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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Extended Edition

Nov 16, 2015

While Jackson’s extended editions are usually the “go to” choice when choosing on film editions, The extended edition of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies can’t help the film from being just a 164-minute coda to a trilogy that was already complete.

Full Review | Grade: B

Trainwreck

Nov 09, 2015

Trainwreck is a decent entry into the family of Judd Apatow comedies, and while the film does not really have rewatchability, it is a film with a lot of heart and showcases Amy Schumer’s acting skills.

Full Review | Grade: B

Inside Out

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

Ash vs Evil Dead

Oct 29, 2015

With it’s second season order already green-lit (before it’s series debut on Halloween night), it is safe to say that Ash and the insane horrors of The Evil Dead will not be disappearing any time soon.

Full Review | Grade: B

Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse

Oct 29, 2015

Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse starts off a bit slow at first, but once it gets going, it is a fun thrill ride.

Full Review | Grade: B

Wayward Pines

Oct 29, 2015

Wayward Pines is an amazing mini-series that helps bring the tarnished reputation of Shyamalan back into the light.

Full Review | Grade: B

American Horror Story Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

American Horror Story: Freak Show

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

Tomorrowland

Oct 12, 2015

Tomorrowland has an upbeat message about society and is more in line of the type of film Walt Disney would have approved his company making.

Full Review | Grade: B

Poltergeist

Oct 11, 2015

Alas, Poltergeist ultimately fails at recreating the sheer terror and excitement of the original film and is just more cannon fodder in the “why are we making remakes” mindset.

Full Review | Grade: D

iZombie: The Complete First Season

Oct 07, 2015

While season one of iZombie was hampered with a short show run, season two of the show should hopefully get a few more episodes in, and from what I have seen so far of the show, it's running legs are very long.

Full Review | Grade: B