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It’s Tolkien Day. Great Hobbit and Lord Of The Rings News.

Posted in News and Opinions, Release Announcements by Gino Sassani on March 21st, 2011

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03 21 2011

It’s Tolkien Day. Great Hobbit and Lord Of The Rings News.

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Attention Tolkien Fans! Today began the first official day of shooting on the back-to-back Hobbit films. After years of lawsuits, director changes, studio buy-outs and New Zealand union troubles the films have finally gotten underway. The same day, the Blu-ray editions of the Lord Of The Rings Trilogy finally have a date. On June 28th […]

Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King – Extended Edition

Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on January 13th, 2005

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01 13 2005

Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King – Extended Edition

Archive Authors 2.35:1 Widescreen, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 2.0 (English), Dolby Digital EX (English), DTS ES (English), DVD, New Line, New Line Platinum Series, Sci-Fi / Fantasy 0

“All good things must come to an end…” Truer words have never been spoken, especially when it comes to describing what may be argued as the greatest epic ever produced for the silver screen. Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy has redefined excellence in movie making. The only other series that I can compare […]

Lord of the Rings – The Return of the King (Extended Edition)

Posted in News and Opinions by Archive Authors on September 9th, 2004

09 09 2004

Lord of the Rings – The Return of the King (Extended Edition)

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New Line will finally release the much anticipated Extended Edition of the final chapter of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy on December 14th. This 4-disc set will include approx. fifty-minutes of additional footage, along with cast and crew audio commentaries and multiple behind the scenes documentaries and featurettes. A collector’s giftset will also be […]

Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on June 20th, 2004

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06 20 2004

Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Archive Authors 2-Disc, 2.35:1 Widescreen, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 2.0 (English), Dolby Digital EX (English), DVD, New Line, Sci-Fi / Fantasy 0

Well if you don’t know what is going on in this film then I am not quite sure why you are reading this review. This is the third and final installment of the Lord of the Ring’s trilogy, we finally after three long years get to discover the fate of Frodo, the ring, Sam, Gollum […]

Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Extended Edition

Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on November 22nd, 2003

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11 22 2003

Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Extended Edition

Archive Authors 2.35:1 Widescreen, Box Set, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 2.0 (English), Dolby Digital EX (English), DTS ES (English), DVD, New Line, New Line Platinum Series, Sci-Fi / Fantasy 0

Who wants to see the middle of a movie, anyway? The beginning of the movie introduces the characters and presents the conflict. The ending holds the resolution and the conclusion. But the middle? Who wants to just see the middle? Nobody comes late and leaves early at the Cineplex. Nobody sane, anyway. This is not […]

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on November 21st, 2002

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11 21 2002

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition)

Gino Sassani 2.35:1 Widescreen, Box Set, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 2.0 (English), Dolby Digital EX (English), DTS ES (English), DVD, New Line, New Line Platinum Series, Sci-Fi / Fantasy 0

The Greeks are well known for their complex and compelling mythology. Writers like Homer have for millennia defined the literary world of mythology. I challenge anyone to debate that J.R.R. Tolkien has filled that role for the 20th century and beyond. The foreword to The Fellowship of the Ring begins by saying: “The tale grew […]

Lord of War

Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on February 23rd, 2006

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02 23 2006

Lord of War

Archive Authors 1.78:1 Widescreen, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 2.0 (English), Dolby Digital 5.1 (English), Drama, DVD, Lionsgate / Maple Pictures 0

Synopsis What distinguishes Nicolas Cage from other more mainstream actors is that his choices of independent films, providing him the opportunity to take on a wide variety of roles that broaden his range, while periodically taking on the occasional Jerry Bruckheimer production to maintain his box office gravitas and make some money to allow him […]

Veggie Tales – Lord of the Beans

Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on December 5th, 2005

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12 05 2005

Veggie Tales – Lord of the Beans

Archive Authors 1.33:1 Fullscreen, Children's, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 5.1 (English), DVD, Sony Pictures 0

While VeggieTales: Lord of the Beans is not my thing, I can certainly see how it would connect with very small children. Parents may also throw Phil Vischer and company some appreciation for the positive messages his bunch tries to present in each VeggieTales special, but something about Vischer and crew’s latest doesn’t feel right. […]

A Nightmare On Elm Street (Theatrical & Uncut) (UHD Blu-ray) (4K)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 27th, 2024

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10 27 2024

A Nightmare On Elm Street (Theatrical & Uncut) (UHD Blu-ray) (4K)

Gino Sassani 1.85:1 Widescreen, 2160p, Disc Reviews, Dolby: Atmos, HEVC, Horror, UHD Blu-ray (4K), Warner Bros. 0

“One … two… Freddy’s coming for you, three… four… better lock the door, five… six… grab your crucifix…” Freddy might have been born in the mind of Wes Craven, but he grew and developed in the knife-wielding hands of Robert Englund. Granted, not all of these films are equal in quality, but the first was […]

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (UHD Blu-ray) (4K)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Jeremy Butler on March 13th, 2024

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03 13 2024

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (UHD Blu-ray) (4K)

Jeremy Butler 1.78:1 Widescreen, 2160p, Disc Reviews, Dolby: Atmos, HEVC, Sci-Fi / Fantasy, UHD Blu-ray (4K), Warner Bros. 0

“They say everybody’s good at something. Me? I talk to fish. That’s how I met my friend, Storm. He’s always there when I need a lift. Some people think that makes me a joke, But I don’t care. You know why? ‘Cause I’m also good at something else: breaking heads … I’m Aquaman.” This film […]

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Posted in The Reel World by Jeremy Butler on December 22nd, 2023

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12 22 2023

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

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“Four years ago, I was basically unemployed, a wanderer with no home. But now I’m a husband, and a father. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.” This film release marks the end of the DCEU as we know it (also known as the Snyder-verse). The DCEU has been an interesting ride to say […]

Holiday Gift Guide Spotlight: Scream Factory on UHD/4K: Bride Of Chucky, Seed Of Chucky, Curse Of Chucky, Cult Of Chucky & Night Of The Demons

Posted in Holiday Gift Guides by Gino Sassani on December 15th, 2023

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12 15 2023

Holiday Gift Guide Spotlight: Scream Factory on UHD/4K: Bride Of Chucky, Seed Of Chucky, Curse Of Chucky, Cult Of Chucky & Night Of The Demons

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I think I see your problem. You have this list. It’s a list of people you need/want to buy a Christmas gift for. The trouble is that they’re into home theatre, and you don’t know Star Trek from Star Wars. You couldn’t tell a Wolf Man from a Wolverine. And you always thought that Paranormal Activity was something too […]

Holiday Gift Guide Spotlight: Rudy 30th Anniversary SteelBook (UHD Blu-ray) (4K)

Posted in Holiday Gift Guides by Gino Sassani on December 12th, 2023

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12 12 2023

Holiday Gift Guide Spotlight: Rudy 30th Anniversary SteelBook (UHD Blu-ray) (4K)

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I think I see your problem. You have this list. It’s a list of people you need/want to buy a Christmas gift for. The trouble is that they’re into home theatre, and you don’t know Star Trek from Star Wars. You couldn’t tell a Wolf Man from a Wolverine. And you always thought that Paranormal Activity was something too […]

His Dark Materials: The Complete Third Season (Blu-ray)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Brent Lorentson on May 9th, 2023

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05 09 2023

His Dark Materials: The Complete Third Season (Blu-ray)

Brent Lorentson 1.78:1 Widescreen, 1080p, AVC MPEG4, Blu-ray, Disc Reviews, Sci-Fi / Fantasy, Television, Warner Bros. 0

I remember when The Golden Compass came to theaters. I know I saw it because I was a projectionist and had to screen the print, but for the life of me I couldn’t remember anything about the film. Perhaps that’s why that when I first heard about HBO doing a TV series adaption of the […]

Last Looks (Blu-Ray)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on April 11th, 2022

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04 11 2022

Last Looks (Blu-Ray)

Michael Durr 1080p, 2.40:1 Widescreen (16:9), Action, AVC MPEG4, Blu-ray, Disc Reviews, DTS HD 5.1 MA (English), RLJ Entertainment, Suspense / Thriller 0

Most people want to do the right thing. It’s usually far easier in your private life to do the right thing than it is, say, in a job environment where you have people constantly breathing down your neck. They are far more interested in the company’s pocketbook or their image to society than what is […]

Spine of Night, The (Steelbook) (UHD Blu-ray) (4K)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Brent Lorentson on February 23rd, 2022

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02 23 2022

Spine of Night, The (Steelbook) (UHD Blu-ray) (4K)

Brent Lorentson 1.78:1 Widescreen, 2160p, Animated, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 5.1 (English), HEVC, Image Entertainment, Sci-Fi / Fantasy, UHD Blu-ray (4K) 0

You just have to watch a few minutes of this film to get what the filmmakers were going for, and if you’re a fan of 80’s sword and sorcery films, i.e. Conan The Barbarian, Red Sonja, this will certainly whet your visual appetite. But then if you also happened to be a fan of the […]

Holiday Gift Guide Spotlight – Warner Brothers – Middle Earth Ultimate Collector’s Edition (UHD Blu-ray) (4K)

Posted in Holiday Gift Guides by Gino Sassani on November 26th, 2021

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11 26 2021

Holiday Gift Guide Spotlight – Warner Brothers – Middle Earth Ultimate Collector’s Edition (UHD Blu-ray) (4K)

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I think I see your problem. You have this list. It’s a list of people you need/want to buy a Christmas gift for. The trouble is that they’re into home theater, and you don’t know Star Trek from Star Wars. You couldn’t tell a Wolf Man from a Wolverine. And you always thought that Paranormal Activity was something […]

Friday The 13th The Ultimate Collection (Blu-ray)

Posted in No Huddle by Gino Sassani on September 2nd, 2021

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09 02 2021

Friday The 13th The Ultimate Collection (Blu-ray)

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What a great time it was to be a teen in the late 1970’s. No, I’m not referring to disco music. It was a great time to go to the movies. It was the culmination of the perfect date, and Hollywood was riding the beginning of a trend that remains alive and healthy today. I’m […]

His Dark Materials Season 2 (Blu-ray)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Brent Lorentson on July 6th, 2021

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07 06 2021

His Dark Materials Season 2 (Blu-ray)

Brent Lorentson 1.78:1 Widescreen, 1080p, AVC MPEG4, Blu-ray, Disc Reviews, DTS HD 5.1 MA (English), Sci-Fi / Fantasy, Television, Warner Bros. 0

I remember when The Golden Compass came to theaters. I know I saw it because I was a projectionist and had to screen the print, but for the life of me I couldn’t remember anything about the film. Perhaps that’s why that when I first heard about HBO doing a TV series adaption of the […]

His Dark Materials: 1st Season (Blu-ray)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Brent Lorentson on August 12th, 2020

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08 12 2020

His Dark Materials: 1st Season (Blu-ray)

Brent Lorentson 1.78:1 Widescreen, 1080p, AVC MPEG4, Blu-ray, Disc Reviews, DTS HD 5.1 MA (English), Sci-Fi / Fantasy, Television, Warner Bros. 0

I remember when The Golden Compass came to theaters. I know I saw it because I was a projectionist and had to screen the print, but for the life of me I couldn’t remember anything about the film. Perhaps that’s why that when I first heard about HBO doing a TV series adaption of the […]

Holiday Gift Guide: Warner Television On Blu-ray

Posted in Holiday Gift Guides by Gino Sassani on December 21st, 2019

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12 21 2019

Holiday Gift Guide: Warner Television On Blu-ray

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I think I see your problem. You have this list. It’s a list of people you need/want to buy a Christmas gift for. The trouble is that they’re into home theatre, and you don’t know Star Trek from Star Wars. You couldn’t tell a Wolf Man from a Wolverine. And you always thought that Paranormal Activity was something too […]

The Flash: The Complete Fifth Season (Blu-Ray)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on August 29th, 2019

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08 29 2019

The Flash: The Complete Fifth Season (Blu-Ray)

Gino Sassani 1.78:1 Widescreen, 1080p, AVC MPEG4, Blu-ray, Disc Reviews, DTS HD 5.1 MA (English), Sci-Fi / Fantasy, Television, Warner Bros. 0

“My name is Barry Allen, and I am the fastest man alive. To the outside world, I’m an ordinary forensic scientist. But secretly, with the help of my friends at S.T.A.R. Labs, I fight crime and find other meta-humans like me. But when my daughter came back from the future to help, she changed the […]

A Star is Born: Encore Edition (Blu-ray)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Brent Lorentson on June 7th, 2019

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06 07 2019

A Star is Born: Encore Edition (Blu-ray)

Brent Lorentson 2.40:1 Widescreen (16:9), 2160p, Blu-ray, DTS HD 5.1 MA (English), HEVC, Musical, Warner Bros. 0

It hasn’t quite been four months since A Star is Born was released on Blu-ray and 4K and already we have a new release, only this time the film is about 11 minutes longer. For some this might seem like a double dip, while others this is exactly what fans of the film have wanted. […]

Green Book (UHD Blu-ray) (4K)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on March 15th, 2019

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03 15 2019

Green Book (UHD Blu-ray) (4K)

Gino Sassani 2.00:1 Widescreen, 2160p, Disc Reviews, Dolby: Atmos, Drama, HEVC, UHD Blu-ray (4K), Universal 0

Green Book represents an historical milestone for me as a critic. In my decades of reviewing and more decades following films, I have never selected a personal Oscar Best Picture two years in a row. I tend to be somewhat out of touch with the voting members of the Academy or even my fellow SEFCA […]

They Shall Not Grow Old

Posted in The Reel World by John Delia on February 15th, 2019

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02 15 2019

They Shall Not Grow Old

John Delia The Reel World 0

I’m sure many of you reading this review have seen documentaries about war that have run on cable TV. The most prevalent is World at War that covers World War II and other American conflicts. Digging through archives of war museums could be a very difficult task and one that would have to be approved […]

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