Archive for February 2019
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms Blu-ray Review: Anime at Its Finest
Veteran scriptwriter Mari Okada makes a dazzling directorial debut.
Read MoreBill & Ted’s Bogus Journey Blu-ray Review: A Delightfully Goofy Sequel
Rather than simply repeating the story from the original film, returning screenwriters Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon offer audiences something different with this sequel.
Read MoreShame (1968) Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Harrowing, Nightmarish Bergman Masterpiece
As unflinchingly honest and unforgiving as a film can ever get.
Read MoreMary, Queen of Scots (2018) Is the Pick of the Week
Here’s all that looks interesting in this week’s new Blu-ray releases.
Read MoreThe Little Mermaid (1989) Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Review: Another Disney Dip Under the Sea
The Little Mermaid is a wonderful animated film on par with many of the Disney classics of the past, and the Blu-ray offers a top-notch high-def experience.
Read MoreA Star Is Born (2018) Blu-ray Review: An Engaging Tale of Addiction, Fame, Partnership, and Family
For his directorial debut, Bradley Cooper has done a wonderful job with this film.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and The Twilight Zone (2019)
Here’s five cool things to check out over the weekend.
Read MoreLu Over the Wall Blu-ray Review: Manic Dream Pixie Mermaid
The story is a bit simple, but the animation really shines.
Read MoreDesert Fury Blu-ray Review: More Like Desert Melodramatic
Western noir is a weird blend of genres, settings, and sexuality, but never amounts to much.
Read MoreFour Weddings and a Funeral (25th Anniversary Edition) Blu-ray Review: Glad to Be on the Guest List
It just keeps getting better.
Read MoreDoctor Who: Resolution Is the Pick of the Week
Remakes, Nazis, Criterions, and Doctor Who all look interesting in this week’s new Blu-ray releases.
Read MoreAlita: Battle Angel Movie Review: A Modest Visual Spectacle
A visually ambitious stunner with an underwhelming storyline.
Read MoreThe Real McCoy (1993) Blu-ray Review: Dammit, Kim!
Kino Lorber places Russell Mulcahy’s heist stinker starring Kim Basinger and Val Kilmer on display for you to give or take.
Read MoreIsn’t It Romantic (2019) Movie Review: It Is Indeed
An amusing satirization with plenty of heart and a great Rebel Wilson performance.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and Frozen 2
Guess who has some cool things to talk about this week?
Read MoreAudition Blu-ray Review: Family Drama Turns Violent
Takashi Miike’s disturbing melodrama gets a nice restoration from Arrow Video.
Read MoreAt Eternity’s Gate Blu-ray Review: Poetic Beauty
Willem Dafoe excels in an unconventional biopic of Vincent Van Gogh.
Read MoreThe Group Blu-ray Review: 1930s Women’s Issues – Not So Different from Today
It’s hard for most of the women in The Group to realize their full potential. Something that was true for 1933, 1966, and sadly, for many, still today.
Read MoreBohemian Rhapsody Blu-ray Review: A Moving Portrait of a Band and a Man Who Became Music Royalty
This film is also about Freddie Mercury’s life and his struggle to live in his true identity.
Read MoreHorror Express Blu-ray Review: Hammer Horror-esque
Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee battle an alien ape on a train. What more could you want?
Read MoreThe Midnight Man (1974) Blu-ray Review: I Could Stay Here All Night
One of Burt Lancaster’s most elusive (and intriguing) features finally hits home video in the U.S. thanks to Kino Lorber.
Read MoreBohemian Rhapsody Is the Pick of the Week
It’s another great week to be a Blu-ray collector, and I’ve got all the new releases worth talking about.
Read MoreSummer Lovers Blu-ray Review: Beautiful Scenery, Beautiful People, Not Much Else
Randal Kleiser’s follow-up to Grease takes him to Greece for a film that ought to be a lot more fun than it actually is.
Read MoreWhat Men Want Movie Review: Taraji P. Henson Elevates Decent Rom-Com
Subpar yet still watchable thanks to Taraji P. Henson’s charismatic performance.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and Albert Finney
I watched some cool movies this week and remember a great actor.
Read MoreShoplifters DVD Review: Two Hours of Pure, Understated, Humanistic Cinema
One of the very best films of 2018.
Read More2019 Oscar-nominated Live Action Short Films Review
My favorite had the best story and execution.
Read MoreScooby-Doo! and the Curse of the 13th Ghost DVD Review: Does It Work? Yes, Mostly
Thirty-five years later, our teenagers return to capture the last ghost.
Read More2019 Oscar-nominated Documentary Short Films Review
And the nominees are…
Read MoreThe Princess Bride Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: As Good As You Wish
So well crafted, it is equally one of the best comedies, one of the best adventures, and one of the best love stories.
Read MoreSundance 2019 Review: Selah and the Spades Is Terrifically Sharp
Sharply written and features a multi-layered star turn from Lovie Simone.
Read MoreThe Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot Movie Review: Not Exactly What You Expect, and That’s a Good Thing
Sam Elliott plays a man who kills Hitler and then hunts Bigfoot in this surprisingly moving film.
Read MoreLu Over the Wall Blu-ray Review: Vampire Mermaids Warm the Heart
A boy befriends a mermaid, and director Masaaki Yuasa reigns in his anarchic animation style…for a little while.
Read MoreMikey and Nicky Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Elaine May Should Be Unanimously Acclaimed
A very underappreciated masterpiece of toxic masculinity and bleak relationships.
Read MoreMaquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms Blu-ray Review: Emotional, Poignant Fantasy Epic
This visually arresting fantasy story of a mother and son that pulls at the heartstrings (and the tear ducts).
Read MoreSundance 2019 Review: Untouchable Lets Weinstein’s Victims Be Heard
A harrowing watch that continues the conversation surrounding sexual misconduct.
Read MoreThe Sisters Brothers Is the Pick of the Week
It’s another big week of new releases. I have all your info.
Read MoreReign of the Supermen Blu-ray Review: Too Much Story Compressed into a Small Amount of Time
Enjoyable but not as much as it should have been.
Read MoreThe Possessed / The Fifth Cord Blu-rays Review: Giallo Before and After Argento
Two films from Luigi Bazzoni illustrate both what a great director he was and what seismic shifts Dario Argento created on Italian cinema.
Read MoreSundance 2019 Review: Little Monsters Is a Bloody Delight
A darkly humorous yet surprisingly heartfelt zombie comedy.
Read MoreHumans 3.0 Blu-ray Review: Third Time Is the Charm
The third season succeeds by totally resetting the premise of the show for the better.
Read More2019 Oscar-nominated Animated Short Films Review
Any of them are deserving to win.
Read MoreSundance 2019 Review: Sweetheart Is a Terrific Creature Feature
A simple yet effective throwback to classic monster movie fare.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile
It’s the weekend so why not read about some cool things?
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