New Blu-ray Reviews
Home- August 21, 2022
Last Seen Alive Blu-ray Movie
Vertical Entertainment | 2022 | 95 min | Rated R | Aug 09, 2022 | Randy Miller III
Will Spann is driving his soon-to-be ex-wife Lisa to her parents' home when she mysteriously disappears without a trace during a stop at a gas station. A frantic Will engages the local police and Lisa's parents in a desperate attempt to find her, but as time passes and suspicion falls on him, he must take matters into his own hands, delving into the town's criminal underbelly while running from the authorities in a race against time to find Lisa.
Action / Mystery / Thriller
Jurassic World: Dominion 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Universal Studios | 2022 | 1 Movie, 2 Cuts | 161 min | Rated PG-13 | Aug 16, 2022 | Martin Liebman
Four years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, dinosaurs now live—and hunt—alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history’s most fearsome creatures.
Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Thriller
- August 20, 2022
The Octagon Blu-ray Movie
2K Restoration
Kino Lorber | 1980 | 104 min | Rated R | Aug 02, 2022 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
A martial artist must defeat a plan by ninjas to create a worldwide training camp for terrorists.
Action / Drama / Romance / Martial arts
Rollerbabies / Mount of Venus Blu-ray Movie
Vinegar Syndrome | 1975-1976 | 2 Movies | 153 min | Rated X | Jul 26, 2022 | Brian Orndorf
In the future sexual intercourse is outlawed because of overpopulation and people take anti-aphrodisiac pills in order to curtail any carnal urges. The only form of coitus allowed is done by licensed performers on live television broadcasts as an aid to masturbation. Shrewd, but down on his luck television executive Sherman Frobish, the man responsible for a naughty top-rated TV program, comes up with the bright idea of a live TV sex show contest in which the participants fornicate while racing around on roller skates in order to salvage his floundering career. Pompous, but powerful head Greek god Jupiter Stormbringer is having trouble coping with the 20th century. He's especially upset about his current lack of loyal followers. Jupiter goes down to earth to try and convince several mortal women to worship him by having sex with them. Meanwhile, Jupiter's fellow gods watch his faltering attempts at converting new disciples from their base way up in the heavens.
Comedy / Sci-Fi / Erotic
The Mount of Venus Blu-ray Movie
Vinegar Syndrome | 1975 | 67 min | Rated X | Jul 26, 2022 | Brian Orndorf
Pompous, but powerful head Greek god Jupiter Stormbringer is having trouble coping with the 20th century. He's especially upset about his current lack of loyal followers. Jupiter goes down to earth to try and convince several mortal women to worship him by having sex with them. Meanwhile, Jupiter's fellow gods watch his faltering attempts at converting new disciples from their base way up in the heavens.
Comedy / Erotic
Rollerbabies Blu-ray Movie
Vinegar Syndrome | 1976 | 87 min | Rated X | Jul 26, 2022 | Brian Orndorf
In the future sexual intercourse is outlawed because of overpopulation and people take anti-aphrodisiac pills in order to curtail any carnal urges. The only form of coitus allowed is done by licensed performers on live television broadcasts as an aid to masturbation. Shrewd, but down on his luck television executive Sherman Frobish, the man responsible for a naughty top-rated TV program, comes up with the bright idea of a live TV sex show contest in which the participants fornicate while racing around on roller skates in order to salvage his floundering career.
Comedy / Sci-Fi / Erotic
Satan's Children Blu-ray Movie
Slipcover in Original Pressing
AGFA | 1975 | 85 min | Not rated | Aug 30, 2022 | Brian Orndorf
Runaway teen Bobby is given shelter by a cult of Satanists, but his presence and questionable sexuality leads to conflicts within Satan's Children.
Horror
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Lionsgate Films | 2021 | 107 min | Rated PG-13 | Aug 16, 2022 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Lifelong friends Barb and Star embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they decide to leave their small Midwestern town for the first time - ever.
Comedy
- August 19, 2022
Blow Out 4K Blu-ray Movie
includes "Murder à la Mod" on BD / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
Criterion | 1968-1981 | 2 Movies | 108 min | Rated R | Sep 06, 2022 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
Former police technician Jack Terry makes his living doing sound for slasher flicks. While recording new outdoor effects one night, Jack witnesses a couple's car careen off a bridge into a river, but he can save only the female occupant, Sally. Jack begins to suspect something when he learns that her dead companion was a presidential hopeful. Re-playing his tape over and over, Jack thinks that he hears a gun shot before the crash-causing tire blowout. When sleazy photographer Manny Karp comes forward with photos of the accident, Jack discovers the real reason that the naïve Sally was in the car—and also a way to prove his auditory suspicions through motion pictures. Even with all his surveillance talent, however, Jack cannot see (or hear) how dangerous the big picture really is until it's too late.
Comedy / Crime / Drama / Film-Noir / Mystery / Thriller
The Vision of Escaflowne: Complete Series Plus Movie Blu-ray Movie
Collector's Edition
FUNimation Entertainment | 1996-2000 | 2 Seasons, 3 Cuts | 745 min | Rated TV-14 | Oct 18, 2016 | Neil Lumbard
When a young man appears from a beam of light, Hitomi Kanzaki is whisked away to a world known as Gaea. Embroiled in war against the evil empire of Zaibach, soldiers fight in armored mechas known as "Guymelefs". There, Hitomi meets Van, the newly ordained King and his own mecha, Escaflowne. While on Gaea, Hitomi discovers a new power that could help Van save the world and get her home.
Action / Adventure / Anime / Drama / Fantasy / Romance / Sci-Fi / Thriller / Foreign
Steven Universe: Seasons 1-5 Blu-ray Movie
Madman Entertainment | 2013-2019 | 5 Seasons | 1794 min | Rated ACB: PG | Oct 06, 2021 | Neil Lumbard
A young boy takes his mother's place in a group of gemstone-based beings, and must learn to control his powers.
Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Fantasy / Musical
Rental Magica Blu-ray Movie
レンタルマギカ
Right Stuf | 2007-2008 | 925 min | Rated 13+ | Aug 09, 2022 | Neil Lumbard
Destroying supernatural monsters… dispelling dark magic… It’s all in a day’s work for the mages of Astral! However, after the mysterious disappearance of the company president, they’re left in a lurch. His son, Itsuki Iba, begrudgingly fills in, but Itsuki’s unfamiliarity with magic could spell bad news for Astral – especially with their rival Goetia vying for the very same contracts. As the jobs grow ever more dangerous, they soon find that staying in business is the least of their worries.
Anime / Comedy / Fantasy / Foreign
Sailor Moon: Complete First Season Blu-ray Movie
Viz Media | 1992-1993 | 1110 min | Rated TV-PG | Jun 14, 2022 | Neil Lumbard
Usagi Tsukino is a cheerful schoolgirl who often finds herself in unwanted trouble. One day, she saves a talking cat named Luna who gives Usagi a brooch that transforms her into Sailor Moon, guardian of love and justice!
Action / Anime / Comedy / Fantasy / Romance / Teen / Comic book / Foreign
Rouge Blu-ray Movie
胭脂扣 / Yin ji kau
Criterion | 1987 | 96 min | Not rated | Jun 21, 2022 | Randy Miller III
Fleur is a highly sought-after courtesan working the bordellos of 1930s Hong Kong when she meets Chan, the heir to a successful pharmacy franchise, and they fall in love. Chan risks losing the support and rank of his family by staying with Fleur, however, so they agree to meet in the afterlife after a suicide pact. When Fleur can't find Chan, she decides to return to the living half a century later to search for her missing lover.
Drama / Romance / Supernatural / Foreign
The Trial of Joan of Arc Blu-ray Movie
Procès de Jeanne d'Arc
BFI Video | 1962 | 65 min | Rated BBFC: PG | Aug 08, 2022 | Dr. Stephen Larson
A reconstruction of the trial of Joan of Arc (based entirely on the transcripts of the real-life trial), concerning Joan's imprisonment, interrogation and final execution at the hands of the English, filmed in a spare, low-key fashion.
Biography / Drama / History / War
Honey and Clover: The Complete Second Season Blu-ray Movie
Discotek Media | 2006 | 280 min | Unrated | Apr 28, 2020 | Neil Lumbard
What do you get when you cross creativity with self-discovery and unrequited love? Art School! Yuta Takemoto has no idea what's in store for his life when he enrolls at a Tokyo art college, but he finds out right away it'll never be dull! Love triangles form as fast as friendships when both Takemoto and senior classmate Shinobu Morita fall hard for shy artistic prodigy Hagumi Hanamoto. And while architecture student Takumi Mayama secretly pines for an older woman, dazzling ceramicist Ayu Yamada pines for him! Confused yet? Welcome to the bittersweet world of Honey and Clover!
Anime / Comedy / Drama / Romance / Comic book / Foreign
Honey and Clover: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Movie
Discotek Media | 2005 | 600 min | Unrated | Feb 25, 2020 | Neil Lumbard
What do you get when you cross creativity with self-discovery and unrequited love? Art School! Yuta Takemoto has no idea what's in store for his life when he enrolls at a Tokyo art college, but he finds out right away it'll never be dull! Love triangles form as fast as friendships when both Takemoto and senior classmate Shinobu Morita fall hard for shy artistic prodigy Hagumi Hanamoto. And while architecture student Takumi Mayama secretly pines for an older woman, dazzling ceramicist Ayu Yamada pines for him! Confused yet? Welcome to the bittersweet world of Honey and Clover!
Anime / Comedy / Drama / Romance / Comic book / Foreign
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Movie Trilogy Blu-ray Movie
I. Initiation / II. Transgression / III. Glorification | コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ I 興道 / II 叛道 / III 皇道 / Blu-ray + Digital Copy
FUNimation Entertainment | 2017-2018 | 3 Movies | 408 min | Rated TV-14 | Mar 05, 2019 | Neil Lumbard
Three compilation movies of the anime series Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, and its sequel Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2.
Action / Anime / Sci-Fi / Foreign
The Vision of Escaflowne: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie
Classics / Blu-ray + Digital Copy
FUNimation Entertainment | 1996 | 1 Movie, 2 Cuts | 650 min | Rated TV-14 | Jul 06, 2021 | Neil Lumbard
Tarot reading seemed little more than a pastime to Hitomi until she’s spirited away to a world where warring nations target her abilities. Caught in the crossfire, she must join the brash King Van as he pilots the ultimate mech—Escaflowne.
Adventure / Anime / Fantasy / Romance / Foreign
The Bob's Burgers Movie 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Disney / Buena Vista | 2022 | 102 min | Rated PG-13 | Jul 19, 2022 | Martin Liebman
The Belchers try to save the restaurant from closing as a sinkhole forms in front of it, while the kids try to solve a mystery that could save their family's restaurant.
Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Musical