Archive for April 2011
Sweetie (1989) Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Wonderful, Symbolic-Laden Story
Jane Campion, future director of “The Piano”, shows her roots in directorial debut.
Read More3 Idiots DVD Review: Not Idiotic
You’d be an idiot to miss it.
Read MoreLegend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen Movie Review
Donnie Yen makes a welcome return to the character.
Read MoreThe Incredibles Blu-ray Review: An Incredible High Def Experience
An engaging drama about a man struggling to balance career and family set in a superhero world.
Read MoreHow I Won The War DVD Review: A Fine British Satire
John Lennon appears in his only non-Beatles film.
Read MoreThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader DVD Review: Adventure Abounds
Another quality film set in this fantasy world.
Read MoreFiddler on the Roof 40th Anniversary Blu-ray Review
The musical about tradition debuts in a new format.
Read MoreThe Cure: Trilogy Blu-ray Review: A Wonderfully Draining Experience, Musically and Emotionally
A wonderfully draining experience.
Read MoreU2 3D Movie Review: Almost Better Than the Real Thing
U2 gives viewers something they can nearly feel, fee-ee-eel.
Read MoreThe Who: Live at The Isle of Wight Festival 1970 DVD Review: Absolutely Brilliant
Who’s the greatest rock and roll band of all time? This DVD may make the case.
Read MoreLadies & Gentlemen…The Rolling Stones DVD Review: A Great Introduction to the Band
The Stones at their absolute live zenith.
Read MoreElvis on Tour DVD Review: Presley Goes out on a High Note in his Final Film
The King’s final film looks at life on the road in 1972.
Read MoreElvis: That’s The Way It Is (Special Edition) DVD Review: It’s Good to be the King
The King reclaims his throne on the concert stage.
Read MoreShine a Light DVD Review: The Rolling Stones and Martin Scorsese Deliver Satisfaction
These legends prove they still got it with this concert filmed in 2006.
Read MoreWhite Material Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Presages Current Events
The despair of a dying country is portrayed in this powerful film.
Read MoreWoodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music (Director’s Cut) Blu-ray Review: The Beginning of the End of the ’60s
The 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition is quite a trip.
Read MoreYogi Bear DVD Review: This Movie is No Picnic
Not bad for the very young, but the classic cartoon would be a better choice.
Read MoreThe Complete Monterey Pop Festival Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Marvelous Time Capsule
The set includes the films: Monterey Pop, Jimi Plays Monterey, and Shake! Otis at Monterey.
Read MoreSeven Samurai Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Cinematic Masterpiece of Epic Proportions
A landmark in the history of film whose influence is still felt.
Read MoreFarewell DVD Review: Cold War Espionage Based On A True Story
Espionage thriller contains the deeper story of a father’s love of family and country.
Read MoreLe Cercle Rouge Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Short on Plot, Long on Mise en Scene
A rewarding experience in the hands of this master director.
Read MoreJoyeux Noel Movie Review: Demonstrating People Are More Alike Than Different
It walks a fine line between comedy and drama and excels at both without compromising either.
Read MoreThe Jayhawks: Hollywood Town Hall and Tomorrow the Green Grass (Legacy Edition) Albums Review
This Minnesota band worked under the radar and ahead of their time.
Read MoreIMAX: Hubble DVD Review: Nothing Short of Spectacular
A 3D IMAX trip on the final Hubble mission.
Read MoreLove & Other Drugs DVD Review: A Refreshing Exploration of Commitment
A funny, sexy and fresh take on the romantic comedy…with lots of nudity.
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