In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about a criminally neglected cult gem that is also one of my favorites of the notorious Video Nasties … Read More
Film Review: WEINER
Few political sex scandals have burned as bright as Anthony Weiner’s infamous sexting improprieties, wherein (among other things) the former Congressman accidentally tweeted—to thousands of followers and constituents—a picture of … Read More
Film Review: THE PHENOM
The Phenom is a baseball film with almost no baseball in it. The film’s young protagonist, Hopper Gibson Jr. (Johnny Simmons), takes the mound maybe three times. We never see … Read More
Careful What You Wish For now on DVD!
The Nick Jonas thriller, that also happens to feature Isabel Lucas, Careful What You Wish For is now available on DVD. I’m not sure why they opted not to go … Read More
DVD Review: 10 Cloverfield Lane
10 Cloverfield Lane is on DVD and all digital platforms now Starring: John Goodman (The Big Lebowski, TV’s Roseanne) Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, The Thing) John … Read More
What’s out on Blu-ray and DVD 5/24/2016: Scream Factory Collector’s Edition – Manhunter, Fever
Scream Factory Collector’s Edition – Manhunter Manhunter is a story that has been adapted many, many times. At last count it was a book (Red Dragon), a TV show, and … Read More
DVD Review: Hanna
Kids these days are so lazy. They can barely make mac and cheese for themselves, let alone stalk and kill a caribou. And when you sneak up on these teens from … Read More
Blu-Ray Announcement: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Arrives on Digital HD on March 8 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack on March 22 with over 5 Hours of Special Features from … Read More
DVD Review: Banshee The Complete Third Season
Banshee, , the Cinemax action-drama created by Jonathan Tropper and David Schickler, follows the continuing twists and turns that follow Lucas Hood (Antony Starr), an ex-convict who improbably assumes the identity … Read More
DVD Review: Game of Thrones Season 5
Winner of 12 Emmy Awards Including Outstanding Drama Series GAME OF THRONES: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON Available on Blu-ray and DVD March 15, 2016 The “worldwide phenomenon” (USA Today) is back, … Read More
DVD Review: Kilo Two Bravo
Kilo Two Bravo (released as “Kajaki” in the UK) is out this week on DVD. Article originally published November, 2015 Kilo Two Bravo – Courage Under the Afghan Sun Gallows … Read More
Short Film Review: Walls of Water
Walls of Water Written and Directed by John Taschner Walls of Water is a short documentary film from John Taschner, writer and director of GenRX, which we reviewed here a … Read More
Film Review: BURNT
Perhaps it’s the sadomasochism of my own creative subconscious that finds me drawn towards films about capable creators whose downfall is themselves. (Seek out Inside Llewyn Davis, the Coen Brothers … Read More
Take My Money! New Blu-rays Worth Your Cash!
Hello friends! I thought I’d try out a new semi-regular feature where I pick out a few newly released titles that I think are worth your hard-earned cash. We’ll start … Read More