Blu-ray review: “The Bounty” (1984)

“The Bounty” (1984) Drama Running Time: 132 minutes Written by: Robert Bolt Directed by: Roger Donaldson Featuring: Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Edward Fox and Laurence Olivier Admiral Hood: “This court finds that the seizure of His Majesty's Armed Vessel Bounty was an act of mutiny by Fletcher Christian and others of her crew, and that her captain Lieutenant William Bligh is, in the …

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Film review: “Limbo” (2023)

“Limbo” (2023) Drama Running Time: 109 minutes Written and directed by: Ivan Sen Featuring: Simon Baker, Rob Collins and Natasha Wanganeen “Australia Day is called Invasion Day by indigenous people – if they want everyone involved, then change it.” – Iven Sen “Limbo” is a 2023 Australian drama film directed by Ivan Sen and starring Simon Baker, Aaron Pedersen, and …

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Trailer: “Only Murders in the Building” Series Three (2023)

Trailer: “Only Murders in the Building” Series Three (2023) Hulu has premiered the official full trailer for the third season of its acclaimed and popular mystery-comedy series “Only Murders in the Building”. The new season sees the loveable trio of true crime-loving podcasters Charles, Oliver, and Mabel (Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez) reunite …

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DVD review: “Ghosts: Season One” (2022)

“Ghosts: Season One” (2022) Comedy Eighteen episodes Developed by: Joe Port and Joe Wiseman Featuring: Rose McIver, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Brandon Scott Jones, Danielle Pinnock, Richie Moriarty, Asher Grodman,Sheila Carrasco, Devan Chandler Long, Rebecca Wisocky and Román Zaragoza Isaac: “Nigel…” Nigel: “Yes, Isaac?” Isaac: “Will you make me the happiest ghost on the entire property?” Nigel: “No, I will make you the second happiest. Get up, so …

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Trailer: “The Exorcist: Believer” (2023)

Trailer: “The Exorcist: Believer” (2023) The official first trailer has been released for “Halloween” (2018) director David Gordon Green’s “The Exorcist” revival. Titled “The Exorcist: Believer,” the project is produced by Blumhouse, Morgan Creek, Universal Pictures and Peacock who aims to turn this into a new trilogy of movies. The project serves as a direct …

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Trailer: “The Witcher” Season 3, Part 2″ (2023)

Trailer: “The Witcher” Season 3, Part 2" (2023) Netflix has premiered a final trailer for the back half of the third season of its big-budget fantasy drama “The Witcher” based on the books by Andrzej Sapkowski. The new season has been split into two, with the first five episodes premiering back on June 29th. The …

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Blu-ray review: “My Summer of Love” (2023)

“My Summer of Love” (2023) Drama Running Time: 87 minutes Written by: Paweł Pawlikowski and Michael Wynne Directed by: Paweł Pawlikowski Featuring: Natalie Press , Emily Blunt and Paddy Considine Tamsin: “If you leave me, I'll kill you.” Mona: “If you leave me, I'll kill you... and then I'll kill myself.” Critical Commentary "My Summer of Love", a British drama film released …

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Blu-ray review: “The Handmaiden” (2016)

“The Handmaiden” (2016) Drama Running Time: 144 minutes Written by: Park Chan-wook and Chung Seo-kyung Directed by: Park Chan-wook Featuring: Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo and Cho Jin-woong Lady Hideko: “The daughter of a legendary thief, who sewed winter coats out of stolen purses. Herself a thief, pickpocket, swindler. The saviour who came to tear my life apart. My Tamako. …

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Trailer: Marvel Studios’ “The Marvels” (2023)

Trailer: “The Marvels” (2023) Marvel Studios has now debuted the official second trailer and official poster for “The Marvels” movie. Though a direct sequel to “Captain Marvel,” the film also serves as something of a sequel to events seen in “Ms. Marvel,” “WandaVision” and “Secret Invasion” with key characters from each (Iman Vellani, Brie Larson, …

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Film review: “Oppenheimer” (2023)

“Oppenheimer” (2023) Drama Running Time: 180 minutes Written and directed by: Christopher Nolan Featuring: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek and Kenneth Branagh J. Robert Oppenheimer: “They won't fear it until they understand it. And they won't understand it until they've used it. Theory will take you only so far.” The movie “Oppenheimer”, directed by …

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Blu-ray review: “Malèna” (2000)

“Malèna” (2000) Drama Running Time: 108 minutes Written and directed by: Giuseppe Tornatore Featuring: Monica Bellucci and Giuseppe Sulfaro Renato Amoroso: “I pedalled as fast as I could... as if I were escaping from longing, from innocence, from her. Time has passed, and I have loved many women. And as they've held me close... and asked if I …

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Trailer: “A Haunting In Venice” (2023)

Trailer: “A Haunting In Venice” (2023) 20th Century Studios has premiered the second trailer for Kenneth Branagh’s third Hercule Poirot film, “A Haunting in Venice”. The newest Agatha Christie adaptation is based on one of her later novels, “Hallowe’en Party,” and sees Branagh returning to the role of the Belgian sleuth and is joined by …

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Trailer: Illumination’s “Migration” (2023)

Trailer: Illumination’s "Migration” (2023) Universal Pictures have premiered the second trailer for their next animated feature “Migration”. Benjamin Renner (“Ernest and Celestine”) directs what is Illumination’s sixteenth animated feature which is a comedy about a family of ducks. The Mallard family is in a bit of rut. While dad Mack is content to keep his …

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Blu-ray review: “Damage” (1992)

“Damage” (1992) Drama Running Time: 111 minutes Written by: David Hare Directed by: Louis Malle Featuring: Jeremy Irons, Juliette Binoche, Miranda Richardson, Rupert Graves, Ian Bannen and Leslie Caron Anna Barton: “What would you win by leaving Ingrid?” Dr. Stephen Fleming: “You. I'd win you.” Anna Barton: “Then you'd win something you already have.” "Damage" is a 1992 erotic drama film directed by Louis Malle and based …

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Blu-ray review: “Omar Khayyam” (1957)

“Omar Khayyam” (1957) Adventure  Running Time: 101 minutes Written by: Barré Lyndon Directed by: William Dieterle Featuring: Cornel Wilde, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget, John Derek and Edward Platt Omar Khayyam: “They call you Chosen One... the Seventh Excellent Creature.Are you also to be appointed Caliph, interpreting the Will of God, Supreme Ruler above all earthly kings?" Hasani Sabah: If it were not so, I …

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Blu-ray review: “A Thousand and One Nights” (1945)

“A Thousand and One Nights” (1945) Adventure  Running Time: 94 minutes Written by: Richard English and Jack Henley Directed by: Alfred E. Green Featuring: Evelyn Keyes, Phil Silvers, Adele Jergens and Cornel Wilde "A Thousand and One Nights" (1945) is a captivating film that takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey into the enchanting world of Arabian Nights. Directed by Alfred E. Green and produced …

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Movie review: “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” (2023)

“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” (2023) Action Running Time: 163 minutes Written by: Christopher McQuarrie and Erik Jendresen Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie Featuring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Mariela Garriga and Henry Czerny Eugene Kittridge: “Your days of fighting for the so-called greater good are over. This is our chance to control …

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Movie review: “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” ” (2023)

“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” ” (2023) Action Running Time: 127 minutes Written by: Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber and Jon Hoeber Directed by: Steven Caple Jr. Featuring: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback,  Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Pete Davidson, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Cristo Fernández, Tongayi Chirisa, Colman Domingo, Peter Cullen, John DiMaggio and David Sobolov Bumblebee: [radio] “You can't handle the truth!” Optimus Prime: “I do not want …

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Film review: “Asteroid City” (2023)

“Asteroid City” (2023) Drama Running Time: 105 minutes Written and directed by: Wes Anderson Featuring: Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Stephen Park, Rupert Friend, Maya Hawke, Steve Carell, Matt Dillon, Hong Chau, Willem Dafoe, Margot Robbie, Tony Revolori, Jake Ryan and Jeff Goldblum Montana: “I reckon that alien didn't mean no harm. No, he ain't American. No, he ain't a creature of God's …

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