Bitter Feast
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on January 11th, 2011
“The Giants who formed this world and now seem to live in it in chains are actually the cause of its life and the source of all activity. But the chains are the cunning of the weak and tame minds…”
Confused yet? That’s how Bitter Feast opens, and while it does have a witty premise, the film continues to confound and confuse throughout. The opening poem is the backdrop for a game that turns violent between two brothers in a wooded area. I have to be honest. It made my brain literally hurt trying to figure out what director Joe Maggio was trying to say.
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You Again (Blu-Ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on January 11th, 2011
For those who have made it through my prior two reviews of terror by romantic comedy, I salute you. You are certainly stronger and far more resilient than one could ever imagine. But, we always save the best (worst) for last. It is an unspeakable tale of big Hollywood stars, revenge and a great overdose of Disney movie magic. Come in, if you dare and witness the debacle that can only be known as You Again.
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Moonstruck (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on January 11th, 2011
I always hated Moonstruck, but do not get me wrong, this is a positive review. See, it seemed like, back in my childhood, every time I wanted HBO or Showtime to play The Goonies, they were always in the middle of yet another airing of this Academy Award-winning romance. It was a boring movie about love with that lady Cher, who needed to stick to the radio, and stay off my movie screens.
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Bad Boys (Blu-Ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on January 11th, 2011
Most people who have read my reviews before know that I don’t particularly care for prison movies. They hardly ever have a complicated story and instead focus their time solely on fights and homosexuality. But there are examples out there that go against the grain. One such movie stars a very young Sean Penn who is a young thug on the wrong side of the law. He ends up in a juvenile detention center which is made in ever way to appear like a prison. It is simply called: Bad Boys.
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Jeff Beck Rock’n’Roll Party: Honoring Les Paul (Blu-Ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on January 11th, 2011
Musically, I’ve been told before that I’m not that broad. I primarily like my hard rock and it doesn’t matter whether it is a flashy piece from the 80’s or a grungy alternative piece from the 90’s. But there is something that a lot of the music I listen to has in common with each other. A great guitar track. From the brilliance of an Andy Timmons to the soothing energetic sound of a Tom Cochrane. It is only fitting that a blu-ray capturing the guitar god simply known as Jeff Beck graces my door step. Furthermore, he is having a party honoring the late Les Paul. This ought to be a treat.
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Machete (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on January 11th, 2011
“Did you ever notice how you let a Mexican into your home just because he’s got gardening tools? I mean, no questions asked. You just let him right in. He could have, you know, a chainsaw or a machete.”
The last year has been a hot year for the illegal immigration debate, between the Arizona law and the various politicians to the vigilante groups that volunteer to arm up and patrol the borders. As the debate rages on and the violence increases, it was only a matter of time before someone exploited it all for your entertainment pleasure.
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24: Season Eight – The Complete Final Season DVD & (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on January 11th, 2011
Written by Diane Tillis
24 is a political-thriller television series that spans eight seasons. The show focuses on Jack Bauer, a prominent and controversial agent within the Counter Terrorist Unit in Los Angeles. Each 24-episode season covers 24 hours in the life of Jack Bauer using the real-time method of narration. The episodes are marked by the hour with onscreen digital clocks.
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The Graves / Zombies of Mass Destruction (Double Feature) (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on January 11th, 2011
The Graves:
When you first look at the title for this entry in After Dark’s 4th annual 8 Films To Die For, you probably have summoned up images of a dank and foreboding cemetery where unspeakable horrors rise from their resting places to torment the, albeit temporarily, living. This is definitely a little bit of a case of false advertising and the misleading use of a title. These Graves are sisters, Megan (Grant) and Abby (Murray), to be exact.
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Dinner for Schmucks (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by David Annandale on January 11th, 2011
Paul Rudd is desperate for a promotion. Moving from the drudgery of the sixth floor to the executive seventh will, he feels, cement his financial status and convince his girlfriend (Stephanie Szostak) to marry him. Opportunity knocks, but also has a price: he must find an idiot to bring to boss Bruce Greenwood’s dinner party, where these unfortunates will be ridiculed. Rudd doesn’t like the idea, but then he (literally) runs into Steve Carrell
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Beauty & The Briefcase (Blu-Ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on January 10th, 2011
My dislike of romantic comedies has been well documented on this site time and time again. At times, I even try to enlist the help of my loving wife who doesn’t really care for them either but is willing to lend a hand. Unfortunately, my next three reviews will all involve the curse of the romantic comedy. So let’s take a look inside and see if we can last through this trilogy of terror.
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Lennon NYC (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on January 10th, 2011
Countless documentaries and dramas chronicle the life of John Lennon. They make each film unique from all the others by taking different approaches, use different archival materials, or new first-hand interviews. LENNON NYC explores a time in Lennon’s life that is rarely exposed. It focuses on Lennon’s life in New York City from 1971 to his death in 1980.
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Contest: Win A Copy Of You Again From Touchstone
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on January 10th, 2011
Our very good friends over at Touchstone have given us an hysterically prize for all of you Romantic Comedy fans out there. They’ve given us a copy of You Again on high definition Blu-ray. The film stars Betty White, Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis and Sigourney Weaver. To win a copy of this prize, follow these instructions.
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Contest: Runaway With A Copy Of Unstoppable On Blu-ray From Fox
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on January 10th, 2011
Fox has given us an Unstoppable prize for Upcomingdiscs readers. We have a copy of Unstoppable on Blu-ray to give away to one lucky fan out there. The film stars Denzel Washington and Chris Pine and is a runaway Tony Scott adventure. To win a copy of this exciting film in high definition, follow these instructions.
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Contest: Win A Copy Of Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea Season Four, Vol 2 on DVD
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on January 7th, 2011
It looks like Christmas at Upcomingdiscs isn’t quite over yet.
Our very good friends over at Fox have given us 2 copies of Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea Season Four vol. 2 on DVD to give away. Get on board the Seaview and witness the final missions of this classic television series which comes out on DVD on Jan 11th. To win a copy of this exciting vintage television show, 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 your favorite character from any of the old Irwin Allen television shows. (Time Tunnel, Lost In Space, Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea or Land Of The Giants)
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winners are Craig Hinchey & Inga Owen
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.
Blu-ray Release News: THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH THIS ONE
Posted in Release Announcements by Gino Sassani on January 6th, 2011
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LAS VEGAS (Jan. 6, 2011) – The most anticipated Blu-ray release ever – the Star Wars™ Saga – emerges from light speed this September 2011. For the first time, all six of George Lucas’ epic films (Episodes I-VI) are united in one complete set. Fans worldwide are able to pre-order now with online retailers.
Case 39 (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on January 6th, 2011
“If you’re going to face the fires of Hell, you need to be prepared.”
And that’s exactly what someone should have told the folks behind the horror thriller Case 39. This has been one of those cursed films from the very beginning. The film appears to have begun production way back in 2006. It appears the film was done, at least in one form, by 2007, but there were reshoots and pick-ups for so long that it’s going to be hard to imagine what the film might have originally been intended to look like.
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The Films of Rita Hayworth (Cover Girl / Tonight and Every Night / Gilda / Salome / Miss Sadie Thompson)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on January 6th, 2011
In one of Stephen King’s most popular stories, at least of those translated into films, a prison inmate sits in his cell and dreams of escape. His fantasy is to escape into the welcoming arms of Rita Hayworth. While that particular element wasn’t to be found in the film, it was important enough in the original story to warrant mention in the original title, which was Rita Hayworth And The Shawshank Redemption. It was a nod to the pin-up status that the actress had in early younger days. In my generation it was Farrah
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The Hessen Conspiracy
Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on January 6th, 2011
Written by Dave Younger
Set in 1945 Germany, WWII is winding down, and The Japanese have just surrendered. A bunch of American officers have commandeered a castle outside of Frankfurt, Germany, and the discovery of a wine stash leads Colonel Jack Durant (Billy Zane) to thinking: What else could Princess Sophie have hidden before she fled? Jack is first seen flirting with Lt. Kathleen Nash (Lyne Renee), but she’s not buying.
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Twelve (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on January 5th, 2011
Written by Dave Younger
Twelve (2010, Rated R, 93 min.) stars Chace Crawford (Gossip Girl) as White Mike, drug dealer to the stars of the Upper East Side’s prep schools. They’re young, rich, white, beautiful, and vapid: texting and whining are their main activities. That and scoring drugs. And then there’s Molly (Emma Roberts, Julia’s daughter (niece. Thanks Robert) who’s quite effective as the one good person here. Although they’ve been friends forever, she doesn’t know White Mike is a drug dealer. He can’t tell her for fear of losing her friendship and, because she reminds him of his mother (who passed away recently), it would be like telling your mom you’re a dealer.
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12 Days Of Christmas Giveway: Stargate: Universe 1.0 on Blu-ray
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on January 5th, 2011
Thank you all for making our 12 Days Of Christmas so much fun. Alas, all good things must come to an end. So, here is our final Giveaway for the Holiday Season. Be sure to visit the Jan. Winner’s Circle post for a complete list of all the winners. We’ll be posting it sometime around Feb 1st.
On the 12th Day Of Christmas we deliver a huge prize for your consideration. Fox has given us a copy of Stargate: Universe Season 1.0 on high definition Blu-ray to give away. To win a copy of this series just follow these two steps…
- 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 your favorite Stargate character from any of the shows.
- Only comments that answer our question will be considered for the contest
Contest is now closed Winner is Jacquie Hess
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.
Space: 1999: The Complete Season One (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on January 4th, 2011
Dateline: September 13, 1999
Mankind has been storing all of our nuclear waste on the far side of the moon. On the other side of the lunar surface was Alpha Base. Here mankind had a research station which also served as a launching point for deep-space missions. An unfortunate chain of events led to the unthinkable. The nuclear waste pile was ignited, and the whole dump exploded with a force so powerful that it tore the moon out of Earth’s orbit and sent it hurtling through space. The 311 inhabitants of Alpha were swept along for this uncontrolled flight into uncharted space.
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United States of Tara: The Second Season
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on January 4th, 2011
I’ve seen some dysfunctional families on television over the years. Haven’t we all? It’s fun to laugh at someone else’s flaws. Along comes Showtime, and it’s rather hard to classify the series The United States Of Tara. This one takes dysfunction to a whole new level. Tara (Collette) suffers from multiple-personality disorder. Laughing yet? She has managed to control the problem by using medications and attending frequent therapy sessions. But the medication is sapping her creative ability.
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Yogi’s Great Escape
Posted in No Huddle by Gino Sassani on January 4th, 2011
Just in time for the winter holidays we get a Yogi adventure that takes place in the spring. This is another Warner Archive Collection release that allows us to get our hands on something that would otherwise be impossible to find. The 1987 full-length cartoon adventure features your favorite “smarter than the average Bear” Yogi and Boo Boo as well as a few guests from the Hanna-Barbera line of characters. You’ll also find Snagglepuss, Wally Gator and Quick-Draw McGraw in this adventure.
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12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways: Dealer’s Choice – Perry Mason Or The Fugitive On DVD
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on January 4th, 2011
On the 11th Day Of Christmas we looked under the tree here at Upcomingdiscs and what did we find? The Santa’s Helpers over at CBS left two more DVD sets. This time they left a copy of the Final Season part 1 of The Fugitive AND Perry Mason Season 5 vol. 2 under the Upcomingdiscs Christmas tree. To win a copy of this series classics just follow these two steps…
- 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 which one you want. One from each answer will get the set they desired.
- Only comments that answer our question will be considered for the contest
Contest is now closed Winners are Robert Wise & Adam Lipkin
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.
The A-Team (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on January 3rd, 2011
“I love it when a plan comes together.”
I love it when a movie comes together that offers you some value for your entertainment dollar and manages to touch a bit on the old nostalgia strings along the way. I’m not going to try to convince you that the new A-Team film is a great movie. It’s not even close. But neither was the series a great series. What I am going to try to convince you to do is go out and at least rent a copy
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