Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Joker: Folie à Deux 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Joaquin Phoenix | Lady Gaga | Todd Phillips | Joker 2

Reviewing and unboxing the 4K UHD Blu-ray release of Joker 2.

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Todd Phillips' Joker: Folie à Deux (2024), starring Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Zazie Beetz, Steve Coogan, and Harry Lawtey. Joker: Folie À Deux finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him. The film also stars Oscar nominees Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin) and Catherine Keener (Get Out, Capote), alongside Zazie Beetz, reprising her role from Joker. Phillips, who received Oscar nominations for directing, writing and producing Joker, directed Joker: Folie À Deux from a screenplay co-written with fellow Oscar nominee Scott Silver, based on characters from DC. The film was produced by Phillips, Oscar nominee Emma Tillinger Koskoff and Joseph Garner. Lady Gaga served as music consultant. The film's executive producers are Michael E. Uslan, Georgia Kacandes, Silver, Mark Friedberg and Jason Ruder. Working with Phillips behind the camera are his team from Joker, including Oscar-nominated director of photography Lawrence Sher, production designer Mark Friedberg, Oscar-nominated editor Jeff Groth, and composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, who won the Oscar for her work on the first film. New to the team is Oscar-nominated costume designer Arianne Phillips (Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood, Don't Worry Darling). Ruder is the film's executive music producer and the music supervisors are Randall Poster and George Drakoulias. Casting is by Francine Maisler (the Dune films, Challengers). Warner Bros. Pictures Presents A Joint Effort Production, A Film by Todd Phillips, Joker: Folie À Deux. The film is released worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures. Special Features and Technical Specs: DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK Everything Must Go (4 Part Longform Documentary) Can I Have A Cigarette? Finding Lee A Hundred Films In One King of Nothing The Character Of Music Live! With The Joker Colors Of Madness Crafted With Class 4K Blu-ray subtitles: English, Danish, Finnish, Canadian French, Parisian French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Latin Spanish, Swedish Blu-ray subtitles: English, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Canadian French

Monday, December 9, 2024

Stir of Echoes 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Steelbook | Kevin Bacon

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

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David Koepp's thriller Stir of Echoes (1999), starring Kevin Bacon, Kathryn Erbe, Illeana Douglas, Liza Weil, and Kevin Dunn. Blue-collar family man Tom Witzky (Kevin Bacon) scoffs at supernatural phenomena -- until he lets his wife's sister, Lisa (Illeana Douglas), put him into a hypnotic trance. Upon waking, Tom realizes he has a psychic connection with his son, Jake (Zachary David Cope). He also has alarming hallucinations of a missing teenage neighbor named Samantha (Jennifer Morrison). Tom, convinced his visions will lead him to the girl, begins a desperate search that puts him into a life-threatening situation. Special Features and Technical Specs: NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK NEW Visions of the Past - Revisiting Stir of Echoes NEW Establishing Shot with Fred Murphy PLUS Legacy supplemental features, including: Audio commentary Featurettes Cast and Crew Interviews Promotional Materials AND More...
Optional English SDH and Spanish subtitles for the main feature

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Pulp Fiction LIMITED EDITION 4K UHD | 30th Anniversary UNBOXING | John Travolta | Samuel L. Jackson | Quentin Tarantino | Amazon Exclusive

Unboxing review of the Pulp Fiction 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 30th Anniversary Amazon Limited Edition set.

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Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction (1994) with a brand new Limited Edition 4K Blu-ray release. In 1994, writer-director Quentin Tarantino blew away audiences and critics with his brazenly brilliant tribute to hard-crime capers, PULP FICTION. 30 years later, the acclaimed and award-winning film continues to thrill new generations of fans with its infinitely quotable dialogue, superb cast, ingenious plot, and chart-topping soundtrack. In celebration of the cinematic masterpiece's 30th anniversary, PULP FICTION will return to the big screen in October for special presentations featuring pristine new 35mm prints in select theaters across the U.S. Hailed for its "combination of gorgeous dialogue, genre-literacy, guns, and gore" (Times UK) as well as its "smart, offbeat, strangely sexy cast" (Chicago Tribune), PULP FICTION became a cultural phenomenon that redefined cinema. The Miramax film took home the Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or, the Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature, the Oscar® for Best Original Screenplay, and dozens of additional awards. The star-studded cast includes John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Amanda Plummer, Maria de Medeiros, Ving Rhames, Eric Stoltz, Rosanna Arquette, Christopher Walken, and Bruce Willis. PULP FICTION will be presented on both 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray in a new Limited-Edition set that also includes extensive legacy bonus content and access to a Digital copy of the film in a collectible premium slipcase, a new slipcover with pop-up artwork, lobby card reproductions, photography select sheet, and decals. Special Features and Technical Specs: DISC ONE - 4K BLU-RAY Not the Usual Mindless Boring Getting to Know You Chit Chat Here are Some Facts on the Fiction Enhanced Trivia Track DISC TWO - BLU-RAY Not the Usual Mindless Boring Getting to Know You Chit Chat Here Are Some Facts on the Fiction Pulp Fiction: The Facts – Documentary Deleted Scenes Behind the Scenes Montages Production Design Featurette Siskel & Ebert "At the Movies"- The Tarantino Generation Independent Spirit Awards Cannes Film Festival – Palme d'Or Acceptance Speech Charlie Rose Show Marketing Gallery Theatrical Trailers TV Spots Pulp Fiction Posters Academy Award Campaign and Trade Ads Still Galleries Enhanced Trivia Track Soundtrack Chapters

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Galaxy Quest 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Tim Allen | Sigourney Weaver | Steelbook

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

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Dean Parisot's Galaxy Quest (1999), starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, and Sam Rockwell. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on December 3. In addition to the standard 4K Blu-ray release, the studio will issue a Limited SteelBook Edition. Years after cancellation, the stars of the television series Galaxy Quest cling to their careers. When a distressed interstellar race mistakes the show for "historical documents," lead actor Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen) and his crew of has-beens are unwittingly recruited to save the alien race from a genocidal warlord. Featuring an all-star ensemble, including Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, Daryl Mitchell, Justin Long and Rainn Wilson, GALAXY QUEST is a hilarious adventure that boldly goes where no comedy has gone before. Special Features and Technical Specs: NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK NEWFilmmaker Focus program with director Dean Parisot Plus hours of legacy special features Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature

Interstellar 4K Blu Ray LIMITED EDITION | Matthew McConaughey Christopher Nolan | 10th Anniversary

Unboxing review of the Interstellar 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Limited Edition.

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Christopher Nolan's Interstellar (2014) with a brand new Limited Edition 4K Blu-ray release. Academy Award®-winning* director Christopher Nolan's landmark epic INTERSTELLAR celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and Paramount Pictures is marking the occasion with a 10th Anniversary IMAX Exclusive Limited Engagement on December 6, 2024, with tickets going on sale November 7. A transcendent science fiction drama, INTERSTELLAR became a cultural phenomenon, thrilling audiences and critics with its "enthralling" (Rolling Stone) exploration of humanity's future through a story that is "intelligent as well as epic" (Los Angeles Times). Acclaimed for its scientific accuracy, INTERSTELLAR captured viewers' imaginations, earning over $730 million worldwide and five Oscar® nominations, with a win for Best Visual Effects. The film features an extraordinary cast, including Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, John Lithgow, Michael Caine, Timothée Chalamet, Ellen Burstyn, Bill Irwin, Wes Bentley, David Oyelowo, Casey Affleck, and more. Fans can revisit INTERSTELLAR with the 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition, created with the participation and approval of Christopher Nolan. This must-own, limited-edition set includes the iconic film on both 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Disc™, as well as a third Blu-ray™ with more than two hours of new and legacy bonus content that delves into the science of the film, its groundbreaking production, and a brand-new discussion of the film's impact 10 years later. The set also includes access to a Digital copy of the film, reproductions of five costume patches, five theatrical poster reproductions, and a never-before-seen storyboard sequence from the director's archives. A team of pioneers undertakes the most important mission in human history—to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars. Oscar®-winner Matthew McConaughey stars as the ex-pilot turned farmer who is forced to leave his family and a foundering Earth behind to lead an expedition traveling beyond this galaxy. Special Features: NEW The Future Is Now: A Look Back at INTERSTELLAR – Explore the impact of INTERSTELLAR 10 years later through new interviews with director/co-writer Christopher Nolan, producer Emma Thomas, executive producer Kip Thorne, and co-writer Jonathan Nolan. From the development of prophetic black hole visuals to revolutionary production design for IMAX, further context is provided by colleagues and fans including director Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings) and director Denis Villeneuve (Dune). The Science of Interstellar Inside Interstellar: Plotting an Interstellar Journey Life on Cooper's Farm The Dust TARS and CASE The Cosmic Sounds of Interstellar The Space Suits The Endurance Shooting in Iceland: Miller's Planet / Mann's Planet The Ranger and the Lander Miniatures in Space The Simulation of Zero-G Celestial Landmarks Across All Dimensions and Time Final Thoughts Roundtables: Creating Interstellar Experiencing Interstellar Trailers

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.

Monday, September 23, 2024

Breakdown 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Kurt Russell / Paramount Scares: Volume 2

Reviewing and unboxing Breakdown on 4K UHD Blu-ray.

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This movie is part of the Paramount Scares: Volume 2 4K UHD limited edition set. Jonathan Mostow's Breakdown (1997), starring Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, M.C. Gainey, and Jack Noseworthy. All roads lead to excitement with Kurt Russell in reakdown, the non-stop thrill ride that's "a movie of nerve-frying intensity...Kurt Russell's best performance yet" (Rex Reed, New York Observer). Jeff Taylor (Russell) and his wife Amy (Kathleen Quinlan) are headed toward a new life in California when their car's engine dies on a remote highway. Amy accepts a ride from a helpful trucker (J.T. Walsh) while Jeff waits with the car. But when Jeff shows up at the agreed rendezvous, he finds his wife's not there. The locals aren't talking; the police aren't much help. With no one to turn to, Jeff battles his worst fears and begins a desperate, danger-ridden search to find Amy - before it's too late!

Friday the 13th: Part 2 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Jason Voorhees / Paramount Scares: Volume 2

Reviewing and unboxing Friday the 13th: Part II on 4K UHD Blu-ray.

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This movie is part of the Paramount Scares: Volume 2 4K UHD limited edition set. Paramount Scares: Volume 2 This collectible box set includes four killer films that offer an exciting mix of all that the horror genre has to offer. From a knife-wielding maniac in FRIDAY THE 13TH PART II, to the twisted thrills of ORPHAN: FIRST KILL, the terrifying zombie hordes of WORLD WAR Z, and the psychological terror of BREAKDOWN, this must-own collection delivers loads of chills and thrills. Each film in the 8-disc collection has been newly remastered and is presented on both 4K Blu-ray and on Blu-ray in an individual case and special sleeve exclusive to the set, all housed in a premium box with original artwork. PARAMOUNT SCARES VOL. 2 also includes more than 2.5 hours of bonus content, the unrated version of WORLD WAR Z, access to a Digital copy of each film, and these exclusive collectible items: Full-size FANGORIA magazine produced specifically for this release with new and classic articles about the films Four unique iron-on patches representing each film A domed PARAMOUNT SCARES logo sticker A new PARAMOUNT SCARES glow-in-the-dark enamel pin Limited-Edition poster by acclaimed artist Orlando "Mexifunk" Arocena In addition to this new collector's edition set, Paramount Home Entertainment and FANGORIA have teamed up to deliver classic thrills and chills to moviegoers across the country. "PARAMOUNT SCARES and FANGORIA present SCREAM GREATS" brings fan-favorite films back to the big screen for special limited engagements. Titles returning to theaters this year include: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART IV: THE FINAL CHAPTER 40th Anniversary—September 10 & September 15 SLEEPY HOLLOW—October 13 & October 16 ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES—November 10 & November 13 BOX SET CONTENT: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART II Five years after the massacre at Camp Crystal Lake, the nerve-wracking legend of Jason Voorhees and his diabolical mother lives on. Despite ominous warnings from the locals to stay away from "Camp Blood," a group of counselors at a nearby summer camp decide to explore the area where seven people were brutally slaughtered. All too soon, they encounter horrors of their own and the killing begins again. BREAKDOWN Jeff Taylor (Kurt Russell) and his wife Amy (Kathleen Quinlan) are headed toward a new life in California when their car's engine dies on a remote highway. Amy accepts a ride from a helpful trucker (J.T. Walsh) while Jeff waits with the car. But when Jeff shows up at the agreed rendezvous, he finds his wife isn't there. The locals aren't talking; the police aren't much help. With no one to turn to, Jeff battles his worst fears and begins a desperate, danger-ridden search to find Amy before it's too late. WORLD WAR Z In this fast-paced, pulse-pounding action epic, former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) is in a race against time to save both his family and the world from a pandemic that is toppling governments and threatening to destroy humanity itself. ORPHAN: FIRST KILL Esther's terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit ORPHAN. After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. But an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous "child" at any cost.

Paramount Scares: Volume 2 4K UHD UNBOXING First Look | Limited Edition Collection Review

Unboxing review of the Paramount Scares: Volume 2 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray collection.

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Paramount Scares: Volume 2 This collectible box set includes four killer films that offer an exciting mix of all that the horror genre has to offer. From a knife-wielding maniac in FRIDAY THE 13TH PART II, to the twisted thrills of ORPHAN: FIRST KILL, the terrifying zombie hordes of WORLD WAR Z, and the psychological terror of BREAKDOWN, this must-own collection delivers loads of chills and thrills. Each film in the 8-disc collection has been newly remastered and is presented on both 4K Blu-ray and on Blu-ray in an individual case and special sleeve exclusive to the set, all housed in a premium box with original artwork. PARAMOUNT SCARES VOL. 2 also includes more than 2.5 hours of bonus content, the unrated version of WORLD WAR Z, access to a Digital copy of each film, and these exclusive collectible items: Full-size FANGORIA magazine produced specifically for this release with new and classic articles about the films Four unique iron-on patches representing each film A domed PARAMOUNT SCARES logo sticker A new PARAMOUNT SCARES glow-in-the-dark enamel pin Limited-Edition poster by acclaimed artist Orlando "Mexifunk" Arocena In addition to this new collector's edition set, Paramount Home Entertainment and FANGORIA have teamed up to deliver classic thrills and chills to moviegoers across the country. "PARAMOUNT SCARES and FANGORIA present SCREAM GREATS" brings fan-favorite films back to the big screen for special limited engagements. Titles returning to theaters this year include: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART IV: THE FINAL CHAPTER 40th Anniversary—September 10 & September 15 SLEEPY HOLLOW—October 13 & October 16 ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES—November 10 & November 13
BOX SET CONTENT: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART II Five years after the massacre at Camp Crystal Lake, the nerve-wracking legend of Jason Voorhees and his diabolical mother lives on. Despite ominous warnings from the locals to stay away from "Camp Blood," a group of counselors at a nearby summer camp decide to explore the area where seven people were brutally slaughtered. All too soon, they encounter horrors of their own and the killing begins again. BREAKDOWN Jeff Taylor (Kurt Russell) and his wife Amy (Kathleen Quinlan) are headed toward a new life in California when their car's engine dies on a remote highway. Amy accepts a ride from a helpful trucker (J.T. Walsh) while Jeff waits with the car. But when Jeff shows up at the agreed rendezvous, he finds his wife isn't there. The locals aren't talking; the police aren't much help. With no one to turn to, Jeff battles his worst fears and begins a desperate, danger-ridden search to find Amy before it's too late. WORLD WAR Z In this fast-paced, pulse-pounding action epic, former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) is in a race against time to save both his family and the world from a pandemic that is toppling governments and threatening to destroy humanity itself. ORPHAN: FIRST KILL Esther's terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit ORPHAN. After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. But an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous "child" at any cost.

Monday, September 16, 2024

Bringing Out the Dead 4K Blu Ray UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Martin Scorsese

Reviewing unboxing Bringing Out the Dead on 4K UHD Blu-ray. 

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Martin Scorsese's Bringing Out the Dead (1999) with a Collector's Edition 4K Blu-ray.

Hailed as "an ecstatic sensory experience" (San Francisco Examiner), "intense, volatile" (New York Times), and "savage and sorrowing" (Atlanta Journal-Constitution), BRINGING OUT THE DEAD debuted on October 22, 1999 and marked the fourth collaboration between Scorsese and screenwriter Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull). Nicolas Cage gives a riveting performance as a Manhattan paramedic barely clinging to sanity over the course of three chaotic nights. The film also stars Patricia Arquette, John Goodman, Ving Rhames, and Tom Sizemore.

Newly remastered from the original camera negative, this exceptional new release was reviewed by Scorsese, cinematographer Robert Richardson, and editor Thelma Schoonmaker. Arriving as part of the Paramount Presents line, BRINGING OUT THE DEAD is presented in a must-own two-disc set that includes the film on 4K Blu-ray with Dolby Atmos and on Blu-ray, along with a wealth of new bonus content, including new interviews with Scorsese, Cage, Schrader, and Richardson, plus archival on-set interviews with Patricia Arquette, John Goodman, Ving Rhames, Tom Sizemore, and Marc Anthony. The release also includes access to a Digital copy of the film. New and legacy bonus content included on the Blu-ray Disc is detailed below.

Nicolas Cage is Frank Pierce, a paramedic on the brink of madness. Patricia Arquette is the daughter of a man Frank tried to save. Together, they'll need to confront the ghosts of the past to discover redemption among the living. The powerhouse supporting cast includes John Goodman, Ving Rhames, and Tom Sizemore.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE

DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM

DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK

NEW FILMMAKER FOCUS – MARTIN SCORSESE ON BRINGING OUT THE DEAD - Visionary filmmaker Martin Scorsese shares stories behind the production, touching on casting, shooting in New York City, and the music and art that inspired his approach.

NEW A RUMINATION ON SALVATION – NICOLAS CAGE ON BRINGING OUT THE DEAD - Academy Award® winner Nicolas Cage relates tales of wild nights in New York City, his cerebral approach to his character, and his time with Scorsese prior to shooting.

NEW CEMETERY STREETS – SCREENWRITER PAUL SCHRADER ON BRINGING OUT THE DEAD - Legendary screenwriter Paul Schrader talks about adapting author Joe Connelly's novel, how traveling with real paramedics informed his writing, and his creative partnership with Scorsese.

NEW CITY OF GHOSTS – CINEMATOGRAPHER ROBERT RICHARDSON ON BRINGING OUT THE DEAD - Frequent Scorsese collaborator and Academy Award® winning cinematographer Robert Richardson opens up about shooting Bringing Out the Dead and how the film personally resonated with him.

NEW ON SET WITH PATRICIA ARQUETTE - Actress Patricia Arquette reflects on working with Nicolas Cage, the creative openness of director Martin Scorsese, and how her own background allowed for a personal understanding of her character.

NEW ON SET WITH JOHN GOODMAN - Actor John Goodman talks about the intensity of portraying a paramedic, working with Nicolas Cage, and the honor of appearing in a Martin Scorsese film.

NEW ON SET WITH VING RHAMES - Actor Ving Rhames shares how Martin Scorsese's New York City differs from his personal experience and how his character relates to Nicolas Cage's character.

NEW ON SET WITH TOM SIZEMORE - Actor Tom Sizemore celebrates the opportunity to appear in Bringing Out the Dead and reflects on how life is full of surprises.

NEW ON SET WITH MARC ANTHONY - Actor Marc Anthony shares how he turned witnessing real-life hardship on the streets of New York City into an unforgettable performance.

EXCLUSIVE CAST AND CREW INTERVIEWS

THEATRICAL TRAILERS

Collectible packaging featuring a foldout image of the film's theatrical poster and an interior spread with key movie moments

Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

James Cameron Gets PISSED At Fans Regarding His 4K Restorations

James Cameron recently sat down for an interview regarding his movies and 4K restorations, and he was upset. He told fans to get a life regarding his 4K UHD restorations of True Lies, Aliens and The Abyss.

Question: So you recently had the 4K transfers of Aliens and True Lies come out. It did get blowback in the fan community, some feeling that the image quality wasn’t as high as they wanted it to be. You obviously have a very high standard. So I’m wondering what you thought? CAMERON: When people start reviewing your grain structure, they need to move out of mom’s basement and meet somebody. Right? I’m serious. I mean, are you ****ing kidding me? I’ve got a great team that does the transfers. I do all the color and density work. I look at every shot, every frame, and then the final transfer is done by a guy who has been with me [for years]. All the Avatar films are done that way. Everything is done that way. Get a life, people, seriously.

Sunday, August 11, 2024

The Bikeriders 4K UHD Blu-ray REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu

Reviewing and unboxing The Bikeriders on 4K Blu-ray Ultra HD (UHD). 

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This 4K UHD edition of The Bikeriders includes the Blu-ray and Digital HD. The DVD is not included.

Jeff Nichols' The Bikeriders (2023), starring Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, and Boyd Holbrook.

Written and directed by Jeff Nichols (Mud, Take Shelter), THE BIKERIDERS boasts a power-house ensemble cast including Emmy®, BAFTA®, and Tony Award® winner Jodie Comer ("Killing Eve", The Last Duel) alongside Academy Award® nominee Austin Butler (Elvis, Dune: Part Two) and Academy Award® nominee Tom Hardy (The Revenant, Dunkirk, Inception). Other impressive cast members include two-time Academy Award® nominee Michael Shannon, Boyd Holbrook (Logan, The Predator), Mike Faist (Challengers, West Side Story), and Norman Reedus ("The Walking Dead", Triple 9).

THE BIKERIDERS captures a rebellious time in America when the culture and people were changing. After a chance encounter at a local bar, strong-willed Kathy (Comer) is inextricably drawn to Benny (Butler), the newest member of Midwestern motorcycle club the Vandals, led by the enigmatic Johnny (Hardy). Much like the country around it, the club begins to evolve, transforming from a gathering place for local outsiders into a dangerous underworld of violence, forcing Benny to choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK

Johnny, Benny, & Kathy - From the accents to the attitude, get to know the lead characters of THE BIKERIDERS. Hear from the cast and producing team on how they took the personalities and environments from a book of photographs and brought a narrative to the big screen.

The Era of THE BIKERIDERS - Grab your leather jacket and gear up for a ride as we enter the era of THE BIKERIDERS. This piece focuses on the authenticity that was captured by the brilliant production team who nailed the look, feel, and sound of the late 1960s Midwest.

The Filmmaker's Eye: Jeff Nichols - Go behind the lens with director Jeff Nichols as he shared his overall vision for the film, stylistic choices, and how he works with talent. Members of the ensemble cast along with producers chime in on the significance of working on a Jeff Nichols film.

Feature Commentary with Writer/Director Jeff Nichols

4K BLU-RAY

Subtitles:

English SDH, Castilian Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French Canadian, French European, German, Italian, Latin American Spanish, Norwegian, and Swedish

4K BLU-RAY 

Languages/Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), Castilian Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature), French Canadian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature), French European (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature), German (Dolby Atmos for Feature), Italian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1), and Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature)

BLU-RAY:

Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, and Latin American Spanish

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Languages/Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature), and Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature)

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing

Reviewing unboxing Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga on 4K UHD Blu-ray. 

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Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth star in Academy Award-winning mastermind George Miller's "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," the much-anticipated return to the iconic dystopian world he created more than 30 years ago with the seminal "Mad Max" films. Miller now turns the page again with an all-new original, standalone action adventure that will reveal the origins of the powerhouse character from the multiple Oscar-winning global smash "Mad Max: Fury Road." The new feature from Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures is produced by Miller and his longtime partner, Oscar-nominated producer Doug Mitchell ("Mad Max: Fury Road," "Babe"), under their Australian-based Kennedy Miller Mitchell banner. 

As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

DISC ONE - 4K BLU-RAY

DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM

DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK

Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa

Stowaway to Nowhere

Metal Beasts & Holy Motors

Darkest Angel: Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa

Motorbike Messiah: Chris Hemsworth as Dementus

DISC TWO - BLU-RAY

l Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa

Stowaway to Nowhere

4K Blu-ray Languages: English, Canadian French, Italian, Latin Spanish

4K Blu-ray Subtitles: Swedish, Latin Spanish, Norwegian, Italian, Parisian French, Canadian French, Finnish, English SDH, Danish

Blu-ray Languages: English, Canadian French, Latin Spanish

Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Canadian French, Parisian French, Latin Spanish

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Rocky Ultimate Knockout Collection 4K UHD Blu-ray REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu


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Rocky: Ultimate Knockout Collection (1976-2006)

Rocky I Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), a small-time boxer from working-class Philadelphia, is arbitrarily chosen to take on the reigning world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), when the undefeated fighter's scheduled opponent is injured. While training with feisty former bantamweight contender Mickey Goldmill (Burgess Meredith), Rocky tentatively begins a relationship with Adrian (Talia Shire), the wallflower sister of his meat-packer pal Paulie (Burt Young). Rocky II Although working-class Philadelphia boxer Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) lost his high-profile bout with the cocky world champion Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), his Cinderella story has caught the national sports media's attention, and he now has the opportunity to capitalize on his sudden fame. Meanwhile, Creed is still smarting from nearly losing to some palooka no one has ever heard of, and arrogantly prods his newfound nemesis into getting back into the ring. Rocky III Having become the world heavyweight champion, former working-class boxer Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is rich and famous beyond his wildest dreams, which has made him lazy and overconfident. In a double whammy, he loses his trainer and father figure Mickey (Burgess Meredith) and then has his title stolen by the arrogant, menacing challenger Clubber Lang (Mr. T). Turning to his former adversary, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), for help, Rocky struggles to get his old fire back. Rocky IV After reclaiming the boxing championship title, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) plans to retire and live with his wife, Adrian (Talia Shire). However, during an exhibition match, Rocky's friend Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) is mercilessly beaten to death by hulking Russian newcomer Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). Rocky vows payback against Drago and flies to Russia to train for a Christmas Day fight. Despite their different training methods, Rocky and Drago both wage a long and intense match. Rocky V Recently retired boxer Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) falls on hard times after his accountant mismanages his finances. He stages a comeback of sorts by mentoring fiery young boxer Tommy (Tommy Morrison), while also trying to mend his shaky relationship with his own son, Robert (Sage Stallone). These challenges prove to be at least as tough as any fight Rocky has faced in the ring. He wonders if he will be able to meet them and raise his arms in victory again. Rocky Balboa Now long-retired, Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) runs a Philadelphia eatery and mourns the loss of his beloved wife, Adrian. Yearning to recapture a bit of his glory days, he plans to re-enter the ring for a few low-profile, local matches. All that changes when Rocky accepts a challenge to fight the world's reigning heavyweight champion, Mason "the Line" Dixon (Antonio Tarver).

The Fall Guy 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt

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Reviewing and unboxing The Fall Guy on 4K Blu-ray UHD.

Directed by David Leitch (Bullet Train, Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde), THE FALL GUY stars Oscar® nominee Ryan Gosling (Barbie, La La Land, Drive) as Colt Seavers, a battle-scarred stuntman who is drafted back into service after a near-career ending accident when Tom Ryder (Golden Globe® winner Aaron Taylor-Johnson; Bullet Train), the star of a mega-budget studio movie—being directed by Colt's ex, Jody Moreno, played by Golden Globe® winner Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer, A Quiet Place films, Sicario)—goes missing. Inspired by the hit 1980s TV series, THE FALL GUY also stars Emmy® winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso), Winston Duke (Black Panther franchise) and Academy Award® nominee Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once). From a screenplay by Hobbs & Shaw screenwriter Drew Pearce, THE FALL GUY comes from production team Kelly McCormick and David Leitch (Bullet Train, Violent Night, Nobody,) and their company 87North Productions; from Ryan Gosling and his production shingle Entertainment 360; and from Guymon Casady ("Game of Thrones," Steve Jobs ). The film is executive produced by Drew Pearce, Entertainment 360's Geoff Shaevitz and the creator of the original Fall Guy television series, Glen A. Larson. THE FALL GUY features an Original Motion Picture Soundtrack from Back Lot Music with music by composer Dominic Lewis. The album also features a cover of KISS' "I Was Made for Lovin' You" by YUNGBLUD and a cover of Lee Major's "Unknown Stuntman" by Blake Shelton. The soundtrack album is also available physically on Vinyl from Mutant Records.

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Twister 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu

Reviewing and unboxing Twister on 4K UHD Blu-ray. 

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You can also purchase a steelbook edition of Twister which is sold separately on 4K UHD. Jan de Bont's Twister (1996), starring Bill Paxton, JHelen Hunt, Jami Gertz, Cary Elwes, and Lois Smith. Directed by Jan de Bont, this 1996 edge-of-your-seat thriller sweeps Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton into the eye of one of the most powerful storms ever depicted on film. An estranged couple, Dr. Jo Harding (Hunt) and Bill Harding (Paxton), reunites to deploy "Dorothy," a cutting-edge tornado research device, in a race against nature. This high-stakes adventure blends breathtaking visuals with a tale of reunion and resilience to create a cinematic experience not to be missed. Special Features and Technical Specs: RESTORED IN 4K HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK NEW The Legacy of Twister: Taken by the Wind - Jan de Bont discusses the groundbreaking film Audio commentary by Jan de Bont and Visual Effects Supervisor Stefen Fangmeier Featurettes: Chasing the Storm: Twister Revisited Anatomy of a Twister HBO First Look: The Making of Twister Van Halen "Humans Being" Music Video Optional English SDH, Spanish, and French subtitles for the main feature

Saturday, June 22, 2024

The Uninvited / The Unseen BLU RAY REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Gothic Horror Film Noir | ViaVision | Imprint Films

Reviewing unboxing the limited edition of The Uninvited and The Unseen on Blu-ray. Released by ViaVision’s Imprint label.

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LEWIS ALLEN’S HORRIFYING OSCAR-NOMINATED MYSTERIES THE UNINVITED AND THE UNSEEN STAR GAIL RUSSELL IN HER BREAKOUT ROLES.

Packaged together in a Limited Edition 2-Disc Hardbox, accompanied by brand new special features, these are must-see films for fans of classic horror. 1500 copies only. The Uninvited (1944) A pair of siblings from London purchase a surprisingly affordable, lonely cliff-top house in Cornwall, only to discover that it actually carries a ghostly price – and soon they’re caught up in a bizarre romantic triangle from beyond the grave. Starring Academy Award winner Ray Milland (Dial M For Murder) and Ruth Hussey, this haunting adaptation of Dorothy Macardle’s novel Uneasy Freeholdwas praised by critics on release, one of the highest-grossing films of 1944. Special Features and Technical Specs: 1080p High-definition 2K digital transfer from a 35mm duplicate negative NEW Audio Commentary by noir expert and Film Noir Foundation board member Alan K. Rode (2024) NEW ‘The Uninvited’ and the Female Gothic – Video Essay by Kat Ellinger (2024) NEW Gail Russell: The Flame That Burned Twice as Bright – Interview with critic Imogen Sara Smith (2024) Two Original Radio Adaptations Starring Ray Milland Lady Astor Screen Guild play with Ruth Hussey & Betty Field (1944) Screen Director’s Playhouse with director Lewis Allen (1949) Theatrical Trailer Audio English LCPM 2.0 Mono Original Aspect Ratio 1.37:1 Optional English HOH Subtitles The Unseen (1945) Widower David Fielding has long been suspected of bringing about his wife’s death. It helps not at all when a series of murders coincides with Fielding’s move into a new neighbourhood. Elizabeth Howard, governess to Fielding’s children, takes it upon herself to either clear her boss’ name or prove him a murderer. Based on Ethel Lina White’s novel Midnight House, and starring actor Joel McCrea, best known for his starring roles in Western films. Special Features & Technical Specs: 1080p high-definition presentation from a NEW 2K scan of the original camera negative by Imprint Films NEW Audio Commentary by noir expert and Film Noir Foundation board member Alan K. Rode (2024) NEW Gothic Noir: The Unseen Touch of Henry James – Video Essay by Imogen Sara Smith & Max Evry (2024) Theatrical Trailer Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono Original Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 Optional English HOH Subtitles

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Anchorman 4K UHD / Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Blu Ray REVIEWS + Unboxing / Menu

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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) Ron Burgundy is San Diego's top-rated news anchorman. While he is outwardly willing to adjust to the idea of females in the workplace -- even outside of secretarial positions -- he certainly doesn't want his own job challenged. Keeping that in mind, it's no wonder that the arrival of Veronica Corningstone, an aspiring newswoman, is, in Ron's eyes, not the studio's most welcome addition. After Veronica pays her dues covering so-called female-oriented fluff pieces (think cat fashion shows and cooking segments), the ambitious Veronica sets her eyes on the news desk; more specifically, on Ron's seat behind it. Not unpredictably, Ron doesn't take the threat lightly, and it isn't long before the rival newscasters are engaged in a very personal battle of the sexes. Starring: Will Ferrell, Paul Rd., Christina Applegate and Steve Carell Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age. Starring: Paul Rudd, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson