Archive for January 2021
Tesla (2020) Blu-ray Review: Electrifying
An offbeat and wild approach to Nikola Tesla’s life story.
Read MoreSundance 2021 Review: ‘Ma Belle, My Beauty’ Is a Simple and Exotic Polyamorous Romance
A breezy travelogue that creates refreshing polyamorous visibility.
Read MoreBook Review: Corto Maltese: Mu, The Lost Continent by Hugo Pratt
Hugo Pratt wraps up the graphic novel tales of his swashbuckling explorer.
Read MoreSundance 2021 Review: Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
The documentary tells the fascinating story of the triumphs and tragedies in her life.
Read MoreSundance 2021 Review: ‘Censor’ Is a Perceptive Fever Dream
Prano Bailey-Bond’s feature directorial debut commendably balances audience perception of horror with genre mechanics.
Read MoreSurvivor Ballads: Three Films by Shohei Imamura Blu-ray Review: Stories of Hardship and Endurance
Imamura’s ’80s era films demonstrate the famed director’s realist and humanist outlook with a trenchant mix of tragedy and satire.
Read MoreSaint Maud Movie Review: A Devilishly Terrific Directorial Debut
At 84 minutes, Saint Maud is a twisted, performance-driven look at the human psyche of Biblical proportions.
Read More[Updated] 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards Winners Announced
For the first time in history, the Spirit Awards will be recognizing outstanding achievement in uniqueness of vision, innovation, and boldness of vision in TV and streaming as well as feature film.
Read MoreMy Rembrandt Movie Review: Portraits of Obsession
A fascinating glimpse into a rarified world where there might potentially, at any moment, be a new Rembrandt to discover.
Read MoreThe Pajama Game Blu-ray Review: Fosse Rising
A so-so Broadway musical gets a hot dose of candy-colored Bob Fosse realness.
Read MoreBatman: Soul of the Dragon Blu-ray Review: Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting
Batman: Soul of the Dragon is a very entertaining and welcome detour in the DC Universe and is a must-own for fans of this genre.
Read MoreThe Ascent Is the Pick of the Week
A harrowing, emotionally draining vision of war by one of the most underrated directors starts off a new week of interesting releases.
Read MoreRolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review
Renaldo and Clara: The Scorsese Cut
Read MoreThe Ascent Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Larisa Shepitko’s Masterpiece
A haunting and unforgettable portrait of war gets a fantastic new upgrade by Criterion.
Read MoreJoint Security Area Blu-ray Review: Friendship and Murder in the DMZ
Park Chan-wook’s breakout film gets the Arrow Video treatment.
Read MoreBartender (2006) Blu-ray Review: A Calming Aperitif of a Show
The 15th anniversary release of a slice of life anime all about the wondrous healing qualities of cocktails.
Read MoreThey Live 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week
A new 4K Blu-ray of John Carpenter’s 1988 subversive horror flick tops a new week of releases.
Read MoreCriterion Announces April 2021 Releases
Something old, something new.
Read MoreThe Marksman (2021) Movie Review: Off Target
Even during a pandemic, we get the annual generic Liam Neeson action thriller.
Read MoreVersus (2000) Blu-ray Review: Samurai Zombie Yakuza Action
More than 20 years after its initial release, this wildly energetic Japanese action-horror film gets an extra packed release.
Read MoreTV Review: The Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer
The series traces the 1985 summer of terror.
Read MoreSkyfire Movie Review: Utterly Predictable but Harmless
Clocking in at just under 90 minutes, Skyfire makes for fun, forgettable viewing.
Read MoreJust Before Dawn Is the Pick of the Week
An incredibly underrated and eerily atmospheric ’80s slasher tops a new week of releases.
Read MoreBook Review: The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Crusader’s Curse by Stuart Douglas
It will be enjoyed by fans of Sherlock Holmes and mystery lovers in general.
Read MoreBook Review: Marvel Spider-Man: Miles Morales – Wings of Fury by Brittney Morris
A slow burn that should appeal to Spider-Man fans; especially teenage Spider-Man fans and fans who identify as people-of-color.
Read MoreTourist Trap (VHS Retro Big Box Collection) Review: A Solid, Offbeat Flick
A late ’70s cult horror gem with ideas, even if those ideas are not entirely successful.
Read MoreCinema Paradiso Blu-ray Review: Heaven-Sent
Giuseppe Tornatore’s wonderful tribute to cinema gets a terrific treatment from Arrow Academy.
Read MoreThree Films by Luis Buñuel Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: The Don’s Swan Songs
Legendary director wraps up a five decade career with three impressive films.
Read MoreThree Films by Luis Bunuel Is the Pick of the Week
I think this is definite 100% must-have set for film buffs everywhere.
Read MoreLupin III: The First Blu-ray Review: Lots of Fun
Lupin III’s first foray into digital animation is a lovely looking, fun adventure for the family.
Read MoreBest of 2020 (Pandemic Edition): Best of the Rest
The books, the music, the tacos, and even more of the rest of my entertainment projects of 2020.
Read MoreThe Very Excellent Mr. Dundee Movie Review: Curb Your Enthusiasm
I can’t get past the fact that I enjoyed watching Paul Hogan struggle through this project.
Read MoreBest of 2020 (Pandemic Edition): The TV/Streaming Lists
Here’s what filled my days and nights this past year.
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