Observing the extended edition of Office Christmas Party feels much like attending a raucous drunken frat party. There are moments of fun, things get ridiculously out of hand, and you most likely will not remember most of it in the morning. Arriving on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD combo pack today courtesy of Paramount Home […]
Category Archives: Blu-ray & DVD
March
28
New to Blu-ray: Silence
posted by Courtney Small
For close to thirty years Martin Scorsese has wanted to bring his passion project, Silence, to the big screen. After years of working on the script, and getting comfortable enough with his own spiritually, he has as succeeded in crafting a gorgeous meditation on the complexities of faith. Arriving on Blu-ray and Digital HD combo […]
March
14
New to Blu-ray: Fences
posted by Courtney Small
Nominated for four Academy Awards, including Viola Davis’s win for Best Supporting Actress, Denzel Washington’s directorial effort Fence arrives on Blu-ray and Digital HD combo today courtesy of Paramount Home Media Distribution. Adapted from August Wilson’s renowned play of the same name, the film is an intimate look at a family unraveling at the hands […]
February
28
New to Blu-ray: Allied
posted by Courtney Small
By all accounts, Allied had all the makings of a great film. A grand wartime romance, featuring two luminous stars in the lead roles, it is easy to get swept up in the old Hollywood feel that the film evokes. Therein lies the problem. The film tries so hard to mimic the glamorous look and […]
February
14
New to Blu-ray: Arrival
posted by Courtney Small
Just in time for your Academy Awards catch up, Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival arrives on 4k Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo packs today courtesy of Paramount Home Media Distribution. A science fiction tale that explores language and time, Villenueve’s Academy Award nominated film questions whether one would make the same choices in life if the outcome […]
January
17
New on Blu-ray: Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
posted by Courtney Small
Jack Reacher does not go looking for trouble, but trouble always seems to find him. If you have ever read one of Lee Child’s novels starring his iconic Jack Reacher character, then it is easy to understand why Tom Cruise would want to portray the character onscreen. A former military officer turned drifter, Reacher leads […]
November
01
New on Blu-ray & DVD: Star Trek Beyond
posted by Courtney Small
Three years into their five-year mandate, the crew of the USS Enterprise has found themselves in a comfortable rhythm. One where the daily job no longer offers the thrills and sense of discovery that it once did. The routine and uneventful nature of the work has taken a toll on members of the crew, but […]
October
26
Blu-ray & DVD: Independence Day: Resurgence
posted by Courtney Small
The tag line for Independence Day: Resurgence boasts that “we had twenty years to prepare…so did they,” though one cannot help but wonder what exactly that preparation time was spent on? If you are like myself, and missed the sequel to the 1996 blockbuster when it stormed its way into theatres this past summer, then […]
October
06
New on Blu-ray & DVD: Swiss Army Man
posted by Courtney Small
Hundreds of films get released each year, but few are as original, daring or joyous as Swiss Army Man. Directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, better known as Daniels, have constructed a debut film with such a singular and astonishing vision that they could care less what the masses think. Arriving on glorious Blu-ray and […]
September
28
New on Blu-ray & DVD: The Neon Demon
posted by Courtney Small
Nicolas Winding Refn’s visually hypnotic The Neon Demon is easily one of the year’s most polarizing films. A dark psychological horror that oozes style in every frame, the film’s observation of our societal obsession with female beauty left some viewers cold. Make no mistake though, The Neon Demon is a gem of a film that […]
September
28
New on Blu-ray & DVD: Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
posted by Courtney Small
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates is one of those comedies that relies on the viewer blindly buying into its implausible premise. Mike (Adam Devine) and Dave (Zac Efron) are fun loving brothers who like to party hard. Their drunken antics are legendary and have ruined numerous family gatherings in recent years. With their sister’s […]
July
14
New on DVD & VOD: Sleeping Giant
posted by Courtney Small
Summer has always been an important season in coming-of–age films. It is that rare period in our youth where both the days and the possibilities within the world feel endless. The season is also one of discovery and change, the time when the complicated nature of adolescence really sinks in. So it is fitting that […]
July
13
Blu-Ray & DVD: Kung Fu Panda 3
posted by Courtney Small
Proving that there is plenty of gas left in its martial arts tank, Kung Fu Panda 3 manages to entertain families at home just like it did in the theaters. Released on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, the “Awesome Edition” of DreamWorks Animation’s engaging film offers plenty of fun […]
July
13
New on Blu-ray & DVD: Green Room
posted by Courtney Small
A little less than a month ago the film world was rocked by the tragic loss of Anton Yelchin. An actor who was just scratching the surface of his full potential, his death reminded us all how unpredictable and short life can be. Fortunately, Yelchin’s legacy will never be forgotten as left behind a strong […]
June
07
New on Blu-ray & DVD: The Martian Extended Edition
posted by Courtney Small
After wowing both audiences and critics, and garnering seven Academy Award nominations, The Martian returns today on Digital HD, DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra bigger and better than before. Released by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, The Martian Extended Edition features ten minutes of brand new footage and over two hours of special features. In […]
April
20
Canadian Film Day: Win Xavier Dolan’s Laurence Anyways on Blu-ray & DVD
posted by Courtney Small
Today is National Canadian Film Day, a day to celebrate Canada’s long and rich cinematic history. In honour of the day, we are giving away a Blu-ray/DVD combo copy of Xavier Dolan’s stunning 2012 film Laurence Anyways. The story focuses on the complicated relationship between Frédérique (Suzanne Clément) and Laurence (Melvil Poupaud), a successful novelist […]
April
03
Blu-ray & DVD: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
posted by Courtney Small
It is hard to believe that those singing chipmunks named Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are already on their fourth film. I must admit to being late to the chipmunk’s cinematic party. Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Road Chip, thanks to the folks at Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, was my first trip into the franchise […]
February
08
New on Blu-ray & DVD: Spectre
posted by Courtney Small
After fifty plus years and twenty-four adventures, secret agent extraordinaire James Bond shows no signs of slowing down. Taking in over $850 million worldwide, Spectre proved once again that there is plenty of juice left in the Bond franchise. While critics were divided on the latest edition to the Bond canon of films, fans could […]
January
19
Win a copy of Learning to Drive on DVD!
posted by Courtney Small
Isabel Coixet’s romantic comedy Learning to Drive, starring Patricia Clarkson and Ben Kingsley, hits DVD and VOD today after a robust theatrical run. Thanks to the fine folks at Pacific Northwest Pictures and Search Engine Films, we are giving you a chance to win a copy of the film on DVD. In Learning to Drive, […]
June
18
Contest: Win a Copy of After the Ball on DVD!
posted by Courtney Small
Cinema Axis is giving you a chance to win a copy of After the Ball on DVD when it releases on June 23, 2015. After the Ball is modern day Cinderella story set in the world of contemporary fashion. Kate (Portia Doubleday, Her) dreams of becoming a designer for couturier houses. Although she is a […]
