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Silverado - Blu-ray Review

9 November 2009 7:10 AM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »

Described as a .revival. of the western in its 1985 theatrical release, Lawrence Kasdan.s now classic Silverado comes to Blu-ray format and holds up quite nicely with its sprawling western landscapes, opening gun fight, and quintessential western towns. At its heart, the film features four classic western heroes traveling to the town of Silverado and finding a wrong that needs to be made right. Kevin Kline plays Paden (who we see in the opening scenes in his underwear) - a drifter who really loves his horse (and his hat). Both horse and hat are taken from him and he is left to die in the desert when he is found by Scott Glenn.s character, Emmett. Emmett is »

- Dana Rae

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DVD Playhouse--September 2009

26 September 2009 1:01 PM, PDT | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »

DVD Playhouse—September 2009

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Allen Gardner

The Human Condition (Criterion) Masaki Kobayashi’s epic (574 minutes) adaptation of Junpei Gomikawa’s six-volume novel was originally made and released as three separate films (1959-61), and is rightfully regarded as a landmark of Japanese cinema. Candide-like story of naïve, good-hearted Kaiji (Japanese superstar Tatsuya Nakadai) from labor camp supervisor, to Imperial Army solider, to Soviet Pow, and Kaiji’s struggle to maintain his humanity throughout. Unfolds with the mastery of a great novel, beautifully-shot, and a stunning example of cinematic mastery on the part of its makers. Four-disc set bonuses include: Interview with Kobayashi; Interview with Nakadai; Featurette; Trailer; Essay by critic Philip Kemp. Widescreen. Dolby 3.0 surround.

State Of Play (Universal) Russell Crowe stars as a veteran Washington D.C. political reporter investigating the murder of an aide to a rising congressional star (Ben Affleck), who also happens to be an old friend. »

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Blu-ray Review: Silverado

12 September 2009 1:14 PM, PDT | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »

Silverado is one of the last great westerns we have. Sure, Unforgiven is undoubtedly a better film (and one of the top twenty-five greatest films ever) but Lawrence Kasdan’s 1985 epic is easily one of the most fun westerns of our time. While not flawless, the film is perfect when it comes to delivering a smart, fun, western romp which makes it painful the film doesn’t have a solid reputation.

It should, thanks to some pitch-perfect casting that begins with Kevin Kline as Paden. Kline’s thinking man persona is just poetry to watch as he embodies our level-headed hero. Scott Glenn equals him as Emmitt, playing the character a a mix of John Wayne with a dash of Clint Eastwood, yet somehow making Emmitt his own. Both are complimented by Danny Glover, who’s likely never been this badass as the silent but deadly Mal. Yet it’s »

- Philip Barrett

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New on DVD This Week

9 September 2009 7:00 AM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »

Here’s a list of some of the new movie and TV shows coming to DVD and Blu-ray this week that we’re looking forward to seeing. Also, there’s some classic, and not-so-classic, movies hitting Blu-ray for the first time this week as well.

Of all the new releases, we’re particularly interested in the Blu-ray versions of movies like Silverado, Dead Calm and The Quick and the Dead as well as Fringe Season One also on the Blu-ray.

Check them out.

Movies

Bedknobs and Broomsticks ~ Angela Lansbury, Roddy McDowall (DVD)

Catwoman ~ Halle Berry (Blu-ray)

Crank 2: High Voltage ~ Jason Statham, Amy Smart, David Carradine (DVD and Blu-ray)

Creepshow ~ Hal Holbrook, Leslie Nielsen (Blu-ray)

Dead Calm ~ Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, Billy Zane (Blu-ray)

Requiem for a Dream ~ Billy Crudup, Jennifer Connelly (Blu-ray)

Freddy vs. Jason ~ Robert Englund, Monica Keena (Blu-ray)

Friday ~ Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long (Blu-ray)

Halloween »

- Joe Gillis

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Brian Dennehy To Make Directing Debut

20 August 2009 6:47 AM, PDT | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »

Brian Dennehy has spent the last 30 years creating a vibrant career in Hollywood due to his amazing supporting roles in films like First Blood, Silverado, F/X and Best Seller0. Now at the age of 71, when most people would be retired and thinking about other things in their life, he has decided for a career change and is now set to move behind the camera for the drama Redemption according to The Hollywood Reporter. Based on a true story, Redemption will tell the tale of Joyce Ann Brown, a Dallas woman who spent nine years in prison after she was convicted of a fur store robbery and a murder that she didn.t commit. This seems to be a perfect film for him to start on. It.s a film you would expect to see Brian Dennehy act in then direct due to his long history of doing true life »

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Brian Dennehy To Make Directing Debut

20 August 2009 1:38 AM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »

The great Brian Dennehy has spent the last thirty years carving out a reputation as one of the best supporting actors in the business, with gruff, no-nonsense turns in the likes of First Blood, Silverado, F/X and Best Seller. He’s also considered one of America’s greatest stage actors.But what he really wants to do, it seems, is direct. And at the ripe old age of 71, he’s doing just that, with the drama, Redemption.Based on a true story, Redemption will tell the tale of Joyce Ann Brown, a Dallas woman who spent nine years in prison after she was convicted of a fur store robbery and a murder that she didn’t commit. Her conviction was eventually quashed after a tireless campaign by a man named Jim McCloskey.Could make for powerful stuff, even if it does have the ring of a straight-to-dvd film of the week about it. »

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Movie News Wrap Up: May 25, 2009

25 May 2009 12:34 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

This week:

Ben Stiller has no time for Salvation at the box office; George Clooney is a Private Gentleman; Lyndsy Fonseca gets into the Hot Tub Time Machine; Milla Jovovich throws a Stone; Ridley Scott looks for a younger Robin Hood and Kevin Costner makes a western - I’m not kidding.

 

Box Office

It looks like Ben Stiller is going to stay bankable in family films. Night at the Museum 2: Battle Of The Smithsonian should bank an impressive $70 million over the four day weekend. Does that mean that they’ll inflict a third movie on us? Probably.

Terminator: Salvation will shoot up about $62 million over the long weekend. Not exactly the box office superstar they were hoping it would be.

Angels and Demons and Star Trek should both manage about $28 million over the weekend. Star Trek has blown past Wolverine in U.S. ticket sales despite having opened »

- Niall Browne

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Kevin Costner Coming to TV

12 May 2009 7:22 AM, PDT | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »

Kevin Costner is bringing a Western to the small screen. The 'Dances with Wolves' actor-director will executive produce the post-Civil War film about a major conflict in the settlement of the West, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The still untitled four-hour movie will air on A&E and Costner is reportedly also interested in acting in the film. A&E executives were quoted as saying they are pleased to have Costner onboard since he understands the Western genre so well. 'Dances with Wolves' won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1990 and also gave Costner an Oscar for Best Director. The actor also appeared in the Westerns 'Silverado,' 'Wyatt Earp' and 'Open Range.' Photo: Getty Images

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