Luigi Bastardo

Eclipse Series 32: Pearls of the Czech New Wave DVD Review: Gems Indeed

Criterion brings us six seldom-seen surreal ditties from five masterful directors.

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Underworld: Awakening Blu-ray Review: Can This Series Really Have a Nadir?

Kate Beckinsale returns for another easy paycheck.

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Chapter Two (1979) DVD Review: Dull Neil Simon Melodrama

James Caan sinks into one sappy quagmire of a film.

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Tom and Jerry: Around the World DVD Review: A Bad Trip

Yet another “best of” set that fails to deliver.

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The Three Stooges (2000) DVD Review: Nowhere Near as Bad as its Reputation

A heartfelt but nevertheless fabricated biography of America’s longest running comedy team.

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Flicka: Country Pride Blu-ray Review: Talk About Beating a Dead Horse

Clint Black, Family, Flicka, Country Pride,

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Strip Strip Hooray! DVD Review: A Sexual Sextuplet of Sleaze

Once again, Something Weird is afoot; and I’m pleased as punch about it.

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The Convoy Collection DVD Review: Highway to Haul

Buckle up and prepare for three, forgotten grey market ’70s movies, kids.

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Pal Joey Blu-ray Review: Joey’s Definitely a Pal of Mine

Rita, Frankie, and Kim shine; as does Twilight Time’s presentation.

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Pharaoh’s Curse (1957) DVD Review: Silly, Dumb, and Very Enjoyable

MGM dives into their own tombs to excavate an ’50s horror obscurity.

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Young, Violent, Dangerous DVD Review: A Healthy Dose of Italian Cheese

Shootings galore, nudity en masse, and common sense in short supply.

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Swamp Water Blu-ray Review: Jean Renoir Comes to America

A larger-than-life, captivating feature starring Walter Brennan and Dana Andrews.

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Picnic (1955) Blu-ray Review: William Inge’s Play Comes to Life

Okay, so maybe it’s no picnic, but it is damn good.

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The Darkest Hour (2011) Blu-ray Review: Attack of the Imperceptible Intruders

Dumb? Yes. But it has an enjoyable 1950s drive-in movie feel to it.

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A Night to Remember (1958) Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Stunning Presentation for a Genuine Classic

I’ve never paid to see James Cameron’s film, but I’d gladly pay ten-times over to see this one again and again.

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Nightmares (1980) DVD Review: Australia’s Contribution to the Slasher/Giallo Genres

“Mama, mama, I keep having Nightmares. Mama, mama, mama, am I ill?”

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We Bought a Zoo Blu-ray Review: A Whole Hell of a Lot Better Than Buying the Farm

A feel-good family flick that tries to make you feel a lot more than you need to. In fact, it gets downright pushy at times.

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Hornets’ Nest (1970) DVD Review: Not Really Recommended but Good for a Gander

Rock Hudson leads a group of orphaned Italian kids into war against the Nazis.

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Letter Never Sent Blu-ray Criterion Collection Review: A Survival Flick from Russia?

A grandiose piece of Russian cinema that depicts the triumph of the human spirit.

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The Descendants Blu-ray Review: A Dynamic Drama from Alexander Payne

A film that rightfully deserved the Oscar it won.

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Savage Sisters (1974) DVD Review: Filipino Exploitation Madness

Another weird and wacky oddity from Eddie Romero.

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Anatomy of a Murder Criterion Collection DVD Review: Anatomy of a Classic

A film that brings justice to the genre of courtroom dramas.

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The Town Ultimate Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: Double Dipping? You Bet Your Affleck It Is!

The new ending of the lengthier cut of the already-long two-hour-plus feature is an appropriate one — but is it worth it?

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Tooth Fairy 2 Blu-ray Review: Dumbfounding in Its Dumbness

Larry the Cable Guy in a pink leotard farting fairy dust; yes, that’s EXACTLY what I wanted to see.

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I Melt with You Blu-ray Review: Unforeseeable and Unforgettable

A haunting masterpiece starring Thomas Jane, Rob Lowe, Jeremy Piven, and Christian McKay.

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Wyatt Earp’s Revenge DVD Review: Just Another Lousy Modern Western

A low-budget affair that really isn’t worth your time.

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Columbus Circle Blu-ray Review: A Turkey of a Thriller from Kevin Pollak

I’m afraid Columbus just doesn’t succeed in coming to a full circle.

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The Roots of Heaven Blu-ray Review: John Huston Has an Off-Day

A forgotten flick from the 20th Century Fox vaults finally finds a home.

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Rapture (1965) Blu-ray Review: A Forgotten, Poignant Masterpiece

Twilight Time brings us a genuine obscurity, and the results are hauntingly pleasing.

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J. Edgar Blu-ray Review: Bloated Hollywood Makeup Drama

A hodgepodge of powerhouse moments interjected with a lot of ho-hummery.

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Mandrill Blu-ray Review: Chile’s Contribution to the Neo-Grindhouse Genre

I’m something of a “Mandrill” myself, if you know what I mean.

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Looney Tunes Super Stars: Pepe Le Pew DVD Review: Le Win

Warner’s barebones disc delivers pristine-looking shorts coupled with timeless laughs.

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The Son of No One Blu-ray Review: “Meh, I Saw That One Coming”

The writer/director and star of Fighting reunite to bring us something just as boring.

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The Deadly Spawn Blu-ray Review: A Wonderful Slice of Gory, Cheapo ’80s Sci-Fi / Horror that Delivers

Elite Entertainment returns from the grave with a disappointing “High-Def” release.

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Treasure Train Blu-ray Review: I’m Being Punished for Something, I Know It

What, they can’t find a good print of The Secret of Magic Island, but they can release THIS on Blu-ray?

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Ferry to Hong Kong DVD Review: The Beginning of the End for Orson Welles

One of the rare films where German great Curd Jürgens plays a good guy.

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5 Star Day Blu-ray Review: A Movie About Life, Love, and Manure

Any movie that has a lounge singer is OK by me.

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Survive! DVD Review: Mexploitation Cannibal Goodness with Hugo Stiglitz

Best fit for a gloomy, snowed-in afternoon with a raw steak at your disposal.

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The Rebound (2009) Blu-ray Review: A MILF and a Twenty-something Guy Walk into a Movie…

Hey, Catherine Zeta-Jones can use me for rebound sex any day.

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The Thousand Plane Raid DVD Review: An Ode to Stock Footage

A weak WWII flick that only succeeds in dropping the wrong kind of bomb.

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Fright Night (1985) Blu-ray Review: Already Hard-to-Find, but Definitely Worth It

Twilight Time presents us with another wonderful HD release.

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Zone Troopers DVD Review: Nazis, Aliens, and Tim Thomerson, Too!

A wonderful tale from Charles Band and the makers of The Rocketeer.

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Gog DVD Review: The Final Chapter in Ivan Tors’ OSI Trilogy

A good pick for the fan of vintage ’50s sci-fi.

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Mercenary Fighters DVD Review: When Cannon Films Roamed the Earth

Peter Fonda and Reb Brown “star” in another embarrassing Golan-Globus dud.

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Division III: Football’s Finest Blu-ray Review: Andy Dick Jokes Do Not a Movie Make

I can’t even see college brahs owning this one in their library.

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The Big Year Blu-ray Review: One of the Best Family-Friendly Comedies of 2011. Seriously!

Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson prove they still have something to give.

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Mysterious Island (1961) Blu-ray Review: Herbert Lom as Captain Nemo? Sold!

Twilight Time joyfully fills that gap in your Ray Harryhausen Blu-ray collection.

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10 Things I Hate About You: Season One, Volume Two DVD Review: Canceled Too Soon?

Look at it this way: it’s completely free of Julia Stiles and her patented pouty face!

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