When it comes to R-rated comedies, there really are a lot of things that become expected within the story and development of the movie itself. For a movie, especially a comedy, to be rated R, there is nearly an expectation… Read More ›
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Get your spooky season on with Justin Simien’s “Haunted Mansion,” available on home video now.
Trigger Warning: Haunted Mansion possesses several scenes involving flashing lights or where a character either swings a flashlight or points it directly toward the audience. This may be problematic for audience members with photosensitivity. When it comes to movie-making, it’s… Read More ›
After proving herself at the box office, Barbie is back for more! Bring home Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” on digital, DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K UHD.
Through no fault of its own, Greta Gerwig’s Barbie became much more than itself when it hit theaters this summer. Not only is it the highest-grossing movie of 2023 worldwide, but it also inspired one of the most fascinating cultural… Read More ›
Troma Entertainment celebrates Toxie with an 8-disc “Toxic Avenger” Collection.
If you do not know the name Lloyd Kaufman, then you probably don’t know why he is arguably the king of schlock and B movies and that he created his own label called Troma which was established for low budget… Read More ›
“Scooby-Doo! And Krypto, Too!” heralds trouble for Hollywood. And it’s pretty good, too!
With the WGA Strike officially over with a ratified deal and the SAG-AFTRA negotiations seemingly going well, an era of Hollywood filmmaking is ending while another begins, and somehow the 2023 home release of Scooby-Doo film Scooby-Doo! And Krypto, Too!… Read More ›
“Ride On” Blu-ray Giveaway
This year, filmmaker Larry Yang released the charming Jackie Chan-led action dramedy Ride On, a story involving family and loyalty with an unexpectedly unique approach. Doesn’t hurt that the film works as both a Chan original and a tribute thanks… Read More ›
Looking for some family fun? “Inspector Sun” is on the case.
When it comes to family entertainment, there are more options out there than anyone knows what to do with. Series, films, short form, episodic, really anything you might want to either distract a child or use as a means for… Read More ›
Stepping down doesn’t mean it’s over, especially when you can “Ride On.”
“Jumping down is easy. Stepping down is hard.” The stuntperson mantra, Ride On. In the featurette “Behind the Scenes,” writer/director Larry Yang (Adoring) discusses how his first thought went to Jackie Chan when the concept for Ride On arose. The… Read More ›
Whether you’re a recovering performer, active performer, or normie, there’s something fun for everyone in the home release of “Theater Camp.”
Originally conceived as a short film by screenwriters Noah Galvin (The Good Doctor), Molly Gordon (Booksmart/Shiva Baby), Nick Lieberman, and Ben Platt (Pitch Perfect) and directed in its long-form by first-time feature filmmakers Gordon and Lieberman, the film Theater Camp… Read More ›
88 Films offers a first-time high-definition release of writer/director Wong Jing’s heroic bloodshed gunplay actioner “The Last Blood.”
Though one might think that physical media desire is waning with Walt Disney no longer shipping new discs to sell in Australia, cinephiles and genre fans aren’t going to stop buying discs anytime soon with boutiques like 88 Films putting… Read More ›
In concert with variant animation, the music of Hiromi Uehara helps Yuzuru Tachikawa’s “BLUE GIANT” adaptation transcend to a cinematic experience.
Despite what one might think when it comes to anime, the adventures aren’t just about super-powered beings fighting one another (My Hero Academia), gifted individuals trying to protect the world from curses (Jujutsu Kaisen), or maybe that time you came… Read More ›
Kim Jee-woon’s dark dramedy “Cobweb (거미집)” explores the duality of depression and optimism in creation. [Fantastic Fest]
“Oh what a tangled web we weave When first we practice to deceive.” Sir Walter Scott, author There is no story more powerful than the one we tell ourselves. Are we the hero? The villain? Are we the main character… Read More ›
Celebrate 20 years of rock with a “School of Rock” limited edition steelbook.
In the times before “Peaches” and after the birth of The D (Tenacious D), there was School of Rock, a movie written by a non-metal head (Mike White), directed by one of the greatest slackers (Richard Linklater), and lead by… Read More ›
The latest short film from writer/director Sam Fox is “Fck’n Nuts.” [Fantastic Fest]
Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the U.S. and always brings with it some truly memorable experiences. EoM’s been formally covering the festival since 2021, discovering gems like The Execution (2021), Baby Assassins (2021), Unicorn Wars (2022),… Read More ›
From flirt to finish, enjoy Adele Lim’s directorial debut “Joy Ride” anytime via home video.
With writing credits like Crazy Rich Asians (2018) and Raya and the Last Dragon (2021), one shouldn’t be surprised that Adele Lim’s first foray into directing, Joy Ride, would be both distinctly through the lens of Asian culture and absolutely… Read More ›
Inconceivable! Criterion adds a new 4K UHD edition of “The Princess Bride” to the collection.
“There’s a shortage of perfect movies in this world. It would be a pity to damage this one.” Actor Cary Elwes on Twitter in response to the news of a potential remake of The Princess Bride (1987). There are few… Read More ›
“Bank of Dave” gains little interest with meandering story and lack of investment.
There are movies that are based on true stories which truly captivate an audience and move them, and then there are movies based on true stories which are just not that engaging or interesting and bring forth a film that… Read More ›
MVD Rewind Collection’s “Ghoulies” will up your spook-season viewing game in 4K.
I’m not saying that history is inaccurate, but I adamantly and blatantly refuse to believe that directors Luca Bercovici and Joe Dante had similar ideas about green terrifying creatures coming to torment humanity. I know sometimes ideas are borrowed from… Read More ›
Explore the surprising depths of Peter Sohn’s “Elemental” via its home release materials.
Whether we’re willing to admit it or not, the majority of us in the United States are immigrants. Unless we can track our lineage to the Indigenous peoples of the land, we come from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scotland, China,… Read More ›
Bring home the little bitty pretty “Matilda” in a 4K UHD restoration with limited-edition steelbook packaging.
Adapting stories from one medium to another is difficult, a task made exorbitantly more difficult when based on a book by a beloved children’s author (notwithstanding controversies). Yet, here stands director Danny DeVito’s 1996 fantastical dramedy Matilda, a film which… Read More ›