Monk: Season One Blu-ray Review: An Engaging, Grounded Comic Mystery Series
By Davy |
I really enjoyed Monk: Season One and am looking forward to the later seasons.
Messiah of Evil Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
An atmospheric albeit near-storiless cult classic.
Le Combat Dans L’ile Blu-ray Review: An Overlooked Surprise by an Underrated Filmmaker
By Davy |
A stylish gem of the French New Wave.
The Last Picture Show Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
Based on the Larry McMurtry novel and shot in beautiful and bleak black-and-white cinematography, the film thoughtfully and lovingly evokes the 1950s.
Desperate Souls, Dark City, and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy DVD Review
By Davy |
A flawed but still fascinating pseudo-doc about a groundbreaking masterpiece of American cinema.
Nanny Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
The more I find out about Nanny, the more I’m looking forward to seeing it.
Cujo Blu-ray Review: A Straightforward Thriller with Modest Chills
By Davy |
A highly flawed, but at times intense dog attack / family soap opera.
The Edge of the World Blu-ray Review: Director Michael Powell’s First Masterpiece
By Davy |
Michael Powell’s early solo effort is a romantic and swift portrait of resilience during changing times.
Before Night Falls Blu-ray Review: Expresses the Overall Importance of Artists and Their Art
By Davy |
A profound, evocative portrait of liberation against extreme boundaries.
Tod Browning’s Sideshow Shockers Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
Through three pre-Code classics, Browning exposes the morbid but sympathetic curiosity with antiheroes and the most exploited of people.
No Bears Blu-ray Review: A Powerful Work About the Passion for Filmmaking
By Davy |
A simple but profound portrait of the resilience of creative expression.
The Storms of Jeremy Thomas DVD Review: An Entrancing Documentary
By Davy |
An exuberant, if slight portrait of one of the most unsung heroes of film.
Book Review: Christmas in the Movies: Revised & Expanded Edition by Jeremy Arnold
By Davy |
Another great Jeremy Arnold must read, just in time for the holidays.
Don’t Look Now 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
The film is an expert masterpiece and a sublime piece of creepy filmmaking.
Nil by Mouth Blu-ray Review: A Strong, Gripping Example of British Cinema
By Davy |
A brutal and relentless portrait of working-class angst and family dysfunction.
The Trial 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
A hauntingly warped and paranoiac masterpiece on every level.
Sex, Power, and Money: Films by Beth B Blu-ray Review: A Filmmaker of Incredible Vision and Prescience
By Davy |
A solid two-disc set showcasing the work of underground provocateur Beth B.
The Princess Bride 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
Joining the ranks of 4K UHD from Criterion, it’s still packed with the same amazing supplements as the Blu-ray,
Hardcore Blu-ray Review: A Solid and Nervy Depiction
By Davy |
A flawed but compelling and uncomfortable depiction of the dark netherworld of pornography.
Book Review: Horror Unmasked: A History of Terror from Nosferatu to Nope by Brad Weismann
By Davy |
Certainly not the first book of its kind, but honestly one of the more enjoyable ones.
Bo Widerberg’s New Swedish Cinema Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
If you’re looking for something new to add to your collection, then this box set could and should be a great one for you.
Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Feels Like We’re Witnessing Real Life
By Davy |
A minimalist but charmingly subdued tale of generational devotion.
Chameleon Street Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
I sense that it is a deliciously disturbing satire.
Kokomo City Movie Review: A Raw Portrait of Sex Work
By Davy |
A fearlessly honest and refreshingly frank documentary.
Soundies: The Ultimate Collection Blu-ray Review: The Set Is Really a Lot of Fun
By Davy |
A great four-disc set showcasing an unfortunately forgotten entertainment in history.
Soundies: The Ultimate Collection Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
Well, they were three-minute American musical films, each displaying performances.
The Watermelon Woman Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
Cheryl Dunye starred, wrote, and directed this honest and often funny portrait of Black queer identity.
Only in Theaters DVD Review: If You Love Movies, It’s a Must-see
By Davy |
A frustratingly real documentary about the love of movies and the people who dedicate their lives to keeping that love alive.
Millennium Mambo Blu-ray Review: A Lyrical and Subtle Film
By Davy |
A neon-drenched portrait of aimless youth that creeps on you if you look at it closely.
The Servant Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: A Scathing, Subversive Film of Class, Sexuality, and Manipulation
By Davy |
A subtly nasty power play of British social mores.
A Zed and Two Noughts / The Falls: Two Films by Peter Greenaway Blu-ray Review
By Davy |
Kino’s two-disc set showcases two wickedly weird works from a true cinematic original.
Medicine for Melancholy Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
A small but resonant movie about minorities trying to survive in a rapidly refining city and world.
The Draughtsman’s Contract Blu-ray Review: An Oddly Fascinating Murder Mystery
By Davy |
A strange narrative gives way to Peter Greenaway’s witty and blunt dramedy of manners.
The Rules of the Game 4K UHD is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
Rightly regarded as one of the most influential films of all-time.
LYNCH/OZ Movie Review: A Slightly Repetitive but Illuminating Deep Dive into Inspired Cinephila
By Davy |
Film buffs are bound to get something out of it.
Petite Maman Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
Celine Sciamma is a brilliant and courageous filmmaker telling stories about women and their lives.
Book Review: Sydney Pollack: A Subliminal Existentialist by Wes D. Gehring
By Davy |
An engrossing if slight exploration of a mammoth but still underappreciated filmmaker.
Book Review: Jessica Lange: An Adventurer’s Heart by Anthony Uzarowski
By Davy |
A thoughtful and revealing analysis of a rebellious and unforgettable actress/icon.
Return to Seoul Blu-ray Review: A Young Life in Turmoil
By Davy |
A frustratingly honest character study and stark portrait of cross-cultural complications.
Storm Warming Blu-ray Review: A Flawed but Hard-hitting Expose of Small Town Corruption
By Davy |
t is perfect? No. Is it relevant? Unfortunately, yes.
Branded to Kill 4K UHD is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
Whatever the viewer gets out of this film and others like it, they will probably never forget the boldness and relevance of it.
Book Review: Eddie Muller’s Noir Bar: Cocktails Inspired by the World of Film Noir
By Davy |
A charming book for both film noir enthusiasts and drink connoisseurs.
The Seventh Seal 4K UHD Is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
Making its 4K debut from Criterion this week, I bet the picture and sound is better than ever and I’m sure that the film’s desolate and stark aura will be more piercing than ever.
The Super 8 Years DVD Review: A Remembrance of the Past
By Davy |
This is a quietly devastating and vivid cinematic experiment.
Silent Avant-Garde Blu-ray Review: Interesting and Assorted Curiosities
By Davy |
Twenty-one classic shorts make up this tiny but solid collection of beginning cinematic invention.
The Maltese Falcon (1941) 4K UHD is the Pick of the Week
By Davy |
This is a solid film that should be one of the essentials to watch if you want to get into classic cinema.
Flaming Ears Blu-ray Review: A Striking Experience
By Davy |
A fearless and DIY sci-fi cult classic that deserves rediscovery.
The House That Screamed Blu-ray Review: A Hallmark of European Horror
By Davy |
A super creepy and complex tale of murder and sexual hysteria.
Mildred Pierce 4K UHD Is Pick of the Week
By Davy |
One of the all-time classics of Classic Hollywood cinema.