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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘King Richard’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros

King Richard [Blu-Ray]

Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green

Cast: Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney

Release Date: February 8, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Armed with a clear vision and a brazen 78-page plan, Richard Williams (Will Smith) is determined to write his daughters, Venus (Saniyya Sidney) and Serena (Demi Singleton), into history. Training on Compton, California’s abandoned tennis courts – rain or shine – the girls are shaped by their father’s unyielding commitment and their mother’s (Aunjanue Ellis) balanced perspective and keen intuition, defying the seemingly insurmountable odds and prevailing expectations laid before them.

Based on the true story that will inspire the world, “King Richard” follows the uplifting journey of a family whose unwavering resolve and unconditional belief ultimately delivers two of the world’s greatest sports legends. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘King Richard’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros”

Kevin LovellFebruary 17, 2022March 1, 2023Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Respect’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From MGM – Universal

Respect [Blu-Ray]

Director: Liesl Tommy

Cast: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans

Release Date: November 9, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6.5/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a young child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, Respect is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice and become the Queen of Soul. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Respect’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From MGM – Universal”

Kevin LovellNovember 9, 2021March 1, 2023Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Mommie Dearest’ (1981) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

Mommie Dearest (1981) (Paramount Presents) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Frank Perry

Cast: Faye Dunaway, Steve Forrest, Diana Scarwid

Release Date: June 1, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

The endlessly quotable cult-classic celebrates 40 years with this debut on Blu-ray, restored from a new 4K film transfer and packed with all-new special features. Based on Christina Crawford’s controversial best-selling tell-all novel, MOMMMIE DEAREST features a powerhouse performance by Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford, struggling for her career while battling the inner demons of her private life. While the public Crawford was a strong-willed, glamorous object of admiration, behind-the-scenes is a private Crawford—the woman desperate to be a single-mother and trying to survive in a devastating industry that swallows careers thoughtlessly. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Mommie Dearest’ (1981) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

Kevin LovellAugust 25, 2021March 1, 2023Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘City Of Lies’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Saban

City Of Lies [Blu-Ray]

Director: Brad Furman

Cast: Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker, Rockmond Dunbar

Release Date: June 8, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

What is worse, the crime or the cover-up? Based on the book, LAbyrinth, by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Randall Sullivan, this compelling crime-thriller follows the investigation into the infamous murder of iconic rap artist Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.I.G. Oscar® nominee Johnny Depp stars as determined LAPD detective Russell Poole, who spent nearly 20 years trying to solve the murder, and Oscar® and Primetime Emmy® winner Forest Whitaker as Jack Jackson, a journalist who teams up with Poole in search of the elusive truth. Together they explore why the case remains cold — and why a secretive division of the LAPD is seemingly set on keeping it that way. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘City Of Lies’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Saban”

Kevin LovellJune 24, 2021March 1, 2023Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bad Education’; Now Available On Blu-ray From HBO – Warner Archive

Bad Education (2019) (Warner Archive Collection) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Cory Finley

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney, Geraldine Viswanathan

Release Date: September 8, 2020

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

HBO Films® presents Hugh Jackman in Bad Education, a critically acclaimed dark comedy based on the unbelievable true story of a scandal that rocked a Long Island school district in the mid-2000s. Jackman delivers a grade-A performance as smooth-talking, charismatic superintendent Frank Tassone. While turning Roslyn High School into one of the nation’s best, Frank and district business manager Pam Gluckin (Allison Janney) have been perpetrating the largest public-school embezzlement in U.S. history. But when a tenacious young reporter from the school paper begins to investigate, both Frank and his audacious scheme begin to unravel. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bad Education’; Now Available On Blu-ray From HBO – Warner Archive”

Kevin LovellSeptember 14, 2020March 7, 2023Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] Bombshell; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Lionsgate

Bombshell [Blu-Ray]

Director: Jay Roach

Cast: Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie

Release Date: March 10, 2020

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Academy Award® winners Charlize Theron (Monster, Best Actress, 2003) and Nicole Kidman (The Hours, Best Actress, 2002) and Academy Award® nominees Margot Robbie (I, Tonya, Best Actress, 2017) and John Lithgow (Terms of Endearment, Best Supporting Actor, 1983) deliver tour-de-force performances in this provocative real story of three whip-smart, ambitious, strong women who anchored one of America’s most powerful news networks—becoming headlines themselves when they risked everything to stand up to the man who made them famous. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Bombshell; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Lionsgate”

Kevin LovellMarch 25, 2020March 7, 2023Leave a comment

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‘Tolkien’; The Iconic Storyteller’s Tale Arrives On Digital July 23 & On Blu-ray & DVD August 6, 2019 From Fox

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed their home entertainment releases of ‘Tolkien’. The film based upon the life of famous author J.R.R. Tolkien will arrive home early on Digital July 23, followed by the Blu-ray combo pack and DVD releases on August 6, 2019. Hit the jump to check out the full announcement for the release featuring bonus content listings and disc specs, plus more. Continue reading “‘Tolkien’; The Iconic Storyteller’s Tale Arrives On Digital July 23 & On Blu-ray & DVD August 6, 2019 From Fox”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘On The Basis Of Sex’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal

On The Basis Of Sex [Blu-Ray]

Director: Mimi Leder

Cast: Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux

Release Date: April 9, 2019

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7.5/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Inspired by the powerful true story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Academy Award® nominee Felicity Jones), On the Basis of Sex depicts a then-struggling attorney and new mother facing adversity in her fight for equal rights. When Ruth takes on a ground-breaking case, she knows the outcome could alter the courts’ view of gender discrimination. Stronger together, Ruth teams up with her husband, Martin Ginsburg (Armie Hammer), to fight the case that catapults her into one of the most important public figures of our time. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘On The Basis Of Sex’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal”

Kevin LovellApril 17, 2019April 18, 2019Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Vice’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Fox Home Ent.

Vice (2018) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Adam McKay

Cast: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell

Release Date: April 2, 2019

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Nominated for 8 ACADEMY AWARDS®*, including Best Picture, VICE stars Christian Bale in his Oscar-nominated role as Dick Cheney in this epic tale of how a bureaucratic Washington insider quietly became the most powerful man in the world. Co-starring Amy Adams, Steve Carell, and Sam Rockwell, VICE is a darkly comic look behind the scenes of American politics. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Vice’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Fox Home Ent.”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Green Book’: Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD March 12, 2019 From DreamWorks & Universal

Green Book [Blu-Ray]

Director: Peter Farrelly

Cast: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini

Release Date: March 12, 2019

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Academy Award® nominee for his roles in Captain Fantastic and Eastern Promises, Viggo Mortensen, and Academy Award® winner for Moonlight, Mahershala Ali, star in Green Book, a film inspired by a true friendship that transcended race, class, and the 1962 Mason-Dixon line. When Tony Lip (Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Ali), a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on The Green Book to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans. Confronted with racism, danger as well as unexpected humanity and humor—they are forced to set aside differences to survive and thrive on the journey of a lifetime. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Green Book’: Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD March 12, 2019 From DreamWorks & Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Fox Home Ent.

Bohemian Rhapsody [Blu-Ray]

Director: Bryan Singer

Cast: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee

Release Date: February 12, 2019

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Bohemian Rhapsody is an enthralling celebration of Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury (Malek), who defied stereotypes and convention to become one of history’s most beloved entertainers. Following Queen’s meteoric rise, their revolutionary sound and Freddie’s solo career, the film also chronicles the band’s reunion, and one of the greatest performances in rock history. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Fox Home Ent.”

Kevin LovellFebruary 15, 2019February 26, 2019Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘First Man’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal

First Man [Blu-Ray]

Director: Damien Chazelle

Cast: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke

Release Date: January 22, 2019

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. A visceral and intimate account told from Armstrong’s perspective, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the film explores the triumphs and the cost—on Armstrong, his family, his colleagues and the nation itself—of one of the most dangerous missions in history. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘First Man’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘BlackKklansman’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal

BlackKklansman [Blu-Ray]

Director: Spike Lee

Cast: John David Washington, Adam Driver, Laura Harrier

Release Date: November 6, 2018

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7.5/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. In the early 1970s, Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) becomes the first African-American detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a difference, he bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. He recruits a seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver), into the undercover investigation. Together, they team up to take down the extremist organization aiming to garner mainstream appeal. Produced by the team behind the Academy Award®–winning Get Out, BlacKkKlansman offers an unflinching, true-life examination of race relations in 1970s America that is just as relevant in today’s tumultuous world. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘BlackKklansman’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal”

Kevin LovellNovember 23, 2018February 26, 2019Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Molly’s Game’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal

Molly’s Game [Blu-Ray]

Director: Aaron Sorkin

Cast: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner

Release Date: April 10, 2018

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Molly’s Game is based on the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested in the middle of the night by 17 FBI agents wielding automatic weapons. Her players included Hollywood royalty, sports stars, business titans and finally, unbeknownst to her, the Russian mob. Her only ally was her criminal defense lawyer Charlie Jaffey, who learned that there was much more to Molly than the tabloids led us to believe. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Molly’s Game’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘I, Tonya’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal

I, Tonya [Blu-Ray]

Director: Craig Gillespie

Cast: Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney

Release Date: March 13, 2018

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Based on the unbelievable but true events, I, Tonya is a dark comedic tale of American figure skater, Tonya Harding, and one of the most sensational scandals in sports history. Though Harding was the first American woman to complete a triple axel in competition, her legacy was forever defined by her association with an infamous and poorly executed attack on fellow Olympic competitor Nancy Kerrigan. Featuring an iconic turn by Margot Robbie as the fiery Harding, Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney, and an original screenplay by Steven Rogers, Craig Gillespie’s I, Tonya is an absurd, irreverent, and piercing portrayal of Harding’s life and career in all of its unchecked—and checkered—glory. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘I, Tonya’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal”

Kevin LovellMarch 16, 2018March 29, 2018Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Darkest Hour’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD February 27, 2018 From Universal

Darkest Hour [Blu-Ray]

Director: Joe Wright

Cast: Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James

Release Date: February 27, 2018

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Academy Award® nominee Gary Oldman gives a “towering performance” (Richard Lawson, Vanity Fair) in acclaimed director Joe Wright’s soaring drama Darkest Hour. As Hitler’s forces storm across the European landscape and close in on the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill (Oldman) is elected the new Prime Minister. With his party questioning his every move, and King George VI (Ben Mendelsohn) skeptical of his new political leader, it is up to Churchill to lead his nation and protect them from the most dangerous threat ever seen. Also starring Academy Award® nominee Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James, Darkest Hour is a powerful, inspirational drama. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Darkest Hour’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD February 27, 2018 From Universal”

Kevin LovellFebruary 26, 2018March 7, 2018Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘American Made’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal

American Made [Blu-Ray]

Director: Doug Liman

Cast: Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright Olsen

Release Date: January 2, 2018

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9.5/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Tom Cruise reunites with his Edge of Tomorrow director, Doug Liman, in an international escapade based on the outrageous, true exploits of a hustler and pilot recruited to run one of the biggest covert operations in U.S. history. Based on an incredible true story of the CIA’s biggest secret, American Made will remind you: It’s not a crime if you’re doing it for the good guys… Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘American Made’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal”

Kevin LovellJanuary 5, 2018January 11, 2018Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘All Eyez On Me’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Lionsgate

All Eyez On Me [Blu-Ray]

Director: Benny Boom

Cast: Demetrius Shipp Jr., Danai Gurira, Kat Graham

Release Date: September 5, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Directed by Benny Boom and written by Jeremy Haft & Eddie Gonzalez and Steven Bagatourian, All Eyez on Me tells the true story of prolific rapper, actor, poet, and activist Tupac Shakur, from his early days in New York City through his evolution into one of the world’s most influential voices before his untimely death at the age of 25. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘All Eyez On Me’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Lionsgate”

Kevin LovellSeptember 8, 2017September 15, 2017Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘King Richard’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Respect’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From MGM – Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Mommie Dearest’ (1981) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘City Of Lies’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Saban

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bad Education’; Now Available On Blu-ray From HBO – Warner Archive

[Blu-Ray Review] Bombshell; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Lionsgate

‘Tolkien’; The Iconic Storyteller’s Tale Arrives On Digital July 23 & On Blu-ray & DVD August 6, 2019 From Fox

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘On The Basis Of Sex’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Vice’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Fox Home Ent.

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Green Book’: Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD March 12, 2019 From DreamWorks & Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Fox Home Ent.

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘First Man’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘BlackKklansman’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Molly’s Game’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘I, Tonya’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Darkest Hour’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD February 27, 2018 From Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘American Made’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘All Eyez On Me’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Lionsgate