Good afternoon TRR Readers,
Does April showers bring May Flowers… we may never know. What we do know is that we have Cirque Du Soleil Totem premiere, the opening night at FilmFest DC, and the Premiere of the new Robert Redford film, The Conspirator. This week’s movies includes two true stories and two Disney franchises in our weekly….
MOVIES OF THE WEEK
Two-time Academy Award Winner Kevin Spacey delivers a “bravura performance” (The New Yorker) in this “uproarious, riveting and wickedly hilarious” (Elle) film inspired by a truestory. Spacey stars as Jack Abramoff, the real-life Washington power player who resorted to jaw-dropping levels of fraud and corruption. High-rolling excess and outrageous escapades are all in a day’s work for Abramoff, as he goes to outrageous lengths to promote the Indian gambling industry, earning him the nickname “Casino Jack.” But when Jack and his womanizing protégé Michael Scanlon (Barry Pepper) enlist a dimwitted business partner (Jon Lovitz) for an illegal scheme, they find themselves ensnared in a web of greed and murder that explodes into a worldwide scandal.
Special Features (Single Disc & Blu-Ray):
- George Hicknloopers Photo Journal
- Gag Reel
- Deleted Scenes
Jim Carrey stars in the “outrageously funny” (Rolling Stone) true story of a spectacularly charismatic con man’s journey from small-town businessman to flamboyant white-collar criminal, who repeatedly finds himself in trouble with the law and on the lam – all in the name of love. Costarring Ewan McGregor, I Love You Phillip Morris is an unbelievably true comedy that’s being called “the best performance of Carrey’s career” (Village Voice).
Special Features (Single & Blu-Ray):
- Audio commentary with producer Andrew Lazar and writers/directors John Requa & Glenn Ficarra
- “The Making of I Love You Phillip Morris” featurette
- Theatrical trailers
A birthday party for the twins gives Greg an opportunity to redeem himself after he takes a job that raises the suspicions of his overbearing father-in-law, Jack (Robert De Niro), in this installment of the hit comedy series. Greg (Ben Stiller) and Pam (Teri Polo) have been together for ten years, and now they’re the proud parents of two adorable twins. But money is tight, and in order to keep his family afloat, devoted nurse Greg takes a second job working for a drug company. But that development doesn’t sit well with Jack, whose previous suspicions regarding his hapless son-in-law soon come back in full force after learning of this development. With the twins’ birthday fast approaching, the proud parents invite the entire clan over to celebrate in style, including Kevin (Owen Wilson), who still carries a torch for his pretty ex Pam. As the festivities get under way, Greg takes every opportunity available to prove to Jack that he’s fully capable of providing for his family. Now Greg has one last chance to prove that he’s trustworthy. Should he fail, the circle of trust will be broken for good
Special Features (Blu-Ray Combo Pack)
- “Bob and Ben” & “Ben and Owen”
- Hilarious gag reel
- Alternate opening & ending not seen in theaters
- Deleted scenes
- The making of a Godfocker
Disney presents a high-tech motion picture unlike anything you’ve ever seen in an astonishing 3D Combo Pack. Immerse yourself in the digital world of Tron, as celebrated actor Jeff Bridges stars in a revolutionary visual effects adventure beyond imagination. When Flynn, the world’s greatest video game creator, sends out a secret signal from an amazing digital realm, his son discovers the clue and embarks on a personal journey to save his long-lost father. With the help of the fearless female warrior Quorra, father and son venture through an incredible cyber universe and wage the ultimate battle of good versus evil. Bring home an unrivaled entertainment experience with Tron: Legacy in jaw-dropping Disney Blu-ray 3D – complete with never-before-seen bonus features that take you even deeper into the phenomenal world of Tron. It’s magic in a new dimension.
Special Features (Single Disc):
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First Look at Tron: Uprising, the Disney XD animated series
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Visualizing Tron- How did the filmmakers bring to life the gorgeous world inside the GRID?
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Installing the cast – Hear from all the stars of Tron: Legacy and their experience in making the movie
Special Features (2-Disc, 4-Disc Combo, & 5-Disc Two Movie Blu-Ray Disc):
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First Look at Tron: Uprising, the Disney XD animated series
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Visualizing Tron- How did the filmmakers bring to life the gorgeous world inside the GRID?
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Installing the cast – Hear from all the stars of Tron: Legacy and their experience in making the movie
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The Next Day: Flynn Lives Revealed [BD Exclusive - Interactive bonus piece] – What happens immediately following the end of the movie? What is Flynn Lives and who is responsible for their efforts?
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Tron: Disney Second Screen [BD Exclusive - Interactive bonus piece] – Using your iPad or computer, watch the movie with exclusive interactive elements available on your 2nd screen
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Launching the Legacy – Beyond the amazing visuals is a rich story filled with an entire world’s history and mythology. Discover how the writers and filmmakers created this complex fiction
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Disc Roars – Watch director Joseph Kosinski use the raucous crowd at Comic-Con to record actual ADR for the disc game stadium crowd
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Music video – “Derezzed” written, produced, and performed by Daft Punk
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Digital Copy (4-Disc)
COMING APRIL 8TH
Return to the magic and wonder of C. S. Lewis’ epic world in this third installment of the beloved Chronicles of Narnia fantasy-adventure series. When Lucy and Edmund Pensive, along with their cousin Eustace, are swallowed into a painting and transported back to Narnia, they join King Caspian and a noble mouse named Reepicheep aboard the magnificent ship The Dawn Treader. The courageous voyagers travel to mysterious islands, confront mystical creatures, and reunite with the Great Lion Aslan and a mission that will determine the fate of Narnia itself!
Special Features (Single Disc):
- Deleted Scenes
- Commentary By Director Michael Apted and Producer Mark Johnson
Special Features (Double Disc):
- Deleted Scenes
- Commentary By Director Michael Apted and Producer Mark Johnson
Disc 2:
- Dawn Treader
- Magician’s Island
- Ramandu’s Island
- Lone Islands
- The Dark Island
- Goldwater Island
Special Features (Blu-Ray Combo Pack):
- Disc 1: Theatrical Feature Blu-ray, Dawn Treader, Magician’s Island, Ramandu’s Island, Lone Islands, The Dark Island, Goldwater Island
- Disc 2: Theatrical Feature DVD
- Disc 3: Digital Copy
TV SHOWS OF THE WEEK
Inspired by the 2004 football drama of the same name – which was in turn inspired by H.G. Bissinger’s popular non-fiction tome – the NBC series Friday Night Lights follows a Texas high school football team as they strive to make the championships under the guidance of an inexperienced but dedicated first-year coach. The Dillon Panthers may just have what it takes to win the state championships, and the pressure put on newly arrived Coach Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler) by the football frenzied community makes it readily apparent that they expect nothing less. Of course prized quarterback Jason Street (Scott Porter) and nimble running back “Smash” Williams (Gaius Charles) seem poised for greatness, and even the local book club can’t stop speculating on the team’s future victories. As the season wears on, the players will all come to learn their strengths and weaknesses as the community hangs on their every move
Making marriage and family work is always a gamble. But there’s no better place to find the odds working in one family’s favor than in “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne.” Volume Seven of this hit series finds Pops, the clan’s head man, once again faced with a full house of jokers including son Calvin, nephew C.J. and C.J.’s kids, Malik and Jazmine. Fortunately, his loving and loyal wife, Ella, chips in to help deal with the real-life issues confronting everyone in this winning show.
You can find all the DVDs wherever they are sold. Until next week, HAPPY MOVIE & TV VUEING!
