Welcome back movie lovers! I’m back again for another look at the home video releases for the week for all you faithful FTS readers.

The Good Dinosaur

Who’s in it?
Raymond Ochoa, Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand, Steve Zahn, A.J. Buckley, Anna Paquin, Sam Elliott, Marcus Scribner, John Ratzenberger

What’s it about?
“The Good Dinosaur” asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.” – Disney

Nate’s Two Cents?
I went into the movie pretty much blind, maybe having seen only a tv spot for the flick. After I came out I immediately knew I liked what I had just seen. The movie reminds of the 80’s classic The Land Before Time, which is most definitely a good thing. I did a full write-up this past November so be sure to read more about the film and what it meant for Pixar over here. Give this a watch if you get the chance!

Spotlight

Who’s in it?
Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, Stanley Tucci, Billy Crudup, John Slattery

What’s it about?
“SPOTLIGHT tells the riveting true story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston Globe investigation that would rock the city and cause a crisis in one of the world’s oldest and most trusted institutions. When the newspaper’s tenacious “Spotlight” team of reporters delves into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church, their year-long investigation uncovers a decades-long cover-up at the highest levels of Boston’s religious, legal, and government establishment, touching off a wave of revelations around the world. Directed by Academy Award-nominee Tom McCarthy, SPOTLIGHT is a tense investigative dramatic-thriller, tracing the steps to one of the biggest cover-ups in modern times.” – Open Road

Nate’s Two Cents?
It took me a while to finally see this movie but I’m glad I got to catch it. One of the best movies from last year for sure and the movie the Catholic church most definitely doesn’t want you to see. The performances are amazing and add to a story so compelling you will be in awe that this massive cover-up actually occurred. Be sure to rent or pick up a copy this week, you’ll be glad you did.

Fuller House

Who’s in it?
Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweetin, Andrea Barber, Bob Saget, John Stamos, Dave Coulier, Soni Bringas, Michael Campion, Elias Harger, Dashiell and Fox Messitt

What’s it about?
“Recently widowed D.J. Tanner-Fuller gets help from her sister Stephanie and best friend Kimmy when the women move in with their families to help D.J. raise her children in this spin-off series.” – Rotten Tomatoes

Nate’s Two Cents?
If you are like me you have been waiting for this show ever since it was first announced. The shows first season premieres this Friday on Netflix and here’s hoping they’ve re-caught the magic of the original show. The show is definitely gonna be a show on its own, just in the same universe at the original with some cameos. Saget and Coulier are both credited with 1 episode appearance and Stamos with 2 so…don’t expect to see them much. Either way I’m very hopeful that this new generation of the show will entertain and can’t wait to watch.

Secret in Their Eyes

“A tight-knit team of rising investigators – Ray (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and Jess (Julia Roberts), along with their supervisor Claire (Nicole Kidman) – is suddenly torn apart when they discover that Jess’s teenage daughter has been brutally and inexplicably murdered. Now, thirteen years later, after obsessively searching every day for the elusive killer, Ray finally uncovers a new lead that he’s certain can permanently resolve the case, nail the vicious murderer, and bring long-desired closure to his team. No one is prepared, however, for the shocking, unspeakable secret that will reveal the enduring, destructive effects of personal vengeance on the human soul.” – Rotten Tomatoes

Extraction

“When a terrorist group kidnaps retired CIA field operative Leonard Turner, his son Harry Turner, a government analyst who has been repeatedly turned down for field service, launches his own unsanctioned rescue operation. While evading highly skilled operatives, deadly assassins, and international terrorists, Harry finally puts his combat training to the test in a high stakes mission to find his father and to stop a terrorist plot.” – Rotten Tomatoes

Moonwalkers

“After failing to locate the legendary Stanley Kubrick, an unstable CIA agent (Ron Perlman) must instead team up with a seedy rock band manager (Rupert Grint) to develop the biggest con of all time-staging the moon landing.” – Rotten Tomatoes

Diablo

“A young Civil War veteran named Jackson wakes up to find his beautiful wife kidnapped by a band of ruthless bandits. With killers around every corner, the lines begin to blur between who the good and the bad are, including Jackson. As a final gunfight looms for our hero and he is asked to risk it all to save the woman he loves, this action-packed western takes twists and turns that will break even the hardest of hearts.” – Rotten Tomatoes

Fargo (Season 2)

“Nominated for 3 Golden Globes®, including Best Television Limited Series, and featuring a phenomenal cast, FARGO returns for a critically acclaimed second season. Set in 1979, this all-new true crime saga kicks off with violent foul play at a South Dakota Waffle Hut. In a flash, the case ensnares a small-town beautician (Golden Globe® nominee Kirsten Dunst*), a Minnesota state trooper (Golden Globe® nominee Patrick Wilson**) and a local sheriff (Ted Danson) all set against the backdrop of an explosive Midwestern mob war. Is FARGO Season Two chock full of riveting suspense, brilliant performances and darkly hilarious humor? You betcha.” – Amazon.com