4K Blu-ray review: “Apocalypse Now – Final Cut” (1979)

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"Apocalypse Now - Final Cut" (1979) Drama/War Running time: 153 minutes Written by: John Milius and Francis Coppola Directed by: Francis Coppola Featuring:  Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, Martin Sheen, Frederic Forrest, Albert Hall, Sam Bottoms, Laurence Fishburne and Dennis Hopper Kilgore: “Charlie don't surf!” Recently re-released on 4K Blu-ray the timeless classic now known as "Apocalypse Now - Final Cut" (1979) looks and …

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DVD review: “The Resident: Season One” (2018 – present)

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“The Resident: Season One” (2018 - present) Drama 14 Episodes Developed by: Amy Holden Jones, Hayley Schore and Roshan Sethi Featuring:  Matt Czuchry, Emily VanCamp, Manish Dayal, Shaunette, Renée Wilson, Bruce Greenwood, Moran Atias, Merrin Dungey, Melina Kanakaredes, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Glenn Morshower, Jane Leeves and Morris Chestnut HODAD: “Hands of Death and Destruction.” It seems at times that there are an endless number of hospital dramas, much like …

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DVD review: “Salvation: Season One” (2018)

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“Salvation: Season One” (2018) Drama/Science Fiction 13 Episodes Developed by: Liz Kruger, Craig Shapiro and Matt Wheeler Featuring:  Santiago Cabrera, Jennifer Finnigan, Charlie Rowe, Jacqueline Byers, Rachel Drance, Shazi Raja, Ian Anthony Dale, Melia Kreiling and Ashley Thomas Recently released on DVD is yet another semi high concept network who that is attempting to rival streamers and cable channels with something that seems cutting edge and …

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Television review: “Watchmen – Episode Two: Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship” (2019)

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“Watchmen – Episode Two: Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship” (2019) Drama/Science Fiction 8 Episodes Developed by: Damon Lindelof based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons Directed by: Nicole Kassell Featuring: Regina King, Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Andrew Howard, Jacob Ming-Trent, Tom Mison, Sara Vickers, Dylan Schombing, Louis Gossett Jr. and Jeremy Irons Rorschach’s Diary: “Soon they will shout, ‘Save us!’ And we will whisper, …

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Trailer: “The Witcher” (2019)

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Trailer: “The Witcher” (2019) The full trailer for Netflix’s “The Witcher” series adaptation has arrived and confirmed a December 20th launch date for the highly anticipated series. https://videopress.com/v/07NGGDEF?preloadContent=metadata Based on Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski’s series of fantasy novels, which spawned the hugely popular video game franchise, the story focuses on monster hunters known as Witchers …

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Trailer: “Antlers” (2020)

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Trailer: “Antlers” (2020) Fox Searchlight Pictures has debuted a new trailer for the Guillermo del Toro-produced horror tale “Antlers” which also hails from acclaimed “Out of the Furnace,” “Crazy Heart” and “Black Mass” director Scott Cooper. https://videopress.com/v/rD9GXNuI?preloadContent=metadata The story follows a small-town Oregon teacher (Keri Russell) and her brother (Jesse Plemons), the local sheriff, who …

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Trailer: “The Grudge” (2020)

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Trailer: “The Grudge” (2020) Sony Pictures has released the first trailer for Nicolas Pesce’s “The Grudge,” the reboot of the 2004 Americn remake of 2002’s “Ju-On: The Grudge”. https://videopress.com/v/dGlS6TUP?preloadContent=metadata The new film, which will be rated R, will focus on a house cursed by a vengeful ghost that dooms those who enter it with a …

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Trailer: “The King” (2019)

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Now playing in select cinemas and ahead of its launch on the streaming service next week, Netflix has released the final trailer for “The King,” a new film adaptation of parts of the latter parts of The Henriad by “The Rover” and “Animal Kingdom” director David Michod. https://videopress.com/v/ro3Hhysp?preloadContent=metadata Timothee Chalamet and Joel Edgerton lead the …

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4K Blu-ray review: “Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn” (1987)

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“Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn” (1987) Horror Running time: 84 minutes Written by: Sam Raimi and Scott Spiegel Directed by: Sam Raimi Featuring: Bruce Campbell Annie: [Looking at a picture in the Necronomicon of Ash himself] “In 1300 AD they called this man the uh, 'hero from the sky'. He was prophesied to have destroyed the evil.” …

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Trailer: “A Hidden Life” (2019)

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Trailer: “A Hidden Life” (2019) Terrence Malick’s acclaimed WWII drama “A Hidden Life” has scored a new trailer from Fox ahead of its U.S. limited release starting December 13th. https://videopress.com/v/iWMta5oI?preloadContent=metadata The project marks a long-awaited return to a more scripted and semi-plotted approach like Malick’s early work, as opposed to his recent trio of contemplative, …

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4K Blu-ray review: “Yesterday” (2019)

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"Yesterday" (2019) Comedy/Romance/Musical Running time: 110 minutes Written by: Richard Curtis Directed by: Danny Boyle Featuring: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Ed Sheeran and Kate McKinnon Ellie Appleton: “Miracles happen all the time!” Jack Malik: “Like what?” Ellie Appleton: “Benedict Cumberbatch becoming a sex symbol!” Critical Commentary Released into theatres this week is the Richard Curtis penned “Yesterday” (2019) …

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Blu-ray review: “Don’t look now” (1972)

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“Don’t look now” (1972) Horror/Drama Running time: 103 minutes Written by: Allan Scott and Chris Bryant Directed by: Nicolas Roeg Featuring: Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland John Baxter: “Christine is dead. She is dead! Dead! Dead! Dead! Dead! Dead!” Released recently on Blu-ray and re-mastered is the now timeless Nic Roeg directed gothic horror "Don't look now" (1972) a film that holds a …

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Trailer: “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019)

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Trailer: “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) Disney Pictures has released the full trailer for the J.J. Abrams-directed “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”. https://videopress.com/v/GunC5UkB?preloadContent=metadata The project marks the ninth and final installment in the current Skywalker saga and the third and final one in the current series that began with ‘Force Awakens’ in …

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Television review: “Watchmen – Episode One: It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice” (2019)

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“Watchmen – Episode One: It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice” (2019) Drama/Science Fiction 8 Episodes Developed by: Damon Lindelof based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons Directed by: Nicole Kassell Featuring: Regina King, Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Andrew Howard, Jacob Ming-Trent, Tom Mison, Sara Vickers, Dylan Schombing, Louis Gossett Jr. and Jeremy Irons Rorschach’s Diary: “Soon they will shout, ‘Save us!’ And …

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Trailer: “Bloodshot” (2019)

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Trailer: "Bloodshot" (2019) Sony Pictures has premiered both the domestic and international first trailers for “Bloodshot,” the new Vin Diesel-led adaptation of the famed Valiant Comics title. https://videopress.com/v/zti6oTAX?preloadContent=metadata Diesel plays Ray Garrison, a marine who is murdered and resurrected by a secret team of scientists (led by Guy Pearce). Enhanced with nanotechnology, he becomes a …

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DVD review: “Mum – Series 3” (2019)

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DVD review: “Mum - Series 3” (2019) Television 6 Episodes Created, written and Directed by: Stefan Golaszewski Featuring: Lesley Manville, Peter Mullan, Sam Swainsbury and Lisa McGrillis English television shows about singular characters are not new or even that original especially in this day and age which means that if you are wanting to watch …

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DVD review: “Department Q” (2013 – present)

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“Department Q” (2013 - present) Thriller/Nordic Noir 4 Television Movies Developed by: Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Louise Vesth Directed by: Mikkel Nørgaard, Hans Petter Moland Featuring: Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Fares Fares, Sonja Richter, Søren Pilmark, Pilou Asbæk, David Dencik, Danica Curcic, Pål Sverre Hagen  and Jakob Ulrich Lohmann Børge Bak: “Do me a favour... if I get murdered... don't investigate my case.” It is fair to say that television …

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Movie review: “IT – Chapter Two” (2019)

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“IT – Chapter Two” (2019) Horror Running time: 169 minutes Written by: Gary Dauberman Directed by: Andy Muschietti Featuring: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa, Jay Ryan, James Ransone, Andy Bean, Jaeden Martell, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Chosen Jacobs, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Oleff and Bill Skarsgård  With all the doom and gloom over the past ten years regarding the lack of audiences attending cinemas there …

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Film review: “Joker” (2019)

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"Joker" (2019) Drama Running Time: 122 minutes Written by: Todd Phillips and Scott Silver Directed by: Todd Phillips Featuring: Joaquin Phoenix,  Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy, Brett Cullen, Glenn Fleshler, Bill Camp, Shea Whigham and Marc Maron  Arthur Fleck: "I used to think that my life was a tragedy, but now I realize, it's a comedy." Released in theaters last week was …

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DVD review: “Charmed – Season One” (2018 – present)

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“Charmed - Season One” (2018 - present) Television Drama 22 Episodes Developed by: Jennie Snyder Urman, Jessica O'Toole and Amy Rardin Featuring: Melonie Diaz, Madeleine Mantock, Sarah Jeffery, Ser'Darius Blain, Ellen Tamaki, Rupert Evans and Nick Hargrove Macy Vaughn: “What do you think mom would say if she saw us standing together right now?” Mel Vera, Maggie Vera: “Your differences are your strengths, and nothing's as strong as …

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