Rio Bravo / East of Eden 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing

Reviewing and unboxing Rio Bravo and East of Eden on 4K Ultra HD. 

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These 4K UHD editions of Rio Bravo and East of Eden includes Digital HD. The Blu-ray’s are not included.

Howard Hawks' Rio Bravo (1959) and Elia Kazan's East of Eden (1955).

Working in partnership with The Film Foundation, both films were restored and remastered by Warner Bros. Post Production Creative Services: Motion Picture Imaging and Post Production Sound. Since its launch by Martin Scorsese in 1990, The Film Foundation has restored more than 900 movies.

Rio Bravo

A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a disabled man, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy.

The 1959 American Western film is directed by Howard Hawks. The screenplay is by Jules Furthman and Leigh Brackett and is based on the short story "Rio Bravo" by B.H. McCampbell. The film stars John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson, Walter Brennan, and Ward Bond.

In 2014, Rio Bravo was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

Special Features and Technical Specs:

RESTORED BY WARNER BROS.

HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM

Audio Commentary by John Carpenter and Richard Schickel

Optional English SDH, Spanish, and Parisian French subtitles for the main feature

Digital version of the feature film

East of Eden

In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother Aron for the love of their father Adam. Carl is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, to how to get ahead in business and in life, to how to relate to his estranged mother.

The 1955 period drama is directed by Elia Kazan from a screenplay by Paul Osborn and based on the 1952 John Steinbeck novel of the same name. The film stars James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Burl Ives, Richard Davalos, and Jo Van Fleet.

East of Eden was nominated for 3 Academy Awards with Van Fleet winning for Best Supporting Actress. East of Eden was named one of the 400 best American films of all time by the American Film Institute. In 2016, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

Special Features and Technical Specs:

RESTORED BY WARNER BROS.

HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM

Audio Commentary by Richard Schickel

Optional English SDH, Spanish, and Parisian French subtitles for the main feature

Digital version of the feature film

Book Club: The Next Chapter BLU RAY REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Book Club 2

Reviewing and unboxing Book Club: The Next Chapter on Blu-ray. 

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This Blu-ray edition of Book Club 2 includes the DVD and Digital HD. A 4K UHD edition is currently not available.

Bill Holderman's Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023), starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen.

The highly anticipated sequel follows our four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.

"An irresistible crowd pleaser" (Deadline), BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER showcases an all-star supporting cast alongside the four esteemed leading ladies including Oscar® nominees Andy Garcia (Ocean's Eleven, The Godfather Part III) and Giancarlo Giannini (Quantum of Solace, Casino Royale), Primetime Emmy Award® winner Craig T. Nelson ("Parenthood," "Coach"), and Primetime Emmy Award® nominee Don Johnson (Knives Out, "Miami Vice").

Special Features and Technical Specs:

BOOK CLUB: Back in Session – The Book Club is back and better than ever! Sit down with the filmmakers and cast, including our four leading ladies, as they chat about what made the first film such a mega success, why they're excited to be back, and the journey these characters take in the sequel.

Still Stylish – Costume designer Stefano De Nardis was overjoyed to take on the task of dressing these legends of fashion and cinema! Learn how each character's style was created and how it melds with the actress portraying them.

The Women in Italy – The Book Club is going global and taking the audience with them! Filmmakers and cast discuss shooting in some of the most iconic locations on earth, how the idea of shooting in Italy came to be and what it was like making a movie in Rome and Venice amongst the actual tourists.

Optional English SDH, French Canadian, and Latin American Spanish subtitles

Halloween 1 & 2 Ultimate Edition BLU RAY REVIEW + Unboxing | Rob Zombie | ViaVision

Reviewing and unboxing Rob Zombie’s Halloween 1 & 2 Ultimate Edition on Blu-ray. 

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This 4K edition of National Lampoon's Vacation includes the Blu-ray and Digital HD.

INCLUDES BOTH THE UNRATED DIRECTOR’S CUT AND THEATRICAL CUT FOR EACH FILM, AND A SLAUGHTER OF SPECIAL FEATURES!

Evil has a destiny…

Horror legend Rob Zombie’s remakes of the iconic Halloween films are arriving on Blu-ray in an Ultimate Edition.

Including both the Unrated Director’s Cut and Theatrical Cut for each film and a slaughter of special features, these bloodthirsty films star Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange), Academy Award nominee Brad Dourif (One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest), and wrestling superstar Tyler Mane.

Halloween 1 & 2 Ultimate Edition BLU RAY REVIEW + Unboxing

Halloween (2007) – Unrated & Theatrical Cuts

Rob Zombie (The Devil’s Rejects) reinvents the ultimate slasher classic, unleashing Michael Myers for a bloody roller-coaster of a rampage like fans have never seen. Including a retelling of the original story that unfolds at a breakneck pace, as well as a chilling new introduction that finally reveals the secrets behind Myers’ disturbing childhood, Halloween breathes new life into one of film history’s most terrifying tales. “It will leave you speechless” (Bloody Disgusting).

Special Features:

Unrated Director’s Cut Feature-Length Commentary by Writer-Director Rob Zombie

Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary

Alternate Ending with Optional Commentary

Bloopers

The Many Masks of Michael Myers

Reimagining Halloween

Meet The Cast

Casting Sessions

Scout Taylor-Compton Screen Test

Theatrical Trailer

Halloween II (2009) – Unrated & Theatrical Cuts

Rob Zombie’s H2 (Halloween II) picks up at the exact moment that 2007’s box office smash Halloween stopped and follows the aftermath of Michael Myers’ (Tyler Mane) murderous rampage through the eyes of heroine Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor-Compton). Evil has a new destiny. Unleashing a trail of terror that only horror master Zombie can, Myers will stop at nothing to bring closure to the secrets of his twisted past.

Special Features:

Audio Commentary by Writer-Director Rob Zombie

Deleted and Alternate Scenes

Audition Footage

Make-Up Test Footage

Bloopers

Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures Music Videos

Uncle Seymore Coffins’ Stand-Up Routines

Michael Lives: The Making Of Halloween (2008)

A four and a half hour documentary by director Rob Zombie.

Special Features:

A Conversation with Rob Zombie

National Lampoon's Vacation 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing

Reviewing and unboxing National Lampoon's Vacation on 4K UHD Blu-ray. 

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This 4K edition of National Lampoon's Vacation includes the Blu-ray and Digital HD.

There’s also a Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook for this film on 4K UHD.

Harold Ramis' classic comedy National Lampoon's Vacation (1983), starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Imogene Coca, Randy Quaid, Anthony and Michael Hall.

The all-American Griswold family just wants to go on an all-American vacation. Everyone is packed. The route is planned ... And absolutely everything goes wrong as a simple trip quickly becomes a madcap cross-country odyssey and heroic quest in search of National Lampoon's Vacation. For the Clark W. Griswolds of Chicago, 50 weeks of work and routine will soon be rewarded with a fortnight of frenzied freedom. Mom and the kids would rather fly, but Dad (Chevy Chase) insists on driving west to Walley World. He's programmed everything on the family's PC--from tire wear to best routes, from choice sights to the finest AAA-recommended lodgings. With such planning everything should go right ... Wrong!!

Special Features and Technical Specs:

NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM

AUDIO: ENGLISH DTS-HD MASTER AUDIO MONO 2.0

Audio Commentary with Chevy Chase, Randy Quaid, Matty Simmons, Harold Ramis, Anthony Michael Hall, and Dana Barron (98 Minutes)

Optional English SDH, Spanish, and French subtitles for the main feature

The Truman Show 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing | Jim Carrey

Reviewing and unboxing The Truman Show on 4K UHD Blu-ray. 

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This 4K edition of The Truman Show includes the Blu-ray and Digital HD.

Peter Weir's The Truman Show(1998), starring Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, and Natascha McElhone. 

He doesn't know it, but everything in Truman Burbank's (Jim Carrey) life is part of a massive TV set. Executive producer Christof (Ed Harris) orchestrates "The Truman Show," a live broadcast of Truman's every move captured by hidden cameras. Cristof tries to control Truman's mind, even removing his true love, Sylvia (Natascha McElhone), from the show and replacing her with Meryl (Laura Linney). As Truman gradually discovers the truth, however, he must decide whether to act on it.

Special Features:

BRAND NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM APPROVED BY DIRECTOR WEIR

DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM

DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK

How's It Going to End? The Making of The Truman Show – Two-Part Documentary

Faux Finishing—The Visual Effects of The Truman Show

Deleted Scenes

Photo Gallery

Theatrical Trailers

TV Spots

Evil Dead Rise 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing

Reviewing and unboxing Evil Dead Rise on 4K UHD Blu-ray. 

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This 4K edition of Evil Dead Rise includes the Blu-ray and Digital HD.

Lee Cronin's Evil Dead Rise (2023), starring Lily Sullivan, Alyssa Sutherland, Morgan Davies (XII), Gabrielle Echols, and Nell Fisher. The two releases are scheduled to arrive on the market on June 27. 

Studio description: New Line Cinema and Renaissance Pictures present a return to the iconic horror franchise, "Evil Dead Rise," from writer/director Lee Cronin ("The Hole in the Ground"). The movie stars Lily Sullivan ("I Met a Girl," "Barkskins"), Alyssa Sutherland ("The Mist," "Vikings"), Morgan Davies ("Storm Boy," "The End"), Gabrielle Echols ("Reminiscence") and introducing Nell Fisher ("Northspur"). 

Moving the action out of the woods and into the city, "Evil Dead Rise" tells a twisted tale of two estranged sisters, played by Sutherland and Sullivan, whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.

"Evil Dead Rise" is produced by Rob Tapert ("Ash vs Evil Dead," "Don't Breathe") and executive produced by series creator and horror icon Sam Raimi and cult legend and "Ash" himself, Bruce Campbell, along with John Keville, Macdara Kelleher, Richard Brener, Dave Neustadter, Romel Adam and Victoria Palmieri.

Cronin is joined behind the camera by director of photography Dave Garbett ("Z for Zachariah," "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans"), production designer Nick Bassett ("Guns Akimbo," "Sweet Tooth"), editor Bryan Shaw ("Ash vs Evil Dead," "Spartacus") and costume designer Sarah Voon ("Chasing Great," "Inside"), with a score by Stephen McKeon ("The Hole in the Ground," "Primeval").

A New Line Cinema / Renaissance Pictures presentation of a Pacific Renaissance and Wild Atlantic Pictures production, "Evil Dead Rise" is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Technical Specs:

HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM

DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK

Opional English SDH, Latin Spanish, and Parisian French subtitles for the main feature

Creed III 4K UHD Blu Ray REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Creed 3

Reviewing and unboxing Creed III on 4K Blu-ray Ultra HD (UHD). 

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This 4K UHD edition of Creed 3 on 4K Ultra HD includes the Blu-ray and Digital HD. The DVD is not included. A Best Buy exclusive 4K steelbook of Creed 3 will also be available.

Michael B. Jordan's Creed III (2023), starring Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, and Jonathan Majors.

After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) has been thriving in both his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian (Jonathan Majors), resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian – a fighter who has nothing to lose.

Special Features: 

DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM

DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK

Michael B. Jordan: In the Ring/Behind the Camera – featurette

There's No Enemy Like the Past: Donnie and Dame – featurette

Deleted Scenes

4K Blu-ray: Optional English SDH, Canadian French, Parisian French, Latin Spanish, German, and Italian subtitles

Blu-ray: Optional English SDH, Canadian French, Parisian French, and Latin Spanish subtitles

Director: Michael B. Jordan 

Writers: Keenan Coogler, Zach Baylin, Ryan Coogler, Sylvester Stallone 

Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors, Wood Harris, Florian Munteanu 

Producer: Irwin Winkler

Essential Film Noir Collection 4 - BLU RAY REVIEW + Unboxing & Menu | Via Vision | Imprint Films

Reviewing and unboxing the Essential Film Noir Collection 4 on Blu-ray. 

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The Essential Film Noir Collection 4 is not available on 4K Ultra HD (UHD). This edition does not include the DVD or Digital HD.

LIMITED 4 DISC HARDBOX EDITION WITH UNIQUE ARTWORK ON THE FIRST 1500 COPIES!

Essential Film Noir - Collection 4 (1949-1953), a four-disc box set.

BOX SET CONTENT: 

Rope of Sand (1949)

After a two-year hiatus, Mike Davis (Burt Lancaster) returns to the same African city where he was tortured and left for dead at the hands of a sadistic Police Commandant (Paul Henreid). This suspense-noir classic was directed by William Dieterle (Dark City). Starring Burt Lancaster, Claude Rains, Peter Lorre, Paul Henreid & Sam Jaffe.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM COMPLETED IN 2021

NEW Audio Commentary by critic Samm Deighan

NEW Film professor José Arroyo on Rope of Sand

Trailer

Original Aspect Ratio 1.37:1

Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono

Optional English HOH subtitles

Appointment with Danger (1950)

Postal Inspector Al Goddard (Alan Ladd) is assigned to investigate the murder of a fellow officer. The only witness to the crime is Sister Augustine (Phyllis Calvert), who identifies the photograph of one of the assailants. This leads Goddard to a seedy hotel where he learns that the assailant is a member of a gang headed by Earl Boettiger (Paul Stewart), and he soon discovers that the gang is planning a million dollar mail robbery. This classic film noir also features the stars of Dragnet, Jack Webb and Harry Morgan, as Stewart's Henchmen. This was Alan Ladd's final Film Noir and was directed by Lewis Allen (The Uninvited). Starring Paul Stewart, Alan Ladd, Phyllis Calvert, Jan Sterling & Jack Webb.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM COMPLETED IN 2021

NEW Audio Commentary by professor and film scholar Jason Ney

NEW Hollywood Everyman: The Films of Lewis Allen – featurette

NEW Film Noir specialist Frank Krutnik on Appointment With Danger

Trailer

Original Aspect Ratio 1.37:1

Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono

Optional English HOH subtitles

The Enforcer (1951)

Humphrey Bogart (The Maltese Falcon) is in fine form as a crusading District Attorney out to convict the head of a vicious murder-for-hire ring. But when his star witness is killed, Bogart must race against time to find the evidence he needs to bring down the mob boss. Told in a series of flashbacks, this tense, tough-as-nails crime thriller on the cutting edge of film noir was based on actual Murder, Inc. Trials. Stylishly directed by Bretagne Windust (June Bride) with un-credited help from Raoul Walsh (Pursued) and beautifully shot by the great Robert Burks (North by Northwest). Starring Humphrey Bogart, Zero Mostel, Ted de Corsia & Everett Sloane.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM COMPLETED IN 2021

NEW Audio Commentary by noir expert / Film Noir Foundation board member Alan K. Rode

NEW Film Noir specialist Frank Krutnik on The Enforcer

Original aspect ratio 1.37:1

Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono

Optional English subtitles

Beware, My Lovely (1952)

Helen Gordon (Ida Lupino) hires Howard Wilton (Robert Ryan) as a handyman to do chores around her house. She doesn't know what she's let herself in for. Insecure and paranoid, Wilton thinks everyone, including Helen, is against him. He suffers from memory lapses and extreme mood swings. She's soon a prisoner in her own house after Wilton locks the doors and tears out the telephone. His mood swings from violence to complacency but after Helen gets a message to the police via a telephone repairman, she finds he is still in the house. …Beware, My Lovely. Starring Robert Ryan, Ida Lupino, Taylor Holmes & Barbara Whiting.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM COMPLETED IN 2021

NEW Audio Commentary by professor and film scholar Jason Ney

NEW Author/film historian Pamela Hutchinson on Ida Lupino

Original Aspect Ratio 1.37:1

Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono

Optional English HOH subtitles

Jennifer (1953)

Agnes Langsley (Ida Lupino) gets a job, through Jim Hollis (Howard Duff), as caretaker of an old and vacated estate. The owner's cousin, Jennifer, was the last occupant and mysteriously disappeared. Agnes soon begins to believe that Jennifer was murdered and that Jim, whom she has fallen in love with, is responsible. Starring Ida Lupino, Howard Duff & Robert Nichols.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM COMPLETED IN 2021

Original Aspect Ratio 1.37:1

Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono

Optional English HOH subtitles