Birds of Prey now on Blu-ray, DVD

Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is now available for fans to buy or rent on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital. Given that Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn was the best thing in DC’s Suicide Squad, it was only natural that the character would be given a spin-off.  Jared Leto doesn’t come back to reprise his role from the film’s predecessor.  In fact, there character is only alluded to…

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Movies: Will Audiences Return Without A Vaccine?

While some states are starting to reopen businesses, the question remains whether people will be going back to the movies when theaters reopen. All eyes are on July 17th as Christopher Nolan’s Tenet is still scheduled to open.  While Warner Bros. hasn’t moved the film, the best bet is they will.  A decision needs to be made and soon.  Without a vaccine, movie theaters won’t be running at a capacity studios need to make their…

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Taika Waititi to direct new Star Wars film

It was just announced this morning that Oscar winner Taika Waititi will be directing and co-writing a new Star Wars film to be released in theaters. The news happens to come on May 4th, also known as Star Wars Day.  With production shut down across the board in the industry, it’ll be some time before either film or television series gets released.  There’s been no word of late about Rian Johnson’s planned Star Wars trilogy.…

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Universal Pictures vs. AMC Theatres

Universal Pictures and AMC Theatres are in somewhat of a stand-off following recent comments made as a result of the Trolls: World Tour release. If you recall, Universal decided to release Trolls: World Tour as a Premium Video on Demand title.  Not surprisingly, the theaters were upset at the decision because the film had been advertised for months as a theatrical release.  At the same time, families were essentially stuck at home while theaters were…

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Ride Like a Girl: Now Available on DVD

The AACTA-nominated biopic, Ride Like a Girl, directed by Rachel Griffiths is now available for viewers to bring home on DVD, VOD, and Digital. The film marks the feature directorial debut of Brothers & Sisters actress Rachel Griffiths.  Griffiths directs from a script written by Andrew Knight and Elise McCredie.  Teresa Palmer and Sam Neill lead the cast. Ride Like a Girl tells the true story of Michelle Payne (Teresa Palmer), the first woman to…

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To The Stars Is Now Available

To The Stars, which first premiered during the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, is now available for audiences to watch from the comfort of their homes. I had the opportunity to speak with director Martha Stephens and co-leads Kara Hayward and Liana Liberato. My five-star review as it ran last year during Sundance: To The Stars is a beautifully crafted coming-of-age story set in 1960s rural Oklahoma and continues the trend of deeply affecting films shot…

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Like A Boss Is Now Available Home Video

Like A Boss is now available for fans to watch from the comforts of their home on Blu-ray and DVD after being released on Digital. Like A Boss pits friend against friend when an industry giant expresses an interest in buying an interest in their start-up cosmetics company. Money changes everything.  It’s a good rule to know and you probably should never forget this.  Mel Paige (Rose Byrne) and Mia Carter (Tiffany Haddish) are best…

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Hits Home Video

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the ninth and final installment of the Skywalker saga, is now available for fans to buy on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray. In addition to the above options, eight previous films in the saga are being made available on 4K Ultra HD for the first time.  Both Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Solo were previously available on 4K UItra HD. Bonus features include*: The Skywalker Legacy – The…

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1917 Is Now Available On Home Video

1917, which took home a few Oscars in early February, is now available for audiences to bring home on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, or rent on Digital/VOD. To put it simply, Sam Mendes’ 1917 is a masterpiece achievement in filmmaking and without a doubt one of the best war films to ever be made. Lance Corporals Schofield (George MacKay) and Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) are on the biggest missions of their young lives.  Over 1,500…

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Phoenix, Oregon Helps Out Indie Theaters

At a time when so many theaters are forced to close, the newly released Phoenix, Oregon is coming to the rescue in a different sort of way. This weekend is a major first in movie history.  There are no studio films opening this weekend.  The ones hitting VOD on Friday were still playing in theaters entering last weekend.  Life as we know it changed when theaters were ordered to close in New York and Los…

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