Reviews

SumoSac Sultan Review: Bottom’s Down!

3.5
out of 5
Gear Reviews Reviews
   January 26, 2009
Home entertainment rooms are not created equal. Some have long stretches of barren wall begging for a comfy oversized couch while other more compact spaces can't accommodate a sofa through a door, much less within the room's footprint. More tricky…  Read More
3.5
out of 5

Gattaca Blu-ray Review

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews
   January 23, 2009
Gattaca slipped into theaters in 1997 with good critical reception but was mostly ignored by the viewing public. Its subsequent run on home video has garnered it something of a cult following, but it is still under the radar of…  Read More
4.0
out of 5

The Last Emperor Blu-ray Review

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews
   January 20, 2009
Before viewing Criterion's new Blu-ray release, I had not seen director Bernardo Bertolucci's The Last Emperor (1987) in several years. While I remembered the general story arc, what stuck in my mind were the sumptuous visuals. Bertolucci (Last Tango in…  Read More
4.4
out of 5

Castlevania Judgment Wii Review

Game Reviews Reviews
   January 14, 2009
No crystal ball two years ago could have predicted Castlevania's first appearance on Nintendo Wii would be as a three-dimensional fighting game. For me, the classic series has felt most comfortable and engaging in its original 2-D side-scrolling configuration. But…  Read More
3.4
out of 5

Pineapple Express Blu-ray Review

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews
   January 11, 2009
Though not the most popular cinematic sub-genre, the "stoner film" has produced a modest fan base. Some of the more notable titles include the various misadventures of Cheech and Chong (Up in Smoke, Nice Dreams, etc), Jay and Silent Bob…  Read More
4.0
out of 5

Babylon A.D. Blu-ray Review with D-BOX

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews
   January 6, 2009
Babylon A.D. carried the distinction of a rare science fiction theatrical film marketed to the masses. The previews, depicting a bustling futuristic New York City with sprawling skyscrapers and an advertising epidemic reminiscent of The Fifth Element, brought a sliver…  Read More
3.4
out of 5

The Truman Show Blu-ray Review

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews
   January 5, 2009
Prior to 1998, Jim Carrey was best known for his slapstick low-brow comedies (Dumb and Dumber, Ace Ventura). When it was announced that the actor would not only be doing his first dramatic role but would also be the lead,…  Read More
3.9
out of 5

Into The Wild Blu-ray Review

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews
   December 31, 2008
I was peripherally aware of Christopher McCandless' story but had no real interest in it before viewing Paramount's Blu-ray release of Into The Wild (2007). My take on it was that a financially well to do and academically successful student…  Read More
4.0
out of 5
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