Archive for April 2016
Dead Pigeon on Beethoven Street Blu-ray Review: Sam Fuller Goes to Germany
Fuller’s only feature-directing credit of the 1970s found him infiltrating the ranks of a German crime procedural.
Read MoreRoom Blu-ray Review: A Difficult but Emotionally Rewarding Cinematic Experience
A film that should stand the test of time with its powerful performances, terrific script, and truthful message.
Read MoreJane Got a Gun Blu-ray Review: Troubled Production, Decent Results
Natalie Portman more than holds her own as the star, but it’s Joel Edgerton that really shines.
Read MoreThe Gory Goodness of Arrow Video in May
The grue is ramped up to 11 with Arrow’s latest output.
Read MoreBrief Encounter Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Small but Poignant
A far cry from David Lean’s big epics, but sometimes small is just as beautiful.
Read MoreSon of Saul Is the Pick of the Week
This week brings us two movies about the Holocaust, three films from Criterion, Natalie Portman with a gun, a Christmas horror story, and more.
Read MoreThe Zero Boys Blu-ray Review: Totally ’80s Cheese
An odd-ball action/horror hybrid that will surely scratch that bad ’80s flick itch.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: Fear The Walking Dead: “Ouroboros”
“I may have experienced some nervous energy during last night’s episode. It lasted all of 30 seconds.” – Kim
Read MorePretty Little Liars: The Complete Sixth Season DVD Review: Still the Same After Five Years Forward?
Allison asked the Liars to come home and give statements that would attest to the okay-ness of Charlotte being released. Yeah, right.
Read MoreOutlaw Gangster VIP: The Complete Collection Blu-ray Review: Gangster and Outlaw, All in One
Six Yakuza movies from the ’60s, replete with knife fights, anguish, and women falling in love with the wrong gangster.
Read MoreFathom Events and TCM Present On the Waterfront
You’ll believe he coulda been a contender when you see it on the big screen.
Read MoreThe Stuff (1985) Blu-ray Review: The Thing Nightmares Are Made From
Larry Cohen’s comical, horrifying look at rampant commercialism, American gluttony, and corporate greed gets another chance to creep around thanks to Arrow Video.
Read MoreDeath Walks Twice: Two Films by Luciano Ercoli Blu-ray Review: Arrow Strikes Giallo Gold
From deadly strolls about in High Heels to casual executions committed at Midnight, this two-fer from Arrow Video USA is sure to make a killing among fans of classic Italian thrillers.
Read MoreDeath Walks Twice Blu-ray Review: Two Times the Horror, Two Times the Fun
Two Italian giallos get the Arrow treatment.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: Fear The Walking Dead: “We All Fall Down”
Does “All Fall Down” refer to all the sense in this show currently?
Read MoreMSPIFF 2016 Review: Alena
A stylish thriller that combines both Let The Right One In and Carrie.
Read MoreTwilight Time Presents: Our Own Personal Freedoms
A quintet of moving pictures that are guaranteed to hear your prayers (or at least be your friends when you’re feeling unknown and all alone).
Read MoreAnd Then There Were None (2015) Blu-ray Review: And Then There Was Yet Another
There can be only one. But is this much-anticipated (and greatly needed) BBC miniseries event truly ‘it’?
Read MoreThe Huntsman: Winter’s War Movie Review: Winter Turns Around in Embarrassment
This unnecessary prequel/sequel piles on opulence in lieu of interest.
Read MoreSouthwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four Movie Review: Texas’ Modern-day Witch Hunt
A documentary that both fascinates and infuriates audiences to action.
Read MoreThe Lady in the Van Blu-ray Review: Impound This Vehicle
Maggie Smith as a one-note character is the only good thing in this very droll comedy.
Read MoreThe Revenant Is the Pick of the Week
This week brings us Leonardo DiCaprio getting torture porned, Maggie Smith living in a van, Julia Louis-Dreyfus playing politics, and much more.
Read MoreBride of Re-Animator Blu-ray Review: A Gallows Worth of Fun
All the gore (and humor) you want from the franchise.
Read MoreJohn Carradine Goes Fishing DVD Review: Oh, the Horror
After nearly 70 years of anticipation, the documentary nobody ever asked for is unearthed from the sands of tides ‒ and it still stinks to high heaven.
Read MoreMSPIFF 2016 Review: Here Comes the Videofreex
A very interesting portrait of a group that made an impact in our lives but have never been recognized for it until now.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “Monster”
T&A are on the job trying to make sense of this season of FTWD.
Read MoreThe Forest Blu-ray Review: It May Make You Want To Give Up Camping
You may not want to go hiking or camping anytime soon after viewing The Forest, but you are likely to want to seek out Natalie Dormer in her next feature.
Read MoreThe Jungle Book (2016) Movie Review: A Loving Spin on an Old Tale
Jon Favreau recreates The Jungle Book lusher and grander than ever before.
Read MoreLamb DVD Review: A Heartbreaking Tale of Two Broken Individuals
A soulfully creepy and courageous depiction of two lost souls crossing paths.
Read MoreMSPIFF 2016 Review: Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
The creator of television’s greatest hits is the focus in this great documentary.
Read MoreBook Review: The Rocky Horror Picture Show FAQ by Dave Thompson
The Rocky Horror Picture Show FAQ covers everything you need to know about Frank-N-Furter and company and then some.
Read MoreBride of Re-Animator is the Pick of the Week
This week brings us reanimated corpses getting married, Cary Grant as a fly-boy, DC comic heroes fighting, other Heroes being reborn, and much more.
Read MoreJustice League vs. Teen Titans Blu-ray Review: That’s So Raven, Damian
Weak plotting in the first half undermines a terrific final act.
Read MoreMemories of a Penitent Heart Movie Review: Memories of a Fragmented Heart
Desires and religion clash in this absorbing familial documentary.
Read MoreSugar Kisses DVD Review: Young Love in Misshapen Chaos
A tale of young love, domestic strife and a safe place with a hell of a view.
Read MoreThe Forest (2016) Blu-ray Review: Beautiful, but Dull
Not even Natalie Dormer can save this dud.
Read MoreBook Review: Batman V Superman — Dawn of Justice: The Art of the Film by Peter Aperlo
A highly detailed look at the art of this superhero blockbuster.
Read MoreBook Review: Batman V Superman — Dawn of Justice: Tech Manual by Adam Newell and Sharon Gosling
This new book details the technology in the film belonging to Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman.
Read MoreThe Invitation Movie Review: An Invitation You Won’t Pass Up
Karyn Kusama creates a slow-burn with a stellar cast.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Last Day on Earth”
“Sure am glad that’s not how I spent my last day on Earth.” – Kim
Read MoreStar Wars: The Force Awakens is the Pick of the Week
This week brings us Star Wars! And some other stuff.
Read MoreBook Review: The Amazing Spider-Man: The Ultimate Newspaper Comics Collection Vol. 2, 1979-1981 by Stan Lee and John Romita
Marvel legend John Romita’s four-year run on on Spidey’s daily comic strip adventures draws to a close.
Read MoreBook Review: Hollywood Celebrates the Holidays: 1920-1970 by Karie Bible & Mary Mallory
It’s a wonderful celebration of a bygone era.
Read MoreBook Review: The Blacklist: Elizabeth Keen’s Dossier by Tara Bennett and Paul Terry
A deeper look at the colorful characters of The Blacklist.
Read MoreCome Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean Blu-ray Review: The Acting and Directing Elevate the Writing
Robert Altman and his cast turn a second-tier script into something worth watching.
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