Some movies are blockbusters and others are classics. Then, there are the cult classics. Donnie Darko may not have made a huge splash when it was released in theaters in 2001 (it lost money for the studio) but has since formed a large dedicated following. This haunting yet charming psychological thriller follows the life of troubled teenager Donnie Darko, played by Jake Gyllenhaal. Donnie starts sleepwalking and hallucinating, but perhaps there’s more to what’s happening than a mental disorder. The plot entwines Donnie’s visions of doom with the lighthearted suburban characters that surround him – allowing the mood to switch from humorous to creepy at any moment. The film is also supported by a solid cast including Patrick Swayze, Drew Barrymore, and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Now available (well, available next week) in high definition on Blu-ray: the Superman Anthology contains all the Superman feature films made from 1978-2006 as well as 2o hours of bonus features, including cartoons from the 50’s and 60’s. Starring Christopher Reeves, the Superman movies were total classics and the 2006 Superman Returns with Brandon Routh and Kevin Spacey was also quite enjoyable. Available now for pre-order on Amazon and you can save 31%.
Includes:
Superman The Movie
Superman The Movie: Expanded Edition
Superman II
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Superman III
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Superman Returns
I love cinema and am very hard pressed when asked the question, “what’s your favorite movie?” That being said, undoubtedly in my top ten is Martin Scorcese’s Goodfellas. Under the hands of a master director, with lead rolls played by Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Ray Liotta – the movie was destined for greatness. The film embarks through humor, drama, violence and suspense as it follows the story of real life gangster Henry Hill (Liotta). A must see for crime movie buffs.
Famous movie character Bullitt had it all – A well respected and tenacious detective with a hot girlfriend and a cool ride. Featuring car chases that were ahead of it’s time, Bullitt is a must see man movie. On top of the San Francisco-hill-jumping chase scenes, Bullitt also touts a thrilling plot and bad-ass acting from the king of cool – Steve McQueen. Originally released in 1968, it’s still awesome decades later and currently only $8 on Blu-ray at Amazon. No brainer!
Catfish is a unique documentary by indie filmmakers from NYC. Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman started filming Ariel’s brother Nev when he began an intriguing relationship with a family in Michigan. Nev, a photographer, is flattered when he receives a painting of one his photos from 8 year old Abby. He continues to connect with the girl’s family through Facebook and begins to fall for her attractive older sister, and that’s when things start to get real interesting. There’s a lot I’m intentionally leaving out about the plot, but that’s because it’s a movie you really need to see.
Will Ferrell has been cranking out movies the last decade, and let’s face it – not all of them have been great. One that’s worth a watch was Step Brothers which also stars funnyman John C. Reilly. While the humor was very juvenile, it’s simply hard not to laugh at this outlandish flick. Both Reilly and Ferrell play 40 year old losers who must live together when their single parents get hitched. It turns out the house was only big enough for one slacker, and childish malarkey ensues.
Inception, the hit movie of this summer is now out on Blu-ray and DVD. I found the storyline a bit much to follow, but there is no denying that it was one of the most well produced movies of the year. The special effects, music, acting and action were truly amazing. Starring the golden boy himself, Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight) – this film is visually brilliant and sure to entertain.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is a movie that feels like a Nintendo game. It’s fun, charming, out there, and doesn’t make a whole lot of sense – and that’s what’s so great about it. When bass playing slacker Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera, Superbad) falls for Ramona, he quickly realizes she has some excess baggage and he must defeat her seven evil ex-boyfriends in order to be with her. The seventh, and most evil, is played by no other than the witty Jason Schwartzman (Rushmore, and various other Wes Anderson flicks). Filled with quirky dialogue, fun special effects, and pop-culture references – Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is a must see for dorks and geeks alike. Also recommended if you’re a fan of Kick-Ass, or visa versa.
Starring Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie, thriller The Tourist is set to hit theaters December 10th. The movie takes place in Italy, where Depp is seduced by the lusty lipped Jolie (whom I’d imagine isn’t t00 hard to fall for) but soon finds himself on a twisted ride of deceit and danger. This looks like it’ll be a fun film to catch in the theaters. Check out the trailer:
When seeing the trailer for Kick-Ass, I figured it would be either a movie that totally sucked or was incredibly awesome. Luckily, it fell into the “incredibly awesome” category and I highly recommend it. The movie is like a dorky superhero version of Kill Bill filled with great characters, humor, and action. The superheros, especially Kick-Ass (Aaron Johnson), have no actual “powers” but are rather just ordinary citizens standing up to the tyranny of evil men. Nicholas Cage plays a great Batman-like avenger, but it’s the character of Hit Girl (Chloe Moretz) that really steals the show. Kick-Ass would be best labeled as a dark comedy, but it still has some really well made action scenes and sequences. Basically, it’s a ridiculous movie that is extremely well made and acted. Oh yeah, and it has Christopher Mintz-Plasse (McLovin from Superbad) in it. Watch it.
Kick-Ass (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) – $24
There is another great Blu-ray sale on Amazon and Frachelli found some great picks, including the Rocky Collection which has all six Rocky films!
There are currently some great Blu-ray movies on sale on Amazon for really low prices. Wanted to share with all Frachelli readers! Check these out:
If you don’t know what a flux capacitor is – you just failed pop culture 101. When compared with the special effects of today, some movies of our childhood may seem a bit underwhelming – but that doesn’t mean they still weren’t awesome. The Back the Future movies were classic and still a riot to watch today. So hop in your DeLorean, hit 88mph, and don’t forget to pack your hoverboard.
BUY: Back to the Future: 25th Anniversary Trilogy [Blu-ray] $37
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