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Coraline - Blu-ray Review

Jul 27, 2009, 13:13 GMT

Coraline - Blu-ray Review
This very engaging story comes to Blu-ray in eye-popping animation, and with the special feature to view it in 3-D. You might not chose this option (the Blu-ray comes complete with 2 paper pair of 3-D glasses), but you will enjoy it either way - the animation is that good. ... more

M&C takes a look at the big screen’s most evil women

Jul 21, 2009, 12:41 GMT

M&C takes a look at the big screen’s most evil women
Whom do you consider the most evil woman character in movies?  If you immediately said Cruella DeVil, then you are in agreement with 90% of the people I asked that question. Whomever you see as the most wicked villainess in a film, it is certain that this character type is an integral part of our culture and arts. ... more

Coraline (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) – DVD Review

Jul 20, 2009, 19:34 GMT

Coraline (Two-Disc Collectors Edition) – DVD Review
Neil Gaiman’s fantasy novel is given fine treatment by stop-motion director Henry Selick.  Selick is more known for Nightmare before Christmas and he adds another fine effort to his filmography to go along with that one.   ... more

Coraline comes to DVD and M&C’s giving away three copies

Jul 16, 2009, 14:58 GMT

Coraline comes to DVD and M&C’s giving away three copies
From the visionary imagination of filmmaker Henry Selick and Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Coraline arrives on DVD in a 2-Disc Collector’s Edition, and M&C is giving away three copies! ... more

'Deadwood' and 'Oz' rebroadcast on DirecTV's 101 uncut beginning May 31

May 15, 2009, 17:43 GMT

Deadwood and Oz rebroadcast on DirecTVs 101 uncut beginning May 31
On May 31, fans of the excellent HBO series; 'Deadwood' and 'OZ' can enjoy the shows once again, as DirecTV's Channel 101® Network rolls out the episodes that were solely broadcast only on premium cable pay TV. ... more

Deadwood and Oz coming to DirecTV's The 101 Network

Apr 23, 2009, 16:39 GMT

Deadwood and Oz coming to DirecTVs The 101 Network
Al Swearengen lives again. ... more

Coraline - Movie Review

Feb 6, 2009, 16:55 GMT

Coraline - Movie Review
Yes, it comes off as an “Alice in Wonderland” copy but it’s still fun viewing for the whole family.  The 3-D gimmick never gets old and director Selick uses it with style. ... more

Win a Coraline Goodie Bag!

Jan 19, 2009, 12:14 GMT

Win a Coraline Goodie Bag!
From Henry Selick, visionary director of The Nightmare Before Christmas, and based on Neil Gaiman’s international best-selling book, comes Coraline - a spectacular stop-motion animated adventure and the first film of its kind to be originally filmed in 3D. ... more

Death Race – Blu-ray Review

Dec 29, 2008, 14:45 GMT

Death Race – Blu-ray Review
Death Race is a throttled up action film that requires you to just turn the brain off and enjoy the car crashes. The plot is thin, but the film is action packed and a lot of fun. ... more

Death Race – DVD Review

Dec 23, 2008, 11:55 GMT

Death Race – DVD Review
If like me, you were craving an unrated, violent live-action film adaptation of 'Mario Kart', then you're prayers have been answered with Paul W.S. Anderson's 'Death Race' - a very, very loose remake of producer Roger Corman's 1975 original 'Death Race 2000'.  ... more

Hot Rod - Blu-ray Review

Dec 18, 2008, 12:47 GMT

Hot Rod - Blu-ray Review
It still doesn’t do much for me, but fans of Andy Samberg will have something to rev their engines about as Hot Rod roars onto Blu-ray.  Put on your fake mustaches, beat up your stepdad, pop the corn, and lounge in your bean bag as you pop this one into your player (if you can stand to).   ... more

Win a Death Race Gift Pack!

Aug 6, 2008, 19:34 GMT

Win a Death Race Gift Pack!
Adrenalized inmates, a global audience hungry for televised violence and a spectacular arena come together to form the Death Race – hitting theaters on August 22nd from Universal Pictures. M&C is giving away Death Race Gift packs to get fans ready for the film. ... more

Blu-ray Review: Battle of Britain

Jun 3, 2008, 12:42 GMT

Blu-ray Review: Battle of Britain
A cast of British who’s who of actors takes to the skies above Britain to defend her from the attacking German Luftwaffe.  The problem is that in the skies the film is full of action but when it gets on the ground it tends to fall apart.   ... more

Ian McShane to 'Kings': Thank you NBC

May 20, 2008, 13:10 GMT

Ian McShane to Kings: Thank you NBC
Fans of Ian McShane take heart: Your favorite saloon owner from 'Deadwood' is coming back to the smallscreen. ... more

DVD Review: The Seeker – The Dark is Rising

Mar 18, 2008, 14:33 GMT

DVD Review: The Seeker – The Dark is Rising
In the film The Seeker: The Dark is Rising, the Stantons are an American family living in England.  The youngest son Will (Alexander Ludwig) is turning 14, and learns through a series of unusual events that he is the last of the Old Ones, the forces of light within the land.  ... more

Discover the signs, defend the light, win a copy of The Seeker!

Feb 21, 2008, 16:54 GMT

Discover the signs, defend the light, win a copy of The Seeker!
Fox Home Entertainment and Walden Media presents the ultimate battle of good versus evil when the fantasy adventure The Seeker races through time to land on DVD March 18th. M&C is giving away five copies of the DVD! ... more

DVD Review: Lovejoy - The Complete Season 2

Jan 22, 2008, 17:46 GMT

DVD Review: Lovejoy - The Complete Season 2
Oh happy day for antiques aficionados and mystery lovers!  Lovejoy Season Two is now on DVD!  This series taught us about recognizing antiques, and gave us a roaring good mystery at the same time. ... more

DVD Review: Hot Rod

Nov 26, 2007, 15:11 GMT

DVD Review: Hot Rod
The story of a would-be stuntman who thinks that a fake ‘70s mustache will make him perform them better, but all he wants to do is earn the respect of this stepfather – by beating the hell out of him.  I felt like the hell had been beaten out of me figuratively as I narely found a laugh within.   ... more

DVD Review: We Are Marshall

Sep 21, 2007, 13:49 GMT

DVD Review: We Are Marshall
The true story of a university who has most of their football team (save two players and one staff member) killed in a tragic plane crash.  The university nearly scraps the program but the student body rises to defend it and a new coach is brought in.  ... more

DVD Review: Lovejoy – The Complete Season 1

Jun 20, 2007, 10:03 GMT

DVD Review: Lovejoy – The Complete Season 1
Years before there was Antiques Road Show to instruct the television audience how to tell Auntie Ruth’s rubbish from a priceless treasure, there was an excellent antiques themed mystery series from Great Britain called Lovejoy.  ... more

Movie Review: We Are Marshall

Dec 19, 2006, 2:29 GMT

Movie Review: We Are Marshall
‘We Are Marshall’ is based on the true story of a West Virginia university attempting to rebuild itself after 75 people, including the entire football team, were killed in a plane crash. ... more

Movie Review: Scoop

Jul 27, 2006, 9:42 GMT

Movie Review: Scoop
Woody Allen’s in familiar story territory here – he and a loony female sidekick chase after clues in a murder mystery, break into suspect’s homes, just as their target arrives on the scene, making for intensely excruciating but hilarious moments. ... more

Sexy beast Ian McShane: To be killed off?

Jul 27, 2006, 5:05 GMT

Lancashire native Ian McShane has dropped hints and allegations that his beloved cuss-bucket character, Al Swearengen, is going to get a Sopranos styled sayonara, maybe. ... more

Rule Britannia: Hot U.K. talent sweeping film and television

Jul 22, 2006, 16:51 GMT

Rule Britannia:  Hot U.K. talent sweeping film and television
The British Isles have always spawned numerous talents to grace film and television, with certain actors and actresses dominating decade after decade in worldwide screen popularity.
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Ian McShane on decision to nix Deadwood; co****ckers!

Jun 26, 2006, 22:03 GMT

Ian McShane, aka Al Swearengen, the biggest cursing character on HBO’s “Deadwood”, is fit to be tied. ... more

DVD Review: Deadwood Season 1

Jul 7, 2005, 18:10 GMT

1876, the Black Hills of South Dakota. In an age of plunder and greed, the richest gold strike in American History draws out a throng of restless misfits to an outlaw settlement where everything-and everyone-has a price. Welcome to Deadwood... ... more

Ian McShane lands role in next Woody Allen flick

Jun 2, 2005, 16:05 GMT

Ian McShane (Deadwood and best known in the UK for Lovejoy) has landed a role in Woody Allen's next feature film. ... more