Archive for the ‘Movie Reviews’ Category

DVD Review: Braveheart: Special Collector’s Edition

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

I know the film studios pull this stunt often, but the many great special features make the purchase worthy of your hard-earned cash.
Written by Fantasma el Rey Braveheart is one of the finest Hollywood epics to hit the screen, sparking a new wave of historical battle films centered on legendary heroes. Whether your veins pump Scottish blood or not, you can’t help but cheer and wish that the outcome of Braveheart’s true events were a bit different. The film does stray…

Movie Review: I Am Legend

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

While it?s not exactly a legendary film, I Am Legend is worthwhile entertainment.
Since the '70s, Warner Bros. Pictures has put Richard Matheson’s novel I Am Legend through the wringer. After its initial adaptation in 1971 (titled The Omega Man staring Charlton Heston), the rights to I Am Legend sat on the studio’s shelf until the 1990s. At this point, an adaptation (this time titled I Am Legend) was slated…

DVD Review: The Heartbreak Kid

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

As unfunny as it wants to be.
The R-rated DVD of The Heartbreak Kid begins with an ominous introduction to the film: “This film has been edited for content.” I'm not sure what that refers to considering there isn't an unrated DVD, but I know whatever was cut from this version of the film didn't make it any better. The Heartbreak Kid stars Ben Stiller…

DVD Review: Carmen Electra’s Aerobic Strip Tease – Vegas Strip

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

Who would have thought that stripping can not only break a sweat, but be fun to do in the privacy of your own home!
Carmen Electra's Aerobic Strip Tease: Vegas Strip is a 30-minute workout video. Carmen is known for her "strip" workout videos and has created another new video that will work your body to the maximum. It incorporates easy hip movements and dance combinations that are easy to learn and fun to do. Carmen incorporates the art of…

DVD Review: Romance Classics Collections 1 and 2

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

The Romance Classics Collection is an essential library of literature on film.
I am a complete sucker for classic English novels and for British film and television. The A&E Romance Classics Collections 1 and 2 are a hearty feast indeed for such as me — a veritable treasure trove of (mostly) English fiction put on screen, beautifully shot, well acted (familiar and well-respected names headline each adaptation), and…

DVD Review: The American Revolution – One Nation’s Rise To Independence From The History Channel

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

If you are interested in history, the American Revolution, or the history of wars, then The American Revolution is definitely a must-own.
The American Revolution: One Nation's Rise To Independence is a collection of ten documentaries that chronicle the war of independence beginning with the first rumblings that could be heard as early as the French and Indian War and concludes with the signing of the Treaty of Paris which secures American independence. The American Revolution:…

HD DVD Review: King Kong (1976)

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

A look at this French import HD disc and a classic example of botched remakes.
Paramount’s 1976 edition of King Kong holds a special place in cinema history. The heavy marketing campaign, lack of faithfulness to the original material, and monkey suit special effects are all signs of a failure. This Kong does have its charms, but misses the mark on countless levels, landing it at the bottom of the three main Kong…

TV Review: New Backyardigans Movie Hits Nick Jr. January 14

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

Tale of the Mighty Knights…
Maybe you're stuck babysitting that bratty kid down the block for five bucks an hour while your friends are at the school dance. Maybe you're trying to write your next novel and your kid just won't shut up. Either way, you're in need of a quick fix in order to save your mental sanity. Try turning on the Backyardigans' new movie…

Movie Review: There Will Be Blood

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

Sprawling tale of the early years of the oil industry.
In the tradition of such great epic films such as Giant, Citizen Kane, and Elmer Gantry comes this unforgettable cinematic marvel, a turn of the century character study of an oil magnate, an evangelical preacher, and the people they influenced. Based on the 1927 novel Oil by Upton Sinclair, this film shows depicts the early years of the oil…

DVD Review: Beverly Hills 90210 – The Third Season

Tuesday, December 25th, 2007

“Donna Martin graduates! Donna Martin graduates!”
If only high school were indeed this glamorous. For the gang at West Beverly Hills High School, senior year beckons as they begin to prepare for their impending future while, of course, enjoying the luxuries and flesh at their disposal. Beginning with them savoring their final summer vacation and ending with them accepting their diplomas and…