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June 20, 2013
We were deeply saddened to learn of the deaths of actor James
Gandolfini and author Vince Flynn yesterday. Our thoughts and
prayers are with their families.
We'll have more soon...I'm in the middle of an amazing
film called Shoah to review. It's 9 hours long...you read
that right...but as engrossing and powerful as anything I've ever seen.
Mike J
June 17, 2013
We've got a big prize lined up for you!
New contest announced!
We're teaming up with Shout! Factory to give one winner a copy of Fat
Albert and the Cosby Kids: Complete. Just click on "Feel
Lucky?" on the above nav bar for all the details and to get your entries
in!
More on the way!
Mike J
June 14, 2013
Happy Flag Day to all our readers in the States!
Shot heard round the world
Killing Lincoln is
based on the best seller by Bill O'Reilly...and we've given this Fox
Blu-ray a spin for you!
Have a great weekend, all...back soon!
Mike J
June 13, 2013
One more review for you...
What you got cooking?
The Last Ride is a
fictionalized look at the last days of Hank Williams...check out our
review of this Fox Blu-ray to find out all about it!
More to come!
Mike J
June 12, 2013
Not finished yet!
Not in Kansas anymore
Oz: The Great and Powerful is
a solid prequel to the classic story, and one of the year's best looking
discs to boot. Check out our review of this new Disney release to
learn more!
Still more on the way!
Mike J
June 11, 2013
Another big review for you today!
Getting warmer
Medium Cool was a
timely look back at the heated end of the 1960s, and Gordon says it's a
masterpiece. Check out his review of this Criterion Blu-ray!
More to come!
Mike J
June 6, 2013
The early reviews keep coming!
Goose egg
It's been rare for me as a critic to give a film a zero star
review...but few have deserved that mark more than
Heavy Traffic.
Check out our advanced Blu-ray look, if you dare!
Not done yet!
Mike J
June 5, 2013
Another early review to get you over the hump!
Watching the clock...and hanging
from it
Harold Lloyd's most famous thrill comedy
Safety Last is getting
the Blu-ray treatment from Criterion. Check out our early review
to learn more!
More on the way!
Mike J
June 4, 2013
An advanced review for you today...
How Swede it is
Wild Strawberries
is, for my money, Ingmar Bergman's finest film. It's hitting
Blu-ray from Criterion, but we have the early look!
More to come, including Safety Last and more!
Mike J
June 3, 2013
We're back with another big review for you!
All hail the queen
Cleopatra might be one
of film history's most notorious productions, but it's an absolutely
stellar Blu-ray. Check out our review to learn more!
More on the way!
Mike J
May 28, 2013
Another new review for you today...
Cruise in control
Jack Reacher
delivers, according to Gordon, an action film with some brains.
Check out his Blu-ray review to learn more!
More to come!
Mike J
May 27, 2013
Happy Memorial Day, all!
New contest announced!
We're teaming up with Sony to give five lucky winners a copy of the
fifth season of Breaking Bad on DVD. Just click on "Feel
Lucky?" on the above nav bar for all the details and to get your entries
in!
More to come!
Mike J
May 22, 2013
A special advanced CD review for you today!
Flying high
Wings Over America
showcased Paul McCartney and his "other" band at their live best.
Check out our sneak peek at this newly remastered release, which
includes a special DVD!
Off to Atlanta for the holiday...back soon, all!
Mike J
May 21, 2013
One more early review...
From Japan, with love, part II
My Neighbor Totoro
is one of my favorite Japanese animated films...and now Disney has put
it to Blu-ray. Our review will tell you all!
Not done yet!
Mike J
May 20, 2013
Back with another advanced review for you!
From Japan, with love
Howl's Moving Castle
is a beloved children's classic from Japan that's hitting Blu-ray this
week. Check out our review to learn more!
More to come!
Mike J
May 17, 2013
One last review to finish out your week!
Old, old west
Criterion has put the original
3:10 to Yuma on
Blu-ray this week...our man Gordon saddled up to bring you the review!
Have a great weekend...back soon!
Mike J
May 14, 2013
Back with a big advanced review for you!
All over the world
Cloud Atlas is hard
to describe, but Gordon says it's very worth checking out. The
Blu-ray is out today from Warner, and we have the early look!
Still more to come!
Mike J
May 9, 2013
Another big review for you today...
Busting out
The Great Escape
has made its way to Blu-ray this week, thanks to Fox...check out our
review of this classic!
More on the way!
Mike J
May 8, 2013
The reviews keep coming!
Outside looking in
Jean-Luc Godard's Band
of Outsiders is an influential film, and it's getting the
Blu-ray treatment from Criterion...check out our review to learn more!
More on the way!
Mike J
May 7, 2013
Another big new review for you today!
The final frontier
With the new movie upon us, it seemed a good time to revisit
Star Trek: The Original
Series. Check out our review of the third season Blu-ray!
More to come!
Mike J
May 6, 2013
Back with another chance to win!
New contest announced!
We're teaming up with Warner to give five lucky winners a copy of the
third season of Rizzoli & Isles on DVD! Just click on "Feel
Lucky?" on the above nav bar for more details and to get your entries
in!
More to come, including Cloud Atlas and more!
Mike J
April 23, 2013
Got a big new review coming your way today!
Unchain his heart
Django Unchained
is Quentin Tarantino's latest opus, and it scored a pair of Oscar wins.
Gordon has the full story in his Blu-ray review!
More on the way!
Mike J
April 17, 2013
Another big new review for you!
Car trouble
Gordon says Repo Man
from Criterion might just be the Blu-ray release to beat for 2013.
Check out his review and see why!
More on the way!
Mike J
April 16, 2013
Another advanced review for you today!
I never saw parts I and II
Richard III was a
triumph for Laurence Olivier as actor, producer and director. It's
coming to Blu-ray from Criterion, and we have the early look!
More to come!
Mike J
April 15, 2013
Ready to win?
New contest announced!
We're teaming up with Shout to give five lucky winners a copy of the
fifth season of A Hauning on DVD. Just click on "Feel
Lucky?" on the above nav bar for more details and to get your entries
in!
Much more to come!
Mike J
April 10, 2013
Back with another big review!
What bugs you
Naked Lunch is David
Cronenberg's treatment of the William S. Burroughs novel, and it's out
on Blu-ray from Criterion. Check out our review to learn more!
More to come, including Repo Man!
Mike J
April 4, 2013
We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Roger Ebert.
Mr. Ebert was surely a major influence on all of us who ever put words
to paper to talk about film. Our thoughts and prayers are with his
family.
Mike J
March 25, 2013
Starting off with another big review!
Bin Laden...done that
Zero Dark Thirty
is the amazing chronicle of the hunt for Osama bin Laden...you don't
want to miss this Blu-ray review!
More to come!
Mike J
March 22, 2013
Finishing your week with one last early review!
A tramp for all seasons
Monsieur Verdoux
marked Charles Chaplin's first feature without The Tramp. It's out
next week from Criterion, and we have the early look for you!
Have a great weekend...more soon!
Mike J
March 21, 2013
The reviews keep coming!
A Hitch in time
Hitchcock chronicles
the master director as he gears up for Psycho. We gave this
Fox Blu-ray a spin for you!
More soon!
Mike J
March 20, 2013
The reviews keep coming!
A hard one to break
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
returns Peter Jackson to Middle Earth. Our man Mark is Tolkien all
about it in his review!
Not done yet!
Mike J
March 19, 2013
Another big new review for you...
Tiger, tiger
Life of Pi earned a
Best Director Oscar for Ang Lee, and it's the most spectacular 3D
Blu-ray yet released. Our review will tell you all!
More to come!
Mike J
March 18, 2013
Kicking off your week with a big early review!
Do you hear the people sing?
Les Miserables
is an amazing achievement, and for my money, the true best film of last
year. Check out our advanced review of this Universal Blu-ray to
learn more!
More to come, including The Hobbit, Life of Pi,
Monsieur Verdoux and more!
Mike J
March 15, 2013
Not done yet!
The killing fields
Badlands marked the debut of
Terrence Malick, and it's coming to Blu-ray from Criterion. Our
man Gordon has the early look!
More to come, including Les Miserables and
Life of Pi!
Mike J
March 12, 2013
Another big review for you today...
The list is life
Schindler's List
has turned 20, and Universal is celebrating with the Oscar-winning
film's Blu-ray debut. Check out our review to learn more!
More to come, including Badlands and more!
Mike J
March 11, 2013
Time again to win!
New contest announced!
We're teaming up with Fox to give five lucky winners a copy of their new
20th anniversary Blu-ray edition of The Sandlot. Just click
on "Feel Lucky?" on the above nav bar for all the details and to get
your entries in!
More to come!
Mike J
March 5, 2013
Rolling along with another advanced review!
Speaking English
The Life and Death of
Colonel Blimp is a classic from Powell and Pressburger, and it's
coming to Blu-ray from Criterion. Join us for an early look!
Still more on the way!
Mike J
March 4, 2013
We are back!
Character revealed
Undefeated won the
Best Documentary Oscar last year, and is a powerful look at a struggling
inner city football team. Our review tells all!
More to come!
Mike J
February 25, 2013
Congratulations to Argo for winning Best Picture.
I just saw it myself yesterday, and it's truly deserving!
Kicking off your review with an early review!
Beware
The Blob is oozing its way
onto Blu-ray from Criterion...we gave this sci-fi classic a spin for
you!
More to come!
Mike J
February 22, 2013
One big new review to finish your week!
Lights...camera...Oscar?
Argo is looking more
and more like the favorite to win Best Picture this year, and Gordon
says the accolades are deserved...check out his review of Ben Affleck's
amazing movie!
Back with more soon!
Mike J
February 20, 2013
Another review to get you over the hump...
Asian masterpiece
Sansho the Bailiff is a
true classic, and it's getting the Blu-ray makeover from Criterion.
Check out our review to learn more!
Not done yet!
Mike J
February 19, 2013
One more new review for you today...
From Russia with war
Ivan's Childhood
is a bleak look at the effects of WWII on a young boy. This Soviet
classic has gotten a Blu-ray release from Criterion, and our review
tells all!
More on the way!
Mike J
February 18, 2013
It's time to win!
New contest announced!
We're teaming up with Criterion to give five lucky winners a copy of
On the Waterfront on Blu-ray. Just click on "Feel Lucky?" on
the above nav bar for more details and to get your entries in!
More on the way!
Mike J
February 15, 2013
Not done yet...
Saving Bond
Skyfall is the latest
entry into the 50 years and going strong James Bond series...and it's
excellent. Check out our review to learn more!
Have a great weekend, friends...more soon!
Mike J
February 14, 2013
Happy Valentine's Day to the love of my life, Amanda!
Up in smoke
The Insider told the true
story of the man who blew the whistle on Big Tobacco. It's coming
soon to Blu-ray from Disney, and we have the early look!
Not done yet!
Mike J
February 13, 2013
Taking off with another big review for you...
The unfriendly skies
Flight has earned Oscar
nominations for its screenplay and for star Denzel Washington.
It's an amazing film...check out our review to learn more!
More on the way, including Skyfall and more!
Mike J
February 12, 2013
Another big advanced review for you...
A contender
On the Waterfront
is a true American classic, and it's getting the treatment it deserves
in a fantastic Blu-ray release from Criterion. Check out our first
look to learn more!
More to come!
Mike J
February 11, 2013
We have a full week planned, so let's get started!
Coming out of the closet
Monsters Inc. is
getting an ultimate edition re-vamp that includes FIVE discs, and
featuring a new 3D transfer. You don't want to miss this one!
More to come, including On the Waterfront and
more!
Mike J
February 4, 2013
Starting your week with a big new review!
To dance is to live
Pina marks Criterion's
first foray into 3D Blu-ray, and man, is it wonderful. Check out
our full review to learn more!
More to come!
Mike J
February 1, 2013
Kicking off your month with another big review!
Crazy for you
Seven Psychopaths
is a release that Gordon says you should not miss...his Blu-ray review
tells you all!
Have a great weekend...more soon!
Mike J
January 29, 2013
Back with another big review for you!
Swinging for the fences
Trouble With the
Curve brought Clint Eastwood back to the big screen, and our man
Gordon scouted out his latest effort for you!
More on the way!
Mike J
January 28, 2013
We're back to bring you a big advanced review!
You can fly
Peter Pan is the
latest classic to get the Diamond Edition treatment from Disney...you
don't want to miss our early look!
More to come, including Trouble With the Curve
and more!
Mike J
January 21, 2013
Hi, all! I apologize for the lack of updates...my real
job (yes, I have one!) is beginning its season, which means lots of
extra hours for your humble editor-in-chief. But we haven't
forgotten about you, and we'll be back soon!
Mike J
January 14, 2013
Ready to win?
New contest announced!
We're teaming up with Warner to give one lucky winner the Blu-ray set
Best of Warner: 50 Film Collection! Just click on "Feel
Lucky?" on the above nav bar for more details and to get your entries
in!
More on the way!
Mike J
January 11, 2013
Heartfelt congratulations to Scott and Laura Thomas (brother
and sister-in-law) on their happy news...a new addition to the family is
coming!
Have a great weekend, all!
Mike J
January 10, 2013
Not done yet!
You must remember this
Total Recall
remakes a classic Ah-nuld film, and Gordon says it's a worthwhile
effort. Check out his review to learn more!
More on the way!
Mike J
January 9, 2013
One more review for you...
Hearing is believing
The Jazz Singer ushered
in the era of sound, and this new incredible Blu-ray package from Warner
gives the title the respect it deserves. Check out our review of
this new release!
More to come!
Mike J
January 8, 2013
Back with another advanced review for you!
It's alive
Frankenweenie
takes Tim Burton back to the film that started it all...now as a
full-length 3D feature. Check out our review to learn more!
Still more on the way!
Mike J
January 7, 2013
Kicking off the week with another new review!
Sledgehammer
Peter Gabriel: So
gets the Classic Album treatment on Blu-ray...our music man Mark has the
full story for you!
More to come, including The Jazz Singer,
Frankenweenie and more!
Mike J
January 4, 2013
One big advanced review to close out your week!
Judgment day
Dredd, according to
Gordon, is the best 3D Blu-ray release yet...you definitely don't want
to miss his early look at this Lionsgate title!
More soon!
Mike J
January 3, 2013
Back with another advanced review for you!
Need for speed
Two-Lane Blacktop
is a cult car classic getting the Blu-ray makeover from Criterion.
Check out our review for the early look!
More on the way!
Mike J
January 2, 2013
Welcome to a new year!
The DMC Awards announced!
We've made our list and checked it twice...now, we gladly share with you
our picks for the best in Blu-ray and
DVD for 2012!
More on the way!
Mike J
December 27, 2012
One special advanced review for you!
Oil is thicker than water
Dallas is back for a new
generation of drama and deceit...all in the family. Check out our
early review of Season One to learn more!
More to come!
Mike J
December 26, 2012
Just checking in, hoping all had a wonderful Christmas!
We will have our DMC Awards coming soon, along with reviews for Total
Recall and Dredd!
Mike J
December 17, 2012
The missus and I are off to New York City for the
holidays...hope everyone has a safe and Merry Christmas, and we'll be
back with more soon!
Mike J
December 10, 2012
Got a new review to kick off your week!
Chan-tastic
Supercop teamed Jackie
Chan with Michelle Yeoh, and the fun does fly. We have the Blu-ray
review for you today!
More on the way!
Mike J
December 7, 2012
It's Pearl Harbor day, and have the perfect review for the
day that lives in infamy...
The harder they fall
Heaven's Gate is
notorious as the big, expensive epic that bankrupt a studio. But
it's now out on Blu-ray from Criterion, and Gordon has the review!
Have a great weekend, all!
Mike J
December 6, 2012
We've got a big new review lined up for you today!
Fish story
Finding Nemo has
gotten a spectacular Blu-ray makeover from Disney in a terrific 5-disc
set. We couldn't wait to jump in the water and share it with you!
Still not done!
Mike J
December 5, 2012
One more early review...
Nolan rises
If you've enjoyed Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy or
Inception, you owe it to yourself to check out his very first film
Following. It's
out next week from Criterion, and we have the early look!
Not done yet!
Mike J
December 4, 2012
Another advanced review for you today!
Gilliam's masterpiece
Brazil at long last is
getting the Blu-ray treatment it deserves from Criterion. We gave
this disc a spin for you, so don't miss it!
More on the way!
Mike J
December 3, 2012
Ready to win?
New contest announced!
We're teaming up with Disney to give five lucky winners a copy of the 3D
ultimate collector's edition of Finding Nemo. Just click on
"Feel Lucky?" on the above nav bar for more details and to get your
entries in!
More to come!
Mike J
November 30, 2012
Welcome to the weekend and month's end!
Life in three chapters
The Qatsi Trilogy
brings the three unique and mesmerizing visions of Godfrey Reggio
together in one awesome Blu-ray set. It took him 30 years to
realize his vision, but only a short time to review this upcoming
release from Criterion!
More soon...have a safe one!
Mike J
November 29, 2012
Back with another new review...
It had to be them
When Harry Met Sally
is a near-perfect romantic comedy...how is it on Blu-ray? Check
out our review to learn more!
Not done yet!
Mike J
November 27, 2012
One more big advanced review for you...
They won't let you remember
Men in Black 3
brings a 3D installment to the franchise, and it's a good one...we have
the early look at this Sony release for you!
Still more on the way!
Mike J
November 26, 2012
Back today with a HUGE advanced review!
The saga concludes
The Dark Knight Rises
brings Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy to a close. It's out
next week on Blu-ray from Warner, and we have the early look!
More to come, including Men in Black 3, Heaven's Gate
and more!
Mike J
November 21, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving, all...be safe out there!
More soon!
Mike J
November 19, 2012
Back with another big review!
Desert menu
Lawrence of Arabia
has finally made Blu-ray, and it was very much worth the wait.
Check out our review of this new Sony release to learn more!
More to come!
Mike J
November 14, 2012
One more new review for hump day...
It will never be the same
Sunday Bloody
Sunday was John Schlesinger's follow-up to Midnight Cowboy,
and our man Gordon has given this new Criterion Blu-ray a spin!
More to come!
Mike J
November 12, 2012
It's that time again!
New contest announced!
We're teaming up with Disney to give five lucky winners a Blu-ray copy
of Brave. Just click on "Feel Lucky?" on the above nav bar
for more details and to get your entries in!
More on the way!
Mike J
November 9, 2012
Sorry for the lack of updates, all...been a busy week.
But we're back to bring you a major advanced review, just in time for
the weekend!
Proud warrior
Brave is the latest
offering from Disney and Pixar, and is one of the best discs of the
year. Check out our review of the five disc 3D Blu-ray pack and
see why it earned a rare four-star sweep!
More to come...have a great one!
Mike J
October 31, 2012
Happy Halloween all!
Eye of the beholder
Rashomon is a classic
from Akira Kurosawa about what happened, and when. It's coming to
Blu-ray from Criterion, but we have the early look!
More soon!
Mike J
October 29, 2012
Ready to win big?
New contest announced!
We're teaming up with Shout Factory to give five lucky winners an
amazing prize...the complete series DVD set of All in the Family.
Just click on "Feel Lucky?" on the above nav bar for more details
and to get your entries in!
More on the way!
Mike J
October 24, 2012
One more advanced review for you!
Where the skies are so blue
Sweet Home Alabama
is arriving on Blu-ray from Disney...we have the early look!
Not done yet!
Mike J
October 23, 2012
Bringing you some Halloween scares today!
Demon child
Rosemary's Baby
is getting the Blu-ray treatment from Criterion, with a restoration
supervised by Roman Polanski. It's a good one...check out our
advanced review!
More on the way!
Mike J
October 16, 2012
We've got a big new review for you today!
A dream is a wish your heart makes
And you couldn't wish for better than Disney's new Diamond Edition of
Cinderella. Check
out our review for more!
Still more on the way!
Mike J
October 15, 2012
Ready to win?
New contest announced!
We're going to be giving one lucky winner a copy of the Blu-ray of
Magical Mystery Tour. Just click on "Feel Lucky?" on the above
nav bar for all the details and to get your entries in!
More to come!
Mike J
October 10, 2012
Another review to get you over the hump...
From Hong Kong with love
In the Mood for
Love from Wong Kar-Wai is a gorgeous film, even more so on this
Criterion Blu-ray. Check out our review for more!
Not done yet!
Mike J
October 9, 2012
One more advanced review for you...
Roll up
Magical Mystery
Tour took The Beatles on a musical journey...it's out today on
Blu-ray, and we have the scoop for you!
More on the way!
Mike J
October 8, 2012
Back today with a big advanced review for you!
Nothing but a good time
Rock of Ages brings
the 80s alive with music and big stars. It's out tomorrow from
Warner, and we have the early look for you!
More on the way!
Mike J
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