New Blu-ray Reviews

Texas Chainsaw 3D Blu-ray Movie  

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

Lionsgate Films | 2013 | 92 min | Rated R | May 14, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman

The seventh outing in the classic slasher horror franchise sees the return of chainsaw-wielding killer Leatherface. Alexandra Daddario stars as Heather, a young woman who travels to Texas with her boyfriend Ryan (Trey Songz) and two other friends to collect a family inheritance. On arrival, the friends realise to their horror that Heather's legacy includes the unwanted attentions of crazed murderer Leatherface (Dan Yeager) and his cannibalistic clan. The film features a cameo appearance from Gunnar Hansen, who played Leatherface in the original 1974 film.

Horror / Thriller

One Hour Photo Blu-ray Movie  

20th Century Fox | 2002 | 96 min | Rated R | May 07, 2013 | Casey Broadwater

Sy, a disturbed and unbalanced photo-development technician with a sad history, becomes obsessed with a picture-perfect suburban family whose personal photographs he develops.

Drama / Thriller / Psychological thriller

Amateur Blu-ray Movie    

Artificial Eye | 1994 | 105 min | Rated BBFC: 15 | May 13, 2013 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

Isabelle is an ex-nun waiting for her special mission from God. In the meantime, she is making a living writing pornography. She meets Thomas, a sweet, confused amnesiac who cannot remember that he used to be a vicious pornographer, responsible for turning his young wife, Sofia, into the world's most notorious porn queen. Sofia's on the run, convinced she's killed him. Together, Isabelle and Thomas set out to discover his past, a past waiting to catch up with him.

Comedy / Crime / Drama / Dark humor / Erotic

Solti Centenary Concert Blu-ray Movie  

Mozart, Verdi, Mahler, Strauss

Arthaus Musik | 2012 | 112 min | Not rated | Apr 30, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman

No synopsis for this title.

Music

Mahler: Symphony No. 4 Blu-ray Movie  

Riccardo Chailly

Accentus | 2012 | 61 min | Not rated | Apr 30, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman

No synopsis for this title.

Music

Escape Blu-ray Movie  

Flukt

Entertainment One | 2012 | 79 min | Not rated | May 14, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman

It's been ten years since the Black Plague ravaged the lands. A poor family sets out on a journey to find a better place to live. On a desolate mountain pass, the family is attacked by a pack of merciless killers. The only one to be spared is 19 year old Signe, who is taken hostage and brought back to camp. There she learns she is to face a fate far worse than death, and she realizes the only thing to do is to run away. But her escape does not go unnoticed, and now the chase is on.

Action / History / Thriller / Foreign

Superman: Unbound Blu-ray Movie  

DC Universe Animated Original Movie #17 / Blu-ray + DVD + UV Digital Copy

Warner Bros. | 2013 | 75 min | Rated PG-13 | May 07, 2013 | Kenneth Brown

Based on the Geoff Johns/Gary Frank 2008 release “Superman: Brainiac,” Superman: Unbound finds the horrific force responsible for the destruction of Krypton – Brainiac – descending upon Earth. Brainiac has crossed the universe, collecting cities from interesting planets – Kandor, included – and now the all-knowing, ever-evolving android has his sights fixed on Metropolis. Superman must summon all of his physical and intellectual resources to protect his city, the love of his life, and his newly-arrived cousin, Supergirl.

Action / Adventure / Animation / Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Comic book

National Parks Exploration Series - Voyageurs National Park - Spirit of the Boundary Waters Blu-ray Movie  

Mill Creek Entertainment | 2013 | 70 min | Rated TV-G | Mar 26, 2013 | Martin Liebman

No synopsis for this title.

Documentary / Nature

2013 Rose Bowl Game Presented by Vizio Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + DVD

Team Marketing | 2013 | 150 min | Not rated | Feb 26, 2013 | Martin Liebman

Coming into the New Years Day showdown with Wisconsin in Pasadena, Stanford head coach David Shaw had never coached in the Rose Bowl Game, while Badgers head coach Barry Alvarez had never lost one in three previous tries. When Stanfords Usua Amanam intercepted Wisconsin quarterback Curt Phillips late in the game, he sealed the Cardinals first Rose Bowl victory since 1972 and handed Alvarez his first loss in the prestigious bowl.

Sport

The Details Blu-ray Movie  

Starz / Anchor Bay | 2012 | 101 min | Rated R | Apr 30, 2013 | Martin Liebman

When a family of raccoons discover worms living underneath the sod in Jeff and Nealy's backyard, this pest problem begins a darkly comic and wild chain reaction of domestic tension, infidelity and murder.

Comedy / Drama

Stitches Blu-ray Movie  

MPI Media Group | 2012 | 86 min | Rated R | Apr 02, 2013 | Casey Broadwater

A clown comes back from the dead to haunt those who took his life during a fatal party mishap.

Comedy / Horror / Supernatural

The Last Stand Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy

Lionsgate Films | 2013 | 107 min | Rated R | May 21, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman

A drug cartel leader busts out of a courthouse and speeds to the Mexico border, where the only thing in his path is a sheriff and his inexperienced staff.

Action / Crime / Thriller

Wuthering Heights Blu-ray Movie  

Oscilloscope Pictures | 2011 | 129 min | Not rated | Apr 23, 2013 | Casey Broadwater

The story of Heathcliff, an orphaned outsider found on the streets of Liverpool and given a home by a benevolent farmer, Mr. Earnshaw. Heathcliff develops a passionate romantic relationship with the farmer's teenage daughter, Catherine, inspiring the distrust and envy of her volatile brother, Hindley. Years later, when the elder Earnshaw dies, Heathcliff, Catherine, and Hindley, now adults, must at long last confront the intense feelings and destructive rivalries which have developed between them.

Drama / Romance / Period

Back to 1942 Blu-ray Movie  

一九四二 / Yi jiu si er

Well Go USA | 2012 | 151 min | Not rated | May 14, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman

A North Henan landlord embarks on a pilgrimage to Shaanxi province during the 1942 famine, struggling to survive as war with Japan looms on the horizon. His house beset by starving villagers, Landlord Fan endeavors to calm the crowd by preparing a feast. But his house is burned down in the chaos, prompting Fan, his teenage daughter Xing Xing, his servant Shuang Zhu, and his tenant Hua Zhi on a treacherous journey south. Along the way, encounters with an American journalist, a judge, and a priest who has lost his faith reveal the true depth of the despair that grips the country. But the hardships along the way prompt Fan to make some devastating sacrifices that leave him a broken man.

Action / Drama / War / Foreign

Upstream Color Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + DVD

Cinedigm | 2013 | 96 min | Not rated | May 07, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman

Unconventional drama directed by and starring Shane Caruth. When Kris (Amy Seimetz), a graphics designer, is unfortunate enough to find herself the subject of the attentions of a thief (Thiago Martins) who employs somewhat unusual methods, her life rapidly goes downhill. In order to get her to transfer her savings to him, the thief implants a parasitic organism into Kris then leaves her to the equally unfavourable attentions of a pig farmer, who transfuses the parasite from Kris into a pig, creating a subliminal connection between the woman and animal. Kris awakes from the traumatic experience with little recollection of what has happened but is fortunate to meet Jeff (Caruth), who has been the victim of the same process. Will the pair be able to work together to discover what has happened to them?

Drama / Other / Romance / Sci-Fi / Thriller / Psychological thriller

Barrymore Blu-ray Movie  

Image Entertainment | 2011 | 84 min | Not rated | May 07, 2013 | Michael Reuben

With his career in tatters, aging actor John Barrymore rents an old theater and begins rehearsing for a backer's audition to raise money for a revival of his former triumph as Shakespeare's Richard III.

Biography / Drama

Fringe: The Complete Fifth and Final Season Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy

Warner Bros. | 2012-2013 | 572 min | Rated TV-14 | May 07, 2013 | Kenneth Brown

Fringe revolves around three unlikely colleagues – a beautiful, young and determined FBI agent (Anna Torv), a brilliant but off-the-wall scientist (John Noble), and his sardonic, roguish son (Joshua Jackson) – who team up to investigate a series of peculiar deaths and disasters.

Drama / Mystery / Sci-Fi / Thriller / Supernatural

Pierre Etaix Blu-ray Movie  

Criterion | 1961-1971 | 8 Movies | 457 min | Not rated | Apr 23, 2013 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

See individual titles for their synopses.

Action / Comedy / Documentary / Drama / Romance / Short / Foreign

The Men Blu-ray Movie  

Battle Stripe

Olive Films | 1950 | 86 min | Not rated | Apr 30, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman

A paralyzed war vet tries to adjust to the world without the use of his limbs.

Drama

A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III Blu-ray Movie  

Lionsgate Films | 2012 | 87 min | Rated R | May 14, 2013 | Jeffrey Kauffman

A graphic designer's enviable life slides into despair when his girlfriend breaks up with him.

Comedy / Drama / Musical / Surreal