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Blu-ray review: “Ginger Snaps Trilogy” (2000 – 2004)

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“Ginger Snaps Trilogy” (2000 - 2004) “Ginger Snaps” (2000) Horror Running Time: 108 minutes Written by: Karen Walton Directed by: John Fawcett Featuring: Emily Perkins, Katharine Isabelle, Kris Lemche, Jesse Moss, Danielle Hampton, John Bourgeois, Peter Keleghan and Mimi Rogers Brigitte: “People don't leave their dogs out alone anymore.” Ginger: “Then you'll just have to distract her while I nab the pooch and make with the gore.” …

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Blu-ray review: “The Molly Maguires” (1970)

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“The Molly Maguires” (1970) Drama Running Time: 124 minutes Written by: Walter Bernstein based on Lament for the Molly Maguires by Arthur H. Lewis Directed by: Martin Ritt Featuring: Sean Connery, Richard Harris, Samantha Eggar and Frank Finlay [Davies has given McParlan a beating, as part of his cover] Davies: “They'll respect you now. It's about the only thing they do respect round here, a blow …

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Blu-ray review: “Save the Tiger” (1973)

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“Save the Tiger” (1973) Drama Running Time: 100 minutes Written by: Steve Shagan based on his own novel Directed by: John G. Avildsen Featuring: Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford, Laurie Heineman, Thayer David, Lara Parker and Liv Lindeland Myra: “Are you OK? Do you want something?” Harry Stoner: “Yes. I want that girl in a Cole Porter song. I wanna see Lena Horne at the Cotton Club …

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Blu-ray review: “Whale Rider” (2002)

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“Whale Rider” (2002) Drama Running Time: 101 minutes Written by: Niki Caro based on The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera Directed by: Niki Caro Featuring: Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton and Cliff Curtis Rawiri: “Man might carve his mark on the earth, but unless he’s vigilant, Nature will take it all back.” The 20th anniversary blu-ray of the New Zealand film "Whale …

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Blu-ray Review: “Jesse Stone – TV Movie Series” (2005-2015)

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Jesse Stone - TV Movie Series (2005-2015) Drama/Thriller Created by: Robert B. Parker Series created by: Robert Harmon & Tom Selleck Featuring: Tom Selleck, Kohl Sudduth, Kathy Baker, Viola Davis, Vito Rezza, Stephen McHattie, William Devane, Saul Rubinek and William Sadler Luther 'Suitcase' Simpson: “Is this official?” Chief Jesse Stone: “No. It's personal.” Tom Selleck …

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Blu-ray review: “The Odd Couple Collection” (1968 – 1998)

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“The Odd Couple”(1968) Comedy Running Time: 105 minutes Written by: Neil Simon based on his play Directed by: Gene Saks Featuring: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, John Fiedler and Herb Edelman Oscar Madison: “I can't take it anymore, Felix, I'm cracking up. Everything you do irritates me. And when you're not here, the things I know you're gonna do when you come …

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Blu-ray review: “Jerry Lewis at Columbia” (1967 – 1969)

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“Jerry Lewis at Columbia” (1967 - 1969) “The Big Mouth” (1967) Comedy Running Time: 107 minutes Written by: Jerry Lewis and Bill Richmond Directed by: Jerry Lewis Featuring: Jerry Lewis, Harold J. Stone, Susan Bay, Buddy Lester, Del Moore, Paul Lambert, Jeannine Riley, Leonard Stone, Charlie Callas and Frank De Vol Released recently on Bluray from the Imprint label are two Jerry Lewis movies from the time …

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Blu-ray review: “The Osterman Weekend” (1983)

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“The Osterman Weekend” (1983) Action Running Time: 103 /116 minutes Written by: Ian Masters based on The Osterman Weekend by Robert Ludlum Directed by: Sam Peckinpah Featuring: Rutger Hauer, John Hurt, Craig T. Nelson, Dennis Hopper and Burt Lancaster Lawrence Fassett: “I know Maxwell Danforth very well; he killed my wife. Not with his bare hands, of course. The Danforths of the world don't murder that …

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Blu-ray review: Essential Film Noir Collection 3 (1946 – 1955)

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Essential Film Noir Collection 3 (1946 – 1955) Film Noir Contains the following: The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)  Written by: Robert Rossen Directed by: Lewis Milestone Featuring: Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott and Kirk Douglas Toni Marachek: “You know what probation is?” Sam Masterson: “Oh sure, a knife stickin' in your back.” In 1928, young heiress Martha Ivers fails …

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Blu-ray review: “On the Beach” (1959)

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“On the Beach” (1959) Drama Running Time: 134 minutes Written by: John Paxton based on the novel by Nevil Shute Directed by: Stanley Kramer Featuring: Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Anthony Perkins, Fred Astaire and Donna Anderson Peter: "Now, this is a special kind of; - sleeping pill. I had a devil of a time getting 'em. But, I wanted …

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Blu-ray/DVD review: “Raya and the Last Dragon” (2021)

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“Raya and the Last Dragon” (2021) Animated Running Time: 107 minutes Written by: Qui Nguyen and Adele Lim Directed by: Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada Featuring: Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Izaac Wang, Gemma Chan, Daniel Dae Kim, Benedict Wong, Sandra Oh,Thalia Tran, Lucille Soong and Alan Tudyk Sisu: “I'm going to be real with you, alright? I'm not like the best dragon, you know?” Raya: “But you saved the world.” Sisu: “I did …

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Blu-ray review: “The Gambler” (1974)

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“The Gambler” (1974) Drama Running Time: 111 minutes Written by: James Toback Directed by: Karel Reisz Featuring: James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Lauren Hutton, Morris Carnovsky and Burt Young Axel Freed: “I'm not going to lose it. I'm going to gamble it.” Released recently for the first time on Blu-ray is the 1970s drama “The Gambler” (1974) featuring James Caan in the central role of …

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Blu-ray review: “High Ground” (2020)

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“High Ground” (2020) Drama Running Time: 104 minutes Written by: Chris Anastassiades Directed by: Stephen Maxwell Johnson Featuring: Jacob Junior Nayinggul, Simon Baker, Callan Mulvey, Aaron Pedersen, Ryan Corr, Caren Pistorius, Sean Mununggurr, Witiyana Marika, Esmerelda Marimowa, Maximillian Johnson and Jack Thompson Moran: “They are calling them the wild mob, brought together by baywara.” Released recently on Blu-ray and DVD is the …

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Blu-ray review: “The Mothman Prophecies” (2002)

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“The Mothman Prophecies” (2002) Horror/Drama Running Time: 119 minutes Written by: Richard Hatem based on The Mothman Prophecies by John Keel Directed by: Mark Pellington Featuring: Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Will Patton, Debra Messing, Lucinda Jenney and Alan Bates John Klein: “I think we can assume that these entities are more advanced than us. Why don't they just come right out and tell us what's on their minds?” Alexander …

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Blu-ray review: “Bong Joon-ho Blu-ray Re-release” (2019)

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“Bong Joon-ho Blu-ray Re-release” (2019) Drama Written and Directed by: Bong Joon-ho Featuring: Lee Sung-jae, Bae Doona, Song Kang-ho, Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Roi-ha, Park Hae-il, Byun Hee-bong, Kim Hye-ja, Won Bin, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, Lee Jung-eun and Jang Hye-jin Detective Park Doo-Man: “Did you see his face?” [Girl Nods] Detective Park Doo-Man: “What did he look like?” Schoolgirl: “Well... kind of plain.”  Detective Park Doo-Man: “In what way?” Schoolgirl: “Just... ordinary.” …

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Blu-ray/DVD review: “The Marksman” (2021)

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“The Marksman” (2021) Action Running time: 108 minutes Written by: Robert Lorenz, Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz Directed by: Robert Lorenz Featuring: Liam Neeson, Katheryn Winnick, Juan Pablo Raba and Teresa Ruiz Jim: “I don't scare easy.” Released on Blu-ray and DVD is the latest in a long line of Liam Neeson starring action movies in the form of …

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Blu-ray/DVD review: “Minari” (2020)

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“Minari” (2020) Drama Running time: 115 minutes Written and directed by: Lee Isaac Chung Featuring: Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Alan Kim, Noel Kate Cho, Youn Yuh-jung and Will Patton Soonja: “Minari is truly the best. It grows anywhere, like weeds. So anyone can pick and eat it. Rich or poor, anyone can enjoy it and be healthy. Minari can be put in …

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Blu-ray review: “Soul” (2020)

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“Soul” (2020) Animated Running time: 100 minutes Written by: Pete Docter, Mike Jones and Kemp Powers Directed by: Pete Docter Featuring: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton, Rachel House, Alice Braga, Richard Ayoade, Phylicia Rashad, Donnell Rawlings, Questlove and Angela Bassett Jerry: “So what do you think you'll do? How are you gonna spend your life?” Joe: “I'm not sure. But I do know... I'm going to live every minute …

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Blu-ray review: “Five” (1951)

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“Five” (1951) Sci-Fi/Horror Running time: 91 minutes Written and Directed by: Arch Oboler Featuring: William Phipps, Susan Douglas Rubeš, James Anderson, Charles Lampkin and Earl Lee Michael: “He's dead, they're all dead! We live in a dead world! And I'm glad it's dead... cheap, honky-tonk of a world.” Released recently on Blu-ray for the very first time anywhere is …

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Blu-ray review: “The Apostle” (1997)

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“The Apostle” (1997) Drama Running time: 134 minutes Written and Directed by: Robert Duvall Featuring:  Robert Duvall, John Beasley, Farrah Fawcett, Walton Goggins, Billy Bob Thornton, June Carter Cash, Miranda Richardson and Billy Joe Shaver  Sonny: “I'm a genuine, Holy Ghost, Jesus-filled preachin' machine this mornin'!” Released recently on the Australasian blu-ray Imprint label is the Robert Duvall written and directed drama "The …

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