[Blu-Ray Review] Breaking News In Yuba County; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From AIP – Warner Bros

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Breaking News In Yuba County [Blu-Ray]

Director: Tate Taylor

Cast: Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, Awkwafina

Release Date: March 23, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

After her husband goes missing, Sue Buttons (Allison Janney), an under-appreciated suburban wife, gets a taste of being a local celebrity as she embarks on a city-wide search in Yuba County to find him. In an effort to prolong her newfound fame, she stumbles into hilarious hi jinks as her world turns upside down, dodging a wanna-be mobster (Awkwafina), a relentless local policewoman (Regina Hall), her half-sister (Mila Kunis) a local news reporter desperate for a story, and her husband’s dead-beat brother (Jimmi Simpson), who all set out to uncover the truth behind the disappearance. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Breaking News In Yuba County; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From AIP – Warner Bros”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘PG: Psycho Goreman’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From RLJE

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Psycho Goreman [Blu-Ray]

Director: Steven Kostanski

Cast: Nita-Josee Hanna, Owen Myre, Matthew Ninaber

Release Date: March 16, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

In PG: PSYCHO GOREMAN, siblings Mimi and Luke unwittingly resurrect an ancient alien overlord who was entombed on Earth millions of years ago after a failed attempt to destroy the universe. They nickname the evil creature Psycho Goreman (or PG for short) and use the magical amulet they discovered to force him to obey their childish whims. It isn’t long before PG’s reappearance draws the attention of intergalactic friends and foes from across the cosmos and a rogues’ gallery of alien combatants converges in small-town suburbia to battle for the fate of the galaxy. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘PG: Psycho Goreman’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From RLJE”

Barb And Star Go To Vista Del Mar; Arrives On Blu-ray & DVD April 6, 2021 From Lionsgate

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Lionsgate Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed their home entertainment releases of ‘Barb and Star go to vista del mar’ starring Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo. The film will be available to own early on Digital beginning March 26, followed by the Blu-ray and DVD releases on April 6, 2021. Continue below to check out the full announcement for the release including bonus content listings, disc specs and more, plus artwork for both physical releases. Continue reading “Barb And Star Go To Vista Del Mar; Arrives On Blu-ray & DVD April 6, 2021 From Lionsgate”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Elizabethtown’ (2005) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

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Elizabethtown (2005) (Paramount Presents) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Cameron Crowe

Cast: Orlando Bloom, Kirsten Dunst, Susan Sarandon 

Release Date: February 9, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Drew Baylor (Orlando Bloom) has been fired from his job and dumped by his girlfriend, and just when things couldn’t seem to get worse, he receives word that his father has passed away. After being asked to travel to Elizabethtown, Kentucky to make sure his father’s dying wishes are fulfilled, a life-changing romantic-odyssey awaits, after meeting an optimistic flight attendant named Claire (Kirsten Dunst). ELIZABETHTOWN comes to Blu-ray for the first time in this limited-edition release, restored from a new 4K film transfer, supervised by writer/director Cameron Crowe, and packed with special features. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Elizabethtown’ (2005) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

‘The Neighborhood’ & ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ Renewed For The 2021-22 Season On CBS

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CBS has revealed some great news today for fans of their Monday night sitcom lineup which includes ‘The Neighborhood’ and ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ as the network has now officially renewed both sitcoms for next season. Continue reading “‘The Neighborhood’ & ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ Renewed For The 2021-22 Season On CBS”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Freaky’ Killer Switch Edition; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal

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Freaky (Killer Switch Edition) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Christopher Landon

Cast: Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton, Katie Finneran

Release Date: February 9, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Prepare for a Freaky take on the body-swap movie which only Blumhouse (makers of Happy Death Day & The Purge Franchises) could bring: a teenage girl switches bodies with a relentless serial killer! High school senior Millie (Kathryn Newton, Blockers, HBO’s Big Little Lies) is just trying to survive being the unpopular kid when she becomes The Butcher’s (Vince Vaughn) next target. Their fateful encounter gets twisted and they wake up in each other’s bodies. Now looking like a towering psychopath, Millie learns she only has 24 hours to reverse the curse and get her body back before the switch becomes permanent and she’s trapped in the form of a middle-aged maniac forever. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Freaky’ Killer Switch Edition; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal”

[Blu-Ray Review] The Court Jester (1956) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

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The Court Jester (1956) (Paramount Presents) [Blu-Ray]

Directors: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama

Cast: Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone

Release Date: January 26, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

Celebrating its 65th Anniversary, Paramount’s beloved madcap musical debuts on Blu-ray, beautifully remastered from a 6K film transfer of the original VistaVision negative. In this swashbuckling comic farce, star Danny Kaye is kind-hearted entertainer Hawkins who disguises himself as the legendary king of jesters, Giacomo. Hawkins infiltrates the court of an evil villain (Basil Rathbone), but when a sorceress hypnotizes him, royal chaos ensues. Alternating identities at the snap of a finger, between swordplay and wordplay, Kaye’s comic genius shines through. The stellar supporting cast includes Glynis Johns, Angela Lansbury, Mildred Natwick, Cecil Parker, and John Carradine. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Court Jester (1956) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

[DVD Review] ‘Toys Of Terror’; Now Available On DVD & Digital From Warner Bros

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Toys Of Terror (2020) [DVD]

Director: Nicholas Verso

Cast: Kyana Teresa, Georgia Waters, Verity Marks

Release Date: January 19, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8.5/10
Disc Rating: 6/10

Synopsis:

David and Hannah Cashman have promised their family a fun Christmas getaway, but when they arrive at a grand, old house in the snowy woods of Washington and are greeted by familiar construction foreman, the kids realize their parent’s plan to make it a working vacation; renovating the place in the hopes of flipping it. Alicia, the eldest, is annoyed but the younger kids are soon distracted when, wandering through the creepy mansion, they find a stash of old toys in an abandoned playroom and take to them instantly. Before long, they seem to be inseparable from their new playthings, much to the consternation of their nanny Rose who, along with Alicia, senses that something in the house is not quite right. As stranger and stranger things start to happen, Rose and Alicia have a hunch that there may be more to the history of the old house than the Cashman’s are letting on. Can the family escape with their lives – or will they stay forever in the crumbling house, never to celebrate another Christmas again? Continue reading “[DVD Review] ‘Toys Of Terror’; Now Available On DVD & Digital From Warner Bros”

‘Freaky’ Killer Switch Edition; Arrives On Blu-ray & DVD February 9, 2021 From Universal

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Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed their home entertainment releases of the horror comedy ‘Freaky’ from filmmaker Christopher Landon which stars Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton. The film will be available to own early on Digital beginning January 26, followed by the Blu-ray and DVD releases on February 9, 2021. Continue below to check out the full announcement for the release including bonus content listings, disc specs and more, plus front and rear artwork for the Blu-ray release. Continue reading “‘Freaky’ Killer Switch Edition; Arrives On Blu-ray & DVD February 9, 2021 From Universal”

‘Breaking News In Yuba County’; Things Get Wild In The First Trailer & Poster For The Dark Comedy Starring Allison Janney

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American International Pictures (AIP) has released the Official Trailer and Poster for the Tate Taylor directed dark comedy ‘Breaking News In Yuba County’ starring Allison Janney, Mila Kunis and many more. Continue below to check out the trailer and poster for the film now! Continue reading “‘Breaking News In Yuba County’; Things Get Wild In The First Trailer & Poster For The Dark Comedy Starring Allison Janney”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Love And Monsters’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Paramount

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Love And Monsters [Blu-Ray]

Director: Michael Matthews

Cast: Dylan O’Brien, Jessica Henwick, Michael Rooker

Release Date: January 5, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Seven years after the Monsterpocalypse, Joel Dawson (Dylan O’Brien), along with the rest of humanity, has been living underground ever since giant creatures took control of the land. After reconnecting over radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee (Jessica Henwick), who is now 80 miles away at a coastal colony, Joel begins to fall for her again. As Joel realizes that there’s nothing left for him underground, he decides to venture out to Aimee, despite all the dangerous monsters that stand in his way. The fun-filled and action-packed adventure also stars Dan Ewing, Michael Rooker and Ariana Greenblatt. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Love And Monsters’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Paramount”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Trading Places’ (1983) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

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Trading Places (1983) (Paramount Presents) [Blu-Ray]

Director: John Landis

Cast: Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Lee Curtis

Release Date: December 1, 2020

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

The very rich and extremely greedy Duke Brothers (Don Ameche and Ralph Bellamy) wager a bet over whether “born-loser” Billy Ray Valentine (Eddie Murphy) could become as successful as the priggish Louis Winthorpe III (Dan Akroyd) if circumstances were reversed. So begins one of the funniest, most outrageous comedies of the 80s, cementing Eddie Murphy’s superstar status. Alongside the street-smarts of Ophelia (Jamie Lee Curtis), Winthorpe and Valentine are a trio ready for a riotous revenge that culminates on the commodities trading floor in New York City. Trading Places is presented here newly remastered from a 4K film transfer, under the supervision of director John Landis. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Trading Places’ (1983) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

‘Coming 2 America’; The First Trailer & Poster For The Eddie Murphy Sequel Have Arrived!

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Amazon and Paramount have now revealed the first official trailer and teaser poster for ‘Coming 2 America’, the Eddie Murphy starring sequel to his 80’s classic which will be making its debut on Amazon’s Prime Video in March. Continue below to check out the first trailer and poster for the long-awaited sequel now! Continue reading “‘Coming 2 America’; The First Trailer & Poster For The Eddie Murphy Sequel Have Arrived!”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Opening Act’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From RLJE

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The Opening Act [Blu-Ray]

Director: Steve Byrne

Cast: Jimmy O. Yang, Alex Moffat, Cedric the Entertainer

Release Date: December 15, 2020

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

In THE OPENING ACT, Will Chu is stuck in a thankless job while trying to pursue his true passion in life, becoming a stand-up comedian. When he gets the opportunity he’s been waiting for, the emcee slot on the road opening for his hero Billy G., the realities of life on the stage come crashing in. Between relentless hecklers, drunk comedy groupies and hard-to-impress morning radio DJs, things get off to a rough start. Even if he can learn from his idols and overcome the challenges, he’ll have to prove he has what it takes to make his dream a reality. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Opening Act’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From RLJE”

‘The War With Grandpa’; Arrives On Digital December 15 & On Blu-ray & DVD December 22, 2020 From Universal

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Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed their home entertainment releases of the family comedy ‘The War With Grandpa’ starring Robert De Niro. The film will be available to own early on Digital beginning December 15, followed by the Blu-ray combo pack and DVD releases a week later on December 22, 2020. Continue below to check out the full announcement for the release including disc specs and more (although no bonus content appears to be included), plus front and rear artwork for both physical releases. Continue reading “‘The War With Grandpa’; Arrives On Digital December 15 & On Blu-ray & DVD December 22, 2020 From Universal”

‘Shameless: Season 11’; The Gallaghers Return For One Last Ride In The Official Trailer For The Final Season

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With the premiere of the eleventh and final season of ‘Shameless’ just around the corner, Showtime has now released the full, Official Trailer for the upcoming season of the beloved comedy series. Continue below to check out the trailer for the final season which will debut this December! Continue reading “‘Shameless: Season 11’; The Gallaghers Return For One Last Ride In The Official Trailer For The Final Season”