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Book Review: The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen by Jeff Bond

If you love genre entertainment, then this book definitely a keeper.

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Play Misty for Me 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week

Eastwood was destined to add “influential filmmaker” to his resume after this film.

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Cinema Sentries

Godzilla (1954) 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week

If you happen to be a diehard fan of the Godzilla universe, or least the 1954 original, then this new UHD should feel right at home in your physical media collection.

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Hellraiser: Quartet of Torment Is the Pick of the Week

This release will be a huge winner for many collectors all over the world.

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I Walked with a Zombie / The Seventh Victim: Produced by Val Lewton is the Pick of the Week

If you love genre cinema and are looking for some subtlety to your horror, then this Val Lewton set is just for you.

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Happiness Is the Pick of the Week

The title of the film is ironic because no one is even remotely happy.

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Clockwatchers Blu-ray Review: An Unsettlingly Honest Film

An overlooked but solid indie black comedy of office politics.

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Totem Blu-ray Review: A Lyrical Celebration of Life Amidst Impending Tragedy

Sad but hopeful, bewildering but relatable, simple but profound.

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The Stepfather 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week

If you’re a big fan of this underrated cult classic, then this release is a winner!

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Viva La Muerte! Blu-ray Review: A Hypnotically Demented Ride

A cruel, hallucinatory midnight movie disguised as coming-of-age war allegory.

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Dark Night of the Scarecrows 1 & 2 Blu-ray Review: A Decent Set for Diehard Fans

A very well-made 1981 TV horror film and its instantly forgettable 2021 sequel make up a new Blu-ray set.

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Real Life Is the Pick of the Week

If you love Brooks as much as I do, then Criterion has you covered with this release.

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Doubt (2008) Blu-ray Review: A Masterclass of Acting

A powerhouse cast enhances John Patrick Shanley’s searing adaptation of his own popular stage play.

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The Food of the Gods (Special Edition) Blu-ray Review: A Goofy Cult Classic with a Message

Ridiculous fun in this ’70s “nature runs amok” effort.

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Brief Encounters / The Long Farewell: Two Films by Kira Muratova Is the Pick of the Week

They may sound simple, but they seem to transcend explanation and cliche to deliver women’s melodrama like no other.

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Squirm (Special Edition) Blu-ray Review: The Best Southern Gothic, Killer-Worm Flick Ever Made

A cheesy but often overlooked ’70s creature feature.

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Bless Their Little Hearts Blu-ray Review: A Testament to the Importance of Socially Conscious Filmmaking

A low-key but intensely resonant portrait of domestic squalor.

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Election 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week

One of Alexander Payne’s best and most accessible films.

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Black God, White Devil Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Could Not Be More Relevant

A feverish, haunting portrayal of extremism and dead-end inhumanity.

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Brokeback Mountain Is the Pick of the Week

It’s simply about love, something that affects us all.

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Challengers Blu-ray Review: A Sexy but Shallow Jules & Jim Tennis Epic

It does realistically showcase how grueling tennis can really be.

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Monk: Season Eight Blu-ray Review: Monk’s Journey Comes to an End

A bittersweet end to one of TV history’s greatest comedy-mystery series.

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Orlando, My Political Biography Blu-ray Review: A Highly Original Celebration of Personal Identity

A freeing and non-judgmental portrait about humanity.

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Arthur Dong’s LGBTQ Stories Blu-ray Review: Necessary Documents

An eye-opening four-film collection that showcases the LGBTQ experience.

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Never Open That Door Blu-ray Review: Two Stories of Humanity Against Inhumanity

Two suspenseful, atmospheric tales make up an overall intriguing tale of good vs. evil.

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American Fiction Blu-ray Review: Will Be Talked About for Years to Come

A hilarious and heartbreaking ensemble winner about the book world and complicated family dynamics.

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Remembering Gene Wilder Blu-ray Review: A Loving Portrait of the Man, the Myth, and the Legend

A fascinating and heartfelt tribute to a timeless comic icon.

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Chinatown 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week

A must have for film lovers and beginners alike.

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All That Breathes Blu-ray Review: A Profound, Lyrical Film

A meditative, urgent film about the connection between man and animal.

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Monk: Season Six Blu-ray Review: A Particularly Winning Season

If you’re a diehard fan, then this sixth season should definitely be a must watch.

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Against the Storm (Herbert Kline in a Darkened Europe) Blu-ray Review: Capturing Pivotal Moments from History

Two devastating but important documentaries round out a solid release from Flicker Alley.

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Misunderstood (1966) Blu-ray Review: An Unusually Mature Portrait of Childhood

One of those rare films that gets childhood accurately right.

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The Sect Blu-ray Review: Can’t Help but Find It Fascinating

An eerie (albeit really weird) Italian horror mood piece.

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week

A wild and disturbing trip down the cinematic rabbit hole.

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Household Saints Blu-ray Review: The Entire Cast Is Terrific

A warm and beguilingly low-key portrait of vibrant Italian-American life.

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Monk: Season Five Blu-ray Review: This Season Showcases Monk’s Self-absorption and Selfishness

Another delightful season of everyone’s favorite agoraphobic detective.

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Deathdream (aka Dead of Night) 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week

A genuinely great film that deserves a new appraisal.

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Book Review: Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film by Alonso Duralde

A deeply researched and thoughtful dive into LGBTQ entertainment.

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The Soldier’s Tale Blu-ray Review: Will Make One Miss Hand-drawn Animation

Charming and old-school animation gives way to a universal story of humanity.

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Monk: Season Four Blu-ray Review: Pretty Entertaining

Another enjoyable season with everyone’s favorite agoraphobic detective.

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High Noon 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week

If you happen to love High Noon and its humanly unorthodox approach to the western, then this release is definitely for you!

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All That Money Can Buy (aka The Devil and Daniel Webster) Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review

The “gullible man and the Devil” legend gets a thoroughly modern spin in a 1940’s classic.

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I Am Cuba Is the Pick of the Week

Told in four vignettes that showcase Cubans loving, living, and surviving during a time of great struggle and also transformation.

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Over the Edge Blu-ray Review: Hits Close to Home

The kids are not alright in this overlooked 1979 cult classic.

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Picnic at Hanging Rock 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week

If you don’t already own this classic film, then this 4K UHD is definitely worthy for your collection.

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To Die For 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week

If you happen to be a fan of this very funny black comedy, then you’re not likely to find a better edition than this one by Criterion.

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Drifter Blu-ray Review: A Taboo-breaking Time Capsule

An awkward but weirdly interesting portrait of queer culture.

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Aliens 4K UHD is the Pick of the Week

It remains a groundbreaking action classic.

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Afire Blu-ray Review: A Mixed Portrait of Uneasy Relationships

Christian Petzold’s recent dramedy of manners is a strangely missed opportunity.

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Monk: Season Three Blu-ray Review: Bigger Stakes and More Colorful Characters

This brilliant third season continues the misadventures of everyone’s favorite quirky TV detective.

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