Mike Eisenberg

Mike has written for Screen Rant since March of 2010. He has used his skills as a filmmaker to create mashup videos like Toy Story 3: Inception and bring extensive video coverage to Comic-Con each year. When he isn't overloading the servers of Twitter and Facebook with relentless updates, Mike spends most of his time obsessing over Christopher Nolan's next movie.

The 25 Most Awesome Movie Weapons Of All Time

There are many memorable weapons in the history of cinema. We’ve selected the top 25 movie weapons and put them in order just for you. Commence firing…

by Mike Eisenberg | 11 months ago | 400 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: November 15th, 2011

This week offers few quality options on DVD and Blu-ray, but two classics and a few recent independent films come to home video.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 8 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: November 8th, 2011

The epic finale to the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise comes to DVD and Blu-ray, alongside a few other notable releases like ‘Blue Velvet’ and ‘Mortal Kombat: Legacy.’

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 2 Comments
‘Band of Brothers/The Pacific Special Edition Gift Set’ DVD – Winner!

‘Band of Brothers/The Pacific Special Edition Gift Set’ hits shelves on DVD this November 8th, and we’ve selected a winner!

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 77 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: November 1st, 2011

The ‘Toy Story’ trilogy re-releases in 3D and ‘Hook’ finally reaches the Blu-ray format in this week’s DVD/Blu-ray releases. Also available are ‘Cars 2,’ ‘Crazy, Stupid Love’ and many more.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 11 Comments
Interview with 3D Artist Adam Hlavac

3D technician Adam Hlavac discusses the past, present and future of cinema’s hottest topic of discussion. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how a movie becomes a 3D experience.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 2 Comments
‘The Muppet Avengers’ Trailer Mashup

Your favorite superheroes have gone puppet! Watch our latest trailer mashup, ‘The Muppet Avengers’, which merges two of the most anticipated Disney movies coming to theaters.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 23 Comments
SR Pick [Video]: ‘Shark Pool’ Trailer

Flared collars, tank tops and very skimpy bikinis are abundant in this funny parody trailer for ‘Shark Pool.’ If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at a movie about killer aquatic animals, this is a must-watch.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 13 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: October 25, 2011

The ‘Jurassic Park’ trilogy finally reaches Blu-ray and ‘Captain America’ adds to the Marvel collection on home video in this week’s DVD and Blu-ray releases. Find out what else is worth your money.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 14 Comments
10 Unique Halloween Costumes – Based On 2011 Movies

Looking for original, movie-related costume ideas? We’ve got 10 of them, based entirely on films released in 2011, that you can pick from to show off your movie savvy to your less knowledgeable friends.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 22 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: October 18th, 2011

A bunch of new releases come to DVD and Blu-ray, including the Disney’s billion-dollar blockbuster, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.’ Also this week, ‘The Crow’ makes its way to Blu-ray.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 8 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: October 11th, 2011

‘Tree of Life’ and ‘Green Lantern’ headline a week of all new releases on DVD and Blu-ray. Find out what they have to offer on home video this week.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 11 Comments
Interview: ‘The Tree of Life’ Producers Dede Gardner & Bill Pohlad

‘Tree of Life’ producers Bill Pohlad and Dede Gardner share the details of Terrence Malick’s artistic film and update us on their upcoming projects like ‘World War Z’ and ‘Cogan’s Trade’.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 1 Comment
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: October 4th, 2011

It’s a great week for movie lovers: two Quentin Tarantino movies, two lion-centric Disney films, a screecher, a screamer, a tearjerker and a great adventure all come to Blu-ray.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 6 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: September 27, 2011

A couple of big titles hit DVD and Blu-ray this week, including ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ and ‘Ben-Hur.’ Find out what they have to offer alongside the films themselves in this week’s breakdown.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 11 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: September 20, 2011

Classics like ‘Dumbo’ and ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ go up against today’s comedies like ‘Bridesmaids’ and ‘Modern Family.’ Find out what they all offer in this week’s DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 9 Comments
SR Pick: The Internet Strikes Back – 7 ‘Star Wars’ Blu-ray Parodies

The ‘Star Wars’ Blu-ray release has come with plenty of controversy. Naturally, the Internet has countered with a collection of funny parodies mocking the disruption in the force. We’ve even jumped in and made our very own.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 6 Comments
8 Minute Preview Of ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ Impresses

Columbia Pictures treated select audiences to a special 8-minute sneak preview of ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ this week. Find out why it has us excited for David Fincher’s adaptation.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 12 Comments
‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Season 7 Cast Interview & Promos

‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ season 7 premieres soon, and we interview with the cast about what season 7 brings. Also, check out some hilarious promos for the the show.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 6 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: September 13, 2011

‘Star Wars’ officially arrives on Blu-ray this week. Before you can grab your copy on Friday, plenty of TV shows and movies, including ‘Thor,’ will be available on DVD and Blu-ray.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 57 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: September 6, 2011

Some worthy titles hit DVD and Blu-ray this week, including ‘X-Men: First Class,’ ‘Hanna’ and ‘Scarface.’

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 16 Comments
VFX Legend John Dykstra On ‘X-Men: First Class’, ‘Spider-Man’ & ‘Caddyshack’ Gophers

Legendary visual effects supervisor John Dykstra (X-Men: First Class) discusses his career, the evolution of visual effects, and that gopher in ‘Caddyshack’.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 7 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: August 30, 2011

‘Good Will Hunting’, ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas 3D’ and a Coen Brothers Collection including ‘Fargo’ headline an otherwise TV-centric week of DVD and Blu-ray releases.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 6 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: August 23, 2011

‘Swingers’ and ‘Rounders’ headline this week in DVD and Blu-ray releases. We breakdown the two gambling classics and four indie films worth a look.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 4 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: August 19, 2011

A variety of options hit DVD and Blu-ray this week, including ‘The Big Lebowski’ for the first time on Blu-ray.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 1 Comment
‘Arrested Development’ Movie Plot Revealed?

The much-anticipated ‘Arrested Development’ movie may finally have its (very meta) plot out in the open. It’s a rumor right now, but an official announcement may not be far behind.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 48 Comments
New ‘Project Arbiter’ Trailer & Interviews: Sci-fi Meets History

We sit down with ‘Project Arbiter’ director Michael Chance and producer Vicki De May to discuss this popular short film’s progression toward feature-length theatrical release.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 9 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: August 9, 2011

It’s stoner-comedy week for DVD and Blu-ray fans, with a bit of Disney counter-programming. Check out the details on the latest home video releases in this week’s breakdown.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 5 Comments
‘Star Wars’ Star Talks Boba Fett’s Quick Death & Potential Spin-Off

The original Boba Fett, Jeremy Bulloch, took some time to discuss the character with us in preparation for the upcoming Blu-ray release of the Star Wars saga.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 21 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: August 2, 2011

A week without great movies is not necessarily a week worth forgetting. Find out what DVD and Blu-ray releases are worth your money this week.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 6 Comments
‘Rachel vs. Rachel’: Nolan’s Batman Movies as a Romantic Comedy

Our latest trailer mashup re-imagines Chris Nolan’s Batman movies a a romantic comedy about Bruce Wayne’s struggle to pick between two girls named Rachel.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 36 Comments
‘Attack The Block’ Interview: Director Joe Cornish & Star John Boyega

Director Joe Cornish and actor John Boyega sit down with us to discuss their upcoming sci-fi alien invasion movie, ‘Attack The Block.’

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 2 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: July 26, 2011

Only one movie is worth a buy this week. Read the latest DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown to find out if it is ‘Source Code,’ ‘Dylan Dog,’ ‘Trust,’ ‘Animal House’ or ‘The Blues Brothers.’

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 2 Comments
Comic-Con 2011: Francis Ford Coppola’s Twixt Live Panel

The usually reserved director Francis Ford Coppola is making a rare public appearance to promote his upcoming film, Twixt, at Comic-Con 2011. Follow our live blog!

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 2 Comments
Steven Spielberg & Peter Jackson Rant About 3D Ticket Prices

Legendary filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson hope the future of 3D is not only lighter on the screen – but also on the wallets of moviegoers.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 38 Comments
Comic-Con 2011: Damon Lindelof & Charlize Theron Talk ‘Prometheus’ in 3D

Writer Damon Lindelof (Lost) and Actress Charlize Theron (The Legend of Bagger Vance) answer our questions about the 3D in Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien’ tie-in ‘Prometheus’.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 4 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: July 19, 2011

Two modern classics, ‘Amelie’ and ‘Boyz n the Hood,’ make their way to Blu-ray as ‘Limitless’ and ‘Take Me Home Tonight’ reach home video for the first time.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 7 Comments
Trailer Mashup Shows ‘Contagion’ Looks A Lot Like ‘Outbreak’

Steven Soderbergh’s global outbreak movie ‘Contagion’ has a new trailer and we couldn’t help but notice how similar it was to the 1995 film ‘Outbreak.’ Our mashup trailer merges the two into one.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 11 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: July 12, 2011

We have the breakdown of the lastest DVD/Blu-rays and their features. Find out if the Blu-ray release of ‘Brazil’ is worth your money and just how great ‘Rango’ looks on home video.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 12 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: July 5, 2011

‘Das Boot,’ ‘Hobo with a Shotgun,’ and ’13 Assassins’ hit DVD and Blu-ray this week. Find out if they are worth your money in this week’s Breakdown.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 5 Comments
Our 20 Favorite Movie Robots

With the release of ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ we’ve decided to compile a list of our 20 favorite (and we think, most memorable) robots in movie history.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 121 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: June 28, 2011

‘The Lord of the Rings’ Extended Edition finally hits Blu-ray and ‘Sucker Punch’ hopes for a second wind on home video in this week’s releases.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 16 Comments
5 Fictional Movie Teachers We Wish We Had

Cameron Diaz will show the world what a Bad Teacher is, but we’ve picked 5 of our favorite fictional movie teachers whose classes we would love to enroll in.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 179 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: June 21, 2011

One week before the Extended Cut of ‘Lord of the Rings’ hits Blu-ray, Michael Bay’s ‘The Island’ reaches Blu-ray and ‘The Adjustment Bureau’ debuts on home video.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 14 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: June 14, 2011

Few titles hit DVD and blu-ray today, but the Blu-ray release of ‘The Cincinnati Kid’ will keep fans of the classics happy while ‘Battle: Los Angeles’ keeps modern action fans thrilled.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 11 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: June 7, 2011

Two superheroes and a pair of classic tales hit Blu-ray this week. The ‘Superman Anthology’ headlines a wide-anging selection of DVD and Blu-ray releases.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 12 Comments
‘Jaws’ & ‘Jurassic Park’ Trilogy Coming Soon to Blu-ray [Updated]

Two of Steven Spielberg’s greatest hits, ‘Jaws’ and the ‘Jurassic Park’ trilogy may reach Blu-ray by the end of 2011. Will you be first in line to grab a copy?

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 18 Comments
SR Pick [Video]: Cars 2 / Fast Five Mashup

Dominic Toretto is back and this time Pixar is leading the way. In our latest trailer mashup, two of this summer’s biggest movies go bumper to bumper in ‘Cars 2: Fast Five.’

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 11 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: May 31, 2011

An enormous list of cinematic greats headlines this week’s DVD and Blu-ray releases, but ‘Drive Angry’ and ‘Biutiful’ will try their best to battle the Blu-ray re-releases for home video supremacy.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 13 Comments
SR Pick: Famous Corporate Logos Get Star Wars-Themed

The latest addition to the plethora of ‘Star Wars’ fan art includes a handful of cool alterations to famous corporate logos – using Jedi and Dark Side themes.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 7 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: May 24, 2011

A pair of new releases challenge five awesome Blu-ray titles on shelves this week as the DVD and Blu-ray market welcomes plenty of worthy titles.

by Mike Eisenberg | 1 year ago | 3 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: May 17, 2011

Five titles hit DVD and Blu-ray this week, including two must-buy Blu-ray re-releases featuring iconic characters Axel Foley and Fast Eddie Felson respectively.

by Mike Eisenberg | 2 years ago | 1 Comment
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: May 10, 2011

Natalie Portman, Marilyn Monroe and Michelle Williams sizzle the small-screen in some of the latest DVD and Blu-ray releases.

by Mike Eisenberg | 2 years ago | 12 Comments
AMC Search For Stubs: Twitter-Sized Movie Reviews

Check out my Twitter-sized reviews of the 27 movies I screened during the three-week AMC Search For Stubs contest.

by Mike Eisenberg | 2 years ago | 4 Comments
Stunt Coordinator Jack Gill Talks ‘Fast Five’ Action

Stunt coordinator Jack Gill discusses the reality and intensity of some of the key action sequences in ‘Fast Five,’ including the now infamous bank vault car chase.

by Mike Eisenberg | 2 years ago | 12 Comments
AMC Search For Stubs: The Best AMC Theaters

Check out Mike Eisenberg’s favorite AMC theater venues throughout the three weeks of AMC’s ‘Search For Stubs.’

by Mike Eisenberg | 2 years ago | 2 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: May 3, 2011

Two new releases and two Blu-ray re-releases hit home video this week. While the new releases are worth a watch, the re-releases are must-buys.

by Mike Eisenberg | 2 years ago | 12 Comments
AMC ‘Search For Stubs’ Contest Update

The AMC ‘Search For Stubs’ contest continues. Though, as a result, I am ready to quit eating popcorn for the rest of my life.

by Mike Eisenberg | 2 years ago | 4 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: April 26, 2011

Only two notable titles hit DVD and Blu-ray this week, but one is BBC’s expansive ‘Human Planet’ documentary and the other is Terry Gilliam’s bizarrely awesome ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’ on Blu-ray.

by Mike Eisenberg | 2 years ago | 4 Comments
AMC Search For Stubs Update, Plus Your Chance To Win

The AMC Search For Stubs Challenge continues and the points are racking up. Now is your chance to join me on the experience for a free movie!

by Mike Eisenberg | 2 years ago | 3 Comments

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