Those lost and deleted scenes from "Blue Velvet" have been found, and for better or worse they're on display as extra features on MGM's Blu-ray debut of this touchstone of American surrealism. While mostly interesting, the 50 minutes of deleted scenes reveal no artistic oversights, no need for the fabled 4-hour director's cut. David Lynch's … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2011
‘Arrested’ at Netflix
Critics and cultists loved the series, but Nielsen families proclaimed it a dud. Now, five years after cancellation, "Arrested Development" returns to production, with all new shows exclusive to Netflix streaming video. The first new episodes will stream in the first half of 2013, Fox and Netflix said. "After bringing back two canceled series … [Read more...]
Netflix, MGM go UK
Netflix seems to be making good on its promise to launch in the United Kingdom early 2012. The streaming media giant says it cut a deal for MGM films to appear on the UK/Irish streaming video service. The package was said to cover "most first-run feature films," including the Peter Jackson prequels to the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Many would … [Read more...]
Porn app on Google TV
Adult movie fanciers with Google TV set-top devices need no longer stalk porn on the Internet -- hardcore HD films are now streaming into their living rooms. L.A.'s Vivid Entertainment has launched an app for Google TV that streams adult fare in high definition. It's billed as a 24/7 Internet TV station, but looks like a typical streaming video … [Read more...]