SKYFALL - Theatrical mini review
ReviewsNov 08, 2012

SKYFALL - Theatrical mini review

Bond returns to the cinema to celebrate his 50 year anniversary in "Skyfall. " Daniel Craig plays James Bond again, opposite the villain Silva, played by Spanish actor Javier Bardem. The story is sim

  • By Eric Parker
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RASHOMON - Blu-ray review
ReviewsNov 05, 2012

RASHOMON - Blu-ray review

SOME NOTES ON “RASHOMON” SINCE YOU SURELY DON'T NEED YET ANOTHER REVIEW OF THIS MASTERPIECE:“Rashomon” is certainly a film about the elusive nature of truth and the unreliability of witnesses

  • By Christopher Long
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THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE - Blu-ray review
ReviewsNov 04, 2012

THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE - Blu-ray review

As such, it's good that Warner Bros. chose to remaster on Blu-ray the original, 1946 "Postman Always Rings Twice" from MGM with John Garfield and Lana Turner simultaneously with their own 1981 remake

  • By John J. Puccio
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HIGH GROUND - DVD review
ReviewsNov 04, 2012

HIGH GROUND - DVD review

Director Chris Brown’s superb documentary “High Ground” follows a team of eleven Iraq and Afghan war veterans and their mountaineer guides in their quest to ascend Mount Lobuche, a 20,000 foot peak in

  • By Douglas Norton
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LAST RIDE - DVD review
ReviewsNov 03, 2012

LAST RIDE - DVD review

Music Box Films, distributor of such films as “Monsieur Lazhar” and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” releases “Last Ride”, an austere, character driven piece dealing with relationships, barren ge

  • By Aaron Carlson
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LAWRENCE OF ARABIA - Blu-ray review
ReviewsNov 02, 2012

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA - Blu-ray review

David Lean’s 1962 biopic of T.E. Lawrence is a long movie (227 minutes) that was a long time in the making (24 months in pre-production, plus 14 months of shooting). Small wonder, then, that **“Lawren

  • By James Plath
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THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE - DVD review
ReviewsOct 31, 2012

THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE - DVD review

"This film was made with the enthusiastic co-operation of the Orient Line--who gravely disapproved of the whole thing. " Having talked to any number of people over the years about British comedy, I'v

  • By John J. Puccio
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INCREDIBLY EVER AFTER - Blu-ray review
ReviewsOct 31, 2012

INCREDIBLY EVER AFTER - Blu-ray review

Set in a historical fantasy version of ancient China, "Incredibly Ever After" weaves a campy, delightful tale that explores the relationship between a husband and wife with a unique twist - they are s

  • By Eric Parker
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ARTHUR CHRISTMAS - 3D Blu-ray review
ReviewsOct 30, 2012

ARTHUR CHRISTMAS - 3D Blu-ray review

It’s curious how Christmas mythology has evolved in cinema. With “Miracle on 34th Street” the concept of letters to Santa being answered was tackled head-on, reassuring youngsters everywhere that San

  • By James Plath
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2016: OBAMA'S AMERICA - DVD review
ReviewsOct 30, 2012

2016: OBAMA'S AMERICA - DVD review

As the 2012 Presidential race gathered steam, we saw political candidates and political pundits working overtime to acquire vital gains in votes. That is obvious given the nature of the closely-fought

  • By Eric Parker
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FANTASY ISLAND: SEASON 3 - DVD review
ReviewsOct 29, 2012

FANTASY ISLAND: SEASON 3 - DVD review

Note: Jim Plath provides his thoughts on "Fantasy Island" while William Lee contributes the episode rundown as well as the video, audio, and film value portions. **"Fantasy Island" according to Jim

  • By James Plath
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METALOCAPLYPSE: SEASON 4 - DVD review
ReviewsOct 28, 2012

METALOCAPLYPSE: SEASON 4 - DVD review

For three seasons of the Adult Swim animated series “Metalocalypse”, viewers have followed the chaotic, clueless, blood-soaked parade that is the band Dethklok. The most popular band in the world, so

  • By Douglas Norton
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