CROSSOVER INSIDER : New Releases & Trailers + Oscar Nominees & Snubs [INCL. ADULT CONTENT]
Tyler Davis, Owner Crossover Video & Games
TYLER’s THOUGHTS
Imagine being on board a ship – working hard to earn a living while being away from your family. Suddenly you notice something peculiar in the distance – a pair of small boats moving towards the ship at a rapid pace. Before you know it, your simple mission becomes one of survival as the ship is boarded by Somali Pirates. This is the scenario that faced Captain Richard Phillips in 2009 as his cargo ship was hijacked. Captain Phillips, the incredible true story of the hijacking starring Tom Hanks, makes its to DVD and Blu-Ray debuting this week along with six other titles. Below is brief synopsis of each of this week’s new releases;
NEW MOVIE RELEASES : MARATHON & MANITOUWADGE
VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED (MAY INCLUDE ADULT CONTENT)
Captain Phillips: starring Tom Hanks and 2014 Academy Award Nominee Barkhad Abdi – The true story of the 2009 hijacking of a US cargo ship by Somali pirates- and the stand-off that ensues between the Captain and the head pirate. (Drama/Thriller) (DVD and Blu-Ray) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!
Machete Kills: starring Danny Trejo, Jessica Alba, Mel Gibson and Sofia Vergara – The U.S. government recruits Machete to battle his way through Mexico in order to take down an arms dealer who is attempting to launch a weapon into space. (Action/Comedy) (DVD and Blu-Ray) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!
Blue Jasmine: starring 2014 Academy Award Nominee Cate Blanchett and Alec Baldwin – After everything in her life falls apart, including her marriage, a New York socialite movies into her sister’s San Francisco apartment in hopes of getting her life together. (Drama/Comedy) (DVD) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!
A Gangster’s Tale: starring John Malkovich – The tales of individuals in Siberia as they grow up in criminal organizations and battle against the government, the police and rival gangs. (Crime/Thriller) (DVD) Aka: Siberian Education. Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!
The Cloth: starring Eric Roberts and Danny Trejo – A man is recruited by a secret organization who works to combat demonic possessions in order to prepare a new generation in the battle against evil forces. (Horror) (DVD) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!
Freezer: starring Dylan McDermott and Peter Facinelli – A man is locked in a meat freezer, with a stranger, by Russian thugs who believe that he owes them 8 million dollars. What follows is a battle to survive against the cold- and the men who want him dead. (Thriller) (DVD)
In A World: starring Lake Bell– An underachieving voice coach finds herself competing in the movie trailer voice-over profession against her arrogant father and his protégé. (Comedy/Drama) (DVD)
ACADEMY AWARDS PREVIEW
Award season is in full swing! Last week we recapped the winners of the Golden Globes, [Click here to review] while the Academy Awards are set to take place on March 2nd. Although the big night is still a few weeks away, many of the Academy Award nominated films are currently available to rent at Crossover Video and Games. Below is a full list of each of those nominated films;
- Captain Phillips (Best Picture, Supporting Actor, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Adapted Screenplay)
- Blue Jasmine (Best Actress, Supporting Actress, Original Screenplay)
- The Croods (Best Animated Film)
- Despicable Me 2 (Best Animated Film)
- Prisoners (Cinematography)
- The Great Gatsby (Costume Design and Production Design)
- Lone Ranger (Make-up and hair, Visual Effects)
- Iron Man 3 (Visual Effects)
- Star Trek Into Darkness (Visual Effects)
- Before Midnight (Adapted Screenplay)
As is the case every year, critics are up in arms as many of their favorites were seemingly snubbed by the Academy Awards. “Snubs” are movies that were expected to be nominated but surprisingly were not. Here are a few of this year’s noteworthy snubs (All are currently available to rent at Crossover);
- Tom Hanks for his leading role in “Captain Phillips”
- Oprah Winfrey for her supporting role in “The Butler”
- “Fruitvale Station” for Best Picture
- Michael B. Jordan for his leading role in “Fruitvale Station”
- James Gandolfini for his leading role in “Enough Said”
- “Monsters University” for Best Animated Film
Having personally watched The Butler and Fruitvale Station, I was very surprised at the omission of these movies from the Academy Awards. If you have the opportunity, check them out- they are both fantastic movies with equally great acting!
Have a safe week and don’t forget to support your local businesses!
Tyler Davis, Owner
Crossover Video and Games, Marathon
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