Posted in: Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on January 19th, 2015
We have some great friends over at Time Life and Star Vista. They're you're friends, too. They keep trying to make sure you get to spend enough time with Mama. Of course, we're talking about Mama Harper and the gang at Mama's Family. They've given us copies of both season 4 and 6 to give away. All you have to do is tell us which one you want. Each season will go to a lucky winner who wanted that season.
To win just follow these instructions.
Posted in: The Reel World by Gino Sassani on January 17th, 2015
"The thing that haunts me are all the guys that I couldn't save."
I have to admit I was a little skeptical that Clint Eastwood followed up his directing stint on Jersey Boys as quickly as he did to shoot American Sniper. The former was far from one of his better efforts, and he looked increasingly out of his element by the time it was said and done. He jumped into his preparation for American Sniper almost immediately, and the results could have been...underwhelming. Instead Eastwood hit his target with the kind of profound impact I don't think I've seen from him since Unforgiven.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on January 14th, 2015
"There will be casualties"
Alan Ball got my attention in 2001 with HBO's black comedy Six Feet Under. It was one of the most original shows I had ever seen, and to this day I find it hard to characterize the series when asked to do so. It was there that he also introduced me to Michael C. Hall, who continues to amaze me in the role of Dexter over at Showtime. When Six Feet Under left the airwaves, Ball didn't waste very much time in bringing his quirky style back, this time to the horror genre
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on January 13th, 2015
"Since the beginning of civilization, dolls have been beloved by children, cherished by collectors and used in religious rites as conduits for good and evil."
The Conjuring was one of the best horror movies to come along in years. Why? Because it was a good scare with a story that didn't totally insult our intelligence or leave us scratching our heads too many times. The movie also dealt with its own red herring of sorts in a possessed doll kept under wraps by that film's hero couple.
Posted in: Podcasts by Gino Sassani on January 12th, 2015
Anyone who has seen the Starz pirate drama Black Sails knows who Hannah New is. She plays the feisty Eleanor Guthrie. Eleanor runs the Island where all of the pirates sell their booty. It's a powerful position for a woman of 1715. Hannah New is up to the challenge and I had a chance to chat with her recently about her role on Black Sails. She's just as much fun as her character. Bang it here to listen in on my chat with Hannah New. There are a few clicks in the audio which were an unfortunate result of our telephone connection. It's worth the patience.
Posted in: Contests by Gino Sassani on January 5th, 2015
On The Last Day Of Christmas New Video gives to you:
Dance Academy: The Complete First Season. I hope our Christmas giveaways were enough to make you dance for joy. If not, we've got something that will at least get you dancing. We finish our gift-giving with the Teen Nick classic.
Posted in: No Huddle Reviews by Gino Sassani on January 5th, 2015
"Every year a parade is held at the Virginia Military Institute to honor cadets who gave their lives at a turning point during the American Civil War. On May 15, 1864 seven friends marched into the Battle of New Market. Only four came out."
There have been many films made about the Civil War, from the classic Gone With The Wind to the docudrama Gettysburg. It's a story that deserves being told and thereby remaining in our memory now that none of the principals are alive to tell the story. Field Of Lost Shoes doesn't really fit the classic or docudrama categories
Posted in: Contests by Gino Sassani on January 4th, 2015
On The Eleventh Day Of Christmas Cartoon Network gives to you:
Cartoon Network: Holiday Collection. Episodes of Adventure Time, The Regular Show & The Amazing World Of Gumball help you keep that Christmas Spirit just a little while longer. There are a couple of bonus episode to give you 6 cartoons in all. It'll be on its way to a lucky Upcomingdiscs winner.
Posted in: Contests by Gino Sassani on January 3rd, 2015
On The Tenth Day Of Christmas Time Life / Star Vista gives to you:
China Beach Season 1. We’ve got a special treat for you. Summer may be a long way ahead but we decided it was time to hit the beach once again, China Beach, that is. They’ve given us a copy of China Beach Season 1 on DVD and we’re giving it away to you. Catch Dana Delany, Marg Helgenberger and Robert Picardo before Desperate Housewives, CSI or Star Trek: Voyager. China Beach paid tribute to the vets of Vietnam. You can thank those wonderful elves over at Timeless Media and Star Vista.
Posted in: Contests by Gino Sassani on January 1st, 2015
On The Eighth Day Of Christmas A&E gives to you:
The Definitive WWI & WW II Collection. We wanted to start the new year with a huge prize and our friends at A&E had just the thing. This massive DVD collection offers 20 discs of episodes from History & A&E's best World War shows. You get The World Wars, 100 Years Of WWI, 70 Years Of WW II and WWII In HD. We're talking 44 hours of non-stop war documentaries. Start 2015 with an instant World War History Collection.
