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DVD Review JACK REACHER

Suffers from a multitude of problems including lack of charisma and drama. Tom Cruise is not a good fit in the Salvation Army clothes of military cop turned heroic drifter, Jack Reacher. Rental only and you really might as well wait for it be on TBS.

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Posted by: Joseph Burke - June 1, 2013, 5:29 pm - DVD Review
Keywords: action, thriller

DVD Review WILFRED: THE COMPLETE SERIES

Fans of the U.S version of Wilfred might be interested in checking out this complete - yet brief - run of the original Aussie series, both of which feature co-creator Jason Gann as the pot-smoking dog with the bad attitude.

The image transfers are nothing impressive, but there's plenty of sweeping thematic differences to make the experience completely new and funny, and if you are a Wilfred newbie then this could serve as a primer to see if a man in a dog suit is your kind of humor.

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Posted by: Rich Rosell - June 8, 2013, 9:18 am - DVD Review
Keywords: jason ganns, adam zwar, tony rogers, wilfred, talking dog, comedy, television

PR Sexcula on DVD Apr 9

A skin flick of legendary lost status. Shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, it was screened once before disappearing and sought after by cult aficionados for decades. Sex film fans can finally get a look at this elusive crazy Canadian erotic/horror hybrid for the first time ever.

Synapse Films

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Posted by: News Editor - April 9, 2013, 7:46 am - PR
Keywords: horror

PR Robert Mitchum Is Dead on DVD May 21

This hilarious addition to the road-movie genre follows a desperate agent (Olivier Gourmet) and an insomniac actor of questionable talent as they make their way in a stolen car across Europe to a film festival in the Arctic Circle. Hoping to get the actor a meeting with a famous director, they encounter a series of bizarre encounters, and it's uncertain whether their dreams of fame will come true.

BrinkVision

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Posted by: News Editor - March 24, 2013, 10:44 am - PR
Keywords: comedy

PR Zombie Lake & Oasis of the Zombies on Blu-ray Feb 26

Two films by masters of horror: Zombie Lake, directed by Jean Rollin, and Jess Franco's Oasis of the Zombies. Both of these cult horror classics come to Blu-ray and DVD mastered in HD from the archival negatives.

Kino Lorber

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Posted by: News Editor - March 24, 2013, 10:25 am - PR
Keywords: horror

PR A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman on DVD Feb 12

Graham Chapman was a member of the legendary British TV comedy troupe Monty Python and had the starring roles in the feature films Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Monty Python's Life of Brian. But he was largely an enigma, even to his troupe mates John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and animator Terry Gilliam.

Virgil Films & Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - February 12, 2013, 8:52 am - PR
Keywords: biography

DVD Review FOLLOWING (BLU-RAY)

Christopher Nolan's low-budget 16mm debut thriller receives the Blu-Ray treatment from Criterion.

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Posted by: Rich Rosell - February 24, 2013, 9:06 am - DVD Review
Keywords: christopher nolan, time-shifting narrative, following, thriller

DVD Review RULES FOR SCHOOL

Odds are you either love the bizarre weirdness of vintage educational shorts or you don't. If you do like them then this collection of school-related films is over three hours of what-the-hell-was-that entertainment.

Recommended.

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Posted by: Rich Rosell - March 31, 2013, 7:09 am - DVD Review
Keywords: educational shorts

PR Harland Williams: A Force of Nature on DVD & Digital Jan 15

On the fringe of genius, on the outer edge of bizarre, on the far horizon of fall-down funny, Harland Williams takes comedy to whole new frontier! On a mountaintop deep in the Mojave Desert, away from the plush safety of the typical comedy club filled with his adoring fans, Harland courageously takes on Mother Nature in a hilarious stand-up set on the world's biggest stage.

RLJ Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - December 14, 2012, 8:53 am - PR
Keywords: comedy

PR The Goode Family: The Complete Series on DVD Jan 8

Meet Gerald and Helen Goode, a couple who live by the motto WWAGD (What Would Al Gore Do?). Gerald, a college administrator, and Helen, a community activist, are determined to obliterate their carbon footprint on the planet: They're zealous vegans, they drive a hybrid, and they recycle everything possible. Even the family dog, Che, is vegan. In the words of Helen, all the Goodes want to do is buy organic apples and call minorities by their politically correct names. But despite their best efforts, something always goes haywire with their plans.

Shout! Factory

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Posted by: News Editor - December 3, 2012, 8:44 am - PR
Keywords: comedy

PR Special Clips from Sunset Boulevard on Blu-ray

Making Its Long-Overdue Comeback, Noir Classic with Over Two Hours of Illuminating Bonus Features, Including a Never-Before-Released Deleted Scene. A fitting release to continue Paramount's centennial celebration, Billy Wilder's seminal classic continues to enthrall audiences with its bizarre and tragic tale of Hollywood's dark side.

Paramount Home Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - November 16, 2012, 8:43 am - PR
Keywords: drama

DVD Review GREYSTONE PARK

Here's another 'found footage' genre entry, this time set inside an abandoned psychiatric hospital.

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Posted by: Rich Rosell - October 27, 2012, 7:51 am - DVD Review
Keywords: horror, found footage, oliver stone

PR Heavyweights on Blu-ray Dec 11

It's the hilarious story of a group of underdog kids who discover their beloved summer camp has been sold to a crazy fitness fanatic (Ben Stiller) who's determined to make their lives miserable! The new owner plans to keep the boys huffing and puffing, but these hungry kids have a plan of their own. They unite to turn the tables, take back their woodsy hideaway and challenge the rival camp to themost outrageous summer games of all!

Touchstone Home Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - October 12, 2012, 7:41 am - PR
Keywords: comedy

PR Lon Chaney in The Penalty on Blu-ray Oct 23

This influential crime drama starring Lon Chaney in one of his most memorable screen performances. Mastered in HD from a 35mm restoration by the George Eastman House Motion Picture Department, and featuring a new musical score by the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra, in 2.0 stereo and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. It is color-tinted according to the surviving instructions.

Kino Lorber

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Posted by: News Editor - October 11, 2012, 7:10 am - PR
Keywords: drama

DVD Review THE LIFE AND DEATH OF A PORNO GANG (BLU-RAY)

Not for the faint of heart or those easily offended by graphic sex and violence. For everyone else: do I have a movie for you.

Very highly recommended - but for adventurous viewers only.

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Posted by: Rich Rosell - September 22, 2012, 8:12 am - DVD Review
Keywords: snuff, mladen djordjevic, a serbian film

PR Sunset Boulevard on Blu-ray Nov 6

A fitting release to continue Paramount's centennial celebration, Billy Wilder's seminal classic continues to enthrall audiences with its bizarre and tragic tale of Hollywood's dark side. William Holden, as a struggling young screenwriter, and Gloria Swanson, as an aging silent film queen, created two of the screen's most memorable characters, delivering unforgettable performances amidst the dramatic light and shadow of John Seitz's evocative cinematography.

Paramount Home Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - August 21, 2012, 7:33 am - PR
Keywords: drama

DVD Review THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS (BLU-RAY)

It doesn't matter to me one bit that this Criterion Blu-Ray of Wes Anderson's colorfully brilliant The Royal Tenenbaums has the same extras as their 2002 SD release because the new director-approved transfer is quite simply: stunning.

Highly recommended - and one of the best Blu-Rays of 2012.

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Posted by: Rich Rosell - September 2, 2012, 7:28 am - DVD Review
Keywords: wes anderson

PR Dark Shadows on DVD, Blu-ray Combo and Digital Oct 2

Director Tim Burton brings the cult classic series to the big screen in a film featuring an all-star cast, led by Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer and Helena Bonham Carter.

Warner Home Video

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Posted by: News Editor - September 30, 2012, 7:30 am - PR
Keywords: comedy, horror