DVD Review “[REC]3: Genesis”

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Starring: Leticia Dolera, Javier Botet, Diego Martín Director: Paco Plaza Rated: R (Restricted) Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment DVD Release Date: November 6, 2012 Run Time: 80 minutes Film: 4 out of 5 stars Extras: 2 out of 5 stars I was a huge fan of [REC], before the crappy US remake and sequel. I [...]

DVD Review “Hirokin: The Last Samurai”

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Actors: Julian Sands, Wes Bentley, Angus Macfayden Directed by: Alejo Mo-Sun Rated: R (Restricted) Studio: Lions Gate DVD Release Date: November 6, 2012 Run Time: 105 minutes Film: 2.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 2.5 out of 5 stars When I first heard of this film, I didn’t even recognize Wes Bentley on the cover. [...]

DVD Review “Red Dust (1932)”

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Cast: Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Gene Raymond, Mary Astor Director: Victor Fleming Distributed by: Warner Archive MPAA Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 83 minutes Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Prior to receiving this review DVD, I have never seen this fantastic film before. But I surely know the names of Victor Fleming, Clark [...]

DVD Review “Chuggington: Icy Escapades”

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Actors: Chuggington Characters Directors: Sarah Ball Rated: NR (Not Rated) Studio: ANCHOR BAY DVD Release Date: October 30, 2012 Run Time: 61 minutes Episodes: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars Having a five month old daughter, I have to admit that I am familiar with the Chuggington brand name. She [...]

DVD Review “The Amazing Spider-Man”

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Actors: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott Directors: Marc Webb Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment DVD Release Date: November 9, 2012 Run Time: 136 minutes Film: 4 out of 5 stars Extras: 2.5 out of 5 stars When I received “The Amazing Spider-Man” to review, I [...]

DVD Review “The Flintstones: Prime-Time Specials Collection – Volume 1″

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Directed by: William Hanna, Joseph Barbera Voices of: Alan Reed, Jean Vander Pyl, Mel Blanc, Bea Benaderet, Gerry Johnson, Don Messick, John Stephenson Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 99 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “The Flintstones” are a timeless cartoon that can never be replaced. Warner Archive is releasing a pair of [...]

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DVD Review “Coma”

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Actors: Lauren Ambrose, Steven Pasquale, Geena Davis, James Woods, Ellen Burstyn Directed by: Mikael Salomon Rated: Unrated Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Release Date: October 30, 2012 Run Time: 160 minutes Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 stars “Coma” is based on the bestselling novel by Robin Cook. This A&E Miniseries is also executive produced [...]

DVD Review “Check It Out with Dr. Steve Brule: Season 1 & 2″

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Actors: John C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, Carol Kraft, Doug Foster Rated: NR (Not Rated) Studio: Cartoon Network Release Date: October 16, 2012 Run Time: 132 minutes Series: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 2 out of 5 stars I am a fun fan of anything that comes out of the mind of the [...]

DVD Review “Drinking Made Easy: Season 2″

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Actors: Zane Lamprey, Stephen McKenna Number of discs: 4 Rated: NR (Not Rated) Studio: Magnolia Home Entertainment Release Date: October 2, 2012 Run Time: 614 minutes Season: 3 out of 5 stars Extras: 3.5 out of 5 stars I was a fan of Zane Lamprey and his crazy drinking madness since the days of “Three [...]

DVD Review “Supernatural Activity”

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Actors: Andrew Pozza, Liddy Bisanz, Joey Oglesby, Donny Boaz, Devin Bonnée Directors: Derek Lee Nixon Rated: Unrated Studio: Well Go USA Release Date: November 6, 2012 Run Time: 90 minutes Our Score: 0 out of 5 stars There has been no shortage of spoof’s since the genre became popular again after “Scary Movie”.  Unfortunately 95% [...]

DVD Review “Shaquille O’Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam – Live From Orlando”

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Starring: Gary Owen, Capone, Lil’ Duval, Tony Roberts and Jay Pharoah Rated: NR (Not Rated) Studio: Lions Gate Release Date: October 9, 2012 Run Time: 67 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Shaquille O’Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam – Live From Orlando” is the fourth time that Shaq has presented these hilarious comedy [...]

DVD Review “Airborne”

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Actors: Mark Hamill, Alan Ford, Gemma Atkinson, Julian Glover, Billy Murray Director: Dominic Burns Rated: Unrated Studio: IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT Release Date: October 16, 2012 Run Time: 78 minutes Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars When I first heard about “Airborne”, I was thrilled to find out about this “Twilight Zone”-infused horror/thriller, which stars Luke [...]

DVD Review “Frank Capra: The Early Collection”

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Director: Frank Capra Distributed by: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Number of Discs: 5 MPAA Rating: Not Rated Release Date: September 27, 2012 Running Time: 450 Minutes Our Score: 4 out 5 of stars Frank Capra is one of Hollywood’s most beloved directors, though many of his earlier films have never been made available on DVD….until [...]

DVD Review “2016: Obama’s America”

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Directed by: Dinesh D’Souza, John Sullivan Starring: Dinesh D’Souza Distributed by: Lionsgate MPAA Rating: PG Release Date: October 16, 2012 Running time: 89 minutes Our Score: 2 out of 5 stars It is rare that a documentary makes this big of a splash. With 2012 being a Presidential election year, it is not unexpected though. [...]

DVD Review “Snorks: The Complete First Season”

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Created by: Hanna-Barbara Starring: Michael Bell Distributed by: Warner Archive Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 286 minutes Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Growing up for me it was either “The Smurfs” or “Snorks” all the time. Personally as a kid, I thought of the “Snorks” to be “The Smurfs” but underwater. They were [...]

DVD Review “The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow”

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Directed by: Rankin/Bass Starring Angela Lansbury Rated: NR (Not Rated) Studio: Warner Home Video DVD Release Date: October 2, 2012 Run Time: 22 minutes Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars Even though it is not Halloween yet, I am never going to turn down watching a Christmas film. In fact, I like to watch [...]

Blu-ray Review “Greystone Park”

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DVD Review “The Sorcerers”

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Director: Michael Reeves Cast: Boris Karloff, Elizabeth Ercy, Ian Ogilvy, Victor Henry, Catherine Lacey Distributed by: Warner Archive Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 87 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars Boris Karloff was known best for playing the classic horror monster “The Mummy”. ”The Sorcerers” was done later in his career, though is still [...]

DVD Review “Face of Fu Manchu”

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Director: Don Sharp Cast: Christopher Lee, Nigel Green, Joachim Fuchsberger, Karen Dor, James Robertson Justice, Howard Marion Crawford, Tsai Chin Distributed by: Warner Archive Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 96 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars I am a huge fan of Christopher Lee and his role of Fu Manchu is one of [...]

DVD Review “Confessions of an Opium Eater”

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Director: Albert Zugsmith Cast: Vincent Price, Linda Ho, Philip Ahn Distributed by: Warner Archive Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 85 minutes Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars When it comes to Vincent Price, I am always interested in his film.  I have never heard of  “Confessions of an Opium Eater” and I am not [...]

DVD Review “Care Bears: The Original Series Collection”

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Created by: Linda Denham, Elena Kucharik Starring: Billie Mae Richards, Jim Henshaw, Dan Hennessey, Chris Wiggins, Melleny Brown, Luba Goy, Eva Almos, John Stocker, Tara Strong Number of discs: 6 Rated: Unrated Studio: Lionsgate Release Date: October 9, 2012 Run Time: 923 minutes Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars It is hard to believe [...]

DVD Review “New Girl: The Complete First Season”

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This first season had entire scenes that I literally missed the jokes due to almost crying in pain laughing.

DVD Review “Mancation”

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Actors: Mike Starr, Joey Fatone, Matt Kawczynski, Jake Matthews Directed by: Frank Vain Rated: Unrated Studio: Lions Gate Release Date: October 9, 2012 Run Time: 100 minutes Film: 2 out of 5 stars Extras: 2.5 out of 5 stars Every since “The Hangover” scored with fans, ever comedy has tried to compare. “Mancation” is no [...]

DVD Review “Basket Case 3: The Progeny”

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Actors: Kevin Van Hentenryck, Denise Coop, Annie Ross, Gil Roper Directors: Frank Henenlotter Rated: R (Restricted) Studio: Synapse Films Release Date: October 9, 2012 Run Time: 90 minutes Film: 3 out of 5 stars Extras: 1 out of 5 stars When it comes to the “Basket Case” series, it has always been a great mix [...]

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DVD Review “Steel Panther: British Invasion”

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Directed by: Daniel E Catullo III Starring: Steel Panther Guitar Anarchy Studios Mixing: Jay Ruston Rated: N/A Concert Feature: 90 min Special Features: 60 min Our Score: Concert- 4 out of 5 stars Special Features- 5 out of 5 stars “British Invasion” is the long awaited DVD/Blu-Ray release from the spandex clad band Steel Panther. [...]

DVD Review “12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue”

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Directed by: Kieth Merrill Actors: Danielle Chuchran, D.B. Sweeney, Sean Patrick Flanery Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment DVD Release Date: October 9, 2012 Run Time: 102 minutes Film: 2 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars I saw the first “12 Dogs of Christmas” on TV a [...]

DVD Review “Barricade”

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Directed by: Andrew Currie Starring: Eric McCormack, Jody Thompson, Conner Dwelly, Ryan Grantham Distributed by: WWE Studios Release Date: September 25th, 2012 (Exclusively at Walmart) MPAA Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 83 minutes Film: 4 out of 5 stars Extras: 4 out of 5 stars I love the fact that WWE Studios is branching out with [...]

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DVD Review “Sea Level”

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Directors: Aun Hoe Goh Starring: Diong Chae Lian, Gavin Yap, Kennie Dowle, Christina Orow, Jay Sheldon MPAA Rating: PG Distributed by: Lionsgate Home Entertainment Release Date: October 2, 2012 Running Time: 92 minutes Film: 2.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars “Sea Level” could be a cute movie but just feels [...]

DVD Review “Séance: The Summoning”

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Directed by: Alex Wright Starring: Chris Olivero, Bobby Campo, Nazneen Contractor MPAA Rating: R Distributed by: Lionsgate Home Entertainment Release Date: October 2, 2012 Running Time: 89 minutes Film:1 out of 5 stars Extras: 1 out of 5 stars When Halloween comes each year, there is always a flood of new horror pics.  Some are [...]

DVD Review “After Dusk They Come”

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Directed by: Jorg Ihle Starring: Jewel Staite, Marc Bacher, Nikki Griffin, Justin Baldoni, Kellan Lutz, MPAA Rating: R Distributed by: Lionsgate Home Entertainment Release Date: October 2, 2012 Running Time: 97 minutes Film: 2.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 2 out of 5 stars I understanding marketing but it never seems to aggrevate me. This [...]

DVD Reviews “Pac-Man: The Complete First & Second Seasons”

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Created by: Hanna-Barbera Cast: Marty Ingels, Barbara Minkus, Russi Taylor, Frank Welker, Peter Cullen, Alan Lurie, Susan Silo, Barry Gordon, Chuck Mccann, Neilson Ross Distributed by: Warner Archive MPAA Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 312 minutes / 216 minutes Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Hanna-Barbera really knows animation.  Back in the day, I [...]

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DVD Review “Conception”

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Directed by: Josh Stolberg Starring: Connie Britton, Julie Bowen, Sarah Hyland, America Olivo, Jonathan Silverman, Alan Tudyk and David Arquette. MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed: New Video Group Release Date: September 25, 2012 Running Time: 97 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 2.5 out of 5 stars I wasn’t sure what to expect [...]

DVD Review “388 Arletta Avenue”

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Directed by: Randall Cole Starring: Nick Stahl, Mia Kirshner, Devon Sawa MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed: New Video Group Release Date: September 25, 2012 Running Time: 97 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 1.5 out of 5 stars Prior to receiving this DVD, I had never heard of “388 Arletta Avenue”. But the [...]

Blu-ray Review “The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Fifth Season”

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Created by: Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady Starring: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Melissa Rauch and Mayim Bialik Number of discs: 3 MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: Warner Home Video Release Date: September 11, 2012 Running Time: 552 minutes Season: 4.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars [...]

DVD Review “The Revenant”

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Directed by: Kerry Prior Starring: David Anders, Senyo Amoaku, Chris Wylde MPAA Rating: R Distributed by: Lionsgate Home Entertainment Release Date: September 18, 2012 Running Time: 117 minutes Film: 3 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars What maker me curious about this film is where the hell has it been?  The horror-comedy [...]

DVD Review “6 Bullets”

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Directed by: Ernie Barbarash Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bianca Bree, Kristopher Van Varenberg, Joe Flanigan, Anna-Louise Plowman MPAA Rating: R Distributed by: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Release Date: September 11, 2012 Running Time: 115 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 0 out of 5 stars Especially after seeing Jean-Claude Van Damme kick some [...]

DVD Review “The Complete Hammer House of Horror”

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Director: Peter Sasdy, Tom Clegg, Alan Gibson Starring: Peter Cushing, Denholm Elliott, Pierce Brosnan Distributed by: Synapse Films Release Date: September 11, 2012 Running Time: 702 minutes Series: 4 out of 5 stars Extras: 2.5 out of 5 stars If you are wondering who to so thank you for this great release, all the praise [...]

DVD Review “Tom and Jerry: Tricks & Treats”

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MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: Warner Home Video Release Date: September 4, 2012 Running Time: 161 minutes. Tom and Jerry are back and this time they are in store for spooks galore in this monster collection of 20 eerie episodes plus two bonus episodes. “Tricks & Treats” is non-stop cat-mouse run ranging from ancient [...]

DVD Review “Sky Commanders: The Complete Animated Series”

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Created by: Hanna-Barbera Director: Don Lusk Distributed by: Warner Archive Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 273 minutes Series: 3.5 out of 5 stars Growing up in the 80′s watching daily afternoon cartoons, I always enjoyed shows like “G.I. Joe”, “Thundercats” and of course “Sky Commanders”. This show was short but definitely left an impact on [...]

DVD Review “The Garfield Show: Holiday Extravaganza”

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Series Creators: Philippe Vidal, Robert Rea & Steve Balissat MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: Vivendi Entertainment Release Date: September 4, 2012 Episodes: 6 Running Time: 75 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars When it comes to “The Garfield Show”, I have always been a fan. Of course it doesn’t compare to the [...]

DVD Review “The Hanging Tree”

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Directed by: Delmer Daves Starring: Gary Cooper, Maria Schell, Karl Malden, George C. Scott, Karl Swenson Distributed by: Warner Archive Release Date: August 16, 2012 Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 107 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars When I think of westerns, two people should come to mind, John Wayne and…Gary Cooper.  This [...]

DVD Review “The Halloween Tree”

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Directed by: Mario Piluso Narrated by: Ray Bradbury Starring: Annie Baker, Alex Greenwald, Edan Gross, Andrew Keegan and Leonard Nimoy. Distributed by: Warner Archive Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 70 minutes Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars I remember growing up and looking forward to seeing this film each Halloween.  I have always been [...]

DVD Review “Battle Circus”

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Director:   Richard Brooks Cast:   Humphrey Bogart, June Allyson, Keenan Wynn, Robert Keith Distributed by: Warner Archive MPAA Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 90 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars Humphrey Bogart carries such a presence and always delivers such a great performance.  He is one of the Hollywood legends and this film is no different.  Humphrey [...]

DVD Review “Born to be Bad”

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Directed by: Nicholas Ray Starring: Joan Fontaine, Robert Ryan, Zachary Scott Distributed by: Warner Archive MPAA Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 90 minutes Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 stars Joan Fontaine is such a Hollywood legend and definitely holds a presence on the screen. Thanks to Warner Archive, this film is released on DVD [...]

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DVD Review “100 Greatest Horror Classics – Horror Classics + Legends of Horror”

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Starring: Vincent PRice, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney Jr., Christopher Lee and Alfred Hitchcock Number of discs: 24 Distributed by: Mill Creek Entertainment MPAA Rating: Not Rated Release Date: July 10, 2012 Running Time: 7600 minutes Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars When I saw this release titled “100 Greatest Horror Classics”, I [...]

DVD Review “The Loved Ones”

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Directed by: Sean Byrne Starring: Xavier Samuel, Robin McLeavy, Victoria Thaine, Jessica McNamee, Richard Wilson MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: Paramount Release Date: September 11, 2012 Running Time: 84 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 1.5 out of 5 stars “The Loved Ones” is a a 2009 Australian horror film that is just seeing the light [...]

DVD Review “The Cool Ones”

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Directed by: Gene Nelson Starring: Roddy Mcdowall, Debbie Watson, Gil Peterson, Phil Harris, Robert Coote, Nita Talbot,George Furth, Mrs. Miller, The Bantams, Glen Campbell, The Leaves, T.J. And The Fourmations Distributed by: Warner Archive MPAA Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 110 minutes Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 stars I enjoy the musical genres, just as much as the new person.  This isn’t really a musical [...]

DVD Review “Young Cassidy”

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Directed by: Jack Cardiff Starring: Rod Taylor, Julie Christie, Edith Evans, Michael Redgrave, Flora Robson, Maggie Smith Distributed by: Warner Archive MPAA Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 110 minutes Our Score: 2 out of 5 stars Warner Archive’s is releasing another film in Rod Taylor’s filmography following “The Liquidator”. This film is not as entertaining. [...]

DVD Review “The Liquidator”

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Directed by: Jack Cardiff Starring: Rod Taylor, Trevor Howard, Jill St. John, Wilfred Hyde White, David Tomlinson, Akim Tamiroff, Eric Sykes, Gabriella Licudi Distributed by: Warner Archive Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 104 minutes Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars I don’t think that anyone can deny that Rod Taylor is bad-ass. I just [...]

DVD Review “Revenge: The Complete First Season”

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Creator: Mike Kelley Starring: Emily VanCamp, Madeleine Stowe, Gabriel Mann, Henry Czerny, Ashley Madekwe Number of discs: 5 MPAA Rating: TV-PG Distributed by: ABC Studios Release Date: August 21, 2012 Running Time: 924 minutes Season: 4 out of 5 stars EXtras: 3.5 out of 5 stars When I started watching “Revenge”, I enjoyed it but [...]

DVD Review “The Heathcliff and Dingbat Show”

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Starring: Mel Blanc, Frank Welker Distributed by: Warner Archive Rating: Not Rated 13 Episodes Running Time: 312 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars I grew up watching “Heathcliff”.  The first season of the show back in 1980 was called ”Heathcliff and Dingbat”, which ran for 13 episodes.  It was really run revisiting the show, which [...]

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DVD Review “Gene Roddenberry’s The Lieutenant: The Complete Series”

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Created by: Gene Roddenberry Starring: Gary Lockwood, Robert Vaughn, James Gregory, Richard Anderson Distributed by: Warner Archive MPAA Rating: Not Rated Release Date: August 14, 2012 8 Discs / 29 Episdoes Running Time: 1555 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars I am a big fan of Gene Roddenberry’s work for “Star Trek” but [...]

DVD Review “Lisztomania”

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Directed by: Ken Russell Starring: Roger Daltrey and Ringo Starr Distributed by: Warner Archive Release Date: August 7th, 2012 MPAA Rating: R Running Time: 103 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars I have to admit, I have never heard of the film “Liztomania” before it showed up on my doorsteps, thanks to Warner [...]

Grand Entertainment Group is Proud to Announce the DVD Releases of “Rewind” & “Neverlost”

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LOS ANGELES, CA - Grand Entertainment Group (GEG), a newly founded independent multi-platform content and distribution company based in Los Angeles, is proud to announce the DVD releases of “Rewind” and “Neverlost”, two independent thrillers, on August 14, 2012. “Rewind” stars Allen Leech (“The Sweeney”), Amy Huberman (UK’s “Threesome”) and new comer Sophie Brosnan.  This thriller takes you on [...]

No Safe Haven from The Asylum’s Latest Creatures “Bigfoot” and “Shark Week” Available on Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand this August

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LOS ANGELES, CA (August 14, 2012) – From the studio that brought you Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus and Zombie Apocalypse come two new action-thrillers – featuring Alice Cooper, two former teen heartthrobs, an especially tall and hairy beast and a large array of deadly species of shark – that prove that there is no escape from monsters both terrestrial [...]

DVD Review “Heidi’s Song”

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Directed by: Robert Taylor Starring: Lorne Greene, Margery Gray, Sammy Davis, Jr. Distributed by: Warner Archive MPAA Rating: G Running Time: 93 minutes Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars When it comes to classic Hanna-Barbera animated films, I immediately become interested.  ”Heidi’s Song” has never been released to DVD in the past, so thanks [...]

DVD Review “The Devil Makes Three”

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Directed by: Andrew Marton Starring: Gene Kelly, Pier Angeli Distributed by: Warner Archive Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 92 minutes Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars Gene Kelly is known best for his musicals but this film is one of his dramatic performances.  The film itself has some problems and but honestly.  I am [...]

DVD Review “Black Hand”

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Directed by: Richard Thorpe Starring: Gene Kelly, J. Carroll Nash, Teresa Celli Distributed by: Warner Archive Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 92 minutes Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars When you think of Gene Kelly you think of singing and dancing.  ”Black Hand” was one of the first films to really showcase Kelly’s dramatic [...]

Strand Releasing releases “Girlfriend” with Jackson Rathbone on VOD and DVD

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GIRLFRIEND is the first North American feature film to star a man with Down Syndrome in the lead role, Evan Sneider. After premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival to outstanding reviews, the film screened theatrically and recently won the prestigious Audience Award at the 2011 Gotham Independent Film Awards, an honor previously bestowed upon [...]

DVD Review “High Heels: The Rise & Fall of the Scream Queen Era”

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Directed by: Jason Paul Collum Starring: Linnea Quigley, Brinke Stevens and Michelle Bauer Distributed by: Breaking Glass Pictures Release Date: August 28, 2012 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 63 minutes Film: 4 out of 5 stars Extras: 3.5 out of 5 stars I am a total fan of B-horror movies & the Scream Queen era [...]

DVD Review “This Boy Can Fight Aliens”

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Directed by: Soubi Yamamoto MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: Section 23 Release Date: August 14, 2012 Running Time: 28 minutes Film: 3 out of 5 stars Extras: 2.5 out of 5 stars With a title like “This Boy Can Fight Aliens”, sounds strange but completely intrigued. After three back-to-back viewings of this film, I am [...]

DVD Review “The Sword Identity”

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Directed by: Haofeng Xu Starring: Yang Song, Yuanyuan Zhao MPAA Rating: PG-13 Distributed by: Lions Gate Release Date: August 14, 2012 Running Time: 110 minutes Film: 2 out of 5 stars Extras: 1 out of 5 stars This action-packed martial arts film stars Yu Chenghui from the TV series “The Legend of Bruce Lee” and [...]

DVD Review “The Monitor”

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Directed by: Pal Sletaune Starring: Noomi Rapace, Kristoffer Joner, Henrik Rafaelsen MPAA Rating: R Distributed by: Lionsgate Release Date: July 24, 2012 Running Time: 96 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 2 out of 5 stars Every since her amazing role in the “Dragon Tattoo” trilogy, Noomi Rapace has been blowing up. She [...]

DVD Review “Marvel Anime: Blade – Complete Series”

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Starring: Harold Perrineau MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Release Date: July 31, 2012 Running Time: 282 minutes Series: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars This is yet another Japanese anime adaption of Marvel’s great superheros. Blade is not as popular of a Marvel character but [...]

DVD Review “Marvel Anime: Wolverine – Complete Series”

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Starring: Milo Ventimiglia MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Release Date: July 31, 2012 Running Time: 284 minutes Series: 2.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars When it comes to Japanese anime version of Marvel characters, how can you go wrong. If you have seen the previously [...]

DVD Review “Dead Season”

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Directed by: Adam Deyoe Starring: James C. Burns, Scott Peat, Marissa Merrill, Corsica Wilson MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: Image Entertainment Release Date: July 31, 2012 Running Time: 88 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars When it comes to zombie films, there are definitely no shortage. In fact [...]

DVD Review “Harry O: The Complete First Season”

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Starring: David Janssen MPAA Rating: Not Rated Running Time: 1210 minutes Distributed by: Warner Archive Release Date: July 10, 2012 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars Warner Archive is studio behind this new fantastic release. This is the first time that the complete season of “Harry O” has ever been released on DVD.  David [...]

DVD Review “Age of Dragons”

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Directed by: Ryan Little Starring: Danny Glover, Vinnie Jones, Corey Sevier, Larry Bagby, Kepa Kruse MPAA Rating: PG-13 Distributed by: Arc Entertainment Release Date: July 24, 2012 Running Time: 92 minutes Film: 2.5 out of 5 stars Extras: N/A If you are fan of Syfy Original Movies, then you might have caught “Age of Dragons” [...]

DVD Review “Ozzy Osbourne: Speak Of The Devil – Live from Irvine Meadows ’82″

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Directed by: Phil Olsman Starring: Ozzy Osbourne MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed: Eagle Rock Entertainment Release Date: July 17, 2012 Running Time: 78 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars I remember the first time I heard an Ozzy Osbourne song at the age of 10 and it changed my life. I remember running [...]

DVD Review “Crime Does Not Pay: The Complete Shorts Collection”

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Directors: Zion Myers, Jules White Number of discs: 6 Distributed by: Warner Archive Release Date: July 6, 2012 Running Time: 1010 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars This release from Warner Archive comes with over 50 shorts running over 1000 minutes for the original MGM “Crime Does Not Pay” series. It is really [...]

DVD Review “Kunoichi”

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Directed by: Seiji Chiba Starring: Rina Takeda MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: Section 23 Release Date: July 24, 2012 Running Time: 65 minutes Film: 3 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars When it comes to ninja and samurai swords, I am first in-line. “Kunoichi” suffers from slow-pacing and a rushed ending. [...]

DVD Review “Midnight Son”

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Directed by: Scott Leberecht Starring: Zak Kilberg, Maya Parish, Tracey Walter, Arlen Escarpeta, Kevin McCorkle MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: Image Entertainment Release Date: July 17, 2012 Running Time: 92 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars When it comes to vampires in movies, there is no shortage at [...]

DVD Review “The American Dream”

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Directed by: Jamil Walker Smith Starring: Malcolm Goodwin, Jamil Walker Smith, Michael Trotter MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: Image Entertainment Release Date: July 3, 2012 Running Time: 79 minutes Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars With patriotism high with fourth of July around the corner, “The American Dream” delivers…for he most part. The film [...]

DVD Review “The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan: The Complete Series”

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Created by: Earl Derr Biggers Directed by: William Hanna, Joseph Barbera Voices of: Keye Luke, Robert Ito, Brian Tochi, Don Messick, Gene Andrusco, Jodie Foster MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: Warner Archive Release Date: June 26, 2012 Episodes: 16 Running time: 344 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “The Amazing Chan and [...]

DVD Review “Freak Dance”

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Directed by: Matt Besser, Neil Mahoney Starring: Michael Cassady, Megan Heyn, Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, Amy Poehler MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: Image Entertainment Release Date: July 10, 2012 Running Time: 97 minutes Film: 1 out of 5 stars Extras: 2 out of 5 stars I am big fan of Comedy Central TV series “Upright [...]

DVD Review “Black Limousine”

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Directed by: Carl Colpaert Starring: David Arquette, Bijou Phillips, Vivica A. Fox, Nicholas Bishop, Carla Ortiz MPAA Rating: R Distributed: Anchor Bay Entertainment Release Date: July 10, 2012 Running Time: 101 minutes Film: 3 out of 5 stars Extras: N/A When you see this film it looks like a really trippy look inside Tinseltown, I [...]

DVD Review “Adventure Time: Complete First Season”

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 Starring: John DiMaggio, Jeremy Shada, Tom Kenny MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: Cartoon Network Release Date: July 10, 2012 Running Time: 286 minutes Season: 5 out of 5 stars Extras: 4 out of 5 stars Not to complain about it…but what took some long? This show is such a cult classic already and loved by [...]

DVD Review “The Great Killing”

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Directed by: Eiichi Kudo Starring: Mikijiro Hira, Yoshio Inaba, Toru Abe Rated: Unrated Studio: Animeigo Release Date: July 3, 2012 Running Time: 118 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 1.5 out of 5 stars “The Great Killing” is the second film in Eiichi Kudo’s Samurai Revolution Trilogy. This film is quite intense for [...]

Scottish comedy-horror “Attack of the Herbals” DVD Giveaway [ENDED]

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This giveaway will be open until Friday July 6th

DVD Review “Some Guy Who Kills People”

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Directed by: Jack Perez Starring: Barry Bostwick, Kevin Corrigan, Leo Fitzpatrick MPAA Rating: R Distributed by: Anchor Bay Entertainment Release Date: July 3, 2012 Running Time: 97 minutes Film: 3 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars “Some Guy Who Kills People” is one of those films that looks and sounds cool [...]

DVD Review “Planeat”

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Directed by: Shelley Lee Davies, Or Shlomi Starring: Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: True Mind Release Date: July 3, 2012 Running Time: 71 minutes Film: 3 out of 5 stars Extras: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Planeat” really cares about the planet and delivers their message [...]

DVD Review “The Three Stooges: The Ultimate Collection”

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Starring: Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard Number of discs: 20 MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Release Date: June 5, 2012 Running Time: 635 minutes Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars I have been watching “The Three Stooges” from since before I could walk…or probably talk (thanks to my Grandfather). [...]

DVD Review “Franklin & Bash: The Complete First Season”

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Starring: Breckin Meyer, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Malcolm McDowell MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: Sony Home Entertainment Release Date: June 19, 2012 Episodes: 10 Running Time: 422 minutes Season Score: 4 out of 5 stars Extras Score: 4 out of 5 stars When it comes to law shows for me it is hit and miss. The [...]

DVD Review “Iron Man: Armored Adventures – Season 2, Volume 1″

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MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: Vivendi Entertainment Release Date: June 26, 2012 Episodes: 6 Running Time: 141 minutes Our Score: 1 out of 5 stars This show does not work on any level at all. I am a big fan of the character “Iron Man” but this is a waste of time for any [...]

DVD Review “13 Assassins (1963)”

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Directed by: Eiichi Kudo Starring: Koutaro Satomi, Ko Nishimura, Chiezo Kataoka, Ryohei Uchida MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: Animeigo Release Date: June 5, 2012 Running Time: 125 minutes DVD Score: 2.5 out of 5 stars Film Score: 3 out of 5 stars Extras Score: 2 out of 5 stars When it comes to 1963′s [...]

“Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Perry Files” DVD Giveaway [ENDED]

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This giveaway will be open until Friday June 22nd

DVD Review “The Happiest Baby on the Block”

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Directed by: Nina Montee Starring: Dr. Harvey Karp MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: Lionsgate Home Entertainment Release Date: June 12, 2012 Running Time: 40 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars Timed to the 10th anniversary of these NY Times best-sellers, Lionsgate is re-releasing “The Happiest Baby on the Block”. The DVD arrived [...]

DVD Review “Sealab 2020: The Complete Series”

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Created by: Hanna-Barbera MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: Warner Archive Running Time: 280 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars When it comes to “Sealab 2020″, I can’t help but relate it back to the Adult Swim take-off “Sealab 2021″, which pokes fun at the series and one of my favorites TV series. [...]

DVD Review “Black Devil Doll”

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Directed by: Jonathan Louis Lewis Starring: Heather Murphy, Natasha Talonz, Christine Svendsen, Erika Branich, Precious Cox Distributed by: CAV Distributing MPAA Rating: Unrated Release Date: October 27, 2009 Running Time: 72 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3.5 out of 5 stars Let me start with the fact that I am a big [...]

DVD Review “Kill Speed”

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Directed by: Kate Bass Starring: Nick Carter, Andrew Keegan, Greg Grunberg, Bill Goldberg, Robert Patrick MPAA Rating: R Distributed by: Naedomi Release Date: June 12, 2012 Running Time: 113 minutes Film: 3 out of 5 stars Extras: N/A “Kill Speed” is a mix of “Fast & Furious” and “Top Gun”, but unfortunately it falls a [...]

DVD Review “Give Me The Banjo”

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Directed by: Marc Fields Starring: Steve Martin, Bela Fleck MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: New Video Group Release Date: June 12, 2012 Running Time: 82 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars There is something about the banjo that is just fascinating. This film is narrated by actor/comedian/musician [...]

DVD Review “Don’t Go in the Woods”

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Directed by: Vincent D’Onofrio Starring: Bo Boddie, Eric Bogosian, Gwynn Galitzer MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: New Video Group Release Date: June 12, 2012 Running Time: 83 minutes Film: 4 out of 5 stars Extras: 2.5 out of 5 stars It is not too often that you hear the words, horror movie and musical but [...]

DVD Review “Knockdown”

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Directed by: Todd Bellanca Starring: Tom Arnold, Casey T. Evans, Bai Ling MPAA Rating: R Distributed by: Arc Entertainment Release Date: June 5, 2012 Running Time: 93 minutes Film: 1 out of 5 stars Extras: 0 out of 5 stars “Knockdown” is a boxing movie that is not about boxing, or at least I don’t [...]