Reviews of DVDs and Blu-ray Discs from Image Entertainment.
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Highwater (Blu-ray Review) 5 Apr, 2011
One need not look further than Hawaii to find the surf haven of the world. And writer-director Dana Brown, son of sports documentarian Bruce Brown ('The Endless Summer'), superbly captures the mystique of the island state’s surf culture in 'Highwater.' (Street Date 4/12/11)More>>
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Way Back, The (Blu-ray Review) 18 Mar, 2011
Ultimately, the appeal of 'The Way Back' is as a visual journey of the human spirit that is best seen, if possible, on Blu-ray Disc. (Prebook 3/22/11; Street Date 4/19/11)More>>
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Last Word, The (DVD Review) 22 Mar, 2009
'The Last Word' premiered at the Sundance film festival in 2008 but never received a wide release. The dialogue is witty and sharp, the performances are first-rate, and it probably would have made a modest showing at the box office. But home video should give this wonderfully quirky indie a chance...More>>
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Palo Alto (DVD Review) 19 Jan, 2009
What Director Brad Leong lacks in a cogent story, he does overcome with a superb soundtrack and good camerawork.More>>
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My Name Is Bruce (DVD Review) 12 Jan, 2009
While the concept is near genius, the execution is disappointing, an overall not-so-funny comedy with a few moments of true hilarity.More>>
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Art of 16 Bars, The (DVD Review) 19 Mar, 2006
'The Art of 16 Bars' (musical notation of a rap song) transcends the usual glorification of rap music, culture and its players.More>>
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Ping Pong Playa (DVD Review) 7 Dec, 2008
'Ping Pong Playa' is a playful, albeit broad, comedy/drama that should find acceptance in families’ dens nationwide.More>>
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Keith (DVD Review) 4 Jan, 2009
Director Todd Kessler’s first foray into non-children's fare works in large part due to a believable script and cast.More>>
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Killing Jar, The (DVD Review) 22 Feb, 2011
With box art depicting veteran character actor Michael Madsen aiming a high-powered shotgun at the audience, it’s safe to assume above-average thriller The Killing Jar is not a love story. (Street Date 2/22/11)More>>
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Pee Wee’s Playhouse: The Complete Collection (DVD Review) 12 Dec, 2010
This isn’t a complete-series set as much as it is the two volumes and Christmas special released in 2004 shrink-wrapped together.More>>
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