New Blu-ray Reviews

Glory Blu-ray Movie  

Mastered in 4K / Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy

Sony Pictures | 1989 | 122 min | Rated R | May 14, 2013 | Martin Liebman

Robert Gould Shaw leads the U.S. Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices from both his own Union Army and the Confederates.

Action / Drama / History / War

The ABCs of Death Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + DVD

Magnolia Pictures | 2012 | 130 min | Not rated | May 21, 2013 | Casey Broadwater

Twenty-six directors. Twenty-six ways to die. Co-produced by Drafthouse Films, and finally ready to be unleashed-see what happens when you give more than two dozen of the most brilliant filmmakers from around the world free reign to indulge their creative impulses and black humor. From A to Z, it's got something for every genre fan and is like nothing you've ever seen before.

Horror / Dark humor

Sommersby Blu-ray Movie  

Warner Bros. | 1993 | 113 min | Rated PG-13 | May 21, 2013 | Michael Reuben

Set in the south of the United States just after the Civil War, Laurel Sommersby is just managing to work the farm without her husband Jack, believed killed in the Civil War. By all accounts, Jack Sommersby was not a pleasant man, thus when he returns, Laurel has mixed emotions. It appears that Jack has changed a great deal, leading some people to believe that this is not actually Jack but an imposter.

Drama / Mystery / Romance / Period

Alexandre le bienheureux Blu-ray Movie    

Alexander

Gaumont | 1968 | 96 min | Rated U Tous publics | Apr 24, 2013 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

Alexandre, a young and honest farmer, is oppressed by an authoritarian wife, who makes him work like a dog...

Comedy / Foreign

Cold Eyes of Fear Blu-ray Movie  

Gli occhi freddi della paura

Redemption | 1971 | 91 min | Not rated | May 21, 2013 | Casey Broadwater

One man's evening with a prostitute takes a turn for the worse when a pair of hardened criminals show up at the home of the man's uncle, a judge who unfairly convicted one of the criminals years before. Tensions mount as the victims try to turn their captors against one another and save the judge's life, as well as their own.

Crime / Thriller / Foreign

Howl's Moving Castle Blu-ray Movie  

ハウルの動く城 / Hauru no Ugoku Shiro / Blu-ray + DVD

Disney / Buena Vista | 2004 | 120 min | Rated PG | May 21, 2013 | Kenneth Brown

A plain young hatter named Sophie has her life changed when an evil witch transforms her into an old woman. Unable to face her family in such a condition, Sophie runs away in search of a way to become young again. Along the way, Sophie helps a turnip headed scarecrow, who repays her by leading her to the moving castle owned by the dreaded wizard Howl. There she befriends Howl's apprentice Markl, Howl's fire demon Calcifer, and eventually, Howl himself. Sophie then becomes the castle's cleaning lady in an effort to not only find the solution to her problem but to save Howl from his own terrible secrets as well.

Action / Adventure / Anime / Fantasy / Romance / Foreign

False Trail Blu-ray Movie    

Jägarna 2

Arrow | 2011 | 125 min | Rated BBFC: 15 | Feb 18, 2013 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

It's been fifteen years since Erik was forced to leave the Norrland Police Department. Since then he has become the National Murder Commission�s best interrogator. When Erik�s boss orders him back to his home town to solve a brutal murder, he hesitantly returns as the thought of going back stirs up unpleasant memories. What at first appears to be a simple murder soon proves to be something much more complicated.

Crime / Mystery / Thriller / Foreign

The Rolling Stones: Crossfire Hurricane Blu-ray Movie  

Eagle Rock Entertainment | 2012 | 111 min | Rated TV-MA | May 21, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman

"Crossfire Hurricane", directed by Brett Morgen, is released as part of the ongoing 50th anniversary celebrations of The Rolling Stones. This superb new film tells the story of the Stones' unparalleled journey from blues obsessed teenagers in the early sixties to their undisputed status as rock royalty. All of The Rolling Stones have been newly interviewed and their words form the narrative arc that links together archive footage of performances, news coverage and interviews, much of it previously unseen.

Biography / Documentary / Music

Vegas Vacation Blu-ray Movie  

Warner Bros. | 1997 | 95 min | Rated PG | May 21, 2013 | Michael Reuben

At work, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) has invented a long life food preservative, earning him a large bonus check. Clark announces to his family that he is taking them on vacation. Enthusiasm wanes, however, when Clark says they are headed to Las Vegas, Nevada. His wife, Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo), and teenage daughter, Audrey (Marisol Nichols) have their doubts, as Las Vegas is not known for its family-friendly atmosphere, while teenage son Rusty (Ethan Embry) appears to be more eager. Will everything go smoothly? Don't bet the house.

Comedy

My Neighbor Totoro Blu-ray Movie  

となりのトトロ / Tonari no Totoro / Blu-ray + DVD

Disney / Buena Vista | 1988 | 86 min | Rated G | May 21, 2013 | Kenneth Brown

Two young girls, Mei and Satsuki, move into a new home that is close to the hospital that their mother is in. In their yard is an extremely large tree which is home to three Totoros, gods of the forest. Soon after, news from the hospital comes up that their mother can't come home as promised, so Mei (the younger daughter) runs away from home to visit her mom. Satsuki then needs to turn to Totoro for help in finding her sister.

Adventure / Anime / Family / Fantasy / Foreign / Period

Things to Come Blu-ray Movie  

Criterion | 1936 | 97 min | Not rated | Jun 18, 2013 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

After decades of world war and a plague that wiped out much of the population, mankind struggles to rebuild its once-great civilization. Progress is at last being made—until the eve of a new manned space flight. Now, fear of another technological era threatens to tear apart the new society.

Drama / Sci-Fi

Ultimate Gangsters Collection: Classics Blu-ray Movie  

Little Caesar / The Public Enemy / The Petrified Forest / White Heat / Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film

Warner Bros. | 1931-1949 | 4 Movies | 357 min | Not rated | May 21, 2013 | Michael Reuben

See individual titles for their synopses

Crime / Drama / Film-Noir / Romance / Thriller

White Heat Blu-ray Movie  

Warner Bros. | 1949 | 113 min | Not rated | May 21, 2013 | Michael Reuben

A government agent infiltrates a gang run by a mother-fixated psychotic.

Crime / Drama / Film-Noir / Thriller

The Town That Dreaded Sundown Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + DVD

Shout Factory | 1976 | 90 min | Rated R | May 21, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman

A Texas Ranger hunts for a hooded serial killer terrorizing the residents of a small town, set in 1946 Texarkana. Based on a true story.

Crime / Horror

Stand Up Guys Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy

Lionsgate Films | 2012 | 95 min | Rated R | May 21, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman

Aging gangster Val is picked up by his old friend and partner Doc as he is released from prison after serving a 28-year sentence for refusing to snitch on another associate. The two reflect on the times they've spent together before deciding to break their other partner out of a retirement home to reunite the whole gang.

Comedy / Crime / Drama

All Ladies Do It Blu-ray Movie    

Così fan tutte / Blu-ray + DVD

Arrow | 1992 | 97 min | Rated BBFC: 18 | May 20, 2013 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

Diana is happily married to Paolo, but due to her wild passion for sex, she regularly winds up in short-lived erotic adventures, which she doesn't keep hidden from Paolo. On the contrary: by telling him, their sexual relationship is fueled with fresh impulses. When Diana experiences a stormy affair with the poet Alphonse, Paolo gets jealous after all and rejects Diana, who then goes headfirst into a wild orgy of sexual excess with her sister and some friends.

Comedy / Drama / Romance / Erotic / Foreign

LEGO Batman: The Movie - DC Super Heroes Unite Blu-ray Movie  

with LEGO Clark Kent/Superman Minifigure / Blu-ray + DVD + UV Digital Copy

Warner Bros. | 2013 | 71 min | Not rated | May 21, 2013 | Kenneth Brown

An award party for Gotham City's Man of the Year, Bruce Wayne, quickly descends into chaos when The Joker crashes onto the scene with a full gallery of rogues at his side, including The Riddler, Catwoman and Two-Face. The Dark Knight swings into action to corral the uninvited guests, but one criminal attendee isn't quite so obvious - Lex Luthor, and with him a secret weapon that could change the balance of power in Gotham forever: The Deconstructor! The troublesome team of Lex Luthor and The Joker may be more than a stubborn Batman and Robin can handle alone, but what are Super Friends for? Join the crusade against evil as Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and the Justice League storm into action to protect the innocent, save Gotham City and even have a few laughs along the way.

Action / Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Crime / Family / Comic book

Tarzan Blu-ray Movie    

Disney / Buena Vista | 1999 | 88 min | Rated BBFC: U | May 21, 2012 | Jeffrey Kauffman

The adventures of an orphaned infant raised by a family of gorillas and ultimately accepted as one of their own. As Tarzan matures into a young man with all the instincts of a jungle animal and the physical prowess of an athletic superstar, his life changes forever when he finally meets other humans, with whom he feels an immediate and irresistible bond.

Adventure / Animation / Drama / Family / Musical

OMD Live: Architecture & Morality & More Blu-ray Movie  

Eagle Entertainment | 2008 | 136 min | Not rated | May 07, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman

OMD Live: was recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo, London on Saturday 19 May 2007. The concert was split into two halves, the first part of the evening was a complete performance of the 1981 album "Architecture & Morality", while the second half was a greatest hits set.

Music

Nightfall Blu-ray Movie  

Da Zhui Bu

Well Go USA | 2012 | 108 min | Not rated | May 21, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman

When a Hong Kong celebrity is found brutally murdered, his body floating in the middle of the ocean, hardheaded detective Lam is called in to take charge of the investigation. As Lam zeroes in on a killer from the past, the murder appears to be a straight forward case of revenge. But the more that Lam pursues his suspect, the deeper he falls into a web of lies. To find the truth, Lam must dig into a 20 year-old case for answers, the one link tying the suspect to the celebrity. But in doing so, Lam will uncover a dark secret so shocking, it will turn the investigation upside down. Who is the victim and who is the killer? Just as Lam believes he has everything figured out, he will discover that there’s a fine line between love and hate.

Action / Crime / Thriller / Foreign