New Blu-ray Reviews
Home- June 06, 2013
Snitch Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy
Summit Entertainment | 2013 | 112 min | Rated PG-13 | Jun 11, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman
When a teenage boy is wrongfully arrested for distributing drugs and sentenced to prison for a decade, the father makes a deal with the United States Attorney to become an undercover informant and infiltrate a drug cartel, risking his family and his life.
Action / Crime / Drama / Thriller
Ninja III: The Domination Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + DVD
Shout Factory | 1984 | 93 min | Rated R | Jun 11, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman
The body of a sexy aerobics instructor is invaded by the evil spirit of a dying ninja. At first, changes in her behavior is limited to having strange interactions with an arcade game, doing sexy things with V8 juice, and being attracted to an unusually hairy police officer. But soon enough, she's systematically killing, ninja-style, the officers responsible for the ninja's death, and can only be stopped by another ninja!
Action / Horror / Martial arts
Midway Blu-ray Movie
Universal Studios | 1976 | 131 min | Rated PG | Jun 04, 2013 | Brian Orndorf
A dramatic chronicle of the Battle of Midway, considered the turning point of the war against Japan in the Pacific. Released in SENSURROUND
Drama / History / War
Oz the Great and Powerful Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy
Disney / Buena Vista | 2013 | 130 min | Rated PG | Jun 11, 2013 | Kenneth Brown
A prequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz that tells how the Wizard arrived in Oz became the ruler.
Adventure / Family / Fantasy
- June 05, 2013
The Doobie Brothers: Live at Wolf Trap Blu-ray Movie
Eagle Rock Entertainment | 2004 | 166 min | Not rated | Jun 04, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman
No synopsis for this title.
Music
Judas Priest: Epitaph Blu-ray Movie
Sony Music | 2013 | 142 min | Not rated | May 28, 2013 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
Judas Priest wrapped up their final large-scale world tour in 2012 with a storming set at London's Hammersmith Apollo. 'Epitaph,' featuring songs from each of their studio albums, showcases their metal mastery after 40 years of headbanging.
Music
Paul McCartney & Wings: Rockshow Blu-ray Movie
Eagle Rock Entertainment | 1980 | 139 min | Rated Exempt | Jun 11, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Rockshow is a 1980 concert film by Paul McCartney and Wings, filmed during their 1976 North American tour.
Documentary / Music
Frankie Go Boom Blu-ray Movie
3, 2, 1... Frankie Go Boom
Universal Studios | 2012 | 89 min | Not rated | May 14, 2013 | Brian Orndorf
Frank Bartlett has been tortured, embarrassed, and humiliated by his brother Bruce -- usually on film -- his entire life. Now that Bruce is finally off drugs and has turned his life around, things should be different. They are not.
Comedy
Scum Blu-ray Movie
Kino Lorber | 1979 | 97 min | Not rated | Jun 04, 2013 | Casey Broadwater
The film tells the story of a young offender named Carlin as he arrives at the institution, and his rise through violence and self-protection to the top of the inmates' pecking order, purely as a tool to survive.
Crime / Drama / Foreign
Adventure Time: The Complete Second Season Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 2010-2011 | 286 min | Rated TV-PG | Jun 04, 2013 | Kenneth Brown
It's one crazy adventure after another for human boy Finn and his best friend Jake, a 28-year old dog with magical powers. They're out to have the most fun possible, and they sure do find it exploring the Land of Ooo! Whether it's saving Princess Bubblegum, battling zombie candy, taunting the Ice King or rocking out with Marceline the Vampire Queen, with Finn & Jake it's always ADVENTURE TIME!
Action / Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Short / Dark humor / Imaginary / Surreal
- June 04, 2013
Clint Eastwood 20-Film Collection Blu-ray Movie
Warner Bros. | 1971-2012 | 20 Movies | 2659 min | Rated R | Jun 04, 2013 | Michael Reuben
See individual titles for synopses.
Action / Adventure / Biography / Comedy / Crime / Drama / Film-Noir / History / Mystery / Sci-Fi / Sport / Thriller / War / Western / Psychological thriller / Supernatural / Foreign / Melodrama / Epic / Period / Coming of age
My Super Ex-Girlfriend Blu-ray Movie
Starz / Anchor Bay | 2006 | 96 min | Rated PG-13 | May 28, 2013 | Martin Liebman
Everyone's had a painful parting of the ways with a romantic partner. We pick up the pieces and move on. But for one New York guy, it's not going to be so easy. When he breaks up with his girlfriend, he discovers his ex is actually the reluctant superhero, G-Girl. A scorned woman, she unleashes her super powers to humiliate and torment him.
Comedy / Crime / Drama / Romance / Sci-Fi / Thriller
The File on Thelma Jordon Blu-ray Movie
Olive Films | 1950 | 100 min | Not rated | May 28, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman
THE FILE ON THELMA JORDON is a 1950 film noir directed by noir veteran Robert Siodmak (THE DARK MIRROR, THE KILLERS). No one is as good as Barbara Stanwyck (NO MAN OF HER OWN) when she's bad - the legendary actress plays Thelma Jordon, a woman who seduces the married Assistant District Attorney (Wendell Corey, HELL'S HALF ACRE) and pulls him into a web of theft and murder. When her aunt's mansion is burglarized and the woman is murdered, Thelma calls the Assistant DA to help her cover up evidence that may incriminate her. When she emerges as the prime suspect, the infatuated Assistant DA tries to sabotage the prosecution. THE FILE ON THELMA JORDON is a romantic and unusual mystery with great performances and superior direction. Beautifully shot by George Barnes (SPELLBOUND) with a haunting score by Victor Young (THE QUIET MAN).
Crime / Drama / Film-Noir / Mystery
Colorful: The Motion Picture Blu-ray Movie
Sentai Filmworks | 2010 | 126 min | Rated TV-14 | May 14, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman
There is a train station on the other side of death, yet not all who arrive on the platform will be judged ready for passage onwards. For one unready soul, there will be both a test and a second chance. Rather than be reborn, this soul will awake in the body of 14-year-old suicide Makoto Kobayashi where it must not only find a way to fit into Makoto’s existence, but also unravel two mysteries. What is the secret of the great sin it committed in its own previous life and what were the reasons that led to Makoto’s suicide? While some may believe the truth to be as plain to see as black and white, “Makoto” soon finds that the real world is overlaid with so many shades of grey and rainbows of colors that even the most obvious of “facts” are not what they seem.
Anime / Drama / Fantasy / Mystery / Foreign
Electra Glide in Blue Blu-ray Movie
Shout Factory | 1973 | 112 min | Rated PG | Jun 04, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman
An Arizona motorcycle cop gets his wish and is promoted to the homicide unit following the mysterious murder of a hermit. He is forced to confront his illusions about himself and those around him in order to solve the case.
Crime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller
Mad Max Trilogy Blu-ray Movie
Mad Max / The Road Warrior / Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
Warner Bros. | 1979-1985 | 3 Movies | 296 min | Rated R | Jun 04, 2013 | Michael Reuben
See individual titles for their synopses. NOTE: This release of "Mad Max" omits the DVD version and all special features unique to DVD.
Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Next of Kin Blu-ray Movie
Artificial Eye | 1984 | 70 min | Rated BBFC: 15 | Jun 10, 2013 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
Twenty-three-year old Peter Foster is an only child who lives at home, where he constantly hears his parents arguing. Because Peter does nothing all day, the family goes to a clinic where a therapist videotapes them. After Peter watches his tape, he views the tape of a troubled Armenian family, who gave their only son away for adoption when they arrived in Canada. Peter decides to visit this family, and he pretends to be their son, Bedros Deryan. The Deryan family welcomes him with open arms, and Peter tries to patch up the poor relationship between George Deryan and his daughter Azah.
Comedy / Drama
Adventure Time: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 2010 | 309 min | Rated TV-PG | Jun 04, 2013 | Kenneth Brown
What time is it? It's time for Adventure Time: The Complete First Season. The Cartoon Network's #1 hit comedy show and Emmy nominated series centers on the post apocalyptic adventures of Finn, a human boy with a funny hat, and his friend Jake, a magic and mischievous dog.
Action / Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Short / Dark humor / Imaginary / Surreal
WWE: Top 25 Rivalries Blu-ray Movie
WWE Studios | 2013 | 230 min | Rated TV-14 | May 28, 2013 | Martin Liebman
For the first time ever, WWE counts down the 25 most intense rivalries of all time. With each segment narrated by a different personality, WWE fans get an inside perspective on their favorite showdowns in the history of WWE, WCW, NWA, ECW and more!
Sport
- June 03, 2013
The Odd Couple Blu-ray Movie
Warner Bros. | 1968 | 105 min | Rated G | Jun 04, 2013 | Michael Reuben
Story about two divorced men who decide to share a New York apartment. Felix is fussy and fastidious to a fault. He proves that cleanliness is next to insanity. Oscar wreaks havoc on a tidy room with the speed and thoroughness of a tornado.
Comedy