The Oscar-winning Ordinary People joined the Paramount Presents line with a new Blu-ray last March from Paramount. Robert Redford oversaw the 4K transfer as the film was remastered for Blu-ray. With the amount of films getting a 4K UHD release, one can only wonder why Paramount opted with Blu-ray over a 4K UHD disc. I have no excuse in being so late to watching the film but with Being Mary Tyler Moore airing this weekend,…
"Ordinary People: A Multi-Oscar Winner In 1980"Month: May 2023
As HBO Max rebrands to Max, the Warner Bros. Discovery streamer announced Ultimate Ad-Free Tier programming streaming in 4K UHD. Tomorrow, HBO Max will become Max, Warner Bros. Discovery’s enhanced streaming platform, delivering unparalleled content for everyone in the household, including the best of unscripted to the highest quality in scripted programming, family-friendly content, HBO, Max Originals, WB Movies, the DC Universe, food, home, and documentaries. To find out what’s on Max at launch through June,…
"Max: Titles Streaming in 4K Ultra HD Upon May 23 Launch"
The live-action version of The Little Mermaid has awesome music as expected but the film itself is way too long at 135 minutes. Ariel (Halle Bailey) finally comes to the screen in live-action. The studio might call it a reimagining but they keep the basic gist of the story. Ariel is the adventurous young daughter of King Triton (Javier Bardem). Much like the 1989 film, she is a free spirit and always rebelling against the…
"The Little Mermaid: Awesome Music But Too Long"
Chicago fans can visit the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Globe Statue Tour as the Autobots are at the Navy Pier entrance through May 26. The Transformers on display include two Autobots (Optimus Prime and Mirage) and a Maximal (Optimus Primal). Previous US stops also included Las Vegas and Austin, TX, where they were on display in connection with this year’s SXSW Film and TV Festival. It is surprising, however, the Bumblebee is not among…
"Transformers Global Statue Tour at Navy Pier In Chicago Through May 26"
Amazon announced the films, series, and specials that will be coming to Prime Video and Amazon Freevee services in June 2023. Prime Video New in June – Available to Prime members at no additional cost to their membership. TV SERIES Available May 30 *The Ride (2023) Available June 1 All The Queen’s Men S1 (2021) Barnaby Jones S1-8 (1973) Bull S1-6 (2017) Charmed S1-8 (1999) Evening Shade S1-4 (1991) Everybody Hates Chris S1-4 (2006) Happy Days S1-3 (1974) Laverne & Shirley S1-4 (1976) Mannix S1-7…
"Prime Video, Amazon Freevee: Coming in June 2023"
While HBO Max did not formally announce the titles leaving in May 2023, a quick glance at the Last Chance section lists several titles. Leaving HBO Max in May 2023 May 19 Hack My Life: Inside Hacks Kong: Skull Island May 20 Major Crimes May 21 Ben Is Back Metalocalypse May 22 Space Ghost Coast to Coast May 23 Free Guy (HBO) May 31 3:10 to Yuma (1957) 42nd Street A Guy Thing (HBO) A…
"HBO Max and Max: Leaving in May 2023"
The Wedding Singer marked its 25th anniversary in February and the film remains one of Adam Sandler’s best comedies. I meant to review film earlier this year for its anniversary. Unfortunately, I was still recovering from Sundance and didn’t get around to doing so. It wasn’t until catching Sandler receiving the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on the DVR in which I made sure to take care of the rewatch for the anniversary review.…
"The Wedding Singer: A Belated 25th Anniversary"
A documentary on Howard Ashman should be considered safe but nope, it’s in the list of Disney+ and Hulu titles getting pulled. (Update: Thanks to the swift backlash, Disney+ will not remove Howard.) Flashback to Tribeca 2018. I had just left a P&I screening of Howard, a documentary on the late Oscar-winning lyricist. Without him and Alan Menken, there’s no telling what would have happened with the Walt Disney Animation Studios. The studio was in…
"Disney+, Hulu Pulling Originals, Including Howard Ashman Documentary"
Hulu announced the movies, series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming platform’s library in June 2023. Titles Coming to Hulu June 1, 2023 One Piece: Episodes 382-457 (DUBBED) Queen Sugar: Complete Seventh and Final Season Vida: Complete Third and Final Season 3:10 to Yuma | 2007 Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter | 2011 Attack The Block | 2011 Best Night Ever | 2013 Bewitched | 2005 Borat | 2006 Brigsby Bear | 2017…
"Hulu: Coming and Leaving in June 2023"
Peacock TV has announced the Originals, iconic series, beloved movies, must-watch sports, and more that are coming in June 2023. Summer is here and Peacock is bringing the heat with new Originals! The dark comedic thriller BASED ON A TRUE STORY, starring Emmy Award nominee Kaley Cuoco alongside Chris Messina and Tom Bateman as a realtor, a former tennis star and a plumber seizing a unique opportunity to capitalize on America’s obsession with true crime on…
"Peacock TV: Coming in June 2023"