Joe Garcia III

Wild Rovers Blu-ray Review: William Holden and Ryan O’Neal Ride into the Sunset

Wild Rovers, a forgotten gem of a western with some solid action, although a bit somber at times but so is Lonesome Dove.

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Edge of Sanity Blu-ray Review: Anthony Perkins as Dr. Jekyll and Jack ‘The Ripper’ Hyde

Visually stunning and sexually edgy, the movie has its moments of horror and also its unintentional moments of laughter.

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Taza, Son of Cochise Blu-ray Review: Rock Hudson as an Apache Chief

Taza, Son of Cochise is 79 minutes of fast-paced western action.

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The Frisco Kid Blu-ray Review: A Rabbi and a Bank Robber Ride West

The Frisco Kid is a good, wacky western and an enjoyable way to spend 119 minutes.

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Book Review: Disneyanity: Of ‘Walt’ & Religion by Douglas Brode

An interesting and fascinating read that explores themes of spirituality that may be found throughout Disney films.

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Book Review: It’s Alive! by Julian David Stone

Julian David Stone brings to life the world of 1930s Hollywood as it lumbers out of the silent era and into the universe of sound.

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The Soul of The Midnight Special 10-DVD Set Review: As Chic Says, ‘Good Times’

A history-filled, memory-packed box set for music fans to treasure for many years.

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The Killing Criterion Collection DVD Review: A Day at the Races

The pairing of two early flicks from legendary director Stanley Kubrick makes for great viewing pleasure.

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A Big Box Of Cowboys, Aliens, Robots, and Death Rays Review: 75 Percent Accurate is Still Pretty Good

A good set for anyone interested in B westerns, sci-fi, and classic spooky fun from the 1930s.

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Apocalypto DVD Review: There Is Always a Chance for a New Beginning

Director Mel Gibson is great at showing the horrors of how humans can behave towards each other.

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2 Weeks in Another Town DVD Review: Another Look at Hollywood’s Bad and Beautiful

An entertaining film about the behind-the-camera life.

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Braveheart (Two-Disc Special Collector’s Edition) DVD Review: A Well-rounded Film

Director and star Mel Gibson delivers a fine performance in both roles telling the story of William Wallace.

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The Batman: Double Feature DVD Review: A Couple Crossovers

Both movies are entertaining and well done.

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True Grit (Special Collector’s Edition) DVD Review

From start to finish True Grit is much like the Duke’s own life: exciting, straightforward, and filled with humor.

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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: Centennial Collection DVD Review

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is an excellent western that I appreciate more now that I’ve seen it though adult eyes.

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