Dammit! Just when you think you're out, they drag you back in! You know, the funny thing about Jack Bauer is that even when he steps way over the line and seems to be irredeemable, he can show his soft underbelly and make us feel compassion and understanding. I really thought he had gone too far; he did go too far. But I saw that underneath it all, beyond his misplaced grief over Renee, Jack wanted to expose a great injustice. Thanks to a great bit of acting by Kiefer Sutherland, I felt Jack's internal agony and his aloneness. I understood his emptiness and how much he felt like giving up everything, even his life, if he could just expose this one last conspiracy. After an extremely ludicrous middle of the season and especially after the arrival of Gregory Itzin's Charles Logan, the level of acting seemed to rise all around.
- 5/27/2010
- by Cindy Davis
Chicago – Time to catch up with the DVD Round-Up, a collection of titles that may have slipped under your radar while you were busy blogging about Inglourious Basterds” or programming your DVR for the new Fall TV season.
This week’s titles are a motley crew of horror, drama, action, and a couple of films clearly tied to bigger theatrical releases. “Like Mila Kunis in “Extract”? Why not check her out in “Boot Camp”?” “Like Kelli Garner in “Taking Woodstock”? Take a look at “Red Velvet””
Plot synopsis, cast, and special features information - what you really want to know - for a half-dozen titles follow. At least one should make your Netflix queue.
“Dark Rising” and “London to Brighton” were released on August 11th, 2009.
“Boot Camp” and “Red Velvet” were released on August 25th, 2009.
“Homeboy” was released on September 1st, 2009.
“Boot Camp”
Photo credit: Fox Synopsis: “Sophie Bauer’s...
This week’s titles are a motley crew of horror, drama, action, and a couple of films clearly tied to bigger theatrical releases. “Like Mila Kunis in “Extract”? Why not check her out in “Boot Camp”?” “Like Kelli Garner in “Taking Woodstock”? Take a look at “Red Velvet””
Plot synopsis, cast, and special features information - what you really want to know - for a half-dozen titles follow. At least one should make your Netflix queue.
“Dark Rising” and “London to Brighton” were released on August 11th, 2009.
“Boot Camp” and “Red Velvet” were released on August 25th, 2009.
“Homeboy” was released on September 1st, 2009.
“Boot Camp”
Photo credit: Fox Synopsis: “Sophie Bauer’s...
- 9/3/2009
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
As Canada is becoming one of the prime locations for shooting films, due to the cheaper costs and tax incentives, hundreds of films are shot there yearly. A recent film that is beginning to build a buzz stateside is the sci-fi horror-fest, Dark Rising from director Andrew Cymek. Just-released on DVD from E1 Entertainment, the Canadian-based film has been nominated for six Canadian Comedy Awards. Clearly Fangorians you must think, “then what the hell is this movie doing on Fango’s review boards!” Well I am here to express to you just that.
The premise, or what seems as a moody “adult industry” film, centers around Jason Parks, who is played by the exuberant Landy Cannon. Jason is still in love with his ex-fiancé, who is now a lesbian and wants nothing to do with him. Jason’s pal, Ricky, played by the WWE and Tna star Jason “Christian Cage” Reso,...
The premise, or what seems as a moody “adult industry” film, centers around Jason Parks, who is played by the exuberant Landy Cannon. Jason is still in love with his ex-fiancé, who is now a lesbian and wants nothing to do with him. Jason’s pal, Ricky, played by the WWE and Tna star Jason “Christian Cage” Reso,...
- 8/13/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Ben Smith)
- Fangoria
Curious to know what frightful films and devilish discs will be available to view in the privacy of your own digital dungeon this week? Fango's got you covered.
Below the jump you'll find the full list of titles arriving in-stores this Tuesday, August 11, 2009 in our weekly version of the famous Fangoria Chopping List - updated with all the last-minute additions and deletions.
Note: Clickable links lead to Amazon.com
Alien Tresspass - Image DVD & Bd
A flying saucer, ray guns, body snatching and a one-eyed monster from outer space! It’s all here in this action-packed sci-fi adventure! Eric McCormack stars as an astronomer who gets possessed by a friendly alien bent on saving our humble planet. But even with the help of a lovely diner waitress, is he any match for the Ghota, a one-eyed evil alien on a murderous rampage?
Bad Boy Bubby (Bd)
L.A. Weekly called it "disturbing and compelling,...
Below the jump you'll find the full list of titles arriving in-stores this Tuesday, August 11, 2009 in our weekly version of the famous Fangoria Chopping List - updated with all the last-minute additions and deletions.
Note: Clickable links lead to Amazon.com
Alien Tresspass - Image DVD & Bd
A flying saucer, ray guns, body snatching and a one-eyed monster from outer space! It’s all here in this action-packed sci-fi adventure! Eric McCormack stars as an astronomer who gets possessed by a friendly alien bent on saving our humble planet. But even with the help of a lovely diner waitress, is he any match for the Ghota, a one-eyed evil alien on a murderous rampage?
Bad Boy Bubby (Bd)
L.A. Weekly called it "disturbing and compelling,...
- 8/9/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
- Fangoria
Next Tuesday, August 11th, the 2007 indie Dark Rising will slash it's way onto DVD in the U.S. for the first time.... but today, Fangoria and E1 Entertainment are giving Fango readers a chance to Win it before you can buy it!
Entering is as easy as sending us an email.
Get the full details on the film, and enter the contest below!
A broken heart, a battle axe, a demon and a lesbian ex-fiancée…
Jason Parks’ life goes from bad to worse as a series of supernatural events turn his dream of reconciliation with ex-fiancée Jasmine into a portal seeking, demon hunting nightmare. With a desperate attempt to save his fizzled-out relationship, Jason orchestrates a camping trip with the help of his best friends Ricky – a ladies’ man who shoots “1-900” commercials for a living, Marlene – a long-time friend and yoga instructor and Renee – a book worm with a knack for witchcraft.
Entering is as easy as sending us an email.
Get the full details on the film, and enter the contest below!
A broken heart, a battle axe, a demon and a lesbian ex-fiancée…
Jason Parks’ life goes from bad to worse as a series of supernatural events turn his dream of reconciliation with ex-fiancée Jasmine into a portal seeking, demon hunting nightmare. With a desperate attempt to save his fizzled-out relationship, Jason orchestrates a camping trip with the help of his best friends Ricky – a ladies’ man who shoots “1-900” commercials for a living, Marlene – a long-time friend and yoga instructor and Renee – a book worm with a knack for witchcraft.
- 8/5/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
- Fangoria
Do you like your Canuck-produced Army of Darkness style comedies loaded with puerile sex jokes, lesbian make-out sessions, and topped off with a heaping slab of Canadian bacon by way of a hammy performance by a WWE wrestler? If so, we have good news for you: Dark Rising is coming to DVD this August.
"A broken heart, a battle ax, a demon, and a lesbian ex-fiancee... Jason Parks' life goes from bad to worse as a series of supernatural events turn his dream of reconciling with his ex Jasmine into a portal-seeking, demon-hunting nightmare. Featuring Jason "Christian Cage" Reso of the WWE and Tna Wrestling. Also starring Landy Cannon, Brigitte Kingsley, and Julia Schneider."
If you live in Canada, filmmaker Andrew Cymek's Dark Rising is already available at your local DVD shop and has been for months. That's how I was able to review it last September. Those...
"A broken heart, a battle ax, a demon, and a lesbian ex-fiancee... Jason Parks' life goes from bad to worse as a series of supernatural events turn his dream of reconciling with his ex Jasmine into a portal-seeking, demon-hunting nightmare. Featuring Jason "Christian Cage" Reso of the WWE and Tna Wrestling. Also starring Landy Cannon, Brigitte Kingsley, and Julia Schneider."
If you live in Canada, filmmaker Andrew Cymek's Dark Rising is already available at your local DVD shop and has been for months. That's how I was able to review it last September. Those...
- 6/15/2009
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
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