Jurassic Park 35mm Teaser Trailer VERY RARE | Steven Spielberg TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-20 | This is a very rare 35mm teaser trailer for Jurassic Park (1993)Buy the movie from Amazon: amzn.to/3DUE7gnJurassic Park, later also referred to as Jurassic World, is an American science fiction media franchise created by Michael Crichtonand centered on a disastrous attempt to create a theme park of cloned dinosaurs. It began in 1990 when Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment bought the rights to Crichton's novel Jurassic Park before it was published. The book was successful, as was Steven Spielberg's 1993 film adaptation. The film received a theatrical 3D re-release in 2013, and was selected in 2018 for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". A 1995 sequel novel, The Lost World, was followed by a film adaptation in 1997. Subsequent films in the series, including Jurassic Park III (2001), are not based on the novels.In 2015, a second trilogy of films began with the fourth film in the series, Jurassic World. The film was successful, becoming the first film to gross over $500 million worldwide in its opening weekend, and grossed over $1.6 billion through the course of its theatrical run, making it the third highest-grossing film at the time. It became the second highest-grossing film of 2015, and is currently the seventh highest-grossing film of all time.[5] When adjusted for monetary inflation, Jurassic World is the second highest-grossing film in the franchise after Jurassic Park. A sequel, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide, making it the third Jurassicfilm to pass the billion dollar mark. It is the third highest-grossing film of 2018,[6] and currently the 16th highest-grossing film of all time.[5] The final film in the trilogy, Jurassic World Dominion, was released in 2022. It has grossed over $990 million worldwide and is currently the second highest-grossing film of 2022.Numerous video games and comic books based on the franchise have been created since the release of the 1993 film, and several water rides have been opened at various Universal Studios theme parks. Lego has produced several animated projects based on the Jurassic World films, including Lego Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar, a miniseries released in 2019. DreamWorks Animation also produced an animated series, Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous, which ran on Netflix from September 2020 to July 2022. As of 2000, the franchise had generated $5 billion in revenue making it one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.[8] The Jurassic Park franchise is also one of the highest-grossing film series of all time, having earned over $6 billion at the worldwide box office.Cast:Sam Neill as Dr. Alan GrantLaura Dern as Dr. Ellie SattlerJeff Goldblum as Dr. Ian MalcolmRichard Attenborough as Dr. John HammondBob Peck as Robert MuldoonMartin Ferrero as Donald GennaroB.D. Wong as Dr. Henry WuJoseph Mazzello as Tim MurphyAriana Richards as Lex MurphySamuel L. Jackson as Ray ArnoldWayne Knight as Dennis NedryJerry Molen as Dr. HardingMiguel Sandoval as Juanito RostagnoCameron Thor as Dr. Lewis DodgsonWhit Hertford as Volunteer BoyGreg Burson as the voice of Mr. DNARichard Kiley has a cameo appearance as the voice of the Jurassic Park tour vehicle guide.
The Offer / The Godfather Limited Series REVIEW + UNBOXING | Blu Ray DVD TheBluRayCritic 2022-11-18 | Reviewing and unboxing The Offer on DVD. Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3VaJP31#TheOffer #DVD #ReviewThe Offer is not available on 4K Ultra HD (UHD). This edition only includes the DVD. This release is also available on Blu-ray.Dexter Fletcher's TV series The Offer (2022), starring Miles Teller, Matthew Goode, Juno Temple, Giovanni Ribisi, and Dan Fogler.From Paramount Television Studios, The Offer is based on Oscar-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy's extraordinary, never-revealed experiences of making The Godfather. The series stars Miles Teller as Albert S. Ruddy, Matthew Goode as Robert Evans, Dan Fogler as Francis Ford Coppola, Burn Gorman as Charles Bluhdorn, Colin Hanks as Barry Lapidus, Giovanni Ribisi as Joe Colombo, and Juno Temple as Bettye McCartt.The Offer four-disc Blu-ray set includes all 10 episodes, plus over two hours of bonus content with over an hour of exclusive special features including deleted scenes and never-before-seen featurettes "Parallels: Art Imitates Art," "The Offer: Sending a Message," and the four-part "No One Can Refuse: Making the Offer."The 10-episode limited event series is written and executive produced by Nikki Toscano ("Hunters"), who also serves as showrunner, and by creator and Oscar® and Emmy-nominated writer Michael Tolkin ("Escape at Dannemora," The Player). In addition to Toscano and Tolkin, two-time Oscar-winner Albert S. Ruddy (Million Dollar Baby, The Longest Yard, "Hogan's Heroes"), Miles Teller (Top Gun: Maverick) and Emmy Award winner Leslie Greif ("Hatfields & McCoys") also serve as executive producers on the series alongside Dexter Fletcher (Rocketman), who also directed the first block of the series.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu TheBluRayCritic 2022-11-14 | Reviewing and unboxing Planes, Trains & Automobiles on 4K Ultra HD (UHD). Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3AerjP8#PlanesTrainsAndAutomobiles #4K #ReviewThis 4K UHD release of Planes, Trains & Automobiles includes Digital HD.John Hughes' Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987), starring Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean, and Kevin Bacon.Originally released on November 25, 1987, Planes, Trains & Automobiles celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. Starring comedy greats Steve Martin and John Candy, the uproarious film has become a beloved holiday classic. Newly restored in 4K with Dolby Vision/HDR Planes, Trains & Automobiles looks better than ever and is packaged with a bonus "LOST LUGGAGE" Blu-ray containing over an hour of never-before-seen deleted and extended scenes that were recently discovered in the archives of writer, producer and director John Hughes. The newly uncovered footage offers a unique glimpse into the filmmaking and editing process and features even more hilarious moments between Steve Martin and John Candy.Steve Martin and John Candy star in this hysterical tale of travel gone awry. Neal Page (Martin) is an uptight ad exec trying to get home to Chicago for Thanksgiving with his family. When rerouted to Wichita, Neal reluctantly partners with Del Griffith (Candy), an obnoxious yet loveable salesman. Together, they embark on a cross-country adventure filled with outrageously funny situations and a generous helping of warmth.Special Features and Technical Specs:BRAND NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILMDOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILMNEW Over an hour of never-before-seen deleted and extended scenesGetting There is Half the Fun: The Story of Planes, Trains and AutomobilesJohn Hughes: Life Moves Pretty Fast (2-Part Documentary):John Hughes: The Voice of a GenerationHeartbreak and Triumph: The Legacy of John HughesJohn Hughes for AdultsA Tribute to John CandyOptional English, English SDH, French, Portuguese, Spanish subtitles for the main feature
Casablanca 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu TheBluRayCritic 2022-11-03 | Reviewing and unboxing Casablanca on 4K Blu-ray Ultra HD (UHD). Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3t0nQjb#Casablanca #4K #ReviewThis 4K UHD edition of Casablanca on 4K Ultra HD includes the Blu-ray and Digital HD. The DVD is not included.Michael Curtiz's Casablanca(1942), starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, and Conrad Veidt.Studio description: The winner of three Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay, Casablanca was directed by Michael Curtiz (Captain Blood, Mildred Pierce, White Christmas) from a screenplay by Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, and Howard Koch. The screenplay is based on "Everybody Comes to Rick's", an unproduced stage play by Murray Burnett and Joan Alison. The film was produced by Hal B. Wallis (The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Maltese Falcon, True Grit). The cast also features Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, and Dooley Wilson. Casablanca was voted the screen's greatest love story and the #3 film of all time by the American Film Institute (AFI). The classic wartime romance also took Oscars® for Michael Curtiz (Directing); Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein and Howard Koch (Writing – Screenplay) and the studio (Outstanding Motion Picture). In 1989, the United States Library of Congress selected the film as one of the first for preservation in the National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." The new Casablanca 4K Blu-ray image was restored and remastered from a 2022 4K 16bit film scan of the best-surviving nitrate film elements. The 4K-scanned digital images went through an extensive digital restoration process to clean and repair the picture for an unprecedented and pristine ultra-high-resolution presentation. The restored images were then graded in High Dynamic Range for today's premium 4K display experience, providing the highest fidelity in image contrast and detail retention. This work was meticulously handled by Warner Bros. Motion Picture Imaging. The original theatrical mono audio has also been newly restored as well, providing a richer and broader frequency response than previously possible.Special Features and Technical Specs:BRAND NEW 4K 16-BIT RESTORATION OF THE FILM (2022)NEWLY RESTORED ORIGINAL MONO TRACK (2022)HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILMCommentary by Roger EbertCommentary by Rudy BehlmerIntroduction by Lauren BacallGreat Performances: Bacall on Bogart (1988 PBS special)Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You've Never Heard OfCasablanca: An Unlikely ClassicYou Must Remember This: A Tribute to Casablanca (1992 TEC documentary)As Time Goes By: The Children RememberDeleted ScenesOuttakesWho Holds Tomorrow? (1955 "Casablanca" TV episode)Carrotblanca (1955 WB Cartoon)Scoring Stage Sessions (audio only)Lady Esther Screen Guild Theater Radio Broadcast – 4/26/43 (audio only)Vox Pop Radio Broadcast – 11/19/47 (audio only)TrailersWarner Night at the MoviesNow, Voyager trailerNewsreelVaudeville Days (1942 WB short)The Bird Came C.O.D. (1942 WB cartoon)The Squawkin' Hawk (1942 WB cartoon)The Dover Boys at Pimento University (1942 WB cartoon)
The Breakfast Club RARE 35mm Open Matte Trailer | John Hughes TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-24 | This is a rare 35mm open matte trailer for The Breakfast Club, starring Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall And Judd Nelson. Directed by John Hughes.This is a rare 35mm open matte trailer for The Breakfast Club, starring Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall and Judd Nelson. Directed by John Hughes.Buy the movie from Amazon: amzn.to/3TtmjxA#TheBreakfastClub #35mm #TrailerThe Breakfast Club is a 1985 American teen coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by John Hughes. It stars Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, and Ally Sheedy. The film tells the story of five teenagers from different high school cliques who serve a Saturday detention overseen by their authoritarian vice-principal.The Breakfast Club premiered in Los Angeles on February 7, 1985, and was theatrically released by Universal Pictures on February 15, 1985. It grossed $51.5 million against a $1 million budget, and earned acclaim from critics, who consider it to be one of Hughes's most memorable and recognizable works. The media subsequently referred to the film's five main actors as members of a group called the "Brat Pack". In 2015, the film was digitally remastered and was re-screened in 430 theaters in celebration of its 30th anniversary.In 2016, The Breakfast Club was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".Cast:Emilio Estevez as Andrew Clark, an "Athlete" who was sentenced to Saturday detention for taping Larry Lester's butt cheeks together.Paul Gleason as Vice Principal Richard Vernon, the authoritarian vice-principal of Shermer High School who oversees the Saturday detention.Anthony Michael Hall as Brian Johnson, a "Brain" who was sentenced to Saturday detention for bringing a flare gun that was to be used in his suicide attempt.John Kapelos as Carl Reed, a janitor at Shermer High School.Judd Nelson as John Bender, a "Criminal" who was sentenced to Saturday detention for pulling the fire alarm.Molly Ringwald as Claire Standish, a "Princess" who was sentenced to Saturday detention for skipping school so that she can go shopping.Ally Sheedy as Allison Reynolds, a "Basket Case" who wasn't sentenced to Saturday detention and only attended as she couldn't find anything better to do.Ron Dean as Mr. Clark, the strict father of Andrew.Mercedes Hall as Mrs. Johnson, the mother of Brian who pressures him to do well in his tests.Mary Christian as Brian's sister.Tim Gamble as Mr. Standish, the father of Claire.Perry Crawford as Mr. Reynolds, the neglectful father of Allison.Fran Gargano as Mrs. Reynolds, the neglectful mother of Allison.John Hughes as Mr. Johnson (uncredited cameo), the father of Brian.
Conan the Barbarian RARE 35mm Trailer | Arnold Schwarzenegger TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-18 | This is a rare 35mm print trailer for the movie Conan the Barbarian (1982), starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Earl Jones.Buy the movie from Amazon: amzn.to/3TpRpq5#ConanTheBarbarian #35mm #TrailerConan the Barbarian is a 1982 American epic sword and sorcery film directed by John Milius and written by Milius and Oliver Stone. Based on Robert E. Howard's Conan, the film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Earl Jones and tells the story of a barbarian warrior named Conan (Schwarzenegger) who seeks vengeance for the death of his parents at the hands of Thulsa Doom (Jones), the leader of a snake cult.Ideas for a Conan film were proposed as early as 1970; executive producer Edward R. Pressman and associate producer Edward Summer began a concerted effort to get the film made in 1975. It took them two years to obtain the film rights, after which they recruited Schwarzenegger for the lead role and Stone to draft a script. Pressman lacked capital for the endeavor. In 1979, after having his proposals for investments rejected by the major studios, he sold the project to Dino De Laurentiis; his daughter Raffaellaproduced the film. Milius was appointed as director and he rewrote Stone's script. The final screenplay integrated scenes from Howard's stories and from the Japanese films Seven Samurai (1954) and Kwaidan (1965). Filming took place in Spain over five months in the regions around Madrid and the province of Almería. The sets, designed by Ron Cobb, were based on Dark Age cultures and Frank Frazetta's paintings of Conan. Milius eschewed optical effects, preferring to realize his ideas with mechanical constructs and optical illusions. Schwarzenegger performed most of his own stunts, and two types of sword, costing $10,000 each, were forged for his character. The editing process took over a year, and several violent scenes were cut out.Conan the Barbarian was distributed by Universal Pictures in North America and 20th Century Fox in other territories. It premiered on March 16, 1982 in Spain and May 14, 1982 in North America. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike, mainly positive for its action sequences, production design, directing, visual style, and effects, but negatively received for its violent content and screenwriting, as well as some substandard performances. Despite this, the film became a commercial success for its backers, grossing between $68.9 million and $79.1 million at box offices around the world against its budget of only $20 million. However, the revenue fell short of the level that would qualify the film as a blockbuster.The film earned Schwarzenegger worldwide recognition. Conan the Barbarian has been frequently released on home video, the sales of which had increased the film's gross to more than $300 million by 2007. In the years following its release, it became a cult film, and its success spawned a sequel, titled Conan the Destroyer (1984). It ultimately led to the production of a 2011 reboot of the same name.Cast:Arnold SchwarzeneggerConanJames Earl JonesThulsa DoomMax von SydowKing OsricSandahl BergmanValeriaCassandra GavaThe WitchBen DavidsonRexorGerry LopezSubotaiMakoThe Wizard / NarratorValérie QuennessenThe PrincessWilliam SmithConan's FatherLuis BarbooRed HairFranco ColumbuPictish ScoutNadiuskaConan's MotherJack TaylorPriestSven-Ole ThorsenThorgrimPilar AlcónOrgy Slave Girl (uncredited)Jorge SanzYoung ConanCelia MiliusHigh PriestessAndrea GuzonBreeding Woman (uncredited)Leslie FoldvarySacrificial Snake GirlSab ShimonoSubotai (voice, uncredited)
Mann Theatres 35mm Policy Trailer (1999) TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-15 | This is a rare 35mm movie theatre policy trailer for Mann Theatres which was shown back in 1999 before the movie started.Buy movies from Amazon: amzn.to/3To9a8F#MannTheatres #35mm #TrailerMann Theatres was a movie theater chain that predominantly operated in the western United States, with a heavy concentration of theaters in Southern California.The Mann Theatres chain was named after Ted Mann, the founder of the original Minnesota chain. Ted Mann married Rhonda Fleming in 1977. In 1973 Mann purchased the theatre division of National General Pictures, which consisted primarily of the original Fox Theatres chain. Among the theatres acquired in the transaction was Grauman's Chinese Theatre, renamed Mann's Chinese Theatre, in addition to several of the prestigious single-screen theaters in the Los Angeles area, including the Fox Village Theater, the Bruin Theater, the National and the Ogden Theatre, Esquire Theatre, Mayan Theatre, Center Theatre and Aladdin Theatre located in Denver, Colorado.All the cinemas of Mann Theatres were gradually sold off to other chains.Mann Theatres was a dominant cinema chain across Colorado, including the Denver area. In 2000, Colorado Cinemas Theatres acquired the Mann Theatres locations in Denver. Carmike Cinemas took over most of the Mann Theatres locations outside of the Denver area.The company ceased operation on December 27, 2011, with the closing of its last property, the Westlake Village Theaters, which was reopened as a Cinépolis.In October 2008 the Mann Chinese 6 Theatre complex in Hollywood was the first 3-D-ready commercial cinema to unveil the installation of Iosono technology, featuring 380 speakers. In April 2009 the Mann Chinese 6 was among the first to present motion-enhanced theatrical films featuring 30 D-BOX motion controlled seats.
The Simpsons Movie 35mm Trailer TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-14 | This is a rare 35mm trailer for The Simpsons Movie (2007).Buy the movie from Amazon: amzn.to/3TgVDiY#TheSimpsonsMovie #35mm #TrailerThe Simpsons Movie is a 2007 American animated comedy film based on the long-running animated sitcom The Simpsons. The film was directed by the show's supervising director David Silverman and stars Albert Brooks as the film's main antagonist, Russ Cargill, head of the EPA, with the show's regular cast of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Karl Wiedergott, Marcia Wallace, Maggie Roswell, Russi Taylor, and Joe Mantegna reprising their roles. The film follows Homer Simpson, who irresponsibly pollutes the lake in Springfield, causing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to imprison the town under a giant glass dome. After he and his family escape, they ultimately abandon Homer for his selfishness and return to Springfield to prevent the town’s demolition by Cargill. Homer works to redeem his folly by returning to Springfield himself in an effort to save it.Although previous attempts to create a Simpsons film had been made, they failed due to the lack of a lengthy script. Eventually in 2001, producers James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Al Jean, Mike Scully and Richard Sakai began development on the film and a writing team consisting of Brooks, Groening, Jean, Scully, Ian Maxtone-Graham, George Meyer, David Mirkin, Mike Reiss, Matt Selman, John Swartzwelder and Jon Vitti were assembled. They conceived numerous plot ideas, with Groening's being the one adapted. The script was rewritten over a hundred times, also continuing after work on the animation began in 2006. Consequently, hours of finished material were cut from the final release, including cameo roles from Erin Brockovich, Minnie Driver, Isla Fisher, Edward Norton, and Kelsey Grammer, who would have reprised his role as Sideshow Bob. Tom Hanks and the members of Green Day voice their own animated counterparts in the final cut of the film, while Albert Brooks, a frequent guest performer on the series, provides the voice of its main antagonist, Russ Cargill.Tie-in promotions were made with several companies to promote the film's release, including Burger King and 7-Eleven, the latter of which transformed selected stores into Kwik-E-Marts. The film premiered in Springfield, Vermont on July 21, 2007 and was released theatrically six days later on July 27 by 20th Century Fox across the United States. The Simpsons Movie received positive reviews and grossed $536.4 million worldwide, becoming the eighth highest-grossing film of 2007, the second highest-grossing traditionally animated film (behind Walt Disney Animation Studios' The Lion King), and the highest-ever grossing film based on an animated television series. The film received praise for its humor, emotional weight, and callbacks to early seasons. The film was nominated for numerous awards, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film at the 65th Golden Globe Awards.Cast:Dan CastellanetaJulie Kavner Nancy CartwrightYeardley Smith Harry Shearer
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back RARE 35mm Open Matte Trailer TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-13 | This is a rare 35 mm open the trailer for Star Wars – The Empire Strikes Back Episode V, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher. Directed by Irvin Kirshner. Buy the Star Wars movies from Amazon: amzn.to/3T0K8g4#StarWars #35mm #TrailerThe Empire Strikes Back (also known as Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back) is a 1980 American epic space opera film directed by Irvin Kershner from a screenplay by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, based on a story by George Lucas. The sequel to Star Wars (1977), it is the second film in the Star Wars film series and the fifth chronological chapter of the "Skywalker Saga". Set three years after the events of Star Wars, the film recounts the battle between the malevolent Galactic Empire, led by the Emperor, and the Rebel Alliance, led by Princess Leia. Luke Skywalker trains to master the Force so he can confront the powerful Sith lord, Darth Vader. The ensemble cast includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, and Frank Oz.Following the success of Star Wars, Lucas hired Brackett to write the sequel. After she died in 1978, he outlined the whole Star Wars saga and wrote the next draft himself, before hiring Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) writer Kasdan to enhance his work. To avoid the stress he faced directing Star Wars, Lucas handed the responsibility to Kershner and focused on expanding his special effects company Industrial Light & Magic instead. Filmed from March to September 1979 in Finse, Norway, and at Elstree Studios in England, The Empire Strikes Back faced production difficulties, including actor injuries, illnesses, fires, and problems securing additional financing as costs rose. Initially budgeted at $8 million, costs had risen to $30.5 million by the project's conclusion.Released on May 21, 1980, the highly anticipated sequel became the highest-grossing film that year, earning approximately $401.5 million worldwide. Unlike its predecessor, Empire met with mixed reviews from critics, and fans were conflicted about its darker and maturer themes than those of the lighthearted adventure Star Wars. Critics praised the expressive features and characterization of puppeteered character Yoda, a diminutive alien who serves as Luke's teacher. The film was nominated for various awards and won two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and a BAFTA, among others. Subsequent releases have raised the film's worldwide gross to $538–549 million and, adjusted for inflation, it is the 13th-highest-grossing film in the United States and Canada.Since its release, The Empire Strikes Back has been critically reassessed and is now often regarded as the best film in the Star Wars series and among the greatest films ever made. It has had a significant impact on filmmaking and popular culture and is often considered an example of a sequel superior to its predecessor. The climax, in which Vader reveals he is Luke's father, is often ranked as one of the greatest plot twists in cinema. The film spawned a variety of merchandise and adaptations, including video games and a radio play. The United States Library of Congress selected it for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2010. Return of the Jedi (1983) followed Empire, concluding the original Star Wars trilogy. Prequel and sequel trilogies that round out the "Skywalker saga" have since been released.Cast:Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker: A pilot in the Rebel Alliance and apprentice JediHarrison Ford as Han Solo: A smuggler and captain of the Millennium FalconCarrie Fisher as Leia Organa: A leader in the Rebel AllianceBilly Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian: The administrator of Cloud CityAnthony Daniels as C-3PO: A humanoid protocol droidDavid Prowse / James Earl Jones (voice) as Darth Vader: A powerful Sith LordPeter Mayhew as Chewbacca: Han's loyal Wookiee friend and co-pilotKenny Baker as R2-D2: An astromech droidFrank Oz (puppeteer/voice) as Yoda: A diminutive, centuries-old Jedi MasterThe film also features Alec Guinness as Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi, and John Hollis portrays Lobot, Lando's aide. The Rebel force includes General Rieekan (portrayed by Bruce Boa), Major Derlin (John Ratzenberger), Cal Alder (Jack McKenzie), Dak Ralter (John Morton), Wedge Antilles (Denis Lawson), Zev Senesca (Christopher Malcolm), and Hobbie Klivian (Richard Oldfield).The Empire's forces include Admiral Piett (Kenneth Colley), Admiral Ozzel (Michael Sheard), General Veers (Julian Glover), and Captain Needa (Michael Culver). The Emperor is voiced by Clive Revill and portrayed physically by Elaine Baker. Other cast includes Jeremy Bulloch as the bounty hunter Boba Fett (voiced by Jason Wingreen, who remained uncredited until 2000); other bounty hunters include Dengar (portrayed by Morris Bush) and humanoid lizard Bossk (Alan Harris).
An American Werewolf in London (1981) 35mm Trailer TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-08 | This is a rare 35mm trailer for An American Werewolf in London, starring David Norton. Directed by John Landis. Buy the movie from Amazon: amzn.to/3T66r3t#ClassicMovie #35mm #TrailerAn American Werewolf in London is a 1981 horror comedy film written and directed by John Landis. An international co-production of the United Kingdom and the United States, the film stars David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Griffin Dunne and John Woodvine. The title is a cross between An American in Paris and Werewolf of London. The film's plot follows two American backpackers, David and Jack, who are attacked by a werewolf while travelling in England, causing David to question whether he will become a werewolf under the next full moon.Landis wrote the first draft of the screenplay for the film in 1969 and shelved it for over a decade. Prospective financiers believed that Landis' script was too frightening to be a comedy film and too humorous to be a horror film. After achieving success in Hollywood with the comedies The Kentucky Fried Movie, National Lampoon's Animal House and The Blues Brothers, Landis was able to secure financing from PolyGram Pictures to produce An American Werewolf in London.An American Werewolf in London was released in the US by Universal Pictures on August 21, 1981. It was a critical and commercial success, winning the 1981 Saturn Award for Best Horror Film and the first ever Academy Award for Best Makeup. Since its release, it has become a cult classic. A sequel, An American Werewolf in Paris, was released by Hollywood Pictures in 1997.Cast:David Naughton as David KesslerJenny Agutter as Nurse Alex PriceGriffin Dunne as Jack GoodmanJohn Woodvine as Dr. J. S. HirschDon McKillop as Inspector VilliersFrank Oz as Mr. CollinsPaul Kember as Sergeant McManusSydney Bromley as AlfFrank Singuineau as TedWill Leighton as JosephGeoffrey Burridge as Harry BermanBrenda Cavendish as Judith BrownsMichael Carter as Gerald BringsleyAnne-Marie Davies as Nurse Susan GallagherAlbert Moses as Hospital PorterLinzi Drew as Brenda BristolsNina Carter as Naughty NinaPaula Jacobs as Mrs Kessler
John Carpenter Interview During Making of “Halloween” + RARE Behind The Scenes Footage (1978) TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-07 | This is a rare behind the scenes interview with John Carpenter and Donald Pleasence during the making of Halloween in 1978. Plus behind the scenes footage of the movie.Buy the movie from Amazon: amzn.to/3SRdVHA#Halloween #JohnCarpenter #InterviewHalloween is a 1978 American independent slasher film directed and scored by John Carpenter, co-written with producer Debra Hill, and starring Jamie Lee Curtis (in her film debut) and Donald Pleasence, with P. J. Soles and Nancy Kyes in supporting roles. The plot centers on a mental patient, Michael Myers, who was committed to a sanitarium for murdering his babysitting teenage sister on Halloween night when he was six years old. Fifteen years later, he escapes and returns to his hometown, where he stalks a female babysitter and her friends while under pursuit by his psychiatrist.Filming took place in Southern California in May 1978. The film premiered in October, whereupon it grossed $70 million, becoming one of the most profitable independent films of all time. Primarily praised for Carpenter's direction and score, many critics credit the film as the first in a long line of slasher films inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960) and Bob Clark's Black Christmas (1974). It is considered one of the greatest and most influential horror films ever made. In 2006, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".Halloween spawned a film franchise comprising thirteen films which helped construct an extensive backstory for its antagonist Michael Myers, sometimes narratively diverging entirely from previous installments. A direct sequel of the film was released in 1981. A remake was released in 2007, which was followed by a sequel in 2009. An eleventh installment, which serves as a direct sequel to the original film that retcons all previous sequels, was released in 2018; this was followed by two direct sequels: Halloween Kills (2021) and the upcoming Halloween Ends (2022). Additionally, a novelization, a video game and comic book series have been based on the film.Cast:Donald Pleasence as Dr. Sam LoomisJamie Lee Curtis as Laurie StrodeNick Castle as Michael Myers / The ShapeP. J. Soles as Lynda Van Der KlokNancy Kyes as Annie BrackettCharles Cyphers as Sheriff Leigh BrackettKyle Richards as Lindsey WallaceBrian Andrews as Tommy DoyleJohn Michael Graham as Bob SimmsNancy Stephens as Marion ChambersArthur Malet as Angus TaylorMickey Yablans as Richie CastleBrent Le Page as Lonnie ElamAdam Hollander as KeithSandy Johnson as Judith Margaret MyersDavid Kyle as Danny HodgesPeter Griffith as Morgan StrodeRobert Phalen as Dr. Terence Wynn
Mack & Rita BLU RAY REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Diane Keaton TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-06 | Reviewing and unboxing Mack & Rita on Blu-ray. Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3MapBDb#MackAndRita #BluRay #ReviewMack & Rita is not available on 4K Ultra HD (UHD). This edition does not include the DVD, only Digital HD.Katie Aselton's Mack & Rita (2022), starring Diane Keaton, Taylour Paige, Elizabeth Lail, Wendie Malick, and Dustin Milligan.When 30-year-old self-proclaimed homebody Mack Martin (Elizabeth Lail) reluctantly joins a Palm Springs bachelorette trip for her best friend Carla (Taylour Paige), her inner 70-year-old is released — literally. The frustrated writer and influencer magically transforms into her future self: "Aunt Rita" (Oscar®-winner Diane Keaton). Freed from the constraints of other people's expectations, Rita comes into her own, becoming an unlikely social media sensation and sparks a tentative romance with Mack's adorable dog-sitter, Jack (Dustin Milligan). A sparkling comedy with a magical twist, Mack & Rita celebrates being true to yourself at any age.Special Features:Mack & Rita: Becoming Our TruthStyling Glamma: The Fashion of Mack & RitaCast:Diane KeatonTaylour PaigeElizabeth LailLoretta DevineAmy HillLois SmithWendie MalickSimon RexMartin ShortDustin Milligan
Halloween (1978) RARE 16mm TV Spot Trailer | Jamie Lee Curtis | John Carpenter TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-06 | This is a rare 16mm tv spot trailer for Halloween (1978), starring Donald Pleasence and Jamie Lee Curtis. Directed by John Carpenter. Buy the movie from Amazon: amzn.to/3SRdVHA#Halloween #16mm #TrailerHalloween is a 1978 American independent slasher film directed and scored by John Carpenter, co-written with producer Debra Hill, and starring Jamie Lee Curtis (in her film debut) and Donald Pleasence, with P. J. Soles and Nancy Kyes in supporting roles. The plot centers on a mental patient, Michael Myers, who was committed to a sanitarium for murdering his babysitting teenage sister on Halloween night when he was six years old. Fifteen years later, he escapes and returns to his hometown, where he stalks a female babysitter and her friends while under pursuit by his psychiatrist.Filming took place in Southern California in May 1978. The film premiered in October, whereupon it grossed $70 million, becoming one of the most profitable independent films of all time. Primarily praised for Carpenter's direction and score, many critics credit the film as the first in a long line of slasher films inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960) and Bob Clark's Black Christmas (1974). It is considered one of the greatest and most influential horror films ever made. In 2006, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".Halloween spawned a film franchise comprising thirteen films which helped construct an extensive backstory for its antagonist Michael Myers, sometimes narratively diverging entirely from previous installments. A direct sequel of the film was released in 1981. A remake was released in 2007, which was followed by a sequel in 2009. An eleventh installment, which serves as a direct sequel to the original film that retcons all previous sequels, was released in 2018; this was followed by two direct sequels: Halloween Kills (2021) and the upcoming Halloween Ends (2022). Additionally, a novelization, a video game and comic book series have been based on the film.Cast:Donald Pleasence as Dr. Sam LoomisJamie Lee Curtis as Laurie StrodeNick Castle as Michael Myers / The ShapeP. J. Soles as Lynda Van Der KlokNancy Kyes as Annie BrackettCharles Cyphers as Sheriff Leigh BrackettKyle Richards as Lindsey WallaceBrian Andrews as Tommy DoyleJohn Michael Graham as Bob SimmsNancy Stephens as Marion ChambersArthur Malet as Angus TaylorMickey Yablans as Richie CastleBrent Le Page as Lonnie ElamAdam Hollander as KeithSandy Johnson as Judith Margaret MyersDavid Kyle as Danny HodgesPeter Griffith as Morgan StrodeRobert Phalen as Dr. Terence Wynn
Aliens 35mm Teaser Trailer | Sigourney Weaver | James Cameron TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-06 | This is a rare 35mm teaser trailer for Aliens, starring Sigourney Weaver. Directed by James Cameron. Buy the movie from Amazon: amzn.to/3V7ey1x#Aliens #35mm #TrailerAliens is a 1986 science fiction action film written and directed by James Cameron. It is the sequel to the 1979 science fiction horror film Alien, and the second film in the Alien franchise. Set in the far future, Sigourney Weaver stars as Ellen Ripley, the sole survivor of an alienattack on her ship. When communications are lost with a human colony on the moon on which her crew first encountered the alien creatures, Ripley agrees to return to the site with a unit of Colonial Marines to investigate. Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen, and Carrie Henn feature in supporting roles.Despite the success of Alien, its sequel took years to develop due to lawsuits, a lack of enthusiasm from 20th Century Fox, and repeated changes in management. Based on his scripts for The Terminator (1984) and Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), Cameron was hired to write a story for Aliens in 1983. The project stalled again until new Fox executive Lawrence Gordon pursued a sequel. Although relatively inexperienced, Cameron was hired as director based on his success directing The Terminator. On an approximately $18.5 million budget, Aliens began principal photography in September 1985. Like its development, filming was tumultuous and rife with conflicts between Cameron and the British crew at Pinewood Studios. The difficult shoot affected the composer, James Horner, who was given little time to record the music.Aliens was released on July 18, 1986, to critical acclaim. Reviewers praised its action, but some criticized the intensity of some scenes. Weaver's performance received consistent praise; other members of the cast were positively received, including Bill Paxton and Jenette Goldstein, who played Colonial Marines. The film received several awards and nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for Weaver at a time when the science-fiction genre was generally overlooked. Aliens earned $131.1–183.3 million during its theatrical run, one of the highest-grossing films of 1986 worldwide.Aliens is now considered among the greatest films of the 1980s, and among the best science fiction, action, and sequel films ever made, arguably equal to (or better than) Alien. The film is credited with expanding the franchise's scope with additions to the series' backstory and factions such as the Colonial Marines. With its effect on popular culture and fan following, Aliens inspired a variety of merchandise, including video games, comic books, and toys. The film was followed by two sequels – Alien 3 (1992) and Alien Resurrection (1997), neither of which were as successful, and the prequels Prometheus (2012) and Alien: Covenant (2017).Cast:Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley: The sole survivor of an alien attack on her ship, the NostromoMichael Biehn as Dwayne Hicks: A corporal in the Colonial MarinesPaul Reiser as Carter J. Burke: A Weyland-Yutani Corporation representativeLance Henriksen as Bishop: An android aboard the SulacoCarrie Henn as Rebecca "Newt" Jorden: A young girl in the Hadleys Hope colony on LV-426Bill Paxton as Hudson: A boastful but cowardly Colonial Marine privateWilliam Hope as Gorman: The Marines' inexperienced commanding officerRicco Ross as Frost: A private in the Colonial MarinesAl Matthews as Apone: The Marines' cool-headed SergeantThe Colonial Marine cast includes privates Vasquez (Jenette Goldstein), Drake (Mark Rolston), Spunkmeyer (Daniel Kash), Crowe (Tip Tipping), and Wierzbowski (Trevor Steedman), and corporals Dietrich (Cynthia Dale Scott) and Ferro (Colette Hiller). In addition to the main cast, Aliensfeatures Paul Maxwell as Van Leuwen (a member of the board reviewing Ripley's competence) and Barbara Coles as the cocooned colonist killed when an alien bursts from her chest. Carl Toop and Eddie Powell portray alien warriors.Some scenes removed from Aliens's theatrical version were restored in subsequent releases. Additional cast credited for these scenes includes Newt's father, Russ Jorden (Jay Benedict), and her mother Anne (Holly de Jong). Henn's brother, Christopher, plays her brother Timmy, Mac McDonald portrays colony administrator Al Simpson, and Weaver's mother, Elizabeth Inglis, makes a cameo appearance as Ripley's daughter Amanda
Deuce Bigalow Male Gigolo RARE 35mm Trailer | Rob Schneider TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-05 | This is a rare 35mm trailer of Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, starring Rob Schneider.Buy the movie from Amazon: amzn.to/3SVQRHv#DeuceBigalow #35mm #TrailerDeuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo is a 1999 American sex comedy film directed by Mike Mitchell in his feature-length directorial debut, written by Harris Goldberg and Rob Schneider, and starring Schneider, William Forsythe, Eddie Griffin, and Arija Bareikis. The film tells the story of a hapless fishtank cleaner who goes into business as a male sex worker in an attempt to earn enough money to repair damage he caused while house-sitting. The film is notable for being the first film produced by Happy Madison Productions.The film was released on December 10, 1999 by Buena Vista Pictures (through its Touchstone Pictures label). While the film received negative reviews from critics, it was a box office success, grossing $92 million worldwide on a $17 million budget.A sequel, titled Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo, was released in 2005 by Columbia Pictures instead of Touchstone Pictures.Cast:Rob Schneider as Deuce Bigalow, an insecure fishtank cleanerturned gigolo.William Forsythe as Detective Charles "Chuck" Fowler, an LAPDdetective and Antoine's nemesis.Eddie Griffin as Tiberius Jefferson "T.J." Hicks, a crazy low-rent pimp and Deuce's friend.Arija Bareikis as Kate, a woman with prosthetic leg, one of the Deuce's clients and later his wife.Oded Fehr as Antoine Laconte, a famous gigolo from Argentinaand Chuck's nemesis.Gail O'Grady as ClaireRichard Riehle as Robert "Bob" Bigalow, Deuce's dad.Jacqueline Obradors as Elaine Fowler, Chuck's wife.Big Boy as Fluisa aka Jabba, an obese woman weighing close to 750 pounds and one of the Deuce's clients.Amy Poehler as Ruth, a woman who has Tourette syndrome with coprolalia and is one of Deuce's clients.Dina Platias as BergitaDeborah Lemen as Carol, a woman with narcolepsy who is one of Deuce's clients and is seeking to go on a trip to France.Torsten Voges as Tina, a woman that has a pituitary gland disorder and is extremely tall. She's also one of the Deuce's clients.Bree Turner as AllisonAndrew Shaifer as NeilAllen Covert as VicElle King as Cookie GirlJackie Sandler as SallyPilar Schneider as Old Lady at RestaurantNorm Macdonald as Bartender (uncredited)Adam Sandler as the voice of Robert Justin (uncredited), an offscreen passerby.Marlo Thomas as Margaret (uncredited)Barry Cutler as Dr. RosenblattJohn Harrington Bland as Dr. Rosenblatt's PatientRon Soble as Judge AddisonRobb Skyler as District Attorney
Orphan: First Kill BLU RAY REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-05 | Reviewing and unboxing Orphan: First Kill on Blu-ray. Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3fJhRM2#Orphan #BluRay #ReviewOrphan: First Kill is not available on 4K Ultra HD (UHD). This edition does not include the DVD, only Digital HD.Originally with the working title of Esther, the project was announced in February 2020. The official title was revealed in November that same year, with Fuhrman reprising her role as Esther. Filming took place in Winnipeg, Canada, from November to December 2020.Orphan: First Kill premiered first in other territories starting in the Philippines on July 27, 2022, and was released in the United States on August 19, by Paramount Players in select theatres, digital, and streaming via Paramount+. The film has grossed over $22 million worldwide and received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the film's twists, practical effects (in regard to de-aging Fuhrman without CGI) and Fuhrman's performance, but criticized its story and inconsistencies.Cast:Isabelle Fuhrman as Esther Albright / Leena KlammerKennedy Irwin as young Esther Albright: Irwin also serves as a body double for Fuhrman, along with Sadie Lee.Julia Stiles as Tricia AlbrightRossif Sutherland as Allen AlbrightHiro Kanagawa as Detective DonnanMatthew Finlan as Gunnar AlbrightSamantha Walkes as Dr. SegarDave Brown as Dr. NovoryLauren Cochrane as Officer LeahyGwendolyn Collins as Anna TroyevAlec Carlos as MikeJade Michael as Madison
Child’s Play 2 RARE 35mm Teaser Trailer | Chucky TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-04 | This is a rare 35mm teaser trailer for the horror classic Child’s Play 2, starring Alex Vincent. Buy the movie from Amazon: amzn.to/3UZTpGB#ChildsPlay2 #35mm #TrailerChild's Play 2 is a 1990 American slasher film and the direct sequel to Child's Play, written by Don Mancini and directed by John Lafia, one of the co-writers of the first film. It is the second installment in the Child's Play franchise and set two years after the first film; the plot follows Charles Lee Ray (better known as Chucky) continuing his pursuit for Andy Barclay, who was placed in foster care, and transferring his soul into him after being resurrected. The film stars Alex Vincent, Christine Elise, Jenny Agutter, Gerrit Graham, Grace Zabriskie, Beth Grant, and Brad Dourif.Child's Play 2 was released on November 9, 1990, exactly two years after the first film was released, and grossed over $35 million on a budget of $13 million. It was followed by a sequel, Child's Play 3, 9 months later.Cast:Alex Vincent as Andy BarclayBrad Dourif as the voice of ChuckyEd Gale (in-suit performer)Christine Elise as KyleJenny Agutter as Joanne SimpsonGerrit Graham as Phil SimpsonGrace Zabriskie as Grace PoolePeter Haskell as Haskell SullivanBeth Grant as Elizabeth KettlewellGreg Germann as MattsonEdan Gross as Tommy DollCharles Meshack as Van Driver
Halloween III RARE 35mm Teaser Trailer | Season of the Witch TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-04 | This is a rare 35mm teaser trailer for Halloween III: Season of the Witch, starring Tom Atkins and Stacey Nelkin. Directed by Tommy Lee Wallace. Buy the movie from Amazon: amzn.to/3C8vbBe#HalloweenIII #35mm #TrailerHalloween III: Season of the Witch is a 1982 American science fiction horror film and the third installment in the Halloween film series. It is the first film to be written and directed by Tommy Lee Wallace. John Carpenter and Debra Hill, the creators of Halloween and Halloween II, return as producers. Halloween III is the only entry in the series that does not feature the series antagonist, Michael Myers. After the film's disappointing reception and box office performance, Michael Myers was brought back six years later in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers.It departs from the slasher genre, which the rest of the installments were a part of, and instead features a "witchcraft" theme with science fictionaspects. John Carpenter and Debra Hill believed that the Halloween series could have been an anthology series of films that centered around Halloween night, with each sequel containing its own characters, setting, and storyline. Director Wallace stated there were many ideas for Halloween-themed films, some of which could have potentially created any number of their own sequels, and that Season of the Witch was meant to be the first.As with the series' other films, suspense and tension are key themes, exploring violence against young children. On a budget of $2.5 million, Halloween III made a profit by grossing $14.4 million at the box office in the US, but it was also the poorest performing film in the Halloween series at the time. Most critics gave the film negative reviews. Despite the reception, re-evaluation in later years has given Halloween III new legions of fans and has established its own reputation as a stand-alone cult film.It was the last Halloween film distributed by Universal Pictures until the 2018 film Halloween 36 years later. It is also the final film to star Maidie Norman before her death in 1998.Cast:Tom Atkins as Dr. Dan ChallisStacey Nelkin as Ellie GrimbridgeDan O'Herlihy as Conal CochranMichael Currie as RaffertyRalph Strait as Buddy KupferJadeen Barbor as Betty KupferBrad Schacter as Little BuddyGarn Stephens as Marge GuttmanNancy Kyes as Linda ChallisJonathan Terry as StarkerAl Berry as Harry GrimbridgeWendy Wessberg as TeddyEssex Smith as Walter JonesMaidie Norman as Nurse AgnesDick Warlock, who played Michael Myers in Halloween II, played the android Assassin, while an uncredited Jamie Lee Curtis cameos as both the voices of the curfew announcer and the telephone service provider.
Desperado 35mm Trailer | Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek | Robert Rodriguez TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-04 | This is a 35mm trailer for the film Desperado, starring Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, and Danny Trejo. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3V123Vm#Desperado #35mm #TrailerDesperado is a 1995 American neo-Western action film written, produced, and directed by Robert Rodriguez. It is the second part of Rodriguez's Mexico Trilogy. It stars Antonio Banderas as El Mariachi who seeks revenge on the drug lord who killed his lover. The film was screened out of competition at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival. Desperado grossed $58 million worldwide. The film has been cited as Salma Hayek's breakout role.Cast:Antonio Banderas as "El Mariachi"Joaquim de Almeida as Cesar "Bucho"Salma Hayek as CarolinaSteve Buscemi as BuscemiCheech Marin as Short BartenderQuentin Tarantino as Pick-Up GuyCarlos Gomez as Memo "Right Hand"Tito Larriva as TavoAngel Aviles as ZamiraDanny Trejo as NavajasAbraham Verduzco as NiñoCarlos Gallardo as CampaAlbert Michel Jr. as QuinoDavid Alvarado as BuddyAngela Lanza as Tourist GirlPeter Marquardt as Mauricio "Moco"Consuelo Gómez as Dominó
Evil Dead II 35mm Trailer | Bruce Campbell | Sam Raimi TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-03 | This is a rare 35mm trailer for Evil Dead II, starring Bruce Campbell. Directed by Sam Raimi. Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3rl6Inv#EvilDeadII #35mm #TrailerEvil Dead II (also known in publicity materials as Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn) is a 1987 American comedy horror film directed by Sam Raimi. It is a sequel to the 1981 horror film The Evil Dead. The film is written by Raimi and Scott Spiegel. Evil Dead II was produced by Robert Tapert and stars Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams, who vacations with his girlfriend to a remote cabin in the woods. He discovers an audio tape of recitations from a book of ancient texts, and when the recording is played, it unleashes a number of demonswhich possess and torment him.After the critical and commercial failure of Crimewave (1985), Raimi, Tapert, and Campbell began work on a sequel to The Evil Dead at the insistence of their publicist Irvin Shapiro. Having endorsed the original film, author Stephen King brought the project to the attention of producer Dino De Laurentiis, with whom he had been making his directorial debut Maximum Overdrive (1986); De Laurentiis agreed to provide financial backing, and assigned the filmmakers a considerably larger budget than they had worked with on the original film. Although Raimi had devised a premise set in the Middle Ages and involving time travel, De Laurentiis requested that the film be similar to its predecessor.Evil Dead II was shot in Wadesboro, North Carolina and Detroit, Michigan in 1986, and featured extensive stop-motion animation and prosthetic makeup effects created by a team of artists that included Mark Shostrom, Greg Nicotero, Robert Kurtzman and Tom Sullivan, the latter of whom returned from the original film. The finished film was released in the United States on March 13, 1987; due to its high level of violence, it was released through a pseudonymous distributor to curb an anticipated X rating from the Motion Picture Association of America. Much like The Evil Dead, it was widely acclaimed by critics, with praise being reserved for its humor, Raimi's direction and Campbell's performance. Despite being given a somewhat limited release, it was a minor box office success, grossing just under $6 million.As with the first film, Evil Dead II has accumulated a large, international cult following. A direct sequel utilizing Raimi's original premise, Army of Darkness, followed in 1992. It was later followed by a soft reboot and continuation, Evil Dead, which was released in 2013, and a television series, Ash vs Evil Dead, which aired from 2015 to 2018.Cast:Bruce Campbell as Ash WilliamsSarah Berry as Annie KnowbyDan Hicks as JakeKassie Wesley as Bobby JoeDenise Bixler as LindaSnowy Winters as Dancing demon LindaRichard Domeier as Professor Ed GetleyJohn Peaks as Professor KnowbyLou Hancock as Henrietta KnowbyTed Raimi as Possessed HenriettaWilliam Preston Robertson as the voice of the Evil Dead
Jurassic Park WITHOUT MUSIC | Sam Neill | Steven Spielberg TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-02 | This is a rare look at Jurassic Park without John Williams’ beautiful score. Just goes to show how much his music is needed in the film.Buy the movie from Amazon: amzn.to/3M2vPVm#JurassicPark #Movie #WithoutMusicJurassic Park, later also referred to as Jurassic World, is an American science fiction media franchise created by Michael Crichtonand centered on a disastrous attempt to create a theme park of cloned dinosaurs. It began in 1990 when Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment bought the rights to Crichton's novel Jurassic Park before it was published. The book was successful, as was Steven Spielberg's 1993 film adaptation. The film received a theatrical 3D re-release in 2013, and was selected in 2018 for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". A 1995 sequel novel, The Lost World, was followed by a film adaptation in 1997. Subsequent films in the series, including Jurassic Park III (2001), are not based on the novels.In 2015, a second trilogy of films began with the fourth film in the series, Jurassic World. The film was successful, becoming the first film to gross over $500 million worldwide in its opening weekend, and grossed over $1.6 billion through the course of its theatrical run, making it the third highest-grossing film at the time. It became the second highest-grossing film of 2015, and is currently the seventh highest-grossing film of all time.[5] When adjusted for monetary inflation, Jurassic World is the second highest-grossing film in the franchise after Jurassic Park. A sequel, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide, making it the third Jurassicfilm to pass the billion-dollar mark. It is the third highest-grossing film of 2018,[6] and currently the 16th highest-grossing film of all time. The final film in the trilogy, Jurassic World Dominion, was released in 2022. It has grossed over $1 billion worldwide and is currently the second highest-grossing film of 2022. Jurassic World Dominionbecame the fourth film in the franchise to pass the billion-dollar mark.Numerous video games and comic books based on the franchise have been created since the release of the 1993 film, and several water rides have been opened at various Universal Studios theme parks. Lego has produced several animated projects based on the Jurassic World films, including Lego Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar, a miniseries released in 2019. DreamWorks Animation also produced an animated series, Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous, which ran on Netflix from September 2020 to July 2022. As of 2000, the franchise had generated $5 billion in revenue making it one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time. The Jurassic Park franchise is also one of the highest-grossing film series of all time, having earned over $6 billion at the worldwide box office.Cast:Sam Neill Dr. Alan Grant Laura Dern Dr. Ellie Sattler Jeff Goldblum Dr. Ian Malcolm Richard Attenborough John Hammond Bob Peck Robert Muldoon Martin FerreroDonald Gennaro
The Evil Dead 35mm Trailer | Bruce Campbell | Sam Raimi TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-02 | This is a rare 35mm trailer for The Evil Dead, starring Bruce Campbell. Directed by Sam Raimi.Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3CoQHDk#TheEvilDead #35mm #TrailerThe Evil Dead is a 1981 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Sam Raimi, produced by Robert Tapert and executive produced by Raimi, Tapert, and Bruce Campbell, who also starred alongside Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManicor, Betsy Baker and Theresa Tilly. The film focuses on five college students vacationing in an isolated cabin in a remote wooded area. After they find an audio tape that, when played, releases a legion of demons and spirits, four members of the group suffer from demonic possession, forcing the fifth member, Ash Williams (Campbell), to survive an onslaught of increasingly gory mayhem.Raimi, Tapert, Campbell, and their friends produced the short film Within the Woods as a proof of concept to build the interest of potential investors, which secured US$90,000 to begin work on The Evil Dead. Principal photography took place on location in a remote cabin located in Morristown, Tennessee, in a difficult filming process that proved extremely uncomfortable for the cast and crew; the film's extensive prosthetic makeupeffects and stop-motion animations were created by artist Tom Sullivan. The completed film attracted the interest of producer Irvin Shapiro, who helped screen the film at the 1982 Cannes Film Festival. Horror author Stephen King gave a rave review of the film, which resulted in New Line Cinema acquiring its distribution rights.The Evil Dead grossed $2.4 million in the US and between $2.7 and $29.4 million worldwide. Both early and later critical reception were universally positive; in the years since its release, the film has developed a reputation as one of the most significant cult films, cited among the greatest horror films of all time and one of the most successful independent films. It launched the careers of Raimi, Tapert, and Campbell, who have continued to collaborate on several films together, such as Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy.The Evil Dead spawned a media franchise, beginning with two direct sequels written and directed by Raimi, Evil Dead II (1987) and Army of Darkness (1992), a fourth film, Evil Dead (2013), which serves as a soft reboot and continuation, and a follow-up TV series, Ash vs Evil Dead, which aired from 2015 to 2018; the franchise also includes video games and comic books. The film's protagonist Ash Williams is also considered to be a cultural icon.Cast:Bruce Campbell as Ash WilliamsEllen Sandweiss as Cheryl WilliamsRichard DeManincor (as Hal Delrich) as ScottBetsy Baker as LindaTheresa Tilly (as Sarah York) as ShelleyEditSam Raimi as Local Fisherman and the voice of the Evil DeadRobert Tapert as Local FishermanBob Dorian as Professor Knowby's voice
Spawn RARE 35mm Open Matte Trailer | Michael J. White TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-02 | This is a rare 35mm open matte trailer for Spawn, starring Michael J. White and John Leguizamo. Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3fE8jBW#Spawn #35mm #TrailerSpawn is a 1997 American superhero film based on the Image Comics character of the same name. Directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé, the film stars Michael Jai White in the title role, alongside John Leguizamo, Martin Sheen, Theresa Randle, D. B. Sweeney, and Nicol Williamson in his final film role. The film depicts the origin story of the title character, a murdered US Marine who is resurrected as the reluctant leader of Hell's army. Spawn is one of the first films to feature an African American actor portraying a major comic book superhero.The film was released in the United States on August 1, 1997. It received generally negative reviews and grossed $87.9 million worldwide against a production budget between $40–45 million.Spawn is a fictional superhero/antihero appearing in a monthly comic book of the same name published by American company Image Comics, as well as in a number of films, television series, and video game adaptations set in the Image Universe. Created by Todd McFarlane, Spawn first appeared in Spawn #1 (May 1992).The series has spun off several other comics, including Angela, Curse of the Spawn, Sam & Twitch, and the Japanese manga Shadows of Spawn. Spawn was adapted into a 1997 feature film and portrayed by Michael Jai White, an HBO animated series lasting from 1997 until 1999, a series of action figures from McFarlane Toys, and an upcoming reboot film starring Jamie Foxx and Jeremy Renner. The character also appears in annual compilations, mini-series specials written by guest authors and artists, and numerous crossover storylines in other comic books, including Savage Dragon,Invincible, and three DC Comics crossovers with Batman.Cast:Michael Jai White as CIA Agent Al Simmons / SpawnJohn Leguizamo as Clown / ViolatorMartin Sheen as CIA Director Jason WynnTheresa Randle as Wanda BlakeNicol Williamson as Nicholas CogliostroD. B. Sweeney as CIA Agent Terry FitzgeraldMelinda Clarke as CIA Agent Jessica PriestMiko Hughes as ZackSydni Beaudoin as Cyan Simmons-FitzgeraldMichael Papajohn as Glen, Zack's FatherFrank Welker as The Voice of MalebolgiaSpawn creator Todd McFarlane makes a cameo appearance as a homeless man.
The Matrix RARE 35mm Open Matte Trailer | Keanu Reeves TheBluRayCritic 2022-10-01 | This is a rare 35mm open matte trailer for The Matrix, starring Keanu Reeves, Lawrence Fishburne and Carrie Ann Moss. Directed by The Wachowskis.Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3Rm7pY8#TheMatrix #35mm #TrailerThe Matrix is a 1999 science fiction action film written and directed by the Wachowskis. It is the first installment in The Matrix film series, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano. It depicts a dystopian future in which humanity is unknowingly trapped inside a simulated reality, the Matrix, which intelligent machines have created to distract humans while using their bodies as an energy source. When computer programmer Thomas Anderson, under the hacker alias "Neo", uncovers the truth, he joins a rebellion against the machines along with other people who have been freed from the Matrix.The Matrix is an example of the cyberpunksubgenre of science fiction.[8] The Wachowskis' approach to action scenes was influenced by Japanese animation and martial arts films, and the film's use of fight choreographers and wire futechniques from Hong Kong action cinemainfluenced subsequent Hollywood action filmproductions. The film popularized a visual effect known as "bullet time", in which the heightened perception of certain characters is represented by allowing the action within a shot to progress in slow-motion while the camera appears to move through the scene at normal speed, allowing the sped-up movements of certain characters to be perceived normally.The Matrix opened in theaters in the United States on March 31, 1999 to widespread acclaim from critics, who praised its innovative visual effects, action sequences, cinematography and entertainment value, and was a massive success at the box office, grossing over $460 million on a $63 million budget, becoming the highest-grossing Warner Bros. film of 1999 and the fourth highest-grossing film of that year. At the 72nd Academy Awards, the film won all four categories it was nominated for, Best Visual Effects, Best Film Editing, Best Sound, and Best Sound Editing. The film was also the recipient of numerous other accolades, including Best Soundand Best Special Visual Effects at the 53rd British Academy Film Awards, and the Wachowskis were awarded Best Director and Best Science Fiction Film at the 26th Saturn Awards. The film is considered to be among the greatest science fiction films of all time, and in 2012, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being "culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant."The film's success led to two feature film sequels being released in 2003, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, which were also written and directed by the Wachowskis. The Matrixfranchise was further expanded through the production of comic books, video games and animated short films, with which the Wachowskis were heavily involved. The franchise has also inspired books and theories expanding on some of the religious and philosophical ideas alluded to in the films. A fourth film, titled The Matrix Resurrections, was released on December 22, 2021.Cast:Keanu ReevesNeo Laurence FishburneMorpheus Carrie-Anne MossTrinity Hugo WeavingAgent Smith Gloria FosterThe Oracle Joe PantolianoCypher Marcus ChongTank Paul GoddardAgent Brown Robert TaylorAgent Jones Julian "Sonny" ArahangaApoc Matt DoranMouse Belinda McClorySwitch Anthony Ray ParkerDozer
The Shining RARE 35mm Teaser Trailer | Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall | Kubrick TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-30 | This is a rare 35mm teaser trailer for The Shining, starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall. Directed by Stanley Kubrick.Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3ftGA75#TheShining #35mm #TrailerThe Shining is a 1980 psychological horror film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick and co-written with novelist Diane Johnson. The film is based on Stephen King's 1977 novel of the same name and stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, and Danny Lloyd.The film's central character is Jack Torrance (Nicholson), an aspiring writer and recovering alcoholic who accepts a position as the off-season caretaker of the isolated historic Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies, with his wife, Wendy Torrance (Duvall), and young son, Danny Torrance (Lloyd). Danny is gifted with psychic abilities named "shining". After a winter storm leaves the Torrances snowbound, Jack's sanity deteriorates due to the influence of the supernatural forces that inhabit the hotel.Production took place almost exclusively at EMI Elstree Studios, with sets based on real locations. Kubrick often worked with a small crew, which allowed him to do many takes, sometimes to the exhaustion of the actors and staff. The new Steadicam mount was used to shoot several scenes, giving the film an innovative and immersive look and feel. There has been much speculation about the meanings and actions in the film because of inconsistencies, ambiguities, symbolism, and differences from the book.The film was released in the United States on May 23, 1980, and in the United Kingdom on October 2, 1980, by Warner Bros. There were several versions for theatrical releases, each of which was cut shorter than the preceding cut; about 27 minutes were cut in total. Reactions to the film at the time of its release were mixed; Stephen King criticized the film due to its deviations from the novel. The film received two nominations at the Razzies - one for Worst Director and Worst Actress (for Duvall) - the latter of which was later rescinded due to Kubrick's treatment of Duvall on set. Critical response to the film has since become more favorable.In 2012, The Shining was ranked the 75th greatest film of all time in the Sight & Sound directors' poll. In 2018, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Thirty-nine years after the original film, a sequel, Doctor Sleep, was released on November 8, 2019.Cast:Jack Nicholson as Jack TorranceShelley Duvall as Wendy TorranceDanny Lloyd as Danny "Doc" TorranceScatman Crothers as Dick HallorannBarry Nelson as Stuart UllmanPhilip Stone as Delbert GradyJoe Turkel as LloydAnne Jackson as DoctorTony Burton as Larry DurkinLia Beldam as Young Woman in BathBillie Gibson as Old Woman in BathBarry Dennen as Bill WatsonLisa and Louise Burns as Grady Twins
Scream 2 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Steelbook TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-29 | Reviewing and unboxing Scream 2 on 4K Blu-ray Ultra HD (UHD). Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3Cgos9O#Scream2 #4K #ReviewThis 4K UHD steelbook edition of Scream 2 on 4K Ultra HD includes the Blu-ray and Digital HD. The DVD is not included. There is also a stamdard edition available.Wes Craven's Scream 2 (1997), starring David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Jamie Kennedy. In addition to the standard 4K Blu-ray edition, the studio will have available for purchase a Limited SteelBook edition as featured in this video.Away at college, Sidney Prescott (Campbell) thought she'd finally put the shocking murders that shattered her life behind her…until a copycat killer begins acting out a real-life sequel. Now, as history repeats itself, ambitious reporter Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox), deputy Dewey (David Arquette) and other Scream survivors find themselves trapped in a terrifyingly clever plotline where no one is safe – or beyond suspicion – in this "delicious, diabolical and fun" (Rolling Stone) sequel.Special Features:Audio Commentary by Director Wes Craven, Producer Marianne Maddalena and Editor Patrick LussierDeleted Scenes (with optional commentary by Director Wes Craven, Producer Marianne Maddalena and Editor Patrick Lussier)OuttakesFeaturetteMusic Videos:Master P – "Scream"Kottonmouth Kings – "Suburban Life"Theatrical TrailerTV SpotsCast:Neve Campbell as Sidney PrescottDavid Arquette as Dewey RileyCourteney Cox as Gale WeathersSarah Michelle Gellar as Cici CooperJamie Kennedy as Randy MeeksLaurie Metcalf as Debbie SaltElise Neal as HallieJerry O'Connell as DerekTimothy Olyphant as Mickey AltieriJada Pinkett as Maureen EvansLiev Schreiber as Cotton WearyLewis Arquette as Louis HartleyDavid Warner as Gus GoldDuane Martin as JoelRebecca Gayheart as LoisPortia de Rossi as MurphyOmar Epps as Phil StevensMarisol Nichols as DawnieNancy O'Dell as reporterJoshua Jackson as film class guy #1Tori Spelling as herself and Sidney Prescott (character in the in-universe film Stab)Luke Wilson as himself as Billy Loomis (character in the in-universe film Stab)Heather Graham as herself as Casey Becker (character in the in-universe film Stab)Roger L. Jackson as the voice of Ghostface
Psycho II RARE 35mm Teaser Trailer | Anthony Perkins TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-28 | This is a rare teaser trailer for Psycho II, starring Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles and Robert Loggia.Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3RdBB7O#PsychoII #35mm #TrailerPsycho II is a 1983 American psychological slasher film directed by Richard Franklin, written by Tom Holland, and starring Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Robert Loggia, and Meg Tilly. It is the first sequel to Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 film Psycho and the second film in the Psycho franchise. Set 22 years after the first film, it follows Norman Bates after he is released from the mental institution and returns to the house and Bates Motel to continue a normal life. However, his troubled past continues to haunt him as someone begins to murder the people around him. The film is unrelated to the 1982 novel Psycho II by Robert Bloch, which he wrote as a sequel to his original 1959 novel Psycho.In preparing the film, Universal hired Holland to write an entirely different screenplay, while Australian director Franklin, a student of Hitchcock's, was hired to direct. The film marked Franklin's American feature film debut.Psycho II was released on June 3, 1983, and grossed $34.7 million at the box office on a budget of $5 million. It received mixed-to-positive reviews from film critics. The film was followed by Psycho III (1986).Cast:Anthony Perkins as Norman BatesVera Miles as Lila LoomisRobert Loggia as Dr. Bill RaymondMeg Tilly as Mary LoomisDennis Franz as Warren ToomeyHugh Gillin as Sheriff John HuntRobert Alan Browne as Ralph StatlerClaudia Bryar as Emma SpoolBen Hartigan as JudgeLee Garlington as MyrnaJill Caroll as KimTim Maier as Josh
Big Trouble in Little China 35mm Trailer | Kurt Russell | John Carpenter TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-27 | This is a 35mm trailer for John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China, starring Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall and James Hong.Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3DV7G11#BigTroubleInLittleChina #35mm #TrailerBig Trouble in Little China (also known as John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China) is a 1986 American fantasy martial arts action black comedy film directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, Dennis Dun and James Hong. The film tells the story of Jack Burton, who helps his friend Wang Chi rescue Wang's green-eyed fiancée from bandits in San Francisco's Chinatown. They go into the mysterious underworld beneath Chinatown, where they face an ancient sorcerer named David Lo Pan, who requires a woman with green eyes to marry him in order to release him from a centuries-old curse.Although the original screenplay by first-time screenwriters Gary Goldman and David Z. Weinstein was envisioned as a Western set in the 1880s, screenwriter W. D. Richter was hired to rewrite the script extensively and modernize it. The studio hired Carpenter to direct the film and rushed Big Trouble in Little China into production so that it would be released before a similarly themed Eddie Murphy film, The Golden Child, which was slated to come out around the same time. The project fulfilled Carpenter's long-standing desire to make a martial arts film.The film was a commercial failure, grossing $11.1 million in North America, below its estimated $19 to $25 million budget. It received generally positive reviews, but left Carpenter disillusioned with Hollywood and influenced his decision to return to independent filmmaking. It gained a steady audience on home video and has become a cult classic.Cast:Kurt Russell as Jack Burton, a cocky, wise-cracking truck driver who gets involved in an ancient battle between Good and Evil when he makes a delivery to Chinatown, San Francisco.Kim Cattrall as Gracie Law, a lawyer who is Jack's love interest.Dennis Dun as Wang Chi, Jack's best friend and restaurant owner whose fiancée is kidnapped by Lo Pan.James Hong as David Lo Pan, an ancient Chinese sorcerer who was cursed by Emperor Qin Shi Huang.Victor Wong as Egg Shen, a sorcerer and old enemy of Lo Pan who also drives a tour bus.Kate Burton as Margo Litzenberger, a reporter who briefly helps the team find Miao Yin.Donald Li as Eddie Lee, a successful businessman and Wang's friend who helps them rescue Gracie.Carter Wong as Thunder, an elemental master who can expand his bodyPeter Kwong as Rain, an elemental master and expert martial artist with a swordJames Pax as Lightning, an elemental master who can shoot out bolts of lightningSuzee Pai as Miao Yin, Wang's fiancee, who was kidnapped by Lo Pan when she arrives in America.Chao-Li Chi as Uncle Chu, Wang's uncle.Jeff Imada as Needles, a member of a street gang called The Lords of Death.Al Leong, Gerald Okamura and Nathan Jung appears as Wing Kong hatchet men. Lia Chang and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa have minor roles as Wing Kong members. Frank Ho and James Lew appear as Chang Sing warriors. Noble Craig appears as "Sewer Monster".
Tomorrow Never Dies RARE 35mm Teaser Trailer | James Bond 007 TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-27 | This is a rare 35mm teaser trailer for Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), starring Pierce Brosnan, Jonathan Pryce and Michelle Yeoh.Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3r7saw6#TomorrowNeverDies #35mm #TrailerTomorrow Never Dies is a 1997 spy film, the eighteenth in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions and the second to star Pierce Brosnan as fictional MI6 agent James Bond. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode from a screenplay by Bruce Feirstein, it follows Bond as he attempts to stop Elliot Carver (Jonathan Pryce), a power-mad media mogul, from engineering world events to initiate World War III.The film was produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, and was the first Bond film made after the death of producer Albert R. Broccoli (to whom it pays tribute in the end credits), and the last released under the United Artists label. Filming locations included France, Thailand, Germany, Mexico and the United Kingdom.Tomorrow Never Dies performed well at the box office, grossing over $333 million worldwide, becoming the fourth-highest-grossing film of 1997 and earning a Golden Globe nomination despite mixed reviews. While its performance at the U.S. box office surpassed that of its predecessor GoldenEye,[3] it was the only one of Brosnan's Bond films not to open at No. 1 at the box office, as it opened the same day as Titanic, and finished at No. 2 that week.Cast:Pierce Brosnan as James Bond, MI6 agent 007.Jonathan Pryce as Elliot Carver, a media mogul.Michelle Yeoh as Wai Lin, a skilled agent of the Chinese Ministry of State Security, Bond's ally.Teri Hatcher as Paris Carver, a former girlfriend of Bond who is now Carver's trophy wife.Götz Otto as Richard Stamper, Carver's henchman, skilled in the art of Chakra torture.[5]Ricky Jay as Henry Gupta, an American "techno-terrorist" in the employ of Carver.Joe Don Baker as Jack Wade, Bond's CIA liaison.Vincent Schiavelli as Dr. Kaufman, a professional assassin used by Elliot Carver.Judi Dench as M, the head of MI6.Desmond Llewelyn as Q, the head of MI6 Q-Branch.Samantha Bond as Miss Moneypenny, M's secretary.Colin Salmon as Charles Robinson, M's deputy chief of staff.Geoffrey Palmer as Admiral Roebuck, M's trigger-happy Royal Navy colleagueOther actors in the film include Julian Fellowes as the British Minister of Defence; Cecilie Thomsenas Inga Bergstrom, an Oxford professor Bond has an affair with; Nina Young as Tamara Steel, a news presenter for Carver Media Group; Colin Stinton as Dr. Dave Greenwalt, an American Air Forceexpert on GPS; Michael Byrne as Admiral Kelly, commander of the Royal Navy task force sent to the South China Sea; Philip Kwok as General Chang, a corrupt Chinese military official who is helping Carver start a war between China and Britain; Terence Rigby as Russian Army General Bukharin; Christopher Bowen as HMS Devonshire Commander Richard Day; Gerard Butler and Julian Rhind-Tutt as Devonshire crewmen; Hugh Bonneville as a Bedford crewman; and Daphne Deckers as a Carver Media Group PR representative.
Halloween (1978) Full Vinyl Soundtrack Mondo | John Carpenter 🎃 TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-25 | This is the 40th anniversary vinyl soundtrack for John Carpenter’s Halloween, starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasence. Directed by John Carpenter. Buy the movie on 4K from Amazon: amzn.to/3xQhy8KBuy the Halloween soundtrack on vinyl from Amazon: amzn.to/3C67VoS#Halloween #Soundtrack #JohnCarpenterDeath Waltz Recording Co. & RSD Essentials are proud to bring you John Carpenter’s seminal slasher film, Halloween. This release consists of the original Halloween music composed and performed by John Carpenter in 1978 presents the original Halloween film score as it was mixed within the film. The audio is taken from the "music stem” derived from the 35mm mono tracks that comprised the dialogue, sound effects and music of the original film which when combined, comprise the complete soundtrack of the classic film. The first LP album of Halloween, released in 1982, was a remix of the original 16 master by Alan Howarth, with instructions from John Carpenter to re-mix the tracks to represent the best sound of the music, and not necessarily be committed to match the music as mixed for the film. in this release, Alan Howarth carefully transferred the film music stem, assembled the music in chronological order as presented in the movie so the listener can visualize the film in their mind's eye while taking a musical journey of the most famous horror score ever! RSD Essential 023 / Orange & Yellow Galaxy Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by John Carpenter 40th Anniversary Edition - Indie exclusive orange & yellow color way - Pressed on 180g vinyl. - Issued in a 425 GSM gatefold sleeve. - Sequenced and mastered especially for this anniversary release by Alan Howarth.This audio is taken from the original Mono film reels.Halloween is a soundtrack album composed and performed by John Carpenter, featuring the score to the 1978 film Halloween. It was released in Japan in 1979 through Columbia Records and in the US in 1983 through Varèse Sarabande. An expanded 20th Anniversary Edition was released in 1998 through Varèse Sarabande. In 2018, an LP was released by Mondo Records featuring the mono tracks taken from the original 35mm stem of the film and for the first time features the music as originally heard in theaters and on the earliest VHS releases of the film.Halloween Soundtrack Tracklist:1. "Halloween Theme" 2. "Michael Kills Judith" 3. "Shape Escape" 4. "Myers' House" 5. "Shape in the Shadows" 6. "Laurie's Theme" 7. "Nightfall in Haddonfield" 8. "Backyard" 9. "Killing Spree" 10. "Run and Hide" 11. "Love Death" 12. "Shadowed Streets" 13. "The Shape Stalking" 14. "He's in the House" 15. "Was it the Boogie Man"16. "Halloween Theme (Reprise)"John Carpenter – composition, performanceDan Wyman – synthesizer programmingPeter Bergren – recording engineerMovie Cast:Donald Pleasence as Dr. Sam LoomisJamie Lee Curtis as Laurie StrodeNick Castle as Michael Myers / The ShapeP. J. Soles as Lynda Van Der KlokNancy Kyes as Annie BrackettCharles Cyphers as Sheriff Leigh BrackettKyle Richards as Lindsey WallaceBrian Andrews as Tommy DoyleJohn Michael Graham as Bob SimmsNancy Stephens as Marion ChambersArthur Malet as Angus TaylorMickey Yablans as Richie CastleBrent Le Page as Lonnie ElamAdam Hollander as KeithSandy Johnson as Judith Margaret MyersDavid Kyle as Danny HodgesPeter Griffith as Morgan StrodeRobert Phalen as Dr. Terence Wynn
Jaws RARE 35mm Print Trailer | Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw | Steven Spielberg TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-24 | This is a rare 35mm print trailer of Jaws (1975), starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss. Directed by Steven Spielberg.Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3UP0fPh#Jaws #35mm #TrailerJaws is a 1975 American thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley. It stars Roy Scheider as police chief Martin Brody, who, with the help of a marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a professional shark hunter (Robert Shaw), hunts a man-eating great white shark that attacks beachgoers at a summer resort town. Murray Hamilton plays the mayor, and Lorraine Gary portrays Brody's wife. The screenplay is credited to Benchley, who wrote the first drafts, and actor-writer Carl Gottlieb, who rewrote the script during principal photography.Shot mostly on location on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, Jaws was the first major motion picture to be shot on the ocean, and consequently had a troubled production with issues such as going over budget and past schedule. As the art department's mechanical sharks often malfunctioned, Spielberg decided mostly to suggest the shark's presence, employing an ominous and minimalist theme created by composer John Williams to indicate its impending appearances. Spielberg and others have compared this suggestive approach to that of director Alfred Hitchcock. Universal Pictures' release of the film to over 450 screens was an exceptionally wide release for a major studio picture at the time, and it was accompanied by an extensive marketing campaign with a heavy emphasis on television spots and tie-in merchandise.Jaws was the prototypical summer blockbuster, regarded as a watershed moment in motion picture history, and it won several awards for its music and editing. It was the highest-grossing film of all time until the release of Star Wars in 1977. Both films were pivotal in establishing the modern Hollywood business model, which pursues high box-office returns from action and adventure films with simple high-concept premises, released during the summer in thousands of theaters and advertised heavily. Jaws was followed by three sequels (without the involvement of Spielberg or Benchley) and many imitative thrillers. In 2001, it was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".Cast:Roy Scheider - Chief Martin BrodyRobert Shaw - QuintRichard Dreyfuss - Matt HooperLorraine Gary - Ellen BrodyMurray Hamilton - Mayor Larry VaughnCarl Gottlieb - MeadowsJeffrey Kramer - Deputy HendricksSusan Backlinie - Chrissie WatkinsLee Fierro - Mrs. KintnerPeter Benchley - Interviewer
Titanic RARE 35mm Print Trailer (Scope) | Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-24 | This is a rare 35mm trailer for the movie Titanic, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet and Billy Zane. Directed by James Cameron. Buy the movie from Amazon: amzn.to/3fbdDN7#Titanic #35mm #TrailerTitanic is a 1997 American epic romance and disaster film directed, written, produced, and co-edited by James Cameron. Incorporating both historical and fictionalized aspects, it is based on accounts of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as members of different social classes who fall in love aboard the ship during its ill-fated maiden voyage. Also starring are Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Gloria Stuart, Bernard Hill, Jonathan Hyde, Victor Garber, and Bill Paxton.Cameron's inspiration for the film came from his fascination with shipwrecks; he felt a love story interspersed with the human loss would be essential to convey the emotional impact of the disaster. Production began in 1995, when Cameron shot footage of the actual Titanic wreck. The modern scenes on the research vessel were shot on board the Akademik Mstislav Keldysh, which Cameron had used as a base when filming the wreck. Scale models, computer-generated imagery, and a reconstruction of the Titanic built at Baja Studios were used to re-create the sinking. The film was co-financed by Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Fox; the former handled distribution in North America while the latter released the film internationally. It was the most expensive film ever made at the time, with a production budget of $200 million.Upon its release on December 19, 1997, Titanic achieved significant critical and commercial success, and then received numerous accolades. Nominated for 14 Academy Awards, it tied All About Eve (1950) for the most Oscar nominations, and won 11, including the awards for Best Picture and Best Director, tying Ben-Hur (1959) for the most Oscars won by a single film. With an initial worldwide gross of over $1.84 billion, Titanic was the first film to reach the billion-dollar mark. It remained the highest-grossing film of all time until another Cameron film, Avatar, surpassed it in 2010. A 3Dversion of Titanic, released on April 4, 2012, to commemorate the centennial of the sinking, earned it an additional $343.6 million worldwide, pushing the film's worldwide total to $2.195 billion and making it the second film to gross more than $2 billion worldwide (after Avatar). In 2017, the film was re-released for its 20th anniversary and was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant".Cameron wrote Titanic while listening to the work of Irish new-age musician Enya.[77] He offered Enya the chance to compose for the film, but she declined.[78] Cameron instead chose James Horner to compose the film's score. The two had parted ways after a tumultuous working experience on Aliens,[79] but Titanic cemented a successful collaboration that lasted until Horner's death.[80] For the vocals heard throughout the film, subsequently described by Earle Hitchner of The Wall Street Journal as "evocative", Horner chose Norwegian singer Sissel Kyrkjebø, commonly known as "Sissel". Horner knew Sissel from her album Innerst i sjelen, and he particularly liked how she sang "Eg veit i himmerik ei borg" ("I Know in Heaven There Is a Castle"). He had tried twenty-five or thirty singers before he finally chose Sissel as the voice to create specific moods within the film.[81]Horner additionally wrote the song "My Heart Will Go On" in secret with Will Jennings because Cameron did not want any songs with singing in the film. Céline Dion agreed to record a demo with the persuasion of her husband René Angélil. Horner waited until Cameron was in an appropriate mood before presenting him with the song. After playing it several times, Cameron declared his approval, although worried that he would have been criticized for "going commercial at the end of the movie". Cameron also wanted to appease anxious studio executives and "saw that a hit song from his movie could only be a positive factor in guaranteeing its completion".Cast:Leonardo DiCaprio Jack Dawson Kate WinsletRose DeWitt Bukater Billy ZaneCal Hockley Kathy BatesMolly Brown Frances FisherRuth DeWitt Bukater Gloria StuartOld Rose Bill PaxtonBrock Lovett Bernard HillCaptain Smith Jonathan HydeBruce Ismay Victor GarberThomas Andrews David WarnerSpicer Lovejoy Danny NucciFabrizio Suzy AmisLizzy Calvert Bernard FoxCol. Archibald Gracie Jenette GoldsteinIrish Mommy Ewan StewartFirst Officer Murdoch Ioan GruffuddFifth Officer Harold Lowe Craig KellyHarold Bride, Junior Wireless Operator Mark Lindsay ChapmanChief Officer Henry T. Wilde Jonathan PhillipsSecond Officer Charles Herbert Lightoller Eric BraedenJohn Jacob Astor
Rambo: First Blood Part II RARE 35mm Open Matte Teaser Trailer | Sylvester Stallone TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-24 | This is a very rare 35mm open matte teaser trailer for Rambo: First Blood Part II.Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3fg4QJU#RamboPartII #35mm #TrailerRambo: First Blood Part II is a 1985 American action film directed by George P. Cosmatos and co-written by Sylvester Stallone, who also reprises his role as Vietnam War veteran John Rambo. A sequel to First Blood (1982), it is the second installment in the Rambofranchise, followed by Rambo III. It co-stars Richard Crenna, who reprises his role as Colonel Sam Trautman, with Charles Napier, Julia Nickson, and Steven Berkoff.The film's plot is inspired by the Vietnam War POW/MIA issue. In the film, Rambo gets released from prison in a deal with the U.S. government to document the possible existence of missing POWs in Vietnam, but with strict orders not to rescue them. When Rambo defies his orders, he is abandoned and forced to rely once more on his own brutal combat skills to save the POWs.Despite mixed reviews, Rambo: First Blood Part II was a major worldwide box office blockbuster, with an estimated 42 million tickets sold in the US. It has become one of the most recognized and memorable installments in the series, having inspired countless rip-offs, parodies, video games, and imitations. Entertainment Weekly ranked the movie number 23 on its list of "The Best Rock-'em, Sock-'em Movies of the Past 25 Years".Before filming started, Stallone went through torturous trainings to build the perfect musculature. Writer David J. Moore said in the 2019 documentary film In Search of the Last Action Heroes: "Here's a guy who went against the grain in everything that he ever did. Here's a guy who transformed himself, literally he chiseled his own body into this statuesque, muscular specimen."The film was shot between June and August 1984, and was shot on location in the State of Guerrero, Mexico, and Thailand. During filming, special effects man Clifford P Wenger, Jr. was accidentally killed by one of the film's explosions.Cast:Sylvester Stallone as John J. RamboRichard Crenna as Colonel Sam TrautmanCharles Napier as Major Marshall Roger T. MurdockSteven Berkoff as Lieutenant Colonel Sergei T. PodovskyJulia Nickson as Agent Co Phuong BaoMartin Kove as Michael Reed EricsonGeorge Cheung as Lieutenant TayAndy Wood as BanksWilliam Ghent as Captain VinhVoyo Goric as Sergeant YushinDana Lee as Captain Trong KinhSteve Williams as Lifer
Terminator 2 RARE 35mm Teaser Trailer | Arnold Schwarzenegger T2 TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-23 | This is a rare 35mm teaser trailer for T2: Judgment Day (1991) starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Robert Patrick and Edward Furlong. Directed by James Cameron.Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3S0ycKJ#Terminator2 #35mm #TrailerTerminator 2: Judgment Day is a 1991 American science-fiction action film directed by James Cameron, who co-wrote the script with William Wisher. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Robert Patrick, and Edward Furlong, it is the sequel to The Terminator(1984) and is the second installment in the Terminator franchise. In its plot, the malevolent artificial intelligence Skynet sends a Terminator—a highly advanced killing machine—back in time to 1995 to kill the future leader of the human resistance John Connor when he is a child. The resistance sends back a less-advanced, reprogrammed Terminator to protect Connor and ensure the future of humanity.The Terminator was considered a significant success, enhancing Schwarzenegger's and Cameron's careers, but work on a sequel stalled because of animosity between the pair and Hemdale Film Corporation, which partially owned the film's rights. In 1990 Schwarzenegger and Cameron persuaded Carolco Pictures to purchase the rights from The Terminator producer Gale Anne Hurd and Hemdale, which was financially struggling, for US$15 million. A release date was set for the following year, leaving Cameron and Wisher seven weeks to write the script. The pair frequently conferred with special-effects studio Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) to determine if their ideas for the extensive special effects were possible. Principal photography began in October 1990 and lasted until March 1991, and took place in and around Los Angeles on an estimated $94–102 million budget, making it the most-expensive film ever made at the time. The advanced visual effects, which include the first use of a computer-generated main character in a blockbuster film, resulted in a schedule overrun, and theatrical prints were not delivered to theaters until the night before its July 3, 1991 release.On its release, Terminator 2 earned $519–520.9 million, making it the highest-grossing film of 1991 worldwide, and the third-highest-grossing film of all time. Critics praised the visual effects, action scenes, and the cast, choosing Patrick's performance as the T-1000 as a great cinematic villain, but some criticized the film for its violent content. Terminator 2 won several accolades, including Saturn, BAFTA, and Academy Awards. Alongside tie-in promotions with brands such as Pepsi, Terminator 2 merchandise includes video games, comic books, novels, and T2-3D: Battle Across Time, a live-action attraction that uses filmed footage featuring Schwarzenegger, Hamilton, Patrick, and Furlong.Since its release, Terminator 2 has been critically reassessed and is now considered among the best films ever made, and one of the best science-fiction, action, and sequel films, as well as equal to or better than The Terminator. It is also seen as one of the most-influential visual effects films of all time, beginning the transition from practical effects to reliance on computer-generated imagery CGI. Although Cameron considered Terminator 2 to be the end of the franchise, it was followed by a series of films that failed to replicate the success of the original films, including Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), Terminator Salvation (2009), Terminator Genisys (2015), and Terminator: Dark Fate (2019), as well as a 2008 television series.Cast:Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator: a reprogrammed Model 101 Series 800 "T-800" Terminator that is composed of living tissue over a metal endoskeletonLinda Hamilton as Sarah Connor: a self-trained soldier who is dedicated to preventing the rise of SkynetEdward Furlong as John Connor: Sarah's son who is destined to lead the human resistance in opposition to SkynetRobert Patrick as T-1000: an advanced, shape-shifting, prototype Terminator that is composed of liquid metalEarl Boen as Dr. Silberman: Sarah's doctor at Pescadero State HospitalJoe Morton as Miles Bennett Dyson: Director of special projects at Cyberdyne Systems Corporation
Batman RARE 35mm Teaser Trailer | Michael Keaton TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-22 | This is a rare 35mm teaser trailer for Batman (1989) starring Jack Nicholson and Michael Keaton. Directed by Tim Burton.Buy the movie from Amazon: amzn.to/3E15ntF#Batman #35mm #TrailerBatman is a 1989 superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name, created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. Produced by Jon Peters and Peter Guber, it is the first installment of Warner Bros.' initial Batman film series. The film was directed by Tim Burtonand stars Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough, and Jack Palance. The film takes place early in the title character's war on crime and depicts his conflict with his archenemy The Joker.After Burton was hired as director in 1986, Steve Englehart and Julie Hickson wrote film treatments before Sam Hamm wrote the first screenplay. Batman was not greenlit until after the success of Burton's Beetlejuice (1988). The tone and themes of the film were partly influenced by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland's The Killing Joke and Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns. The film primarily adapts and diverts from the "Red Hood" origin story for the Joker, having Batman inadvertently cause gangster Jack Napier to fall into Axis Chemical acid, triggering his transformation into the psychotic Joker. Additionally, Batman creator Bob Kane worked as consultant for the film.Numerous A-list actors were considered for the role of Batman before Keaton was cast. Keaton's casting was controversial since, by 1988, he had become typecast as a comedic actor and many observers doubted he could portray a serious role.[7]Nicholson accepted the role of the Joker under strict conditions that dictated top billing, a portion of the film's earnings (including associated merchandise), and his own shooting schedule.Filming took place at Pinewood Studios from October 1988 to January 1989. The budget escalated from $30 million to $48 million, while the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike forced Hamm to drop out. Warren Skaaren did rewrites, with additional uncredited drafts done by Charles McKeown and Jonathan Gems.Batman was both critically and financially successful, earning over $400 million in box office totals. Critics and audiences particularly praised Nicholson and Keaton's performances, Burton's direction, the production design, and Elfman's score. It was the fifth-highest-grossing film in history at the time of its release. The film received several Saturn Award nominations and a Golden Globe nomination for Nicholson's performance, and won the Academy Award for Best Art Direction. It also inspired the equally successful Batman: The Animated Series, paving the way for the DC Animated Universe, and has influenced Hollywood's modern marketing and development techniques of the superhero film genre. The film was followed by three sequels: Batman Returns (1992), with both Burton and Keaton returning; Batman Forever (1995), which featured Val Kilmer in the lead role; and Batman & Robin (1997), which featured George Clooney in the role.Cast:Jack Nicholson as Jack Napier/the JokerHugo E. Blick as Young Jack NapierMichael Keaton as Bruce Wayne / BatmanCharles Roskilly as Young Bruce WayneKim Basinger as Vicki ValeRobert Wuhl as Alexander KnoxPat Hingle as Commissioner GordonBilly Dee Williams as Harvey DentMichael Gough as Alfred PennyworthJack Palance as Carl GrissomJerry Hall as Alicia HuntTracey Walter as Bob the GoonLee Wallace as Mayor BorgWilliam Hootkins as Lt. Max EckhardtDavid Baxt as Thomas WayneSharon Holm as Martha WayneGarrick Hagon as Tourist DadLiza Ross as Tourist MomAdrian Meyers as Tourist Son
John Carpenter’s The Fog 35mm Teaser Trailer TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-20 | This is a 35mm trailer for John Carpenter’s The Fog (1980)Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3QYfTV1#TheFog #35mm #TrailerThe Fog is a 1980 American supernatural horror film directed by John Carpenter, who also co-wrote the screenplay and created the music for the film. It stars Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Atkins, Janet Leigh and Hal Holbrook. It tells the story of a strange, glowing fog that sweeps over a small coastal town in California, bringing with it the vengeful ghosts of mariners who were killed in a shipwreck there 100 years before.The Fog was not well received by critics upon release but was a hit at the box office, making over $21 million domestically on a $1.1 million budget. Since release, it has received more positive retrospective reviews and has become a cult classic. A remake of the film was released in 2005, which was also universally panned by critics, but performed well at the box office.Cast:Adrienne Barbeau as Stevie WayneTom Atkins as Nicholas "Nick" CastleJamie Lee Curtis as Elizabeth SolleyHal Holbrook as Father Patrick MaloneJanet Leigh as Kathy WilliamsNancy Loomis as Sandy FadelTy Mitchell as Andrew "Andy" WayneCharles Cyphers as Dan O'Bannon/Dan the Weather ManJames Canning as Dick BaxterJohn Houseman as Mr. MachenJohn F. Goff as Al WilliamsGeorge Buck Flower as Tommy WallaceRegina Waldon as Mrs. KobritzDarwin Joston as Dr. PhibesRob Bottin as BlakeJohn Carpenter as Bennett Tramer (uncredited)
Back to the Future Part II RARE 35mm Open Matte Trailer | Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-20 | This is a rare 35mm open matte trailer of the hit movie Back to the Future Part 2 (1989) starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. Directed by Robert Zemeckis.Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3LayN9V#BackToTheFuture2 #35mm #TrailerBack to the Future Part II is a 1989 American science fiction film directed by Robert Zemeckis from a screenplay by Bob Gale and a story by both. It is the sequel to the 1985 film Back to the Future and the second installment in the Back to the Future franchise. The film stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Thomas F. Wilson, Elisabeth Shue (replacing Claudia Wells), and Jeffrey Weissman (replacing Crispin Glover), and follows Marty McFly (Fox) and his friend Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown (Lloyd) as they travel from 1985 to 2015 to prevent Marty's son from sabotaging the McFly family's future. When their arch-nemesis Biff Tannen (Wilson) steals Doc's DeLorean time machine and uses it to alter history for his benefit, the duo must return to 1955 to restore the timeline.The film was produced on a $40 million budget and was filmed back to back with its sequel Part III. Filming began in February 1989, after two years were spent building the sets and writing the scripts. Back to the Future Part II was also a ground-breaking project for visual effects studio Industrial Light & Magic (ILM). In addition to digital compositing, ILM used the VistaGlide motion control camera system, which allowed an actor to portray multiple characters simultaneously on-screen without sacrificing camera movement.Back to the Future Part II was released by Universal Pictures on November 22, 1989. The film initially received mixed reviews from critics and grossed over $332 million worldwide in its initial run, making it the third highest-grossing film of 1989.Cast:Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Thomas F. Wilson, Elisabeth Shue and Jeffrey WeissmanStars of the film include (l–r, top row) Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, (bottom row) Thomas F. Wilson, Elisabeth Shue and Jeffrey WeissmanMichael J. Fox as Marty McFly / Marty McFly Jr. / Marlene McFlyChristopher Lloyd as Emmett "Doc" BrownLea Thompson as Lorraine Baines-McFlyThomas F. Wilson as Biff Tannen / Griff Tannen / Gertrude TannenElisabeth Shue as Jennifer ParkerJames Tolkan as Mr. StricklandJeffrey Weissman as George McFlyHarry Waters Jr. as Marvin BerryJoe Flaherty as Western Union ManCharles Fleischer as TerryFlea as Douglas J. NeedlesAl White as LewisJunior Fann as LouiseShaun Hunter as HaroldNikki Birdsong as Loretta
John Coltrane Blue Train 33 RPM | Complete Masters STEREO vs. MONO Vinyl REVIEW + Unboxing TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-18 | Reviewing and comparing both vinyl records of John Coltrane Blue Train, Stereo Complete Masters and the Mono.Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3eLJvYm#JohnColtrane #BlueTrain #VinylThis is part of the Blue Note Tone Port series.Mastered by the original analog tapes.Recorded by Rudy Van GelderReissue supervised by Joe HarleyMastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent AudioOn September 15, 1957, John Coltrane went into Rudy Van Gelder’s living room studio in Hackensack, New Jersey and recorded his first great masterpiece: Blue Train. The fulfillment of a handshake deal Coltrane made with Alfred Lion, it would be the legendary saxophonist’s sole session as a leader for Blue Note Records, a locomotive five track album fueled by the bluesy title track that featured a dynamic sextet with Lee Morgan on trumpet, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Kenny Drew on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums. Blue Trainestablished Coltrane as a force of nature and set him on a course towards becoming one of the most revered and influential jazz artists of all-time.To mark the 65th anniversary of the album’s recording, Blue Train will be released in two special editions on September 16 as part of Blue Note’s acclaimed Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series. A 1-LP mono pressing of the original album will be presented in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket, while the 2-LP stereo collection Blue Train: The Complete Masters will include a second disc featuring seven alternate and incomplete takes, none of which have been released previously on vinyl, and four of which have never been released before on any format. The Complete Masters comes with a booklet featuring never-before-seen session photos by Francis Wolff and an essay by Coltrane expert Ashley Kahn. Both Tone Poet Vinyl Editions were produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI. Blue Train: The Complete Masters will also be released as a 2-CD set and digital collection.“Few studio experiences I’ve had can compare with the thrill of listening to the original master tapes—mono, stereo and alternate takes—of Blue Train,” says Harley. “I consider these two new versions the definitive editions of this masterpiece performance by John Coltrane.”Blue Train came at a pivotal moment in Coltrane’s career. Earlier in 1957, the saxophonist had hit bottom when his heroin addiction caused him to be fired from the Miles Davis Quintet. But after kicking his habit, Coltrane returned with a fervor inspired by an extended summer residency with Thelonious Monk at the Five Spot Café. By the end of the year, Coltrane had been rehired by Davis and had produced his first masterwork, an album that even he was deeply proud of. As Kahn recounts in his essay: “Blue Train was a recording that Coltrane, ever self-critical and modest, held in high regard. In 1960, while on tour with Miles Davis for the last time, a Swedish deejay asked Coltrane what he favored from his catalogue and he immediately responded: ‘Oh, I like Blue Train myself. It’s a good band on there, you know. It was a good recording.’” John Coltrane – Blue Train: The Complete MastersSide ABlue Train (Coltrane) – 10:43Moment’s Notice (Coltrane) – 9:10Side BLocomotion (Coltrane) – 7:14I’m Old Fashioned (Kern-Mercer) – 7:58Lazy Bird (Coltrane) – 7:07Side CBlue Train false start * – 0:21Blue Train alternate take 7 * – 7:09Moment’s Notice alternate take 4 * – 7:19Lazy Bird alternate take 1 – 9:22Side DBlue Train alternate take 8 – 10:27Moment’s Notice alternate take 5A (incomplete) * – 5:08Lazy Bird alternate take 2 – 7:29*previously unreleasedJohn Coltrane, tenor saxophoneLee Morgan, trumpetCurtis Fuller, tromboneKenny Drew, pianoPaul Chambers, bassPhilly Joe Jones, drumsOriginal Session Produced by ALFRED LIONRecorded on September 15, 1957, at Van Gelder Studios, Hackensack, New JerseyRecording Engineer RUDY VAN GELDERCover Design by REID MILESPhotography FRANCIS WOLFFLP Supervision by JOE HARLEYLP Mastering by KEVIN GRAY, Cohearent Audio
Coltrane Blue Train | STEREO and MONO Vinyl Records Unboxing Review | Blue Note Tone Poet TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-17 | Checking out the new release of John Coltrane’s Blue Train The Complete Masters on vinyl.Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3eLJvYm#JohnColtrane #BlueTrain #VinylThis is part of the Blue Note Tone Port series.Mastered by the original analog tapes.Recorded by Rudy Van GelderReissue supervised by Joe HarleyMastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent AudioOn September 15, 1957, John Coltrane went into Rudy Van Gelder’s living room studio in Hackensack, New Jersey and recorded his first great masterpiece: Blue Train. The fulfillment of a handshake deal Coltrane made with Alfred Lion, it would be the legendary saxophonist’s sole session as a leader for Blue Note Records, a locomotive five track album fueled by the bluesy title track that featured a dynamic sextet with Lee Morgan on trumpet, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Kenny Drew on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums. Blue Trainestablished Coltrane as a force of nature and set him on a course towards becoming one of the most revered and influential jazz artists of all-time.To mark the 65th anniversary of the album’s recording, Blue Train will be released in two special editions on September 16 as part of Blue Note’s acclaimed Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series. A 1-LP mono pressing of the original album will be presented in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket, while the 2-LP stereo collection Blue Train: The Complete Masters will include a second disc featuring seven alternate and incomplete takes, none of which have been released previously on vinyl, and four of which have never been released before on any format. The Complete Masters comes with a booklet featuring never-before-seen session photos by Francis Wolff and an essay by Coltrane expert Ashley Kahn. Both Tone Poet Vinyl Editions were produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI. Blue Train: The Complete Masters will also be released as a 2-CD set and digital collection.“Few studio experiences I’ve had can compare with the thrill of listening to the original master tapes—mono, stereo and alternate takes—of Blue Train,” says Harley. “I consider these two new versions the definitive editions of this masterpiece performance by John Coltrane.”Blue Train came at a pivotal moment in Coltrane’s career. Earlier in 1957, the saxophonist had hit bottom when his heroin addiction caused him to be fired from the Miles Davis Quintet. But after kicking his habit, Coltrane returned with a fervor inspired by an extended summer residency with Thelonious Monk at the Five Spot Café. By the end of the year, Coltrane had been rehired by Davis and had produced his first masterwork, an album that even he was deeply proud of. As Kahn recounts in his essay: “Blue Train was a recording that Coltrane, ever self-critical and modest, held in high regard. In 1960, while on tour with Miles Davis for the last time, a Swedish deejay asked Coltrane what he favored from his catalogue and he immediately responded: ‘Oh, I like Blue Train myself. It’s a good band on there, you know. It was a good recording.’” John Coltrane – Blue Train: The Complete MastersSide ABlue Train (Coltrane) – 10:43Moment’s Notice (Coltrane) – 9:10Side BLocomotion (Coltrane) – 7:14I’m Old Fashioned (Kern-Mercer) – 7:58Lazy Bird (Coltrane) – 7:07Side CBlue Train false start * – 0:21Blue Train alternate take 7 * – 7:09Moment’s Notice alternate take 4 * – 7:19Lazy Bird alternate take 1 – 9:22Side DBlue Train alternate take 8 – 10:27Moment’s Notice alternate take 5A (incomplete) * – 5:08Lazy Bird alternate take 2 – 7:29*previously unreleasedJohn Coltrane, tenor saxophoneLee Morgan, trumpetCurtis Fuller, tromboneKenny Drew, pianoPaul Chambers, bassPhilly Joe Jones, drumsOriginal Session Produced by ALFRED LIONRecorded on September 15, 1957, at Van Gelder Studios, Hackensack, New JerseyRecording Engineer RUDY VAN GELDERCover Design by REID MILESPhotography FRANCIS WOLFFLP Supervision by JOE HARLEYLP Mastering by KEVIN GRAY, Cohearent Audio
Poltergeist 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-16 | Reviewing and unboxing Poltergeist on 4K Blu-ray Ultra HD (UHD). Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3xuwt89#4K #ReviewThis 4K UHD edition of Poltergeist on 4K Ultra HD includes the Blu-ray and Digital HD. The DVD is not included. There is also a Steelbook edition available.Tobe Hooper's Poltergeist (1982) with a brand new 4K Blu-ray edition of the film.A typical family in a quiet suburb of a normal California faces a frightening ordeal when its home is invaded by a Poltergeist. Late one night, 10-year-old Carol Anne Freeling (Heather O'Rourke) hears a voice coming from inside the television set ... At first, the spirits that invade the Freeling's home seem like playful children. But then they turn angry. And when Carol Anne is pulled from this world into another, Steve and Diane Freeling (Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams--In the Land of Women) turn to an exorcist (Zelda Rubinstein) in this horror classic from director Tobe Hooper (Texas Chainsaw Massacre films) and producer and screenwriter Steven Spielberg.Special Features and Technical Specs:4K RESTORATION OF THE FILMHDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILMDTS-HD MASTER AUDIO 5.1 AND 2.0 TRACKSThey Are Here: The Real World of Poltergeists documentaryThe Making of PoltergeistTheatrical TrailerOptional English SDH subtitles for the main featureCast:Craig T. Nelson as Steve FreelingJoBeth Williams as Diane FreelingBeatrice Straight as Dr. LeshDominique Dunne as Dana FreelingOliver Robins as Robbie FreelingHeather O'Rourke as Carol Anne FreelingMichael McManus as Ben TuthillVirginia Kiser as Mrs. TuthillMartin Casella as MartyRichard Lawson as RyanZelda Rubinstein as TanginaJames Karen as Mr. TeagueLou Perry as PugsleyDirk Blocker as Jeff Shaw
The Lost Boys 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-15 | Reviewing and unboxing The Lost Boys on 4K Blu-ray Ultra HD (UHD). Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3BHdAkO#TheLostBoys #4K #ReviewThis 4K UHD edition of The Lost Boys on 4K Ultra HD includes the Blu-ray and Digital HD. The DVD is not included. There is also a Steelbook edition available.Joel Schumacher's The Lost Boys (1987) with a brand new 4K Blu-ray edition of the film. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on September 20th. Official studio description: When a single mother and her two sons move to the sleepy seaside California town of Santa Carla, they discover much more than they anticipated in this visually stunning blend of hip humor, horror and rock 'n' roll about the most compelling group of contemporary vampires ever to put fang to vein.Special Features and Technical Specs:NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILMHDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILMDTS-HD MASTER AUDIO 5.1 TRACKAudio Commentary by Director Joel SchumacherThe Lost Boys: A Retrospective - an in-depth look at the production of the filmInside the Vampire's Cave - FeaturetteVamping Out: Makeup effect - FetauretteHaimster & Feldog: The Story of the two Coreys - FeaturetteA World of Vampires - DocumentaryLost Scenes"Lost in the Shadows" Music VideoTheatrical TrailerOptional English SDH, Spanish, and French subtitles for the main featureAND MORE...Cast:Jason Patric as Michael EmersonCorey Haim as Sam EmersonKiefer Sutherland as David PowersBrooke McCarter as PaulBilly Wirth as DwayneAlex Winter as MarkoDianne Wiest as Lucy EmersonCorey Feldman as Edgar FrogJamison Newlander as Alan FrogJami Gertz as StarEdward Herrmann as MaxBarnard Hughes as GrandpaChance Michael Corbitt as LaddieAlexander Bacan Chapman as GregNori Morgan as ShellyKelly Jo Minter as MariaTim Cappello as Saxophone Player
Grindhouse (2007) 35mm Trailer RARE Version | Planet Terror / Death Proof TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-14 | This is a rare 35mm trailer for the hit Grindhouse double feature, Planet Terror and Death Proof, directed by Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino.Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3Be267c#Grindhouse #35mm #TrailerGrindhouse is a 2007 American film written and directed by Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino. Presented as a double feature, it combines Rodriguez's Planet Terror, a horror comedy about a group of survivors who battle zombie-like creatures, and Tarantino's Death Proof, an action thriller about a murderous stuntman who kills young women with modified vehicles.[7][8] The former stars Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodriguez, Michael Biehn, Jeff Fahey, Josh Brolin, and Marley Shelton; the latter stars Kurt Russell, Rosario Dawson, Vanessa Ferlito, Jordan Ladd, Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Tracie Thoms, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Zoë Bell. Grindhouse pays homage to exploitation filmsof the 1970s, with its title deriving from the now-defunct theaters that would show such films. As part of its theatrical presentation, Grindhouse also features fictitious exploitation trailers directed by Rodriguez, Rob Zombie, Edgar Wright, Eli Roth, and Jason Eisener.The film was released theatrically on April 6, 2007, to positive reviews for its tone, thrills, and tribute to exploitation cinema. However, Grindhouse was a commercial failure, grossing $25.4 million on a $53–67 million budget. Due to underperforming at the domestic box office, Planet Terror and Death Proof were released separately in other countries. Initial home media releases also separated Planet Terror and Death Proof; the theatrical version with both films and the fictitious trailers did not appear on home media until 2010. Despite the box office failure, Rodriguez and Tarantino have expressed interest in a possible sequel due to Grindhouse's positive reviews and successful home media sales. The fake trailers directed by Rodriguez and Eisener later became the basis for their respective feature films Machete and Hobo with a Shotgun.Planet Terror (2007)Cast:Rose McGowan as Cherry DarlingFreddy Rodriguez as "El Wray"Josh Brolin as Dr. William BlockMarley Shelton as Dr. Dakota BlockJeff Fahey as J.T. HagueMichael Biehn as Sheriff HagueRebel Rodriguez as Tony BlockBruce Willis as Lieutenant MuldoonNaveen Andrews as Dr. John "Abby" AbbingtonStacy Ferguson as Tammy VisanTom Savini as Deputy ToloJulio Oscar Mechoso as RomyNicky Katt as JoeMichael Parks as Earl McGrawQuentin Tarantino as LewisDeath Proof (2007)Cast: Kurt Russell as Mike "Stuntman Mike" McKayZoë Bell as HerselfRosario Dawson as Abernathy "Abbie" RossVanessa Ferlito as Arlene "Butterfly"Sydney Tamiia Poitier as Julia "Jungle Julia" LucaiTracie Thoms as Kim MathisRose McGowan as PamJordan Ladd as Shanna "Banana"Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Lee MontgomeryQuentin Tarantino as Warren, The BartenderMichael Parks as Ranger Earl McGrawJames Parks as Ranger Edgar McGrawJonathan Loughran as Jasper
4K Blu Ray Pickups Haul Update - 11 Movies! | September 2022 TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-14 | Showing you my latest brand new movie pickups on 4K and Blu-ray.Buy these movies from Amazon: amzn.to/3bWQGw3The movies I got are:Whore - Blu-ray - Via Vision ImprintJohn Carpenter’s The Fog 4K UHD - Scream FactoryThe Funhouse 4K UHD - Scream FactoryPlatoon 4K UHD - Charlie Sheen, Oliver Stone - Shout FactoryCreature from Black Lake - Blu-rayReal Genius 4K UHD - Val KilmerCool World Blu-ray - Kim Basinger, Brad PittOrphan Blu-ray - Horror MovieCopycat Blu-ray - Holly HunterCasualties of War Blu-ray - Michael J. Fox, Sean Penn - War MovieFern Gully: The Last Rainforest Blu-ray
Back to the Future VERY RARE 35mm Print Teaser Trailer | Michael J. Fox TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-13 | This is a very rare 35mm trailer of the hit movie Back to the Future (1985) starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. Directed by Robert Zemeckis.Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3LayN9V#BackToTheFuture #35mm #TrailerBack to the Future is a 1985 American science fiction film directed by Robert Zemeckis, and written by Zemeckis and Bob Gale. It stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, and Thomas F. Wilson. Set in 1985, the story follows Marty McFly (Fox), a teenager accidentally sent back to 1955 in a time-traveling DeLorean automobile built by his eccentric scientist friend Emmett "Doc" Brown (Lloyd). While in the past, Marty inadvertently prevents his future parents from falling in love—threatening his existence—and is forced to reconcile the pair and somehow get back to the future.Gale and Zemeckis conceived the idea for Back to the Future in 1980. They were desperate for a successful film after numerous collaborative failures, but the project was rejected over 40 times by various studios because it was not considered raunchy enough to compete with the successful comedies of the era. A development deal was secured with Universal Pictures following Zemeckis's success directing Romancing the Stone (1984). Fox was the first choice to portray Marty but was unavailable; Eric Stoltz was cast instead. Shortly after principal photography began in November 1984, Zemeckis determined Stoltz was not right for the part and made the concessions necessary to hire Fox, including re-filming scenes already shot with Stoltz and adding $4 million to the budget. Back to the Future was filmed in and around California and on sets at Universal Studios. Filming concluded the following April.Back to the Futurewas a critical and commercial success, earning $381.1 million to become the highest-grossing film of 1985 worldwide. Critics praised the story, humorous elements, and the cast—particularly Fox, Lloyd, Thompson, and Glover. It received multiple award nominations and won an Academy Award, three Saturn Awards, and a Hugo Award. Its theme song, "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis and the News, was also a success.In 2007, the United States Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the National Film Registry. The film was followed by two sequels, Back to the Future Part II (1989) and Back to the Future Part III (1990). Spurred by the film's dedicated fan following and effect on popular culture, Universal Studios launched a multimedia franchise, which now includes video games, theme park rides, an animated television series, and a stage musical. Its enduring popularity has prompted numerous books about its production, documentaries, and commercials.Cast:Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly: A high school student and aspiring musicianChristopher Lloyd as Emmett "Doc" Brown: An eccentric scientist experimenting with time travelLea Thompson as Lorraine Baines-McFly: A 1955 teenager who grows into Marty's unhappy, alcoholic motherCrispin Glover as George McFly: A nerdy 1955 high schooler who grows into Marty's cowardly, submissive fatherThomas F. Wilson as Biff Tannen: A 1955 high school bully turned George's 1985 boss
The Return of the Living Dead 35mm Print Trailer RARE 🧟♂️ 🧟♀️ 🤘🏻 TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-13 | This is a very rare 35mm trailer of the hit zombie movie, The Return of the Living Dead (1985).Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3eJAJtY#HorrorClassic #35mm #TrailerScream Factory: New 4K Restoration of The Return of the Living Dead Detailed for 4K Blu-raySpecial Features and Technical Specs:DISC ONE – 4K BLU-RAYNEW 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE (2022)DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILMAudio Commentary With Gary Smart (Co-author Of The Complete History Of The Return Of The Living Dead) And Chris GriffithsAudio Commentary With Actors Thom Mathews, John Philbin And Make-up Effects Artist Tony GardnerAudio Commentary With Director Dan O'Bannon And Production Designer William StoutAudio Commentary With The Cast And Crew Featuring Production Designer William Stout And Actors Don Calfa, Linnea Quigley, Brian Peck, Beverly Randolph, And Allan TrautmanZombie SubtitlesIn Their Words – The Zombies SpeakAudio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0DISC TWO - BLU-RAYNEW 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE (2022)Audio Commentary With Gary Smart (Co-author Of The Complete History Of The Return Of The Living Dead) And Chris GriffithsAudio Commentary With Actors Thom Mathews, John Philbin And Make-up Effects Artist Tony GardnerAudio Commentary With Director Dan O'Bannon And Production Designer William StoutAudio Commentary With The Cast And Crew Featuring Production Designer William Stout And Actors Don Calfa, Linnea Quigley, Brian Peck, Beverly Randolph, And Allan TrautmanThe Decade Of Darkness – Featurette On '80s Horror FilmsTheatrical TrailersTV SpotsStill Gallery – Posters, Lobby Cards, Movie Stills And Behind-The-Scenes PhotosStill Gallery – Behind-The-Scenes Photos From Special Make-up Effects Artist Kenny Myers' Personal CollectionAudio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0DISC THREE - BLU-RAYThe Return Of The Living Dead Workprint – Includes 20 minutes Of Additional Footage (In Standard Definition)More Brains: A Return To The Living Dead – The Definitive Documentary On The Return Of The Living DeadThe FX Of The Return Living Dead – With Production Designer William Stout, FX Make-up Artists William Munns, Tony Gardner, Kenny Myers And Craig Caton-Largnet, Visual Effects Artists Bret Mixon And Gene Warren Jr., And Actor Brian Peck (Expanded Version)Party Time: The Music Of The Return Of The Living Dead – With Music Consultants Budd Carr And Steve Pross And Soundtrack Artists Plus Musicians (Expanded Version)The Origins Of The Living Dead – An Interview With John A. RussoThe Return Of The Living Dead: The Dead Have Risen – Interviews With Cast Members Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Brian Peck, Thom Mathews, Beverly Randolph, Linnea Quigley And More…Designing The Dead – Interviews With Writer/Director Dan O'Bannon And Production Designer William StoutHORROR'S HALLOWED GROUNDS – Revisiting The Locations Of The FilmA Conversation With Dan O'Bannon – His Final InterviewThe Return of the Living Dead is a 1985 American comedy horror film written and directed by Dan O'Bannon in his directional debut, and starring Clu Gulager, James Karen, Thom Matthews and Don Calfa. The film tells the story of how a warehouse owner, accompanied by his two employees, mortician friend and a group of teenage punks, deal with the accidental release of a horde of unkillable, brain-hungry zombies onto an unsuspecting town.The film, described as a "mordant punk comedy," is known for introducing the popular concept of zombies eating specifically brains, as opposed to eating any form of human flesh, like previous zombie iterations. It is also known as the first film to ever show zombies running. Furthermore, the movie is different from most other cinematic depictions of the living dead, in that the zombies portrayed cannot be killed by a gunshot to the head. The perfect Halloween movie.The movie's soundtrack was noteworthy, as it featured several Los Angeles-based deathrock and punk rock bands of the era. The film was a critical success and performed moderately well at the box office. Its enduring popularity has spawned four sequels and turned it into a cult classic.Cast:Clu Gulager as Burt WilsonJames Karen as Frank JohnsonDon Calfa as Ernie KaltenbrunnerThom Mathews as Freddy HanscomBeverly Randolph as TinaMiguel A. Núñez Jr. as "Spider"John Philbin as ChuckJewel Shepard as CaseyBrian Peck as "Scuz"Linnea Quigley as "Trash"Mark Venturini as "Suicide"Jonathan Terry as Colonel GloverCathleen Cordell as Ethel Glover, Colonel's WifeDrew Deighan as Jerry, The ParamedicJames Dalesandro as Tom, The ParamedicAllan Trautman as Tarman ZombieTerrence Houlihan as Yellow Cadaver ZombieJerome Coleman as Legless Corpse ZombieCherry Davis as The Voice of The Female Torso ZombieJohn Durbin and David Bond as The Zombies Who Intercept Radio Transmissions
Commando RARE 35mm Print Trailer | Arnold Schwarzenegger TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-12 | This is a very rare 35mm trailer of the hit movie Commando (1985) starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3Dk7E2n#Commando #35mm #TrailerCommando is a 1985 American action film directed by Mark L. Lester and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong, Alyssa Milano, Vernon Wells, Bill Duke and Dan Hedaya. The film was released in the United States on October 4, 1985. The film was noted for its furious action and sense of humor.The film was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Special Effects but lost to Back to the Future. The film's score was provided by James Horner. A commercial success, Commando was the 7th-highest-grossing R-rated film of 1985 worldwide, and the 25th-highest-grossing overall.Cast:Arnold Schwarzenegger as Colonel John MatrixRae Dawn Chong as CindyAlyssa Milano as Jenny MatrixDan Hedaya as President AriusVernon Wells as Captain BennettJames Olson as Major General Franklin KirbyDavid Patrick Kelly as "Sully"Bill Duke as CookeDrew Snyder as LawsonMichael Delano as ForrestalCharles Meshack as HenriquesCarlos Cervantes as DiazChelsea Field as Brunette StewardessBill Paxton as Intercept OfficerAva Cadell as Girl in Bed at Motel
Elvis 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Austin Butler TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-09 | Reviewing and unboxing Elvis on 4K Blu-ray Ultra HD (UHD). Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3BrIAVR#Elvis #4K #ReviewThis 4K UHD edition of Elvis on 4K Ultra HD includes the Blu-ray and Digital HD. The DVD is not included. There is a Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook also available.Baz Luhrmann's latest film, Elvis (2022), starring Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge, Dacre Montgomery, and David Wenham.From Oscar-nominated visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann comes Warner Bros. Pictures' drama "Elvis," starring Austin Butler and Oscar winner Tom Hanks.The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley's rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis's life, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge).Starring alongside Hanks and Butler, award-winning theatre actress Helen Thomson ("Top of the Lake: China Girl," "Rake") plays Elvis's mother, Gladys, Richard Roxburgh ("Moulin Rouge!" "Breath," "Hacksaw Ridge") portrays Elvis's father, Vernon, and DeJonge ("The Visit," "Stray Dolls") plays Priscilla. Luke Bracey ("Hacksaw Ridge," "Point Break") plays Jerry Schilling, Natasha Bassett ("Hail, Caesar!") plays Dixie Locke, David Wenham ("The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy, "Lion," "300") plays Hank Snow, Kelvin Harrison Jr. ("The Trial of the Chicago 7," "The High Note") plays B.B. King, Xavier Samuel ("Adore," "Love & Friendship," "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse") plays Scotty Moore, and Kodi Smit-McPhee ("The Power of the Dog") plays Jimmie Rodgers Snow.Also in the cast, Dacre Montgomery ("Stranger Things," "The Broken Heart Gallery") plays TV director Steve Binder, alongside Australian actors Leon Ford ("Gallipoli," "The Pacific") as Tom Diskin, Kate Mulvany ("The Great Gatsby," "Hunters") as Marion Keisker, Gareth Davies ("Peter Rabbit," "Hunters") as Bones Howe, Charles Grounds ("Crazy Rich Asians," "Camp") as Billy Smith, Josh McConville ("Fantasy Island") as Sam Phillips, and Adam Dunn ("Home and Away") as Bill Black.To play additional iconic musical artists in the film, Luhrmann cast singer/songwriter Yola as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, model Alton Mason as Little Richard, Austin, Texas native Gary Clark Jr. as Arthur Crudup, and artist Shonka Dukureh as Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton.Oscar nominee Luhrmann ("The Great Gatsby," "Moulin Rouge!") directed from a screenplay by Baz Luhrmann & Sam Bromell and Baz Luhrmann & Craig Pearce and Jeremy Doner, story by Baz Luhrmann and Jeremy Doner. The film's producers are Luhrmann, Oscar winner Catherine Martin ("The Great Gatsby," "Moulin Rouge!"), Gail Berman, Patrick McCormick and Schuyler Weiss. Courtenay Valenti and Kevin McCormick executive produced.The director's behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Mandy Walker ("Mulan," "Australia"), Oscar-winning production designer and costume designer Catherine Martin ("The Great Gatsby," "Moulin Rouge!"), production designer Karen Murphy ("A Star Is Born"), editors Matt Villa ("The Great Gatsby," "Australia") and Jonathan Redmond ("The Great Gatsby"), Oscar-nominated visual effects supervisor Thomas Wood ("Mad Max: Fury Road"), music supervisor Anton Monsted ("Australia," "Moulin Rouge!") and composer Elliott Wheeler ("The Get Down").Principal photography on "Elvis" took place in Queensland, Australia with the support of the Queensland Government, Screen Queensland and the Australian Government's Producer Offset program. Special Features and Technical Specs:DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILMDOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACKBigger Than Life: The Making of ElvisRock 'N Roll Royalty: The Music & Artists Behind ElvisFit for a King; The Style of ElvisViva Australia: Recreating Iconic Locations for Elvis"Trouble" Lyric Video4K Blu-ray subtitles: English SDH, Swedish, Latin Spanish, Norwegian, Parisian French, Canadian French, Finnish, and DanishBlu-ray subtitles: English SDH, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Latin Spanish, and Parisian French
Essential Film Noir: Collection 3 BLU RAY REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | ViaVision Imprint TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-09 | Reviewing and unboxing the Essential Film Noir Collection 3 on Blu-ray. Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3KXBj3v#EssentialFilmNoirCollection3 #BluRay #ReviewThe Essential Film Noir Collection 3 is not available on 4K Ultra HD (UHD). This edition does not include the DVD or Digital HD.LIMITED 4 DISC HARDBOX EDITION WITH UNIQUE ARTWORK ON THE FIRST 1000 COPIES!Via Vision Entertainment/Imprint has provided us with a promotional video for its upcoming Essential Film Noir - Collection 3 four-disc set, which will be available for purchase on August 31. Essential Film Noir Collection 3 includes four more acclaimed and much sought after classics including The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946), No Man Of Her Own (1950), The Turning Point (1952) & The Desperate Hours (1955).The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)In 1928, young heiress Martha Ivers fails to run off with friend Sam Masterson, and is involved in fatal events. Years later, Sam returns to find Martha the power behind Iverstown and married to "good boy" Walter O'Neil, now district attorney. At first, Sam is more interested in displaced blonde Toni Marachek than in his boyhood friends; but they draw him into a convoluted web of plotting and cross-purposes.This Film Noir classic is superbly directed by Lewis Milestone with an outstanding performance by Kirk Douglas in his film debut.Special Features and Technical Specs:NEW 4K RESTORATION COMPLETED BY PARAMOUNT PICTURESNEW Audio commentary by Film Noir Foundation board member Alan K. Rode (2022) NEW Barbara Stanwyck: From Stage to Screen to Legend with Alan K. Rode (2022)NEW Domestic Terror: Barbara Stanwyck and the Gothic Noir – video essay by Kat Ellinger (2022)Introduction with Kirk Douglas & Alan Rode Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line – documentaryTheatrical TrailerOriginal Aspect Ratio 1.37:1Audio English LPCM 2.0 MonoOptional English subtitlesNo Man Of Her Own (1950)A woman is torn between a comfortable lie and the painful truth in this classic Film Noir. Screen legend Barbara Stanwyck assumes another woman's identity after surviving a train accident in this haunting drama based on a Cornell Woolrich (under the pseudonym, William Irish) novel, I Married a Dead Man. Eventually her past catches up to her when her crooked ex-lover (Lyle Bettger) arrives in town, demanding money to keep her true identity a secret.Beautifully photographed by legendary cinematography by Daniel L. Fapp (The Big Clock). Directed by Mitchell Leisen (Midnight).Special Features and Technical Specs:High-definition presentation by Paramount Pictures NEW Audio commentary by film historian Drew Casper (2022)NEW Writer, broadcaster and journalist Barry Forshaw on No Man of Her Own (2022)The Screen Director's Playhouse: No Man of Her Own – radio drama starring Barbara Stanwyck and Lyle Bettger (1950)Theatrical TrailerAudio English LPCM 2.0 StereoOptional English HOH subtitlesThe Turning Point (1952)Prosecutor John Conroy (Edmond O'Brien) is determined to bring down organized crime in his Midwestern town. He looks to his father, Matt (Tom Tully), a police officer, for help, but Matt refuses. John's childhood friend Jerry McKibbon (William Holden), an investigative reporter, senses something fishy.Special Features and Technical Specs:High-definition presentation on Blu-Ray by Paramount PicturesNEW Audio commentary by Film Noir Foundation board member Alan K. Rode (2022)NEW Writer, broadcaster and journalist Barry Forshaw on The Turning Point (2022)Photo GalleryAudio English LPCM 2.0 MonoOptional English HOH subtitlesThe Desperate Hours (1955) Director William Wyler's suspense classic marks the only time cinema giants Humphrey Bogart and Fredric March worked together. And the result is everything you'd expect: taut, terrifying and terrific. Bogart plays an escaped con who has nothing to lose. March is a suburban Everyman who has everything to lose, as his family is held hostage by Bogart. As the desperate hours tick by, the two men square off in a battle of wills and cunning that tightens into an unforgettable, fear-drenched finale.Special Features and Technical Specs:High-definition presentationNEW Audio commentary by film historian Kevin Lyons (2022)NEW, Writer, broadcaster and journalist Barry Forshaw on The Desperate Hours (2022)Theatrical TrailerAudio English LPCM 2.0 Optional English subtitles
Saw: The Ultimate 4K UHD Collection with exclusive BEAR TRAP! 🐻 💀 TheBluRayCritic 2022-09-02 | Showing you the Saw: Ultimate 4K UHD Collection which includes a bear trap!Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3cIJB2n#Saw #4K #CollectionFEATURING AN EXCLUSIVE REPLICA REVERSE BEAR TRAP AND COLLECTOR’S DISPLAY BOX!With its story of a morally obsessed serial killer who forces his victims to play horrific games, Sawshocked audiences, redefined the horror genre, and spawned one of the most successful franchises of all time. Now, it’s time to put the pieces of the puzzle together with Saw, Saw II, Saw III, Saw IV, Saw V, Saw VI, Saw: 3D – The Final Chapter, Jigsaw and Spiral: From the Book of Saw in this ultimate 13-disc collection – featuring an exclusive replica Reverse Bear Trap plus a bonus disc packed with hours of special features – including behind-the-scenes featurettes, cast & crew interviews, and more!Released by Via Vision.1500 Copies Only!Replica Reverse Bear Trap Specifications:WEIGHT: 0.6kgDIMENSIONS: 150MM (H) x 180MM (W) x 147MM (D)MATERIAL: Hand painted, sculpted polyresinBox Specifications:TOTAL BOX WEIGHT: 1.8KGDIMENSIONS: 215MM (W) x 240MM (H) x 185MM (D)Sent in a custom-made shipper!
Star Trek: Motion Picture Directors Edition 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu TheBluRayCritic 2022-08-27 | Reviewing and unboxing Star Trek: The Motion Picture Director's Cut Edition on 4K Ultra HD (UHD). Buy it from Amazon: amzn.to/3dU0UO5#StarTrekTheMotionPicture #4K #ReviewThis 4K UHD edition of Star Trek: The Motion Picture Director's Edition (2022) on 4K Ultra HD also includes a Blu-ray and Digital HD. The DVD is not included.Robert Wise's Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, and George Takei.According to the studio, The 4K Blu-ray release will feature brand new DOLBY VISION/HDR GRADE AND DOLBY ATMOS TRACK as well as extensive new bonus content, plus legacy bonus content.Originally released in 1979, Star Trek: The Motion Picture became the fourth highest grossing movie of the year and earned three Academy Award nominations for Best Visual Effects, Best Art Direction, and Best Music, Original Score. The film successfully launched the Star Trek franchise beyond the original television series, despite having been rushed to theaters with incomplete special effects and forced editing choices. The U.S.S. Enterprise boldly debuted on the big screen with the cast of the original Star Trek series, including William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and James Doohan. Meticulously restored and remastered, with enhanced visual effects and state-of-the-art sound, this definitive vision of director Robert Wise has been optimized for a new generation of fans. When an unidentified alien intruder destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers, Admiral James T. Kirk (Shatner) returns to the helm of a newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise to take command and confront an alien spacecraft of enormous power heading toward Earth.Director: Robert Wise Writers: Harold Livingston, Gene Roddenberry Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei Producers: Gene Roddenberry, Jon Povill
