It is not uncommon for directors to have favorite actors, but it is a bit unique for a director to use the same lead actor three films in a row. Of course, that is exactly what director Tony Scott has pulled off with his favorite actor Denzel Washington for their most recent collaboration
Unstoppable, which is out today on Blu-ray. For those who are fans of the duo, you'll be upset to hear that Scott's next film,
Emma's War, doesn't appear to have a role with Denzel in mind.
Nearly five years into the life of Blu-ray, Anime is still one of the film genres that is severely lacking in the United States. Yes, this Japanese-dominated industry hasn't produced any blockbusters in Region A, but there is a very dedicated group of fans that buy this stuff with little hesitation. Today
Summer Wars is out on Blu-ray, giving those fans, at least today, something to celebrate.
For the
Blu-ray review of Summer Wars, staff reviewer Dustin Somner commented, "We have a storyline that delves heavily into themes of young love, familial deception, and the redemption discovered in the heart of tragedy." He continues, "Presented in 1080p utilizing the AVC codec, Summer Wars looks superb in high definition. Considering the bulk of my anime review slate involves budget-conscious television productions, it's always a pleasure to delve into the visual prowess of a heavy-hitting theatrical offering."
Today, MGM Home Entertainment is releasing the 1988 Academy Award Winner for Best Picture
Rain Man on Blu-ray. Starring Dustin Hoffman as an idiot savant who inherits the vast majority of his father's wealth, and Tom Cruise as his jealous brother, this film is often seen as one of the most important in both actors' careers.
Yes, even Doctor Who was feeling festive last year, and today BBC is releasing
Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol on Blu-ray for all those fans who want to add this episode to their collection. Now that Spring temperatures are beginning to arrive, Christmas is probably the last thing on your mind, but for fans of Doctor Who, you know the addiction is a year round affair.
Staff reviewer Kenneth Brown commented in his
Blu-ray review of Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol, "Who's Christmas Carol may be late to the holiday bash, but don't let a mere two months stand in the way. Moffat's adaptation is funny, intelligent and inspired, the story itself is full of surprises and the cast's heartfelt performances seal the deal." He continued, "Its video presentation is terrific, its DTS-HD High Res mix packs some power and its supplemental package adds even more value to an already satisfying disc."