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At some point recently, Hollywood decided to start remaking movies that came out not too long ago with all-female casts for the sake of just being all-female casts. It never goes over well, at least thus far. The most recent terrible remake was 'Ocean's 8', a remake of the 'Ocean' trilogy that starred George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon amongst others.

There was no reason for this remake and was basically the same exact story, setup, and execution as the original film. It's not a good film and makes no sense for this to exist. There are differing opinions of course, which you can read here, but for me - this is not a movie you will enjoy or watch. If you are interested, give it a free rent on Netflix or such. The 4K UHD video and audio presentations are both good, but the bonus features are just okay at best.

SYNOPSIS

Five years, eight months, 12 days...and counting. That’s how long Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock)—just released from prison—has been concocting the greatest heist of her storied career.

 

She knows what it’s going to take—a team of the best in their field, starting with her former partner-in-crime Lou (Cate Blanchett). Together, they recruit a crew of specialists: jeweler Amita (Mindy Kaling), street con Constance (Awkwafina), expert fence Tammy (Sarah Paulson), hacker Nine Ball (Rihanna) and fashion designer Rose Weil (Helena Bonham Carter).

 

The target is $150 million in diamonds—diamonds that will adorn the neck of world-famous actress Daphne Kluger (Anne Hathaway), who will be center stage at the event of the year, the Met Gala. Their plan appears rock solid, but it will need to be flawless if the team is to get in, and get away—all in plain sight.

 

BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS

* A Heist in Heels

* Ocean’s Team 3.0

* Reimagining the Met Gala

* Deleted Scenes

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Here is the BRAND SPANKING NEW debut of the newest podcast under the MULTI-MEDIA MEN banner called ‘The Unbalanced Note‘, where the show is related to all things MUSIC! Here on this new show, musician Jacob Douglas and I talk about everything we love or dislike about music, musicians, and the music industry. 

In our 11th episode, our topics include discussions about The O'Jay's final album, Marilyn Manson's new dildo line, the new Charles Bradley Album, Paul McCartney's reissues of Wings, and more. Our main topics include a weekly One-Hit Wonder Discussion, which was 'Lit's My Own Worst Enemy'. Our other main topic is all about ‘THE BEATLES'. where we discuss their formation, the man, the members, albums, and fandom. It was so much fun. This episode is guaranteed to thrill you, chill you, and fulfill you. 

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The third and final installment (thus far) in the 'Re-Animator' film franchise comes 'Beyond Re-Animator' from 2003 and directed by Brian Yuzna who was a producer on the original 'Re-Animator' movie. This third film is a ton of fun and still packs the insane amount of gore these films are known for. Set about a decade after the first film, it follows our favorite doctor (played by Jeffrey Combs) who is in prison now and still trying to perfect his experiment of bringing the dead back to life as we've seen in the previous movies.

Since he is in prison, he is mostly trying to bring rats back to life, but when another intern doctor comes to help out with his experiments and the warden wants to bring back his love interest, all goes to hell in a prison riot, where the undead are running rampant. The blood and guts are non-stop and the horror-comedy is at an all-time high. Vestron Video delivers new video and audio presentations here along with some new bonus features which are listed out below.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

After causing the Miskatonic University Massacre, Dr. Herbert West has been serving a prison sentence for the past 14 years. When Howard, a new young doctor, comes to work as the prison MD and requests Dr. West’s assistance, Dr. West discovers that Howard has something he left behind 14 years ago….

 

BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

* Audio Commentary with Director Brian Yuzna

* NEW – Isolated Score Selections & Audio Interview with Composer Xavier Capellas

* NEW – “Beyond & Back” – An Interview with Director Brian Yuzna

* NEW – “Death Row Sideshow” – An Interview with Actor Jeffrey Combs

* NEW – “Six Shots By Midnight” – An Interview with S. T. Joshi, author of I Am Providence: The Life and Times of H.P. Lovecraft

* NEW – Production Art Gallery by Illustrator Richard Raaphorst

* Still Gallery

* Vintage EPK Featurette

* “Dr. Reanimator – Move Your Dead Bones” Music Video

* Theatrical Trailer

 

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There isn't a horror film like this out there - past, present, or future. This film 'Dagon' is so off-the-wall that it has to be seen to be believed. Directed by Stuart Gordon ('Re-Animator') in 2001, 'Dagon' follows two couples who are vacationing off the coast of Europe. At one point during this vacation, one of them sees a mermaid or so he thinks. Soon enough there is a big storm and crashes their boat. One of the couples heads off to get help at a local village to save their friends. Sounds easy and pleasant enough, right? WRONG! Turns out this village is inhabited by some evil fish people all led by a mutant fish monster who must have blood sacrifices.

So let's go down the list here, shall we? Fish people, blood, guts, a large cult, fish monsters, and death. It's all here and super fun to watch. Not many people remember this film coming out back in 2001, but luckily Vestron Video has released it in all its glory. There are some cool bonus features and new audio and video presentations for this film. This is one movie you don't want to miss if you like bizarre cinema.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

Residents of a fishing village tempted by greed evolve into freakish half-human creatures and must sacrifice outsiders to an ancient, monstrous god of the sea.

 

BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

* Audio Commentary with Director Stuart Gordon and Screenwriter Denis Paoli

* Audio Commentary with Director Stuart Gordon and Star Ezra Godden

* NEW – “Gods & Monsters” – A discussion with Director Stuart Gordon, Interviewed by Filmmaker Mick Garris

* NEW – “Shadows over Imboca” – An Interview with Producer Brian Yuzna

* NEW – “Fish Stories” – An Interview with S.T. Joshi, author of I Am Providence: The Life and Times of H.P. Lovecraft

* Vintage EPK

* Archival Interviews with Stuart Gordon, Ezra Godden, and other Cast & Crew

* Theatrical Trailer

* NEW – Conceptual Art Gallery from Artist Richard Raaphorst

* Storyboard Gallery

* Still Gallery

 

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Here is the super spectacular 25th episode of our horror podcast under the MULTI-MEDIA MEN banner called ‘My Bloody Podcast‘, where the show is related to all things HORROR! Here on this new show, Preston Barta from Fresh Fiction and the Denton Record-Chronicle and I talk about everything we love about horror movies, tv shows, and horror themed music. 

In our twenty-fifth episode, our topics include discussions on the new NETFLIX horror show 'HAUNTED', new 4K and Blu-ray releases of 'Evil Dead II' and 'Critters', the 'Child's Play' reboot, a great question that asked: “what is the BEST jump scare in a NON-horror movie” and more. We also give you “Bloody Recommendations” of two horror films, being 'Halloween II' and 'Fortress'. Our big topic is, of course, is ‘CREEPSHOW‘, where we discuss the film, it’s production history, the actors, and more. It was so much fun. This episode is guaranteed to thrill you, chill you, and fulfill you. 

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Larry Cohen is one of those old-school filmmakers that has been around a long time and is universally loved in the business. Cohen is mostly known for his B-movie films and having a penchant for not taking "no" for an answer. His filmmaking methods are pioneering and risky, but all have been a big success in their own way. Over the past few decades, Choen has amassed a ton of great friendships with other filmmakers, who all talk about Cohen her in this documentary called 'King Cohen'.

Spliced with clips from his films, including 'It's Alive' along with his other movies, you can see the big impact that Cohen has made on Hollywood with a hilarious and endearing story about the legendary creative master. This Blu-ray release comes from La La Land, not to be confused with the Oscar-winning movie, but the record company who recently got into the Blu-ray realm. This Blu-ray actually comes with a CD soundtrack of the documentary, which is super cool along with many extras that are detailed below. This is a great documentary.

Official Synopsis: Buckle up for KING COHEN, the award-winning* feature-length documentary from director Steve Mitchell that MovieWeb calls “a necessary piece of film history.” Witness the true story of writer, producer, director, creator and all-around maverick, Larry Cohen (Black Caesar, It’s Alive, Q: The Winged Serpent, The Stuff). Told through compelling live interviews, stills and film/TV clips, the people who helped fulfill his vision, and industry icons such as Martin Scorsese, J.J. Abrams, John Landis, Michael Moriarty, Fred Williamson and many more, including Larry himself, bring one-of-a-kind insight into the work, process and legacy of a true American film auteur. Few can boast of a career as remarkable or prolific, spanning more than 50 years of entertaining audiences worldwide. * Winner – Audience Award Best Documentary – Fantasia Film Festival 2017

EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL FEATURES: 

BONUS SOUNDTRACK CD:

Original score by acclaimed composer, Joe Kraemer 

AND OVER 90 MINUTES OF ADDITIONAL CONTENT --  

AN AUDIENCE WITH THE KING: Raw interview footage of Larry Cohen telling more great stories 

MORE STORIES FROM THE KING’S COURT: Raw interview footage featuring Barbara Carrera, Eric Roberts, Traci Lords, Eric Bogosian, Laurene Landon, Tara Reid, Michael Moriarty, Fred Williamson, Spiro Razatos, Paul Glickman and Daniel Pearl. 

A.S.C. MONSTERS ON THE TABLE: Larry at home with some monstrous friends. 

HELLO, WORLD!: Film Festival greetings by Larry Cohen 

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Here is the BRAND SPANKING NEW debut of the newest podcast under the MULTI-MEDIA MEN banner called ‘The Unbalanced Note‘, where the show is related to all things MUSIC! Here on this new show, musician Jacob Douglas and I talk about everything we love or dislike about music, musicians, and the music industry. 

In our 10th episode, our topics include discussions about Leonard Cohen's poem to Kanye West, Lindsey Buckingham suing Fleetwood Mac, an Amy Winehouse hologram concert tour, and more. Our main topics include a weekly One-Hit Wonder Discussion, which was The Weather Girl's song 'It's Raining Men'. Our other main topic is all about ‘BON JOVI‘, where we discuss their formation, the man, the members, albums, and fandom. It was so much fun. This episode is guaranteed to thrill you, chill you, and fulfill you. 

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Here is the super spectacular 23rd episode of our horror podcast under the MULTI-MEDIA MEN banner called ‘My Bloody Podcast‘, where the show is related to all things HORROR! Here on this new show, Preston Barta from Fresh Fiction and the Denton Record-Chronicle and I talk about everything we love about horror movies, tv shows, and horror themed music. 

In our twenty-fourth episode, we have a very special guest with Haley Barta who dives in deep into our horror show, which is a ton of fun. Our topics include discussions on new horror movie trailers, new horror Netflix shows, a brand new horror movie called 'Hanukkah', a great question that asked: “What horror movie villain/monster from the last 10 years could be a horror icon?” and more. We also give you “Bloody Recommendations” of three horror films, being ‘House on Haunted Hill‘, 'The Guest', and 'Patrick'. Our big topic is, of course, is ‘Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon', where we discuss the film, it’s production history, the actors, and more. It was so much fun. This episode is guaranteed to thrill you, chill you, and fulfill you. 

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Perhaps the best horror film of all time and most certainly the most magnificent cult film of all time that gave us Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi to the world - 'The Evil Dead' from 1981 is truly an extraordinary movie. This super low budget film with tons of gore spawned two sequels, a remake, and even a very successful 3-season tv series on Starz, not to mention countless toys, comics, and video games based off the film. Sam Raimi was just in his 20s when he made this movie with his family and friends, all shot on location in the middle of the woods, much to the chagrin of the actors. They powered through it and it became a huge success with big financing for a movie of this caliber and a winning review from the horror master himself Stephen King.

The film follows five college kids who take a long weekend to have a good time in a remote cabin in the woods. Upon there, an old audio recording is played that unleashes hell and demons that possess the living into murderous and sadistic creatures. It's as simple and every bit of horrific and gory as it sounds. The way Sam Raimi frames his images and actors is nothing short of fresh and amazing, which breathes new life into this genre at the time. With all of the film's faults, it still is a perfect film still to this day. I'm just happy to have it on 4K UHD now because the video and audio presentations are quite amazing.

Previous bonus features on the many releases that came before this are not included, but rather a sole audio commentary from several years ago from Raimi, Campbell and Rob Tapert, which is some of the most fun you'll have listening to a commentary track on any movie. Consider yourselves fortunate to have 'The Evil Dead' on 4K UHD because it's fantastic in every way.

 

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

More than 35 years ago, a low-budget horror movie roared across movie screens and changed the velocity of fear forever — and made a cult legend out of Bruce Campbell in his iconic role as the lethal, wisecracking Ash Williams. Now, for the first time, you can experience the ferocious ingenuity, relentless shocks, and gore-gushing havoc of the original Sam Raimi masterpiece in 4K!

 

CAST 

Bruce Campbell                      Army of Darkness, TV’s “Ash vs Evil Dead,” “Burn Notice”

Ellen Sandweiss                     Evil Dead (2013), TV’s “Ash vs Evil Dead”

Richard DeManincor              Crimewave, Morrow Road, Bong Fly

and Betsy Baker                     Sharp Objects, Hand of God, Oz the Great and Powerful

 

SPECIAL FEATURES

* Audio Commentary with writer-director Sam Raimi, producer Robert Tapert, and star Bruce Campbell

 

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William Castle is at it again here with the fun murderous mom movie 'Straight-Jacket' from 1964. Yes, that William Castle who brought the gimmicky movies like 'The Tingler', '13 Ghosts', and 'House on Haunted Hill'. Joan Crawford stars in this film, which came out after her resurgence from 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?'. She went on to star in very similar roles, but with 'Straight-Jacket', she stars as an ax-wielding murderer - mostly. Of course, production on this film was tense, to say the least, due to Crawford's presence and diva-like personality. She even got some people fired from the set, but I guess that was the case if you were going to hire Crawford.

The film follows a woman who killed her husband (Lee Major's first film role) and his mistress with an ax after she caught them having an affair. She was sent to a psych hospital for 20 years then released to her brother's family farm where her now 23-year-old daughter is studying to become an artist and has a fiance. Soon though, people start turning up dead with their heads cut off. William Castle weaves his story to make you believe that Crawford is still the killer, but there might be someone else wielding the ax this time who is very close to her.

It's still a fun film with some good decapitations and gimmicks used throughout, however, it's a slower pace with some cheap filler. Still, it's a fun horror film that has Joan Crawford at her finest. Scream Factory has delivered a great new video and audio presentation along with some brand new bonus features, which are listed below.

 

Official Synopsis:

In Strait-Jacket, film legend Joan Crawford gives a terrific performance in this chiller from pioneer horror movie producer William Castle.

Crawford plays Lucy Harbin, a woman who goes berserk when she finds her husband in bed with another woman. With her three-year-old daughter accidentally witnessing the grisly act, Lucy axes the couple to death. She spends twenty years in a mental institution for the double murder.

After she is released, she moves in with her brother, Bill (Leif Erickson), his wife, Emily (Rochelle Hudson) and Carol (Diane Baker), her own daughter who is now twenty-three. Her nightmare is over ... or is it? When a spate of ax murders start occurring suddenly in the neighborhood, police think Lucy has reverted to her old ways. The truth is finally revealed in a rousing, blood-chilling finale.

Strait-Jacket Bonus Features

* NEW Joan Had Me Fired – an interview with actress Anne Helm

* NEW On the Road with Joan Crawford – an interview with publicist Richard Kahn

* NEW Audio Commentary with authors/film historians Steve Haberman and David J. Schow and film historian Constantine Nasr

* Battle-Ax: The Making of Strait-Jacket

* Joan Crawford Costume and Makeup Tests

* Ax Swinging Screen Test

* Theatrical Trailers

* Still Gallery

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