Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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Dylan Dog: Dead of Night

Nathan M Rose | Aug 07, 2011

Brandon Routh has played some very iconic roles in recent years -- from the Man of Steel in Bryan Singer's Superman Returns, to Agent Daniel Shaw on the hit NBC television series,...

Full Review | Grade: B

Donnie Darko Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Donnie Darko (10th Anniversary Edition)

Chris Rebholz | Aug 06, 2011

Ten years ago a film came out that did more than simply tell another teen high school drama, it posed questions that dealt with philosophical, theological and scientific elements. But what thi...

Full Review | Grade: B

Mars Needs Moms

Roger Longenbach | Aug 05, 2011

The latest and probably last feature from Imagemovers Digital (Polar Express, A Christmas Carol) is the home release of Mars Needs Moms in an amazing value combo pack. Imagemovers specia...

Full Review | Grade: B

The Change-Up

John Delia | Aug 04, 2011

Not much to say positive about The Change UP a lame film that tries every old trick in the book to grab your attention and make you think it's comedy. The film suffers from ‘I've s...

Full Review | Grade: D

Overboard

Chris Rebholz | Aug 01, 2011

In the 1980's there were a few hits that not only helped shape the career of certain actors but also left a mark on the industry as well. In the vein of the traditional romantic comedy, Overbo...

Full Review | Grade: B

Be Cool

Chris Rebholz | Aug 01, 2011

Once in a while you get an off-beat comedy that attempts to tell a unique story which doesn't always resonate with audiences. Back in 1995 Get Shorty starring John Travolta as ex-mob thug...

Full Review | Grade: B

The Smurfs

Nathan M Rose | Jul 29, 2011

Those lovable Smurfs have finally hit the big screen this summer with their first theatrical live-action-film, simply entitled, The Smurfs. The...

Full Review | Grade: C

Cowboys & Aliens

John Delia | Jul 28, 2011

Strap your six-gun to your waist, tie the string around your leg and ride over to see the movie Cowboys & Aliens a rip snorting account of a universe invasion. Seriously now, there will be n...

Full Review | Grade: B

Take Me Home Tonight

Roger Longenbach | Jul 27, 2011

If you are into 1980s nostalgia, then perhaps you should give this movie a cursory viewing, if only to relive the music alone.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Devil's Double

Marco Chacon | Jul 22, 2011

Uday Hussein, eldest son of Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussein, was allegedly known for torturing national athletes who failed to win. He was known for kidnapping school girls off the street...

Full Review | Grade: B