Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Doctor Who - The Day of the Doctor

DW 50th Anniversary
DotD 11/23 (original simulcast)
Directed by Nick Hurran
Written by Steven Moffat









Past, Present, and Future(s) collide:
On a day like any other, the timelines are all connected. However, on a certain day, it is the day when time is thrown off course. Those who call themselves the "Doctor" have to work side by side to save the realms, of their destiny. But what choices will they make in the long run?

DW 50:
It was many years ago, that this series branched out from a simple series that aligned a generous old man and his grand daughter on a quest of redemption. Lo and behold many storylines, and regenerations, the series has survived since its origins. Like no other series on television has it become a worldwide phenomenon. In fact, this special was simulcasted all over the world on 11/23 in theaters all over. It did so well, there may be talks of more specials to come!



Out now on blu-ray/3D + DVD packed together! It is a fun adventure that can be shared with friends and family! (oh and there's an engaging origin tale we haven't quite explored before)

*Extras include:
Behind the Scenes (a doc behind the misadventures of how this 50th Anniversary Special came to be)
Doctor Who Discovered (a look back, and forward about the Doctor, companions, and enemies. Plus even more flashbacks from familiar faces, and commentary by many previous Doctor's included.
Trailers - promos presented during various events from Comic Con to the BBC Serial airings from 11/23

Saturday, December 7, 2013

The Wolverine (2013)

 
The Wolverine (2013)
Marvel Studios + 20th Century Fox
Snikt Productions
Home Release: 12/3/2013
Directed by: James Mangold
Written by: Mark Bomback & Christopher McQuarrie
(Review based on the Directors Cut)

The Return -
Many years ago, the 3rd X-men left behind a huge chapter "The Rise of the Phoenix" and "The Cure". However both met with cataclysmic consequences, on part of the heroic team versus the Brotherhood of Mutants. With that being said, Logan went on a quest of re-discovery only to be left alone for several years.
With his old life behind him, could redemption be far behind?

Old alliances, and new allies work both side by side and against versus unknown forces in Japan. From Yakuza to a full fledged ninja clan. Everything is tied to many years ago, where Logan's quest across the seas landed him in a battle squadron with no one to turn to but a fellow outsider. It began and ends in the home front of where he made a friend, and an enemy.

Snikt -
This sequel to Logan's origins covers quite a bit of territory, including hints of what's to come, and has been done. More of a continuation of what was left behind, like a puzzle left undone. Altogether it wraps up this ongoing quest of redeeming himself even more. (By the way, this directors cut contains a bit more content that fans demand). A solid story, great acting, lots of action sequences, and tons of surprises.

In addition, the four disc set is the 3D bluray, theatrical release, extended cut, and a digital copy disc.
I won't give too much away, but for every X-Men fan or Snikt fan, this is for you!