Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror DVD Review: Re-Animating the Doctor
By Greg Barbrick |
The First Doctor lands the TARDIS in the middle of the French Revolution.
Undersea Edens DVD Review: A Marvelous Viewing Experience
By Greg Barbrick |
For those who enjoy nature programs about nature, Undersea Edens is a great choice.
The Origins of Oz DVD Review: The Story of the True Man Behind the Curtain
By Greg Barbrick |
This documentary makes for a nice companion to the classic film.
Midsomer Murders: Set 21 DVD Review: The Fictional British County of Midsomer Is Beautiful and Deadly
By Greg Barbrick |
Four new murder mysteries from the long-running English series.
Doctor Who: Shada DVD Review: The Doctor Goes to Cambridge to Save the Universe
By Greg Barbrick |
The fabled, never-aired 1980 serial has one of the strangest histories in the franchise.
The Tin Drum Criterion Collection DVD Review: Familial Insanity Mirrors Nazi Germany
By Greg Barbrick |
The Director’s Cut of the acclaimed 1979 Film is finally available from Criterion.
The Story of Math Collection DVD Review: Informative, Fascinating, and Entertaining Study of Mathematics
By Greg Barbrick |
Who knew math could be so much fun?
The Point Definitive Collector’s Edition DVD Review: Celebrating Non-Conformity
By Greg Barbrick |
Harry Nilsson’s fable is certainly of its era.
Blackmore’s Night: A Knight in York DVD Review: The Most Ridiculous Real-life Spinal Tap Situation Ever
By Greg Barbrick |
Intended for those who have drank the Blackmore’s Night Kool-Ade.
The Yardbirds: Making Tracks DVD Review: Great Performances from the 21st Century Edition of the Band
By Greg Barbrick |
As this set proves though, the band is not calling it a day just yet.
The Qatsi Trilogy: (Koyaanisqatsi, Powaqqatsi, Naqoyqatsi) Criterion Collection DVD Review: Fans Should Be Very Pleased
By Greg Barbrick |
A true collaboration between director and musician.
Motorhead: The World is Ours, Vol. 2: Anyplace Crazy as Anywhere Else Review: Live at Wacken 2011 and More
By Greg Barbrick |
Watching Motorhead perform is exciting as hell.
Saxon: Heavy Metal Thunder: The Movie DVD Review: About as Rock and Roll as it Gets
By Greg Barbrick |
The story of the premier NWOBHM band.
Books Review: Neon Genesis Evangelion Volumes 01, 02 & 03 and Volume 13 by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
By Greg Barbrick |
A very nice set of manga for fans old and new.
Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos Special Edition DVD Review: Earthbound Doctor Saves the Day Again
By Greg Barbrick |
The monstrous Axos comes to Earth. Good thing the Doctor is here as well.
Culinary Masterpieces: Special Edition Box Set Review: Appetizing Flicks
By Greg Barbrick |
An alluring glimpse into the world of high-end dining.
Woody Herman: Blue Flame DVD Review: An Impressive Story
By Greg Barbrick |
A performance-filled account of the life of the legendary big-band leader.
Rashomon Criterion Collection DVD Review: The Best of the Best
By Greg Barbrick |
The visually stunning masterpiece from “The Emperor” of Japanese cinema remastered and packed with extras.
Book Review: All the Emperor’s Men by Hiroshi Tasogawa
By Greg Barbrick |
A riveting account of the events surrounding Akira Kurosawa’s dismissal from Tora! Tora! Tora!
Rosemary’s Baby Criterion Collection DVD Review: A Masterful Film
By Greg Barbrick |
Roman Polanski’s American debut took on a life of its own.
Nazi Collaborators DVD Review: A Worthy Addition to any WWII Buff’s Library
By Greg Barbrick |
A disturbing, yet fascinating perspective on Nazi collaborators.
Review: If You Like Quentin Tarantino… by Katherine Rife
By Greg Barbrick |
A handy compendium of many of the obscure films Tarantino has championed over the years.
The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye DVD Review: Should be Titled Plastic Surgery Disasters
By Greg Barbrick |
A flawed, yet ultimately moving account of the “pandrogynous” couple.
Alcatraz: The Complete Series DVD Review: Lost on the Rock
By Greg Barbrick |
Bogged down in a confusing sea of pretension.
Desperate Housewives: The Complete Eighth and Final Season DVD Review: End of Days on Wisteria Lane
By Greg Barbrick |
A winner on many fronts.
Doctor Who: Planet of Giants DVD Review: Reconstructing the Doctor
By Greg Barbrick |
Another brilliant entry in the ongoing mission to release the early episodes.
Holy Flying Circus DVD Review: A Pythonesque Look at the Controversy Surrounding Life of Brian
By Greg Barbrick |
For Monty Python fans, it is a must.
Terra Nova: The Complete Series DVD Review: A Missed Opportunity
By Greg Barbrick |
It is unfortunate that circumstances went the way they did, but you never know.
The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Fifth Season DVD Review: Their Funniest Season Yet
By Greg Barbrick |
After five seasons, series shows no sign of slowing down.
Book Review: An Askew View 2 by John Kenneth Muir
By Greg Barbrick |
Recommended for Kevin Smith fans.
The Lieutenant: The Complete Series Part Two DVD Review: Gene Roddenberry Sows the Seeds of Star Trek
By Greg Barbrick |
A very good series on its own terms.
SpokAnarchy! DVD Review: An Excellent Documentary
By Greg Barbrick |
A chronicle of the vibrant ’80s punk scene in Spokane, WA.
Queen: Greatest Video Hits DVD Review: Talent, Style, and Grace on Display
By Greg Barbrick |
If ever there were a band suited to the format of music videos, Queen were it.
Lonesome Criterion Collection DVD Review: Groundbreaking Cinema That Should Not Be Missed
By Greg Barbrick |
Celebrating the work of Paul Fejos.
The Zombies: Live at Metropolis Studios, London DVD Review: A Real Treat for Fans
By Greg Barbrick |
The band delivers a night to remember.
Planet Dinosaur DVD Review: Some of the Best CGI Dinosaurs Ever
By Greg Barbrick |
This is highly recommended.
Nektar, Brainticket, and Huw Lloyd-Langton: Space Rock Invasion DVD Review: The Next Best Thing to Being There
By Greg Barbrick |
The double-DVD set contains a lot of great musical moments.
Doctor Who: Spearhead From Space (Special Edition) DVD Review: One of the Franchise’s Very Best
By Greg Barbrick |
The introduction of the Third Doctor, in living color.
Damon and Pythias DVD Review: Greek Fable of Friendship and Loyalty
By Greg Barbrick |
A highly entertaining release from the Warner Archive Collection.
The Costume Drama Classic Collection DVD Review: An Embarrassment of Riches
By Greg Barbrick |
Over 42 hours of classic British costume drama.
Frontier Marshal (1939) DVD Review: Randolph Scott Steps into Wyatt Earp’s Boots
By Greg Barbrick |
Not a Western classic, but a very good genre film.
They Came to Blow up America DVD Review: A Propaganda Piece Through and Through
By Greg Barbrick |
A fictionalized tale of a truly frightening Nazi black-op.
Van der Graaf Generator: Live at the Metropolis Studios, London Review: Who Doesn’t Love the Prog?
By Greg Barbrick |
The ’70s proggers feature new and old material in concert.
Bill Nelson and the Gentlemen Rocketeers: Live at the Metropolis Studios, London Review: An Electrifying Set Spanning Nelson’s 40-Year Career
By Greg Barbrick |
The guitar hero has made a welcome return with this DVD/CD combo concert package.
The Sinking of the Laconia DVD Review: A Top-Notch BBC Program
By Greg Barbrick |
A fascinating dramatization of a lesser-known, yet incredible incident during World War II.
Jimi Plays Berkeley DVD Review: Flawed but Fascinating
By Greg Barbrick |
A near-riot ensues outside while Hendrix blazes onstage.
Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks DVD Review: A Very Suspenseful Story
By Greg Barbrick |
A temporary truce between the Doctor and the Daleks fuels this serial.
Book Review: If You Like The Terminator, Here Are Over 200 Movies, TV Shows, and Other Oddities That You Will Love by Scott Von Doviak
By Greg Barbrick |
A handy digest of the best sci-fi over the past 110 years.
This Is Civilization DVD Review: Examining the Controversial Role of Art in Civilization
By Greg Barbrick |
A powerful study of mankind’s development through the centuries.
Springtime in the Sierras DVD Review: A Prime Example of the Roy Rogers Formula
By Greg Barbrick |
Rogers is after the hottest poacher in the Sierras.