Desperate Housewives: The Complete Eighth and Final Season DVD Review


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Desperate Housewives: The Complete Eighth and Final Season DVD Review



Synopsis: Say goodbye to the ladies of Wisteria Lane with the final climactic season of Desperate Housewives. The stakes are at an all-time high as each of the women cope with their guilt in the aftermath of last season's shocking murder and cover-up, making it the juiciest season yet! Complete your collection with Desperate Housewives: The Complete Eighth And Final Season.

Review: I can't believe its actually over!  We've been spending our Sunday nights with the ladies of Wysteria lane for so many years now!   This DVD release gives fans the eighth and final season of the show.  We've been through so much with the drama over the years...everything from sex and murder to betrayl and mystery.  The show has given us so very much enjoyment and entertainment, and this final season DVD is no exception!  From shocking main character death to the re-emergance of old faces, this final season went out with a bang!  The DVD gives us a TON of great features (see below) and is a great set for any fan.

DVD Bonus Features:
“The End of the Lane: Last Days on Set” – Fans will have the opportunity to say goodbye as this bonus feature captures the action throughout the last days of the series finale episode. Follow along with cast and crew as they wrap up their lives on Wisteria Lane.
 
Curtain Call: The Desperate Housewives Family – Up close and personal with the hard working and talented crew behind the cameras. Fans will join the cast of the hit series as they introduce and say goodbye to their extended Desperate Housewives family.
 
Cherry Cameo – In this exclusive, feature, fans get the chance to follow producer Marc Cherry as he makes a cameo on the series finale.
 
Desperately Dead - Martha Huber, Rex Van De Kamp, George Williams are just a few of the over 50 characters introduced and killed off in the eight years of the hit series. Fans will enjoy this fun video highlighting these memorable television souls in this nostalgic look back through the tragedies on Wisteria Lane.
 
Desperately Dangerous – “Desperate Housewives” brought audiences some of the seediest characters ever to appear on television. Fans will love this featurette that examines some of the “darker” additions to Wisteria Lane.
 
Wisteria Lane Mystery Club - Neal McDonough hosts this featurette where fans will meet the actors who portrayed some of the mysterious characters at the center of the drama on the hit series.
 
Karen & Roberta Show – In this special feature, Kathryn Joosten and Lily Tomlin discuss playing sisters, life lessons learned on the show and joke about the idea of a “Karen and Roberta” spinoff series

Interest Range: Drama, TV Shows

Family Guy: Volume 10 DVD Review


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Family Guy: Volume 10 DVD Review


 Synopsis: Get more Big Bang for your buck when you bring home this hilarious collection of 14 Family Guy episodes, in which Peter needs a new kidney, Lois becomes a boxing champ, Chris finds a new hobby, and Brian and Stewie unravel the space-time continuum in an effort to save the universe. Travel to a new cosmos of comedy with Family Guy!

Review: Family Guy has been going strong for many years now.  The show was such a cult favorite that it was actually cancelled and then brought back on the air years later due to online fan demand.  This new volume of the show helps to collect the remainder of season nine to DVD.

In the first episode alone, a Halloween special, we have a racist blackface Cosby costume, incest and mom on mom violence.  This show continually manages to surprise me with how they keep the comedy flowing after all of these years.  The volume includes some extras, including episode commentary and video footage of Adam West's Hollywood Star ceremony!  This DVD is a great addition to any fan's collection.

 Interest Range: Animation, Comedy

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 Synopsis: The Silvadollaz strip club usually rocks at night, but tonight, a private dance gets hairy and ends in exotic dancer Justice defending herself with a silver fountain pen to the brute s eye. The blood feud that follows pits STRIPPERS VS WEREWOLVES. When the corpse turns up, pack leader Jack swears revenge and sets his bloodthirsty boys on the scent. Unfortunately, his second-in-command, Scott, is engaged to sweet Justice and a love bite during a sexy interlude may end up turning her into a werewolf, as well. Strippers toting shotguns. Werewolves with low self-esteem. Bright lights, skimpy outfits, buckets of blood, and Robert Englund as a patriarch hound with a taste for the ladies. STRIPPERS VS WEREWOLVES is a sexy, raunchy, bloody good time.

Hysteria Blu-Ray Review


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Hysteria Blu-Ray Review


 Synopsis: HYSTERIA is a romantic comedy wrapped around the surprising story of the first electro-mechanical vibrator, invented by happenstance at a time when the very peak of Victorian prudishness coincided with the dawn of the electrical age. London. 1880. Dr. Mortimer Granville (Dancy) is torn between the "proper" doctor's staid and static world of success and acceptance and a more progressive and fulfilling, but frowned upon, experience. Tossed out for his forward-thinking ideas by the medical establishment, Granville finds a position with Dr. Robert Dalrymple, a highly respected and successful doctor, with a very popular private practice specializing in treating women diagnosed with Hysteria. In his new position, Dalrymple finds Granville a proper suitor for his beloved daughter Emily, the epitome of "English virtue and womanliness," with her lovely face, demure manner and artistic and intellectual accomplishments, but it is the elder daughter Charlotte (Gyllenhaal), a firebrand social reformer, arguing passionately for women's rights to be educated, vote, and live independent lives that secretly excites him. Although Granville is somewhat shocked by Charlotte's lack of propriety, he feels kinship with her conviction to help those in need. They snipe at each other's views, but he earns her grudging respect when he treats a poor settlement house woman with a broken ankle.

Review: This historical romance is centered around the creation of the first vibrator.  The film touches on some varied themes, such as sexuality, romance, modesty and even women's rights.   This film is absolutely charming, despite its risque themes, and really seeks to present the film not in a potty humor, but rather an innocent and naive manner that really ends up appealing to us as viewers.  This is a wonderful film and we highly recommend it.

 Interest Range: Historical Romance

Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery the Movie (Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack) Review


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Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery the Movie (Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack) Review


 Synopsis: When trouble strikes at the Blue Mountain Quarry, Thomas is sent to help his Narrow Gauge engine friends. While shunting and hauling, he catches a glimpse of a small engine trying to hide, yet no one will provide any clues to the engine's identity. Thomas is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery but discovering the truth is harder than he imagined! Will Thomas be able to save his new friend? Or will the mysterious engine be sent away from Sodor forever? Travel on an exciting journey with Thomas and his friends in his biggest movie ever, tracking down clues, discovering lost engines, and revealing the power of friendship!

Review: Kids seem to either love or hate Thomas.  My kids love him.  In fact, they love him to the degree that real-life trains are the most amazing things to them.  I halfway think they expect the trains to have faces, lol.  This new movie is one of the best Thomas films I've seen.  The dialogue is well done, the animation is great and the story really flows.  We get a nice mix of older and a few new characters, which is always fun for the little ones.  If you have a preschool-aged little one then this film is for you!  Its an absolutely wonderful and educational film that you can feel good about letting your child watch. 

Interest Range: Animation, Kids

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Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3 (Two-Disc Combo: Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy) Review


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Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3 (Two-Disc Combo: Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy) Review


 Synopsis: Papi is back, and he's ready to party! From the studio that brought you Beverly Hills Chihuahua-you're invited to the ultimate celebration of friendship and family: Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva La Fiesta! Join Papi (voiced by George Lopez) and his two- and four-legged family as they move into a posh Beverly Hills hotel, complete with a luxurious doggy spa. But there's trouble in puppy paradise when Rosa, the littlest member of the pack, feels smaller and less special than ever. Now it's up to Papi to help Rosa find - and celebrate - her inner strength, which turns out to be bigger than she ever dreamed. Overflowing with laughter, love, and excitement, this is tail-wagging fun for the whole family!

Review: Our kids love the Beverly Hills Chihuahua series from our 10 year old down to the 2 year old!   There's just something about talking animal films, when they're well-made, that appeals to everyone.   This lovable group of dogs, featuring voice talent like George Lopez, have some great adventures and charm the pants off of viewers with their adorable antics.   This great set gives families a DVD for the kids to enjoy and a Blu-Ray for the parents to keep nice!  Also, a great digital download for mobile devices on the go.   This one is a must for anyone with kids...they go crazy for it!

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Interest Range: Disney, Kids

The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Fifth Season Blu-Ray Review


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The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Fifth Season Blu-Ray Review
 

 Synopsis: Regarding the opposite sex, they're on a steep learning curve. In every other sense, they're geniuses. Join physicists Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki) and Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) as they ponder black holes, chemical deviations, girls, and other mysteries of the universe in all 24 phenomenally funny episode of the Season Five. With Penny (Kaley Cuoco) and Leonard's relationship in uncharted terrain, Sheldon, Howard (Simon Helberg), and Raj (Kunal Nayyar) discover that the feminine mystique is something that cannot be easily graphed or calculated. As they muddle through relationship "bugs" and romance re-launches, they also discover it's nothing a good roll of the D&D dice or a paintball tournament can't solve.

Review: The Big Bang Theory has proven itself to be a comedy with a far reach and the longevity that makes it worth investing your time and money into.  The characters are consistant and funny..the story arcs are well thought out and the show has even hit syndication at this point on TBS.  The cast has been expanded to include some nerdy girls now, which really helps the ackward factor.  Sheldon continues to delight with his ackward ego and obnoxious rantings.  This season is a great stride for the show with some great laughs.  This one is a must-have for any fan of the show.

 Interest Range: Comedy, TV

Lewis Black: In God We Rust Blu-Ray Review


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Lewis Black: In God We Rust Blu-Ray Review


 Synopsis: All-star comedian Lewis Black, is back and funnier than ever in Lewis Black: In God We Rust. Jump on for a rant-filled, cathartic ride through the issues of our baffling world, from inept politicians and the shortcomings of technology to the absurdity of social media. No topic is left unexplored in this landmark performance at the historic State Theatre in Minneapolis

 Review: Lewis Black is an angry, angry man.  Nothing new there!  His latest stand-up special, "In God We Rust" is more of the same high quality rage comedy from the master himself.    He overturns topic after topic from religion and technology to politics.  Black is still on his game and is absolutely hilarious.  This special is well worth the time and money...a great watch.

 Interest Range: Stand-Up Comedy

Awesome Adventures: Thrills & Chills Vol. 3 DVD Review


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Awesome Adventures: Thrills & Chills Vol. 3 DVD Review


 Synopsis: Scare up some fun this Halloween with your favorite friends! Thomas and his friends enjoy some ghostly encounters, Fireman Sam keeps everyone safe from scares, and Bob the Builder and the machine team go batty with some new nighttime pals! Get in the Halloween spirit with a few tricks, lots of treats and plenty of fun for all!

Review: This great new spooky themed DVD features episodes from Thomas the Tank Engine, Fireman Sam and Bob the Builder.  We get six adventures (two per character) that are all spookily or Halloween themed.  DVDs like this are so much fun this time of year when the kids, and admittedly the parents, are getting all amped up for Halloween time!  These safe and fun preschool shows delight kids of all kinds and keep a parent's mind at ease knowing that they teach great lessons and have all appropriate and not too scary of content!

 Interest Range: Animation, Kids

6 Bullets DVD Review


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6 Bullets DVD Review

 Synopsis: Veteran mercenary Samson Gaul (Jean-Claude Van Damme) knows that in the heat of battle, every bullet counts. He retired from combat when his actions resulted in the deaths of helpless victims, but now he's the last hope for a desperate father. Mixed Martial Artist, Andrew Fayden (Joe Flanigan, Stargate: Atlantis) knows how to fight, but alone he's unprepared to navigate the corrupt streets of a foreign city to find his kidnapped daughter. Together, these warriors will stop at nothing to tear apart a vile network of criminals that preys upon the innocent.

Review: Ahhhhh!  Jean-Claude Van Damme!  Ahhh!  What else can the little boy inside me say?   I spent most of the 80s and early 90s fawning over every moment of his film library from Bloodsport to Lionheart and Hard Target.  Oh, the memories.  Its wonderful to see him back in the saddle and taking on bad guys again!  This film was full of gratuitous action and unnecessary violence...just as it should be.  Loved it.

 Interest Range: Action

Beyond the Black Rainbow DVD Review


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Beyond the Black Rainbow DVD Review


 Synopsis: Held captive in a specialized medical facility, a young woman with unique abilities seeks a chance to escape her obsessed captor.

Set in the strange and oppressive emotional landscape of the year 1983, Beyond the Black Rainbow is a Reagan-era fever dream inspired by hazy childhood memories of midnight movies and Saturday morning cartoons. From the producer of Machotaildrop, Rainbow is the outlandish feature film debut of writer and director Panos Cosmatos. Featuring a hypnotic analog synthesizer score by Jeremy Schmidt of Sinoia Caves and Black Mountain, Rainbow is a film experience for the senses.

Review: I was really blown away by Beyond the Black Rainbow.  I haven't seen a film this avant garde since A Clockwork Orange and Brazil!  In a very 70s and early 80s Kubrickian manner this film takes us on a trippy ride through science and the subconscious...its absolutely stunning visually and conceptually.  What a treat to see a film in this style after so many years.  We definately recommend.

 Interest Range: Drama

Terra Nova: The Complete Series DVD Review


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Terra Nova: The Complete Series DVD Review


 Synopsis: It is the year 2149, and humanity is in the final throes of extinction. Those fortunate enough to escape are allowed to travel back in time 85 million years to an outpost known as Terra Nova. For the Shannon family, it's a chance to reunite and start over. But once there, they face giant, carnivorous dinosaurs, and mysterious forces conspire to destroy the entire experiment - and everyone involved in it! Contained in this 4-disc set is the entire groundbreaking series, including all-new exclusive behind-the-scenes content, a gag reel and much more!

Review: Terra Nova is one of those ambitious new types of series that need a few seasons to really get its flow going.  Unfortunately, the networks cancelled it before that could happen, so this DVD release is the full series, rather than just the first season.  There is talk of NETFLIX picking it up again, so stay tuned for that.  The show requires that you give it a few episodes to start caring about the characters, but once that happens, its a great ride and wraps you right up and leaves you begging for more.  The scenery is great..the dinosaurs look amazing and its great writing.  Win Win Win.

 Interest Range: Drama, Sci-Fi

Modern Family: The Complete Third Season Blu-Ray Review


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Modern Family: The Complete Third Season Blu-Ray Review


 Synopsis: Join TV's #1 family for another hilarious and refreshingly original season of Modern Family, winner of eleven Emmyr Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series two years in a row! As the extended Pritchett/Dunphy clan faces an uproariously unpredictable array of family vacations, holiday hassles, troublesome in-laws, and surprising secrets, they still somehow manage to thrive together as one big, loving family - even as they drive each other absolutely insane! Season Three features a hilarious gag reel and never-before-seen couch confessions that will make you laugh out loud and remind you why viewers and critics alike have fallen in love with this thoroughly Modern Family.

 Review: In a sea of new generation comedy Modern Family has broken out as the shining beacon of light.  This show manages to stay fresh, original and entertaining week after week, and within the confines of network censors..thats not easy to accomplish people!  This blu-ray set collects the complete third season, just as the show is beginning its fourth.  The cast includes comedians young and old starring as a family that is full of love, but also drives each other over the edge!  This show is great for the entire family and always a laugh riot.  This season is a no brainer..definately a must own.

 Interest Range: TV Show, Sit-Com

Bait 3D [Two-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD] Review


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Bait 3D [Two-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD] Review


 Synopsis: When a monstrous freak tsunami hits a sleepy beach community, a group of survivors from different walks of life find themselves trapped inside a submerged grocery store. As they try to escape to safety, they soon discover that there is a predator among them more deadly than the threat of drowning--vicious great white sharks lurking in the water, starved for fresh meat. As the bloodthirsty sharks begin to pick the survivors off one by one, the group realizes that they must work together to find a way out without being eaten alive.

Review: I remember when Jaws 3D came out..it was the biggest deal.  Nowadays, we have all new 3D technology that far surpasses that of the past.   Bait 3D features some fantastic moments of thrills and suspense as a group of people thrown together through disaster try to survive being trapped with some desperate and hungry great white sharks!  The prognosis isn't good, lol.  The 3D in the film looks amazing.  Even if you don't own a 3D TV and blu-ray player just yet, this set also has a 2D blu-ray and DVD copy included, so you're all set for the future.  This one is a great watch and a ton of fun.

 Interest Range: Thriller, Action, 3D

Lola Versus Blu-Ray Review


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Lola Versus Blu-Ray Review

 Synopsis: When 29-year-old Lola (Gerwig) is dumped by her fianc‚ Luke (Joel Kinnaman) just three weeks before the wedding, she embarks on an emotional, year-long adventure of self-discovery filled with love, loss, hilarity and heartache. Guided (and often misguided) by the well-meaning advice of her close friends and eccentric parents, Lola's chaotic journey en route to the big 3-0 proves that a single tumultuous year can yield the lessons of a lifetime.

Review: After being dumped just before her wedding Lola takes off on a quest to understand life and herself.  This charming coming of age film really shows an older girl that was stuck in a life that she no longer understands, while she makes her way against friends, family and even faculty advisors!  This one was a great watch and definately a unique look into turning 30. 

Interest Range: Drama

Super Hero Party Clown DVD Review


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Super Hero Party Clown DVD Review
 


 Synopsis: Eugene Stimpson is a superhero. Or, at least he plays one at birthday parties. His career hasn t helped much with the ladies, until he runs into an old school flame, Emily, who finds his career choice compelling. However, when Eugene s high school nemesis, Todd, gets a job playing a rival superhero, Eugene must keep his true identity hidden and finds himself competing for the affections of the same girl. Can he keep his identity concealed long enough to make his move and defeat Todd, or will the mounting lies be too much for him to handle?

 Review: Super Hero Party clown is a crazy indie flick about a boy that dresses up as a superhero for childrens parties and must mask his identity while fighting his nemesis over a girl.   In a world where we see the same thing over and over again, while this had a cliche theme, the presentation was quirky and fun enough to really leave a great impression.  This one is a fun watch. 

Interest Range: Indie

Where Do We Go Now? Blu-Ray Review


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Where Do We Go Now? Blu-Ray Review



 Synopsis: Set in a remote village where the church and the mosque stand side by side, WHERE DO WE GO NOW? follows the antics of the town's women to keep their blowhard men from starting a religious war. Women heartsick over sons, husbands and fathers lost to previous flare-ups unite to distract their men with clever ruses, from faking a miracle to hiring a troop of Ukrainian strippers

 Review: Where Do We Go Now? is a release that came out last year in Lebanon.  The film highlights some of the absurdity and violence that religion brings to the world by showing a ficticious village where the Muslim and Christian men are always at odds.   The women of the village to their best to distract them in what are rather elaborate and often humorous ways.  This one is a great watch and a nice statement on culture.

 Interest Range: Foreign, Drama

The Halloween Tree DVD Review


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The Halloween Tree DVD Review

 Synopsis: Sit on the edge of your seat and enjoy master storyteller Ray Bradbury's classic adventure of four youths who try to save the spirit of their friend Kip from the ghosts of Halloween past. The four encounter a mysterious character, Moundshroud who takes them on a magical journey that sweeps them back as far as 4,000 years and touches down in exotic places all over the world like Egypt, England, France and Mexico. Along the way they discover the magic and meaning of Halloween - and friendship. This enchanting adventure features the voice talents of Leonard Nimoy as Moundshroud and the animation wizardry of Hanna-Barbera. It's a story as timeless as Halloween itself - a bubbling cauldron of thrills and suspense that will stir the imagination of the entire family. Bradbury's popular story is destined to become a perennial Halloween favorite.
 Review: The Halloween Tree is a fantastic Halloween themed animated feature from 1993, based on Ray Bradbury's novel from the 1970s.  In fact, Star Trek creator Bradbury provides the voice of the narrator, while Leonard "spock" Nimoy provides another cast voice...that of the children's guide Mr. Moundshroud.  This one was well animated and a lot of fun....our kids enjoyed it thoroughly.  In an age when the holiday special is all but gone, this obscure and lost find, brought back by the Warner Archive, is such a treat!

 Interest Range: Animation

Piranha 3DD (Three-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD + Digital Copy) Review


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Piranha 3DD (Three-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD + Digital Copy) Review


 Synopsis: Prepare for double the action, double the terror and double the D’s. The prehistoric school of bloodthirsty piranhas are back and this time, no one is safe from the flesh-eating fish as they sink their razor sharp teeth into the visitors of summer’s best attraction, The Big Wet Water Park. Starring Danielle Panabaker, Matt Bush, David Koechner, Chris Zylka, Katrina Bowden, Gary Busey, Christopher Lloyd and David Hasselhoff.

Review: Whats that you say?  You didn't get enough Piranha the first go around?  Well, now you get the 3D sequel Piranha 3DD.  Thats right..you can clearly grasp the innuendo by the cover.  This one, which takes place in a waterpark, is full of laughs and rather big stars, scarily enough!  One highlight is the Hoff as a lifeguard, no less!  Classic camp.  This one is a super fun watch, especially with the 3D technology.  The fish really come out at you at some of the most gripping scenes.  Whats that?  Don't have a 3D Tv/Blu-Ray player yet?  Thats ok this pack comes with 2D blu-ray and DVD options!

 Interest Range: Horror, Thriller

Garfield Show: Holiday Collection DVD Review


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Garfield Show: Holiday Collection DVD Review


 Synopsis: Join Garfield in this hilarious collection of 3 of Garfield's favorite holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas! So bring out the pumpkin pie and get ready to sing a jolly song with Garfield and his friends this Holiday season!

 Review: I tend to kick it old school.  I can get behind some new adaptations of old shows, but it took me some time to be okay with the Garfield Show.  I grew up watching Garfield and Friends...in fact I even own the show on DVD.   This newer incarnation of Garfield is all CGI, which was a little hard to get used to, but my kids love the show so much that I warmed to it soon enough.  This DVD features six episodes from the show that are either set during or themed around holidays.  You get two spooky episodes, one Thanksgiving-ish episode and three Xmas time episodes.   This one is a great and inexpensive DVD to share with your kids this fall/winter season and its a ton of fun!

 Interest Range: Animation, Garfield

Holy Flying Circus Blu-Ray Review


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Holy Flying Circus Blu-Ray Review


 Synopsis: Holy Flying Circus reimagines the controversy surrounding Monty Python's 1979 film, Life of Brian, which was greeted with widespread outcry and accusations of blasphemy. Matters reached a head when Michael Palin and John Cleese agreed to take part in a BBC talk show about Life of Brian with a Church of England bishop and a staunchly Catholic broadcaster. The ensuing TV debate put the Pythons in their most absurd role yet: the voice of reason.

From Oscar®-nominated writer Tony Roche (In the Loop) and starring Darren Boyd (Little Dorrit), Charles Edwards (The Shell Seekers), Tom Fisher (The Illusionist), and Stephen Fry (Jeeves and Wooster), this fantastical docudrama is a Pythonesque peek behind the scenes of one of the most notorious-and beloved-films from the legendary troupe.

Review: Who doesn't love Monty Python?  The answer?  Anyone with taste loves Monty Python.  My wife and I saw Spamalot...twice.  We own every film..every episode of the Flying Circus..we watch Yellowbeard and even Gilliam's dark directoral works.  This, however, is something new for us.  This british import special from the BBC is a reenactment of a controversy that surrounded the making of the Life of Brian..something I was not privy to prior to watching the film.  I was pleasantly surprised to see how well done the depictions of the boys were and how quickly I was immersed and not noticing that they weren't themselves!  Not something I thought that I could do.  The film was funny, well written and very imformative to a big fan about an era that pre-dated me.  We recommend this for any Python fan..its a must see!

 Interest Range: Comedy

High School Blu-Ray Review


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High School Blu-Ray Review



Synopsis: The day after valedictorian Henry Burke (Matt Bush) takes his very first hit of the chronic his school principal (Michael Chiklis) institutes mandatory drug tests for all students. Henry has two options: fail and lose his college scholarship, or team up with his stoner friend Breaux (Sean Marquette) to beat the system. After all, if everyone fails the drug test, then no one will be expelled, right? What could possibly go wrong when you steal a psycho drug dealer's stash to get the whole school high?

Review: Ok, when you look at this movie you're thinking stoner comedy, right?  And you're also thinking that you've seen enough of those to last you a lifetime, right?  Well, at least thats what I was thinking...until I saw this one.  Whats so different about this film?  Well, everything to be perfectly honest.  The plot is unique..the cast is all-star and the film is just plain funny.  You don't have to be into stoner comedies to "get" this one...this one is just a great stand-alone comedy.  We highly recommend it. Groan!

Interest Range: Comedy

Private Practice: The Complete Fifth Season DVD Review


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Private Practice: The Complete Fifth Season DVD Review



 Synopsis: From the creators of Grey’s Anatomy, comes the fifth season of ABC’s sexy, medical drama, Private Practice. Addison and her Oceanside Wellness family are faced with new challenges as unexpected people enter and complicate their lives. From a sexy new doctor to an illegitimate son, the lives and loves of these doctors are put to the test. Bring home ABC’s Private Practice: The Complete Fifth Season on and relive every memorable moment plus never-before-seen bonus features only on DVD.

 Review: Its not too often that spinoff shows end up holding their own on television...you have Frazier and a few others, but most of them fail miserably.  Private Practice, a spinoff of Grey's Anatomy, has managed to find its own individual voice almost immediately, despite a few crossovers with Greys.  The show has touched on everything over the years from love affairs to obsessive crazies cutting out babies...its all there, every intense moment.  This season, the fifth season, is the last season that we get the full cast.  Tim Daly won't be a part of season six and Kate Walsh is said to be leaving sometime during the next season.  All the more reason to enjoy this season on DVD and relish it while it lasts.  This season was full of phenominal drama and character developments, sure to make any fan swoon.

 The special features on this DVD include: The Practice Of Parenthood -- Filmmakers And Cast Discuss The Addition Of Children To The Series This Season, The Different Kinds Of Family The Show Explores, And How Being A Parent Affects The Cast, Both As Actors And In Their Personal Lives

 Interest Range: Drama, TV Shows

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 Blu-Ray Review


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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 Blu-Ray Review
 

 Synopsis: It is ten years after an aging Batman has retired, and Gotham City has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness. Now, when his city needs him most, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze of glory. Joined by Carrie Kelly, a teenage female Robin, Batman takes to the streets to end the threat of the mutant gangs that have overrun the city. And after facing off against his two greatest enemies, the Joker and Two-Face, for the final time, Batman finds himself in mortal combat with his former ally, Superman, in a battle that only one of them will survive.

Review: The Dark Knight Returns, Part One paints a phenominal picture of a tortured and hollow Bruce Wayne, trying desperately to keep the promise that had set the Batman into retirement for the past decade.  Now, with the mutant gang escalating their violence and Harvey Dent on the lamb, Bruce is pushed over the edge mentally and emotionally...and he must bring back the Bat.

Its truly a thing of beauty to watch as the animators bring the Bat back into this grim and dark Gotham.  He attacks from the shadows, sharp and brutal..just the way all good fanboys wish for.  The theme music is very Nolanesque and the action is intense.  They do a wonderful job of bringing this very 80s themed tale into the modern age.  Peter Weller's portrayl of the Bat is gritty, dark and grim.  Exactly what you'd imagine when reading the comics.

Its funny...as a kid and an adult fan I've read through the graphic novel dozens of times..it changed the way I viewed comic books.  And I figured watching this would be a little dull, since I am so familiar with the story....but they did such an amazing job of bringing this epic tale to life that I was riveted to the screen.  This is one of the best animated adaptations of Batman to date.  To watch this first part of the legendary saga was a breath of fresh air for me as a fan.  After the overhyped live action version out this summer, I felt let down.  This animated feature has revitalized my passion and has reminded me what I love the most about Batman.

Parental warning - this is not a children's Batman cartoon.  This is based on a very graphic comic and contains its share of cursing, violence and blood.

 Links: Legions of Gotham

 Interest Range: Animation, Dc Comics

Ghosts of the Abyss 3D (Three-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD) Review


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Ghosts of the Abyss 3D (Three-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD) Review


 Synopsis: Walt Disney Pictures and James Cameron, the Academy Award(R)-winning director of TITANIC (1997), present the groundbreaking cinematic achievement GHOSTS OF THE ABYSS. Joined by his personal friend Bill Paxton (TITANIC) and a team of the world's foremost historical and marine experts, Cameron journeys back to the site of his greatest inspiration -- the legendary wreck of the TITANIC. During the voyage, you will explore inside the entire ship, deck by deck, room by room, encountering mysteries that have remained hidden for almost a century. Revolutionary underwater robots were designed and built solely for the purpose of allowing the explorers to peer deep into the remains of the once-great ship and bring those surreal and haunting images back to the surface world. Loaded with unseen footage, revealing interviews, and innovative DVD bonuses, this unprecedented motion picture event is a must-own companion for anyone who loves TITANIC.

Review:  This breathtaking feature, filmed for IMAX theaters, is now available to own in your home!  If you're half the Titanic junkie that I am, you'll be thrilled about this one.  It features Titanic director James Cameron and Titanic alum Bill Paxton narrating the voyage that brings turbulant weather conditions on the top and occasional technical issues down below.   The star of his feature is without a doubt the wreckage.   We get the most in-depth and amazing look on the out and inside of the Titanic.  The special super-imposes some scenes from the legendary film to tell the tale of the wreckage as they go.   The 3D technology does wonders for the experience..it really feels at times like you're there..and to see what so few will ever seen in person in stunning 3D is such a treat.    One of the great things about this pack is that it comes with three formats of the special, so even if you don't yet have the 3D capabilities you can invest in this set for when you do and still enjoy this amazing special in 2D blu-ray or DVD.  The kids are learning about the Titanic in school, so we found this to be a great way to really drive some of the realities about the legend home and they got such a kick out of seeing it.  This one is a must have for all!

Disc One:
Original Theatrical Version: (60:44 minutes)
Extended Version with Unseen Footage (91:44 minutes)
1.78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
THX-certified Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
 
Disc Two:
"Reflections From The Deep" - Look back on the challenges of creating this groundbreaking cinematic experience. Includes unseen footage from their risky dives to the ocean floor and revealing interviews with Director James Cameron, star Bill Paxton, and the entire crew.
"The ROV Experience" - An innovative multi-angle feature. Choose from different cameras as you dive to the floor of the ocean's floor, and ultimately see the grand staircase any way you want.

Interest Range: Documentary, Titanic

The Wrath of God DVD Review


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The Wrath of God DVD Review


 Synopsis: The movie gods are playful in the action-oriented The Wrath of God – frisky, risky, violent, over the top and delivering a cast that includes Robert Mitchum, Frank Langella in an early-career performance and, in her last role, unforgettable Rita Hayworth. “This is the kind of movie we don’t see very often anymore: a simple, dashing tale told for sheer fun,” writes Roger Ebert in his Chicago Sun-Times review. Screen tough-guy Mitchum plays Oliver Van Horne, a U.S. priest on a supposed fund-raising mission in a strife-torn Latin American land. But if he is a priest, you might wonder about the machine-gun nestled in the case he carries. The pistol hidden in a Bible and the crucifix that serves as a lethal switchblade may also come in handy as he comes to the defense of people oppressed by a tyrant. God works in mysterious ways, says the combative man of the cloth. Especially if one of those ways is the enigmatic Van Horne.
 Review: The Wrath of God is the type of film I enjoy..its straight and to the point.  It reminds me of films like Crank and Shoot 'Em Up...no fancy storywork..no frills..just great action, a fun plot and tons of entertainment.  This film was brought to DVD by the Warner Archive in their effort to bring lesser-known vintage cinema to DVD.  This can only be purchased on their website (see link above).  This marks the final film for Rita Hayworth, and that alone makes it a must-have.  This one is a great movie...a fantastic popcorn flick.

 Interest Range: Vintage Film, Action

The Five Man Army DVD Review


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The Five Man Army DVD Review


 Synopsis: Where this army leads, action fans – especially Spaghetti Western fans – will want to follow. Set during the Mexican Revolution, The Five Man Army is a niftily executed tale of mercenaries who, on behalf of rebel forces, take on a mission to rob a trainload of gold. Make that a suicide mission, because this train is heavily armored; armed with troops, cannon and machine guns, and traveling a route guarded by more soldiers. Peter Graves, then known for his role as mastermind Jim Phelps in TV’s Mission: Impossible, faces another odds-defying task as the Dutchman, leader of a handpicked commando squad consisting of a strongman, an explosives expert, a circus acrobat and a Samurai swordsman. Famed composer Ennio Morricone’s throbbing score amplifies the action of this ready-to-be-rediscovered film that, writes The New York Times’s Vincent Canby, is “for anybody who enjoys lean, taut suspense with no fiddling around.” All aboard!
 Review: I've seen a lot of spaghetti westerns in my time.  In fact, I fancy myself a fan of them.  I hadn't seen this one yet, however, so I'm very happy that the Warner Archive decided to rescurrect it for a DVD release.  This is one of those releases that can only be purchased on their site online (see the link above).  The film centers around the Dutchman and his ragtag army of mercenaries that he's organized for a job and their violent escapades.  This was a fantastic film...well acted and even more well written.  Those writing duties, by the way, were done by a young Dario Argento...thats right..the same Argento that is considered the master of gore horror films.  Fun fact for you.  This one is a great watch and will please any fan of westerns.

 Interest Range: Vintage Film, Action

Hawaii Five-O: The Second Season Blu-Ray Review


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Hawaii Five-O: The Second Season Blu-Ray Review


 Synopsis: HAWAII FIVE-0 is a contemporary take on the classic series about a new elite federalized task force whose mission is to wipe out the crime that washes up on the Islands' sun-drenched beaches.

 Review: The first season of the new version of Hawaii Five-O was a great crime of the week drama set in a beautiful backdrop.  The second season is even better, even though it begins a little slowly, since the team was disbanded due to the events, the season really picks up with lots of great crime drama and action.  This show has definately proven itself to be a lasting hit for CBS Mondays!  Any fan of the show needs this season for their collection and if you haven't had the privilege of checking out this high octane crime drama, do yourself a favor and pick both seasons up today!

 Interest Range: TV Show, Action, Drama

Do-Deca-Pentathlon Blu-Ray Review


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Do-Deca-Pentathlon Blu-Ray Review


 Synopsis: Two grown men take sibling rivalry to new heights of hilarity in this winning comedy with heart. All bets are off during a family reunion when estranged brothers Mark (Steve Zissis) and Jeremy (Mark Kelly) secretly resurrect a decades-old quest to be the best. Determined to complete 25 outrageous events in order to crown a true champion, the exhausted pair find themselves leg wrestling, ping-ponging, and laser tagging to the finish line...while learning a few life lessons along the way. Written and directed by the comically competitive Duplass Brothers (Cyrus), The Do-Deca-Pentathlon brings home the gold - and the laughs!

Review: Do-Deca-Pentathlon is a hilarious sibling rivalry comedy from the writers of Cyrus.  Unlike Cyrus, Do-Deca is absolutely fantastic. This film has some great lesser known actors and a wonderful script and vibe that you might expect from a movie like Stepbrothers.  The laughs are abundant in this one and its definately a must-see.

 Interest Range: Comedy

The 30th Anniversary Commemorative Collection of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe!


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30TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE COLLECTION OFHE-MAN AND THE
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE

CELEBRATES THE HISTORY OF THE ANIMATED FRANCHISE WITH AN EPIC
LIMITED EDITION DVD SET LOADED WITH COLLECTIBLE BONUS ITEMS

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Collection Offers Fans
189 Episodes on 22 DVDs of the Three Television Series


Minneapolis, MN (September 18, 2012) - To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Masters of the Universe brand, Mill Creek Entertainment announces the release of the 30th Anniversary Commemorative Collection of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe DVD. This epic 22-DVD set chronicles all three Masters of the Universe series, and also includes a bonus DVD containing new and unreleased documentary features, a bonus audio CD with the classic Filmation series soundtrack, an exclusive MOTUC sword accessory and an extensive episode guide booklet, all contained in a deluxe display-worthy package complete with a sculpted Castle Grayskull facade.

First launched as a toy line by Mattel in 1982, the Masters of the Universe television series debuted one year later in 1983, and introduced the iconic phrase, "By the power of Grayskull...I have the power!" to fans nationwide incorporating high fantasy with a science fiction twist. The story is set on the planet Eternia where throughout time war has raged. Heroes King Grayskull, Vikor and the legendary He-Man have heeded the call to rise and fight. These heroes strive to protect the Power of the Universe from the forces of Evil; for he who can harness this awesome power, shall master the universe!

This epic, limited-edition DVD collection celebrates the adventures of The Most Powerful Man in the Universe with three animated series that encompass the legacy of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. The collection relives the excitement of the most phenomenal stories ever created in animation across 189 captivating episodes along with hours of ancillary footage and exclusive bonus items that comprise this definitive Masters of the Universe collector's set.

The 30th Anniversary Commemorative Collection will be available in December from Mill Creek Entertainment for $99.98 SRP.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe He-Man and the Masters of the Universe battle against Skeletor and his crew of dastardly villains in the landmark, original animated series based on the successful toyline and created by world-renowned Filmation Studios.
  • Aired on television from 1983-1985
  • All 130 Episodes are featured in the collection on 16 DVDs
  • Six Documentary Featurettes
  • 100 Character Profiles
  • English & Spanish Audio Tracks









The New Adventures of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe A new chapter in the life of The Most Powerful Man in the Universe begins when He-Man is summoned to the future by the inhabitant of an endangered planet, Primus. With the power of good and the way of magic, He-Man and the Galactic Guardians struggle against the forces of darkness.
  • Aired on television from 1990-1991
  • The top 20 Fan-Favorite Episodes on 2 DVDs
  • Bonus Documentary Featurette





He-Man and the Masters of the Universe This exciting revival of the classic 80s series focuses on the early adventures of He-Man as he leads the Masters of the Universe into battle against the villainous Skeletor and his evil warrior henchman, who scheme to rule Eternia and spread chaos through the kingdom.
  • Aired on television from 2002-2004
  • All 39 Episodes on 4 DVDs
  • Interviews with Toyline Artists from Mattel and The Four Horsemen
  • 12 Audio Commentaries
  • A PDF Comic Book for Unproduced Episode #40









Additional Collectible Bonus Items
  • Exclusive Power Sword
    • This MOTUC accessory represents the Sword of He-Man and is offered inthe Eternian gold color for this commemorative anniversary edition.
  • Audio Soundtrack
    • An 11-Track CD featuring selections from the Filmation He-Man and the Masters of the Universe series by Shuki Levy
  • All-New Documentary
    • A bonus DVD containing a brand new FANS OF MOTU documentary featurette in addition to ten previously unreleased documentary programs
  • Episode Guide
    • A 48-page commemorative booklet and episode guide for all 189 episodes







About Masters of the Universe
Masters of the Universe is one of the largest and most popular brands in the history of the male action category. First launched as a toy line by Mattel in 1982, the Masters of the Universe television series debuted one year later in 1983, and introduced the iconic phrase, "By the power of Grayskull...I have the power!" to fans nationwide. The story is set on the planet Eternia where throughout time war has raged. Heroes like King Grayskull, Vikor and the legendary He-Man have heeded the call to rise and fight. These heroes strive to protect the Power of the Universe from the forces of Evil; for he who can harness this awesome power, shall master the universe!

About Mill Creek Entertainment
Mill Creek Entertainment is the leading provider of value home video content to the retail and specialty marketplaces. With over 50 million DVDs and Blu-ray discs sold annually the company has established a powerful distribution network that encompasses over 30,000 storefronts and millions of online customers. The company is relentless in its quest to always provide outstanding content and packaging with amazing value propositions to ensure consumer demand and customer satisfaction. Mill Creek offers a tremendous range of content including contemporary and classic feature film and television, kids' animation, documentary, special interest and fitness. Compilations range from double-features to 100-movie collections as well as 10 to 600 episode TV collections. Driven by its immense library of over 12,000 hours of owned and licensed content and licensing partnerships with major studios and production companies world-wide, the company continues to redefine the value marketplace. For more information: www.millcreekent.com.

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