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Dexter: The Fourth Season Blu-ray Disc Review

By Brenden ⋅ August 22, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Man, I tried so hard to avoid watching the Dexter tv series. I mean, the whole premise of a cop who moonlights as a serial killer just seemed ridiculous to me. That is, until I was suckered into watching it by a friend. And then I was hooked. And boy, am I ever glad I am because this latest, fourth season of the show is a doozy! Probably one of the most riveting seasons of any tv show I’ve ever seen with one of the bravest, most shocking endings ever put to film! …Continued…

Top 5 New Blu-ray releases for the Week of August 17

By Brenden ⋅ August 17, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

This week’s got something for everyone – a bat-shit crazy asian-western, straight-up Shakespeare, comedy/drama set in the 70s, one of the best seasons of any TV show you’ll see this year, all topped off by another stellar release from The Criterion Collection! Who could blame you for not knowing where to start this week? …Continued…

Road to Perdition Blu-ray Disc Review

By Brenden ⋅ August 9, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s a rare occasion that a studio is able to assemble the perfect cast and crew for a project and see it through to the end, to craft a perfect film. I believe Road to Perdition is one of those rare gems, fortunate enough to benefit from such a confluence of events and abilities. It’s a near-perfect film now presented on a nearly perfect Blu-ray. …Continued…

She’s Out of My League Blu-ray Disc Review

By Howard ⋅ August 2, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Local-guy-does-well, Jay Baruchel stars in She’s Out of My League, which begs the question: Can a 5 ever really get a 10? Can the nervous, awkward, sensitive and somewhat endearing guy get the hot girl? Well, this is fiction, but I was out with friends recently and noticed that this actually happens. These guys are usually very smiley. …Continued…

New Gladiator Blu-ray release sports updated transfer, disc exchange program

By Brenden ⋅ July 22, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments

This is some shocking and very welcome news! You might recall all the hubbub surrounding the release of Paramount’s Gladiator: Sapphire Series Blu-ray last year (read our full review of the disc here.) Fans and critics were truly disappointed when the highly anticipated disc turned up with a less-than-stellar transfer, complete with edge enhancement and DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) which effectively turned the film into a muddy mess. Well, now a new Blu-ray release of the film has been unleashed on European audiences, sporting a gorgeous new 4K transfer. And, according to Paramount, those who purchased the previously issued, flawed disc here on this side of the Atlantic, will be able to exchange it for an updated version featuring the same 4K transfer from overseas! …Continued…

Iron Man 2 Blu-ray announced and detailed

By Brenden ⋅ July 13, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Geez, I feel like I was just in the theatre watching Iron Man 2 a few days ago, and here, we already have the Blu-ray release and details from Paramount! Nothing surprising here but I’m really happy to see that we’re getting another round of awesome bonus content spread onto a second disc. Kudos, Paramount and Marvel! …Continued…

Paramount finally bringing Stardust to Blu-ray

By Brenden ⋅ June 24, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

I’ve been waiting for Stardust to be released on Blu-ray for what seems like an age. I was so upset to have missed out on seeing it in the cinema but dead set against picking it up on home video at the time it was initially released. You see, it was only released on DVD and HD-DVD. And, though I had yet to purchase my PS3, I knew it was in the cards for me. I was already a Blu-ray guy, way back then. So, it’s with great relief to me that Paramount has finally given in and announced the impending release of Matthew Vaughn’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess’ Stardust. It better live up to all my pent up expectations…or else! …Continued…

Top 5 New Blu-ray releases for the Week of June 22

By Brenden ⋅ June 22, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments

This is an overwhelming week of Blu-ray releases if I’ve ever seen one! What’s a film fan and disc collector to do when faced with so many options? My first reaction – grab up the new Criterion discs. Second – the restored classics. After that, if I’m not in the poor house already – the best of the rest. This week is a poor-house week, if ever I’ve seen one… …Continued…

Top 5 New Blu-ray releases for the Week of June 8

By Brenden ⋅ June 8, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Not a bad week on Blu, if I do say so myself, despite the fact that there are far fewer discs shipping this week than last. The top pick is an obvious one here but maybe not the most exciting high-def release today. For some reason I always seem to find myself having greater anticipation for obscure catalogue titles than the shiny new blockbusters. Perhaps it’s because newer work is almost always guaranteed to look and sound brilliant on Blu-ray, whereas it’s always a thrill to re-experience an old favourite well mastered in 1080p! …Continued…

Top 5 New Blu-ray releases for the Week of June 1

By Brenden ⋅ June 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Oh geez. I’m all confused here. There are just too many titles hitting shelves again this week but no obvious “must-buy” disc, as far as I’m concerned. The new Hollywood blockbuster remakes all stumble in the storytelling department, the catalogue titles feature far-from-perfect presentations and there are just no damn Criterion titles as far as the eye can see! But don’t fear, if none of the brand spanking new titles do it for you this week, I’m sure you can find something in the massive batch of Eastwood newly released or re-released, as the case may be, on Blu-ray! Seriously, how many movies did has that guy made?! …Continued…