Posted in: Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on October 4th, 2011
Written by John Delia
The action thriller Fast Five with its hot rod theme leaves the past four episodes of Fast & Furious in the dust. Now on Blu-ray the high-on-energy, exhilarating plot and amazing chase scenes make this a must-see adrenaline pumper. Within the opening 20 minutes it gets so wild it took my breath away.
Posted in: No Huddle Reviews by Archive Authors on October 4th, 2011
By Natasha Samreny
Best part about this movie is the military family subplot. Two families dealing with death, loss and deployment come together on Christmas through a fairy godmother-like character's designs. Since US involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan in the past decade, movies discussing struggles military families face have increased but are still few and far between. Call Me Mrs. Miracle offers a touching glimpse into one of the hardest moments for families to be separated from their loved ones—the holidays.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by M. W. Phillips on October 4th, 2011
“I am in the oldest profession in the world.”
Ray (Thomas Jane) is a middle-aged divorcee knocked to his knees by the recession. His home is fire-damaged, he lives in a tent in his backyard, the school he works for as a coach keeps slashing his department’s funding and threatening layoffs, he’s still in love with his neurotic ex-wife, Jessica (Anne Heche) and is struggling as a single father to raise social-misfit teen twins, Damon (Charlie Saxton) and Darby (Sianoa Smit-McPhee).
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Posted in: The Reel World by Archive Authors on October 4th, 2011
Written by John Delia
It’s a chick flick, so there you go, I said it right up front. And What’s Your Number? is very predictable, so there you go again. AND it’s 27 Dresses with a bit more sex and without Katherine Heigl. Actually, I almost liked the film up until two scenes that show the moral decay of American cinema.
Posted in: The Reel World by Gino Sassani on October 4th, 2011
Written by John Delia
When I see Seth Rogen’s name listed in the cast of a film, the first thing that comes to my mind is a wild comedy. But in 50/50 Rogen adjusts his bizarre persona and creates a character that provides the right medicine to a poignant situation. Although the film gets a little sappy at times, it delivers a strong, meaningful story.
Posted in: Contests by Gino Sassani on October 3rd, 2011
The horror giveaways just keep on coming. Our very good friends over at Anchor Bay are at it again. They have given us a frighteningly clever film on DVD to giveaway as part of our 31 Nights Of Terror. Wes Craven and the gang are back for Scream 4. You can win a copy of the DVD from Anchor Bay and Upcomingdiscs. To win a copy of this prize, follow these instructions.
Contest is now closed the Winner is Lori P.
Posted in: Contests by Gino Sassani on October 2nd, 2011
Ever thought about making your own zombie movie? In their continuing effort to help us kick start this year's 31 Nights Of Terror our very good friends over at Barron's want to share some more reading that's to die for. This time it's "Filming The Undead: How To Make Your Own Zombie Movie". This book covers it all from how to create make-up effects to understanding the technology of shooting a movie. Who will be the next George Romero? To win a copy of this prize, follow these instructions.
Contest is now closed Winner was Gabriel Chow
Posted in: Contests by Gino Sassani on October 1st, 2011
To help us kick start this year's 31 Nights Of Terror our very good friends over at Barron's want to share some reading that's to die for. Yes, we're giving away a copy of their wonderful book: 101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die. We recently reviewed their 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die. It's a perfect companion for your frightening book shelf. These Barron's books are a ton of fun and are sure to start the debates flying when you share it with your friends. To win a copy of this prize, follow these instructions.
Contest is now closed Winner was Linda Brooks
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on September 30th, 2011
"New York City 1958: In these concrete canyons, everybody's got an angle. The beauty with the sob story who killed her old man. The harmless geezer who's in bed with the mob. The kidnapped broad who's really a fraud. When a case gets too twisted for the cops, only one man can straighten it out: two-fisted gumshoe Mike Hammer."
My earliest memories of Darren McGavin are the tough reporter that stumbled upon supernatural creatures in Kolchak: The Night Stalker. That short-lived series had a huge impact
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on September 30th, 2011
John Candy has always been one of my favorite movie comedians. Something about Candy, regardless of whether he was doing a sketch in SCTV, playing Uncle Buck, or a private investigator in Who’s Harry Crumb, he just seems like a guy that is the friendly uncle everybody loves. It could be the meanest character on paper but he comes across as a big teddy bear. Today, we explore a title called Planes, Trains and Automobiles. He plays a Shower Ring salesman, that sounds like a teddy bear to me.
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