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Salon.com
June 20, 2000
Andrew O'Hehir |
"Starship Troopers" In this post-"Showgirls" sci-fi epic, Paul Verhoeven is just trying to be a good feminist.   |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen--Columbia Pictures (Blu-ray) The standard photography in this film looks great with exceptional depth and better detail than one would expect given its age, but the effects don't hold up quite as well. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story--Columbia Pictures (Blu-ray) Sony offers an extensive special edition for "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story," a less than compelling film. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
Dogma--Columbia Pictures (Blu-ray) As long as you don't take it too seriously, "Dogma" is a lot of fun. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
The Spiderwick Chronicles--Nickelodeon/Paramount (Blu-ray) All things considered, this may be one of the better family adventure films of late. |
Home Theater
August 2008
Kris Deering |
Kiss of the Spider Woman--City Lights Pictures (Blu-ray) The timeless story, more relevant today than ever, follows the complex relationship between two distinctly different men with opposite views about life |
Home Theater
February 2008
Kris Deering |
The Kingdom--Universal (HD DVD) The outstanding A/V presentation make The Kingdom an easy one to recommend. |
Home Theater
August 2008
Kris Deering |
What Happens In Vegas--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) Two strangers awaken together to discover they've gotten married following a night of debauchery in Sin City |
Home Theater
August 2008
Kris Deering |
Nim's Island--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) "Nim's Island" provides a rare mix of adventure and family bonds that will entertain both parents and kids alike |
Home Theater
March 2008
Kris Deering |
Gattaca--Columbia Pictures (Blu-ray) A nice step up from the DVD presentation makes this an easy recommendation for fans of the film "Gattaca." |
Home Theater
July 2008
Kris Deering |
The Bank Job--Lionsgate (Blu-ray) "The Bank Job" is one of the more enjoyable films of this last year and Lionsgate has delivered an outstanding A/V presentation for it. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
Juno -- 20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) This Oscar nominated film gives a solid performance, but is not novel or different from many other independent films. |
Home Theater
May 2008
Kris Deering |
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) Peter Weir's Naval epic is a testament to enduring life at sea and the comradely that blooms from it. |
Home Theater
March 2008
Kris Deering |
Atonement--Universal (HD DVD) It is rare that a film nails every aspect as well as this one does, making it a must-see. |
Home Theater
May 2008
Kris Deering |
Rambo--Lionsgate (Blu-ray) With "Rambo," Lionsgate has delivered a fantastic A/V experience and a feature rich Blu-ray experience. |
Home Theater
July 2008
Kris Deering |
Never Back Down--Summit (Blu-ray) Fans of MMA should definitely give "Never Back Down" a look. |
Home Theater
August 2008
Kris Deering |
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay--New Line(Blu-ray) Fans of the first film will get a kick out of this new adventure for Harold and Kumar. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
Paranoid Park--Tartan Video (Blu-ray Import) "Paranoid Park" is an effective character drama from Gus Van Sant. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
Jumper--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) The supporting cast and the premise had a lot of promise but overall "Jumper" falls short. |
Home Theater
March 2008
Kris Deering |
Enchanted--Walt Disney Pictures (Blu-ray) "Enchanted" is everything it is advertised to be. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
The Air I Breathe--Image Entertainment (Blu-ray) "The Air I Breathe" has a great cast, solid storyline and production. |
Home Theater
August 2008
Kris Deering |
Street Kings--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) "Street Kings" is a solid crime thriller with nice intensity and solid performances from its ensemble cast. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
Natural Born Killers--Warner Bros. (Blu-ray) Oliver Stone's controversial take on society's obsession with violence and social decay makes a strong debut on Blu-ray. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
Batman The Movie--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) Fans of "Batman The Movie" will be more than happy with the Blu-ray presentation and the scope of extras. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
Short Circuit--Image Entertainment (Blu-ray) Short Circuit has always been a fun family film and the new high-definition release will please all its fans. |
Home Theater
July 2008
Kris Deering |
Dark City--New Line Pictures (Blu-ray) This adaptation of graphic novel is a rare mix of fantasy, horror and science fiction with solid performances and ambitious special effects. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
Signs--Touchstone Pictures (Blu-ray) A solid thriller that delivers great chills but does so with respect to the intimacy of each character. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
AVP: Requiem -- 20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) Surprisingly this follow up was far more satisfying than the first Alien vs. Predator, but still short of the original Alien and Predator franchises. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
The Golden Compass--New Line (Blu-ray) New Line's epic "The Golden Compass" finds its way to Blu-ray in stunning 2-disc form. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
Cloverfield--Paramount Pictures (Blu-ray) Filmed with a shaky handicam style, expect headaches or nausea as you watch a large monster attack New York City. |
Home Theater
March 2008
Kris Deering |
Initial D -- Tai Seng Entertainment (Blu-ray) While the film is a bit corny at times, anyone looking for a racing fix should definitely give this one a look. |
Home Theater
May 2008
Kris Deering |
Bee Movie--Dreamworks Animation (Blu-ray) Although all of the comedy just wasn't really that funny, the animation in "Bee Movie" is still first-rate. |
Home Theater
May 2008
Kris Deering |
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe--Walt Disney Pictures (Blu-ray) Disney's release of "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" is a solid effort with a great supplemental package. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
Fool's Gold--Warner Bros. (Blu-ray) Despite the lack luster box office response "Fool's Gold" is definitely a good time. |
Home Theater
July 2008
Kris Deering |
Doomsday--Universal (Blu-ray) "Doomsday" is an enjoyable film, for the most part. |
Home Theater
July 2008
Kris Deering |
In The Line of Fire--Columbia Pictures (Blu-ray) "In The Line of Fire" is a great ensemble piece and the material holds up just as well today as it did on its initial release. |
Home Theater
May 2008
Kris Deering |
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) Fox has put together the best looking version of the classic film "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." |
Home Theater
July 2008
Kris Deering |
Beowulf--Dreamworks Pictures (Blu-ray) Director Robert Zemeckis tells the oldest epic tale in the English language through the magic of digitally enhanced live action. |
Home Theater
May 2010 |
100 Best Blu-Ray Discs Whether you want the best picture and sound to show off your home theater system or to scare your neighbors, or you're looking for the best in extras and interactivity, here's the best of the best in Blu-ray. |
Home Theater
August 2008
Kris Deering |
Redbelt--Sony Pictures (Blu-ray) Sony has done a great job with its Blu-ray release of "Redbelt." It is recommended for anyone who blinked and missed it in theaters. |
Home Theater
July 2008
Kris Deering |
21--Columbia Pictures (Blu-ray) "21" has an interesting story with nice style. Easily worth a rental. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
Before The Devil Knows You're Dead--Image Entertainment (Blu-ray) The performances in "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead" are exceptional but the tone and subject matter are definitely on the dark side. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
The Dirty Harry Collection--Warner Bros. (Blu-ray) The A/V presentations are everything you'd want from a series like this, and the extras package gives a great insight into the production and legacy of the series. A "must own" for fans. |
Home Theater
March 2008
Kris Deering |
In The Valley Of Elah--Warner Bros. (Blu-ray) Warner has done an outstanding job with the HD presentation of "In The Valley Of Elah." |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
The 6th Day--Columbia Pictures (Blu-ray) "The 6th Day" gets a solid Blu-ray presentation and decent extras package, but is not recommended for purchase. |
Home Theater
August 2008
Kris Deering |
Miami Vice: The Director's Cut--Universal (Blu-ray) Fans of Michael Mann and great cop thrillers should definitely seek out "Miami Vice: The Director's Cut." |
Home Theater
August 2008
Kris Deering |
Shutter--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) Another remake of an Asian horror film falters and falls flat. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
I'm A Cyborg--Tartan UK (Blu-ray Import) "I'm a Cyborg" is a spectacular looking HD presentation that is just short of reference quality. |
Home Theater
May 2008
Kris Deering |
Saawariya--Sony Pictures (Blu-ray) Saawariya delivers stunning photography and a great production design that is a lot of fun to watch. |
Home Theater
May 2008
Kris Deering |
Next--Paramount Pictures (Blu-ray) Based on a story by sci-fi novelist Philip K. Dick, this is an interesting film on future sight and what could be achieved with it. |
