It would seem that in the wake of Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers, and numerous other high-minded liberal attempts to humanize the face of World War II (allowing us to feel bad while simultaneously acknowledge the grim necessity of war), there wouldn’t be a place for the raw, hardened sort of material that tends to only be produced when a war is in full swing, when hawk and dove alike are thrown together under the umbrella designation of ‘enemy combatant.’ Into this mix comes World War II 360, a set that includes the first seasons of both Patton 360 and Battle 360, originally broadcast on the History Channel. Stripping the war of all its political, ethical, and personal context, World War II 360 reduces vast campaigns to only their most practical terms, explaining in techno-fetishistic detail the movements, soldiers and weaponry that went into decisive battles of the war.
Though Patton...
Though Patton...
- 11/9/2010
- by Anders Nelson
- JustPressPlay.net
It would seem that in the wake of Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers, and numerous other high-minded liberal attempts to humanize the face of World War II (allowing us to feel bad while simultaneously acknowledge the grim necessity of war), there wouldn’t be a place for the raw, hardened sort of material that tends to only be produced when a war is in full swing, when hawk and dove alike are thrown together under the umbrella designation of ‘enemy combatant.’ Into this mix comes World War II 360, a set that includes the first seasons of both Patton 360 and Battle 360, originally broadcast on the History Channel. Stripping the war of all its political, ethical, and personal context, World War II 360 reduces vast campaigns to only their most practical terms, explaining in techno-fetishistic detail the movements, soldiers and weaponry that went into decisive battles of the war.
Though Patton...
Though Patton...
- 11/9/2010
- by Anders Nelson
- JustPressPlay.net
Welcome to our weekly round-up of featured giveaways here at Fred. Every week, we’ll present a new clutch of DVDs, books, and other cool stuff you can take a shot at winning. All you have to do is click on the graphics below to be taken to their respective contest pages. And good luck!
In conjunction with A&E Home Video, we’re giving away three (3) copies of Secret Agent Aka Danger Man on DVD.
In conjunction with A&E Home Video, we’re giving away three (3) copies of Battle 360: The Complete Season 1 on Blu-Ray.
In conjunction with A&E Home Video, we’re giving away three (3) copies of Patton 360: The Complete Season 1 on Blu-Ray.
In conjunction with A&E Home Video, we’re giving away three (3) copies of The Real National Treasure on DVD.
In conjunction with Cartoon Network, we’re giving away three (3) copies...
In conjunction with A&E Home Video, we’re giving away three (3) copies of Secret Agent Aka Danger Man on DVD.
In conjunction with A&E Home Video, we’re giving away three (3) copies of Battle 360: The Complete Season 1 on Blu-Ray.
In conjunction with A&E Home Video, we’re giving away three (3) copies of Patton 360: The Complete Season 1 on Blu-Ray.
In conjunction with A&E Home Video, we’re giving away three (3) copies of The Real National Treasure on DVD.
In conjunction with Cartoon Network, we’re giving away three (3) copies...
- 10/7/2010
- by UncaScroogeMcD
In conjunction with A&E Home Video, we’re giving away three (3) copies of Battle 360: The Complete Season 1 on Blu-Ray.
Contest ends at 11:59pm Est on Wednesday, October 27th.
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Contest ends at 11:59pm Est on Wednesday, October 27th.
Enter the contest! Email: First name: Last name: Street Address: Address Line 2 (if needed): City: State/Province/Whatever: Zip Code/Postal Code: Country: Birth Month: JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember Birth Day: 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Birth Year:
Official Rules
No member of Fred Entertainment or their immediate families may enter.
No Purchase necessary to win.
Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.
One entry per day, per person.
All submitted entries must be received by 11:59pm Est on Wednesday, October 27th.
The winner must allow 4-6 weeks after notification of win to receive the product.
- 10/7/2010
- by UncaScroogeMcD
The weekend’s here. You’ve just been paid, and it’s burning a hole in your pocket. What’s a pop culture geek to do? In hopes of steering you in the right direction to blow some of that hard-earned cash, it’s time for the Fred Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted…
(Please support Fred by using the links below to make any impulse purchases - it helps to keep us going…)
Like Citizen Kane and Casablanca, the original King Kong (Warner Bros., Not Rated, Blu-Ray-$34.98 Srp) is one of the many gems in the Warner Bros. library. While we don’t have our high definition Kane yet, the restoration and mastering done on this new Kong is simply breathtaking, and give me high hopes for their treatment of Welles’ legendary flick. Bonus features on this new edition include an audio commentary,...
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Like Citizen Kane and Casablanca, the original King Kong (Warner Bros., Not Rated, Blu-Ray-$34.98 Srp) is one of the many gems in the Warner Bros. library. While we don’t have our high definition Kane yet, the restoration and mastering done on this new Kong is simply breathtaking, and give me high hopes for their treatment of Welles’ legendary flick. Bonus features on this new edition include an audio commentary,...
- 10/1/2010
- by UncaScroogeMcD
DVD Playhouse September 2010
By
Allen Gardner
The Girl Who Played With Fire (Music Box Films) Follow up to the hit The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo finds Lisabeth Salander (Noomi Rapace) and Mikael Blomkvist (Michael Nyqvist) joining forces once again as Blomkvist is about to break a story on Sweden’s sex trade, which leads unexpectedly to a dark secret from Elizabeth’s past. Starts off well, then quickly nose-dives into sensationalism and downright silliness, with a pair of villains who are straight out of a Roger Moore-era James Bond film. A real letdown for those of us who felt Dragon Tattoo had finally breathed life into the cinema’s long-stagnant genre of the thriller. Bonuses: English language track; Trailer. Widescreen. Dolby 5.1 surround.
The Killer Inside Me (IFC Films) Michael Winterbottom’s adaptation of Jim Thompson’s classic, and notorious, novel about the psychotic mind of a small town sheriff (Casey Affleck,...
By
Allen Gardner
The Girl Who Played With Fire (Music Box Films) Follow up to the hit The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo finds Lisabeth Salander (Noomi Rapace) and Mikael Blomkvist (Michael Nyqvist) joining forces once again as Blomkvist is about to break a story on Sweden’s sex trade, which leads unexpectedly to a dark secret from Elizabeth’s past. Starts off well, then quickly nose-dives into sensationalism and downright silliness, with a pair of villains who are straight out of a Roger Moore-era James Bond film. A real letdown for those of us who felt Dragon Tattoo had finally breathed life into the cinema’s long-stagnant genre of the thriller. Bonuses: English language track; Trailer. Widescreen. Dolby 5.1 surround.
The Killer Inside Me (IFC Films) Michael Winterbottom’s adaptation of Jim Thompson’s classic, and notorious, novel about the psychotic mind of a small town sheriff (Casey Affleck,...
- 9/25/2010
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
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