New Home Video: Jun. 24-Jul. 1, 2013
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Out on DVD and Blu-Ray this week: Two worlds, so close and yet so far apart; a bunch of high schoolers fight the rampaging supernatural effects of an evil tempation-exploiting book; and rescuers of trapped scientists underground encounter all the sci-fi horror cliches.
We often talk about the haves and have nots as living in two worlds, but in this literal representation of that concept, with twin Earths literally within shouting sistance of each other and the comfort divide enforced and exploited by heartless corporations, isn't about the allogory so much as the stunning atmosphere and visuals involved in world-creation, and the script fails not because its morality is overwrought but but because of the lame dialog and even lamer plot mechanics.
Formats: Blu-Ray and DVD.
The story: In an alternate universe where twinned worlds have opposite gravities, a young man battles interplanetary prejudice and the laws of physics in his quest to reunite with the long-lost girl of his dreams in this visually stunning romantic adventure that poses the question: what if love was stronger than gravity?
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Jim Sturgess, Frank M. Ahearn, Holly O'Brien, Vincent Messina, Jesse Sherman, Heidi Hawkins, Jayne Heitmeyer, James Kidnie, Agnieshka Wnorowska.
Directed by: Juan Diego Solanas.
Written by: Juan Diego Solanas.
Features: The Making Of; Deleted Scenes; History Of The World; Juan and Jim; Preliminary Sketches; Tango Storyboards; Missing Forest Storyboards; Office Previz; Final Shot Previz; Sage Mountain Previz.
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Proof that even away from the two coasts (the series was made in Winnipeg) Canadian sci-fi/fantasy is way ahead of the States at breaking new ground, both seasons of Todd and the Book are must-owns for fans of sci-fi horror comedy.
Formats: DVD.
The story:New adventures for stoner metalhead named Todd Smith, his crushee Jenny, his best friend Curtis, and the geeky Hannah, fighting the effects of a mayhem-causing Satanic spell book, under the eye of Atticus, the creepy guidance councillor.
Starring: Jason Mewes, Alex House, Maggie Castle, Bill Turnbull.
Directed by:James Genn, James Dunnison, Garry Campbell, Ian Malone, David Winning, Warren P. Sonoda.
Written by: Charles Picco, Craig David Wallace, A.M. Reid, Max Reid, Garry Campbell.
Features: Closed Caption; Blooper reel; Deleted and extended scenes; Extended musical numbers; Special FX bonus material; Behind-the-scenes featurette; "In Memoriam" a tribute to the fallen students of Crowley High; Three audio commentaries with cast & crew.
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A hodgepodge of horror-sci-fi concepts from Australia, where they know how to make even run-of-the-mill horror films turn out basically okay (rather than, say, offensively slapdash).
Formats: DVD.
The story:When otherworldly forces lay siege to a top-secret military installation, a team of soldiers come face-to-face with their greatest fears as they attempt to rescue a group of scientists trapped deep underground.
Starring: Nicholas Bell, Ngaire Dawn Fair, John Brumpton.
Directed by: Justin Dix.
Written by: Eddie Baroo, Justin Dix, Adam Patrick Foster.
Features: None listed.
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Out on DVD and Blu-Ray this week: Two worlds, so close and yet so far apart; a bunch of high schoolers fight the rampaging supernatural effects of an evil tempation-exploiting book; and rescuers of trapped scientists underground encounter all the sci-fi horror cliches.
Upside Down (2013)
We often talk about the haves and have nots as living in two worlds, but in this literal representation of that concept, with twin Earths literally within shouting sistance of each other and the comfort divide enforced and exploited by heartless corporations, isn't about the allogory so much as the stunning atmosphere and visuals involved in world-creation, and the script fails not because its morality is overwrought but but because of the lame dialog and even lamer plot mechanics.
Formats: Blu-Ray and DVD.
The story: In an alternate universe where twinned worlds have opposite gravities, a young man battles interplanetary prejudice and the laws of physics in his quest to reunite with the long-lost girl of his dreams in this visually stunning romantic adventure that poses the question: what if love was stronger than gravity?
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Jim Sturgess, Frank M. Ahearn, Holly O'Brien, Vincent Messina, Jesse Sherman, Heidi Hawkins, Jayne Heitmeyer, James Kidnie, Agnieshka Wnorowska.
Directed by: Juan Diego Solanas.
Written by: Juan Diego Solanas.
Features: The Making Of; Deleted Scenes; History Of The World; Juan and Jim; Preliminary Sketches; Tango Storyboards; Missing Forest Storyboards; Office Previz; Final Shot Previz; Sage Mountain Previz.
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Todd and the Book of Pure Evil: The Complete Second Season (2011-2012)
Proof that even away from the two coasts (the series was made in Winnipeg) Canadian sci-fi/fantasy is way ahead of the States at breaking new ground, both seasons of Todd and the Book are must-owns for fans of sci-fi horror comedy.
Formats: DVD.
The story:New adventures for stoner metalhead named Todd Smith, his crushee Jenny, his best friend Curtis, and the geeky Hannah, fighting the effects of a mayhem-causing Satanic spell book, under the eye of Atticus, the creepy guidance councillor.
Starring: Jason Mewes, Alex House, Maggie Castle, Bill Turnbull.
Directed by:James Genn, James Dunnison, Garry Campbell, Ian Malone, David Winning, Warren P. Sonoda.
Written by: Charles Picco, Craig David Wallace, A.M. Reid, Max Reid, Garry Campbell.
Features: Closed Caption; Blooper reel; Deleted and extended scenes; Extended musical numbers; Special FX bonus material; Behind-the-scenes featurette; "In Memoriam" a tribute to the fallen students of Crowley High; Three audio commentaries with cast & crew.
More »
Crawlspace (2012)
A hodgepodge of horror-sci-fi concepts from Australia, where they know how to make even run-of-the-mill horror films turn out basically okay (rather than, say, offensively slapdash).
Formats: DVD.
The story:When otherworldly forces lay siege to a top-secret military installation, a team of soldiers come face-to-face with their greatest fears as they attempt to rescue a group of scientists trapped deep underground.
Starring: Nicholas Bell, Ngaire Dawn Fair, John Brumpton.
Directed by: Justin Dix.
Written by: Eddie Baroo, Justin Dix, Adam Patrick Foster.
Features: None listed.
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