Posted in The Reel World by J C on November 23rd, 2017
“Sometimes I think I’m cursed.” Up until recently, Pixar Animation Studios had a pretty spotless reputation. (At least when it came to the quality of their films.) But while the studio’s last three efforts (Cars 3, Finding Dory, The Good Dinosaur) have been financially successful, Disney’s own in-house animation studio (Moana, Zootopia, Big Hero 6) […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on November 8th, 2017
“I’m about to commit a moving violation.” When I go to a Pixar film, I always find myself in a situation where I’m predisposed to love the movie. There have been so many greats like Toy Story and Monsters Inc and so few horrible examples like Ratatouille. So I never really expect a Pixar film […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on August 7th, 2017
“Survival of the fittest. It’s the law of the jungle. There’s always someone trying to take what’s yours. How do I know? It almost happened to me.” Where the heck has Alec Baldwin been lately? I seem to recall he was a pretty hot A-list movie star actor at one time. There was The Hunt […]
Posted in The Reel World by Gino Sassani on June 17th, 2017
“I’m about to commit a moving violation.” When I go to a Pixar film, I always find myself in a situation where I’m predisposed to love the movie. There have been so many greats like Toy Story and Monsters Inc and so few horrible examples like Ratatouille. So, I never really expect a Pixar film […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on November 24th, 2016
“Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.” The first thing you need to know about The Secret Lives Of Pets is that it’s not terribly original. Fans of the Pixar Toy Story Franchise will find pretty much every element of this script has been lifted from one of the three Toy Story films. Of […]
Posted in The Reel World by Gino Sassani on July 9th, 2016
“Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.” The first thing you need to know about The Secret Lives Of Pets is that it’s not terribly original. Fans of the Pixar Toy Story Franchise will find pretty much every element of this script has been lifted from one of the three Toy Story films. Of […]
Posted in The Reel World by J C on June 17th, 2016
“What if I forget you?” Ever since Sheriff Woody and Buzz Lightyear rocketed onto the big screen in 1995’s Toy Story, Pixar has assembled a wonderful stable of unforgettable characters. Ironically, one of the animation studio’s most memorable creations is a blue tang fish who probably wouldn’t remember you. Besides being a dazzling and heartwarming […]
Posted in No Huddle by Gino Sassani on March 27th, 2016
Who would have believed that one of the world’s most enduring if not exactly endearing comedians actually got his start in a serious drama? The film was Run Silent Run Deep, and the actor was Don Rickles. For a couple of years the former nightclub funny man would pursue the world of serious acting. That […]
Posted in The Reel World by J C on November 25th, 2015
“You’ve gotta earn your mark by doing something big…bigger than yourself.” It was actually 20 years ago this month that a certain animation studio made an indelible mark on cinema. When Pixar released Toy Story in November 1995, it was the very first computer-generated animated feature, and it made us believe that movies really could […]
Posted in The Reel World by Jeremy Butler on June 26th, 2015
The original Ted movie gave us the answer to what would happen if a beloved toy came to life. I know what you are thinking; Toy Story provided us with the same answer, except Ted went a step further and revealed what happens when the little boy and the beloved toy grow up. Ted was […]
Posted in No Huddle by Archive Authors on October 17th, 2014
By John Delia If you are looking for a comedy with horror on DVD for a get-together with friends on Halloween, check out Witching & Bitching. It’s very raunchy, gross and gory, but if you like rude, crude and unglued, then this film’s perfect for an adult party. The film plays out in Spanish with […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by J C on August 11th, 2014
The Muppets debuted in 1955, and the late great Jim Henson’s creations have been delighting audiences (and fellow entertainers) of all ages ever since. They’ve made their mark on the small screen — most notably with The Muppet Show (1976-81) — and at the movies, starring in eight feature films across four different decades. However, 2011’s The Muppets was […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by J C on June 17th, 2014
“You are the most talented, most interesting, and most extraordinary person in the universe. And you are capable of amazing things.” There’s a worthwhile message in The LEGO Movie about the importance of deviating from life’s instruction book and indulging your imagination. But for me, the biggest thrill came from the way it became the […]
Posted in The Reel World by J C on March 21st, 2014
The Muppets debuted in 1955, and the late great Jim Henson’s creations have been delighting audiences (and fellow entertainers) of all ages ever since. They’ve made their mark on the small screen — most notably with The Muppet Show (1976-81) — and at the movies, starring in eight feature films across four different decades. However, […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by J C on August 26th, 2013
Any story about a hidden world that exists just outside the view of human eyes is bound to fire up your imagination. It helps explain why the Toy Story movies and Monsters Inc. are some of the most beloved family films of the last 20 years. Epic — the latest offering from Blue Sky Studios […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on March 7th, 2013
“I’m bad, and that’s good. I will never be good, and that’s not bad.” One of the easiest ways to let your age show is to talk about your favorite video games. If you’re old enough, you even remember a time when there weren’t any video games at all. Most people refer to this era […]
Posted in The Reel World by Gino Sassani on November 2nd, 2012
“I’m bad and that’s good. I will never be good and that’s not bad.” One of the easiest ways to let your age show is to talk about your favorite video games. If you’re old enough, you even remember a time when there weren’t any video games at all. Most people refer to this era […]
Posted in The Reel World by J C on October 26th, 2012
“When creating art, there’s a fine line between greatness and nonsense.” You know who said that? I did as soon as the end credits for Cloud Atlas started rolling. The sci-fi adventure/historical drama/mega-budget drag show has modest aspirations: all it’s trying to do is tell an epic, centuries-spanning story about the human condition. Needless to […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on November 3rd, 2011
“Hey everybody, McQueen’s back.” Cars is only the second film in Pixar history to have at least one sequel added to the franchise. Of course, all of that is about to change. Monster University will explore the world of Monsters, Inc as a prequel. Brad Bird has recently spoken about plans for a follow-up to […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 26th, 2011
“Now this might be the room of any small boy, but it happens to belong to a boy named Christopher Robin, and like most small boys, Christopher Robin had toy animals to play with. And together they had many remarkable adventures in an enchanted place called The Hundred Acre Wood. But out of all of […]
Posted in News and Opinions by Gino Sassani on December 6th, 2010
As Christmas gets closer, some of you are wondering what to get that home video nut on your Christmas list. Upcomingdiscs has decided to help you figure out what get the person who loves home video. A lot of folks will be entering the Blu-ray market this year. The format is on solid footing these […]
Posted in Dare to Play the Game, News and Opinions by Michael Durr on June 16th, 2010
Some E3 News, Summer of XBLA Arcade is back & What exactly is a Kinect? – Welcome to the column that will make the announcement at E3 that they write a gaming column every Wednesday known as Dare to Play the Game. Well, I did it, finally. On Sunday, my Dwarf Priest finally reached level […]
Posted in Dare to Play the Game, News and Opinions by Michael Durr on May 26th, 2010
The Fall of the PSP, No German Violent Games Ban & Nintendo doesn’t make games for kids? – Welcome to the column that was two hundred columns in the making known as Dare to Play the Game. I’m back from vacation, thanks for noticing. Thank you even if you didn’t notice, now quick you have […]
Posted in News and Opinions, The Reel World by Gino Sassani on January 5th, 2010
As we head into the movie release year of 2010, we understand you might like a handy reference guide to show you the various films coming this year to cinemas near you. Upcomingdiscs has done all of the work for you. Here is a comprehensive look at the films scheduled so far for 2010. Feel […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on November 11th, 2009
“The future is bright at Monsters Incorporated. We power your car. We warm your home. We light your city. Carefuly matching every child to their ideal monster to produce superior scream. Refined into clean, dependable energy. Every time you turn something on, Monsters Incorporated is there. We know the challenge. The window of innocence is […]
