What’s New on Home Video – January 11th, 2022 – Liar Liar, The Dry, & More!
Well, it’s another small week in the post holiday sales frame, but for those of you who lean towards less mainstream fare, there are some good options today!
Details
Around the World in 80 Days: The Clock is Ticking!
Around the World in 80 Days (2021-2022)
From the very start of this show, the music lets you know that this is going to be a glorious romp around the world. In addition, the use of the sound of a ticking clock in several scenes, added to the notion that not only is time ticking away on the bet, but that Phileas’ very life has been ticking away too.
Details
The Book of Boba Fett 102: There’s A Bounty Out For This Episode
The Book of Boba Fett
Overall, this episode was very disappointing in a lot of ways. The idea of the story itself seems to be very interesting but doesn’t reflect well on screen. Hopefully, the next episode will improve and redeem itself, but the bounty is still out on that.
Details
What’s New on Home Video – January 4th – Antlers, British TV, & More!
The first few weeks of the year are traditionally slow for home video, and this week is no different, offering up just a couple of titles: a few horror flicks, a couple of British TV series, and some baseball to hold you over until Spring training.
Details
Dr. Who: Eve of the Daleks – Countdown to Extermination!
Doctor Who
With the past episodes having such high stakes, it was nice to get a more fun, lighthearted romp showcasing what Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor does best. With a kind of manic wit and adventurous spirit, the Doctor runs around trying to make sure everyone survives, and for the most part, succeeds.
Details
Firebite: Something to Sink Your Teeth Into
Firebite
Firebite is as much a biting criticism of white colonialism (pun intended) and the evils of racism, as it is about hunting blood suckers.
Details
Station Eleven: Much Nothing about Ado
Station Eleven
We don’t really see the riots; we don’t see a lot of people dying. We see crowds at hospitals, and we hear the news on television talking about it. But the episode was really all about introducing the two main characters. Jeevan and Kirstin.
Details
The Book Of Boba Fett 101: The Missing Pages Of Boba’s Survival
The Book Of Boba Fett
Showrunners @Jon_Favreau and @Dave_Filoni have taken the unexplored story of Boba Fett and made this writer invested in the new adventures and fate of the infamous bounty-hunter-turned-crime-lord. #StarWars
Details
The Witcher: Season 2: The Truth of Monsters
The Witcher: Season 2
The story has love, laughter, magic, action and tones of swordplay and battles with monsters. The dialogue is clever and well written and the music adds to the tone of each scene, doing what music is supposed to do and enhance the action and performances of the series.
Details
Hawkeye 106: A Great Finale With A Couple Weird Flexes (But Sure)
Hawkeye
This episode is one of the best episodes we could ask for character development and resolutions. Although it may have some elements that no everyone will be happy with, Hawkeye will be known as one of the best shows that Marvel has ever produced.
Details
What’s New on Home Video – December 21st/28th – James Bond, The Sopranos. Wes Anderson, & More!
Bond is back, baby! (Oh yeah, and a bunch of other films, too.) One quick note, there are a couple of releases included this week that don’t street until December 28th (I’ve marked them accordingly) as there will be no new column next week. Enjoy!
Details
Hawkeye Episode 105: Everything Is Falling Into Place
Hawkeye
If you haven’t watched Hawkeye yet, episode 5 “Ronin” will make you wish you’ve been watching all along with its big reveals that lead up to the final episode!
Details