Steve Geise

Nearly 60 years after its debut, the Prince Valiant strip still managed to surprise in the ‘90s with its biggest adventure ever.

Not much Belgian entertainment washes up on our shores, making this offbeat mystery series notable for its US DVD release.

Years before they co-directed the original King Kong, Cooper and Schoedsack teamed for these two pseudo-documentary adventures in exotic faraway lands.

Robert Hossein was primarily renowned as an actor, but he also carved out a substantial career as a talented director.

In 1895, intrepid adventurer Joshua Slocum attempted to sail solo around the world, determined to become the first person to complete the feat.

Even though this HBO dramatic series began broadcasting in 2012, it remains shockingly timely in 2025.

A chance meeting of two grief-stricken social outcasts leads to a healing journey and hope for a new future.

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren return for a case so traumatizing it caused them to end their careers.

Director/co-writer Samuel Van Grinsven’s sophomore feature is technically a ghost story, but plays more like a two-hander chamber drama.

After a wait of over five decades, director Harry Kümel’s vision is finally and brilliantly realized in this enthralling gothic triumph.

Eddie Redmayne stars as the anonymous Jackal in this potent reimagining of Frederick Forsyth’s 1971 novel and the 1973 feature film. 

Donnie Yen’s slickly produced, lightly plotted 2007 actioner hearkens back to the 1980s-90s glory days of Hong Kong cinema.

After two lavishly painted graphic novels, Parrish takes a step back to present an archival collection of short stories rendered in a variety of styles.

Relay is a surprisingly accomplished thriller that deserves much more attention than it has received to date. 

Nocturnos is delightfully peculiar and open to interpretation, rendered in lush illustrations that invite readers to explore the night with an inquisitive mind. 

When a small-town police chief is murdered, a witty Parisian commissioner is dispatched to investigate.

The latest film about glam rock star Marc Bolan is an odd amalgamation of archival footage and new tribute performances.

Delon is the sole reason to watch the film, making this one strictly for his most dedicated fanbase.

The set doesn’t appear to be remastered or restored; it’s simply a concise and complete collection of the entire series in one convenient box.

Just in time for spooky season, Radiance brings us their second volume of classic Japanese supernatural films from the vaults of defunct studio Daiei.

As the unelected ruler of a Los Angeles neighborhood, Samson (Rockne Tarkington) speaks softly and carries a big, big stick.

Pitt did most of his own driving in the film, allowing for startlingly authentic racing footage prominently featuring his face.

The show is about what you would expect, and Cavazza is an intriguing lead actor, making this a solid choice for fans of police procedurals.

Otero utilizes disparate character voices and eras to paint a picture of female empowerment, colonialism, and religious hypocrisy.

It’s not really a survival movie, with Waddington far more interested in exploring the character dynamics than sensationalizing their plight.

Song is locked on with fully formed, intelligent characters who take the time to truly connect with each other in spellbinding interactions.

The new book contains 26 senses-shattering sci-fi yarns drawn by Wood for EC in the early 1950s.

Guiradie doesn’t offer any easy answers to Jeremie’s plight, but his perceptive crafting of fascinating characters makes for a richly rewarding tale. 

This 1963 British crime caper stars Peter Sellers mere months before his debut outing as The Pink Panther’s Inspector Clouseau

It’s a tricky balance, attempting to keep the teacher blameless while also allowing Manuela to explore her feelings, making for a spellbinding viewing experience.

Spanish director/co-writer Carlos Saura’s 1960 feature film debut follows a downtrodden group of young men on the fringes of society.

Veteran Norwegian cartoonist Jason returns with an all-new collection of three short graphic stories rendered in his impeccably clear line style.

HBO’s buzzy limited series continues with its third iteration, this time travelling to an idyllic resort in Thailand.

Fantagraphics kicks off a new six-volume look behind the scenes of Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant comic strip with this initial volume covering 1971-72.

We’ve had an abundance of far-ranging Shaw Brothers box sets in the past few years, but this one narrows the scope to three wuxia films by director Lo Wei.

All of the pieces are here, but the presentation is fairly flat and workmanlike compared to the later adaptations.

A naive 17-year-old girl spends summer vacation in the Catskills with her family, where she falls under the spell of a suave older man with sexy dance moves.

Frankie J. is a smooth-talking L.A. DJ on the prowl for ladies and fun, at least until his latest conquest ends up dead in his apartment.

With a relatable plot and remarkable art, Romanova delivers a winning sophomore effort that surpasses her memorable debut.

Kato spins Iemon’s tale in a largely conventional but beautifully lensed drama that examines society’s ills instead of thrills and chills.

This newly remastered Blu-ray box set compiles the full four-season run of the ‘90s Superman series starring Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher.

See imagines a post-apocalyptic Earth where the ragtag survivors lost their vision (and contractions, apparently) to a virus generations ago

This classic MGM musical combines the golly-gee innocence of high school hijinks with the sizzle of Carmen Miranda, forbidden love with an older man, and an infidelity subplot.

Despite the dark themes, it’s all in good, PG-rated fun, with everyone having a grand old time with the ridiculous premise.

Characters don’t so much rush from one plot beat to the next as glide through the daily minutiae of their time in paradise.

The animated film is vastly entertaining on its own merits, but also now incredibly fascinating as a companion piece to Jackson’s live-action films.

The film explores the frantic maneuvers of a board of directors to select a new president in the aftermath of the former president’s unexpected death.

John Frankenheimer’s 1966 racing drama is so stacked with international stars that it might appear to be coasting on delivering any actual racing thrills.

By the start of the ‘80s, Yusaku Matsuda (Yokohama BJ Blues) had tired of his typical action hero roles and was looking to redefine his talent.

Joss Crowley’s rapturous documentary aims to shine a light on the fascinating dynamics of the band while documenting their unlikely rise to fame.