Category Archives: DVDs

DVD Review: Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Shirley Pena

I give this a five star rating,  chiefly due to the impressive compilation of materials it presents.  Rhys Thomas has done a first rate job of piecing together all of the footage into one seamless, beautiful portrait that is clearly a … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Worst Horror Films Ever Made!

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Shirley Pena

With Halloween almost here, The Los Angeles Beat welcomes witty and popular Yahoo Network contributor Lara Bailey, as she presents her pick of the top ten worst horror films ever made. Although I might disagree with her decision to include … Continue reading →

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Disc Junkie: DVD and Blu-ray New Releases, September 18-24, 2012

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Paul Gaita

Please note: all titles released solely in DVD format are listed in italics, while Blu-rays and Blu-ray/DVD combos are in italic and bold fonts. MULTIPLEX Despite superb word of mouth, screenwriter Joss Whedon and co-writer/director Drew (Cloverfield) Goddard’s Cabin in … Continue reading →

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Disc Junkie: DVD and Blu-ray New Releases, September 11-17, 2012

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Paul Gaita

Please note: titles released solely in DVD format are listed in italics, while Blu-ray and Blu-ray/DVD combos are in italic and bold fonts. MULTIPLEX I will simply let you know that Snow White and the Huntsman (Universal) and What to … Continue reading →

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Disc Junkie: DVD and Blu-ray New Releases, September 4-10, 2012

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Paul Gaita

Please note: titles released solely in DVD format are listed in italics, while Blu-rays and Blu-ray/DVD combos are in italic and bold fonts. MULTIPLEX The Five Year Engagement (Universal) is an appealing showcase star Jason Segal and director Nicholas Stoller’s … Continue reading →

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Review: Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones Live at The Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago 1981 DVD/CD (2012)

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Shirley Pena

“He stole my music but he gave me my name.” – Muddy Waters on Mick Jagger On a cold Winter night, November 22, 1981, the Rolling Stones arrived in Chicago.  Smack in the middle of their North American ‘Tattoo You’ tour, just prior to … Continue reading →

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Disc Junkie: DVD and Blu-ray New Releases, August 28-September 3, 2012

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Paul Gaita

Please note: titles released only in DVD format are listed in italics, while Blu-ray and Blu-ray/DVD combos are in italics and bold font. MULTIPLEX Though not as consistently enjoyable as some Aardman Animations’ previous efforts (like the Wallace and Gromit … Continue reading →

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Disc Junkie: DVD and Blu-Ray New Releases, August 21-27, 2012

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Paul Gaita

Please note: titles released solely in DVD format are listed in italics, while Blu-ray and Blu-ray/DVD combos are in italic and bold fonts. MULTIPLEX I will solve your dilemma over whether or not to see Sacha Baron Cohen’s The Dictator (Paramount) … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: Tucker & Dale vs. Evil

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Elise Thompson

Tucker & Dale vs. Evil is a hilarious spoof on the classic psycho-hillbillies-attack-campers-in-the-woods movies. The film illustrates the danger of stereotypes and well, camping paranoia.  It includes the point-of-view of the hillbillies, Tucker and Dale, who can’t help creeping out the campers while … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: The Callers

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Elise Thompson

I watched The Callers specifically because I’ve always been a fan of Leroy Van Dyke’s song, “The Auctioneer” especially when sung by Johnny Cash. I expected the documentary to focus on the auctioneers and their calls. There is plenty of … Continue reading →

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