Opera (1987) Is the Pick of the Week
By Mat Brewster |
Like most of Argento’s films, the plot often doesn’t make much sense, but he more than makes up for it in style.
Five Cool Things and David Lynch
By Mat Brewster |
I’m looking forward to talking bout all the cool things to cross my path.
Weak Spot Blu-ray Review: Total(itarian) Fun
By Mat Brewster |
It is all very confusing and intensely enjoyable.
Inglourius Basterds Is the Pick of the Week
By Mat Brewster |
Tarantino’s talent as a director is fully on display.
Seven 4K UHD Review: An Upgrade Worth (Serial) Killing For
By Mat Brewster |
One of the best serial killer movies ever made.
The Tall Target Blu-ray Review: Abraham Lincoln Gets a Film Noir
By Mat Brewster |
Warner Archive presents the film in an absolutely lovely-looking new transfer.
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.