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Spartacus: Gods of the Arena Blu-ray Review

Posted September 12th, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Spartacus: Gods of the Arena Blu-ray Review

Gods of the Arena turns up the the blood and cranks up the heat on Starz’ guilty pleasure, and while fans await the arrival of the next edition in the franchise, we bid a fond farewell to the series’ original titular lead, the late Andy Whitfield.

X-Men: First Class Blu-ray Review

Posted September 9th, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

X-Men: First Class Blu-ray Review

X-Men: First Class is a high octane and thoroughly enjoyable reboot of this Marvel Comics film franchise.

Thor Blu-ray 3D Review

Posted September 8th, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Thor Blu-ray 3D Review

Thor is a mighty visual spectacle on Blu-ray that offers a satisfying home theatre experience coupled to a fun thrill-ride of a film.

The Sword with No Name Blu-ray Review

Posted September 6th, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

The Sword with No Name Blu-ray Review

The Sword with No Name is a visually stunning romantic historical romance from South Korea that arrives in a gorgeous Blu-ray release from Funimation.

Trigun: Badlands Rumble Blu-ray Review

Posted September 2nd, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Trigun: Badlands Rumble Blu-ray Review

An excellent return for this classic anime series, the feature-length Trigun: Badlands Rumble brings the sci-western back with an action packed adventure that fans will love.

Outside the Law [UK Release] Blu-ray Review

Posted September 1st, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Outside the Law [UK Release] Blu-ray Review

This intense thriller from the Days of Glory director set in post-World War II France finds three displaced Algerian brothers caught up in the fight to liberate their homeland from the French colonialists.

Scarface: Limited Edition Steelbook Blu-ray Review

Posted August 31st, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Scarface: Limited Edition Steelbook Blu-ray Review

Scarface says hello in grand style with a beautiful Blu-ray transfer, a bevvy of extras, and the original 1932 film on DVD in a classy Steelbook edition from Universal.

Clash of Empires Blu-ray Review

Posted August 29th, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Clash of Empires Blu-ray Review

This is like Ong Bak meets a high school talent show — that’s how bad the acting, special effects, and story are in this unintentionally amusing and vastly disappointing film.

The Magnificent Seven: 50th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Review

Posted August 29th, 2011 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

The Magnificent Seven: 50th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Review

The Magnificent Seven, a reworking of Seven Samurai, receives its Blu-ray makeover in this 50th anniversary reissue. The ensemble work by the cast, a who’s who of 60′s actors, the outstanding Elmer Bernstein score, and some video magic make this an excellent watch.

A Fistful of Dollars Blu-ray Review

Posted August 29th, 2011 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

A Fistful of Dollars Blu-ray Review

This Blu-ray premiere of Sergio Leone’s initial “spaghetti” Western creates the Clint Eastwood persona The Man with No Name. Dramatic camera work and an evocative soundtrack contribute to the tension between the characters. Consider this a “workshop,” low budget film that entertains and paves the way for its improved successors.