Rating: «««
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Running Time: 117 minutes
This feature is currently in limited release at theaters and will be available to stream on Netflix everywhere Friday, Dec. 1.
In 1997, schoolteacher Mary Kay Letourneau found herself all over the news after taking part in a romantic relationship with a...
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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for December 1, 2023
Welcome to a look at some of the highlights arriving this week on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD and DVD. This edition is a little quieter than the last one, but still includes a big studio picture and some interesting independent fare. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies or need to stay indoors for a few days, be sure to give one of these titles a try!
BIG NEW RELEASES!
20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL: In February 2022, Russian forces invaded the country of Ukraine. One of the first targets was the city of Mariupol and its residents. This documentary follows a team of Ukrainian journalists who were trapped in the area during the attack and captured events as they occurred...
BIG NEW RELEASES!
20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL: In February 2022, Russian forces invaded the country of Ukraine. One of the first targets was the city of Mariupol and its residents. This documentary follows a team of Ukrainian journalists who were trapped in the area during the attack and captured events as they occurred...
‘Wish’ uses modern technology while also emulating the visual style of Disney classics from the 1930s, 1940s
Rating: 3 out of 4
Running Time: 95 minutes
This animated feature from Disney opened exclusively in cinemas on Wednesday, Nov. 22.
As every reader already knows, over the years Disney has crafted some of the best animated features ever made. Lately, the studio has been attempting to use their famous brand to create live-action remakes of these titles, but now they are also introducing tie-ins to classics within their animation line. Their latest is Wish and it is something of an origin story for the celestial body referenced in "When You Wish Upon a Star," from the masterpiece, Pinocchio. The end result is perfectly entertaining, although the film does pale in comparison to the...
Running Time: 95 minutes
This animated feature from Disney opened exclusively in cinemas on Wednesday, Nov. 22.
As every reader already knows, over the years Disney has crafted some of the best animated features ever made. Lately, the studio has been attempting to use their famous brand to create live-action remakes of these titles, but now they are also introducing tie-ins to classics within their animation line. Their latest is Wish and it is something of an origin story for the celestial body referenced in "When You Wish Upon a Star," from the masterpiece, Pinocchio. The end result is perfectly entertaining, although the film does pale in comparison to the...
Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for November 24, 2023
Welcome to another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD and DVD. It’s another busy week with big Hollywood movies in a variety of genres, as well as some intriguing independent features. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies or need to stay indoors for a few days, be sure to give one of these titles a try!
BIG NEW RELEASES!
DRAGON BALL SUPER: SUPER HERO:Dragon Ball is a popular Japanese manga series that, since its inception in the 1980s, has inspired a media franchise including multiple T.V. shows and films. The latest animated feature involves a group of villains forming a new version of the sinister Red Ribbon Army, led by two androids. The heroic...
BIG NEW RELEASES!
DRAGON BALL SUPER: SUPER HERO:Dragon Ball is a popular Japanese manga series that, since its inception in the 1980s, has inspired a media franchise including multiple T.V. shows and films. The latest animated feature involves a group of villains forming a new version of the sinister Red Ribbon Army, led by two androids. The heroic...
‘Next Goal Wins’ scores a victory with its charming cast
Rating: ««« out of ««««
Running Time: 103 minutes
This film from Searchlight Pictures opens in cinemas on Friday, Nov. 17.
During World Cup qualifying rounds in 2001, the American Samoa national soccer team suffered the biggest defeat in history. Even though few expected this group to progress into the tournament, at the time it was still considered a major embarrassment and dogged the country for years. They immediately became FIFA’s lowest-ranked team and languished over the following years.
This hardly sounds like the material for an inspirational sports comedy/drama, but Next Goal Wins tells the story of their struggle for redemption. Director/co-writer Taika Waititi...
Running Time: 103 minutes
This film from Searchlight Pictures opens in cinemas on Friday, Nov. 17.
During World Cup qualifying rounds in 2001, the American Samoa national soccer team suffered the biggest defeat in history. Even though few expected this group to progress into the tournament, at the time it was still considered a major embarrassment and dogged the country for years. They immediately became FIFA’s lowest-ranked team and languished over the following years.
This hardly sounds like the material for an inspirational sports comedy/drama, but Next Goal Wins tells the story of their struggle for redemption. Director/co-writer Taika Waititi...
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