Brave, the latest offering from animation giant Pixar, comes to home video following its successful theatrical run. And just as it was a sight to behold in the cinema, the Blu-Ray transfer is even more mystical and enchanting. Now Brave, either on paper or as a finished product, could be defined very quickly by an odd tension struck between two different bodies: its studio and its pedigree. The very idea of Pixar, long-established as a font of creativity and raw talent put forth in service to compelling and original storytelling, tackling princess films and fairy tales is admittedly weird on its face; at a distance that move seems like a step back.…
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Off the Shelf…'John Carter'
Watching Andrew Stanton’s adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ seminal science fiction pulp novel, A Princess of Mars– here blandly labeled John Carter– is equivalent to a genre-fueled out of body experience. You’ve seen this film before. You’ve seen it in Star Wars (both the original trilogy and the prequel films), you’ve seen it in Avatar, you’ve seen it in Superman. John Carter‘s influences read so blatantly that watching the film feels akin to playing a movie association game in which elements from its plot and narrative are connected to those of other essential sci-fi blockbusters. What we’re really watching, of course, is the big-screen arrival of the story that informed each of those aforementioned properties and more;…
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CONTEST CLOSED – Win A Copy of Disney's 'John Carter' Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED – All winners have been notified. Thanks for your interest in Disney’s John Carter. —————————————————————————————————————————————- Go,See,Talk and Walt Disney Home Entertainment want you to win 1 of 4 copies of John Carter on Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack which hits retail shelves on Tuesday, June 5th. To enter, send an email to contest@goseetalk.com with “CARTER” in the subject line. Remember to include your first and last name and mailing address in the email. One entry per household. The 4 winners will be picked at random and notified by e-mail at noon on June 5th. Good luck to all!! Transplanted to Mars, a Civil War vet discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures,…
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“What’s New on Blu?” – Week of 05/21/12
Whether you rent or buy movies, Blu-ray offers the ultimate in sight and sound. Streaming is convenient, but if you plan on watching the movie more than once, you need Blu. So, What’s New On Blu? you ask. Well, good, bad or indifferent, Go,See,Talk offers up a trio of titles that are being released each week. Check out what’s hitting the shelves this week… ——————————————————————————————————————————— The Secret World of Arrietty revolves around a tiny but tenacious 14-year-old, who lives with her parents in the recesses of a suburban garden home. Like all little people, Arrietty remains hidden from view, except during occasional covert ventures beyond the floorboards to “borrow” supplies.…
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“What’s New on Blu?” – Week of 05/14/12
Whether you rent or buy movies, Blu-ray offers the ultimate in sight and sound. Streaming is convenient, but if you plan on watching the movie more than once, you need Blu. So, What’s New On Blu? you ask. Well, good, bad or indifferent, Go,See,Talk offers up a trio of titles that are hitting retail shelves this week… ——————————————————————————————————————————— A group of oil-rig roughnecks are left stranded on the sub-arctic tundra after their plane experiences a complete mechanical failure and crashes into the remote Alaskan wilderness. The survivors, battling mortal injuries, biting cold and ravenous hunger, are relentlessly hunted and pursued by a vicious pack of rogue wolves. The Grey is a keeper and…
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CONTEST CLOSED – Win A Copy of 'The Secret World of Arrietty' Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED – All winners have been notified. Thanks for your interest in Studio Ghibli’s The Secret World of Arrietty —————————————————————————————————————————————- Go,See,Talk and Walt Disney Home Entertainment want you to win 1 of 5 copies of The Secret World Of Arrietty on Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack. The film hits retail shelves on Tuesday, May 22nd but we’re giving away copies until May 25th. To enter, send an email to marc@goseetalk.com with “ARRIETTY” in the subject line. Remember to include your first and last name in the email. The 5 winners will be picked at random and notified by e-mail at noon on Friday May 25th. Good luck to all!! Discover The Secret World Of Arrietty…
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"What’s New on Blu?” – Week of 05/07/12
Whether you rent or buy movies, Blu-ray offers the ultimate in sight and sound. Streaming is convenient, but if you plan on watching the movie more than once, you need Blu. Check out what’s hitting the shelves this week… ——————————————————————————————————————————— Underworld: Awakening is about the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species. For fans of both Kate Beckinsale, and the series, run out and grab your copy this week. I plan on picking up the 3D Blu-ray myself. Blu-ray Release Date (U.S.): …
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"What’s New on Blu?” – Week of 04/30/12
Whether you rent or buy movies, Blu-ray offers the ultimate in sight and sound. Streaming is convenient, but if you plan on watching the movie more than once, you need Blu. Check out what’s hitting the shelves this week… ——————————————————————————————————————————— Haywire is a great action flick and one that takes a slightly different twist than most. This flick gives a slight nod to 70’s action films and does not rely upon heavy CG work. If you’ve had a stressful week and just need to see some good old fashioned killing, this flick is for you. GoSeeTalk gives Haywire two thumbs up. Check out our review here. Blu-ray Release Date (U.S.): …
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"What’s New on Blu?” – Week of 04/23/12
Whether you rent or buy movies, Blu-ray offers the ultimate in sight and sound. Streaming is convenient, but if you plan on watching the movie more than once, you need Blu. Check out what’s hitting the shelves this week… ——————————————————————————————————————————— NOTE: What’s New on Blu? is back this week now that the DIFF has concluded. If you haven’t seen all of the exciting stuff posted about the DIFF here on our site, check out the link here. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol needs no introduction. This is the fourth installment in a franchise that most people thought was complete with a trilogy; well think again. Leave it to Tom Cruise…
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"What’s New on Blu?” – Week of 04/09/12
Whether you rent or buy movies, Blu-ray offers the ultimate in sight and sound. Streaming is convenient, but if you plan on watching the movie more than once, you need Blu. Our mission is to make it easy for you to find out What’s New on Blu? each week. Check out what’s hitting the shelves this week… ———————————————————————————————————————————— The Iron Lady is a look at the life of Margaret Thatcher (Meryl Streep), the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, with a focus on the price she paid for power. Check out our review of The Iron Lady here. Blu-ray Release Date (U.S.): Tuesday, April 10, 2012. ———————————————————————————————————————————— The Darkest…