Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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House of Wax

Chris Rebholz | Oct 04, 2013

This is the classic version of House of Wax, from 1953, starring Vincent Price, with its storied 3D visual production that helped set the 1950s 3D craze ali...

Full Review | Grade: B

The Big Parade

Chris Rebholz | Oct 04, 2013

This silent film from 1925 is pretty much the blueprint for most of the films in the genre that followed it.

Full Review | Grade: B

Runner Runner

John Delia | Oct 04, 2013

There are a lot of things you may not know about online gambling, but if you're interested Runner Runner tells all. The movie features two of Hollywood's prominent stars Justin Timberlake and Be...

Full Review | Grade: D

Gravity

John Delia | Oct 03, 2013

Breathtaking, mesmerizing and thrilling the movie Gravity explodes on the screen generating a feast of cinematic brilliance. In 3D IMAX the film will have you floating in space then spinning...

Full Review | Grade: B

The Little Mermaid

Chris Rebholz | Oct 02, 2013

No one factor was singularly responsible for The Little Mermaid's success. It wasn't a surefire hit from the outset. Walt Disney Animation wasn't riding high, gaining momentum or...

Full Review | Grade: B

Leverage: The Fifth Season

Chris Rebholz | Sep 27, 2013

Yes, Grifters, it's still sad that "Leverage" is no more, but at least we got a final season DVD set, which was released Tuesday, Sept. 17, and like the previous seasons' DVDs, it...

Full Review | Grade: B

Rush

John Delia | Sep 27, 2013

Auto Racing takes center stage with a duel of wits, willpower and pride in the film Rush. The film takes its audience up close while two men vie for the top prize and fame in a sport that captiv...

Full Review | Grade: C

Metallica: Through the Never

John Delia | Sep 26, 2013

A ‘metal’ experience for those who like their music loud and lyrics outspoken.

Full Review | Grade: B

Homeland: The Complete Second Season

Stephen Compall | Sep 26, 2013

With a series so tightly wound as Homeland season 1, seemingly meant for a self-contained, miniseries-style run, there are two real dangers of extending the story. To extend past shelf life,...

Full Review | Grade: B

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Physical Media: DVD Review

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: The Complete Season 8

Chris Rebholz | Sep 25, 2013

There are different reasons to watch television. Some people want to live vicariously through the characters, finding adventure and excitement. Some people want to weep with the characters as unending...

Full Review | Grade: B