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“31 Nights of Terror” Interview with ASTRON-6 (Troma Entertainment’s latest acquisition)

Posted in Random Fun by William O'Donnell on October 22nd, 2010

10 22 2010

“31 Nights of Terror” Interview with ASTRON-6 (Troma Entertainment’s latest acquisition)

Troma Entertainment has harnessed a young group of Canuck filmmakers who go by the moniker ASTRON-6, and will be debuting their first feature film venture into the realm of bad taste. The film is called Father’s Day and the trailer, which is filled to the brim with topless women and bloody, man-and-man rape, is already […]

The Mentalist: The Complete Second Season

Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 21st, 2010

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10 21 2010

The Mentalist: The Complete Second Season

Gino Sassani 1.78:1 Widescreen, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 5.1 (English), Drama, DVD, Television, Warner Bros. 0

“Mentalist: Someone who uses mental acuity, hypnosis, and/or suggestion. A master manipulator of thoughts and behavior.” I remember fondly Simon Baker’s last television series, The Guardian. It wasn’t exactly a great or groundbreaking show, but it chugged on somewhat quietly for five seasons. It didn’t seem like anyone was really noticing this quality show.

Mad Max (Blu-ray)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 19th, 2010

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10 19 2010

Mad Max (Blu-ray)

Gino Sassani 1080p, 2.35:1 Widescreen, AVC MPEG4, Blu-ray, Disc Reviews, DTS HD 5.1 MA (English), Fox, MGM, Sci-Fi / Fantasy 0

“Born with a steering wheel in his hand and lead in his foot, he is the Nightrider, cruising at the speed of fright! This is the Nightrider, and we ain’t never coming back. I’m a fuel-injected suicide machine…” Long before Mel Gibson’s troubles involved real-life police officers and a bad case of “foot-in-mouth disease” that […]

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (Blu-ray)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 13th, 2010

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10 13 2010

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (Blu-ray)

Gino Sassani 1.33:1 Fullscreen, 1080p, Blu-ray, Disc Reviews, Drama, DTS (English), VC-1, Warner Bros. 0

By 1948 John Huston had proven his ability as a director with just his first film, The Maltese Falcon. Since then he had returned to Humphrey Bogart in Across The Pacific and again in The Treasure Of The Sierra Madre. Each of these films presented the star in very different surroundings and situations. His Dobbs […]

Two and a Half Men: The Complete Seventh Season

Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 11th, 2010

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10 11 2010

Two and a Half Men: The Complete Seventh Season

Gino Sassani 1.85:1 Widescreen, Comedy, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 2.0 (English), DVD, Television, Warner Bros. 0

Charlie Sheen is an unlikely actor to star in a television sit-com. Even after watching the show, I’m not sure how anyone came up with the idea in the first place. He has little to no comedic timing, and he’s about as funny as a funeral. The thing that works here, however, is that he […]

Madeline’s Halloween & Other Spooky Tales

Posted in Disc Reviews by William O'Donnell on September 21st, 2010

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09 21 2010

Madeline’s Halloween & Other Spooky Tales

William O'Donnell 1.33:1 Fullscreen, Children's, Disc Reviews, DVD, English Stereo, Shout Factory 0

The only difference between this collection of episodes and the one I reviewed on this site previously (http://upcomingdiscs.com/2010/07/20/madelines-great-adventures/ ) is the Halloween theme implied in the DVD’s title. In fact, in terms of quality and material I could almost quote that review word for word. So feel free to refer to my previous review and […]

Wolverine and the X-Men: Final Crisis Trilogy

Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on August 22nd, 2010

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08 22 2010

Wolverine and the X-Men: Final Crisis Trilogy

Michael Durr 1.78:1 Widescreen, Animated, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 2.0 (Spanish), Dolby Digital 5.1 (English), DVD, Lionsgate / Maple Pictures, Television 0

Wolverine and the X-Men is the fourth time Marvel Studios have decided to animated the Uncanny X-Men into a show. Despite the successful runs of Evolution and the Animated Series, this show didn’t quite fare so well. It only lasted the typical twenty six episodes that a lot of animated shows go through. However, Marvel […]

Madeline’s Great Adventures

Posted in Disc Reviews by William O'Donnell on July 20th, 2010

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07 20 2010

Madeline’s Great Adventures

William O'Donnell 1.33:1 Fullscreen, Children's, Disc Reviews, DVD, English Stereo, Shout Factory 0

This compilation of cartoons takes from different Madeline series’, produced from about 1993 to 2001. Each episode is in the half-hour long format, with different title cards, theme songs and narrators, but all following the same format of rhyming narration, and imaginative story lines, songs peppered throughout, and a couple even dipping into the supernatural.

How the Earth Was Made: Complete Season 2

Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on July 13th, 2010

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07 13 2010

How the Earth Was Made: Complete Season 2

Gino Sassani 1.78:1 Widescreen, Disc Reviews, Documentary, Dolby Digital 2.0 (English), DVD, History Channel, Television 0

“Earth: a unique planet. Restless and dynamic. Continents shift and clash. Volcanoes erupt. Glaciers grow and recede. Titanic forces that are constantly at work, leaving a trail of geological mysteries behind.” I saw a bumper sticker recently that read; “Geologists dig classic rock”. I should have taken it as an omen that I would be […]

The Moment After 2: The Awakening

Posted in Disc Reviews by William O'Donnell on June 8th, 2010

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06 08 2010

The Moment After 2: The Awakening

William O'Donnell 1.78:1 Widescreen, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 5.1 (English), Dolby Digital 5.1 (Portugese), DVD, Phase 4 Films, Suspense / Thriller 0

In the previous film, the Rapture (from the Bible) has occurred and two FBI agents were investigating. By the end, each was left in less than desirable situations and we start off with both of them getting into further trouble as the world has become a dystopia run by some sort of “Global Alliance.” One […]

Robin Hood: Men in Tights (Blu-ray)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on May 18th, 2010

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05 18 2010

Robin Hood: Men in Tights (Blu-ray)

Gino Sassani 1.85:1 Widescreen, 1080p, AVC MPEG4, Blu-ray, Comedy, Disc Reviews, DTS HD 5.1 MA (English), Fox 0

“The Legend Had It Coming.” It seems that pretty much every decade has had its screen version of Robin Hood; sometimes it’s on television. Robin Hood is one of the most popular characters in film, and there have been plenty of versions, each with their own particular take on the multiple legends that have made […]

The Men Who Stare At Goats (Blu-ray)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on March 31st, 2010

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03 31 2010

The Men Who Stare At Goats (Blu-ray)

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“More of this is true than you would believe.” What was intended as a somewhat thought-provoking quirky comedy looks a lot like something you would expect to see on a late night rerun of The X-Files. All of the subject matter has been covered there, just not quite in this way. It all started with […]

The Madeline Movie: Lost In Paris

Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on March 17th, 2010

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03 17 2010

The Madeline Movie: Lost In Paris

Archive Authors 1.33:1 Fullscreen, Animated, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 2.0 (English), DVD, Shout Factory 0

“In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines.” That simple opening rhyme has wooed children around the world for more than 70 years. Author Ludwig Bemelmans’ Madeline books have been reincarnated as Academy Award-nominated animated shorts, syndicated cartoons, soundtracks and a live-action film. Madeline: […]

Gentlemen Broncos (Blu-ray)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on March 16th, 2010

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03 16 2010

Gentlemen Broncos (Blu-ray)

Gino Sassani 1.85:1 Widescreen, 1080p, AVC MPEG4, Blu-ray, Comedy, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 5.1 (French), Dolby Digital 5.1 (Spanish), DTS HD 5.1 MA (English), Fox 0

I’m sure that somewhere inside of Jared Hess’s mind all of this makes perfect sense. I get the feeling that after he completed Gentlemen Broncos the writer/director/producer sat down to a screening with a group of his friends and the congregation rolled in the aisles with laughter. I’m equally sure that when his friends went […]

Designing Women Season 3

Posted in Disc Reviews by William O'Donnell on March 13th, 2010

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03 13 2010

Designing Women Season 3

William O'Donnell 1.33:1 Fullscreen, Box Set, Comedy, Disc Reviews, DVD, English Stereo, Shout Factory, Television 0

What good would come from me panning a series that ended over 15 years ago? Would personal satisfaction be enough? I hope so because I’m moving forward with this. Designing Women is the story of a Southern woman who runs an Interior Design firm, three other women who either read the news paper or tease […]

50 Dead Men Walking

Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on January 11th, 2010

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01 11 2010

50 Dead Men Walking

Archive Authors 1.78:1 Widescreen, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 5.1 (English), Drama, DVD, Phase 4 Films 0

When an inside operation movie is done properly, the plot is ripe with suspense and suspicion. Who can the informer/plant trust? Have they jeopardized their family? What are they willing to do to stay undercover? Audiences have seen this play out many times before in films like Donnie Brasco and The Departed, but in 50 […]

Mental: The Complete First Season

Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on December 8th, 2009

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12 08 2009

Mental: The Complete First Season

Gino Sassani 1.78:1 Widescreen, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 5.1 (English), Drama, DVD, Fox, Television 0

Things are tough all over. It seems that even the television networks aren’t immune to the growing trend of cutting back. Fox decided that the answer was Bogota, Colombia. No, they didn’t turn to the cocaine market. They all tried that in the 70’s and we ended up with Joannie Loves Chachi. This time Bogota […]

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (Blu-ray)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on September 24th, 2009

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09 24 2009

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (Blu-ray)

Gino Sassani 1080p, 2.35:1 Widescreen, AVC MPEG4, BD-Live, Blu-ray, Digital Copy, Disc Reviews, DTS HD 5.1 MA (English), Fox, Sci-Fi / Fantasy 0

“I’m the best there is at what I do and what I do isn’t very nice.” So what do you do after three successful, if not critically acclaimed, X-Men feature films that brought in over a billion dollars total when you factor in domestic and foreign box office and home video sales? It was getting […]

The Mentalist: The Complete First Season

Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on September 23rd, 2009

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09 23 2009

The Mentalist: The Complete First Season

Gino Sassani 1.78:1 Widescreen, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 5.1 (English), Drama, DVD, Warner Bros. 0

“Mentalist: Someone who uses mental acuity, hypnosis, and/or suggestion. A master manipulator of thoughts and behavior.” I remember fondly Simon Baker’s last television series, The Guardian. It wasn’t exactly a great or groundbreaking show, but it chugged on somewhat quietly for 5 seasons. It didn’t seem like anyone was really noticing this quality show. So, […]

X-Men, Volume 3 & 4 (Marvel DVD Comic Book Collection)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on September 21st, 2009

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09 21 2009

X-Men, Volume 3 & 4 (Marvel DVD Comic Book Collection)

Michael Durr 1.33:1 Fullscreen, 2-Disc, Action, Animated, Buena Vista, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 2.0 (English), Dolby Digital 2.0 (French), Dolby Digital 2.0 (Spanish), DVD 0

Some of you might remember my review of the first two volumes of X-Men, the Animated Series. After the first thirty plus episodes, I secretly hoped that I would be able to bring you reviews of the rest of the series. Luckily, I was blessed enough to make this a reality when I received volume […]

Two and a Half Men: The Complete Sixth Season

Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on August 27th, 2009

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08 27 2009

Two and a Half Men: The Complete Sixth Season

Gino Sassani 1.78:1 Widescreen, Comedy, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 2.0 (English), DVD, Television, Warner Bros. 0

T.V. Sets: Crime and Punishment

Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on August 24th, 2009

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08 24 2009

T.V. Sets: Crime and Punishment

Gino Sassani 1.33:1 Fullscreen, 1.78:1 Widescreen, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 2.0 (English), Dolby Digital 5.1 (English), Drama, DVD, Paramount, Television 0

It’s a disc loaded with pilots. No, you won’t find any daring men and their flying machines here. These pilots owe more to Philo T. Farnsworth than The Wright Brothers. Farnsworth transmitted the first televised image in 1927. In case you’re wondering, that image was a dollar bill. These pilots follow in those footsteps; that’s […]

Iron Butterfly – Concert & Documentary Europe 1997

Posted in Disc Reviews by William O'Donnell on July 20th, 2009

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07 20 2009

Iron Butterfly – Concert & Documentary Europe 1997

William O'Donnell 1.78:1 Widescreen, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital 2.0 (English), DVD, Music / Concert 2

Unless you were around for Iron Butterfly’s big boom in 1968, you might remember this band best as the composers of that song the organ player plays for 17 minutes in that episode of The Simpsons in which Bart sells his soul. Yes, this is how I knew them for much of my youth, and […]

Muscle Madness

Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on June 3rd, 2009

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06 03 2009

Muscle Madness

Michael Durr 1.33:1 Fullscreen, 2.35:1 Widescreen, Action, Box Set, Disc Reviews, Dolby Digital Mono (English), DVD, Retr-O Media 0

Sword and Sandal films have been around since the early 1900’s and under the broad definition, Ben Hur was the first way back in 1907. However, under the more accepted narrow definition, this referred to Italian films that were based on loose plots around Greek mythology with giant muscle men and low budgets. The popular […]

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Skynet Edition) (Blu-ray)

Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on May 22nd, 2009

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05 22 2009

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Skynet Edition) (Blu-ray)

Gino Sassani 1080p, 2.35:1 Widescreen, Blu-ray, Disc Reviews, DTS HD 6.1 Master Lossless Audio (English), Lionsgate / Maple Pictures, Sci-Fi / Fantasy, VC-1 2

“3 billion human lives ended on August 29th, 1997. The survivors of the nuclear fire called the war Judgment Day. They lived only to face a new nightmare: the war against the machines. The computer which controlled the machines, Skynet, sent two Terminators back through time. Their mission: to destroy the leader of the human […]

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