Cast: Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Release Date: August 11, 2020
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Film Rating: 7/10 Disc Rating: 7.5/10
Synopsis:
Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross), a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights, and Maggie (Dakota Johnson), her overworked personal assistant. While stuck running errands, Maggie still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. When Grace’s manager (Ice Cube) presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change their lives forever.Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The High Note; Available On Blu-ray & DVD August 11, 2020 From Universal”
Cast: Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Belinda Bauer
Release Date: May 19, 2020
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Disc Rating: 7.5/10
Synopsis:
The hit movie that became a cultural sensation, Flashdance delivers an electrifying mix of music, drama and dance that dazzles the senses as it touches the heart; now newly remastered from a 4K film transfer supervised by director Adrian Lyne. Jennifer Beals stars as Alex, a fiercely determined 18-year-old with one all-consuming dream: to study at the Pittsburgh Conservatory of Dance. Working during the day as a welder and at night as an exotic dancer. Alex bravely pursues her dream, undertaking an unforgettable journey that reveals the power of her convictions. Featuring the Oscar–winning song “Flashdance—What a Feeling.”Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Flashdance (1983) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”
Cast: Elvis Presley, Carolyn Jones, Walter Matthau
Release Date: April 21, 2020
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Disc Rating: 7/10
Synopsis:
Elvis Presley brings a new beat to Bourbon Street in KING CREOLE; presented here newly remastered from a 4K film transfer. Directed by Michael Curtiz (Casablanca, White Christmas), Elvis plays a troubled youth whose singing sets the French Quarter rockin’. With a sweet girl to love him and nightclubbers cheering, it looks like he’ll shake off his past and head for the top. But a mobster (Walter Matthau) and his man-trap moll (Carolyn Jones) could snare him into a life of crime.Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] King Creole (1958) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”
Jack Malik was just another struggling songwriter…but that was yesterday. After a mysterious blackout, Jack (Himesh Patel; BBC’s “EastEnders”) discovers he is the only person on earth who remembers The Beatles! As he rockets to fame by passing off the Fab Four’s songs as his own, Jack risks losing Ellie (Lily James; Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Cinderella) – the one person who has loved him and believed in him from the start. Kate McKinnon and Ed Sheeran also star in this romantic rock ‘n’ roll comedy from Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting, 28 Days Later) and Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually).Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Yesterday: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal”
There was The Lost Generation, there was The Beat Generation, and in the ‘90s The Suicide Generation. Thomas Harrison (Conor Proft) is determined to start his own grunge band, an obsession that blinds him to what’s either the mental collapse, or eruption of musical genius, of his younger sister, Bridget (Michaela Cavazos). Bridget boldly rejects her brother’s music, and the music of an entire generation of slackers, by taking on the persona of a gangsta’ rapper named “Bri Da B.”Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘No Alternative’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Gravitas Ventures”
In this new take on the iconic love story, four-time Oscar nominee Cooper (“American Sniper,” “American Hustle,” “Silver Linings Playbook”) makes his directorial debut, and also stars alongside multiple award-winning, Oscar-nominated music superstar Gaga in her first leading role in a major motion picture. Cooper portrays seasoned musician Jackson Maine, who discovers and falls in love with struggling artist Ally. She has given up on her dream to become a successful singer until she meets Jack, who immediately sees her natural talent.Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘A Star Is Born’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros”
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.”
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed their home entertainment releases of the acclaimed musical drama ‘A Star Is Born’ starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, and also directed by Cooper. The film will arrive home over a month early on Digital beginning January 15 and will be followed by the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD Special Edition releases on February 19, 2019. Continue after the jump to check out the full announcement for the release including bonus content listings, disc specs and more, plus artwork for the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray releases. Continue reading “‘A Star Is Born’; The Acclaimed Film Starring Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga Arrives On Digital January 15 & On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD February 19, 2019 From Warner Bros”
Cast: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld
Release Date: March 20, 2018
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Film Rating: 5.5/10 Disc Rating: 8.5/10
Synopsis:
Now graduated from college, realizing it takes more than a cappella to get by, all the Bellas return in the final chapter in the beloved series. After the highs of winning the World Championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there are no job prospects for making music with only your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for a European USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Pitch Perfect 3’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal”
Baby (ANSEL ELGORT) – a talented, young getaway driver – relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the game. When he meets the girl of his dreams (LILY JAMES), Baby sees a chance to ditch his criminal life and make a clean getaway. But after being coerced into working for a crime boss (KEVIN SPACEY), he must face the music when a doomed heist threatens his life, love and freedom.Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Baby Driver’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Sony Pictures”
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”
Bill & Ted’s Most Excellent Collection (3-disc Set) [Blu-Ray]
Director(s): Stephen Herek, Peter Hewitt
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, George Carlin
Release Date: September 27, 2016
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Disc Rating: 9/10
Synopses:
The biggest concern for Bill S. Preston, Esq. (Alex Winter) and Ted “Theodore” Logan (Keanu Reeves), two totally excellent dudes from San Dimas, California, has been that their band, the Wyld Stallyns, “will never be a super band until we have Eddie Van Halen on guitar.” But now they’re on the verge of failing history class, and Ted’s father is threatening him with military school. To keep the Wyld Stallyns together, and save the future, they need to deliver an epic history report, so a messenger named Rufus (George Carlin) arrives in a time traveling phone booth to help them out. As they travel through history they pick up some new friends, like the “Bodacious Philosopher” Socrates,” One Very Excellent Barbarian” Genghis Khan, the “Short Dead Dude” Napoleon and “Noah’s Wife” Joan of Arc, and put on one outrageous presentation.
In the sequel Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey, the daffy duo travel to Heaven, Hell and points in between as they meet robot versions of themselves, Albert Einstein, the Easter Bunny, and beat the Grim Reaper at a video game. Bogus Journey features an all-star cast including Keanu Reeves (The Matrix), Alex Winter, George Carlin, William Sadler (The Shawshank Redemption), and Pam Grier (Jackie Brown).At the time of its release, Roger Ebert described the film as “a riot of visual invention and weird humor that works on its chosen sub-moronic level, and on several others as well, including some fairly sophisticated ones.” In other words, not bogus at all, dudes.Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bill & Ted’s Most Excellent Collection’: Now Available On Blu-ray From Shout Select”
After a two-year, sold-out, worldwide tour, Conner4Real (Andy Samberg) is the biggest name in music. Go behind the scenes as Conner faces a crisis of popularity after his sophomore album flops, leaving fans, sycophants and rivals all wondering what to do when Conner4Real is no longer the dopest star of all. The hilarious comedy from digital short superstars, The Lonely Island, and blockbuster producer Judd Apatow (Trainwreck, Superbad, Knocked Up), is loaded with cameos from the biggest names in comedy and music.Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Universal”
Cast: Don Cheadle, Ewan McGregor,Emayatzy Corinealdi
Release Date: Available on Blu-ray & DVD July 19, 2016
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Film Rating: 8/10 Disc Rating: 8/10
Synopsis:
MILES AHEAD is a wildly entertaining exploration of one of 20th century music’s creative geniuses, Miles Davis, featuring a career defining performance by Oscar nominee Don Cheadle in the title role. In the midst of a prolific career at the forefront of modern jazz, which Davis referred to as “Social Music,” he virtually disappears from public view for a period of five years in the late 1970s, his musical voice stifled and numbed by drugs and pain medications. Dave Braden (Ewan McGregor), a wily music reporter, forces his way into Davis’ life and, over the next couple of days, the two men unwittingly embark on a wild and sometimes harrowing adventure to recover a stolen tape of the musician’s latest compositions. Plagued by years of regret and loss, Davis flirts with annihilation until he once again finds salvation in his art.Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Miles Ahead’: Arrives On Blu-ray & DVD July 19, 2016 From Sony Pictures Classics”