Steve Geise

Even as this film seemingly serves as the final curtain call for the five stars, it also captures their masterful performances for all time.

The book once again reinforces the impact Spain had on the rise of underground comix and the maturation of the comics industry as a whole.

The story revolves around a special agent returning to the fold after six years deep undercover in a foreign land.

Iconic writer/director Alex Cox (Repo Man, Sid and Nancy) steps in front of the camera for his latest film.

Produced over 15 years, Moynihan’s magnum opus presents a bizarre alternate version of creationism as seen through an Adult Swim lens.

This 1977 Taiwanese martial arts actioner is long on visceral thrills and thankfully bereft of boring exposition.

If you go into this film expecting a breezy rom-com, you may be surprised at its particularly zany comedy elements.

This massive 464-page hardcover book collects Joe Matt’s long-running series, Peepshow, in its entirety, including the never-published fifteenth issue.

The book is a blast for devotees of the old-school Disney Afternoon programming block, Disney cartoon aficionados in general, and all-ages comics fans.

Maybe next time the Wayans Brothers can put a little effort into their script before the cameras roll, because it sure didn’t happen this time.

When the scion of a wealthy Italian family decides on an unconventional career path, his unscrupulous father takes steps to change his mind.

Thome fails to build any meaningful foundation on his flimsy blueprint, making for a film long on counterculture style but nearly devoid of substance.

It’s thrilling to watch the fantastic talent chew through the delectable mobster dialogue and scenes.

There’s simply no other creator like Crepax, and this series continues to amaze with its sumptuous, oversized presentation of his singular works.

Sensational title aside, this 1964 Italian film takes a humorous look at society’s rapidly changing views on monogamy and gender roles.

Underground comix luminary Willy Mendes lays out her trippy alternate vision of creationism by a woman’s hand in this monumental work.

Watch for the odd sight of the gangly, hunched Ebsen tapping away, early Garland, and Powell’s solid performance in her second of three Melody films.

Cold-War paranoia drives the intrigue of director/co-writer Philip Dunne’s 1965 film.

It’s all Bogie’s vehicle, and he makes it a thrilling, fully satisfying ride.

The Madame X story has been remade more than any other film in history, but Lana Turner’s 1966 version remains the most well known.

It’s a high-quality, sturdy publication guaranteed to stand the test of time as well as a Highlander.

There’s no denying the continuing throughline in the artwork from Hal Foster’s early contributions in the 1930s right up to closing days of the century.

Director Antonio Carlos da Fontoura captures their antics with aplomb, archiving an thrillingly incomparable moment in Brazilian cinematic history.

In the latest film adaptation of Albert Camus’ classic novel, director Francois Ozon remains remarkably faithful to the source material.

The book is simply a delight to look at, a visually rewarding step back in time enhanced by its well-researched period details.

The futuristic tale tracks a couple of highly skilled bounty hunters dispatched to reclaim cybernetic human organs from their delinquent hosts.

While any pairing of Delon and Deneuve is cause for celebration, this expertly paced romantic thriller is fully worthy of their iconic talents.

Writer/director Jean Aurel’s 1968 film tracks the rocky romance between two narcissists completely incapable of real emotions.

While it’s an interesting experiment and the depth of field is clearly expanded, the lack of screen-escaping magic ultimately makes the 3D a solution in search of a nonexistent problem. 

The play’s the thing, but Reinhardt’s production is entirely cinematic and epic in scope.

Just four years removed from The Wizard of Oz, Judy Garland was still struggling to transition from child actress to adult.

At its core, the table tennis is just a vehicle to facilitate the charming evolution of Peco and Smile’s lifelong friendship.

Kino’s third collection of late-period British noir compiles three tense dramas likely to be unknown to most viewers.

The results are cinematic magic, with this pristine footage of Elvis in his prime offering a powerful monument to his immeasurable talent.

This late-career triumph from Shaw Brothers legend Chang Cheh delivers a delirious supernatural delight that feels like a lost classic from his old studio.

It feels familiar, but not so much that it seems like a total rehash of The Office, offering enough new perspectives and character dynamics.

The story is fairly lightweight, but Dietrich’s transformation is epic, and her character’s eventual dominance over the patriarchy is a joy to behold

The film tracks the life and career of French auteur Marcel Pagnol, with heavy emphasis on “career”.

Soderbergh has boiled the story down to its bare essence, leaving just two stunning thespians locked in a fascinating battle of wills.

Warner Archive continues their Blu-ray upsells of classic Hanna-Barbara animated series with this 1969 oddity, previously only available on DVD.

Night and Day attempts to cater to fans of both Grant and Porter, sacrificing its subject matter for star power.

The film is mostly focused on the peasant’s familial redemption arc, leaving romance, and Leigh, largely afterthoughts.

It’s a handsome and sturdy collection shining new light on a largely forgotten but no less fascinating corner of Valiant’s legacy.

Condon reduces the story to a simple battle between the darkness of prison and the searing brightness of fantasy, with nobody coming out a winner.

Amrum is a fascinating look at a young boy’s struggles to reconcile his crushed fascist ideals with the reality of his precarious future.

When Egypt’s biggest movie star gets an offer to star in a state-funded biopic about the current president, he has no choice but to accept.

This 1963 British sci-fi film ratchets up tension by keeping alien threats completely hidden.

French film titan Jean Gabin starred as Inspector Maigret in three films, which have all been collected in this new Blu-ray set.

The third volume of Chang Sheng’s Eisner-nominated manhua epic was recently published, making this an ideal time to read the entire 1000-page series.

It’s the kind of mind-bending weirdness that makes you wonder how it ever got greenlit by a mainstream studio.