January 2009 - Posts

• Friday-Monday: Five MP3 Albums for $5 Each (ends 2/2)

  Friday-Monday 5: Five MP3 Albums for $5 Each Every Friday, Amazon is offering five great albums for just $5 each.  These albums will only be specially priced Friday through Monday. This week they are featuring: Radiohead Demi Lovato Keyshia Cole Secondhand Serenade Depeche Mode All Amazon MP3 purchases are play anywhere, DRM-free, so you have complete freedom to copy/move all of your music to your devices without hassle.  In addition, all songs/albums are all compatible with iTunes and Windows Media Player. Check it out:  Amazon MP3 Store Specials In addition their daily deal is:     Bryan Adams Reckless for only $0.99 Check it out:  Amazon MP3 Store Daily Deal   Posted Friday, January 30, 2009 6:53 AM from Cheap Movie and Music Deals | 0 Comments

• Ending: Blu-ray Movie Deals: Up to 50% Off

  Two Amazon Gold Box sections are still live with cheap Blu-ray movie deals. Check it out:  Up to 43% Off Blu-ray Titles (expires Jan. 31, 2009) Up to 50% Off Blu-ray Titles (expires Feb. 15, 2009)   Posted Thursday, January 29, 2009 7:49 AM from Cheap Movie and Music Deals | 0 Comments Filed under: Blu ray Movie Deals, Cheap Blu Ray Deals

• Blu-ray Movie Releases for the Week of January 27, 2009

  Blu-ray Movie Releases for the Week of January 27, 2009 Here is the full list: The Bourne Trilogy (The Bourne Identity | The Bourne Supremacy | The Bourne Ultimatum) [Blu-ray] ~ Matt Damon, Joan Allen, Julia Stiles, and Franka Potente Vicky Cristina Barcelona [Blu-ray] ~ Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson, Javier Bardem, Hulk Vs. [Blu-ray] ~ Mark Acheson, Steve Blum, Jamyle Jared, and Bryce Johnson Pride and Glory (+ Digital Copy) [Blu-ray] ~ Edward Norton, Colin Farrell, Noah Emmerich, and Jon Voight Groundhog Day [Blu-ray] ~ Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott, and Stephen Tobolowsky Zodiac [Blu-ray] ~ Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, and Anthony Edwards RocknRolla (+ Digital Copy) [Blu-ray] ~ Gerard Butler, et al. Lakeview Terrace (+ BD Live) [Blu-ray] ~ Ron Glass, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Pine, and Keith Loneker Open Season 2 [Blu-ray] ~ Joel McHale, Mike Epps, Jane Krakowski, and Crispin Glover Any Given Sunday [Blu-ray] ~ Ann-Margret, Bill Bellamy, Elizabeth Berkley, and Andrew Bryniarski Dead & Buried [Blu-ray] ~ James Farentino, Melody Anderson, Jack Albertson, and Lisa Blount In Bruges [Blu-ray] ~ Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph Fiennes, and Mark Donovan The Pink Panther [Blu-ray] ~ Capucine, Claudia Cardinale, Brenda de Banzie, and Colin Gordon Batman (1989) [IMPORT] [Blu-ray] ~ Michael Keaton, Tracey Walter, Jack Nicholson, and Kim Basinger Downfall [Blu-ray] ~ Bruno Ganz, Corinna Harfouch, and Ulrich Matthes Drumline [Blu-ray] ~ Afemo Omilami, Jason Weaver, Leonard Roberts, and J. Anthony Brown Stomp Live [Blu-ray] ~ Stomp Life Gamble [Blu-ray] ~ Alexander Fu Sheng, Kuo Chue, and Lo Meng and Lin Chen-chi The Rocker [Blu-ray] [includes Digital Copy] ~ Rainn Wilson, et al. Batman Returns [IMPORT] [Blu-ray] ~ Michael Keaton, Pee-Wee Herman, Christopher Walken, and Cristi Conaway One Piece: The Princess and the Pirates - Adventures in Alabasta Movie #8 [Blu-ray] ~ Charles Baker, Troy Baker, Anthony Bowling, and Luci Christian Batman Forever [IMPORT] [Blu-ray] ~ Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, and Nicole Kidman Batman & Robin [IMPORT] [Blu-ray] ~ George Clooney, Kimberly Scott, Nicky Katt, and Michael Bernardo Puccini: Tosca [Blu-ray] ~ Ruggero Raimondi, Marcelo Alvarez, Angelo Nardinocchi, and Marco Spotti Death Trance [Blu-ray] ~ Tak Sakaguchi The Real Thing [Blu-ray] ~ Ashford & Simpson Hannibal [Blu-ray] ~ Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore, Ray Liotta, and Frankie Faison Prokofiev: The Love for Three Oranges [Blu-ray] ~ Prokofiev, Piau, Rco, and Deneve Ferruccio Busoni: Doktor Faust [Blu-ray] ~ Thomas Hampson, Martin Zysset, Reinaldo Macias The Promise [Blu-ray] ~ Hiroyuki Sanada, Jang Dong Gun, Cecilia Cheung, and Nicholas Tse Black Sheep [Blu-ray] ~ Tammy Davis, Kevin McTurk, Tandi Wright, and Nathan Meister La Lingerie [Blu-ray] ~ Stephy Tang, JJ Jia, Li Man Yun, and Tang Yi Butterfly Lovers [Blu-ray] ~ Charlene Choi, Wu Chun, Hu Ge, and Harlem Yu   Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2009 7:26 AM from Cheap Movie and Music Deals | 0 Comments Filed under: Blu ray Movie Deals, Cheap Blu Ray Deals

• Six Feet Under: Complete (DVD) - $59.99 (Reg. $179.90) Today Only

  Grab Six Feet Under: The Complete Series (DVD) for $59.99 (Reg. $179.90).  It is the Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day for Sunday, January 24, 2009. Check it out: Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day   Product Description Relive every minute of Alan Ball's poignantly dramatic, unpredictably hilarious masterpiece, from its powerful premiere episode to its critically-acclaimed, haunting finale. Along with all the episodes and hours of rich bonus features from all five seasons, this set includes two bonus Six Feet Under soundtracks, and an exclusive illustrated booklet with character obituaries and memories from the show's creators. DVD Features: 3D Animated Menus Audio Commentary Deleted Scenes Episodic Previews Episodic Recaps Featurette Posted Sunday, January 25, 2009 5:26 AM from Cheap Movie and Music Deals | 0 Comments

• Free MP3 Download: Geiko Commercial 'Somebody's Watching Me'

  Grab the remake of Rockwell's 'Somebody's Watching Me' featured in the latest Geico ads for free! Mysto & Pizzi, in collaboration with Agent Jackson music, have partnered with GEICO on our latest commercial campaign. The music in six new Kash spots is Mysto & Pizzi's remake of Rockwell's "Somebody's Watching Me," featuring singer Renald Francoeur. This 1980's remake is fresh for 2009 and available in full length downloadable format, free, from GEICO. Mysto & Pizzi are two up and coming producers, ages 21 and 22, hailing out of Queens, New York, who are quickly establishing a name for themselves in the world of Pop and R&B with placement on albums by R. Kelly and Kelly Rowland and projects for Justin Timberlake and Ciarra. Check it out:  Geico Free MP3 Download [Thanks for the heads up Deezil!]   Posted Sunday, January 25, 2009 5:17 AM from Cheap Movie and Music Deals | 0 Comments

• Curb Your Entuhsiasm: Seasons 1-6 - $82.99 (Reg. $238.98) Shipped

  List Price:   $238.98   Yesterday's Price:   $199.99   Today's Discount:   - $117.00   Gold Box Price:   $82.99 (65% off) Grab Curb Your Enthusiasm: Complete Seasons 1-6 (DVD) for $82.99 ($238.98 list).  It is the Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day for Saturday, January 23, 2009. Check it out: Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day       Posted Saturday, January 24, 2009 7:16 AM from Cheap Movie and Music Deals | 0 Comments

• Friday-Monday: Five MP3 Albums for $5 Each (ends 1/26)

  Friday-Monday 5: Five MP3 Albums for $5 Each Every Friday, Amazon is offering five great albums for just $5 each.  These albums will only be specially priced Friday through Monday. This week they are featuring: Ludacris Blondie the Zac Brown Band Louis C.K. Buffy the Vampire Slayer All Amazon MP3 purchases are play anywhere, DRM-free, so you have complete freedom to copy/move all of your music to your devices without hassle.  In addition, all songs/albums are all compatible with iTunes and Windows Media Player. Check it out:  Amazon MP3 Store Specials In addition their daily deal is:       Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols for only $1.99 Check it out:  Amazon MP3 Store Daily Deal   Posted Friday, January 23, 2009 7:02 AM from Cheap Movie and Music Deals | 0 Comments

• The Wire: The Complete Series (DVD) - $81.99 ($249.99 List) Today Only

  List Price:   $249.99   Yesterday's Price:   $134.49   Today's Discount:   - $52.50   Gold Box Price:   $81.99 (67% off) Grab The Wire: The Complete Series today for $81.99 ($249.99 list).  It is the Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day for Thursday, January 22, 2009. Check it out:  Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day   Amazon Review: Imagine a show that every critic on the planet loves. Imagine a show so deeply layered that it makes every other drama seem simple. Imagine a show where each character is equally important. Imagine a show that reinvented itself every season, yet still felt like it was part of the world it created from the outset. Imagine a show so complex that you will always discover something new the next time around. Doesn't this sound like perfection to you? Trust me, it is, in more ways than you can fathom. THE WIRE is a show so meticulously crafted and executed that it would take me a dozen reviews to scratch the surface of what makes it great. After catching the very first episode on HBO, I immediately bought the 1st season. The rest, as they say, is history. Posted Thursday, January 22, 2009 3:23 AM from Cheap Movie and Music Deals | 0 Comments

• Band of Brothers (Blu-ray) - $34.99 (65% Off): Today Only

  List Price:   $99.98   Yesterday's Price:   $53.99   Today's Discount:   - $19.00   Gold Box Price:   $34.99 (65% off) Grab HBO's monumental World War II series, Band of Brothers (Blu-ray) for $34.99 (65% off).  It is the Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day for Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Check it out: Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day    Amazon.com Editorial: An impressively rigorous, unsentimental, and harrowing look at combat during World War II, Band of Brothers follows a company of airborne infantry--Easy Company--from boot camp through the end of the war. The brutality of training takes the audience by increments to the even greater brutality of the war; Easy Company took part in some of the most difficult battles, including the D-Day invasion of Normandy, the failed invasion of Holland, and the Battle of the Bulge, as well as the liberation of a concentration camp and the capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest. But what makes these episodes work is not their historical sweep but their emphasis on riveting details (such as the rattle of a plane as the paratroopers wait to leap, or a flower in the buttonhole of a German soldier) and procedures (from military tactics to the workings of bureaucratic hierarchies). The scope of this miniseries (10 episodes, plus an actual documentary filled with interviews with surviving veterans) allows not only a thoroughness impossible in a two-hour movie, but also captures the wide range of responses to the stress and trauma of war--fear, cynicism, cruelty, compassion, and all-encompassing confusion. The result is a realism that makes both simplistic judgments and jingoistic enthusiasm impossible; the things these soldiers had to do are both terrible and understandable, and the psychological price they paid is made clear. The writing, directing, and acting are superb throughout. The cast is largely unknown, emphasizing the team of actors as a whole unit, much like the regiment; Damian Lewis and Ron Livingston play the central roles of two officers with grit and intelligence. Band of Brothers turns a vast historical event into a series of potent personal experiences; it's a deeply engrossing and affecting accomplishment. --Bret Fetzer   Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2009 8:06 AM from Cheap Movie and Music Deals | 0 Comments

• Blu-ray Movie Releases for the Week of January 20, 2009

  Blu-ray Movie Releases for the Week of January 20, 2009 King Kong [Blu-ray] ~ Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, and Colin Hanks Max Payne [Blu-ray] ~ Beau Bridges, Kate Burton, Donal Logue, and Chris O'Donnell Saw V [Blu-ray] ~ Scott Patterson, Costas Mandylor, Tobin Bell, and Betsy Russell Repo! The Genetic Opera [Blu-ray] ~ Paul Sorvino, Anthony Head, Alexa Vega, and Sarah Brightman The Notebook (Limited Edition Gift Set) [Blu-ray] ~ Gena Rowlands, James Garner, Rachel McAdams, and Ryan Gosling Henry Poole Is Here [Blu-ray] ~ Luke Wilson, George Lopez, Cheryl Hines, and Richard Benjamin El Norte [Blu-ray] - Criterion Collection ~ Rodolfo Aleiandre, Sheryl Bernstein, and Enrique J. Castillo The Express [Blu-ray] ~ Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Charles S. Dutton, and Aunjanue Ellis Igor [Blu-ray] ~ John Cusack, Molly Shannon, Steve Buscemi, and Myleene Klass Domino [Blu-ray] ~ Keira Knightley, Mickey Rourke, Édgar Ramírez, and Riz Abbasi Unfaithful [Blu-ray] ~ Gary Basaraba, Kate Burton, Dominic Chianese, and Margaret Colin Election [Blu-ray] ~ Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Klein, and Jessica Campbell 13 Going on 30 [Blu-ray] ~ Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer, and Andy Serkis The Pink Panther [Blu-ray] ~ Steve Martin, Kevin Kline, Beyoncé Knowles, and Jean Reno The Deal [Blu-ray] ~ William H. Macy, et al. The Machinist [Blu-ray] ~ Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Aitana Amusement [Blu-ray] ~ Katheryn Winnick, Reid Scott, Shauna Duggins, and Keir O'Donnell Poison Ivy 4: The Secret Society [Blu-ray] ~ Greg Evigan, Catherine Hicks, Crystal Lowe, and Miriam McDonald Antwone Fisher [Blu-ray] ~ Bob Banks, Earl Billings, Lynne Charles, and Kevin Connolly All of these new Blu-Ray releases are currently available at 30% off over at Amazon. Check it out:  Amazon - Blu-ray Sale   Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2009 7:33 AM from Cheap Movie and Music Deals | 0 Comments Filed under: Blu ray Movie Deals, Cheap Blu Ray Deals

• The Sopranos: The Complete Series - $149.99 (63% Off) Today

  List Price:   $399.98   Yesterday's Price:   $199.49   Today's Discount:   - $49.50   Gold Box Price:   $149.99 (63% off) Grab The Supranos: The Complete Series for $149.99 (63% off).  It is the Amazon Gold Box Deal for Monday, January 19, 2009. Check it out:  Amazon Gold Box Deal   Product Description For six seasons, fans have devotedly watched Tony Soprano deal with the difficulties of balancing his home life with the criminal organization he leads. Audiences everywhere tuned in to see the mob, the food, the family, and who was next to be whacked. Celebrate the show that Vanity Fair called, "the greatest show in TV history", in the ultimate Sopranos collector's edition. Includes: -All 86 episodes -Over 3.5 hours of never-before-seen features --Bonus features include David Chases reaction to fans outcry over the series finale -Secrets from the writers room -Props stolen from the set -Auditions of some of the cast -The music selected and the meaning behind it -Lost scenes saved from the editing room -33 Discs -28 discs of episodes -2 bonus discs -2 CD soundtracks on 3 discs -Detailed 16 page episode guide Posted Monday, January 19, 2009 6:18 AM from Cheap Movie and Music Deals | 0 Comments

• Friday-Monday: Five MP3 Albums for $5 Each (ends 1/19)

  Friday-Monday 5: Five MP3 Albums for $5 Each Every Friday, Amazon is offering five great albums for just $5 each.  These albums will only be specially priced Friday through Monday. This week they are featuring: Slumdog Millionaire Pink Floyd Matt Nathanson Mark Farina the Veronicas All Amazon MP3 purchases are play anywhere, DRM-free, so you have complete freedom to copy/move all of your music to your devices without hassle.  In addition, all songs/albums are all compatible with iTunes and Windows Media Player. Check it out:  Amazon MP3 Store Specials In addition their daily deal is:       the Allman Brother's Band's Brothers & Sisters for only $1.99 Check it out:  Amazon MP3 Store Daily Deal   Posted Friday, January 16, 2009 8:01 AM from Cheap Movie and Music Deals | 0 Comments

• Amazon Gold Box Deal: Save 65% on Blu-ray 3-Packs

  Gold Box Deal of the Day: Save 65% on Blu-ray 3-Packs Today only, select Blu-ray 3 packs are less than $35 each. That's less than $12 per movie. Check out the bundles: Gold Box Deal of the Day    Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2009 8:23 AM from Cheap Movie and Music Deals | 0 Comments Filed under: Blu ray Movie Deals, Cheap Blu Ray Deals

• Blu-ray Movie Releases for the Week of January 13, 2009

  Blu-ray Movie Releases for the Week of January 13, 2009 Appaloosa [Blu-ray] ~ Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Renée Zellweger, and Robert Jauregui Mirrors [Blu-ray] ~ Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton, Amy Smart, and Cameron Boyce Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence [Blu-ray] ~ Akio Ôtsuka, Atsuko Tanaka, Tamio Ôki, and Kôichi Yamadera Stargate - The Ark of Truth [Blu-ray] ~ Beau Bridges, Michael Beach, Ben Browder, and Tim Guinee My Best Friend's Girl [Blu-ray] ~ Kate Hudson, Dane Cook, Jason Biggs, and Alec Baldwin Swing Vote [Blu-ray] ~ Kevin Costner, Gary Farmer, Eileen Galindo, and Kelsey Grammer Traffic [Blu-ray] ~ Michael Douglas, Benicio Del Toro, and Catherine Zeta-Jones Death at a Funeral [Blu-ray] ~ Matthew Macfadyen, Rupert Graves, Alan Tudyk, and Daisy Donovan Living Landscapes: Pacific Coast [Blu-ray] Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling [Blu-ray] ~ Jerry Rice, Kristopher Turner, Rik Young, and Oliver James Superhero Movie [Blu-ray] ~ Drake Bell, Leslie Nielsen, Sara Paxton, and Christopher McDonald Living Landscapes: Olympic Rainforest [Blu-ray] ~ Living Landscapes Series All of these new Blu-Ray releases are currently available at 30% off over at Amazon. Check it out:  Amazon - Blu-ray Sale   Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2009 7:22 AM from Cheap Movie and Music Deals | 0 Comments Filed under: Blu ray Movie Deals, Cheap Blu Ray Deals

• Friday-Monday: Five MP3 Albums for $5 Each (ends 1/12)

  Friday-Monday 5: Five MP3 Albums for $5 Each Every Friday, Amazon is offering five great albums for just $5 each.  These albums will only be specially priced Friday through Monday. This week they are featuring: the Who Rascal Flatts Jeremy Camp Paramore Lecrae All Amazon MP3 purchases are play anywhere, DRM-free, so you have complete freedom to copy/move all of your music to your devices without hassle.  In addition, all songs/albums are all compatible with iTunes and Windows Media Player. Check it out:  Amazon MP3 Store Specials In addition their daily deal is: Bon Jovi's 14-song greatest hits album Cross Road for only $1.99 Check it out:  Amazon MP3 Store Daily Deal   Posted Friday, January 09, 2009 6:20 AM from Cheap Movie and Music Deals | 0 Comments

• Buy Two Blu-ray Discs, Get One Free @ Amazon (Thru Jan. 16)

  Buy Two Blu-ray Discs, Get One Free Amazon has kicked off another Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale on select Blu-ray Movies... Offer runs between January 6 and January 16, 2009. Check it out:  Amazon - Buy Two Blu-ray Discs, Get One Free   Posted Thursday, January 08, 2009 7:44 AM from Cheap Movie and Music Deals | 0 Comments Filed under: Blu ray Movie Deals, Cheap Blu Ray Deals

• Blu-ray Disk Movie Releases for the Week of January 6, 2009

  Blu-ray Movie Releases for the Week of January 6, 2009 Pineapple Express (Unrated + BD Live) [Blu-ray] ~ Seth Rogen, James Franco, Danny McBride, and Gary Cole The Last Emperor [Blu-ray] ~ John Lone, Joan Chen, and Peter O'Toole Righteous Kill [Blu-ray] ~ Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Curtis 50 Cent Jackson, and Carla Gugino Bangkok Dangerous [Blu-ray] ~ Nicolas Cage, Charlie Yeung, Shahkrit Yamnarm, and Panward Hemmanee Babylon A.D. [Blu-ray] ~ Charlotte Rampling, Lambert Wilson, Gérard Depardieu, and Mark Strong Dexter: The Complete First Season [Blu-ray] ~ Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, and Erik King The Wackness [Blu-ray] ~ Kingsley, Thirlby, and Janssen Friday Night Lights [Blu-ray] ~ Billy Bob Thornton, Jay Hernandez, Derek Luke, and Lucas Black The Absolute Best of Ghost Hunters [Blu-ray] ~ Ghost Hunters Last Legion [Blu-ray] ~ Colin Firth, Ben Kingsley, and Aishwarya Rai Miss Potter [Blu-ray] ~ Renee Zellweger, Ewan McGregor, Emily Watson, and Barbara Flynn Opium and the Kung Fu Master [Blu-ray] ~ Ti Lung, Mai Tak-lo, and Liu Hsueh-hua and Tang Chia Disaster Movie [Blu-ray] ~ Tony Cox, Carmen Electra, Nicole N. Parker, and Crista Flanagan Girls Gone Wild: Girls Girls Girls [Blu-ray] ~ Girls Gone Wild Hitcher (2007) [Blu-ray] ~ Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, and Neal McDonough Butterfly on a Wheel [Blu-ray] ~ Pierce Brosnan, Gerard Butler, and Maria Bello  All of these new Blu-Ray releases are currently available at 30% off over at Amazon. Check it out:  Amazon - Blu-ray Sale   Posted Tuesday, January 06, 2009 6:59 AM from Cheap Movie and Music Deals | 0 Comments Filed under: Blu ray Movie Deals, Cheap Blu Ray Deals

• Die Hard Collection (Blu-ray) - $46.95 ($129 List) Today!

  List Price:   $129.98   Yesterday's Price:   $81.99   Today's Discount:   - $35.04   Gold Box Price:   $46.95 (64% off) Save 65% on the Die Hard Collection. Get all four Die Hard movies: Die Hard, Die Hard 2: Die Harder, Die Hard with a Vengeance, and Live Free or Die Hard today only at Amazon Gold Box! Check it out:  Amazon Gold Box   Amazon.com Die Hard is the movie franchise that made a movie star out of TV star Bruce Willis, and created an entire action-movie genre of its own. In the original 1988 film, Willis plays wisecracking New York cop John McClane, who arrives at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles to meet up with his estranged wife, Holly (Bonny Bedelia), at her office Christmas party. As luck would have it, the company ends up in the middle of a terrorist plot led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) and his gang of expert killers, and with little help coming from outside, McClane has to pick off his enemies one by one. Thus was born the "Die Hard genre," epitomized by such films as Under Siege ("Die Hard on a ship"), Passenger 57 ("Die Hard on a plane"), Speed ("Die Hard on a bus"), and Cliffhanger ("Die Hard on a mountain"). But few measure up to the explosive brilliance of Die Hard. Director John McTiernan develops the action at a fast and furious pace, culminating in some fantastic set-pieces on the top of the building, in the elevator shaft, and in the building's outer plaza. Jeb Stuart and Steven E. de Souza's script, based on Roderick Thorp's novel Nothing Lasts Forever, is smart, funny, and full of memorable lines (among them "Welcome to the party, pal!" and of course "Yippee ki-ay, motherf*****"), and the cast is perfection, especially Rickman as the cunningly evil villain, and Willis, whose McClane character--bloodied, beaten, bruised, and barely breathing, as he battles both bad guys and bureaucrats--is someone audiences could genuinely cheer for. Directed by Renny Harlin, the 1990 sequel, Die Hard 2 (unofficially referred to as Die Harder), doesn't match the level of the original, but it's still an exciting thrill ride with some terrific action sequences. One year after the Nakatomi incident, McClane (Willis) is awaiting his wife's (Bedelia) plane to arrive at Dulles Airport when he stumbles onto a plot to paralyze the entire airport, including all the planes trying to land. It's up to McClane to take on the cadre of bad guys despite all the bureaucrats standing in his way, and before the planes run out of fuel and crash to the ground. The cast includes William Sadler as rogue military man Col. Stuart, Dennis Franz as the latest bureaucratic cop to get in McClane's way, Richard Thornburg as the annoying reporter from the original movie, John Amos as a special-forces commander, early-in-their-career John Leguizamo and Robert Patrick as terrorists, and future politician and Law and Order actor Fred Thompson as the head of air traffic control. The third film in the series, Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), was again directed by John McTiernan and uses a different concept. The villain (played by Jeremy Irons) claims to have planted bombs all over New York City and gives John McClane (Willis), now alchoholic and separated, a series of clues to try to track them down. Along the way, he's aided by, and eventually teams up with, a Harlem shopkeeper named Zeus Carver (Samuel L. Jackson). The interplay between Willis and Jackson is engaging, but better suited to the Lethal Weapon franchise it was previously considered for, and not till the end does the movie return to the familiar McClane-vs.-villains-showdown format. Twelve years after Die Hard with a Vengeance, the third and previous film in the Die Hard franchise, Live Free or Die Hard finds John McClane (Bruce Willis) a few years older, not any happier, and just as kick-ass as ever. Right after he has a fight with his college-age daughter (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), a call comes in to pick up a hacker (Justin Long, a.k.a. the "Apple guy") who might help the FBI learn something about a brief security blip in their systems. Now any Die Hard fan knows that this is when the assassins with foreign accents and high-powered weaponry show up, telling McClane that once again he's stumbled into an assignment that's anything but routine. Once that wreckage has cleared, it is revealed that the hacker is only one of many hackers who are being targeted for extermination after they helped set up a "fire sale," a three-pronged cyberattack designed to bring down the entire country by crippling its transportation, finances, and utilities. That plan is now being put into action by a mysterious team (Timothy Olyphant, Deadwood, and Maggie Q, Mission: Impossible 3) that seems to be operating under the government's noses. Live Free or Die Hard uses some of the cat-and-mouse elements of Die Hard with a Vengeance along with some of the pick-'em-off-one-by-one elements of the now-classic original movie. And it's the most consistently enjoyable installment of the franchise since the original, with eye-popping stunts (directed by Len Wiseman of the Underworld franchise), good humor, and Willis's ability to toss off a quip while barely alive. There was some controversy over the film's PG-13 rating--there might be less blood than usual, and McClane's famous tag line is somewhat obscured--but there's still has plenty of action and a high body count. Yippee-ki-ay! --David Horiuchi   Posted Friday, January 02, 2009 7:06 AM from Cheap Movie and Music Deals | 0 Comments Filed under: Blu ray Movie Deals, Cheap Blu Ray Deals