New Blu-ray Reviews
Home- February 15, 2019
Detour Blu-ray Movie
Criterion | 1945 | 69 min | Not rated | Mar 19, 2019 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
As he hitchhikes his way from New York to Los Angeles, a down-on-his-luck nightclub pianist finds himself with a dead body on his hands and nowhere to run—a waking nightmare that goes from bad to worse when he picks up the snarling, monstrously conniving drifter Vera.
Crime / Drama / Film-Noir / Mystery / Thriller
Castle Rock: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 2018 | 500 min | Rated TV-MA | Jan 08, 2019 | Michael Reuben
Attorney Henry Deaver is called back to the town of Castle Rock, Maine -- where he was raised by foster parents -- after a mysterious death at Shawshank Prison reveals a secret prisoner with no name or history locked in a disused wing of the crumbling facility.
Drama / Fantasy / Horror
A Star Is Born Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 2018 | 136 min | Rated R | Feb 19, 2019 | Martin Liebman
A country-rock music star helps a young singer find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. An update of the classic rise and fall fable about the perils of hitting the big time in show business.
Drama / Music / Romance
A Star Is Born 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 2018 | 136 min | Rated R | Feb 19, 2019 | Martin Liebman
A country-rock music star helps a young singer find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. An update of the classic rise and fall fable about the perils of hitting the big time in show business.
Drama / Music / Romance
Hunter Killer 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Lionsgate Films | 2018 | 122 min | Rated R | Jan 29, 2019 | Jeffrey Kauffman
An untested American submarine captain teams with U.S. Navy SEALs to rescue the Russian president, who has been kidnapped by a rogue general.
Action / Thriller
- February 14, 2019
Death Wish 5: The Face of Death Blu-ray Movie
Umbrella Entertainment | 1994 | 95 min | Rated ACB: R18+ | No Release Date | Dr. Svet Atanasov
Paul Kersey is back at working vigilante justice when when his fiancée, Olivia, has her business threatened by mobsters.
Action / Crime / Drama
Haunted Hospital: Heilstätten Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + DVD
Well Go USA | 2018 | 89 min | Not rated | Feb 12, 2019 | Jeffrey Kauffman
In HEILSTÄTTEN, a remote and gloomy sanctuary near Berlin, a group of YouTubers illegally access the ominous surgery block for a 24-hour challenge they hope will go viral. They learn too soon that they are not alone and not welcome.
Horror / Thriller / Foreign
The Fifth Cord Blu-ray Movie
Giornata nera per l'ariete
Arrow | 1971 | 93 min | Not rated | Feb 04, 2019 | Jeffrey Kauffman
An alcoholic journalist finds himself on the trail of a murderer after the police make him a suspect in their investigation.
Mystery / Thriller
Christopher Robin Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy
Disney / Buena Vista | 2018 | 104 min | Rated PG | Nov 06, 2018 | Martin Liebman
Working-class family man Christopher Robin encounters his childhood friend Winnie-the-Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life.
Adventure / Comedy / Drama / Family / Fantasy
Willow Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Disney / Buena Vista | 1988 | 126 min | Rated PG | Jan 29, 2019 | Martin Liebman
When young Willow Ufgood finds an abandoned baby, he is suddenly thrust into an adventure filled with magic and danger. According to an ancient prophecy, the sacred child is destined to end the reign of the evil sorceress Queen Bavmorda. Now, with only a single swordsman at his side, Willow must overcome the forces of darkness that threaten to destroy anyone who stands in the Queen's way!
Adventure / Fantasy / Romance
Untamed Heart Blu-ray Movie
Kino Lorber | 1993 | 102 min | Rated PG-13 | Mar 05, 2019 | Brian Orndorf
Caroline has not had much luck in love. Boyfriends seem to either leave her or cheat on her. Then she meets a shy, introverted man at work named Adam. When leaving work one day, two men attack her. Adam comes to her rescue.
Comedy / Drama / Romance
Valentine Blu-ray Movie
Collector's Edition
Shout Factory | 2001 | 96 min | Rated R | Feb 12, 2019 | Brian Orndorf
Four best friends are looking for a Valentine to die for. And this year, they might just get their wish.
Horror / Mystery / Thriller
- February 13, 2019
Centrespread Blu-ray Movie
Umbrella Entertainment | 1981 | 82 min | Rated R18+ | No Release Date | Dr. Svet Atanasov
The Story of a photographer's struggle in the glamorous world of nude modeling.
Drama / Sci-Fi / Erotic / Foreign
Audition Blu-ray Movie
オーディション | Ôdishon | Special Edition
Arrow | 1999 | 115 min | Not rated | Feb 12, 2019 | Jeffrey Kauffman
A widowed TV producer is encouraged by his teenage son to remarry before he gets too old. Unable to find anyone suitable, he decides to hold auditions for a false movie in order to test out potential wives. He thinks he may have found the one he is looking for when he auditions a former ballerina, but she seems too good to be true, and an investigation into her past reveals a horrific secret.
Horror / Foreign
At Eternity's Gate Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Lionsgate Films | 2018 | 110 min | Rated PG-13 | Feb 12, 2019 | Jeffrey Kauffman
A look at Vincent van Gogh's time in Arles.
Biography / Drama
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy
Universal Studios | 2018 | 86 min | Rated PG | Feb 05, 2019 | Martin Liebman
A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the residents of his neighboring village of Whoville.
Animation / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Holiday
Before and After Blu-ray Movie
Kino Lorber | 1996 | 108 min | Rated PG-13 | Mar 05, 2019 | Martin Liebman
When teenage son Jacob is being accused of murdering his girlfriend, the well-respected and close-knit Ryan family is in turmoil. Jacob flees, father Ben destroys possible evidence, the village community turns hostile and mother Carolyn is forced to temporarily close her doctor's practice. Then Jacob gets arrested and soon finds himself and his family entangled in a web of truth, trust and lies, all on his way to court.
Drama / Thriller
The Little Mermaid 4K Blu-ray Movie
Anniversary Edition | The Signature Collection / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Disney / Buena Vista | 1989 | 83 min | Rated G | Feb 26, 2019 | Martin Liebman
Ariel, a fun-loving and mischievous mermaid, is off on the adventure of a lifetime with her best friend, the adorable Flounder, and the reggae-singing Caribbean crab Sebastian at her side. But it will take all of her courage and determination to make her dreams come true—and save her father's beloved kingdom from the sneaky sea witch Ursula!
Animation / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Musical / Romance
The Little Mermaid Blu-ray Movie
Anniversary Edition | The Signature Collection / Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy
Disney / Buena Vista | 1989 | 83 min | Rated G | Feb 26, 2019 | Martin Liebman
Ariel, a fun-loving and mischievous mermaid, is off on the adventure of a lifetime with her best friend, the adorable Flounder, and the reggae-singing Caribbean crab Sebastian at her side. But it will take all of her courage and determination to make her dreams come true—and save her father's beloved kingdom from the sneaky sea witch Ursula!
Animation / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Musical / Romance
- February 12, 2019
The Farmer's Daughter Blu-ray Movie
Kino Lorber | 1947 | 97 min | Not rated | Sep 25, 2018 | Dr. Stephen Larson
Swedish-American farmer's daughter Katrin 'Katie' Holstrom leaves the farm to study nursing in the big, wicked city. Thanks to a chiseling acquaintance, her tuition and expense money disappears the first day, and she's forced to get a job...as a domestic for congressman Glenn Morley. Impressed by her political awareness as well as her many charms and capabilities, Glenn is soon infatuated with Katie, and she with him, but their feelings remain unspoken...until Katie speaks up at a party rally and is abruptly thrust into politics herself.
Comedy / Drama / Romance