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The film does have its fair share of silliness and teenage chaos, but it manages to add more realism to its overall premise.

An illuminating, if slight document of perhaps the greatest iconoclast in film history.

If you want to be introduced to the Rohmer language of love, then this box set is definitely for you.

Trainspotting is quite the cautionary tale about the effects of drugs.

An unpredictable hybrid of horror, thriller, and dark humor.

The three films in the trilogy share a deeply rich coming-of-age story.

An uneven but fascinating docu-trip into New York City’s bizarre underworld.

It looks darker and more faithful the original 1885 novel The Adventures of Pinocchio than many of the past ones.

A wonderful deep dive into one of horror’s greatest and chilling films.

A gritty hybrid of documentary and fiction about the lives of Native Americans during a now vanished era.

I really enjoyed Monk: Season One and am looking forward to the later seasons.

An atmospheric albeit near-storiless cult classic.

A stylish gem of the French New Wave.

Based on the Larry McMurtry novel and shot in beautiful and bleak black-and-white cinematography, the film thoughtfully and lovingly evokes the 1950s.

A flawed but still fascinating pseudo-doc about a groundbreaking masterpiece of American cinema.

The more I find out about Nanny, the more I’m looking forward to seeing it.

A highly flawed, but at times intense dog attack / family soap opera.

Michael Powell’s early solo effort is a romantic and swift portrait of resilience during changing times.

A profound, evocative portrait of liberation against extreme boundaries.

Through three pre-Code classics, Browning exposes the morbid but sympathetic curiosity with antiheroes and the most exploited of people.

A simple but profound portrait of the resilience of creative expression.

An exuberant, if slight portrait of one of the most unsung heroes of film.

Another great Jeremy Arnold must read, just in time for the holidays.

The film is an expert masterpiece and a sublime piece of creepy filmmaking.

A brutal and relentless portrait of working-class angst and family dysfunction.

A hauntingly warped and paranoiac masterpiece on every level.

A solid two-disc set showcasing the work of underground provocateur Beth B.

Joining the ranks of 4K UHD from Criterion, it’s still packed with the same amazing supplements as the Blu-ray,

A flawed but compelling and uncomfortable depiction of the dark netherworld of pornography.

Certainly not the first book of its kind, but honestly one of the more enjoyable ones.

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.

A minimalist but charmingly subdued tale of generational devotion.

I sense that it is a deliciously disturbing satire.

A fearlessly honest and refreshingly frank documentary.

A great four-disc set showcasing an unfortunately forgotten entertainment in history.

Well, they were three-minute American musical films, each displaying performances.

Cheryl Dunye starred, wrote, and directed this honest and often funny portrait of Black queer identity.

A frustratingly real documentary about the love of movies and the people who dedicate their lives to keeping that love alive.

A neon-drenched portrait of aimless youth that creeps on you if you look at it closely.

A subtly nasty power play of British social mores.

Kino’s two-disc set showcases two wickedly weird works from a true cinematic original.

A small but resonant movie about minorities trying to survive in a rapidly refining city and world.

A strange narrative gives way to Peter Greenaway’s witty and blunt dramedy of manners.

Rightly regarded as one of the most influential films of all-time.

Film buffs are bound to get something out of it.

Celine Sciamma is a brilliant and courageous filmmaker telling stories about women and their lives.

An engrossing if slight exploration of a mammoth but still underappreciated filmmaker.

A thoughtful and revealing analysis of a rebellious and unforgettable actress/icon.

A frustratingly honest character study and stark portrait of cross-cultural complications.

t is perfect? No. Is it relevant? Unfortunately, yes.