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Blu-ray Review: Joan Crawford Delivers Epic Performance In ‘Johnny Guitar’ From Olive Signature

‘Johnny Guitar’ stars Oscar® winner Joan Crawford (Best Actress, Mildred Pierce) as Vienna, a saloon owner with a sordid past. Persecuted by the townspeople, Vienna must protect her life and property when a lynch mob led by her sexually repressed rival, Emma Small (Oscar® winner Mercedes McCambridge, Best Actress, All the King’s Men), attempts to […]

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Blu-ray Review: Kevin Bacon Brings Light To ‘The Darkness’

This week Steve Johnson takes a look at Universal’s release of “The Darkness.” This fantastic supernatural horror film stars Kevin Bacon and was produced by the team that brought us “The Purge” and “Insidious.” Here’s a quick synopsis before we enter the darkness: From the producers of “The Purge” and “Insidious,” comes this terrifying supernatural […]

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Blu-ray Review: Chad Archibald’s “Bite” Is Disturbingly Good Horror Cinema

This week Steve Johnson takes a look at Scream Factory’s recent release of “Bite.” This exceptional piece of body horror is directed by Chad Archibald and stars the spell-binding Elma Begovic. Here’s a quick synopsis before we get sticky: Your Fear Is Her Appetite. While on her bachelorette party getaway, bride-to be Casey (Elma Begovic) gets […]

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Blu-ray Review: Arrow Films’ “Ray Harryhausen Special Effects Titan”

This ridiculous heat wave encompassing the area kept Steve Johnson inside surrounded by ice cold beer and a truckload of Arrow Films releases. This time around he takes a look at “Ray Harryhausen Special Effects Titan.” Featuring interviews with the man himself and those he influenced, this career spanning documentary is not one to miss. […]

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STRANGER THINGS: A He Said, She Said Take On Netflix’s New Hit Series

In their continuing battle for control, Icon Vs. Icon’s husband and wife team, Delores and Hank, return with their “He Said, She Said” series. This week they focus in on Netflix’s runaway hit, ‘Stranger Things.’ Potential spoilers lie ahead, so proceed with caution. Also, give this dynamic duo a follow and marvel at their online antics […]

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Blu-Ray Review — Tasty: A Look at ‘Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow’

This week, The Phenomenal Dylan Lyles takes on a walk down memory lane with a look at Synapse Films latest spine-tingling release — ‘Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow.’ Here is a quick rundown on one of horror’s most beloved flicks: Synopsis: “In 1982, Auther Stephen King and Director George A. Romero collaborated on a feature-film tribute to the controversial EC […]