Friday, November 15, 2024

North by Northwest 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Cary Grant | Alfred Hitchcock

Reviewing and unboxing the 4K UHD Blu-ray release of North by Northwest.

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Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest (1959), starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis, and Leo G. Carroll. In addition to the standard 4K Blu-ray release, the studio will issue a Limited SteelBook edition. Cary Grant stars as an innocent man mistaken for a spy in one of director Alfred Hitchcock's greatest thrillers. While leaving New York's Plaza Hotel, advertising executive Roger Thornhill (Grant) has the misfortune of standing just as the name "George Kaplan" is paged--starting a lethal case of mistaken identity and a nonstop game of cat and mouse as he is pursued across North America by espionage agents trying to kill him--and by police who suspect him of murder. Special Features: Commentary by Screenwriter Ernest Lehman North by Northwest: Cinematography, Score, and the Art of the Edit Destination Hitchcock: The Making of North by Northwest The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style North by Northwest: One for the Ages A Guided Tour with Alfred Hitchcock

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Michael Keaton | Jenna Ortega | Winona Ryder | Tim Burton

 


Reviewing and unboxing the 4K UHD Blu-ray release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Buy it from Amazon: https://amzn.to/48Q4ykL Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), starring Michael Keaton, Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, Willem Dafoe, and Monica Bellucci. Keaton returns to his iconic role alongside Oscar nominee Winona Ryder (Stranger Things, Little Women) as Lydia Deetz and two-time Emmy winner Catherine O'Hara (Schitt$ Creek, The Nightmare Before Christmas) as Delia Deetz, with new cast members Justin Theroux (Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi, The Leftovers), Monica Bellucci (Spectre, The Matrix films), Arthur Conti (House of the Dragon) in his feature film debut, with Emmy nominee Jenna Ortega (Wednesday, Scream VI) as Lydia's daughter, Astrid, and Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe (Poor Things, At Eternity's Gate). Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it's only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice's name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem. Burton, a genre unto himself, directs from a screenplay by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (Wednesday), story by Gough & Millar and Seth Grahame-Smith (The LEGO® Batman Movie), based on characters created by Michael McDowell & Larry Wilson. The film's producers are Marc Toberoff, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Tommy Harper and Burton, with Sara Desmond, Katterli Frauenfelder, Gough, Millar, Brad Pitt, Larry Wilson, Laurence Senelick, Pete Chiappetta, Andrew Lary, Anthony Tittanegro, Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg executive producing. Burton's creatives behind the scenes includes director of photography Haris Zambarloukos (Meg 2: The Trench, Murder on the Orient Express); such previous and frequent collaborators as production designer Mark Scruton (Wednesday), editor Jay Prychidny (Wednesday), Oscar-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood (Alice in Wonderland, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Sleepy Hollow), Oscar-winning creature effects and special makeup FX creative supervisor Neal Scanlan (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and Oscar-nominated composer Danny Elfman (Big Fish, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Batman); and Oscar-winning hair and makeup designer Christine Blundell (Topsy-Turvy). Special Features and Technical Specs:

DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK Audio Commentary by director Tim Burton The Juice is Loose! The Making of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice The Ghost with the Most: Beetlejuice Returns Meet the Deetz Handbook for the Recently Deceased Shrinkers, Shrinkers Everywhere! An Animated Afterlife: The Stop-Motion Art of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 'Til Death Do Us Park 4K Blu-ray subtitles: English, SDH, Swedish, Latin Spanish, Norwegian, Italian, Parisian French, Canadian French, Finnish, and Danish Blu-ray subtitles: English SDH, Canadian French, Parisian French, and Latin Spanish

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

The Terminator 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Arnold Schwarzenegger | James Cameron


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and unboxing the 4K UHD Blu-ray release of The Terminator.

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James Cameron's The Terminator (1984) with a brand new 4K Blu-ray release. In addition to the standard 4K Blu-ray release, the studio will issue a Limited SteelBook edition, which streets on the same date. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as the most fierce and relentless killing machine ever to threaten the survival of mankind! An indestructible cyborg - a Terminator (Schwarzenegger) - is sent back in time to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), the woman whose unborn son will become humanity's only hope. This legendary sci-fi thriller from pioneering writer/director James Cameron, written with Gale Anne Hurd, fires an arsenal of action and heart-stopping suspense that never lets up! Special Features and Technical Specs: 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK Creating The Terminator: Visual Effects and Music The Terminator: Closer to the Real Thing Unstoppable Force: The Legacy of The Terminator Seven Deleted Scenes Optional English SDH, Spanish, and French subtitles for the main feature

Sunday, November 10, 2024

The Blair Witch Project Collection BLU RAY REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | LIMITED EDITION | ViaVision Imprint Films

Reviewing and unboxing The Blair Witch Project Collection on Blu-ray. Released by ViaVision’s Imprint label.

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#BlairWitch #BluRay #LimitedEdition This set is not available on 4K UHD. The Blair Witch Project Collection (1999 / 2000) – Imprint Collection #357 – 358 Limited Edition Blu-ray 2-Disc Hardbox including brand NEW Special Features – 1500 copies only! The Blair Witch Project caused a sensation when it was released in 1999, grossing over $250 million worldwide, delivering high-level scares on a microscopic budget. Now renowned as one of the greatest and most influential horror films of all time, the original found footage film and its 2000 sequel Book Of Shadows: Blair Witch are given the deluxe treatment in this Limited Edition set. _________________________________________ Disc One: The Blair Witch Project (1999) – Imprint Collection #357 On October 21, 1994, Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard and Michael Williams hiked into Maryland’s Black Hills Forest to shoot a documentary film on the local legend, the Blair Witch. They were never heard from again. One year later, their footage was found, documenting the students’ five day journey through the Black Hills Forest and capturing the terrifying events that led to their disappearance. Special Features and Technical Specs: 1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-ray NEW Audio Commentary by Matt Blazi, author of “8 Days in the Woods: The Making of The Blair Witch Project“ Audio Commentary by writers/directors Daniel Myrick & Eduardo Sánchez and producers Rob Cowie, Greg Hale & Mike Manello (1999) Curse of the Blair Witch – documentary (1999, 44 minutes) Alternate Endings Discovered Footage The Blair Witch Legacy – featurette Director’s Interviews Trailers & Teasers Audio English LPCM 2.0 Stereo Aspect Ratio 1.37:1 Optional English Subtitles _________________________________________ Disc Two: Book Of Shadows: Blair Witch (2000) – Imprint Collection #358 To cash in on all of the “real world” hype of the events in the first film, a man from Burkittsville, Maryland opens a “Blair Witch Hunt” tour, which shows patrons various locations from the original film. Four young college students decide to take the tour, which descends into a nightmare realm of murder, madness, and perception-bending supernatural horror. Starring Burn Notice’s Jeffrey Donovan. Special Features & Technical Specs: 1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-ray Audio Commentary by director Joe Berlinger Audio Commentary on select scenes by composer Carter Burwell NEW Interview with director Joe Berlinger NEW Interview with director of photography Nancy Schreiber More NEW Special Features TBC The Secret of Esrever – featurette Soundtrack Trailer and Live Performance by Godhead Shadow of The Blair Witch – documentary (2000) Burkittsville 7 – documentary (2000) Cast Interviews Godhead – music video Trailer Audio English 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo Original Aspect Ratio 1.78:1 Optional English Subtitles

Thursday, October 24, 2024

White Christmas 4K UHD Blu-Ray REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Bing Crosby | Irving Berlin

Reviewing and unboxing White Christmas on 4K UHD Blu-ray, released by Paramount Pictures.

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Michael Curtiz's White Christmas (1954). A dazzling and delightful holiday treat, Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS stars Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen in a joyous showbiz story filled with song and dance and featuring the timeless music and lyrics of legendary composer and songwriter Irving Berlin whose artistry defined American popular songs for much of the 20th century. Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS premiered on October 14, 1954, and was the first film to be released in Paramount's innovative widescreen format, VistaVision. Developed in the 1950s, VistaVistion played a pivotal role in shaping the future of cinematic technology and laid the groundwork for IMAX, which also utilizes a horizontal film format. In anticipation of its 70th anniversary, Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS was lovingly restored from the original VistaVision negative and looks more vibrant than ever for home viewing on 4K Blu-ray. This limited release includes the film on 4K Blu-ray, a second Blu-ray with the film, including a sing-along option, as well as extensive legacy bonus content, and access to a Digital copy of the film, packaged in a collectible slipcover based on the original theatrical poster. Special Features and Technical Specs: RESTORED FROM THE ORIGINAL VISTAVISION NEGATIVE Commentary by Rosemary Clooney WHITE CHRISTMAS Sing-Along Classic Holiday Moments Assignment Children Backstage Stories from WHITE CHRISTMAS Bing Crosby: Christmas Crooner Danny Kaye: Joy to the World Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS Rosemary's Old Kentucky Home WHITE CHRISTMAS: From Page to Stage WHITE CHRISTMAS: A Look Back with Rosemary Clooney Photo Galleries Theatrical Trailers

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Twisters 4K UHD Blu-Ray REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Glen Powell | Twister 2

 

Reviewing and unboxing Twisters on 4K UHD Blu-ray, released by Universal Pictures.

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Lee Isaac Chung's Twisters (2024), starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, and Maura Tierney. This summer, the epic studio disaster movie returns with an adrenaline-pumping, seat-gripping, big-screen thrill ride that puts you in direct contact with one of nature's most wondrous—and destructive—forces. From the producers of the Jurassic, Bourne and Indiana Jones series comes Twisters, a current-day chapter of the 1996 blockbuster, Twister. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the Oscar® nominated writer-director of Minari, Twisters stars Golden Globe nominee Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where the Crawdads Sing, Normal People) and Glen Powell (Anyone But You, Top Gun: Maverick) as opposing forces who come together to try to predict, and possibly tame, the immense power of tornadoes. Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi (Golden Globe nominee Anthony Ramos, In the Heights) to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Powell), the charming and reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew, the more dangerous the better. As storm season intensifies, terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed, and Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives. Twisters features an exciting new cast, including Nope's Brandon Perea, Sasha Lane (American Honey), Daryl McCormack (Peaky Blinders), Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Nik Dodani (Atypical) and Golden Globe winner Maura Tierney (Beautiful Boy). From Amblin Entertainment, Twisters is directed by Lee Isaac Chung and is produced by Oscar® nominee Frank Marshall (Jurassic and Indiana Jones franchises) and by Patrick Crowley (Jurassic and Bourne franchises). The screenplay is by Mark L. Smith, writer of the Best Picture nominee The Revenant. Twisters will be distributed by Universal Pictures domestically and by Warner Bros. Pictures internationally. Special Features and Technical Specs:
DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR LEE ISAAC CHUNG GAG REEL DELETED SCENES TRACKING THE FRONTS: THE PATH OF TWISTERS – Trace the trajectory of TWISTERS from its earliest inception to production and get to know the cast as they lead this look into creating their characters, using science to add authenticity, and working through extreme weather wreaking havoc on set. INTO THE EYE OF THE STORM – Discover how TWISTERS blends practical and visual effects to turn nature's most destructive forces into entertaining thrills. GLEN POWELL: ALL ACCESS – Glen Powell provides a private tour of a day in his life on the TWISTERS FRONT SEAT TO A CHASE – Strap in with the cast and professional storm chasers as they brave the elements to track tornados in Oklahoma. VOICE OF A VILLAIN* – Hear the creation of the film's deafening howls with a seat in the studio where the audio team mixes unexpected sounds to give the storms a new dimension of depth. TRICKED-OUT TRUCKS – Buckle up for a wild ride in the film's custom vehicles fitted with unique features ranging from rocket launchers to advanced radar tech. Optional English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish subtitles for the main feature

Friday, October 18, 2024

Addams Family Values 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Christina Ricci | Anjelica Huston

 

Reviewing and unboxing the 4K UHD Blu-ray of Addams Family Values released by Paramount Pictures.

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Barry Sonnenfeld's Addams Family Values (1993), starring Anjelica Huston, Raul Juliá, Christopher Lloyd, Joan Cusack, and Christina Ricci. An enduringly hilarious cult classic, director Barry Sonnenfeld's ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES has been newly remastered from the original camera negative and is creepy fun for the whole family. Featuring the return of everyone's favorite frightening family, the uproarious film boasts an all-star cast including Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Joan Cusack, Christina Ricci, and Carol Kane. It's love at first fright when Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia (Anjelica Huston) welcome a new addition to the Addams household -- Pubert, their soft, cuddly, mustachioed baby boy. As Fester (Christopher Lloyd) falls hard for voluptuous nanny Debbie Jilinksy (Joan Cusack), Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) discover she's a black-widow murderess who plans to add Fester to her collection of dead husbands. The family's future grows even bleaker when the no-good nanny marries Fester and has the kids shipped off to summer camp. But Wednesday still has a Thing or two up her sleeve... With gags and ghouls galore, Addams Family Values is "screamingly funny!" (Jeff Craig, Sixty Second Preview) Special Features and Technical Specs: NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM NEW Commentary by director Barry Sonnenfeld and screenwriter Paul Rudnick— The writer and director of ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES reunite to watch their beloved comedy and provide new insight on the production and the film's continuing legacy. NEW Creating Family Values— The Paramount Archives digs up a collection of insightful behind-the-scenes images and interviews shot during the production of ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES—including director Barry Sonnenfeld, screenwriter Paul Rudnick, and stars Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, and Joan Cusack.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Wes Craven | Freddy Krueger

Reviewing and unboxing the 4K UHD Blu-ray release of A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984).

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Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), starring John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Heather Langenkamp, Amanda Wyss, and Jsu Garcia. Can your nightmares be fatal? In this classic of the horror film genre that launched a movie franchise, a hideously scarred man who was murdered by a lynch mob returns years later in the terrifying nightmares of his killers' teenaged children ... And the dreaming teenagers are starting to die in their sleep. Experience the nightmare in the Theatrical and Uncut versions of the film. Directed by Wes Craven (Scream) from his own screenplay, the film stars John Saxon, Ronee Blakely, Heather Langenkamp, Amanda Wyss, Nick Corri, Johnny Depp, and Robert Englund. The film is produced by Robert Shaye. Special Features and Technical Specs: NEW 4K REMASTER OF THE UNCUT AND THEATRICAL VERSIONS OF THE FILM* Ready Freddy Focus Points Commentary with Wes Craven, Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Ronnie Blakely, Robert Shaye, and Sara Risher. Commentary with Wes Craven, Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, and Jacques Haitkin. Alternate endings The House that Freddy Built: The Legacy of New Line Horror Never Sleep Again: A Nightmare on Elm Street Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares Languages: English, Spanish, Parisian French Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French *The uncut version of the film includes 8 seconds of additional unrated footage.