Blu-ray Review: Van Helsing
Since the dawn of film, there have been many many attempts to bring the story of Dracula to life on the silver screen from Nosferatu, to the more well known films such as Universal's Dracula starring Bela Lugosi and Bram Stoker's Dracula (Many of which, including this reviewer, think is the most accurate adaptation done in film thus far). Once again Hollywood has decided to try its hand at redoing the ol' Dracula mythos with Van Helsing, only this time hot off the heels of movies like Underworld, this version of the tale takes a more gothic action popcorn flick approach to the timeless story.
Blu-ray Review: An American Werewolf in London
David regains consciousness in the hospital to the care of Nurse Alex Price (Jenny Agutter – Child’s Play 2), who also takes him home for further recovery when he is discharged from the hospital and has no where to go at the time. David begins having strange cravings and visits from Jack, who tries to convince David to kill himself so he can move on. To make matters worse, David begins waking up in strange places naked, and Jack's visits are accompanied by other apparitions that aren’t happy with him.
An American Werewolf in London is an excellent movie that mixes an appropriate style of comedy to compliment the horror, but what would you expect from John Landis (Animal House). Add the cutting edge special effects that still hold up today, and you have fun flick with a pleasant mix of laughs and gasps.
DVD Review: Doctor Who- The Next Doctor
Nothing says Christmas like evil robots and time traveling Doctors! Doctor Who returns for his annual Christmas Special in the standalone story The Next Doctor, which is now available for you to own on DVD.
David Tennant continues his incredible tenure as The Doctor, this time venturing back to London in the year 1851. There he encounters some old friends, The Cybermen, and gets the opportunity to meet another version of himself (played by David Morrissey)! But wait… how can there be TWO Doctors? Now the two men must work together to stop the Cybermen from altering history and ruining Christmas (the Christmas part is more important).
Book Review: Starting Point 1979 – 1996
Hayao Miyazaki is arguably one of the greatest animators of our time. Starting Point 1979 – 1996 is a series of essays, interviews and memoirs that are compiled to cover the first 20 years of Hayao Miyazaki’s career.
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Book Review: The Lost Symbol
The Lost Symbol, by Dan Brown, starts off a little slow in comparison to his previous novels, but when the pace eventually picks up, it proves well worth the wait. The story is set in Washington DC and manages to stay there; although the characters certainly spend their time running frantically around the city almost as much as Brown’s prior novels have them running about the globe.
DVD Review: Bleach: The Rescue, Season Three Box Set
To save Rukia, Ichigo must master his Bankai. It takes ten years to do this, but Ichigo has only three days. With the help of Yoruichi, can Ichigo do it and get to the level it will take to save his friend form the execution she is now marching toward? And what about the death of Captan Aizen, is it related or is there something else going on?
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DVD Review: Bleach Movie 2, Diamond Dust Rebellion
The Royal Houses maintain a single source of power called the Ouin. At a whim, the Ouin is transported to a secret location. Security is high, but somehow an unknown group attacks and are able to steal the Ouin. There is something odd about the leader of the robbers. He is wearing a mask, yet he is familiar to Tōshirō. So familiar that Tōshirō abandons his post as the Captain of the 10th squad and becomes a hunted man hunting the real perpetrator.
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Blu-Ray Review: Child’s Play
There was Talking Tina, then the marionette in Poltergeist, and Fats the ventriloquist dummy, but no doll can wreck havoc like Chucky.
Blu-Ray Review: The Hannibal Lecter Collection
The Hannibal Lecter Collection assembles the first three appearances of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, Manhunter, The Silence of the Lambs, and Hannibal.
Blu-Ray Review: Misery
“I’m your number one fan” shouldn’t make you cringe in fear, but for romance novelist Paul Sheldon those five words send waves of terror down his spine. Misery, based on the Stephen King novel and named for Paul’s’ recurring character Misery Chastaine and not his state throughout the movie, is a study in fanaticism.
Blu-Ray Review: Wrong Turn 2: Dead End Unrated
If Wrong Turn is a lesson in map reading, then Wrong Turn 2: Dead End is a lesson in planning. The second movie in the series has the cast and crew of a survival reality show, being shot in the brothers' forest, using their skills to fight for their lives. And the brothers have family.
Blu-Ray Review: Wrong Turn
You’re on your way to an important meeting, and the road is blocked by an accident with a truck carrying hazardous material. What do you do? Look for a different route, of course.