Archive for July 2019
The Leopard Man (1943) Blu-ray Review: Subtle, Underrated ’40s Chiller
A disappointment to its creators on release, The Leopard Man is one of Val Lewton and Jacques Tourneur’s hidden gems.
Read MoreDoctor Who: The Animation Collection DVD Review: Four Doctors Are Better Than One
The 2-disc set gathers five previously released stories featuring Doctors, classic and modern.
Read MoreGlory Is the Pick of the Week
A 1989 masterpiece tops a new week of interesting releases.
Read MoreAttack of the Robots (1966) Blu-ray Review: Eddie Constantine Lays His Cards on the Table
Redemption Films brings Jess Franco’s campy cult Eurospy spoof to Blu-ray, including an uncredited aural contribution by yours truly.
Read MoreBatman: The Motion Picture Anthology 1989-1997 Blu-ray Review: The Rise and Fall of a Franchise
Wait’ll you get a load of this.
Read MoreUniversal Horror Collection, Volume 2 Blu-ray Review: Atwill Employment, Mostly
Scream Factory brings us four classics from the vault starring the legendary talents of Lionel Atwill and George Zucco.
Read MoreWild Rose Movie Review: A Star is Born in Jessie Buckley
Jessie Buckley electrifies in this heartfelt musical drama about the road to fame.
Read MoreMissing Link Blu-ray Review: Missing Story, Finding Artistry
Laika’s latest project is a masterful triumph of artistry hampered by a mediocre story
Read MoreThe Doors: The Final Cut 4K Ultra HD Review: Break on Through
Nearly 30 years after its original theatrical release, The Doors has been re-released in a stunning new 4K restoration that makes the film more immersive than ever.
Read MoreOnce Upon A Time…in Hollywood Movie Review: Middle-Ground Tarantino
A well-acted yet frivolous tribute to old Tinseltown.
Read MoreThe Mountain (2019) Movie Review: Worth Exploring
Jeff Goldblum and Tye Sheridan excel in Rick Alverson’s intriguing period piece.
Read MoreDoctor Who: The Krotons DVD Review: Better Than Its Reputation
A solid story and great performance by the core three are hindered by some really terribly designed monsters.
Read MoreThe Lion King (2019) Movie Review: Purrs Rather Than Roars
It’s the 1994 animated classic but with CGI and Beyonce.
Read MoreFathom Events Presents Glory (1989): An Intense Civil War Film
Edward Zwick’s Civil War epic is still a masterful achievement.
Read MoreDo the Right Thing Is the Pick of the Week
Spike Lee’s 1989 masterpiece tops a week of great releases.
Read MoreBatman Begins Movie Review: A Hero Reborn
Nolan’s use of realism adds to the film’s quality.
Read MoreOutfest 2019 Review: Sell By Is Directly Accessible and Rather Progressive
Sell By thrives thanks to its acting ensemble and graduated depiction of queer love.
Read MoreThe Milky Way (1969) Blu-ray Review: Surrealistic Satire
A Pilgrim’s Progress through Catholic history as seen through the satiric lens of Luis Bunuel.
Read MoreDeath in the Garden Blu-ray Review: Well Worth Watching
A decisive critique of capitalism, fascism, and the Catholic Church.
Read MoreHellboy (2019) Blu-ray Review: Will Certainly Find Its Audience over Time
It’s cool; it’s just not for everybody.
Read MoreA Faithful Man Movie Review: Rom-Com Written with Impressive Finesse
At just 75 minutes, A Faithful Man packs plenty of mystery, romance, and profundity.
Read MoreSpace: 1999: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: Ahead of Its Time in More Ways Than One
Watching the episodes now, I appreciate the science fiction and find that the series does hold up.
Read MoreDoctor Who: The Three Doctors Special Edition DVD Review: Three Times The Fun
For its tenth anniversary, Doctor Who brought all the Doctors in for a rather mishandled story, but their interactions make the whole thing worth it.
Read MoreShazam! (2019) Blu-ray Review: DC Makes a Marvelous Movie
Currently my favorite of the DCEU, it is an absolute treat and a refreshing take on the genre.
Read MoreThe Old Man and the Sea (1990) DVD Review: Anthony Quinn Gives an Excellent Performance
Translating the 127-page novel into a film turns out to be a tough proposition, no matter who helms it.
Read MoreKlute Is the Pick of the Week
A gritty ’70s masterwork leads a week of interesting releases.
Read MoreBook Review: Superman: The Golden Age Dailies 1947-1949 by Alvin Schwartz, Wayne Boring, et al.
A fine collection of post-war Superman dailies where the Man of Steel finds a series of problems more domestic in nature.
Read MoreBook Review: The Art of Godzilla: King of the Monsters by Abbie Bernstein
A fantastic and informative book for those who enjoy and are interested in the process of making movies.
Read MoreHigh Life (2019) Blu-ray Review: Out of This World
Claire Denis’s newest film is an absorbing, incredible sci-fi feature.
Read MorePretenders with Friends Blu-ray Review: A Hits-Heavy, Star-Studded Concert
It is highly recommended for fans of the band and also makes a great introduction for those new to them.
Read MoreResurrecting the Champ Blu-ray Review: The Story of the Fight Many of Us Face for Acceptance
I jumped at the chance to get the Blu-ray and so should you.
Read MoreThe Dick Cavett Show: Inside the Minds of… Volume 2 DVD Review
Episodes included find Dick Cavett joined by George Carlin, Steve Martin, and Martin Mull.
Read MoreEarthquake (1974) Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
The crew members creating the special effects are the real stars who make the movie worth viewing.
Read MoreThe BRD Trilogy Is the Pick of the Week
Fassbinder’s classic trilogy stands out during a week of notable releases.
Read MoreThe Illusionist (2006) Blu-ray Review: Full of Tricks and Treats
Neil Burger’s 2006 film gets a new Blu-ray release that, unfortunately, lacks any new features.
Read MoreMidsommar Movie Review: A Luminous Hellscape
Beautifully nightmarish and insidious with a tremendous Florence Pugh performance.
Read MoreSpider-Man: Far From Home Movie Review: Living in a Post-Endgame World
Our friendly neighborhood webslinger goes international in this slick, smart sequel.
Read MoreDances with Wolves Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: An Enjoyable, Albeit Unsurprising, Western
Fans and Oscar completists can now add the version of Dances with Wolves that won Best Picture to their library thanks to Shout Factory.
Read MoreLeon Morin, Priest Is the Pick of the Week
Legendary director Jean-Pierre Melville’s 1961 non-gangster classic leads a rather slow week of releases.
Read MoreMatinee (1993) Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: Joe Dante’s Love Letter to B-movies
Dante’s Matinee is a sweet tribute to the monster movies of his youth and the men behind them.
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