Archive for November 2017
Book Review: Tangled: The Series: Adventure is Calling
It will please the younger set of Disney fans more than your average comic book geek.
Read MoreFreebie and the Bean (1974) Blu-ray Review: How Can Something So Wrong Feel So Right?
Look out, world ‒ because James Caan and Alan Arkin are on the loose again, thanks to the Warner Archive Collection.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The King, The Widow, and Rick”
“Why do I still watch this show?” – Kim
Read MoreDeath Rides a Horse (1967) Blu-ray Review: Lee Van Cleef’s Finest Hour
Lee Van Cleef and John Phillip Law each set out for revenge in this above-average Spaghetti Western classic, now available from Kino Lorber.
Read MoreThe High Commissioner (1968) Blu-ray Review: The Accidental Spy from Down Under
Kino Lorber brings us a fun tale of an abrasive detective wrapped up in international intrigue starring Rod Taylor and Christopher Plummer.
Read MoreJerome Bixby’s The Man From Earth (2007) Blu-ray Review: Science Fiction Chamber Play
Ten years after it was a sleeper sci-fi hit, Man from Earth comes visually restored to Blu-ray.
Read MoreSilent Night, Deadly Night Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review
This season, Santa is bringing more than just presents and good cheer.
Read MoreLogan Lucky Blu-ray Review: Soderbergh’s Back
A rougher, dumber, more redneck Ocean’s 11 that’s better in almost every way.
Read MoreAnimal Factory Is the Pick of the Week
This week brings a bounty of new releases.
Read MoreFathom Events and GKIDS Present Howl’s Moving Castle
It is a testament to the wonder of the film that I caught Howl’s Moving Castle on Blu-ray a few weeks ago but was still enthralled to watch it again.
Read MoreBob Hope: The Ultimate Movie Collection DVD Review: A Box Full of Laughs
A nice set of a classic comedian’s best films.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Big Scary U”
“I didn’t completely hate the episode, but I didn’t really care for it either.” – Kim
Read MoreThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: The Vault Series, Volumes 1-6 DVD Review: A Great Look Back at the King of Late Night
Here’s a perfect gift for Johnny Carson fans.
Read MoreWeb of the Spider (1971) Blu-ray Review: Get Caught in This One
Garagehouse Pictures ups the ante of awesomeness by bringing us a fresh HD print of a classic cult Italian horror flick.
Read MoreBombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story Movie Review: A Beautiful Story of a Brilliant Mind
Alexandra Dean’s documentary tends to follow a familiar path but does a fantastic job of reexamining an underrated talent.
Read MoreAlfred Hitchcock: The Ultimate Collection Blu-ray Review: A Treasure Trove of Delight
A big box of Hitchcock’s greatest films (and a few of his lesser ones, too).
Read MoreFive Cool Things and an Incredibles Sequel
Cool things this week include Thor: Ragnarok, Logan Lucky, a Samurai comic, a couple of good TV shows.
Read MoreCoco Movie Review: Pixar’s Best Since Inside Out
Despite following a standard Pixar formula, Coco is still entertaining and profound regardless.
Read MoreWoodshock (2017) Blu-ray Review: Shockingly Bad
The feature film debut from fashion designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy is a hypnotic mess.
Read MoreThree Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Movie Review: The Most Timely Film of 2017
A dark comedy that is also the film America needs right now.
Read MoreLady Bird Movie Review: Greta Gerwig Soars in Her Directorial Debut
Lady Bird takes the tired coming-of-age genre and makes it feel refreshing and naturalistic.
Read MoreThe Woman in Red Blu-ray Review: A Light Comedy Not Without Its Charms
I just called, to say, your film’s not that good.
Read MoreHe Walked by Night (1948) Blu-ray Review: The Dawn of Dragnet
The film that helped form the world of police procedurals receives a beautiful restoration from ClassicFlix.
Read MoreValerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Is the Pick of the Week
This week’s new releases include a a sci-fi epic from Luc Besson, an animated film from France, a slew of silent films, most of Monty Python, and more.
Read MoreSuperman: The Movie – Extended Cut & Special Edition 2-Film Collection Blu-ray Review: A DC Miracle
The Warner Archive Collection soars with this rare, three-hour TV cut of Richard Donner’s superhero classic.
Read MoreThe Villainess Blu-ray Review: Villainous Melodrama Mars Mind-Blowing Action
Korean import mixes hyperkinetic action scenes with insufferable melodrama and confusing flashbacks.
Read MoreZoology Blu-ray Review: A Fable in Search of a Metaphor
A grown woman grows a tail, but what does it all mean?
Read MoreBlack Sabbath: The End Blu-ray Review: A Fitting Swan Song
The Blu-ray deserves to recognized on “Best of 2017” lists.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and Dragon’s Lair
This week’s pop culture consumption includes some classic films, some modern films, more Doctor Who, and a video game from my youth.
Read MoreGlory (2016) DVD Review: Bulgarian Tragicomedy Depressed Me
A railway lineman ruins his life by doing the right thing in this semi-comic, biting and ultimately depressing film.
Read MoreAFI Fest 2017 Review: Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton
A must-see for fans of either man.
Read MoreGeorge A. Romero: Between Night and Dawn Blu-ray Review: Between Great and Awful
Three of Romero’s earliest films get a nice boxed set.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Some Guy”
“I ain’t nothing. I’m just some guy.”
Read MoreD.C. Follies: The Complete Series DVD Review: It’s Valuable to Have Shows Like This Back on the Market
Sid and Marty Krofft puppets in a vintage series that captures pop culture and politics of the late ’80s.
Read MoreThe Captive (1915) Blu-ray Review: War, Romance, Forced Labor
Olive Films releases an obscure film from epic director Cecil B. DeMille’s silent cinema days.
Read More8-Bit Generation: The Commodore Wars DVD Review: The Real Halt and Catch Fire
Documentary chronicles the rise and fall of Commodore Business Machines.
Read MoreThe Man Who Died Twice (1958) Blu-ray Review: Um, Is That a Spoiler Alert?
Kino Lorber digs up a beautiful print of a less-than-remembered guilty pleasure B-noir from Republic Pictures.
Read MoreThe Killing of a Sacred Deer Movie Review: An Ambiguous yet Intriguing Nightmare
The Killing of a Sacred Deer is unsure of its genre identity which makes it an exciting watch.
Read MoreAFI Fest 2017 Review: The Shape of Water
Albeit an unusual love story, The Shape of Water is del Toro’s most accessible film.
Read MoreWind River Blu-ray Review: A Compelling Murder Mystery
Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen are excellent in this tense, deeply affecting thriller.
Read MoreGeorge A. Romero: Between Night and Dawn Is the Pick of the Week
This week brings us a surprising number of horror films plus some cool concert videos, Doctor Who, and some cute cats.
Read MoreTCM and Fathom Events Present Casablanca
Round up the usual suspects and come watch the greatest movie ever made on the big screen.
Read MoreSince You Went Away Blu-ray Review: An Epic Bore
I’ve never watched a movie so long and so dull in which so very little happens.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and R.E.M’s Automatic for the People
I’m enlisting a little help this week, and away we go.
Read MoreOnly Noirs and Horses: Four Flicks from the Warner Archive
From classic psychological thrillers to obscure westerns, these WAC releases are worth betting money on.
Read MoreThor: Ragnarok Movie Review: Marvel’s Best Comedy to Date
Easily the best and most colorful film in the Thor trilogy.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Monsters”
“I’m struggling with the show. I will openly admit that.” – Kim
Read MoreNightkill Blu-ray Review: A Deadly Bore
Never trust a movie by its poster, Nightkill is neither sexy nor scary.
Read MoreJoe Versus the Volcano Blu-ray Review: An Overlooked Tom Hanks Gem
It’s a lot of fun, and sometimes that’s all you want, or need, from a movie.
Read MoreBook Review: Star Trek: New Visions Volume 5 by John Byrne
Byrne understands the essence of what Star Trek is and why the Original Series was so successful.
Read MoreThe Limehouse Golum Is the Pick of the Week
This week’s new releases include animated anthropomorphic autos, a boxed set of DC animated movies, a boxed set inside a plastic head, and more.
Read MoreA Bad Moms Christmas Movie Review: A Bittersweet Glass Of Eggnog
It’s like deja vu in terms of plot but the cast makes it immensely watchable.
Read MoreWestworld: Season One Blu-ray Review: Do Enjoy Your Stay
HBO’s new series is light on AI theories, but has an exceptional cast and storyline to keep it chugging along.
Read MoreDC Universe Original Movies: 10th Anniversary Collection Bonus Disc Review
If this ever becomes available for sale individually, DC fans would enjoy it.
Read MoreSuperman / Batman: Apocalypse Blu-ray Review: Destined to Be a Fan Favorite
It’s great to see so much effort put into delivering a robust and informative package.
Read MoreCars 3 Blu-ray Review: Plenty of Zoom, Not Enough Vroom Vroom
It’s a good movie, just not Pixar good, which disappoints.
Read MoreThe Carol Burnett Show: Carol’s Lost Christmas DVD Review
Carol and friends deliver some classic Christmas comedy and holiday hilarity that comes up a bit short.
Read MoreBook Review: For Better or For Worse: The Complete Library, Volume One (1979-1982) by Lynn Johnston
Funny, heartwarming, and familiar, but above all, real.
Read MoreBatman: Under the Red Hood Blu-ray Review: Pays off Better Than Expected
With a strong story, quality art, and a very good audio track, Batman: Under the Red Hood is recommend for fans of the character.
Read MoreGod’s Own Country Movie Review: Love Abounds On-Screen
An emotionally sensitive look at intimacy and identity.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and The Disaster Artist
This week’s cool things include replicants, man-eating plants, mind hunters, and more.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Damned”
“You have to admit this episode was exactly what we asked for.” – Kim
Read MoreFrasier: Christmas Episodes DVD Review: Eight Shows for Viewing
Frasier built its success on solid performances, well-crafted scripts, and comedy that would sneak up on you in the most subtle of ways. All elements are in evidence here.
Read MoreBook Review: Star Trek: The Classic UK Comics, Volume Three (1972-1979)
A fun space adventure comic that looks like Star Trek but doesn’t exactly stay true to its roots.
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