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From Silents to the Seventies: Whirlpool

David Krauss — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 16:00:14 +0000

Whirlpool reunites Gene Tierney with director Otto Preminger, but despite fine performances and stylish direction, this intriguing yet overblown tale of psychological manipulation and murder can’t match the pair’s previous classic outing, Laura. Whirlpool Theatrical Release Date: November 28, 1949 Blu-ray Release Date: September 24, 2019 Directed by: Otto Preminger Starring: Gene Tierney, Richard Conte,...

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Blu-ray Highlights: Week of September 15th, 2019 – Out of the Ashes and Right Back Again

Josh Zyber — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:00:43 +0000

If you spent all your money last week replacing half of your Disney movie collection, the good news is that that week’s new Blu-ray and Ultra HD titles will probably not seem nearly as appealing. As always, however, you might find something interesting if you dig into them. New Releases (Blu-ray) X-Men: Dark Phoenix –...

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Blu-ray Highlights: Week of August 18th, 2019 – Show Some Hustle

Josh Zyber — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:00:19 +0000

Trapped right between the hustle and bustle of last week’s Marvel onslaught and next week’s giant monster smackdown are a handful of movies that you may have forgotten were released earlier this year. In some cases, that could be for the best. New Releases (Blu-ray) The Hustle – Rebel Wilson and Anne Hathaway star in...

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Blu-ray Highlights: Week of July 14th, 2019 – Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles, and Mercury!

Josh Zyber — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 12:00:33 +0000

In what is proving to be a very expensive July, this week’s selection of new Blu-rays and Ultra HD discs have to compete not just with each other, but against all the other bargains being unleashed as part of Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale. New Releases (Blu-ray) Shazam! – The DCEU continues its rebound with...

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From Silents to the Seventies: Three Coins in the Fountain

David Krauss — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 16:00:21 +0000

If you can’t make it to Rome or Venice anytime soon, check out Three Coins in the Fountain. It’s the next best thing to being there. This lightweight romance about the affairs of a trio of American expatriates living la dolce vita may seem shockingly sexist today, but the Italian scenery and historical sites maintain...

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From Silents to the Seventies: Baby the Rain Must Fall

David Krauss — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 12:00:01 +0000

Flesh-and-blood characters, fine writing, and sensitive performances distinguish Baby the Rain Must Fall, a haunting character study from writer Horton Foote and director Robert Mulligan. Though its slow pace, lack of plot, and subtle shadings might test your patience, this finely crafted, underrated film delivers on many levels. Baby the Rain Must Fall Theatrical Release...

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Blu-ray Highlights: Week of June 16th, 2019 – What About All the Broken Happy Ever Afters?

Josh Zyber — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:00:10 +0000

If this week’s biggest Blu-ray and Ultra HD release looks strangely familiar, you may have already caught it when it hit streaming a couple weeks ago. That’s becoming a common trend these days, but fortunately the studios haven’t given up on physical media just yet. New Releases (Blu-ray) Us – Jordan Peele follows his Oscar-nominated...

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From Silents to the Seventies: The Snake Pit

David Krauss — Thu, 23 May 2019 16:00:30 +0000

The first Hollywood film to seriously address the nature of mental illness, The Snake Pit paved the way for other harrowing portraits like The Three Faces of Eve and Sybil. It also features a raw, riveting performance from Olivia de Havilland. Though far from cheery and a bit overblown, director Anatole Litvak’s film nevertheless shines...

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Blu-ray Highlights: Week of May 19th, 2019 – Romantic Upsides, Hidden Dragons

Josh Zyber — Mon, 20 May 2019 12:00:38 +0000

Already feeling the loss of Game of Thrones and need a little more fiery dragon action in your life? DreamWorks has you covered on Blu-ray and UHD this week, albeit with a kids’ cartoon. On the upside, this version probably has less mass murder to depress you. New Releases (Blu-ray) How to Train Your Dragon:...

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From Silents to the Seventies: The Whole Town’s Talking

David Krauss — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:00:47 +0000

Laughs, thrills, drama, and a doppelgänger, too! The Whole Town’s Talking has got it all, and this early gem from director John Ford and actor Edward G. Robinson will surely have you crowing as well. The Whole Town’s Talking Theatrical Release Date: February 22, 1935 Blu-ray Release Date: March 19, 2019 Directed by: John Ford...

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Blu-ray Highlights: Week of April 14th, 2019 – Walking on Broken Glass

Josh Zyber — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 12:00:34 +0000

In contrast to last week, a genuine box office hit comes to both Blu-ray and Ultra HD this week. Plenty of people saw the movie in theaters. How many of them were actually satisfied with it is perhaps a different matter. New Releases (Blu-ray) Glass – M. Night Shyamalan merges his characters from Unbreakable and...

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Blu-ray Highlights: Week of March 17th, 2019 – Hip Hoppin’ Poppins

Josh Zyber — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:00:52 +0000

One of the most inventive and exciting uses of animation from 2018 hits Blu-ray and Ultra HD this week. Also, the Mary Poppins reboot. New Releases (Blu-ray) Mary Poppins Returns – More than five decades after the fact, Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda step in for Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke in a very...

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