Archive for November, 2008
DVD Review: Shrek the Halls
2007 was a big year for the Shrek franchise. Shrek the third had been released in mid 2007 and grossed a total of $794.4 million worldwide. Not wanting to let a good thing pass them by, Dreamworks brought back Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas and friends to be the voices of their [...]
DVD Review: Sunset Boulevard – Centennial Collection
“All right, Mr. DeMille. I’m ready for my close-up.” –Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond Few films have as many classic lines as Sunset Boulevard. Fewer still have scenes you know were shot but for some reason, were dropped from the finished film. They may last only a few seconds or they may be whole sequences. [...]
DVD Review: Lil’ Bush – Resident of the United States, Season Two
With George W. Bush’s presidency winding down, Comedy Central’s satirical Lil’ Bush: Resident of the United States returned for a second season on March 13, 2008 and consisted of ten episodes. I actually enjoyed the first season of this series and had a few belly laughs. Unfortunately, as I watched season two I couldn’t shake [...]
Blu-ray Review: Transsiberian
Over the years, countless filmmakers have attempted to create true, Hitchcockian style suspense films. Few of these films capture the imagination; fewer still give viewers a true feeling of suspense while watching them. Every once in awhile though, a film comes along that keeps you at the edge of your seat. Expertly constructed, Transsiberian created [...]
Blu-ray Review: Die Another Day – Ultimate Edition w/ Movie Ticket
Fresh off the hit television series Remington Steele, many Bond aficionados perceived Pierce Brosnan as not only James Bond-lite but Roger Moore-lite; feeling the actor just didn’t have the gravitas to pull off a convincing portrayal of the British superspy. As a long time Brosnan fan, I’ve always felt he got s bit of a [...]
Blu-ray Review: For Your Eyes Only – Ultimate Edition w/ Movie Ticket
Released in 1981, For Your Eyes Only is the twelfth film in the James Bond Series and the fifth to star Roger Moore in the title role. Loosely based on two short stories from Ian Fleming’s book For Your Eyes Only, the movie combined elements from the title story and from Risico. The film also [...]
Blu-ray Review: Live And Let Die – Ultimate Edition w/ Movie Ticket
Released in 1973, Live and Let Die marked a new era in the James Bond franchise. Even though the producers wanted Sean Connery to return after his role in the previous Bond film Diamonds Are Forever, he declined, sparking a search for a new actor to play James Bond. Many actors were considered or auditioned [...]
Blu-ray Review: Tinker Bell
I have to admit wasn’t really looking forward to seeing Tinker Bell. Something about direct to DVD films tends to put up a lot of red flags in my mind. Having seen a slew of direct-to -video sequels of quality films such as Tarzan, The Lion King, Cinderella, and The Little Mermaid, I think I [...]
Blu-ray Review: From Russia With Love – Ultimate Edition w/ Movie Ticket
From Russia With Love was the second James Bond film to be released. Produced by Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, and directed by Terence Young, the film is based on the 1957 novel of the same name by Ian Fleming. From Russia With Love was chosen as the follow up to Dr. No, largely [...]
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