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Tag: Adventure

Swashbuckler Blu-ray Review: Shaw Leave in Jamaica

Shelf WorthyPhysical Media Review Swashbuckler (1976) Blu-ray · Kino Lorber Stream First In Brief Robert Shaw trades shark hunting for sword fighting in James Goldstone’s breezy 1976 pirate romp. Kino Lorber gives the film its U.S. Blu-ray debut with a handsome widescreen presentation and a new commentary, but the movie itself is more sunshine and…
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October 28, 2026
K2 4K Review: Second Highest, First Rate

Shelf WorthyPhysical Media Review K2 (1991) 4K UHD + Blu-ray · Kino Lorber Shelf Worthy In Brief Franc Roddam’s survival drama makes its Blu-ray and 4K UHD debut from Kino Lorber with a new scan, Dolby Vision and a pair of worthwhile new extras. The drama can drag down at base camp, but once K2…
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October 27, 2026
Movie Review ~ Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

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May 14, 2025
Movie Review ~ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Synopsis: Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he’s been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.Stars: Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Peter Macon, Eka…
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May 21, 2024
Movie Review ~ The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy Synopsis: A down-and-out stuntman must find the missing star of his ex-girlfriend’s blockbuster film.Stars: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer, Stephanie Hsu, Winston DukeDirector: David LeitchRated: PG-13Running Length: 126 minutes Review: I love film festivals, as recent evidence clearly shows, but they can be a little numbing after…
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May 3, 2024
Movie Review ~ Role Play

Movie Review Role Play 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: Emma has a wonderful husband and two kids in the suburbs of New Jersey, but she also has a secret life as an assassin for hire, a secret that her husband Dave discovers when they decide to spice up their marriage with a little role play. Director:…
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January 12, 2024
Movie Review ~ Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

Movie Review Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: Ethan Hunt and the IMF team must track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity if it falls into the wrong hands. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than…
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July 11, 2023
The Art of the Tease(rs) ~ The Golden Child (1986)

Special Series · The Art of the Tease(rs) The Golden Child (1986) Occasionally, I’ll revive one of my old “special” columns from my early days. Formerly titled In Praise of Teasers, I’ve rebranded my look at coming attractions The Art of the Tease(rs) and brought it back for a short run over the next few…
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February 7, 2023