Blu-Ray
Cruel Intentions
"Cruel Intentions" is a movie has developed something of a following since its debut in 1999. It is something you will either love or hate, depending. Viewing it on Blu-ray is actually the first time I've ever had the chance to see it all [...]
Flatliners
I find it truly amazing how one's perception of a movie can change over time. When "Flatliners" first came out in 1990 I thought it was not nearly as good a film as I had hoped for. It was okay. When the DVD appeared years after that I [...]
Blood Diamond
Edward Zwick has directed a number of wonderfully crafted dramas that also deliver in the action department among other things. "Glory" and "The Last Samurai" come to mind immediately. Being a fan of these two films, I was genuinely [...]
Ghost Rider
Like it or not, comic book movies are hot right now, and it seems like a new one is coming out every week. Following his big-screen version of "Daredevil, " director Mark Steven Johnson has adapted Marvel Comics' "Ghost Rider" for [...]
Weeds: Season 1
Showtime has definitely been home to some good shows over the years, "Penn & Teller's BS" and "Masters of Horror" are two that I have always quite liked. I haven't had a chance to catch "Weeds" on the network [...]
Curse Of The Golden Flower
For fans of Hong Kong movies, the name Yimou Zhang creates sparkling eyes of excitement, conjuring up images of movies such as "Hero," "Raise The Red Lantern" or "House Of Flying Daggers." Known for his dazzling movies, his [...]
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Being a fan of the first DVD release of "Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl", I have somehow avoided watching its sequel, "Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" up until now. All of the hype of its [...]
Donnie Brasco
I'm a sucker for mob movies and whether it's one of Scorsese's mafia films, Coppola's treatment, Damiani's "La Piovra" TV series or as in this case Mike Newell's "Donnie Brasco," the subject matter holds [...]