New Blu-ray Reviews

Blood Ties Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy

Lionsgate Films | 2013 | 127 min | Rated R | Jun 24, 2014 | Jeffrey Kauffman

Two brothers, on either side of the law, face off over organized crime in Brooklyn during the 1970s.

Crime / Drama / Thriller

Hearts and Minds Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + DVD

Criterion | 1974 | 112 min | Not rated | Jun 17, 2014 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

Many times during his presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson said that ultimate victory in the Vietnam War depended upon the U.S. military winning the "hearts and minds" of the Vietnamese people. Filmmaker Peter Davis uses Johnson's phrase in an ironic context in this anti-war documentary, filmed and released while the Vietnam War was still under way.

Documentary / History / War

Home Before Midnight Blu-ray Movie  

Redemption | 1979 | 111 min | Not rated | Jun 17, 2014 | Brian Orndorf

A successful rock lyricist becomes romantically involved with a girl he picks up hitchhiking only to learn that she is only fourteen. Her parents take action against him.

Drama

Sleeping Beauty Blu-ray Movie  

Asylum | 2014 | 89 min | Not rated | May 13, 2014 | Martin Liebman

When a young Prince and his trusted aid learn of a beautiful Princess's cursed eternal slumber, they embark on a journey to rescue her. They must battle an evil queen and legions of undead monsters before she will be free.

Adventure / Fantasy

13 Sins Blu-ray Movie  

Starz / Anchor Bay | 2014 | 92 min | Rated R | Jun 17, 2014 | Martin Liebman

Out of a job, drowning in his debts and soon to marry his pregnant fiancé, Elliot Brindle unexpectedly receives a lifeline in the form of a phone call from a hidden-camera game show, offering him the chance to win a staggering $6 million cash prize. All he has to do is complete 13 challenges as instructed by the mysterious voice down the phone. The first challenge? Swat the fly buzzing around him. The second challenge? Eat the fly. Skeptical yet shocked to discover thousands of dollars suddenly appearing in his bank account, Elliot decides to continue comforted by the knowledge that he can stop at anytime, but if he does he will lose everything he has won. As the need to complete the game intensifies and the challenges become more and more disturbing, Elliot finds himself trapped in a terrifying struggle where the horror of his actions cross the point of no return.

Crime / Horror / Thriller / Psychological thriller

Peter Gabriel: Back to Front - Live in London Blu-ray Movie  

Limited Edition / Blu-ray + CD

Eagle Rock Entertainment | 2013 | 258 min | Rated Exempt | Jun 24, 2014 | Jeffrey Kauffman

This spectacular live concert, filmed at London's O2 using the latest Ultra High Definition 4K technology, captures Peter Gabriel's celebration of the 25th anniversary of his album To mark the event Gabriel reunited his original So touring band from 1986-87 and for the very first time fans saw them play the multi-platinum selling album in its entirety. Whilst the core of the performance is the So album, there is much more to the concert with previously unreleased and re-imagined songs performed alongside classic hits. With innovative lighting and staging, Back To Front offers a visual and narrative feast that puts the viewer inside a concert like never before.

Music

Longmire: The Complete First and Second Seasons Blu-ray Movie  

Warner Archive Collection

Warner Bros. | 2012-2013 | 2 Seasons | 1003 min | Rated TV-14 | May 27, 2014 | Michael Reuben

The series follows Walt Longmire, the Sheriff of the fictional Absaroka County, Wyoming, as he returns to work following the death of his wife. With the help of his daughter Cady, his new deputy Vic and his best friend Henry Standing Bear, Walt must investigate a series of major crimes in his jurisdiction while preparing to run for re-election against Branch, a young deputy in the department who wants Walt's job.

Action / Crime / Drama / Western

Winter's Tale Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + DVD + UV Digital Copy

Warner Bros. | 2014 | 118 min | Rated PG-13 | Jun 24, 2014 | Martin Liebman

In early 20th-century New York City, a charming thief's courtship with a dying girl is complicated when he is spirited to the present day after a conflict with a demon disguised as a gangster.

Drama / Fantasy / Mystery / Romance

Two Moon Junction Blu-ray Movie    

88 Films | 1988 | 105 min | Rated BBFC: 18 | May 19, 2014 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

April has just graduated from an exclusive Southern college. She's just returned home to her family mansion to prepare for her semi-arranged marriage to "the right man", a man approved by April's father, a Senator. During a trip to the local fair, April meets Perry, the kind of man she always wanted but never knew. Her parents are aghast, as Perry is exactly the kind of man they don't want her associating with. April must reconcile the expectations of her family and her fiancée with the passion she feels for Perry.

Drama / Romance / Erotic

Runaway Nightmare Blu-ray Movie  

Limited Edition 1,000 Copies

Vinegar Syndrome | 1982 | 94 min | Not rated | Jun 17, 2014 | Brian Orndorf

Two dorky Nevada worm wranglers are kidnapped by a gang of beautiful women as part of a plot to steal plutonium from the Mafia.

Action / Comedy / Mystery / Thriller

B.B. King: The Life of Riley Blu-ray Movie  

MVD Visual | 2013 | 123 min | Not rated | Jun 17, 2014 | Jeffrey Kauffman

The untold true American story of an orphan boy from the heart of the Mississippi Delta who rose to music stardom around the world and inspired a generation of fans against all odds.

Biography / Documentary / Music

Joy Ride 3: Roadkill Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + DVD + UV Digital Copy

20th Century Fox | 2014 | 96 min | Unrated | Jun 17, 2014 | Jeffrey Kauffman

The nightmare begins when a group of young street racers take a desolate shortcut on their way to the Road Rally 1000. But a chance encounter with Rusty soon turns deadly as he stalks, taunts, and tortures his next victims with deranged delight. It’s a full-throttle, pedal-to-the-metal chill ride packed with killer twists and turns!

Horror / Thriller

Joe Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy

Lionsgate Films | 2013 | 118 min | Rated R | Jun 17, 2014 | Jeffrey Kauffman

Joe, a brooding ex-convict, meets and unexpectedly becomes friend and mentor to a 15-year-old drifter with an alcoholic, violent father. Before long, Joe is faced with the choice of redemption or ruin.

Drama / Thriller / Coming of age

Tosh.0: Collas Plus Exposed Arms Blu-ray Movie  

Paramount / Comedy Central | 2011 | 462 min | Not rated | Jun 17, 2014 | Martin Liebman

No synopsis for this title.

Comedy

Almost Human Blu-ray Movie  

MPI Media Group | 2013 | 79 min | Not rated | Jun 17, 2014 | Michael Reuben

Two years ago, Mark Fisher disappeared from his home in rural Maine in a brilliant flash of otherworldly blue light. His friend Seth Hampton was the last to see him alive. Now, Seth is having disturbing premonitions that Mark has returned as something other than human. When grisly, violent murders start taking place in the community, Seth and his girlfriend, Jen Craven, discover that Mark is indeed back, and that there is something terribly evil inside of him.

Horror / Sci-Fi

The Machine Blu-ray Movie  

XLrator | 2013 | 91 min | Rated R | Jun 17, 2014 | Michael Reuben

Two computer programmers create the first ever self-aware artificial intelligence. But things go wrong when the Ministry of Defense tries to transform the Machine into a robotic weapon.

Sci-Fi / Thriller

The Escape Artist Blu-ray Movie  

Masterpiece Mystery: The Escape Artist

PBS | 2013 | 181 min | Not rated | Jun 17, 2014 | Brian Orndorf

Revolves around Will Burton, a talented junior barrister of peerless intellect and winning charm who specialises in spiriting people out of tight legal corners. He is in high demand as he has never lost a case. But when his talents acquit the notorious prime suspect in an horrific murder trial, that brilliance comes back to bite him with unexpected and chilling results, not to mention a shocking twist in the tale.

Mystery

Maoyu: Complete Collection Blu-ray Movie  

Sentai Filmworks | 2013 | 300 min | Rated TV-14 | Jun 10, 2014 | Jeffrey Kauffman

Names can be deceiving, something the warrior known as Hero quickly discovers when he storms the castle of the dread Demon King that mankind has fought for fifteen years. For one thing, the “king” turns out to be a queen! Even more shocking, though, is that she’s waiting for him with an unexpected proposal. She points out that it would be bad for BOTH sides if the war was to end immediately, as without a common enemy, the individual factions of the winning side are certain to turn on each other in a new series of civil wars. However, she has a plan to end the war, bring democracy and advanced knowledge to humanity, and ensure lasting prosperity for both sides, no matter who “wins”. But to accomplish this, she needs a collaborator on the human side, and she’s chosen Hero as the one partner she can trust! Is it a deal with the devil, or mankind’s only hope for lasting peace? The traditional rules of Swords and Sorcery are completely rewritten as the “good guy” and the “bad girl” join forces to save the world in MAYOU - ARCHENEMY & HERO!

Action / Adventure / Anime / Comedy / Fantasy / Romance / Supernatural / Foreign

300: Rise of an Empire 3D Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD + UV Digital Copy

Warner Bros. | 2014 | 103 min | Rated R | Jun 24, 2014 | Kenneth Brown

Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes, and Artemesia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.

Action / Drama / History / War / Comic book / Epic

Boy Meets Girl Blu-ray Movie    

Artificial Eye | 1984 | 100 min | Rated BBFC: 15 | Jun 23, 2014 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

The relationship of an aspiring filmmaker, who has just been left by his lover and a suicidal young woman, who is also reeling from a failed romance.

Drama / Romance / Foreign