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Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War Movie / Film Review
John Krasinski returns as Jack Ryan in an entertaining but formulaic new espionage thrillerTom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War brings John Krasinski back to the iconic role in a globe-trotting espionage thriller filled with familiar action and political intrigue.Ever since Tom Clancy’s character, Jack Ryan, first appeared on film in 1990’s The Hunt for Red October, he has been portrayed by five diff...
The Wachowskis’ colorful anime-inspired adaptation finally races onto 4K UHDSpeed Racer may have looked like the future of blockbuster filmmaking in 2008, but nearly two decades later, the film remains one of the most divisive adaptations ever brought to the big screen. Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment has now released the cult favorite on 4K UHD for the first time, giving audiences anoth...
Alice In Wonderland Movie / Film Review
Disney’s beloved animated classic receives a vibrant and beautifully restored 4K presentationAlice in Wonderland returns in a beautifully restored 4K release celebrating the beloved Disney classic’s 75th anniversary.For three quarters of a century, Alice has been going down the rabbit hole. Yes, it has been 75 years since Alice in Wonderland first premiered at the Leicester Square Theatre in Londo...
The Punisher: One Last Kill Movie / Film Review
Jon Bernthal brings new emotional depth to Frank Castle in Marvel’s gritty standalone special.The Punisher: One Last Kill gives Marvel fans another brutal journey into the mind of Frank Castle while allowing Jon Bernthal to explore a far more vulnerable side of the iconic anti-hero.In 1974, Marvel Comics introduced a new character called The Punisher. An “anti-hero,” he is an assassin turned vigil...
Fight Club Physical Media: 4K UHD Review
A visually impressive 4K release that highlights the enduring legacy of David Fincher's cult classicFight Club returns in a visually striking 4K SteelBook release that showcases the film's gritty atmosphere and enduring appeal.The first rule of Fight Club: you don't talk about Fight Club.Chuck Palahniuk (Choke) had an altercation one weekend while camping, but when he returned to work, he was fasc...
Is God Is Movie / Film Review
A powerful and emotionally charged drama about abuse, identity, and the cycle of violenceIs God Is, a play written by Aleshea Harris (On Sugarland), debuted off-Broadway at Soho Rep in 2018. The play explores such themes as flawed morality, familial dysfunction, Black girl/woman issues and stereotypes, and patricide. It ran in the winter for five weeks and won 3 Obie awards (Playwriting for Aleshe...
It: Welcome to Derry Physical Media: 4K UHD Review
A suspenseful and visually striking prequel that expands the terrifying mythology of PennywiseIt: Welcome to Derry revisits Stephen King’s terrifying world with a suspenseful prequel that delivers strong performances, unsettling horror, and impressive technical presentation.It’s been forty years since Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård; Nosferatu), the clown, first terrorized the young children of Derry, M...
Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) Movie / Film Review
A visually immersive concert experience that blends music, technology, and intimacy in a bold new wayBillie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) delivers a unique and visually ambitious concert film experience unlike anything audiences have seen before.Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell was born almost a quarter of a century ago, and for the last decade, she has been a staple in ...
Ted Television / Streaming Review
An outrageous and unapologetic comedy that delivers big laughs while skewering modern cultureTed Season 2 continues the outrageous and irreverent antics of John Bennett and his foul-mouthed teddy bear, delivering another round of boundary-pushing comedy.We all had a favorite childhood toy growing up. For some, it was a doll or a model airplane or any number of objects that meant fun, safety, and l...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Movie / Film Review
A fashionable and entertaining sequel that delivers style and commentary but falls short of the original's impactThe Devil Wears Prada 2 revisits the iconic characters and high-fashion world, offering a stylish continuation with a more grounded and reflective tone.In 2003, former Vogue assistant Lauren Weisberger (Chasing Harry Winston) wrote a novel called The Devil Wears Prada, about her time wo...
Sleepers Physical Media: 4K UHD Review
A haunting and emotionally intense crime drama that explores trauma, justice, and lifelong consequencesSleepers remains a compelling and emotionally charged film, brought to new life with its latest 4K release.In the 1960s, growing up in Hell's Kitchen meant living in a neighborhood with mobsters and dirty cops on the take. Four friends, Lorenzo “Shakes” Carcaterra (Jason Patric; The Lost Boys), T...
Send Help Physical Media: 4K UHD Review
A suspenseful survival thriller that blends tension, performance, and stunning presentationSend Help delivers a gripping tale of survival, trust, and manipulation set against a beautifully realized island backdrop.What would you do if you ever found yourself on a deserted island? Would you have the survival skills necessary to stay alive? What if you survived a plane crash and the only other survi...
Michael Movie / Film Review
A powerful biopic offering an intimate look at the man behind the King of PopMichael presents a deeply personal portrayal of one of the most iconic and complex figures in music history.Michael Joseph Jackson (newcomer Jaafar Jackson/Juliano Valdi [The Loud House] as young Michael). Just say his name and people instantly conjure up an image of him or begin humming one of his songs. He was one of th...
Stone Cold Physical Media: 4K UHD Review
A gritty cult action film that finds new life through a strong 4K restorationStone Cold returns as a cult favorite, now remastered in 4K for collectors and longtime fans.From 1986 to 1989, Brian Bosworth was a football player for the Seattle Seahawks, after 2 shoulder injuries and failing a physical examination by a team physician, his athletic career was over. He then decided to use his good look...
The Phantom Physical Media: 4K UHD Review
A cult superhero favorite gets a stunning 30th anniversary restoration worthy of its legacyThe Phantom returns in impressive fashion as Kino Lorber celebrates the cult superhero film's 30th anniversary with a standout 4K release.In 1936, American writer, playwright, theater director, and producer Lee Falk (Mandrake the Magician) created a superhero comic strip called The Phantom. The fact that the...