Celebrate Mother's Day with The Best of Warner Bros 100 Film Collection (Giveaway)

Hey there.  Mother's Day is just a few weeks away!  Have you gotten your gift yet?  No?!  Oh man... No worries!  You're in luck!  Our good friends at PartnersHub and Warner Bros. ihas your back with one of the most awesome movie packs ever!  The Best of Warner Bros. 100 Film Collection ($597.92 MSRP)!!!  That is 55 DVDs with 100 of Warner Bros. best films.  That includes all 22 of Warner Bros Best Picture winners!  Who doesn't love a great flick and with this awesome collection, you get 100 of them!  And guess what... one of you lucky readers is going to win this awesome prize courtesy of ParnersHub and Warner Bros!  That's right, this is a giveaway, folks!

Get a Life Ep. 12 - The One About Movies Based on Video Games

Hey there.  Are you ready for another episode of the Get a Life podcast?!  This week, Brian and I discuss video game movies!  We have yet to see that one great movie based on a video game.  We all know that the Super Mario Bros. movie is known as one of the worst video games movies ever... but when will Hollywood redeem itself and provide us witha  quality video game movie?  Brian and I give our two cents on what works in a video game movie and what doesn't!  Now, the Get a Life Podcast Ep 12 - The One About Movies Based on Video Games!!!!  Enjoy!

Finding Nemo Sequel Announced! Finding Dory

In theaters Nov. 25th, 2015

Hey there!  Well, it's about time!  Finding Nemo is one of those films that I absolutely adore.  I would watch it all the time on DVD with the kids.  Even today, we'll pop in the DVD every now and then and sit and watch.  It's just one of those timeless classics that you will always remember.  Whether it be the story of a father looking for his son or awesome job Ellen DeGeneres did as the lovable Dory, Finding Nemo has something that appeals to both the parents and the kids.  Pixar has a knack for that.  Many of their films touch everyone in their hearts and many of us look forward to the sequels.  I, for one, wondered when we would get a Finding Nemo sequel.  Well, my friends... now we know!  Finding Dory, the sequel to Finding Nemo has been announced!

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Blu-ray Combo Pack Giveaway

Hey there! When the Lord of the Rings trilogy was made into film, one of the first questions that came up was, "Will The Hobbit be next?!"  Last year, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was released and Tolkien fans rejoiced!  It is the first in The Hobbit trilogy!  I'll be honest and say that I haven't seen this one myself, but I have heard from many of my movie loving friends that it one great film!  Now that the film will be released on Blu Ray and DVD on March 19th, I'll pick it up and catch it!  To celebrate the release, our good friends at PartnersHub has provided me a copy of the The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Blu-ray Combo Pack to giveaway to one of you guys!

Wreck it Ralph Blu Ray/DVD Giveaway

Hey there.  "I'm going to wreck it!"  I LOVE Wreck it Ralph!  I thought it was one of the best movies of last year and I knew that at one point or another this year, I would give out a copy of the movie to one of my viewers.  But I'll admit that I was torn between two prizes... Wreck it Ralph or the new Tomb Raider video game.  I took to the facebook fans to decide and Wreck it Ralph won the vote by a single vote!  So here it is, friends.  The Wreck it Ralph Blu Ray/DVD Combo Pack giveaway!

Return to Nim's Island Blu Ray and DVD Movie Giveaway

Hey there.  Anyone who watched TV during the 90s knows who Steve Irwin was.  He was Setve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, and he was known later on as a man who loved all animals and entertained as well as educated many.  When Steve Irwin passed away, his daughter, Bindi Irwin stepped into her father's shoes and is now teaching young ones the way her father taught before her.  Though Steve Irwin may have taugh through many TV specials, Bindi has jumped into the big screen!  She stars in Return to Nim's Island, the sequel to 2008's Nim's Island, where Nim (Bindi Irwin) is more determined than ever to save the island from wildlife poachers and ruthless resort developers.  The movie will premier on The Hallmark Channel March 15th at 7/8PM Central.  But that's not all, our good friends at PartnersHub is going to give one of you a Return to Nim's Island Blu Ray/DVD Combo Pack!

ThunderStruck Movie (Starring Kevin Durant) Combo Pack Giveaway

Hey there. Who here is a sports fan? Specifically, the NBA? I love basketball. I'm a huge fan of the Los Angeles Lakers! Last year, the Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder had a playoff series for the ages. Many considered it the passing of the torch in the Western Conference. I didn't. I expect the Lakers to bounce back this year and avenge that playoffs series lost! If you watched the series, you may have noticed how atheltic and skilled the young Kevin Durant is. The young man is making a name for himself in the NBA and he's going to be a forced to be rekoned with for years to come! But I bet that many of you know that he starred in a family friendly film! For those of you looking for a wholesome film starring NBA All Star Kevin Durant, you have to check out his film, ThunderStruck! The movie is set to be released on 12/4 but our good friends at Warner Bros. have reached out to me and have provided a copy of the movie, ThunderStruck, for me to giveaway to one of you, my faithful readers! Check out this brief synopsis of the film:

Dark Shadows Movie Combo Giveaway

Hey there. I was just offered the opportunity to provide you guys with another great giveaway! This time, from our good friends at Warner Bros. have offered to provide a Dark Shadows movie Combo Pack (Blu Ray, DVD, and UV Digital copy), starring Johnny Depp and directed by Tim Burton, to you guys, my fine readers!  The only thing that I ask is for a little interactive fun.  Below is the official Dark Shadows app.  Click, browse and share what you find in the app.  The only mandatory entry that I ask of will be to share what the Horror Scope has to say about your birthday!  Here's mine!

Tyranian Taurus!  I like the sound of that!  So what's yours?  Click on the app below and find out!  And don't forget to enter to win using the giveaway widget!  This will be a quick draw giveaway and will be open for a little over a week.  Giveaway ends on Oct. 15th and the winner will be contacted on Oct. 16th.  Make sure to share the giveaway since PunchTab offers bonus entries that those who share!  Good luck!  Later!

The Hunger Games Movie Giveaway at Film Book

Hey there friends.  I saw The Hunger Games film not too long ago and even though I hear that the book is superior to the film, I enjoyed the movie quite a bit.  It may be the fact that I love competition and a competition to the death is right up my alley.  When I get a chance, I plan on reading the books.  Because I'm a Kindle Fire owner, I have access to the borrowing library at the Amazon book store.  It's great, I can borrow a book a month.  I grabbed The Hunger Games and my 11 year old daughter blazed right throught it!  She's already finished Catching Fire and is now reading Mocking Jay.  I guess these books are the real deal!  Anyways, our good friends at Film Book are offering The Hunger Games on Blu Ray.  The giveaway will run from now until Oct. 21st.  3 winners will be selected to receive their own copy of the The Hunger Games on Blu Ray shortly after that!  You can enter the giveaway by using the widget below.  You can also score additional entries and reading all the terms and conditions in the original post.

So tell me, which one of the 3 books is your favorite?  Or are you waiting to catch the story in movie theaters?  Later!
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Chauvinism, Chainsaw Massacres and Characters

With the release of the movie Brave fresh in our minds, I can’t help but think of this film and how empowering it was to women and, ultimately, how it compares to the portrayal of women in other movies. Brave was probably the first Disney film I saw featuring a female protagonist whose sole motivation wasn’t getting married or being rescued by a prince and, you know, that was okay too.

The Secret World of Arrietty Blu Ray/DVD 2 Disc Combo Winner

Hey there.  It's time to announce the winner of The Secret World of Arrietty blu ray/DVD 2 disc combo!!!!  I'm a huge Studio Ghibli fan and I'm sure that those of you that entered to win this film are as well.  The comments on your favorite Miyzaki film varied but I think that Princess Mononoke may have taken the cake as Metallman's Reverie's readers favorite.  Great choice, friends.  Now, on to the winner.  And the winner is...

The Secret World of Arrietty (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) Giveaway

Hey there.  Who here loves all things Miyazaki?  I have always been a fan and I got the kids into Miyazaki films with Spirited Away and Ponyo.  Even though there are other great films before that (Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, etc.) Spirited Away will always have a special place in my heart because the kids just loved it.  While thinking in that vein, I decided that I will give away the latest masterpiece of Studio Ghibli away!  Enter to win a 2 disc Blu Ray/DVD Combo of The Secret World of Arrietty! Here's a recap of the film from Amazon:

Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World Blu Ray/DVD Movie Combo Giveaway Winner

Hey there. It's time to announce a winner!  Will it be you, maybe you, how about you?  Ok... Ok...  enough goofing around.  And the winner is...

Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World Blu Ray/DVD Movie Combo Giveaway

Hey there.  Who is ready for another movie giveaway?!  Geeks, nerds, and video game enthusiast will agree that Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World is the one movie that mashes all of what we like into one quirky film.  And now you can enter to win your own Blu Ray/DVD combo of Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World movie right here on Metallman's Reverie!  Here's a quick recap of the film:

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Blu Ray, DVD, and UV Movie Winner

Hey there.  We have a winner!!!  Many entered but only one will win The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 3 copy (Blu ray, DVD, and UV) movie combo.  So who won?  Let's find out...

Motivational Monday - The Hunger Games

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The Magic of Chucky and Child's Play

Hi, I'm Chucky wanna play?

Hey there.  It's Friday night and we're hanging out at home looking for a movie to watch.  We could go out and catch a just released film but we decided to browse through Netflix to see what we could find.  What we decided on was Child's Play, the 1988 cult classic.  The kids haven't seen it.  They're more into the new stuff.  They care not for 80s awesome unless I bring it up and tell them about it.  I always said how some of my earliest memories are that of my dad and I staying up watching movies on HBO.  I'm sure my mother didn't approve.  I was no more than 8 years old or so and there I was, watching Child's Play, Poltergeist, The Exorcist, Phantasm, Hellraiser, you know, movies along those lines.  Looking back at them now, they aren't really child material and I wouldn't show my kids stuff like that at that young of an age.  Anyways, Child's Play came up on Netflix and there I go, saying how awesome it is that we just have to watch it.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Blu Ray, DVD and Ultraviolet Copy Giveaway

Hey there.  The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is the first of the critically acclaimed trilogy by Stieg Larsson.  The Swedish version of the film is a great foreign film and the American adaptation starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara surpass it.  And now, you can win your own copy of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo right here on Metallman's Reverie.  But not just the blu ray or the DVD copy, you are getting 3 copies of the film.  Blu ray, DVD, and the ultraviolet copy.  The ultraviolet copy is for computers and mobile devices and it's perfect for many of the small HD screens that many smart phones and tablets now have.  This will allow you not only enjoy the film on your TV but also when you're on the go.  How awesome is that?!?!?  Here's Amazon's description of the film:

Thoughts on... The Woman in Black

Hey there.  Sometime last week, I treated the family out to the theaters to catch a flick.  The wife found this great spot where movie tickets are no more than $3.  Now that is awesome!  The only catch is that the films have been out for more than a month so they're not the newest of films.  Nevertheless, if I haven't seen em, they're new to me and to catch a flick on the big screen for only $3 is pretty damn awesome!  Anyways, the film that we ended up watching was The Woman in Black starring Harry Potter.. er... Daniel Radcliffe.  I've heard that the film was worth a look and I'm still trying to shake Radcliffe as Potter.  lol  If you haven't had a chance to see the film and plan to, don't continue.  SPOILERS AHEAD!  But you have seen it, then go ahead and read my thoughts on...  The Woman in Black.

Thoughts on... Paranormal Activity 3

Hey there.  We recently checked out Paranormal Activity 3.  The wife and I have seen the first two and I don't find them as frightening as my wife does.  I remember her being spooked to the point where we needed to sleep with a light on for awhile.  lol  When it comes to horror films, I usually watch them by myself unless I can convince her to watch them with me.  Needing a movie to check out, this was a great candidate for one to watch with the wife and kids.  Yup... the kids.  The film is rated R so you guys might want to check it out first before watching it with the preteens, but there really isn't anything going on but a lot of swear words.  Since this is the third part of the series and the wife already knows what to expect (eerie noises, quick movements, and blank stares at the camera) I wasn't too worried that the film would be a little too much for the family.  If you plan on seeing the film, don't read further.  SPOILERS AHEAD.  But if you've seen it and what to hear my take, read on.  Here are my thoughts on... Paranormal Activity 3.