New on DVD 11/29 - View on Film

Good Tuesday!  It's another day of video releases.  Before I get to that, I've been watching some old movies of mine, that I wanted to recommend.

Airplane! (1980)

Have not seen this one in some time.  Still as hysterical as ever.  This was on HBO constantly when I was young, and I watched it over and over.  It was the grandpappa of all the parody films, and launched Leslie Nielsen on a new career.  Loved it then, loved it now.  The commentary from the three directors is fun too.

Superman: The Movie (1978)

Outstanding debut of Big Blue on the Big Screen.  Christopher Reeve still IS Superman to many people in the world.  The film still holds up, with director Richard Donner pulling of an almost miracle in 1978, making people believe a man can fly.  Without this more serious take on a superhero, we would not have the Xmens and Batmans of today.






Now onto what new this week.

Friends with Benefits

Starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis...about two lost souls who decide to be, well "Friends with Benefits".  You don't think they'll get together in the end?  (Did I give it away?)  Rotten Tomatoes has given this movie a fresh rating of 71%.











The Smurfs

In a case of a studio giving the public what it wanted....this critically panned film was an international smash.  Despite only a 23% rating from RottenTomatoes.com, the film was a hit, and the sequel is forthcoming in 2013.  The 3 disc Blu-Ray and DVD includes an original Christmas special.


 That's it for this week!  Have a great post-Thanksgiving, and we'll see you here Friday for a new review.

Jason

The Muppets - View on Film

The Muppets are back.  It's been over a decade since the Muppets have been on the big screen....and honestly, way longer than that since they've been relevant.  Here's my look at the film. Courtesy Disney.

My Polished Review-

My Informal Look at the Film (And annoying audience members!)

And an added bonus....here's a Youtube clip of some of the earliest Muppet appearances, in a 50's Wilken's Coffee Advertisement.......It's a little dark, and Mucho Funny!

Have a great Thanksgiving Day Weekend All!

Cheers!

Jason

New on DVD- November 22nd

Happy Thanksgiving Week everyone!  Before I get to what's new this week, I wanted to recommend the excellent Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.  It's the only really good Thanksgiving Themed movie I can remember.  It has Steve Martin going on an epic F-Bomb rant....and THOSE AREN"T PILLOWS.  This is from the dearly departed John Hughes, and is a very strong movie.














 SUPER 8

OK, new this week.  This is JJ Abrams follow up after his excellent Star Trek feature.  It is his homage to the Steven Spielberg Produced and Directed films of the 80's.  Picture E.T. and Goonies.  A good family film, that has a 82% on Rotten Tomatoes.
















 Conan: The Barbarian

In yet another remake that nobody asked for, here comes Conan the Barbarian.  This barely made a ripple at the box office, and has a 23% approval at Rotten Tomatoes.  For Sword and Sandal fans only.


Have a great Thanksgiving!  We'll see you Friday with a review of the Muppets.

Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1 - View on Film

Good Friday everyone!  Here we go with Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1.  I was DREADING this.....I kinda like the first one....but have hated the last two....Find out what I think in the video.  Have a great weekend!  Next week....The Muppets!

Cheers, Jason

My On-Air Polished Review- 

My More Informal Look at the Film-

 

See you next time!

New on DVD - November 15th

Good Tuesday everyone!

A bit of a light week on the DVD front.  We do get the new Pirates of the Carribbean adventure, On Stranger Tides.  It is a bit of a disappointment.  I like the series, but this fourth entry really doesn't take it to new places.  There is a scene with mermaids that is frightening, and definitely the highlight of the movie.  For fans of the series only.

Original Review- Need to be logged into Facebook to see. Courtesy Disney

 Next up is Larry Crowne.  Not often does a movie starring Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks bomb at the box office, but this one did.  I did not screen it, but it currently only has a 34% approval rating from Rotten Tomatoes.  Tom Hanks directed this as well.


That's it for this week!  We'll have a look at Twilight, Breaking Dawn Part 1.  Have a good one,


Jason

J. Edgar Movie Review- View on Film

Good Veteran's Day Everyone.

Here's my look at J. Egdar, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Directed by Clint Eastwood.

Presented here are my on air review, as well as my informal look at the movie.

Have a great weekend!

 (Courtesy Warner Bros.)

My On-Air Review of J. Edgar

My Informal Look at the J. Edgar

Cheers,

Jason

New on DVD - Week of 11/8

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2  (Out Friday 11/11/11)


In a bit of a departure from the norm, the newest, and last Harry Potter Movie comes out this Friday.  What a spectacular movie it is.  This is a wonderful, and thrilling finale for the series.  In one of the greatest movie feats ever, they kept the cast together for 8 films, and Warner Brothers put everything they had into each of them.  Included on the Blu-Ray is an interview with JK Rowling.  A must see.

Original Review- (Need to be logged into Facebook to see)




The Change-Up - (Out Today)

 I'm a big fan of Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds, so I was quite excited to see this, and it's not bad.  This didn't do very well in the theaters, but if you like a good R-Rated comedy, the stars more than make this worth your time.


Original Review- (Need to be logged into Facebook to see)


That's it for this week.....have a great Tuesday!


Jason

A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas- View on Film

Good Friday everyone!  Here's my look at Harold and Kumar 3. 

Courtesy New Line

Have a great weekend everyone!


Jason

Top 8 Things Rick Astley Will Never Do

Funny!  See you tomorrow with a review of A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas!

New on Video- 11/1

Welcome!  Here's what's new on video today, November 1st.  I included original reviews of the films I've seen.  You need to be signed on the Facebook to see the videos.


Cars 2

Pixar has always had the Midas Touch, except for the Cars franchise.  The first entry was OK enough, but this one is a bit of a drag.  Mater was the break out star from the first film, so he takes center stage here.  Mater was a much better 2nd Banana, than main star.

















Here's my original review-



Water for Elephants

Robert Pattinson has had a spotty career aside from the Twilight series, but this one is actually pretty good.  Reese Witherspoon is a bit miscast as the in over her head performer.  She is too strong a presence, not to be strong in a role.  Christoph Waltz also proves he wasn't just a fluke in Inglorious Bastards.  Check it out if you like a period, romantic drama.















Here's my original review-



Crazy, Stupid, Love

 I actually missed this one, but I have it ready to watch on pay-per view today.  Rotten Tomatoes has it as 77% Fresh, and I've heard only good things.



















Enjoy your Tuesday!

Jason