The Netflix Streaming Report for January 7, 2016 includes new titles such as New Girl, We Need to Talk About Kevin, It’s Always Sunny, and more. Continue reading
Brace your bank accounts, it’s time to see what’s Now Available to Own for the week of September 1, 2015. Every Tuesday we run down new movie, television, and video game releases that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home, as well as some slick deals that can save you some coin. New on shelves this week are Mad Max: Fury Road, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, The Vampire Diaries, and more.
Mad Max: Fury Road (George Miller) Rated R [120 min] – In a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, two rebels just might be able to restore order: Max, a man of action and of few words, and Furiosa, a woman of action who is looking to make it back to her childhood homeland. Starring Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Nicholas Hoult, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Abbey Lee, and Zoë Kravitz [Watch the trailer]
Mad Max: Fury Road is the reason we go to the movie theaters. It is the epitome of brilliant storytelling in the most visually cinematic and compelling way. All of its incredible parts create a most spectacular whole. Fury Road keeps your attention the entire time, and is absolutely relentless in making sure everything that happens on-screen adds something meaningful to the story. It’s a near perfect movie. [Read my full review]
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The D Train (Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul) [Limited] Rated R [97 min] – The head of a high school reunion committee travels to Los Angeles to track down the most popular guy from his graduating class and convince him to go to the reunion. Starring Jack Black, James Marsden, Kathryn Hahn, and Jeffrey Tambor (Watch the trailer)
I have not had the pleasure of seeing this movie yet. The D Train feels like more of a Netflix pick than anything else. The whole concept is kind of depressing.
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The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Sixth Season (Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec) Rated TV-14 [43 min] – A high school girl is torn between two vampire brothers. Starring Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder
For a show called The Vampire Diaries, it’s rather more engaging and thrilling than you’d expect. I wouldn’t put it on the same level as Buffy, but it has it’s quirks that makes it stand on its own to deliver digestible content. Scanning through this season, there are a lot of pivotal moments that lead to Nina Dobrev’s inevitable exit from the show. It’s a well deserved ending with a big cliffhanger, but I’m not sure it is strong enough to keep fans on board after Elena’s departure.
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The Originals: The Complete Second Season (Julie Plec) Rated TV-14 [45 min] – The Original vampire family, from The Vampire Diaries, return and settle in the city they helped build, New Orleans. Starring Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, and Phoebe Tonkin
You can definitely feel the strain of this series as it tries to live up to its bigger brother, The Vampire Diaries. I can’t say that the characters or story are able to capture my attention as much as Elena and her journey, but The Originals isn’t the worst thing on television. It’s just not something I would want to devote my time to it on a regular basis.
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Texas Rising: The TV Mini-Series (Roland Joffé) Rated TV-PG [450 mins] – Texas Rising tells the story of legendary hero Sam Houston and the Republic of Texas’s intense struggle for independence against the forces of fierce Mexican General Santa Anna. Starring Bill Paxton, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Addai-Robinson, and Olivier Martinez
If you’re a history buff, unlike me, you might find Texas Rising insulting to your intelligence and those historians who truly captured what really happened in 1836. The whole mini-series is over glamorized with spark notes, warped to shape a narrative too simple-minded to take seriously. All the actors do the best with that they’re given and carry on. If the story and dialogue were as pretty as the production and cinematography, Texas Rising may have had a shot at being decent.
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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (Kojima Productions) [Konami] (Available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC) Taking place nine years after the events of MGSV: Ground Zeroes and the fall of Mother Base, Snake a.k.a. Big Boss, awakes from a nine year coma. The game resumes the story in 1984, with the Cold War still as the backdrop, which continues to shape a global crisis. Snake’s journey takes him into a world where he is driven by a need for revenge and the pursuit of a shadow group, XOF.
Since I didn’t get a review copy and waited patiently for the moment when the Collector’s Edition would become available, I unfortunately haven’t been touched by the critically acclaimed greatness that is Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. I’ve been a big fan of the Metal Gear Solid franchise ever since I was introduced to Sons of Liberty, MGS2. I had never seen a game like it before. And with the mixture of quirky winks, phenomenal action, and layered storytelling, I was sold instantly. Like any form of entertainment, I try to stay as spoiler free as possible, but from the little gameplay I’ve seen and the trailers, it looks like Hideo Kojima has capped off the series with a masterpiece. I am highly looking forward to this last mission in the Metal Gear universe.
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What will you be taking home this week? Tell us in the comments section below!
All plot synopses come courtesy of IMDb.com
Welcome to your Netflix Streaming Report for September 18, 2014. After the long week you deserve a relaxing staycation with a bowl of popcorn, a bucket of ice cream, and only your Netflix queue to judge you. This past week, Netflix Watch Instant has been kind enough to supply us with Silver Linings Playbook, Beginners, New Girl, 3 Days to Kill, One Day, and more, which you’ll find after the break. Continue reading
Prepare your bank accounts, it’s time to see what’s Now Available to Own for the week of September 2, 2014. Each week we run down new releases in movies, television series, and video games that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. On shelves this week, you can find titles such as Draft Day, Person of Interest, New Girl, The Sims 4, and more. Check out the complete list of new releases after the jump. Continue reading
With so many shows returning this fall, Netflix has anticipated your need to catch up. Tis the season to be streaming with 17 series on Netflix Watch Instant updated and ready for to add on your list. Shows such as Sherlock, Scandal, Parks and Recreation, The Walking Dead, New Girl, and others will have their latest season. After the break, find out when your favorite shows will be updated and when the next season begins. Continue reading
Let’s be real for a moment. The only reason why you’re watching the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards is for Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, along with anything Jennifer Lawrence-y Jennifer Lawrence may do. They’re the only way we’ll make it through the ceremony in one piece. But just in case you miss a beat or believe the only awards show that matters is the Oscars, you can Turn The Right Corner to find out who wins without having to endure the whole show. We’ll be updating this live blog post just for you as the winners are announced starting at 5pm PST on NBC. See who takes home the 2014 Golden Globes after the break. Continue reading
With awards season underway – the SAG Awards nominees were announced yesterday – this morning Aziz Ansari, Zoe Saldana, and Olivia Wilde took turns announcing the nominees for the 71st Annual Golden Globes Awards. Hosted once again by the dynamic duo of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on January 12, 2014, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has its sights set on 12 Years a Slave and American Hustle this year. In the TV realm, House of Cards and Breaking Bad earned nominations in big categories. See the full list after the jump. Continue reading
The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards are today, Sunday, January 13 at 5 pm PST, shot live from the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. For those of you who cannot tune in on time, do not fret, we’ve got you covered. Turn The Right Corner will be live blogging the event so you’ll know the winners as they are announced. In case your rabbit ears fizzle out or you locked yourself out of your home, stay posted to TTRC in case you miss anything. Continue reading
The nominees for the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards have been announced. That’s right, as we have already seen with the SAG Award nominations and NYFCC Awards, we cannot escape the season. As far as the Golden Globes go, we are given a decent picture as to who will be nominated for Oscars. See the full list of nominees for the 2013 Golden Globes after the break. Continue reading
Tonight, the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards air live on ABC at 4pm PST hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. For those of you who cannot make it at the beginning or have no interest in watching the Emmys and would like to know the winners later on, I will be bringing you live updates during the event. Continue reading
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