Post by: addicted2dvd on December 31, 2014, 04:52:26 AM
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Within My Lifetime Marathon
I have done this marathon a couple times before... but this is the first time I am attempting it since going back to work. But since I give myself an entire year that shouldn't be a concern with this one. In the past I did 1 movie that was released for every year of my life. So will be watching 1 film for every year from 1969 through out to 2015 (When I get one). But this year I am upping it to make it even more challenging. This year not only am I going to watch a movie for each year... but also watch a pilot episode for a TV Series that premieres for each year. Upping it from 46 shows to 92!
Within My Lifetime Marathon
I have done this marathon a couple times before... but this is the first time I am attempting it since going back to work. But since I give myself an entire year that shouldn't be a concern with this one. In the past I did 1 movie that was released for every year of my life. So will be watching 1 film for every year from 1969 through out to 2015 (When I get one). But this year I am upping it to make it even more challenging. This year not only am I going to watch a movie for each year... but also watch a pilot episode for a TV Series that premieres for each year. Upping it from 46 shows to 92!
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Post by: addicted2dvd on January 04, 2015, 02:35:13 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I6/I65647B40F067D97Bf.jpg) | Pretty Little Liars: The Complete First Season: Disc One 1: PILOT One year after Alison's disappearance, Aria receives a disturbing text signed "A" – and the mystery begins. Stars: Troian Bellisario as Spencer Hastings Ashley Benson as Hanna Marin Holly Marie Combs as Ella Montgomery Lucy Hale as Aria Montgomery Ian Harding as Ezra Fitz My Thoughts: I have been curios about this show for some time as I have always heard good things. And I must say the pilot episode does do a good job pulling you in. Another plus for this series is that it has two actresses that I like/familiar with. First there is Holly Marie Combs (Charmed)... who I have adored for a long time now. Then there is Lucy Hale who I discovered when she played the little sister in the Bionic Woman reboot shortly before this series. Holly Marie Combs and Lucy Hale also just happen to play mother and daughter in this series. As I said, this is a strong story that pulls you in nicely. So I am looking forward to continuing this series. I just fear that it can't keep the momentum that it started with, though I hear it does. Not sure how many seasons is out right now... but I have the first 3 seasons on DVD right now.My Rating:  |
Post by: addicted2dvd on January 04, 2015, 02:44:56 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/03/037429161920f.jpg) | The Last Wave: The Criterion Collection (1977/Australia) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076299/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Wave) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkpDFheL79E) |
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Stars:
Richard Chamberlain as David Burton
Olivia Hamnett as Annie Burton
David Gulpilil [Gulpilil] as Chris Lee
Frederick Parslow as Rev. Burton
Vivean Gray as Dr. Whitburn
Nandjiwarra Amagula as Charlie
Plot:
Richard Chamberlain stars as Australian lawyer David Burton, who takes on the defense of a group of aborigines accused of killing one of their own. He suspects the victim has been killed for violating a tribal taboo, but the defendants deny any tribal association. Burton, plagued by apocalyptic visions of water, slowly realizes his own involvement with the aborigines...and their prophecies.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
- Interviews
- 6-page booklet
My Thoughts:
This is one from Danea Cassandra's collection. One that is definitely different then my normal type of film to watch. I found it to be very interesting... but at the same time a little too slow for my taste. I can see myself watching this one again... though it wouldn't be a frequent watch for me. My Rating:
Post by: addicted2dvd on January 04, 2015, 06:50:16 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929174119f.jpg) | Due Date (2010/United States) Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd_aN0LAgMo) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1231583/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Due_Date) |
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Stars:
Robert Downey, Jr. as Peter Highman
Zach Galifianakis as Ethan Tremblay
Michelle Monaghan as Sarah Highman
Jamie Foxx as Darryl
Juliette Lewis as Heidi
Danny McBride as Lonnie
Plot:
From The Hangover director Todd Phillips, Due Date throws two unlikely companions together on a road trip that turns out to be as life-changing as it is outrageous. Expectant first-time father Peter Highman (Robert Downey Jr.) looks forward to his new child's due date five days away. As Peter hurries to catch a flight home from Atlanta to be at his wife's side for the birth, his best intentions go completely awry when an encounter with aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifianakis) forces Peter to hitch a ride with Ethan on a cross-country trip that will ultimately destroy several cars, many friendships and Peter's last nerve.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
- Outtakes/Bloopers
My Thoughts:
This is one I wasn't sure what I would think of going by the trailer. I found a copy used cheap so figured I would give it a chance. Turned out I enjoyed it more then I thought I would. Definitely had it's funny moments. Usually Robert Downey, Jr. is hit and miss for me... but here lately he has been more hit then miss. And I seem to always enjoy Zach Galifanakis. This film is worth the time put in to watch it. My Rating:
Post by: addicted2dvd on January 08, 2015, 07:22:35 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/82/826663144369f.jpg) | Night of the Comet: Collector's Edition (1984/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087799/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_of_the_Comet) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6dOoyghxb0) |
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Stars:
Robert Beltran as Hector
Catherine Mary Stewart as Regina
Kelli Maroney as Samantha
Sharon Farrell as Doris
Mary Woronov as Audrey
Geoffrey Lewis as Carter
Plot:
It's the first comet to buzz the planet in 65 million years, and everyone seems to be celebrating its imminent arrival. Everyone, that is, except Regina Belmont (Catherine Mary Stewart, The Last Starfighter) and her younger sister Samantha (Kelli Maroney, Chopping Mall), two Valley Girls who care more about fashion trends than the celestial phenomenon. But upon daybreak, when the girls discover that they're the only residents of Los Angeles whom the comet hasn't vaporized or turned into a zombie, they do what all good Valley Girls do...they go shopping! But when their day of malling threatens to become a day of mauling, these gals flee with killer zombies and blood-seeking scientists in hot pursuit!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Interviews
My Thoughts:
Sure this is a cheesy '80s flick..but it is one that I just find plain fun... nothing more then that. Just "leave your brain at the door" fun. It has a nice mixture of comedy that works well in my opinion. It is like a zombie flick with minimal use of zombies. I am so glad I upgraded this one to Blu-ray as the DVD release I had didn't have any extras. My Rating:
Post by: addicted2dvd on January 10, 2015, 05:15:03 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/024543519744f.jpg) | 27 Dresses (2008/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0988595/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/27_Dresses) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV1-pePln_I) |
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Stars:
Brian Kerwin as Hal
Charli Barcena as Young Tess
Peyton Roi List as Young Jane
Jane Pfitsch as Cousin Lisa
Katherine Heigl as Jane
Jennifer Lim as Bridal Salesgirl #1
Plot:
Katherine Heigl stars as Jane, a selfless woman who's been a happy, helpful bridesmaid 27 times. But her own wedding seems to be nowhere in sight, until younger sister Tess (Malin Akerman) captures the heart of Jane's boss (Edward Burns) — with whom she's secretly in love — inspiring Jane to change her "always a bridesmaid" destiny.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
I liked this one quite a bit. Of course that could have something to do with the fact that I am a fan of Katherine Heigl. I have enjoyed her work since she was in the TV Series Roswell. Then I also thought she was great in the series Grey's Anatomy. Yes... this movie is very predictable... but then what Romantic Comedy isn't? In my eyes romantic comedies isn't about the ending... but the journey leading up to it. And this one I found to be a lot of fun. I have read other reviews for this movie... and for the most part they seem to agree that this one is nothing special... bordering on boring. Well, what can I say? This isn't the first time I seemed to be the only one to enjoy something a lot. But that does tell me to be cautious in recommending it. So I would have to tell people to try catching it on cable or something. Don't buy this movie on my review alone. But I do see myself upgrading it to widescreen if I get a chance. My Rating:
Post by: addicted2dvd on January 13, 2015, 06:51:31 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I4/I4DBE76BFCDF5F764f.jpg) | Sleepy Hollow: The Complete First Season: Disc 1 Plot: 1. Pilot Ichabod Crane awakens in modern Sleepy Hollow and realizes that evil has came with him. While on a call Sheriff Corbin is killed by the Headless Horseman which is witnessed by Lt. Abbie Mills. With her own childhood supernatural experiences, Abbie forms an unlikely bond with Ichabod. The two of them set out to stop evil and figure out mysteries dating back to the 1700s. Captain Irving at first is reluctant to believe Ichabod's tales but soon after Ichabod's former wife Katrina gives clues about coming evil, they all start to believe that Sleepy Hollow is anything but sleepy. |
Stars:
Tom Mison as Ichabod Crane
Nicole Beharie as Lt. Abbie Mills
Orlando Jones as Capt. Frank Irving
Extras:
- Audio Commentary
- Bonus Trailers
My Thoughts:
I know I have seen this pilot before... but I must not have given it the attention it deserved at the time as I didn't remember most of what happened. I enjoyed this one very much. I was originally concerned when I found out it was going to take place in modern time... but I was pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out. The storyline is good and the characters is likable. Turns out I enjoyed this one so much I couldn't stop at just the pilot episode... I ended up watching the entire first disc (5 episodes).
Rating:
I know I have seen this pilot before... but I must not have given it the attention it deserved at the time as I didn't remember most of what happened. I enjoyed this one very much. I was originally concerned when I found out it was going to take place in modern time... but I was pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out. The storyline is good and the characters is likable. Turns out I enjoyed this one so much I couldn't stop at just the pilot episode... I ended up watching the entire first disc (5 episodes).
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Post by: addicted2dvd on January 14, 2015, 07:25:24 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/04/043396375895f.jpg) | Men in Black (1997/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119654/) |Wikipedia (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_in_Black_(Film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCJHn-ZFH54) |
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Stars:
Tommy Lee Jones as Kay
Will Smith as Jay
Linda Fiorentino as Laurel
Vincent D'Onofrio as Edgar
Rip Torn as Zed
Plot:
Men in Black follows the exploits of Agents K (Jones) and J (Smith), members of a top-secret organization established to monitor alien activity on Earth. The two MiB find themselves in the middle of a deadly plot by an intergalactic terrorist (Vincent D'Onofrio) who has arrived on Earth to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies. K and J face a simple imperative: track down the interloper or the Earth will be destroyed. It's all in a day's work for the Men in Black.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Interactive Games
- Multi-angle
- Music Videos
- Storyboard Comparisons
- BD-Live
- $5.00 VUDU Movie Credit
My Thoughts:
This movie is just plan fun for me. It is a really good "Turn your brain off... Popcorn Movie"... it has a nice amount of laughs. I enjoyed the performances of both Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in this movie. I especially enjoyed Will Smith firing off that little gun of his... the "Noisy Cricket". If you just want some mindless entertainment for about an hour and a half... this one I will recommend.
I jut recently upgraded to the blu-ray/dvd combo pack. I haven't had the chance to check out the extras yet... but looks like a great set. The movie looked and sound great.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on January 15, 2015, 12:37:03 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/04/043396155954f.jpg) | Monster House (2006) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0385880/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_House_(film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEaT6fNGOHw) |Wikipedia (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_House) |
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Stars:
Ryan Newman as Little Girl
Steve Buscemi as Nebbercracker
Mitchel Musso as DJ
Catherine O'Hara as Mom
Fred Willard as Dad
Plot:
Young DJ always knew there was something strange about the old Nebbercracker house across the street. When the house becomes a living, breathing monster, DJ enlists his pals Chowder and Jenny to learn the secret that keeps the house alive. Suddenly, they find themselves in a hair-raising battle with an unstoppable entity and must save the neighborhood from total devastation. Robert Zemeckis (The Polar Express, Back To The Future) and Steven Spielberg (ET, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones Trilogy) present Monster House - the movie The New York Times A.O. Scott hails "... smartly written and a lot of fun."
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
- Gallery
My Thoughts:
This is a pretty cute animated movie... though I have seen better. The film went in an obvious direction and I had a hard time caring about the characters. But in spite of all of that... It is definitely worth the time put in to watch it. The story takes place on Halloween so I can see myself watching this one for my October marathon each year.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on January 18, 2015, 08:20:11 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I8/I863A0D7F86F5557Cf.jpg) | Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: The Complete First Season: Disc 1 1. PILOT No one is ever safe, least of all Sarah Connor and her son John. Tired of running from the machines, Sarah decides to stand and fight. |
Stars:
Lena Headey as Sarah Connor
Thomas Dekker as John Connor
Summer Glau as Cameron
Richard T. Jones as Agent James Ellison
My Thoughts:
I really enjoyed revisiting this series. I actually forgot how much I enjoyed this show when it was on. I went into it wanting to just watch the pilot for this thread... ended up watching the entire first disc. This show is more then worth the time put in to watch it... if you never seen this one I highly recommend it.Rating:
Post by: addicted2dvd on January 19, 2015, 04:58:22 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/03/037429126325f.jpg) | Picnic at Hanging Rock: The Criterion Collection (1975/Australia) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073540/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picnic_at_Hanging_Rock_(film)) |
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Stars:
College StaffRachel Roberts as Mrs. Appleyard
Vivean Gray as Miss McCraw
Helen Morse as Mlle. de Portiers
Kirsty Child as Miss Lumley
Plot:
Twenty years after it swept Australia into the international film spotlight, Peter Weir's stunning 1975 masterpiece remains as ineffable as the unanswerable mystery at its core. A Valentine's Day picnic at an ancient volcanic outcropping turns to disaster for the residents of Mrs. Appleyard's school when a few young girls inexplicably vanish on Hanging Rock. A lyrical, meditative film charged with suppressed longings, Picnic at Hanging Rock is at long last available in a pristine widescreen director's cut with a newly-minted Dolby® Digital 5.1 channel soundtrack.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
- Liner notes by Vincent Canby
My Thoughts:
I watched this one a few days ago, but just now getting to post about it. While not a bad show... this one was a little on the slow side for my taste, The imagery was outstanding in this one... and the storyline keeps your interest. I didn't even mind that they didn't "solve" the mystery.... I mean not all mysteries get solved. I just really had a bit of a problem with how slow it was. I was doing all I could not to dose off.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on January 19, 2015, 03:32:25 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/04/043396295322f.jpg) | The Grudge (2004/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0391198/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grudge) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_1ypNaIRHI) |
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Stars:
Sarah Michelle Gellar as Karen
Jason Behr as Doug
William Mapother as Matthew
Clea DuVall as Jennifer
Kadee Strickland as Susan
Plot:
From filmmaker Sam Raimi (Spider-Man™, Army of Darkness) and acclaimed Japanese director Takashi Shimizu comes a terrifying tale of horror in the tradition of The Ring and 28 Days Later.
Sarah Michelle Gellar (TV's "Buffy The Vampire Slayer") stars as an American nurse who has come to work in Tokyo. Following a series of horrifying and mysterious deaths, she encounters the vengeful supernatural spirit that possesses its victims, claims their souls, then passes its curse to another person in a spreading chain of horror. Now she must find a way to break this supernatural spell or become the next victim of an ancient evil that never dies, but forever lives to kill.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- BD-Live
- Theatrical and Unrated Versions, Two Short Films
My Thoughts:
While this is a good ghost story, I have seen better. Don't get me wrong... it is well worth watching. It is always nice to see familiar faces from TV Series in movies. And this one has 3 people I knew from TV series. Of course Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)... but there is also Jason Behr from Roswell and KaDee Strickland from Private Practice. I do like the way they did the ghosts in this film.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on January 21, 2015, 06:28:41 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929191697f.jpg) | Dolphin Tale (2011/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1564349/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolphin_Tale) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNre_7vMlzM) |
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Stars:
Harry Connick, Jr. as Dr. Clay Haskett
Ashley Judd as Lorraine Nelson
Nathan Gamble as Sawyer Nelson
Kris Kristofferson as Reed Haskett
Cozi Zuehlsdorff as Hazel Haskett
Plot:
In an inspiring story of the bond between animals and humans, a boy named Sawyer discovers an injured dolphin, who is brought to a marine hospital and named Winter. Unfortunately, her injuries cost Winter her tail, without which she may not survive. But with Sawyer's devotion, a marine biologist's (Harry Connick Jr.) and the brilliance of a prosthetist (Morgan Freeman) charged with creating a new tail, Winter may receive a second chance at life.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Outtakes/Bloopers
- Digital Copy
- 2 animated shorts
My Thoughts:
It is not often I give a film a perfect 5 star rating... but I feel this one deserves it. It is just truly amazing! Even more so considering it is based on a true story. I was drawn in from the very beginning... and it kept my complete attention till the very end. A real feel good movie. One I couldn't recommend high enough. An excellent story that is wonderfully done. It is one of those films where the moment I finish it I feel like I could watch that one again! If that is not a sign of a great movie I don't know what is.Rating:
Post by: addicted2dvd on January 28, 2015, 03:21:07 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/04/043396263307f.jpg) | Labyrinth (1986/United States) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labyrinth_(film)) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091369/) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9oQzeXGqjU) |Wikipedia (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Reise_ins_Labyrinth) |
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Stars:
David Bowie as Jareth
Jennifer Connelly as Sarah
Toby Froud as Toby
Shelley Thompson as Stepmother
Christopher Malcolm as Father
Plot:
Journey into the fantastical world of Labyrinth, starring David Bowie and a cast of incredible creatures created by Jim Henson. Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah (Jennifer Connelly), a teenager with an active imagination, summons the Goblins from her favorite book, "Labyrinth", to take her baby stepbrother away. When little Toby actually disappears, Sarah must follow him into the world of the fairy tale to rescue him from the wicked Goblin King (Bowie)! Guarding his castle is the labyrinth itself, a twisted maze of deception, populated with outrageous characters and unknown dangers. To get through it in time to save Toby, Sarah will have to outwit the King by befriending the very Goblins who protect him, in hopes that their loyalty isn't just another illusion in a place where nothing is as it seems!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
- Picture-in-picture
- BD-Live
My Thoughts:
I watched this one for the first time the other day. I found it to be a fun film... it definitely kept my interest through-out. I may get a little slack on this one... but I did not care much for David Bowie in this film. He just seemed so wooden and forced. Maybe they were going for something like that for the character but in my personal opinion it took away from the film some. At least it did for me. Othert then that it is a good movie and worth the time put in to watch it.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on January 28, 2015, 03:41:38 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/79/794043168215f.jpg) | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey: Extended Edition (2012/United States, New Zealand) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903624/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hobbit:_An_Unexpected_Journey) |
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Stars:
Ian McKellen as Gandalf
Martin Freeman as Bilbo
Richard Armitage as Thorin
Ken Stott as Balin
Graham McTavish as Dwalin
Plot:
The first in a trilogy of films based on the enduring masterpiece The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who - along with the Wizard Gandalf and 13 Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield - is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome Dragon Smaug. Their journey will take them into the Wild, through treacherous lands inhabited by Goblins, Orcs and deadly Wargs, as well as a mysterious and sinister figure known only as the Necromancer. Along the path, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of ingenuity and courage that surprise even himself, he also gains possession of a "precious" ring tied to the fate of all Middle-Earth in ways he cannot begin to imagine.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Featurettes
- Digital Copy
My Thoughts:
What a great start to an amazing story. The storyline draws you in so much that you are glued to the set. So much so that you don't even realize you been sitting there for three hours watching a movie. And even after a full three hours you are left wanting more. This story really does take you on a great adventure. And that isn't even touching on the gorgeous visuals this film has to offer. An epic story... a must see film!
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Post by: addicted2dvd on January 29, 2015, 09:38:36 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929416936f.jpg) | The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug: Extended Edition (2013/United States, New Zealand) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1170358/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hobbit:_The_Desolation_of_Smaug) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os1G8RtqY2c&list=PLVfin74Qx3tV8bgAhzbfDpnfPoGmJWAcn&index=27) |
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Stars:
Ian McKellen as Gandalf
Martin Freeman as Bilbo
Richard Armitage as Thorin
Ken Stott as Balin
Graham McTavish as Dwalin
Plot:
THE HOBBIT BILBO BAGGINS, THE WIZARD GANDALF and 13 Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, continue their journey to reclaim the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. Along the way, they encounter the skin-changer Beorn; giant Spiders of Mirkwood; Wood-elves led by Legolas, Tauriel and King Thrandull; and a mysterious man named Bard, who smuggles them into Lake-town. Finally reaching the Lonely Mountain, they face their greatest danger - the Dragon Smaug.
Extras:
- Audio Commentary
- Featurettes
- Digital Copy
My Thoughts:
This is a great continuation of the story. I was once again glued to the screen through-out the film. And once again... the visuals was simply amazing. I absolutely loved the dragon in this one. It was very cool how he was done. I look forward of seeing more of him in the final movie... which I so can't wait to see!
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Post by: addicted2dvd on February 04, 2015, 05:14:00 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/82/826663140309f.jpg) | Captain America: Collector's Edition (1990/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103923/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_America_(1990_film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnChulumfdk) |
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Stars:
Matt Salinger as Steve Rogers and Captain America
Ronny Cox as Tom Kimball
Ned Beatty as Sam Kolawetz
Darren McGavin as General Fleming
Michael Nouri as Lt. Colonel Louis
Plot:
Long ago, Steve Rogers (Matt Salinger) was a true American hero, a brave super soldier created by scientists to help the Allied Forces fight for freedom in World War II. But during a battle with the sinister Red Skull (Scott Paulin), he was lost, entombed in ice. Decades later, his body has been found and revived and Steve must again don the mantle of Captain America to help save the President of the United States (Ronny Cox) – and the world – from his arch-nemesis once and for all.
For the first time, director Albert Pyun's cult classic is presented in widescreen and in astonishing high-definition!
Extras:
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
I first saw this film on DVD last year.... It took me just over a year but I finally found a blu-ray copy cheap enough to purchase. I am glad I finally tracked down a copy... as I enjoyed every minute of it. I found it to be just plain fun. Though I would have liked to seen Captain America in his uniform more during the middle of the film... that is just a minor complaint. Sure this is a bit on the cheesy side but sometimes that just adds to the fun of it. I found it to definitely be worth the time put in to watch it.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on March 04, 2015, 02:36:59 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I5/I5A2D57F5A462BBEEf.jpg) | Bones: Season One: Disc 1 Plot: Forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan teams up with FBI agent Seeley Booth to investigate the murder of a Senate intern, the political implications of which may prove to be staggering. |
Stars:
David Boreanaz as FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth
Emily Deschanel as Dr. Temperance Brennan
Michaela Conlin as Angela Montenegro
Eric Millegan as Zack Addy
My Thoughts:
Love this show! Think the cast really works well together. This was a great introduction to all the characters. It has been a while since I seen the early episodes of this series. After watching this pilot again it showed me just how much the characters has evolved over the years.Rating:
Post by: addicted2dvd on March 06, 2015, 04:26:18 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929014903f.jpg) | Batman (1989/United States) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_(1989_film)) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096895/) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPLUeA4vwik) |
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Stars:
Michael Keaton as Batman/Bruce Wayne
Jack Nicholson as Joker/Jack Napier
Kim Basinger as Vicki Vale
Robert Wuhl as Alexander Knox
Pat Hingle as Commissioner Gordon
Plot:
Jack Nicholson is the Joker, who emerged from a horrible accident as a maniacal criminal. Michael Keaton is the Caped Crusader, who emerged from a childhood trauma to become a masked crime fighter. Kim Basinger is Vicki Vale, the talented photojournalist desired by both men. And Batman is the movie, the all-out spectacular directed by Tim Burton, set to songs by Prince and a music score by Danny Elfman, and an Academy Award® winner for Best Art Direction/Set Decoration (Anton Furst and Peter Young).
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
- Music Videos
- Storyboard Comparisons
- Digital Copy
My Thoughts:
I watched this one the other day. It has been years since I seen it. But that is probably due to the fact that they ran the heck out of it when it was on cable.... and even I got sick of seeing it when flipping through the channels and such. But it is a good movie... I enjoyed it quite a bit. Definitely glad I finally decided to revisit it. I am actually having a hard time excepting this film is now 25 years old! I think Michael Keaton did a very good job portraying both the Batman persona as well as Bruce Wayne's. I was also pretty impressed with Jack Nicholson's version of The Joker.... though I do admit that Heath Ledger's version felt much more psychotic. I think the story itself was well done. If like me and you haven't seen this one in years, give it a go... it is worth the revisit.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on March 08, 2015, 11:32:51 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/78/786936844801f.jpg) | Big Hero 6: Collector's Edition (2014/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2245084/) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT8qmoCgxZg) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Hero_6_(film)) |
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Stars:
Scott Adsit as Baymax
Ryan Potter as Hiro
Daniel Henney as Tadashi
T.J. Miller as Fred
Jamie Chung as Go Go
Plot:
With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Big Hero 6 is an action-packed comedy adventure that introduces Baymax, a lovable personal companion robot, who forms a special bond with robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to Baymax and his diverse group of friends – adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred – who transform into a band of unlikely heroes. Bring home Disney's Big Hero 6, featuring comic-book-style action and hilarious, unforgettable characters – it's fun for the whole family!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Digital Copy
- Theatrical Short: Feast
My Thoughts:
I just finished watching this one. I must say, it is such a cute movie. I enjoyed it very much. But not only is it cute and fun... it is also a right sad film. I do not want to spoil anything here... but if you never read the comic this one did the right thing... it did not give too much away in the trailer. Matter of fact... I was expecting a much different film going by the trailer. This is one I definitely recommend checking out.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on March 16, 2015, 05:22:41 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929366095f.jpg) | Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015/United States) Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUtt4uT9V_U) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3878542/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_League:_Throne_of_Atlantis) |
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Stars:
Sean Astin as Shazam
Rosario Dawson as Wonder Woman
Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern
Christopher Gorham as Flash
Plot:
Darkness, mystery, legend – these are the whispers that echo through time regarding Atlantis. A kingdom long since forgotten to surface dwellers, it is here that a hidden empire teeters on the brink of war. When a military submarine traversing this remote domain is attacked, Cyborg plunges to the murky depths to investigate the wreckage. What he encounters is a threat powerful enough to rally together the newly formed Justice League. Meanwhile, thousands of feet above the ocean floor wanders the lone drifter Arthur Curry, a man with strange powers who may be the last chance to bridge the ancient Atlantean world and our own. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the rest of the Justice League as they face off against Orm, otherworldly weapons and perilous odds. It's an all-new, epic chapter from the DC Universe in which mankind's only hope from the darkness rests upon the guiding light of man – Aquaman!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
- Digital Copy
- 4 Bonus Cartoons
My Thoughts:
I once again really enjoyed an animated superhero film. Of course this is of no surprise to the people that know me. I have always been a big fan of anything superhero related. Though I must admit, while I did like him, Aquaman was never a huge favorite of mine. Though I do think they did this back story of him well. But I must admit where they drew all the Atlantian males with long sideburns seemed to be an odd choice. It was like they were all stuck back in the '70s. Other then that a good film with lots of action. I feel comfortable recommending it.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on March 24, 2015, 02:32:44 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/025195051248f.jpg) | Land of the Lost (2009/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457400/) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-_KNVePw44) |
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Stars:
Will Ferrell as Dr. Rick Marshall
Anna Friel as Holly Cantrell
Danny McBride as Will Stanton
Jorma Taccone as Chaka
John Boylan as Enik
Plot:
Comedic genius Will Ferrell stars as has-been scientist Dr. Rick Marshall, who gets more than he bargained for when his expedition takes a wrong turn into the Land of the Lost. Now, Marshall, his crack-smart research assistant Holly (Anna Friel) and a redneck survivalist named Will (Danny McBride), have no weapons, few skills and questionable smarts to survive in a world full of marauding dinosaurs, fantastic creatures and laugh-out-loud comedy!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Interviews
- BD-Live
- D-Box
My Thoughts:
I grew up with the TV Series it is based on so that definitely added some value for me. I was somewhat surprised to see they changed it from a family on a camping trip to a scientist, his assistant and a guide. I think I would have preferred if it was more like the series in this regard... but I was still able to enjoy the movie. The fact that Will Farrell is the star is something else that had me nervous as to me he has always been a very hit and miss actor... I don't like half the stuff I see him in. The movie really is a lot of fun. A non-sense type of fun... but fun nonetheless. Some of it had me laughing out loud... but then again some of it had me shaking my head in disbelief. And I definitely got a kick out of both Chaka and Grumpy. But overall it was more entertaining then anything. Though I will say that for me it did go down hill a bit towards the end. Over-all I am glad I have it in my collection... and I can see myself watching it again
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Post by: addicted2dvd on March 28, 2015, 02:24:10 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/IB/IB8E7D4D5F852C843f.jpg) | Ordeal in the Arctic (1993/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107754/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordeal_in_the_Arctic) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn682WQsRKc) |
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Stars:
Richard Chamberlain as Captain John Couch
Catherine Mary Stewart
Melanie Mayron as Sue
Scott Hylands
Page Fletcher
Plot:
October 30th, 1991, a Canadian Airforce CC-130 Herc, Box Top 22 tail number 322, left Edmondton, via Greenland, on its way to Alert a top-secret military listening post on Ellesmere Island. The captain John Couch, could see the lights of the airstrip at Alert, so he decided to go by his eyes instead of his instruments. Eighteen passengers and only 5 were killed by the crash. Roland Pitre was the first to hit the ground, he was the loadmaster. Although they were only a few miles from the base of Alert, a blizzard and the terrain, made it impossible for help to be sent at once, although every effort was made to get to them.
Extras:
- Scene Access
My Thoughts:
We decided to watch this one tonight. Which was a pleasure... as this is my type of film. A disaster film and true story. It is one I enjoyed very much. There was a couple familiar faces in it. One of course being Richard Chamberlin. The other was Catherine Mary Stewert who I enoyed very much in the '80s horror "Night of the Comet." If you never seen it, this is a TV Movie I would definitely recommend. It is one I hope to add to my own collection before too long.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on March 28, 2015, 05:30:38 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/VV/VVS7PJTPCOPFVT001f.jpg) | Charmed: The First Season: Disc One Plot: "Something Wicca This Way Comes" Reunited in the grand Victorian home of their childhood, a trio of sisters, Prue (Shannen Doherty), Phoebe (Alyssa Milano) and Piper (Holly Marie Combs) discovers they are gifted Wicca witches. Little do they know that their newfound powers mean that they are now prey to evil forces. |
Stars:
Shannen Doherty as Prue Halliwell
Holly Marie Combs as Piper Halliwell
Alyssa Milano as Phoebe Halliwell
T. W. King as Inspector Andy Trudeau
Dorian Gregory as Inspector Darryl Morris
My Thoughts:
This is one of my all time favorite series! I have seen not only this episode.... but this entire series countless times. Though this is the first time I got to see this disc on a high-def TV... making me realize that these discs don't look as god as they should. I would so love to see a blu-ray release of this series! But I love the show and it was a lot of fun rewatching the pilot episode again.Rating:
Post by: addicted2dvd on March 29, 2015, 03:32:14 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/024543519805f.jpg) | Juno: Special Edition (2007/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0467406/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juno_(film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0SKf0K3bxg) |
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Stars:
Ellen Page as Juno MacGuff
Michael Cera as Paulie Bleeker
Jennifer Garner as Vanessa Loring
Jason Bateman as Mark Loring
Allison Janney as Bren MacGuff
Plot:
Juno MacGuff (Ellen Page) is a cool, confident teenager who takes a nine-month detour into adulthood when she's faced with an unplanned pregnancy. With the help of her timid boyfriend (Michael Cera) and supportive family, Juno embarks on a hilarious and heartwarming quest to find the perfect parents for her baby.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Music Videos
- Outtakes/Bloopers
- Closed Captioned
- Digital Copy
- Screen Tests
My Thoughts:
This is my second time I seen this one... and I must say I enjoyed it this time more then I did the first time. I think it is mainly because I didn't know what to expect the first time around. I think that Ellen Page was great in this movie. While I have liked Jennifer Garner since first seeing her in Alias... I wasn't all that impressed with her in this movie. I don't know... maybe it was just the character she had to work with... but I was a bit disappointed in her this time. Over-all it is a good story that kept my interest through-out.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on April 01, 2015, 07:36:44 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I9/I9B2885D19EDDCC2Ef.jpg) | The Silence of the Lambs (1991/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102926/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Silence_of_the_Lambs_(film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Mm8Sbe__o) |
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Stars:
Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling
Lawrence A. Bonney as FBI Instructor
Kasi Lemmons as Ardelia Mapp
Lawrence T. Wrentz as Agent Burroughs
Scott Glenn as Jack Crawford
Plot:
From Thomas Harris' novel, director Jonathan Demme explodes and reconstructs a classic genre, laying a foundation of emotional and political commitment beneath a perfectly constructed psychological thriller. Fourteen years after her controversial role in TAXI DRIVER, Jodie Foster finally makes the transformation from helpless victim to rescuing hero in this dark, gender-bending fairy tale on an American obsession: serial murder. As Hannibal "the Cannibal" Lecter, Anthony Hopkins is the archetypal antihero—cultured, quick-witted, uncontainable—a portrait of all the sharpest human faculties gone diabolically wrong. Winner of five 1991 Academy Awards®, including Best Picture and Best Screenplay Adaptation for Ted Tally.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Outtakes/Bloopers
My Thoughts:
I have loved this movie since the first time I ever seen it back when it was first released in the early '90s. I have watched it countless time both on VHS and DVD.... but this is the first time I got to see it on Blu-ray! Both Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins were excellent in this one. This movie is the one that truly made me a fan of Jodie Foster. Even after countless times of watching this movie... it still has me glued to the screen with such an excellent storyline. If you have been living in a cave for the past 25yrs and never seen this movie... it is one I couldn't recommend any higher! It really is a must see movie!
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Post by: addicted2dvd on April 14, 2015, 01:08:54 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/IE/IE08A0A9B6DB107B3f.jpg) | Mortal Kombat (1995/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113855/) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT4nmnr6fWk) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortal_Kombat_(film)) |
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Stars:
Christopher Lambert as Lord Rayden
Robin Shou as Liu Kang
Linden Ashby as Johnny Cage
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Shang Tsung
Bridgette Wilson as Sonya Blade
Plot:
Lord Rayden (Christopher Lambert) has rescued them, but he cannot fight for them. They – are martial artist, an action film star, a soldier – are the chosen three. And while the world's fate rests on their shoulders, the rest of us can enjoy the thrills as they compete ti save us all in the body-slamming, mystical-tinged, full-tilt spectacle of creatures and conflict that is Mortal Kombat. Paul Anderson (Resident Evil: Afterlife) directs this astonishing and trendsetting experience that showed how to turn a smash-hit video game into a movie smash. Cheer these intrepid three Kombatants – they're fighting for you!
Awards:
Won:
| BMI Film & TV Music Awards (1996) | BMI Film Music Award (George S. Clinton) |
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
- BD-Live
My Thoughts:
It has been years since I seen this film... and I must say I enjoyed revisiting it! I use to love the game as a teen and watching this movie again today makes me want to play it again so badly! I find it fun to see some of the game characters come to life here. This one has good martial arts action with a supernatural twist. Definitely recommended.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on May 05, 2015, 06:21:38 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I6/I698E95468061121Cf.jpg) | Stripes: Extended Cut (1981/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083131/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stripes_(film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4VR4MUoTls) |
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Stars:
Bill Murray as John
Harold Ramis as Russell
Warren Oates as Sgt. Hulka
P.J. Soles as Stella
Sean Young as Louise
Plot:
When quick-witted slacker John Winger (Bill Murray) loses his apartment, girlfriend and job all in one day, he decides to embark on a new adventure: he joins the US Army, nearly starting WWIII.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
- BD-Live
- Added footage marker
My Thoughts:
As you can see by the cover this film is part of a Bill Murray double feature along with Groundhog Day. I found this movie to be just as much fun as I remembered it to be. A good solid '80s comedy. One that I would recommend everyone to see at least once. This film had me literally laugh out loud more then once. The film has a lot of familiar faces in it as well. So if you have never seen this one... put it on your list. And if you have seen it before... maybe it is time to revisit this classic comedy.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on May 05, 2015, 07:17:06 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/IA/IA1D4476882325C8Bf.jpg) | Penny Dreadful: The Complete First Season: Disc 1 Plot: Night Work London 1891. As the police investigate a series of gruesome murders, renowned explorer Sir Malcolm Murray and the strangely beautiful Vanessa Ives know there's something darker at play. In search of someone close to them who has been lost, they recruit American sharpshooter Ethan Chandler and Dr. Victor Frankenstein to help them on their journey. |
Stars:
Reeve Carney as Dorian Gray
Timothy Dalton as Sir Malcolm Murray
Eva Green as Vanessa Ives
Rory Kinnear as The Creature
Billie Piper as Brona Croft
My Thoughts:
This one was a blind buy when I found the blu-ray release cheap at a pawn shop. So I didn't know what to think going into it. But I must say... I enjoyed every minute of this one. Of course it didn't hurt that the pilot episode had vampires in it... and I must admit... a very interesting take on vampires at that. After watching this pilot episode (and episode 2)... I can't wait to continue on in the series. I am just sorry to see there is only 8 episodes in the first season.Rating:
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 12, 2015, 01:51:49 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I4/I46A5D45320AE7D84f.jpg) | Smallville: The Complete First Season: Disc One Plot: 1. PILOT Rescue Lex, avoid Lana's killer green necklace, stop an avenging scarecrow man and don't reveal your powers to anyone. Who says being a teen hero is easy? Clark also learns he's not exactly from the neighborhood. |
Stars:
Tom Welling as Clark Kent
Kristin Kreuk as Lana Lang
Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor
Allison Mack as Chloe Sullivan
Sam Jones III as Pete Ross
My Thoughts:
I always really enjoyed this show... it was one of my favorites. I been in the mood to watch this series again for a while and watching this pilot episode was all it took to get me going again. In just one day I have already made it half way through the second disc. I think the pilot episode sets this series up well. All the characters in the series is likable... even at this point Lex Luthor. But watching him go from a likable character that truly wants to do good to the criminal mastermind that he becomes is, in my opinion, one of the things that draws you into this series.Rating:
Post by: addicted2dvd on July 31, 2015, 05:30:43 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929004300f.jpg) | Beetle Juice: 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (1988/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094721/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beetlejuice) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY1bXoW0OTA) |
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Stars:
Alec Baldwin as Adam
Geena Davis as Barbara
Annie McEnroe as Jane Butterfield
Maurice Page as Ernie
Hugo Stanger as Old Bill
Plot:
What's a Yuppie ghost couple (Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin) to do when their quaint New England home is overrun by trendy New Yorkers? Hire a freelance "bio-exorcist" to spook the intruders, of course. As directed by Tim Burton, Michael "Keaton's Beetlejuice is one of the biggest, baddest wolves a ghost movie has ever unleashed, a polter-gas" (The Village Voice). Keaton's work in this and Clean and Sober won him 1988's National Society of Film Critics Best Actor Award. Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jeffrey Jones and Sylvia Sidney share starring honors along with wondrous production design, Harry Belafonte soundtrack tunes and Oscar®-winning Best Makeup.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
- Soundtrack sampler CD, Beetlejuice Cartoon Episodes
My Thoughts:
I always found this movie to be a lot of fun. As always Geena Davis was great in the role.... and I even liked Winona Ryder in this one... which is someone I usually don't care for. It is one I have watched it countless times over the years though this is the first time I seen it on Blu-ray. While it was nice to upgrade this one what with as often as I watch it... there really not much here that is not on the DVD.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on July 31, 2015, 05:40:04 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I3/I3899FF4C4430D0C9f.jpg) | The Brady Bunch: The Complete First Season: Disc 1 Plot: The Honeymoon Mike Brady (Robert Reed), a widower with three boys, marries Carol Ann Tyler Martin (Florence Henderson), a widow with three girls. But just as the knot is tied, chaos breaks loose as the family pets wreak havoc on the ceremony. Mike and Carol admonish their children for the chaos - and then spend a fretful wedding night feeling guilty about their overreaction. Original Airdate: September 26, 1969 |
Stars:
Robert Reed as Mike Brady
Florence Henderson as Carol Brady
Ann B. Davis as Alice
Maureen McCormick as Marcia
Eve Plumb as Jan
Extras:
- Audio Commentary
- Bonus Trailers
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
This is a show I never cared much for as a kid ... even though I was stuck watching it with my older brothers. But I did acquire somewhat of a taste for it in my adult years I think mainly do to nostalgia. I know that is the opposite of the norm... but is what happen to me. That being said I still found the pilot to be somewhat weak... but it sets up the series pretty well.Rating:
Post by: addicted2dvd on August 03, 2015, 05:57:28 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883904250852f.jpg) | The Amityville Horror (2005/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0384806/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amityville_Horror_(2005_film)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K2btthxp74) |
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Stars:
Ryan Reynolds as George Lutz
Melissa George as Kathy Lutz
Jesse James as Billy Lutz
Jimmy Bennett as Michael Lutz
Chloë Grace Moretz as Chelsea Lutz
Plot:
From Michael Bay, the producer of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, comes the true story of Amityville. In November 1974, a family of six was brutally murdered. Now, a year later, an unsuspecting young couple, George (Ryan Reynolds, The Proposal, X-Men Origins: Wolverine) and Kathy Lutz (Melissa George, TV's Alias), and their children move into the house that was the site of the horrific event and is now haunted by a murderous presence. What follows is 28 days of unimaginable terror. With demonic visions of the dead and relentless screams of terror, this is the haunted house story that isn't just a movie—it's real.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
My Thoughts:
When I first heard that they were remaking "The Amityville Horror" I was rather worried that they would not do the original justice... or that they would make the same mistake they made with the "Psycho" remake.. and make it a carbon copy of the original just changing the actors. But this remake... I must admit... was done in the right way... kept enough the same to pay homage to the original... but changed enough to make it it's own movie.
For the most part I do not like to compare a remake to the original... as I like to judge every movie on it's own as a stand alone movie. But this is hard sometimes... especially when I enjoy the original movie as much as I do "The Amityville Horror." In this case though... I really enjoyed this remake... possibly as much as I liked the original. I think they did a wonderful job with it... and I really enjoy the actors that took over... I am a fan of both Melissa George and Ryan Reynolds. This is one remake that is definitely worth giving a chance... I don't think you will be sorry.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on August 05, 2015, 09:46:00 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I5/I5BB3D83534B56DC4f.jpg) | Hannibal (2001/United States) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannibal_(film)) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0212985/) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHQSViS4uBs)
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Stars:
Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter
Julianne Moore as Clarice Starling
Gary Oldman as Mason Verger
Ray Liotta as Paul Krendler
Frankie R. Faison as Barney
Plot:
Anthony Hopkins returns as pure "perverse perfection" and Julianne Moore "emerges triumphant" (Rolling Stone) in this terrifying follow-up to The Silence of the Lambs.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
My Thoughts:
I found this to be a very good followup to Silence of the Lambs. At first I was concerned about the replcement of Jodie Foster as Clarice... and while I liked her better... Julianne Moore did a fine job.. The storyline easily kept my interest throughout the entire film. Definetly a very entertaining way to waste a couple extra hours.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on August 10, 2015, 10:42:10 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929404063f.jpg) | Grease: Rockin' Rydell Edition (1978/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077631/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grease_(film)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNhZNp9GXb8) |
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Stars:
John Travolta as Danny
Olivia Newton-John as Sandy
Stockard Channing as Rizzo
Jeff Conaway as Kenickie
Barry Pearl as Doody
Plot:
Go back to high school with Pink Lady Sandy (Olivia Newton-John), leader of the bad-boy T-Birds, Danny (John Travolta), and a rockin' and rollin' all-star cast. Now available for the first time as a remastered Special Edition Blu-ray Disc, and featuring rockin' bonus materials, Grease: Rockin' Rydell Edition is the word!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Interviews
- Rydell Sing-Along
My Thoughts:
Yes I know... it seems weird for me to be watching and reviewing THIS film. But what can I say it was a favorite of my wife's.... which means she made me sit through it many times. So I was feeling a bit nostalgic today and decided to give it a spin. While not what I personally would call a good movie it does have some fun scenes and in my case brings back some good memories of a life that is long gone. The film is worth the time put in to watch it... though I am sure that most has seen this one by now.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on August 13, 2015, 08:34:04 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/024543468134f.jpg) | Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064115) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butch_Cassidy_and_the_Sundance_Kid) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=501Afs54cso) |
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Stars:
Paul Newman as Butch Cassidy
Robert Redford as The Sundance Kid
Katharine Ross as Etta Place
Strother Martin as Percy Garris
Henry Jones as Bike Salesman
Plot:
Settle back with your favorite sidekick and enjoy Hollywood's original buddy picture. Paul Newman and Robert Redford have never shined brighter in the roles that will forever identify them as the daring, debonair outlaws on the run—and head-over-heels in love with the same beautiful woman (Katharine Ross).
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Production Notes
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
I found this one to be a very good movie. Different then most Westerns I have seen. Not only did it have a bit of comedy sprinkled in... it has a light-hearted feel to the entire movie. It is definitely one I would recommend checking out if you haven't seen it.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on August 24, 2015, 09:14:00 PM
Fear: The Walking Dead
A highly dysfunctional blended family is forced together when they realize a reported virus is actually the onset of the undead apocalypse.
My Thoughts:
The first episode of the spin-off series... I found it to have a bit of a slow start... but towards the middle to end really started to get into it. This pilot episode has little zombie activity, but think that is ok as it does start at the very beginning of the zombie apocalypse. In the beginning of the episode I feared I wouldn't like the characters in this one... while I still like the characters from the first series better, I found that I warmed up to the characters as the episode went on. It really is hard to say how a series is going to be after just one episode... but I enjoyed this one enough to continue watching.My Rating:
Post by: addicted2dvd on August 24, 2015, 11:05:17 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929007691f.jpg) | The Exorcist: Extended Director's Cut & Original Theatrical Version (1973/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070047/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Exorcist_(film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDGw1MTEe9k) |
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Stars:
Ellen Burstyn as Chris MacNeil
Max von Sydow as Father Merrin
Lee J. Cobb as Lt. Kinderman
Kitty Winn as Sharon
Jack MacGowran as Burke Dennings
Plot:
Controversial and popular from the moment it opened, The Exorcist marks its historic Blu-ray premiere in a 2-Disc Edition featuring Stunning Hi-Def Presentations of the Original 1973 Theatrical Version and the 2000 Extended Director's Cut. The frightening and realistic tale of an innocent girl inhabited by a terrifying entity, her mother's frantic resolve to save her and two priests--one doubt-ridden, the other a rock of faith--joined in battling ultimate evil always leaves viewers breathless. This greatest supernatural thriller of all time astonishes and unsettles like no other movie.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Production Notes
- Interviews
- Outtakes/Bloopers
My Thoughts:
This is a favorite of mine and my late wife's both. Though it did use to scare her to the point that she made me go to every room with her after watching it... as she was afraid to be alone. Sure it is a bit slow in parts. But the story is of such interest to me that it didn't "feel" slow. I of course love the head spin scene... and then there is the whole spider walk down the stairs scene... very cool. Definitely one I would recommend.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on September 21, 2015, 08:24:40 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/VV/VV58GLNRO3SICB801f.jpg) | The Twelve Chairs (1970/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066495/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twelve_Chairs_(1970_film)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt1lHyuTDWE) |
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Stars:
Ron Moody as Vorobyaninov
Frank Langella as Ostap Bender
Dom DeLuise as Father Fyodor
Andreas Voutsinas as Nikolai Sestrin
Vlada Petric as Sevitsky
Plot:
Although the plot of The Twelve Chairs is wild enough to have been created by Mel Brooks, it's actually based on a Russian story written by two Soviet journalists, Ilya Ilf and Yevgeni Petrov, in the 1920s. Set in Russia in 1927, this much-loved, hilarious Mel Brooks comedy classic is the tale of a former aristocrat (Ron Moody) who is now a Russian clerk under the new Soviet regime. When he learns that his dying mother-in-law sewed a fortune of family jewels into one of the twelve dining room chairs, he sets off across Russia to find it – with an opportunist (Frank Langella), a priest (Dom DeLuise) and his former servant (Mel Brooks) all in equal pursuit.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
My Thoughts:
while not a terrible movie... this one leaves quite a bit to be desired. I actually found myself having trouble focusing on the film. And just did not find much here funny. In my honest opinion, the idea for this one was much better then the outcome. Don't worry too much about missing this one.
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Post by: Achim on September 22, 2015, 08:16:21 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on September 28, 2015, 09:17:07 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/01/013131308495f.jpg) | Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt (2003/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0321359/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_to_the_Batcave:_The_Misadventures_of_Adam_and_Burt) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YwKhweeZ_k) |
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Stars:
Adam West (1928) as Himself
Burt Ward as Himself
Jack Brewer as Adam West/Batman
Jason Marsden as Burt Ward/Robin
Lyle Waggoner as Narrator/Himself
Plot:
When the original Batmobile is stolen, there's no time to call the police. This is a job for actors!
Thirty-five years after BATMAN went off the air, a fiendish criminal mastermind is forcing Adam West and Burt Ward to relive their legendary pasts as The Caped Crusader and The Boy Wonder. What went on when the costumes came off? The Dynamic Duo reveal the entire bizarre-but-true story through classic clips, surprise guest stars and THWAK!-filled flashbacks to the on-and-off camera controversies, scandals and ego battles behind one of the most wildly popular series in TV history!
Still-diabolical Bat-Villians Julie Newmar, Frank Gorshin and Lee Meriwether co-star along with Betty White, Curtis Armstrong and Lyle Waggoner in this reunion movie like no other, from the creators of SURVIVING GILLIGAN'S ISLAND!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- DVD-ROM Content
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed this TV Reunion Movie very much. One thing I liked was that Adam West and Burt Ward had no problem and felt like they even enjoyed making fun of themselves. It was also good seeing some of the old cast members again. As for all the flashbacks during the making of the series? I enjoyed it... thought everyone did fine with it. Definitely worth checking out if you had fond memories of the series.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 02, 2015, 08:23:25 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 05, 2015, 09:45:29 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 19, 2015, 01:46:30 PM
1971 - Daughters of Darkness (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,8490.msg172372.html#msg172372)
1982 - Halloween 3: Season of the Witch (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,8490.msg172390.html#msg172390)
1987 - The Monster Squad (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,8490.msg172383.html#msg172383)
1992 - Dr. Giggles (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,8490.msg172373.html#msg172373)
1996 - Shadow Zone: The Undead Express (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,8490.msg172359.html#msg172359)
2000 - The St. Francisville Experiment (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,8490.msg172370.html#msg172370)
