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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Casual Vacancy’: Available On Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital HD August 4, 2015 From Warner Bros

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Cast: Silas Carson, Joe Hurst, Michael Gambon

Release Date: Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD August 4

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8/10

 

Synopsis:

Based on the global bestselling novel by J.K. Rowling, the HBO and BBC coproduction THE CASUAL VACANCY is a three-part mini-series produced by Brontë Film and Television, written by Sarah Phelps (Eastenders, Great Expectations) and directed by Jonny Campbell (Doctor Who, Shameless). The mini-series centers on Pagford, a seemingly idyllic English village with a cobbled market square and ancient abbey. Behind the pretty façade, however, is a town at war. The rich at war with the poor, children at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Casual Vacancy’: Available On Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital HD August 4, 2015 From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Powers: Season 1’: Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From Sony

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Cast: Sharlto Copley, Susan Heyward, Noah Taylor

Release Date: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

 

Synopsis:

What if the world was full of superheroes who aren’t actually heroic at all? Whatif all their “powers” were just one more excuse for mischief, mayhem, murder, and endorsement deals? Enter the men and women of the Powers Division, the brave people in charge of protecting humans like us and keeping the peace over commercialized, god-like men and women who glide through the sky imposingtheir power over the mortals who both worship and fear them. Based on the graphic novel by Michael Avon Oeming and Brian Michael Bendis, the edgy and dramatic POWERS follows the lives of two homicide detectives, Christian Walker (Sharlto Copley) and Deena Pilgrim (Susan Heyward), who are assigned to investigate these cases. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Powers: Season 1’: Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From Sony”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Gunman’ Delivers Intense Action & Solid Performances: Own It Today On Blu-ray Combo Pack From Universal

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Director: Pierre Morel 

Cast: Sean Penn, Idris Elba Javier Bardem

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

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

It has been eight years since Jim Terrier (Penn) worked as a black-ops assassin and now someone from his old organization wants him dead. Pursued across Africa and Europe by a team of elite hit men, Terrier is dragged back into his dangerous past as he engages in a relentless cat-and-mouse game to take out the man who betrayed him. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Gunman’ Delivers Intense Action & Solid Performances: Own It Today On Blu-ray Combo Pack From Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Survivor’ Delivers Some Entertaining Action Although Little Else: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Alchemy

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Director: James McTeigue

Cast: Milla Jovovich, Pierce Brosnan, Dylan McDermott

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

 

Synopsis:

A Foreign Service Officer (Milla Jovovich) newly posted to the American embassy in London is charged with stopping terrorists from getting into the US. After surviving a vicious attack on the embassy, she finds herself framed for crimes she didn’t commit and racing to elude assassins while trying to clear her name and stop a large-scale terrorist attack set for New Year’s Eve. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Survivor’ Delivers Some Entertaining Action Although Little Else: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Alchemy”

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Starz Renews ‘Power’ For Season 3

powertv-700x400Starz has officially renewed their original series ‘Power’ for a third season to consist of ten episodes. This quick renewal certainly comes as no surprise after the show’s sophomore season premiere last Saturday marked the highest ratings for a broadcast of any Starz Original Series episode to date. Hit the jump to read the full announcement regarding the renewal. Continue reading “Starz Renews ‘Power’ For Season 3”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Focus’ Is Slick, Smart, Fast & Fun: Own It On Blu-Ray Combo Pack, DVD & Digital HD June 2 From Warner Bros

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Director(s): Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

Cast: Will Smith, Margot Robbie

Release Date: Own it on Blu-Ray Combo Pack, DVD & Digital HD June 2nd

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

Will Smith stars as Nicky, a seasoned master of misdirection who becomes romantically involved with novice con artist Jess (Margot Robbie). As he’s teaching her the tricks of the trade, she gets too close for comfort and he abruptly breaks it off. Three years later, the former flame—now an accomplished femme fatale—shows up in Buenos Aires in the middle of the high stakes racecar circuit. In the midst of Nicky’s latest, very dangerous scheme, she throws his plans for a loop…and the consummate con man off his game. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Focus’ Is Slick, Smart, Fast & Fun: Own It On Blu-Ray Combo Pack, DVD & Digital HD June 2 From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Power: The Complete First Season’: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Starz & Anchor Bay

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Cast: Omari Hardwick, Lela Loren, Naturi Naughton

Release Date: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

 

Synopsis:

“Power: The Complete First Season” is the story of James “Ghost” St. Patrick, a wealthy New York City nightclub owner who caters to the city’s elite.  He wants to build an empire and turn the club into a Fortune 500 business, but there’s just one problem: Ghost is living a double life.  When he is not in the club, he is the kingpin of the most lucrative drug network in New York for some very high-level clientele. His marriage, family and business all become unknowingly threatened as he is tempted to leave his criminal life behind and become the rags-to-riches businessman he wants to be. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Power: The Complete First Season’: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Starz & Anchor Bay”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Mortdecai’ Is Intentionally Silly, Over The Top Fun: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate

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Director: David Koepp

Cast: Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray  & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

After a priceless painting is stolen, shady art dealer Charlie Mortdecai (Depp) is recruited by an old rival (McGregor) to get it back. Mortdecai questions his rival’s intentions, but takes the job for the money and to keep his high-maintenance wife (Paltrow) happy. With the help of his manservant (Bettany), Mortdecai must face terrorists, angry Russians and more in a hilarious globe-trotting chase. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Mortdecai’ Is Intentionally Silly, Over The Top Fun: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Friends Of Eddie Coyle’ Looks Fantastic With The Criterion HD Treatment: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Criterion Collection

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Director: Peter Yates

Cast: Robert Mitchum, Peter Boyle, Richard Jordan

Release Date: Now Available on Criterion Collection Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

After his last crime has him looking at a long prison sentence for repeat offenses, a low level Boston gangster decides to snitch on his friends to avoid jail time. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Friends Of Eddie Coyle’ Looks Fantastic With The Criterion HD Treatment: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Criterion Collection”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Inherent Vice’ Is Mesmerizing, It Will Envelop You In Its Smoky Haze: Own It On Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital HD April 28 From Warner Bros

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Director: Paul Thomas Anderson

Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson

Release Date: Own it on Blu-Ray Combo Pack, DVD & Digital HD April 28th

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

When private eye Doc Sportello’s ex-old lady suddenly out of nowhere shows up with a story about her current billionaire land developer boyfriend whom she just happens to be in love with, and a plot by his wife and her boyfriend to kidnap that billionaire and throw him in a loony bin…well, easy for her to say.

It’s the tail end of the psychedelic `60s and paranoia is running the day and Doc knows that “love” is another of those words going around at the moment, like “trip” or “groovy,” that’s being way too overused—except this one usually leads to trouble.

With a cast of characters that includes surfers, hustlers, dopers and rockers, a murderous loan shark, LAPD Detectives, a tenor sax player working undercover, and a mysterious entity known as The Golden Fang, which may only be a tax dodge set up by some dentists…part surf noir, part psychedelic romp—all Thomas Pynchon. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Inherent Vice’ Is Mesmerizing, It Will Envelop You In Its Smoky Haze: Own It On Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital HD April 28 From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Oliver Stone’s Masterpiece ‘U Turn’ Finally Comes Home In HD: Limited Edition Blu-Ray Now Available From Twilight Time

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Director: Oliver Stone

Cast: Sean Penn, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Nolte

Release Date: Limited Edition Series Blu-Ray Now Available

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

A young punk drifter heading to Vegas to pay off his gambling debt before the Russian mafia kills him, is forced to stop in a Arizona town where everything that can go wrong, does go wrong for him. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Oliver Stone’s Masterpiece ‘U Turn’ Finally Comes Home In HD: Limited Edition Blu-Ray Now Available From Twilight Time”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Voices’ Is Not To Be Missed; One Of The Year’s Best Films: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate

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Director: Marjane Satrapi

Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Gemma Arterton, Anna Kendrick

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray  & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Jerry (Reynolds) is that chipper guy clocking the nine-to-five at a bathtub factory, with the offbeat charm of anyone who could use a few friends. With the help of his court-appointed psychiatrist (Weaver), he pursues his office crush (Arterton). However, the relationship takes a sudden, murderous turn after she stands him up for a date. Guided by his evil talking cat and benevolent talking dog, Jerry must decide whether to keep striving for normalcy, or indulge in a much more sinister path. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Voices’ Is Not To Be Missed; One Of The Year’s Best Films: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate”

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Own ‘Focus’ On Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD & Digital HD On June 2 From Warner Bros

Focus-Blu-Ray-Cover-FrontWarner Bros. has officially announced the Home Entertainment releases of ‘Focus’ starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie. The film will arrive home on Blu-Ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD on June 2nd. Hit the jump to check out the full announcement including special features listings and more. Continue reading “Own ‘Focus’ On Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD & Digital HD On June 2 From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Wild Card’ Is An Entertaining High Stakes Crime Drama: Arrives On Blu-Ray & DVD March 31 From Lionsgate

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Director: Simon West

Cast: Jason Statham, Michael Angarano, Milo Ventimiglia

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray  & DVD March 31st

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

Nick Wild (Statham) is a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal professional skills and a personal gambling problem. When a sadistic thug beats his friend, Nick strikes back, only to find out the thug is the son of a powerful mob boss. Suddenly Nick is plunged into the criminal underworld, chased by enforcers and wanted by the mob. Having raised the stakes, Nick has one last play to change his fortunes…and this time, it’s all or nothing. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Wild Card’ Is An Entertaining High Stakes Crime Drama: Arrives On Blu-Ray & DVD March 31 From Lionsgate”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Nightcrawler’ Is A Masterpiece With A Phenomenal Performance By Gyllenhaal: Own It On Blu-ray Combo Pack Today From Universal

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Director: Dan Gilroy

Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton

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

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

NIGHTCRAWLER is a thriller set in the nocturnal underbelly of contemporary Los Angeles. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Lou Bloom, a driven young man desperate for work who discovers the high-speed world of L.A. crime journalism. Finding a group of freelance camera crews who film crashes, fires, murder and other mayhem, Lou muscles into the cut-throat, dangerous realm of nightcrawling – where each police siren wail equals a possible windfall and victims are converted into dollars and cents. Aided by Rene Russo as Nina, a veteran of the blood-sport that is local TV news, Lou blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Nightcrawler’ Is A Masterpiece With A Phenomenal Performance By Gyllenhaal: Own It On Blu-ray Combo Pack Today From Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Poker Night’ Is Decent Bloody Fun With A Great Cast: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From XLrator Media

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Director: Greg Francis

Cast: Beau Mirchoff, Ron Perlman, Giancarlo Esposito

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6.5/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

 

Synopsis:

When you become a detective in Warsaw Indiana – you go to Poker Night, where you play against some of the best cops in the business. They tell you stories about their time on the job – their successes and failures. When new Detective Stan Jeter leaves the game, he is caught by a vicious psychopath and locked in a basement. Using the stories he heard at Poker Night, he must match wits against his captor – and save not only himself, but the young girl trapped in the basement with him. Like Seven and Usual Suspect, Poker Night combines thrills and twists and turns that will leave you guessing till the very end. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Poker Night’ Is Decent Bloody Fun With A Great Cast: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From XLrator Media”

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