It’s been fifteen years to the date since Brad Bird showed us that humans and rats can co-exist in the kitchen in Ratatouille. This Oscar-winning Paris-set movie relies on what could be one of the most absurd premises in the history of cinema. A rat, Remy (Patton Oswalt), has the unlikely dream of becoming a chef someday. After getting separated from his family in the sewer, he sets about towards this dream by joining up…
"Ratatouille: Oscar Winner Marks 15th Anniversary"
Ted, starring Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, and Seth MacFarlane, marks the 10th anniversary since its theatrical release in 2012. I’m going to be downright honest. I do mot know what 2012 me ever saw in Ted. It was, apparently, enough to purchase the film on Blu-ray in late November 2013. I wasn’t even writing for then-Flicksided at the time so I can’t even look at a previous review to see what I wrote. I’ll be…
"Ted: Raunchy Comedy Marks 10th Anniversary"
Out of Sight, the first collaboration between filmmaker Steven Soderbergh and actor George Clooney, arrives on 4K Ultra HD. The film makes its arrival on 4K UHD two days after turning 24 years old. If Kino Lorber had held off for another year, they could have released a 25th anniversary 4K! I’m not complaining as it also gives me an opportunity to rewatch a Steven Soderbergh classic. Plus, it’s got Kentucky native George Clooney. Together,…
"Out of Sight Arrives on 4K UHD"
Reginald Hudlin’s Boomerang, featuring a star-studded cast, celebrates its 30th anniversary by arriving on Blu-ray for the first time. Paramount has been releasing a number of Eddie Murphy films over the past few years onto Blu-ray or 4K UHD. A few came by way through Paramount Presents line but this isn’t one of them. Some of the more popular films ended up getting 4K releases after the recent Blu-rays so we’ll just have to see…
"Boomerang Gets 30th Anniversary Blu-ray"
Stanley Kubrick’s sophomore feature film, Killer’s Kiss, makes its arrival on 4K UHD by way of Kino Lorber Studio Classics. Davey Gordon (Jamie Smith) is a middleweight boxer nearing the end of his career. Early on in the film, Davey meets a nightclub dancer, Gloria Price (Irene Kane). Davey and Gloria start a relationship, much to the dismay of her boss, Vincent Rapallo (Frank Silvera). This is really the gist of it. Vincent sends his…
"Killer’s Kiss: Stanley Kubrick Film Arrives On 4K UHD"
Two-time Oscar-winning sound mixer Michael Semanick spoke about his work on The Afterparty, Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers, and more. My almost half-hour conversation with Semanick took place on Friday morning. In addition to the series and movie that are up for Emmy consideration, we also discussed the 15th anniversary of Ratatouille taking place on June 29. There are other films that came up during the conversation. It’s bound to happen when one as deep…
"Michael Semanick talks The Afterparty, Rescue Rangers, and More"
Face/Off, the John Woo action film starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage, marks its 25th anniversary since its June 1997 release. I was too young to appreciate Nicolas Cage for his mannerisms when I first saw this film in 1997. In hindsight, I was probably a few years too young to see the movie, what with the R rating and all. But then again, I had already watched dinosaurs tear apart two different islands by…
"Face/Off: Action Film Marks 25th Anniversary"
Austin Butler is phenomenal in Baz Luhrmann’s rock biopic as the titular king of rock and roll in the newly released Elvis. Filmmakers have not learned a single thing since the release of Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story in December 2007. Baz Lurhmann attempts to shake up the rock biopic genre but at the end of the day, the efforts fall short. The film is at its best when Austin Butler is rocking and…
"Elvis: Austin Butler Is An Oscar Contender in Rock Biopic"
After watching The Clone Wars and Obi-Wan Kenobi, I’m reevaluating Star Wars: Episode 2 – Attack of the Clones with a new review. My initial review ran during the Road to IX but since that time, I feel that the prequels were really enhanced by The Clone Wars. When one watches The Clone Wars, they get more out of the prequels. Adding onto that, Part V of Obi-Wan Kenobi puts the movie into a completely…
"Attack of the Clones: Reevaluating The Star Wars Prequel"
Peacock TV has announced the Originals, iconic series, beloved movies, must-watch sports, and more that are coming in July 2022. Peacock is coming in HOT this July with highly anticipated new movies and Original series. To kick-off the month, DreamWorks Animation’s hilarious high-octane adventure THE BAD GUYS begins streaming exclusively on Peacock July 1. The all-new and even steamier US version of LOVE ISLAND premieres July 19 and Kevin Hart returns with even more must-watch conversations with your favorite…
"Peacock TV: Coming in July 2022"