Monday, May 31, 2010

Clip of the Day: The Wolfman 1941

The Wolfman Review on DVD/Bluray 6/1/10


The Wolfman remake hits dvd and bluray tomorrow June 1st.
I really can't justify a review of the disc, because of the nature of it. This version of the film is the Director's Cut and from what I hear a vastly improved version.
I can comment on the theatrical experience. The Wolfman is a highly stylized remake of the classic Lon Chaney Universal horror flick.
The set design, cinematography and atmosphere of the flick is tremedous and sets the stage wonderfully.
As per usual, Anthony Hopkins steals the show with his nack for these period pieces. He has always had an aire of menace since he played Hannibal Lector. He is a true delight as the tormented father figure of Benecio Del Toro's character.
Benecio gives a strong performace as well as Emily Blunt. But, all in all the movie didn't work for me. I can't quite figure it out. I have a tremendous love for the original and that may be what is steering me wrong. This is a vague explanation, but it just didn't seem right....the pace was overtly slow and the creature was not that frightening.
I do plan to give the director's cut a view and see if some my issues are worked out.
For now, 4 out of 10.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Clip of the Day: The Polar Express - "Believe" Music Video

Friday, May 28, 2010

Clip of the Day: Halloween Theme

Clip of the Day: Halloween Theme by John Carpenter

Disney's A Christmas Carol - DVD



Disney's A Christmas Carol starring Jim Carrey as Scrooge, coming to dvd and blu ray on November 16th. Tech specs for both include full 1080p Hi-Def video in 2.4:1 and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The bonus materials are set to include the following (with 3D and BD exclusives noted respecitvely).


•BD 3D Exclusive: Scrooge’s Wild Ride (3D)
•BD Exclusive: Behind the Carol – the full motion capture experience
•BD Exclusive: Digital Advent Calendar
•Capturing A Christmas Carol
•On Set with Sammi
•Deleted Scenes
•DVD and digital copy

Madeline's Halloween And Other Spooky Tales - DVD




Madeline's Halloween And Other Spooky Tales....coming to dvd, August 17, 2010

Phineas And Ferb: A Verry Perrry Christmas - DVD



Phineas And Ferb: A Verry Perrry Christmas - coming to dvd October 5, 2010 ...

Advent and Christmas in Old Germany - DVD




Advent and Christmas in Old Germany on DVD, November 20th, 2010.....

Advent & Christmas in old Germany - How Christmas customs began Elmar Gunsch and Greg Marston takes us with this Magical film through glittering Christmas markets, by fairy tale winter landscapes, into alpine bars with popular Christmas music and shows us the most beautiful cribs in Germany. We experience the opening of the world-famous Nuernberger Christkindlesmarktes. We admire the living crib of monastery Andechs, meet the genuine Father Christmas and be told a Christmas story by the Nuernberger Baby Jesus. The old Rothenburger dedicating night, the traditional mountain Christmas and the world-famous Dresden Striezelmarkt once again aroused to new life in the advent. The Dresden cross choir is brought to life by the children s voices and a white wintry Germany during the Christmas season form the conclusion of this informative journey about the customs and culture of German Christmas history.

UnCommon Belief! - It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!

UnCommon Belief...that's what I think of when I think of this Halloween Classic.

What possesses a boy to sit in a pumpkin patch, on Halloween, waiting for the mysterious and magical Great Pumpkin. A boy with UnCommon Belief, that's who.

While Charlie Brown's name may be in the title, this is most certainly the story of the blanket dragging Linus. Linus, a boy who doesn't care about what people think of him (notice blanket), a boy that holds true year after year waiting ever vigilanty for the tardive Great Pumpkin. That's dedication, my friends. That's UnCommon Belief!

Linus my hero.

Disappointment ultimately waits our hero, but he stands firm with his gal pal Sally. Tried and true, Linus stands firm...until the end or does he.

This may sound like a whole lot of hogwash, but I think this story has alot meaning. Don't get me started on "I got rock!"

It's Great Pumpkin is truly a classic for kids of all ages. Quite simply, this a entertaining special. If you haven't seen it, don't wait for Halloween, get the remastered deluxe edition dvd and enjoy.

10 out of 10

Thursday, May 27, 2010

What's This?

What's This?

Your new Halloween and Christmas Entertainment Review...come along for the ride.