James Rocchi
New on DVD and Blu-ray: Denzel, ‘John Carter’ and More
This week's new DVD's, Blu-Rays and Video On Demand offerings include the better-than-its-reputation 'John Carter,' the gritty thriller 'Safe House,' 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' for sci-fi/fantasy family fun and the classic con cinema of 'The Sting' ... ...
Retro Rental: If You’re Excited for ‘Prometheus’ Watch ‘Eden Log’
With Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' coming soon -- a rumored return to the universe of his 1979 'Alien,' a more definite return to science-fiction for Scott most certainly and a showcase for actors like Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace and Idris Elba … Well, it's to be looked forward to.
And we've got a suggestion for an older film to watch to help get you excited (and no, it's
New to View: A ‘Man,’ a ‘Goon,’ a ‘Kevin’ and a ‘Waltz’
This week's new DVD's, Blu-rays and Video On Demand offerings include solid suspense with 'Man on a Ledge,' the hilarious sleeper hit 'Goon,' and two amazing dramas in 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'Take this Waltz.'...
Retro Rental: If You Like ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ You’ll Fall in Love With ‘Pirates of Penzance’
Wes Anderson's 'Moonrise Kingdom,' opening this week in limited release, is what we've come to expect from Anderson, the mind behind 'Rushmore,' 'The Royal Tenenbaums,' and 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox' -- somehow completely artificial and entirely heartfelt, loaded with dry punchlines that, somehow, bring tears to your eyes. The story of two 12-year-olds who embark on a runaway adventure of love, the
New on DVD and Blu-ray: Spies, Sherlock and More
New on DVD and Blu-ray, Bring 'Holmes' Home, 'This Means War,' plus 'Red Tails' and the Bleakly Ballsy 'Breaking Bad: Season IV.' Not only does this week's round up of DVD's and Blu-rays include a re-booted 'Sherlock Holmes' and more thrills to love in 'This Means War,' but there's also wartime aerial action in 'Red Tails' and science gone bad in season four of 'Breaking Bad.' ...
Retro Rental: Skip ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’ and Try ‘Inside’ Instead
"Oh," people say to me as we make small-talk on airplanes, "that must be awesome, to get paid to see movies." That this comes up the week I saw 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' was, of course, no coincidence.
It's rather like suggesting a gynecologist gets paid to see naked chicks; accurate, but perhaps a bit simplistic. I get paid to see movies you would walk out of o
New on DVD and Blu-ray: Liam Neeson, Superheroes and Malkovich
New on DVD, Blu-Ray and On-Demand: 'The Grey' has Chilly Thrills, plus Strange Adventures in 'Chronicle' and 'Being John Malkovich.' Not only does this week's round up of DVDs and Blu-rays include Liam Neeson in the epic, awesome 'The Grey,' but there are other strange adventures this week, whether it's low-fi superheroics in 'Chronicle,' the odd brilliance of 'Being John Malkovich' or a career-h
Retro Rental: If You Miss MCA, Rent This Beastie Boys Concert Film
A friend of mine mailed me this morning, sharing a link to the supercut of every opening lyric performed by the late Adam Yauch, who died last week at 47, better known as MCA of The Beastie Boys. This friend of mine -- known him for years -- is, like me, a big music nerd, and noted "I can't believe I'm still thinking about this; like I knew the guy or something."
New on DVD and Blu-ray: Vampires, Channing Tatum and More!
New on DVD, Blu-Ray and On-Demand this week: 'Underworld: Awakening' will wake fans up, while 'the Vow' is all set for snuggie-clad date night viewing. Vampires, amnesia and a cult comedy full of kool-aid colors and poisonous strangeness all come home this week!...
Retro Rental: If You’re Excited For ‘Avengers’ Try ‘Serenity’
Promoted, advertised and teased within an inch of its four-colored, high-flying life, 'The Avengers' opens this weekend, and Disney gets to finally bust open the multi-billion-dollar toy chest it bought when it purchased Marvel Comics and play with all the action figures -- Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Hawkeye and the Hulk. Putting aside the fact the film feels like a hallucinati