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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD June 28, 2016 From Paramount 1
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD June 28, 2016 From Paramount

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Director(s): Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

Cast: Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman

Release Date: Available on Blu-ray & DVD June 28, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

A satirical take on combat journalists and an illuminating story of self-discovery, the film follows Kim (Fey) as she decides to shake things up by taking a dangerous assignment in Afghanistan.  There, in the midst of chaos, Kim discovers her true strength as she risks it all to find the next big story. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD June 28, 2016 From Paramount”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Knight Of Cups’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Broad Green 2
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Knight Of Cups’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Broad Green

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Director: Terrence Malick

Cast: Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 5/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Knight of Cups follows writer Rick (Bale), on an odyssey through the playgrounds of Los Angeles and Las Vegas as he undertakes a search for love and self. Even as he moves through a desire-laden landscape of mansions, resorts, beaches and clubs, Rick grapples over complicated relationships with his brother (Bentley) and father (Dennehy). His quest to break the spell of his disenchantment takes him on a series of adventures with six alluring women: rebellious Della (Poots); his physician ex-wife, Nancy (Blanchett); a serene model Helen (Pinto); a woman he wronged in the past Elizabeth (Portman); a spirited, playful stripper Karen (Palmer); and an innocent Isabel (Lucas), who helps him see a way forward. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Knight Of Cups’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Broad Green”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Jeepers Creepers’ & ‘Jeepers Creepers 2’: Now Available Separately On Collector’s Edition Blu-ray From Scream Factory 3
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Jeepers Creepers’ & ‘Jeepers Creepers 2’: Now Available Separately On Collector’s Edition Blu-ray From Scream Factory

Jeepers.Creepers.&.Jeepers.Creepers.2-CE-Blu-ray.CoversGet ready to revisit the wonderfully creepy and bloody ‘Jeepers Creepers’ films once again as Scream Factory brings home the definitive Blu-ray releases of ‘Jeepers Creepers’ and ‘Jeepers Creepers 2’ with each provided a glorious 2-disc set jam packed with extras; read my reviews of both releases following the jump. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Jeepers Creepers’ & ‘Jeepers Creepers 2’: Now Available Separately On Collector’s Edition Blu-ray From Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Midnight Special’: Own It On Blu-ray & DVD June 21, 2016 From Warner Bros 4
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Midnight Special’: Own It On Blu-ray & DVD June 21, 2016 From Warner Bros

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Director: Jeff Nichols

Cast: Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst

Release Date: Available on Blu-ray & DVD June 21, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

“Midnight Special” follows a father, Roy (Michael Shannon), who goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), a boy with mysterious powers that even Roy himself cannot comprehend.

What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates to a nationwide manhunt involving the highest levels of the Federal Government. Risking everything, Roy is committed to helping Alton reach his ultimate purpose, whatever that might be and whatever it costs, in a story that takes audiences on a perilous journey from Texas to the Florida coast, while exploring the bonds of love and trust, and the nature of faith. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Midnight Special’: Own It On Blu-ray & DVD June 21, 2016 From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Other Side Of The Door’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Fox Home Entertainment 5
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Other Side Of The Door’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Fox Home Entertainment

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Director: Johannes Roberts

Cast: Sarah Wayne Callies, Jeremy Sisto, Sofia Rosinsky

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 5.5/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

In this chilling supernatural story from cowriter-director Johannes Roberts, a family’s idyllic life abroad turns to tragedy — then terror. After her young son dies in an accident, a grieving mother (Sarah Wayne Callies) learns of a ritual that will bring him back for a final goodbye. When she travels to an ancient temple to undertake the ritual, she discovers a door that serves as a portal to the afterworld. But when she ignores a warning not to open the door, the balance between life and death is upset. Now, an unspeakable horror is unleashed that threatens the lives of everyone she loves. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Other Side Of The Door’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Fox Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Martian: Extended Edition’: Now Available On 4K Ultra-HD, Blu-ray & DVD From Fox Home Entertainment 6
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Martian: Extended Edition’: Now Available On 4K Ultra-HD, Blu-ray & DVD From Fox Home Entertainment

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Director: Ridley Scott

Cast: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels

Release Date: Now Available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

From legendary director Ridley Scott (Alien, Prometheus) comes a gripping tale of human strength and the will to survive. During a mission to Mars, American astronaut Mark Watney (played by Academy Award winner Matt Damon) is presumed dead and left behind. But Watney is still alive. Against all odds, he must find a way to contact Earth in the hope that scientists can devise a rescue plan to bring him home. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Martian: Extended Edition’: Now Available On 4K Ultra-HD, Blu-ray & DVD From Fox Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Ballers: The Complete First Season’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD June 14, 2016 From HBO 7
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Ballers: The Complete First Season’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD June 14, 2016 From HBO

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Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Rob Corddry, John David Washington

Release Date: Available On Blu-ray & DVD June 14, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Spencer Strasmore (Johnson) is a retired football superstar who is trying to reinvent himself as a financial manager for current players in sun-soaked Miami. His inner circle includes Ricky (John David Washington, former pro-football player), a talented but volatile wide receiver who seeks to balance his off-field antics with his passion for the game; Charles (Omar Miller), a reluctantly retired lineman who’s finding it hard to adjust to civilian life; and Vernon (Donovan Carter), a player with a rookie contract, whose promise never to forget “where he came from” brings scores of hangers-on into his life, and lands him in big financial trouble. Though they’re pros when it comes to playing the game, each one has a harder time navigating life off the field. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Ballers: The Complete First Season’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD June 14, 2016 From HBO”

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