The Book Thief makes a wonderful adaptation of a great book by ditching the parts of the novel that don't translate well on screen, and finding a fresh, personal perspective on 1940s Germany.
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Blu-ray Review: ‘George Washington’ – The Criterion Collection
The ambitious feature-film debut from director David Gordon Green remains thought-provoking, if unfocused.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Frozen’ (2013)
There are also talking trolls, which everyone sort of acknowledges as weird, but again, magic.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘In Fear’ (2013)
A definite recommend for those who like their horror more psychological than throwing buckets of gore at the audience.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Monsters – The Complete Series’
At over 25 hours in length, horror fans should certainly give Monsters: The Complete Series some consideration. It's a faithful chronology of the classic nineteen eighties show.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Big Bad Wolf’
In the end, 'Big Bad Wolf' is a big, bad bore.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’
Fans should rejoice that Lionsgate has delivered their beloved 'Games' on Blu-ray with a wealth of special features.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Trek Nation’
Trek Nation is a celebration of the wonder and importance of Star Trek, a heartwarming documentary that reminds you of just why you love this little show that could, or why you should.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Gravity’ (2013)
Not just the best movie of the year, the best movie for many a year.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Memory of the Dead’
It’s all just a way to string along the plot to the big reveal which is about the only thing that leaves an impression; the title is all you’re bound to remember.
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