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Sons of Anarchy: Season Four Blu-Ray Review

2012-09-07T15:33:00.000-05:00

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Sons of Anarchy: Season Four Blu-Ray Review

Synopsis: Ride full-throttle with the Sons of Anarchy into the most intense, adrenaline-charged season ever! Out of prison and back in business, SAMCRO faces a powerful new nemesis as they forge an unlikely alliance and head in a dangerous new direction. As a deadly internal power struggle rocks the club to its very core, Jax struggles with the legacy of his father and makes plans for the future of his family amid chaos, corruption, betrayal, and murder. Action-packed with electrifying extended episodes, Sons of Anarchy Season Four will take you for the ride of your life!

Review: The ol' Samcro is back for season four and the boys don't waste any time getting down to club business! Season three brought around a lot of intrigue with the finale that revealed the club's plans and left ol' agent Stahl with a much deserved hole in her skull. Season four starts with the boys getting released from their 14 month prison sentence and right away..things get bloody. The club is more focused and intense this season..the show really gets back to business and the outlaw action! I would've preferred if they had shown at least a little bit of the boys in prison, but the non-stop action that comes with the drug running and cartel angle is a great consolation. This season brings us new law with a gung-ho sheriff and a lot more trouble for the Sons. This one is a MUST have for any fan of the show.

Interest Range: TV Shows, Drama

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Complete Collection DVD!

2012-09-04T15:43:00.003-05:00

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Cowabunga!Get ready to relive all the action when Lionsgate Home Entertainment releases the complete series of the totally awesome classic TV series,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Complete Classic Series Collection, available all together for the first time on DVD November 13. Perfectly timed for holiday gift giving, the set includes all 10 seasons on 23 discs and will be packaged in an exclusive, collectible TMNT Party Van. Join everyone's favorite pizza eating turtles, Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo from the beginning through their final battle to save mankind. A fan-favorite show, and fun for the whole family, the DVD collectionfeatures all 193 hilarious, action-packed episodes and is loaded with bonus content from each season's release.Just in time for the highly anticipated Nickelodeon reboot of the beloved series, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Complete Classic Series Collection will be available for the suggested price of $99.98.

Experience the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles saga in this totally tubular 23-disc set of the original animated series, featuring all 10 seasons in one complete cowabunga collection! From their origins on the comic book page to the depths of Dimension X and beyond, the pizza-loving, shell-busting LeonardoTM, DonatelloTM, RaphaelTM, and MichelangeloTM, with the guidance of their Sensei, have been delighting fans for decades with their turtle power. Whether it's facing fierce enemies KrangTM, ShredderTM and Lord DreggTM, saving humanity from near extinction or battling against life-altering mutations, the half-shell heroes are always ready for heart-stopping, time-bending, straight outta the sewer action!

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Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation, Vol.1 DVD Review

2012-09-03T14:40:00.001-05:00

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Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation, Vol.1 DVD Review

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Synopsis: Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo are four genetically mutated turtles who have grown into human-sized, ninja-powered crime-fighters living in the sewers of New York City. Under the tutelage of Master Splinter, these four teens have spent their formative years fighting their nemesis, Shredder, and his evil army. But the turtles’ world we have come to know and love is about to change. If you thought Shredder was bad, wait until you meet the newest TMNT foe: Dragon Lord! It will take all the power of the turtles to combat this new villain . . . lucky for them, they will have help from a new ninja turtle, a FEMALE turtle named Venus De Milo!

See all the exciting showdowns in the only live-action series based on the iconic Ninja Turtles franchise!

Review: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is one of the coolest franchises in history. They have been in comics, cartoon and film. This DVD is the first official release of the 1997 TV show that capped off the 90s era of the TMNT. The Next Mutation was a live action show done in the style of the films. The animatronics weren't quite as good and the acting is a little choppy at times, but overall its a great show. They tried to go for more of a Power Rangers feel with it to appeal to the generation at hand, but again, its still fun. This show also introduces Venus, the first female turtle! This one is a must for any hardcore TMNT fan or any parent looking to expose their kids to the Turtles. The Power Rangers are still super popular with kids, so themes on this show will hold up well. This DVD collects the first 13 episodes of the series..can't wait to see Shout Factory give us the full series!

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Hercules, Samson And Ulysses DVD Review

2012-08-30T12:20:00.003-05:00

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Hercules, Samson And Ulysses DVD Review

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Synopsis: Now this is a smackdown, ancient-myth style. No octagonal steel
cage. No rules. No surrender. It's Hercules vs. Samson in a brawl to outdo them
all, hurling spears, heaving chunks of pillars and, in the clinches, bending
thick iron rods around each other. Hercules had set out to find Samson and
deliver him to the Philistines in exchange for the imprisoned Ulysses and other
Ithacans. Samson, of course, fights rather than submits. But in the course of
the titanic Herc-Sam clash, something happens. The two rivals develop a mutual
respect and decide to join forces against their common foes: the Philistines.
From an enduring filmmaking tradition that unites monsters (Frankenstein Meets
the Wolf Man), desperados (Return of the Badmen) and superheroes (The Avengers)
comes a not-to-be-overlooked film that brings together Hercules, Samson and
Ulysses. Strap up your sandals' calf-high leather laces and get ready to rumble.

Review: This vintage fantasy film is from the era of biblical and greek style action. In this one Hercules, played by Kirk Morris, is mistaken for Samson and has to take on the Philistines! This one is full of non-stop action, which is very well played off and a great performance by Morris..his Hercules is phenominal. I found this one to be very entertaining, moreso than a lot of the "accurate" biblical era dramas like Ben Hur or the Ten Commandments. This one is a great vintage film and its finally on DVD!

Interest Range: Vintage Film

Damon And Pythias DVD Review

2012-08-30T11:44:00.002-05:00

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Damon And Pythias DVD Review

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Synopsis: No matter the odds, they've got each other's back! Guy Williams, TV's Zorro, plunges into sword-fighting fury in the classic Greek tale Damon and Pythias. Williams plays Damon, a devil-may-care outlaw with a gleaming blade in one hand and a seductive woman in the other. When Pythias arrives in the city of Syracuse, Damon - of course - sets out to lighten the newcomer's coin pouch. But the would-be foes become brothers in combat when faced with the cruelty of Dionysius the Tyrant. Together, they brawl, battle, scale walls and elude the Tyrant's troops in a breathless chase pitting their rumbling, rickety cart against thundering horsemen. The steel of their friendship soon matches the steel of Damon's blade, shaping a bond so strong that when Pythias is captured and condemned to death, Damon offers to take his friend's place. Williams' charisma and action chops carry the excitement through to a thrilling race-against-time ending.

Review: This early 1960s American/Italian film is based on the greek legend of Damon and Pythias, a tale of friendship and devotion. The film does a great job of staying true to the legend and includes some fantastic costumes and backrounds...even some good battles. The story that Pythias travels over hell and high water to save his dear friend from certain death. This is a heartwarming and fun film. Its great to have it on DVD!

Interest Range: Vintage Film

Lisztomania DVD Review

2012-08-30T11:38:00.002-05:00

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Lisztomania DVD Review

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Synopsis: The shaggy-maned idol rips into his song – and the audience screams with excitement. Some ecstatic fans storm the stage, wanting simply to touch him. Some want to bear his child. One adoring woman announces she already has. And outside the hall, a horse-drawn carriage waits to whisk the performer away. Meet Franz Liszt (Roger Daltrey), rock star, circa 1840. And great ready for all the glitter, groupies and gaudy good times of Lisztomania. The incredible list of frenzied delights goes on and on in this splendiferous extravaganza from writer/director Ken Russell, whose works include Women in Love, Altered States and Crimes of Passion. He takes you where no one else does. Or dares. Brace yourself for Lisztomania. Viewers expecting a polite gathering of people neatly posed on Louis XVI furniture are going to be blown out of their chairs, but good!

Review: A precursor to Amadeus, this 1970s film focuses on the first real classical pop star, Franz Liszt. The film features the lead singer from the Who as Liszt with an appearance by Ringo Starr as the Pope! This fantastic foray into decadence was all but lost on home video until now! The Warner Archive has brought it back with a great new DVD release. This one one of those fantastic slightly dark, slightly decadent and lot trippy films from the 70s that we've been missing!

Interest Range: Vintage Film

Win a copy of Titanic at 100: Mystery Solved on DVD

2012-08-28T16:29:00.000-05:00

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DVD Legion has partnered with History Channel to giveaway copies of the Titanic at 100 special. For your chance to win, email your entry to us at dvdlegion.com @ gmail.com (remove the spaces). Go and "like" our facebook page for an extra entry.

Titanic at 100: Mystery Solved is now available for sale at your local Costco store. HISTORY™ partnered with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and RMS Titanic, Inc. to conduct the most extensive exploration and imaging of Titanic's wreck site ever undertaken. Find out what what happened structurally to the ship, minute by minute, after it's fatal collision with an iceberg.

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Kill List Blu-Ray Review

2012-08-28T14:58:00.002-05:00

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Kill List Blu-Ray Review

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Synopsis: Eight months after a disastrous hit job in Kiev left him physically and mentally scarred, ex-soldier turned contract killer Jay (Neil Maskell) is pressured by his partner Gal (Michael Smiley), into taking a new assignment. But as they descend into the bizarre, disturbing world of the contract, Jay's reality begins to unravel until fear and paranoia send him reeling towards a horrifying point of no return. From director Ben Wheatley (Down Terrace), KILL LIST is a mind-blowing psychological horror film that plunges into the heart of human darkness.

Review: The Kill List is a great psychological thriller that focuses on the difficulties one might encounter in being a professional hitman. This IFC feature has some great acting and a lot of great characters. The plot is somewhat predictable, but that doesn't keep this film from being a great watch. This one has a lot of cool action and some dark themes that entertain. We definately recommend it.

Interest Range: Action, Thriller

Lake Effects DVD Review

2012-08-28T14:54:00.002-05:00

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Lake Effects DVD Review

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Synopsis: Sara (Scottie Thomson) and Lily (Madeline Zima) are two sisters from a small, lakeside town that lead two different lives: Sara, a successful, Los Angeles attorney and Lily, a local art teacher who never left home. But when the father of the two sisters unexpectedly dies, Sara returns to Virginia to help settle his estate. Through the guidance of their father's spirit, the two women and their mother, Vivian (Jane Seymour), will finally discover what being a family truly means. Ben Savage (''Boy Meets World''), Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), Richard Riehle (Office Space) and Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints) co-star in this heartwarming story about trust, forgiveness and confronting the past to embrace your future.

Review: The Lake House is a touching family drama that explores a theme that a lot of people struggle with...being a true and whole family. These sisters and parents are rather separate, until their father dies and they all unite to get through the loss and help their mother settle the estate. The situation helps to bring them all together and show them what real family is. This one is a great watch with some fantastic acting.

Interest Range: Drama

August DVD Review

2012-08-28T14:53:00.002-05:00

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August DVD Review

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Synopsis: On the verge of his 30th birthday, Jonathan (Daniel Dugan) is torn between the domestic comfort of his life with Raul (Adrian Gonzalez) and the torrid pleasures of an affair with his super sexy ex-boyfriend Troy (uber hot Murray Bartlett). One of the steamiest gay movies of the year, August sensitively unfolds this triangle of desire and emotion in the midst of a classic Hollywood heat wave. An irresistible gay romantic drama!

Review: August is a very steamy film, but it may not be what you're expecting. This one is a gay film. Its sad that we have to preface that...if this were a lesbian film, we wouldn't need to, but that may turn some viewers off. Those that are more evolved will definately enjoy this one. It explores a theme that a lot of people get caught up in, especially as they leave their 20s and are starting to settle down...they still desire the lust and the passion of a romatic affair, but the consequences on their established lives can be profound. This one is a great film..very steamy and a fun watch.

Interest Range: Drama

The Sword Identity DVD Review

2012-08-28T14:49:00.002-05:00

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The Sword Identity DVD Review

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Synopsis: In the Southern Chinese city of Guancheng, during the Ming Dynasty, there lived four families, each of them faithful keepers of martial arts. Anyone who wants to establish a new form or technique of kung fu has to fight their way through the families' gates. But when one man's request is rejected, he will be put through a series of fights, determined to prove that his sword is invincible.

Review: The Sword Identity is a great Chinese film that explores one man's quest to validate his fantastic weapon. The man is suspected as being a Japanese infilatrator and must pass a series of tests. This film has a slow build that requires a little bit of patience from it's audience..its not non-stop action. The film has a mixture of light comedy, drama and action. I found it to be very enjoyable and I think any fan of Chinese cinema will enjoy it.

Interest Range: Action

Stallone Collector's Set (Rambo: First Blood / Cop Land / Lock Up) Blu-Ray Review

2012-08-28T14:06:00.003-05:00

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Stallone Collector's Set (Rambo: First Blood / Cop Land / Lock Up) Blu-Ray Review

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Synopsis: Cop Land: Action star extraordinaire Sylvester Stallone headlines James Mangold's Director's Cut of this edgy crime thriller that explodes with an all-star cast - including Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Ray Liotta. Freddy Heflin (Stallone) is the sheriff of a small and seemingly peaceful town populated by the big-city police officers he's long admired. But when he uncovers a massive, deadly conspiracy among these local residents, he is forced to make a dangerous choice between protecting his idols and upholding the law. which explodes with nonstop excitement!

FIrst Blood: He never fought a battle he couldn't win--except the conflict raging within his own soul. Academy Awardr nominee Sylvester Stallone stars as war hero John Rambo. An ex-Green Beret haunted by memories of Vietnam, he was once the perfect killing machine. Now he's searching for peace, but finds instead an overzealous small-town sheriff who's spoiling for a fight. All hell breaks loose when an unjustly imprisoned Rambo escapes and becomes the target of a massive manhunt. Now he must use all his cunning, combat skills and weapons training to stay alive and outwit his pursuers. Costarring Brian Dennehy and Richard Crenna, FIRST BLOOD is an explosive action-thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, powerful frame. Lock Up: "This is hell and I'm going to give you a guided tour!" With these chilling words, the warden (Donald Sutherland) welcomes Frank Leone (Sylvester Stallone) to Gateway Prison, a nightmare jail where every minute is hard time. The warden wants vengeance for the past; Leone wants only to survive the present. Their explosive battle of wills is the electrifying heart of one of Stallone's most heroic thrillers,

LOCK UP. Stallone gives a monumental performance as Leone, a convict driven to break his own cherished code by a warden who will stop at nothing to get him. Sutherland portrays the sadistic prison head in this riveting white-knuckle ride to hell and back.

Review: This is the summer of action and with the Expendables 2 in theaters, now is a great time to brush up on your Stallone! This blu-ray set includes three films from back in the day...including Lock-Up, Rambo First Blood and Cop Land. All three of these movies are varied and great examples of Stallone's work. Cop Land is a little more dramatic, while Rambo is all 80s action. Lock-Up is a great mix of the two. All three films look phenominal on high-definition blu-ray. This is a great set for any fan of Stallone and a great value.

Interest Range: Action, Adventure

Power Rangers Super Samurai Volumes 1 and 2 DVD Review

2012-08-28T14:03:00.003-05:00

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Power Rangers Super Samurai Volumes 1 and 2 DVD Review

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Volume One - Volume Two

Volume One Synopsis: Join the Samurai Rangers when their ongoing conflict with Master Xandred reaches epic proportions as he sends more dangerous Nighlok monsters to finish the Samurai once and for all. It's up to Mentor Ji and Gold Ranger Antonio to uncover the secrets of a legendary black box that will morph the Rangers into SUPER SAMURAI! By combining their extraordinary power symbols and Megazords to create new and incredible combinations, the Samurai become better and stronger. But will that be enough when a new villain surfaces, determined to defeat the Rangers once and for all? Includes 4 Megazord-powered adventures!

Volume Two Synopsis: Get ready for more Super Samurai showdowns with Jayden, Kevin, Mia, Emily and Mike in their ongoing quest to keep the city streets safe from Master Xandred, Serrator and more menacing Nighloks! When a young guardian accidentally releases the ancient and dangerous BullZord, the Rangers must work together to tame the Bull into becoming a powerful new MegaZord! And after Antonio and Mentor Ji get kidnapped, the Rangers must face a daunting army of Moogers to save their friends. Jump aboard the Samurai Battlewing for these four adventures morphing with unstoppable action and mega mayhem!

Review: The Power Rangers is one of the longest running kids franchises around. They've been on the air in some form or another since the early 1990s and are still going strong. Now, with these two volumes, we get a total of eight episodes from the Super Samurai brand. Super Samurai is the re-branded name for the second season of Power Rangers: Samurai. These volumes collect almost half that season. The storyline follows the Power Rangers: Samurai as they continue to battle their enemy, Master Xandred. This show is a lot of fun and still great for kids of all ages.

Interest Range: Action, Kids

Glee: The Complete Third Season Blu-Ray Review

2012-08-28T14:00:00.002-05:00

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Glee: The Complete Third Season Blu-Ray Review

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Synopsis: Season Three of the electrifying, award-winning series finds the Gleeks headed for the Nationals - and graduation! As younger members join New Directions, others are about to begin exciting, if uncertain, lives outside it. Featuring some of television's most enthralling song and dance numbers, including memorable hits from the legendary Michael Jackson, Glee continues to earn its place in the hearts of viewers around the world.

Review: This blu-ray release collects the entire third season of the pop culture phenom, Glee. The show is still going strong as we get to see some of the original cast ready to graduate! The season also follows the club's travels on the way to Nationals in Chicago. The characters all wrestle with relationships and sexuality, but to be honest this season is more of the same. If you love Glee, you'll love this season, hands down. Plus, you get to see Rachel, Mike, Quinn, Finn, Kurt, Mercedes, Santana and Puck graduate! Its a must have for any Gleek!

Interest Range: TV Show, Musical

Jeff Ross Roasts America DVD Review

2012-08-28T13:50:00.003-05:00

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Jeff Ross Roasts America DVD Review

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Synopsis: You’ve seen him roast celebs from Pamela Anderson to Charlie Sheen; but now “Roastmaster General” is coming for you; America. In this one-hour special; Ross roast his way across the USA; one city and one group of masochistic volunteer roastees at a time. Traveling through cities including Seattle; Toronto; Las Vegas; Miami and Madison; Ross roasts a statue of Abe Lincoln in Washington D.C.; gets roasted by John Rich in Nashville; and in Minneapolis; brings an old friend onstage to tell a very intimate story the way only Jeff Ross can. It all adds up to an incredible hour-long tribute to these United States; and the people that inhabit it.

Review: This DVD represents Jeff Ross's first big North American tour. He makes his way through the country from club to club, roasting foolish groups of normal people. What makes Ross funny is his quick wit and sharp tongue. You've seen him on the roasts...now see him in action live. This DVD does not disappoint, its hilarious and vicious.

Interest Range: Comedy

Win a copy of Snow White and the Huntsmen on Blu-Ray

2012-08-28T11:18:00.000-05:00

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Snow White and the Huntsman: Extended Edition available on Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital Copy September 11, 2012

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Filled with mysterious and deadly creatures, the ‘Dark Forest’ is one of the most dangerous places in the kingdom. Dare to read further as we take a look at some of the most intimidating and scary forests in films, such as The Blair Witch Project, Wrong Turn and Cabin Fever.

In this spectacular action-adventure, Kristen Stewart (Twilight) is Snow White, the only woman in the land fairer than the evil queen Ravenna (Oscar^®winner Charlize Theron). Ravenna wants nothing more than to destroy her young rival, but she doesn’t know that Show White has been training in the art of war with a huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) the queen dispatched to kill her. Together with a handsome prince (Sam Claflin) enchanted by Snow White’s beauty and power, they assemble an armed force to recapture the kingdom. This breathtaking new vision of the legendary tale from Joe Roth, the producer of Alice in Wonderland and acclaimed commercial director and state-of-the-art visualist Rupert Sanders is, in the words of Shawn Edwards, Fox-TV, “A film that soars with creativity, stylistic genius and amazing battle scenes.”

Friday the 13^th

This classic horror film is one of the first to kick-start “camp” as the perfect setting for a slasher film. A group of teenagers want to re-open Camp Crystal Lake despite the locals’ claim that it is cursed. One by one, the camp counselors are attacked throughout the grounds with all traces leading back to the shores of the lake. And from this very lake is the birth of the Friday the 13^th franchise.

The Blair Witch Project

The Blair Witch Project was released in 1999 and created a stir of debate as to whether it was a film based on true events or fiction. The main characters get lost in The Black Hills, which is an actual location in Maryland. As they go deeper into the woods, they experience a lieu of horrific events they believe are caused by the legendary Blair Witch. These events are presented as “recovered footage”, leaving the audience with the feeling they are in on all of the action, fearfully wandering in the Black Hills.

Sleepy Hollow

The young, ambitious investigator Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp) goes to Sleepy Hollow, New York to uncover the truth behind a mysterious murder case in Tim Burton’s 1999 film Sleepy Hollow. The clues lead him into the Western Woods where he discovers the murderer known as the Headless Horseman. The nighttime slayer is able to travel through two realms – reality and the supernatural – via the gnarled Tree of the Dead. Officer Crane devises a plan to send the Horseman back to Hell indefinitely, leaving the Western Woods free from more violent murders.

Cabin Fever

Not all forests in movies are home to human or supernatural murderers. In Eli Roth’s 2002 debut film Cabin Fever, a flesh-eating disease is the virulent killer. A group of college students stay in a remote cabin in the woods for spring break. Their vacation is ruined when their friend drinks water from a contaminated lake. The disease spreads amongst the group, resulting in a blood-filled struggle for their lives.

Wrong Turn

A remote forest in West Virginia is home to a group of terrifying cannibals in the 2003 slasher film Wrong Turn. A group of hikers and a passerby unfortunately take a road that leads them directly to this forest. Consequently they become the next item on the menu for the disfigured clan. They are held captive at a cabin deep in the woods and fight for their lives in hopes of escape.

Snow White and the Huntsman

The Dark Forest is a hauntingly dangerous place in Snow White and the Huntsman, an edgier version of the classic fairy tale. Snow White rushes into the forest to escape Queen Ravenna from taking her heart. Few are known to survive in the forest since there are magical creatures, especially violent ones that dwell deep into the woods. Even though Snow White is far from the Queen, she is not safe in the Dark Forest and must learn whom she can trust for help.

Heidi's Song DVD Review

2012-08-28T09:44:00.000-05:00

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Heidi's Song DVD Review

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Synopsis: Johanna Spyri’s best-loved children’s classic, Heidi, is affectionately retold in this colorful, full-length animated musical motion picture. The famed story has been supplemented with three new, unforgettable sequences: a musical review, The Nightmare Ballet, in which Heidi meets the mountain creatures of the Wunderhorn; a dream fantasy in which Clara, Heidi’s wheelchair confined friend, meets her Prince Charming at a fantastic ball; and Ode to a Rat, in which a band of evil but clownish rats, led by King Rat, are roused into attacking Heidi in a dark cellar. Voices are provided by Lorne Greene as Grandfather, Margery Gray as Heidi and Sammy Davis, Jr. as King Rat. Sixteen original songs were written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Burton Lane. Heidi’s Song has all the elements to make a thoroughly enjoyable film that children will cherish a lifetime.

Review: In the tradition of fanciful, but somewhat dark, 1980s animated films, 1985's Heidi's Song is a wonderful children's tale of love, devotion and friendship. This all but lost animated feature hasn't been seen on home video since the mid-80s VHS release! Now, the Warner Archive has brought it back for a new generation to enjoy and for we that are now adults to relive. There were a lot of animated features back in the 70s and 80s that pushed the bar and could now be considered a little creepy....a little twisted. While this one doesn't top that pile, it certainly falls into the realm. The video transfer on the DVD is phenominal...the film looks better than ever and it was great to see it again after all these years.

Interest Range: Vintage Animation

Looney Tunes Show: There Goes the Neighborhood DVD Review

2012-08-27T04:07:00.000-05:00

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Looney Tunes Show: There Goes the Neighborhood DVD Review

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Synopsis: Bugs, Daffy, Elmer, Foghorn, Sylvester, Tweety, Granny and all your favorite Looney friends are back! It's The Looney Tunes Show! Get ready to laugh till it hurts, when the Looney Tunes gang takes you on one hilarious roller coaster ride of fun after another! It's episode after episode of Looney Tunes adventure and Looney Tunes insanity for the whole family to enjoy. And wait, there's more! Not only will you get all these side-splitting madcap shows, you'll also get brand new Merrie Melodies and Road Runner shorts. The laughs never end with The Looney Tunes Show! Includes the 2nd half of the 1st season, 14 episodes.

Review: This is a great and large-sized release from WB for the newer Looney Tunes Show. The show has some new bits, mixed with vintage bits from the Looney Tunes animation history. The previous DVD releases have mostly been a few episodes here and there, but this one has a whopping 14 episodes, the full second half of the first season of the show. This one is great for kids, but even funner for us adults that have an affection for these timeless characters.

Interest Range: Animation

Dance Moms: Season 1 DVD Review

2012-08-27T04:02:00.000-05:00

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Dance Moms: Season 1 DVD Review

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Synopsis: Set in Pittsburgh’s renowned Abby Lee Dance Company, owned and operated by notoriously demanding and passionate instructor Abby Lee Miller, Lifetime’s explosive new docu-series DANCE MOMS follows children’s early steps on the road to stardom and the doting mothers who are there for every rehearsal, performance and bowâ€¦all under the discerning eye of Miller. Presenting a powerful cast of characters sure to raise eyebrows, the series immerses itself in the highs and lows surrounding competition season to deliver an intriguing and dramatic look at the frantic pursuit of the ultimate National Dance title. Centered on the devoted Miller, who runs her school with an iron tap shoe as she instructs her young, talented students while dealing with over-the-top mothers who go to great lengths to help their children’s dreams come true, DANCE MOMS poses tough questions about what really goes on behind-the-scenes in the fast-growing and controversial sport of competitive dance.

Review: The television is full of horrific "reality" programming..and one of the worst shows in the genre hands down is Dance Moms. The show is based on a little girls dance studio run by the supposedly famous Abby Lee Miller. This horrible woman yells, gripes and insults the parents and students in the school into getting her way. This is the worst possible example for all involved and I cannot believe this monster of a woman has any students at all. She most certainly can't demonstrate any dance moves for the kids at her size. This one is quite the train wreck and lets be honest...thats why we watch reality TV.

Interest Range: Reality, Dancing

My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: Royal Pony Wedding DVD Review

2012-08-27T03:16:00.000-05:00

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My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: Royal Pony Wedding DVD Review

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Synopsis: You Are Cordially Invited To The Grandest Wedding Of All Time! When it’s announced that Twilight Sparkle’s older brother, Shining Armor, is set to marry Princess Celestia’s niece, Cadance, all the ponies in Equestria should be celebrating. But there’s one pony in Ponyville who’s not so thrilled with the news: Twilight Sparkle! Why is the young unicorn so concerned? And will the royal wedding go off without a hitch? Find out in the two-part special, and then join us for the perfect after-party: three more My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic episodes

Review: This DVD represents the second single disc release from the Hub network and Shout Factory for the new My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic cartoon. The DVD includes a total of five episodes from the show, not in airing order. This show, designed by Lauren Faust, is an experiment in the ultra-cute. The characters, while rather complex with their individual personalities, are super cutsey in appearance and often behavior. The show is great for kids and even adult fans of the My Little Ponies and is a really fun watch.

Interest Range: Animation, Hub

Mia & The Migoo DVD Review

2012-08-27T02:49:00.000-05:00

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Mia & The Migoo DVD Review

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Synopsis: In this breathtaking animated adventure, a wild-haired young girl named Mia sets off to rescue her father who has been trapped in a construction site landslide at a remote tropical lake. In the middle of the lake stands the ancient Tree of Life that is watched over by innocent forest spirits called the Migoo. Together, Mia and the Migoo join forces to find her father and protect the ancient tree.

Review: This animated feature is an imported French film from 2008 that features dubbed voices from some fantastic American voice talents like Whoopi Goldberg and John DiMaggio. The film is an eco-friendly family film about the environment and has some touching characters, along with some pretty mature emotional themes. This one is best for tweens, teens and adults that are into animation, rather than little ones. We do recommend this unique animated film for anyone over the age of 12.

Bonus Features: Making-of Featurette, Jacques-RÃmy Girerd: Maker of Dreams Featurette

Interest Range: Animation

Ghost Hunters: Season 7: Part 1 DVD Review

2012-08-27T02:13:00.000-05:00

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Ghost Hunters: Season 7: Part 1 DVD Review

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Synopsis: Get ready for some more thrills and chils! Plumbers by day, paranormal investigators by night, the TAPS gang is back for a seventh thrilling season in one of TV’s most popular shows. America’s favorite paranormal investigators return with new unforgettable adventures from the hit series’ seventh season. Featured locations include a Pennsylvania asylum, a haunted hotel where contractors have walked off the job and refused to return, a resort in the middle of nowhere, and an entire city! Includes never-before-seen bonus footage! Episodes: Haunted Town, Pennsylvania Asylum, Century of Hauntings, French Quarter Phantoms, Hotel Haunts Unleashed, Frozen in Fear, Residual Haunts, Knights of the Living Dead, A Soldier’s Story, Pearl Harbor Phantoms, Urgent, Hill View Manor

Review: The original Ghost Hunting show is still going strong. This new DVD release features season seven of the ongoing Syfy network television show. This time around the guys and gals head to some great locals, like the french quarter and pearl harbor! The show seems to go on and on without any sign of slowing down. There are so many tales of paranormal activity around the country that they have constant work. They don't always find anything believable, which only adds credibility to their investigations, unlike some other shows.

The special features on this DVD include: Never Before Seen Bonus Footage!

Interest Range: Documentary, Ghost Hunting

The Aristocats Blu-Ray + DVD Review

2012-08-26T01:25:00.009-05:00

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The Aristocats Blu-Ray + DVD Review

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Synopsis: US Blu-Ray/Region All pressing. The DVD is NTSC/Region 1. In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as the greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper. Now it's up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O'Malley, and his band of swingin' jazz cats to save the day.

Includes bonus download of The Aristocats: Disney Classics Storybook app

Review: The Aristocats is a famous 1970 Disney release that features a band of jazz lovin' cats and their adventures. This one has seen previous releases on DVD...but now we finally get it in high-definition! This is the first time you can get the Aristocats on blu-ray and they look fantastic. The video transfer is wonderful and the sound is phenominal. This is the best possible way to view a Disney classic. The release features all of the previous DVD special features, along with a ton of new to blu-ray special features! This one is a must-have!

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Interest Range: Disney, Vintage Animation

The Rescuers: 35th Anniversary Edition (The Rescuers / The Rescuers Down Under) Blu-Ray + DVD Review

2012-08-25T15:24:00.006-05:00

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The Rescuers: 35th Anniversary Edition (The Rescuers / The Rescuers Down Under) Blu-Ray + DVD Review

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Synopsis: The Rescue Aid Society, an international organization of mice with headquarters in the basement of the United Nations building, receives a plea for help from a little orphan girl named Penny who has been kidnapped by an evil woman, Madame Medusa. Medusa intends to use her to retrieve a fabulous diamond, the Devil's Eye, from a pirate cave. The case is taken by lovely Bianca and Rescue Aid Society custodian Bernard, who becomes her shy assistant. Together, after avoiding two brutish alligators, enlisting the help of the local swamp folk, and turning Medusa and her henchman Snoops against themselves, they rescue Penny and the diamond.

Review: The Disney of the 1990s and subsequently the Pixar-era have really dominated people's hearts and minds when it comes to Disney animation. If its not a vintage classic or a newer instant classic its kinda forgotten. This new set collects two phenominal Disney films...the Rescuers and the Rescuers Down Under. These films have the heart, drama, comedy and romance that you find in other Disneys, with a lesser-known auora. I personally LOVE these films and I'm so happy to see the little mice Bianca and Bernard on their adventures in high-definition.

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Interest Range: Disney, Animation

The Tigger Movie: Bounce-A-Rrrific Special Edition Blu-Ray + DVD Review

2012-08-25T15:21:00.005-05:00

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The Tigger Movie: Bounce-A-Rrrific Special Edition Blu-Ray + DVD Review

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Synopsis: US Blu-Ray/Region All pressing. The DVD is NTSC/Region 1. Share a beloved Disney classic and the magic of childhood with Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and the rest of your friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. In this charming musical tale of friendship, adventure, and tremendous tiggerific fun, Tigger sets off on a journey to find other Tiggers and through his adventures, comes to understand that families come in all shapes and sizes, even if they all look different. This fun and playful tale delights a whole new generation of families and fans with its timeless characters and storytelling, rich animation, and delightful songs.

Review: Winnie the Pooh and his friends are iconic Disney characters. Although their origins remain in print form, the Disney versions of them are what we all know and love. The Tigger movie came out years back and has been delighting children ever since. Now, we get a high-definition blu-ray release of the film. This is a great movie that focuses on everyone's favorite naughty tiger with an all new story and some great music. This one is sure to please any fan and is essential for every family's collection!

The special features include:

Kenny Loggins Music Video "Your Heart Will Lead You Home"
DVD Storybook
Trivia Game
Sing Along Song
Create Your Own Family Tree
Matching Game

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Interest Range: Disney, Winnie the Pooh