Dark Night of the Scarecrows 1 & 2 Blu-ray Review: A Decent Set for Diehard Fans
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A very well-made 1981 TV horror film and its instantly forgettable 2021 sequel make up a new Blu-ray set.
Real Life Is the Pick of the Week
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If you love Brooks as much as I do, then Criterion has you covered with this release.
Doubt (2008) Blu-ray Review: A Masterclass of Acting
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A powerhouse cast enhances John Patrick Shanley’s searing adaptation of his own popular stage play.
The Food of the Gods (Special Edition) Blu-ray Review: A Goofy Cult Classic with a Message
By Davy |
Ridiculous fun in this ’70s “nature runs amok” effort.
Brief Encounters / The Long Farewell: Two Films by Kira Muratova Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
They may sound simple, but they seem to transcend explanation and cliche to deliver women’s melodrama like no other.
Squirm (Special Edition) Blu-ray Review: The Best Southern Gothic, Killer-Worm Flick Ever Made
By Davy |
A cheesy but often overlooked ’70s creature feature.
Bless Their Little Hearts Blu-ray Review: A Testament to the Importance of Socially Conscious Filmmaking
By Davy |
A low-key but intensely resonant portrait of domestic squalor.
Election 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
One of Alexander Payne’s best and most accessible films.
Black God, White Devil Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Could Not Be More Relevant
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A feverish, haunting portrayal of extremism and dead-end inhumanity.
Brokeback Mountain Is the Pick of the Week
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It’s simply about love, something that affects us all.
Challengers Blu-ray Review: A Sexy but Shallow Jules & Jim Tennis Epic
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It does realistically showcase how grueling tennis can really be.
Monk: Season Eight Blu-ray Review: Monk’s Journey Comes to an End
By Davy |
A bittersweet end to one of TV history’s greatest comedy-mystery series.
Orlando, My Political Biography Blu-ray Review: A Highly Original Celebration of Personal Identity
By Davy |
A freeing and non-judgmental portrait about humanity.
Arthur Dong’s LGBTQ Stories Blu-ray Review: Necessary Documents
By Davy |
An eye-opening four-film collection that showcases the LGBTQ experience.
Never Open That Door Blu-ray Review: Two Stories of Humanity Against Inhumanity
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Two suspenseful, atmospheric tales make up an overall intriguing tale of good vs. evil.
American Fiction Blu-ray Review: Will Be Talked About for Years to Come
By Davy |
A hilarious and heartbreaking ensemble winner about the book world and complicated family dynamics.
Remembering Gene Wilder Blu-ray Review: A Loving Portrait of the Man, the Myth, and the Legend
By Davy |
A fascinating and heartfelt tribute to a timeless comic icon.
All That Breathes Blu-ray Review: A Profound, Lyrical Film
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A meditative, urgent film about the connection between man and animal.
Monk: Season Six Blu-ray Review: A Particularly Winning Season
By Davy |
If you’re a diehard fan, then this sixth season should definitely be a must watch.
Against the Storm (Herbert Kline in a Darkened Europe) Blu-ray Review: Capturing Pivotal Moments from History
By Davy |
Two devastating but important documentaries round out a solid release from Flicker Alley.
Misunderstood (1966) Blu-ray Review: An Unusually Mature Portrait of Childhood
By Davy |
One of those rare films that gets childhood accurately right.
The Sect Blu-ray Review: Can’t Help but Find It Fascinating
By Davy |
An eerie (albeit really weird) Italian horror mood piece.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
A wild and disturbing trip down the cinematic rabbit hole.
Household Saints Blu-ray Review: The Entire Cast Is Terrific
By Davy |
A warm and beguilingly low-key portrait of vibrant Italian-American life.
Monk: Season Five Blu-ray Review: This Season Showcases Monk’s Self-absorption and Selfishness
By Davy |
Another delightful season of everyone’s favorite agoraphobic detective.
Deathdream (aka Dead of Night) 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
A genuinely great film that deserves a new appraisal.
Book Review: Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film by Alonso Duralde
By Davy |
A deeply researched and thoughtful dive into LGBTQ entertainment.
The Soldier’s Tale Blu-ray Review: Will Make One Miss Hand-drawn Animation
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Charming and old-school animation gives way to a universal story of humanity.
Monk: Season Four Blu-ray Review: Pretty Entertaining
By Davy |
Another enjoyable season with everyone’s favorite agoraphobic detective.
High Noon 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
If you happen to love High Noon and its humanly unorthodox approach to the western, then this release is definitely for you!
All That Money Can Buy (aka The Devil and Daniel Webster) Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review
By Davy |
The “gullible man and the Devil” legend gets a thoroughly modern spin in a 1940’s classic.
I Am Cuba Is the Pick of the Week
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Told in four vignettes that showcase Cubans loving, living, and surviving during a time of great struggle and also transformation.
Over the Edge Blu-ray Review: Hits Close to Home
By Davy |
The kids are not alright in this overlooked 1979 cult classic.
Picnic at Hanging Rock 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
If you don’t already own this classic film, then this 4K UHD is definitely worthy for your collection.
To Die For 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
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.
Drifter Blu-ray Review: A Taboo-breaking Time Capsule
By Davy |
An awkward but weirdly interesting portrait of queer culture.
Afire Blu-ray Review: A Mixed Portrait of Uneasy Relationships
By Davy |
Christian Petzold’s recent dramedy of manners is a strangely missed opportunity.
Monk: Season Three Blu-ray Review: Bigger Stakes and More Colorful Characters
By Davy |
This brilliant third season continues the misadventures of everyone’s favorite quirky TV detective.
Little Darlings 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
The film does have its fair share of silliness and teenage chaos, but it manages to add more realism to its overall premise.
Godard Cinema Blu-ray Review: Interesting and Involving
By Davy |
An illuminating, if slight document of perhaps the greatest iconoclast in film history.
Eric Rohmer’s Tales of the Four Seasons Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
If you want to be introduced to the Rohmer language of love, then this box set is definitely for you.
Trainspotting Is the Pick of the Week
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Trainspotting is quite the cautionary tale about the effects of drugs.
Blood Simple 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
An unpredictable hybrid of horror, thriller, and dark humor.
The Apu Trilogy 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
The three films in the trilogy share a deeply rich coming-of-age story.
Mondo New York Blu-ray Review: A Time Capsule Full of Uninhibited Freedom and Expression
By Davy |
An uneven but fascinating docu-trip into New York City’s bizarre underworld.
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
It looks darker and more faithful the original 1885 novel The Adventures of Pinocchio than many of the past ones.
Book Review: The Wicker Man: The Official Story of the Film by John Walsh
By Davy |
A wonderful deep dive into one of horror’s greatest and chilling films.
The Exiles (1961) Blu-ray Review: This Film Is a Revelation
By Davy |
A gritty hybrid of documentary and fiction about the lives of Native Americans during a now vanished era.