Book Review - Movie Quotes for all Occasions

About the Book

Best movie quotes: We all do it. Every day, with or without noticing, you quote movies. Hit a search engine and you can find thousands of lists of the best movie quotes of all time. From Rhett Butler to Obi-Wan Kenobi, movie quotes have become an integral part of expression. However, the movie quotes that often show up on these “best of” lists rarely lend themselves to important moments in life. Nor are they meant to provide personal motivation. Open any typical movie quote list or book and you’re likely to see “May the Force be with you,” or “I’ll have what she’s having.” Does that really do anything for us as readers looking for inspiration, motivation, or simply a beautiful phrase to couple with your own words?

Best movie quotes for all occasions: That’s where I come in. I’ve scoured the movie world to track down the most appropriate, best movie quotes for every occasion. From weddings to pre-game pep talks, I’ve found the quotes that are moving, inspirational, or just plain hilarious that do more than just remind of the movies they came from. These quotes transcend their stories and enrich your life.

• Looking to rally your team before the big game? Try this quote from Capt. Malcom Reynolds from the science-fiction film Serenity (2005): “You all got on this boat for different reasons, but you all come to the same place. So now I'm asking more of you than I have before. Maybe all… So no more running. I aim to misbehave.”
• Need a quote to cap off your perfectly humorous wedding speech with some genuine, but witty, sentiment? Try some wisdom from Juno… from Juno (2007): “Look, in my opinion, the best thing you can do is find a person who loves you for exactly what you are. Good mood, bad mood, ugly, pretty, handsome, what have you. The right person is still going to think the sun shines out of your ass. That’s the kind of person that’s worth sticking with.”

Movie Quotes for All Occasions provides hidden gems from a variety of film genres. Whether blockbuster megahits or forgotten indies, we’ve got the right quote for the right occasion.

My Take on the Book
If you love quotes and especially movie quotes, this book is a great treasure trove of wisdom. Whether you are looking to give a speech or simply collecting great quotes for yourself, this book will give you a ton of movie quotes from a wide-array of movie and genres. Not only do you get fun quotes but you also get some fun commentary by the author as well which makes the book even easier to read and enjoy!

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Blu-ray Review - Enough Said

About the Movie
James Gandolfini, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Catherine Keener shine in this heartwarming comedy that A.O. Scott of The New York Times calls “a small miracle of a movie.”

Divorced mom Eva (Louis-Dreyfus) may be falling for Albert (Gandolfini), a sweet, funny, like-minded divorcé. But as their relationship blossoms, Eva befriends Marianne (Keener), who’s always complaining about her ex-husband. When Eva realizes that Albert is the target of Marianne’s rants, she begins to question her own perceptions about first impressions and second chances.

Special Features

• Second Takes – Blu-ray exclusive
• Promotional Featurettes
• Theatrical Trailer

My Take on the Movie
Eva is a massage therapist. Albert works with TV and film history. They meet at a party. They are both divorced and decide to date. They have fun together and use their time to get to know each other. The relationship is going well until Eva realizes that one of her clients is Albert's ex-wife. Their relationship begins to change due to the ex-wife's stories about Albert. Consequently Eva changes the way she relates to Albert.

Eva embarrasses Albert in front of her friends . You can imagine his hurt and confusion when their relationship was going so well for both of them.

This movie covers a range of emotions. The characters display happiness and joy, disappointment and confusion, love and definite dislike, friendship and doubt. There are the emotions the parents reveal when their daughters are leaving for college.

As several months pass, although Eva and Albert have parted, there is one day when they meet again. It appears they may date but you will have to see the movie and ending to make your own decision about their future together.



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DVD Review - Best Man Down

About the Movie
The “heartfelt, intelligent” (Examiner) and “warmly funny” (MovieWeb) comedy drama BEST MAN DOWN makes its way down the aisle on Blu-ray and DVD January 21 from Magnolia Home Entertainment. The film features “a brilliant cast” (Examiner) including Justin Long (“New Girl,” Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story), Jess Weixler (“The Good Wife”), Tyler Labine (Rise of the Planet of the Apes, “Reaper”), Addison Timlin (Stand Up Guys, Derailed), Shelley Long (“Modern Family,” “Cheers”) and Golden Globe® nominee Frances O’Connor (“Mr. Selfridge,” The Hunter). Filled with both sincerity and humor, BEST MAN DOWN “strikes a blissful tonal mix that turns one man's death into another man's enlightening journey” (We Got This Covered). The BEST MAN DOWN Blu-ray and DVD include AXS TV: A Look at Best Man Down and the theatrical trailer and will be available for the suggested retail prices of $29.98 and $26.98, respectively.

Bonus Features
AXS TV: A Look at Best Man Down
Theatrical Trailer



My Take on the Movie
The story begins at a wedding. The best man, Lumpy, has secrets no one knows and unfortunately drinks too much, falls , hits his head, and dies. As the couple travel to Minnesota for his funeral they also have the task of locating someone named Ramsey.

This is an emotional story about friendship, love, lies, misunderstandings, family, promises and secrets. The friendships last a life time. You never know someone until you know their secrets and possibly why they do the things they do in their life.

Lumpy showed his friendship by helping Ramsey. She did not give away his secrets. This movie shows that a friendship can last long after someone dies and bring new life for those who survive the loss of a friend or loved one.



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Blu-ray Review - Raise the Titanic

About the Movie
Based on Clive Cussler's best-selling novel*Raise the Titanic is the story of the most famous passenger liner*and the treasures that may lie with it's remains! When it's discovered that the sunken Titanic has rare mineral on board that could be used to power a sound beam that will knock any missile out of the air when entering us airspace*it's a race to dig it up between the Americans and the Russians!



My Take on the Movie
My daughter is a BIG fan of anything Titanic and to be honest I did not realize at first the connection to the Clive Cussler movie, but soon into the movie I realized it and was very excited as I have read all of the Dirk Pitt novels and seen the other movies that have been made from the books too. The movie has some great moments with action, intrigue and even the Titanic. While we now know that the Titanic sank in two pieces this movie takes the premise that it did not and it could be saved, a great concept not only for the time when the book was written, but also when the movie was made. In all this was a great movie and my whole family enjoyed it and so will yours!


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Explore the Art and Technology Behind Disney’s Frozen with New Update to Disney Animated App

Today Disney Animated was updated with all new content from Disney’s newest feature film and the nation’s #1 film,Frozen. The update lets fans discover how animators developed Frozen’s beloved characters and learn about the art and inspiration behind the Kingdom of Arendelle with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to concept art, character sketches, test animations and more! Users can also control Elsa’s magical snow using an authentic re-creation of the visual effects animation system used in the film to create their own animations which can be shared with friends via email or social media.

Disney Animated gives fans can an inside look at the art and technology that bring all Walt Disney Animation Studios films to life, from Frozen all the way back to 1937’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The app features digital story chapters that are packed with fully interactive images, animated clips with flip-book style control, authentic Disney 3D character models that you can animate, a browsable timeline of all 53 Disney feature animated films, an interactive color map and more.

Download Disney Animated for the special price of $9.99 from the App Store or learn more at Disney.com/Animated.

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Blu-ray Review - The Wolverine

About the Movie
Hugh Jackman returns as The Wolverine and faces his ultimate nemesis in an action packed life-or-death battle that takes him to modern day Japan. Vulnerable for the first time and pushed to his limits, Logan confronts not only lethal samurai steel but also his inner struggle against his own immortality; an epic fight that will leave him forever changed.



My Take on the Movie
This was a great movie, with a great story. While it was different than the other superhero movies that are out there, but Wolverine is a different character than other superheroes and thus a different type of movie. What I loved most were the action scenes as this was filled with them. The story also was well written and even filled with a love story too, which I did not expect. Whether you are already a Marvel fan or not, this will be a movie that will keep you coming back for more time and time again. Hugh Jackman did an amazing job again playing Wolverine and for me I hope that another Wolverine movie will grace the screen yet again in the near future.


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Book Review - 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die

About the Book
This brand-new edition of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die covers more than a century of movie history. Every film profile is packed with details including the director and cast, a plot summary and production notes, and little-known facts relating to the film's history. Is it any wonder this intensely readable book has sold more than 1.5 million copies world wide?

Chronicling the complete history of filmmaking, this important survey dates back to silent-era sensations such as D. W. Griffith's controversial The Birth of a Nation and the immortal Little Tramp movies of Charlie Chaplin. It then covers blockbusters of the more recent past like Gone with the Wind, A Clockwork Orange, Avatar, and The Black Swan. Also described are Hollywood's most memorable musicals, great dramas, screwball comedies, experimental "New Wave" films from 1950s and '60s Europe, major films noir, classic westerns, action and adventure films, and outstanding documentaries.

This all-new edition has been updated with:

• 50 new films
• 200 new images
• Key quotations from the movies
• More movie posters than ever
• New interesting facts and movie trivia

For students of cinema, discerning film buffs, DVD collectors, and readers who simply enjoy reminiscing over cherished screen moments, the 5th edition of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die is a must-have compilation of film knowledge.



My Take on the Book
This was a great book that has so much information on the movies that they are sharing. My wife and I have already been going through this to see what movies we have already seen and started requesting movies that we have not seen from our local library. It is going to take us some time before we see them all, but with such a complete guide you will rest assured that you will find some amazing movies that you MUST watch before you die. I appreciated that this was not just a list of movies. Each movie that is shared is explained in depth and you also get some very cool information about the movie itself. This book was a complete resource that anyone who loves movies will completely enjoy!


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Blu-ray Review - Super Buddies

About the Movie
An ordinary day at Fernfield Farms turns extraordinary when Budderball, Mudbud, B-Dawg, Buddha and Rosebud discover mysterious rings that grant them each a unique super power. Before you can say, “Buddies, assemble,” the pups unleash their amazing abilities and race to the rescue when a shape-shifting bully from outer space threatens the planet. But can they succeed in kicking major tail without revealing their new secret identities?

A must-own movie event packed with laughter, action and incredible new characters, ‘SUPER BUDDIES’ proves when you use your wits and work together, you don't need super powers to be a super hero!




Learning Super Powers


Candy Store


  Chickens Chase B-Dawg






My Take on the Book
These dogs are so cute, but also powerful in this movie! Talk about fun the Super Buddies are actually super with super powers in this fun family movie. I love that some of the message of the movie talks about bullying and you see how the Super Buddies work together in the end to combat the bully in the movie. Each of these Super Buddies movies are simply fun, and with each one, even as my kids get older, they continue to want to see and experience the new ones and the old ones again and again. I know as an adult they seem to make me feel a bit younger, which is always a good sign! All-in-all, if you are looking for a great family friendly movie with a positive message being shared, this is definitely the one to watch!


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Blu-ray Review - Return To Neverland

About the Movie
Let your imagination soar as your favorite characters from Peter Pan, Disney’s classic adventure, return to Never Land! Now, for the first time through the magic of Blu-ray, experience all the thrilling action with digitally restored picture and spine-tingling high-definition sound!

Wendy’s very practical and no-nonsense daughter, Jane, begins the adventure of a lifetime when the infamous Captain Hook whisks her away to the enchanted island of Never Land. It’s up to Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys to help Jane believe in faith, trust and pixie dust. With the first-ever Lost Girl at his side, will Peter Pan finally defeat Hook and his swashbuckling band of pirates?

Share the power of believing with your family in Return To Never Land—now more spectacular than ever on Disney Blu-ray!

Cast: Blayne Weaver (Manic, 6 Month Rule), Harriet Owen (TV’s “Relative Strangers,” “Castles”), Kath Soucie (Beauty and the Beast, Wreck it Ralph), Corey Burton (Aladdin, The Hunchback of Notre Dame) and Jeff Bennett (Enchanted, Bolt)



My Take on the Movie
We are a big Disney family and as such we love to watch Disney movies and add new ones to our collection, so we were excited to add this one to our collection as well. This movie has a great storyline and kept up the action of the original with a different storyline and undertone. I never know whether I will like some of the sequels that have come out for the Disney movies, as some have been ok, while others have struggled. I have to say that my family and I enjoyed this one and felt that it added some depth to the main character that you already know and love while adding some new characters to the mix as well.

The movie still talks about some of the main topics that have been discussed in the original, particularly, growing up and the battle between youth and adulthood. The movie is fast paced and a lot of fun to watch and enjoy with your family.

One of the best parts for me has to be the ending (though there were other good parts too), but the ending was well done and very personal and touching. If you haven't seen this yet, do, and you too will see what I mean!


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Disney/Pixar's MONSTERS UNIVERSITY Reveals Full Voice Cast!

Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters University” welcomes some of Hollywood’s top stars to its roster of voice talent for this summer’s frighteningly funny comedy adventure, opening in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2013. Joining Billy Crystal and John Goodman are Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Alfred Molina, Dave Foley, Sean P. Hayes, Joel Murray, Peter Sohn, Charlie Day, Nathan Fillion, Bobby Moynihan, Julia Sweeney, Aubrey Plaza, Tyler Labine, John Krasinski, Bonnie Hunt, Beth Behrs and John Ratzenberger. Also revealed this week were the story and screenplay credits. Directed by Dan Scanlon, “Monsters University” features a story and screenplay by Daniel Gerson & Robert L. Baird (“Monsters, Inc.”) and Scanlon.

Scanlon says the cast was able to bring the story to life with great ingenuity and enthusiasm. “Working with this group of actors was an extraordinary experience. They each brought a unique level of humor, emotion and creativity to their work that not only complemented their individual performances, but made the overall story come together in a really wonderful way.”

The voice cast includes the following:

• Billy Crystal (“Parental Guidance,” “When Harry Met Sally,” “City Slickers”) reprises his role as Mike Wazowski, now a college-age monster who follows his dream of becoming a Scarer at Monsters University.
  
• John Goodman (“Argo,” “Flight,” “Trouble With the Curve”) returns as James P. Sullivan (Sulley), an overly confident, young hotshot Scaring student at Monsters University.
  
• Steve Buscemi (“Boardwalk Empire”) rejoins the monster world as Randy Boggs, a Monsters University freshman who is ready to experience all that college has to offer (if only he can curb his habit of disappearing).
  
• Helen Mirren (“Hitchcock,” “The Queen”) gives voice to Dean Hardscrabble, legendary Scarer and hard-to-please head of Monsters University’s prestigious School of Scaring.
  
• Alfred Molina (TNT’s “Monday Mornings,” “The Da Vinci Code,” “Frida”) is the voice of Professor Knight, an esteemed professor in Monsters University’s School of Scaring.
  
• Dave Foley (TV’s “NewsRadio,” “The Kids in the Hall”) as Terry Perry, the skeptical half of a bickering two-headed monster and dedicated Oozma Kappa (OK) brother.
  
• Sean P. Hayes (“The Three Stooges,” TV’s “Up All Night”) gives voice to Terri Perry, the more sensitive side of a two-headed Oozma Kappa (OK) fraternity brother with Scaring aspirations.
  
• Joel Murray (TV’s “Mad Men,” “Two and a Half Men”) voices Don Carlton, a “mature” student at Monsters University and a founding member of the Oozma Kappa (OK) fraternity.
  
• Pixar’s Peter Sohn (“Ratatouille,” “Small Fry”) provides the voice of Scott “Squishy” Squibbles, an undeclared sophomore at Monsters University and Oozma Kappa (OK) fraternity member who still lives with his doting mother.
  
• Charlie Day (“Horrible Bosses,” “Pacific Rim,” TV’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”) provides the voice of the incomparable Art, an Oozma Kappa (OK) fraternity brother with a questionable past.
  
• Nathan Fillion (“Much Ado About Nothing,” “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters,” TV’s “Castle”) portrays Johnny Worthington, the confident president of Roar Omega Roar (ROR), a Monsters University fraternity that prides itself on its notable Scarers.
  
• Bobby Moynihan (NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” HBO’s “Girls,” DreamWorks Studios’ “Delivery Man”) helps bring to life Chet Alexander, a yes-monster member of the Roar Omega Roar (ROR) fraternity.
  
• Julia Sweeney (TV’s “The Goode Family,” “Saturday Night Live”) lends her voice to Ms. Squibbles, indulgent mother to Monsters University sophomore Scott “Squishy” Squibbles.
  
• Aubrey Plaza (“To Do List,” TV’s “Parks and Recreation”) gives voice to Claire Wheeler, the somber president of Monsters University’s Greek Council and emcee for the annual Scare Games.
  
• Tyler Labine (“Tucker & Dale vs. Evil,” “Mad Love”) was tapped to voice Brock Pearson, vice president of the Greek Council and enthusiastic emcee of the Scare Games.
  
• John Krasinski (“Promised Land,” TV’s “The Office”) provides the voice of “Frightening” Frank McCay, a Scaring super star at Monsters, Inc.
  
• Bonnie Hunt (TV’s “The Bonnie Hunt Show,” “Cheaper By the Dozen”) was called on to provide the voice of young Mike Wazowski’s grade school teacher Karen Graves.
  
• Beth Behrs (TV’s “2 Broke Girls”) serves as the voice of Carrie Williams, fearless leader of the Python Nu Kappa (PNK) sorority.
  
• John Ratzenberger (“Cheers,” Disney•Pixar’s feature films) returns to the Pixar recording studio as the voice of a Monsters, Inc. employee.

Screaming with laughter and oozing with heart, Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters University” is directed by Dan Scanlon (“Cars,” “Mater and the Ghostlight,” “Tracy”), produced by Kori Rae (“Up,” “The Incredibles,” “Monsters, Inc.”) and features music from future Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Randy Newman (“Monsters, Inc.,” “Toy Story 3”).

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IRON MAN 3 - Lego Posters!

Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale with Jon Favreau and Ben Kingsley, Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” is directed by Shane Black from a screenplay by Drew Pearce & Shane Black and is based on Marvel’s iconic Super Hero Iron Man, who first appeared on the pages of “Tales of Suspense” (#39) in 1963 and had his solo comic book debut with “The Invincible Iron Man” (#1) in May of 1968.

“Iron by “Iron Man 3” is presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures and DMG Entertainment. Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige is producing and Jon Favreau, Louis D’Esposito, Charles Newirth, Victoria Alonso, Stephen Broussard, Alan Fine, Stan Lee and Dan Mintz are executive producers. The film releases May 3, 2013, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

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THE LONE RANGER / Character Posters

From producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski, the filmmaking team behind the blockbuster “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, comes Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ “The Lone Ranger,” a thrilling adventure infused with action and humor, in which the famed masked hero is brought to life through new eyes. Native American spirit warrior Tonto (Johnny Depp) recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid (Armie Hammer), a man of the law, into a legend of justice—taking the audience on a runaway train of epic surprises and humorous friction as the two unlikely heroes must learn to work together and fight against greed and corruption.

“The Lone Ranger” also stars Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper, James Badge Dale, Ruth Wilson and Helena Bonham Carter.

A Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films presentation, “The Lone Ranger” is directed by Gore Verbinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Gore Verbinski, with screen story by Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and Justin Haythe and screenplay by Justin Haythe and Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio. “The Lone Ranger” releases in U.S. theaters on July 3, 2013.


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Get Into The Holiday Season With SpiritClips' Exciting Holiday Lineup - NOW AVAILABLE

Available yesterday, (Tuesday, November 20) your readers can enjoy SpiritClips' exciting holiday lineup, which will include classic films such as “Scrooge,” “March of the Wooden Soldiers,” and “Beyond Christmas,” as well as EXCLUSIVE access to Hallmark Hall of Fame titles like “November Christmas,” “Silver Bells” and “A Season for Miracles.”

In addition, SpiritClips viewers will have access to magical Christmas music specials from Canamedia including “Celtic Angels at Christmas” and “Quartet Plus 4 at Christmas,” and EXCLUSIVE SpiritClips Original films. You and your readers can view the SpiritClips holiday collection at http://spiritclips.com/page/films/holiday

SPIRITCLIPS HOLIDAY TITLE SYNOPSES:

Feature Length Holiday Titles:

• A Christmas Wish - A little squirrel with lots of charm accidentally helps two poor, down-but-NOT-out families overcome their obstacles.
• Beyond Christmas - Three ghosts try to help two young lovers whom they knew when alive.
• March of the Wooden Soldiers - Ollie Dee and Stanley Dum attempt to pay off the mortgage of Mother Peep's Shoe by borrowing money from their employer, The Toymaker. Unable to do so in time, they are forced to deal with the antics of the evil Barnaby.
• Scrooge - A miser named Ebenezer Scrooge, who detests Christmas, is visited by three insightful spirits.
• Santa and Pete - Grandpa Nicholas relates an ancient Christmas tale to his grieving family during their first holiday season without Grandma.
• Christmas Mail - A mysterious woman, employed by the post office to answer letters to Santa, captures the heart of a disillusioned letter carrier.

Hallmark Hall of Fame Titles:

• A Dog Named Christmas - A wise rescue dog teaches a challenged family about loving and letting go.
• November Christmas - The moving story of two families, a community, and the idea that Christmas doesn't have to come once a year.
• Silver Bells - A couple of widowers keep bumping into one another each holiday season when Christy comes down from Nova Scotia with his kids to sell Christmas trees on Catherine's street corner in Chelsea.
• A Season for Miracles - A bona fide guardian angel produces a Christmas miracle to help a struggling family stay together.

SpiritClips Original Short Films:

• The Price of Miracles
• Christmas Dream
• Without a House
• The Gift of the Magi
• To a Soldier

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DVD Review - Thin Ice

About the DVD 
Hailed as “a crime twist worthy of Hitchcock and dialogue worthy of the Coen Brothers” (Screen Daily), Thin Ice arrives on Blu-ray and DVD June 12 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Starring Oscar®-nominee Greg Kinnear (As Good AS It Gets, Little Miss Sunshine), Academy Award winner® Alan Arkin (Little Miss Sunshine), Billy Crudup (Almost Famous, Jesus’ Son) and Lea Thompson (Back To The Future), this intriguing caper premiered to critical praise at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.

Mickey Prohaska (Kinnear) is a small-time insurance agent looking for a way to jump-start his business, reunite with his estranged wife (Thompson) and escape the frigid Wisconsin weather. This self-proclaimed master of spin believes that salesmanship is about selling a story — all he needs is a sucker willing to buy it. He hits pay dirt with a lonely retired farmer (Arkin) who is sitting on something much bigger than an insurance commission. But Mickey’s attempt to con the old man spins out of control when a nosy, unstable locksmith (Crudup) with a volatile temper dramatically ups the stakes, trapping him in a spiral of danger, deceit and double-crossing.

The Thin Ice Blu-ray and DVD offers three bonus features including a behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes and a look at the Sundance premiere. The Blu-ray will feature both the theatrical and Director’s cuts of the film. Prebook is May 16.


Thin Ice Blu-ray and DVD Special Features

• Behind-The-Scenes of Thin Ice
• Deleted Scenes
• Sundance Premiere Featurette

My Take on the DVD
I am a big fan of mysteries and intrigue, and when I heard this movie related to a Hitchcock film, I knew that I needed to watch this for myself to see what I thought. In watching the film I would have to say that the start of the movie drags a bit as you are getting some of the back story. That being said, the movie does quicken as it moves along and I was impressed with some of the twists and turns that the writers and director take the viewer on.  The acting was strong and as a fan of both Kinnear and Arkin, I have to say that they both did a superb job with their characters. The movie was fun and enjoyable and I sat on the edge of my seat waiting for the next card to fall and for the mystery to be revealed and you will too!

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DVD Review - John Wayne Film Collection

About the DVD Collection 

This 10-title collection features films from over 39 years of John Wayne’s legendary career including some of his most memorable and critically-acclaimed films, including The Barbarian and The Geisha, on DVD for the first time!

• Red River – Academy Award nominee Best Writing, Best Film Editing
• The Alamo – Academy Award winner Best Sound, Academy Award nominee Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Music
• The Longest Day – Academy Award winner Best Cinematography, Best Affects, Academy Award nominee Best Picture, Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction

My Take on the DVD Collection







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MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS - New Clips & Featurettes

The Avengers - Film Clip "Loki Imprisoned"



The Avengers - Film Clip "Captain and Thor Battle"



The Avengers - Film Clip "Head Count"



The Avengers - Film Clip "Black Widow Interrogation"



The Avengers - Featurette "ASSEMBLE"



The Avengers - Featurette "TENSION"




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MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS hits theaters everywhere on May 4th!

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FRANKENWEENIE arrives in theatres everywhere on October 5th!

From creative genius Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” The Nightmare Before Christmas”) comes “Frankenweenie,” a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life” can be monstrous.

A stop-motion animated film, “Frankenweenie” will be filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, which will elevate the classic style to a whole new experience.

In Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie” young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences.

NOTES:

• When Tim Burton originally conceived the idea for “Frankenweenie,” he envisioned it as a full-length, stop-motion animated film. Due to budget constraints, he instead directed it as a live-action short, released in 1984. 
• Frankenweenie” follows in the footsteps of Tim Burton’s other stop-motion animated films “Corpse Bride” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas”—both of which were nominated for Academy Awards®.
• Over 200 puppets and sets were created for the film.
• The voice cast includes four actors who worked with Burton on previous films: Winona Ryder (“Beetlejuice,” “Edward Scissorhands”), Catherine O’Hara (“Beetlejuice,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas”), Martin Short (“Mars Attacks!”) and Martin Landau (“Ed Wood,” Sleepy Hollow”).
• Several of the character names—Victor, Elsa Van Helsing, Edgar “E” Gore and Mr. Burgemeister— were inspired by classic horror films.

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