Physical Media: 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD Reviews

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The Goonies

Paul Kates | Nov 05, 2015

1985 - the year the first cell phone call was made and compact disc’s first showed up on the high street and anyone who was anyone tried the “truffle shuffle”, which means the timeless “cult” classic that is The Goonies is 30 years old!

Full Review | Grade: B

Inside Out

Nathan M Rose | Nov 03, 2015

For the most part, the story works. Docter's vision of the inner workings of a child's mind is engaging, colorful, and informative, and, as with most Pixar films, tries to convey a valuable life lesson to viewers, not just putting color and fanciful stuff on screen to just look pretty.

Full Review | Grade: B

Vacation

Allison Rose | Nov 02, 2015

Had it been done well, the return visit to the Griswold family and Wally World would have been a nice stroll down memory lane while making the franchise fresh.

Full Review | Grade: B

Paper Towns

Allison Rose | Oct 27, 2015

Unlike some other coming of age films, Paper Towns is fairly well done with intricacies and nuances not always developed in these types of films.

Full Review | Grade: B

Max

Allison Rose | Oct 26, 2015

Besides the film’s furry stars, and the message about our veterans (of all kinds), the movie doesn’t offer much in the way of entertainment or believability.

Full Review | Grade: C

Edward Scissorhands

Allison Rose | Oct 23, 2015

It’s difficult to believe this film premiered 25 years ago, but this anniversary edition allows older audiences to introduce a new generation to the gentle, childlike Scissorhands while teaching a lesson on accepting those who are different.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Following Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Following: The Complete Third Season

Sean Ferguson | Oct 19, 2015

The Following was a brilliant and addictive series! Season one will still be my favorite and from there it went a bit downhill….just not so dramatically until episode 40!

Full Review | Grade: C

Home Alone Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Home Alone Ultimate Collector's Edition

Allison Rose | Oct 19, 2015

For anyone who enjoyed the series and wants a little bit of holiday nostalgia, this paint can is a terrific way to relive it all. For the formidable collector, it would be a welcome addition and a perfect holiday gift.

Full Review | Grade: B

American Horror Story Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

American Horror Story: Freak Show

Nathan M Rose | Oct 15, 2015

Unfortunately American Horror Story: Freak Show deviated too much from the supernatural plot that had worked in past seasons, and had performances that were just too over-the-top for my taste.

Full Review | Grade: C