National Guidelines Say Don’t Clean Your Own Earwax
August 29, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - According to new national guidelines released by the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), you should leave your earwax alone.
Earwax is that gross stuff that can build up inside of your ear, and is something that many people try to remove with their finger, a cotton swab, etc. Read more
Chicago 10 DVD Review
August 29, 2008
Chicago 10
DVD Review
Paramount Home Entertainment
Released: August 19, 2008
Chicago 10 has been released on the DVD format from Paramount Home Entertainment, and features the tagline “The Convention Was Drama, The Trial Was Comedy.’ Needless to say, this is one unique film which unfortunately just falls short.
Chicago 10 as a film brings us back to a time when people took to the streets to make their voices hear, and did so on a regular basis. The film features some very historical figures from the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago. Read more
The Best Of Comedy Central Presents II DVD Review
August 29, 2008
The Best Of Comedy Central Presents II
DVD Review
Paramount Home Entertainment
Comedy Central
Released: August 19, 2008
Comedy Central and Paramount have teamed up to release The Best of Comedy Central Presents II Uncensored, a compilation of comedy from many big names. Needless to say, if you want a laugh, you will get your fill here!
The Best of Comedy Central Presents II Uncensored features hours of content with some of the biggest names in comedy. Read more
Son of Rambow DVD Review
August 29, 2008
Son of Rambow
DVD Review
Paramount Home Entertainment
Released: August 26, 2008
The second you look at the cover of this DVD release of Son of Rambow, you are going to laugh. This is because you immediately see the image, and then compare it to the image of Sylvester Stallone playing the real Rambo. From that point onward, you can expect to be very entertained.
It is always fun to go back in time, take something, and then basically make fun of it. This is because once you know something and see it so many times, the excitement of it begins to wear off. Read more
U-571 Blu-ray Review
August 29, 2008
U-571
Blu-ray Review
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Released: August 26, 2008
U-571 was a huge hit when it was first released, focusing on the time when World War II was raging on, and the fight was on against the Nazis. The film may not be historically accurate, but it is certainly action-packed and very intense. The film has hit the Blu-ray format courtesy of Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
During World War II, the war on the seas has gotten quite intense. A German U-boat is heavily damaged, and an SOS signal is sent out for help. The only issue for the Germans though is that the signal was picked up by the Allies.
Seeking an opportunity to figure out how the Germans are communicating, a group led by Lt. Andrew Tyler (Matthew McConaughey) has to pretend to be Nazis, infiltrate the German U-boat, and steal the secret decoding device.
This is an extremely dangerous and top secret mission, as they are being sent in to get the goods, blow the U-boat up, and get the heck out of there.
The only issue is that Lt. Tyler is not all that willing, as he was just set to go on 48-hour leave when the U.S. Navy came calling.
Again, this is not the most historically accurate movie ever made, but this is Hollywood, and that’s not what the goal is. The main focus of the story if that you have Lt. Andrew Tyler going in with his crew into a very horrific situation, which could cost them the war and their lives.
The film features a great cast, with an awesome performance from Harvey Keitel. Director Jonathan Mostow also did a great job, as did Sam Montgomery and David Ayer, who did the screenplay. Everything is put together in such a way that you have your clear heroes, clear villains, and a whole lot in-between with plenty of action and suspense. This is one intense movie!
The video quality for the Blu-ray release is top-notch, presented in 2.35:1 aspect ratio in 1080p. This is one extremely sharp Blu-ray transfer, as the video quality has seen a huge upgrade from the past DVD releases.
The real highlight for the transfer for me is just how clear the Blu-ray version is. The transfer is so clear and crisp that many of the scenes almost have a 3D effect to them. The images have a great deal of pop, with great black levels, flesh-tones, etc.
The audio is equally as impressive in this release, as it is presented in DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. The audio mix does a great job of really setting a fantastic atmosphere for the film. The musical score mixed with the dialogue and sound effects will really engross you in everything gong on. Fantastic stuff that will have your home theater rocking!
In regards to extras, the Blu-ray release gets a respectable array of stuff for fans of the film.
The special features start off with an audio commentary from director Jonathan Mostow, who does a great job of giving insight into how the film was made, his thoughts on the story, etc.
You also get a nice picture-in-picture track called U-Control, which allows you to basically load up featurettes while you are watching the film. Some of these added featurettes are really put together well, and add a whole new dimension as to how you can watch the film.
U-571 is a very enjoyable war movie with plenty of action and suspense. With the exciting story and great cast, you will be on the edge of your seat from start to finish. It is never dull, never laid back, and certainly never quiet. For fans who want some action, U-571 on Blu-ray is not one to skip out on!
Film: 8.5 A very intense and action-packed film that will have you on the edge of your seat! A great war-movie!
Video: 9.0 The video quality is about as impressive as you can get on Blu-ray, awesome.
Audio: 9.2 The audio is even better than the video transfer, extremely clear and crisp. A great atmosphere throughout.
Extras: 8.0 The U-Control extra is well-done with some great featurettes, while the audio commentary gives great insight from the director.
Final Score: 8.5
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Miami Vice Blu-ray Review
August 29, 2008
Miami Vice
Blu-ray Review
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Released: August 26, 2008
Miami Vice marks the film adaptation of the hit 80s TV show, and stars Colin Farrell, as well as Jamie Foxx. The film, from Michael Mann, features the two undercover Miami officers, is action-packed and does a great job of building on the hit show to appeal to old fans and new. Miami Vice has been released on the Blu-ray format from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
The film, as stated, stars Sonny Crockett (Colin Farrell) and Rico Tubbs (Jamie Foxx). These two guys are undercover Miami officers who try to look into the deaths of two federal agents. Read more
Wii, DS Dominate, Nintendo Raises Profit Forecast
August 29, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) – Nintendo Co., makers of the Wii and Nintendo DS, have had higher than expected sales and are raising their full-year profit forecast by more then 25%.
The company anticipates that net income will increase to almost $3.8 billion by the end of their fiscal year, March 31. Read more
Xbox 360 Prices Dropping, How Does it Compare To PS3?
August 29, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - Microsoft is expected to announce a price cut across all three available Xbox 360 consoles, but how will they compare to the PS3?
At their current cost the more equipped Elite with its 120 GB hard drive will run a buyer around $450, a Premium and the 60 GB drive at $350, and a low class Arcade at $280. Read more
Sony Hit With Major Lawsuit Over Blu-ray In PS3
August 29, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) – Sony is being hit with a lawsuit over its use of Blu-ray in the Playstation 3 (PS3), as the company is being sued by Orinda Intellectual Properties, based in California.
The lawsuit states that Sony is at fault for violating their patent, filed in 1995 by Hyundai Electronics Industries, which states the creation of “an optical disk-shaped recording medium comprising a plurality of tracks”. Read more
NHL 2K9 Scores Gold, Can It Beat EA’s NHL 09?
August 29, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) – 2K Sports has already announced that popular hockey game NHL 2k9 has already gone gold and will be coming to all three current generation consoles (Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii) as well as the Playstation 2.
NHL 2K9 will have revamped controls, upgraded fighting, an extended superstar mode, and six-vs.-one online capacity, NHL 2K9 looks to win out over EA’s NHL 09. Read more
