Dario Argento’s Deep Cuts Blu-ray Review: B-Sides from the Great Italian Director
By Mat Brewster |
An invaluable gift for any Argento fan.
The Walking Dead (1936) Blu-ray Review: You Can’t Watch This on AMC
By Mat Brewster |
Boris Karloff gives a sympathetic performance and Michael Curtiz delivers some atmospheric direction.
No Country for Old Men 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week
By Mat Brewster |
Based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy, it follows Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin), who stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong in the Texas desert.
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) Blu-ray Review: They Don’t Make Them Like This Anymore
By Mat Brewster |
What I love about this film is how specifically a New York movie it is.
The Sword (1980) Blu-ray Review: Thoughtful Kung Fu
By Mat Brewster |
The Sword feels like a film that thinks it’s breaking new ground but is just treading over old soil.
North by Northwest 4K UHD Review: A Masterpiece in Ultra High Definition
By Mat Brewster |
A glorious addition to any film fan’s collection.
Aguirre, the Wrath of God 4K UHD Review: Herzog, The Beauty of a Filmmaker
By Mat Brewster |
The end results are nothing short of brilliant.
Little Women (1994) 4K UHD Review: Little Women, Big Hearts, A Gorgeous New Transfer
By Mat Brewster |
This film is a warm-hearted delight.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari 4K UHD Review: A Silent Masterpiece Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
By Mat Brewster |
It truly must be seen to be believed.
Evil: The Complete Series DVD Review: Well Worth Your Time
By Mat Brewster |
Take it slow and savor its many pleasures.
Japan Organized Crime Boss Blu-ray Review: A Yakuza’s Life
By Mat Brewster |
Like The Godfather, this film is building a myth around organized crime.
Seven Samurai 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week
By Mat Brewster |
My love for this film knows no bounds and I’m thrilled to make Seven Samurai my pick this week.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space 4K UHD Review: They Aren’t Klowning Around
By Mat Brewster |
With a title like Killer Klowns from Outer Space, you automatically know what you are getting yourself into, and the film does not disappoint.
Goodbye & Amen Blu-ray Review: Part Spy Thriller, Part Hostage Drama, Wholly Excellent
By Mat Brewster |
It is a thrilling, entertaining ride from start to finish.
Daiei Gothic: Japanese Ghost Stories Is the Pick of the Week
By Mat Brewster |
Japan has created some of the very best horror films and this week’s pick is a collection of ghost stories from Japan.
Allonsanfan Blu-ray Review: The Revolution Is a Bit Dull, Actually
By Mat Brewster |
What I can say definitively is that it looks absolutely gorgeous.
Broken Oath Blu-ray Review: Kung Fu Lady Snowblood
By Mat Brewster |
Broken Oath is one of the best kung fu films I’ve ever seen.
The Boy and the Heron 4K UHD Review: Out of Retirement, Miyazaki Makes One of His Best Films
By Mat Brewster |
The longer I sit with it, the more I love it.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 4K UHD Review: A Dream Release
By Mat Brewster |
The film is full of iconic scenes and images.
A Nightmare on Elm Street is the Pick of the Week
By Mat Brewster |
For its 40th anniversary, it is getting a brand new 4K UHD transfer and it looks absolutely fabulous.
Conflict (1945) Blu-ray Review: A Disappointing Classic
By Mat Brewster |
One problem with the film, it simply isn’t surprising in the least.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 4K UHD Review: An Absolute Horror Classic
By Mat Brewster |
If you are a fan of the film, then this set is an absolute must-have.
The Blob (1988) Is the Pick of the Week
By Mat Brewster |
Shout Factory is releasing the 1980s version in a cool-looking Steelbook as a Best Buy exclusive.
A Man on His Knees Blu-ray Review: You’ll Stand Up and Applaud
By Mat Brewster |
Nothing short of a masterpiece.
Torso Is the Pick of the Week
By Mat Brewster |
It has tons of style, some wild camera work, and some groovy kills.
Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema XX Blu-ray Review: A Couple of Terrific Alan Ladd Vehicles (and a Not-So-Great Film Without Him)
By Mat Brewster |
I’ve watched and reviewed several of these Dark Side of Cinema sets now and this is one of the better ones.
Call My Agent!: The Complete Series DVD Review: Wonderfully Fun
By Mat Brewster |
The celebrities might bring you to the show, but you’ll stay for the agents and their assistants.
A Queen’s Ransom Blu-ray Review: James Bond and The One-Armed Swordsman Can’t Save This Stinker
By Mat Brewster |
Eureka Classics has given A Queen’s Ransom a nice-looking 2K transfer.
Black Mask Blu-ray Review: Ridiculous Fun
By Mat Brewster |
It is a film that knows it is dumb and yet has fun with it.
A Man Called Tiger Blu-ray Review: The Action Is Well Made and Worth Watching
By Mat Brewster |
So much of it feels like it was thrown together.
Tokijiro: The Lonely Yakuza Blu-ray Review: Romance and Bloodshed in 18th Century Japan
By Mat Brewster |
Not the film I was expecting at all, but as it turned out it was the film I needed.
High Crime (1973) 4K UHD Review: The Italian Connection
By Mat Brewster |
What High Crime lacks in original storytelling, it more than makes up for in visual style and full-throttle action.
Door-to-Door Maniac Blu-ray Review: Come for Johnny Cash, Stay for the Devil
By Mat Brewster |
Film Masters has done an incredible job with this two-film set.
Not a Pretty Picture Is the Pick of the Week
By Mat Brewster |
The total opposite of a summer popcorn movie.
Bill and Ted’s Most Triumphant Trilogy Is the Pick of the Week
By Mat Brewster |
I’m a sucker for a good boxed set.
Demons & Demons 2 4K UHD Review: Completely Bonkers in the Best Possible Way
By Mat Brewster |
If you are a fan of either film, these packages will not disappoint. If you’ve never seen the films, then this is the perfect way to dive right in.
Tchao Pantin Blu-ray Review: Funny Name, Fantastic Film
By Mat Brewster |
It does what it does really well.
Book Review: The Killing Hole by Steve Niles and Trevor Denham
By Mat Brewster |
More of a character sketch, a hangout comic, than a fright-filled horror show.
Rocky: Ultimate Knockout Collection Is the Pick of the Week
By Mat Brewster |
Rocky still has a fond place in my heart.
The Boy and the Heron Is the Pick of the Week
By Mat Brewster |
Whatever it is about I know it will be lovely. Miyazaki doesn’t make anything less.
Bandits of Orgosolo Blu-ray Review: It Don’t Feel Good to Be a Bandit
By Mat Brewster |
It is an incredible movie.
Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema XIX Blu-ray Review: Loads of Stars, Tons of Thrills
By Mat Brewster |
All three of these films are well done, making the set a definite must-buy.
Macbeth (1948) Blu-ray Review: Orson Welles Gets Shakespearean
By Mat Brewster |
It is better than its reputation.
Act of Violence (1948) Blu-ray Review: Terrific Film Noir with Heart
By Mat Brewster |
It is a dark-as-night film noir with deeply complex morals and a surprisingly modern take on PTSD.
The Game of Clones: Bruceploitation Collection Vol. 1 Is the Pick of the Week
By Mat Brewster |
Severin Films has put together 12 of these Brucesploitation films in one awesome-looking set.
The Burglars Blu-ray Review: Some Great Action Set Pieces
By Mat Brewster |
I never found the characters or what they get up to all that interesting.
Saigon (1948) Blu-ray Review: Alan Ladd & Veronica Lake’s Last Film Together
By Mat Brewster |
Recommended to fans of Ladd and Lake who want to complete the collection.
Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker Is the Pick of the Week
By Mat Brewster |
I’m always on board with new Who.