Category Archives: DVD

War Movie Mondays: ‘The Beast’

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s pick is the 1988 cult classic from director Kevin Reynolds (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) The Beast a.k.a. The Beast of War, which stars George Dzundza (Commander Daskal), Jason Patric (Konstantin … Continue reading →

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War Movie Mondays: ‘The Great Escape’

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Douglas Barnett

The Great Escape (1963) is one of those films that no matter how many times I see it, I find a new way to appreciate it even more. Director John Sturges (Never So Few, The Magnificent Seven) brings to the … Continue reading →

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‘Spartacus: Blood and Sand’ Coming to Blu-ray and DVD Complete with Extended Episodes

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Chris Ullrich

Make no mistake Spartacus: Blood and Sand is one terrific series. After a slightly rocky start, it has quickly matured and become one of the most popular and successful in premium cable’s history. Obviously, we love it here at The … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: ‘Max Headroom’ The Complete Series

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Matt Raub

There aren’t a lot of movie or TV franchises that help shape the world of science fiction for all future properties. Star Wars and Star Trek obviously had a lot of influence, as did others like Blade Runner or even, … Continue reading →

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War Movie Mondays: ‘The Dogs of War’

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s pick pits a small group of international mercenaries sent by a British corporation to overthrow a two bit Idi Amin dictator in Sub Saharan Africa. John Irvin (Hamburger Hill, When Trumpets Fade) directs The Dogs of War (1980) … Continue reading →

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Check Out An Exclusive Clip From ‘Evil Dead’ On Blu-ray

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Matt Raub

There are tons of cult horror films for fans to look back on and cringe, but there are very few that can still be considered solid pieces of cinema. Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead films are easily on the top of … Continue reading →

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Warner Premiere Announces ‘DC Showcase Shorts Collection’ On DVD & Blu-Ray

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Joe Gillis

Those who have picked up the two most recent DVD or Blu-Ray releases from DC Entertainment have been treated to a special short at the beginning of each film. On the release of Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, fans … Continue reading →

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War Movie Mondays: ‘Red Dawn’

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Douglas Barnett

Red Dawn is the ultimate “what if” Cold War movie. Set some time in the mid alternate 1980’s, Red Dawn depicts a world which has fast been assimilated into the sphere of Soviet influence. After NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) … Continue reading →

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