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Mystery Train (Criterion Collection)
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| I already reviewed this latest Criterion release last week (read that here), but the short of it is to say that while I am not a fan of the Jim Jarmusch films I have seen, this one really captured my attention. I can’t say it’s one for everyone, but I would hope if you read my review you should get an idea if it is one for you and on Blu-ray it is a beautiful presentation for a slow-paced film you wouldn’t traditionally think needs a high definition presentation, but the photography by Robby Müller is well worth it. | |
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The Book of Eli
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| Here is a decent film and I’ve watched about half of the Blu-ray so far and can say it’s a solid presentation though it is much darker than I remember. I think religious and literary fans will have fun with this one and its religious connections as well as its connections to books such as Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451.” | |
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Mary and Max
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| I am going to be giving this one a Netflix rental since I don’t know the publicity firm that handles this particular film’s DVD/Blu-ray release and see if it’s worth a buy. I know many of you have said it is in the comments recently, but most of the time I need to see it before I shell out any money. I’ve been intrigued by this film for about a year now and at one time was promised a screener that never arrived. So is life, but I will certainly make sure to see it soon. | |
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Youth in Revolt
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| A decent rental and considering how awful this year has been it is actually a film that stands out a little more than the rest, but I can’t say it’s anything all that special as much as it is simply a satisfying comedy. I gave it a “B” with my theatrical review, so give it a rent and see what you think. | |
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Collapse
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| Are we headed toward an economic apocalypse? Michael Ruppert thinks so and good things have been said about this documentary, of which I’ve had a screener since about September of last year and still haven’t watched and I hope to give it a spin sooner rather than later. | |
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Unthinkable
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| Apparently a lot of you are excited about this release as it has been a top preview on the site for some time. I guess it must be the cast made up of Samuel L. Jackson, Carrie-Anne Moss and Michael Sheen that has you interested, but as much fun as these direct-to-video releases can be sometimes I have a hard time getting excited over one that has stars this big and still can’t find theatrical distribution. | |
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Showgirls (15th Anniversary Sinsational Edition)
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| Have money to waste? Here’s an option. | |
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When in Rome
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| Have any money left over after buying Showgirls? Well, whatever you do, don’t spend it on this mess. | |
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