Blu-ray Review “My Neighbor Totoro”

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Hard to believe this film is 25 years old since it doesn’t show it’s age all. Thanks to an all new HD digital transfer, courtesy of Disney.

Blu-ray Review “Howl’s Moving Castle”

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Thanks to Disney this film has also never looked better with a stunning new HD digital transfer, and perfect picture and sound!

3D Blu-ray Review “Escape from Planet Earth”

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This is really a kids film and doesn’t really speak to their parents as much as other kids films try to do

Blu-ray Review “LEGO Batman: The Movie – DC Super Heroes Unite”

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This is a must watch for all kids (and big kids) who love comics and superheroes!

DVD Review “Irvine Welsh’s Ecstasy”

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Not even close as good as “Trainspotting” but not terrible either

Blu-ray Review “Safe Haven”

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For a guy it might be a bit of a nightmare to get through this but it is worth it to make your girl happy.

DVD Review: GWAR “Electile Disfunction 08″

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Classic GWAR from start to finish!

Blu-ray Review “True Blood: The Complete Fifth Season”

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You would think that after five seasons that this show would lose some steam but it only seems to get more interesting and entertaining

Blu-ray Review “Ultimate Gangsters Collection: Contemporary (Mean Streets / The Untouchables / Goodfellas / Heat / The Departed)”

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This release is great if you do not own these films prior since there is nothing new here in terms of content

Blu-ray Review “Ultimate Gangsters Collection: Classics (Little Caesar / The Public Enemy / The Petrified Forest / White Heat)”

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If you are a looking for a great place to be transported to the origin of the gangster film then look no further than this Blu-ray release.

Blu-ray Review “Beautiful Creatures”

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Fans of the YA book series might enjoy and some female tweens but otherwise steer clear.

Blu-ray Review “Stand Up Guys”

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Academy Award winners Al Pacino, Christopher Walken and Alan Arkin are amazing together.

Blu-ray Review “Dark Skies”

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“Dark Skies” is a real trip and packs some great scares.

Blu-ray Review “National Lampoon’s Vacation: 30th Anniversary Edition”

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If you own the last Blu-ray from 2010, I wouldn’t recommend upgrading but if you don’t then this release is a must-own for any fan!

Blu-ray Review “Mama”

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“Mama” starts off with some decent scares and a nice setup but falls into a rut and loses its originality quickly.

Blu-ray Review “Deadly Sea Creatures: 2-Headed Shark Attack / 2010: Moby Dick / Mega Shark Vs Crocosaurus”

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Here is the thing about these films…they are very bad but so bad they are good

Blu-ray Review “Crimewave”

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It hasn’t really held up over the years but fans of Coen Brothers, Raimi and Campbell will enjoy seeing this film getting a little respect finally.

Blu-ray Review “The Burning”

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Actors: Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Jason Alexander, Lou David, Shelley Bruce Directors: Tony Maylam Rated: R (Restricted) Studio: Shout! Factory Release Date: May 21, 2013 Run Time: 91 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3.5 out of 5 stars “The Burning” is probably either one of your favorite horror films or it is [...]

Blu-ray Review “The Dick Van Dyke Show: The Complete Second Season”

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If you are a fan of the show this is a must purchase and a really Blu-ray treat, thanks to Image Entertainment.

DVD Review “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Quest for the Crystal Mickey”

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So fans of Disney Junior and “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse”, this is another great release and I highly recommend it!

DVD Review “Beetlejuice: The Complete Series”

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Voices of: Stephen Ouimette, Alyson Court, Elizabeth Hanna, Roger Dunn Created by: Tim Burton Directed by: Robin Budd Number of discs: 12 Studio: Shout! Factory DVD Release Date: May 28, 2013 Run Time: 2160 minutes Series: 5 out of 5 stars DVD Release: 2.5 out of 5 stars “Though I know I should be wary, [...]

3D Blu-ray Review “Texas Chainsaw”

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If you are a fan the Leatherface series, then this is worth checking out…just expect tongue-in-cheek.

DVD Review “My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: Season Two”

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I am sure that my daughter will love this show as she grows up.

Blu-ray Review “Cloud Atlas”

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My favorite film of 2012. A must see!

DVD Review “The Roman Holidays: The Complete Series”

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Probably not the best product that Hanna-Barbera ever released…but worth checking out if you are a fan of classics animated series.

Blu-ray Review “Broken City”

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I didn’t really hate this film but I do not think that I will give it a second thought after this first viewing

Blu-ray Review “A Haunted House”

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I have to admit there were some very funny parts but not enough to really win me over completely.

Blu-ray Review “WWII From Space”

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There are some really stunning CGI mixed with historical facts, which gives us a interest look into America’s part in World War II from a new angle.

DVD Review “Doc McStuffins: Time For Your Checkup”

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The minute I gave this DVD to my 11 month daughter, she put smiled ear to ear and put it right in her mouth. So in baby terms that is as good as you can get.

DVD Review “Fraggle Rock: Meet The Fraggles”

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This is a great way to introduce “Fraggle Rock” to a new generation of fans.

DVD Review “Night of the Living Dead: Resurrection”

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I won’t be recommending this to any Romero or horror fans and I will burning this DVD after this review

Blu-ray Review “Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: Collection One & Two”

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If you are a fan of “Fullmetal Alchemist” this is a fantastic series that even rivals the original…there I said it.

DVD Review “Koala Kid”

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Very cute, colorful and packs a fantastic voice cast, which includes Rob Schneider, Alan Cumming and Tim Curry.

Blu-ray Review “Superman: Unbound”

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The action is epic and the story is well done thanks to a stellar script form Bob Goodman

Blu-ray Review “Cheech & Chong’s Animated Movie”

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I am sure that there are a lot of stoners out there though will enjoy this but I feel that until you are on a high, this film is a major drag, man

DVD Review “American Masters – Mel Brooks: Make a Noise”

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This program was a great look into Mel Brooks, whether you know everything about him or are just meeting him for the first time. There is a little something for everyone.

Blu-ray Review “Silver Linings Playbook”

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One of my favorite films of last year

Blu-ray Review “Jack Reacher”

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This is a real slow-burn detective story mixed with some great action and one hell of a car chase scene.

DVD Review “The Ricky Gervais Show: The Complete Third Season”

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I originally thought that re-releasing the podcasts with new animations was a little lame, but I forgot how very funny all of these actually were.

DVD Review “Childrens Hospital: The Complete Fourth Season”

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This is a letdown from past releases but at least it is available for fans.

Blu-ray Review “Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season Three”

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If you have seen these episodes on TV or DVD, this give you the show like you have never seen it before due to this fantastic restoration which involved returning to the original film elements.

Blu-ray Review “Star Trek: The Next Generation – The Best of Both Worlds”

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This Blu-ray contains both parts of this great story blended into one seamlessly edited feature length film.

Blu-ray Review “Gangster Squad”

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“Gangster Squad” is a movie with a great talented cast but suffers from a weak script and the same-old, same-ole gangster approach.

Blu-ray Review “The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia”

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I don’t look forward to going to bed tonight

Blu-ray Review “Django Unchained”

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“Django Unchained” is a real shocker from the moment it starts and doesn’t let up until its finale.

DVD Review “Tom and Jerry Kids Show: The Complete Season 1″

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It was good as a kid for me and still good for me as an adult!

Blu-ray Review “Delhi Safari”

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I think that kids would enjoy it. They probably won’t get the message but still be entertained.

Blu-ray Review “Planet Ocean”

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Engaging and really entertaining not just for the nature buffs but for the whole family!

Blu-ray Review “Spies of Warsaw”

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This BBC adaptation packs plenty of espionage, betrayal and intrigue and most importantly did I say David Tennant?

Blu-ray Review “BBC Earth: Great Barrier Reef”

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I say when it comes to nature documentaries the longer the better. This one runs over three hours, which is amazing!!

Blu-ray Review “BBC Earth: One Life”

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Beautifully shot and very entertaining for the whole family

DVD Review “Quentin Tarantino’s Rolling Thunder Pictures Triple Feature”

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These films are classic exploitation flicks and should be a must see for all fans of that genre.

Blu-ray Review “Disneynature: Wings of Life”

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The film is quite beautiful, visually stunning and to top it off perfectly narrated by Meryl Streep.

Blu-ray Review “Fullmetal Alchemist- The Movie: The Sacred Star of Milos”

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The series has never looked better in my eyes and I really hope that they are planning future films

Blu-ray Review “Fullmetal Alchemist- The Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa”

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If you’re a fan of the “Fullmetal Alchemist” series, then this is a must watch!

Blu-ray Review “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – OVA Collection”

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There are four short episodes included on this release are “The Blind Alchemist”, “Simple People”, “Chronicle of the Teacher”, “Yet Another Man’s Battlefield”.

DVD Review “Thale”

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It also barely runs 80 minutes but captures your attention throughout. If for nothing else I would watch this just for Silje Reinåmo.

Blu-ray Review “At the Gate of the Ghost”

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The story is well paced and the action is mouth dropping.

Blu-ray Review “Dragon”

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The action and fight choreography are very stylized and packs some fun wire-work.

Blu-ray Review “The Sorcerer and the White Snake”

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The fight choreography is quite visually amazing but it can’t save this otherwise dull film.

Blu-ray Review “Jersey Girl”

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This is the first time that the film is being released on Blu-ray, thanks to Echo Bridge and they did a very impressive job (if you can look past the terrible cover art).

Blu-ray Review “Hellraiser: Deader”

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One of the best releases, that I have seen from Echo Bridge in recent months.

Blu-ray Review “John Dies at the End”

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It is unique, original and a shit load of fun

3D Blu-ray Review “A Monster in Paris”

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The film is looks quite stunning in 3D and ends up being a fun experience for the whole family.

Blu-ray Review “Magic Journey to Africa”

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Image delivered the Blu-ray release in 2D only but it still packs a very sharp 1080p transfer

Blu-ray Review “The Bible: The Epic Miniseries”

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If you watched the show on The History Channel, this is worth revisiting since this Blu-ray for an exclusive an all-new cut featuring more stories than was show on television.

Blu-ray Review “When a Stranger Calls / Happy Birthday to Me”

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Both films look amazing on Blu-ray, especially for films that are over 30 years old.

Blu-ray Review “Steven Seagal Double Feature: Attack Force / Into the Sun”

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This release has way too many issues and I wouldn’t recommend it at.

Blu-ray Review “Hollow Man / Hollow Man 2″

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Both of these films together on one Blu-ray seems like a no brainer, especially when it is less than $10 bucks.

Blu-ray Review “The Dick Van Dyke Show: The Complete First Season”

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Image Entertainment does nothing of short of delivering “The Dick Van Dyke Show” looking better than it ever has on Blu-ray.

Blu-ray Review “Serial Experiments: Lain – Complete Series”

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This isn’t my favorite anime series of all time but I did like the futuristic and almost sci-fi feel of it.

3D Blu-ray Review “Tormented 3D”

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The 3D presentation on this film is actually quite terrible…on top of a horrid film itself

DVD Review “LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out”

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“The Empire Strikes Out” packs some very funny yet witty slapstick humor.

DVD Review “The Girl”

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I was blown away with Toby Jones’ portrayal of good ole “Hitch”

DVD Review “Hey Good Lookin’”

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The animation still holds up well after over 30 years. Don’t miss this release!

Blu-ray Review “The Collection”

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If you like films like “Saw”, then get ready cause this film will have you rooting for more yet at the same time cringing.

Blu-ray Review “Parental Guidance”

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There is tons of fun to have with this film and I would recommend it for the whole fmaily.

Blu-ray Review “The Sandlot: 20th Anniversary”

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I was hoping for the anniversary treatment, but was left disappointed with the release…but not the film obviously.

Blu-ray Review “InuYasha: The Movie – The Complete Collection”

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. If you are a fan of the show it should be a no-brainer in order to get your “InuYasha” fix.

Blu-ray Review “InuYasha: The Final Act – Set 1 & 2″

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“The Final Act ” is a real answer to many fans prayers.

Wizard Video Collection Review: “Demoniac (1975)” & “Oasis of the Zombies (1982)”

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Are these releases worth $50.00? You bet your ass they are!

DVD Review “K-9: The Complete Series”

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I feel that this “K-9″ would have been better left within in the “Doctor Who” series.

DVD Review “Killing Them Softly”

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I would call it a one-timer and in a year I would have forgotten this film every existed.

Blu-ray Review “Stitches”

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There is definitely no shortage of gore and some fun kills if you can look past the occasional CG blood.

Blu-ray Review “Dead Ball”

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This is extremely over-the-top and will leave you screaming “What the f*** is going on here!”

Blu-ray Review “Hemingway & Gellhorn”

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Nicole Kidman and Clive Owen both give phenomenal performances.

Blu-ray Review “The Vampire Lovers”

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Ingrid Pitt has such a presence on the screen and you can’t take your eyes off her. And boy does she look amazing on this Blu-ray.

Blu-ray Review “Subspecies: The Blu-ray Collection Volume 1″

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This volume one Blu-ray collection includes “Subspecies”, “Bloodstone: Subspecies II” and “Bloodlust: Subspecies III”

Blu-ray Review “Iron Man: Rise of Technovore”

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The film is sure to leave hardcore fans very satisfied for sure. It is action packed and very entertaining.

3D Blu-ray Review “IMAX: To The Arctic”

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The film is enjoyable but really when it comes down to it…it is just WAY to short

DVD Reviews “Alice Through the Looking Glass (1973) & Alice in Wonderland (1986)”

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Both films definitely show their age but having watched them growing up they have that certain charm that still draws you in

DVD Review “Help!…It’s The Hair Bear Bunch!: The Complete Animated Series”

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After watching all 16 episodes I have to admit, I went to grab the next disc for more episodes.

Blu-ray Review “Star Trek: Enterprise: Season One”

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If you are a fan of “Enterprise” you will be easily shot into warp speed with this wonderful Blu-ray presentation.

Blu-ray Review “Adventures in Zambezia”

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Kids should enjoy this but parents beware don’t get taken in by the colors and the familiar voices.

Blu-ray Review “Lincoln”

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Do not miss this film for sure. It is two and half hours, yet I have watched it twice and it flies by fast and gets only better with each viewing.

Blu-ray Review “Gorgo”

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If you enjoy giant monster films, then I recommend the film for sure…the Blu-ray itself though is not the greatest.

Blu-ray Review “Les Misérables”

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Whether the film is good or not, Universal delivered a fantastic Blu-ray high-def presentation

Blu-ray Review “Woochi: The Demon Slayer”

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I found myself looking to fast forward numerous times throughout this film.

Blu-ray Review “Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony (The Complete Edition)”

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This documentary is a really interesting look this cultural sensation

3D Blu-ray Review “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away 3D (Limited Edition)”

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Since you know that James Cameron is involved expect that the 3D is going to look stunning.