New Releases
Information on New War Movie Releases
Captain America: The First Avenger Trailer
I know, I know, WTF are you doing, right? Well, here it is. America's favorite WWII comic book hero hits the big screen in yet another Marvel reboot. The good captain is just a part of WWII history, so just deal with it, OK! Yes, I will put a review up when I see... »
Renny Harlin on ’5 Days of War’
Argh. Always the last to know! Again! (Well, I did report briefly on this back in 2009, but never heard anything since!) Renny Harlin was interviewed by "Den of Geek" regarding his movie "5 Days of War" (or 5 Days of August) which is supposedly out on DVD and Blu Ray. I don't see... »
Platoon (1986, Blu Ray)
I have to say, I was looking forward to seeing Oliver Stone's Platoon on Blu Ray for the first time. But you know what? It's still the same movie. My original review of Platoon as a film I think is still pretty much spot on. But after four-and-a-half years (has it been that long?... »
Gettysburg, Gods and Generals Blu-Ray Giveaway
Hey that rhymes! Erm, anyway. As mentioned in my previous post, we're giving away ONE pair of the newly released Blu Ray editions of Gettysburg and Gods and Generals in association with Warner Bros. All you have to do is this: Give the WarMovieBlog Facebook page a 'Like.' (Check the right-hand sidebar also...) If... »
Gettysburg / Gods and Generals Blu Ray (5/24)
For the 150th anniversary of the start of the US Civil War, Warner Bros. has released Director's Cuts of both Gettysburg (1993) and Gods and Generals (2003). I'm happy to say that we'll be partnering with WB for a giveaway promotion for these films, (and reviews will be forthcoming) I'll detail that in a... »
Cat Sh*t One, aka Apocalypse Meow is online!
With all the frenzy in our house surrounding the Super Bowl (yay Pack!) I neglected to post this juicy little tidbit I received over the weekend. Shame on me!! I'll quote in its entirety... Its only available on YouTube for 2 weeks starting Feb. 5th..... ‘Cat Shit One’ PRESS RELEASE February5, 2011 The full... »
Apocalypse Now hits Blu Ray, Coppola speaks
The 1979 now-classic Apocalypse Now and the later "Redux" on Blu Ray should be hitting shelves near you today, both in a standard 2-disc edition, and a "Full Disclosure" 3-disc edition, which includes the "Hearts of Darkness" documentary along with a bunch of other extras.... If I read things correctly, this will also be... »
71: Into The Fire to Open in U.S.
Supposedly making big waves in Hawaii this summer, and in Korea, is the Korean War story, 71: Into the Fire. It's about 71 college students who are told to hold the line against the advancing North Koreans. From the trailer, It looks to have a lot of, um, John Woo-"action movie" styled moments and... »
Restrepo – Jun. 25th
Again, always the last to know. sigh. Anyway, this looks interesting, can't wait to get a chance to see it. Probably won't be til it hits disc but looking forward to it just the same. Guess this means I'll have to add a new category as well! From IMDB: Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington's... »
Red Dawn Reboot Causing a Stir
If you haven't heard by now, MGM is rebooting the 1984 Cold War classic, Red Dawn. Only this time the Soviet Red Menace(tm) is being replaced by the Chinese Red Menace(tm) much to the dismay of many. Just search for it, you'll see what I mean. I'll wait. If you recall the original Red... »
