The Film Junkies

Born in East L.A. (Collector’s Edition): Blu-Ray Review

Arriving on Collector’s Edition Blu-ray this week is Cheech Marin’s 1987 comedy, “Born in East L.A.”, which he wrote, directed and starred in. This was Marin’s first solo film…

Marc Ferman March 19, 2019

4K UHD/ BLU-RAY REVIEWS

Mary Poppins Returns on Blu-Ray

Arriving on Blu-ray and Ultra 4K HD this week is “Mary Poppins Returns”, starring Emily Blunt. I was not a huge fan of this follow-up to the Disney classic,…

Marc Ferman March 18, 2019

MOVIE REVIEWS

The Highwaymen: SXSW Movie Review

We have seen Bonnie & Clyde’s story told before and quite frankly, doesn’t need to be retold. However, the former Texas Rangers that tracked down and put an end…

Marc Ferman March 17, 2019

MOVIE REVIEWS

The Art of Self-Defense: SXSW Movie Review

I am all about deadpan humor and if you are as well, writer/director Riley Stearns’ “The Art of Self-Defense” is the movie for you. The story centers on Casey…

Marc Ferman March 15, 2019

MOVIE REVIEWS

The Peanut Butter Falcon: SXSW Movie Review

One of my absolute favorite films at this year’s SXSW was Tyler Nilson and Mike Schwartz crowd pleasing feature film directorial debut, “The Peanut Butter Falcon”. Yes, it is…

Marc Ferman March 15, 2019

MOVIE REVIEWS

Us: SXSW Movie Review

In 2017 writer/director Jordan Peele delivered a finely-crafted slice of horror with “Get Out”. His directorial debut was a smash hit, and he even picked up an Academy Award…

Marc Ferman March 15, 2019

MOVIE REVIEWS

Justin Baldoni makes his feature film directorial debut with the romantic-drama, “Five Feet Apart”. However, more interestingly, co-writers Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis (who are also pretty-new to screenwriting)…

Marc Ferman March 14, 2019

4K UHD/ BLU-RAY REVIEWS

The Craft (Collector’s Edition): Blu-Ray Review

Arriving this week on Collector’s Edition Blu-ray is the 1996 teenage witch classic, “The Craft”. Much like “Scream” which was released the same year and features two of the…

Marc Ferman March 11, 2019

4K UHD/ BLU-RAY REVIEWS

Man’s Best Friend: Blu-Ray Review

In 1993 director John Lafia followed up his successful “Child’s Play 2” with the killer dog feature, “Man’s Best Friend”. This was a more science fiction take on “Cujo”.…

Marc Ferman March 11, 2019

MOVIE REVIEWS

Captain Marvel: Movie Review

Before Marvel Studios drops their cinematic behemoth, “Avengers: Endgame” next month, the MCU is getting a very important introduction with the arrival of “Captain Marvel”. It has taken a…

Marc Ferman March 5, 2019

IS GOD IS: Blu-Ray Review

Obsession: 4K UHD Review

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy: 4K UHD Review

The Drama: 4K UHD Review

They Will Kill You: 4K UHD Review

Troll: Blu-Ray Review

Born in East L.A. (Collector’s Edition): Blu-Ray Review

Mary Poppins Returns on Blu-Ray

The Highwaymen: SXSW Movie Review

The Art of Self-Defense: SXSW Movie Review

The Peanut Butter Falcon: SXSW Movie Review

Us: SXSW Movie Review

Five Feet Apart: Movie Review

The Craft (Collector’s Edition): Blu-Ray Review

Man’s Best Friend: Blu-Ray Review

Captain Marvel: Movie Review

IS GOD IS: Blu-Ray Review

Obsession: 4K UHD Review

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy: 4K UHD Review

The Drama: 4K UHD Review