New on Home Video: “Contagion” on 4K Ultra HD and Digital

New on Home Video: “Contagion” on 4K Ultra HD and Digital

Warner Brothers Home Entertainment has announced the release of Steven Soderbergh’s acclaimed 2011 medical disaster thriller “Contagion” on 4K Ultra HD for the very first time. This smart and tightly-plotted nail-biter follows the outbreak of a highly contagious and deadly virus, the growing death toll, and the courageous efforts of those desperately working to identify … Continue reading

“Borderlands” Gets New Character Posters Courtesy of Lionsgate

“Borderlands” Gets New Character Posters Courtesy of Lionsgate

Yesterday Lionsgate released the first trailer for their upcoming sci-fi action comedy “Borderlands”. Based on the popular video game series from Gearbox Software, “Borderlands” follows a ragtag group of misfits as they take on the countless dangers of planet Pandora in an effort to save the daughter of a powerful crime lord. Cate Blanchett, Kevin … Continue reading

REVIEW: “A Chance Encounter” (2022)

REVIEW: “A Chance Encounter” (2022)

It may be tempting to instantly dismiss “A Chance Encounter” as another warm and fuzzy romance, especially after the meet-cute between the film’s two protagonists, elegantly framed by the scenery of the gorgeous Italian countryside. While there is undoubtedly a tender component to its story, writer-director Alexander Jeffery steers clear of the overly sweet and … Continue reading

First Glance: “Borderlands”

First Glance: “Borderlands”

Video games have a history of not translating well to the big screen. But that hasn’t stopped gaming studios from taking their cinematic swings. The latest to try is the popular action looter-shooter “Borderlands” from Gearbox Software. This wacky looking adaptation is directed and co-written by Eli Roth and features a truly bonkers ensemble. There’s … Continue reading

REVIEW: “Lisa Frankenstein” (2024)

REVIEW: “Lisa Frankenstein” (2024)

There’s a morbidly funny idea hidden somewhere inside of “Lisa Frankenstein”. Unfortunately it never rises to the surface in what turns out to be a messy, rhythmless, and forgettable horror-tinted romantic comedy. Pulling from the Mary Shelley literary classic and countless teen comedies that came before it, “Lisa Frankenstein” attempts to meld its multiple inspirations … Continue reading

EDFF REVIEW: “Tapawingo”

EDFF REVIEW: “Tapawingo”

I’m guessing few people expected 2004‘s oddball comedy “Napoleon Dynamite” to go from a low-budget indie debuting at Sundance to the absurdly funny and infinitely quotable cult classic it is today. The film made a star out of its lead, Jon Heder who over the years has helped nurture the film’s vocal and devoted fan … Continue reading