Posted in: Disc Reviews by Jeremy Butler on January 2nd, 2018
Detroit is a period crime drama focusing primarily on the Algiers Motel incident during the 12th Street riots in obviously, the city of Detroit. The night of July 25, law enforcement, including the local department, Michigan State Police, and Michigan Army National Guard responded to the hotel to investigate reports of a sniper. During the confrontation, three men were killed and another nine, including two white females, were allegedly beaten and humiliated by the first responders. A trial was held for three of the officers involved and a private security guard, with the deaths being declared justifiable homicide. To many, it is considered one of the biggest miscarriages of justice. Coming off her successful depiction of the manhunt for Osama Bin Laden (Zero Dark Thirty), Kathryn Bigelow reteams with writer Mark Boal to bring this story to life.
Granted, although I had heard about this incident during my history class, I will confess a significant ignorance regarding the specific details. With the knowledge that some liberties were taken in regard to how the circumstances came about, I have to classify this film as a real eye-opener. The events of that evening are told from the multiple perspectives of a cast of established actors and rising stars, which includes John Boyega (Star Wars: The Last Jedi), Anthony Mackie (Avengers), Will Poulter (Maze Runner), Algee Smith (Saints and Sinners), Jason Mitchell (Mudblood), John Krasinski, and Jack Reynor (Transformers: Age of Extinction).
Posted in: Contests by Gino Sassani on January 2nd, 2018
On The Ninth Day Of Christmas Anchor Bay gives to you:
Spartacus: The Complete Series on Blu-ray. This set contains all of the show’s 39 episodes on 12 discs. There is a 13th disc with limited extra features that were not found on the original individual season releases. This is a huge release and one heck of a prize for a lucky Upcomingdiscs winner.
Posted in: Contests by Gino Sassani on January 2nd, 2018
Miracle On 34th Street on Blu-ray. Our friends at Fox are getting ready to ship their classic film library to Disney. They didn't forget us at Upcomingdiscs. They sent a copy of the Christmas classic Miracle On 34th Street for us to give away. It's the 70th Anniversary Edition.
Contest is now closed Winner is Christina Wharmund
Posted in: Contests by Gino Sassani on January 1st, 2018
Richard Simmons: Sweatin' To The Oldies The Complete Collection on DVD. New Year's Day is upon us and we've been eating a lot of stuff that isn't quite so good for us. Many of you are making a resolution to take off some weight. Our heroes over at Time-Life have come to the rescue with exorcise, old school. They've given us 6 copies of this collection. That means 6 winners! It brings you all 5 volumes of Sweatin' To The Oldies plus a 20-page photo album. This is the 30th Anniversary Edition so you might call it Sweatin' To The Ancients. This is our first contest of 2018. Maybe this is the start of your lucky year.
Contest is now closed Winners are Jessica Rose, Nancy, John H, Jennifer H, Angela Smith
Posted in: Contests by Gino Sassani on December 31st, 2017
The Secret Lives Of Pets on Blu-ray. Ever wonder what your pets are doing when you're not watching? Find out in The Secret Lives Of Pets. Our Secret Santas over at Universal have a copy for a lucky Upcomingdiscs follower.
Contest is now closed Winner is Ty
Posted in: Contests by Gino Sassani on December 30th, 2017
World Series Collector's Edition: 2017 Houston Astros on Blu-ray. It might be the dead of Winter but you can relive the glory of the 2017 Major League Baseball 2017 World Series. You get all 7 games with plenty of options and extras. You can listen to the Astros or the Dodger's radio broadcasts. Also game 7 of the ACLS. Here's a bonus prize. Guess Gino's favorite baseball team. From the correct answers we will give away the single-disc version of this collection that features highlights and clinching moments on 1 disc. Shout Factory is bringing back Summer. So enter to win today.
Contest is now closed Winner is Scott Flere. Jim Gardner was first to guess Phillies and wins the single disc version.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by J C on December 29th, 2017
“Have you ever heard the legend behind the legend of Ninjago?”
Even though I loved the first two Lego movies, I was completely unfamiliar with the toy company's Ninjago line before I sat down to watch this latest entry in the madcap cartoon franchise. (I wasn't even sure how to pronounce “Ninjago”...and the answer isn't as simple as it seems.) But my unfamiliarity with the source material isn't the reason why I feel The Lego Ninjago movie is the weakest entry in the series so far.
Posted in: Contests by Gino Sassani on December 29th, 2017
Atomic Blonde on Blu-ray. Charlize Theron kicks some serious behind in this action/thriller Atomic Blonde, and our pals over at Universal have invited you for the ride. Get your pulse racing for the New Year and enter to win.
Contest is now closed Winner is Alexandria Stewart
Posted in: Disc Reviews by J C on December 28th, 2017
“Based on real events...mostly.”
Queen Victoria sure knew how to create a frenzy in court. The monarch's close relationship with Scottish servant John Brown following her husband's death caused an uproar in the royal household and inspired the 1997 film Mrs. Brown, starring Judi Dench. Turns out, Victoria and Dench were just getting warmed up! Twenty years later, the actress reprises her regal role in Victoria & Abdul, which chronicles another unique, unconventional, and even more scandalous relationship between royal and commoner.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on December 28th, 2017
Honestly, looking back at my life I can't say I really have acquired any heirlooms from my father. I do have a picture from when I was a young boy in a railroad hat with my dad holding me that I always keep in plain sight, but that's very different from what most people know as a heirloom. I certainly don't have a special watch (though I imagine I will inherit a grandfather clock when my father passes on), especially one with an inscription. However, if I did have one like Tzanko Petrov did in our movie, Glory, I certainly can imagine the emotional toll that would take on a man.
08 hours, 29 minutes, 10 seconds.
08 hours, 29 minutes, 20 seconds.
08 hours, 29 minutes, 30 seconds, a watch is winded by Tzanko Petrov (played by Stefan Denolyubov). He eats a small meal while listening to the local news. He then proceeds to get ready for work which includes carrying a very large wrench. After completing these tasks, he turns off the television and heads out the door.
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