Rating: «« out of 4 stars

Running Time: 80 min.

It’s really too bad. The new horror picture Lights Out is based on a very scary short film that garnered so much attention from studios that it was developed into a feature. It’s about the nasty, violent spirit of a girl who exists exclusively in the darkness, stalking her prey whenever the lights go out (and when they don’t, she turns the bulbs off herself). There’s a really fun and exciting opening scene that really takes advantage of the premise, locking a couple of workers in a factory space and moving the spirit closer and closer between flickers of light.

Unfortunately, there isn’t much more to this feature. Yes...

Welcome back to another look at highlights arriving on DVD and Blu-ray. There are some hugely popular releases, as well as noteworthy small films featuring recognizable casts. So if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

Big New Releases!

Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice - Two DC superheroes come to blows for two-and-a-half hours in this gloomy follow-up to the previous glum reboot of the Superman character. Despite the promise of glowering, fighting, and little in the way of resolution, many still lined up and forked over their money for the experience. Critics reacted just as despondently, suggesting that it wore the majority...

Rating: «« out of 4 stars

Running Time: 116 min.

Director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, Spy) has made some hilariously funny movies with some very talented comics. His latest, Ghostbusters, offers a new take on the beloved 1984 comedy. There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding the production, which now seems surprising, given the ultimate quality of the feature itself. In the end, this is a middling, scattershot effort. It’s passable and there are a handful of chuckles here and there, but the movie feels equally choppy and haphazard in many respects.

This reboot of the original introduces four new characters taking on a supernatural threat. Erin Gilbert (Kristin Wiig) is a...

Welcome back to another edition of highlights arriving on DVD and Blu-ray. Those looking for something new to rent or buy will definitely be able to find something below. So if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

Big New Releases!

The Dark Horse - This little New Zealand production recreates a true story about a brilliant speed-chess champion struggling with bipolar disorder. After being released from a psychiatric institution, he begins to find some hope in life after agreeing to coach a children’s team. The press gave this drama excellent reviews, complimenting the lead performance and stating that although the...