tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877Thu, 08 May 2008 23:11:55 +0000http://www.dvdconfidential.com/noreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)Blogger644125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-8119325341072316419Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:27:00 +00002008-02-22T15:47:44.663-08:00 Blue State (2007) Directed By Marshall Lewy Starring Breckin Meyer and Anna Paquin Grade: B Review By Bobby Nashville I was lucky enough to catch Blue State last summer at the Waterfront Film Festival. Charming, funny, and a little bit romantic, this overlooked film was my favorite of the festival. Blue State has a fantastic premise. John (Breckin Meyer) is a John Kerry supporter that works http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2008/02/review-blue-state.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-4845793723262337241Thu, 08 Mar 2007 01:14:00 +00002007-03-07T17:48:23.632-08:00You Are Alone (2005) Directed By Gorman Bechard Starring Jessica Bohl and Richard Brundage Grade: C Review By Scott Standish You Are Alone is a sexually charged independent film that attempts to show how depressing loneliness is. Well, mission accomplished. This film is certainly a downer, pretty much from start to finish. There are some interesting moments here, and lots of frank talk about http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2007/03/review-you-are-alone-c.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-309413176231445852Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:13:00 +00002007-02-28T16:21:07.977-08:00Robin WilliamsJeff Goldblum Man Of The Year (2006) Directed By Barry Levinson Starring Robin Williams, Laura Linney, Christopher Walken, Lewis Black and Jeff Goldblum MPAA: PG Grade: B- Review by Scott Standish Director Barry Levinson always seems to get the best out of his actors so it should come as no surprise that the inconsistent Robin Williams delivers a surprisingly good performance in Man Of The Year. Part http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2007/02/review-man-of-year-b.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-4628758370234583247Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:05:00 +00002007-02-26T18:09:57.519-08:00oscarsacademy awardsDon't you just love lists? Here is the complete list of the 2007 Academy Award Winners. BEST PICTURE - "The Departed," Graham King, producer BEST DIRECTOR - Martin Scorsese, "The Departed" BEST ACTOR - Forest Whitaker, "The Last King of Scotland" BEST ACTRESS - Helen Mirren, "The Queen" BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Alan Arkin, "Little Miss Sunshine" BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Jennifer Hudson, "http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2007/02/2007-academy-winners.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-176221129947300758Thu, 08 Feb 2007 02:15:00 +00002007-02-07T18:35:29.288-08:00mark wahlberginvinciblefootballInvincible (B) Directed By Ericson Core Starring Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks and Kevin Conway MPAA: PG Grade: B Review by Scott Standish Invincible reminds me of the classic Disney films before Disney unveiled the Touchstone banner. Movies that were wholesome and uplifting. Films that you could take the entire family to see. Safe, bland movies that were still somehow http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2007/02/review-invincible-b.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-117003321537158364Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:08:00 +00002007-01-28T17:16:24.990-08:00Eddie Murphy Delirious (1983) Directed by Bruce Gowers Starring Eddie Murphy Grade: B- Review by Bobby Nashville Ah, the good old days. Back in the early 80's, Eddie Murphy was truly the king of comedy, and Delirious captures the entertainer at his best. Taped live at the Constitution Hall in Washington DC, the concert film shows the raw humor that made Eddie Murphy a star. Delirious contains http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2007/01/review-delirious-b.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116956410011210848Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:52:00 +00002007-01-23T06:55:36.816-08:00The nominations are in for the 2007 Academy Awards. Dreamgirls led the field with eight nominations. Strangely, however, it was not nominated for Best Picture. Go figure. Here's the full list. 1. Best Picture: "Babel," "The Departed," "Letters From Iwo Jima," "Little Miss Sunshine," "The Queen." 2. Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio, "Blood Diamond"; Ryan Gosling, "Half Nelson"; Peter O'Toole, "Venus"; http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2007/01/2007-academy-award-nominations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116862327210128930Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:30:00 +00002007-01-12T09:34:32.103-08:00 Oh boy. The trailer for Black Snake Moan is out. Regular readers know that we've been anticipating this film for a while. Looks like it could be a good one. Black Snake Moan Trailer (Quicktime)http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2007/01/trailer-time-black-snack-moan_12.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116814383728711402Sun, 07 Jan 2007 04:17:00 +00002007-01-06T20:49:25.873-08:00The start of a new year means one thing - top ten lists galore. We refuse to be left out. So, once again we have compiled a list of our favorite DVDs of 2006. These films were reviewed on our site during the calendar year 2006. The list is certainly not supposed to represent the best DVDs on the market as a whole. Instead it is simply a top ten list of the DVDs that we reviewed on the site. http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2007/01/our-top-ten-dvds-of-2006.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116814164276881319Sun, 07 Jan 2007 03:25:00 +00002007-01-06T19:49:44.456-08:00 The buzz for Paramount's upcoming film Black Snake Moan is heating up. We've received some photos from the film and what can we say - it looks pretty darn cool. Black Snake Moan is the third feature by writer-director Craig Brewer. Brewer directed the incredible Hustle and Flow, and this film looks to be right up there in terms of quality. The film is produced by John Singleton and it stars http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2007/01/movie-buzz-black-snake-moan-heats-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116744587487277500Sat, 30 Dec 2006 01:20:00 +00002006-12-29T18:33:48.740-08:00 Review: The Black Dahlia Directed by Brian De Palma Starring Josh Hartnett, Scarlett Johansson, Hilary Swank, Mia Kirshner, Fiona Shaw MPAA: R Grade: D+ Review by Bobby Nashville Brian De Palma is what I like to call a "home run hitter" director. He swings for the fences everytime. Occasionally he hits a home run (Scarface, The Untouchables, Carlito's Way). But most of the time, he strikes http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2006/12/review-black-dahlia-d.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116578276547875836Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:10:00 +00002006-12-10T13:00:39.353-08:00Who Killed The Electric Car? ( (2006 Directed by Chris Paine Grade: B+ Review by Scott Standish Long derided as an unrealistic "tree-hugger" type solution, electric cars are suddenly back in the mainstream discussion. After watching Who Killed The Electric Car, it is clear why. Electric cars are more earth friendly than gas powered autos, and unlike hydrogen powered cars, they actually work (andhttp://www.dvdconfidential.com/2006/12/review-who-killed-electric-car-b.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116433471086194279Fri, 24 Nov 2006 01:40:00 +00002006-11-23T18:18:31.036-08:00Accepted (C+) Directed by Steve Pink Starring Justin Long, Jonah Hill, Adam Herschmann, Lewis Black and Blake Lively MPAA: PG-13 Grade: C+ Review by Mark Focus In Accepted, Justin Long, best known as the "Mac Guy" from the Apple ads stars as Bartleby, a high school senior that can't get accepted in college. Instead of going back to the drawing board, digging in and making something of himself, http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2006/11/review-accepted-c.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116322267389657813Sat, 11 Nov 2006 05:07:00 +00002006-11-10T21:32:13.210-08:00Speed Racer Volume Five Grade: B Review by Scott Standish When I was film school (back in the eighties) I wanted to do an updated, futuristic black and white version of Speed Racer. Remember, this was the eighties, and for the most part, this show was nothing more than a cult reference. It would be dark. Gritty. Sexy. Weird. I had the casting all in my head. Johnny Depp would play Speed (http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2006/11/review-speed-racer-volume-5-b.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116303520225762701Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:57:00 +00002006-11-08T17:20:02.413-08:00Wordplay (2006) Directed By Patrick Creadon MPAA: PG Grade: B+ I have huge respect for those that can knock out the New York Times crossword puzzle. It's very difficult. But for some of the brains in the wonderful documentary film Wordplay, it's a piece of cake. And that's amazing. The surprising documentary Wordplay, directed by Patrick Creadon, focuses on Will Shortz, the crossword puzzle http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2006/11/review-wordplay-b.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116249370990735450Thu, 02 Nov 2006 18:53:00 +00002006-11-06T13:43:30.206-08:00We loved the Baywatch DVD compilations and now we've got even more cool news to report on the Baywatch front! In conjunction with the first time ever DVD release of the most popular TV show on the planet, First Look Studios has created a Baywatch Babe contest. Any fan, male or female, can upload photos to the gallery at www.BaywatchOnDVD.com. All visitors to the site can check out the http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2006/11/baywatch-babe-contest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116239571303421234Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:33:00 +00002006-11-01T07:44:35.440-08:00Ah, Wednesday. Hump day. A great day to sip coffee, sort through that leftover Halloween candy and check out some trailers and games. Here are some of our favorites: • Hostel II (WMV) • For Your Consideration (Quicktime) • Jonestown (Quicktime) • Pale Force (Quicktime) • Speed Racer (Volume 5) • The Breakup (Game) • Mission Impossible 3 (Game)http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2006/11/trailer-time-hostel-2-jonestown-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116227409051378226Tue, 31 Oct 2006 05:50:00 +00002006-10-30T21:54:50.530-08:00DVD Confidential editor Scott Standish says "Pizza is silly, funny and every now and then, a little heartwarming." Now you have a chance to win a free copy of Pizza on DVD. To enter, simply e-mail Scott at DVD Confidential dot com with the subject line "I Love Pizza". At the end of this week, we'll choose two lucky winners to receive copies of this great new film starring Kylie Sparks, Julie http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2006/10/giveaway-contest-win-copy-of-pizza-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116226822141992595Tue, 31 Oct 2006 03:57:00 +00002006-10-30T20:17:01.716-08:00Review: Baywatch (Seasons 1 & 2) Starring David Hasselhoff, Peter Phelps, Brandon Call, Holly Gagnier, Pamela Anderson MPAA: UR Grade: B Review by Bobby Nashville I never really watched Baywatch when it was on television. However I do remember this: It was a phenomenon and it really came out of nowhere. Critics were dumbfounded as to how this show became so popular. But as they say hindsight ishttp://www.dvdconfidential.com/2006/10/review-baywatch-seasons-1-2-b.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116199524323240079Fri, 27 Oct 2006 23:25:00 +00002006-10-27T17:33:53.070-07:00Greg The Bunny: Best Of The Film Parodies (2005) MPAA:UR Grade: B+ Review by Scott Standish I love puppets. And muppets. Actually, I'm still not sure what the difference is. But I do love puppets. The foul mouthed puppets from Greg the Bunny are damn funny, and their collection of film parodies is a classic. For those not in the know, Greg the Bunny was an edgy show that was cancelled way too http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2006/10/review-greg-bunny-best-of-film_27.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116199114943177872Fri, 27 Oct 2006 22:53:00 +00002006-12-14T09:09:58.563-08:00 Review: Land of Plenty (C-) Directed by Wim Wenders Starring John Diehl, Michelle Williams, Richard Edson MPAA: UR Grade: C- Review by Mark Focus Yawn. In the words of Deniro's character in Jackie Brown, What happened to Wim Wenders? He used to be be beautiful. Land of Plenty is slow moving (a Wenders trademark) but its also just not that interesting. In other words, its boring. But they pay http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2006/10/review-land-of-plenty-c.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116191779589673395Fri, 27 Oct 2006 02:08:00 +00002006-10-26T21:04:23.436-07:00 Nacho Libre (2005) Directed by Jared Hess Starring Jack Black, Ana de la Reguera, Héctor Jiménez, Darius Rose, Moises Arias MPAA: PG Grade: D Review by Scott Standish As a huge fan of Napoleon Dynamite, let me cast my vote. Nacho Libre is a total failure. Usually, Jack Black is funny as hell. That's for sure. But there's a big problem with Nacho Libre, Jared Hess' follow up to Napoleon http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2006/10/review-nacho-libre-d.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116191177309078987Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:44:00 +00002006-10-26T18:17:24.486-07:00Twelve and Holding (2005) Directed by Michael Cuesta Starring Conor Donovan, Jesse Camacho, Zoe Weizenbaum, Jeremy Renner, Annabella Sciorra MPAA: R Grade: B Review by Bobby Nashville Kids today face alot more challenges than they did when I was a little rascal. No where is that more evident than in the excellent film Twelve and Holding, by director Michael Cuesta. In Twelve and Holding, http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2006/10/review-twelve-and-holding-b.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116166039523226144Tue, 24 Oct 2006 02:46:00 +00002006-10-26T11:10:45.330-07:00Pizza (2005) Directed By Mark Christopher Starring Ethan Embry, Kylie Sparks, Julie Hagerty, Judah Friedlander and Marylouise Burke MPAA: R Grade: B Review by Scott Standish One of my favorite films of all time is American Graffitti. In the film, a young Michelle Phillips gets to spend the evening cruising with the legendary John Milner, played by Paul Lemat. Milner is a little too old to be http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2006/10/review-pizza-b.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14044877.post-116148854733979194Sun, 22 Oct 2006 03:08:00 +00002006-10-22T10:39:48.510-07:00 Shadowboxer (2005) Directed by Lee Daniels Starring Cuba Gooding Jr, Helen Mirren, Vanessa Ferlito, Stephen Dorff, Macy Gray MPAA: R Grade: B Review by Marc Focus After watching Shadowboxer, a family member asked me "what was it about"? Frankly, I didn't even know where to start. Shadowboxer is a strange film that heads off into some unusual directions. Maybe that's why I liked it so much. http://www.dvdconfidential.com/2006/10/review-shadowboxer-b.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DVD Confidential)