Posted in: No Huddle Reviews by Archive Authors on December 31st, 2013
One of the easiest ways to shoot a small independent film is to film in your own real life environment. That means you don't have to think about a lot of the details that go into making most films. You already have and know thoroughly the sets and locals of your shoot. It's even easier if you don't have to build sets, since you just use the real locations of your life. It's even easier if you just remove all pretense and you just make the movie about a guy who is making a movie about a guy who happens to be himself. It makes it even easier when the guy is a casting director, because then you have a ready supply of talent at your disposal.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by J C on December 30th, 2013
“Violence is never the answer.”
That statement is said unironically by a character in Sweetwater, but we know better; in the movies, violence is pretty much always the answer. This is especially true when it comes to the revenge genre which, the films of Quentin Tarantino notwithstanding, is largely a man’s game. (Risk-averse Hollywood studios are much less likely to greenlight WoMan on Fire.) This bloody, straightforward Western from twin filmmakers Logan and Noah Miller is not terribly original, but it does try to put its own spin on the hallowed tradition of cinematic payback.
Posted in: Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on December 30th, 2013
The Cos is back. It's been over 30 years since Bill Cosby recorded a comedy concert special. The title says it all: Bill Cosby...Far From Finished. He's still got it. Thanks to our pals over at Paramount we have a copy of the special on DVD to giveaway.
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Posted in: No Huddle Reviews by Jeremy Butler on December 30th, 2013
It’s always difficult to watch a stand-up from a guy you know nothing about. No matter how hard you try, you will always have preconceived notions about the guy based solely on what he chooses to title his stand-up. I’ve said it once and I will say it again, titles play a big part in whether or not a person is going to take a chance on something they know nothing about. It is what makes the first impression of a perspective audience, and it is the deciding factor on whether a person picks up and buys or picks up and puts back on the DVD rack.
Posted in: Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on December 29th, 2013
Who would have thought that stick figures could be so much fun. You heard us talk about them as our last minute gift idea. Now you have a chance to win one for yourself. New Video Group has slid a copy of Dick Figures The Movie under the Upcomingdiscs Christmas Tree. We figure we get enough free stuff for ourselves. After a short executive meeting of the top brains here at Upcomingdiscs we decided the goods go to you. Journey with Red and Blue as they search for the Sword Of Destiny...and a birthday present for Pink.
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Posted in: Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on December 28th, 2013
A little trip into the 3rd Dimension. Our wonderful buddies over at Anchor Bay have given us a copy of Escape From Planet Earth on Blu-ray 3D for one lucky Upcomingdiscs winner. It's a nice animated feature that you can share with your entire family. It features the voices of Jessica Alba, George Lopez and Jane Lynch. This set includes the 3D Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray and a DVD copy. Remember that you need a 3D player and capable television in order to see the film in 3D.
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Posted in: Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on December 27th, 2013
Christmas has just come and gone but baseball Spring training is already just around the corner. If you're a New York Yankee fan, you're going to love this prize. A&E has given us their 5-disc collection The New York Yankees 2000 World Series Collector's Edition. If you think that was a mouthful wait until you see what's in this collection. You get every game from the 2000 World Series and a ton more. Radio calls are included for each game. You can listen to the television or radio announcers. Thanks to A&E and Major League Baseball Productions.
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Posted in: Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on December 26th, 2013
Do you know what happens when too many hands start playing with stuff under our Christmas Tree? 12 Days of Christmas giveaways is what happens. Now our good friends at Image Entertainment have gotten into the act with a 5-disc DVD set The Naked City 20 Star-Filled Episodes. You've already heard us talk about this groundbreaking series. Image has put together a greatest hits set. We're talking guest stars like you've never seen before: Gene Hackman, Robert Redford, Peter Fonda, William Shatner, Dustin Hoffman, James Caan, Christopher Walken, Robert Duvall, Dennis Hopper and Jack Klugman. They're all in one place and one lucky Upcomingdiscs winner gets the set.
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Posted in: Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on December 25th, 2013
On the First Day Of Christmas Anchor Bay gives to you:
Only one of the best action televisions shows to come along in a very long time. Our wonderful elves down at Anchor Bay have been tampering with our Christmas Tree here at Upcomingdiscs. They've left a copy of Spartacus: War Of The Damned on Blu-ray for one lucky Upcomingdiscs winner. It's the final season of the epic tale with Liam McIntyre and Manu Bennett. With plenty of bonus features and in glorious high definition this is a great prize to kick off our 12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways.
Posted in: The Reel World by J C on December 25th, 2013
Besides the fact that it stars Leonardo DiCaprio and that it’s essentially a white collar gloss on Goodfellas, you’d be forgiven for thinking somebody other than Martin Scorsese directed The Wolf of Wall Street. I don’t mean to suggest Scorsese has lost his masterful touch or his passion for filmmaking, both of which were on display as recently as two years ago in the wonderful Hugo. It’s more that after spending the better part of the 21st century making strong, serious dramas, I didn’t necessarily expect Scorsese to make his funniest, loosest and most audacious picture in decades.
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