With a fresh Rotten Tomatoes score of 81, by all accounts, “The Fall Guy” was one of the most crowd-pleasing and entertaining films of the year, a mix of comedy, action, romance, and blockbuster-sized thrills. Our review of the film described it as “exuberant and kinetic” and a “bright and energetic action movie about the joy of making action movies.”

Directed by David Leitch (“Bullet Train,” “Deadpool 2,” “Atomic Blonde”), “The Fall Guy” stars Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling (“Barbie,” “La La Land,” “Drive”) as Colt Seavers, a battle-scarred stuntman who is drafted back into service after a near-career ending accident when Tom Ryder (Golden Globe winner Aaron Taylor-Johnson; “Bullet Train”), the star of a mega-budget studio movie—being directed by Colt’s ex, Jody Moreno, played by Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt (“Oppenheimer,” “A Quiet Place” films, “Sicario”)—goes missing.

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Nothing has taken the pop-culture world by storm like “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” getting released on the same day this summer. The Barbenheimer weekend will go down in history and will forever link the two films. Recently, however, the conversations around “Oppenheimer” have shifted to discussing the importance of physical media, thanks to the film’s director, Christopher Nolan. 

READ MORE: ‘Oppenheimer’ Review: Christopher Nolan Majestically Turns the Manhattan Project into American Myth

Nolan made a playful jab at streaming services while speaking out about the physical release of the film, stating, “We put a lot of care and attention into the Blu-ray version… and trying to translate the photography and the sound, putting that into the digital realm with a version you can buy and own at home and put on a shelf so no evil streaming service can come steal it from you.”

Whether or not you agree with Nolan’s statement about the importance of owning physical media, the time has now come for audiences to have the opportunity to own the widely praised and talked about film.

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Starring Casey Affleck, Zooey Deschanel, Chris Messina, and Noah Jupe, “Dreamin’ Wild” is a musical biography film that asks the question, “What if your dreams came true three decades later?” set against music, love, family, and guilt. 

Dreamin’ Wild was the title of an album Donnie and Joe Emerson recorded when they were teens that did not garner commercial success. Thirty years later, however, the Emerson duo learns that the album has reached and been embraced by a new generation.

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Plenty of comedy and coming-of-age films are set in a classroom, some with troublesome students and others with reluctant teachers. These types of movies, especially in the early 2000s, were commonplace; however, few have stood the test of time, still hold their own, and have been enjoyed by the younger generations two decades later like “School of Rock” does. 

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“School of Rock” hit theatres on October 3, 2003, a full year before Aaron Samuels asked Cady Heron what day it was, opening at number one at the box office, leading Jack Black to skyrocket into stardom and inspiring an entire generation to “stick it” to “the man.” 

The film sees Black as Dewey Finn, an eccentric guitarist with delusions of fame who is kicked out of his band and desperate for work.

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While “Babylon” has been available on digital since January, those of us who still prefer physical copies of films will now have the opportunity to bring home Damien Chazelle’s wild, audacious, and Oscar-nominated period spectacle films starting this week. 

“Babylon,” set in 1920s Los Angeles, is a story of ambition and excess in early Hollywood. The film will be released on 4K, Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K UHD SteelBook and will have forty minutes of unique features.

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The tagline for James Wan’s “Dead Silence” is “You scream. You die.” And let me tell you, this particular writer would be dead. But for those of you who wouldn’t be, the 2007 horror film from the team that brought audiences “Saw,” “The Conjuring,” and “Insidious” has now been released the Collector’s Edition on 4K UHD and Blu-ray!

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It’s contest time again!  Earlier this week, on February 28, 2023, DreamWorks and Universal Home Pictures released the newest film from the “Shrek” universe, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” on 4K UHD, Blu-Ray, and DVD. For the first time, though, everyone’s favorite adventurous cat is found in a collectors edition featuring exclusive bonus content! 

READ MORE: Antonio Banderas On ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ & Whether He’s Down for ‘Shrek 5’ [Interview]

The film, directed by Joel Crawford and co-directed by Januel Mercado, has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Film.

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Oscar nominations are out and the countdown is on! We have 43 days for everyone to catch up on any nominees that may have been missed and what better way to do that than by winning a digital film to stream right from your living room?! Just in time to make that a reality, we have two copies of “The Fabelmans” to give away.

READ MORE: ‘The Fabelmans’ Review: Steven Spielberg Bares His Soul In His Most Personal Film [TIFF]

Written and directed by Steven Spielberg, “The Fabelmans” is a coming-of-age story about a young man who uncovers a family secret and discovers the power film and imagination can hold when looking at the truth about ourselves.

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We love movies, we love the holidays, and we love contests. So this holiday week, we are combining all three by teaming up with Universal Studios. 

In 1978, John Carpenter and Debra Hill released the first “Halloween” movie. Centered around Michael Myers, the film focuses on his escape from an asylum and the killing spree he goes on. Since the release of the original film, the franchise has grown into 13 films, comic books, novels, video games, and merchandise.

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As we mentioned in our post regarding the contest we are running for “Army of Darkness,” it’s spooky season, and there isn’t a better way to celebrate than with a horror movie. So, why not give our readers another contest? 

One fan-favorite franchise this time of year is the “Scream” franchise and this year, “Scream 2” turns 25. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the film, Paramount Pictures has released “Scream 2” in newly remastered 4K both on Digital and in a 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray set that includes bonus content.

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Since we’ve officially made it past all of the “on October 3rd he asked me what day it was” memes, we can transition into celebrating Autumn and Halloween the best way we know how– with horror films. 

In 1978, Sam Raimi wrote, directed, and produced a low-budget short film called “Within the Woods.” After convincing a Detroit theater manager to play the film alongside “Rocky Horror,” it gained interest, garnered a remake, and launched the successful “Evil Dead” franchise.

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“Star Trek,” the television series, was set in the 23rd century and followed the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise as they explored the galaxy. It starred William Shatner as Captain Kirk, alongside Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, and Nichelle Nichols. Created by Gene Roddenberry, the show ran for three seasons before getting canceled. 

READ MORE: The First Treatment For ‘Star Trek: The Motion Picture’ Had Captain Kirk Fighting Jesus

In 1979, ten years after “Star Trek” was canceled by NBC and after extensive delays, Paramount released the feature film “Star Trek: The Motion Picture.” The film saw the original cast return to board the U.S.S Enterprise and defend the United Federation of Planets when an alien spacecraft of enormous power is spotted approaching Earth.

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The 2009 cult film “Orphan” ends with (SPOILER) Esther’s body floating in a pond after her neck is broken, so when the trailer for“Orphan: First Kill” dropped, we were surprised to tell you that this film is going to be a prequel. We were surprised because, regardless of it being 13 years later, returning to her role of orphan Esther is Isabelle Fuhrman.  

This return will be made possible by a combination of make-up effects and camera tricks to make her still look believable in the role.

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Whether or not you were a “Nickelodeon Kid” in the late ’90s or early 2000s, there is a pretty good chance that you’ve seen “Good Burger,” starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell. If you haven’t, that’s okay because this is your chance to not only watch the film but own it. 

“Good Burger,” based on Thompson and Mitchell’s famous sketch from show “All That,” tells the story of Dexter Reed, who takes his mother’s car on a joyride and is involved in an accident with his teacher Mr.

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Sean Connery may have been the first actor to portray the iconic character of James Bond, but he won his only Academy Award for his betrayal of Irish-American police officer Jimmy Malone in “The Untouchables.” Set in 1930s Chicago, the film tells the story of a group of men, including Malone, who won’t be swayed or bribed by fear or money in their pursuit of taking down Al Capone.

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Chris Pine was arguably once known as the “forgotten Chris” (next to Evans, Hemsworth), but boy is that wrong, and boy do we love him. We couldn’t be more excited that he will be gracing the big screen again alongside his “Hell Or High Water” co-star Ben Foster in Paramount Pictures’ new film, “The Contractor.”

READ MORE: ‘Hell Or High Water’ Is A Coens-Esque Caper With Personality & Zest [Review]

The film, being released on April 1, 2022, is categorized as an action-packed thriller.

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Without a doubt, 2021 has been a really strange year for film. With theaters being mostly shut down until recently, there were quite a few features that fell under the radar but deserve to be seen by fans. One of those is undoubtedly “Georgetown.”

READ MORE: Angelina Jolie & Christoph Waltz To Star In ‘Every Note Played’ From ‘Grey Gardens’ Director

In honor of the new drama arriving on home video this week, we’re happy to give our readers a chance to win “Georgetown” on DVD.

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Like Giuseppe Tornatore‘s “Cinema Paradiso” and its look at a fading movie theater, “Goodbye, Dragon Inn,” is a film for cinephiles that evokes feelings for cineastes, especially all of those missing the cinema these days. Directed by Taiwanese auteur and master filmmaker Tsai Ming-Liang, he of the slow, hypnotic mien of cinema, known for “The Hole” (FIPRESCI award winner at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival), and “Stray Dog” (Grand Jury Prize at the 70th Venice International Film Festival), “Goodbye, Dragon Inn” is about the last screening of the 1967 Taiwanese wuxia film, “Dragon Inn,” before the closure of an old movie theater.

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If you’re a fan of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), the term Jiu Jitsu is probably not new. However, in MMA, the term is used to discuss a specific branch of the martial art, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). Trust me, this is very different than the style of fighting that is found in the sci-fi action film, “Jiu Jitsu,” which stars Nicolas Cage.

READ MORE: ‘Jiu Jitsu’ Trailer: Nicolas Cage Wants You To Use Martial Arts To Fight Aliens In This Obvious Best Picture Contender

And in honor of “Jiu Jitsu” arriving in theaters and VOD later this week, we’re giving our readers a chance to watch the film for free by securing digital downloads of the new feature.

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As an adult, you can look back at your youth and remember the books that helped shape your life. And what book helped more than the alphabet-learning tool was used by your parents and teachers to make sure you could actually read and write like a functioning, English-speaking human? Those books probably taught you that ‘C’ is for “cat” or ‘A’ is for “apple.” But what if you’re more interested in films than pets and fruit?

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If you’re a similar age to me (basically, anyone in high school during the mid-to-late-‘90s), there are a number of film anniversaries that are happening this year that really do make you feel old. But you can’t blame the filmmakers for that, right? It’s not their fault that they created films that have stood the test of time and remain favorites for many film fans. Thankfully, Paramount is here to remind you about the anniversaries of some ‘90s favorites, “Clueless” and “Ghost,” with some new Blu-ray releases that will dull the pain of aging.

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In a non-COVID-19 world, we’d be only weeks away from seeing Tom Cruise suit up as Maverick one more time in “Top Gun: Maverick.” Unfortunately, the global pandemic had other things in mind and the film has been delayed from its summer release to December of this year. That being said, we’ve already waited more than 30 years for the sequel, so what’re a few more months? Thanks to Paramount, there’s a new 4K version of the classic “Top Gun” being released that will keep us busy until the sequel.

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Say what you will about his films (some of which are completely over the top), but director Roland Emmerich knows how to make an epic movie. We’re talking about the guy who helmed “Independence Day,” “The Day After Tomorrow,” “The Patriot,” “2012,” and “White House Down.” So, even though “Midway” might not have been a highly-anticipated sequel based on a comic book series, Emmerich delivered yet another action blockbuster that surprised folks last year.

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There’s not much more to say about Bong Joon-ho’s film “Parasite” than what has already been said by most critics and awards-governing bodies that have consistently put the film among the best of the year, if not the decade. It’s a masterwork from one of the greatest filmmakers alive today. And thankfully, if you weren’t able to catch the film in theaters, “Parasite” is finally available to watch in the comfort of your own home.

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Over the past several years, we’ve seen iconic franchises get reborn with new sequels and reboots. Last year, the same happened with the legendary “Terminator” series, thanks to the new film “Terminator: Dark Fate.” And now, that film that saw James Cameron return to a more hands-on role with the franchise is making its way to DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD.

READ MORE: ‘Avengers: Endgame, ‘1917,’ ‘Cats’ & 17 Other Films Make Oscar’s Visual Effects Cut

In honor of “Terminator: Dark Fate” arriving on home media tomorrow, we are happy to give our readers a chance to not only win their very own copy of the film but also a prize pack that includes a ‘Terminator’ hoodie and duffle bag.

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