Trading Places, the outrageous comedy starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy, is the latest title to join the Paramount Presents line. While this film is just shy of its 40th anniversary, it could have been made in any year and still be relevant. Randolph Ralph Bellamy) and Mortimer Duke (Don Ameche) are a pair of very rich and greedy brothers. They stoop so low as to make a wager that street hustler Billy Ray Valentine…
"Trading Places Added To Paramount Presents"Category: Movies
The newly remastered Coming to America makes its arrival on 4K Ultra HD just in time for the release of the sequel in March 2021. One could say that Eddie Murphy did a favor in bringing John Landis on board to direct the film. If you recall, John Landis was a director of a scene in The Twilight Zone: The Movie when a helicopter crashed on set. In any event, Landis supervises the restoration of…
"Coming to America Arrives on 4K Ultra HD"
Beverly Hills Cop, the hit 1984 blockbuster comedy starring Eddie Murphy, makes its newly remastered arrival on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. The physical release comes after the trilogy was released together on Blu-ray in January 2020. It feels like another year, right? In any event, this release also features the same bonus content. However, a few features are also on both discs. Everything is also on the Blu-ray for what it’s worth. If you prefer,…
"Beverly Hills Cop Arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray"
The Hobbit Trilogy–brought to life from Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson–finally makes its arrival on 4K Ultra HD. The three films include An Unexpected Journey, The Desolation of Smaug, and The Battle of the Five Armies. Both theatrical and extended movies are spread across six discs. You also get a digital copy. Unfortunately, the downside to this collection is the lack of bonus content. New bonus content is coming though. If you’re willing to wait until…
"The Hobbit Trilogy Arrives on 4K"
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy–brought to life from Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson–finally makes its arrival on 4K Ultra HD. The three films include The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and Best Picture winner The Return of the Ring. Both theatrical and extended movies are spread across nine discs. The extended versions get two discs, of course. You also get a digital copy. Unfortunately, the downside to this collection is the lack of…
"The Lord of The Rings Trilogy Arrives On 4K"
The release of Happiest Season on Hulu has led to a stir of debates but this critic is done with the trope of not being out to family in films. Where are the films about being out and having an accepting family? Why is it that the biggest LGBTQ rom-com this year forces a love interest into the closet? There are other ways of presenting LGBTQ rom-coms but shoving someone into the closet isn’t it. …
"Happiest Season: The Not-Out-To-Family Trope"
If it is the Wednesday before Thanksgiving weekend, this means that it is time to present the Solzy Awards for Short Films in 2020. This certainly is not the traditional year for films. I’ll admit right now that I have not watched nor covered anywhere close to the amount of short films like in prior years. Some of this definitely comes down to festivals getting cancelled. While SXSW and Tribeca got cancelled this year, many…
"The Solzy Awards for Short Films in 2020"
The Killing Floor, an essential piece of Black, labor, and cinematic history, is now available on Blu-ray following a 4K restoration. It may have take the UCLA Film & Television Archive but the 1985 Sundance Special Jury Prize winner is now available on both Blu-ray and DVD for the first time in North America. This is also another one of those parts of history in which I knew nothing about while growing up. To be…
"The Killing Floor Restored In 4K"
The Personal History of David Copperfield is skipping physical media and is now available to watch through digital retailers. What follows is my review from last year’s world premiere during the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival: The Personal History of David Copperfield gives viewers the first adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel in almost 20 years. We first meet David Copperfield (Dev Patel) as an adult before taking a journey with him back to his…
"The Personal History of David Copperfield on Digital"
The Broken Hearts Gallery, starring Geraldine Viswanathan, is now available for audiences to bring home on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital. Last year, actress Geraldine Viswanathan was honored by the Toronto International Film Festival as a TIFF Rising Star. This year, the actress makes appearances in both Bad Education and The Broken Hearts Gallery. One shouldn’t forget previous appearances in Blockers or Hala. The actress should become a should become a household name following this film.…
"The Broken Hearts Gallery Now on Blu-ray, DVD"