Archive for February 2018
Gate II (1990) Blu-ray Review: Fun, but for Big Fans Only at Best
Scream Factory re-opens the door to the hotspot below with a stunningly clear 2K scan.
Read MoreBattle Cry (1955) Blu-ray Review: Former A-List Hit with Future B-Grade Stars
The Warner Archive Collection digs up another wartime relic with a nice cast of cult favorites.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Honor”
Why didn’t they call this episode “Coral”?
Read MoreCoco Is the Pick of the Week
Just in time for the Oscars, this week’s releases include a lot of films that will no doubt win awards.
Read MoreSteven Universe: The Complete First Season DVD Review: An Adventure Well Worth Taking
Recommend for kids of all ages and families of all shapes and sizes.
Read MoreFathom Events and GKIDS Present Mary and the Witch’s Flower
Studio Ponoc, heir apparent to Studio Ghibli, proves they have taken the animated torch and ran with it.
Read MoreBig Business / Scenes from a Mall Blu-ray Review: An Interesting Combination
Two disappointing Bette Midler films from 1988 and 1991 are teamed up in a not-so-funny double feature.
Read MoreAnnihilation Movie Review: A Beautifully Horrific Piece of Science Fiction
Annihilation is a brilliant mix of sci-fi and horror that is cringe-inducing yet inviting.
Read MoreConcert for George Movie Review: A Deeply Moving Tribute to a Multifaceted Artist
To celebrate what would have been George Harrison’s 75th birthday, the 2002 film is being screened in theaters and receiving a re-release in various configurations.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and Izzy Gets the F-ck Across Town
This week’s cool things include a couple of comics, some old movies, and a new trailer.
Read MoreThe Sea Wolf (1941) Blu-ray Review: Another Major Discovery from the WAC
Formerly lost at sea, the original 100-min cut of this classic sails in to home video thanks to the Warner Archive.
Read MoreThe Emperor in August / Sayonara / The Yellow Handkerchief Blu-rays Review: Three for Japan
All is fair (great, in fact!) in love, war, and on the road in this trio of classics from Twilight Time.
Read MoreAn Actor’s Revenge Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Kabuki Costumes in Modernist Cinema
Kon Ichikawa’s remake of a ’30s movie dresses a stagey plot in innovative cinematic stylings.
Read MoreHalf Magic Movie Review: A Brash Take on Sex Positivity
Heather Graham’s debut is certainly relevant, but still feels like there is another story waiting to be told.
Read MoreThe Hero Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Long Train Ride into the Soul of an Artist
A movie star reflects on his life and the compromises he made to get there.
Read MoreElevator to the Gallows Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Ruthless People
French director Louis Malle launched his award-winning career with this spellbinding crime thriller.
Read MoreThe Florida Project Is the Pick of the Week
This week brings us a couple of foreign language films from the Criterion Collection, a silly horror from Arrow Video, Doctor Who, an Oscar-buzzing indie, and more.
Read MoreHack-O-Lantern (1988) Blu-ray Review: Every Night is Halloween
Massacre Video brings us a High-Def release of this cult Satanic Panic ’80s horror oddity.
Read MoreTCM and Fathom Events Present The Philadelphia Story
You’ve got one more chance to see this classic on the big screen.
Read MoreTV Review: The Alienist: “Hildebrandt’s Starling”
The gang discovers more clues in the halfway point of the miniseries.
Read MoreBlack Panther Movie Review: Marvel’s Most Game-Changing Film Yet
Black Panther brings the traditional offerings of a Marvel Cinematic Universe film with its action and humor while still being a story-driven masterpiece.
Read MoreThe Trip to Spain (2017) Blu-ray Review: Moore (or Les) of the Same
Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are at it again in this feature film version of the popular UK TV series.
Read MoreThe Taking of Beverly Hills (1991) Blu-ray Review: Try Hard
The ridiculously fun ‘Die Hard’ knock-off with a mulleted Ken Wahl finds its way to BD thanks to Kino Lorber.
Read MoreThe Girl Without Hands Blu-ray Review: A Mesmerizing Fairy Tale
Distinctive animation elevates a simple story into the sublime.
Read MoreMr. Mom Blu-ray Review: Role Reversal Comedy Has Few Laughs
The John Hughes-penned comedy starring Michael Keaton and Teri Garr gets a new, albeit lackluster, Blu-ray update from Shout Select.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and The Girl Without Hands
This weeks cool things include some (not so) Classic Doctor Who, a Stephen King sequel, a Neil Gaiman book, and more.
Read MoreNot As a Stranger (1955) Blu-ray Review: Robert Mitchum, Sociopathic Surgeon
Kino Lorber brings us Stanley Kramer’s first directorial effort starring Olivia de Havilland, Robert Mitchum, and Frank Sinatra.
Read MoreThe Lemon Drop Kid (1951) Blu-ray Review: Too Sweet for Me
Perfect for fans of Hope or those wishing to find out more about the energetic showman.
Read MoreVictor Crowley Blu-ray Review: Why, Oh Why, Do They Keep Going into That Swamp?
If you love ’80s horror or any of the previous Hatchet movies, you owe it to yourself to give Victor Crowley a shot.
Read MoreThe Witches (1967) Blu-ray Review: Someone Get These Witches a Spell
Anthology collection starring Silvana Mangano as a variety of witches fails to bewitch.
Read MoreCharley Chase at Hal Roach: The Talkies, Volume One: 1930-31 DVD Review: In One Word, “Yes!”
The Sprocket Vault releases a two-disc set celebrating the lost talent of one very gifted comic.
Read MoreBlade of the Immortal Blu-ray Review: The Immortal Takashi Miike
Veteran director Takashi Miike reaches the unimaginable milestone of his 100th film with this spellbinding supernatural samurai tale.
Read MoreFreebie and the Bean Blu-ray Review: A Film That Should Have Stayed Buried in the Past
While the drawn-out car chases through the streets of San Francisco are entertaining and interesting to watch, the rest of the film is rather unwatchable.
Read MoreThe Deuce: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Review: The Gritty, Grimy, Mean Streets of New York
David Simon’s new series is about the sex trade in ’70s New York, it is as difficult to watch as it is good.
Read MoreThe Deuce: The Complete First Season Is the Pick of the Week
This week’s new releases include some great and not-so-great horror films, Dan Gilroy’s follow-up to Nightcrawler, Julia Roberts trying to make a comeback, and more.
Read More2018 Oscar-Nominated Documentary Short Films Review
And the nominees are…
Read MoreTV Review: The Alienist: “These Bloody Thoughts”
There’s a possibility that the killer’s identity may have been revealed in this latest episode of the TNT miniseries.
Read MoreThe Complete Monterey Pop Festival (Remastered) Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review
While the video upgrade and single extra aren’t worth a double-dip, this three-disc set is a must-own for fans of classic rock and the ’60s.
Read MoreThe Aftermath (1982) Blu-ray Review: A Little Movie with a Long Wake
VCI Entertainment re-releases Steve Barkett’s wild, low-budget post-apocalyptic cult classic co-starring the one and only Sid Haig.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and Venom
This week’s cool things are trailers, trailers, and more trailers.
Read More2018 Oscar-nominated Live Action Short Films Review
And the nominees are…
Read MoreThe Pink Panther Cartoon Collection: Volume 1 (1964-1966) Blu-ray Review
The Pink Panther was one of the biggest cartoon characters to spring from the swinging ’60s, and this set of 20 cartoons shows why.
Read MoreBatman: Gotham by Gaslight Blu-ray Review: The Steampunk World’s Greatest Detective
While it’s an above average DCU animated film, it’s best for viewers with no knowledge of its superior comic book source.
Read More2018 Oscar-nominated Animated Short Films Review
And the nominees are…
Read MoreChris Claremont’s X-Men Movie Review: A Look at the Man Who Single-handedly Reinvented the X-Men Franchise
Chris Claremont looks back at his remarkable career writing the X-Men.
Read MoreThe Cloverfield Paradox Movie Review: A Surprise Sequel That Gets Lost In Orbit
Despite its unique release strategy and its committed cast that is rich in diversity, The Cloverfield Paradox is unable to escape the story’s tired machinations.
Read MoreDirector Brian Crano Talks Fantasy, Romance, and His New Film “Permission”
“I wanted to reflect the lives and social problems that I’m seeing, both personally and in my community.” – Brian Crano
Read MorePermission Movie Review: A Romantic Drama That Doesn’t Have All the Answers
Brian Crano’s film takes the romantic drama in a new direction with some unique characters, but often feels unbalanced in its approach.
Read MoreSuburbicon is the Pick of the Week
George Clooney’s take on a Coen Brothers’ script leads this week’s new releases.
Read MoreTV Review: The Alienist: “Silver Smile”
It seems more formulaic in the third episode, but there is enough to keep me invested in the show as a whole.
Read MoreThe Violent Years (1956) Blu-ray Review: Ed Wood’s Teenage Girl Gang Terrorists
With everything from original production materials to a bonus feature Ed allegedly worked on, this AGFA/SWV BD is packin’ a lot of Wood.
Read More100 Years of Horror DVD Review: A Look Back at the Genre
Not the best of horror documentaries, but Christopher Lee more than makes up for its shortcomings.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and Duncan Jones’ Mute
This week’s cool things include lots of award winners and some that should have been.
Read MoreDeathdream (1974) Blu-ray Review: We Are the Dead of Night, We’re in the Zombie Room
Blue Underground brings the creepy Bob Clark/Alan Ormsby cult classic back to life with a gorgeous new 2K scan.
Read MoreBook Review: Superman: The Atomic Age Sundays, Volume 3 (1956-1959): A Wonderful Time Capsule for Fans of the Man of Steel
Thirteen classic Superman tales, all collected in one volume.
Read MoreJabberwocky Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Frabjous Film! Callooh! Callay!
It’s an amusing adventure filled with Terry Gilliam’s humor and sensibilities that showcases his directorial aesthetic.
Read MoreThe Pirates of Blood River (1962) Blu-ray Review: A Dish, Out of Water
Twilight Time unsheathes an enjoyable Hammer Films outing with ex-Sinbad Kerwin Mathews and a smoothly sinister Christopher Lee.
Read MoreJabberwocky Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Frabjous Film! Callooh! Callay!
It’s an amusing adventure filled with Terry Gilliam’s humor and sensibilities that showcases his directorial aesthetic.
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