'Jay And Silent Bob Reboot' Blu-Ray Review

Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) are outside the Quick Stop where they spend much of their time. The guys are selling marijuana and they are arrested for selling the pot. When they get to court they are acquitted unfortunately the two sign away their names to their lawyer. Soon afterward they find out that  a remake of 'Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back' is about to be done. The two guys want to put a stop to it but they must get to California and attend the Chronic Con in Hollywood.

The guys hole up in Chicago as they make their way cross country. Jay meets up with a former lover named Justice (Shannon Elizabeth).  Well she is now a meteorologist and has a daughter named Millennium Faulken (Harley Quinn Smith). What’s funny is Jay is the father. Justice takes off and Millie forces Jay and Silent Bob to take her and a friend to California. Jay is drugged by Milly and they end up in New Orleans. Milly has more friends in New Orleans and once again does Jay and Silent Bob. The guys get left and must find the van and the group. When found the group has been kidnapped by the Ku Klux Klan. Jay and Silent Bob must get them away from the Klan and get back on the road.

Lionsgate has brought this film to Blu-Ray and shows us that there is still a stoner audience out there to enjoy it. The quality of the Blu-Ray is excellent and the sights and sounds are superb. This is the type of movie that for some can bring back memories of ones youth and for others can open their eyes to things that they might not be aware of. Either way it’s enjoyable for a good laugh. This is a wonderful addition to your personal library and would make a great gift to that special person.

'I Got You Babe : The Best Of Sonny & Cher' DVD Review

Salvatore Bono “Sonny” and Cherilyn Sarkisian “Cher” would come together in the 1960’s and the music the produced was sensational. The popularity of the two along with the love between the two grew by leaps and bounds. The pair were singing in nightclubs in 1970 and in the audience one night was Fred Silverman head of CBS entertainment. He watched the show and loved how Sonny and Cher sounded but also loved how they mixed in between songs. He thought what a great variety show these two could put together. On August 1st, 1971 'The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour' premiered. It started as a Summer replacement and soon had millions of followers it would run from 1971-1974.

Each week audiences would tune in just to see what Cher was wearing. Most of the time people would tune in just to see how little Cher was wearing her outfits were very risqué. The comedy was hilarious and the music was fabulous. To this day it is still one of the best shows ever to play TV.
Bob Mackie designed the costumes Cher would wear. Guest stars would include the Supremes, Chuck Berry, the Righteous Brothers, Dinah Shore, and Jim Nabors. Along with Dick Clark, Jerry Lewis, Carroll O’Connor, Art Carney and many more would entertain us each week.

TimeLife is bringing this wonderful show to DVD on February 11, 2020. The quality of this 5-disc Collector’s set is fantastic. The sights and sounds are superb. This will make a beautiful addition to that personal library and you will watch this over and over. You could also pick this one up and make it a wonderful gift for that special person. Either way you can’t lose. So take a step back in time and watch a wonderful show that had millions of fans tuning in every Wednesday night to laugh and sing thanks to Sonny and Cher.

'The Merger' DVD Review

Our story is about a former Australian footballer who has turned in what you could call a social justice campaigner. Troy Carrington (Damian Callinan) has returned home to Bodgy Creek and is talked into coaching the town’s football team. Bodgy Creek is in the middle of a drought. The local mill where many worked has been shut down and the football team is very sad to say the least. Now all this started when Troy struck a friendship with Neil (Rafferty Grierson) who has been having a bad time since the death of his father. Troy meets  Eli’s mom Angie (Kate Mulvany) and the two hit it off. Angie happens to be in charge of a refugee support center that is near Bodgy Creek. Troy goes to visit the center and happens to see some it’s residents playing football. Troy and Angie then have a plan to possibly incorporate the refugee’s onto the team and possibly save it.

Troy needs this as since his return home he was living a sort of hermit type of existence. When he became the coach everyone thought that this would bring him around. When faced with the fact that none of the residents of Bodgy Creek were really any good at football Troy retreated back into himself, but with the refugees he saw a chance to turn things around. Not only would he be doing better but he could help the refugees become more acclimated to their surroundings and could bring the town out of its slump.

Unfortunately, Troy has problems with Neil’s grandfather and Club President Bull (John Howard) and with a ‘star’ player of the club named Carpet Burn (Angus McLaren) who don’t like the idea of the refugees becoming part of the team. The comedy is wonderful and the storyline is excellent. IndiePix brings this gem to DVD on January 28th, 2020. The quality of the DVD is fantastic and the sights and sounds are superb. This will be an excellent addition to that personal library and you will watch it over and over.

'Moving Parts' DVD Review

The United Nations reports that when it comes to human trafficking 71% are usually women and young girls. The U N also reports that profits from human trafficking earns around $150 billion a year. These figures are shameful and it needs to be stopped.

Our story is about a young Chinese National Zhenzhen (Valerie Tian) who after her father passed hires a smuggler to take her out of country. Her destination is the Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago. You see her brother Wei works construction in the area. Wei is able to get her job working at a restaurant but it’s very menial. Unfortunately, the smuggler wants more money and Zhenzhen is forced into a very compromising situation. A woman by the name of Evelyn (Kandyse McClure) steps one to help sort of. Evelyn runs an art gallery but leaves little to the imagination if get my drift. You must understand Zhenzhen was working in the dark rooms above the restaurant where men would have their way with the young girl. So in essence what’s really the difference.
This movie blends much together about right and wrong. It shows us what is taking place possibly right next door to where we live in every country on this planet. When all is said and done it can rip your heart right out of your body.

Director Emilie Upczak does a wonderful job with this film and as it is her first feature film congratulations all around. She has done a beautiful job. IndiePix Films rings this wonderful film to DVD on January 21st, 2020. The quality of the DVD is fantastic and the sights and sounds are superb. This will be a wonderful addition to your personal library. It would also be a great gift to that special someone. So don’t waste any time and pick this one up as soon as you can.

'Judy' Blu-Ray Review

Judy Garland (Renée Zellweger) is a story of a talent seen from beginning to stormy end. Judy Garland rose in front of the world when she starred in 'The Wizard of Oz' and sung the classic "Over  the Rainbow" to being broke and desperate. The story has her embarking on a comeback attempt by going to London and starring at The Talk of the Town. Garland has trouble with the management, she talks with friends and fans about her life and begins a romance with soon to be 5th husband Mickey Deans. She has left her children back in America with their father Sydney(Rufus Sewell). Garland all the while in London is suffering from severe physical decline especially in her back and extreme anxiety.

Judy Garland has been called the World’s Greatest Entertainer but she could also be called the World’s Greatest Tragedy. She died at the young age of 47 but she lived a lifetime in that short time.
Zellweger does her best to fill the shoes that are still large to fill. She does a good job and makes the film very entertaining but let’s face it nobody can be Judy except Judy.

Director Rupert Goold does a wonderful job just as Tom Edge does a fine job in writing this story of Judy Garland. The classic songs like “ For Once in my Life”, “ Come Rain or Come Shine” are a joy to watch, but “ Over the Rainbow” still brings tears to our eyes.

Lionsgate brings this wonderful film to Blu-Ray on December 24th, 2019. The quality of the Blu-Ray is fantastic and the sights and sounds are superb. Zellweger gives us a possible Oscar performance and it always a joy to see Judy Garland. This is a wonderful addition to that personal library and it is always a great gift for that special person. Enjoy.