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American Psycho became one of my favorite films when it first debuted almost two decades ago. Based on Brett Easton Ellis' hit novel of the same name, it follows a square, nerdy, yet hugely successful investment banker in New York City named Patrick Bateman. When Bateman isn't busy being boring and working, he moonlights as a brutal and vicious serial killer around NYC. In this darkly comedic story that combines comedy, horror, and 1980s pop tunes, you can't help but laugh and be scared by the OCD of Patrick Bateman as he navigates his business life, business cards, making reservations at restaurants and killing people with axes and chainsaws.

It's a fantastic film that still holds up today. The new 4K UHD transfer is the best this film has ever looked and the new Dolby Atmos audio track is fantastic. All of the extras from the previous version are imported here along with a brand new commentary track from the filmmaker Mary Harron. This comes Highly Recommended!

SPECIAL FEATURES

* NEW Audio Commentary with writer/director Mary Harron

* Previously Recorded Audio Commentary with writer/director Mary Harron

* Audio Commentary with writer Guinevere Turner

* Deleted Scenes with optional director Audio Commentary

* “The ‘80s: Downtown” Featurette

* “American Psycho: From Book to Screen” Featurette

Please listen to the review in podcast form below.

And don’t forget to visit iTunes and Stitcher to subscribe to our podcast. Enjoy the show and see you next week! Thank you for listening.

Smithereens is a film from 1982 that focuses on the end of the punk rock scene in New York City. Directed by Susan Seidelman (She-Devil), the film focuses on a young woman who will do whatever it takes to be a part of the punk scene. I don't mean a musician either, but rather a groupie or someone in the background. Unfortunately, in real life, there were a ton of these people who met their demise early on in life by way of crime, drugs or alcohol. This one is no different and while it might not be as brutal as Sid and Nancy, it's just as tragic in a subtle way. It's a fantastic film and Criterion Collection has brought the film to their amazing collection on Blu-ray. With a new transfer in HD, a mono soundtrack and excellent extras, this film Smithereens is Highly Recommended. Please listen to the review in podcast form below.

And don’t forget to visit iTunes and Stitcher to subscribe to our podcast. Enjoy the show and see you next week! Thank you for listening.

Disney is on a roll these days with their recent ‘Star Wars‘ franchise. Not only do we have the new Episodes, but we are getting spin-off movies that focus on a singular story from the past or a certain character. One character that we all have loved from the original trilogy, but don’t know a great deal about is Han Solo. Sure, we know he was a smuggler, is an anti-hero, loved the princess, and helped save the Galaxy with his wookie partner Chewbacca, as they flew from planet to planet on the iconic Millennium Falcon. Through the original trilogy, we heard small lines of dialogue that gave us the tiniest glimpse at his background and life before he met Obi-Wan and Luke. Fortunately, we now have ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story‘ to answer all of those questions for us.

The 4K UHD transfer is good, however, the movie is so darkly lit and gloomy that detail and colors suffer. Additionally, the visual depth of the image just isn't there, making for a flat image. It's the least striking 'Star Wars' movie out there - visually speaking. On the other hand, the Dolby Atmos audio mix is outstanding and comes full of bass, surround noises, and height sound effects. It was a blast, to say the least.

BONUS FEATURES

Solo: The Director & Cast Roundtable

Sit down with director Ron Howard and the stars for an intimate and entertaining discussion of the film’s making.

* Team Chewie

See what it takes to bring your favorite Wookiee to life in this lighthearted look behind the scenes.

* Kasdan on Kasdan

Iconic Star Wars screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan and son Jonathan share what it was like to write the movie’s script together.

* Remaking the Millennium Falcon

Track the transformation of the most famous ship in the galaxy, from Lando’s swank and impeccable pride and joy to Han’s stripped-down hot-rod freighter with “special modifications.”

* Escape from Corellia

Get behind the wheel for the making of this high-octane chase through the streets of Corellia.

* The Train Heist

Explore the challenges and thrills of creating this action-packed sequence, including its remote location and spectacular effects.

* Becoming a Droid: L3-37

Meet the newest droid—and the talented actor who helps bring her to life.

* Scoundrels, Droids, Creatures and Cards: Welcome to Fort Ypso

Take an in-depth tour of the rough-and-tumble bar where strangers mix and gamblers risk all in the legendary card game, Sabaac.

* Into the Maelstrom: The Kessel Run

Join Han and Chewie at the controls of the Millennium Falcon to see how this legendary moment in Star Warshistory unfolds.

* Deleted Scenes

* The Millenium Falcon: From Page to Park – An exclusive look at the history of the most famous ship in the galaxy, its origin and development, and how it will translate in one of the most anticipated expansions in Disneyland’s history.

 

Please listen to the review in podcast form below.

And don’t forget to visit iTunes and Stitcher to subscribe to our podcast. Enjoy the show and see you next week! Thank you for listening.

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American Psycho became one of my favorite films when it first debuted almost two decades ago. Based on Brett Easton Ellis' hit novel of the same name, it follows a square, nerdy, yet hugely successful investment banker in New York City named Patrick Bateman. When Bateman isn't busy being boring and working, he moonlights as a brutal and vicious serial killer around NYC. In this darkly comedic story that combines comedy, horror, and 1980s pop tunes, you can't help but laugh and be scared by the OCD of Patrick Bateman as he navigates his business life, business cards, making reservations at restaurants and killing people with axes and chainsaws.

It's a fantastic film that still holds up today. The new 4K UHD transfer is the best this film has ever looked and the new Dolby Atmos audio track is fantastic. All of the extras from the previous version are imported here along with a brand new commentary track from the filmmaker Mary Harron. This comes Highly Recommended!

SPECIAL FEATURES

* NEW Audio Commentary with writer/director Mary Harron

* Previously Recorded Audio Commentary with writer/director Mary Harron

* Audio Commentary with writer Guinevere Turner

* Deleted Scenes with optional director Audio Commentary

* “The ‘80s: Downtown” Featurette

* “American Psycho: From Book to Screen” Featurette

Please listen to the review in podcast form below.

And don’t forget to visit iTunes and Stitcher to subscribe to our podcast. Enjoy the show and see you next week! Thank you for listening.

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Smithereens is a film from 1982 that focuses on the end of the punk rock scene in New York City. Directed by Susan Seidelman (She-Devil), the film focuses on a young woman who will do whatever it takes to be a part of the punk scene. I don't mean a musician either, but rather a groupie or someone in the background. Unfortunately, in real life, there were a ton of these people who met their demise early on in life by way of crime, drugs or alcohol. This one is no different and while it might not be as brutal as Sid and Nancy, it's just as tragic in a subtle way. It's a fantastic film and Criterion Collection has brought the film to their amazing collection on Blu-ray. With a new transfer in HD, a mono soundtrack and excellent extras, this film Smithereens is Highly Recommended. Please listen to the review in podcast form below.

And don’t forget to visit iTunes and Stitcher to subscribe to our podcast. Enjoy the show and see you next week! Thank you for listening.

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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. However, in this 8th episode, Jacob has gone on safari and we have a very special guest host and Boomstick Comics regular Jonathon Kimbrell joining the show from Classic Waxxx Records. 

In our 8th episode, our topics include discussions about Bob Seger's final tour, a new Jack White concert film, 50th-anniversary releases of 'Electric Ladyland' and The Kinks, and much more.  Our main topics include a weekly One-Hit Wonder Discussion, which was Soft Cell's "Tainted Love".  Our other main topic is all about 'THE BYRDS' where we discuss their formation, the music, the members, albums, and fandom. It was so much fun. This episode is guaranteed to thrill you, chill you, and fulfill you. 

And don’t forget to visit iTunes and Stitcher to subscribe to our podcast. Enjoy the show and see you next week! Thank you for listening.

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. However, in this 8th episode, Jacob has gone on safari and we have a very special guest host and Boomstick Comics regular Jonathon Kimbrell joining the show from Classic Waxxx Records. 

In our 8th episode, our topics include discussions about Bob Seger's final tour, a new Jack White concert film, 50th-anniversary releases of 'Electric Ladyland' and The Kinks, and much more.  Our main topics include a weekly One-Hit Wonder Discussion, which was Soft Cell's "Tainted Love".  Our other main topic is all about 'THE BYRDS' where we discuss their formation, the music, the members, albums, and fandom. It was so much fun. This episode is guaranteed to thrill you, chill you, and fulfill you. 

And don’t forget to visit iTunes and Stitcher to subscribe to our podcast. Enjoy the show and see you next week! Thank you for listening.

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Here is the super spectacular 21st episode (all-adult) of the newest 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. 

We have a special guest for our 21st episode as well, which is our amazing friend and wizard of all things movies and coolness – James Cole Clay from Fresh Fiction. In our twenty-first episode, our topics include discussions on the third wave announcements for Fantastic Fest, Cole's time spent at the Toronto International Film Festival, the new 'Predator' movie, and more. We also give you “Bloody Recommendations” of three horror films, being 'Revenge', 'The Forbidden Room', and 'Fear in the Dark'. Our big topic is, of course, is ‘Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers', 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. 

And don’t forget to visit iTunes and Stitcher to subscribe to our podcast. Enjoy the show and see you next week! Thank you for listening.

Here is the super spectacular 21st episode (all-adult) of the newest 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. 

We have a special guest for our 21st episode as well, which is our amazing friend and wizard of all things movies and coolness – James Cole Clay from Fresh Fiction. In our twenty-first episode, our topics include discussions on the third wave announcements for Fantastic Fest, Cole's time spent at the Toronto International Film Festival, the new 'Predator' movie, and more. We also give you “Bloody Recommendations” of three horror films, being 'Revenge', 'The Forbidden Room', and 'Fear in the Dark'. Our big topic is, of course, is ‘Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers', 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. 

And don’t forget to visit iTunes and Stitcher to subscribe to our podcast. Enjoy the show and see you next week! Thank you for listening.

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Here is the super spectacular 20th episode of the newest 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 twentieth episode, our topics include discussions on the new Halloween trailer, a new horror film called 'The Wind', Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' getting an IMAX 3D release, a great question that asked “if you could live inside a horror film, which one would it be?” and more. We also give you “Bloody Recommendations” of three horror films, being 'One Hour Photo' and 'Class of Nuke-Em High: Subhumanoid Meltdown'. Our big topic is, of course, is ‘SURF NAZIS MUST DIE‘, 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. 

And don’t forget to visit iTunes and Stitcher to subscribe to our podcast. Enjoy the show and see you next week! Thank you for listening.