Steve Geise

Kino Lorber launches a fun new series with this debut release of three rarely seen noir films.

Detective Harry Hole (Michael Fassbender) is hot on the trail of a legendary serial killer in this 2017 adaptation of Jo Nesbø’s bestselling novel.

There’s just not enough story or action for its nearly two-hour runtime, making for an average effort overall.

Director Zhao Xiaoding’s lavish adaptation of a best-selling fantasy novel was released in 2017, but its eye-popping visuals appear brand new.

The lingering mastering issues and the failure to release on Blu-ray take this set from a fan must-have to a questionable missed opportunity. 

Now that I’ve finally caught up on the show, it’s clear I didn’t miss out on much, but it’s harmless enough for a mindless weekend binge.

Foster’s lavish pencils are the primary selling point of the book, revealing his continuing magnificent attention to detail and mastery of the art form.

It’s an escapist action adventure sadly made more relevant now due to its anti-fascism premise.

The U.S. title of Christian-Jaque’s 1966 crime drama promises a mysterious twist involving a twin, but it’s a total misdirection.

The mostly charming film’s only glaring fault is an ill-advised late flashback sequence.

This classic French espionage serial was first released in theaters in 1919, billed as “a cinematic novel in 12 episodes.”

This new collection focuses on Everett’s comics crafted between 1950-55, representing the height of the horror craze before the Comics Code.

The latest Disney comics collection from Fantagraphics kicks off a new giant-size series of reprints from fan-favorite U.S. and European artists.

After a typical start, Lurker grows into an impressive showcase for Russell and his two leads.

After four seasons and 44 episodes, Syfy’s recent hit series is now collected in this new Blu-ray box set.

While the series seems designed to put the original stars of The Karate Kid in secondary roles, it is primarily a redemption arc for Johnny Lawrence.

While Sellers remains most renowned for his incredible run of films after 1963, these early gems very clearly prove how he became a breakout star.

Jack Benny’s comedy career flourished in his long-running radio and TV show, but he also found time to be a movie star along the way.

While the project has all the production finesse of a made-for-TV film, it’s still an interesting slice of little-known American music history.

The show remains faithful to its roots while fixing a major problem of the original production: the age of the stars.

Muradov’s sublime story rewards readers with a darkly comic, keenly observed picture of a life reclaimed.

When Igor’s directionless granddaughter Dalia arrives from London to care for him, the pair struggle to reconnect after many years apart.

It doesn’t seem like a Marvel book at all, offering a richly rewarding glimpse of a time the House of Ideas tried something far outside their typical comfort zone.

There’s a fair amount of Flintstones charm, mostly thanks to the voice actors, but the series largely proves that you just can’t go home again.

With seemingly all of China after Dao Ma and shifting alliances wherever he turns, the story builds intrigue through to the satisfying finale.

The slim plot gets upstaged by the songs, but it’s all lighthearted fun with well-matched stars.

Less cozy mystery than swan song for a stunning cast of classic film titans.

It may have been thrilling for its time, but in this era it’s largely just a tired curiosity that generates precious little suspense.

Bored with ruling Hell, Lucifer Morningstar decamps to Los Angeles, where he teams up with the LAPD to take down baddies with his devilish charm.

Powered by exquisite cinematography punctuated by stunning color design, the film makes superb use of HDR to deliver a transformative viewing experience.

This Boulting Brothers production spins lots of plates but doesn’t land many of them, suffering from an overabundance of plot threads.

Israeli writer/director Tom Nesher channels her personal trauma into a remarkable feature film debut.

As the years roll by, the kids grow in self-sufficiency, but those apples don’t fall too far from Frank’s shameless tree.

Blue Moon is the type of quiet, unassuming drama that Hollywood just doesn’t make anymore.

Between his acting stints in the ER, Noah Wyle headlined this TNT series about humans battling an alien invasion.

Katriona Chapman’s third graphic novel takes a stunning leap in artistry over her prior works, announcing the arrival of a cartoonist in her prime.

Ugo Bienvenu’s Oscar-nominated animated film is finally starting to move from the festival circuit to limited theatrical release in the US.

If you weren’t aware that esteemed director Robert Altman made an ‘80s teen comedy, blame MGM’s decision to largely shelve the film.

Writer/director Ido Fluk spins his imagining of Keith Jarrett’s 1975 improvised concert performance into an energetic but bipolar film.

The origins of Italian cinema have been remixed into an enchanting new work of art.

While it’s great to have all of the Gator shorts together on Blu-ray, their swampy presentation leaves little reason to upgrade from DVD.

Aside from its Istanbul setting, this Turkish crime drama initially seems very much like any typical European crime series.

Every Tom & Jerry theatrical short, uncut, restored, and as originally released by MGM in chronological order.

Petra’s dangerous escapades are masterfully rendered in detailed, expressive artwork that recalls the style of Micheluzzi’s peer and countryman, Hugo Pratt. 

After a six-season run lasting nine years, the complete series based on Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel is now compiled in one comprehensive DVD box set.

The new tales will delight even the most cynical of fans, reminding readers of the all-ages appeal of the silly old bear and his friends.

It’s visually impressive and stuffed with fantastic performers, but plot deficient and devoid of meaningful character development.

The new Kino Lorber collection compiles all five of Charles Bronson’s signature films in one comprehensive package.

Kino Lorber’s second collection of French noir films highlights four powerful performances by classic leading men.

This historical epic is most notable for its prescient casting of Roger Moore in a lead role.