http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/blu-ray-reviews.shtml Reviews of the latest Blu-ray Disc releases. Includes detailed ratings of the film itself, picture and sound quality and special features. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:06:09 PST en-us http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sex-Lies-and-Videotape-on-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews With its now archaic title, we maintained managed expectations for the Blu-ray release of this 20-year-old film about marital trust and very dated technology. ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:27:57 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sex-Lies-and-Videotape-on-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Paper-Heart-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Comedian Charlyne Yi's personal, romantic exploration of both classical and modern love has its tender moments, but is the Blu-ray a heartbreaker? ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:17:42 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Paper-Heart-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/North-by-Northwest-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Alfred Hitchcock's VistaVision eye-popper marks its 50th birthday with a million-dollar restoration and new extras for its Blu-ray debut. ]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:10:51 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/North-by-Northwest-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Food-Inc-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This surprisingly stellar Blu-ray may change the way that you look at food -- or documentaries, for that matter. ]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:40:16 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Food-Inc-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Blues-at-Montreux-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The three veteran blues guitarists Buddy Guy, Bobby Parker, and Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown are captured in these historic sets from the 2004 Montreux Jazz Festival presented by Carlos Santana in solid 1080i HD from Eagle Rock. ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:56:15 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Blues-at-Montreux-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Fight-Club-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Truly one of the absolute greatest DVDs ever has now entered the high-def age with requisite panache, just in time for its tenth anniversary. ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:45:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Fight-Club-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Leon-The-Professional-on-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Luc Besson's cult favorite, about a professional killer and his budding 12-year-old protégé, is almost deadly serious on Blu-ray, complete with both the theatrical and extended versions. ]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:37:06 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Leon-The-Professional-on-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Answer-Man-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Wonder whether you should buy this indie flick? Despite decent performances, a lackluster Blu-ray release and familiar plotline make the answer obvious. ]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:06:47 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Answer-Man-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Angels-Demons-on-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Including both the theatrical and extended editions of the film, as well as an archive full of extras, this Blu-ray release is somewhere between heaven and hell. ]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:57:46 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Angels-Demons-on-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Marilyn-Manson-Guns-God-and-Government--Live-in-L-A-on-blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Parents, lock up your kids: Marilyn Manson is in town -- sort of. He's actually only arriving on store shelves in a new high definition Blu-ray release from Eagle Rock Entertainment. ]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:46:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Marilyn-Manson-Guns-God-and-Government--Live-in-L-A-on-blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Billy-Idol-In-Super-Overdrive-Live-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The aging punk rocker throws down his classic 1980's hits with some new ones tossed into the mix for this hot -- literally -- Chicago concert from the Soundstage series offered up on Blu-ray from Eagle Rock Entertainment ]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:26:20 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Billy-Idol-In-Super-Overdrive-Live-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Orphan-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Deception, mayhem and a freaky twist make this Orphan worth bringing home, but the video quality leaves it feeling like more of a redheaded stepchild. ]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:19:11 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Orphan-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Stargate-15th-Anniversary-Edition-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Let us journey once more through the Stargate! New bonuses (including a set-top game and BonusView) and 7.1 audio help make it new again, but 15 must not be the "video quality" anniversary. ]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:34:49 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Stargate-15th-Anniversary-Edition-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Ugly-Truth-on-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A twist on the old Cyrano story updates the setting to a local morning show and cable access programming for the Blu-ray age. ]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:22:09 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Ugly-Truth-on-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Say-Anything-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews We held up the boombox and Fox responded -- with a nice 20th anniversary Blu-ray release of Cameron Crowe's classic teen love story. ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:43:35 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Say-Anything-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Talking-of-Pelham-1-2-3-on-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This remake of the classic heist film lacks some of the originality, and due to poor pacing feels like it is stuck in a tunnel on Blu-ray. ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:55:53 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Talking-of-Pelham-1-2-3-on-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Kevin-Smith-3-Movie-Collection-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Kevin Smith fans will be frothing over the HD release of two of the director's best -- as well as the killer collection of extras in this 3-disc box set. ]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:00:11 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Kevin-Smith-3-Movie-Collection-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tinker-Bell-and-the-Lost-Treasure-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Disney spared no expense to make this sophomore tale of the beloved fairy look its best for Blu-ray. ]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:12:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tinker-Bell-and-the-Lost-Treasure-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ice-Age-Dawn-of-the-Dinosaurs-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Manny and the herd are back for more prehistoric hijinks. The third time isn't exactly a charm, but this Blu-ray certainly is. ]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:19:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ice-Age-Dawn-of-the-Dinosaurs-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Star-Trek-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Science fiction. Mega franchise, Mega budget. Star Trek doesn't waste its potential to be one of the killer Blu-ray apps. ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:50:12 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Star-Trek-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Love-Actually-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The screenwriter of "Bridget Jones' Diary" graduates to writer/director, pulling out all of the stops, as well as every major British talent, for this rom-com ensemble. ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:45:22 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Love-Actually-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/G-I-Joe-The-Rise-of-Cobra-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Van Wilder's Taj. Fantastic 4's Silver Surfer. Underworld's Lycans. Will Hollywood (and audiences) never learn to think twice before committing to anything with "Rise" in the title? At least Joe delivers plenty of action in impressive quality.
]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:31:27 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/G-I-Joe-The-Rise-of-Cobra-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Monsters-Inc-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The furry, scaly, slimy working stiffs of Monsters, Inc. have never looked scarier than they do in Blu-ray high-definition. Throw in the convenience (and value!) of a bonus DVD and Digital Copy and you have a package worth screaming about. ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:25:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Monsters-Inc-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Eminem-Live-from-New-York-City-Blu-Ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This slim disc and its rather shady audiovisual presentation don't do Eminem or his fans any favors. ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:15:51 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Eminem-Live-from-New-York-City-Blu-Ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Toto-Falling-In-Between-Live-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Formerly forgettable pop-rock band Toto delivers one unforgettable performance in this top-notch Blu-ray from Eagle Rock Entertainment. ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:48:44 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Toto-Falling-In-Between-Live-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/My-Life-in-Ruins-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Nia Vardalos' second attempt at Greek comedy is more of a tragedy -- for everyone involved. ]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:15:16 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/My-Life-in-Ruins-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Miracle-on-34th-Street-1994-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Santa himself probably doesn't need multiple versions of this movie. Still, this 1994 remake isn't all that bad. ]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:40:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Miracle-on-34th-Street-1994-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/UP-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Pixar's latest should come with a warning label and a box of Kleenex, but instead UP lands on Blu-ray Disc with a bonus DVD of the film, Digital Copy, and an entire disc of extras. ]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:10:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/UP-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Miracle-on-34th-Street-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The holiday classic may be missing a splash of color, but it still has plenty of cheer 62 years after its original release. ]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:35:29 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Miracle-on-34th-Street-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Predator-2-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Couldn't someone from this year's "Terminator Salvation" have gone back in time to warn the makers of 1990's "Predator 2" of the folly of making an Arnold sequel without the Arnold? ]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:31:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Predator-2-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Prisoner-The-Complete-Series-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The trippy, intense original 17 episodes return, this time in high-definition with a new 5.1 remix and a boatload of extras. Just the thing when you're stuck in a Village with a lot of time to kill. ]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:27:15 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Prisoner-The-Complete-Series-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Big-Trouble-in-Little-China-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews John Carpenter and Kurt Russell broke new ground with their kung fu-fightin', guns-blazin', joke-cracking tear through Chinatown. Just don't be surprised if, an hour after watching this sharp, punchy Blu-ray, you want to watch it again. ]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:20:58 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Big-Trouble-in-Little-China-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Transformers-Revenge-of-the-Fallen-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews One of the year's biggest blockbusters is also one of the best-looking/sounding discs ever, ready to transform your home theater into a battleground. ]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:26:17 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Transformers-Revenge-of-the-Fallen-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Clone-Wars-The-Complete-Season-One-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Grander and faster-paced than any weekly TV show has a right to be, The Clone Wars is also a sumptuous feast of digital animation with state-of-the-art sound design, and elaborate extras too. ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:27:02 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Clone-Wars-The-Complete-Season-One-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Easy-Rider-on-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The late 60s classic cruises to Blu-ray in a new 40th Anniversary edition, but the producers must have hoped that viewers fried too many brain cells, and forgot that most of the extras are recycled. ]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:58:07 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Easy-Rider-on-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Army-of-Darkness-Screwhead-Edition-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews It's not the best that Blu-ray has to offer, but director Sam Raimi's cult classic is still a fun, frantic adventure. ]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:44:04 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Army-of-Darkness-Screwhead-Edition-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Home-Alone-2-Lost-in-New-York-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Macaulay Culkin is lost in the Big Apple -- along with this franchise's originality -- in this carbon-copy, cutesy sequel. ]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:42:33 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Home-Alone-2-Lost-in-New-York-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Transformers-Revenge-of-the-Fallen--Wal-Mart-Exclusive-Big-Screen-Edition-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Wal-Mart celebrates the power of large-format IMAX in their exclusive multiple-aspect-ratio version of the Transformers sequel, with four-star picture/sound and some terrific extras. ]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:33:08 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Transformers-Revenge-of-the-Fallen--Wal-Mart-Exclusive-Big-Screen-Edition-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Whatever-Works-on-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews With no extras, and a story that feels like a bad episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, this one just doesn't work. ]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:15:59 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Whatever-Works-on-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Bones-Season-Four-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Damn it, Jim: Bones' entertaining blend of gross-out crime investigation and personal foibles make for a most enjoyable five-disc Blu-ray set. ]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:57:56 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Bones-Season-Four-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Waterworld-on-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Water, water everywhere but even on Blu-ray this one still stinks. ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:30:15 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Waterworld-on-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Rick-Wakeman-The-Six-Wives-of-Henry-VIII-Live-at-Hampton-Court-Palace.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Prog rock keyboardist Rick Wakeman performs his first solo album in its entirety at Hampton Court... 36 years late. Was it worth the wait? ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:11:39 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Rick-Wakeman-The-Six-Wives-of-Henry-VIII-Live-at-Hampton-Court-Palace.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Battlestar-Galactica-The-Plan-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews It's all about the Cylons in this new direct-to-video Battlestar Galactica redux, noticeably unrated and well-equipped for Blu-ray. ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:00:02 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Battlestar-Galactica-The-Plan-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Kenny-G-An-Evening-of-Rhythm-Romance-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Smooth Jazz legend Kenny G is a superhero in disguise. This Blu-ray release proves it. True story. ]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:05:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Kenny-G-An-Evening-of-Rhythm-Romance-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dr-Seuss-How-the-Grinch-Stole-Christmas-Blu-Ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Despite a very animated Jim Carrey, Ron Howard's live-action remake is about as entertaining as a bad banana with a greasy black peel. ]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:41:36 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dr-Seuss-How-the-Grinch-Stole-Christmas-Blu-Ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Quick-and-the-Dead-Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director Sam Raimi's take on the Old West breaks the usual clichés, but adds plenty of new ones, yet with no extras this very bare bones Blu-ray feels like it is shooting blanks. ]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:04:09 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Quick-and-the-Dead-Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Mary-Shelley-s-Frankenstein-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The story of a creature who was given life, yet never given a name, is barely is given much else in this Blu-ray version. ]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:09:57 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Mary-Shelley-s-Frankenstein-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ghost-House-Underground-The-Children-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This surprisingly frightening horror film is a welcome addition to the GHU label, with audio and bonuses that should leave the competition quaking in its boots. ]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:01:13 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ghost-House-Underground-The-Children-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Proposal-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews It follows the rom-com handbook to a tee, but Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds and a decent Blu-ray transfer make this lighthearted film pretty pain-free. ]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00:14 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Proposal-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Craft-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews When four high school girls come together to form a witches coven, emotion clouds their friendship. The new Blu-ray edition lacks any magical extras or hocus pocus to put it in sharper focus. ]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:33:40 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Craft-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Labyrinth-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Jim Henson's foray into Muppet-assisted live action on Blu-ray isn't so much revisiting a classic as it is a reminder of just how cheesy the films of the mid-80s could be (but in a good way). ]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:26:44 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Labyrinth-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ghost-House-Underground-The-Thaw-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Aiming to keep edgy horror alive and screaming, Ghost House Underground titles like "The Thaw" are long on atmosphere if short on budget. But is it chilling, or all wet? ]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:53:35 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ghost-House-Underground-The-Thaw-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Dark-Crystal-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Jim Henson's first non-Muppet-specific feature film tells the story of three races that live in the shadow of a powerful artifact, and on Blu-ray disc this film seriously heads through the valley of uncanny in ways that might not have been seen previously. ]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:48:28 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Dark-Crystal-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Drag-Me-to-Hell-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director Sam Raimi gets back to the horror business with this awesomely scary, stylish flick. ]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:34:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Drag-Me-to-Hell-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Red-Dwarf-Back-to-Earth-The-Director-s-Cut-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The BBC sci-fi sitcom returns, and instead of triumphal arrival on Earth, this reunion special would have been better lost in deep space for three million years! ]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:15:38 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Red-Dwarf-Back-to-Earth-The-Director-s-Cut-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/How-I-Met-Your-Mother-Season-4-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The lives and fortunes of five NYC friends provide endless fodder for this protracted tale of true love, four years in and still going strong, in HD and with some fun bonuses. ]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:14:44 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/How-I-Met-Your-Mother-Season-4-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Unit-Season-4-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews CBS' action/drama hit begins and ends its final season with a bang, with quite a few in between as well. Get that subwoofer prepped and ready for duty! ]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:03:52 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Unit-Season-4-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Stop-Making-Sense-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Why a high-def 16:9 master of a 35mm film? Why two different DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 tracks? Why Linear PCM Stereo? Why an hour of new interview footage? For that matter, why the big suit? ]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:48:14 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Stop-Making-Sense-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Girl-Next-Door-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This homage to the '80s teen sex comedy "Risky Business" isn't awful, but the Blu-ray transfer comes pretty close. ]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:30:53 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Girl-Next-Door-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Girlfriend-Experience-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Steven Soderbergh's much-ballyhooed escort flick, new to Blu-ray, is more interesting to discuss than it is to watch. ]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:46:53 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Girlfriend-Experience-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dr-Seuss-How-The-Grinch-Stole-Christmas-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews What would Christmas be without the animated exploits of The Grinch? Warner never wants us to find out, tendering the holiday classic on Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy all together. ]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:30:51 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dr-Seuss-How-The-Grinch-Stole-Christmas-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dr-Seuss-Horton-Hears-a-Who-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Long before Jim Carrey and Steve Carell got all CGI on Dr. Seuss, this TV gem told an inspiring tale that reminded us all that "a person's a person, no matter how small." ]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:25:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dr-Seuss-Horton-Hears-a-Who-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Hannibal-Lecter-Collection-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The 1986 debut and Oscar-winning exploits of Tinseltown's favorite cannibal are anthologized in this somewhat lackluster three-movie Blu-ray set. ]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:20:42 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Hannibal-Lecter-Collection-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Silverado-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This 1980s era western offers a shotgun blast from the past, featuring a strange mix of humor with clichéd villains making for a predictable, yet enjoyable final showdown. ]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:01:42 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Silverado-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Surveillance-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Jennifer Lynch's thriller isn't the best Blu-ray, but it does have Bill Pullman, Julia Ormond, and a nice little surprise inside. ]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:49:53 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Surveillance-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Snow-White-and-the-Seven-Dwarfs-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews One of the most magnificent motion picture achievements ever produced, Snow and her vertically-challenged septet can be enjoyed by the entire family for the first time in high-definition and 7.1 surround. Wait: Does that make the pale-faced princess the ".1"? ]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:55:04 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Snow-White-and-the-Seven-Dwarfs-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Wrong-Turn-2-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews There's more guts, but very little glory for everyone involved in this stomach-turning sequel. ]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:42:19 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Wrong-Turn-2-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Misery-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews After 19 years, one of Stephen King's creepiest characters gets a Blu-ray upgrade -- and scares the bejesus out of us... again. ]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:32:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Misery-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/CSI-Crime-Scene-Investigation-The-Ninth-Season-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The hit crime drama survives (and thrives) through a major shakeup, captured in a great-looking/sounding six-disc Blu-ray set with Bonus View, BD-Live and more. ]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:45:33 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/CSI-Crime-Scene-Investigation-The-Ninth-Season-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Superman-Batman-Public-Enemies-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Man of Steel and The Dark Knight go toe-to-toe with the power-mad President Lex Luthor (!) in this thrilling adventure, the latest DC Universe direct-to-video animated original movie. ]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:32:04 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Superman-Batman-Public-Enemies-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ghosts-of-Girlfriends-Past-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Matthew McConaughey puts the "dick" in Dickens, with this rom-com rehash of "A Christmas Carol." ]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:03:33 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ghosts-of-Girlfriends-Past-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Wrong-Turn-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This certainly was a wrong turn -- for the career of everyone involved in this stereotypical horror flick. ]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:36:43 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Wrong-Turn-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Siege-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Eerily prescient of terrorist events in New York City--and America's resulting domestic policies--this pre-9/11 film is all the more disturbing on Blu-ray. ]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:21:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Siege-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/M-A-S-H-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Before Alan Alda ruled the small screen, Robert Altman hit it big with his groundbreaking Korean War comedy, nursed back to digital health for Blu-ray. ]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:01:51 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/M-A-S-H-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/An-American-Werewolf-in-London-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The horror classic is still a howling good time after 28 years, thanks to a slight Blu-ray upgrade and two new special features. ]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:35:09 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/An-American-Werewolf-in-London-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hot-Fuzz-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Simon Pegg re-teams with Edgar Wright and Nick Frost for a hilarious send-up of the buddy cop genre. ]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:56:27 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hot-Fuzz-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/X-Men-Origins-Wolverine-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Everyone's favorite X-Man steps into the spotlight, but is he ready for his closeup? Hugh Jackman's pores at least, and some best-ever extras, shine brighter than his claws on this Blu-ray. ]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:57:15 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/X-Men-Origins-Wolverine-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dinosaurs-Alive-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The IMAX dino fest makes its way to Blu-ray Disc sporting detail-rich video, surprisingly robust audio and 5-year-old Danny's official seal of approval. ]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:39:30 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dinosaurs-Alive-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Lie-to-Me-Season-One-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Truth be told, I thoroughly enjoyed this Fox drama from last season, with its appealing cast and nifty secrets to decoding human body language for fun and profit. ]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:00:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Lie-to-Me-Season-One-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Complete-Monterey-Pop-Festival-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Uncompressed Linear PCM and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 make all the difference in this remastered Criterion set, the best of the best from the three-day Summer of Love concert. ]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:20:46 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Complete-Monterey-Pop-Festival-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Away-We-Go-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews TV vets John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph make a very cute couple in Sam Mendes' quirky dramedy. ]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:24:08 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Away-We-Go-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Wizard-of-Oz-70th-Anniversary-Ultimate-Collector-s-Edition-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Warner's magnificent celebration of the beloved family classic is full of treats, surprises, but best of all... memories. ]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:07:36 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Wizard-of-Oz-70th-Anniversary-Ultimate-Collector-s-Edition-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Braveheart-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Swish swish, clang clang. Mel Gibson's epic masterwork gets a long-awaited high definition overhaul - but it didn't get dressed up for nuthin. The results are, in a word, extraordinary. ]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:28:03 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Braveheart-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Observe-and-Report-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews I like Seth Rogen, I like Anna Faris, and I like movies about mall cops. So I regret to report my observations on this Blu-ray. ]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:41:05 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Observe-and-Report-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Star-Trek-The-Original-Series---Season-Two-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews After they had found their voice but before the budgets ran thin, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise embarked upon some of their greatest adventures. For our amusement, these perfectly preserved chronicles have been sent back in time more than two centuries... ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:54:33 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Star-Trek-The-Original-Series---Season-Two-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Blind-Swordsman-Zatoichi-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Mediocre video, head-scratching audio options and scant extras dull the edge of the blind swordsman's Blu-ray debut. ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:17:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Blind-Swordsman-Zatoichi-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Shaun-of-the-Dead-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg team up for possibly the world's first rom-zom-com. The end result: A slice of fried gold. ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:55:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Shaun-of-the-Dead-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Legend-of-Drunken-Master-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The bastardized, westernized version of "Drunken Master II" finds its way to high definition disc but are a high quality lossless audio track and decent 2.35:1 transfer enough to make this a must-own title on Blu-ray? ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:58:39 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The-Legend-of-Drunken-Master-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Iron-Monkey-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The title should give some indication of how goofy this movie can be. Too bad this new Blu-ray edition didn't do much to drive me bananas. ]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:41:34 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Iron-Monkey-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hero-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Jet Li stars in an epic historical adventure, fully deserving of this high-def treatment. But can a stellar DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track be inherently flawed? ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:05:06 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hero-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Facing-the-Giants-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews With the power of prayer and football, almost anything is possible -- except a good Blu-ray release. ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:40:38 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Facing-the-Giants-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Van-Helsing-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Stephen Sommers' 2004 monster mash finally lands on Blu-ray, but can high-def audio and video give this creature new life? ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:35:58 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Van-Helsing-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Miracle-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews One of the greatest hockey movies gets one of the best Blu-ray releases we've seen so far for the sports genre. ]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:23:17 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Miracle-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Earth-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The latest technology, a dream, and a lot of patience yield a captivating look at our living world from a variety of perspectives. ]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:54:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Earth-on-Blu-ray-Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Crank_2_High_Voltage_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews When you're ready to give your brain a rest and just have some R-rated fun, pop in this cranked-up Blu-ray and hang onto something. ]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:08:54 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Crank_2_High_Voltage_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Office_Season_5_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Brace yourself for the latest antics of Michael Scott & Co. in one of their funniest seasons ever, their first on Blu-ray, with clever use of BD-Live. ]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:04:20 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Office_Season_5_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Coraline_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director Henry Selick's latest fractured fairytale is a playground for the senses -- as well as your HDTV or home theater system. ]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:40:19 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Coraline_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/State_of_Play_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews In this thriller, bold journalists risk life and limb to uncover the truth. So when are they going to make a movie about me and Boylan? ]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:05:43 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/State_of_Play_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Heroes_Season_3_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Volumes Three and Four of the popular series are neatly packaged in a BD-Live-enabled high-def set with bonuses that are downright... heroic! ]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:22:02 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Heroes_Season_3_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Adventureland_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Greg Mottola's follow up to "Superbad" is absolutely nothing like it was advertised. Still, this sweet coming-of-age dramedy is well worth a peek. ]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:15:56 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Adventureland_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sons_of_Anarchy_Season_One_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Something is rotten in Charming in this modern day retelling of Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet. Set in the rural California world of biker gangs, this puts a very different spin on the tale of the prince who would be king. ]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:04:35 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sons_of_Anarchy_Season_One_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Fighting_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Despite a decent Blu-ray transfer, Channing Tatum's action drama pulls very few punches. ]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:35:39 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Fighting_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/This_is_Spinal_Tap_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The satirical rocumentary of fictitious-turned legendary band Spinal Tap gets full treatment on Blu-ray as the feature film and a handful of extras appear on the two-disc set. ]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:15:33 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/This_is_Spinal_Tap_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Duplicity_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Bring together Julia Roberts, Clive Owen and the writer/director of "Michael Clayton" and what have you got? Not a whole lot as it turns out. ]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:50:51 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Duplicity_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tyson_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Iron Mike gets his say in this interesting and sometimes awkward documentary from director James Toback. ]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:11:01 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tyson_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Smallville_The_Complete_Eighth_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The unnamed man of steel flies again, but can his secret identity be maintained under the unforgiving scrutiny of high-definition? ]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:48:17 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Smallville_The_Complete_Eighth_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/My_Cousin_Vinny_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews It's not the best Blu-ray, but Joe Pesci's 1992 comedy still amuses us after 17 years -- thanks to solid performances and great casting. ]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:09:48 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/My_Cousin_Vinny_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/17_Again_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Zac Efron may break free from his HSM days, but he really isn't breaking any Hollywood ground with this harmless, cutesy body-swap comedy. ]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:35:30 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/17_Again_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Last_House_on_the_Left_2009_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Apparently the Last House on the Left doesn't have an HDTV, otherwise its occupants would surely have noticed how frightening the video quality is. ]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:55:46 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Last_House_on_the_Left_2009_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hannah_Montana_The_Movie_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The teenaged diva's big-screen debut hits a few sour notes. So does the video quality in this three-disc set, although the voluminous bonus materials are enough to make even a fat lady sing. ]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:08:01 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hannah_Montana_The_Movie_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Jason_Aldean_Wide_Open_Live_and_more_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Fans of Aldean or of mainstream country music in general will find this Blu-ray Disc a real treat, with solid audio and video transfers and enjoyable (if sparse) extras. ]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:09:03 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Jason_Aldean_Wide_Open_Live_and_more_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Informers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Writer Bret Easton Ellis offers a blast from the past that is confusing, goes nowhere and makes Los Angeles in the decade of decadence appear as if it were populated entirely by self-absorbed, self-centered caricatures from a music video. ]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:01:08 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Informers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Rudo_y_Cursi_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Two brothers play out sibling rivalry on and off the soccer field in this charming tale from the writer of "Y Tu Mama Tambien." ]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:24:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Rudo_y_Cursi_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dexter_The_Third_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Dexter's going in for the kill on Blu-ray Disc and his blades of justice never looked this good. ]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:57:45 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dexter_The_Third_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Playtime_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Precisely choreographed and often wordless, Jacques Tati's comedic opus has been restored for high-definition and speaks both French and English. ]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:56:56 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Playtime_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Kagemusha_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews One of director Akira Kurosawa's true samurai epics gets the full Criterion Collection treatment on Blu-ray and has never looked or sounded better. ]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:19:05 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Kagemusha_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/12_Monkeys_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Time has been somewhat cruel to Terry Gilliam's trippy time travel tale. While the visually surreal story seems somewhat dated at this point, the Blu-ray presentation is just a step up from the DVD version (and almost the same as the HD DVD version). ]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:25:50 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/12_Monkeys_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/So_I_Married_an_Axe_Murderer_Special_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Remember when Mike Myers was funny? If not, this little 90s comedy classic is likely to jog your memory. ]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:58:08 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/So_I_Married_an_Axe_Murderer_Special_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sling_Blade_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Remember when Billy Bob Thornton was a major talent? We couldn't. This 1996 drama is living proof, and well worth another look on Blu-ray. ]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:43:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sling_Blade_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dollhouse_Season_One_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Fan-favorite Joss Whedon is back in a big way with a new TV series, ably fronted by the lovely and talented Eliza Dushku, and their solid Blu-ray first season set packs just the right extras. ]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:42:03 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dollhouse_Season_One_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Great_Buck_Howard_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Owing much to charming leads John Malkovich and Colin Hanks, The Great Buck Howard never strikes a sour note, although the video almost made my eyes water. ]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:37:28 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Great_Buck_Howard_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Miss_March_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews If you'll laugh at anything and don't care about audio or video quality or extras, then this is the Blu-ray for you! ]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:25:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Miss_March_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dragonball_Evolution_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews If you've never heard of Dragonball before, this is not the place to start. If you have, this Blu-ray might be where you finish. ]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:19:23 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dragonball_Evolution_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/12_Rounds_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The script for this action/adventure might not always be a contender, but the audio and video go the distance. ]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:40:08 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/12_Rounds_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Street_Fighter_The_Legend_of_Chun-Li_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This second attempt at a live-action Street Fighter adaptation strikes a darker, more serious tone, but most of the thrills are in the audio and video. ]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:36:24 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Street_Fighter_The_Legend_of_Chun-Li_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/How_to_Lose_a_Guy_in_10_Days_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Aka "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Minutes," this Kate Hudson/Matthew McConaughy rom-com is strictly for fans of the genre. ]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:25:35 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/How_to_Lose_a_Guy_in_10_Days_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Prison_Break_The_Final_Break_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Four years in and out of jail... and it's come to this. Can Michael, Sara, Linc and the gang catch a final break on Blu-ray? ]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:51:48 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Prison_Break_The_Final_Break_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Blue_Thunder_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Before Die Hard and the its knock-offs blew apart buildings with over-the-top stories, director John Badham's aerial escapist thriller offered a showdown in the sky that sent glass flying over Los Angeles. While light on plot, this one still packs some thrills more than 25 years later. Just don't expect this Blue to deliver much thunder on Blu-ray. ]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:14:50 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Blue_Thunder_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Fargo_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Coen Brothers go snowy in their offbeat 1996 crime thriller, but will this Blu-ray "special edition" leave HD fans cold? ]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:56:03 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Fargo_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Labor_Pains_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Lindsay Lohan's first movie in two years went straight to DVD, Blu-ray Disc and basic cable -- for good reasons. ]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:15:03 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Labor_Pains_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Race_to_Witch_Mountain_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Brisk, fun and full of action, this is one Mountain worth racing to, especially when you get a load of its out-of-this-world HD video and 5.1 audio. ]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:48:25 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Race_to_Witch_Mountain_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Towering_Inferno_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews While today's big budget disaster epics have high tech CGI and cutting edge special effects, there is often little heart and practically no story. For that reason this 1974 epic, to paraphrase the Oscar winning song, proves "we may never see movies like this again." ]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:10:27 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Towering_Inferno_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Go_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Told from three perspectives -- a group of grocery store clerks, two actors and a drug dealer -- this anti-Christmas tale spans a 24-hour period in the LA rave culture, highlighting a drug deal gone bad and its aftermath. ]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:11:24 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Go_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Waterboy_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews If you're one of the many who believe that Adam Sandler is the downfall of the American cinema, then this 1998 comedy will not disappoint. ]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:30:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Waterboy_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Green_Lantern_First_Flight_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Another big-scale origin of a major DC character, in a spiffy new Green--er, Blu-ray edition. ]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:59:11 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Green_Lantern_First_Flight_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/I_Love_You_Man_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A nice Blu-ray transfer and some "sweet, sweet hangin'" make the Paul Rudd/Jason Segal bro-mantic comedy a slam dunk. ]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:53:17 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/I_Love_You_Man_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Fast_Furious_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews There have been three of these car chase extravaganzas before this, so you pretty much know the drill. The screeching sound, picture and extras might take you by surprise though. ]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:52:48 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Fast_Furious_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Origin_Spirits_of_the_Past_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Funimation brings the beautifully animated environmental fantasy to Blu-ray, but the story doesn't live up to the look of this anime feature. ]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:47:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Origin_Spirits_of_the_Past_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Jamiroquai_Live_at_Montreux_2003_on_Blu_ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Jamiroquai brings the jazz and the funk to satisfy the soul, but does this Blu-ray release have the picture and the sound to satisfy this critic? ]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:35:54 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Jamiroquai_Live_at_Montreux_2003_on_Blu_ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pushing_Daisies_The_Complete_Second_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews We bid a tearful R.I.P. to one of the most enjoyable shows on the air, embalmed on Blu-ray to look forever young. ]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:06:25 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pushing_Daisies_The_Complete_Second_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Bruce_Almighty_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Jim Carrey, Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Aniston and Steve Carell could create a comedy of biblical proportions. Our prayers weren't exactly answered, though, thanks to preachy overtones and a mediocre Blu-ray transfer. ]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:00:30 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Bruce_Almighty_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Torchwood_The_Complete_Second_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Doctor Who spin-off returns for a second season, where the Welsh seaside city of Cardiff is once again the center of the universe for strange happenings, alien invasions and other threats to the very fabric of time. ]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:51:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Torchwood_The_Complete_Second_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Doctor_Who_Planet_of_the_Dead_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews David Tennant's tenure as the mysterious Time Lord is coming to an end, and yet without a full season as a swan song, viewers will have to settle for a series of TV movies to see off the Doctor. The first of these, now available on Blu-ray, is practically dead on arrival. ]]> Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:43:12 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Doctor_Who_Planet_of_the_Dead_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Burn_Notice_Season_Two_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews If you're looking to make a pepper spray grenade or non-dairy creamer bomb, or if you're just in the mood for a smart, slick action-packed series (with an intriguing multi-season story arc), consider yourself Burned. ]]> Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:31:42 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Burn_Notice_Season_Two_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Licence_to_Kill_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Timothy Dalton's farewell to Bond might go clunk in places, but that just gives the subwoofer more to do in this high definition feast for the eyes and ears. ]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:51:31 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Licence_to_Kill_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Mad_Men_Season_Two_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Were the years preceding my birth really this interesting? If so, I need to borrow the keys to Doc Brown's DeLorean, stat! The second season of this innovative cable series is now available on Blu. ]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:47:53 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Mad_Men_Season_Two_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Quincy_Jones_The_75th_Birthday_Celebration_Live_at_Montreux_2008_on_Blu_ray_disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The musical greatness of Quincy Jones is celebrated on the occasion of his 75th birthday in this special tribute concert at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2008. ]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:58:13 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Quincy_Jones_The_75th_Birthday_Celebration_Live_at_Montreux_2008_on_Blu_ray_disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/inglorious_bastards_blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Just in time for Quentin Tarantino's remake, the old dirty bastards make their high-def debut, with some new extras. ]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:33:42 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/inglorious_bastards_blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Battlestar Galactica The Complete Series on Blu-ray Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews With their epic journey now concluded, Adama, Apollo, Starbuck et. al. can do it all over again, this time in HD and 5.1 surround with some positively stellar bonus features. ]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:45:06 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Battlestar Galactica The Complete Series on Blu-ray Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Morning_Light_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Ahoy mates! Roy Disney set out to make a pet project about his favorite pastime -- and it's actually good! Particularly on high def Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:16:02 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Morning_Light_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Edge_of_Love_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This drama won't provide any lessons in history, poetry or acting. Still, as far as period pieces go, it's a fairly interesting evening. ]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:13:11 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Edge_of_Love_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/300 The Complete Experience on Blu-ray Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews 2007's unlikely blockbuster hit shines brighter than ever on a new deluxe Blu-ray edition replete with new state-of-the-art extras. ]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:05:43 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/300 The Complete Experience on Blu-ray Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Watchmen_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A major comic book movie event, Watchmen deserves to be watched, by men and women alike, and Blu is the only way to fly, judging by the story's buck-naked azure-skinned main character. ]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:54:37 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Watchmen_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Black_Crowes_Warpaint_Live_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Get your Warpaint on -- The Black Crowes are on Blu for the second time with their brand of rock and roll. ]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:31:06 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Black_Crowes_Warpaint_Live_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/I_Now_Pronounce_You_Chuck_Larry_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Adam Sandler and Kevin James push the P.C. limit. That would be fine and dandy, if this comedy weren't so bad. ]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:31:43 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/I_Now_Pronounce_You_Chuck_Larry_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Two_Lovers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews It may not be the best pick for date night, but this indie drama is a testament to Joaquin Phoenix's acting talents. ]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:19:14 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Two_Lovers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Greatest_Game_Ever_Played_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Disney loves the the true underdog stories. So do we. This Blu-ray will delight both golf and high-def fans alike. ]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:10:01 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Greatest_Game_Ever_Played_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Diary_of_Anne_Frank_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This important film is brought to high definition Blu-ray Disc with a strong complement of extras from Fox. ]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:27:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Diary_of_Anne_Frank_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Nature_s_Most_Amazine_Events_Blu-ray_Review.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews High definition has done amazing things for films in the nature documentary genre--it's made them interesting again. This BBC production will delight anyone who loves to explore the world though their HDTV. ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:06:19 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Nature_s_Most_Amazine_Events_Blu-ray_Review.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Children_of_Men_Blu-ray_Review.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A thought-provoking and artfully-composed drama with elements of science fiction arrives on Blu-ray Disc. While the extras are a mixed bag, the whole package is certainly worth checking out. ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:43:20 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Children_of_Men_Blu-ray_Review.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Man_with_the_Golden_Gun_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews One of the best casts, arguably the single best gadget, and the usual fine picture, sound and extras make for another must-have Bond Blu-ray. ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:48:18 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Man_with_the_Golden_Gun_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Weeds_Season_Four_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Now that I've spent a few days with this terrific Blu-ray set of last season, Weeds is definitely growing on me. ]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:23:22 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Weeds_Season_Four_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pink_Panther_2_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews With Steve Martin heading up an all-star cast, you'd think this would be the greatest comedy of all time. You couldn't be more wrong. ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:59:07 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pink_Panther_2_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/S_Darko_A_Donnie_Darko_Tale_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The cult hit receives a direct-to-video sequel that no one was expecting. The solid audio and video took me by surprise, too. ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:57:01 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/S_Darko_A_Donnie_Darko_Tale_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Friday_the_13th_2009_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Jason Voorhees returns with a vengeance in this slick, expertly crafted new stab on a horror classic, luckily on Blu-ray. ]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:50:56 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Friday_the_13th_2009_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Jonas_Brothers_The_3D_Concert_Experience_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Could the Disney Channel's latest teen dream be must-see for high-def fans? It could depend on the age of those fans. ]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:52:46 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Jonas_Brothers_The_3D_Concert_Experience_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/John_Mayall_The_Bluesbreakers_and_Friends_70th_Birthday_Concert_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews It's the blues, baby, and John Mayall and his Bluesbreakers have got 'em in this UNICEF fundraiser from 2003. ]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:51:37 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/John_Mayall_The_Bluesbreakers_and_Friends_70th_Birthday_Concert_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Do_the_Right_Thing_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Spike Lee's wildly energetic landmark still packs a wallop two decades later, and the well-featured Blu-ray does it justice. ]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:48:20 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Do_the_Right_Thing_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Home_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Come home to planet Earth in this exquisite documentary released internationally for World Environmental Day and narrated by Glenn Close. ]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:45:40 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Home_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Driven_to_Kill_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Steven Seagal is back, direct-to-video this time, with all the dramatic, audio and video quality that implies. ]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:20:30 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Driven_to_Kill_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Lost_The_Complete_Second_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Reissuing this set, now on Blu-ray, fills in that last HD hole in our four-volumes-and-counting LOST libraries. ]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:47:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Lost_The_Complete_Second_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Revolutionary_Road_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews If Titanic's Jack and Rose had survived, and bought a quaint suburban home from The Unsinkable Molly Brown, would they have spent the rest of their lives bickering? Find out in Revolutionary Road. ]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:28:38 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Revolutionary_Road_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Incendiary_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Michelle Williams provides a good performance in this weird, hokey drama from the director of Bridget Jones's Diary. ]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:20:35 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Incendiary_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Inkheart_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Looking to be transported by the sheer enjoyment of a good story, well told? Well, isn't that what books are for? ]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:13:52 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Inkheart_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Confessions_of_a_Shopaholic_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Isla Fisher is cute and all. However, only a serious shopping addict could justify their purchase of this lame chick flick. ]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:40:27 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Confessions_of_a_Shopaholic_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Lost_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews ABC Studios/WDSHE flaunts its commitment to Blu-ray by going back to the beginning, enabling us to complete our collections of the trippy sci-fi drama in high-definition. ]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:29:59 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Lost_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Seventh_Seal_Det_sjunde_inseglet_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Ingmar Bergman's masterpiece comes to Blu-ray as only The Criterion Collection can deliver it. ]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:03:30 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Seventh_Seal_Det_sjunde_inseglet_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/L_Ann_e_derni_re_Marienbad_Last_year_at_Marienbad_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director Alain Resnais' 1961 French New Wave classic arrives in a solid Criterion Collection Blu-ray release approved by the director himself. ]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:52:24 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/L_Ann_e_derni_re_Marienbad_Last_year_at_Marienbad_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ted_Nugent_Motor_City_Mayhem_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Kick butt Rock and Roll and bow hunting -- Ted Nugent must be in town. ]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:38:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ted_Nugent_Motor_City_Mayhem_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/There_s_Something_About_Mary_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This Farrelly Brothers effort is still funny. However, it's the Blu-ray that's truly laughable here (and not in a good way). ]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:45:48 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/There_s_Something_About_Mary_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Defiance_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This story of Jewish resistance fighters in Eastern Poland during World War II gets off to an interesting start, but the movie lacks a solid conclusion, which even the disc’s extras fail to deliver. ]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:28:36 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Defiance_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Indecent_Proposal_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews What would you do for a million dollars? Apparently, anything but spruce up this 1993 drama. ]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:24:52 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Indecent_Proposal_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/B_B_King_Live_at_Montreux_1993_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews B.B. is the King and he and Lucille throw a rousing party of blues in this concert performance from 1993 now on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:26:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/B_B_King_Live_at_Montreux_1993_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Fletch_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews More than twenty years have passed since Chevy Chase first donned his rented rubber gloves, but Fletch hasn't lost its edge. As for this Blu-ray's technical presentation, that's a bit of gray area. How gray? Think charcoal. ]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:28:19 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Fletch_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Fatal_Attraction_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Over 20 years later, this psycho-sexual drama may not scare you into a happy marriage, but it's still pretty entertaining. ]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:46:59 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Fatal_Attraction_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/South_Pacific_50th_Anniversary_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews They don't make 'em like this anymore. Thankfully, we have Blu-ray to spruce up this classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. ]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:54:50 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/South_Pacific_50th_Anniversary_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Glory_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This heavy-handed, fictionalized account of the true story of the Civil War's first black regiment features a mix of solid and only middling performances. The Blu-ray is mostly a rehash of the DVD release, with new bonus features that might appeal to hardcore Civil War buffs. ]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:26:45 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Glory_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Cinderella_Man_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews It's hard to hate on a movie that gives you hope. Even better, this drama delivers a one-two punch of great acting and directing. ]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:35:11 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Cinderella_Man_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dr_Dolittle_Million_Dollar_Mutts_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The fifth film in the new Dolittle franchise is upon us, in fabulous 1080p video with DTS-HD Master Audio sound. But all the A/V technology in the world will do little to improve your opinion of this clunker. ]]> Sat, 30 May 2009 14:27:44 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dr_Dolittle_Million_Dollar_Mutts_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Air_Force_One_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews One of those rare thrillers that seems somewhat timeless, and just as relevant today as when it was made (is it really 12 years since this came out?). Wolfgang Petersen's action packed wild ride on the President's plane gets a nice visual and sound upgrade on Blu-ray, but the extras seem to have been left in the last century. ]]> Sat, 30 May 2009 13:55:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Air_Force_One_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ghostbusters_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The boys in grey are decked out in Blu for their 25th anniversary, but does their high-def apparition suffer from ghosting? ]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 09:02:30 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ghostbusters_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Big_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This movie may have boosted Tom Hanks' career, but it's not exactly doing anything for the Blu-ray industry. ]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 08:41:57 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Big_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Good_The_Bad_and_The_Ugly_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews There's gold hidden in this plate of Western spaghetti served up on Blu-ray Disc from MGM. ]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 08:27:34 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Good_The_Bad_and_The_Ugly_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Changing_Lanes_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews If you thought Ben Affleck was a jerk before, wait until you see him purposely trying to act like a jerk, now in high definition picture and sound. ]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 13:31:17 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Changing_Lanes_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Field_of_Dreams_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Same-old extras and so-so audio/video can't diminish the timeless power of corn. (That is, a mystical baseball diamond surrounded by a stalks of the sweet yellow stuff.) ]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 11:59:11 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Field_of_Dreams_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Valkyrie_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Tom Cruise dons a German uniform and leads a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler in this docudrama, based on the often-overlooked real life events about those who were willing to stand up to the evil of the Nazis. And while the movie comes up lacking in the end, this disc's extras more than make up for it. ]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 11:55:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Valkyrie_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Spy_Game_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Another of Universal's HD DVD releases heads over to Blu-ray with a noticeable improvement to the audio, but the video hardly rates as the best we've seen. The film remains an interesting Cold War thriller but as the times have changed, this one is even more dated than it was when it first came out in 2001. ]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 23:36:02 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Spy_Game_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Inside_Man_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Spike Lee's heist film on Blu-ray Disc is on par with the HD DVD version; and Universal Home Video clearly thought they could pull a fast one by basically repacking that release in this format. If you still have the HD DVD version you've got the inside track. ]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 11:34:47 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Inside_Man_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Seabiscuit_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A horse is a horse, of course, of course, but this Blu-ray release is downright demo-worthy. ]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 02:07:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Seabiscuit_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Woodstock_3_Days_of_Peace_Music_Ultimate_Collector_s_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Four decades later, this sprawling chronicle of music, mud and merry mayhem is more of a celebration than ever. Now in high-def quality with the greatest bonus of all: Perspective. ]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 01:42:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Woodstock_3_Days_of_Peace_Music_Ultimate_Collector_s_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Gran_Torino_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Clint Eastwood's latest is a touching, satisfying combination of cross-generational/cultural bonding and good old-fashioned ass-kicking. ]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 01:11:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Gran_Torino_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Wayne_s_World_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Mike Myers classic makes its not-so-schwing-worthy debut on Blu-ray disc. ]]> Fri, 22 May 2009 20:48:51 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Wayne_s_World_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_International_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews If you thought the executives at AIG were bad for accepting bonuses, then the bankers in this film personify pure evil. While it looks and sounds good, the story meanders so much that it is only slightly less grueling to watch this Clive Owen film than it is to stand in line at the bank. ]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 00:04:37 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_International_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Bleak_House_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Charles Dickens provides us with a Bleak exposé of British society, and the BBC serves it up with high-def relish, and a few sides. ]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 23:34:12 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Bleak_House_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Diana_Krall_Live_in_Rio_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Slick, laid back Bossa Nova, veteran musicians, and the sultry Diana Krall make this Blu-ray release a worthy candidate for entry into anyone's Jazz collection. ]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 23:27:38 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Diana_Krall_Live_in_Rio_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Seth_MacFarlane_s_Cavalcade_of_Cartoon_Comedy_Uncensored_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Flat comedy and a mediocre transfer sourced from standard definition sources mar this Blu-ray Disc release. ]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 23:25:58 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Seth_MacFarlane_s_Cavalcade_of_Cartoon_Comedy_Uncensored_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/New_in_Town_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Who knew it was possible not to love a movie that puts so much focus on pudding? Aside from that, this film isn't much of a treat for rom-com fans. ]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 20:12:02 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/New_in_Town_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/CSI_Crime_Scene_Investigation_The_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The evidence comes into clearer focus in this 1080i five-disc set, with a snazzy new 7.1 remix and superior BD-Live. ]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 09:51:17 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/CSI_Crime_Scene_Investigation_The_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/A_Bug_s_Life_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Pixar's sophomore effort is top-of-its-class in high-definition picture and sound, with new HD special features and the best of the old from DVD. ]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 09:45:42 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/A_Bug_s_Life_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Terminator_2_Judgment_Day_Skynet_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The sci-fi mega-actioner is back, with souped-up audio, maxed-out interactivity and the video... well, it's there... ]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 00:43:05 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Terminator_2_Judgment_Day_Skynet_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Taken_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews At first glance the premise sounds like a 21st century version of Hardcore, where a 17-year old girl falls prey to the sex trade, with her father in a race against time to find her. But really it's little more than a formulaic action flick, which admittedly looks and sounds pretty good on Blu-ray. ]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 21:28:20 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Taken_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Powder_Blue_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews If Jessica Biel getting naked makes a movie, you're in luck with Timothy Linh Bui's uber-dramatic direct-to-video release. ]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 21:00:14 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Powder_Blue_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Paul_Blart_Mall_Cop_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Shine up your badge, clip on your tie and get ready to laugh: No one's taking mall security seriously on Kevin James' watch. ]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 18:34:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Paul_Blart_Mall_Cop_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Max_Payne_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Most video games don't translate well to the big screen. Despite great audio and video, this action flick now on Blu-ray Disc is no exception. ]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 13:37:28 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Max_Payne_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/True_Blood_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews HBO's crazy/sexy/cool vampire series doesn't suck. In fact, this Blu-blooded boxed set will live forever. ]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 12:32:14 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/True_Blood_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Star_Trek_Original_Motion_Picture_Collection_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Paramount has outdone themselves in a beautiful, high-tech set worthy of the iconic Star Trek cinematic franchise. ]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 07:41:34 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Star_Trek_Original_Motion_Picture_Collection_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Machinist_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Brad Anderson's drama ranks high on the creepy meter. However, Christian Bale is the real show -- and not just for his freaky, dramatic weight loss. ]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 16:15:51 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Machinist_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Bride_Wars_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This chick flick squeezes in plenty of old, new, borrowed and blue. Did they not have room for something "interesting?" ]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 11:13:35 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Bride_Wars_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/My_Bloody_Valentine_3D_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews My Bloody Valentine 3D does little more than retread familiar ground in this gimmicky blood splattering gore fest on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 00:20:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/My_Bloody_Valentine_3D_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Paycheck_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Why do so many people hate Ben Affleck? Some of the answers may be found in John Woo's 2003 action flick. ]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 10:03:19 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Paycheck_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Three_Days_of_the_Condor_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Before there was Bourne, there was Condor, a good guy in a bad spot with his own people out to get him. The Blu-ray is somewhat covert too, solid but not calling too much attention to itself. ]]> Thu, 07 May 2009 15:50:45 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Three_Days_of_the_Condor_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Enemy_at_the_Gates_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A gritty but flawed World War II film, where the Russians speak with British accents, serves as a Western style showdown between two master snipers. ]]> Thu, 07 May 2009 00:20:58 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Enemy_at_the_Gates_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Major_League_Wild_Thing_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews It may be "just a bit outside" the Blu-ray box, but this classic baseball flick is still a home run 20 seasons later. ]]> Wed, 06 May 2009 01:09:56 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Major_League_Wild_Thing_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Return_to_Forever_Returns_Live_at_Montreux_2008.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews These giants of Jazz Fusion got together again for the first time in 25-years for a brilliant live performance captured during a stop on their 2008 tour at the Montreux Jazz festival and presented here in a solid 1080i transfer on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Wed, 06 May 2009 00:44:30 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Return_to_Forever_Returns_Live_at_Montreux_2008.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Grease_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews It's still the word, but is this classic musical worthy of your Blu-ray bucks? ]]> Tue, 05 May 2009 11:12:09 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Grease_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Underworld_Rise_of_the_Lycans_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The third Underworld film manages to stretch out what was a mere flashback sequence in the original film to a full 90-minute movie. But it feels like an eternity. ]]> Mon, 04 May 2009 23:55:05 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Underworld_Rise_of_the_Lycans_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dexter_The_Second_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Dark Defender returns in this killer 1080p/24 transfer of the second season of the series on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Mon, 04 May 2009 10:56:24 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dexter_The_Second_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Curious_Case_of_Benjamin_Button_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, this film is reminiscent of Forrest Gump, where a unique individual has anything but an ordinary life. While a tad long, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a marvelous treat on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Sat, 02 May 2009 23:25:50 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Curious_Case_of_Benjamin_Button_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Da_Vinci_Code_Extended_Cut_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The quest to uncover the secret behind the Holy Grail gets extended and there's a whole lot more to discover in this two disc set on Blu-ray. ]]> Fri, 01 May 2009 21:35:27 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Da_Vinci_Code_Extended_Cut_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Saturday_Night_Fever_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Love it or hate it, this super '70s classic dazzles on Blu-ray. ]]> Fri, 01 May 2009 15:45:51 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Saturday_Night_Fever_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ferris_Bueller_s_Day_Off_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Save Ferris for a better Blu-ray release, because this transfer to BD is a disappointment. ]]> Fri, 01 May 2009 15:04:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ferris_Bueller_s_Day_Off_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/It_Could_Happen_to_You_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This romantic fairytale based on a true story doesn't look all that life-like on Blu-ray. ]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:12:35 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/It_Could_Happen_to_You_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Roxanne_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Steve Martin fans will appreciate reliving his romantic comedy endeavors. However, Blu-ray fans may not. ]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:28:57 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Roxanne_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Notorious__collectors__edition_unrated_directors_cut_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Notorious is a disappointment both musically and as a biopic, but the Blu-ray release offers good value in an abundance of extras. ]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:51:54 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Notorious__collectors__edition_unrated_directors_cut_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ray_Charles_Live_at_Montreux_1997_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews See and hear the "Genius" in one of his last great performances in beautiful high definition on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:12:20 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ray_Charles_Live_at_Montreux_1997_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Star_Trek_The_Original_Series_-_Season_One_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Quaint, thrilling, and timeless, these early adventures of Kirk, Spock & Co. are better than ever in this overhauled Blu-ray edition. ]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:57:58 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Star_Trek_The_Original_Series_-_Season_One_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Wrestler_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This multi-Oscar nominee tells a sad, sad story. It's also a really good one, with plenty of noteworthy performances. ]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:32:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Wrestler_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Day_the_Earth_Stood_Still_3-Disc_Special_Edition_on_blu_ray_disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This 3-disc Special Edition Blu-ray arrives with two "Days" in one, including full Blu-ray versions of the original 1951 film and the 2008 remake. But the Day was clearly better in '51. ]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:35:49 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Day_the_Earth_Stood_Still_3-Disc_Special_Edition_on_blu_ray_disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sin_City_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Booze, broads, bullets and Blu: Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez team up to beat our home theater to a bloody pulp, with a little help from Quentin Tarantino. And I'm loving every minute of it. ]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:21:07 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sin_City_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Slumdog_Millionaire_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews We wouldn't give Fox any awards for the extras, but this Blu-ray's image and audio are a perfect match for the Oscar winner. ]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:20:31 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Slumdog_Millionaire_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Not_Easily_Broken_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews If bad movie-of-the-week style drama is your guilty pleasure, we have a Blu-ray winner. ]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:07:35 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Not_Easily_Broken_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Universal_Soldier_The_Return_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Jean-Claude Van Damme is back in uniform for another go around in this B-movie franchise that, like the title characters, just won't stop. ]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:56:38 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Universal_Soldier_The_Return_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Last_Word_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Blu-ray or not, this bizarre indie deserves to get a word in -- or at least a rental. ]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:45:02 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Last_Word_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Thirteenth_Floor_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews While androids may dream of electric sheep, virtual reality can have deadly real consequences in this tale of a simulated world. ]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:19:28 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Thirteenth_Floor_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Never_Say_Never_Again_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews It's hard to say never to James Bond, but this 80s release is a bit of a departure from the classic 007. ]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:25:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Never_Say_Never_Again_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/James_Bond_Blu-ray_Collection_Three-Pack_Volume_Three.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Sean, Roger and Pierce come together for this latest sampling from the Bond catalog, with generally excellent sound and picture plus thorough supplements. ]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:10:39 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/James_Bond_Blu-ray_Collection_Three-Pack_Volume_Three.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hellraiser_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Stick a pin in it: Hellraiser rises again on April 21, reborn with high-def picture and Dolby TrueHD plus an unholy host of extras. ]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:01:39 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hellraiser_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Gary_Moore_Friends_One_Night_in_Dublin_--_A_Tribute_to_Phil_Lynott_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The former members of Thin Lizzy get together to pay tribute to the band's late frontman, Phil Lynott, on what would have been his 56th birthday in this energetic Hard Rock concert. ]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:13:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Gary_Moore_Friends_One_Night_in_Dublin_--_A_Tribute_to_Phil_Lynott_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Arctic_Tale_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A heartwarming story set in the frigid cold; this documentary-style tale, presented here in high definition, offers a fascinating look at the wild life of the polar north. ]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:55:50 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Arctic_Tale_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Styx_and_The_Contemporary_Youth_Orchestra_of_Cleveland_One_with_Everything_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews If Progressive Rock is dead, don't tell Styx! These veteran Prog-Rockers are still kicking out some lively performances and this May 2006 concert with The Contemporary Youth Orchestra of Cleveland on Blu-ray is not to be missed. ]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:29:51 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Styx_and_The_Contemporary_Youth_Orchestra_of_Cleveland_One_with_Everything_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/No_Country_for_Old_Men_Blu-ray_2-Disc_Collector_s_Edition.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The double-dip Collector's Edition of the film on Blu-ray disc offers a host of bonus features for obsessive fans, not available in the original Blu-ray release. ]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:46:28 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/No_Country_for_Old_Men_Blu-ray_2-Disc_Collector_s_Edition.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Doubt_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The string of Hollywood heavyweights make this one is a must-see. The only thing one might question is whether or not to buy the Blu-ray. ]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:00:57 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Doubt_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Yes_Man_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Fans of older Jim Carrey flicks will find it hard to say "no" to his latest comedy. ]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:53:28 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Yes_Man_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Bedtime_Stories_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Bedtime stories is a charming tale that twists reality and fantasy. If you can avoid the one major plot hole, it's harmlessly entertaining. ]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:43:56 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Bedtime_Stories_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Marley_Me_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A sugary sweet, sentimental look at life with man's best friend -- and it looks pretty good on Blu-ray to boot. ]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:04:46 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Marley_Me_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Tale_of_Despereaux_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The heroic tale of the little mouse with the big heart comes to Blu-ray disc in all its high definition glory. ]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:12:05 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Tale_of_Despereaux_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Mars_The_Quest_for_Life_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Another Discovery Channel documentary arrives on Blu-ray Disc in a bare-bones release with less than spectacular picture and sound. ]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:09:24 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Mars_The_Quest_for_Life_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Quantum_of_Solace_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Every Bond movie can't be the best. However, this wild ride is a great way to shake or stir up your Blu-ray collection. ]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:45:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Quantum_of_Solace_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Mean_Girls_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Blu-ray may not be all that "fetch," but this Lindsay Lohan comedy is a worthy entry for your teen angst collection. ]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:21:47 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Mean_Girls_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Africa_s_Elephant_Kingdom_IMAX_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This IMAX release from Genius and Discovery Channel had the potential to be a home theatre showcase piece on Blu-ray, but a fundamental lack of compelling content combined with disappointing picture and sound make it mundane at best. ]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:18:19 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Africa_s_Elephant_Kingdom_IMAX_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Antwone_Fisher_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews If you don't know anything about Denzel Washington's first directorial effort, be prepared to cry like a baby. ]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:54:44 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Antwone_Fisher_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Shigurui_Death_Frenzy_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This dark and shocking dramatic animé series finally arrives on U.S. shores in a splendid Blu-ray transfer from FUNimation. ]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:02:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Shigurui_Death_Frenzy_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Chris_Botti_in_Boston_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Chris Botti arrives on Blu-ray for a second time in an incredibly captured and recorded presentation from Sony-BMG. ]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:47:57 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Chris_Botti_in_Boston_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Beauty_of_Snakes_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Slithering, scaly, sleek, and, colorful -- these reptiles are captured in all their creeping high definition glory on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:30:14 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Beauty_of_Snakes_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Milk_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews It's easy to write this off as another preachy biopic, but they don't give out those Oscars for nothing. ]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:00:56 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Milk_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Venture_Bros_3rd_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The best show you're not watching arrives in a Blu-ray edition you simply must see. ]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:12:56 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Venture_Bros_3rd_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/8_Mile_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The musical segments are riveting and Hip-Hop superstar Eminem puts in a surprisingly convincing acting performance in this semi-autobiographical film that has finally arrived in high definition on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:43:39 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/8_Mile_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/French_Connection_II_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Some films beg for a sequel. The French Connection is not one of those films. But director John Frankenheimer did his best to add some originality and passion to a fairly uninteresting story, and it's now available on high definition Blu-ray Disc with some new extras. ]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:45:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/French_Connection_II_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Chronicles_of_Riddick_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews With almost five times the budget, the second coming of Riddick shows that bigger is not always better. ]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:34:27 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Chronicles_of_Riddick_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tell_No_One_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Everything old is new again in this intriguing import, a murder mystery with more twists than a bag of pretzels sucked up by a tornado. ]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:34:39 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tell_No_One_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Silence_of_the_Lambs_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Pop the Chianti and sauté up those fava beans: The movie that made Hannibal Lecter a household name here is on Blu-ray, but is this Silence golden? ]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:17:16 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Silence_of_the_Lambs_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hurricane_on_the_Bayou_IMAX_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the depletion of the wetlands, and the musical culture of New Orleans are all explored in this fascinating IMAX documentary on Blu-ray Disc from MacGillivray Freeman. ]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:47:49 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hurricane_on_the_Bayou_IMAX_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Brokeback_Mountain_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Now under Blu skies, Brokeback Mountain is the setting for a touching story masterfully told, here with familiar extras. ]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:43:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Brokeback_Mountain_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Role_Models_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Paul Rudd proves his leading-man potential in this raunchy comedy about two dudes sentenced to hard labor -- as a pair of big brothers. ]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:10:17 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Role_Models_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Get_Smart_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Smart indeed! Steve Carell stars in another instance of the old "put a comedian in a TV remake" trick. ]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:24:08 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Get_Smart_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Super_Speedway_IMAX_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Gentleman (and ladies too!) start your engines! This IMAX title on Blu-ray takes you into the world of Indy-car racing with Mario and Michael Andretti. ]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:08:27 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Super_Speedway_IMAX_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Australia_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Baz Luhrmann's story about the Northern Australian territories on the brink of World War II mixes romance, action and adventure in a tale that tries too hard to be another English Patient. ]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:01:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Australia_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pitch_Black_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Despite a few cliches, the one that unleashed Riddick on the film world delivers on high-def. ]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:59:42 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pitch_Black_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Jeff_Beck_Performing_This_Week_Live_at_Ronnie_Scott_s_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Jeff Beck played a critically acclaimed week-long stint at London's famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in November of 2007. Now it's revealed here on Blu-ray Disc in all its high definition glory. ]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:51:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Jeff_Beck_Performing_This_Week_Live_at_Ronnie_Scott_s_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Punisher_War_Zone_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Gun-toting, no-prisoners Frank Castle returns in this action-packed reboot of the Marvel "hero," but is this disc enough to eradicate the memory of Dolph Lundgren and Thomas Jane? ]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:48:04 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Punisher_War_Zone_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Unfaithful_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Diane Lane scored her only Oscar nominated role in director Adrian Lyne's tale of another damaged woman, now available on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:26:25 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Unfaithful_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Bolt_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Take a good story with three dimensional characters, combine excellent animation with high quality video and audio transfers and you get one fine Blu-ray Disc from Disney. ]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:55:52 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Bolt_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Vanishing_Point_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Like car chases? How about really long ones? Then this quintessential chase flick is a must-see. ]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:13:37 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Vanishing_Point_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Watchmen_Tales_of_the_Black_Freighter_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A handy companion to the feature film, The Black Freighter delivers a lost subplot (one of many) in its entirety along with some exceptional extras. ]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:59:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Watchmen_Tales_of_the_Black_Freighter_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Paul_Rodgers_Live_in_Glasgow_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Slide this Blu-ray Disc into your player, turn up the volume, and rock out to some butt kickin' rock 'n' roll man! ]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:59:17 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Paul_Rodgers_Live_in_Glasgow_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Asia_Fantasia_Live_in_Tokyo_on_Blu_ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The original lineup the supergroup Asia celebrate the 25th anniversary with this concert in Tokyo, but do the picture and sound measure up to the skill of their performance? ]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:03:39 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Asia_Fantasia_Live_in_Tokyo_on_Blu_ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Pink_Panther_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Despite signs of its age, the Clouseau classic is given a decent update on high-def. ]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:34:59 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Pink_Panther_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Kite_Runner_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A moving tale of childhood, courage and Islamic culture, but does it soar as high as its can on Blu-ray Disc? ]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:12:46 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Kite_Runner_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Beverly_Hills_Chihuahua_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Despite lessons on dogfighting and pet adoption, this dog doesn't have a lot of new tricks to share. ]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 02:22:52 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Beverly_Hills_Chihuahua_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/In_the_Electric_Mist_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews There is a stellar cast, to be sure. We're just not entirely sure what they are doing in this direct-to-video release. ]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:46:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/In_the_Electric_Mist_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sex_Drive_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A fascinating hybrid of Shakespeare, Tolstoy and Proust, Sex Drive is a post-modern treatise on the universal human condition, now on Blu-ray with more boobies and man-business. ]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:39:03 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sex_Drive_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pinocchio_70th_Anniversary_Platinum_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The House of Mouse returns with another stellar Platinum Edition on Blu with this beloved animated classic. ]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:59:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pinocchio_70th_Anniversary_Platinum_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Transporter_3_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The dialogue, the storyline and the acting all don't matter. We're here for action, and action you shall receive. ]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:10:50 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Transporter_3_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Watchmen_The_Complete_Motion_Comic_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Just in time for the Watchmen movie, this disc offers a unique new spin on what is considered by many to be the greatest graphic novel of all time. ]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:55:40 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Watchmen_The_Complete_Motion_Comic_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ronin_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews An action-packed thriller that seems hardly dated even a decade later. The only complaint with the Blu-ray version is that it lacks any notable bonus features - so don't replace that deluxe DVD version just yet. ]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:55:01 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ronin_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Grand_Canyon_Adventure_A_River_at_Risk_IMAX_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Breathtaking IMAX documentary explores the environmental damage that has come to the Colorado River. Now in a stunning 8K transfer from Image Entertainment on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:53:58 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Grand_Canyon_Adventure_A_River_at_Risk_IMAX_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/BATMAN_The_Motion_Picture_Anthology_1989-1997_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Dark Knight returns, rubber butt-cracks and all, in a high-definition, Dolby TrueHD upgrade to Warner's lavish 2005 DVD box. ]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:43:42 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/BATMAN_The_Motion_Picture_Anthology_1989-1997_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/What_Just_Happened_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Robert De Niro is our jaded and tired tour guide on this sightseeing expedition through the business end of Hollywood's digestive system. ]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:43:04 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/What_Just_Happened_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Little_Miss_Sunshine_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews If you're an indie fan, this one is a must. Otherwise, you should still consider adding some Sunshine to your high-def collection. ]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:41:53 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Little_Miss_Sunshine_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Wonder_Woman_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The original super-heroine is back in this bold, satisfying new animated movie, even mightier in its Blu-ray edition. ]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:05:01 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Wonder_Woman_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/South_Park_The_Complete_Twelfth_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Eric, Kenny, Stan and Kyle make their Blu-ray debut with loads of laughs, biting social commentary, celebrity impersonations and 5.1 music. ]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:50:07 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/South_Park_The_Complete_Twelfth_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Gulliver_s_Travels_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews After 70 years, an animation classic arrives on Blu-ray. Well, technically, yeah, but…. ]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:30:14 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Gulliver_s_Travels_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_French_Connection_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Gene Hackman's Popeye Doyle will need more than spinach if he hopes to take down a French drug smuggler in this 1971 classic. ]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:25:48 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_French_Connection_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Secret_Life_of_Bees_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews While all of the Oprah-related hype might scare viewers away, this chick flick can certainly fly on its own. ]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:17:39 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Secret_Life_of_Bees_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Coral_Reef_Adventure_IMAX_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This MacGillivray Freeman Films' IMAX production explores the endangered underwater worlds and arrives on Blu-ray in excellently rendered high definition from Image Entertainment. ]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:07:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Coral_Reef_Adventure_IMAX_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Afro_Samurai_Resurrection_Director_s_Cut_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Afro is back and he's out for blood -- again! In this even more stylized sequel, the blaxploitation and samurai melding is kicked into hyperdrive and arrives with a superb transfer from Funimation. ]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:02:28 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Afro_Samurai_Resurrection_Director_s_Cut_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Samurai_7_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Akira Kurosawa's classic film is interpreted as a 26-episode animated saga in this thrilling animé set on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:31:48 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Samurai_7_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Primal_Fear_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews If you can hang with the film's lengthy runtime, this legal drama is worth a viewing just for Edward Norton's first, Oscar-nominated performance. ]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:09:54 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Primal_Fear_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sideways_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Curl up with a good bottle of Merlot (if there is such a thing), first to get in the mood for Sideways, then to ease the pain of the technical quality... ]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:05:24 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sideways_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Futurama_Into_The_Wild_Green_Yonder_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews It's another outing for the Planet Express crew, and fans will certainly be frothing to catch this fourth and final voyage. ]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:57:52 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Futurama_Into_The_Wild_Green_Yonder_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Chocolate_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Chocolate may be mindless entertainment, but the girl dishes out her own brand of sweet fury. ]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:39:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Chocolate_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Office_Space_Special_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews If you find yourself endlessly quoting a movie, can you go wrong by adding it to your Blu-ray collection? ]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:32:15 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Office_Space_Special_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Napoleon_Dynamite_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Vote for Pedro! And pick up this "flippin'" offbeat cult classic on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:13:17 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Napoleon_Dynamite_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Miracle_at_St_Anna_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Spike Lee's World War II outing proves that the director should stick to more familiar territory, and while this Blu-ray's extras shed some new light into the legendary "Buffalo Soldiers," the film can't escape the fact that it is piled on mighty high. ]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:07:28 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Miracle_at_St_Anna_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/High_School_Musical_3_Senior_Year_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The kids of East High danced their way onto the big screen last year, and now onto the flat screen as their tricked-out Blu-ray comes home. ]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:10:26 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/High_School_Musical_3_Senior_Year_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Gandhi_25th_Anniversary_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This Oscar winning Best Picture from 25 years ago gets a fresh makeover on Blu-ray, while the two disc set's bonus features help you understand Gandhi, the man, as much as Gandhi the film. ]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:57:33 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Gandhi_25th_Anniversary_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/High_School_Musical_Remix_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The House of Mouse strikes a chord with the kiddies to make the musical cool again. ]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:51:57 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/High_School_Musical_Remix_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/MirrorMask_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Dave McKean and Neil Gaiman's clever fantasy should have been a treat for the eyes, but instead the final product is fraught with abundant video flaws. ]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:26:36 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/MirrorMask_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Zack_and_Miri_Make_a_Porno_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews What happens when Askewniverse and Apatowland collide? A nice little rom-com -- if you can get past the whole "porno" thing. ]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:12:45 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Zack_and_Miri_Make_a_Porno_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Serenity_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Serenity will satisfy fans of the TV series Firefly, but as it answers questions previously asked it could leave new viewers in the dark. However, the Blu-ray, which is loaded with extras, will manage to satisfy those fans who previously purchased the HD-DVD version. ]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:02:25 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Serenity_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/RocknRolla_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews RocknRolla marks Guy Ritchie's return to what he does best, complex yet not complicated gangster films with a variety of interwowen stories and colorful characters. ]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:36:15 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/RocknRolla_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Rocker_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Rainn Wilson's first headlining gig generates a few laughs. But for those about to rock, well... good for you. ]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:21:54 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Rocker_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dolphins_IMAX_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews See dolphins frolicking in their natural habitat in this IMAX film from MacGillivray Films and Image Entertainment on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:14:58 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dolphins_IMAX_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Clerks_II_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews While some of the same wit from the original peeks through, Kevin Smith's sequel relies too much on raunch to entertain its audience ]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:06:31 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Clerks_II_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Igor_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Igor is no Corpse Bride, and parents should be advised to keep the wee ones away, but it offers some mild entertainment value that may be worthy of a weekend rental. ]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:17:49 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Igor_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Soul_Men_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Funky, foul-mouthed and intermittently funny, this Jackson/Mac team-up has its charms despite its faults, ditto the Blu-ray. ]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:23:51 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Soul_Men_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Nights_in_Rodanthe_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Just in time for Valentine's Day, a maudlin romance so ludicrous as to make you rethink/reject the entire notion of "love." Plus... no high-def audio! ]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:20:35 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Nights_in_Rodanthe_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Body_of_Lies_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews In their fourth collaboration, Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe (with special guest Leonardo DiCaprio) expose the awful truth about the U.S. war on terror. Be warned, it's rough stuff, just like this disc. ]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:50:46 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Body_of_Lies_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pretty_Woman_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews While there are no new extras here on Blu-ray, the real attraction is the new look on this rom-com classic. ]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:37:28 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pretty_Woman_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Changeling_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This multi-oscar nominee is an extremely powerful and sad film -- as well as a long one, and it's available just in time for the Academy Awards on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:29:54 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Changeling_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Who_at_Kilburn_1977_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Who at Kilburn offers up not one, but two full classic concerts from The Who on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:36:58 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Who_at_Kilburn_1977_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/W_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Despite an all-star cast with a few stellar performances, Oliver Stone's latest effort feels like an opportunity was wasted. ]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:58:53 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/W_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ping_Pong_Playa_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This "playa" is guaranteed to bring some weekend fun for the family on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:49:33 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ping_Pong_Playa_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Step_Brothers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The combination of Ferrell and Reilly is one that should be celebrated, no matter how completely inane the premise might be. ]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:20:40 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Step_Brothers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Madagascar_Escape_2_Africa_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews DreamWorks' quirky cartoon characters make a return that's even more fun (and more furry) than the original. ]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:00:28 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Madagascar_Escape_2_Africa_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hulk_Vs_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Hulk SMASH! In green, er, on Blu-ray Disc from Lionsgate. ]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:59:04 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hulk_Vs_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Messenger_The_Story_of_Joan_of_Arc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews While a visual treat, and an enjoyable film, the lack of extras in this Blu-ray package suggest that Sony didn't get the message. ]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:30:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Messenger_The_Story_of_Joan_of_Arc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Swing_Vote_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Last year's presidential election set the stage for this not-quite-lame-duck comedy, but are they sure that the audio and video are truly high-def-quality? I demand a recount! ]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:09:02 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Swing_Vote_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Super_Troopers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews If you're going to bother with any of the Broken Lizard flicks, this Blu-ray is the one to watch. ]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:07:39 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Super_Troopers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Who_Live_at_The_Isle_of_Wight_Festival_1970_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The whu? No, The Who in one of their most classic live performances captured here in high definition on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:09:11 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Who_Live_at_The_Isle_of_Wight_Festival_1970_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Space_Buddies_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews What could be cuter, and funnier, than talking golden retrievers donning doggie space suits as they travel to the moon? Actually, a whole lot of things. ]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:59:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Space_Buddies_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Groundhog_Day_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Bill Murray does battle with Needlenose Ned, Punxsutawney Phil and a resilient alarm clock as he attempts to escape a Groundhog Day he won't soon forget. ]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:06:01 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Groundhog_Day_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Stranger_Than_Fiction_Special_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews There are no blow-up dolls or tighty-whitey shots here. Still, Will Ferrell's first semi-serious role is surprisingly entertaining. ]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:53:58 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Stranger_Than_Fiction_Special_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Friday_Night_Lights_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Don't expect a rah-rah story where the underdog rises up to make the record books. It's gritty, it's disturbing, and it's one of the better football films ever made. ]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:48:43 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Friday_Night_Lights_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Repo_The_Genetic_Opera_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Despite evoking memories of Rocky Horror, Moulin Rouge! and Sweeney Todd, Repo manages to create a unique, bizarre and twisted universe all its own. ]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:42:04 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Repo_The_Genetic_Opera_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dodgeball_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Man getting hit in the crotch with a hard rubber ball is funny. However, Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn doing the slinging is pure comedy gold. ]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:29:05 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dodgeball_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Saw_V_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Are you ready for some blood sport? Then you're ready for Saw V on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:27:24 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Saw_V_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/King_Kong_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Peter Jackson's epic remake of the mighty Kong is top-banana in the high-def jungle, but what has become of all those a-peel-ing extras? ]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:20:35 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/King_Kong_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Revolver_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The real crime in this heist film from director Guy Ritchie may be the two hours stolen from your life by watching it. And no high definition transfer in the world can make that any better. ]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:56:50 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Revolver_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Nick_Norah_s_Infinite_Playlist_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Although the styles, music and curfews might have changed, the thrill of young love (and angst) remains the same. ]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:58:45 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Nick_Norah_s_Infinite_Playlist_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Election_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Pick Flick! You won't be disappointed by Election on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:56:34 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Election_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/13_Going_On_30_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews While Garner and Ruffalo are highly entertaining, this release isn't like reinventing the 8-track. ]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:50:22 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/13_Going_On_30_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Mirrors_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The idea that Jack Bauer can't put a beat down on a bunch of demons is more ludicrous than this horror flick. ]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:40:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Mirrors_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Appaloosa_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Ed Harris and Aragorn take on Jeremy Irons and his band of evildoers in this slow cook western that never quite comes to a full boil. ]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:20:43 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Appaloosa_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Kit_Kittredge_An_American_Girl_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Appropriately set during The Great Depression, this disappointing movie/disc did nothing to raise my spirits. ]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:50:42 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Kit_Kittredge_An_American_Girl_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Express_The_Ernie_Davis_Story_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The tragic yet inspiring story of Ernie Davis comes to Blu-ray Disc in a excellently rendered transfer from Universal. ]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:40:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Express_The_Ernie_Davis_Story_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Mamma_Mia_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Based on the insanely popular stage production, the sounds of ABBA and an excellent image transfer will turn you into a musical fan whether you want it or not. ]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:55:16 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Mamma_Mia_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Bourne_Trilogy_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Is Bourne the new Bond? Maybe, maybe not, but all three of the Jason Bourne films look and sound spectacular nonetheless on Blu-ray Disc in this new collection from Universal. ]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:06:46 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Bourne_Trilogy_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pride_and_Glory_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Gavin O'Connor's uneven, lengthy look at cop drama cliches is salvaged by an all-star cast, who make the film a lot more intriguing than it is. ]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:21:54 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pride_and_Glory_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/My_Best_Friend_s_Girl.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews People either love or hate Dane Cook. Well, he certainly won’t win fans as Tank, the most despicable of the many miserable characters in this movie. ]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:07:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/My_Best_Friend_s_Girl.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Amusement_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The tagline is: "His pleasure is your pain." If by pleasure, they mean this movie, then job well done. ]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:11:54 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Amusement_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Death_Race_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews It's hard to say this is a good movie. Just make sure to check your brain at the door, and enjoy the beauty that Blu-ray has to offer. ]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:21:27 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Death_Race_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Baby_Mama_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Amy Poehler shines while Tina Fey plays to type in this by-the-numbers comedy, but why is Universal so stingy with the Blu-ray bonus features? ]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:17:46 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Baby_Mama_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/In_the_Name_of_the_King_A_Dungeon_Siege_Tale_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Oh, the pain, the agony! No, I didn't stub my toe, but I did just finish watching this mess of a film on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:12:39 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/In_the_Name_of_the_King_A_Dungeon_Siege_Tale_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Babylon_A_D_Raw_and_Uncut_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This well-intentioned yet highly derivative science fiction film starring Vin Diesel arrives on Blu-ray disc in a marvelously rendered transfer with excellent sound to match. ]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:09:25 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Babylon_A_D_Raw_and_Uncut_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Women_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Considering that the film was written and directed by Murphy Brown creator Diane English, this should be a lot smarter -- and funnier. ]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:50:36 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Women_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Cure_Trilogy_Pornography_Disintegration_Bloodflowers_Live_in_Berlin_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Trilogy offers up over three hours of classic goth rockers The Cure performing three of their most acclaimed albums in their entirety. The performance is sure to please fans and music lovers while the 96/24 PCM stereo and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound makes it an even worthier concert disc release. ]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:54:56 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Cure_Trilogy_Pornography_Disintegration_Bloodflowers_Live_in_Berlin_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Henry_Poole_Is_Here_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Luke Wilson ditches the swell-guy routine for this offbeat drama with surprisingly deep special features. ]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:39:59 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Henry_Poole_Is_Here_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Home_Alone_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Whether you've seen this movie one or 100 times, there's one thing you probably haven't seen: Macaulay Culkin's super-cuteness in its high-def glory. ]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:38:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Home_Alone_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_X-Files_Fight_the_Future_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The original X-Files movie holds up remarkably well, although disappointing video quality only continues to obscure the truth. ]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:04:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_X-Files_Fight_the_Future_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Open_Season_2_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews For those clamoring for more, we have this straight-to-video cartoon sequel, featuring none of the original film's lead voices, but plenty of bad animation and potty humor, on fabulous high definition Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:59:08 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Open_Season_2_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Disaster_Movie_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Oh, no! Not another scary disaster of a spoof movie!? Yep, that's exactly what it is arriving on Blu-ray. ]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:00:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Disaster_Movie_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Bangkok_Dangerous_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Nicolas Cage plays a hit man on the run in this less than fascinating 2008 remake of the Pang Brothers 1999 debut film of the same name. ]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:54:18 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Bangkok_Dangerous_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dexter_The_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This is not your grandparents' serial killer. This is Dexter, Showtime's vigilante serial killer, slashing his way onto Blu-ray. ]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:40:06 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dexter_The_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_X-Files_I_Want_to_Believe_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Scully and Mulder are back on the case, with elaborate Blu-ray extras that should be a real treat for X-philes. ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:44:11 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_X-Files_I_Want_to_Believe_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Days_of_Thunder_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Tony Scott, Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer knew a winning formula when they saw one, so they opted to turn a few more laps on the same old tires. The result won't surprise you, but it will entertain. The Blu-ray improves upon a lackluster DVD, but just barely. ]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:34:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Days_of_Thunder_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Journey_to_the_Center_of_the_Earth_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Leading man Brendan Fraser helps make this a worthwhile Journey, but the underwhelming picture, sound and bonuses have left me feeling a little hollow. ]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:20:22 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Journey_to_the_Center_of_the_Earth_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Vicky_Cristina_Barcelona_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This solid high definition transfer of the wonderfully enjoyable Woody Allen film may be a bare bones release, but it's still a worthy addition to any collection. ]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:54:53 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Vicky_Cristina_Barcelona_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Superhero_Movie_Extended_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews I'm sure this superhero spoof sounded hilarious on paper, but even a solid turn by Leslie Nielsen in a supporting role can't save this sloppy mess of a film from itself. How and why it made it onto Blu-ray Disc is the real question. ]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:30:42 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Superhero_Movie_Extended_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Into_the_Wild_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews How many among us have not dreamed of escaping from it all and going on a journey to find peace? Chris McCandless did, and Sean Penn's quiet film tells McCandless' story. ]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:38:46 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Into_the_Wild_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Truman_Show_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Is life in a fishbowl any life at all? Is it "reality?" The Truman Show explores these themes and more with a surprisingly thoughtful performance from Jim Carrey. ]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:22:37 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Truman_Show_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Resident_Evil_Degeneration_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Resident Evil franchise finally comes home in a film that is faithful to the popular video game series, but it doesn't have much that will appeal to anyone outside of the Resident Evil fan base. ]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:42:35 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Resident_Evil_Degeneration_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Burn_After_Reading_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Coen Brothers (and surrogate sibling George Clooney) are back, this time on the mean streets of D.C. for a bizarre black comedy. ]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:35:51 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Burn_After_Reading_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Alps_Climb_of_Your_Life_IMAX_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Come wonder at the imposing beauty of the Swiss Alps in this IMAX feature chronicling one man's journey towards conquering the most difficult wall of rock in Europe to climb, the Eiger north face. ]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:19:25 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Alps_Climb_of_Your_Life_IMAX_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Horton_Hears_a_Who_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Do you hear what I hear? Horton and Whoville reproduce remarkably well in DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. ]]> Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:45:27 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Horton_Hears_a_Who_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_House_Bunny_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews While it offers the occasional chuckle, and it looks and sounds about as good as can be expected on Blu-ray, there is little to get excited about here. ]]> Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:32:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_House_Bunny_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Lucky_Number_Slevin_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews It's pulp and hip fiction in director Paul McGuigan's Tarantino-esque gangster yarn on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:15:43 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Lucky_Number_Slevin_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Mystery_of_the_Nile_IMAX_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Take a majestic journey down the Nile in this beautifully filmed IMAX production on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:13:18 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Mystery_of_the_Nile_IMAX_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Planet_Terror_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Blood, gore, nonstop action and a hot, one-legged stripper with a machine gun leg in high definition can only mean one thing -- Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror has finally arrived on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:12:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Planet_Terror_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Vexille_Bekushiru_2077_Nihon_sakoku_Isolation_Special_Editon_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Vexille is an entertaining anime film that blends motion-capture techniques with the look of traditional hand drawn animation in a story of a dystopian future where the very machines that were meant to bring us all together have driven out our humanity. ]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:10:07 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Vexille_Bekushiru_2077_Nihon_sakoku_Isolation_Special_Editon_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Incredible_Hulk_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The destructive, melancholy brute may have skin of green, but his disc is a celebration of Blu. ]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:19:35 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Incredible_Hulk_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Death_Proof_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Quentin Tarantino's homage to the classic car films of yesteryear may not quite meet the standards of classic Tarantino, but it's still a wild ride, and an entertaining film. ]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:30:18 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Death_Proof_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Live_From_Abbey_Road_The_Best_of_Season_One_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Live From Abbey Road: The Best of Season One is a celebration of music and sound that brings music back to television and places it in its proper position as an art form, not just disposable entertainment. ]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:29:45 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Live_From_Abbey_Road_The_Best_of_Season_One_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Cheetah_Girls_One_World_Extended_Music_Edition_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Cheetahs have just been spotted on Blu-ray, ready for a spin on that special teenager's PlayStation 3. ]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:49:29 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Cheetah_Girls_One_World_Extended_Music_Edition_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tropic_Thunder_Director_s_Cut_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews An hysterical comedy in a locked-and-loaded Blu-ray edition: Who could ask for more? Except maybe TiVo in their trailer. ]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:53:47 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tropic_Thunder_Director_s_Cut_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Mummy_Tomb_of_the_Dragon_Emperor_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews I guess we couldn't have a "Mummy Trilogy" without there being a third movie, right? Well, so, here it is. Sounds nice, though. ]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:14:06 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Mummy_Tomb_of_the_Dragon_Emperor_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Jet_Li_s_Fearless_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Fear not: All three versions of Jet Li's penultimate martial arts epic are here. The audio is a respectable kick in the head, although the video might hit below the belt. ]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:12:02 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Jet_Li_s_Fearless_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/I_Am_Legend_Ultimate_Collector_s_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Lock the windows, bolt the doors, and pour vinegar on the front steps: You won't want anyone--or anything--to disturb you while you re-explore this Legend. ]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:20:52 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/I_Am_Legend_Ultimate_Collector_s_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Lost_The_Complete_Fourth_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews LOST found its way back on track in Season Four, and now maybe this HD set (with uncompressed linear PCM 5.1 sound!) will help the fans figure out just what the hell is going. ]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:52:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Lost_The_Complete_Fourth_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Chronicles_of_Narnia_Prince_Caspian_3-Disc_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The boys (and girls) are back in town for this sprawling sequel, bringing wondrous sound and vision, plus bonus features that work like magic. ]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:23:30 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Chronicles_of_Narnia_Prince_Caspian_3-Disc_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Wanted_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Wanted: A fresher script and slightly better video to go with the killer audio and supplements on Universal's newest high-def disc. ]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:18:01 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Wanted_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sukiyaki_Western_Django_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews East meets West in this often confusing, but creatively directed film from Takashi Miike. ]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:14:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sukiyaki_Western_Django_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Foo_Fighters_Live_at_Wembley_Stadium_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Foo Fighters carry the torch for the golden years of grunge on this Blu-ray concert disc taken from the band's biggest two shows of their careers. ]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:03:39 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Foo_Fighters_Live_at_Wembley_Stadium_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Dark_Knight_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Gotham's City's masked avenger is back in this dark and ominous follow-up to Batman Begins. With a stellar audio transfer and impressive picture, The Dark Knight will make a great addition to anyone's Blu-ray library. ]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:41:27 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Dark_Knight_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Transsiberian_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Drugs, murder, and intrigue on the Trans-Siberian -- this gripping character-driven thriller is a refreshing change from the typical Hollywood fodder. ]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:08:34 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Transsiberian_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Firefly_The_Complete_Series_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The short-lived series with the cult following finally arrives in a welcomed high definition Blu-ray Disc release. ]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:58:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Firefly_The_Complete_Series_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/La_Femme_Nikita_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Luc Besson's classic 1990 action film comes to Blu-ray Disc in a stellar 1080p high definition video transfer. ]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:00:25 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/La_Femme_Nikita_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Wall-E_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Pixar is back with another phenomenal film, made all the more enjoyable courtesy of reference quality audio and video transfers and an enjoyable set of extras. ]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:52:20 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Wall-E_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Planet_of_the_Apes_40-Year_Evolution_Blu_ray_collection.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The first major-film science fiction franchise that also revolutionized the genre arrives in a deluxe package including all five films mastered in high quality 1080p high definition. ]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:14:17 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Planet_of_the_Apes_40-Year_Evolution_Blu_ray_collection.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Jewel_The_Essential_Live_Songbook_on_Blu_ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Jewel: The Essential Live Songbook finds Jewel at her strongest -- performing folk songs, in sparingly instrumented arrangements. This two-disc Blu-ray Disc set comprises 52 tracks spread across three different live sets and is a must-have for any Jewel fan. ]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:18:47 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Jewel_The_Essential_Live_Songbook_on_Blu_ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Story_of_O_Histoire_d_O_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This once controversial erotic classic comes to Blu-ray with a disappointing transfer and poor supplements that add little value to the obvious budget title. ]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:55:11 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Story_of_O_Histoire_d_O_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Black_Christmas_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Whether you've been naughty or nice, Billy's going to get you, in the 1974 cult-classic, Black Christmas, now on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:26:47 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Black_Christmas_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Jerry_Maguire_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Cameron Crowe spins a tale that brings together the quick pace of the NFL and high powered sports agents and a romantic drama. A chick flick... for guys? ]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:30:38 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Jerry_Maguire_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tinkerbell_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Disney has brought the lovable, mischievous fairy to the screen for her first full-length feature film, in glorious 1080p high def. But ultimately it is a "straight to video" release with all that implies. ]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:56:29 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tinkerbell_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tori_Amos_Live_at_Montreux_1991_1992_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Classic Tori Amos arrives on Blu-ray Disc in two passionate performances from the Montreux Jazz Festival ]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:04:59 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tori_Amos_Live_at_Montreux_1991_1992_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Chuck_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Chuck mixes action and humor in a modern-day take on Get Smart, but the Blu-ray transfer leaves much to be desired. ]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:41:30 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Chuck_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Monster_s_Ball_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Have a ball, Louisiana-style, as director Marc Forster's intense Monster's Ball arrives on high-def disc. ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:10:39 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Monster_s_Ball_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Supernatural_The_Complete_Third_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The CW network's finely crafted fantasy series comes to Blu-ray with a superb high definition video transfer ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:04:11 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Supernatural_The_Complete_Third_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Star_Wars_The_Clone_Wars_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The "missing" adventures of Anakin and Obi-Wan can finally be retold, beginning with this digitally animated big-screen pilot movie. ]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:13:43 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Star_Wars_The_Clone_Wars_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Soundstage_Sheryl_Crow_Live_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Sheryl Crow makes her Blu-ray Disc debut in a hit filled, energetic live performance on the PBS series Soundstage. ]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:24:13 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Soundstage_Sheryl_Crow_Live_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hellboy_II_The_Golden_Army_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Don't let that mug fool you: Hellboy may be bigger, badder and redder than ever in this sequel, but his Blu-ray is gorgeous. ]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:18:24 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hellboy_II_The_Golden_Army_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Run_Fatboy_Run.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Simon Pegg of "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz" fame changes pace a bit and stars in this engaging, if not completely original, romantic comedy that also serves as the big screen directorial debut for "Friends" star David Schwimmer. ]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:15:40 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Run_Fatboy_Run.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sleeping_Beauty_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Princess Aurora awakens in the high-def age to be decreed the fairest Blu-ray in all the land. ]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:05:06 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sleeping_Beauty_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Casino_Royale_Collector_s_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Sony's re-issue of Casino Royale on Blu-ray looks and sounds just as good as the original Blu-ray release and comes bundled with a plethora of supplemental materials, but is it worth a double-dip so soon? ]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:27:43 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Casino_Royale_Collector_s_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Futurama_Bender_s_Game_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Robots and dragons and nerds galore: It's time to get back to the Futurama, especially now with their first high-definition direct-to-video movie. ]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:24:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Futurama_Bender_s_Game_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Zombie_Strippers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This zombie satire is gratuitous in every way, but not even a solid release on Blu-ray can redeem this laughably scripted film. ]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 23:31:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Zombie_Strippers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Final_Countdown_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews An authentically recreated naval fantasy on a grand scale - F-14s versus Japanese Zeroes! - this 1980 cult fave makes a splash on Blu-ray. ]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:12:19 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Final_Countdown_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hancock_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Sony has brought Will Smith's reluctant superhero summer blockbuster to high definition home video in a marvelously rendered Blu-ray Disc release. ]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:05:51 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Hancock_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Universe_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A&E forays into Blu-ray with a big bang, not a whimper: The Universes gives us the sun, the moon, and the stars. ]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:56:18 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Universe_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Ray_Harryhausen_Collection_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews 1950's B-movie cheese arrives in all its stop-motion glory from Sony in this collection of Ray Harryhausen films on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:47:12 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Ray_Harryhausen_Collection_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Diary_of_the_Dead_oDiary of the Dead on Blu-ray Discn_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews George A. Romero's fifth installment in his Dead series of zombie films retools the franchise and starts the story over from the beginning, but in an attempt at experimenting Romero borrows too heavily from films that have come before. ]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:31:46 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Diary_of_the_Dead_oDiary of the Dead on Blu-ray Discn_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Land_of_the_Dead_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The dead rise again in this fourth installment of George A. Romero's series of Dead films that sees the emphasis placed on the action more than the horror. ]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:34:59 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Land_of_the_Dead_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Amityville_Horror_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews 1979's haunted house thriller supposedly based on real events makes its way to Blu-ray Disc in a middling but still better than previously available release from MGM. ]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:28:36 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Amityville_Horror_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Omen_Collection_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Omen and its sequels arrive on Blu-ray disc alongside the 2006 remake in this 4-disc collection just in time for All Hallows Eve -- so dim the lights, light the jack-o'-lanterns and prepare to be scared. ]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:23:35 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Omen_Collection_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Baraka_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A visually breathtaking tour of exotic places--and so much more--Baraka sets a new standard for Blu-ray. ]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:50:05 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Baraka_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/James_Bond_Blu-ray_Collection_Three-Pack_Vol_2.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Get three classic 007 films together in this Blu-ray bundle that gives you the best of Sean Connery and a taste of Roger Moore. ]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:02:28 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/James_Bond_Blu-ray_Collection_Three-Pack_Vol_2.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/James_Bond_Blu-ray_Collection_Three-Pack_Vol_1_Dr_No_Die_Another_Day_Live_and_Let_Die.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Investing in Bonds is easy, even in this economy, if you know how to shop wisely. ]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:54:04 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/James_Bond_Blu-ray_Collection_Three-Pack_Vol_1_Dr_No_Die_Another_Day_Live_and_Let_Die.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/James_Bond_Blu-ray_Collection_Six-Pack.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Bond fans will rejoice this week as six of the most popular, most ground-breaking films in the classic Bond franchise make their way onto Blu-ray Disc, and Amazon.com is offering all of them up in one exclusive boxed set. ]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:35:22 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/James_Bond_Blu-ray_Collection_Six-Pack.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Die_Another_Day_on_Blu-ray.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The old school of Bond might have "died" with this wild Pierce Brosnan/Halle Berry ride, but the Blu-ray is alive and kicking. ]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:30:13 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Die_Another_Day_on_Blu-ray.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/For_Your_Eyes_Only_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This Roger Moore-era 007 adventure is a throwback to the Connery era and, although one of Moore's stronger outings as 007, not quite up to the standards of the best of the Bonds altogether. ]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:25:48 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/For_Your_Eyes_Only_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Live_and_Let_Die_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Roger Moore's Bond debut lives again on this immaculately refurbished disc. ]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:17:20 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Live_and_Let_Die_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Iron_Man_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director Jon Favreau and star Robert Downey, Jr. collaborate to produce one of the year's best action films, and it looks and sounds better than ever on 1080p Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:15:29 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Iron_Man_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/From_Russia_with_Love_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Sean Connery is Bond, James Bond, in this film that solidified his legacy in many minds as the one and only 007. ]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:13:03 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/From_Russia_with_Love_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Thunderball_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The film that defined the 007 franchise arrives on Blu-ray Disc in a splendid high definition transfer from MGM. ]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:03:56 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Thunderball_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dr_No_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Do you need to look any further to find a fabulous edition of James Bond's humble big-screen beginnings? Just say NO! ]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:35:51 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dr_No_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Gangster_Collection_American_Gangster_Casino_Eastern_Promises_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Gangsters, gangsters, and more gangsters! Universal has put together a collection of thematically related films from heavyweight directors Martin Scorsese, David Cronenberg and Ridley Scott sure to please fans of the mob film genre. ]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:27:08 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Gangster_Collection_American_Gangster_Casino_Eastern_Promises_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Eastern_Promises_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director David Cronenberg shifts the underworld focus eastward in this sometimes riveting tale of the Russian mob in London featuring a standout performance by Viggo Mortensen. ]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:48:36 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Eastern_Promises_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Sixth_Sense_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews M. Night Shyamalan's breakthrough film remains his best, and this technically brilliant, well-supplemented Blu-ray has quickly become one of my favorites. ]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:05:50 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Sixth_Sense_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Carrie_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Senior prom will never be the same as Brian De Palma's eerie 1976 high school horror film, penned by Stephen King, arrives in high definition. ]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:59:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Carrie_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Jewel_of_the_Nile_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Joan and Jack (and Ralph!) are back, in a bombastic new Blu of the Romancing the Stone sequel. ]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:12:30 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Jewel_of_the_Nile_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Romancing_the_Stone_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Still a thrilling ride through the jungle and back again, the first adventure of Joan Wilder is more fun than ever on a spiffy new Blu-ray disc. ]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:08:46 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Romancing_the_Stone_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Happening_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews M. Night Shyamalan's green, R-rated thriller brings the blood and the preaching. Now on Blu-ray, it also brings terrific audio/video and a harvest of fresh extras. ]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:53:19 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Happening_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pushing_Daisies_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A bittersweet tale of love, death and pie, Pushing Daisies is one of the best series currently on the small screen, and now a tasty Blu-ray set with but one caveat. ]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:41:38 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pushing_Daisies_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/American_Gangster_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The much-anticipated Blu-ray release of Universal's box office hit American Gangster finally arrives, but was it worth the wait? ]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:56:45 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/American_Gangster_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Ultimate_Matrix_Collection_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Finally, it's here! The high-tech (picture-in-picture! digital copy!) Blu-ray edition worthy of Neo and that funky hard-wired crib he likes to hang out in. ]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:13:42 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Ultimate_Matrix_Collection_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Casino_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Martin Scorsese returned to familiar territory in this 1995 film about the mob in pre-corporate 1970's Las Vegas ]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:41:28 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Casino_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dawn_of_the_Dead_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Zak Snyder's 2004 Dawn of the Dead "redux" comes to Blu-ray in a well handled transfer that heightens the horror and the film's enjoyability. ]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:00:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dawn_of_the_Dead_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_7th_Voyage_of_Sinbad.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This early display of stop-motion animation prowess by the father of special effects, Ray Harryhausen, comes to Blu-ray Disc in all its Technicolor glory. ]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:28:34 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_7th_Voyage_of_Sinbad.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Love_Guru_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Mike Myers' latest comedy is little more than a series of crude gags that hardly amuse, but the Blu-ray release is typically well done. ]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:30:11 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Love_Guru_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Beowulf_Director_s_Cut_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director Robert Zemeckis' rendition of the 9th Century Anglo-Saxon epic comes to Blu-ray Disc in a reference quality transfer sure to delight home theater enthusiasts everywhere. ]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:00:27 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Beowulf_Director_s_Cut_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Texas_Chain_Saw_Massacre_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews With gas prices at an all-time high, is now a good time to invest in a new Chain Saw? ]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:34:26 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Texas_Chain_Saw_Massacre_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Risky_Business_25th_Anniversary_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The dream is always the same: I pick up my copy of Risky Business, and it's in high-def. And it actually has special features on it! So now I'm getting enthusiastic.... ]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:25:46 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Risky_Business_25th_Anniversary_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Fighter_Pilot_Operation_Red_Flag_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Follow Air Force pilot Captain John Stratton through intense combat training in this IMAX documentary film from director Stephen Lawson, now available on Blu-ray Disc with a beautiful 1080p video transfer and DTS-HD Master Audio Surround Sound. ]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:11:13 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Fighter_Pilot_Operation_Red_Flag_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Otis_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This dark comedy tries hard to frighten and to amuse, but does very little of either -- does the Blu-ray release of this film originally shot in HD at least redeem it with a high quality transfer? ]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:25:20 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Otis_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Daredevil_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Daredevil is one of the more flawed adaptations of a Marvel character to the big screen, but the Blu-ray transfer's spectacular DTS-HD Master Audio surround mix and AVC video encoding make this a release worth checking out. ]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:39:40 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Daredevil_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Godfather_The_Coppola_Restoration_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Godfather Trilogy remixed, remastered and restored for Blu-ray? This was an offer I for one didn't have to think about for very long. ]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:31:49 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Godfather_The_Coppola_Restoration_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Cirque_du_Soleil_Corteo_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Cirque du Soleil's lavish production about a clown's imagining of his own funeral is captured in high definition with a superb lossless soundtrack on Blu-ray. ]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:51:53 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Cirque_du_Soleil_Corteo_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Transformers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director Michael Bay's transformation of the Transformers from toyland merchandise into big screen characters arrives on Blu-ray in a package that is at once pure eye candy and aurally thrilling. ]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:04:17 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Transformers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Grey_s_Anatomy_Season_Four_Expanded_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Televison's sexy hospital drama comes to Blu-ray Disc in an expanded edition sure to please fans of the hit series. ]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:25:39 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Grey_s_Anatomy_Season_Four_Expanded_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Forbidden_Kingdom_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Jackie Chan and Jet Li finally team up (sort of) in this martial arts film based on the Chinese mythology of the Monkey King. Does this film manage to live up to the expectations one might have of these two legends of martial arts finally coming together? ]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:04:20 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Forbidden_Kingdom_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Forgetting_Sarah_Marshall_Unrated_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The latest Judd Apatow production comes home in high definition on Blu-ray Disc with gobs of picture detail and mostly solid DTS-HD audio, plus the usual assortment of entertaining extras. It's a fun film made even more fun on Blu-ray. ]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:09:28 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Forgetting_Sarah_Marshall_Unrated_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Day_Watch_Dnevnoi_Dozor_Unrated_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The second part of the Russian blockbuster "Watches" trilogy has a more coherent narrative, but just as many amazing visual and sound effects rendered all the more enjoyable by the "Blu" treatment. ]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:05:11 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Day_Watch_Dnevnoi_Dozor_Unrated_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Night_Watch_Nochnoi_Dozor_Unrated_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Russian blockbuster comes to Blu-ray Disc and is another fine transfer from Fox, but does the movie live up to the hype? ]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:49:40 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Night_Watch_Nochnoi_Dozor_Unrated_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Kill_Bill_Volume_2_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Quentin Tarantino's culmination of his Kill Bill story slows the pace and lessens the rage, but it pleases just the same in an excellent transfer to Blu-ray Disc from Disney/Miramax. ]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:36:09 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Kill_Bill_Volume_2_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Kill_Bill_Volume_1_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The long awaited arrival of Kill Bill on Blu-ray Disc was well worth the wait. Quentin Tarantino's fascinating story of revenge is served up in a reference quality BD release that is not to be missed. ]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:52:29 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Kill_Bill_Volume_1_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Torchwood_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The BBC's hip and stylish series arrives on Blu-ray Disc in a pleasing 6-disc gift set that sci-fi fans will not want to miss. ]]> Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:52:01 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Torchwood_The_Complete_First_Season_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Day_After_Tomorrow_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The special effects take center stage in this Hollywood doomsday scenario that appears on Blu-ray with reference quality picture and sound. ]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:30:18 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Day_After_Tomorrow_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Doors_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Oliver Stone's hypnotic vision of the band that rocked the 60's and their iconic frontman dazzles on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:00:52 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Doors_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Heroes_Season_1_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The television phenomenon about ordinary people with extraordinary abilities that gave us the catch phrase "Save the cheerleader. Save the world." comes to Blu-ray in a package laden with extras, but do the picture and sound quality measure up? ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:15:49 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Heroes_Season_1_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Stargate_Continuum_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This direct-to-video extension of the Stargate franchise won't offer much for anyone who is not a fan of the SG-1 television series. ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:02:34 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Stargate_Continuum_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean_Trilogy_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The three films of the Pirates of the Caribbean series are available now together in a complete trilogy boxed set on Blu-ray Disc. If you don't already own them, now may be the time. ]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:02:23 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean_Trilogy_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Heroes_Season_2_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews In a season cut short by the WGA strike, the storyline feels aimless, haphazard and unresolved. Unfortunately, the inconsistent video transfer and ho-hum sound mix don't help matters much. ]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:58:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Heroes_Season_2_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tim_Burton_s_The_Nightmare_Before_Christmas_Collector_s_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Tim Burton's timeless stop-motion animated musical classic arrives in stunning high definition on Blu-ray with a brilliant lossless 7.1 soundtrack in an edition that is sure to be the ultimate reference for this title for years to come. ]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:45:55 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Tim_Burton_s_The_Nightmare_Before_Christmas_Collector_s_Edition_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/1408_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This psychologically harrowing piece of horror is a showcase for the talent of John Cusack and nearly matches the level of quality set by The Shining. ]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:40:14 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/1408_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Coastal_Dawns_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews From the same team that brought us The Discovery HD Theater series Sunrise Earth comes Coastal Dawns, an even more spectacular real-time experience of dawn along the coasts of Hawaii and Maine that is pure eye candy. ]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:46:34 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Coastal_Dawns_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Starship_Troopers_Trilogy_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews With the launch of the third film in the Starship Troopers series, Sony has released the full trilogy on Blu-ray Disc in 1080p high definition video with Dolby TrueHD sound. But all the technology in the world can't make the sequels live up to the original. ]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:57:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Starship_Troopers_Trilogy_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Robin_Hood_Season_One_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The BBC's new retelling of the Robin Hood legend is sometimes overwrought and drags when the drama is overplayed, but it still offers lots of fun, quick-paced action that is a decent way to pass the time. ]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:50:20 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Robin_Hood_Season_One_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Afro_Samurai_Season_1_Director_s_Cut_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This stylized blending of modern, U.S. hip-hop culture and Japanese feudalism that features wonderful voice acting from Ron Perlman and Samuel L. Jackson finally arrives in reference-quality high definition on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:15:03 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Afro_Samurai_Season_1_Director_s_Cut_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Starship_Troopers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The under-appreciated first installment in the Starship Troopers series come to Blu-ray Disc and it's a treat for the eyes and ears. ]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:25:26 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Starship_Troopers_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Nim_s_Island_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This lighthearted family film from Fox and Walden Media is not so ground-breaking that you will feel compelled to go back to it many times, but it offers some entertaining fun for the entire family and its high quality Blu-ray transfer increases the enjoyability. ]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:37:13 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Nim_s_Island_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Prison_Break_Season_Three_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Fox's high-action, fast-paced drama makes its second appearence on Blu-ray Disc with the release of its third season in a reference quality package that is sure to please. ]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:14:01 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Prison_Break_Season_Three_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dude_Where_s_My_Car_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This outrageous farce of a movie works hard for laughs, but only succeeds occasionally. Dude, I want my 83 minutes back. ]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:14:09 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Dude_Where_s_My_Car_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Harold_Kumar_Escape_from_Guantanamo_Bay_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Four years ago, all these two friends wanted were sliders. Now, they're sliding for their lives. And the Blu-ray gives them more than they bargained for. ]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:10:49 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Harold_Kumar_Escape_from_Guantanamo_Bay_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Shutter_Unrated_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Japanese director Masayuki Oshiai's remake of the Thai film of the same name is all by-the-book J-Horror, with very little to distinguish it from any other film in the genre. Thankfully, this "Westernized" version of Shutter on Blu-ray Disc has marvelous picture and audio quality to help prop it up. ]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:11:52 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Shutter_Unrated_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Smart_People_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The indie film Smart People tries to capture the essence of dysfunctional people too smart to see past their own problems, but does it succeed? ]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:37:12 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Smart_People_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Patriot_Games_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Jack Ryan's back, and this time it's personal. Maybe a little too personal, as Harrison Ford wrestles with Irish terrorists. ]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:43:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Patriot_Games_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Clear_and_Present_Danger_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Mr. Ryan (Harrison Ford) goes to Washington, and while the politics in this thriller might be complicated at times, the picture and sound on this disc are simply spectacular. ]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:30:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Clear_and_Present_Danger_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Hunt_for_Red_October_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The search for Blu October has come to a happy conclusion, as the best submarine movie ever finally sets sail from Paramount on everyone's favorite high-def format. ]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:07:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Hunt_for_Red_October_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Sum_of_All_Fears_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The lovechild of Harrison Ford and Alec Baldwin, Ben Affleck stars as a post-pubescent Jack Ryan and does a damned fine job saving the world. (We're still here, aren't we?) ]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:53:09 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Sum_of_All_Fears_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Rolling_Stones_Shine_a_Light_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Rolling Stones show they still have what it takes in this energetic performance filmed at New York City's historic Beacon Theatre in 2006 and directed by Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese. ]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:25:23 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Rolling_Stones_Shine_a_Light_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ganges_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The BBC once again bring their excellent documentary camera work to the skilfully crafted high definition series, Ganges, which follows this most revered and holy river on the Indian sub-contintent on its entire journey; from it's glacial beginnings in the peaks of the Himalayas to its final destination in the largest river delta in the world. ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:46:45 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Ganges_on_Blu-ray_Disc.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Batman_Begins_on_Blu-ray_Disc-1642.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews As the latest Batman film opens in theaters, Warner has finally released the previous film on Blu-ray Disc with some innovative extras and reference quality picture and sound. ]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:28:32 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Batman_Begins_on_Blu-ray_Disc-1642.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/earth-the-biography-1638.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Dr. Ian Stewart offers an intriguing look at the powerful forces that interconnect to shape Earth and make it habitable for human life. Unfortunately, the mixture of low resolution and less than spectacular high definition footage leave much to be desired. ]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:38:52 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/earth-the-biography-1638.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/There_Will_Be_Blood_on_Blu-ray_Disc-1631.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews This is Daniel Day-Lewis at his Academy Award-winning best as a ruthless oil tycoon driven by greed in this film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights; Magnolia) now available in high definition on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:15:53 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/There_Will_Be_Blood_on_Blu-ray_Disc-1631.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/mummy-returns-blu-ray-1629.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Mummy Returns is one of those ideal sequels that gives its audience everything they expect, and more. This new Blu-ray, one of Universal's first, does the same. ]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:30:21 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/mummy-returns-blu-ray-1629.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/mummy-blu-ray-1628.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Like the undead Egyptian himself, The Mummy is back and more powerful than ever, thanks to unholy incantations and Blu-ray disc. ]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:29:49 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/mummy-blu-ray-1628.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/gans-of-ny-bluray-1621.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Martin Scorsese's sprawling period film about Civil War era New York City finally comes to Blu-ray Disc, but does this highly anticipated release fix the flaws of its DVD predecessor? ]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:15:09 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/gans-of-ny-bluray-1621.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/batman-gotham-knight-blu-ray-1630.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The perfect companion for a dark night, this animated anthology with an Eastern flavor is a stylish treat on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:15:03 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/batman-gotham-knight-blu-ray-1630.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/spiderwick-bluray-1615.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The fast-paced fantasy film comes to Blu-ray with a stellar video transfer sure to please videophiles, but does the film have enough substance to hold the attention of a mature audience? ]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:43:03 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/spiderwick-bluray-1615.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/the-host-blu-ray-1617.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews South Korean director Bong Joon-ho's thrilling answer to the Japanese monster movies arrives on Blu-ray disc in a spectacular high definition video transfer and reference quality sound mix guaranteed to give your system a good workout. ]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:26:18 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/the-host-blu-ray-1617.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/bucket-list-blu-ray-disc-1616.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Heavyweight actors Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman put on strong performances in director Rob Reiner's overly sentimental look at coming to terms with death. ]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:53:54 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/bucket-list-blu-ray-disc-1616.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/halloween-bluray-1610.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews John Carpenter's genre defining horror film arrives on Blu-ray Disc with a controversial yet excellent video transfer, full of details never before seen on any previous edition. ]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:05:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/halloween-bluray-1610.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/10_000_BC_on_Blu-ray_Disc-1613.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews More Patriot than Day After Tomorrow, Roland Emmerich's 10,000 BC might be awash in anachronisms but it is also home theater demo material of mammoth proportions. ]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:05:37 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/10_000_BC_on_Blu-ray_Disc-1613.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Shining_on_Blu-ray_Disc-1609.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Stanley Kubrick's sole excursion into the Horror genre appears here on this Blu-ray Disc release of the late filmmaker's now classic screen adaptation of Stephen King's best selling novel. ]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:19:29 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/The_Shining_on_Blu-ray_Disc-1609.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/bridge-too-far-blu-ray-1590.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The classic World War II film comes to Blu-ray Disc. It features an all-star cast, and some impressive film-making, but its 3-hour run time feels a bit long, and its audio and video transfers are not quite up to reference quality. And hey, Fox/MGM, how about some extras? ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:09:30 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/bridge-too-far-blu-ray-1590.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/cloverfield-blu-ray-1588.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Now on Blu-ray Disc, producer J.J. Abrams and director Matt Reeves' original take on the classic monster movie is a sight to behold in high definition. ]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:01:13 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/cloverfield-blu-ray-1588.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/master-commander-blu-ray-1589.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Russell Crowe stars as Captain Jack Aubrey, a commander in her majesty's navy in the eigthteenth century, on a quest to capture or destroy a dangerous French privateer vessel. He may be out-classed and out-gunned, but his resolve and instinct are strong. Will it be enough? The film is now available on Blu-ray Disc with an excellent audio and video transfer but an appalling dearth of extras. ]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:43:57 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/master-commander-blu-ray-1589.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/next-blu-ray-1585.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Yet another Philip K. Dick big-screen adaptation is a miss with this Nicolas Cage Sci-Fi vehicle appearing on Blu-ray Disc with above average picture quality and engulfing uncompressed PCM sound. ]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:20:36 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/next-blu-ray-1585.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/recruit-bluray-1579.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews An average spy thriller with strong performances from Colin Farrell and Al Pacino offers a decent level of entertainment value, but the reference quality audio and video in this Blu-ray Disc release put it over the top. ]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:57:50 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/recruit-bluray-1579.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/song-remains-the-same-bluray-1578.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews One of the legendary paragons of concert films finally appears on Blu-ray Disc with it's original quadraphonic soundtrack remixed into an amazing sounding TrueHD 5.1 lossless track, but with a glaring defect that should have been fixed. ]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:56:22 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/song-remains-the-same-bluray-1578.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/ozzfest-blu-ray-1572.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The legendary Hard Rock festival is captured in high definition on its 10th anniversary tour in 2005 and brought to Blu-ray Disc, but suffers from a lack of focus and lackluster, lossy soundtrack. ]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:15:19 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/ozzfest-blu-ray-1572.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/carnival-of-sins-bluray-1573.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews With debauchery in tow, the original lineup of the Crüe returned in 2005 on their Red, White, and Crüe reunion tour and it was all captured in high definition. Sadly, the excellent performance and quality picture is hampered by a poor lossy soundtrack. ]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:00:52 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/carnival-of-sins-bluray-1573.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/butch-sundance-blu-ray-1571.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director George Roy Hill's 1969 genre-bending Western classic featuring Paul Newman and Robert Redford as the iconic historical figures comes to Blu-ray. ]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:10:23 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/butch-sundance-blu-ray-1571.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/narnia-lion-witch-wardrobe-bluray-1565.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews As the second film in the Narnia series hits theaters, the Blu-ray Disc version of the first film hits the streets and it's a visual and auditory feast, packed with tasty extras. ]]> Sun, 18 May 2008 23:07:02 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/narnia-lion-witch-wardrobe-bluray-1565.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/national-treasure-2-blu-ray-1557.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The sequel to 2004's National Treasure doesn't offer much different or compelling in the way of plot, but its Blu-ray release has strong sound and picture quality and an abundance of extras. ]]> Sun, 18 May 2008 22:30:50 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/national-treasure-2-blu-ray-1557.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/national-treasure-blu-ray-1545.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Nicolas Cage stars in this near farcical historical mystery that plays on cliché conspiracies concerning Knights Templar, Free Masons and hidden treasure, with a competent transfer and audio mix to Blu-ray Disc from Disney. ]]> Sun, 18 May 2008 21:30:50 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/national-treasure-blu-ray-1545.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/black-crowes-freak-1544.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Black Crowes got back together on their reunion tour in 2005 and proved they could still bang out some good, old fashioned rock and roll. It was captured in this spirited performance at the historical Fillmore Auditorium. ]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 01:12:53 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/black-crowes-freak-1544.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/sharkwater-blu-ray-disc-1543.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews A fantastic and eye-opening film by first time filmmaker Rob Stewart that is guaranteed to not only alter one's perspective on sharks, but open one's eyes to the natural world around us. ]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 13:59:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/sharkwater-blu-ray-disc-1543.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/john-lgend-blu-ray-1528.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Grammy winning R&B artist John Legend put on an excellent performance in concert for what was Sony-BMG's first Blu-ray concert disc release and the picture and sound quality don't disappoint either. ]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:22:25 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/john-lgend-blu-ray-1528.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/reservoir-dogs-blu-ray-1526.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director Quentin Tarantino's excellent 1992 debut looks stunning in this 15th anniversary Blu-ray Disc edition of a modern classic. ]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:18:12 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/reservoir-dogs-blu-ray-1526.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/tekkonkinkreet-blu-ray-1525.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews An animé title with wonderful hand-drawn animation, but only an average story makes an appearance on Blu-ray with excellent audio and video quality. ]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:01:25 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/tekkonkinkreet-blu-ray-1525.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/u2-rattle-hum-1524.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The now legendary Rock band is captured on tour in the United States at the pinnacle of their Joshua Tree success in the 1980s in this classic concert film on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:12:34 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/u2-rattle-hum-1524.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/the-devil-knows-blu-ray-1523.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Rule of thumb: If you and your brother are going to try and rob the family jewelry store, chances are things are only going to go from bad to worse. ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:50:22 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/the-devil-knows-blu-ray-1523.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/predator-blu-ray-disc-1519.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The 80s classic SciFi shoot-em-up comes to Blu-ray Disc, and while its audio and video quality are better than the DVD releases that came before it, a complete lack of extras or special features make me wonder whether a special edition version isn't in store for the future. ]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:37:12 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/predator-blu-ray-disc-1519.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/baron-munchausen-bluray-1516.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Visually, Terry Gilliam's film has some trouble fitting into the modern age, much like The Baron himself. But this special edition disc is great fun. ]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:55:33 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/baron-munchausen-bluray-1516.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/purple-rain-blu-ray-1512.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The film that turned his royal badness into rock royalty appears in the definitive edition of this Rock-movie classic with an unforgettable soundtrack. ]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:15:49 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/purple-rain-blu-ray-1512.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/immortal-belovew-bluray-1511.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The 1994 biopic about the legendary composer Ludwig Van Beethoven shines in this high definition release with marvelous acting by Gary Oldman, spectacular musical performances from Sir George Solti and the London Symphony Orchestra, and top notch audio and video quality. ]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:55:47 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/immortal-belovew-bluray-1511.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/juno-blu-ray-1514.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The funny, smart, heartfelt Oscar-winning comedy drama comes to Blu-ray Disc and it's just as enjoyable at home as it was in theaters. ]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:09:31 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/juno-blu-ray-1514.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/aliens-vs-predator-requiem-bluray-1508.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews In the second attempt at uniting the popular "Alien" and "Predator" films, the brothers Strause have got a lot of things right, but still can't seem to write dialog fit for human consumption. The Blu-ray Disc offers some unique features including a Bonus View encyclopedia-style multi-media archive of Alien and Predator factoids. ]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:15:59 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/aliens-vs-predator-requiem-bluray-1508.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/6th-day-blu-ray-1507.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews "...and on the 7th Day, the filmmakers rested, and kinda phoned in the whole thing. And lo, there was a Blue Ray shining from the heavens, and it was good." Well, not so much, actually. ]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:22:48 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/6th-day-blu-ray-1507.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/incubus-alive-blu-ray-1503.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The platinum selling Alternative band is captured on tour in high definition and although the picture quality is lacking the sound quality and extras make up for it. ]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:04:02 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/incubus-alive-blu-ray-1503.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/alvin-chipmunks-blu-ray-1502.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Alvin and his homeboys are rocking your crib, and it's more fun than sucking on a helium-filled balloon! ]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:43:06 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/alvin-chipmunks-blu-ray-1502.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/enchanted-blu-ray-1497.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Every Disney classic has been leading up to this. They had it coming, and who better to poke fun at the Classic Disney formula than Disney itself? ]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:54:59 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/enchanted-blu-ray-1497.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/life-of-brian-blu-ray-1498.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The hilarious and controversial religious comedy from the classic and infamous British comedy troop appears in a definitive high definition Blu-ray disc release. ]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:47:10 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/life-of-brian-blu-ray-1498.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/walk-hard-blu-ray-1495.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Judd Apatow strikes again, this time as a co-writer/producer (and Jake Kasdan as co-writer/director) with a hilarious fictional musical bio pic that shows us that John C. Reilly can not only act but carry a tune too. Now on Blu-ray Disc, the film is available in a 2-hour long director's cut with hours and hours of extras. ]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:53:59 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/walk-hard-blu-ray-1495.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/ice-age-blu-ray-1490.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Fox/Blue Sky Studio's CG animated tale of three unlikely friends that come together over a common cause comes to Blu-ray in a decent though slightly flawed high definition release. ]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:09:41 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/ice-age-blu-ray-1490.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/wall-street-blu-ray-1480.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Oliver Stone’s Oscar-winning big-business drama has held up remarkably well, decades later, but is the new Blu-ray disc version a safe investment in today’s market? ]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:50:40 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/wall-street-blu-ray-1480.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/hidalgo-blu-ray-1479.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Viggo Mortensen rides again in a sort of Lawrence of Arabia meets Bite the Bullet, this time in High Definition. ]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:11:38 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/hidalgo-blu-ray-1479.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/nine-inch-nails-blu-ray-1476.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The heavyweights of Industrial music put on a stellar performance in this high definition concert with a marvelously discrete surround mix from Elliot Scheiner. ]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:38:52 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/nine-inch-nails-blu-ray-1476.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/legends-of-jazz-bluray-1471.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The historic and groundbreaking PBS series that brought legends from all styles of the Jazz genre together to perform for the first Jazz series on PBS in forty years arrives in a marvelous high definition release that Jazz lovers and home theater enthusiasts will treasure. ]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:35:33 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/legends-of-jazz-bluray-1471.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/chris-botti-live-blu-ray-1472.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The golden boy of Smooth Jazz arrives in high definition on Blu-ray Disc with a slightly more traditional Jazz approach to his repertoire, full orchestra and heavyweight vocalists in tow. ]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:52:43 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/chris-botti-live-blu-ray-1472.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/hitman-blu-ray-1468.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews If the phrase, "based on the popular video game" doesn't scare you away, then you might just enjoy this little action movie featuring Timothy Olyphant as the titular assassin. The Blu-ray disc features some unique extras including a portable digital version of the film to watch where and when you want. ]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:38:31 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/hitman-blu-ray-1468.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/i-am-legend-blu-ray-1467.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director Francis Lawrence's breathtaking vision of a post-apocalyptic New York City devastated by a man-made plague comes to Blu-ray Disc, including an all-new alternate ending and some unique and entertaining extras. ]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 02:00:52 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/i-am-legend-blu-ray-1467.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/independence-day-blu-ray-1462.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Another long-awaited catalog title goes Blu, with a couple of high-tech surprises. ]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:15:37 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/independence-day-blu-ray-1462.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/i-robot-blu-ray-1458.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The fast-paced, Sci-Fi action vehicle for Will Smith loosely based on the Isaac Asimov short stories makes its debut on high definition Blu-ray Disc in a reference quality release that home theater enthusiasts are bound to adore for years to come. ]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:59:31 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/i-robot-blu-ray-1458.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/run-lola-run-blu-ray-1454.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The internationally acclaimed and experimental runaway cult classic with the pulsating soundtrack from director Tom Tykwer gets the high definition treatment on Blu-ray Disc. ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:18:22 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/run-lola-run-blu-ray-1454.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/phantom-blu-ray-1456.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director Joel Schumacher's cinematic interpretation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera fails to impress in so many categories, although it is not the worst stage-to-film undertaking ever made, it is flawed nonetheless. ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:50:46 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/phantom-blu-ray-1456.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/mr-magorium-blu-ray-1455.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Dustin Hoffman and Natalie Portman star in this this visually and aurally wonderful yet dull, family-safe children's tale of a magical toy store that has run amok. ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:48:03 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/mr-magorium-blu-ray-1455.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/august-rush-1446.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Boy meets girl. Boy loses girl. Girl has child. Girl loses child. And that's just the first 10 minutes. For the rest of the film the child is trying to bring them all back together through the power of music. ]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2008 01:27:33 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/august-rush-1446.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/michael-clayton-blu-ray-1443.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews George Clooney shines as a conflicted lawyer in this twisty, Oscar-winning drama. ]]> Sat, 08 Mar 2008 11:23:04 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/michael-clayton-blu-ray-1443.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/close-encouters-blu-ray-1445.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director Steven Spielberg's optimistic and groundbreaking 1977 Sci-Fi classic comes to Blu-ray Disc in this definitive 2-Disc 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition. ]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:00:58 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/close-encouters-blu-ray-1445.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/no-country-blu-ray-1441.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Who needs a country when you have four Oscars? Still warm from its recent victories, The Coens' violent drama arrives home in high-def. ]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:54:31 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/no-country-blu-ray-1441.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/gattaca-blu-ray-1440.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Ten years after its theatrical release, "Gattaca" is now available on a special edition Blu-ray Disc and, in addition to a new 1080p video transfer, the disc features no less than three Dolby TrueHD 5.1-channel soundtracks. ]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:15:13 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/gattaca-blu-ray-1440.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/ratatouille-blu-ray-1436.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director Brad Bird and animation studio Pixar are on a roll, with a second Oscar for best animated film in 'Ratatouille.' Now the Blu-ray Disc is out and it's as impressive as the film itself. ]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:52:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/ratatouille-blu-ray-1436.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/310-to-yuma-blu-ray-1435.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director James Mangold's vision of famous author Elmore Leonard's short story "Three-Ten to Yuma" comes to Blu-ray Disc in all its classic western action-packed glory with wonderful sound and picture and all fans of the genre should find much to appreciate in this high definition release. ]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:07:43 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/310-to-yuma-blu-ray-1435.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/justic-league-blu-ray-1434.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Edgy, fun, and bursting with style, the tale of DC Comics' original super-team is an animated direct-to-Blu-ray epic. ]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:30:15 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/justic-league-blu-ray-1434.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/amateurs-blu-ray-1420.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews When a down and out small town resident is inspired to rally a motley crew of his fellow townsfolk to make a porn flick, hilarity ensues. Now on Blu-ray Disc, maybe a few people will actually see it. ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:43:11 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/amateurs-blu-ray-1420.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/across-the-universe-blu-ray-1410.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Director Julie Taymor takes us on a meandering journey from Liverpool to New York City where an unlikely couple falls in love. But really it's just an excuse to string together some modern intepretations of songs from The Beatles, now in high definition 1080p video with Dolby TrueHD audio. ]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:10:08 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/across-the-universe-blu-ray-1410.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/simpsons-movie-blu-ray-1396.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The Simpsons finally make it to the big screen, and now, ultimately, back to the small screen in full HD 1080p resolution with DTS-HD Master Audio Sound. Was it worth the wait? ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:08:43 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/simpsons-movie-blu-ray-1396.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/blade-runner-final-cut-blu-ray-1392.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Warner wants you to buy "Blade Runner" again as it releases the film in a 25th Anniversary package on DVD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD. But once you see what's included: a new Final Cut version of the film in 1080p with Dolby TrueHD, 3.5-hour documentary, deleted scenes and more, you'll gladly fork over your hard-earned cash. ]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:18:16 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/blade-runner-final-cut-blu-ray-1392.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/casino-royale-blu-ray-1119.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The re-birth of Bond, James Bond makes an excellent showcase for the high definition Blu-Ray Disc format. ]]> Thu, 31 May 2007 00:34:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/casino-royale-blu-ray-1119.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/behind-enemy-lines-blu-ray-1095.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews If you can get past the idea of Owen Wilson in a dramatic role, then you may actually enjoy this film. In addition to the usual high quality 1080p transfer, this Blu-Ray disc is one of the first to offer DTS-HD Master Audio surround sound. ]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:41:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/behind-enemy-lines-blu-ray-1095.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/dragons-lair-blu-ray-1091.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews The ground-breaking laserdisc-based arcade classic comes to High Definition 1080p Blu-Ray Disc, but does it hold up to the test of time? ]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2007 05:02:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/dragons-lair-blu-ray-1091.shtml http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/hitch-blu-ray-disc-834.shtml Blu-ray Disc Reviews Blu-ray Disc has arrived... sort of. Since we have been reviewing titles and hardware from rival format HD-DVD for several weeks, we thought it only appropriate to begin reviewing Blu-Ray Disc titles. But the fact that we have not been able to obtain a player yet has presented a bit of a challenge. ]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2006 13:14:00 PST http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/hitch-blu-ray-disc-834.shtml