King Kong (1976): Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review

Not even a strong cast can save the 1976 “King Kong” remake.
Continue readingStarman: Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review
“Starman” is John Carpenter’s most mature work. Continue reading
The Big Lebowski 4K UHD 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Review
“The Big Lebowski” gets the special edition treatment with this new 4K gift set release. Continue reading
Hell Or High Water Blu-ray Review
“Hell Or High Water” isn’t quite worthy of the acclaim. Continue reading
The Fisher King Blu-ray Review
“The Fisher King” is one of Terry Gilliam’s finest films. Continue reading
Tron: Legacy / Tron: The Original Classic (Five-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD / Digital Copy)
Disney adds value to its Blu-ray versions of the original “Tron” and “Tron:Legacy” with a giant 5 disc set. Continue reading
The Men Who Stare At Goats Blu-Ray
“The Men Who Stare At Goats” is a comedy that is based on an actual military squad from the U.S. Army in the 80’s. The film is very funny in subtle ways, and is a great satire on military programs and their funding. George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges and Kevin Spacey lead the cast but Clooney and McGregor are the main characters. McGregor plays a journalist who hears a story about a unique psychic soldier squad anf soon stumbles across Clooney in Iraq. Through a series of flashbacks, Clooney tells of the squad and its founder (Jeff Bridges), who got funding to develop a non-lethal unit that would use their minds to control the enemy. Part of this training involved drug use, meditation and a general hippie philosophy preached by Bridges. His character is very reminiscent of the “Dude”. As Clooney is telling the story, the two also have an adventure of their own in Iraq, being kidnapped by terrorists and hiding out while street battles erupt around them. Continue reading
The Answer Man Blu-ray Review
Despite strong performances by the cast, “The Answer Man” suffers from a weak script. Continue reading
The Open Road Blu-ray Review
“The Open Road” is a well acted, but slow moving dramedy. Continue reading