I’d never seen Adam McKay’s Step Brothers. Never had the desire to do so. Even though Mr. McKay is obviously a talented filmmaker. But it arrives on 4k courtesy of Sony, and my son suggested that it’s such a totally awful film – a disaster – that I might just […]
D.O.A. – Bluray review
1988’s D.O.A. revises the 1949 classic film noir of the same name with a modern (for the time) take. Professor Dexter ‘Dex’ Cornell (Dennis Quaid) stumbles into a police precinct office to report a murder: his own. Tracing back the previous 48 hours he recounts the events as he understands […]
Schlock Blu Ray Review
John Landis’ shoe string budget directorial debut, Schlock comes spruced up to Blu Ray from Arrow Films. In many ways it anticipates a lot of cinematic trends of the 1970s. It is a plotless, anarchic, film referencing, counter-culture, yet innocent movie that is not very good but is competently made […]
Don’t worry, he won’t get far on foot – Bluray Review
John Callahan (Joaquin Phoenix) is a lifelong screwup. He was given up for adoption at birth and never recovered from it, turning to alcohol early, at the encouragement of his adoptive father. At 21 he is involved in a car accident that leaves him a quadriplegic, with minimal hand dexterity. […]
Weekly RoundUp 10-16-2018
Where to find the Best Deals on Movies & TV Shows on 4k/UHD, Blu-ray and DVD… The Features – Ant-Man and the Wasp – 2018 – Black Widow – 1954 – Shampoo – 1975 – Sangaree – 1953 – Elvis Presley: The Searcher – […]
A few words about…™ Hook — in 4k UHD Blu-ray
I’ve always considered Steven Spielberg’s Hook to be half a terrific film. Re-visiting the production via Sony’s new 4k UHD Blu-ray, my feeling remains the same, with a single exception. The parts that I like, the basic premise, the opening – basically everything except the lost boys – seem even […]
McIntosh Announces Increased Headroom MC312 Amp
McIntosh this week announced another 2-channel power amplifier, a successor to its highly-lauded MC302, but with a number of performance enhancements. With shipping expected to kick off in October, it can be yours for a SRP of $7,000. McIntosh claims the MC312 has received numerous improvements over its MC302 predecessor, […]
A few words about…™ Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) — in Blu-ray
Don Siegel’s quintessential sci-fi classic, the 1956 Invasion of the Body Snatchers, is one of those films that once viewed, will not be forgotten. With ties to the real world, and politics galore, it’s up there with the sci-fi greats. Unfortunately, it was created during an unfortunate era in the […]
A few words about…™ Dracula A.D. 1972 — in Blu-ray
This one is probably only for Hammer, Lee, and Dracula completists. And it’s an odd beast. Dracula returns to swinging early ’70s (1970s) London, and B- grade horror ensues. I presume that Warner Archive released this via requests from that specific group, which is hopefully large enough to more than […]
King Cohen Blu-ray Review
Larry Cohen may not be a household name, but has been working in the entertainment industry for nearly 60 years. Steve Mitchell’s documentary, King Cohen, takes a fascinating look at his career with help from fellow cast and crew members, as well as noted filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese, Joe […]
Denon and Marantz with HEOS Built-in Support All Major Voice Engines
This morning, Google announced that users can now ask a Google Assistant built-in device (such as Google Home or Google Assistant app) to control music across Denon, Marantz and HEOS products. The program, which is called “Works with Google Assistant,” ensures that Denon and Marantz products with HEOS built-in marks […]
VIZIO SmartCast TVs Expand Google Assistant Actions
Since the CEDIA show, specific home theater news has been somewhat thin on the ground, to say the least. However, for home automation fans, VIZIO has today announced the introduction of expanded Google Assistant actions for VIZIO SmartCast TVs, which promise to give access to a wider range of voice […]
Skyscraper 4K UHD Review
If you combine Die Hard(1988) with some elements of The Poseidon Adventure(1972) and The Towering Inferno(1974), and throw in state of the art special effects, you might have Dwayne(The Rock)Johnson starring in Skyscraper(2018). Skyscraper succeeds as an engaging popcorn flick even while never actually surpassing the films that inspired it.
Hook UHD Review
Steven Spielberg’s Hook finally gets a transfer befitting the director’s trademark in addition to some special features in Sony’s new 4K UHD release.
The New Caavo ‘Control Center’ $100 Universal Remote
Caavo calls itself an ‘entertainment-obsessed hardware and software company’, and has introduced the Control Center, an entertainment hub and universal, voice-controlled remote that promises to unite everything connected to your TV. The Control Center will search, discover and manage content across live TV, DVR, streaming services and web content, all […]
I’m Ready for my close-up Mr. Demille…
…and I’m ready for some more Cecil B. Demille on blu-ray. Specifically:”The Greatest Show on Earth””Union Pacific””Reap the Wild Wind””Unconquered”Just sayin’