Iron Man Armored Adventures: Season 2 Volume 1
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on June 22nd, 2012
As mentioned previously in my reviews, Iron Man in animated form does not have the greatest track record. I remember watching the Iron Man animated film not too long ago (check here for a small review: http://upcomingdiscs.com/2012/04/29/marvel-animated-features-3-movie-collection-blu-ray/) and just thinking that it never even got close to the awesomeness that is the live action films with Robert Downey Jr. Today, we get to review some episodes of Iron Man Armored Adventures. Hopefully the series improves from last season.
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Abraham Lincoln : Vampire Hunter
Posted in The Reel World by Gino Sassani on June 22nd, 2012
“History prefers legends to men. It prefers nobility to brutality, soaring speeches to quiet deeds. History remembers the battle, and forgets the blood. However history remembers me if it remembers anything at all, it shall only remember a fraction of the truth for whatever else I am: a husband, a lawyer, a president; I shall always think of myself first and foremost as a hunter.”
It’s been almost four score and seven years ago, it seems, since there’s been a really good vampire movie.
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Brave Delivers More Pixar Magic
Posted in Uncategorized by Gino Sassani on June 22nd, 2012
It’s been a busy weekend for movies. We also caught Pixar’s new film Brave. A review is coming. It’s another fun adventure. While you’re waiting go behind the scenes for some Pixar magic
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Posted in The Reel World by Gino Sassani on June 22nd, 2012
Expectations can mean everything when you go into a film. That’s usually a problem for that certain class of movie which defies definition at almost every turn. It’s the kind of movie that often flows from a first-time director and writer. It’s also the kind of film that plays best in the festival circuit where the audience isn’t really looking to so much pigeonhole a movie as much as a mainstream audience does. When Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World decided to join a crowded summer of blockbuster anchor films
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A Bag of Hammers (Blu-ray)
Posted in No Huddle by Brent Lorentson on June 21st, 2012
With technology constantly evolving and becoming more affordable, it has allowed more and more film makers to get their projects made. With so many films now filling the market it’s become harder to sort through the crowd and find the ones that actually stand out from the pack, and because of this some really good films just get lost among the masses. A Bag of Hammers seems to be one of those films. This isn’t groundbreaking cinema, but it’s a story that has us look at the idea of what family is from a unique perspective without beating the message into our head.
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Contest: Two Lifetime Moves – The Bling Ring & Girl Fight
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on June 20th, 2012
Our friends at A&E & Lifetime have given us two movies to give away to a couple of lucky readers. We have Girl Fight with Anne Heche and James Tupper along with The Bell Ring Yn Chang and Austin Butler.
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 – which title you want.
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winners are Ron Miller & Daniel M.
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.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on June 20th, 2012
“I’m a consulting detective of some repute. Perhaps you’ve heard of me? My name is Sherlock Holmes.”
In 1887, readers of the popular periodical Beeton’s Christmas Annual were to receive quite a special treat. There wasn’t much fanfare or hype to the event. Inside the pages of the magazine was a story called A Study In Scarlet. It was a detective story, perhaps like many published before, except for the detective himself, a certain Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Together with his faithful companion and chronicler Dr. Watson, Holmes would win the hearts of those holiday readers.
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Seeking Justice (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by J C on June 20th, 2012
When I saw that Nicolas Cage and January Jones were headlining a little-seen/straight-to-DVD-caliber title, part of me was perversely excited. This had the potential to be a historic summit of bad acting! To be fair, I generally enjoy the — shall we say — avant garde stylings of Cage’s performances, but I’m much less impressed by the relentless joylessness Jones bring to her work (even on the excellent Mad Men). In short, I was prepared to laugh and I was prepared to wince. However, I was not prepared to enjoy this entertaining, preposterous thriller as much as I did.
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Red Scorpion (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by J C on June 19th, 2012
“Nikolai Petrovich Rachenko…our warrior elite…a very powerful and valuable tool…if he can be controlled.”
It’s no secret that they just don’t make action movies like they used to. (Sylvester Stallone just shot a brawny arm into the air in protest. I see you, Sly!) These days the odds of seeing a pretty boy like Matt Damon and a perennial tough guy like Bruce Willis headlining an action flick are just about even. You’re just as likely to see Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in family fare like Journey 2: The Mysterious Island as you are in an manly romp like Fast Five. Heck, the Arnold Schwarzenegger role in the upcoming Total Recall remake is being played by…Colin Farrell.
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The Raconteurs: Live at Montreux 2008 (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by M. W. Phillips on June 19th, 2012
The Raconteurs were formed in Detroit in 2005 by Jack White, formerly of The White Stripes; he pulled together artists Brendan Benson, Patrick Keeler and Jack Lawrence, who were formerly with the Cincinnati garage rock band, The Greenhornes to create the radio friendly garage band, The Raconteurs. Pulling from the roots of rock and roll with a raw, gutsy sound, they immediately scored with their debut album, Broken Boy Soldiers, which went to number two in the U.K. and made the top 10 on Billboard’s album chart in the U.S.
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Lee Ritenour Overtime (Blu-ray)
Posted in No Huddle by Brent Lorentson on June 19th, 2012
Since the age of 15 jazz guitarist Lee Ritenour has been strumming his Gibson guitar with The Mommas & The Papas and even doing some guitar work for Pink Floyd’s the Wall ‘’Run like Hell” track. It was during his time with the Mommas & The Poppas that he was given the name “Captain Fingers” which would also later go on to be the name for one of his more successful albums. In 2010 after fifty years of performing, Guitar Player Magazine awarded Ritenour a lifetime achievement award
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A Thousand Words (Blu Ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by William O'Donnell on June 18th, 2012
Take the supernatural comedy of Groundhog Day, merge it with the in-your-face ultra awkwardness of HBO’s comedy Extras, then shave away all that stuff I said about “comedy” and you have this film. Oh yes, this film follows the formula of a Comedy, but has none of the fun implied in such a label.
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Hondo (Blu Ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by William O'Donnell on June 18th, 2012
There are countless John Wayne Westerns in existence, but a hearty handful stand out above the rest. Hondo is a part of said handful. The story is a somewhat familiar one; that of a lone gunman seeking redemption by helping out a young woman fight off Indians…it just howls “John Wayne Western.” That being said, there are some standout performances and the portrayal of Native Americans is tad more progressive than what was within Westerns of the previous decade.
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Exclusive Interview With Bernie Kopell of Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp, Get Smart & The Love Boat
Posted in Podcasts by Gino Sassani on June 18th, 2012
In celebration of the release of Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp coming out on DVD, I had the chance to talk to Bernie Kopell. Most of you might remember him as Siegfried, Max’s archenemy on Get Smart or Doc from The Love Boat for 250 episodes. Bang it here to listen in on the conversation: Bernie Kopell Interview
Proceeds from the release go to the Wildlife Waystation where Lance is enjoying his retirement. Bank it here to see what they’re up to: Wildlife Waystation
Also check out Lance’s home page: Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp
Power Rangers Samurai: Volume 1 & 2
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on June 18th, 2012
Did you know that Power Rangers Samurai is the nineteenth season of Power Rangers? But the difference here is that Saban Brands bought back the franchise and have promised a more fun and humorous Power Rangers, similar to older seasons when they last owned the product. So, today I have for you folks a look at the first two volumes of this new series. Let us see if the new team holds a candle to the heroes of old.
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Celebrate Father’s Day With A Monster Prize Package From A&E/History
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on June 16th, 2012
Our wonderful friends at A&E and History have given us a monster Father’s Day package to give away. It’s a wonderful chance to share some great A&E titles with your pop. Here’s what you’ll get:
WWII IN HD on Blu-ray. This 4-disc collection is the sharpest footage ever of WWII and in color.
America The Story Of Us on Blu-ray. Here you get a 3-disc history of the United States.
Ancient Aliens Season Three on DVD. A 4-disc complete third season collection.
The Presidents on DVD. A 4-disc look at the long history of American Presidents.
Titanic: The Complete Story on DVD. This 2-disc look at the famous ship is a wonderful centennial celebration.
It all goes to one winner, so enter today. Be sure to check out all the wonderful A&E titles, as well.
To win this Blu-ray/DVD collection 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 why your dad deserves the package.
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winner is David Lintz
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.
That’s My Boy
Posted in The Reel World by Brent Lorentson on June 15th, 2012
Ever since his departure from Saturday Night Live, Adam Sandler has become one of the most successful comedians of all time. Granted not all of his movies have been great; in fact, some are better left forgotten, but he has a loyal fan base that will keep returning to the theater to see the funny man with hopes of the next big hit. Sure, he had success with Grown Ups, but when looking over his films from the past decade I can’t help but wonder what happened.
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Rock of Ages
Posted in The Reel World by J C on June 15th, 2012
Even those of us who enjoy movie musicals concede there’s a certain degree of eye-rolling that comes with the territory. Some of the greatest musicals of all time — from classics like Singin’ in the Rain and West Side Story to more modern hits like Chicago — are not immune to audible groans from jaded audiences whenever dialogue is interrupted by a showtune or a preposterously choreographed dance sequence.
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FP, The (Blu-Ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on June 14th, 2012
Cult movies are some of my favorite kinds of movies. I am a complete sucker for Rocky Horror Picture Show and films like the Warriors or Duel. These movies are often a product of their time but are not fully appreciated until many years later. Today, I am reviewing The FP, a film that attempts to be a cult classic but without going through the usual hoops of society. As we go to the film, one has to wonder if that is even remotely possible.
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Contest: Win Bloddy Disgusting Select Series: Exit Humanity On DVD
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on June 14th, 2012
It’s the next shocking release in the Bloody Disgusting Selects Series. very cool friends at Salient Media have given us a copy of Exit Humanity on DVD to give away. It’s been 10 years since the American Civil War and now the place is crawling with Zombies.
To win this DVD 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 what’s in your Zombie Survival Kit.
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winner is Chaz Walter
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.
Accident (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by M. W. Phillips on June 14th, 2012
“A deadly car accident took place at North Point last night; a bus lost control and left two dead and eight injured.”
Every day accident fatalities happen all over the world. These deaths are so obviously accidental that the authorities hardly think twice about them. In director Cheang Pou-Soi’s Accident a team of four assassins, Brain (Louis Koo), Fatty (Suet Lam), Uncle (Fung Shui-Fan) and Woman (Michelle Ye), each a master of the art of the invisible kill, stage their assassinations so perfectly as to appear to be simply “accidents” even under the closest scrutiny.
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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on June 13th, 2012
“In the 19th century Jules Verne wrote some of the greatest adventure stories ever told. Novels such as 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, Journey To The Center Of The Earth and The Mysterious Island. Most consider these works of science fiction. Vernians know otherwise.”
In 2008 Brendan Frasier had himself a rather unexpected hit with Journey To The Center Of The Earth. That film posed the fantastic question: What if the works of Jules Verne were not based on fantasy at all, but rather actual events, people and places
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Entourage: The Complete Eighth and Final Season (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by M. W. Phillips on June 13th, 2012
“You’re the good kind of addict. You’re the I-got-messed-up-with-the-wrong-girl-and-ended-up-on-a-blow-bender addict. But Ertz is the Skeevy-old-man-who-got-caught with-a-crack-pipe-and-the-17-year-old-from-Speed-Racer addict.”
Where season seven of Entourage was all about the hard life and times of Vinnie Chase (Adrian Grenier) and company stumbling through the shallow traps of an impossibly expensive Hollywood lifestyle: i.e. growing addictions, porn star girlfriends, and desperate career moves, Entourage: The Complete Eighth Season is all about redemption through hard choices.
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Kill Speed
Posted in No Huddle by Brent Lorentson on June 13th, 2012
Films have been around for decades that have followed the life of crime and the pitfalls that come with it. And with the success of the AMC series Breaking Bad, it seems meth is the new drug of choice for Hollywood to exploit for the big screen. There have been plenty of great films and shows to come out of the exploitation of the drug trade; my personal favorites are Blow and Traffic. But what always made this subgenre of film engaging is that it seemed to always balance the pros and the cons of living the life of crime, and in the end the audience would be given the message that crime doesn’t pay.
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American Pickers: Volume 3
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on June 13th, 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 3, a show that lives on the art of finding that next treasure by going through America’s backyards.
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