Music

Album Reviews: Leonard Cohen - The Archives, Steve Wynn - Kerosene Man and Dazzling Display, and More New Releases

A six-CD collection of Leonard Cohen concert material represents a bona-fide bargain, says critic Jeff Burger. Plus: new albums from Steve Wynn, Steve Dawson, Anna & Elizabeth, Clarence Bucaro, Dany Franchi, and Adrian Aardvark.
Jeff Burger
Video

Blu-ray Review: The Post

Nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture, this Steven Spielberg-directed drama is truthfully a bit of a slog despite the efforts of stars Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks.
Chaz Lipp
Music

Album Reviews: Led Zeppelin - How the West Was Won, Bruce Springsteen, and More

A remaster of Led Zeppelin's best concert album, a concert from Bruce Springsteen's "other" group, and new releases from Hawk, Merritt Gibson, Tami Neilson, Mapache, and Jesse Ainslie.
Jeff Burger
Video

Blu-ray Review: Insidious: The Last Key

The 'Insidious' franchise rolls on with the fourth entry in the popular horror series.
Chaz Lipp
Video

Blu-ray Review: The Greatest Showman

Music, dancing, and showmanship combine for a fulfilling entertainment that turned out to be a big sleeper hit. Hugh Jackman shines as P.T. Barnum.
Chaz Lipp
Books

Book Review: Wallis in Love: The Untold Live of the Duchess of Windsor, the Woman Who Changed the Monarchy by Andrew Morton

Unless other unofficial sources are found, Morton’s biography could remain the definitive account of Wallis’ loves and marriages.
Margaret Holder
Video

Blu-ray Review: The Sandlot - 25th Anniversary Edition

It's back—the 1993 family classic about baseball, friendship, and a beast of a bulldog. The package includes a new booklet, poster, and cards.
Chaz Lipp
Video

Now on DVD: Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Compete Ninth Season

After a six year dry spell, HBO brings back Larry David's popular sitcom—the 'Ninth Season DVD arrives on the news of the network's order for a tenth season.
Chaz Lipp
Music

Album Reviews: Jimi Hendrix - Both Sides of the Sky, Elliott Murphy - Party Girls & Broken Poets, and More New Releases

Still more previously unheard Jimi Hendrix tracks, plus a reissue from rocker Elliott Murphy and albums from Nino Tempo, Tami Neilson, Juliana Hatfield, Robbie Dupree, Wood & Wire, and Mandy Rowden.
Jeff Burger
Bentley's Bandstand

Bentley's Bandstand: April 2018

Music industry veteran Bill Bentley returns with another full slate of new and recent releases that are definitely worth your attention—including Marcia Ball, The Claudettes, Joachim Cooder, Betty LaVette, Reggie Young, and more!
Bill Bentley
Video

DVD Review: All the Money in the World

A tumultuous post-production process involving the heavily-publicized replacement of a key cast member does nothing to diminish what is director Ridley Scott's best movie in years.
Chaz Lipp
Video

Blu-ray Review: Father Figures

Delayed more than a year, this Ivan Reitman-produced comedy found almost no audience in theaters last Christmas. It's too vulgar for family viewing, too warm-and-fuzzy for most raunchfest fans.
Chaz Lipp
Music

Blu-ray/DVD/Album Reviews: The Moody Blues - Days of Future Passed (50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) and Days of Future Passed Live

A vastly expanded edition of the Moody Blues's 'Days of Future Passed' and a new live concert recording celebrate the album's 50th anniversary.
Jeff Burger
Music

Music Blu-ray Review: The Doors - Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970

Historically important as the band's final filmed performance, this Blu-ray/CD package is essential for Doors fans.
Chaz Lipp
Music

Album Reviews: John Prine, Tom Rush, Don Gibson, and More

Veteran folkies John Prine and Tom Rush deliver fine new work, plus an anthology from country music's Don Gibson and releases from Ghost Town Blues Band, Peter Rowan, and the Price Sisters.
Jeff Burger
Video

Blu-ray Review: Justice League

Lots and lots of money just can elevate a completely uninspired story as DC's finest come together to fight yet another planet-threatening CG bad guy. This time it's Steppenwolf, but 'Justice League' is no magic carpet ride.
Chaz Lipp
Books

Book Review: Conversations with McCartney by Paul Du Noyer

Culled from interviews conducted over many years, Paul Du Noyer paints an intimate portrait of Paul McCartney as he looks back on the span of his career.
Chaz Lipp
Music

Album Reviews: Something Got a Hold On Me: The Ru-Jac Records Story Vol. 1 1963-1964, and More New Releases

Four new CDs unearth soul/R&B that's as good as it is obscure. Plus, an anthology of Memphis music and new releases from NRBQ, the Super Saturated Sugar Strings, the Furious Seasons, and Kris Lager Band.
Jeff Burger
Video

Blu-ray Review: I, Tonya

Unbelievably tacky (and exhibiting no style of its own), director Craig Gillespie's 'I, Tonya' allows audiences the opportunity to laugh and point fingers at a real-life story of physical and emotional abuse.
Chaz Lipp

Blu-ray Review: Fear the Walking Dead: The Complete Third Season

Fear the Walking Dead hits its stride in season two and continues to deepen in complexity throughout the third season. Better than the "main" 'Walking Dead' in every way.
Chaz Lipp
100 Percent 'Fresh' on Rotten Tomatoes: Paddington 2 - On Blu-ray April 24, Own Early on Digital March 27
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. Justice League Arrives On Blu-ray March 13
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 Who to Release Tommy: Live at the Royal Albert Hall - October 13, 2017
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. Now on Blu-ray: Crashing: The Complete First Season
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. Now on Blu-ray: Girls: The Complete Sixth Season - aka The Final Season
Lena Dunham's iconic HBO series winds up on a strong note with its sixth season, which is nominated for four Emmy Awards. Coming Soon: Jeff Beck - Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Legendary guitarist's 2016 concert featuring special guests including Steven Tyler and Buddy Guy will be available October 6, 2017 on multiple formats. Coming Soon: The Rolling Stones - From the Vault: Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015
The Stones acclaimed 'From the Vault' series rolls on with this 2015 concert, available in a variety of formats. Coming Soon: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - 35th Anniversary Gift Set
On September 12, 2017, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment reissues Steven Spielberg's classic. New to Blu-ray: Veep: The Complete Fifth Season
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. New to Blu-ray: Silicon Valley: The Complete Third Season
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. Now On Blu-ray: From Dusk Till Dawn: Season Three
Entertainment One has issued a loaded up this three-disc set with an assortment of extras sure to please the vampire show's fan base. All ten episodes are included. Now on Blu-ray: Girls: The Complete Fifth Season
Get caught up with HBO's acclaimed 'Girls' in time for the February 12 premiere of the series' sixth and final season. Disney's The BFG - On Digital HD, Blu-ray and Disney Movies Anywhere
Steven Spielberg's first-ever Disney production will include lots of bonus content, including a tribute to late screenwriter Melissa Mathison.

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