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This Week on HD DVD and Blu-ray: October 30, 2007
Posted by Johnny Mercedes Categories: Paramount, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Animation, Documentary, Drama, Family, Foreign Language, Independent, Music, Romance, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Distribution, Home Entertainment, Lists, New Releases,
This past fortnight, the HD DVD release of Transformers made high-definition history with over 100,000 units sold in the first day—a record that supplanted day-one sales across both formats. But this week Sony will inevitably pull the warring robots off their high horses—likely with a quick tug on some carefully aimed webbing.
The hugely profitable but ambivalently received Spider-Man 3 releases Tuesday and will undoubtedly be a smash hit for Blu-ray. And for those who can’t justify said purchase, the film will also release in a high-def trilogy.
Universal and Warner also have some decent contributions this week, but the real content explosion comes from DVD International and their HDScape series. Finally, I can sit in my tiny condominium and watch a high-definition fireplace, an exotic aquarium, or the slow but steady thaw of Antarctica.
Check the full list of high-def releases after the jump.
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Drew Carey Right for Price?
When Bob Barker left CBS’s Price is Right, the network started to scramble to fill his sizable shoes. Rumors abounded, names were tied to CBS, and everyone waited to see what would happen. Rosie O’Donnell turned the gig down, and Drew Carey emerged from obscurity to take the job. He did turn it down first, still tasting the bitter disappointment after his own show left the airwaves. CBS called back to woo Carey, a tactic that worked. Monday, Carey started his duties as the new host of Price.
In a recent interview, Carey stated, “This is a really good fit. I’m really comfortable here…” Well, I made it a point to watch Carey on Monday, and I am of a different opinion. The former Whose Line Is It Anyway? host seemed uncomfortable, nervous, and had difficulty controlling contestants. His jokes were dry, his chitchat vague, and his face bloated. But then, admittedly, I have never been a Drew Carey fan. I don’t think he’s funny…I think he just has a good knack for surrounding himself with terribly funny people.
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My Top Five: Ugly (Yet Funny) Men
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Games, Prime Time, CBS, NBC, Scrubs,
Last night I stumbled upon an episode of the Power of Ten and found myself sucked in by the thought-provoking topics. For those who have not seen the CBS game show yet, the concept is fairly simple. The contestants have to guess (within a certain range) how a sampling of Americans answered a particular question. For example: “What percentage of Americans think Elvis is still really alive?”
Okay, I actually made that last example up. But one real question from last night had me thinking: “What percentage of women said that they would date an ugly guy because they found him funny?” (Or something like that). Unfortunately, I don’t remember the actual answer because my mind started trailing off. I quietly wondered:
‘Which ‘ugly’ actors could I see dating simply because they made me laugh?’
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The Preview Review: Be Kind Rewind, Lars and the Real Girl, Good Luck Chuck
Posted by Johnny Mercedes Categories: FOCUS, MGM, Lionsgate, New Line, Drama, Independent, Satire, Comedy, Trailers, Upcoming Releases,
Welcome to an exciting August edition of The Preview Review, where the newest trailers get a second glance.
This time, we turn a scrutinizing eye on three upcoming films about bumbling, unlucky men struggling to overcome ineptitude and find happiness, fall in love, or replace hundreds of erased VHS tapes with homemade film homages. I’ll explain after the jump.
REVIEW: I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry
Posted by Johnny Mercedes Categories: Universal, Drama, Comedy, New Releases, Theatrical Reviews,
When Larry Valentine (Kevin James), an NYPD fireman and father of two, discovers his children will no longer be pension beneficiaries after the death of his wife, he must find a way to protect them should something happen to him. After saving the life of his longtime friend and co-worker Chuck Levine (Adam Sandler), Larry hatches a plan and convinces Chuck to become his domestic partner – much to Chuck’s chagrin. Everything seems easy at first, but soon the men are challenged by the city of New York and must go to extreme lengths to keep up the charade. Sexy lawyer Alex McDonough (Jessica Biel) steps in to help the gentlemen, but Chuck has a hard time keeping his eyes (and hands) off of the only person with the ability to help them refute the skepticism.
Although Chuck and Larry attempts to show the difficulties homosexuals still have being accepted in society, the themes are contradicted by numerous (and horribly dated) gay jokes and derogatory terms audiences will first find mildly amusing, then awkward and discomforting.
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The Preview Review: You Kill Me, Hot Rod, I Am Legend
Posted by Johnny Mercedes Categories: IFC Films, Paramount, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Independent, Science Fiction, Comedy, Thrillers, New Releases, Trailers, Upcoming Releases,
The Preview Review is a weekly exposé that looks at the newest movie trailers and, using the age-old concept of cause and effect (i.e., good trailer causes me to see bad movie), attempts to pinpoint those elements that lead to another two hours of wasted life.
This week we’ll take a look at two summer comedies and a big December blockbuster*.
*possibly lackluster
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The Preview Review: May 28 – June 1, 2007
Posted by Johnny Mercedes Categories: Fox Searchlight, Lionsgate, Sony, Horror, Independent, Satire, Science Fiction, Comedy, Thrillers, Lists, Trailers, Upcoming Releases,
This is the very first edition of The Preview Review. Here at FilmCrunch, we are tired of being deceived by flawless movie trailers for films that, in the end, are better left out of theaters and away from audiences. In other words, the best-looking trailers often beget the worst-made films. This weekly exposé will attempt to flush out those elements that make good previews go bad, and hopefully we’ll uncover a few coming attractions worth a second look.
See the newest trailer reviews after the jump.
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Bleeding Edge 070: A Look Behind Gear Live and The Bleeding Edge - A Documentary
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Announcements, CES, CES 2007, Features, Videocasts, Videos,
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Bleeding Edge 070: A Look Behind Gear Live and The Bleeding Edge - A Documentary
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, Gizmatic, Announcements, CES, CES 2007, Features, Movies, Videocasts,
Here at The Bleeding Edge, there are some issues that we normally just gloss over for the sake of our reputation. What you don’t know is that Andru Edwards is a very controlling, true gadget freak who can’t move past that issue, Sparky actually knows nothing about technology and is just full of himself, Nate True sucks at fiming our show, and Jesse Ferguson has to fix everything, and is just insanely uptight. Now, it has all been revealed. Check out this episode of The Bleeding Edge, where we go behind the scenes to meet everyone who makes the show happen.
Monster House DVD Review
Posted by Johnny Mercedes Categories: Sony, Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Filmmaking, Home Entertainment, DVD Reviews,
Monster House is the computer animated tale of an awkward young boy, DJ, and his friends Chowder and Jenny, as they investigate the spooky house across the street and the evil old man (Mr. Nebbercracker) residing within. When Nebbercracker is suddenly injured and hospitalized, the three decide to take a closer look, discovering, to their horror, that the house itself is actually alive, its intentions quite malicious. With Halloween soon approaching, the children must destroy the horrible home before unsuspecting trick-or-treaters are caught in its insatiable grasp. While it may be a bit scary for your preschooler, Monster House is a unique film full of slow, concentrated intensity in a genre often geared toward fidgety children and their fleeting attention spans.
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