Category: Xpired Categories
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Eyeing the Truth: Nov. 2015
Prophet’s Prey (Showtime Anytime) Sam Brower’s 2011 book Prophet’s Prey, which this new, like-named documentary by Amy Berg is credited as adapting, narrowly focuses on one investigator’s journey through the depths of a polygamist branch of the Church of Latter Day Saints. Brower takes the reader step-by-step into uncovering what cult leader Warren Jeffs has…
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Screener Watch: Southpaw
Weinstein sends out their second screener of the year. Southpaw Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Naomie Harris, Oona Laurence, Rita Ora, Forest Whitaker, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Skylan Brooks, Victor Ortiz, Beau Knapp, Miguel Gomez, Dominic Colon, Malcolm Mays Director: Antoine Fuqua Premise: From IMDb: “Boxer Billy Hope turns to trainer Tick Wills to help…
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Eye on Warner Archive: Oct. 27, 2015
Here are some highlights of the recent releases to the Warner Archive Collection. DVD’s and Blu-rays are manufactured on demand. Visit Warner Archive to discover their offerings.
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Screener Watch: The Magnolia / Magnet Cornucopia
Magnolia Pictured and Magnet Releasing are the biggest shippers to the OFCS. Every year, we receive an unadorned batch of screeners that feature some very interesting fare. The image at right includes the first ever batch of info cards to go with the bountiful DVDs received. Each film is outlined below starting with the narrative…
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The Top Tens: Best Films About Families
Every month, our contributors will be putting together a list of ten films on certain topics. Each month will be different and will feature an alphabetical list our selections, commentary from each of us on our picks and an itemized list showing what we each selected. Later this month, families all across the United States…
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Screener Watch: Furious 7
A second offering from Universal. Furious 7 Stars: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges, Dwayne Johnson, Lucas Black, Kurt Russell, Nathalie Emmanuel, Elsa Pataky, Gal Gadot, John Brotherton, Luke Evans, Tony Jaa, Djimon Hounsou, Noel Gugliemi, Ali Fazal, Sung Kang, Ronda Rousey, Miller Kimsey, Charlie Kimsey,…
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Screener Watch: Woman in Gold
Arrived today from The Weinstein Company. Woman in Gold Stars: Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Bruhl, Katie Holmes, Tatiana Maslany, Max Irons, Charles Dance, Antje Traue, Elizabeth McGovern, Jonathan Pryce, Frances Fisher, Moritz Bleibtreu, Tom Schilling, Allan Corduner, Henry Goodman, Justus von Dohnanyl Director: Simon Curtis Premise: From IMDb: “Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee,…
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Screener Watch: Straight Outta Compton
Arrived Friday from Universal. Straight Outta Compton Stars: O’Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Neil Brown Jr., Aldis Hodge, Marlon Yates Jr., R. Marcos Taylor, Carra Patterson, Alexandra Shipp, Paul Giamatti Director: F. Gary Gray Premise: From IMDb: “The group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the…
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Screener Watch: The Look of Silence
Arrived last week from Participant Media. The Look of Silence Director: Joshua Oppenheimer Premise: From IMDb: “A family that survives the genocide in Indonesia confronts the men who killed one of their brothers.” Oscar Chances: Good: Oppenheimer’s predecessor, The Act of Killing, had a good run through the critics awards and earned an Oscar nomination.…
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Eye on Warner Archive: Oct. 20, 2015
Here are some highlights of the recent releases to the Warner Archive Collection. DVD’s and Blu-rays are manufactured on demand. Visit Warner Archive to discover their offerings.
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Eye on Warner Archive: Oct. 13, 2015
Here are some highlights of the recent releases to the Warner Archive Collection. DVD’s and Blu-rays are manufactured on demand. Visit Warner Archive to discover their offerings.
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Eye on Warner Archive: Oct. 6, 2015
Here are some highlights of the recent releases to the Warner Archive Collection. DVD’s and Blu-rays are manufactured on demand. Visit Warner Archive to discover their offerings.
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Eyeing the Truth: Oct. 2015
One of the great benefits of the at-home entertainment market boom of the last five years has been how readily available documentaries have become: the past Oscar seasons alone, Best Documentary Feature has been one of the few categories where anyone can see most or all of the nominees without leaving home. In Eyeing the…
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The Top Tens: Favorite Frightening Movies
Every month, our contributors will be putting together a list of ten films on certain topics. Each month will be different and will feature an alphabetical list our selections, commentary from each of us on our picks and an itemized list showing what we each selected. Each year, we celebrate All Hollow’s Eve, an ancient…
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Eye on Warner Archive: Sep. 22, 2015
Here are some highlights of the recent releases to the Warner Archive Collection. DVD’s and Blu-rays are manufactured on demand. They also have a streaming service. Before you visit Warner Archive to check out their selection, check out the selections below an a few of my thoughts.
