What to talk about
Recent Threads/Start Date | |
LATEST POPGEEKS NEWS
“M.A.S.H.” Blu-ray Review
While most noted for the tamer (but no less entertaining) television show of the same name that has been in syndication since TV was invented (or something like that), M*A*S*H began as a simple two hour film from Robert Altman all the way back in 1970 (yes this film is nearly forty years old). The off-kilter comedy took the harsh reality of war and focuses on three American army surgeons that goof off in an attempt to not be driven down relentlessly by the horrors that they witness. This film may have been given a paltry budget of $3.5 million, but it went on to gross over $81 million domestically…no small feat for an R rated comedy in 1970. SynopsisOne of the world’s most acclaimed comedies, M*A*S*H focuses on three Korean War Army surgeons brilliantly brought to life by Donald Sutherland, Tom Skerritt and Elliott Gould. Though highly skilled and deeply dedicated, they adopt a hilarious, lunatic lifestyle as an antidote to the tragedies of their Mobile Army Surgical Hospital,
“Misery” Blu-ray Review
Rarely does a horror film come along that does well with critics and manages to garner nominations. But leave it to novelist Stephen King and director Rob Reiner to bring together such a film with Misery, for which Kathy Bates won an Oscar. The film has long been a favorite among movie fans and critics alike for its engaging portrayals, unique plot and setting and also just for the sense of dread and fear that it manages to maintain from start to finish. Now with the Blu-ray edition on shelves, Misery fans can prepare to view the film in full high-definition. SynopsisNovelist Paul Sheldon (Caan) doesn’t remember the blinding blizzard that sent his car spinning off the road. Nor does he remember being nursed back from unconsciousness. All he remembers is waking up in the home of Annie Wilkes (Bates) a maniacal fan who is bent on keeping her favorite writer as her personal prisoner for the rest of his “cock-a-doodie” life! Occasionally you’ll get such a good horror/thriller that
“High Crimes” Blu-ray Review
After starring together in Kiss the Girls, Fox paired Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman up again for 2002’s High Crimes. Though not as well received as Girls, Crimes made its budget back domestically and served as another solid suspense/crime drama to add to the pairs film roster. This is all despite a poor reception by critics, who panned it for its predictability and retread of plots from other films that were done better and with a bit more subtly. SynopsisAshley Judd stars as Claire Kubik, a high-powered attorney whose perfect life comes down when her husband is charged with high crimes of murder. Enlisting the aid of a shrewd military lawyer (Morgan Freeman), Claire will risk her career and even her life to find the truth in this “head-snapping thriller” (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel). There’s a reason High Crimes came into theaters, hit home video and promptly disappeared. The reason, of course, is that it’s quite a mediocre film and as such you’d be hard pressed to find anyone who would
“X-Men Origins: Wolverine” Blu-ray Review
After a slight departure from the usual way of telling things in X3: The Last Stand (mainly because of the original director and writers of the first two not returning for it), there was no real reason to continue on with the series as a core trilogy full of mutants. On top of that all anyone ever really cared about was Wolverine, so Fox cobbled together X-Men Origins: Wolverine for release in the spring of 2009. When an early work print leaked out, fans (who chose to watch it) complained about an uneven story and poor CGI…but being the work print, early impressions were put on hold until the finished product arrived in theaters a month or so later. Fans who ventured into the theater anyway were met with disgust: the work print and the final product varied very little. SynopsisLeading up to the events of X-Men, X-Men Origins: Wolverine tells the story of Wolverine’s epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed and the ominous Weapon
“Requiem for a Dream” Blu-ray Review
There are times when a films reputation precedes your viewing of it and you have no choice but to already make assumptions about it. Darren Aronofsky’s bleak and visually jarring Requiem for a Dream is one such film, which has had tons of praise heaped upon it over the years since its initial 2000 release. With several DVD editions already under its belt, a director’s cut Blu-ray release was bound to follow and Lionsgate presents the film with a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 track and a whole roster of bonus features. SynopsisHarry Goldfarb (Leto) and Marion Silver (Connelly) are lovers in Brooklyn with their version of the American dream, setting up a small business and spending the rest of their lives in love. The two are also desperate heroin addicts, a compulsion that darkens their lives. Harry’s mother, Sara Goldfarb (Burstyn), is addicted to television. One day she receives a call from her favorite show and learns that she has been selected to appear on an upcoming broadcast. When she
“Castle – Season 1” DVD Review
A mid-season debut for ABC, Castle rode in with low hopes from all involved and…well, that’s really what it ended up delivering on. The late Monday-slotted crime dramedy starring Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic as a “mismatched crime-solving duo” didn’t really blow audiences away so much as mildly amused them each week with easily solvable crimes and easy to guess plot twists. Still, the chemistry between the leads was definitely there and as such ABC saw fit to renew the series for a second season. Will it last past that? If other recent ABC outings such as Eli Stone are any indication…then probably not. SynopsisA bestselling novelist (Nathan Fillion) and a New York City detective (Stana Katic) delve into real world crime, starting with a copycat killer who recreates the murder scenes depicted in his novels. Finding true life mysteries more stimulating than fiction, writer Richard Castle continues to offer his professional insights to Detective Kate Beckett—whether she wants them or not. Sparks fly and a hint of romance hangs
“The Girl Next Door” Blu-ray Review
If ever there was a movie that was portrayed for more than what it really was, it was The Girl Next Door. Despite being wrapped up in scandalous packaging and marketed as a teen comedy, the film’s “racy” plot of a high school student and ex-porn star falling in love left critics confused and very little in terms of revenue came from the films 2000+ theatre run. Despite performing poorly in theaters, the film remains mildly popular, if only for the DVD cover (now used again for this Blu-ray edition) and the sequence from the film that features a soaked Elisha Cuthbert at the front door of Emile Hirsche’s house. SynopsisA tongue-wagging, sexy comedy centers on blond, hot and mysterious, Danielle (Elisha Cuthbert, “24”) as The Girl Next Door with a not-so-good-girl past and Matthew Kidman (Emile Hirsch, Into the Wild), the straight-laced overachiever with political aspirations who falls in love with her. The wildly revealing and hilarious comedy is available on unrated Blu-ray Disc with more skin…more sex…and more
“30 Rock: Season 3” DVD Review
When it comes to prime time comedies, NBC soundly trumps all other networks. While CBS may pop in there occasionally with some good humor, it’s usually hindered by their insistence on using laugh tracks still (we know when to laugh at jokes CBS…really!). Not so on NBC, which did way with laugh tracks years ago with such breakout hits as My Name is Earl and The Office. Shortly thereafter 30 Rock joined the fray and has since routinely trumped other network shows in both laugh out loud moments but also in primetime Emmy nominations (22, according to the sticker on the cover of the set). With the show about to begin its fourth season, fans who may have missed an episode or two (and had no access to Hulu for some reason) can now catch up with the complete third season on DVD. SynopsisRe-enjoy the complete third season of the Primetime Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning comedy 30 Rock, hailed by The New York Times as “its third season” and
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash Up” Wii Video Game Review
Taking a little deviation from the movie reviews you’ll find standard here at The World’s Finest DVD Report, let’s take a look at a new video game starring everyone’s favorite terrapins. Starring in the new highly addictive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash Up game for the Wii, our favorite heroes in a half-shell smash it up in this break-neck beat-’em-up! After selecting a character and picking one of the modes available, the mayhem begins and, admittedly, it’s incredibly addictive. During one my first run-throughs of the game, just testing out some of the different characters and levels, 90 minutes passed in a mere blink of an eye. I won a handful of victories and learned some hard-fought lessons, and I enjoyed every minute of it. Now, this game may not be perfect, which became evident as I continued playing, but I can’t deny that it’s pure fun. Before I continue, I feel the need to note a couple things. First, this is my first review for a video game, so
“Observe and Report” Blu-ray Review
Seth Rogen seemed to have an unstoppable box office reign going for several years until 2009 proved that he was, in fact, fallible. It started with the animated Monsters vs. Aliens and spread into Observe and Report (we’ll discount Funny People as it received solid reviews), the Rogen starring comedy about a mall cop who aspires to be more. While we already had one mall cop film that performed shockingly well earlier in the year, there was hope that this Rogen comedy would find a similar audience…but it ultimately didn’t pan out. SynopsisBargain hunters at Forest Ridge Mall get more than they bargained for: a chubby flasher in a ratty bathrobe. They’re repulsed. Security guard Ronnie Barnhardt isn’t: “This disgusting pervert is the best thing that ever happened to me!” Catching the flasher may be his ticket to a real police job and to romance with a hot cosmetics-counter princess. Only one thing stands between Ronnie and destiny: a tall, handsome cop who actually knows what he’s doing. Seth Rogen,
Hooked on You: A Dating Sim starring Dead by Daylight killers
Hooked on You is a Dead By Daylight Spin-off I never expected to exist in real life. It is like Behavior Interactive puts us in a multiverse of madness. It is a Dating Sim that gives you the opportunity to date 4 of the most popular Dead By Daylight Killers. You will get to see your favorite horror monsters more by dating them. The fans who had been Hooked by You Trailer I runaway from these characters when I play Survivor in Dead By Daylight, So its weird to see a game where I will seduce them into a romantic relationship. The description sounds like an April Fools joke but it is for real. Ever wanted to have a drink with The Wraith? What about take The Huntress out on a date, have a heart-to-heart with The Spirit, or find out what really makes The Trapper tick? Now’s your chance! Welcome to Murderer’s Island. Your companions: four dead-sexy Killers who, underneath their murderous exteriors, just want a little romance.
Hulu’s Predator Prequel Sounds Friggin’ Awesome
If I told you Hulu was going to be producing their own sequel to the Predator franchise through 20th Century Studios, your reaction might not be an immediate “I’m there.” But that’s before you know the details. For one thing, it’s called “Prey,” it’s actually a prequel and it’s set 300 years in the past. It also doesn’t take place in Europe, but in the pre-colonized Americas, focusing on the Comanche nation. Within that time and place lives a young warrior named Naru, the most skilled hunter of her tribe. Soon, it’ll be her against a lone Predator who has landed in the area and poses an immediate threat to her people. This hook is dynamite. There are no guns, no lasers (except for what the Predator’s packing), no bulletproof armor… nothing that could possibly allow for a human advantage. The lead character is way outclassed and it will take everything she’s got to take the Predator down. It’ll be a true battle, the kind the series rarely pulls off
Latest Forum Activity
Recent Threads/Start Date | |