DVD Review – The Staircase
About the DVD
Inspired by a true story, The Staircase follows writer and war veteran Michael Peterson after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen. On December 9, 2001, Michael makes a frantic 911 call reporting Kathleen has fallen down the stairs of their Durham, NC home. But when the district attorney brings murder charges, members of Michael’s blended family must choose whose side they’re on and which version of events to believe. As the case becomes engulfed in a media circus, a French documentary film crew arrives to meticulously chronicle its many twists and turns. Intertwining multiple perspectives and timelines, this gripping limited series explores the elusive nature of truth, while serving as an intimate portrait of a family’s grief.
My Take on the Series
I always get drawn into these types of stories and this docuseries does not disappoint. The series had great actors and a storyline that really drew you in. Each episode adds to the mystery and through the episodes you really get to see and play out a number of the theories that came up in the actual case. The story is tragic and at times the series is not always easy to watch, especially as you relive the last moments of Kathleen again and again. The story is so complex and every episode really keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Movie Review – Strong Fathers Strong Daughters
Strong Fathers Strong Daughters
When a wealthy businessman learns of his daughter’s sudden engagement to a missionary, he embarks on a quest to keep her closer to home. But when his efforts go awry, he must reconsider what it means to be a strong father. A heartfelt journey of a parent who is desperately trying to hold on to his children learns to trust in God with their future instead of controlling his daughter’s narrative. The movie explores the widely relatable challenges and joys of parenting and faith.
Both set of couples, respectively playing Steve and Connie (Bart Johnson and Robyn Lively) and Carlos and Bella (David Barrera and Maria Canals–Barrera), are also married in real life. Just like their characters, they are raising children of their own, resulting in an on–screen dynamic that feels authentic and meaningful.
CAST AND CREW
Directed By: David de Vos
Story By: Meg Meeker
Teleplay By: Amy Snow and David de Vos
Produced By: Brady Nasfell
Executive Producer: Michael Scott, David A.R. White, Kendall Baldwin, Jim Ameduri,
Cast: Bart Johnson, Robyn Lively, Carrie Wampler, Brandon Prado, David Barrera, and Maria Canals–
Barrera
SPECS
Run Time: Approx. 94 minutes
Rating: TV–PG
About the Movie
As someone that was a fan of the book with the same name I was excited to watch this movie. While it is not the same as the book I can see the parallels and to be honest I love how Sony Pictures captured the essence of the book through the characters and the plot of the movie. One of the things that I loved in this movie was the journey that the father went on to be a better father. The movie is heartfelt and allows you to see the power of God in trusting that the future will work out instead of as a father trying to control the fate of your daughter.
The Banshees of Inisherin Now on Digital!
From acclaimed filmmaker Martin McDonagh (In Bruges, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) comes the masterful tragicomedy The Banshees of Inisherin. This immersive tale of friendship and folly has delighted cinemagoers and been celebrated by critics as “simply perfect” (Kevin Maher, The Times) and “sweepingly cinematic” (David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter). The film is Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes™ and arrives on Digital December 13 and Blu-ray and DVD on December 20, with never-before-seen bonus content featuring actors Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, and director-writer Martin McDonagh.
Film Synopsis
From director-writer Martin McDonagh (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) comes a unique film starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. Although Pádraic (Farrell) and Colm (Gleeson) have been lifelong friends, they find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, bringing alarming consequences for both of them.
Bonus Features*
Featurette
- Creating The Banshees of Inisherin – Go into the inimitable mind of director-writer Martin McDonagh as he delves into The Banshees of Inisherin, from story inception and reunion of its gifted actors, to searching the islands of Ireland for the perfect, evocative locations.
Deleted Scenes
- Chasing Colm
- Colm Can’t Compose
- Parents’ Grave and Peadar
- Siobhan Crying Too Loud
- Stoic Equals Boring
*bonus features vary by product and retailer
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My Take on the Movie
While the movie has a slow pace, and it is sad as well, the The Banshees of Inisherin is worth the time due to beautiful scenery and some amazing acting. The script was well written and Collin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson play so well off of each other bring in a dry pan humor that works. On top of this you get Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan who also steal the show! The plot of the show is simple, but the movie is far from it. Throughout the movie you are given the opportunity to experience what Ireland was and is like in many of its’ most remote locations. This is a movie you will not want to miss!
Disney’s Strange World Arrives on Digital Dec. 23 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD Feb. 14
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 61st animated feature Strange World will soon be available to audiences to enjoy at home with never-before-seen bonus features and deleted scenes. The “stunning” (Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times) family adventure arrives on all major digital platforms this holiday season on December 23 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on February 14. Strange World will also be available to Disney+ subscribers starting on December 23.
Film Synopsis
Strange World introduces a legendary family of explorers, the Clades, as they attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a mischievous blob called Splat; Legend, the family dog; and a slew of ravenous creatures. The voice cast includes Academy Award®*- and Tony Award®-nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal as Searcher Clade, a family man who finds himself out of his element on an unpredictable mission; Emmy®- and two-time Golden Globe®-nominee Dennis Quaid as Searcher’s larger-than-life explorer father, Jaeger; comedian, actor, writer, filmmaker, and musician Jaboukie Young-White as Searcher’s 16-year-old, adventure-seeking son, Ethan; actress, producer, bestselling author and TIME100 cover honoree Gabrielle Union as Meridian Clade, an accomplished pilot and Searcher’s partner in all things; and critically acclaimed actress, producer, director and fine artist Lucy Liu as Callisto Mal, Avalonia’s fearless leader who spearheads the exploration into the strange world. Helmed by director Don Hall (Oscar®-winning** Big Hero 6, Raya and the Last Dragon) and co-director/writer Qui Nguyen (co-writer Raya and the Last Dragon), with Roy Conli (Oscar®-winning** Big Hero 6, Tangled) producing, Strange World is in theaters now.
*Best Supporting Actor, 2006 ** Best Animated Feature, 2015
Bonus Features*
- Anatomy of a Scene: Creating A Strange World – Learn about Walt Disney Animation Studios’ creative process through a single, visually stunning scene as the filmmaking team puts all of their imagination – and more – on the screen.
- Strange Science – Jaboukie Young-White (voice of Ethan Clade) hosts an exploration of how Walt Disney Animation Studios artists were inspired by real science to create Strange World.
- Creature Feature – Journey into the world beneath Avalonia and meet some of the terrifying, slimy, gassy – and sometimes cute – creatures that inhabit this Strange World.
- The Hidden Secrets of Strange World – Uncover the references and characters from some of your favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios films hidden throughout the film, along with some fun facts and behind–the–scenes stories of how Strange World was made.
- Outtakes – Go behind the glass as we join the cast of Strange World inside the recording booth for some fun, flubs and outtakes.
Deleted Scenes
- The Ballad of Jaeger Clade
- Lightning Lynx
- Funerals and Promises
- Ethan and Searcher
*Bonus features vary by product and retailer
Voice Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal as Searcher Clade
Dennis Quaid as Jaeger Clade
Jaboukie Young-White as Ethan Clade
Gabrielle Union as Meridian Clade
Lucy Liu as Callisto Mal
Director
Don Hall
Co-Director
Qui Nguyen
Producer
Roy Conli
Screenplay
Qui Nguyen
Product Specifications
Street Date
Digital: December 23, 2022
Physical: February 14, 2023
Product SKUs
Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD
Physical: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + Digital Code) & DVD
Feature Run Time
Approx. 95 Minutes
DVD Review – And Just Like That…
About the DVD
Get set for the highly-anticipated return of Carrie Bradshaw and her stylish, best girlfriends as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases the first season of And Just Like That…, the new chapter of the groundbreaking HBO series Sex and the City on DVD December 13, 2022. And Just Like That… The Complete First Season will include all 10 episodes of the show’s first season and is priced to own at $24.98 SRP. The series, which has been renewed for a second season, is also available to own on Digital via purchase from all major digital retailers and is streaming on HBO Max.
From executive producer Michael Patrick King, And Just Like That…, brings the iconic characters of Sex and the City back for exciting all-new series, which finds Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) navigating the journey from the complicated reality of life and friendship in their 30s to the even more complicated reality of life and friendship in their 50s.
And Just Like That… also stars Sara Ramírez, Sarita Choudhury, Nicole Ari Parker, Karen Pittman, Mario Cantone, David Eigenberg, Willie Garson and Evan Handler.
The series is executive produced by Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky, John Melfi and Michael Patrick King. Writers included King, Samantha Irby, Rachna Fruchbom, Keli Goff, Julie Rottenberg and Elisa Zuritsky. The HBO series Sex and the City was created by Darren Star and based on the book Sex and the City by Candace Bushnell.
10 Episodes
- Hello It’s Me
- Little Black Dress
- When in Rome…
- Some of My Best Friends
- Tragically Hip
- Diwali
- Sex and the Widow
- Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
- No Strings Attached
- Seeing the Light
About the Series
If you are a Sex and the City fan, this is a great series that brings you up to speed on all of the great characters that you have come to love from the original series. While not all of the main characters are back, of the foursome, you will not see Samantha and her absence is hard to see and is felt in the series too. While this is the case you do get to meet a number of new characters too. The series gets into quite a few contemporary issues, challenges and problems that each of the characters are dealing with. After watching this I can say that I am excited to see season 2!
Euphoria: Seasons 1-2 – Now on DVD
HBO’s mind-blowing drama series Euphoria is coming to DVD on November 1, 2022, from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The 5-Disc set features all 16 one-hour episodes from Seasons 1 and 2, plus the 2 special episodes that bridge seasons 1 and 2. With over two hours of bonus content that goes behind the scenes of the series for the ultimate fan, Euphoria: Seasons 1-2 is priced to own at $39.99 SRP for the DVD ($44.98 in Canada). The series is also available to own on Digital via purchase from digital retailers and to stream on HBO Max.
Multimedia superstar Zendaya stars in this drama series that follows a group of high-school students as they navigate a mine field of drugs, sex, identity, trauma, social media, love and friendship in today’s increasingly unstable world.
The first season of Euphoria won three Emmy® Awards, and season two earned six Emmy® Awards. By winning Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for both seasons, Zendaya made history as the youngest two-time acting winner in Emmys history. Both seasons earned Emmy® nominations for Outstanding Drama Series.
The series stars Emmy®-winner Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Nika King, Eric Dane, Angus Cloud, Jacob Elordi, Algee Smith, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, Barbie Ferreira, Maude Apatow, Javon Walton, Dominic Fike, Storm Reid, and Austin Abrams.
Created and written by Sam Levinson, who also serves as executive producer; executive producers Kevin Turen, Ravi Nandan, Drake, Adel “Future” Nur, Zendaya, Will Greenfield, Ashley Levinson, Hadas Mozes Lichtenstein, Ron Leshem, Daphna Levin, Gary Lennon, Mirit Toovi, Tmira Yardeni, Yoram Mokady; Kenneth Yu and Harrison Kreiss serve as producers; Michael Carroll, Julio Perez, and Jeremy O. Harris are Co-Producers. Produced in partnership with A24. and based on the Israeli series of the same name, which was created by Ron Leshem and Daphna Levin, from HOT.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Euphoria in Conversation: Zendaya and Sam Levinson
- Storyboard to Scene
- Euphoria Scene Breakdown
- Euphoria Unfiltered: Zendaya
- Enter Euphoria Part 1: Rue
- Enter Euphoria Part 2: Jules
- Euphoria: The Craft
- Costumes of Euphoria
- Enter Euphoria
- Euphoria: Set Tour with Sydney Sweeney
18 ONE HOUR EPISODES
Season 1
- Pilot
- Stuntin’ Like My Daddy
- Made You Look
- Shook Ones Part II
- ’03 Bonnie & Clyde
- The Next Episode
- The Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Pee When Depressed
- And Salt the Earth Behind You
Special Episodes:
- Trouble Don’t Last Always
- F**k Anyone Who’s Not A Sea Blob
Season 2:
- Trying to Get Into Heaven Before They Close the Door
- Out of Touch
- Ruminations: Big & Little Bullies
- You Cannot See, Think of Those Who Can
- Standing Still Like the Hummingbird
- A Thousand Little Trees of Blood
- The Theater and Its Double
- 8All My Life, I Have Yearned For A Thing I Cannot Name
My Take on the series
WOW, this series is powerful! As you watch, you are transported into a story that is honest, eye-catching, and challenging at the same time. Zendaya presents an amazing character that will transfix you in the end, you have a series that gives you a lot to enjoy. Not only do you get strong acting, but the cinematography and writing make each episode explode, and you are drawn further and further into the world of Rue. Zendaya is captivating in her role and in playing the self-destructive, self-loathing Rue. She truly embodies the character completely and ends up mesmerizing the audience in every scene.
A Christmas Story Christmas debuts November 17, 2022 on HBO Max
A CHRISTMAS STORY CHRISTMAS debuts November 17, 2022 on HBO Max
Family Comedy: Ralphie is all grown up in this sequel to the annual holiday favorite in which he must deal with Christmas and all that comes with it, this time as a dad. Peter Billingsley returns to the role that has made kids of all ages anticipate Christmas morning like no other.
We triple dog dare you to join in on the fun. Ralphie returns in the trailer for #AChristmasStoryChristmas – streaming on HBO Max November 17.
DVD Review – Lucifer: The Sixth & Final Season
After six hell-raising seasons Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and DC mark the end of an epic era with the final installment of the action-packed series with the release of Lucifer: The Sixth and Final Season on DVD September 13, 2022. Lucifans can purchase the final set to add to their collection which, in addition to all 10 fiery episodes from season six, also contains deleted scenes and a gag reel. Lucifer: The Sixth and Final Season is priced to own at $24.98 SRP for the DVD ($29.98 in Canada) and will also be available on Blu-ray courtesy of Warner Archive Collection. Warner Archive Blu-ray releases are easily found at www.warnerarchive.com and on your favorite online retailer sites.
Put on your devilish grins – as Lucifer: The Complete Series will also be available, containing all 93 exhilarating episodes from the phenomenal series, as well as countless hours of bonus features from all six epic, not-to-be-missed seasons. Lucifer: The Complete Series is priced to own on DVD for $112.99 SRP ($134.99 in Canada).
In the sixth and final season of Lucifer, we close the chapter on our crime-solving Devil. With Los Angeles no longer the battleground for his angelic siblings, Lucifer’s relationship with Chloe has never been stronger. Life is good. But if we know anything about this fallen angel, it’s that his past always finds a way of catching up to him!
The series stars Tom Ellis (Rush, The Fades), Lauren German (A Walk To Remember), Kevin Alejandro (Parenthood), DB Woodside (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Lesley-Ann Brandt (Sparticus), Aimee Garcia (George Lopez) and Rachael Harris (The Good Wife). Based on the characters from DC created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg, Lucifer is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Television in association with Warner Bros. Television. Developed by Tom Kapinos (Californication), the series is executive produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (CSI franchise, Pirates of the Caribbean films), Jonathan Littman (The Amazing Race, CSI franchise), Joe Henderson (White Collar, Almost Human), Ildy Modrovich (CSI: Miami, Californication), KristiAnne Reed (CSI: Cyber), Jason Ning (The Expanse, Perception) and Tom Ellis.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Deleted Scenes
- Gag Reel
10 ONE-HOUR EPISODES
- Nothing Ever Changes Around Here
- Buckets of Baggage
- Yabba Dabba Do Me
- Pin the Tail on the Daddy
- The Murder of Lucifer Morningstar
- A Lot Dirtier Than That
- My Best Fiend’s Wedding
- Save the Devil, Save the World
- Goodbye Lucifer
- Partners ‘Til the End
My Take on the Season
This was an amazing last season. The season brings you a great ending to a series but also brings to conclusion to a well written story too! As you go through the entire season you will be drawn into each episode. It is a roller coaster of emotions, but in the end the writers did a great job wrapping up the series. If you love this series you will love the end of this series!
DVD Review – Kung Fu: The Complete Second Season
Get in on the action and fight the good fight as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings you Kung Fu The Complete Second Season on DVD. From Award Winning executive producers Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter, indulge on all 13 action-packed episodes from the second season, plus a gag reel in the bonus features. Kung Fu: The Complete Second Season is priced to own on DVD at $19.99 SRP ($24.99 in Canada) and is also available to own on Digital via purchase from all major digital retailers?and is streaming on HBO Max.
Six months after the explosive events of season one, Nicky and the Shens are in a great place: Nicky’s been using her Kung Fu skills to keep Chinatown safe, she and Henry are only deeper in love, and the family are all in the know about Nicky’s extracurricular activities. Everything’s great…until the reemergence of Russell Tan and the surprise appearance of Nicky’s cousin, Mia.
Renewed for a third season on The CW, the series stars Olivia Liang (Dating After College, Legacies), Kheng Hua Tan (Crazy Rich Asians), Eddie Liu (Never Have I Ever), Shannon Dang (Sorry for Your Loss), Jon Prasida (Hiding), Gavin Stenhouse (9-1-1), Vanessa Kai (New Amsterdam), Tony Chung (Mortal Combat 11), Yvonne Chapman (The 100), and Tzi Ma (Veep).
Christina M. Kim (Blindspot, NCIS: Los Angeles) serves as executive producer/co-showrunner of the series with Robert Berens (Supernatural). Greg Berlanti (Doom Patrol, The Flash), Sarah Schechter (Superman and Lois, The Flash), Martin Gero (Blindspot) and David Madden (Superman and Lois) also serve as executive producers. Kung Fu is produced by Berlanti Productions and Quinn’s House in association with Warner Bros. Television and is inspired by the original series created by Ed Spielman. The series received an early renewal for its third season and is considered one of The CW’s “most-streamed and socially-engaged programming.” Season 3 will air on The CW this Fall.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Gag Reel
13 ONE-HOUR EPISODES
- Year of the Tiger: Part 1
- Year of the Tiger: Part 2
- The Bell
- Clementine
- Reunion
- Jyu Sa
- The Alchemist
- Disclosure
- The Enclave
- Destruction
- Bloodline
- Alliance
- The Source
My Take on the DVD
This is a great new season of Kung Fu. If you have never seen this before, it has a great story with great action with characters that you will connect with. Each episode seemed to me to get better and better and by the end of the season I was ready for Season 3! As mentioned, if you have never watched this and love action, this season and this series is one to watch!
