Lionsgate’s recent Finding You is an unassuming little romantic-comedy that stars people you’ve possibly never heard of, but don’t let that deter you. The supporting cast includes Academy Award winner Vanessa Redgrave, so there’s a little marquee draw for older viewers. Film and TV veteran Tom Everett Scott (That Thing …
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Blu-ray Review: ‘The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It’
Overlong and exploitative, The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It is a non-essential addition to the Conjuring Universe. The series started out great back in 2013 with the relatively unassuming original. The Conjuring was something of a surprise. It was that rarest of horror films—immensely commercially popular but also …
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The Water Man is a family film with a strong cast, headed up by young Lonnie Chavis (TV’s The Is Us) and David Oyelowo (who also makes his directorial debut). Chavis plays Gunner, a preteen who’s mom (Rosario Dawson) is battling leukemia. While the film’s themes are hope, dreams, and …
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Verging (perhaps) on overkill, this multi-disc box set contains all the 'Imagine' alternate takes, mixes, and rehearsals any John Lennon fan could desire.
Read More »Music Review: The Beatles – ‘The Beatles’ (aka ‘The White Album) – Super-Deluxe Edition (6 CD / 1 Blu-ray)
The Beatles legendary self-titled double album, aka The White Album, receives an exemplary six-CD, one-Blu-ray reissue.
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A great career-spanning concert, but also a journey through the life, career, and philosophy of John Mellencamp.
Read More »Music Blu-ray Review: The Moody Blues – ‘Days of Future Passed Live’
For the first time ever, 'Days of Future Passed' live in its entirety—plus nearly an hour of additional concert footage!
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A collection of previously unpublished photos of many of music's greatest artists, 'Live and Unseen' is guided tour through popular music history.
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The Who, 2017 incarnation, rocks the Royal Albert Hall with a complete reading of their landmark rock opera 'Tommy' and select gems from throughout their career.
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Another treat for Stones fans from "the vault," this one offers up 'Sticky Fingers' in its entirety (albeit with a shuffled tracklisting!).
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