Hit and Run
Posted in The Reel World by Gino Sassani on August 22nd, 2012
It did not surprise me at all to hear Dax Shepard admit in a recent interview that he loved Smokey And The Bandit. While there have been plenty of bad imitations, including a couple of misguided sequels, no one has really captured that special something that made Smokey And The Bandit comic gold. Now that’s not to say that Hit And Run is a rip-off of Smokey And The Bandit. They are actually very different films. But there is an obvious homage element throughout that can’t be ignored. The truth is, if you liked one, you’re probably going to enjoy the other.
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Contest: Win The Essential Games Of The Philadelphia Phillies From A&E
Posted in Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on August 22nd, 2012
Our friends at A& E want to bring you some exciting Philadelphia Phillies action. It’s The Essential Games Of The Philadelphia Phillies 4-disc DVD collection. Relive 4 of the team’s most historic moments and even listen to the legendary Harry Kalas and his memorable radio broadcasts. It’s the sights and sounds of classic Summers.
To win just follow these instructions.
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Contest is now closed Winner is James Hughs
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Stallone Collector’s Set (Rambo: First Blood / Cop Land / Lock Up) (Blu-ray)
Posted in No Huddle Reviews by Gino Sassani on August 22nd, 2012
Sylvester Stallone has had his share of up and down films over the years. After suffering a bit of a career letdown in the 90’s, he started the new millennium by tacking on wonderful codas for two of his most iconic characters. Both Rocky and Rambo benefited from superior sequels that brought some class and closure to the franchises. He’s followed that feat with his love letter to action fans, The Expendables, and the second film in that franchise is hitting now. It’s really no surprise that Lionsgate wants to get in on some of that comet ride and they’ve done it with a Blu-ray package of three Stallone films.
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Perry Mason: The Seventh Season, Vol. 1
Posted in No Huddle by Gino Sassani on August 22nd, 2012
Even the best have a bad day. Look at the cover art for the Perry Mason Season 7 Volume 1 release and you’ll see the unexpected newspaper headline: Burger Defeats Mason. No, this isn’t a Dewy Defeats Truman grand mistake. It happened, and you get that very episode in this rather historic Perry Mason release. This is one you are absolutely going to want to have in the collection. No Mason fan should be caught dead without it.
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Battleground
Posted in No Huddle by J C on August 22nd, 2012
I’ve said before that they just don’t make action movies like they used to. I’d like to slightly amend that statement: they still make action movies like they used to, it’s just a heck of a lot harder to find them. As production costs continue to rise, studios seem to be playing it safer than ever in terms of which movies get the widest releases. As a result, bloodless PG-13 flicks designed to hit as many quadrants as possible tend to grab the most screens. Put it this way: I haven’t seen the new Total Recall, but I’m fairly confident there’s no scene where Colin Farrell yells, “See you at the party, sweetheart!” while holding the bloody stumps of Kate Beckinsale’s arms.
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Astonishing X-Men: Torn
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on August 21st, 2012
I have read more than my fair share of comic books. In recent years, I made the jump into graphic novels which are basically the same thing with a fancy cover. There is also another trend that I have seen from time to time in the last several years, digital comics on dvd (and occasionally blu-ray). The concept of taking a comic, adding voices, sound effects and a little motion and coming out with a product that can reach new and old audiences. Let us take a look at Astonishing X-Men: Torn.
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The Dictator – Banned & Unrated Version (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by J C on August 21st, 2012
There’s obviously nothing funny about the atrocities committed by some of history’s most notorious tyrants. So why have these men proven to be such a surprisingly fertile source of comedy? Whether it’s (Puppet) Kim Jong-il crooning forlornly about being lonely (actually “ronery”) in Team America: World Police or Adolf Hitler being saluted by a chorus line of high-stepping stormtroopers in The Producers, there’s certainly a precedent for mocking these reviled figures. With The Dictator, Sacha Baron Cohen appears to be taking his patented inappropriateness to a new level.
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NCIS: Los Angeles – The Third Season
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on August 21st, 2012
The show differs in several ways from NCIS or JAG. While LA is still a military show, that angle is downplayed here. The atmosphere for the team is more civilian-looking all the way around. There are seldom folks walking around in uniforms. The operations utilize more of the standard surveillance and undercover work. In the back-door pilot, the leader of the group was an agent who had history with Gibbs. Her name was Macy, and she was played by CSI alum Louise Lombard, who was gone when the series premiered in its own right.
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Revenge: The Complete First Season
Posted in Disc Reviews by J C on August 20th, 2012
“When I was a child, my father was framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Before he died, he left a road map for revenge that led me to the people who destroyed our lives.”
Daytime sudsers may be going the way of the dodo and video stores, but the nighttime soap is alive and well. TNT’s successful revival of Dallas this past summer reminded us that something old could be new again. However, ABC’s excellent Revenge first began scratching our soap opera itch last fall
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ParaNorman
Posted in The Reel World by Gino Sassani on August 18th, 2012
“Meet Norman. His parents don’t get him. His sister doesn’t like him. And the kids at school always pick on him. But he does have some friends. It’s just that most of them aren’t exactly alive.”
The magic of stop-motion animation has been with us since pretty much filmmaking began. From the great master work of Willis O’Brien to the icon Ray Harryhausen, the process has brought some of the most imaginative films in history to life.
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Contest: Win 10 Things You Don’t Know About From A&E/History
Posted in Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on August 17th, 2012
Want to know what you don’t know? Can you handle the truth? Our friends at A& E and History want to help you out. They’ve given us the 2-disc 10 Things You Don’t Know About to give away to one lucky Upcomingdiscs winner.
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- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winner is Unita Esau
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Breathless
Posted in No Huddle by Brent Lorentson on August 17th, 2012
“I guess I kinda always liked cutting stuff up.”
Maybe it’s a little weird to admit this, but I dig movies where the characters are put in the position where they need to dispose of a body. This is something of a sub-genre plot device that worked so well in Shallow Grave as well as Very Bad Things. Sure, most of us would go ahead and call the police and report the body or the accidental homicide, but I always found these films amusing when they decide to let their characters do the wrong thing.
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Girls Gone Dead (Unrated and Exposed Edition)
Posted in No Huddle by Brent Lorentson on August 17th, 2012
From the title alone it will either induce an eye roll or peak your curiosity. I have a soft spot for fun cheesy horror, and with the tease of potential nudity well, this seemed like it would be a good time. Turns out I had way more fun watching this movie than I expected; it was actually pretty good. By no stretch of the imagination is this a brilliant slasher, but a solid B-movie that would have made Roger Corman and Lloyd Kaufman proud.
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American Pickers Volume Four
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on August 16th, 2012
The wife and I have spent quite a few weekends within the last year going to antique shops and malls, flea markets and basically any place where we might go through a pile of stuff to find that one special item for our collection. The search has produced many interesting items and it brings us joy to see all of the items that simply do not show up in a retail store. Today, we are reviewing American Pickers volume 4, a show that lives on the art of finding that next treasure by going through America’s backyards.
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One in the Chamber (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by J C on August 16th, 2012
“I play chess in the park every Tuesday, Thursday afternoon. I restore cars from the ’70s, pinball machines from the ’90s, and if you pay me enough, I’ll probably kill anything that breathes.”
Pop quiz! There’s a new straight-to-DVD action flick about two highly-skilled assassins wreaking havoc in Eastern Europe: can you guess the two actors who star in this movie? If you’re an action film — or a straight-to-DVD — connoisseur, Dolph Lundgren would easily be on your Top 10 list of suspects. (Maybe even Top 2.) But how long would it take for you to get to Cuba Gooding Jr? 50 guesses? 200?
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VEGA$ – The Third Season Volume 2
Posted in Disc Reviews by William O'Donnell on August 16th, 2012
Dan Tanna is a private investigator whose home-base is on and off the mains strip of Sin City itself, Las Vegas. Every week saw Tanna in some sort of deadly adventure chasing bad guys down with his ’57 Thunderbird, or firing at them with his signature Magnum pistol.
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Peter Gabriel: Secret World: Live (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Brent Lorentson on August 15th, 2012
I can still remember the day I first rented the movie Say Anything from the mom and pop video store that I used to hang out at through most of my childhood. It was a movie that stuck with me over the years, and it was that movie that introduced me to Peter Gabriel because of the infamous boom box scene. Ever since that movie “In Your Eyes” has been what I equated to the go to song to play for a girl any time I do something stupid (which is often) or when I say something stupid (happens more often).
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Pawn Stars: Volume 5
Posted in No Huddle by Gino Sassani on August 15th, 2012
“I’m Rick Harrison, and this is my pawn shop. I work here with my old man and my son, Big Hoss. Everything in here has a story … and a price. One thing I’ve learned after 21 years? You never know what is going to come through that door.”
Pawn Stars returns with another volume set. It’s the 5th, and it features episodes from the 3rd & 4th season. We’re still about a year behind the current air schedule, so expect these sets to continue every month or so for a while.
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Beautiful Planet – Germany & Austria / England & Low Countries (Blu-Ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on August 14th, 2012
Living here in Texas, I have to be blunt and admit I do not spend much time outdoors. This is mostly due to the fact that it seems to be summer for almost ten months out of the year and somehow I just don’t dig 90 and 100+ degree temperatures. When I can afford it, I would love to go somewhere with respectable temperatures and be able to walk around in decent weather. Perhaps the Beautiful Planet set is for me, where I get to see beautiful high definition video of some of the planet’s most wonderful places.
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Contest: Win Barack Obama From Biography
Posted in Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on August 14th, 2012
Our friends at A& E and History continue to provide great prizes for Upcomingdiscs readers. This time they’ve given us a copy of Biography’s Barack Obama bio.
To win just follow these instructions.
- Fill out your name and email address in the comment form below – your email address will remain private and visible only to us.
- Do not post your address as an actual comment! Instead – Tell us who you think will win the Prez election in November.
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winner is Cheryl Imayoshi
Winners are notified by E-mail. If you did not get a confirmation E-mail from us, check your Spam filter and contact us. Any prize not claimed in 2 weeks will be forfeit and be placed in the end of year contests next Holiday Season.
Dexter: The Sixth Season (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on August 14th, 2012
“Rituals are important. Not just for a serial killer.”
One of my favorite rituals happens about this time every year. That’s when Paramount releases the latest season of Dexter on Blu-ray and DVD. I don’t get Showtime, so it’s the only chance I get to get caught up with everyone’s favorite serial killer. Dexter’s back for more bloody murder and mayhem, and his world is just as dark and creepy as ever.
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The Rookies: Season Two
Posted in No Huddle by Gino Sassani on August 14th, 2012
It all started as an ABC television movie about three police officers fresh from the academy. They had their passions and ideals and were ready to take on the world. The telefilm featured Kolchak: The Night Stalker’s Darren McGavin as Lt. Ryker, the grizzled veteran police mentor and boss for the three rookies. By the time the show went to series the role was recast with Gerald S. O’Loughlin as a slightly more understanding version of the character. It was obviously decided to make him less harsh and more amicable in personality. The three rookie cops remained the same.
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Todd Barry: Super Crazy
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on August 13th, 2012
Stand-up comedy almost always puts me in a good mood. Even when it is bad, it can be unintentionally good and what is good can often be spectacular. Needless to say, I always am on the lookout for new comics or comics that I have overlooked. Today, we get to take a look at Todd Barry, a man who has been in standup for about 15-20 years. Yes, I believe I have completely missed this one.
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Contest: Win NCIS: The Complete Ninth Season From CBS/Paramount
Posted in Contests, Expired Contests, Uncategorized by Gino Sassani on August 13th, 2012
Our pals over at CBS/Paramount have given us a copy of NCIS The 9th Season to give away. You get all 24 episodes on 6 discs. Join Gibbs and his team for a 9th year of explosive drama.
To win a copy of this prize, follow these instructions.
- Fill out your name and email address in the comment form below – your email address will remain private and visible only to us.
- Do not post your address as an actual comment! Instead – Tell us who is your favorite NCIS character?
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Contest is now closed Winner is Frederick H.
Winners are notified by E-mail. If you did not get a confirmation E-mail from us, check your Spam filter and contact us. Any prize not claimed in 2 weeks will be forfeit and be placed in the end of year contests next Holiday Season.
Playing For Keeps Trailer
Posted in Uncategorized by Gino Sassani on August 13th, 2012
Check out the trailer for this Holiday film. It’s coming your way December 7th, 2012. Gerard Butler is a down on his luck soccer star coming home to build a relationship with his son and rebuild his own life. The film also features Dennis Quaid, Uma Thurman, Jessica Biel and Catherine Zeta-Jones.