DVD Review: The Stepfather
Who am I here? Did I copy this quote wrong? Possibly its meaning is part of a cryptic puzzle? Or could it be the ramblings of an unstable mind? By the end of The Stepfather you will understand the implications of this question.
DVD Review: The Story of Saiunkoku – The Complete Season One
The Story of Saiunkoku is a shōjo supernatural romance-comedy anime set in the titular mythical/historical realm. Saiunkoku is heavily influenced by Chinese mythology. While there is no exact year, the setting seems to be based very loosely on one of the more stable periods between the late Han Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty as the bureaucratic system established during the Han period is well entrenched while the development of gunpowder has yet to be discovered; however, the series is clearly not historical fiction.
DVD Review: Doctor Who- The Next Doctor
Nothing says Christmas like evil robots and time traveling Doctors! Doctor Who returns for his annual Christmas Special in the standalone story The Next Doctor, which is now available for you to own on DVD.
David Tennant continues his incredible tenure as The Doctor, this time venturing back to London in the year 1851. There he encounters some old friends, The Cybermen, and gets the opportunity to meet another version of himself (played by David Morrissey)! But wait… how can there be TWO Doctors? Now the two men must work together to stop the Cybermen from altering history and ruining Christmas (the Christmas part is more important).
DVD Review: Bleach: The Rescue, Season Three Box Set
To save Rukia, Ichigo must master his Bankai. It takes ten years to do this, but Ichigo has only three days. With the help of Yoruichi, can Ichigo do it and get to the level it will take to save his friend form the execution she is now marching toward? And what about the death of Captan Aizen, is it related or is there something else going on?
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DVD Review: Bleach Movie 2, Diamond Dust Rebellion
The Royal Houses maintain a single source of power called the Ouin. At a whim, the Ouin is transported to a secret location. Security is high, but somehow an unknown group attacks and are able to steal the Ouin. There is something odd about the leader of the robbers. He is wearing a mask, yet he is familiar to Tōshirō. So familiar that Tōshirō abandons his post as the Captain of the 10th squad and becomes a hunted man hunting the real perpetrator.
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DVD Review: The Girlfriend Experience
Steven Soderbergh is known as a stylish and risk-taking director. Some of his movies become blockbusters, some cult classics, and some are never even seen by the mainstream audience at all. Soderbergh seems to be a genuine artist, someone who cares more about the experience of shooting and the story he wants to tell rather than a man looking for money and prestige. His first film, Sex, Lies, and Videotape revolutionized independent films in the late 80's. Erin Brockovich and Traffic were both nominated for various Academy Awards. Soderbergh is a name worth reckoning with in Hollywood, but occasionally he likes to make pet projects, and The Girlfriend Experience is one of these.
DVD Review: The Big Bang Theory Season Two
Leonard, Sheldon, Penny, Howard, and Rajesh are back for The Second Season of The Big Bang Theory! The guys have a lot on their plate this season as their dating lives take an unexpected turn! What happens when Summer Glau makes an appearance in their lives? And how could Howard have broken the Mars Rover? Will Penny and Leonard finally find happiness? All these things will be covered during these hilarious (and addictive) 22 episodes!
Blu-ray and DVD Review: X-Men Origins: Wolverine
X-Men Origins: Wolverine is now available for you to add to your collection on DVD and Blu-ray.
One of the most controversial releases of the Summer is now (legally) available for you to own! The film, by Director Gavin Hood, features Hugh Jackman in an early story about Wolverine, and explains how he came to eventually join the X-Men. So by now I'm sure you have a pretty good idea about the general story of this movie. Wolverine and his "brother" Sabertooth (Liev Schreiber replacing Tyler Mane in the iconic role) go off on their own and eventually join up with a program called Weapon X, led by X2 Villain William Stryker (now played by Danny Huston).
DVD Review: Transformers: Season Two, Part One (25th Anniversary Edition)
The Transformers return for more action and adventure in the newly restored 25th Anniversary release of Transformers Season Two, Part One! This set includes many fan favorite characters such as the Dinobots, Devastator, Shockwave and more!
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"Autobot Spike"- When Spike becomes injured, the Autobots must act quickly to save his life! In order to perform a delicate operation, Spike's mind is transferred into Autobot X! Megatron tries to take further advantage of the situation and might actually succeed at turning Spike against his friends. Is it too late for Spike or can he be returned to his own body?
Anime DVD Review: Astro Boy 2003 Complete Series
I never quite realized how much of a rip-off Mega Man was until I started watching the 2003 remake of Tezuka Osamu's classic manga-turned-anime, Astro Boy. Similarities abound between the two series, including the setting, the characters and the design of the technology, which actually made it easy for me, as a Mega Man fan, to jump in and appreciate the show for what it is: a silly action series about a robotic boy who lives in a wonderful future world.
DVD Review: Big Windup! Volume 2
When we last left our intrepid Nishiura Nine, they had just begun their first game in the Saitama prefecture tournament against the previous year's defending champions, Tosei. Ace pitcher Mihashi has managed to relax (a little) and his confidence is growing (sort of), so with the help of the rest of the team, they stand a chance against Tosei, right? (Right?)
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DVD Review: Heat Guy J, The Complete Series
Judoh, one of the seven great cities left on earth. To help prevent crime, there is the "Special Services" group in the Police Force with three members. Together they have to figure out how to stop crime before it happens. Working with a small budget and just a little luck on their side maybe they can do something of lasting impact for this odd town of the future.
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