New Blu-ray Reviews
Home- June 17, 2012
David Lynch Collection Blu-ray Movie
Eraserhead / Dune / Blue Velvet / Wild At Heart / Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me / Lost Highway
Universal Studios | 1977-1997 | 6 Movies | 742 min | Rated BBFC: 18 | Jun 04, 2012 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
No synopsis for this title.
Action / Adventure / Comedy / Crime / Drama / Fantasy / Film-Noir / Horror / Mystery / Romance / Sci-Fi / Thriller / Dark humor / Psychological thriller / Erotic / Surreal / Epic
- June 16, 2012
The Artist Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy
Sony Pictures | 2011 | 101 min | Rated PG-13 | Jun 26, 2012 | Martin Liebman
Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.
Comedy / Drama / Romance / Period
The Night of the Grizzly Blu-ray Movie
Olive Films | 1966 | 102 min | Not rated | Jun 26, 2012 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Marshall "Big Jim" Cole turns in his badge and heads to Wyoming with his family in order to settle on some land left him by a relative. He faces opposition both from a neighbor who wants that land for his own sons, and from a grizzly bear nicknamed "Satan" who keeps killing Cole's livestock.
Adventure / Western
Wrath of the Titans 3D Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD + UV Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 2012 | 100 min | Rated PG-13 | Jun 26, 2012 | Kenneth Brown
A decade after his heroic defeat of the monstrous Kraken, Perseus-the demigod son of Zeus-is attempting to live a quieter life as a village fisherman and the sole parent to his 10-year old son, Helius. Meanwhile, a struggle for supremacy rages between the gods and the Titans. Dangerously weakened by humanity's lack of devotion, the gods are losing control of the imprisoned Titans and their ferocious leader, Kronos, father of the long-ruling brothers Zeus, Hades and Poseidon. The triumvirate had overthrown their powerful father long ago, leaving him to rot in the gloomy abyss of Tartarus, a dungeon that lies deep within the cavernous underworld. Perseus cannot ignore his true calling when Hades, along with Zeus' godly son, Ares (Edgar Ramírez), switch loyalty and make a deal with Kronos to capture Zeus. The Titans' strength grows stronger as Zeus' remaining godly powers are siphoned...
Action / Adventure / Fantasy
- June 15, 2012
Wrath of the Titans Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + DVD + UV Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 2012 | 99 min | Rated PG-13 | Jun 26, 2012 | Kenneth Brown
A decade after his heroic defeat of the monstrous Kraken, Perseus-the demigod son of Zeus-is attempting to live a quieter life as a village fisherman and the sole parent to his 10-year old son, Helius. Meanwhile, a struggle for supremacy rages between the gods and the Titans. Dangerously weakened by humanity's lack of devotion, the gods are losing control of the imprisoned Titans and their ferocious leader, Kronos, father of the long-ruling brothers Zeus, Hades and Poseidon. The triumvirate had overthrown their powerful father long ago, leaving him to rot in the gloomy abyss of Tartarus, a dungeon that lies deep within the cavernous underworld. Perseus cannot ignore his true calling when Hades, along with Zeus' godly son, Ares (Edgar Ramírez), switch loyalty and make a deal with Kronos to capture Zeus. The Titans' strength grows stronger as Zeus' remaining godly powers are siphoned...
Action / Adventure / Fantasy
Love and Anarchy Blu-ray Movie
Film d'amore e d'anarchia, ovvero 'stamattina alle 10 in via dei Fiori nella nota casa di tolleranza...'
Kino Lorber | 1973 | 120 min | Rated R | Jun 19, 2012 | Casey Broadwater
In pre-World War II Italy, the employees of a popular Roman bordello realize that a new arrival (Giancarlo Giannini, Hannibal, Casino Royale) is planning to assassinate Mussolini. When one of the girls (Lina Polito, All Screwed Up) falls in love with the man, she's torn between saving him and saving her country. This is the film that put Italian director Lina Wertmueller (Swept Away) on the map of world cinema. Giannini won a Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for his portrayal.
Comedy / Drama
Chicago in Chicago Blu-ray Movie
featuring The Doobie Brothers
Image Entertainment | 2010 | 94 min | Not rated | Jun 12, 2012 | Michael Reuben
Recorded live at the Charter One Pavilion in their home town on July 10, 2010, Chicago performs an array of classics and is joined for several of them by the Doobie Brothers.
Music
The Seduction of Mimi Blu-ray Movie
Mimě metallurgico ferito nell'onore
Kino Lorber | 1972 | 121 min | Rated R | Jun 19, 2012 | Casey Broadwater
Voting against the Mafia in what he thinks is a secret ballot costs Sicilian laborer Mimi his livelihood in Lina Wertmuller's dark comedy. He leaves his wife, flees to Turin and romances a Communist organizer -- but he just can't shake the Mafia. When they lure Mimi back to Sicily with a better job, he must keep his lover -- and love child -- under wraps. That's when his wife announces she's pregnant.
Comedy / Drama / Foreign
- June 14, 2012
Tales That Witness Madness Blu-ray Movie
Olive Films | 1973 | 90 min | Rated R | Jun 26, 2012 | Jeffrey Kauffman
At a private clinic devoted to the study of mental illness, Dr. Tremayne invites his friend and associate Nicholas to hear of his breakthrough theory developed from the study of four patients, each of whom was involved in a murder. Tremayne introduces the patients to Nicholas individually and shares their stories.
Horror / Mystery / Dark humor
Seven Days in Utopia Blu-ray Movie
Arc Entertainment | 2011 | 99 min | Rated G | Jun 05, 2012 | Michael Reuben
Luke Chisolm is a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas, home to eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford. But Johnny's more than meets the eye, and his profound ways of looking at life force Luke to question his past choices.
Drama / Sport
- June 13, 2012
The Lost Weekend Blu-ray Movie
Masters of Cinema
Eureka Entertainment | 1945 | 101 min | Rated BBFC: PG | Jun 25, 2012 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
The desperate life of a chronic alcoholic is followed through a four-day drinking bout.
Drama / Film-Noir
Wanderlust Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + DVD + UV Digital Copy
Universal Studios | 2012 | 98 min | Rated R | Jun 19, 2012 | Kenneth Brown
George and Linda are an overextended, stressed out Manhattan couple. After George is downsized out of his job, they find themselves with only one option: to move in with George's awful brother in Atlanta. On the way there, George and Linda stumble upon Elysium, an idyllic community populated by colorful characters who embrace a different way of looking at things. Money? It can't buy happiness. Careers? Who needs them? Clothes? Only if you want them. Is Elysium the fresh start George and Linda need? Or will the change of perspective cause more problems than it solves?
Comedy
Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Box Set Volume 2 Blu-ray Movie
Limited Edition / Blu-ray + DVD + CD
Aniplex | 2011 | 100 min | Rated 13+ | Apr 10, 2012 | Jeffrey Kauffman
As hostile relationships between Sayaka and Kyoko continue, Madoka decides to put an end to the fighting amongst the magical girls. However, Madoka doesn't know her actions will reveal the shocking truth about magical girls...
Anime / Drama / Fantasy / Psychological thriller / Foreign
- June 12, 2012
Project X Blu-ray Movie
#XtendedCut / Blu-ray + DVD + UV Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 2012 | 1 Movie, 2 Cuts | 88 min | Rated R | Jun 19, 2012 | Kenneth Brown
3 high school seniors throw a birthday party to make a name for themselves. As the night progresses, things spiral out of control as word of the party spreads.
Comedy / Teen / Dark humor
Black Gold Blu-ray Movie
Or Noir | Ultimate Edition / Blu-ray + DVD
Warner Bros. | 2011 | 130 min | Rated U Tous publics | Apr 11, 2012 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
Set in the 1930s Arab states at the dawn of the oil boom, the story centers on a young Arab prince torn between allegiance to his conservative father and modern, liberal father-in-law.
Adventure / Drama
Hit So Hard: The Life and Near Death Story of Patty Schemel Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + DVD
Well Go USA | 2011 | 103 min | Not rated | Jun 05, 2012 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Follows the journey of Patty Schemel, the openly gay drummer of Courtney Love's seminal rock band 'Hole.' As a young girl who always knew she was 'different' from the other kids in her farm town home outside of Seattle, Patty never dreamed she would one day have her picture on the cover of 'Rolling Stone.' But she also never fathomed that she could lose it all. A true survivor of what we now know was the disaffected 'slacker' generation, Patty found herself, like her friend Kurt Cobain, embraced by the dark side.
Biography / Documentary / Music
San Francisco Symphony at 100 Blu-ray Movie
SFS Media | 2011 | 78 min | Not rated | Jun 12, 2012 | Jeffrey Kauffman
This Gala Concert celebrated the San Francisco Symphony's 100th Anniversary.
Music
Seeking Justice Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + DVD
Starz / Anchor Bay | 2011 | 105 min | Rated R | Jun 19, 2012 | Martin Liebman
After his wife is assaulted, her husband enlists the services of a vigilante group to help him settle the score, which brings him more trouble.
Action / Drama / Thriller
- June 11, 2012
Monster Brawl Blu-ray Movie
Image Entertainment | 2011 | 89 min | Not rated | Jun 12, 2012 | Michael Reuben
Eight classic monsters fight to the death in an explosive wrestling tournament set inside an abandoned and cursed graveyard.
Comedy / Horror / Martial arts
Accident Blu-ray Movie
意外 / Yi ngoi
Shout Factory | 2009 | 87 min | Not rated | Jun 12, 2012 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
A troubled assassin, who works by orchestrating "accidents", suspects that an accident that happens to his team is not an accident at all.
Crime / Drama / Foreign