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A Gift from Bob

“Reminiscence” and “Respect” are also new to Blu-Ray. A Gift From Bob One of the many joys that cinema brings to me—international cinema in particular—is the education it provides. Seeing different cultures, with different ideas, and different ways of life is an...

Blu-Ray Pick of the Week: On the Rocks

“The Suicide Squad” and “Don’t Breathe 2” are also new to Blu-Ray this week. On The Rocks I can be a simple man of easy pleasures when it comes to selecting a movie I want to watch. “On the Rocks” is one such selection, because it’s very simple: I see it stars Bill...

Blu-Ray Pick of the Week: Joe Bell

“Old” and “Snake Eyes” are also new to Blu-Ray this week. Joe Bell Much like teenagers, some movies are late bloomers. “Joe Bell” is a case in point. The titular character is played by Mark Wahlberg. He’s a macho, hard-nosed, sports-loving, prideful, hot-headed 45...

Blu-Ray Pick of the Week: Free Guy

“The Green Knight” is also new to Blu-Ray this week. Free Guy To understand the concept of “Free Guy,” one must first understand the term non-player character, or NPC for short. These are what in movie terms would be called extras, or background characters. They’re...

Blu-Ray Pick of the Week: Space Jam: A New Legacy

“Six Minutes to Midnight” is also new to Blu-Ray this week. Space Jam: A New Legacy “Space Jam: A New Legacy” hits me in one of my soft spots. Granted there aren’t many, but they are there, and positive, affirming movies about fathers and sons are one of them. The...

Blu-Ray Pick of the Week: A Night at the Opera

“The Forever Purge” is also new to Blu-Ray this week. A Night At The Opera As pop culture enthusiasts very well know, Elvis Presley died three days before Groucho Marx. Elvis passed on August 16, 1977, and Groucho on August 19. Another significant year that ties the...