Friday, January 3, 2025

The Cell

On January 21st, Arrow Video offers a police chase into the mind of a serial killer in The Cell on 4K UHD and Blu-ray. Director Tarsem Singh (The Fall) brought his visual boldness to the big screen after a career making innovative major music videos (R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion”). The Limited Edition release features brand new 4K restorations of the theatrical cut and the director’s cut by Arrow Films, approved by director Tarsem Singh, in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and hours of special features.

 
Catherine Deane (Jennifer LopezOut of Sight) is a child psychologist using revolutionary technology on coma patients to get into their subconscious and entice them to wake up. The police need her help when serial killer Carl Rudolph Stargher (Vincent D'OnofrioFull Metal Jacket) is finally captured after falling into a coma. His latest victim will be drowned in a tank if they can’t get a clue where Stargher has hidden her. Special Agent Peter Novak (Vince VaughnThe Wedding Crashers) and Deane go inside Stagher’s mind to get the answer. They are not ready for the surrealistic horror that they encounter in the serial killer’s mindscape and are in danger of never returning.
 
The special features include four audio commentaries, new feature length interview with director Tarsem Singh, an unseen version of The Cell in 1.78:1 aspect ratio with alternate grading, video interview with the director of photography, two visual essays, deleted and extended scenes with director’s commentary, visual effects vignettes, an image gallery, theatrical trailers, and an illustrated collector’s booklet.
 
Watch the trailer for The Cell here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIpy4p_yMV0

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

Michael's Musings

Before I Agree To 2025 I Want
To Read The Terms And Conditions
Michael Shinafelt
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So we have arrived in 2025, how was your NYE? Was it everything you dreamed? Mine was, I spent it on the couch watching movies on streaming services until 10 pm, then it was off to Neverland (with the help of some Advil PM)

I woke the next morning looked to the sky and thought: "We'll see how this year goes" true story...what's on your 2025 agenda???

FYI I don't make New Year's resolutions, they set you up to fail. I set goals every month all year long. That's all.

Some stranger somewhere remembers you because you were a disgusting whore. The more you know...

I don't chase, I attract. What belongs to me will find me.

Caught Blink Twice the directorial debut of Zoe Kravitz. There's that.

If it doesn't help me to grow or flow, it's a no

Also caught Juror #2 directed by Clint Eastwood....loved it!!!

New Year, New Me, I'm gonna be worse (you have been warned)

As I predicted Demi Moore is now a contender for an Academy Award nomination for The Substance

Woman Crush of The Week - Courtney Cox for her performance in Shining Vale. She really captures the chaos of the creative process

The Word Used To Describe Someone Offended By Memes: Little Bitch

I'm going to visit you tonight, that's all you need to know

What's your favorite movie you've seen this year? Mine? The Substance

I've been having some really weird and stressful dreams of late, how about you?

Kicking of the New Year with yoga at Hollywood Forever Cemetery this ayem

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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Hump Day & Chill

Downtown Los Angeles
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Michael Shinafelt

"All is quiet on New Year's Day

A world in white gets underway
I want to be with you
Be with you night and day
Nothing changes on New Year's Day
On New Year's Day
I will be with you again
I will be with you again" 
New Year's Day, U2
It's New Year's Day the perfect time to Hump Day & Chill. Happy 2025 Minions!!!
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