Cinema Paradiso Blu-ray Review: Heaven-Sent
By David Wangberg |
Giuseppe Tornatore’s wonderful tribute to cinema gets a terrific treatment from Arrow Academy.
Jiu Jitsu (2020) DVD Review: Wasted Potential
By David Wangberg |
With a premise like warriors versus aliens, with a dose of Nicolas Cage, one does not expect a movie to be so dull.
Judy (2019) Blu-ray Review: A Look at Life After the Rainbow
By David Wangberg |
Renee Zellweger’s outstanding performance is the sole reason to see this otherwise formulaic biopic.
The Plot Against America DVD Review: A Bland ‘What If’ Drama
By David Wangberg |
HBO’s miniseries offers an alternate glimpse of American during the 1940s and makes obvious comparisons to today’s events.
Parasite (2019) Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Rich Fam, Poor Fam
By David Wangberg |
Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning drama gets the Criterion treatment.
First Cow Blu-ray Review: Striking Gold and Finding Friendship
By David Wangberg |
Kelly Reichardt’s lovely western focuses more on character than it does genre tropes.
Christ Stopped at Eboli Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Emotionally Captivating
By David Wangberg |
A beautiful film about living in exile and discovering an unknown way of life.
We Bare Bears: The Movie DVD Review: A Satisfying Send-Off
By David Wangberg |
Join Panda, Grizz, and Ice Bear as the brothers take on one final journey.
Book Review: Blade Runner 2049 – Interlinked – The Art by Tanya Lapointe
By David Wangberg |
A terrific book that gives fans a look at the concept art behind one of the most visually arresting films ever made.
Before the Fire (2020) Movie Review: A Timely Thriller that Flames Out
By David Wangberg |
A movie about surviving a pandemic is fitting right now, but this one doesn’t have much going for it.
The Whistlers (2020) Movie Review: Barely a Peep
By David Wangberg |
It’s exciting in some areas, but never quite amounts to anything spectacular.
Book Review: Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes by Lun Zhang
By David Wangberg |
A beautifully illustrated, personal account of a terrifying event that happened more than 30 years ago.
Friday the 13th (40th Anniversary) Steelbook Blu-ray Review: There Was This One Time at Camp Crystal Lake…
By David Wangberg |
The film that started it all gets a brand new steelbook release, packed with tons of special features.
The Deeper You Dig (2020) Movie Review: An Effective DIY Thriller
By David Wangberg |
A slim, smart, and scary family affair.
Shirley (2020) Movie Review: Seriously Great
By David Wangberg |
Elisabeth Moss knocks it out of the park as novelist Shirley Jackson in Josephine Decker’s terrific new film.
Richard Jewell Blu-ray Review: Misinformation Sells
By David Wangberg |
A solid Clint Eastwood directorial effort that features a terrific performance from Paul Walter Hauser.
Swamp Thing (2019): The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: What Is and What (Unfortunately) Will Never Be
By David Wangberg |
The complete first and only season of DC Universe’s Swamp Thing shows what could have potentially been a great series.
Waves (2019) Blu-ray Review: The Place Beyond the Palms
By David Wangberg |
Trey Edward Shults’ latest is ambitious and also aggravatingly flawed.
Harriet (2019) Blu-ray Review: A Long Walk to Freedom
By David Wangberg |
Though mildly hampered by biopic cliches, the film succeeds with a strong performance by Cynthia Ervio.
Sliding Doors Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: Let Them Close
By David Wangberg |
A unique concept that stretches itself way too thin.
Color Out of Space (2020) Movie Review: A Campy and Gorgeous Lovecraft Adaptation
By David Wangberg |
Not on the same level of nuttiness as Mandy, but a thrilling, B-grade invasion film overall.
The Farewell Blu-ray Review: Family Matters
By David Wangberg |
Awkwafina excels in her first dramatic role in Lulu Wang’s semi-autobiographical feature.
By the Grace of God (2019) Movie Review: Shines a Spotlight on the Catholic Church Scandal
By David Wangberg |
A strongly acted and skillfully directed examination of a recently-closed case.
This Magnificent Cake! Blu-ray Review: This Magnificent Movie!
By David Wangberg |
A beautifully crafted anthology and one worthy of an Oscar nomination in the animated short films category.
Chained for Life (2019) Movie Review: Unchained Filmmaking
By David Wangberg |
A darkly funny and scathing examination on how Hollywood treats disability.
Poms Blu-ray Review: Rah, Rah, Sis Boom Bah
By David Wangberg |
Despite its familiarity, Zara Hayes’s feature-film debut is a surprisingly delightful comedy.
Roxanne (1987) Blu-ray Review: Big Nose, Bigger Laughs
By David Wangberg |
One of Steve Martin’s most hilarious and heartwarming films gets a new Blu-ray release from Mill Creek Entertainment.
The Mountain (2019) Movie Review: Worth Exploring
By David Wangberg |
Jeff Goldblum and Tye Sheridan excel in Rick Alverson’s intriguing period piece.
Fathom Events Presents Glory (1989): An Intense Civil War Film
By David Wangberg |
Edward Zwick’s Civil War epic is still a masterful achievement.
High Life (2019) Blu-ray Review: Out of This World
By David Wangberg |
Claire Denis’s newest film is an absorbing, incredible sci-fi feature.
The Illusionist (2006) Blu-ray Review: Full of Tricks and Treats
By David Wangberg |
Neil Burger’s 2006 film gets a new Blu-ray release that, unfortunately, lacks any new features.
Spider-Man: Far From Home Movie Review: Living in a Post-Endgame World
By David Wangberg |
Our friendly neighborhood webslinger goes international in this slick, smart sequel.
Yesterday (2019) Movie Review: Oh-Blah-Di, Oh-Blah-Da
By David Wangberg |
A movie in which the Beatles never existed should be much more interesting than what we’re given.
Under the Silver Lake DVD Review: A Mind-Bending Ode to Hollywood and the Noir Genre
By David Wangberg |
David Robert Mitchell’s latest is kind of a mess, but it’s also kind of fascinating.
Pavarotti Movie Review: A Fine Look at the Opera Legend
By David Wangberg |
Ron Howard’s new documentary on Luciano Pavarotti is informative, but also has viewers begging for more.
A Star is Born: Encore Blu-ray Review: As Great As the Original Version
By David Wangberg |
An additional 12 minutes of footage and a new song are added into this special edition.
Blaze (2018) Blu-ray Review: Hits the Right Notes
By David Wangberg |
A musical biopic that avoids the typical beats of the genre.
The Kid Brother Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Comedic Gem
By David Wangberg |
Harold Lloyd’s slapstick masterpiece gets a fantastic upgrade from the folks at Criterion.
Pandas Movie Review: Simply Adorable
By David Wangberg |
A gorgeous documentary that makes you want to spend your whole day with panda bears.
Vice (2018) Blu-ray Review: A Smug, Insulting Biopic
By David Wangberg |
Once again, Adam McKay proves he can’t direct true stories.
The Mule (2018) Blu-ray Review: The Old Man and the Drugs
By David Wangberg |
Clint Eastwood makes a strong return to acting and also directs a solidly crafted film.
Year of the Dragon Blu-ray Review: An Underrated Cop Thriller
By David Wangberg |
Warner Archive gives a solid Blu-ray upgrade to Michael Cimino’s edgy crime thriller.
Unknown Soldier (2017) Blu-ray Review: A Gripping World War II Drama
By David Wangberg |
Finland’s most expensive film comes to Blu-ray in the U.S. thanks to the folks at Kino Lorber.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Blu-ray Review: A Crime Itself
By David Wangberg |
David Yates’s second venture into the Harry Potter prequel series is a dull, tedious effort.
Starfish (2019) Movie Review: A Gorgeous, Moving Portrayal of Grief
By David Wangberg |
A.T. White’s debut feature is visually stunning and may require more than one viewing to fully understand.
The Craft Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: Witches be Crazy!
By David Wangberg |
A definitive ’90s movie and also not nearly as good as I remember.
Soldier of War (2019) Movie Review: A Total Bore
By David Wangberg |
John Rhys-Davies helps police find a killer in this low-budgeted, schlocky horror film.
At Eternity’s Gate Blu-ray Review: Poetic Beauty
By David Wangberg |
Willem Dafoe excels in an unconventional biopic of Vincent Van Gogh.
The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot Movie Review: Not Exactly What You Expect, and That’s a Good Thing
By David Wangberg |
Sam Elliott plays a man who kills Hitler and then hunts Bigfoot in this surprisingly moving film.
Then Came You (2019) Movie Review: Steer Clear
By David Wangberg |
Maisie Williams is the only shining light in this standard coming-of-age story.