Now You See Me (DVD): Review

The Film Now You See Me has an ensemble cast, comprising of Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Mélanie Laurent, Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine, each of which deliver stunning performances in what is a thoroughly enjoyable movie. Following a team of illusionists, named The Four Horsemen, who are being tracked… Continue reading Now You See Me (DVD): Review

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Elysium DVD: Review

The Film Sci-fi action film Elysium is now out on BluRay and DVD. Read the SAMDB review of Elysium. We also have a Q&A with actor Brandon Auret. The Disc And Bonus Features The Elysium DVD is encoded at a high bitrate, so there are no perceivable artefacts, and can be scaled via software up… Continue reading Elysium DVD: Review

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Evil Dead (DVD): Review

Evil Dead: The Film A remake of the Sam Raimi horror of 1981, Evil Dead is one of those horrors that stands out from the crowd. It has a tense, chilling story line, several plots twists, and steers away from cheap scares and constant gore. Following five friends who head out to spend some time… Continue reading Evil Dead (DVD): Review

7 Features Advance In Race For Makeup And Hairstyling Oscar®

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that seven films remain in competition in the Makeup and Hairstyling category for the 86th Academy Awards®. The films are listed below in alphabetical order: “American Hustle“ “Dallas Buyers Club” “The Great Gatsby” “Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters“ “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire“ “Jackass Presents:… Continue reading 7 Features Advance In Race For Makeup And Hairstyling Oscar®

114 Original Scores In 2013 Oscar® Race

One hundred fourteen scores from eligible feature-length motion pictures released in 2013 are in contention for nominations in the Original Score category for the 86th Oscars®, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today. The eligible scores along with their composers are listed below, in alphabetical order by film title: “Admission,” Stephen Trask,… Continue reading 114 Original Scores In 2013 Oscar® Race

10 Contenders Remain In VFX Oscar® Race

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 10 films remain in the running in the Visual Effects category for the 86th Oscars®. The films are listed below in alphabetical order:  “Elysium” “Gravity” “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” “Iron Man 3” “The Lone Ranger” “Oblivion” “Star Trek Into Darkness” “Thor: The… Continue reading 10 Contenders Remain In VFX Oscar® Race