New Blu-ray Reviews

Old Joy Blu-ray Movie  

Criterion | 2006 | 74 min | Not rated | Dec 10, 2019 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

Two old pals reunite for a camping trip in Oregon's Cascade Mountains.

Drama

The King of Queens: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie  

Mill Creek Entertainment | 1998-2007 | 9 Seasons | 4555 min | Rated TV-PG | Nov 19, 2019 | Martin Liebman

Taking place in Rego Park, Queens, New York, a blue-collar married couple, Doug, a deliveryman, and Carrie, a secretary at a law firm, who both live with Carrie's oddball father, Arthur, try to make the best of what they got while trying to make their marriage somewhat normal and getting through tiny problems that they have together, even the occasional run-in with Carrie's father.

Comedy

Joker Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy

Warner Bros. | 2019 | 122 min | Rated R | Jan 07, 2020 | Randy Miller III

Failed comedian seeks connection as he walks the streets and begins a slow descent into madness.

Crime / Drama / Thriller / Dark humor / Psychological thriller / Comic book

Fatherland Blu-ray Movie  

Limited Edition to 3000

Twilight Time | 1986 | 110 min | Not rated | Nov 10, 2015 | Jeffrey Kauffman

A pop singer (Gerulf Pannach) from East Germany goes west to find his exiled father and expand his career.

Drama / Music

Bad Company Blu-ray Movie  

Official Authorized 40th Anniversary Documentary

FilmRise | 2014 | 88 min | Not rated | Feb 07, 2020 | Jeffrey Kauffman

Director Jon Brewer captures the incredible story of one of rock’s original super-groups, “Bad Company,” creators of a powerful true rock sound and spirit that imprinted upon the 1970s and continues to sell out stadium tours worldwide.

Documentary / Music

Brewster's Millions Blu-ray Movie  

Collector's Edition | Includes Brewster's Millions 1945

Shout Factory | 1985 | 2 Movies | 102 min | Rated PG | Jan 14, 2020 | Brian Orndorf

A minor league baseball player has to waste $30m in 30 days in order to inherit $300m; however he's not allowed to tell anyone about the $300m deal.

Comedy

Inside Moves Blu-ray Movie  

Scorpion Releasing | 1980 | 113 min | Rated PG | Dec 10, 2019 | Brian Orndorf

This poignant and offbeat dramedy follows Roary, a man who's been crippled by a recent suicide attempt. After resigning to spending most of his time in a bar full of down-trodden souls, Roary discovers that Jerry the Bartender has just been accepted to play basketball for the Golden State Warriors. As it turns out, helping Jerry train might just be the sort of transcendent therapy Roary and his fellow patrons need.

Comedy / Drama

Tammy and the T-Rex 4K Blu-ray Movie  

Tammy & the Teenage T-Rex / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

Vinegar Syndrome | 1994 | 1 Movie, 2 Cuts | 91 min | Not rated | Nov 29, 2019 | Brian Orndorf

An evil scientist implants the brain of Michael, a murdered high school student, in an animatronic Tyrannosaurus. He escapes, wreaks vengeance on his high school tormentors and is reunited with his sweetheart Tammy. Together, the couple try to elude the mad scientist and the police and find a more appropriate vessel for Michael's brain.

Comedy / Sci-Fi

The Knight of Shadows Blu-ray Movie  

Well Go USA | 2019 | 109 min | Not rated | Jan 21, 2020 | Jeffrey Kauffman

A legendary demon hunter (Jackie Chan), tracking down beasts that enter the human dimension, assisted by a lawman protégé and a motley group of friendly monsters.

Action / Comedy / Fantasy / Romance / Martial arts / Foreign

Miracles: The Canton Godfather Blu-ray Movie    

Kei zik / Qi ji / 奇蹟 / Jackie Chan Collection

88 Films | 1989 | 1 Movie, 2 Cuts | 128 min | Rated BBFC: PG | Dec 09, 2019 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

Wah, a country kid who rescues a mafia boss. When he takes over the mafia, he believes it is Lady Rose’s roses that bring him good luck, so he buys one from her every day outside his nightclub. But Wah and his singer girldriend Ming need a lot more than luck when they find our that Lady Rose is in a jam: Her daughter Belle who is engaged to a millionaire’s son, will be in Hong Kong to discuss wedding plans and to meet with Lady Rose, who has been lying being part of Hong Kong’s high society. It is up to Wah and Ming and all the help they can round up to turn Lady Rose into a real lady. While preparing for the engagement party, Police Inspector Ho suspects they’re up to no good and starts an investigation.

Action / Comedy / Crime / Foreign

2019 World Series Collector's Edition: Washington Nationals Blu-ray Movie  

Shout Factory | 2019 | 1380 min | Not rated | Dec 03, 2019 | Martin Liebman

No synopsis for this title.

Sport

Curse of the Fly Blu-ray Movie  

Shout Factory | 1965 | 86 min | Not rated | Dec 10, 2019 | Dr. Stephen Larson

Remember that scientist that was trying to perfect a matter transportation machine but got fused with a fly when one of the little critters got into the transporter with him? Well, this story is about three of his descendents (a son, Henri Delambre, and two grandsons). Seems the son wants to continue and perfect the machine while his two sons want to get out of the scientist business and live "normal" lives. The oldest son, Martin, decides to take a wife. Martin's father is not happy with this intrusion but finally gives in because he understands him son's needs. They all try to be a happy family until humans used in botched experiments are discovered by the new bride and the police nearly discover the lab while looking for Martin's wife. Everyone tries to get out of there via the transporter but things just don't go according to plan...

Drama / Horror / Sci-Fi

The Roaring West Blu-ray Movie  

VCI | 1935 | 310 min | Not rated | Nov 12, 2019 | Jeffrey Kauffman

15-episode serial involving the land rush, gold mines, stolen maps, etc.

Action / Adventure / Western

Stick Blu-ray Movie  

Kino Lorber | 1985 | 109 min | Rated R | Dec 10, 2019 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

Ernest (Stick) Stickley returns from prison, and very soon he gets involved with his old friend in a drug-running deal that goes sour. Hired by a rich investor, he tries to walk the line, but trouble follows him throughout as he tries to collect a debt and make up for lost time with his daughter. Stick also finds a new flame with a lady financial wizard (Kyle) and gets set to enjoy a new life, but Chucky and Nestor, the two hoods that owe him the debt, have other plans for Stick.

Action / Crime / Drama / Thriller

Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 and 2 Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Lionsgate Films | 2017-2018 | 2 Movies | 198 min | Rated R | Jan 22, 2019 | Jeffrey Kauffman

See individual titles for their synopses.

Comedy / Thriller

Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 Blu-ray Movie  

Lionsgate Films | 2017 | 108 min | Rated R | No Release Date | Jeffrey Kauffman

When a drifter is taken in by a peculiar mortician, the two hatch an underground enterprise off the back of the mortician's old habits. But greed, hatred, and jealousy soon come in turn, and their efforts unravel, causing the drifter to run off with the spoils and leaving the mortician adrift. An expedition across the South West introduces wild and crazy characters through a series of twisted and dark foibles as both men learn a valuable lesson about friendship and loyalty.

Comedy / Thriller

Best F(r)iends: Volume 2 Blu-ray Movie  

Lionsgate Films | 2018 | 120 min | Rated R | No Release Date | Jeffrey Kauffman

The dynamic duo of Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero have reunited for a dream project, Best F(r)iends – Volume 2. As Sestero’s drifter makes a run for it, he finds himself on an expedition across the Southwest, where he encounters wild and crazy characters through a series of twisted and dark foibles. While his misadventure teaches him a valuable lesson about friendship and loyalty, Wiseau’s mortician carries the story home with more than a few surprises.

Comedy / Thriller

The Fare Blu-ray Movie  

Epic Pictures | 2018 | 82 min | Not rated | Nov 19, 2019 | Brian Orndorf

When a charming fare named Penny climbs into his taxi cab, Harris, her world-weary driver, finds himself engaged in the only kind of courtship he can have with a passenger -- one that lasts as long as her trip. That is, right up until she disappears from the back seat without a trace. When confusion gives way to reality, he resets his meter and is instantaneously transported back to the moment when she climbed into his cab.

Mystery / Romance / Thriller

Automation Blu-ray Movie  

Epic Pictures | 2019 | 92 min | Not rated | Dec 03, 2019 | Brian Orndorf

A workplace robot, AUTO, transforms into a killing machine when he discovers he will be replaced by a more efficient model. AUTO fears being terminated and will stop at nothing to prevent his own destruction. The human employees must band together to stop him before it’s too late.

Sci-Fi

A Man for All Seasons Blu-ray Movie  

Sony Pictures | 1966 | 121 min | Rated G | Oct 22, 2019 | Martin Liebman

The story takes place in 16th century England. But men like Sir Thomas More, who love life yet have the moral fiber to lay down their lives for their principles, are found in every century. Concentrating on the last seven years of English chancellor's life, the struggle between More and his King, Henry VIII, hinges on Henry's determination to break with Rome so he can divorce his current wife and wed again, and good Catholic More's inability to go along with such heresy. More resigns as chancellor, hoping to be able to live out his life as a private citizen. But Henry will settle for nothing less than that the much respected More give public approval to his headstrong course.

Biography / Drama / History