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Bentley's Bandstand: March 2019
By Bill BentleyMusic industry veteran Bill Bentley reviews 11 exemplary new releases, including music by Gary Clark,… -
Album Reviews: Various Artists - Basement Beehive: The Girl Group Underground, and More New Music
By Jeff BurgerAn anthology uncovers obscure gems from the girl-group genre. Plus, music from Good Old Boys, the Cleverlys,… -
Album Reviews: Many Years Ago: The Complete Robin Lane & the Chartbusters Collection, Plus Music from Buddy Holly & Abigail Lapell
By Jeff BurgerA new anthology offers a fresh opportunity to get acquainted with new wave rocker Robin Lane. Plus, a… -
Album Reviews: Tom Russell - October in the Railroad Earth and More New Music
By Jeff BurgerTom Russell's latest provides more proof that he's a national treasure. Plus power pop from the High… -
Blu-ray Review: When Harry Met Sally (30th Anniversary Edition)
By Chaz LippClassic romantic comedy feels as fresh today as it did 30 years ago (fresher, in fact, thanks to a brand… -
Album Reviews: John Lees' Barclay James Harvest - The 50th Anniversary Concert, Plus Music by Amy McCarley, Dennis Quaid, Pierce Pettis, & John Kilzer
By Jeff BurgerProgressive-rock group Barclay James Harvest celebrates half a century of music making. Plus, music from… -
Blu-ray Review: Peppermint (2018)
By Chaz Lipp'Death Wish,' only starring a woman. That's it in a nutshell. A committed performance by Jennifer Garner… -
Album Reviews: Alex Chilton - Songs from Robin Hood Lane & From Memphis to New Orleans, Plus Music by Charlie Faye, Cold War Kids, A Different Thread, Donna the Buffalo & Ruth Wyand
By Jeff BurgerTwo forthcoming albums feature previously unreleased and rare solo material from Big Star's Alex Chilton.… -
Blu-ray Review: Speed Kills
By Chaz LippA direct-to-video dud starring John Travolta. Based loosely on the life of speedboat designer Donald… -
Blu-ray Review: 2018 World Series Collector's Edition: Boston Red Sox
By Chaz LippMLB presents all five games of the 2018 World Series in their entirety, plus the ALDS and ALCS clinchers.…
Album Reviews: Van Morrison - The Healing Game (Deluxe Edition), and More New Music
A 1997 Van Morrison album reappears in an expanded three-CD edition. Plus, new albums from the Honey Dewdrops and Tylor & the Train Robbers, and a 1968 concert set from the Bee Gees.
Album Reviews: Various Artists - Basement Beehive: The Girl Group Underground, and More New Music
An anthology uncovers obscure gems from the girl-group genre. Plus, music from Good Old Boys, the Cleverlys, Mitch Woods, and Mary Lane.
Bentley's Bandstand: March 2019
Music industry veteran Bill Bentley reviews 11 exemplary new releases, including music by Gary Clark, Jr., Trisha Yearwood, Grateful Dead, and much more!
Album Reviews: Many Years Ago: The Complete Robin Lane & the Chartbusters Collection, Plus Music from Buddy Holly & Abigail Lapell
A new anthology offers a fresh opportunity to get acquainted with new wave rocker Robin Lane. Plus, a terrific CD from folksinger Abigail Lapell and Buddy Holly with strings.
Album Reviews: Tom Russell - October in the Railroad Earth and More New Music
Tom Russell's latest provides more proof that he's a national treasure. Plus power pop from the High Strung, meditations on love from Colin Linden and Luther Dickinson, and a folk concept album about Mississippi.
Bentley's Bandstand: February 2019
Music industry veteran Bill Bentley has reviewed a whole slew of new releases, including a graphic biography about the Apollo Theatre, an anthology of tunes released by New Orleans' Ric and Ron record labels, albums by Melody Guy, Marley's Ghost, Don Stevenson, and more!
Blu-ray Review: Night School (2018)
Funny Kevin Hart vehicle, thanks to a great ensemble cast. Tiffany Haddish downplays to nice effect as a teacher trying to instruct a group of ne'er do wells.
Blu-ray Review: Speed Kills
A direct-to-video dud starring John Travolta. Based loosely on the life of speedboat designer Donald Aronow.
Blu-ray Review: When Harry Met Sally (30th Anniversary Edition)
Classic romantic comedy feels as fresh today as it did 30 years ago (fresher, in fact, thanks to a brand new transfer).
Album Reviews: Bruce Springsteen - Springsteen on Broadway, Plus Music from Tom Petty, Big Star, and the Animals
Bruce Springsteen's acclaimed Broadway show remains compelling on CD. Plus, noteworthy reissues from Tom Petty, Big Star, and the Animals.
Album/Blu-ray/DVD Review: Eagles - Legacy
This box, which includes a dozen CDs, a DVD, and a Blu-ray, offers a one-stop shop for Eagles fans.
Blu-ray Review: Peppermint (2018)
'Death Wish,' only starring a woman. That's it in a nutshell. A committed performance by Jennifer Garner doesn't make up for its shortcomings.
Album Reviews: John Lees' Barclay James Harvest - The 50th Anniversary Concert, Plus Music by Amy McCarley, Dennis Quaid, Pierce Pettis, & John Kilzer
Progressive-rock group Barclay James Harvest celebrates half a century of music making. Plus, music from Amy McCarley, Dennis Quaid, Pierce Pettis, and John Kilzer.
Bentley's Bandstand: January 2019
Music industry veteran Bill Bentley kicks of the new year with a full slate of terrific new releases by JD Allen, James Booker, Austin Brookner, Charlie Faye, John Hiatt, John Kilzer, Bryan Lee, and more!
Blu-ray Review: 2018 World Series Collector's Edition: Boston Red Sox
MLB presents all five games of the 2018 World Series in their entirety, plus the ALDS and ALCS clinchers. Watch with standard TV play-by-play or the radio play-by-play from either Boston or Los Angeles broadcasts.
Album Reviews: Alex Chilton - Songs from Robin Hood Lane & From Memphis to New Orleans, Plus Music by Charlie Faye, Cold War Kids, A Different Thread, Donna the Buffalo & Ruth Wyand
Two forthcoming albums feature previously unreleased and rare solo material from Big Star's Alex Chilton. Plus, music from Charlie Faye, Cold War Kids, A Different Thread, Ruth Wyand, and Donna the Buffalo.
Favorite Albums of 2018 (Second Half) Haiku Reviews
As is his tradition when recapping the very best in music for the closing year, Bill Bentley is back with another batch of specially-crafted haiku reviews.
Holiday Gift Alert! Blu-ray Review: Major League Baseball Presents - The 2018 World Series
Highlights from the 2018 Fall Classic, in which Boston handily dominated (as they had done all season long), presented in one quick package.
Blu-ray Review: Operation Finale
The capture of Adolf Eichmann, years following the end of WWII, is dramatized in excellent, gripping form by director Chris Weitz.
Blu-ray Review: Smallfoot
A young Yeti seeks to prove the existence of the fabled "smallfoot" (aka human being) in this slight, but intermittently clever, animated feature.
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Double Emmy winner (for star/writer/director/creator Bill Hader and co-star Henry Winkler) this HBO Original Series is funny and quirky.
Ten episodes that look and sound great on HBO Home Entertainment's new three-disc Blu-ray set.
The 1953 beloved Disney animated classic is back in print - outfitted with some new bonus materials too.
The sequel to the 2015 hit family film has been met with universal acclaim. If you missed it in theaters, here comes your chance to get caught up at home.
Gal Gadot, Ben Affleck, and the DC Extended Universe gang arrive on a variety of physical home media formats on March 13. 'Justice League,' the fall 2017 blockbuster sequel to 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,' is also currently available as a Digital HD download.
The upcoming release boasts a complete performance of the entire 'Tommy' album, with a set of additional Who classics plus bonus features. Also available on CD and vinyl.
Pete Holmes created this funny HBO series about a struggling comedian. Holmes stars as a version of himself, and the new Blu-ray release includes one of his hour-long stand-up specials.
Lena Dunham's iconic HBO series winds up on a strong note with its sixth season, which is nominated for four Emmy Awards.
Legendary guitarist's 2016 concert featuring special guests including Steven Tyler and Buddy Guy will be available October 6, 2017 on multiple formats.
The Stones acclaimed 'From the Vault' series rolls on with this 2015 concert, available in a variety of formats.
On September 12, 2017, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment reissues Steven Spielberg's classic.
Nominated for 16 Emmy's for its fifth season (and winner of three, including Outstanding Comedy Series), HBO's 'Veep' shows no signs of slowing.
Though it lost the big Emmy to HBO's other highly-acclaimed comedy series, this Mike Judge-co-created series is still a big winner.
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