Posted in: Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on December 30th, 2018
It seems like we've been giving away one of these prizes every year for a long time. We have a copy of the complete 2018 World Series Collector's Edition. It includes all 5 games of the 2018 World Series plus game 4 of the ALDS and game 5 of the ALCS. This is a must-have for Boston Red Sox fans. It's all on Blu-ray in HD. That's 22 hours of championship baseball. There's also always the bonus prize. The single-disc version of this series goes to a person who adds my favorite football team in their answer. One contest. Maybe 2 winners. It's all thanks to our friends at Shout Factory.
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Posted in: Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on December 29th, 2018
We just closed our contest to give away 4 Film Movement Plus Annual Memberships and we'll be giving another 4 away next month. But that's not all they stuffed into our stockings here at Upcomingdiscs. We have 3 copies of The Great Silence on Blu-ray to give away now. Brent reviewed the film a while back. You can bang it here for that review: The Great Silence Review. For those of you who like to have cold hard discs in your hands (like me) this one's for you and it's all thanks to Film Movement.
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Posted in: Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on December 28th, 2018
The folks at Mill Creek Entertainment have given us a ton of stuff to give away this year. I'm going to start things off with one of my favorite shows of all time. I'm talking The Rockford Files starring the late-great James Garner. When I was a kid, there was no one as cool as Jim Rockford. I got in trouble at school once when a nun asked me what it would take for me to do my homework. My reply was a smug: "$200 a day plus expenses". It got a great laugh from the class and three days of detention for yours truly. But it was worth it. Now you can own the entire series on Blu-ray thanks to our friends at Mill Creek Entertainment. It won't even cost you any time in detention. All six seasons re-mastered in HD. This is one of our best prizes ever.
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Posted in: The Reel World by Brent Lorentson on December 28th, 2018
It’s that time of year again, when all the studios are cranking out the films they are hoping will get some awards attention. This is usually the time of year where I’m getting a bit excited, because usually around this time (in theory) some of my favorite films of the year will be released. But a strange thing has happened this year. Though there have been several good films to come out this year, there hasn’t been one that truly separates itself from the pack and I can say “this is the best picture”. Instead this year has been rather lackluster, and with a film like On The Basis of Sex, despite all the talent surrounding the film, lackluster is simply what is delivered to the audience.
Just in case the documentary RBG wasn’t enough Ruth Bader Ginsburg for you, Hollywood has churned out a legal love story just in time for the holidays. Rather than produce another film that spans the career of Ginsburg, On the Basis of Sex instead sets its focus on her early years from being a Harvard law student to her taking a case where her client is being denied tax deductions because he is a man. Despite Ginsburg having such a long career in the legal system, it’s a shame the film chooses to focus on such a minimal amount of time with her career. What’s worse is the pacing of the last hour of the film plays out like a boring episode of Law and Order.
Posted in: No Huddle Reviews by Brent Lorentson on December 28th, 2018
In 1983 when Krull first came out it was riding the wave of sci-fi and sword-and-sorcery films that were attempting to cash in following the success of Star Wars. I didn’t see this in theaters, but I did eventually see it once it was on VHS. My memories of the film were vague at best, but what I never could forget was the “glaive” weapon that you see displayed on the cover art. For many, though, I can understand if you are just now hearing about Krull for the first time considering the film’s age and its lack of commercial success. While Krull isn’t a great movie, it’s still a silly (unintentionally) yet fun movie that was directed by Peter Yates. In case you need a little reminder, Yates is responsible for a little-known film some may have heard of called Bullitt. So, after three decades, how does the film hold up? Well, saddle up; I’m about to tell you.
In the opening moments we get an opening shot in space, and we are watching a massive ship pass across the screen (no, this is not Star Wars). Not to be too judgmental so early on, but it does bother me that the spaceship looks like a giant log in space. The ship lands on the planet on Krull. It’s here where Prince Colwyn (Ken Marshall) is marrying Princess Lyssa (Lysette Anthony).
Posted in: Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on December 27th, 2018
Cinedigm is offering us River Runs Red on UHD-Blu-ray. That's 4K for all of our film fans out there. The film stars Taye Diggs as the father of a young man shot by corrupt police officers. When he can't get justice through the system where he's a respected judge, he teams up with George Lopez who also lost a son to the same cops. They get their revenge in a bloody confrontation. You can own it in 4K. Be sure you have a 4K television with HDR and a UHD player to enjoy this film.
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Posted in: Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on December 26th, 2018
Hey Moe. Hey Larry. Those happy little elves at Time-Life are at it again. each year they've given us some very cool prizes for our contests. They've become a Christmas tradition here at Upcomingdiscs. They've given us 3 copies of The Best Of The Three Stooges on DVD to give away. This is a fantastic collection that includes a 9-hour documentary on the Stooges by Moe's son. You get 13 discs filled with all of the nyuk's and chuckles you can stand. I've kept a copy for myself, and I love this collection. Just about every Three Stooges short ever made can be found in this collection.
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Posted in: Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on December 25th, 2018
Our buddies over at Acorn TV and RLJE Studios get this whole party started with Murdoch Mysteries: The Christmas Cases. You get a triple-dose of Detective Murdoch with three Christmas cases on DVD. The specially festive package includes A Merry Murdoch Christmas, Once Upon A Murdoch Christmas and Home For The Holidays. If you thought those Christmas shopping crowds were murder wait until you get your hands on this little package. It's a decidedly British Christmas full of mystery and thrills.
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Posted in: News and Opinions by Gino Sassani on December 25th, 2018
We will be continuing one of our best traditions this year. We will post a brand new contest for each and every one of the 12 Days Of Christmas. With the help of some of our friends in the industry, this is going to be the best contest blowout ever here. Check back and enter EVERY DAY. Just our way of saying thanks for visiting us here at Upcomingdiscs.
We hope you enjoy the massive giveaway. Please tell your friends, and remember us when you buy from Amazon (use our links to get there). It's the only way we can continue to bring these great prizes to you all year long.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on December 22nd, 2018
"Predators don't just sit around making hats out of rib cages. They conquered space."
In 1987 Predator became somewhat of a milestone film for many reasons. The movie would anchor a franchise, thanks mostly to a wonderfully original Stan Winston creature design and the performance of Kevin Peter Hall under the suit. Both Winston and Hall have since passed, but the alien hunter that they created together is still going strong. The film also featured two stars who would later go on to become governors of their states. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jessie Ventura made their mark in politics. The film also featured Rocky's Carl Weathers. It also featured Shane Black in a small role that might not have contributed to the blossoming franchise then, but he has made his own impact by writing and directing the latest installment of that franchise The Predator.
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