J.J. Abrams Archives - Front Row Features

‘American Fighter,’ ‘My Fair Lady,’ ‘Raya and the Last Dragon,’ More on Home Entertainment … Plus a Giveaway!!!

Blu-Ray / DVD Reviews News By Angela Dawson|May 24, 2021 |0

By ANGELA DAWSON Front Row Features Movies American Fighter (Action Drama) George Kosturos (“American Wrestler: The Wizard”), Tommy Flanagan (“Sons of Anarchy”) and Sean Patrick Flanery (“Born a Champion”) star in the edge-of-your-seat sports thriller “American Fighter,” available on [...]

‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ is an Apologetic Mess

Film Reviews Reviews By Heather Turk|December 19, 2019 |1

By HEATHER TURK Front Row Features Film Critic Despite the prequels not being the greatest of films, I can vividly recall the moment “Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of the Sith” ended being generally upset that —at the time—I thought I had just watched the last “Star Wars” movie that would ever b [...]

‘Star Wars’ Saga Wraps with Cast Reminiscing

Features Film Features By Angela Dawson|December 18, 2019 |0

By ANGELA DAWSON Front Row Features PASADENA—After 42 years and nine films, the “Star Wars” Skywalker saga is finally at its journey’s end with “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” opening Dec. 20. The filmmakers and principal cast members of the finale—both new and seasoned—were on hand to discus [...]

‘Time Freak,’ ‘The Oath,’ ‘Castle Rock,’ More on Home Entertainment

Blu-Ray / DVD Reviews News By Angela Dawson|January 6, 2019 |0

By ANGELA DAWSON Front Row Features Movies Time Freak A heartwarming comedy about the lengths one man will go to get the girl of his dreams, “Time Freak” arrives on Blu-ray (plus Digital), DVD, and Digital Tuesday Jan. 8 from Lionsgate. The film currently is available On Demand. Based on the 2011 [...]

‘Cloverfield’ Films on 4K, ‘Jawbone,’ ‘Dog and Pony Show,’ More on Home Entertainment

Blu-Ray / DVD Reviews News By Angela Dawson|January 20, 2018 |1

By ANGELA DAWSON Front Row Features Producer J.J. Abrams’ and director Matt Reeves’ monster hits “Cloverfield” and “10 Cloverfield Lane” arrive on 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever Tuesday Jan. 23 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the groundbrea [...]

‘Perfect Match,’ ‘Underdogs,’ ‘POI’ Finale, More on Home Entertainment … (plus a giveaway!)

Blu-Ray / DVD Reviews DVD Features News By Angela Dawson|July 18, 2016 |0

By ANGELA DAWSON Front Row Features The romantic comedy “The Perfect Match” arrives on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD and On Demand Tuesday July 19 from Lionsgate. From director Bille Woodruff (“Addicted”) comes a film that may have audiences seeing their relationships in a whole new light. The deligh [...]

‘Cloverfield’ sequel, ‘Ballers,’ Kids’ Fare and More on Home Entertainment

Blu-Ray / DVD Reviews DVD Features News By Angela Dawson|June 13, 2016 |0

By ANGELA DAWSON Front Row Features Acclaimed producer J.J. Abrams and up-and-coming director Dan Trachtenberg deliver a suspenseful sci-fi adventure when “10 Cloverfield Lane” debuts on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand Tuesday June 14, from Paramount Home Media Distribution. The film also i [...]

Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher Reprise Iconic Roles in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

Features Film Features By Angela Dawson|December 16, 2015 |0

By ANGELA DAWSON Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD—Thirty-two years after their last outing as Han Solo and Princess Leia, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher reprise their iconic roles in the long-anticipated sequel “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” The duo’s onscreen courtship captured the hearts of fans [...]

Gwendoline Christie Towers as Phasma in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

Features Film Features By Angela Dawson|December 16, 2015 |0

By ANGELA DAWSON Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD—British actress Gwendoline Christie is a towering and fearsome figure in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” She plays the Captain Phasma, the commander of the First Order Stormtroopers, in service to Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), as they search for clues to Lu [...]

Ridley Shines in Revitalized ‘Star Wars’

Film Reviews News Reviews By James Dawson|December 16, 2015 |0

By JAMES DAWSON Front Row Features Film Critic As Han Solo himself puts it in the everything-old-is-wonderfully-new-again “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “The girl knows her stuff.” The female in question is new character Rey, a desert-planet salvage trader turned resistan [...]