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THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE MOTION PICTURE TRILOGY (BLU-RAY) Theatrical Versions

Peter Jackson's towering achievement is one of those you-love-it-or-you-hate-it pictures; few viewers are indifferent. But into which category will the Blu-ray disc version of the original theatrical releases of the trilogy fall?
Release Date: April 06, 2010 from New Line

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Posted by: Mark Zimmer - March 30, 2010, 8:17 pm - DVD Review
Keywords: fantasy, epic, hobbits, tolkien, lord of the rings, new zealand, ring trilogy, elves, dwarves, wizards, dungeons and dragons, gollum, geekfest

FOUR CHRISTMASES (BLU-RAY)

On paper (and in reviews surrounding its theatrical release), this movie is everything I hate about cookie-cutter, modern Hollywood comedies. Thankfully, the Christmas season has me willing to give it a chance.
Release Date: November 24, 2009 from New Line

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Posted by: Chuck Aliaga - December 4, 2009, 4:17 pm - DVD Review
Keywords: christmas, happily unmarried, hilarious

GHOSTS OF GIRLFRIENDS PAST (BLU-RAY)

I long for the days of Matthew McConaughey in movies other than cheesy romantic comedies, but here's hoping this one is at least slightly better than most.
Release Date: September 22, 2009 from New Line

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Posted by: Chuck Aliaga - November 2, 2009, 12:15 pm - DVD Review
Keywords: romantic romp, three ghosts

HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU

From "Sex in the City" catchphrase to New York Times bestseller to a theater near you to DVD. A consideration.
Release Date: June 02, 2009 from New Line

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Posted by: Jon Danziger - June 30, 2009, 11:00 am - DVD Review
Keywords: romantic comedy, date night, chick flick

THE CELL 2

Sure, the original was a great, original, semi-cult classic, but this direct-to-video effort just oozes failure.
Release Date: June 16, 2009 from New Line

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Posted by: Chuck Aliaga - June 14, 2009, 2:59 pm - DVD Review
Keywords: serial killer, sequel, thriller