Posted in: Super Round Up by Brent Lorentson on May 24th, 2019
We got another batch of films from Film Movement sent to us here at Upcomingdiscs. This time around we have a pair of documentaries that delve into separate directions in the art world. I think to be fair when talking about these films for the most part I was going in blind on the subject matter when it comes to the Antonio Lopez documentary, with my lack of knowledge when it comes to the fashion scene of the 1970’s, and, well, even today’s standards of the industry. As for the painter Heironymus Bosch, I only remember vague details about the infamous painting that the documentary was about, so once again I’m pretty much going into this documentary with a clean slate on the material as well. So for those fashion gurus or art snobs out there, I apologize in advance for my ignorance on the subject matter.
Antonio Lopez 1970 Sex Fashion & Disco
Posted in: Super Round Up by Brent Lorentson on May 24th, 2019
Our good friends at Film Movement and Omnibus Entertainment sent a batch of titles for us to check out at UpcomingDiscs. For those unfamiliar with the companies, they mostly release independent and art house titles, so if you’re hoping to find out about the next Michael Bay blockbuster, well, this review most likely won’t be for you. With the titles I’ll be talking about here, the subject matter is a bit on the sexy side, but I wouldn’t go so far to say these are titles that belong in the adults-only section. Both of these titles are also Italian imports, so unless you are fluent in Italian, there are subtitles involved. So for those who have stuck around, let’s go ahead and get right to it.
Cam Girl (Film Movement)
Posted in: Super Round Up by Gino Sassani on April 1st, 2019
Howdy Partners. It's Gino down on the Upcoming ranch, and it's time once again to move some titles your way. This week Fox has a lot to say with If Beale Street Could Talk on Blu-ray. Warner Brothers is moving Clint Eastwood's latest, The Mule in UHD Blu-ray, which means 4K. Paramount gets more with honey when they release Bumblebee on UHD/4K. Showtime fixes us up with Ray Donovan The Complete Sixth Season on DVD. Eagle Rock takes us on a trip to the East with Journey Live In Japan 2017 on Blu-ray. Omnibus goose-steps with Nazi Junkies on DVD. On the big screen Warner Brothers digs up their remake of Stephen King's Pet Sematary.
And, Partners, don't forget. If you'll be making that video withdrawal from Amazon, lasso yourself one of our many links to get there. It helps keep us going here on the Upcomingdiscs ranch. Until next week, share some light with someone this week... television light, that is. Now let's get those titles rollin'!
Posted in: Super Round Up by Gino Sassani on March 12th, 2019
Howdy Partners. It's Gino down on the Upcoming ranch and do we ever have a busy week ahead of us. We've hit the slow time for releases but it seems like all of the studios want to stampede on this week's round-up. The other studios are certainly envious of Universal's Best Picture winning Green Book and it's coming out on UHD Blu-ray/4K. It was my SEFCA choice for Best Picture and even if my fellow critics went another path I still say this is the very best film from 2018. Now you get to see it in all its 4K glory. Let's just not mention any of this to Spike Lee, okay? Okay. Universal also remains in the driver's seat for Mortal Engines on UHD Blu-ray/4K. Lionsgate takes us back in time once again for the 11th season of Ancient Aliens on DVD and then they jump to the future with A.I. Rising also out on DVD this week. Lionsgate also let's it go down to The Last Man on Blu-ray. Eagle Rock goes across the pond to deliver Foreigner Live At The Rainbow '78 on Blu-ray. It's a trip back in time for the iconic band's tour after their first album hit the charts. Warner Brothers commits Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of The Grindelwald to UHD Blu-ray 4K. TNT boards The Last Ship: The Final Season on DVD. Film Movement goes Over The Limit on DVD and seduces us with Marquise on Blu-ray. Fox also goes across the pond for London Fields out on DVD.
And, Partners, don't forget. If you'll be making that video withdrawal from Amazon, lasso yourself one of our many links to get there. It helps keep us going here on the Upcomingdiscs ranch. Until next week, share some light with someone this week... television light, that is. Now let's get those titles rollin'!
Posted in: Super Round Up by Gino Sassani on March 5th, 2019
Howdy Partners. It's Gino down on the Upcoming ranch, and I have some titles we need to round up and get to market for you. A little birdie told us that RLJE Films is releasing The Standoff At Sparrow Creek on Blu-ray today. RLJE Films also score with 100 Yards out on DVD. Warner Brothers is going the distance with Creed II out on UHD Blu-ray, and you folks know what that means; yeah, it's 4K for your home theater enjoyment. Shout Factory pairs up Liz And The Bluebird on Blu-ray. Paramount takes a shortcut with Instant Family out on Blu-ray. Fox picks sides with The Favourite also out on Blu-ray.
Out in The Reel World, Marvel takes command of the box office with Captain Marvel.
Posted in: Super Round Up by Gino Sassani on February 26th, 2019
Howdy Pards. Last week we didn't have a lot to share with you so we stayed down at the bunkhouse on Tuesday. Things are still quiet this time of the year but we have a few things coming your way. In fact some of it's already here. Walt Disney Studios lets us go sleepin' with the fishes in the 30th anniversary Blu-ray of The Little Mermaid along with some fun and games as Ralph Breaks The Internet on Blu-ray. Congrats to Rami Malek for his Oscar playing Freddie Mercury but Universal has a different kind of queen with their Mary Queen Of Scots on UHD and that's 4K here on the ranch. Monarch Home Entertainment goes invisible with The Unseen out on DVD. Sony Pictures takes control of our screens with The Possession Of Hannah Grace on DVD. On the big screen Focus Features names the thriller Greta for a reel world review this Friday.
And, Partners, don't forget. If you'll be making that video withdrawal from Amazon, lasso yourself one of our many links to get there. It helps keep us going here on the Upcomingdiscs ranch. Until next week, share some light with someone this week... television light, that is. Now let's get those titles rollin'!
Posted in: Super Round Up by Gino Sassani on February 12th, 2019
Howdy there partners. It's that time of the week again where we take a trip down to the bunkhouse and let you know what we're going to be corralling for you guys this week. CBS breaks up the landscape with the first season of American Vandals. Fox will rock you with Bohemian Rhapsody on UHD/4K. Fox also leaves behind Widows also on UHD/4K. Up on the big screen Universal is dying for you to see Happy Death Day 2U.
And, Partners, don't forget. If you'll be making that video withdrawal from Amazon, lasso yourself one of our many links to get there. It helps keep us going here on the Upcomingdiscs ranch. Until next week, share some light with someone this week... television light, that is. Now let's get those titles rollin'!
Posted in: Super Round Up by Gino Sassani on February 5th, 2019
Howdy there, partners. Upcomingdiscs has a new look and a change in our cowhands as well. It's all intended to make the Upcomingdiscs ranch better than ever. I'll be handing out the round-up chow from this point forward. It's time to head back to Dodge, and I'm not talking about no Ram Truck. It's the 14th season of Gunsmoke, and it's coming your way on DVD from CBS in a 2-vol. collection. Shout Factory animates our lives with Lu Over The Wall on Blu-ray. Shout Factory is also landing their Aircraft Carrier: Guardians Of The Sea from their IMAX collection in UHD Blu-ray. That's a full 4K for you city slickers. Paramount is going to try and confuse things just a might with The Cloverfield Paradox out on Blu-ray. Universal still has the Christmas spirit with Dr. Seuss's The Grinch also out in UHD Blu-ray in 4K.
And, Partners, don't forget. If you'll be making that video withdrawal from Amazon, lasso yourself one of our many links to get there. It helps keep us going here on the Upcomingdiscs ranch. Until next week, share some light with someone this week... television light, that is. Now let's get those titles rollin'!
Posted in: News and Opinions by Gino Sassani on January 25th, 2019
On Dec 1st, 2008 after eight years working at Upcomingdiscs as a writer, I became the owner. It's been 10 years, and in that time I've found a few ways to make my mark upon the site. In that time I was able to gather a wonderful local Tampa staff that has allowed the site to grow while freeing me to discover new ways to serve our faithful followers. We added an October Halloween celebration called 31 Nights Of Terror. We started to bring you interviews with the folks that work to make the films and television shows you guys love so much. We've tried to keep up with tributes to lost industry giants and provide you with a weekly roundup of what you can expect each week here at the ranch. We expanded our contests and giveaways by working hard to maintain good relationships with the studios that provide all of our review and contest material. Of course, those relationships never got in the way of honest reporting with every review we write. We were the first home entertainment site to bring you a UHD 4K review. I was invited to join the Southeastern Film Critics Association (SEFCA). I managed to score a player before the guys at Best Buy had even seen one before. Every year I would ask you what we could do better. What changes you would like to see here at Upcomingdiscs. I have read each and every one of your answers. Most of you have been happy with our appearance, but it's gotten a little old, and you deserve better. So I welcome you to the new look for Upcomingdiscs. I hope you'll take a look around and let us know what you think.
We didn't make it more complicated. I always hated when a favored web site changed for the worse. Why do some folks think new and improved means harder to navigate? I hope you find this new site as easy to use as the old one was. So what has changed?
Posted in: Tuesday Round Up by J C on January 22nd, 2019
While this week might represent one small step for man, it’s also one giant leap for this here website. Not only will we soon be reviewing Universal’s Neil Armstrong drama First Man (4K), but we are days away from unveiling an exciting new redesign for this very site! (Be sure to check back in and tell us what you think.) Elsewhere, Fox shows us some love with The Hate U Give (4K), Lionsgate navigates politics and family with The Oath, and Shout! Factory swindles some laughs out of us with con man comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
FYI: we are wrapping up our 12 Days of Christmas giveaways at the end of this week, so be sure to head to our contest page and enter for a chance to win. One last reminder before signing off for the week: if you’re shopping for anything on Amazon and you do it through one of our links, it’ll help keep the lights on here at UpcomingDiscs. See ya next week!
