a complete series collection for their smash-hit series ‘Spartacus’ as well as released cover art for the release. Hit the jump to read the full press release regarding this announcement, including disc specs and the artwork for all 3 of the releases (the artwork for the limited edition set can also be seen above). Continue reading “‘Spartacus: The Complete Series’; arriving September 16th on Blu-ray + Digital HD with Ultraviolet & DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment!”

[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”

[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”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘August: Osage County’ Is Marvelous, Filled With Powerhouse Performances; Now On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Weinstein Company/Anchor Bay Entertainment

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August: Osage County [Blu-Ray]

Director: John Wells

Cast: Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

A look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘August: Osage County’ Is Marvelous, Filled With Powerhouse Performances; Now On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Weinstein Company/Anchor Bay Entertainment”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Scorned’ looks good and has its moments, but fails to bring much new to the table; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment

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Scorned [Blu-Ray]

Director: Mark Jones

Cast: Billy Zane, Viva Bianca, Brooklynn Brokaw

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 5.5/10

Disc Rating: 7/10

Plot Summary:

A romantic weekend turns horrific and sadistic when Sadie discovers her boyfriend is having an affair with her best friend. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Scorned’ looks good and has its moments, but fails to bring much new to the table; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Freezer’ is a fun and clever thriller boosted by a great performance by Dylan McDermott; On DVD & Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack January 21, 2014 From Anchor Bay Entertainment

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Freezer [Blu-Ray]

Director: Mikael Salomon

Cast: Dylan McDermott, Peter Facinelli, Yuliya Snigir

Release Date: Available on DVD & Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack January 21, 2014

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10

Disc Rating: 8/10

Plot Summary:

Dylan McDermott stars as Robert Saunders, a New York City mechanic who is knocked unconscious at his birthday dinner and wakes up to find himself locked inside the restaurant’s walk-in freezer.  Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Freezer’ is a fun and clever thriller boosted by a great performance by Dylan McDermott; On DVD & Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack January 21, 2014 From Anchor Bay Entertainment”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Force of Execution’ is entertaining and has some fun action sequences but that’s not enough to save the film; Now Available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment

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Force of Execution [Blu-Ray]

Director: Keoni Waxman

Cast: Steven Seagal, Ving Rhames, Danny Trejo, Bren Foster

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

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 5.5/10

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

 

Plot Summary:

“Force of Execution” is the story about a crime lord torn between his legacy and his desire to get out of the life of crime that has built his empire, when a new player to the scene tries to use the town anti-hero’s network to climb to power. The only friend the crime lord has is his assassin protégé who has troubles of his own. An epic battle of under bosses and crime lords. Only one will come out alive. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Force of Execution’ is entertaining and has some fun action sequences but that’s not enough to save the film; Now Available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘All Is Bright’ Is a gloriously dark and emotional film with exceptional performances by both Giamatti & Rudd; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment

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All Is Bright [Blu-Ray]

Director: Phil Morrison

Cast: Paul Giamatti, Paul Rudd, Sally Hawkins

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10

Disc Rating: 8/10

Plot Summary:

While out on parole, Dennis reluctantly takes a job selling Christmas trees with his old buddy Rene in order to make enough money to buy his estranged daughter the piano she’s always wanted. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘All Is Bright’ Is a gloriously dark and emotional film with exceptional performances by both Giamatti & Rudd; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘I Spit On Your Grave 2’ is a competent sequel but doesn’t add much new to the franchise; Now Available on Unrated Blu-Ray & DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment

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I Spit On Your Grave 2 (UNRATED) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Steven R. Monroe

Cast: Jemma Dallender, Yavor Baharov, Joe Absolom

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

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6/10

Disc Rating: 8/10

Plot Summary:

Katie is trying to make it in the cutthroat world of modeling. When she innocently accepts an offer to have new photos taken for her portfolio, the experience quickly turns into an unthinkable nightmare of rape, torture, and kidnapping. When a twist of fate finally frees her from her captors – beaten, battered, bruised, and broken, she will have to tap into the darkest places of the human psyche to not only survive her ordeal, but to ultimately find the strength to exact her brutal revenge. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘I Spit On Your Grave 2’ is a competent sequel but doesn’t add much new to the franchise; Now Available on Unrated Blu-Ray & DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Da Vinci’s Demons: The Complete First Season’; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment

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Da Vinci’s Demons: The Complete First Season [Blu-Ray]

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9.5/10

Plot Summary:

Written by David S. Goyer, the series follows the “untold” story of Leonardo Da Vinci: the genius during his early years in Renaissance Florence. As a 25-year old artist, inventor, swordsman, lover, dreamer and idealist, he struggles to live within the confines of his own reality and time as he begins to not only see the future, but invent it. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Da Vinci’s Demons: The Complete First Season’; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Lords Of Salem’ Is An Eerie & Unsettling Masterpiece; Now Available On Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment

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The Lords Of Salem [Blu-Ray]

Director: Rob Zombie

Cast: Sheri Moon Zombie, Meg Foster, Bruce Davison

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

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Plot Summary:

Heidi, a radio DJ, is sent a box containing a record — a “gift from the Lords.” The sounds within the grooves trigger flashbacks of her town’s violent past. Is Heidi going mad, or are the Lords back to take revenge on Salem, Massachusetts? Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Lords Of Salem’ Is An Eerie & Unsettling Masterpiece; Now Available On Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Pawn Shop Chronicles’ Is A Cleverly Twisted & Hilarious Good Time; Now Available On Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment

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Pawn Shop Chronicles [Blu-Ray]

Director: Wayne Kramer

Cast: Paul Walker, Norman Reedus, Elijah Wood, Brendan Fraser, Vincent D’Onofrio

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9.5/10

Disc Rating: 8/10

Plot Summary:

A missing wedding ring leads to a wild-goose chase involving meth addicts, skinheads and an Elvis impersonator. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Pawn Shop Chronicles’ Is A Cleverly Twisted & Hilarious Good Time; Now Available On Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Walking Dead: The Complete Third Season’ Will Blow You Away On Blu!; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment

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The Walking Dead: The Complete Third Season [Blu-Ray]

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 10/10

Plot Summary:

Police officer Rick Grimes leads a group of survivors in a world overrun by zombies.

*Warning: This review contains spoilers for Seasons 1-3 of ‘The Walking Dead’ Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Walking Dead: The Complete Third Season’ Will Blow You Away On Blu!; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘No One Lives’ Is One Gory Great Time You Won’t Want To Miss Out On; Now Available On Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment

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No One Lives [Blu-Ray]

Director: Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast: Luke Evans, Adelaide Clemens, Derek Magyar

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

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8.5/10

Disc Rating: 8/10

Plot Summary:

A gang of ruthless highway killers kidnap a wealthy couple traveling cross country only to shockingly discover that things are not what they seem. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘No One Lives’ Is One Gory Great Time You Won’t Want To Miss Out On; Now Available On Blu-Ray Combo Pack & DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Aftershock’; Available On Blu-Ray & DVD August 6 From Anchor Bay/Radius TWC/Dimension Films

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Aftershock [Blu-Ray]

Director: Nicolás López

Cast: Eli Roth, Andrea Osvárt, Ariel Levy

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray & DVD August 6

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Plot Summary:

In Chile, a group of travelers who are in an underground nightclub when a massive earthquake hits quickly learn that reaching the surface is just the beginning of their nightmare. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Aftershock’; Available On Blu-Ray & DVD August 6 From Anchor Bay/Radius TWC/Dimension Films”