We were invited by Universal to take a behind the scenes look of Oblivion at their studio.  Our visit consisted of 3 stops: props, special effects and aircraft (bubble) design.

The first stop was at the props department where we were informed about the little details on the costumes.  As viewers, we wouldn’t notice it but Jack’s costume had details that gave us clues to his origin.  I won’t spoil it for anybody but pay attention to the number in his suit.  Pretty obvious once you see it.  We were also informed about the weapons used.  The director wanted to make …

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Batman: Assault on Arkham has a lot to prove. Despite the excellent Justice League: Flashpoint Paradox, its follow up films Justice League War and Son of Batman left much to be desired in the eyes of many people, and in many ways hurt the reputation of the studio responsible for making them.The former received criticism for its copious amount of action, and violence while the later diverged greatly from the Grant Morrison story it was based off of “Batman & Son” with a large amount of criticism directed at the inclusion of Deathstroke who many think was put in there solely …

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Korra is back for a second season as she battles spirits, politics and betrayal.  Pretty deep stuff for a Nickelodeon show.  Last Airbender got widely popular because of the great storytelling and this new chapter follow its tradition.  Instead of a male hero airbender, we have Korra.  She’s not as appealing as Aang but she’s feisty and it adds depth.  Book two’s title is “Spirits” and while it leads up to the spirit world later down the road, the main theme is family.  There’s foreshadowing going on and not everything is explained from the get go.  I like the show because …

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June 17th  was the release date for the long awaited Blu-ray/DVD  of the LEGO movie (directed  by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller).  Viewers have the choice of the “Everything  is Awesome” edition or the smaller package containing the Blu-ray, DVD, and Ultraviolet discs.  I bought the second version for economic reasons, and it did not disappoint.

Story: When I saw this movie at the theater, I was expecting  an amusing look at some LEGO characters, but the film is so much more than that.  It combines fast-paced action with incredibly clever humor and a solid story.   Hero Emmet ( voiced by …

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New on Blu-ray, digital download and DVD on February 25th is the complete third season of Cartoon Networks beloved series; “Adventure Time!” By Warner Bros. Home Video.

Starring Finn the Human and Jake the Dog, these brothers perform heroic acts in the land of Ooo—formerly known as Earth. In this post apocalyptic world, the human population is down to maybe one or possibly two where the Candy People reign supreme, led by their ruler Princess Bubblegum.

“Adventure Time” features a collection of the strangest characters from a Lumpy Space Princess to Marceline the Vampire Queen. Although the cartoon is focused more …

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The first in what will (hopefully) be a long line of video reviews for comics, TV, shows, films and games by yours truly, and what better way to start than by reviewing the latest DC Animated film Justice League War. The first animated adaptation of a New 52 story which serves as the stepping stone to a new DC Animated Universe!…

New from Universal on Blu-Ray, DVD and digital is Machete Kills a comical and gory film by Robert Rodriguez. Featuring a pretty star-studded cast with cameos if anything—the anti-hero is longtime actor Danny Trejo as Machete—a machete-wielding killing machine fighting the Cartel and a weapons-manufacturer/Terrorist led by everyone’s favorite Nazi-lover, Mel Gibson of all people

A really over the top film that is a crazy thrill ride from beginning to end, you’ll be on the edge of your seat as you laugh your head off as others lose theirs. I’d say the movie was racist against Latinos and Mexicans, but being …

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I’ve always enjoyed the Fast & The Furious franchise.  Big reason for that is the banter between Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker).  It’s full of cheese but it’s also a lot of fun.  The anti hero vs. the good cop.  Fast & Furious 6 followed that tradition.  This time, the gang is working with Hobbs (The Rock) as they try to take out Euro trash versions of themselves.  The movie isn’t as fun as part 5 but it’s still a well made and fun.  The fight scenes in this movie was the highlight.  Sure, the car action …

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Man Of Steel didn’t live up to the great trailers but it’s still  worth owning on blu-ray.  After the disastrous Superman Returns, WB decided to reboot Superman’s mythology.  Just like Christopher Nolan’s Batman movies, this one is dark and brooding.  Zack Snyder of 300 fame directs Man Of Steel so you know it’s going to look badass.  Just like 300, the action scenes and cinematography is great but the story feels disjointed.  The movie starts with Krypton in turmoil.  General Zod is in revolt and the planet is about to blow up.   Then there’s Kal-El, the first baby born naturally in …

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Hannibal is an excellent, intelligent serial killer series and a treat for horror and drama fans. Well-acted, cast, and shot, its one of the best new series on television. In a television landscape with many serial killer shows, Hannibal stands head and shoulders above the pack. The cast led by the brilliant Mads Mikkelsen as Dr Lector is among the best on television. Hugh Dancy is also good as the conflicted and tortured FBI agent Will Graham. This series makes Hannibal new and fresh and the portrayal by Mikkelsen is light years away from Anthony Hopkins hammy act in Silence of …

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