Music DVD Review: Billie Holiday -- The Life and Artistry of Lady Day
Now Available on DVD Amazon.com Widgets Amazon.com WidgetsDownload Lady Day's Music on iTunes Bookmark this on Delicious Print PageIt seems as though every year dozens of films that celebrate the American spirit are released-- usually in the form of underdog sports movies-- wherein the outsider, the poorer kids, the unlikely team or the least experienced player defeats the favored competition in spectacular glory. And while these usually result in some truly mesmerizing movies such as Rud... Read Full Story
DVD Review: The Betrayed (2008)
Now Available on DVD Bookmark this on Delicious Print PageYou'd think a car crash alone would be enough to ruin your day. Unfortunately, for Golden Globe nominated actress Melissa George's character Jamie in writer/director Amanda Gusack's The Betrayed-- not only was the car crash a high point compared to what would follow-- but the next several days are also ruined when she awakens to find herself held prisoner on the floor of a warehouse.Yet it isn't a simple kidnap for ransom but more pre... Read Full Story
Blu-ray Review: The Pink Panther 2 (2009)
Crazy About Clouseau & The Pink Panther? Bookmark this on Delicious Print PageAs I sit down to write this I'm reminded of Jack Black's Stevie Wonder related query in High Fidelity when he ponders: "Sub-question: is it in fact unfair to criticize a formerly great artist for his latter day sins; is it better to burn out or fade away?"With Steve Martin... I'm not really sure what to think other than beginning to fear he's become so out of touch with reality that he's the only one who thinks... Read Full Story
Shrink (2009)
In Theatres on July 24Visit the Website Bookmark this on Delicious Print PageOfficial Synopsis From Roadside Attractions"Roadside Attractions presents a tart, funny, and uplifting drama about the courage it takes to achieve happiness."What happens when the people we count on to hold us together … are barely holding it together themselves? "Jonas Pate's Shrink is a striking, fast-paced exposé of the “other” Hollywood , featuring folks living outside their comfort zone and the people who put t... Read Full Story
DVD Review: Simon Says (2006)
Now Available on DVD Bookmark this on Delicious Print PagePresumably because “Jump Rope,” “Checkers,” and “Hopscotch” just weren't creepy enough-- the newest straight-to-disc ultra-violent horror show that reminds us once again to stay the hell out of the woods opted to turn the innocent childhood game of Simon Says into both the title and catch phrase of Barnholtz and Lionsgate Entertainment’s recent B-movie release.The freak-fest is fairly similar to another “I see soon-to-be-dead people; ... Read Full Story
Film Intuition's June Poll Results: Cast Frank Sinatra in the Upcoming Biopic
June Poll:In honor of the recent release of the CD Classic Sinatra II-- which we gave away to one lucky reader-- we surveyed visitors to FilmIntuition.Com requesting their dream casting suggestions for the slated Sinatra biopic. And in doing so, we compiled a list of some of the most popular and interesting selections for inclusion in our final poll for the month. Bookmark this on Delicious Print PageThe Question:A new Martin Scorsese biopic about Frank Sinatra is in the works; which actor w... Read Full Story
Blu-ray Review: Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009)
Now Available to Own on DVD & Blu-ray Amazon.com WidgetsPhoto SlideshowClick Here to View Film Clips & Behind-the-Scenes Videos Bookmark this on Delicious Print PageMuch like Rebecca Bloomwood (played by Isla Fisher), as a young girl I too was entranced by the idea of "magic cards" that could be swiped instead of handing over real, actual, tangible money for goods and services. This fascination also extended to checks to such an extent that I actually remember advising my mom to "g... Read Full Story
New on DVD & Blu-ray for the Week of 6/28/09
Jen’s Pick of the Week:Do the Right Thing:20th Anniversary Edition Bookmark this on Delicious Print Page12 Rounds Apollo 11:A Night to RememberBaby Einstein:Baby's First MovesThe Beatles InternationalThe BetrayedBlue Murder: Set 4British Cinema:Renown Pictures Crime & Noir Blackout,Bond of Fear, Home To Danger,Meet Mr. Callaghan, No Trace, RecoilCut'n It Up DallasDark Streets Do the Right Thing:20th Anniversary Edition Dinosaur King: Volcanic PanicEastbound & Down:The Complete First... Read Full Story
DVD Review: Tom and Jerry's Greatest Chases Volume 2
Now Available on DVD Amazon.com Widgets Bookmark this on Delicious Print PageWhat Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote were to Warner Brothers' Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry were to Hanna-Barbera. As the animated duo who were so frequently caught up in chases-- not only is it fitting that the characters consisted of a veritable cat and mouse but also that Warner Brothers has released 14 more of the classic (originally MGM produced) shorts from 1944 through 1951 in the aptly named Greatest Chases ... Read Full Story
RiffTrax DVD Reviews: The Best of RiffTrax Shorts: Volume 1 & Volume 2 (2009)
Now Available to Own(10 Titles from the New RiffTrax DVD Line)Visit Their Official Website Bookmark this on Delicious Print PageTrust me, it's never a good idea to heckle comedians since it kills it for everyone as-- a few years back-- we threw down some serious coin to get good seats to see Jerry Seinfeld only for him to be upstaged by a ridiculous drunk dude in the front VIP row who ticked off the master of "nothing" to such an extent that the show was over in 40 minutes flat. However, com... Read Full Story