Archive for March 2019
Brighton Beach Memoirs Blu-ray Review: A Nice Trip Home
It’s full of well-crafted storytelling and solid performances.
Read MoreInherit the Wind Blu-ray Review: Monkeys on Trial
Stanley Kramer’s fictionalized telling of the infamous Scopes Monkey Trial is an acting tour de force, but its messaging is exhausting.
Read MoreThe Prize (1963) Blu-ray Review: Lots of Talent, Big Disappointment
The Prize could have been a bonafide classic under a different director, instead it’s just ok, but mostly forgettable.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and Another Birthday
I turned a year older this week and still managed some cool things.
Read MoreThe Body Snatcher (1945) Blu-ray Review: Boris Karloff’s Finest Hour
One of RKO’s famous Val Lewton produced horror pictures and an atmospheric, tense horror thriller.
Read MoreFor a Few Dollars More Blu-ray Review: Worth Every Penny
Kino Lorber’s new 4K transfer of this Leone classic is well worth your dollars.
Read MoreMonstrosity (1987) / Weirdo: The Beginning (1989) Blu-rays Review: Why? WHY?
Garagehouse Pictures releases a pair of awful horror obscurities which may either induce vomiting, blindness, or death, depending on how lucky you are.
Read MorePerfect Blue (1997) Blu-ray Review: Anime Psychothriller Lives Again
Satoshi Kon’s animated psychological thriller is a mind-bending story of violence and personality crisis in the Japanese pop world.
Read MoreThe Street Fighter Collection Blu-ray Review: A Thrilling Action Trilogy
Well worth adding to any martial-arts fan’s collection.
Read MoreAquaman Is the Pick of the Week
All that’s fit to buy from this week’s new releases.
Read MoreYear of the Dragon Blu-ray Review: An Underrated Cop Thriller
Warner Archive gives a solid Blu-ray upgrade to Michael Cimino’s edgy crime thriller.
Read MoreUs Movie Review: Discomforting and Hauntingly Ambiguous
Jordan Peele’s sophomore effort is another simplistic look at the dark parts of humanity.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and Pride & Prejudice
It is a big week for big trailers to drop (plus some other cool things).
Read MorePride & Prejudice (1995) Blu-ray Review: The Best Adaptation
Whereby I do repent of my sins and learn to love Jane Austen.
Read MoreThe World Before Your Feet DVD Review: One Very Must-see Documentary
A fascinating and utterly charming documentary about the true beauty of New York City.
Read MoreMary Poppins Returns Blu-ray Review: Entertaining for the Whole Family
My expectation was that the movie would be magical, musical fun, and it did not disappoint.
Read MoreThe Wedding Guest Movie Review: Dev Patel Brilliantly Carries This Deceptive Thriller
A solid reminder that Dev Patel is a definite leading man.
Read MoreSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Is the Pick of the Week
Superheroes, Doctor Who, film noir, and black-gloved killers. This week has it all.
Read MoreThe Deadly Mantis (1957) Blu-ray Review: It’s Not Great, but There’s Entertainment to Be Had
Editor Chester Schaeffer does a masterful job piecing together a visual narrative.
Read MoreGloria Bell Movie Review: Julianne Moore Is Utterly Captivating
A stylistically crafted acting showcase for the marvelous Julianne Moore.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and Midsommar
It was a very cool week.
Read MoreForeigner: Live at the Rainbow ’78 Blu-ray Review: On Their Way to Becoming Juke Box Heroes
The setlist is “Foreigner” in its entirety, out of sequence, and two songs from “Double Vision.”
Read MoreUnknown Soldier (2017) Blu-ray Review: A Gripping World War II Drama
Finland’s most expensive film comes to Blu-ray in the U.S. thanks to the folks at Kino Lorber.
Read MoreSecond Act Blu-ray Review: Not Exactly Working Girl
Lying about one’s (or one’s child’s) accomplishments are all over the news lately, which points out another unpleasant aspect of the film and Maya’s character that is never fully addressed.
Read MoreKolobos Blu-ray Review: Terrible Name, Even Worse Movie
A ’90s slasher has plenty of violence and little else.
Read MoreFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Blu-ray Review: A Crime Itself
David Yates’s second venture into the Harry Potter prequel series is a dull, tedious effort.
Read MoreDoctor Who: Peter Davison: Complete Season One Blu-ray Review: A Big Scarf to Fill
A marvelous collection that Whovians should be happy to have on their shelf.
Read MoreBook Review: First Man: The Annotated Screenplay by Josh Singer
An enjoyable read and an insightful one for those who want to learn about how to write screenplays.
Read MoreThe Prisoner (1955) Blu-ray Review: A Forgotten Gem
Not quite a classic, this mostly forgotten Alec Guinness drama gets a much needed spotlight shined on it from Arrow Academy.
Read MoreGreen Book Is the Pick of the Week
It’s a big week for Blu-ray releases and we’ve got your details.
Read MoreDoctor Who: Resolution Blu-ray Review: The New Cast Finally Comes Together
The Thirteenth Doctor and her new companions have found their groove.
Read MoreFar from Heaven Blu-ray Review: Subtle and Graceful Filmmaking
A remarkable and impeccably acted portrait of 1950s suburban malaise from the early 2000s.
Read MoreThe Magnificent Ambersons Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Flawed Masterpiece, but Still a Worthwhile Film
The Criterion Collection has stacked this beautiful release of Welles’s troubled second production with a plethora of extras.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and Good Omens
Another week, another five cool things.
Read MoreCreed II Blu-ray Review: A Worthy Addition to the Rocky Franchise
Although it contains familiar plot points from other films in the series, the filmmakers do a good job of blending engaging characters with thrilling fight sequences.
Read MoreCaptain Marvel Movie Review: Traditional with Supernova Levels of Fun
Brie Larson goes full movie star in this familiar yet adrenaline-fueled thrill ride.
Read MoreGreta (2018) Movie Review: Isabelle Huppert is Deliciously Sinister
Isabelle Huppert easily elevates this old school schlocky thriller.
Read MoreSorry Angel Movie Review: A Sensible Depiction of a Doomed Romance
A profound, well-acted love story that is a whirlwind of emotion.
Read MoreStarfish (2019) Movie Review: A Gorgeous, Moving Portrayal of Grief
A.T. White’s debut feature is visually stunning and may require more than one viewing to fully understand.
Read MoreThe Favourite Is the Pick of the Week
Here’s all the interesting Blu-rays coming out this week.
Read MoreBook Review: Star Trek: New Visions Volume 8 by John Byrne
These are some of the best stories of the entire run.
Read MoreLiz and the Blue Bird Blu-ray Review: Take a Flyer on This Moving Anime Film
Close friends face the end of high school and differing plans for the future.
Read MoreThe Craft Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: Witches be Crazy!
A definitive ’90s movie and also not nearly as good as I remember.
Read MoreSoldier of War (2019) Movie Review: A Total Bore
John Rhys-Davies helps police find a killer in this low-budgeted, schlocky horror film.
Read MoreFive Cool Things and Detective Pikachu
It is once again cold outside, but here are some cool things to keep you occupied.
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