Posted in: Disc Reviews by Brent Lorentson on January 7th, 2013
When it comes to writer/director Spike Lee, he seems to have a very polarizing effect on the people who watch his films. I’d like to consider myself a fan of most of his work. For me Clockers, Summer of Sam, and The 25 Hour rank at the top of my list of favorites. He’s a director with a very distinct style and voice that sets him apart from most filmmakers. But it’s that voice of his that often times gets him in trouble, whether it is in the message of his films or oftentimes comments he makes (most notably his comments on Tarantino and Django Unchained).
Posted in: Disc Reviews by J C on January 6th, 2013
The following sentence is taken directly from the back of the Blu-ray case for Charlie Sheen’s latest small-screen vehicle: “Charlie thrives on the chaos in his life while still battling his own anger issues.” So it’s fair to say FX’s Anger Management isn’t afraid to blur the line between reality and fiction. It’s actually a good move because the latest TV show tailored specifically to Sheen’s talents doesn’t have much else going for it.
Posted in: Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on January 5th, 2013
On the Twelfth Day Of Christmas A&E/History gives to you:
Everything. That's right, The Universe in 3D. This 3-disc collection is the perfect compliment for that new 3D television or player. You get three of the show's better episodes in 3D: Catastrophes That Changed The Planets, Nemesis: The Sun's Evil Twin and How The Solar System Was Made. All in high definition. All in 3D. Let's just say we ended this year's 12 Days Of Christmas Giveaways with a bang, A Big Bang.
Posted in: News and Opinions by Gino Sassani on January 4th, 2013
Forget everything we've said about these guys. It's not often that we have to admit we were wrong here at Upcomingdiscs. This is one such time. We said good things about the program. I thought I'd finally found a good movie database, the Holy Grail of the industry. Well... it works fine....for a short time. In less than a year it's been pretty much broken and they'll charge you all over again to get a working version. What is wasted is your original money and the time you spent entering your films. For us that meant literally thousands of titles. Save your money and stay far away from this one. I'll keep looking for a good program. When we offer a recommendation, we want you to be able to count on it.
Bolide Software's attempt to hook you on a never-ending money grab isn't what you're looking for. There's got to be a great database software out there. I promise you. We will find it.
Posted in: Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on January 4th, 2013
On the Eleventh Day Of Christmas A&E/History gives to you:
UFO Archives. All of your favorite UFO documentaries on 6 DVD's. We're talking Area 51, Roswell, The Majestic 12 and SETI. It's all here. 15 hours of UFO shows.
Posted in: The Reel World by Gino Sassani on January 4th, 2013
This is the time of the year when everyone is giving their lists for the best films and televisions shows for 2012. It's become almost the "in" thing to do, and we've resisted following such a trend here. The lists are always going to be very subjective and have very little value except a little stirring of the pot. If pressed I could tell you what I thought were the best movies I've seen in 2012. Right now I'm going to tell you about a movie that would top my list of worst films I've seen in 2012. That distinction belongs to Promised Land. I hate films that are pretentious or preach. This does both and doesn't even grant me the courtesy of pretending it's entertaining at the same time.
Posted in: No Huddle Reviews by Archive Authors on January 4th, 2013
One of the things that HBO does best is to tackle an issue-orientated hot button topic in an adult and in-depth manner. It does this better than big-screen movies, because Hollywood is afraid to do it because it doesn't pay. Hollywood likes to win awards and get Oscars, but it's money first. HBO can do intelligent programs with modest budgets that appeal to their subscribers and fit their format. They know they are the best at a certain type of programing, and they know what they're doing.
Posted in: No Huddle Reviews by Archive Authors on January 4th, 2013
Enlightened is a new HBO series that tries to find a place in the storied and award-winning shelf of great shows from the cable giant. Many HBO series have had a strong hook to hang on like the gangster epics The Sopranos or Boardwalk Empire. Enlightened is a far more elusive concept. At the center of this series is Laura Dern's character, who is a source of constant angst and confusion. Dern has already won a Golden Globe for her performance. The character is full of contradictions and internal conflicts.
Posted in: Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on January 3rd, 2013
On the Tenth Day Of Christmas A&E/History gives to you:
War In HD. This 6-disc DVD collection combines A&E/History's award winning WWII In HD and Vietnam In HD all in one collection. We have two copies to give to two lucky winners at Upcomingdiscs. The footage has all been remastered in HD and much of it unseen until these shows were put together. They tell the brutal story of war in graphic detail. While the DVD's themselves might not be in high definition, these discs provide the best image quality time and DVD technology can provide.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Jonathan Foster on January 3rd, 2013
In the financial world, the term “arbitrage” refers to the possibility of risk-free profit at zero cost. This seems to be the goal for Robert Miller (Richard Gere), a hedge fund manager desperate to sell his business and retire. The reason for his desperation is that his business is completely broke due to a bad investment. This goal has completely consumed Robert, and it affects everything he does. Robert treats his employees like slaves, is nervous around his family, and regards his mistress as little more than a plaything. One night after the sale suffers yet another setback, he convinces his mistress to come with him to his country cabin.
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