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[review_introduction] => Director/Star Ray Milland' traditional western A Man Alone with generic plot beats succeeds at sticking to traditional tropes while proving to be far better than average. A great cast including Mary Murphy and Ward Bard, with sinister performances by Raymond Burr and Lee Van Cleef, turn something run-of-the-mill into exciting and suspenseful. It may not be the greatest western ever, but it's damn entertaining. Kino Lorber Studio Classics delivers A Man Alone to Blu-ray with a strong video transfer and a good audio mix to match. Bonus features are light but the audio commentary is worth a listen. Recommended.
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As his first time in the director's chair, Ray Milland proves that he's skilled behind the camera as well as in front. A Man Alone isn't dramatically original or too much of a workout when it comes to storytelling, but by keeping to the basics the film stands on its own two feet and proves a good aim in a standoff shootout. If you're a fan of westerns you've seen the story of the outlaw with an honest streak who gets into a hell of a lot of trouble and has to shoot his way out against terrible odds - this is that movie again, but it has its own subtle moves in the territory to make it stand out.
The cast is what makes the flick. Milland is an adept lead and is able to play the heavy nicely while still having a heart. His exchanges with Mary Murphy and Ward Bond allow him to show a soft side while his play time with Burr and Lee Van Cleef shows he's capable of being the stone cold hardass. The story beats are by the book, there are few surprises, but it's how the movie gets from point A to point B that makes it worth the while. Plus, it's also a lot of fun to see Raymond Burr play a bad guy and Lee Van Cleef is always a welcome presence in any western with that steely-eyed stare of his.
A Man Alone certainly isn't the greatest western ever made or the most original, but it gets enough right to be solid entertainment. I wasn't quite sure what to expect with this one going in, I'd only seen Milland in a couple of films, but I was pleasantly surprised. At a brisk 96-minutes, the film doesn't sell itself short nor does it overstay its welcome. It proved to be great entertainment. Uncomplicated, to the point, but fun just the same.
Vital Disc Stats: The Blu-ray
A Man Alone arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Kino Lorber and their Studio Classics label Pressed onto a Region A BD-25 disc, the disc is housed in a standard sturdy Blu-ray case. The disc loads directly to a static image main menu with traditional navigation options.
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A Man Alone wasn't given a huge package of bonus features, the typical KLSC trailer collection is present, but the inclusion of a commentary track by Film Historian Toby Roan is a good listen.
A Man Alone certainly isn't the most original western ever made, nor is it the best - but that doesn't keep it from being good. Milland's first outing as a director proves the man had talent in front and behind the camera. He's a strong leading man and his cast members play to the traditional tropes while still finding ways to stand out. I love a good western, and this was a good one. Kino Lorber Studio Classics brings A Man Alone to Blu-ray in fine form with an aged but still impressive video transfer, a reliable audio mix, and a worthwhile commentary track. It's a good time so if you're tempted, give it a spin. Recommended.
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Things are going well for Isobel, a single mother of one and Pilates instructor, until a chance encounter with a photographer, Peter, opens up the possibility of a new career. Peter offers Isobel an opportunity to try out for a modeling contract. Arriving at the studio prepared to do the photoshoot Peter brings Isobel into his work space but in a shocking twist of fate abruptly closes the door and locks it. Isobel panics but Peter threatens her with a knife. Forces her her to drink some milk and then to do a photoshoot in some skimpy underwear. Isobel refuses and Peter turns violent. Isobel passes out. She wakes up in a different apartment She screams but nobody hears. Isobel threatens Peter with the police but he doesnt care. He explains that she is trapped here. Her only way out is to work as a sex slave. Isobel is attacked again and again. This a story based on true events about a womans fight for her life and her lucky escape to freedom at last.
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[preview_technology_specifications] =>Laboratory Company 3 (digital intermediate)
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From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. It's the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name for himself, Stallworth bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. The young detective soon recruits a more seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver), into the undercover investigation of a lifetime. Together, they team up to take down the extremist hate group as the organization aims to sanitize its violent rhetoric to appeal to the mainstream. Produced by the team behind the Academy-Award winning Get Out.
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Paul Gauguin feels smothered by the atmosphere prevailing in Paris in the year 1891. Around him, everything is so artificial and conventional: he needs authenticity to renew his art. Failing to convince his wife Mette and his five children to follow him to Paradise Lost, he sets out for Tahiti alone. Once there, he chooses to settle down in Mataiera, a village far away from Papeete, installing himself in a native-made hut. He soon starts working passionately, painting and carving in a style close to the primitive art specific to the island. During his two-year stay the artist will experience poverty, cardiac problems and other displeasures but also happiness in the arms of Tehura, a beautiful young native girl.
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In Incredibles 2, Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) navigates the day-to-day heroics of "normal" life at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell), Dash (voice of Huck Milner) and baby Jack-Jack—whose superpowers are about to be discovered. Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don’t shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone (voice of Samuel L. Jackson) by their side. That’s what makes this family so Incredible.
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Special Features: Kino's Journey: An Interview with Keiichi Sigsawa, Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers
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As her world comes crashing down around her, Virginia must decide if she will support the man she loves or help bring down one of the most vicious criminals the world has ever known in this amazing story inspired by true events from Virginia's best-selling memoir.
Criminal psychologist Kate Fuller is assigned to the murder of a man who has seemingly been strangled in his sleep by his wife and the only witness is their eight-year-old daughter, Sophie. As Kate digs into the mystery of an ancient demon which kills people in their sleep, she experiences the same petrifying symptoms as all previous victims and spirals through a chilling nightmare to save herself and Sophie before she dares fall asleep again.
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TUNISIAN VICTORY takes us behind Allied troop lines and documents American and British forces working together to free North Africa from the grip of the Nazi stranglehold. Capra was assisted by film editor Hugh Stewart (49th Parallel) and directors Roy Boulting (The Outsider) and John Huston (The Maltese Falcon, Let There Be Light), in this film that features the voice talents of Burgess Meredith (Story of G.I. Joe, Rocky), Bernard Miles (In Which We Serve) and Leo Genn (Moby Dick), and a powerful film score attributed to Dimitri Tiomkin (High Noon) and William Alwyn (The Fallen Idol).
PRELUDE TO WAR, the first in Capra's Why We Fight series of propaganda films, is a rallying cry for patriots to join the fight against the Axis powers and the tyranny of Nazism. A host of musical talent contributed to the score, including Alfred Newman (How the West Was Won), winner of nine Academy Awards®, and David Raksin (Laura).
THE BATTLE OF RUSSIA, another of Capra's Why We Fight films, is the longest and most ambitious of the series. Presented in two parts, the film focuses on the Nazi conquest of the Balkans in an attempt to capture Russia. Capra would share directing credit with Russian-born Anatole Litvak (Sorry, Wrong Number) in a film which is aided immeasurably by Walter Huston's (The Treasure of the Sierra Madre) narration.
THE NEGRO SOLDIER, produced by Capra and directed by Stuart Heisler (The Glass Key), was used as an enlistment tool to encourage African-American men and women to join the armed forces. The film incorporates footage of Olympic athlete Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Games, highlighting and contrasting the freedom-loving citizens of the United States with Germany's oppressive and ever-growing Nazi party.
YOUR JOB IN GERMANY, directed by Capra and written by Theodor S. Geisel (better known as Dr. Seuss), is a short form film shown to soldiers who would be serving "occupation duty" in Germany in 1945.
In the small New England town of Deep Woods, Margaret Ray is murdered. It is now up to young Detective William Stockwell (Mike M. Burke) to find out who killed her and why in this dark comedy murder mystery. There are plenty of suspects who all had a motive to kill her and each one as a weak alibis making it more difficult to figure out who did it. Stockwell also discovers that the very town he grew up in is not what it seems to be with a dark history. Meanwhile he tries to balance his passion for his job and his growing love for his girlfriend Marissa (Candice Manacchio) who is not so happy that he puts his job first. Along the way he gets help from Sheriff Bob Shirley (Karl Peterson), who has a close friendship with the main suspect, and rookie Officer Nicholson (Patricia Poindexter). Murder After Dark is a low-budget independent film with comedy, mystery, and a splash of horror. Each character is intriguing yet bazaar in a movie with a dark setting. In a world where most stories are predictable, this one will have you guessing all the way to end, that is until the big shocking twist that you will never see coming.
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Negima!? the Complete Collection contains episodes 1-26 of the anime directed by Akiyuki Simbo plus the Spring and Summer OVA's. It's not easy being a wizard before you've hit puberty, but Negi Springfield has far more on his narrow shoulders than many wizards twice (or even thrice) his age. When he's not searching for his missing father, or teaching the 31 teenage girls who make up the highly unusual class 3A, he always seems to find himself being drafted to perform magical tasks that most sane adult wizards avoid.So, when the mysterious and dangerous artifact known as the Star Crystal disappears, it's just a matter of time before Negi and his all-girl regiment of gifted students find themselves trapped in the middle of the mystery. Does fighting the supernatural satisfy the girl's PE requirement? Find out when class roars back into session for a new spellbinding semester!?
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Determined to uncover the truth behind this unusual sight, Mike returns to the cemetery at night and breaks into the mortuary. There, he finds deadly, spectral creatures inhabiting the home's embalming cellar and comes face-to-face with the sinister Tall Man. After barely managing to escape with his life, Mike enlists Jody and their close friend, Reggie (Reggie Bannister), to discover what is really happening at the Morningside Mortuary and the secrets of the living dead who dwell there.
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1796: To defend Cornwall and those he loves from an empowered George, Ross must play the political game on a journey that takes him to the nation's capital and into new perils.
Just before Christmas, Lee Leander is caught shoplifting. It is her third offense. She is prosecuted by John Sargent. He postpones the trial because it is hard to get a conviction at Christmas time. But he feels sorry for her and arranges for her bail, and ends up taking her home to his mother for Christmas. Surrounded by a loving family (in stark contrast to Lee's own family background) they fall in love. This creates a new problem: how do they handle the upcoming trial?
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The world’s most popular musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music, comes brilliantly to life in this ambitious, live-broadcast production from BAFTA-nominated director Coky Giedroyc!
The spectacular Kara Tointon (Mr Selfridge, EastEnders) delivers a "mesmerizing performance and incredible vocal talents", (Daily Mail) as Maria, the tomboyish nun who reluctantly becomes the governess for seven children living in the shadow of their stern widower father (Julian Ovenden, Downton Abbey). Along with her required duties, Maria brings love, music and excitement back into the children’s lives ... and also eventually begins to have an effect on their father. But just when things are looking up, the rise of Nazism and the looming threat of war darkens their future ...
Supported by Katherine Kelly (Mr Selfridge, Coronation Street) as Baroness Elsa Schraeder and Alexander Armstrong (The Armstrong And Miller Show, Danger Mouse) as Max Detweiler, The Sound Of Music Live is an enchanting experience that will remain with you long after the last curtain call.
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[review_introduction] =>Director/Star Ray Milland' traditional western A Man Alone with generic plot beats succeeds at sticking to traditional tropes while proving to be far better than average. A great cast including Mary Murphy and Ward Bard, with sinister performances by Raymond Burr and Lee Van Cleef, turn something run-of-the-mill into exciting and suspenseful. It may not be the greatest western ever, but it's damn entertaining. Kino Lorber Studio Classics delivers A Man Alone to Blu-ray with a strong video transfer and a good audio mix to match. Bonus features are light but the audio commentary is worth a listen. Recommended.
[review_movie] =>Ray Milland is Wes Steele - an infamous gunfighter with a reputation for a quick draw and an honest heart. In the desert, his horse goes lame. Stranded, he comes across a massacred stagecoach with women and children dead. As he tries to return to town to report the crime, he's accosted by the acting sheriff (Alan Hale Jr.). Shooting him in self-defense, Steele flees as the town forms a mob lead by Mr. Stanley (Raymond Burr) and his right-hand man Clanton (Lee Van Cleef). Forced to take shelter in the basement of the ailing Sheriff Corrigan (Ward Bond) and his daughter Nadine (Mary Murphy). As the mob conducts house to house searches, Steele must convince Nadine and the Sheriff he's not only innocent of the massacre but the suspicious death of the town's banker.
As his first time in the director's chair, Ray Milland proves that he's skilled behind the camera as well as in front. A Man Alone isn't dramatically original or too much of a workout when it comes to storytelling, but by keeping to the basics the film stands on its own two feet and proves a good aim in a standoff shootout. If you're a fan of westerns you've seen the story of the outlaw with an honest streak who gets into a hell of a lot of trouble and has to shoot his way out against terrible odds - this is that movie again, but it has its own subtle moves in the territory to make it stand out.
The cast is what makes the flick. Milland is an adept lead and is able to play the heavy nicely while still having a heart. His exchanges with Mary Murphy and Ward Bond allow him to show a soft side while his play time with Burr and Lee Van Cleef shows he's capable of being the stone cold hardass. The story beats are by the book, there are few surprises, but it's how the movie gets from point A to point B that makes it worth the while. Plus, it's also a lot of fun to see Raymond Burr play a bad guy and Lee Van Cleef is always a welcome presence in any western with that steely-eyed stare of his.
A Man Alone certainly isn't the greatest western ever made or the most original, but it gets enough right to be solid entertainment. I wasn't quite sure what to expect with this one going in, I'd only seen Milland in a couple of films, but I was pleasantly surprised. At a brisk 96-minutes, the film doesn't sell itself short nor does it overstay its welcome. It proved to be great entertainment. Uncomplicated, to the point, but fun just the same.
Vital Disc Stats: The Blu-ray
A Man Alone arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Kino Lorber and their Studio Classics label Pressed onto a Region A BD-25 disc, the disc is housed in a standard sturdy Blu-ray case. The disc loads directly to a static image main menu with traditional navigation options.
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When you watch A Man Alone, it's important to keep in mind the difference between a new 4K "Scan" and a 4K "Restoration." Reportedly featuring a new 4K Scan of the original Trucolor negative and positive separations, A Man Alone sports a beautiful 1080p 1.66:1 transfer - that still shows its age. Details are strong with crisp lines allowing you to soak in the desert location, the rustic western production design, and fine facial features. The aftermath of a sandstorm provides some notable sandy dusty accents to costuming. Colors are vivid with bright and bold primaries. Skin tones are healthy and accurate. Black levels are nice and inky giving the image a notable presence of depth. Where the score gets a little iffy is in the condition of the elements sourced for this transfer. While the scan is terrific, it could have used some restoration work. Mild speckling is apparent throughout without being too intrusive. There are some heavier patches here and there with some brief appearances of vertical scratches, but they never last for very long. It's a movie with an attractive face that just has a few blemishes.
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A Man Alone Sports a strong DTS-HD MA 2.0 mono mix that more or less takes care of business. The nature of the film itself doesn't call for much in the way of dynamic atmospherics, much of the action takes place in small rooms with just a handful of characters to fill with dialogue. Sound effects and the traditionalist score by Victor Young round out the mix nicely keeping things active without dead patches. Dialogue is crisp and clean and there isn't much in the way of audible age-related anomalies. A patch or two of hiss and that is all. Overall the mix is good, it's just not earth-shattering in any way.
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A Man Alone wasn't given a huge package of bonus features, the typical KLSC trailer collection is present, but the inclusion of a commentary track by Film Historian Toby Roan is a good listen.
A Man Alone certainly isn't the most original western ever made, nor is it the best - but that doesn't keep it from being good. Milland's first outing as a director proves the man had talent in front and behind the camera. He's a strong leading man and his cast members play to the traditional tropes while still finding ways to stand out. I love a good western, and this was a good one. Kino Lorber Studio Classics brings A Man Alone to Blu-ray in fine form with an aged but still impressive video transfer, a reliable audio mix, and a worthwhile commentary track. It's a good time so if you're tempted, give it a spin. Recommended.
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Things are going well for Isobel, a single mother of one and Pilates instructor, until a chance encounter with a photographer, Peter, opens up the possibility of a new career. Peter offers Isobel an opportunity to try out for a modeling contract. Arriving at the studio prepared to do the photoshoot Peter brings Isobel into his work space but in a shocking twist of fate abruptly closes the door and locks it. Isobel panics but Peter threatens her with a knife. Forces her her to drink some milk and then to do a photoshoot in some skimpy underwear. Isobel refuses and Peter turns violent. Isobel passes out. She wakes up in a different apartment She screams but nobody hears. Isobel threatens Peter with the police but he doesnt care. He explains that she is trapped here. Her only way out is to work as a sex slave. Isobel is attacked again and again. This a story based on true events about a womans fight for her life and her lucky escape to freedom at last.
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From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. It's the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name for himself, Stallworth bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. The young detective soon recruits a more seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver), into the undercover investigation of a lifetime. Together, they team up to take down the extremist hate group as the organization aims to sanitize its violent rhetoric to appeal to the mainstream. Produced by the team behind the Academy-Award winning Get Out.
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Paul Gauguin feels smothered by the atmosphere prevailing in Paris in the year 1891. Around him, everything is so artificial and conventional: he needs authenticity to renew his art. Failing to convince his wife Mette and his five children to follow him to Paradise Lost, he sets out for Tahiti alone. Once there, he chooses to settle down in Mataiera, a village far away from Papeete, installing himself in a native-made hut. He soon starts working passionately, painting and carving in a style close to the primitive art specific to the island. During his two-year stay the artist will experience poverty, cardiac problems and other displeasures but also happiness in the arms of Tehura, a beautiful young native girl.
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In Incredibles 2, Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) navigates the day-to-day heroics of "normal" life at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell), Dash (voice of Huck Milner) and baby Jack-Jack—whose superpowers are about to be discovered. Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don’t shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone (voice of Samuel L. Jackson) by their side. That’s what makes this family so Incredible.
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Special Features: Kino's Journey: An Interview with Keiichi Sigsawa, Textless Opening & Closing Songs, Trailers
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As her world comes crashing down around her, Virginia must decide if she will support the man she loves or help bring down one of the most vicious criminals the world has ever known in this amazing story inspired by true events from Virginia's best-selling memoir.
Criminal psychologist Kate Fuller is assigned to the murder of a man who has seemingly been strangled in his sleep by his wife and the only witness is their eight-year-old daughter, Sophie. As Kate digs into the mystery of an ancient demon which kills people in their sleep, she experiences the same petrifying symptoms as all previous victims and spirals through a chilling nightmare to save herself and Sophie before she dares fall asleep again.
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TUNISIAN VICTORY takes us behind Allied troop lines and documents American and British forces working together to free North Africa from the grip of the Nazi stranglehold. Capra was assisted by film editor Hugh Stewart (49th Parallel) and directors Roy Boulting (The Outsider) and John Huston (The Maltese Falcon, Let There Be Light), in this film that features the voice talents of Burgess Meredith (Story of G.I. Joe, Rocky), Bernard Miles (In Which We Serve) and Leo Genn (Moby Dick), and a powerful film score attributed to Dimitri Tiomkin (High Noon) and William Alwyn (The Fallen Idol).
PRELUDE TO WAR, the first in Capra's Why We Fight series of propaganda films, is a rallying cry for patriots to join the fight against the Axis powers and the tyranny of Nazism. A host of musical talent contributed to the score, including Alfred Newman (How the West Was Won), winner of nine Academy Awards®, and David Raksin (Laura).
THE BATTLE OF RUSSIA, another of Capra's Why We Fight films, is the longest and most ambitious of the series. Presented in two parts, the film focuses on the Nazi conquest of the Balkans in an attempt to capture Russia. Capra would share directing credit with Russian-born Anatole Litvak (Sorry, Wrong Number) in a film which is aided immeasurably by Walter Huston's (The Treasure of the Sierra Madre) narration.
THE NEGRO SOLDIER, produced by Capra and directed by Stuart Heisler (The Glass Key), was used as an enlistment tool to encourage African-American men and women to join the armed forces. The film incorporates footage of Olympic athlete Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Games, highlighting and contrasting the freedom-loving citizens of the United States with Germany's oppressive and ever-growing Nazi party.
YOUR JOB IN GERMANY, directed by Capra and written by Theodor S. Geisel (better known as Dr. Seuss), is a short form film shown to soldiers who would be serving "occupation duty" in Germany in 1945.
In the small New England town of Deep Woods, Margaret Ray is murdered. It is now up to young Detective William Stockwell (Mike M. Burke) to find out who killed her and why in this dark comedy murder mystery. There are plenty of suspects who all had a motive to kill her and each one as a weak alibis making it more difficult to figure out who did it. Stockwell also discovers that the very town he grew up in is not what it seems to be with a dark history. Meanwhile he tries to balance his passion for his job and his growing love for his girlfriend Marissa (Candice Manacchio) who is not so happy that he puts his job first. Along the way he gets help from Sheriff Bob Shirley (Karl Peterson), who has a close friendship with the main suspect, and rookie Officer Nicholson (Patricia Poindexter). Murder After Dark is a low-budget independent film with comedy, mystery, and a splash of horror. Each character is intriguing yet bazaar in a movie with a dark setting. In a world where most stories are predictable, this one will have you guessing all the way to end, that is until the big shocking twist that you will never see coming.
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Negima!? the Complete Collection contains episodes 1-26 of the anime directed by Akiyuki Simbo plus the Spring and Summer OVA's. It's not easy being a wizard before you've hit puberty, but Negi Springfield has far more on his narrow shoulders than many wizards twice (or even thrice) his age. When he's not searching for his missing father, or teaching the 31 teenage girls who make up the highly unusual class 3A, he always seems to find himself being drafted to perform magical tasks that most sane adult wizards avoid.So, when the mysterious and dangerous artifact known as the Star Crystal disappears, it's just a matter of time before Negi and his all-girl regiment of gifted students find themselves trapped in the middle of the mystery. Does fighting the supernatural satisfy the girl's PE requirement? Find out when class roars back into session for a new spellbinding semester!?
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Determined to uncover the truth behind this unusual sight, Mike returns to the cemetery at night and breaks into the mortuary. There, he finds deadly, spectral creatures inhabiting the home's embalming cellar and comes face-to-face with the sinister Tall Man. After barely managing to escape with his life, Mike enlists Jody and their close friend, Reggie (Reggie Bannister), to discover what is really happening at the Morningside Mortuary and the secrets of the living dead who dwell there.
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1796: To defend Cornwall and those he loves from an empowered George, Ross must play the political game on a journey that takes him to the nation's capital and into new perils.
Just before Christmas, Lee Leander is caught shoplifting. It is her third offense. She is prosecuted by John Sargent. He postpones the trial because it is hard to get a conviction at Christmas time. But he feels sorry for her and arranges for her bail, and ends up taking her home to his mother for Christmas. Surrounded by a loving family (in stark contrast to Lee's own family background) they fall in love. This creates a new problem: how do they handle the upcoming trial?
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The world’s most popular musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music, comes brilliantly to life in this ambitious, live-broadcast production from BAFTA-nominated director Coky Giedroyc!
The spectacular Kara Tointon (Mr Selfridge, EastEnders) delivers a "mesmerizing performance and incredible vocal talents", (Daily Mail) as Maria, the tomboyish nun who reluctantly becomes the governess for seven children living in the shadow of their stern widower father (Julian Ovenden, Downton Abbey). Along with her required duties, Maria brings love, music and excitement back into the children’s lives ... and also eventually begins to have an effect on their father. But just when things are looking up, the rise of Nazism and the looming threat of war darkens their future ...
Supported by Katherine Kelly (Mr Selfridge, Coronation Street) as Baroness Elsa Schraeder and Alexander Armstrong (The Armstrong And Miller Show, Danger Mouse) as Max Detweiler, The Sound Of Music Live is an enchanting experience that will remain with you long after the last curtain call.
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TRAIN TO BUSAN is a harrowing zombie horror-thriller that follows a group of terrified passengers fighting their way through a countrywide viral outbreak, trapped on a suspicion-filled, blood-drenched bullet train ride to the Safe Zone…which may or may not still be there.
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Go the distance with this Rocky Heavyweight collection, featuring all six knockout Rocky films. Sylvester Stallone stars in the greatest boxing saga of all time and triumphs as one of the most inspirational characters in cinematic history. Witness every epic, action-packed fight and unforgettable moment as Rocky strives for greatness through sheer determination against impossible odds.
Also includes the remastered version of Rocky.
[review_introduction] =>Portions of this review also appear in Aaron Pecks's coverage of the previous "Undisputed" Blu-ray collection.
[review_movie] =>In an effort to not just rehash each of the 'Rocky' films with two paragraph reviews, I'm going to take a different road with this review by reviewing and discussing the 'Rocky' saga as a whole.*
I remember getting 'Rocky IV' for a birthday one year. After watching it I had the distinct impression that I wanted to work out in the snow. So I went for a run in the falling snow with the 'Rocky' theme song playing over and over in my head. I became an instant fan of boxing, only to find out that real boxing was nothing like the boxing featured in the 'Rocky' films where almost every punch lands with ferocious velocity and no one tries to block anything.
'Rocky' was a monumental achievement both in storytelling and box office success. It won the Best Picture Oscar in 1977 and went on to become one of the most iconic films in American culture. Few movies have had such a huge impact on my life as the 'Rocky' films. It wasn't until years later, when I rewatched the first 'Rocky,' that I was really able to understand the meaning behind that film. Rocky is forever a humble guy who is just trying his best with the lot he's been given in life.
No name Rocky Balboa is offered a chance to fight Heavyweight World Champion Apollo Creed, just because cocky Creed likes the sound of Rocky's nickname "The Italian Stallion." 'Rocky' transcends every other sports movie out there by being about a man who just wants to prove he can go the distance, rather than win outright. Most of the subsequent 'Rocky' films become about winning, but the first one was a beautiful tale of a man who was given a chance and took full advantage of it, he proves to the world what he can do. The first film is also about the innocent love Rocky has for the local pet store girl named Adrian. Adrian never talks and Rocky never stops talking, they're a perfect match.
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The first 'Rocky' requires a little life experience to get all the nuances and meaning behind it. The rest of the films have their own beauty to them (except 'Rocky V'), but the first film is by far the best of the series.
The interesting thing about the later films is that there is still a story to tell with the perpetual underdog's life. His character continues to evolve and change throughout the series, but that humility and drive to excel are always there. In 'Rocky II,' we see that Rocky really has no idea what to do with the new found wealth that he's going to get from doing commercials.
'Rocky III' shows us an upset and ungrateful Paulie, as well as Rocky's beloved manager Mickey passing away. In a touching scene, where Rocky cries over the body of his fallen manager we are all reminded that this tough-as-nails man still has one of the biggest hearts out there.
'Rocky IV' gives us a glimpse at Rocky's determination and how Creed's cockiness brings him down. Many people consider this one to be their favorite film of the series. It's my second favorite, behind the first film, but for different reasons. By this time they had perfected the fighting scenes and upped the dramatic effect of the sound effects. Out of the series this one is the most fun to watch, but not the most meaningful.
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The 'Rocky' saga embodies the underdog story to perfection. Like I said, he's always considered the underdog. That never fazes him though. His outlook on life can be compared to another movie character... Forrest Gump. Rocky has the best intentions, and always wants to do right by his friends and family even if they treat him terribly (I'm looking at you Paulie). Devastation meets him at every turn, but he perseveres.
Rocky is so iconic and so beloved because we love those gritty stories about people who aren't supposed to succeed, but do. We love seeing someone go from rags to riches. The story of Rocky is full of lessons on life like how to treat other people, what true friendship is, and how love conquers all. Sure I might be getting a little sappy here, but to this day, each and every 'Rocky' film (with the exception of 'Rocky V') chokes me up more than once during its runtime.
* For those of you that want to know my star ratings for each film they are as follows:
'Rocky' – 5 stars
'Rocky II' – 4 stars
'Rocky III' – 3.5 stars
'Rocky IV' – 4 stars
'Rocky V' – 2 stars
'Rocky Balboa' – 4 stars
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The Blu-ray: Vital Disc Stats
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment brings the 'Rocky' franchise to Blu-ray once more, dubbing the rematch "The Heavyweight Collection." The first five discs are Region Free, BD50s while the last is a Region A locked, BD50. All six are housed inside a slightly oversized blue case with a glossy slipcover. Disc one commences with a Blu-ray promo before switching to an animated menu screen with full-motion clips and music. The next four go directly to a static, silent screen, and disc six goes to a menu screen with full-motion clips and music.
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Rocky
The original sports classic comes out swinging with a phenomenal, reference-quality 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 encode that surpasses all previous Blu-ray editions. Struck from the original elements and remastered at 4K resolution, the picture is absolutely gorgeous, revealing every detail and fine line in buildings and clothing with resolute, distinct clarity. A couple shots are a tad on the soft side, but they're a result of the original photography, not a fault in the transfer. The 1.85:1 image is awash with a very fine layer of grain, giving the overall image a spectacular cinematic appeal. Contrast is spot-on and well-balanced with brilliant, crisp whites, and blacks are accurate and inky rich with excellent detailing in the darkest portions of the frame. The color palette, of course, benefits the most from the restoration, showing bold saturation in the primaries and animated secondary hues that make skin tones appear accurate and healthy. (Video Rating: 5/5)
Rocky II
The sequel arrives for a Blu-ray rematch with the same, identical AVC encode as the previous box set. Although resolution and clarity is an improvement over its DVD counterpart, overall definition is not up to high-def standards, looking quite soft for a majority of the time. A few scenes are nicely detailed, but they are far and few in between. Presented in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio, the video comes with a fine layer of grain, but it's also accompanied by a fair amount of white specks and dirt. Colors are bold and cleanly rendered while contrast is a bit on the average side of things, yet consistent. Black levels, on the other hand, are strong and accurate with passable shadow detailing. (Video Rating: 3/5)
Rocky III
The next sequel in the franchise takes another punch at Blu-ray with the same 1080p picture as before, which is not an entirely bad thing because the source used appears to be in fairly good condition. The 1.85:1 image displays a thin, appreciable layer of grain throughout, excellent contrast with crisp whites and strong black levels. The color palette is bold and full-bodied with warm secondary hues and healthy skin tones in the cast. Fine object and textural details are quite sharp and well-defined, all things considered, but the overall presentation does have its fair share of soft moments and only average resolution. (Video Rating: 3.5/5)
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Rocky IV
Part four goes the distance with another identical but solid AVC-encoded transfer, showing good detailing in the clothing, the wood cabin and surrounding foliage. Skin tones appear natural and revealing with surprising lifelike complexions during the many close-ups. The elements used also tend to show their age, as several sequences can look poorly resolved, faded and a bit discolored. The 1.85:1 image is also awash with a fine layer of grain that's consistent, giving the presentation an attractive film-like appeal. Colors are mostly bold, stable and accurately rendered. Contrast and brightness is a hit and miss with pleasing blacks and generally crisp whites, but the picture can seem a tad faded and dull in a few spots. (Video Rating: 3/5)
Rocky V
As expected, number five shows up for a rematch with the same mixed-bag high-def transfer as before. Film grain is sometimes thin and natural while other times, it litters the screen in noticeably thick chunks, almost looking like mosquito noise. Colors are good and nicely saturated, and facial complexions appeal healthy. Contrast is average with only a couple appreciable moments, but much of the picture falls flat with several highlights running hot. Black levels are in better shape and more consistent with strong shadow delineation. Fine object and textural details are a hit and miss, sometimes well-defined but for the most part soft and blurry with a splattering of dirt and white specks. (Video Rating: 3/5)
Rocky Balboa
The final chapter in the Rocky saga comes out of retirement with an identical but still spectacular AVC-encoded performance that wows with crystal-clear clarity and definition. Stylishly gritty and deliberately made to look aged, the 1.85:1 image is awash with a noticeable layer of grain that's consistent, giving the presentation a nice film-like appearance. Details are sharp and resolute, revealing every pore, scar and negligible blemish in faces, especially during close-ups. Fine lines along buildings, furniture and clothing are resolute and distinct throughout. Contrast is intentionally reserved, giving the picture a grayish tone, but well-balanced with crisp whites. Black levels are true and inky with excellent detailing in the darkest portion of the frame. Primaries are bold and animated while secondary hues are full-bodied. (Video Rating: 4.5/5)
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On the audio side of things, the classic film walks into the ring with what sounds like the same DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack as previous high-def release. Comparatively speaking, I noticed little discernible difference between the tracks. But to tell the truth, I personally enjoy the way 'Rocky' sounds on Blu-ray even though it doesn't make the best impression, which has more to do with the original design than a fault in the codec. The lossless mix is an understandably front-heavy presentation, which is greatly appreciated, and maintains a terrifically engaging soundstage with a good, detailed mid-range and some enjoyable low-frequency effects during the final fight. Dialogue reproduction is a bit odd and arguably the weakest aspect, sometimes coming in loud and clear while other times barely audible. (Audio Rating: 3/5)
Rocky II
Like the video, the second entry in the Rocky saga weighs in with the same DTS-HD MA soundtrack as before, and a pretty solid track it is. Admittedly, the lossless mix is largely limited by the source and the original design, which only means that it is a front-heavy presentation. Imaging is surprisingly wide and welcoming without seeming forced or over-extended, exhibiting a clean dynamic range even though there isn't much going on in the upper frequencies. Atmospherics, like the roar of boxing fans, fill the entire soundstage convincingly and satisfyingly while a few low-frequency effects add some weight to the music and punches. With good, strong vocals in the center, the high rez track wins by a split-decision. (Audio Rating: 3/5)
Rocky III
Again, part three comes in with the same DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack as before, but unlike the first two, the original stereo design offers a slightly more impressive and engaging presentation. A few ambient effects and music bleed into the surrounds with satisfying effectiveness while the mid-range is clean and detailed from beginning to end. Imaging is expansive and broad with excellent separation and balance between the channels, and low bass is surprisingly hearty and responsive, especially when providing weight to Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger." Dialogue reproduction is precise and intelligible in the center. (Audio Rating: 3.5/5)
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Rocky IV
Like its predecessor, the third sequel in the franchise makes its way to the ring with a strong and satisfying DTS-HD MA soundtrack. The largely front-heavy mix displays a wide and welcoming soundstage with great movement and convincing off-screen effects. The mid-range exhibits crisp details and outstanding separation, allowing the music and song selections to really shine and dominate the entire soundfield with superb clarity. Bass isn't quite as impressive, but it's adequate and hearty enough to provide some pleasing weight. A few, minor atmospherics bleed into the rears for ambience, but nothing that really envelopes. Vocals are clean and well-prioritized throughout, making it a great lossless track. (Audio Rating: 3.5/5)
Rocky V
In the audio department, the fifth chapter of the series offers an identical DTS-HD MA track that mostly occupies the fronts with a good deal of activity. Imaging is attractive and generally pleasing with excellent channel separation and a detailed mid-range. The music and song selections do the majority of the work with minor bleeding into the surrounds, but several discrete effects broaden the soundfield nicely and occasionally enliven the room with the cheers and jeers of spectators. Low bass is heftier and responsive than initialed expected, providing a good deal of weight to the lossless mix, while dialogue reproduction is clean and intelligible in the center. (Audio Rating: 3.5/5)
Rocky Balboa
The last entry in the franchise brings the epic tale of a sports legend to a close with a hard-hitting uncompressed PCM punch that more than makes up for it predecessors. Crystalline vocals are lucid and precise in the center of a wide, welcoming soundstage that fills the room with penetrating dynamics and detailed acoustics. Convincing off-screen effects move across all three channels flawlessly and effortlessly, delivering light, subtle background sounds that create an appreciable wall of sound. The low end provides a hearty oomph and thump to the music and to a few choice punches during the final match. Atmospherics are artfully employed to mildly expand the soundfield and generate a satisfying ambience, but the last half hour comes alive the roar of the crowd clapping, chanting or sneering, which is quite enveloping. (Audio Rating: 4.5/5)
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Many of the special features from the previous box set and other DVD editions are ported over for this new collection, except that they are now found on the first Blu-ray disc rather than on a separate disc.
Disc One
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Disc Six — 'Rocky Balboa'
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There is one lone high-def exclusive offered for this new box set edition.
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Aaron Peck sums it up best when he writes:
The 'Rocky' franchise is one of the most iconic film franchises of all time. The original 'Rocky' film still stands as one of the finest American cinematic experiences that can be had. Each film gives us new insight into the character of Rocky and how he changes and grows throughout his life. It's a fantastic journey, one that can be lived over and over with this wonderful collection.
This Blu-ray box set features a brand new 4K scan of the 1976 classic, which looks utterly fantastic, but the rest of the films are unfortunately the same high-def transfer as the "Undisputed Collection." The audio presentations are also the same lossless tracks, but that's not an entirely bad thing. Much of the bonus material is ported over from the previous box set, but also includes a few items that were missing, along with one new surprise. For devoted, loyal fight fans who held out this long, this new collection is a must-own while owners of the previous set will be tempted by the new remaster of the original.
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Also includes the remastered version of Rocky.
[review_introduction] =>Portions of this review also appear in Aaron Pecks's coverage of the previous "Undisputed" Blu-ray collection.
[review_movie] =>In an effort to not just rehash each of the 'Rocky' films with two paragraph reviews, I'm going to take a different road with this review by reviewing and discussing the 'Rocky' saga as a whole.*
I remember getting 'Rocky IV' for a birthday one year. After watching it I had the distinct impression that I wanted to work out in the snow. So I went for a run in the falling snow with the 'Rocky' theme song playing over and over in my head. I became an instant fan of boxing, only to find out that real boxing was nothing like the boxing featured in the 'Rocky' films where almost every punch lands with ferocious velocity and no one tries to block anything.
'Rocky' was a monumental achievement both in storytelling and box office success. It won the Best Picture Oscar in 1977 and went on to become one of the most iconic films in American culture. Few movies have had such a huge impact on my life as the 'Rocky' films. It wasn't until years later, when I rewatched the first 'Rocky,' that I was really able to understand the meaning behind that film. Rocky is forever a humble guy who is just trying his best with the lot he's been given in life.
No name Rocky Balboa is offered a chance to fight Heavyweight World Champion Apollo Creed, just because cocky Creed likes the sound of Rocky's nickname "The Italian Stallion." 'Rocky' transcends every other sports movie out there by being about a man who just wants to prove he can go the distance, rather than win outright. Most of the subsequent 'Rocky' films become about winning, but the first one was a beautiful tale of a man who was given a chance and took full advantage of it, he proves to the world what he can do. The first film is also about the innocent love Rocky has for the local pet store girl named Adrian. Adrian never talks and Rocky never stops talking, they're a perfect match.
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The first 'Rocky' requires a little life experience to get all the nuances and meaning behind it. The rest of the films have their own beauty to them (except 'Rocky V'), but the first film is by far the best of the series.
The interesting thing about the later films is that there is still a story to tell with the perpetual underdog's life. His character continues to evolve and change throughout the series, but that humility and drive to excel are always there. In 'Rocky II,' we see that Rocky really has no idea what to do with the new found wealth that he's going to get from doing commercials.
'Rocky III' shows us an upset and ungrateful Paulie, as well as Rocky's beloved manager Mickey passing away. In a touching scene, where Rocky cries over the body of his fallen manager we are all reminded that this tough-as-nails man still has one of the biggest hearts out there.
'Rocky IV' gives us a glimpse at Rocky's determination and how Creed's cockiness brings him down. Many people consider this one to be their favorite film of the series. It's my second favorite, behind the first film, but for different reasons. By this time they had perfected the fighting scenes and upped the dramatic effect of the sound effects. Out of the series this one is the most fun to watch, but not the most meaningful.
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The 'Rocky' saga embodies the underdog story to perfection. Like I said, he's always considered the underdog. That never fazes him though. His outlook on life can be compared to another movie character... Forrest Gump. Rocky has the best intentions, and always wants to do right by his friends and family even if they treat him terribly (I'm looking at you Paulie). Devastation meets him at every turn, but he perseveres.
Rocky is so iconic and so beloved because we love those gritty stories about people who aren't supposed to succeed, but do. We love seeing someone go from rags to riches. The story of Rocky is full of lessons on life like how to treat other people, what true friendship is, and how love conquers all. Sure I might be getting a little sappy here, but to this day, each and every 'Rocky' film (with the exception of 'Rocky V') chokes me up more than once during its runtime.
* For those of you that want to know my star ratings for each film they are as follows:
'Rocky' – 5 stars
'Rocky II' – 4 stars
'Rocky III' – 3.5 stars
'Rocky IV' – 4 stars
'Rocky V' – 2 stars
'Rocky Balboa' – 4 stars
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The Blu-ray: Vital Disc Stats
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment brings the 'Rocky' franchise to Blu-ray once more, dubbing the rematch "The Heavyweight Collection." The first five discs are Region Free, BD50s while the last is a Region A locked, BD50. All six are housed inside a slightly oversized blue case with a glossy slipcover. Disc one commences with a Blu-ray promo before switching to an animated menu screen with full-motion clips and music. The next four go directly to a static, silent screen, and disc six goes to a menu screen with full-motion clips and music.
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Rocky
The original sports classic comes out swinging with a phenomenal, reference-quality 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 encode that surpasses all previous Blu-ray editions. Struck from the original elements and remastered at 4K resolution, the picture is absolutely gorgeous, revealing every detail and fine line in buildings and clothing with resolute, distinct clarity. A couple shots are a tad on the soft side, but they're a result of the original photography, not a fault in the transfer. The 1.85:1 image is awash with a very fine layer of grain, giving the overall image a spectacular cinematic appeal. Contrast is spot-on and well-balanced with brilliant, crisp whites, and blacks are accurate and inky rich with excellent detailing in the darkest portions of the frame. The color palette, of course, benefits the most from the restoration, showing bold saturation in the primaries and animated secondary hues that make skin tones appear accurate and healthy. (Video Rating: 5/5)
Rocky II
The sequel arrives for a Blu-ray rematch with the same, identical AVC encode as the previous box set. Although resolution and clarity is an improvement over its DVD counterpart, overall definition is not up to high-def standards, looking quite soft for a majority of the time. A few scenes are nicely detailed, but they are far and few in between. Presented in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio, the video comes with a fine layer of grain, but it's also accompanied by a fair amount of white specks and dirt. Colors are bold and cleanly rendered while contrast is a bit on the average side of things, yet consistent. Black levels, on the other hand, are strong and accurate with passable shadow detailing. (Video Rating: 3/5)
Rocky III
The next sequel in the franchise takes another punch at Blu-ray with the same 1080p picture as before, which is not an entirely bad thing because the source used appears to be in fairly good condition. The 1.85:1 image displays a thin, appreciable layer of grain throughout, excellent contrast with crisp whites and strong black levels. The color palette is bold and full-bodied with warm secondary hues and healthy skin tones in the cast. Fine object and textural details are quite sharp and well-defined, all things considered, but the overall presentation does have its fair share of soft moments and only average resolution. (Video Rating: 3.5/5)
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Rocky IV
Part four goes the distance with another identical but solid AVC-encoded transfer, showing good detailing in the clothing, the wood cabin and surrounding foliage. Skin tones appear natural and revealing with surprising lifelike complexions during the many close-ups. The elements used also tend to show their age, as several sequences can look poorly resolved, faded and a bit discolored. The 1.85:1 image is also awash with a fine layer of grain that's consistent, giving the presentation an attractive film-like appeal. Colors are mostly bold, stable and accurately rendered. Contrast and brightness is a hit and miss with pleasing blacks and generally crisp whites, but the picture can seem a tad faded and dull in a few spots. (Video Rating: 3/5)
Rocky V
As expected, number five shows up for a rematch with the same mixed-bag high-def transfer as before. Film grain is sometimes thin and natural while other times, it litters the screen in noticeably thick chunks, almost looking like mosquito noise. Colors are good and nicely saturated, and facial complexions appeal healthy. Contrast is average with only a couple appreciable moments, but much of the picture falls flat with several highlights running hot. Black levels are in better shape and more consistent with strong shadow delineation. Fine object and textural details are a hit and miss, sometimes well-defined but for the most part soft and blurry with a splattering of dirt and white specks. (Video Rating: 3/5)
Rocky Balboa
The final chapter in the Rocky saga comes out of retirement with an identical but still spectacular AVC-encoded performance that wows with crystal-clear clarity and definition. Stylishly gritty and deliberately made to look aged, the 1.85:1 image is awash with a noticeable layer of grain that's consistent, giving the presentation a nice film-like appearance. Details are sharp and resolute, revealing every pore, scar and negligible blemish in faces, especially during close-ups. Fine lines along buildings, furniture and clothing are resolute and distinct throughout. Contrast is intentionally reserved, giving the picture a grayish tone, but well-balanced with crisp whites. Black levels are true and inky with excellent detailing in the darkest portion of the frame. Primaries are bold and animated while secondary hues are full-bodied. (Video Rating: 4.5/5)
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Rocky
On the audio side of things, the classic film walks into the ring with what sounds like the same DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack as previous high-def release. Comparatively speaking, I noticed little discernible difference between the tracks. But to tell the truth, I personally enjoy the way 'Rocky' sounds on Blu-ray even though it doesn't make the best impression, which has more to do with the original design than a fault in the codec. The lossless mix is an understandably front-heavy presentation, which is greatly appreciated, and maintains a terrifically engaging soundstage with a good, detailed mid-range and some enjoyable low-frequency effects during the final fight. Dialogue reproduction is a bit odd and arguably the weakest aspect, sometimes coming in loud and clear while other times barely audible. (Audio Rating: 3/5)
Rocky II
Like the video, the second entry in the Rocky saga weighs in with the same DTS-HD MA soundtrack as before, and a pretty solid track it is. Admittedly, the lossless mix is largely limited by the source and the original design, which only means that it is a front-heavy presentation. Imaging is surprisingly wide and welcoming without seeming forced or over-extended, exhibiting a clean dynamic range even though there isn't much going on in the upper frequencies. Atmospherics, like the roar of boxing fans, fill the entire soundstage convincingly and satisfyingly while a few low-frequency effects add some weight to the music and punches. With good, strong vocals in the center, the high rez track wins by a split-decision. (Audio Rating: 3/5)
Rocky III
Again, part three comes in with the same DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack as before, but unlike the first two, the original stereo design offers a slightly more impressive and engaging presentation. A few ambient effects and music bleed into the surrounds with satisfying effectiveness while the mid-range is clean and detailed from beginning to end. Imaging is expansive and broad with excellent separation and balance between the channels, and low bass is surprisingly hearty and responsive, especially when providing weight to Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger." Dialogue reproduction is precise and intelligible in the center. (Audio Rating: 3.5/5)
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Rocky IV
Like its predecessor, the third sequel in the franchise makes its way to the ring with a strong and satisfying DTS-HD MA soundtrack. The largely front-heavy mix displays a wide and welcoming soundstage with great movement and convincing off-screen effects. The mid-range exhibits crisp details and outstanding separation, allowing the music and song selections to really shine and dominate the entire soundfield with superb clarity. Bass isn't quite as impressive, but it's adequate and hearty enough to provide some pleasing weight. A few, minor atmospherics bleed into the rears for ambience, but nothing that really envelopes. Vocals are clean and well-prioritized throughout, making it a great lossless track. (Audio Rating: 3.5/5)
Rocky V
In the audio department, the fifth chapter of the series offers an identical DTS-HD MA track that mostly occupies the fronts with a good deal of activity. Imaging is attractive and generally pleasing with excellent channel separation and a detailed mid-range. The music and song selections do the majority of the work with minor bleeding into the surrounds, but several discrete effects broaden the soundfield nicely and occasionally enliven the room with the cheers and jeers of spectators. Low bass is heftier and responsive than initialed expected, providing a good deal of weight to the lossless mix, while dialogue reproduction is clean and intelligible in the center. (Audio Rating: 3.5/5)
Rocky Balboa
The last entry in the franchise brings the epic tale of a sports legend to a close with a hard-hitting uncompressed PCM punch that more than makes up for it predecessors. Crystalline vocals are lucid and precise in the center of a wide, welcoming soundstage that fills the room with penetrating dynamics and detailed acoustics. Convincing off-screen effects move across all three channels flawlessly and effortlessly, delivering light, subtle background sounds that create an appreciable wall of sound. The low end provides a hearty oomph and thump to the music and to a few choice punches during the final match. Atmospherics are artfully employed to mildly expand the soundfield and generate a satisfying ambience, but the last half hour comes alive the roar of the crowd clapping, chanting or sneering, which is quite enveloping. (Audio Rating: 4.5/5)
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Many of the special features from the previous box set and other DVD editions are ported over for this new collection, except that they are now found on the first Blu-ray disc rather than on a separate disc.
Disc One
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Disc Six — 'Rocky Balboa'
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There is one lone high-def exclusive offered for this new box set edition.
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Aaron Peck sums it up best when he writes:
The 'Rocky' franchise is one of the most iconic film franchises of all time. The original 'Rocky' film still stands as one of the finest American cinematic experiences that can be had. Each film gives us new insight into the character of Rocky and how he changes and grows throughout his life. It's a fantastic journey, one that can be lived over and over with this wonderful collection.
This Blu-ray box set features a brand new 4K scan of the 1976 classic, which looks utterly fantastic, but the rest of the films are unfortunately the same high-def transfer as the "Undisputed Collection." The audio presentations are also the same lossless tracks, but that's not an entirely bad thing. Much of the bonus material is ported over from the previous box set, but also includes a few items that were missing, along with one new surprise. For devoted, loyal fight fans who held out this long, this new collection is a must-own while owners of the previous set will be tempted by the new remaster of the original.
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[review_introduction] =>Everyone's favorite Dark Knight rises from DVD to Blu-ray with Batman: The Complete Animated Series. This monster 12-disc set contains all original episodes of the series along with the two companion films, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero. The restoration work of the original episodes is magnificent. The new audio mix gives plenty of sonic action to each episode. And the bonus features package is an impressive undertaking, offering fans hours of content. Packed with three Funko Mini-Pops of Batman, Joker, and Harley Quinn and a set of lenticular stills, this really is The Complete Package. Highly Recommended.
[review_movie] =>I wasn't born a Batman fan, I was made one on the day my parents took me to the theater to see Tim Burton's Batman just ahead of my 7th birthday. From the opening movements of that movie's iconic score and that first rooftop fight with the two thieves, I became an instant Batman fan. I immediately stopped reading Spider-Man comics and went full on die-hard Batman comic collecting. Didn't matter if the issue was old or new, I bought it. Once Batman Returns left theaters and Warner Bros. announced Batman: The Animated Series, I was glued to my television set after school eagerly awaiting the two-episode premiere.
The first time Danny Elfman's rejiggered theme started playing against the neo-noir deco animation styling, I knew this show would be something special. And man, that first time Man-Bat appeared on my TV screen was probably the first time I let out what I now affectionally call "nerd squeals." The sound of pure joy and excitement that simply can't be contained as you witness a character come to life in a way that you'd only previously experienced in single comic book frames. And that's how things would go for me. Each week a new episode premiered and I would be there with my after-school snack waiting to devour another adventure producer Brice Timm cooked up with his principal voice cast of Kevin Conroy as Batman, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Alfred, Robert Hastings as Commissioner Gordon, Loren Lester as Robin, Robert Costanzo, as Harvey Bullock. That says nothing of the incredible guest cast with Mark Hamill's Joker, Adrienne Barbeau as Catwoman, Richard Moll as Two-Face and not to mention Arleen Sorkin's now iconic Harley Quinn. There's a good reason why they keep coming back to this voice cast for animated films and video games - they're perfect!
As the quality of the live action movies quickly dwindled, The Animated Series became all the more important and treasured. I frustratingly staggered out of Batman Forever and later Batman and Robin wondering if no one developing those movies even bothered to watch The Animated Series, let alone read any of the comic books in order to screw up so many iconic characters so badly. When Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero came out, they were like a balm for the terrible cinematic burn of those last two live-action films before the franchise underwent its reboot Batman Begins.
To this day, I am amazed at how well Timm and company were able to pluck iconic characters and many obscure characters out of the comics, give them their own unique spin while staying true to their roots. Clayface, Poison Ivy, Scarface, the Penguin, Killer Croc, Bane, let alone adding to the heated fan debate and confusion about pronouncing Ra's al Ghul's name correctly while maintaining his backstory!
My absolute favorite episode is "Beware the Gray Ghost," featuring a guest voice appearance by Adam West as an aged iconic superhero actor. There were many, many great episodes throughout the series, but this one still gets me a little emotional every time. And it was awesome watching it all over again in HD. Now that Mr. West is no longer with us, it became even more poignant and impressive how respectful this series was to the long history of Batman.
It'd been a couple years since I last took a look through The Animated Series. As Warner Archive began releasing Mask of the Phantasm and SubZero on Blu-ray I was very tempted to buy those and then cut my losses and pick up the series on DVD. I honestly never thought it would come to Blu-ray, and considered myself already very lucky that Batman '66 made it to Blu-ray at all. Now it's here and I couldn't be happier. With over 40 hours of content, I've got several days of gleeful nostalgia-infused binge watching ahead of me.
[NOTE: Episodes are in production order, not broadcast premier order. ]
Vital Disc Stats: The Blu-ray
Batman: The Complete Animated Series finally makes its long-awaited Blu-ray debut courtesy of Warner Brothers in a striking 12-disc Blu-ray set comprised of the television show along with the Warner Archive discs for Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero. The outer case is a rather flimsy, easily dented and damaged paper box that holds the set together with the three exclusive mini Funko Pop figures of Batman, Joker, and Harley Quinn, the seven 3D lenticular stills, and the Blu-rays. Thankfully you don't really need to hold onto the paper outer box if you're intending to keep everything out on display, the Blu-rays have their own attractive black and red box that sits nicely on the shelf without taking up too much space.
The 12 discs are housed in an attractive black hardcover book with a sturdy black cardboard slipcover with red foil inlay with the Batman symbol on the back and the Batman silhouette and show logo on the front. The discs are safe and secure in the book and slide out easily without risk of damage to the discs or packaging.
The discs load directly to static-image main menus featuring Warner's traditional navigation system. A digital slip is also included for the entire Animated series - not the films. Currently this only redeems in SD on VUDU, so hopefully, that'll get upgraded to HD soon with these new masters.
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Presented in proper 1.33:1 broadcast framing in 1080p, I'll just say my jaw dropped the first time the amazing intro title sequence came up. Batman: The Animated Series is simply beautiful. The colors are rich with vibrant primaries and bold blues, crimson reds, and bright yellows just leaping off the screen. Detail levels are incredibly crisp to the point you can actually spot fine lines in the characters that I hadn't seen before. You can even spot the occasional brushstroke in the cells. On top of that, I felt like I was experiencing a measure of true depth in the animation layering - especially in scenes where there aren't any fast cuts or camera pans. If that wasn't enough, this image is incredibly clean free of any dirt or speckling that would frequently appear in the previous DVD releases. Film grain is intact and maintains a subtle presence without becoming too noisy or intrusive.
Occasionally, grain thickens and gives a bit of a flicker effect, but those moments are so brief you could blink and miss them entirely. Ultimately, the image maintains a true film-like appearance. Given Warner Archive's transfer for Mask of the Phantasm, my expectations were pretty high for this release, but also realistic considering the number of episodes. After digging through a few episodes on each disk, I'm excited to report that the show is practically flawless and proves to be another remarkable restoration from the team at Warner Bros. There is some slight speckling, but that only appears to be grit or debris trapped under individual cells. As I dig further through each disc and not just the cherry-picked favorite episodes from each season for this review, I'll report any anomalies I encounter but as of now, I'm wide-eyed amazed by this release.
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Batman: The Animated Series pulls out one hell of a DTS-HD MA 2.0 audio mix from its utility belt for each episode. When that theme song kicks in at the beginning of each episode I just want to slam my thumb on the volume button. Don't get me wrong, levels are just fine, there's no softness or hard-to-hear spots. I just wanted it really loud for that Elfman theme music! Dialogue is crystal clear throughout. Sound effects are particularly lively and robust, allowing for a fully balanced presentation with some great low tones for extra atmosphere. When the Batmobile fires up its turbine engine, that roar has got some really impressive punch to it! Explosions, gunfire, and whenever Batman fires off his grappling hook or throws out his Batarang give the mix some terrific imaging and channel movement. Each episode is clean and clear without any anomalies to report.
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Like Man-Bat, the bonus features selection for Batman: The Complete Animated Series is an absolute beast. A number of these features have been ported over from the DVD releases. The commentaries are great listening. Since I didn't own the series beforehand, these were a lot of fun to pick through while I pulled this review together. The behind-the-scenes and cast retrospective material is fantastic and the character design segments are a real treat, especially Harley Quinn who was created for the show and then became official comic canon. There is so much new and archival material here, it's great to see that WB went full out and truly gave fans the total package deal.
Batman: The Complete Animated Series is a home-run Blu-ray release. The show continues to be one of the truest adaptations of the comic books, while also being approachable to newcomers. You don't need to be steeped in the lore to watch it, although it does add to the enjoyment if you know the references. Warner Bros. has really outdone themselves with this release, going full out with a masterful restoration effort. The video transfers for each episode are exceptional and the show sounds better than ever. Not to mention the hours upon hours of bonus features you've got to dig through. With roughly 40 hours worth of episodes and movies, this set is a beast. It's a must own for the die-hard Bat-fans out there and even if you're a casual fan and don't know the episodes like the back of your hand, this is still a Highly Recommended set offering a massive improvement over the previous DVDs.
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An unrelentingly grim and perverse psycho-sexual thriller, BLOOD HARVEST mixes gruesome throat slashings, copious amounts of T&A, and an unhinged supporting performance from music sensation, Tiny Tim. Long available only in heavily cut and grey market editions, Vinegar Syndrome proudly presents BLOOD HARVEST on Blu-ray, fully uncut, uncensored, and newly restored in 4k from its recently discovered original camera negative.
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It's graduation day at Huntington Hills High - a time for pomp and circumstance, tassels and mortarboards, and serious introspection about the future. But tonight, the seniors will leave all that behind for the things that really matter - romance, revenge and rock 'n' roll.
What's best about Can t Hardly Wait are the bright turns by its young cast. Leah Rozen, People Magazine
Starring: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Seth Green, Ethan Embry, Charlie Korsmo, Peter Facinelli and Lauren Ambrose.
Special appearances by: Jaime Pressly, Selma Blair, Jerry O Connell, Jenna Elfman, Jason Segel, Freddy Rodriguez, Sean Patrick Thomas, Clea DuVall, Melissa Joan Hart, Breckin Meyer, Donald Faison and more!
Digitally remastered in spectacular high-definition, the collection includes 22 thrilling episodes and original music from the first season of the hit fantasy drama.
As descendants of witches who join supernatural forces to protect the innocent and vanquish evil, the Halliwell sisters attempt to maintain normal lives in modern-day San Francisco as their unique magical powers grow and evolve. It's an existence fraught with excitement and danger, but these three sisters wouldn't trade their "charmed" lives for anything.
A broken marriage leads to a bitter custody battle with an embattled son at the center of U Custody, a domestic thriller that will keep audiences guessing and leave them with their hearts in their throats. Miriam and Antoine Besson have divorced, and Miriam (Le?a Drucker) is seeking sole custody of their son Julien (Thomas Gioria) to protect him from a father she S claims is violent. Antoine (Denis Me?nochet) pleads his case as a scorned dad whose children have been turned against him by their vindictive mother. Unsure who is telling the truth, the appointed judge rules in favor of joint custody. A hostage to the escalating conflict between his parents, Julien is pushed to the edge to prevent the worst from happening.
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Ready to make some serious changes, Kokonotsu’s vision is brought to a halt when a convenience store opens across the way! And the owner has a familiar sense of absurdity that keeps the crew on their toes. Luckily, they gain a new face and a new drive to share the love of Dagashi! But will it be enough to keep them afloat while they wait for Hotaru’s anticipated return?
Not since 1860 have the Democrats so fanatically refused to accept the result of a free election. That year, their target was Lincoln. They smeared him. They went to war to defeat him. In the end, they assassinated him. Now the target of the Democrats is President Trump and his supporters. The Left calls them racists, white supremacists and fascists. These charges are used to justify driving Trump from office and discrediting the right "by any means necessary." Through stunning historical recreations and a searching examination of fascism and white supremacy, Death of a Nation cuts through progressive big lies to expose hidden history and explosive truths. Lincoln united his party and saved America from the Democrats for the first time. Can Trump—and we—come together and save America for the second time? Death of a Nation: Can We Save America A Second Time, is the latest film from #1 New York Times bestselling author Dinesh D'Souza, and Academy Award Winning producer, Gerald R. Molen.
Joel (James Bond III) grew up in the church but has started questioning his beliefs. After sensing a supernatural presence from his deceased father, Joel becomes compelled to visit his cousin, K (Kadeem Hardison) in New York. But shortly after arriving, he and K become embroiled in a series of mysterious homicides of local men, all of whom were last seen in the company of a mysterious and beautiful woman, who has now set her bloodthirsty sights on K...
The sole directorial effort from child actor James Bond III, who also wrote, produced, and starred, DEF BY TEMPTATION is a macabre, neon tinged portrait of late 80s Brooklyn, blending supernatural horror and religious mysticism, punctuated by an electrifying hip hop and R&B soundtrack. Featuring an early performance from Samuel L. Jackson alongside character actor Bill Nunn (DO THE RIGHT THING) and exquisite visuals from one of the late 20th century's most gifted cinematographers, Ernest Dickerson (JUICE), Vinegar Syndrome brings DEF BY TEMPTATION to Blu-ray, newly restored from its original 35mm camera negative.
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Aykroyd is at his comedic best as the namesake nephew of Detective Sgt. Joe Friday. Like his uncle, he's a blue-suited, by-the-rules cop who reluctantly joins forces with his footloose partner Pep Streebek (Hanks) to rescue the City of Angels from the machinations of a power-mad Reverend and corrupt Police Commissioners. And those are "just the facts" of this hysterically funny action-comedy!
Kaho Nikaido has always lived a sheltered life with everything she could ever want. Ready for a change, she decides to move to Tokyo for high school. But her first day in the big city almost becomes her last when she’s nearly hit by a truck! Luckily, the very handsome Kanade Takahashi swoops in just in time to save her. And when their eyes meet, Kaho is completely smitten! Unable to get him off her mind, she works up the courage to confess her love. For an instant, it seems like a perfect love story. Until Kanade warns her about his secret that could change her feelings. But surely nothing could keep her from this gorgeous specimen of a man…right?
Well, maybe just the fact that the tall, dreamy, and very fit Kanade is…a fifth-grader?!
Floored by such a bizarre reveal, Kaho finds herself in a house filled with weird tenants and a strange mix of feelings about the surprisingly childish Kanade. With this odd turn of events, will Kaho survive her time in the big city?
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After a long and difficult battle, Dr. Hell and his malicious forces have been defeated. While it seems as though peace has been achieved, a much stronger evil has arisen; the Mycenaean Empire. Lead by the Emperor of Darkness, they waste no time to dispatch their fearsome Battle Beasts, which easily defeat Mazinger Z. As Koji and Sayaka leave for the United States, it's up to skilled pilot, Tetsuya Tsurugi, and his new and improved Great Mazinger to take a stand! Great Mazinger is the ultimate giant robot, superior than it's predecessor in every way. It freely soars the skies with its advanced wings, and strikes down evil with its Great Blade! Together with the Science Fortress Institute, Tetsuya pilots Great Mazinger to take down the evil Mycenaean Empire! The battle between good and evil continues in the exciting sequel to Mazinger Z! Created by legendary manga artist Go Nagai (Devilman, Getter Robo), Great Mazinger first aired in Japan in 1974 . This set contains all 56 episodes uncut in the original Japanese with English subtitles in standard definition on 1 Blu Ray disc!
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Created by Lee David Zlotoff ("NCIS") and executive produced by Henry Winkler ("Happy Days") and John Rich ("Gunsmoke"), "MacGyver" stars Richard Dean Anderson ("Stargate") as Angus "Mac" MacGyver, America's contemporary hero who applies his extraordinary problem-solving skills to escape impending doom. A packrat, collecting ordinary items of seemingly little value and stashing them in his knapsack "for a rainy day," MacGyver improvises his way out of trouble in the most surprising ways. His ingenious solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems may seem like "gee-whiz" science fiction but they are all based on scientific fact.
Pacific Northwest. 1983 AD. Outsiders Red Miller and Mandy Bloom lead a loving and peaceful existence. When their pine-scented haven is savagely destroyed by a cult led by the sadistic Jeremiah Sand, Red is catapulted into a phantasmagoric journey filled with bloody vengeance and laced with fire.
Nicolas Cage stars in the fantasy horror film Mandy as a shattered man seeking bloody vengeance. Filtered through a euphoric lens of surreal visualizations and gruesome violence, the film is a slow burn journey into hell that only rewards those patient enough experience this waking nightmare. RLJE Films' Blu-ray provides an impressive HD presentation given the director’s visual aesthetic and a limited set of bonus features sure to please fans of this insane masterpiece. Highly Recommended
[review_movie] =>“You exude a cosmic darkness.”
Growing up in a time when movies followed a simple progression from trailer to cinema to VHS, there was always a sense of heightened anticipation. The payoff being your chance to catch the movie in a theater or perhaps stumbling onto it channel surfing one night. With the advent of streaming services and VOD, there are new and exciting ways to get movies into your eyeballs. Mandy should be a low budget straight-to-video horror film that few would champion outside of established genre geeks even with a mega-star like Nicolas Cage. Where Panos Cosmatos’ film succeeds is in making a trippy low-budget horror film into an experience rather than fodder for an abandoned streaming queue.
Mandy is the new midnight movie to see with your weird friends.
In 1983, logger and stoic Red Miller (Nicolas Cage) lives with his girlfriend Mandy (Andrea Riseborough) in a secluded cabin. The soulmates carry on with their day jobs but retire to their rustic dwelling to watch old horror movies and revel in the stream of sci-fi/fantasy art that Many produces. Their bond is unbreakable and belies the simple lives of a grocery clerk and a logger. Out one day communing with nature, Mandy catches the eye of failed-rock-star-turned-hippie-cult-leader, Jeremiah Sands. The cult then summons a demonic biker gang, the Black Skulls, from the depths of hell to abduct Mandy. Drugged with hallucinogens, she is presented to Jeremiah. He monologues for a bit before playing a sample of his folk record. Instead of submitting to the cult leader, Mandy does the unthinkable: she laughs at him. Eventually Red seeks revenge for the cult’s devious actions in a bloody disconnect from reality where nothing stands in his way. Armed with a homemade battle ax, Red leaves a brutal path of destruction in his wake that is the stuff of nightmares.
Mandy is a wild, wild ride of a film that attempts to merge 80’s exploitation with trippy psychedelic visuals which becomes a mesmerizing love letter to an era of fantasy pulp novels, Satanic Panic, and custom van murals. Let’s just say it isn’t for everyone. Divided into chapters with unique headings, it's easier to divide the film in half: Before Cage Kills / After Cage Kills. Lasting impressions of the film will no doubt involve the latter, but Mandy is an arresting film from the beginning. Soaked in layer upon layer of neon lights, fog (so much fog), and lens flares it's a unique film to witness. Even though it contains themes on religion, fragile male egos, and love Mandy demands that you live the experience of the film rather than actively analyze every frame.
Let’s talk about Nicolas Cage. There’s been a great deal of praise on Cage’s performance here being an unleashed berserker that fulfills the axiom of “Cage Rage”. While he is well cast for the calm and understated Red Miller, his performance is memorable in the violent parts of this film not because of what he does, but that he is willing to commit to those scenes. Put any other actor in some white briefs and a tiger t-shirt covered in blood and vodka and you won’t get the same commitment that Cage offers. His ability to surrender to these moments, no matter how insane, shows why he is one of the best working actors. Believe me, after a second or third viewing you’ll begin to see it. You could put anyone in those briefs, but would they really make the same kind of impact?
Andrea Riseborough creates within Mandy a character of incredible depth and power with a cool daydreamy exterior. Her facial scar and intense love of the supernatural reveal an interesting yet dark backstory that is thankfully never realized. Linus Roache as Jeremiah Sands steals the show. His intense yet fragile portrayal of a failed indie rocker turned cult leader is mesmerizing. Lines like “If you are not with me, you will not ascend” barely scratches the surface of the nonsense he is hurling around. Supporting cast are all well suited for their roles and give outstanding performances (even if they’re hidden behind a spiky black leather hood). Chief among them is the veteran actor Bill Duke (Predator, Commando) as the backwoods arms dealer, Caruthers. After getting a visit from a broken and bloody Red he asks, “So what you hunting?” Red replies calmly, “Jesus Freaks”.
Nevertheless, Cosmatos peppers in enough humor to keep the dense proceedings from caving in on itself. One of my favorite lighthearted moments involves a fake TV commercial Red watches after the cult leaves the house advertising a fictional macaroni and cheese brand called Cheddar Goblin. It’s an insane ad that just plays through while a gonzo-eyed Red looks on. Brilliant. A few other bits add some humor to the feature that seem a bit too self-aware but work marvelously given the violent absurdity we’re seeing play out.
Panos’ insane phantasmic ride captures the essence of 70s/80s counterculture while dealing with trusted themes of love, loss, and revenge in an era no different than our own. Key here is the reference-heavy visual aesthetic combined with an unflinching assault on the senses. All this makes for a memorable experience that will leave you feeling like you’ve been to another world.
Vital Disc Stats: The Blu-ray
Standard keepcase with slipcover and reversible artwork. The disc opens to RJLE logo followed by 3 trailers before arriving on the Main Menu screen cycling clips behind typical navigation options.
[review_video_picture_id] => 86112 [review_video] =>Mandy is a vicious snowflake on Blu-ray with a clean and sharp HD image presented in an aspect ratio of 2.40:1 encoded in AVC/MPEG-4. Shot digitally the film makes every effort to appear like your favorite ragged paperback fantasy novel with various filters and color grading effects to achieve a perfect early 80’s aesthetic.
Colors are bright and vivid to say the least. Primaries are bold and dynamic in conjunction with the gritty visual aesthetic. Skin tones are solid and warm when available. A dark pitched film with heavy blues and fluorescent beams make the whole production look like a metal album cover from the 80s. Some noise in the black levels for the outdoor scenes but hold solid for medium indoor and closeups. Outside of the hallucinogenic episodes fine detail is present but still hiding under a layer of fat film grain. Costuming is clear and facial features sing with clarity.
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Much credit to the success of Mandy lies within the doom metal inspired soundtrack from the late composer Johann Johannsson. Collaborating with drone metal guitarist Stephen O’Malley the scoring here is an intense mix of twisted themes and instrumentation. Screeching guitar riffs, 80s synth tones, and eerie atmospherics that when combined cast a foreboding energy that gives the film its identity. I rarely say this, but if the violent themes in the film aren't too intense for you, please check out the soundtrack album you won’t regret it.
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Mandy is a violent and arresting horror film that tells a simple revenge story in the most unique way possible. Coated in layers of style and genre references Cosmatos’ sophomore outing is an experience you won’t soon forget. There are few films that deserve the praise of being called an “Instant Cult Classic” and I think this is one of them. Mandy gets a solid Blu-ray from RLJE Films with an impressive A/V presentation and enough bonus features to hold you over until (the inevitable?) special edition. Grab some weird friends and experience Mandy. Highly Recommended.
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[review_introduction] =>Everyone's favorite Dark Knight rises from DVD to Blu-ray with Batman: The Complete Animated Series. This monster 12-disc set contains all original episodes of the series along with the two companion films, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero. The restoration work of the original episodes is magnificent. The new audio mix gives plenty of sonic action to each episode. And the bonus features package is an impressive undertaking, offering fans hours of content. Packed with three Funko Mini-Pops of Batman, Joker, and Harley Quinn and a set of lenticular stills, this really is The Complete Package. Highly Recommended.
[review_movie] =>I wasn't born a Batman fan, I was made one on the day my parents took me to the theater to see Tim Burton's Batman just ahead of my 7th birthday. From the opening movements of that movie's iconic score and that first rooftop fight with the two thieves, I became an instant Batman fan. I immediately stopped reading Spider-Man comics and went full on die-hard Batman comic collecting. Didn't matter if the issue was old or new, I bought it. Once Batman Returns left theaters and Warner Bros. announced Batman: The Animated Series, I was glued to my television set after school eagerly awaiting the two-episode premiere.
The first time Danny Elfman's rejiggered theme started playing against the neo-noir deco animation styling, I knew this show would be something special. And man, that first time Man-Bat appeared on my TV screen was probably the first time I let out what I now affectionally call "nerd squeals." The sound of pure joy and excitement that simply can't be contained as you witness a character come to life in a way that you'd only previously experienced in single comic book frames. And that's how things would go for me. Each week a new episode premiered and I would be there with my after-school snack waiting to devour another adventure producer Brice Timm cooked up with his principal voice cast of Kevin Conroy as Batman, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Alfred, Robert Hastings as Commissioner Gordon, Loren Lester as Robin, Robert Costanzo, as Harvey Bullock. That says nothing of the incredible guest cast with Mark Hamill's Joker, Adrienne Barbeau as Catwoman, Richard Moll as Two-Face and not to mention Arleen Sorkin's now iconic Harley Quinn. There's a good reason why they keep coming back to this voice cast for animated films and video games - they're perfect!
As the quality of the live action movies quickly dwindled, The Animated Series became all the more important and treasured. I frustratingly staggered out of Batman Forever and later Batman and Robin wondering if no one developing those movies even bothered to watch The Animated Series, let alone read any of the comic books in order to screw up so many iconic characters so badly. When Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero came out, they were like a balm for the terrible cinematic burn of those last two live-action films before the franchise underwent its reboot Batman Begins.
To this day, I am amazed at how well Timm and company were able to pluck iconic characters and many obscure characters out of the comics, give them their own unique spin while staying true to their roots. Clayface, Poison Ivy, Scarface, the Penguin, Killer Croc, Bane, let alone adding to the heated fan debate and confusion about pronouncing Ra's al Ghul's name correctly while maintaining his backstory!
My absolute favorite episode is "Beware the Gray Ghost," featuring a guest voice appearance by Adam West as an aged iconic superhero actor. There were many, many great episodes throughout the series, but this one still gets me a little emotional every time. And it was awesome watching it all over again in HD. Now that Mr. West is no longer with us, it became even more poignant and impressive how respectful this series was to the long history of Batman.
It'd been a couple years since I last took a look through The Animated Series. As Warner Archive began releasing Mask of the Phantasm and SubZero on Blu-ray I was very tempted to buy those and then cut my losses and pick up the series on DVD. I honestly never thought it would come to Blu-ray, and considered myself already very lucky that Batman '66 made it to Blu-ray at all. Now it's here and I couldn't be happier. With over 40 hours of content, I've got several days of gleeful nostalgia-infused binge watching ahead of me.
[NOTE: Episodes are in production order, not broadcast premier order. ]
Vital Disc Stats: The Blu-ray
Batman: The Complete Animated Series finally makes its long-awaited Blu-ray debut courtesy of Warner Brothers in a striking 12-disc Blu-ray set comprised of the television show along with the Warner Archive discs for Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero. The outer case is a rather flimsy, easily dented and damaged paper box that holds the set together with the three exclusive mini Funko Pop figures of Batman, Joker, and Harley Quinn, the seven 3D lenticular stills, and the Blu-rays. Thankfully you don't really need to hold onto the paper outer box if you're intending to keep everything out on display, the Blu-rays have their own attractive black and red box that sits nicely on the shelf without taking up too much space.
The 12 discs are housed in an attractive black hardcover book with a sturdy black cardboard slipcover with red foil inlay with the Batman symbol on the back and the Batman silhouette and show logo on the front. The discs are safe and secure in the book and slide out easily without risk of damage to the discs or packaging.
The discs load directly to static-image main menus featuring Warner's traditional navigation system. A digital slip is also included for the entire Animated series - not the films. Currently this only redeems in SD on VUDU, so hopefully, that'll get upgraded to HD soon with these new masters.
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Presented in proper 1.33:1 broadcast framing in 1080p, I'll just say my jaw dropped the first time the amazing intro title sequence came up. Batman: The Animated Series is simply beautiful. The colors are rich with vibrant primaries and bold blues, crimson reds, and bright yellows just leaping off the screen. Detail levels are incredibly crisp to the point you can actually spot fine lines in the characters that I hadn't seen before. You can even spot the occasional brushstroke in the cells. On top of that, I felt like I was experiencing a measure of true depth in the animation layering - especially in scenes where there aren't any fast cuts or camera pans. If that wasn't enough, this image is incredibly clean free of any dirt or speckling that would frequently appear in the previous DVD releases. Film grain is intact and maintains a subtle presence without becoming too noisy or intrusive.
Occasionally, grain thickens and gives a bit of a flicker effect, but those moments are so brief you could blink and miss them entirely. Ultimately, the image maintains a true film-like appearance. Given Warner Archive's transfer for Mask of the Phantasm, my expectations were pretty high for this release, but also realistic considering the number of episodes. After digging through a few episodes on each disk, I'm excited to report that the show is practically flawless and proves to be another remarkable restoration from the team at Warner Bros. There is some slight speckling, but that only appears to be grit or debris trapped under individual cells. As I dig further through each disc and not just the cherry-picked favorite episodes from each season for this review, I'll report any anomalies I encounter but as of now, I'm wide-eyed amazed by this release.
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Batman: The Animated Series pulls out one hell of a DTS-HD MA 2.0 audio mix from its utility belt for each episode. When that theme song kicks in at the beginning of each episode I just want to slam my thumb on the volume button. Don't get me wrong, levels are just fine, there's no softness or hard-to-hear spots. I just wanted it really loud for that Elfman theme music! Dialogue is crystal clear throughout. Sound effects are particularly lively and robust, allowing for a fully balanced presentation with some great low tones for extra atmosphere. When the Batmobile fires up its turbine engine, that roar has got some really impressive punch to it! Explosions, gunfire, and whenever Batman fires off his grappling hook or throws out his Batarang give the mix some terrific imaging and channel movement. Each episode is clean and clear without any anomalies to report.
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Like Man-Bat, the bonus features selection for Batman: The Complete Animated Series is an absolute beast. A number of these features have been ported over from the DVD releases. The commentaries are great listening. Since I didn't own the series beforehand, these were a lot of fun to pick through while I pulled this review together. The behind-the-scenes and cast retrospective material is fantastic and the character design segments are a real treat, especially Harley Quinn who was created for the show and then became official comic canon. There is so much new and archival material here, it's great to see that WB went full out and truly gave fans the total package deal.
Batman: The Complete Animated Series is a home-run Blu-ray release. The show continues to be one of the truest adaptations of the comic books, while also being approachable to newcomers. You don't need to be steeped in the lore to watch it, although it does add to the enjoyment if you know the references. Warner Bros. has really outdone themselves with this release, going full out with a masterful restoration effort. The video transfers for each episode are exceptional and the show sounds better than ever. Not to mention the hours upon hours of bonus features you've got to dig through. With roughly 40 hours worth of episodes and movies, this set is a beast. It's a must own for the die-hard Bat-fans out there and even if you're a casual fan and don't know the episodes like the back of your hand, this is still a Highly Recommended set offering a massive improvement over the previous DVDs.
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An unrelentingly grim and perverse psycho-sexual thriller, BLOOD HARVEST mixes gruesome throat slashings, copious amounts of T&A, and an unhinged supporting performance from music sensation, Tiny Tim. Long available only in heavily cut and grey market editions, Vinegar Syndrome proudly presents BLOOD HARVEST on Blu-ray, fully uncut, uncensored, and newly restored in 4k from its recently discovered original camera negative.
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It's graduation day at Huntington Hills High - a time for pomp and circumstance, tassels and mortarboards, and serious introspection about the future. But tonight, the seniors will leave all that behind for the things that really matter - romance, revenge and rock 'n' roll.
What's best about Can t Hardly Wait are the bright turns by its young cast. Leah Rozen, People Magazine
Starring: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Seth Green, Ethan Embry, Charlie Korsmo, Peter Facinelli and Lauren Ambrose.
Special appearances by: Jaime Pressly, Selma Blair, Jerry O Connell, Jenna Elfman, Jason Segel, Freddy Rodriguez, Sean Patrick Thomas, Clea DuVall, Melissa Joan Hart, Breckin Meyer, Donald Faison and more!
Digitally remastered in spectacular high-definition, the collection includes 22 thrilling episodes and original music from the first season of the hit fantasy drama.
As descendants of witches who join supernatural forces to protect the innocent and vanquish evil, the Halliwell sisters attempt to maintain normal lives in modern-day San Francisco as their unique magical powers grow and evolve. It's an existence fraught with excitement and danger, but these three sisters wouldn't trade their "charmed" lives for anything.
A broken marriage leads to a bitter custody battle with an embattled son at the center of U Custody, a domestic thriller that will keep audiences guessing and leave them with their hearts in their throats. Miriam and Antoine Besson have divorced, and Miriam (Le?a Drucker) is seeking sole custody of their son Julien (Thomas Gioria) to protect him from a father she S claims is violent. Antoine (Denis Me?nochet) pleads his case as a scorned dad whose children have been turned against him by their vindictive mother. Unsure who is telling the truth, the appointed judge rules in favor of joint custody. A hostage to the escalating conflict between his parents, Julien is pushed to the edge to prevent the worst from happening.
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Not since 1860 have the Democrats so fanatically refused to accept the result of a free election. That year, their target was Lincoln. They smeared him. They went to war to defeat him. In the end, they assassinated him. Now the target of the Democrats is President Trump and his supporters. The Left calls them racists, white supremacists and fascists. These charges are used to justify driving Trump from office and discrediting the right "by any means necessary." Through stunning historical recreations and a searching examination of fascism and white supremacy, Death of a Nation cuts through progressive big lies to expose hidden history and explosive truths. Lincoln united his party and saved America from the Democrats for the first time. Can Trump—and we—come together and save America for the second time? Death of a Nation: Can We Save America A Second Time, is the latest film from #1 New York Times bestselling author Dinesh D'Souza, and Academy Award Winning producer, Gerald R. Molen.
Joel (James Bond III) grew up in the church but has started questioning his beliefs. After sensing a supernatural presence from his deceased father, Joel becomes compelled to visit his cousin, K (Kadeem Hardison) in New York. But shortly after arriving, he and K become embroiled in a series of mysterious homicides of local men, all of whom were last seen in the company of a mysterious and beautiful woman, who has now set her bloodthirsty sights on K...
The sole directorial effort from child actor James Bond III, who also wrote, produced, and starred, DEF BY TEMPTATION is a macabre, neon tinged portrait of late 80s Brooklyn, blending supernatural horror and religious mysticism, punctuated by an electrifying hip hop and R&B soundtrack. Featuring an early performance from Samuel L. Jackson alongside character actor Bill Nunn (DO THE RIGHT THING) and exquisite visuals from one of the late 20th century's most gifted cinematographers, Ernest Dickerson (JUICE), Vinegar Syndrome brings DEF BY TEMPTATION to Blu-ray, newly restored from its original 35mm camera negative.
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Kaho Nikaido has always lived a sheltered life with everything she could ever want. Ready for a change, she decides to move to Tokyo for high school. But her first day in the big city almost becomes her last when she’s nearly hit by a truck! Luckily, the very handsome Kanade Takahashi swoops in just in time to save her. And when their eyes meet, Kaho is completely smitten! Unable to get him off her mind, she works up the courage to confess her love. For an instant, it seems like a perfect love story. Until Kanade warns her about his secret that could change her feelings. But surely nothing could keep her from this gorgeous specimen of a man…right?
Well, maybe just the fact that the tall, dreamy, and very fit Kanade is…a fifth-grader?!
Floored by such a bizarre reveal, Kaho finds herself in a house filled with weird tenants and a strange mix of feelings about the surprisingly childish Kanade. With this odd turn of events, will Kaho survive her time in the big city?
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After a long and difficult battle, Dr. Hell and his malicious forces have been defeated. While it seems as though peace has been achieved, a much stronger evil has arisen; the Mycenaean Empire. Lead by the Emperor of Darkness, they waste no time to dispatch their fearsome Battle Beasts, which easily defeat Mazinger Z. As Koji and Sayaka leave for the United States, it's up to skilled pilot, Tetsuya Tsurugi, and his new and improved Great Mazinger to take a stand! Great Mazinger is the ultimate giant robot, superior than it's predecessor in every way. It freely soars the skies with its advanced wings, and strikes down evil with its Great Blade! Together with the Science Fortress Institute, Tetsuya pilots Great Mazinger to take down the evil Mycenaean Empire! The battle between good and evil continues in the exciting sequel to Mazinger Z! Created by legendary manga artist Go Nagai (Devilman, Getter Robo), Great Mazinger first aired in Japan in 1974 . This set contains all 56 episodes uncut in the original Japanese with English subtitles in standard definition on 1 Blu Ray disc!
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Created by Lee David Zlotoff ("NCIS") and executive produced by Henry Winkler ("Happy Days") and John Rich ("Gunsmoke"), "MacGyver" stars Richard Dean Anderson ("Stargate") as Angus "Mac" MacGyver, America's contemporary hero who applies his extraordinary problem-solving skills to escape impending doom. A packrat, collecting ordinary items of seemingly little value and stashing them in his knapsack "for a rainy day," MacGyver improvises his way out of trouble in the most surprising ways. His ingenious solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems may seem like "gee-whiz" science fiction but they are all based on scientific fact.
Pacific Northwest. 1983 AD. Outsiders Red Miller and Mandy Bloom lead a loving and peaceful existence. When their pine-scented haven is savagely destroyed by a cult led by the sadistic Jeremiah Sand, Red is catapulted into a phantasmagoric journey filled with bloody vengeance and laced with fire.
Nicolas Cage stars in the fantasy horror film Mandy as a shattered man seeking bloody vengeance. Filtered through a euphoric lens of surreal visualizations and gruesome violence, the film is a slow burn journey into hell that only rewards those patient enough experience this waking nightmare. RLJE Films' Blu-ray provides an impressive HD presentation given the director’s visual aesthetic and a limited set of bonus features sure to please fans of this insane masterpiece. Highly Recommended
[review_movie] =>“You exude a cosmic darkness.”
Growing up in a time when movies followed a simple progression from trailer to cinema to VHS, there was always a sense of heightened anticipation. The payoff being your chance to catch the movie in a theater or perhaps stumbling onto it channel surfing one night. With the advent of streaming services and VOD, there are new and exciting ways to get movies into your eyeballs. Mandy should be a low budget straight-to-video horror film that few would champion outside of established genre geeks even with a mega-star like Nicolas Cage. Where Panos Cosmatos’ film succeeds is in making a trippy low-budget horror film into an experience rather than fodder for an abandoned streaming queue.
Mandy is the new midnight movie to see with your weird friends.
In 1983, logger and stoic Red Miller (Nicolas Cage) lives with his girlfriend Mandy (Andrea Riseborough) in a secluded cabin. The soulmates carry on with their day jobs but retire to their rustic dwelling to watch old horror movies and revel in the stream of sci-fi/fantasy art that Many produces. Their bond is unbreakable and belies the simple lives of a grocery clerk and a logger. Out one day communing with nature, Mandy catches the eye of failed-rock-star-turned-hippie-cult-leader, Jeremiah Sands. The cult then summons a demonic biker gang, the Black Skulls, from the depths of hell to abduct Mandy. Drugged with hallucinogens, she is presented to Jeremiah. He monologues for a bit before playing a sample of his folk record. Instead of submitting to the cult leader, Mandy does the unthinkable: she laughs at him. Eventually Red seeks revenge for the cult’s devious actions in a bloody disconnect from reality where nothing stands in his way. Armed with a homemade battle ax, Red leaves a brutal path of destruction in his wake that is the stuff of nightmares.
Mandy is a wild, wild ride of a film that attempts to merge 80’s exploitation with trippy psychedelic visuals which becomes a mesmerizing love letter to an era of fantasy pulp novels, Satanic Panic, and custom van murals. Let’s just say it isn’t for everyone. Divided into chapters with unique headings, it's easier to divide the film in half: Before Cage Kills / After Cage Kills. Lasting impressions of the film will no doubt involve the latter, but Mandy is an arresting film from the beginning. Soaked in layer upon layer of neon lights, fog (so much fog), and lens flares it's a unique film to witness. Even though it contains themes on religion, fragile male egos, and love Mandy demands that you live the experience of the film rather than actively analyze every frame.
Let’s talk about Nicolas Cage. There’s been a great deal of praise on Cage’s performance here being an unleashed berserker that fulfills the axiom of “Cage Rage”. While he is well cast for the calm and understated Red Miller, his performance is memorable in the violent parts of this film not because of what he does, but that he is willing to commit to those scenes. Put any other actor in some white briefs and a tiger t-shirt covered in blood and vodka and you won’t get the same commitment that Cage offers. His ability to surrender to these moments, no matter how insane, shows why he is one of the best working actors. Believe me, after a second or third viewing you’ll begin to see it. You could put anyone in those briefs, but would they really make the same kind of impact?
Andrea Riseborough creates within Mandy a character of incredible depth and power with a cool daydreamy exterior. Her facial scar and intense love of the supernatural reveal an interesting yet dark backstory that is thankfully never realized. Linus Roache as Jeremiah Sands steals the show. His intense yet fragile portrayal of a failed indie rocker turned cult leader is mesmerizing. Lines like “If you are not with me, you will not ascend” barely scratches the surface of the nonsense he is hurling around. Supporting cast are all well suited for their roles and give outstanding performances (even if they’re hidden behind a spiky black leather hood). Chief among them is the veteran actor Bill Duke (Predator, Commando) as the backwoods arms dealer, Caruthers. After getting a visit from a broken and bloody Red he asks, “So what you hunting?” Red replies calmly, “Jesus Freaks”.
Nevertheless, Cosmatos peppers in enough humor to keep the dense proceedings from caving in on itself. One of my favorite lighthearted moments involves a fake TV commercial Red watches after the cult leaves the house advertising a fictional macaroni and cheese brand called Cheddar Goblin. It’s an insane ad that just plays through while a gonzo-eyed Red looks on. Brilliant. A few other bits add some humor to the feature that seem a bit too self-aware but work marvelously given the violent absurdity we’re seeing play out.
Panos’ insane phantasmic ride captures the essence of 70s/80s counterculture while dealing with trusted themes of love, loss, and revenge in an era no different than our own. Key here is the reference-heavy visual aesthetic combined with an unflinching assault on the senses. All this makes for a memorable experience that will leave you feeling like you’ve been to another world.
Vital Disc Stats: The Blu-ray
Standard keepcase with slipcover and reversible artwork. The disc opens to RJLE logo followed by 3 trailers before arriving on the Main Menu screen cycling clips behind typical navigation options.
[review_video_picture_id] => 86112 [review_video] =>Mandy is a vicious snowflake on Blu-ray with a clean and sharp HD image presented in an aspect ratio of 2.40:1 encoded in AVC/MPEG-4. Shot digitally the film makes every effort to appear like your favorite ragged paperback fantasy novel with various filters and color grading effects to achieve a perfect early 80’s aesthetic.
Colors are bright and vivid to say the least. Primaries are bold and dynamic in conjunction with the gritty visual aesthetic. Skin tones are solid and warm when available. A dark pitched film with heavy blues and fluorescent beams make the whole production look like a metal album cover from the 80s. Some noise in the black levels for the outdoor scenes but hold solid for medium indoor and closeups. Outside of the hallucinogenic episodes fine detail is present but still hiding under a layer of fat film grain. Costuming is clear and facial features sing with clarity.
[review_audio_picture_id] => 86113 [review_audio] =>Mandy arrives on Blu-ray with a confident DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio mix. Full-bodied and lush, the mix utilizes the breadth of the sound field, giving the foreboding electro madness a thick resonance that envelopes the room. Though dialogue exchanges are handled from a strong center channel, Mandy stretches the bounds of disorienting directionality with pleasing results. Frequently dialogue is spoken in a demonic sounding filter that makes it difficult to understand. Otherwise, characters speak in clear dialogue tracks that are free of hiss or other elements. Like the visuals, the audio presentation is an assault on the senses that relies on the viewer to just experience whatever is coming at you.
Much credit to the success of Mandy lies within the doom metal inspired soundtrack from the late composer Johann Johannsson. Collaborating with drone metal guitarist Stephen O’Malley the scoring here is an intense mix of twisted themes and instrumentation. Screeching guitar riffs, 80s synth tones, and eerie atmospherics that when combined cast a foreboding energy that gives the film its identity. I rarely say this, but if the violent themes in the film aren't too intense for you, please check out the soundtrack album you won’t regret it.
[review_supplements_picture_id] => 86114 [review_supplements] =>We don't get much in terms of bonus content, but it should hold you over until (the inevitable?) special edition arrives.
Mandy is a violent and arresting horror film that tells a simple revenge story in the most unique way possible. Coated in layers of style and genre references Cosmatos’ sophomore outing is an experience you won’t soon forget. There are few films that deserve the praise of being called an “Instant Cult Classic” and I think this is one of them. Mandy gets a solid Blu-ray from RLJE Films with an impressive A/V presentation and enough bonus features to hold you over until (the inevitable?) special edition. Grab some weird friends and experience Mandy. Highly Recommended.
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