Looking for A Father’s Day Gift? Check Out These Recent Blu-Ray Releases of Classic Films Dan Koelsch, June 11, 2013 Father’s Day is this Sunday, and if you’re still looking for a gift, we have a few suggestions for the cinephile dads out there. After the break, Check out these classics that were recently released on Blu-ray. BrubakerThe 1980 prison drama Brubaker is directed by Stuart Rosenberg and written by W. D. Richter. Robert Redford stars as the new warden of a corrupt prison who attempts to unravel the mysterious scandal. Based on a true story, the film was acclaimed for its gritty realism and even nominated for a Best Writing Oscar. It’s a great film, and Redford’s performance is spot-on as always.The VerdictThe Verdict is a 1982 courtroom drama directed by the legendary Sidney Lumet and written by acclaimed writer David Mamet. The film was nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture. Paul Newman stars as a lawyer that takes on the Archdiocese of Boston in a malpractice suit when everyone says he should settle. This Blu-ray has some great special features.Viva Zapata!Directed by Elia Kazan and written by John Steinbeck, the 1952 Viva Zapata! was nominated for four Academy Awards, and co-star Anthony Quinn won for Best Supporting Actor. The film stars Marlon Brando as real-life Mexican Revolutionary Emiliano Zapata. While not quite as good as the other films on this list, Viva Zapata is a solid film with some big names behind and in front of it. All of these films are available now on Blu-ray, so impress your papa with some classics. Reviews BrubakerFather's DayThe VerdictViva Zapata!
Movie Review: “Winnie The Pooh” Is Sweet as Honey July 11, 2011July 11, 2011This Friday, The Walt Disney Company releases Winnie the Pooh in theaters. It will be the first Pooh movie in theaters since 2005. The classic children’s series debuted in 1926 as a novel by A. A. Milne, then grew into a franchise that included television shows, movies, and of course… Read More
Movie Review: Olympus Has Fallen March 21, 2013March 21, 2013On Friday, FilmDistrict’s action film Olympus Has Fallen opens in theaters. With an impressive cast and promising (if not original) premise, does it deliver the action goods? Find out in our review after the break. Read More
Featured App: “The Devil Inside” for iPhone, iPod, And iPad December 28, 2011July 29, 2012There are far more ways to experience a film beyond the theaters. Apps for your smart phone or tablet are the newest form, and that’s where I come in. My job is to weed out the bad and send through the good. Today’s featured app is “The Devil Inside” for… Read More