Reagan (2024) Blu-ray Review: Win One for the Gipper
By David Wangberg |
Dennis Quaid gives a remarkable performance as America’s 40th president in this uplifting biopic.
Book Review: Cormac McCarthy’s The Road: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Manu Larcenet
By David Wangberg |
Cormac McCarthy’s The Road is one of the greatest post-apocalyptic survival stories to come out in the last 20 years – filled with terror and dread and done so in a minimalistic approach. McCarthy’s style for his original novel, and many others in his bibliography, is unconventional and breaks so many different traditions for how…
Touch (2024) Blu-ray Review: The Search for Past Love
By David Wangberg |
A terrific drama from the director of Everest and Adrift.
Lee (2024) Movie Review: Woefully Misguided
By David Wangberg |
Kate Winslet delivers a stellar performance in an underwhelming biopic.
Hard Miles Movie Review: 762 Miles to Freedom
By David Wangberg |
A straightforward biopic, but also one that has a strong heart and a fantastic performance from Matthew Modine.
True Detective: Night Country Blu-ray Review: Frozen Over
By David Wangberg |
Even the great Jodie Foster can’t save this underwhelming season.
Into the Wild Blu-ray Review: The Lost Boy
By David Wangberg |
A fascinating and tragic look at a man wanting to break free from the standards and set his own path.
Tribeca 2024 Review: Soldiers of Song
By David Wangberg |
An intriguing insight on how music has shaped the culture of Ukraine during a time of war.
Tribeca 2024 Review: Pirópolis
By David Wangberg |
A beautiful and haunting real-world view of what firefighters face on a daily basis.
Tribeca 2024 Review: Brats
By David Wangberg |
A look at the history of the Brat Pack, as told by those who were a part of it.
Tribeca 2024 Review: Some Rain Must Fall
By David Wangberg |
A bleak, yet tedious look at mid-life crisis.
Of Mice and Men (1992) Blu-ray Review: A Fine Adaptation, but a Terrible Blu-ray
By David Wangberg |
The movie deserves a better Blu-ray.
Appaloosa Blu-ray Review: A History of Law-Abiding Violence
By David Wangberg |
A fun throwback to B-level westerns.
Gravity (2013) Blu-ray Review: Out of This World
By David Wangberg |
A fantastic exploration on being lost and learning to let go.
Resistance – They Fought Back Movie Review: A Captivating Look at the Jewish Uprising
By David Wangberg |
This should be required viewing for everyone.
Interview with Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black on The Spiderwick Chronicles
By David Wangberg |
The authors of the acclaimed children series talk about what it was like to bring it to life in a television adaptation.
The Long Riders Blu-ray Review: O Brother, Who Shot Thou?
By David Wangberg |
Multiple brothers recreate the James-Younger story in this thrilling film from Walter Hill.
Journey to Bethlehem Blu-ray Review: Joyful, Joyful, Movie, I Adore Thee
By David Wangberg |
I thoroughly enjoyed Journey to Bethlehem and its charm.
The Fog of War Blu-ray Review: Robert McNamara Tells All
By David Wangberg |
Errol Morris’ Oscar-winning documentary gets a new upgrade on Blu-ray.
National Lampoon’s Animal House Remastered Edition Blu-ray Review: Toga! Toga!
By David Wangberg |
John Belushi’s breakthrough film performance is still one of the best in any comedy.
Interview with James Cosmo on My Sailor, My Love
By David Wangberg |
James Cosmo talks his new film, fan interactions, and if retirement is a thing in his future.
After Death (2023) Movie Review: A Beautifully Filmed Exploration of Near-Death Experiences
By David Wangberg |
Survivors share their near-death experiences in the latest film from Angel Studios.
The Road Dance Movie Review: A Slight Misstep
By David Wangberg |
Beautiful to look at, but the movie as a whole feels emotionally empty.
Divinity Movie Review: Forever Young
By David Wangberg |
Ambitious and visually intriguing, but the messaging feels recycled.
School of Rock 20th Anniversary Blu-ray Steelbook Review: It Still Rocks
By David Wangberg |
One of Richard Linklater’s best works gets a new steelbook release that is nice to add to your collection.
My Sailor, My Love Movie Review: A Delightful Feature on Later-Stage Romance
By David Wangberg |
Beautifully shot and with two exceptional leads, Klaus Härö’s newest is sure to bring a smile to the faces of those young and old.
Book Review: Out There: The Science Behind Sci-Fi Film and TV by Ariel Waldman
By David Wangberg |
A fascinating book that explores the possibilities of theories proposed in science fiction becoming a reality.
One False Move Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Southern Discomfort
By David Wangberg |
Carl Franklin’s overlooked feature gets an excellent release from The Criterion Collection.
Sympathy for the Devil (2023) Movie Review: Ride Angry
By David Wangberg |
Nicolas Cage and Joel Kinnaman excel in this tense thrill ride.
Tribeca 2023 Interview: Filmmaker Rod Blackhurst on Blood for Dust
By David Wangberg |
In this interview, Rod Blackhurst discusses his return to Tribeca, directing Kit Harington in an against-type role, and more.
Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant Blu-ray Review: A Solid yet Standard War Flick
By David Wangberg |
Strong performances and well-crafted battle scenes elevate this average war film.
Tribeca 2023 Review: Blood for Dust
By David Wangberg |
Exceptional performances by Kit Harington and Scoot McNairy elevate the familiar crime-drama territory covered here.
Tribeca 2023 Review: Stan Lee
By David Wangberg |
While it doesn’t cover new territory on Stan Lee’s life, this new documentary still serves as a charming tribute to the legendary comic book creator.
Rain Man Blu-ray Review: Irresistibly Good
By David Wangberg |
Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman are exceptional in Barry Levinson’s 1988 classic.
Tribeca 2023 Review: Richland
By David Wangberg |
A new documentary takes a look at how one small town played a big part during World War II, and how its celebrations have created controversy.
Tribeca 2023 Interview: Filmmaker Irene Lusztig Discusses Her New Documentary, Richland
By David Wangberg |
Documentary filmmaker Irene Lusztig talks about her new documentary, which premieres at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival
Renfield Blu-ray Review: Sink Your Teeth into This One
By David Wangberg |
A bit uneven, but Cage’s performance makes it worth watching.
Book Review: Out of My Head: The Imaginary Creatures of Josep Baqué by Brian Chidester
By David Wangberg |
A coffee table book that serves as a reminder to never give up on your dreams.
Moon Garden Movie Review: A Beautiful, Nightmarish Ride
By David Wangberg |
A beautifully crafted debut feature from filmmaker Ryan Stevens Harris.
It’s Quieter in the Twilight Movie Review: The Final Frontier
By David Wangberg |
A fantastic documentary that explores the lives of those still working on the Voyager program.
Sisu (2023) Movie Review: A Bloody, and I Mean Bloody, Good Time
By David Wangberg |
This Finnish import is sure to be enjoyed by B-movie enthusiasts.
His Dark Materials: The Complete Season Three Blu-ray Review: A Fitting Finale for this Series
By David Wangberg |
The series comes to an epic conclusion.
Sweetwater (2023) Movie Review: Inspirational Sports Story Hampered by Cliches
By David Wangberg |
A little-known story about the first African American basketball player to sign an NBA contract, Sweetwater unfortunately falls prey to many sports films cliches.
Interview with Actor Cary Elwes on His New Film, Sweetwater, and His Performance as Ned Irish
By David Wangberg |
Beloved actor Cary Elwes sits down with Cinema Sentries to discuss his role as Ned Irish in Sweetwater and why it’s important to know this story.
The Magic Flute (2023) Movie Review: Bargain Harry Potter Set to Opera
By David Wangberg |
A new version of Mozart’s beloved play isn’t able to carry a good tune.
The Fabelmans Blu-ray Review: Steven Spielberg’s Cinema Paradiso
By David Wangberg |
Steven Spielberg’s most personal film to date is a charming tribute to the movies.
The Final 19 Movie Review: A Riveting Account of a POW’s Experience
By David Wangberg |
One of the final 19 soldiers to be sent home from Vietnam shares his story in this incredible documentary.
Book Review: Kevin Smith: His Films and Fans, Compiled & Edited by David Gati
By David Wangberg |
David Gati effortlessly compiles a great, in-depth look at Kevin Smith’s life experiences and filmography in this new coffee table book.
Book Review: Being Bond: A Daniel Craig Retrospective by Mark Salisbury
By David Wangberg |
A terrific coffee table book that explores the making of each Daniel Craig-starring Bond film